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Planning manager told the council the city has hired a building inspector, Robert Flint, who “is coming out of the private sector” and brings “10 years of experience.” The manager said Flint has commercial project experience and lives nearby.

Milton Police Chief Hernandez said the department administered a sergeant’s test with three candidates and that a recommendation to the mayor would be made the following day. Hernandez also described increased bicycle patrols: “We put in 11 miles today so made a lot of contacts probably about 30 or 40 contacts,” he said, adding that officers issued at least one enforcement action during the patrols.

The chief said city cameras are being installed and that staff are working on back‑office systems; he said the goal is to have the system operational “in the next 2 months” and noted the intent to begin notification procedures tied to enforcement before the school year.

The mayor said the deadline for applicants to the city’s fireworks advisory measure committee has been extended to Tuesday, May 13, because the city had received one applicant supporting allowing fireworks and no applicants opposed. The mayor asked residents to encourage applicants if they oppose fireworks so the committee includes both perspectives.

Council Member Whelan raised traffic and parking concerns around the community park during events, saying parked vehicles on Oak Street made sightlines difficult and asked staff to evaluate the location; the council agreed to discuss the matter at appropriate staff or committee meetings.

These were informational reports and personnel updates; the meeting record shows no formal council vote on staffing or cameras during the session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting 5/5/25","oneSentenceSummary","City planning announced the hiring of a building inspector, the police chief said a sergeant recommendation is imminent and bike patrols and camera installations are underway; the mayor extended the deadline for applicants to a fireworks advisory committee.","taxTitle","Milton, Pierce County, Washington","taxId",71994,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6251497,"Milton resident urges council to tighten rules on phone and computer use during meetings",143,143000,286000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3195536-c9987957e9ab170380b6e80f98555c2b&start=143&end=286","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3195536-c9987957e9ab170380b6e80f98555c2b/thumbnail_143000.jpg","/articles/6251497/Milton/Pierce-County/Washington/Milton-resident-urges-council-to-tighten-rules-on-phone-and-computer-use-during-meetings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6251497-e0217a9129d3c170bba5cf502192b5f0/orig.mp4?Expires=1775402145&Signature=fz51Kw~V8SvpRNB0x8pO0ZTti-8erbnxpWDJOeLAystTfLMmwXhcygTcMnIF87586NUnIazdzvQCPYjVP8o9EqSQ~nedQtQv5ugGpIlmltS-2gPOMooGmpukOg8PthMizQbvhsZ1Aq5MRdryRSK2cal-S54jANZLjv3bGgDbOhywk~tVXjqjO4mTQpMqFEDfDwy8dCnKmQTTUUeuL1RKbU8D2g073apS3DU3ld3EvyeK9kUtVLFjbxFGht2tmWYneHZ6pKUb3Pv5oSk1XxkPMzfyQjZTgcvFSZqtMTepyBC889hcJ7pccBP0wNl8TDfjMesBCUlu7zDX0FbZfKCaxA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Milton resident asked the council Monday to clarify its procedures to restrict council members’ use of phones and computers for communicating with the public during meetings.

“Susan Johnson, Milton,” said during public comment. Johnson referenced the council’s procedures (identified in her remarks as Resolution 24-1977, adopted Sept. 18, 2024) and a state rule, which she cited as “RCW 42 dot 17 a dot 5 5 5,” and asked the council to revise its policy to state that devices “are for emergency situations only or for research purposes, but not for communicating with the public during a meeting.”

Johnson said she observed what she believed was a council member reading and responding to texts during a broadcast study session and followed up with a public disclosure request. She said records provided by the member showed phone use after the meeting began that referred to an agenda subject. “A citizen who attends a study session is not able to ask questions on an agenda. So why may a phone be used to retrieve a question from a citizen?” she asked.

Johnson also noted the staff time and cost associated with public disclosure requests and framed the change as part of expectations that council members be “open, transparent, and be the best stewards of public dollars and be above reproach.”

The mayor acknowledged the comment and moved on to the next speaker; the transcript records no formal council response, motion, or staff direction on the item during the meeting.

Johnson’s request was presented during the meeting’s public comment period; no formal rule change or agenda item to amend Resolution 24-1977 was scheduled or approved at the May 5 meeting.","A Milton resident told the council she believes council members should not use phones or computers to solicit or receive information from the public during meetings and asked the council to amend its procedures resolution to limit device use to emergencies or research only.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6251502,"Milton council unanimously restores drive-thru use in Uptown mixed-use zone",206,1303000,1509000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3195536-c9987957e9ab170380b6e80f98555c2b&start=1303&end=1509","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3195536-c9987957e9ab170380b6e80f98555c2b/thumbnail_1303000.jpg","/articles/6251502/Milton/Pierce-County/Washington/Milton-council-unanimously-restores-drive-thru-use-in-Uptown-mixed-use-zone","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6251502-987439b267dfe553007d8d715b335492/orig.mp4?Expires=1775402145&Signature=RNQkkMUSNVzxZi8ldkI3obO0GyR0cg6JhFtp5s8HzDdkP-V-YSdz4GNrfqZlsBoatisZnYFsgAQQATcc5SQh-Pq6ZXvME3M0cM5uH9nyJ7AewZKZ6naAGfsHu3bSuab4KUcvNyZjaSozJqtUWk2t87-tRpFgSLscx~VLtjxdcSUVmhObfiXQZTLxhvnfB5Div7s5m1yOQ9xxv3SVRvfC9Xt2dUOXZL9K8-KHQSIc2axl4pCYwhbyOwLAKH95~XCJ9aENE1U1egqukktsGJ~naDoFsUoeUsDYzMoR-7gdCoNauG6qRYhK4cAwqBmuPTN6AtnhaY2PQSjhXKq8Gvvejg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Milton City Council voted unanimously Monday to approve Ordinance 2110-25, reinstating drive‑thru uses in the Uptown Mixed Use zoning district.

Planning staff told the council the change corrects an error from the last major zoning update. “We are simply adding back the allowing drive thrus in the Uptown Mixed Use District,” Planning manager said during the meeting.

The ordinance amends the city code table of uses (cited in the meeting as MMC 17 14 010) to permit drive‑thru service where it had been allowed prior to the most recent code revision. “This just puts it back to what it was before the last major change,” the planning manager said, adding that the amendment went through the planning commission and a public hearing.

Council Member Peretti, who moved the ordinance, said the change reflected prior practice: “We do have drive thrus in our uptown mixed area, so it's a good thing to have it in our ordinance that that it can be there.” Mayor Pro Tem Whitaker seconded the motion.

Council Member Whelan asked whether the amendment was identical to the prior code and whether additional changes were anticipated; staff answered that it restores the prior language and regulations. No members of the public spoke on the item.

The motion to approve Ordinance 2110-25 carried 7-0.

The ordinance restores the prior allowances and keeps the existing regulatory language and conditions that applied before the earlier code change. The council did not add new operational standards for drive‑thrus during the meeting.

The council approved the measure during its regular meeting on May 5, 2025; city staff will publish the ordinance and update the codified table of uses according to the city’s adoption procedures.","The Milton City Council approved Ordinance 2110-25 to add drive‑thru uses back into the Uptown Mixed Use district table of uses, correcting an omission from a prior code update. The measure passed 7-0 after staff said it restores prior rules and a planning commission review was completed.","actionData","errors"]

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Milton staff report: new building inspector hired; police name sergeant recommendation and camera rollout timeline

Milton resident urges council to tighten rules on phone and computer use during meetings

Milton council unanimously restores drive-thru use in Uptown mixed-use zone