Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

Call to Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag/Moment of Silence/Land Acknowledgement

Approval of Agenda

The minutes of the July 21, 2026, regular Council Meeting

Ordinances

Proposal No. R2026-177, A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Affirming Pierce County's Support for Continued Entheogen-Related Research for Alternative Treatment Modalities; Requesting that the Investigation, Arrest, and Prosecution of Individuals Engaging in Entheogen-Related Activities be Among the Lowest Law Enforcement Priorities; and Affirming Support for Full Decriminalization of these Activities.

Sponsored by: Councilmembers Paul Herrera and Robyn Denson Council contact person: Andrea Kelley For referral to the Public Safety Committee Date of final Council action: September 1, 2026

Ordinances

Proposal No. R2026-175, A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Confirming the Appointment of Three New Members (Nicholas La Fazio, Jennifer Ramirez, and Mindy Taylor) to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board.

Sponsored by: Councilmember Robyn Denson Council contact person: Susan Long Department contact person: Human Services – Monique Patel For final action

Proposal No. R2026-176, A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Confirming the Appointment of One New Member (Stephanie Sheridan) to the Pierce County Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission.

Sponsored by: Councilmember Rosie Ayala Council contact person: Susan Long Department contact person: Planning and Public Works – Sarah Kuo For final action

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – Youth Homeless System Improvement – Human Services

Washington State Department of Transportation – Local Bridge Program – Planning and Public Works

Approval of Final Settlements and/or Appeals

Other Items

A message from the Executive transmitting the following Ordinance, which was approved and signed on July 20, 2026:

Ordinance No. O2026-528, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Granting a Nonexclusive Franchise to Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC, for a Wireline Telecommunications Network on Certain County-Owned Rights-of-Way; and Authorizing the County Executive Execute Said Franchise.

A Proclamation of the Pierce County Council and Executive Designating July 31-August 6, 2026, as “Paddle to Nisqually Week” in Pierce County, Washington.

Requested by: Councilmember Paul Herrera

Resolutions (Public comment is accepted here.)

Proposal No. O2026-526s2, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Adopting Amendments to Pierce County Code Title 18 "Development Regulations - General Provisions", Title 18A "Development Regulations - Zoning", Title 18J "Development Regulations - Design Standards and Guidelines"; Implementing Comprehensive Plan Policies Promoting Renewable and Distributed Energy Sources Including Battery Energy Storage System Facilities; Requesting a Report to the Council; Adopting Findings of Fact; and Setting an Effective Date.

(Continued from the July 21, 2026, Council Meeting) Sponsored by: Councilmember Robyn Denson Council contact person: Mike Kruger Department contact person: Planning and Public Works – Ansley Silva Committee recommendation: Forward as Substituted Without Recommendation at Community Development and Environment on June 15, 2026 For final action

Proposal No. O2026-534, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Amending Chapter 9.57 of the Pierce County Code, "Endangerment with a Controlled Substance" Regarding Applicability and Penalty for Violations.

Sponsored by: Councilmembers Paul Herrera and Amy Cruver Council contact person: Andrea Kelley Committee recommendation: Do Pass at Public Safety on June 22, 2026 For final action

Community Forum (3 minute time limit – see page 1 of this Agenda for Public Participation guidelines.)

Other Business/Announcements

Adjournment