County Council to adopt budget Tuesday, Sept. 24

Pierce County Council AMENDED MEETING AGENDA September 24, 2013 3:00 p.m.

930 Tacoma Avenue South – Room 1045, Tacoma, WA 98402

Voice: (253) 798-7777 – FAX: (253) 798-7509 – Toll-Free: (800) 992-2456 – TDD: (253) 798-4018

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I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

To be followed by a Moment of Silence in tribute to our men and women in the Military

IV. Approval of Agenda

V. Consent Agenda

No final action on any Ordinance or Resolution will be taken under this Section.

a. Approval of Minutes

b. Action on Ordinances (refer, set date of hearing)

1. Proposal No. 2013-60, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Adopting the 2014-2019 Transportation Improvement Program and 2014-2027 Fourteen-Year Ferry Program, Pursuant to Revised Code of Washington Sections 36.81.121, 36.81.122, 36.81.130, and 36.54.015, and Washington Administrative Code 136, Chapters 15 and 16; Finding that Each Project Contained in the Plan is a Public Necessity; and Adopting Findings of Fact. (Annual Road Program, Six-Year Road Program, and the Fourteen-Year Ferry Program)

Sponsored by: Councilmembers Stan Flemming and Douglas G. Richardson

Department contact persons: Public Works and Utilities – Brian Stacy, (253) 798- 7257; Christina Mudgett, (253) 798-2762; Deb Wallace, (253) 798-7109; Ramiro Chavez; (253) 798-7041; and Troy Lee, (253) 798-3555

Council contact person: Hugh Taylor, (253) 798-3665

For referral to the Economic and Infrastructure Development Committee

Date of final Council hearing: November 12, 2013

2. Proposal No. 2013-61, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Adopting the “White River Basin Plan” for the Unincorporated Area of Pierce County; Amending Pierce County Code Chapter 19D.60, “Pierce County Storm Drainage and Surface Water Management Plan,” to Include the White River Basin Plan as an Area Update; and Adopting Findings of Fact.

Sponsored by: Councilmember Stan Flemming

Department contact persons: Public Works and Utilities – Anne-Marie

Marshall-Dody, (253) 798-2494; Harold Smelt, (253) 798-2952; and Marsha Huebner, (253) 798-4662

Council contact person: Jeff Cox, (253) 798-7579

For referral to the Economic and Infrastructure Development Committee

Date of final Council hearing: To be determined

3. Proposal No. 2013-62, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Adopting the “Nisqually River Basin Plan” for the Unincorporated Area of Pierce County; Amending Pierce County Code Chapter 19D.60, “Pierce County Storm Drainage and Surface Water Management Plan,” to Include the Nisqually River Basin Plan as an Area Update; and Adopting Findings of Fact.

Sponsored by: Councilmember Stan Flemming

Department contact persons: Public Works and Utilities – Anne-Marie Marshall-Dody, (253) 798-2494; Harold Smelt, (253) 798-2952; Marsha Huebner, (253) 798-4662; and Randy Brake, (253) 798-4651

Council contact person: Jeff Cox, (253) 798-7579

For referral to the Economic and Infrastructure Development Committee

Date of final Council hearing: To be determined

c. Action on Resolutions (refer, set date of hearing)

d. Action on Grant Applications/Awards

e. Other Items

VI. Messages from Executive/Judges/Prosecuting Attorney

Presentation of the Executive’s Proposed 2014 Pierce County Budget – Executive Pat McCarthy

VII. Proclamations, Awards, and/or Appointments to Boards and Commissions

VIII. Ordinances

1. Proposal No. 2013-31, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Vacating a Portion of Roy Christy Road located in the Southeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 18 North, Range 2 East, Willamette Meridian, Located in the Roy Area.

Sponsored by: Councilmember Stan Flemming

Department contact person: Jerry West, Public Works and Utilities, (253) 798-3687

Council contact person: Hugh Taylor, (253) 798-3665

Committee recommendation: Do Pass at Economic and Infrastructure Development on August 27, 2013

For final consideration

2. Proposal No. 2013-46, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Affirming an Application for Open Space Classification Under Current Use Assessment on Certain Properties Located Within the Incorporated Boundaries of the City of Lakewood in Pierce County; Directing the Clerk to Forward This Ordinance to the City of Lakewood for its Affirmation of This Application Consistent with Revised Code of Washington 84.34.037; and Adopting Findings of Fact. (Application No. OS3-12)

Sponsored by: Councilmember Douglas G. Richardson

Department contact person: Chad Williams, Planning and Land Services, (253) 798-3683

Council contact person: Jeff Cox, (253) 798-7579

Committee recommendation: Do Pass at Rules and Operations on September 9, 2013

For final consideration

3. Proposal No. 2013-53s, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Acknowledging its Approval of a Proposed Amendment to Incorporate Criteria for the Designation of Centers of Local Importance in the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies as Recommended by the Pierce County Regional Council; Authorizing the Pierce County Executive to Execute Interlocal Agreements with the Cities and Towns of Pierce County to Ratify the Proposed Amendments; and Adopting Findings of Fact.

Sponsored by: Councilmembers Rick Talbert and Stan Flemming

Department contact person: Dan Cardwell, Planning and Land Services, (253) 798-7039

Council contact person: Mike Kruger, (253) 798-6067

Committee recommendation: Do Pass as Substituted at Community Development on August 19, 2013

(Continued from the September 10, 2013, Council Meeting)

For final consideration

4. Proposal No. 2013-56, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement Reached with Council 2, Washington State Council of County and City Employees, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO, Local 3752 – Pierce County Corrections and Detention Center Non-Uniformed Group (Local 3752 CN); and Amending the Pierce County Salary Classification Plan.

Sponsored by: Councilmembers Joyce McDonald, Stan Flemming, Connie Ladenburg, and Rick Talbert

Department contact person: Human Resources – Brent Long, (253) 798-3441; Debbie Young, (253) 798-7762; and Joe Carrillo, (253) 798-6690

Council contact person: Paul Bocchi, (253) 798-7304

Committee recommendation: Do Pass at Rules and Operations on September 16, 2013

For final consideration

5. Proposal No. 2013-54s, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Amending Ordinance No. 2012-76s2, as Amended by Ordinance No. 2013-24s; and Modifying the 2013 County Budget.

Sponsored by: Councilmember Joyce McDonald

Department contact person: Gary Robinson, Budget and Finance, (253) 798-7450

Council contact person: Paul Bocchi, (253) 798-7304

Committee recommendation: Do Pass as Substituted at Rules and Operations on September 9, 2013

(Continued as amended from the September 17, 2013, Council meeting)

For final consideration

IX. Resolutions

1. Proposal No. R2013-97, A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Confirming the Appointment of Ginny Dale as Director of the Human Resources Department.

Sponsored by: Councilmembers Joyce McDonald, Stan Flemming, Connie Ladenburg, Douglas G. Richardson, and Rick Talbert

Department contact person: Al Rose, Executive Office, (253) 798-2662

Council contact person: Susan Long, (253) 798-6068

To be heard in the Rules and Operations Committee on September 23, 2013

For final consideration

X. Other Business/Announcements

XI. Citizens’ Forum (3 minute time limit – see page 1 of this Agenda)

XII. Adjournment

Note: If for any reason this meeting is canceled, all Agenda items shall be continued to the next regular meeting of the Council.