City of Fircrest

City Council Regular Meeting
2020-06-09 19:00 - 22:30, 2020-05-26 19:00 - 22:30, 2020-05-12 19:00 - 22:30, 2020-04-28 19:00 - 22:30, 2020-04-14 19:00 - 22:30, 2020-03-24 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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Fircrest Blood Drive
2020-06-04 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest Public Safety Building, 302 Regents Blvd, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Join us in supporting this important cause.
To make an appointment, go to signup.com
Before you donate be sure to eat well, drink plenty of non-caffeinated fluids and bring your picture ID. If you are under the age of 18, you will need a signed parental permission to donate form.

Blood Drive Flyer

Planning Commission Meeting
2020-06-02 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The Fircrest Planning Commission will be meeting virtually via zoom to adhere to the Stay Home, Stay Safe guidelines. The public is invited to attend. For an invite, email planning@cityoffircrest.net.
The Planning Commission meets 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
253-564-8902
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Planning Commission Meeting
2020-06-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2020-05-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2020-04-07 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
2020-06-01 16:00 - 16:30, 2020-05-04 16:00 - 16:30, 2020-04-06 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
2020-06-01 09:00 - 12:00, 2020-05-04 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Thelma Gilmur Park, 1404 Evergreen Dr.,, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

Fircrest GRAD Celebration
2020-05-30 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest Park, 555 Contra Costa Ave, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Fircrest Senior Class of 2020! We want to celebrate you!
The FIRCREST GRAD CELEBRATION will happen on Saturday, May 30th at 10 am in Fircrest. Reserve your spot now by following the registration link below. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED by no later than Thursday, May 21st. https://form.jotform.com/FircrestParksandRecreation/GradDayCelebration
All Fircrest graduates (high school and over) are invited to join the event which will feature a car parade of GRADS, photo opps and some fun surprises. Be sure to wear your cap and gown (optional) and decorate your car if you’d like. We’ll have a prize for the THREE (3) most creative cars in the parade. At the end of the parade we will be waiting to present you with a token of appreciation and a photographer will be ready to capture the moment. More details will follow after we receive your registration.
Application Deadline: Thursday, May 21, 2020
Please note: This event will follow all the guidelines to comply with the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” Order.
1. Please maintain safe social distancing. This is a minimum of 6 feet from those that don’t live in your household.
2. To participate in the parade, all car occupants must be with members of their own Family/Household.
https://www.tpchd.org/healthy-people/diseases/stay-home-stay-healthy
This event will follow within the state guidelines for proper social distancing.
Graduates must reside (hometown) in Fircrest to participate.
For more information or to volunteer, contact Judy at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net
A special thank you to all our wonderful sponsors that helped make this event extra special: Bliss Small Batch Creamery, Espresso Yourself, Westside Pizza, Fircrest Kiwanis, Fircrest Towing and Westside Disposal.

Memorial Day - City Offices Closed
2020-05-29 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
City offices closed in observance of the holiday.

Testing Event
2020-05-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-04-17 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
Please disregard this event. We are testing the system.

SUPER HERO Mother & Son Dance - POSTPONED
2020-05-08 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest Community Center, 555 Contra Costa Avenue, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Come dance the night away at the SUPER HERO Mother & Son Dance.
You’ll have a chance to meet Captain America, Spider Man and Wonder Woman and have your photo taken with them.
Aunts, Grandmas and other special loved ones are welcome.
We’ll have fun music, refreshments, crafts, games and each child will receive a goody bag to take home.
The fun begins at 6:30 pm on Friday, May 8, 2020.
Space is limited so registration is required.
Ticket Cost:
Residents: $20 per couple ($5 per additional child); Non-Residents: $25 per couple ($5 per additional child)

Thank you to our sponsors for bringing MAGIC to our dance!

Planning Commission Meeting - Cancelled
2020-05-05 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
253-564-8902
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Arbor Day Celebration - postponed until Fall 2020
2020-04-25 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Come join First Annual Arbor Day Celebration this fall at Fircrest Park.
9:30-10 Tree planting ceremony
9-12 Informational Booths
9-12. Park Clean up at Whittier Park lead by the Pierce Conservation District
More information will be available at a later date.

FIRCREST PET PHOTO CONTEST
2020-04-23 - 2020-05-10 | home, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Congratulations Sophie (and her human, Joy): winner of the Fircrest PET PHOTO CONTEST – LOOKS MOST LIKE THEIR HUMAN category!

Congratulations Beau: winner of the Fircrest PET PHOTO CONTEST – CUTEST SMILE category!

Congratulations Danny & Devito! You are voted the best dressed pets in Fircrest and winners of the Fircrest Pet Photo Contest BEST DRESSED category.

Congratulations Pearl! Winner of the Fircrest Pet Photo Contest GOOFIEST LOOK category.

Each pet received a $25 gift certificate to Choppers Holistic Pet Foods compliments of Fircrest Kiwanis. And full bragging rights! The competition was fierce and we had many great pets entered! Thanks to everyone that participated!

Gather your pets, props and camera. It’s time for a photo shoot! The Fircrest Pet Photo Contest is HERE!
This is your chance to show off your amazing pet AND your photography skills! Enter today by going to the City of Fircrest Facebook Pet Photo Contest Event Page. Just follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/268858047470525/ Click on ‘Message Host’ (right next to ‘Hosted by City of Fircrest” on the event page) and send your pet photo with the following information: Pet Name; Pet type; Category Entered and Your name and address (to verify residency)
You’ll have a chance to win a $25 gift card to Choppers. And of course bragging rights!
There are four categories and voting happens over a two week period.
WEEK ONE entries are DUE by no later than SUNDAY, APRIL 26
VOTING takes place: APRIL 27 – MAY 3
Categories:
• Cutest Smile
• Looks most like their human
WEEK TWO entries are DUE by no later than SUNDAY, MAY 3
VOTING takes place: MAY 4 – 10
Categories:
• Best Dressed
• Goofiest Look
TO ENTER:
Send your pet photo with the following information to the City of Fircrest Facebook Messenger page. Click on ‘Message Host’ located right next to ‘Hosted by City of Fircrest” on the event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/268858047470525/

Pet Name
Pet type
Contest Category
Your name
Address (to verify Fircrest residency)
Email

Your pet photo and the category you are entering will be posted on the Pet Photo Contest Event Page before voting begins.
Fircrest residents will be encouraged to vote on their favorite photos during the open voting period listed below.
The photos with the most likes (hearts) at the end of the voting period will win the prize for the category entered.
DEADLINES:
Week one entries are due by no later than Sunday, April 26th.
Voting takes place: April 27 – May 3
Week two entries are due by no later than Sunday, May 3.
Voting takes place: May 4 – 10
THE RULES:
Be creative! Have fun!
You are welcome to enter a photo of any type of living animal, as long as they are your pet.
Photos must be received through Facebook Messenger by deadlines listed.
This contest is open only to Fircrest residents.
In the event of a tie, representatives from the Fircrest Kiwanis Club and the City of Fircrest will break the tie.
One winner per family.
Winners will be contacted by email by no later than three days after voting is complete.
Photos may be featured on the City of Fircrest Website.
Please message Judy at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net with any questions.

Easter Egg Hunt CANCELLED
2020-04-11 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
We are currently evaluating creative options for holding a virtual Easter Egg Hunt. Please stay tuned and stay healthy!

Come join us for the Annual Fircrest Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 11, 2020.
This year we have new staggered start times for the Easter Egg Hunts.
10 am – TOT LOT for Children 4 years and under
10:15 am – Fircrest Park Basketball Court – Children 5-6 years old
10:15 am – Fircrest Park t-ball field – Children 7-9 years old
Games, refreshments and photos with the Easter Bunny begins at 9 am in the Community Center Gym.

Spring Clean-Up Westside Disposal - Cancelled
2020-04-11 08:00 - 16:00, 2020-04-04 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Due to the COVID-19 concerns, Westside Disposal is canceling the spring Clean-ups.

Planning Commission Meeting
2020-04-07 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

Thelma Gilmur Park Habitat Stewardship Work Party CANCELED
2020-04-06 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Thelma Gilmur Park, 1404 Evergreen Dr.,, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

Fish N Fun - Cancelled
2020-03-21 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
FISH N FUN HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Bring your fishing poles and come join us for a fun fishing adventure at Fircrest Parks.
This free event is open to children 10 years old and under. There are 4 time slots available and Open Fish from 1-2pm.
Space is limited. Registration is required and will begin on March 2nd at the Fircrest Community Center.
