Ancich Water Access Update

On Tuesday, October 29th, a users group meeting was held to discuss water access at Ancich Waterfront Park. You can listen to the meeting recording here.

Progress Photos: May 26, 2020

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Governor Inslee announces “Healthy Washington–Roadmap to Recovery”

Gov. Jay Inslee announced “Healthy Washington — Roadmap to Recovery,” a COVID-19 phased recovery plan. Beginning on January 11, the state will follow a regional recovery approach with every region beginning in Phase 1.

“No one was untouched by the effects of the pandemic in 2020; many have and continue to suffer through no fault of their own,” Inslee said during a press conference Tuesday. “We aren’t out of this yet, but we are cl...

Civic Center Closed to the Public

The Civic Center will be closed until further notice due to the on-going restrictions in effect caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Once a decision to re-open the Civic Center has been made, it will be announced in advance to the community.

City staff continue to be available via phone and email. The main phone number to City Hall is (253) 851-8136.

All payments must take place over the phone (253) 530-7030, submitted via drop box, or made online. Visit: https://www.cityofgigharbor.n...

Extension of COVID-19 Related Special Use Regulation Suspension

The suspension of Special Use Permit regulations and encroachment permit fees for qualifying businesses has been extended through December 31, 2021.

 Requirements to utilize temporary suspensions: 

1. Must be a business with a physical location in the City of Gig Harbor, and 
2. Must have an approved City Business License, and 
3. Must have legally established land use approval...

Upcoming Traffic Delay on Harborview Drive & Stinson Avenue

The Wastewater Treatment Plant will be doing a short maintenance project at the intersection of Harborview Drive & Stinson Avenue on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 from approximately 8:30am – 9:30am.

Expect minor traffic delays and interruptions.  Traffic heading north on Harborview Drive turning left onto Stinson Avenue will be temporarily blocked.  Please use an alternate route.

Restoring Parks Name Public Hearing

The City is considering restoring the name of the lands in and around Austin Estuary and Donkey Creek Parks to honor the Puyallup Tribe’s history in Gig Harbor.

As part of this effort, the City formed an ad-hoc committee to develop and provide recommendations to the City.  The ad-hoc committee’s proposed actions will be presented at the February 3 Parks Commission meeting and may include:

• Naming...

Volunteers Needed: Parks Commission

The City is seeking citizens interested in serving on the Gig Harbor Parks Commission.

The Parks Commission advises the Mayor and City Council on park and recreation facilities, open space acquisition and development, maintenance and operation of parks and recreation public facilities, operation of parks and recreation programs and other ma...

City of Gig Harbor 2020 Employee Engagement Survey Results

On Wednesday, December 16, council and administration were presented a summary overview of the employee engagement survey results from the company that administered it.

We will carefully review the outcomes of the survey, continue to get employee feedback and will work together to help create a better working environment for our employees.  We look forward to additional conversations in the coming months to bett...

PSRC Regional Aviation Baseline Study

The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) is leading a baseline study to provide a clear picture of the aviation needs in the region and set the stage for future planning efforts.

The Tacoma Narrows Airport has been identified in the draft study as a potential location for expanded passenger or cargo aircraft services. The City Council has adopted Resolution 1189 expressing its opposition to any large-scale expansion of the airport...

Statewide Plastic Bag Ban Delayed Until January 30, 2021

Responding to growing plastic bag pollution, the Washington State Legislature in 2020 passed a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags that was scheduled to take effect on January 1. This new law supersedes the City's "Bring Your Own Bag" Ordinance.

On December 18 Governor Jay Inslee issued a 30-day proclamation to postpone Washington’s statewide plastic bag ban as written in RCW 70a.530.  Here are the most important things to know about this proclamation:

• The Department of Ecology ...

Volunteers Needed - Salary Commission

The Independent Salary Commission consists of five members that must be residents of the City of Gig Harbor. They cannot be city officials, city employees, or immediate family members of city officials or employees.

The commission is responsible for the elected officials’ salaries and will make a recommendation to increase, decrease, or maintaining the current salaries for each position. The commission will meet no later than April 30th of each even-numbere...

Ben B. Cheney Foundation Withdraws Application

The Ben B. Cheney Foundation has withdrawn its application for a development agreement for the One Harbor Point project. No additional City review or processing will occur on this application. This project page will be deactivated in 30 days.

Design Review Board - Cancellation

NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION

Hearing Examiner Hearing - Cancellation

NOTICE OF HEARING CANCELLATION:

Hearing Examiner Virtual Hearing

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:

You can dial in using your phone.+1 (669) 224-3412 | Access Code: 770-704-589

Stinson Ave Overlay and Intersection Improvements Stormwater Permitting

City of Gig Harbor, Aaron Hulst, 3510 Grandview St Gig Harbor, WA 98335, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.

The proposed project, Stinson ...

Call for Bids: Official City Newspaper

Bids are being requested by the City of Gig Harbor for "Official newspaper" services as designated under Chapter 65.16 RCW and which has a general circulation within the City of Gig Harbor.

Please review the Call for Bids Announcement for more details.