City of Bonney Lake

Ordinances are legislative acts or local laws, prescribing general, uniform, and permanent rules of conduct, relating to the corporate affairs of the city. Ordinances are the most permanent and binding form of council action and may be amended or repealed only by adoption of a subsequent ordinance. BLMC 2.04.740.

Ordinances under consideration by the City Council are assigned a draft ordinance number and may be found in the agenda packets for meetings and workshops at which the Council plans to discuss them. Visit the City Council/Workshop Agendas & Minutes page to view current and past agendas and minutes.

Recently Passed Ordinances:

November 24, 2020

AB20-94 – Ordinance 1644 [D20-94] – An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Amending Chapter 18.50 And Sections 14.40.030, 14.40.080B, 18.04.030, 18.04.050, 18.04.190, 18.04.230 And 18.08.020 Of The Bonney Lake Municipal Code And The Corresponding Portions Of Ordinance Numbers 740, 746, 952, 988, 1034, 1099, 1137, 1155, 1230, 1416, 1442, 1483, 1502, 1505, 1520, 1533, 1568, 1580, 1584, And 1627, And Repealing Section 18.50.013 And The Corresponding Portions Of Ordinance Numbers 1230, 1533, 1230, 988, 952 And 746 Related To The City’s Telecommunications Code.

AB20-111 – Ordinance 1646 [D20-111] - An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Setting The Amount Of The Annual Ad Valorem Tax Levy Necessary For The Fiscal Year 2021 For The Purposes Set Forth Below.

October 27, 2020

AB20-23 – Ordinance 1641[D20-23] – An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Amending Chapters 14.80, 14.90, And 18.04 And Sections 14.20.050, 14.30.020, 16.20.030, 16.22.060, 16.28.010, 16.64.020, 16.68.090, 18.02.110, 18.14.060, 18.14.050, 18.22.070, 18.22.070, 18.22.080, 18.31.010, 18.33.020, 18.39.020, 19.02.070, And 19.04.015 Of The Bonney Lake Municipal Code And The Corresponding Portions Of Ordinance Numbers 740, 746, 747, 769, 791, 984, 988, 1070, 1099, 1137, 1155, 1189, 1230, 1282, 1301, 1302, 1303, 1325, 1355, 1364, 1381, 1407, 1424, 1442, 1491, 1492, 1502, 1505, 1533, 1547, 1568, 1580, 1600, 1615, 1627, 1634 And Repealing Chapters 18.38 And 18.52 Of The Bonney Lake Municipal Code And The Corresponding Portion Of Ordinances 988, 1250, 1505, And 1520 Related To 2020 Annual Maintenance Amendments To The Bonney Lake Development Code.

AB20-28 – Ordinance 1642[D20-28] – An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Amending Chapter 6.04, 9.07.012, And Creating Chapter 6.05 Of The Bonney Lake Municipal Code And Ordinance No. 584, 624, 719B, 1115, 1116 And 1444 Relating To Animal Regulations And Licensing.

AB20-95 – Ordinance 1643[D20-95] – An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Adding Section 15.04.097, Amending Sections 3.68.030, 14.120.030, 14.130.030, 14.130.070, 15.04.020, 15.04.060, 15.04.082, 15.04.083, 15.04.090, 15.04.095, 15.04.096, 15.08.025, 15.08.036, 15.08.037, 15.08.080, 15.08.100 Of The Bonney lake Municipal Code And The Corresponding Portions Of Ordinance Numbers 295A, 596, 610, 700, 711, 778, 826, 885, 988, 1035, 1066, 1137, 1242, 1358, 1359, 1371, 1462, 1505, 1598, And 1610, And Repealing Sections 15.20.030(32) And 18.08.025(E) Of The Bonney Lake Municipal Code And The Corresponding Portions Of Ordinance Numbers 295A, 590, 596, 881, 1137, And 1635 Related To The City’s Building Code.

August 11, 2020

AB20-89 - Ordinance 1640[D20-89] - An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Amending Section 13.12.13(D) Of The Bonney Lake Municipal Code And The Corresponding Portions Of Ordinance Numbers 1453, 1477, And 1560 Related To The Requirement To Connect To Sewer In Eastown.

AB20-18 - Ordinance 1639[D20-18] - An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Amending Sections 12.04.005.F Of The Bonney Lake Municipal Code And The Corresponding Portions Of Ordinance Number 1283 Related To The Undergrounding Of Overhead Utilities. 

July 28, 2020

AB20-80 - Ordinance 1637[D20-80] - An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Enacting A New Section 3.74.040 Of The Bonney Lake Municipal Code Authorizing Reimbursement For Repair Expenses Incurred By The City In Response To Motor Vehicle Collisions.

July 21, 2020

AB20-84 - Ordinance 1638[D20-84] - An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Amending Sections 10.36.015 Of The Bonney Lake Municipal Code And The Corresponding Portion Of Ordinance Nos. 1575 And 1612 Related To Restricted Parking.

June 23, 2020

AB20-29 - Ordinance 1636[D20-29] - An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Relating To Finance, Imposing A Sales And Use Tax For Affordable And Supportive Housing In Accordance With RCW 84.14.540, Fixing The Rate Of The Tax, Defining The Permissible Uses Of The Proceeds Of The Tax, Setting An Expiration Date, And Adding And Readopting Chapter 3.32 Of The Bonney Lake Municipal Code Entitled Affordable Housing Sales Tax Fund.

May 26, 2020

AB20-12 - Ordinance 1635[D20-12] - An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Adopting Chapters 16.60 Through 16.66 Of The Bonney Lake Municipal Code; Amending Sections 8.20.020, 14.10.100, 15.20.030, And 16.28.030 Of The Bonney Lake Municipal Code And The Corresponding Portions Of Ordinance Numbers 509, 881, 1070, 1189, 1505, 1547, 1580, And 1610; And Repealing Chapters 12.24, 16.12, And 16.13 Of The Bonney Lake Municipal Code And The Corresponding Portions Of Ordinance Numbers 1124, 1070, 1171, 1252, 1301, 1325, 1491, 1505, And 1524 Related To The City's Urban Forestry Regulations.

AB20-09 - Ordinance 1634[D20-09] - An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Repealing Chapter 16.14 Of The Bonney Lake Municipal Code And The Corresponding Portion Of Ordinance Number 1454, Adopting Chapter 16.68 Of The Bonney Lake Municipal Code, And Amending Sections 18.29.050, 18.33.040, 18.35.020, And 18.39.040 Of The Bonney Lake Municipal Code And The Corresponding Portions Of Ordinances 748, 851, 1099, 1230, 1407, 1410, 1454, And 1582 Related To The Adoption Of New Landscaping Regulations.

May 12, 2020

AB20-43 - Ordinance 1633[D20-43] - An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Amending Chapters 16.36, 16.38, 16.40, 16.42, 16.44, 16.46, 16.48, 16.50, 16.52, 16.54, 16.56, And 16.58 Of The Bonney Lake Municipal Code And The Corresponding Portions Of Ordinances 1491 And 1523 Related To The City's Shoreline Master Plan.

A resolution is an act of the council that is less solemn or formal than an ordinance, and in general is an expression of the opinion or mind of the council concerning some particular item of business.

Some resolutions are not yet scanned/available to view online. Resolutions under consideration by the Council are listed on projected agendas and agenda packets for the meetings and workshops at which Council plans to discuss them. View the City Council/Workshop Agendas & Minutes page for current and past agendas and minutes.

Recently Passed Resolutions:

November 24, 2020

AB20-129 - Resolution 2883 - A Resolution Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing One-Time Funding To The Bonney Lake Food Bank In 2020.

AB20-130 - Resolution 2884 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing The Mayor To Sign A Professional Services Agreement With Tara Dunford For Financial Services For 2020-21.

AB20-135 - Resolution 2887 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Regarding The Governor's Response To A COVID-19 Outbreak Surge.

AB20-136 - Resolution 2888 - A Resolution Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Establishing A "Thank Small, Think Local" Small Business Community Grant Program To Offset The Economic Impacts Of COVID-19 Shutdown Orders.

November 10, 2020

AB20-131 - Resolution 2885 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Recognizing South Sound 911 Dispatchers Role During The Sumner Grade Fire Of September 2020.

October 27, 2020

AB20-113 – Resolution 2872 – A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing An Amendment To The Professional Services Agreement With ARC Architects For Services To Design And Develop The Public Works Center Project.

AB20-120 – Resolution 2877 – A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing The Mayor To Sign An Agreement For Document Storage Between The City Of Bonney Lake, Washington And Cities Digital.

AB20-121 – Resolution 2878 – A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing The Mayor To Sign An Agreement Between The City Of Bonney Lake, Washington And OMIGA Solution OCourt.

AB20-122 – Resolution 2879 – A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Acquiring Right Of Way For The Fennel Creek Trail Segment 2A, Project Parcel #2 / Crystal Meadows Homeowners Association.

AB20-124 – Resolution 2881 – A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Acquiring Right Of Way For The SR410-214th Avenue Roundabout, Project Parcels 0519026042 & 0519026043 From SFP-B Limited Partnership.

October 13, 2020

AB20-114 - Resolution 2873 - A Resolution Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing The Mayor To Sin An Interagency Agreement With The Washington Traffic Safety Commission For Reimbursement For The Traffic Emphasis Patrols.

AB20-115 - Resolution 2874 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing A Contract With RH2 Engineering, Inc. To Complete An Analysis Of The City's Sewer Infiltration And Inflow Issue.

AB20-118 - Resolution 2875 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing A Professional Services Agreement With RH2 Engineering, Inc. To Complete A Groundwater And Well Site Investigation.

AB20-119 - Resolution 2876 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing Award Of A Contract With Wright's Logging And Tree Service For The Tree Removal At 18211 74th Street East.

October 06, 2020

AB20-112 - Resolution 2871 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, To Award A Contract To Source Electric For The Construction Effort Of Phase 7 - SCADA System Upgrades.

September 22, 2020

AB20-102 - Resolution 2865 - A Resolution Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing The Mayor To Sign An Amendment To The Interlocal Housing Agreement Between The City Of Bonney Lake, Washington And The SCORE Jail, Washington, For The Housing Of Bonney Lake Inmates.

AB20-109 - Resolution 2870 - Interim Copy - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing The Mayor To Sign An Amendment To The Interagency Agreement With The Department Of Commerce For Grant Funds Related To The COVID-19 Pandemic.

September 15, 2020

AB20-100 - Resolution 2863 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing The Mayor To Sign Addendum No. 2 To The Contract With Transblue For Custodial Services In City Facilities.

AB20-101 - Resolution 2864 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing A Professional Services Agreement With RH2 Engineering, Inc. To Complete The Design For LS-17 Electrical Upgrades.

AB20-103 - Resolution 2866 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing Award Of A Contract With Asphalt Patch Systems, Inc. For The Senior Center Ramp Project.

AB20-105 - Resolution 2867 - Interim Copy - A Resolution Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing The Chief To Sign An Agreement With The Drug Enforcement Administration To Participate With The Tahoma Narcotics Enforcement Team (TNET).

AB20-107 - Resolution 2869 - A Resolution Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing Emergency Funding To The Bonney Lake Food Bank.

August 25, 2020

AB20-99 - Resolution 2862 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing The Mayor To Dispose Of Surplus Property In Accordance With The Provisions Outlined In Bonney Lake Municipal Code 2.70.100

AB20-98 - Resolution 2861 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing Award Of A Contract With Olson Brothers Pro-Vac For The Catch Basin Rehabilitation.

AB20-97 - Resolution 2860 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing Award Of A Professional Services Agreement With KPG For Construction Services For The SR410 Sewer Bottleneck Phase 2 Project.

AB20-96 - Resolution 2859 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing Award Of Contract To Reed Trucking For The SR410 Sewer Bottleneck Phase 2 Project.

AB20-93 - Resolution 2858 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing The Mayor To Sign An Interagency Agreement With Pierce County For Grant Funds For The Senior Center Related To The COVID Pandemic.

AB20-90 - Resolution 2856 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Acquiring Right Of Way For The Fennel Creek Trail Segment 2A, Project Parcels #13 & 14 / Clay.

AB20-79 - Resolution 2851 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Adopting The Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (2021-2026).

August 11, 2020

AB20-91 - Resolution 2857 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Directing The Mayor To Sign An Amendment To The Pierce County Human Services Cooperation Agreement For Urban County Community Development Program Funds.

July 28, 2020

AB20-81 - Resolution 2852 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing Award Of Contract To HCON Inc. For The 36th Street Watermain Replacement Project.

AB20-82 - Resolution 2853 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing Award Of A Professional Services Agreement With Parametrix For Construction Services For The 36th Street Watermain Replacement Project.

AB20-85 - Resolution 2854 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Directing The Mayor To Sign The Pierce County Human Services Cooperation Agreement For Urban County Community Development Program Funds.

AB20-86 - Resolution 2855 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing The Mayor To Declare A Public Works Emergency And Waive Competitive Bidding Requirements To Facilitate Repair Of The Lift Station 17 Wet Well.

July 14, 2020

AB20-76 - Resolution 2848 -  A Resolution Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing The Mayor To Sign A Boating Safety Program Agreement With Pierce County To Receive Vessel Registration Fees.

AB20-77 - Resolution 2849 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Acquiring Right Of Way For The Fennel Creek Trail Segment 2A, Project Parcel #15 / Johnson Living Trust.

AB20-78 - Resolution 2850 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing Approval Of A Professional Services Agreement With Parametrix For The Design Of The Elhi Hill Trail Connector.

June 23, 2020

AB20-66 - Resolution 2843 - A Resolution Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Adopting The Project Charter And Public Participation Plan For The Bonney Lake - Sumner Coordinated Housing Action Plan.

AB20-70 - Resolution 2844 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing A Contract With Apply-A-Line, LLC. For The 2020 Street Striping Project.

AB20-71 - Resolution 2845 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing A Contract With Stripe Rite, Inc. For The 2020 Pavement Markings Project.

AB20-72 - Resolution 2846 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Acquiring Right Of Way For The Fennel Creek Trail Segment 2A, Project Parcel #12 / Timothy J. & Catherine S. Jewell.

AB20-73 - Resolution 2847 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing The Award Of Contract With MB Electric, LLC For The Lakeridge Generator Improvements.

June 09, 2020

AB20-63 - Resolution 2840 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Approving Supplement 10 To The Professional Services Agreement For Parametrix To Acquire The Right Of Way Necessary For The Fennel Creek Trail 2A.

AB20-64 - Resolution 2841 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing A Continuance Of The Professional Services Agreement With Summit Law Group For Labor Relations Services.

AB20-65 - Resolution 2842 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing A Small Public Works Contract With Doolittle Construction, LLC For The 2020 Chip Seal Application.

May 26, 2020

AB20-45 - Resolution 2829 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing Approval Of A Professional Services Agreement To RH2 Engineering To Provide A Critical Areas Report For The Future Decant Facility On The Current Compass Point Property.

AB20-46 - Resolution 2830 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing Approval Of A System Access Fund Project Agreement With Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority For The Elhi Hill Trail Connector.

AB20-56 - Resolution 2835 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Approving The Final ADA Transition Plan For The City Of Bonney Lake.

AB20-60 - Resolution 2838 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing The Award Of Contract With Source Electric, LLC For The Lift Station 11 Generator Improvements.

AB20-62 - Resolution 2839 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing The Mayor To Sign An Interagency Agreement With The Department Of Commerce For Grant Funds Related To The COVID-19 Pandemic.

May 12, 2020

AB20-32 - Resolution 2820 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing The Mayor To Sign A Contract With Garland Company For Public Safety Building Siding Repairs And Painting.

AB20-58 - Resolution 2836 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing The Chief Of Police To Sign A Memorandum Of Understanding With Other Pierce County Law Enforcement Executives To Participate With The Pierce County Force Investigation Team.

AB20-59 - Resolution 2837 - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, Authorizing The Mayor To Sign An Interlocal Agreement With The Washington State Patrol, Pierce County Sheriff's Office, King County Prosecutor's Office, And The Municipalities Of Auburn, Federal Way, Lakewood, Puyallup, Redmond, Tacoma, Tukwila And The Port Of Seattle To Participate In The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force.

The purpose of the Interlocal Cooperation Act (RCW 39.34) is "to permit local governmental units to make the most efficient use of their powers by enabling them to cooperate with other localities on a basis of mutual advantage and thereby to provide services and facilities in a manner and pursuant to forms of governmental organization that will accord best with geographic, economic, population and other factors influencing the needs and development of local communities." For more information view the full Revised Code of Washington Chapter 39.34.

City of Bonney Lake Resolutions related to Interlocal Agreements and Contracts can be found under the listed Resolutions above. For a full list of Resolutions related to Interlocal Agreements, please use the digital archives search engine.

To request copies please submit a Public Disclosure Request to the City Clerk's office.

A proclamation is an official document issued by the Mayor to bring recognition, awareness, or appreciation to an issue, cause, milestone, or noteworthy event that is relevant and important to Bonney Lake. Proclamations are strictly honorary and not legally binding.

How to request a proclamation

• A proclamation may be requested using the Proclamation Request Form. Please include your contact information where you can be reached for possible questions or clarification regarding the information you have provided.
• Please submit your request a minimum of three weeks before it is needed to allow adequate time to considered and prepared.
• In order to better determine whether a request can be fulfilled, please provide a draft of the proclamation and/or supporting information. The draft language should contain enough factual information to make at least four points. Draft language may be edited or revised without notice at the discretion of the Mayor.
• If a proclamation has been issued in the past, a new request still needs to be requested each year.

If you have any questions, contact the Executive Assistant/Management Analyst or Mayor Neil Johnson.

View recent proclamations:

2020 Proclamations:
Career and Technical Education Month
Emergency Proclamation
Building Safety Month
Drinking Water Week
National Police Week
Public Works Week
Emergency Proclamation-Sumner Grade Wildfire


2019 Proclamations:
National Volunteer Week
Building Safety Month
Peace Officer's Memorial Day
James Rackley Day
Beautify Bonney Lake Day
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month