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Chief Fisher addressed the council at the end of the meeting and confirmed that he submitted retirement paperwork effective June 30. \"I have provided my retirement paperwork to our city manager, which will be effective June 30,\" Fisher said, and thanked council and the community for the opportunity to serve.

City manager action: Derek Matheson told the council he had asked Assistant Chief Doug Newman to serve as interim chief after Fisher's retirement and expected the interim arrangement to last about three months while the city evaluates next steps. Matheson said Assistant Chief Claridge will support Newman in the transition.

Why it matters: the chief's retirement starts a departmental leadership transition and triggers an interim appointment while the city determines recruitment or permanent replacement options.

Ending: The city manager will manage the interim appointment and provide updates as the department moves through the leadership transition.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council - Regular Meeting May. 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Police Chief Fisher told council he will retire June 30; the city manager named Assistant Chief Doug Newman interim chief for at least three months.","taxTitle","Fife, Pierce County, Washington","taxId",67891,"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},6054590,"Council approves Old Cannery sponsorship for Colburn Park splash pad",220,11663000,11883000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3335522-e3f22f73839d7edbc577089b22afbb42&start=11663&end=11883","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3335522-e3f22f73839d7edbc577089b22afbb42/thumbnail_11663000.jpg","/articles/6054590/Fife/Pierce-County/Washington/Council-approves-Old-Cannery-sponsorship-for-Colburn-Park-splash-pad","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6054590-26eedf4c9689a8b83eff014789f45a9a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159121&Signature=l67SMpkKqxJR8C8dJmQae3H2E6iYE-WLioQI5HEgdltkFXCqASPSHn9qUQHyhsy2xMfRvWXyI6REsQbiXpaJxoVV6TqFJ0D02JSMvbJq5DtlAhGcTaACogcTKxcFDFswByfwIGRMjafbw8S3WdhDoE9lgHp61Bnac9rrkPwuNypqdn8p4J~AF73RyCh2z98zQXPFaMu0wcLf3BHwgTP~z6C43buE6U9aj0uGKr6Yj8XHVYIPzi97VvDX35HR~dmvNKdGy2ZUD5ElD6~HvUqrMmL1p-3veA85Cch7sO5TfHT2v430EZXhNrAxq3fpPrSYvyvhj2yWTUIZjKhKKhb7-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fife City Council unanimously approved a five-year sponsorship agreement that grants the Old Cannery naming rights for the new Colburn Park splash pad and provides the city with annual funding for park projects.

The resolution (No. 22203) authorizes an interior park naming-rights agreement; the agreement calls for an annual sponsorship payment of $30,000 for five years. City staff estimated the partnership will yield roughly $160,000 over the contract term, assuming a 3 percent annual inflation escalation built into the estimate.

Why it matters: the sponsorship channels private support into public amenities and implements a policy the council adopted previously (Ordinance 2138) that allows interior naming-rights agreements for city facilities.

Council action: Councilmember Fagundes moved approval; Councilmember Gathers seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

What council said: Councilmembers noted the sponsorship as an example of private investment in local amenities. City staff said the agreement follows the labeling and interior naming policy the council adopted in April and that proceeds will be used for future park projects.

Ending: The resolution passed unanimously and city staff will complete the formal agreement and proceed with implementation of the splash pad sponsor program.","The council approved a five-year interior park-naming sponsorship with Old Cannery for the Colburn Park splash pad, generating $30,000 annually to support park projects.",{"_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},6054595,"Fife staff recommend clarifying park noise rules at Dhaka Park after resident complaints",1169,8466000,9635000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3335522-e3f22f73839d7edbc577089b22afbb42&start=8466&end=9635","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3335522-e3f22f73839d7edbc577089b22afbb42/thumbnail_8466000.jpg","/articles/6054595/Fife/Pierce-County/Washington/Fife-staff-recommend-clarifying-park-noise-rules-at-Dhaka-Park-after-resident-complaints","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6054595-a659474f0276be8f511fda9bd94fefb3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159121&Signature=B3lgHZGtt7cmfVMbePkneoL21OmVbrlyHL9OKklkw67xQewop4KMu4T18O18nrZOi~WgEM~m3ceIL76smnckZ8hUHuCiVC0ZGdnOIf--MI7gRiK8zdYDRfx~i~PM3FUyDD~L2OYq-ChgxspN~M3LYNUL56cSH4pvZZZs83A3YQPPV3PFK~AxX71b7lULcge3AhTmAXNGRGVp3N-SQRdzYopTkHPM8qeCXg0YXyaRpCeoAAbT3l~35BCYw2NQ7lTQRSg1Dqbh~~RCt77sw9KDkTyT4yoGskrN8cyKqHfEzHPlvKusOoOr79XwsTnzg3wAtt1njLw6j4DAIWYNphcrhg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the Fife City Council they will clarify posted park rules at Dhaka Park after two neighboring homeowners filed noise complaints, and they recommended updating signage and rental procedures rather than amending the municipal code.

Assistant City Manager Megan Gendrick and Parks Assistant Director Marta Galusha presented an overview of how the city currently handles noise complaints at parks and the limits of enforcement.

Why it matters: Dhaka Park hosts frequent baseball practices, games and tournaments. Recent complaints centered on amplified walk-up or walkout music, persistent loud audio and short-notice users showing up with speakers. Neighbors said loud music could be audible within their homes.

What staff said: Gendrick reviewed the posted park rule that audio equipment \"must be operated at a volume that cannot be heard more than 50 feet away,\" and noted that the municipal code exempts \"authorized community events at parks, schools, or other public property such as parades, sporting events, or concerts\" from the public-disturbance noise standard. She said that at Dhaka Park the property line and the 50-foot audible threshold mean that nearby houses are within the audible zone for on-field amplified sound.

Staff recommendation and steps taken: Gendrick recommended keeping the municipal code exemption for sporting events but clarifying city park signage and rules for Dhaka Park so field renters understand expectations. She also described operational steps taken: the parks department relocated porta-potties closer to both sides of the fields to reduce biosecurity issues and staff confirmed that park information officers and rental agreements are used to manage planned amplified sound. \"When we know in advance that there's a music request, we evaluate the request,\" Gendrick said, adding staff can require reduced volumes or turn off equipment if complaints persist.

Council discussion: Councilmembers debated whether to amend the municipal code, require deposits tied to noise violations, or add clearer permit language. Residents and several councilmembers urged stronger enforcement and clearer messaging to tournament organizers, while tournament organizers and parks staff noted enforcement is operationally challenging when many out-of-area teams participate.

Ending: City staff will revise Dhaka Park signage, communicate rules to permitted tournament organizers and return to council with proposed language and any resource implications. The parks department also completed a short-term operational fix by adding porta-potties nearer to both field clusters.","Staff recommended updating Dhaka Park signage and clarifying that sanctioned sporting events are treated differently than ad-hoc amplified sound. Council discussed enforcement, porta-potty placement and renter communication; staff moved porta-potties and proposed returning with refined rules.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6054600,"Fife jobs program reports recent housing and employment gains for participants",499,1517000,2016000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3335522-e3f22f73839d7edbc577089b22afbb42&start=1517&end=2016","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3335522-e3f22f73839d7edbc577089b22afbb42/thumbnail_1517000.jpg","/articles/6054600/Fife/Pierce-County/Washington/Fife-jobs-program-reports-recent-housing-and-employment-gains-for-participants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6054600-db62905a55b8f07deacc450c4d0e5948/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159121&Signature=Y7jIjRp-bZBtNlTqV20c8nhnHydpR6722EYffp2l-DUH3Etbx2z5BvonFMMmxWZGzzCqJLp3HaM0e3UJWsz5aCTPqqOUUI6axfNUFY5Gm1Q8YXJwYQJc5OBQSaM3qwZnuuM2q9CN4bEvmZXndmrTQJBOC8tH3Nw~K3hkEStVup7YgFkkqBkhhw~Ol78ZJY-0FwU7iofIESROD2JLg4hvnyF7CqGLcA1StYV4-q8rjvRRXS0ytuGvF6vPtwFJz3uljeTTBJ-HAmxQoZpUy7yJ1jMuE43qocsZB4If40ImZhj63nDKS2eVlrKTVK1obstgvnC8hzc4iz6lMCTVuhuYNA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fife's city-run jobs program reported new enrollments and several recent participant successes during a quarterly update to the city council.

The update, delivered by Community Navigator Program Manager Norman Brickhouse, summarized program operations and outcomes since the previous presentation in February. Brickhouse said staff had enrolled three to four new participants since February, and that three program participants had obtained both employment and housing after participating in the program's 12-month workforce-development track.

Why it matters: the program combines training, case management and housing-focused services to help people experiencing homelessness develop employment and housing stability. City staff and council described the program as a local approach to reducing homelessness and recidivism.

Program details and outcomes: Brickhouse described the program as a \"three-pronged\" approach that combines job training (landscaping crews that work in city parks), barrier reduction (case management and referrals) and housing assistance. He said the program enrolled four new participants in the most recent intake, has seven to eight active participants, and had placed 11 people into housing through street outreach since February.

He added that two participants had stepped away from the program for violations but that staff continued to provide wraparound services and assistance; three removed participants later secured housing and employment with program support. \"We don't give up on people,\" Brickhouse said, describing ongoing case management and outreach efforts.

Funding and administration: Brickhouse said the program will switch funding streams starting July 1; the program began with Department of Commerce support through a right-of-way initiative but will transition to a different funding source. He also said the program uses multiple local partners including the police department, public works and nonprofit partners, and that the city planned to continue integrating employment services and housing partnerships.

Council response: Councilmembers praised the program several times during the presentation. Deputy Mayor Murphy and Councilmember Andrew Yook both complimented staff, and Councilmember Gathers said she planned to attend the program's upcoming graduation, where four participants will be recognized.

Ending: The council received the quarterly report and staff said they would continue to enroll participants, coordinate with partners, and present program updates; a graduation ceremony for four participants was scheduled for May 15.","City staff said the jobs program enrolled several participants, helped multiple people obtain housing and employment, and will shift funding streams in July. Council praised the program and staff for outcomes.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6054605,"Fife council presses Sound Transit as agency narrows Tacoma Dome Link alternatives, sets June decision timeline",5577,2438000,8015000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3335522-e3f22f73839d7edbc577089b22afbb42&start=2438&end=8015","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3335522-e3f22f73839d7edbc577089b22afbb42/thumbnail_2438000.jpg","/articles/6054605/Fife/Pierce-County/Washington/Fife-council-presses-Sound-Transit-as-agency-narrows-Tacoma-Dome-Link-alternatives-sets-June-decision-timeline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6054605-6a4db903229a4b93c024460ef1833960/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159121&Signature=AFPIZ2LGlJs66aUrB0yQsHOF0SJ5hDkJzz~-qgKRXorkYVyB0D4QfRRVjel2p1tWRkdBKkmrGw~CsidOCkZFsoyaHB4HbIetwTSed2Rq18EBqMftENNT~jRzGdFWLNjKfrYGqpnjVsUF3vlKV8iOpOHMMlmwJPrXUMOHyle2-4sfNKFKwiiYcE~IgeqJb-5aPZVLkIW1xUWyklEmo8aUtq~LP7eZVPnLiGOVX4aW-et9uY~hR~FeXYi96ezVKxXYEOIt8cPg3JzFvidgRCLGKgAZ0QsOht00qEWG0DiEDzAivNEOpp1YKG~GzbXK-QNzyZuiZ7aMvOhs4y0eDlh5fg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sound Transit staff presented an updated analysis of route and station alternatives for the Tacoma Dome Link Extension through Fife and asked the city council whether it intends to take a formal position before the Sound Transit Board considers a preliminary preferred alternative in June.

The presentation, led by Sound Transit planning director Lauren Douglas and South Segment lead Diane Weider, summarized the draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) process, public comments and the agency's preliminary staff recommendation. \"The preferred alternative is a step in our planning process that is a big milestone,\" Douglas said.

Why it matters: the preferred alternative will shape where light rail guideway and stations are built and how property access, local businesses and tribal trust lands are affected. Sound Transit said board action on a staff-preferred choice will allow the agency to advance engineering to about 30 percent and prepare a final EIS, a step that narrows the options for mitigation and design.

What Sound Transit presented: the DEIS studied several alignment options through Fife, including alignments along I-5 and two options on Pacific Highway (one at-grade/median and one on the south side). The DEIS identifies a preferred station location in the Fife city center; the agency had not yet identified a single preferred route through the city. Diane Weider summarized the agency's conclusion: \"The preliminary staff recommendation is ... to identify I-5 alternative and confirm Fife station as the preferred alternative.\" She said staff based recommendations on technical DEIS analysis, equity considerations, stakeholder meetings and implementation factors.

Local concerns raised: Council members and local business representatives asked about construction impacts, visual effects, noise mitigation and access for car dealerships and tribal businesses. Diane Weider and engineer Molly Larson said Sound Transit is studying noise mitigation, potential noise walls, and ways to move track elements such as double crossovers to reduce impacts near sensitive sites. Molly Larson said the guideway height over Port of Tacoma Road in the current 10-percent design is approximately in the mid-20s of feet above roadway but the team is exploring ways to optimize profiles and possibly lower portions where feasible.

Costs and schedule: Sound Transit staff said advancing the design from 10 percent to 30 percent to refine impacts is expected to cost tens of millions of dollars. Douglas said the board will act on a preferred alternative in late June and Sound Transit staff anticipate publishing a final EIS in 2027; the Federal Transit Administration would later issue a record of decision for federal environmental review.

Tribal and agency coordination: Sound Transit said it has been coordinating with the Puyallup Tribe and other agencies, and that the tribe's formal DEIS response was pending. City staff noted earlier written comment letters from the Puyallup Tribe were included in the council packet.

Council direction: Council asked staff to return on June 10 with a formal resolution stating the city's position on the preferred alternative so the council's views can be forwarded to the Sound Transit Board. Mayor Kim Roscoe urged council to make a clear recommendation that the city can send along to the board. Sound Transit staff said the board will consider the preliminary staff preferred alternative at system expansion committee meetings and then at board action scheduled later in June.

What's next: the council will consider a resolution at its June 10 meeting; Sound Transit will take board-level action in late June and, if the board identifies a preferred alternative, agency staff plan to advance engineering and prepare a final EIS.

Ending: Councilmembers and Sound Transit staff agreed to continue coordination during the engineering phase and to seek more detailed answers about property impacts, mitigation measures and construction staging as the project advances.","Sound Transit presented staff\nnalysis of three route alternatives for the Tacoma Dome Link Extension through Fife and said the board will act on a staff preliminary preferred alternative in June. Fife staff recommended the I-5 alignment and asked council to return a resolution on June 10 stating the city's position.","actionData","errors"]

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