City of Fircrest

City Council Regular Meeting
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, 2020-03-10 19:00 - 22:30, 2020-02-25 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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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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Planning Commission Meeting
2020-05-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2020-04-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2020-03-03 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
2020-05-04 16:00 - 16:30, 2020-04-06 16:00 - 16:30, 2020-03-02 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
2020-05-04 09:00 - 12:00, 2020-03-02 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Thelma Gilmur Park, 1404 Evergreen Dr.,, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

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.

Testing Event
2020-04-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-03-17 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
Please disregard this event. We are testing the system.

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.

Form Based Code Open House & Study Session - Postponed
2020-03-16 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Due to the precautions related to the coronavirus, the City of Fircrest will be cancelling this meeting. We hope to reschedule at a later date.

Review the Form-Based Code proposal
Talk directly with the consultant
Hear the Form-Based Code presentation
Learn about the new zones
Find out what is different and what’s the same
Ask questions; provide comments

More information:
Angelie Stahlnecker
Planning & Building Administrator
253-238-4125 astahlnecker@cityoffircrest.net
https://www.cityoffircrest.net/19th-and-mildred/

Daylight Savings Time Begins
2020-03-11 03:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, 98466, United States
Spring Forward and change your clocks one hour ahead.

Public Hearing - Case #20-02
2020-03-10 14:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
PROJECT INFORMATION
Proposed Project Action: Conditional Use Permit to convert an existing 600 square foot garage into a detached accessory dwelling unit.
Project Location: 562 Contra Costa Avenue, Parcel #7160201690
PERMIT APPLICATION
Case Number: 20-02
Applicant: Aaron Gentile
562 Contra Costa Avenue
Fircrest WA 98466
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Content: Written comments shall include the application name and case reference number (Case 20-02) and may include a request for notice of any additional public hearings and a copy of the final issued Notice of Decision. All comments should be directed to:
Angelie Stahlnecker, Planning & Building Administrator
City of Fircrest
115 Ramsdell Street
Fircrest WA 98466
planning@cityoffircrest.net
PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing will be held by the hearing examiner on March 10, 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Fircrest City Hall Council Chambers, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA. All interested persons may attend the hearing and provide testimony. The hearing will be conducted in accordance with FMC Chapter 22.09. Interpreters, signers, or other auxiliary aids will be provided upon 5 days advance notice.
Pertinent documents, including the permit application, project plans, and existing environmental documentation, are available for review at the above location. A staff report will be available for review at least five days prior to the public hearing date provided below. Copies will be provided upon request at no charge. Documents can also be found at: https://www.cityoffircrest.net/applications/
RIGHT TO APPEAL
Decisions of the Hearing Examiner on an application may be appealed by a party of record with standing to file a land use petition in superior court. Such petition must be filed within 21 days of issuance of the decision, as provided in Chapter 36.70C RCW.

Planning Commission Meeting - Cancelled
2020-03-03 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The March 3rd meeting has been cancelled.
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
Review the Agenda
