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Puyallup City Council Regular Meeting - February 10, 2026

City Council & Commissions — Tuesday, February 10, 2026
BodyPuyallup, Washington
SessionCity Council & Commissions
DateTuesday, February 10, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:10

February 10th is called to order.

0:12

Will everyone please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance?

0:17

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands one nation under God, individual with liberty and justice for all.

0:34

Will the city clerk please call the roll?

0:40

Deputy Mayor Johnson.

0:42

Present.

0:42

Councilmember King?

0:44

Present.

0:44

Councilmember Gilliam.

0:46

Present.

0:46

Councilmember Castomo?

0:48

Present.

0:48

Councilmember Smoke.

0:50

Present.

0:50

Councilmember Adler.

0:52

Present.

0:53

Mayor Whitty.

0:54

Present.

1:01

Do I hear a motion to approve the agenda?

1:04

So move.

1:05

Second.

1:06

All in favor?

1:08

Aye.

1:08

Aye.

1:09

Aye.

1:10

Any opposed?

1:13

The agenda is approved.

1:15

We have minutes for the January 6th, 26th meetings.

1:20

Do I have a motion to approve the minutes?

1:22

Move approval.

1:24

Second.

1:25

All in favor?

1:26

Aye.

1:27

Aye.

1:28

Any opposed.

1:30

The minutes are approved.

1:33

We'll now go into our citizen comments.

1:36

Public comments will be taken in person.

1:39

Will the clerk please provide the instructions for public comment?

1:43

This part of the meeting is for general citizen comments.

1:46

Please reserve any public hearing testimony to that section of the agenda.

1:50

The mayor will call on those who have provided their names in advance.

1:52

Then the mayor will call for other citizens who wish to speak.

1:55

For the record, please state your name and address or city council district in which you reside.

1:59

Please direct your comments to the council as a whole, not individual council members.

2:04

All comments are limited to three minutes.

2:10

As a reminder, this portion of the meeting is council's opportunity to hear from the community and not a time to engage in debate.

2:16

Lastly, first eight law.

2:22

A ballot measure or individual candidacy, and no such comments will be allowed.

2:28

Okay, I only have one slip in front of me tonight, so Andy, you're you're on.

2:36

Thank you, Mr.

2:37

Mayor.

2:38

Members of the Council, Andy Anderson, District 2.

2:41

I have a report from the battlefield 250 years ago.

2:45

Following the Battle of Bunker or Breeds Hill last June, the fledgling colonial army continued to organize itself and fortify their lines around Boston.

2:56

Between September and November, the colonial forces led by Richard Montgomery and Benedict Arnold invaded Canada, captured Montreal, were unable to take Quebec, however, and were forced to withdraw to Fort Ticonderoga in upstate New York.

3:12

The Colonial Navy and Marines formed last fall went on their first expedition this month, and Commodore Hopkins led a small squadron to the Bahamas capturing British cannon and gunpowder in Nassau, marking the first amphibious landing by the U.S.

3:31

Marines.

3:32

To give you a sense of community involvement, Timothy Meeker of New Jersey, who was an ancestor of our IsraMaker, enlisted in the Army at the age of 70, fought in the same company with nine sons, two sons-in-law, and one grandson.

3:50

And I'll have more to report next month.

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Summary of Proceedings

Puyallup City Council Regular Meeting - February 10, 2026

The Puyallup City Council met on February 10, 2026, at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall. The meeting lasted approximately one hour, adjourning at 7:30 PM. The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, passed two ordinance first readings, and received reports from the city manager, council members, and the mayor.

Consent Calendar

  • Amendment to contract with Claire Kintanar, Attorney at Law, regarding services for indigent defense.
  • Lease with Chilcott Insurance Agency, Inc., for City Hall commercial space.
  • Authorize purchase of replacement vehicles for the Puyallup Police Department.
  • Authorize Supplemental Agreement with PBS Engineering and Environmental LLC for the Meeker Festival Street Environmental Clean Up project.
  • Accept the Valley Avenue NW Overlay Preservation Project with Miles Resources as complete.
  • Authorize contract with Green Field Services Inc. for Emergency Primary Sludge Line Repair.
  • Approve a resolution waiving competitive bidding and authorizing a contract with Life Line Screening for a comprehensive health screening program for the Puyallup Police Department.

All items were approved 7-0.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Andy Anderson (District 2) provided a historical report on events following the Battle of Bunker Hill, including the colonial invasion of Canada and the capture of Montreal. He noted his ancestor Timothy Meeker served in the Revolutionary War. No other public comments were made.

Discussion Items

  • First reading of ordinance amending Puyallup Municipal Codes 2.54, Title 19, 20.11, and 20.12 (Plats and Subdivision Code Amendments): Senior Planner Chris Beale presented the amendments aimed at streamlining subdivision procedures, aligning with state legislation (e.g., Senate Bill 5290), and improving code clarity. Key changes include increasing the maximum lots in a short subdivision from 4 to 9, establishing a two-step short plat approval requiring minimum improvements before recording, transferring final plat approval to an administrative process, and adding unit lot subdivisions and residential lot splits. Council expressed support, noting the changes promote economies of scale and housing affordability without increasing density. Deputy Mayor Johnson highlighted the benefit for builders and homeowners. The motion to approve first reading passed 7-0.
  • Public hearing and first reading of ordinance approving amendments to the Zoning Map and Puyallup Municipal Codes 20.46 and 20.51 (Phase 1 Zoning Map Amendments): Senior Planner Kendall Wals presented updates resulting from the Comprehensive Plan periodic review. Changes include rezoning properties to public facilities, mixed-use (UCX), moderate/high-density residential (RM10, RM20, RS6), and commercial designations, as well as removing outdated overlays (e.g., Shaw East Pioneer Overlay) and cleaning up code chapters. Council discussed a parcel near South Hill Mall zoned RM10 instead of commercial; staff explained access and utility limitations. The motion to approve first reading passed 7-0.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent agenda approved 7-0.
  • First reading of Ordinance 4a (subdivision code amendments) approved 7-0. Second reading scheduled for February 24, 2026.
  • First reading of Ordinance 4b (zoning map and code amendments) approved 7-0. Second reading scheduled for February 24, 2026.
  • City Manager Steve Kirkelie announced the next council meeting on February 24 will include second readings of both ordinances and a presentation on the parklet program.
  • Councilmember Adler announced $850,000 in federal funding for Meeker Street improvements, secured with assistance from Senator Cantwell and Congresswoman Strickland, fully funding the project.
  • Mayor Witting reported on the SHAPE capital fund, funded by 1406 funds from Auburn, Fife, Sumner, and Pierce County. The fund raised $586,000 in 2024 and aimed for nearly $1 million by 2025. For 2026-2027, Pierce County will match up to $500,000; if Puyallup contributes $83,000 annually, it would receive matching funds. No decision was made.

Meeting Transcript

February 10th is called to order. Will everyone please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance? I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands one nation under God, individual with liberty and justice for all. Will the city clerk please call the roll? Deputy Mayor Johnson. Present. Councilmember King? Present. Councilmember Gilliam. Present. Councilmember Castomo? Present. Councilmember Smoke. Present. Councilmember Adler. Present. Mayor Whitty. Present. Do I hear a motion to approve the agenda? So move. Second. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed? The agenda is approved. We have minutes for the January 6th, 26th meetings. Do I have a motion to approve the minutes? Move approval. Second. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Any opposed. The minutes are approved. We'll now go into our citizen comments. Public comments will be taken in person. Will the clerk please provide the instructions for public comment? This part of the meeting is for general citizen comments. Please reserve any public hearing testimony to that section of the agenda. The mayor will call on those who have provided their names in advance. Then the mayor will call for other citizens who wish to speak. For the record, please state your name and address or city council district in which you reside. Please direct your comments to the council as a whole, not individual council members. All comments are limited to three minutes. As a reminder, this portion of the meeting is council's opportunity to hear from the community and not a time to engage in debate. Lastly, first eight law. A ballot measure or individual candidacy, and no such comments will be allowed. Okay, I only have one slip in front of me tonight, so Andy, you're you're on.

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