City council honors indigenous lands and swears in new officer

The 5th City Council convened for its regular meeting, with all members present except for Council Member Hulsey, who was excused. The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a tribal land acknowledgment honoring the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. The acknowledgment emphasized the importance of recognizing the tribe's historical connection to the land and the commitment to uplift indigenous voices.

City Manager updates indicated no changes to the agenda, and there were no citizen comments from the public, either in person or online. The council then moved to the consent agenda, which included the approval of payroll vouchers totaling $853,985.95, claims vouchers amounting to $568,318.15, and the minutes from previous meetings. Additionally, the council approved two resolutions: one for an interlocal agreement for multi-jurisdictional specialty teams in Pierce County and another accepting a road safety action plan grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The consent agenda passed unanimously.

The meeting also featured a presentation for the oath of office for Officer Jacob Barncard, with Chief Fisher introducing him and Judge Ringus set to administer the oath. This highlights the council's ongoing commitment to public safety and community service.