Council approves series of ordinances on second reading, including police facility bonds and traffic camera code update

The Puyallup City Council approved multiple ordinances on second reading April 1, clearing a package of routine and project-specific items with minimal discussion.

Ordinances passed included: - A latecomer agreement related to property owners Russell and Lori Freiberg (second reading). City staff had presented the item; no substantive questions were raised and the council approved on voice vote. - An update to the city’s automated traffic safety camera code to comply with changes in Washington state law (second reading). City Attorney Joe Beck was available to answer questions; the council approved the ordinance by roll-call vote. - An ordinance authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to fund design and tenant improvements for the police station and emergency operations centers in the Benaroya facility (second reading). Finance Director Barbara Lopez was present; the council adopted the ordinance by roll-call vote.

The council also approved the consent agenda by a single vote; items on the consent agenda were described as noncontroversial and previously agreed to.

Staff present to answer questions included City Engineer Hans Hunger on the latecomer agreement, City Attorney Joe Beck on the traffic-camera code update, and Finance Director Barbara Lopez on the bond authorization.

Outcomes: All items on second reading were approved by the council during the meeting. Where a roll call was held, all present council members voted in favor.

What this means: The automated camera code update aligns city code with state law changes; the bond ordinance allows the city to move forward with design and tenant improvements for police and emergency operations facilities within the Benaroya building; the latecomer agreement affects a specific property owner’s obligations related to utility connections.