City of Fircrest

19th and Mildred Design Workshop
2020-01-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The City is hosting three public meetings to provide residents, properties owners, business owners, and other stakeholders an opportunity to be introduced to and contribute to the development of a form-based code within the City’s Countywide Center, including the Commercial Mixed Use and Residential-30 zones in the northwest corner of the City.
The workshops will provide information and seek input on such things as:

Preferred building types
Maximum heights
Frontage types
Streetscapes
Building placement
Setbacks
Public space
Parking requirements
Pedestrian connections
more….

Learn more: https://www.cityoffircrest.net/19th-and-mildred/

Testing Event
2020-01-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-17 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | WA
Please disregard this event. We are testing the system.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - City Offices Closed
2020-01-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
City offices closed in observance of the holiday.

City Council Regular Meeting
2020-01-14 19:00 - 22:30, 2019-12-10 19:00 - 22:30, 2019-11-26 19:00 - 22:30, 2019-11-12 19:00 - 22:30 UTC | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, at 7:00 PM at the City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. City Hall is accessible to disabled persons. Interpreters, signers or other auxiliary aids will be provided upon five business days advance notice.
For More Information:
City Clerk
115 Ramsdell Street
Fircrest WA 98466
Phone: 253-564-8901
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Planning Commission Meeting
2020-01-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2019-12-03 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The Planning Commission meets at the City Hall on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM (except for the August meeting which is the third Tuesday). The Planning Commission is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council to do the following:

Act as a research and fact-finding agency for the city, as requested or required by the city council;
May participate in the activities of regional planning commissions;
Study, promulgate, develop and make recommendations on updates to the comprehensive plan;
Process and hear all requests for zoning, rezoning or variances, grant or deny requests for variance, make reports and recommendations to the council regarding any proposed plat or subdivision and recommend to the city council changes in the city ordinance law relating to any of such matters.

For more information:
Planning Administrator
planning@cityoffircrest.net
115 Ramsdell Street
Fircrest WA 98466
253-564-8901.
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Staff Reports

Civil Service Commission Meeting
2020-01-06 16:00 - 16:30, 2019-12-02 16:00 - 16:30 UTC | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The Civil Service Commission meets at the City Hall on the first Monday of every month at 4:00 p.m. Commission members are appointed by the City Manager with the approval of the majority of the City Council.
The Civil Service Commission, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 41.12 RCW, is created to exercise the powers and to perform the duties established by such state law in connection with the selection, appointment and employment of police in the city.
For more information:
Chief Examiner
115 Ramsdell Street
Fircrest WA 98466
253-564-8901
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Thelma Gilmur Park Habitat Stewardship Work Party
2020-01-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2019-12-02 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Thelma Gilmur Park, 1404 Evergreen Dr.,, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

New Year's Day - City Offices Closed
2020-01-01 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

City Council Regular Meeting
2019-12-30 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
At the November 12, 2019 regular meeting, the City Council approved Resolution No. 1619, changing the December 24, 2019 7:00 PM regular meeting to December 30, 2019 at 4:00 PM.
The City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, at 7:00 PM at the City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. City Hall is accessible to disabled persons. Interpreters, signers or other auxiliary aids will be provided upon five business days advance notice.
For More Information:
City Clerk
115 Ramsdell Street
Fircrest WA 98466
Phone: 253-564-8901
Review the Agenda

Christmas - City Offices Closed
2019-12-25 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

Court Closure
2019-12-18 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Fircrest/Ruston Municipal Court will close at noon.

Santa Sleigh Ride
2019-12-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-12-11 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Presented by the Fircrest Police Department, Public Works and Tacoma Fire

Featuring FREE Santa photos, candy canes, cocoa, coffee, music and holiday festivities.
Wednesday, December 11: Starts at the Fircrest Town Center and then to as many North End neighborhoods as possible
Wednesday, December 12: Starts at Whittier Elementary and then to as many South End neighborhoods as possible
A huge thanks to our sponsors:
Entertainment Masters, Trask Photography & Kiwanis

'Lights of Fircrest' Outdoor Holiday Display Contest Registration Deadline
2019-12-11 | Fircrest Community Center, 555 Contra Costa Avenue, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
It’s time to trim the trees and put up the holiday lights, Griswold style!
Fircrest Parks & Recreation and the Kiwanis Club invite all Fircrest residents to take part in the First Annual ‘Lights of Fircrest’ Outdoor Holiday Display Contest.
Here’s how it works.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, December 11th. There’s NO cost to register.
Register online at https://form.jotform.com/FircrestParksandRecreation/Lightsoffircrest or in person at the Fircrest Community Center.
Each home participating in the Lights of Fircrest will receive a numbered yard sign to display in their yard.
The listing of registered homes will be available at the Community Center for self-guided tours.
Judging takes place on Sunday, December 15th. Prizes and bragging rights announced on Wednesday, December 18th.
Please contact Judy at Fircrest Parks & Recreation at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net or 253.564.8177 for more information.
Let’s make Fircrest the most decorated City in the Pacific Northwest!

Tree Lighting Ceremony
2019-12-01 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Alice Peers Park, 601 San Juan, Fircrest, 98466, United States
Come kick off the holidays with us! The Annual Fircrest Tree Lighting with the Dickens Carolers happens on Sunday, December 1st at Alice Peers Park. Then join us at the Community Center for Santa photos, cocoa and cookies.

Holiday Bazaar
2019-11-23 10:00 - 2019-11-24 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest Community Center, 555 Contra Costa Avenue, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

Thanksgiving Holiday - City Offices Closed
2019-11-22 08:00 - 2019-11-23 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

TPS Presentation - School Bond Proposal
2019-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The community is invited and encouraged to attend a presentation by Tacoma Public Schools on their February 2020 bond proposal package, which if approved, would renovate or replace 8 neighborhood schools including Whittier Elementary School. The presentation is scheduled for Monday, November 18, 2019 at 6:00 pm at Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, Washington. Individuals who desire special accommodations should contact the City Clerk at (253) 564-8901 at least 48 business hours prior to this meeting. For information on this public meeting, please visit www.cityoffircrest.net or contact Fircrest City Hall at (253) 564-8901.
TPS Proposed Bond Package

The City Council Study Sessions meet at 6:00 PM at the City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. City Hall is accessible to disabled persons. Interpreters, signers or other auxiliary aids will be provided upon five business days advance notice.
For more information:
City Clerk
115 Ramsdell Street
Fircrest WA 98466
Phone: 253-564-8901
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Public Hearings
2019-11-12 19:15 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fircrest City Council will conduct a public hearing on November 12, 2019, commencing at 7:15 P.M. or soon thereafter, to accept public comments on 2019 Comprehensive Plan Amendments.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fircrest City Council will conduct a public hearing on November 12, 2019, commencing at 7:15 P.M. or soon thereafter, to accept public comments on Ordinance No. 1644 relating to land use and zoning, adopting a six-month moratorium prohibiting the submission or acceptance of any development applications for new development, additions, and alterations in the property comprised of 44 acres, located at the northwest corner of the city, bounded by 19th Street West and Mildred Street West, zoned Commercial Mixed Use and Residential-30, and proposed to be designated as a Countywide Center in the countywide planning policies, said moratorium to be in effect while the City performs the activities described in this ordinance.
Individuals who desire special accommodations should contact the Fircrest City Clerk at least 48 business hours prior to this meeting. Citizens attending the public hearing have the right to provide written and oral comments. Written comment may be sent in advance of the hearing to: City Clerk, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA 98466; phone: 253.564.8901; fax: 253.566.0762. Please visit www.cityoffircrest.net or contact Fircrest City Hall at (253) 564-8901 for more information.

Veterans Day - City Offices Closed
2019-11-11 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
City offices closed in observance of the holiday.
In the event the holiday occurs on Saturday, offices will be closed on Friday, the 10th. In the event the holiday occurs on Sunday, offices will be closed on Sunday, the 12th.

Fircrest/Ruston Municipal Court CLOSED
2019-11-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

Planning Commission Meeting
2019-11-05 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The Planning Commission meets at the City Hall on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM (except for the August meeting which is the third Tuesday). The Planning Commission is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council to do the following:

Act as a research and fact-finding agency for the city, as requested or required by the city council;
May participate in the activities of regional planning commissions;
Study, promulgate, develop and make recommendations on updates to the comprehensive plan;
Process and hear all requests for zoning, rezoning or variances, grant or deny requests for variance, make reports and recommendations to the council regarding any proposed plat or subdivision and recommend to the city council changes in the city ordinance law relating to any of such matters.

For more information:
Planning Administrator
planning@cityoffircrest.net
115 Ramsdell Street
Fircrest WA 98466
253-564-8901
Review the Agenda
Staff Reports
