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The proclamation cited local and regional ridership figures supplied in the mayor’s text: Pierce Transit provided nearly 6.8 million bus passenger trips in 2024, 308,021 shuttle trips, about 362,000 rideshare trips and roughly 52,000 \"runner\" trips within Pierce County; the proclamation also noted that Pierce Transit provided approximately 1 million free rides to riders 18 and under in 2024. It referenced Sound Transit service counts as well.

Pierce Transit’s government-relations administrator Kurt Colbis accepted the proclamation and said public transit \"connects people to jobs, school, their community, health care, and most importantly, to each other.\" Colbis thanked the city for its partnership and called for continued efforts to make transit a preferred travel option.

Why it matters: The proclamation highlights transit’s role in regional mobility, equity and local economy and provides a public reminder as council and staff discuss local transportation and accessibility issues.

Additional public comment

During public comment, District 1 resident Paul Romich urged the city to invest in better transit stops and amenities — noting, for example, that the stop in front of the senior activity center lacks a bench or shelter — and recommended improvements to increase comfort and reliability.

Ending

The council presented the proclamation to Pierce Transit and invited continued partnership on improving service and local transit amenities.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Puyallup Council Meeting June 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Mayor Jim Castelman presented a proclamation recognizing June 2025 as Public Transit Month, citing ridership statistics and the role of Pierce Transit and Sound Transit; Kurt Colbis of Pierce Transit accepted the proclamation and thanked the city for its partnership.","taxTitle","Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington","taxId",54129,"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},6196279,"Council adopts interim middle-housing rules to meet state law; staff to pursue fuller study",587,2796000,3383000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3857808-c6de8ca2e3c600112e0f0c7dae946f5e&start=2796&end=3383","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3857808-c6de8ca2e3c600112e0f0c7dae946f5e/thumbnail_2796000.jpg","/articles/6196279/Puyallup/Pierce-County/Washington/Council-adopts-interim-middle-housing-rules-to-meet-state-law-staff-to-pursue-fuller-study","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6196279-c69d8c41a9aaca287d063011807a9aab/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192742&Signature=cVv-tvWR6BIQgTjuahBJB9L8DNm35JnouZeAjdIIulBzfKdK3Mhxigwf6XgYMSnMqpXF1uxq30I19v00u0erTBMpLocSsGF1TolDyloaPf-hxPGoJy3XnrJRra49QhPwSuAXgA5pQQ-pj6zNeEK2bxSfRDHeRIJIlNSrU4epBSu7ykxq9jRGsxSh3hQjoCl64pG0IKt493W8wpjc4LbwX8PDlpv7HjGx215dFgYXpVZUgH~6~6KCQB37Enm0kmWCQvy~zOY2UMJanQkpQcO-cyj6OZ0Hzin~~Gnlw2q4WqNlBCSvRN9oI67LDOKSom7RHyuGLIO3CHvfIweOLQ7QeA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Puyallup City Council on June 17 approved the second reading of an interim zoning ordinance adopting middle-housing regulations required by \"House Bill 11 10,\" and added an exception limiting application within the city's volcanic hazard area.

Katie Baker, the planner who introduced the ordinance, said it implements state-required middle-housing allowances in residential zones and incorporates an amendment drafted at first reading that excludes the volcanic-hazard area except on lots within one-half mile of the surrounding hillside base. \"The item before you is second reading of an interim ordinance to adopt regulations that allow middle housing in residential zones in compliance with House Bill 11 10,\" Baker told the council.

Why it matters: The interim ordinance is a time-limited mechanism that allows Puyallup to meet the state's statutory requirements while the city completes a more thorough, local planning process tied to the comprehensive plan.

Key details

- The ordinance is interim and remains in effect for six months; staff said they expect to request an extension if a permanent ordinance is not ready when the interim period ends.

- Council discussion acknowledged remaining policy questions and the need for a more comprehensive study. Council Member Whiting expressed concern and asked for further analysis; Mayor Jim Castelman said staff will seek funding and an RFP for the study so the work is grounded in data.

- A roll-call vote recorded 5 in favor and 2 opposed (Council Member Adler and Council Member Dorr), making the ordinance effective immediately.

Discussion and next steps

Council members said the interim ordinance \"bookmarks\" state compliance while giving the city six months to study finer points and coordinate the permanent regulations with the upcoming comprehensive-plan amendments. The city manager and planning staff said they will pursue a formal study and community engagement and expect to return with proposed permanent code amendments.

Ending

Council approved the interim ordinance with a plan to fund and commission a more thorough analysis and public outreach before adopting permanent middle-housing regulations.","Puyallup council approved a six-month interim zoning ordinance to allow middle housing in residential zones under House Bill 11 10, with an amendment excluding most volcanic-hazard areas; staff said the interim ordinance can be extended while the city performs a more detailed study tied to the comprehensive plan.",{"_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},6196284,"Puyallup adopts ADU code changes to comply with House Bill 13 37; council limits some uses in volcanic hazard area",1372,3292000,4664000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3857808-c6de8ca2e3c600112e0f0c7dae946f5e&start=3292&end=4664","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3857808-c6de8ca2e3c600112e0f0c7dae946f5e/thumbnail_3292000.jpg","/articles/6196284/Puyallup/Pierce-County/Washington/Puyallup-adopts-ADU-code-changes-to-comply-with-House-Bill-13-37-council-limits-some-uses-in-volcanic-hazard-area","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6196284-4891cae59abae960978019187bcf8975/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192742&Signature=gLmYd01KrNbFuqSJkBajPO6IVbRUYdm4fxQClGS2V9GwgeSUhta9qKjfUV6b15wLc95-O9dfHH9XEjNqgB-q~1AxZu-yBDJ5Fs15fAXtzLaBMyLVGyN-EmNgCt7dFOzA7XI5vh6MTdGsKOQQjDc24je7heN-WD5dep3qhx-1CKJobfwni8nUGxtFJ0-4xykD2iUIA5ZHkBqnj-C3zMnUqM4XFHI2UU1pIPcvtsgaATKjtGQW58aLtQ4ET4KkD3k~UlNiOgX2BgJqTnbrzsNOUqySeE3fimJi4ILxMt~9VPNUHy-~y02xqOhU4B5TY0w6SvCboQ1kZHZbSzYpbFEFpw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Puyallup City Council voted 5–2 on June 17 to adopt zoning-code amendments implementing the changes required by \"House Bill 13 37,\" updating the city’s accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules and removing some local barriers to ADU development.

The ordinance adopts state-mandated changes that, as described by Nabila Comstock, associate planner, include allowing up to two ADUs on lots zoned for single-family homes, eliminating owner-occupancy requirements and setting a maximum unit size of up to 1,000 square feet. \"We are required to adopt these changes into our code by June thirtieth of this year,\" Comstock told the council.

Why it matters: The changes implement a state law intended to expand housing options and lower barriers to creating smaller, rental or family housing units. Council amendments during the process added local limits intended to address neighborhood and safety concerns.

Key points and council changes

- The ordinance aligns city code with the state law by permitting up to two ADUs on qualifying lots, removing the requirement that a property owner live on-site and allowing ADU sizes up to 1,000 square feet (state limit).

- The council amended the proposal to allow up to three bedrooms per ADU; staff had recommended removing a bedroom cap altogether to match the state’s intent.

- The final ordinance restricts ADU construction in the volcanic hazard area except for lots within one-half mile of the base of the surrounding hillside, mirroring a similar limitation added to a separate middle-housing ordinance.

- The vote was recorded as 5 in favor and 2 opposed; Council Member Adler and Council Member Dorr voted no.

Discussion and implementation

Council members debated timing, outreach and tools to ease implementation. Council Member Johnson said the changes open lower-cost home-ownership pathways and urged staff to prioritize follow-up work such as \"preapproved\" or permit-ready ADU plans to speed construction and reduce costs. City planning staff said the city's Housing Action Plan already lists preapproved ADU plans as a strategy and that staff can return with options for council direction.

The city will publish implementing code language and begin handling ADU permit applications under the new rules. Staff and several council members said they expect to return with additional code refinements tied to the comprehensive-plan process.

Ending

Council members split 5–2 on final passage. City staff said they will begin implementing the new standards and that other related code tasks — including exploring permit-ready ADU plans — are on the planning work program.","Council adopted a permanent amendment to the city zoning code to align accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules with \"House Bill 13 37,\" allowing up to two ADUs, removing owner-occupancy requirements and setting a 1,000-square-foot maximum while adding a three-bedroom cap and a volcanic-hazard-area restriction.",{"_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},6196289,"Puyallup police outline staffing, enforcement plan and legal hours for July 4 fireworks",437,1793000,2230000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3857808-c6de8ca2e3c600112e0f0c7dae946f5e&start=1793&end=2230","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3857808-c6de8ca2e3c600112e0f0c7dae946f5e/thumbnail_1793000.jpg","/articles/6196289/Puyallup/Pierce-County/Washington/Puyallup-police-outline-staffing-enforcement-plan-and-legal-hours-for-July-4-fireworks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6196289-5b99ff9de89a5faa323b0280ae2ae968/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192742&Signature=K298zEfrhv89YEMiOXyIe~1-lR9NHNsYEJSY3vmS6C37~qnjT5KR4ByBnD5t8xuLAJ8FxUreeNRtV0uAeucXO0JoJEBi2nZiHw10mXY3gDkubkRGo9AEhnvX9oT~x6jcABirRS2c0cqIyhPmufZaKxGtbDjUzDY2pXaUgTrlaacgNc2OEaltIrAJe8babYGyZ0yf046DW6iSLdXz7LKXEJZ5~fgQDgUmsLlYs-5QCq7BoOqQCvfI5Tbp5Parg19lbMVr62KWO0mDyOQresqC5y0Md5F6dTKZ1UxLIKJ2ScCLymzgGtja2pTdpDokZfHabygpKoibOJHZpjbgrxOyjA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Puyallup Police Chief Scott Engel told the City Council on June 17 that the department will deploy dedicated officers and coordinate with fire marshals to enforce fireworks rules and run public-education outreach ahead of the July 4 holiday.

Engel said the department will staff a dedicated officer for fireworks complaints on July 2, two officers from 6 p.m. to midnight on July 3, and two officers paired with Central Pierce Fire and Rescue fire marshals from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on July 4; additional coverage will continue through the weekend. \"The fire marshals are very well versed in what is a safe firework and what is an illegal firework,\" Engel said.

Why it matters: fireworks are a recurring public-safety and neighborhood-disruption issue in Puyallup. The department is combining dedicated enforcement shifts with an education campaign to reduce unsafe and illegal displays and to respond to community calls.

Key facts

- Chief Engel said the department will run a social-media education campaign beginning the week after the council meeting and that officers will be proactive in problem areas the city identifies from prior years.

- \"For the public in Puyallup, fireworks are legal to discharge between 9 and 11AM only on July 4. That is the permitted time that you can do that. And outside of that, it is a criminal violation,\" Engel said.

- Residents were asked to call 911 for fireworks complaints in Puyallup; Engel said the city treats those reports as calls for service and sends officers to respond. He contrasted Puyallup's approach with neighboring jurisdictions that use an online reporting portal but do not dispatch officers for each report.

Discussion and next steps

Mayor Jim Castelman and City Manager Steve Kirkley confirmed the city will post educational messages in the city newsletter and on the city and police social-media channels. Council members said they receive some of the most critical constituent correspondence of the year after July 4 and welcomed early outreach.

The police chief took questions from council but did not propose any new local ordinance changes at the meeting. The city manager said staff would run the planned outreach and that the department will continue enforcement activity through the holiday weekend.

Ending

The department's plan combines targeted enforcement shifts, fire-marshal expertise, and public education. City officials asked residents to use 911 for immediate fireworks concerns.","Puyallup Police Chief Scott Engel described an enforcement and education plan for the July 4 holiday, including dedicated officers, coordination with fire marshals and a reminder that fireworks are legal only from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on July 4 in Puyallup; residents were asked to call 911 to report violations.","actionData","errors"]

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