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Christine Veil, who identified herself as a resident and an elementary-school parent, criticized the timing of automated cameras near Northwood Elementary. “They are flashing and recording 30 minutes before school starts… It also goes 15 minutes after kids are to be in class,” Veil said, and argued the camera windows “give the obvious impression that they are trying to generate as many tickets as possible.”

Resident Mike Stansell said he had reviewed city figures and emails and told the council he believed the city collected about $500,000 in fines and paid Vera Mobility $400,000 for the camera program, leaving roughly $100,000 to the city. Stansell alleged a large share of the revenue was collected during windows when students were in class and questioned whether the program’s timing was justified. He asked: “How can you claim you’re saving children’s lives when they’re sitting at a desk almost a quarter mile away from those cameras?”

City staff responded that camera timing follows the Puyallup School District’s guidance and that the district sets the on/off schedule for school-zone cameras. The mayor asked the chief to confirm programming and the chief indicated the city follows the school-district schedule; the chief also announced two “high-visibility” traffic-enforcement dates on March 19 and March 26.

Resident Melissa Hollenbeck, who identified herself as a lifelong resident and a senior, described rising property-tax burdens and itemized monthly increases she said were affecting seniors on fixed incomes. Hollenbeck said her own property-tax and related charges amounted to about $361.23 per month before mortgage and argued rising housing costs make it difficult for younger families to buy in the neighborhood.

During audience comment, resident Henry Dorn spoke about the new Tyene development by RM Homes located near 114th Avenue East and urged that RM Homes place single-story homes along 114th Avenue East to preserve views of Mount Rainier and the neighborhood character. Dorn praised the developer’s past goodwill and encouraged continued informal dialogue between neighbors and the builder.

Speakers framed their remarks as requests for staff follow-up or changes. Staff said it would check camera programming against the school-district schedule and review the timing if needed; no policy changes were adopted at the March 11 meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","1st - Regular Council Meeting - March 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the March 11 Edgewood meeting, residents questioned timing and revenue from school-zone speed cameras, voiced senior property-tax concerns, and urged aesthetic placement of homes in a new RM Homes development; city staff said camera timing follows Puyallup School District guidance and the police chief announced upcoming traffic enforcement.","taxTitle","Edgewood, Pierce County, Washington","taxId",52411,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6075648,"Council holds public hearing on request to rename a street for Deputy Dominic Collada",269,402000,671000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2979244-331254d409b320f5b56c143a64b3008b&start=402&end=671","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2979244-331254d409b320f5b56c143a64b3008b/thumbnail_402000.jpg","/articles/6075648/Edgewood/Pierce-County/Washington/Council-holds-public-hearing-on-request-to-rename-a-street-for-Deputy-Dominic-Collada","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6075648-d857bf5423511d7873ea733c8dc66a52/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153805&Signature=B89PvIidtFYYTDRigelk0Gt1gyul0XFMYiRiMKMe6yYE~nGXc8jHBilCl0MYdLQ9YvTjfPcADZBEUKVoG-Kx9gkbF4pgkLxvPXRsLEh5L2lPa4mT57EnS0KHd1hyyEK1f5FABihpP5vm0mOCTM2vfu9CgGWUOAZVLjpz1KWhPMlG1nhxXMQkyAfO7gWMEcyFHF-kPlTb2iKBxFk1mXJxlU2axTaXoqYxXiT~XFcE7pARPy3yniZSeclf3Pki~4Vrni-bmx~hNuFRJMNybI14rP6FzItvloAc-x94UoADkDn2Zm1FSj2utw6Ecfnuv-eL~-FFTpwK0ykafKWiiPHPOw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Edgewood City Council opened and closed a public hearing on March 11 for AB 25-057, a petition to rename a stretch of 104th Avenue East and 202nd Street East adjacent to City Hall as Collada Way in honor of Deputy Dominic Collada.

Jeremy Metzler, a city staff member, briefed the council and public that the request met the city’s street renaming policy requirements under municipal code chapter 12.22 and Ordinance 24-0667. Metzler said the application included majority support from affected property owners and that notice was provided to the owners at least 20 days before potential council action. Metzler told the council the item “satisfies the criteria as an individual who has contributed outstanding civic service to the city.”

The hearing drew brief public comment in support. Ryan Erickson told the council he appreciated efforts to honor Deputy Collada, saying he had “the finest spirit and finest heart that I’ve met to this point in my life.” Henry Dorn, who lives near Edgewood Church of Joy, said he had participated in the procession honoring the fallen officer and voiced support for the designation.

Metzler and the mayor explained that the council would receive public input at the hearing and then hold further discussion at a study session next week before potential formal action at a subsequent regular meeting. No council vote or ordinance adoption occurred March 11.

Because the item is being processed under the city’s street-naming rules, staff will return to council with any additional information required by code before council deliberation and final action. The public hearing was opened at 7:07 p.m. and closed at 7:11 p.m.","The City of Edgewood held a public hearing March 11 on AB 25-057, a petition to redesignate a portion of 104th Avenue East and 202nd Street East adjacent to City Hall as Collada Way; staff said the request meets municipal-code criteria and the council will revisit the item at a study session before any formal action.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6075653,"Council votes to remove car-tab proposal AB 25-0769 from tonight’s agenda",117,190000,307000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2979244-331254d409b320f5b56c143a64b3008b&start=190&end=307","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2979244-331254d409b320f5b56c143a64b3008b/thumbnail_190000.jpg","/articles/6075653/Edgewood/Pierce-County/Washington/Council-votes-to-remove-car-tab-proposal-AB-25-0769-from-tonights-agenda","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6075653-671143776c63323169fbcd1f95cf3713/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153805&Signature=LxiKYEDHpTmCEUPE6jc9UT5KTQrVcy6tsFHsPT~JnqvNq51yqLGcTN5hC9pdf8uweUErGRtWQ7VeyYIVuub-8vQaCLVKJ5Zzjs9LLhdYCc38bEsKItd6mx03o1qHlyDbcypxXf9r9YGCtQwIWLPhPjFSRFjwvRYUGlEKWJcwfc9HQmcaUV8LURaWHb34P1z9sNQb60CrwnmcC838mjNJ2ArBRZLqNpwTXg6zWb-wfBg6MMMBhKt2xcI0J4eYDwHKeVqe~D95wpQnDW-7XjyiWpXKg-yzuDvkqf-Mx~ZLr11HBgMDe8cRqpZlipgEeWspuEFp31Llbz9ocXnD~kFLWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Edgewood City Council voted unanimously on March 11 to remove agenda bill AB 25-0769, a proposal related to car-tab fees, from that night’s regular meeting agenda.

Council Member Maria Ramirez moved to remove AB 25-0769, saying the council had not had “sufficient time to discuss this nor have we had an opportunity for the public to provide us feedback.” Council Member Ryan Pasarowski seconded the motion. Deputy Mayor Toman, Pasarowski, Ramirez, Council Member Keith, Council Member West, Council Member Buckley and Council Member Southard all voted yes on a roll call; the motion carried.

The removal was treated as a procedural motion that required a two-thirds vote to suspend council rules. Mayor Olsen confirmed the motion carried after the roll call. No council debate on the substance of the car-tab proposal occurred during the meeting after the item was pulled; the mayor moved the agenda on to a scheduled public hearing.

Council members and staff discussed scheduling for further consideration. Council Member Keith asked whether staff had prepared an exemption table for possible carve-outs tied to the car-tab proposal; staff indicated the item will be discussed later but said it may be postponed to a budget retreat instead of the next study session. A staff member said the budget retreat is planned for April 26 and that the council has not yet set a date to replace the item on a future agenda.

The motion and unanimous roll call removed the item from the evening’s regular agenda; the council made no decision on the merits of AB 25-0769 and gave no policy direction that night beyond instructions to schedule further discussion.

Council members and staff said the car-tab item will return for additional review and public input, but no new date or final action was taken at the March 11 meeting.","The Edgewood City Council voted to remove agenda bill AB 25-0769 (car-tab fee) from the March 11 regular meeting; councilors said they need more time for public input and staff work before further consideration.","actionData","errors"]

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Residents raise camera-timing, revenue and housing concerns during public comment

Council holds public hearing on request to rename a street for Deputy Dominic Collada

Council votes to remove car-tab proposal AB 25-0769 from tonight’s agenda