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October 6, 2026 ·5:00 PM Final

Council Chambers Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/84834233126 Passcode: 349099 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 848 3423 3126

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Agenda — 51 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
  2. 2 ROLL CALL
  3. 3 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
  4. 4 FLAG SALUTE
  5. 5 MOMENT OF SILENCE
  6. 6 Remembrance Photo 26-0878 presented
  7. 7 ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
  8. 1. Minutes of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, June 10, 2026. 26-0829 filed
  9. 2. Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, September 9, 2026. 26-0848 filed
  10. 3. Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, September 9, 2026. 26-0849 filed
  11. 4. Minutes of the Tacoma Arts Commission, August 10, 2026. 26-0821 filed
  12. 5. Minutes of the Tacoma Arts Commission, August 18, 2026. 26-0822 filed
  13. 6. Minutes of the Transportation Commission, August 19, 2026. 26-0815 filed
  14. 7. Minutes of the Urban Design Board, January 15, 2026. 26-0825 filed
  15. 8. Minutes of the Urban Design Board, February 19, 2026. 26-0826 filed
  16. 16 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
  17. 17 CONSENT AGENDA
  18. 18 RESOLUTIONS
  19. 9. A resolution setting Tuesday, October 20, 2026, upon completion of Regular Agenda Items, no earlier than 5:15 p.m., as the date for a public hearing by the City Council on the declaration of surplus and no-cost transfer of three Tacoma Water properties, located in unincorporated Pierce County, to Pierce County, for the development of affordable housing. [Greg Muller, Real Property Supervisor; Keri Burchard-Juarez, Water Superintendent] RES42034 adopted
  20. 10. A resolution accepting a grant from the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission, contingent upon the Tacoma Police Department being selected for funding in the second round under Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2015, in the amount of $5,090,974, and depositing said sum into the Tacoma Police Department Special Revenue Fund, to enhance operational capacity through targeted investments in technology, vehicles, equipment, and specialized training, through June 30, 2027. [Patti Jackson, Police Chief] RES42035 adopted
  21. 11. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement with UPS No 1, LLC, for the development of six multi-family market and regulated rate rental housing units, located at 820 North Union Avenue. [Paul Bakker, Business and Economic Development Analyst; Debbie Bingham, Interim Director, Community and Economic Development] RES42036 adopted
  22. 12. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement with PVL Homes LLC, for the development of 18 multi-family market and regulated rate rental housing units, located at 3017 South 13th Street. [Paul Bakker, Business and Economic Development Analyst; Debbie Bingham, Interim Director, Community and Economic Development] RES42037 adopted
  23. 13. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement with Martin Daniel C and Sandra L, for the development of five multi-family market and regulated rate rental housing units, located at 1721 South 35th Street. [Paul Bakker, Business and Economic Development Analyst; Debbie Bingham, Interim Director, Community and Economic Development] RES42038 adopted
  24. 24 page break
  25. 25 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
  26. 14. An ordinance vacating a portion of South MacArthur Street public right-of-way to cure a freestanding business sign encroachment. (Myung Kyu Corp.; File No. 124.1450) [Jeff H. Capell, Hearing Examiner] ORD29122 set over for final reading
  27. 15. An ordinance vacating portions of unopened Lemons Beach Road right-of-way, to comply with a litigation settlement consent decree. (City of Tacoma; File No. 124.1468) [Jeff H. Capell, Hearing Examiner] ORD29123 set over for final reading
  28. 28 PAYMENTS
  29. 16. Date Range - 09/07/2026 to 09/20/2026 Payroll in the amount of $25,388,762.44; Payments in the amount of $24,051,754.27; for a total of $49,440,516.71. 26-0861 adopted
  30. 30 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
  31. 17. A resolution awarding a contract to Systems for Public Safety Inc, in the amount of $875,000, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Equipment Rental Fund, for law enforcement vehicle upfitting, through December 31, 2027 - City of Seattle Contract No. 5538. [Lisa Haider, Fleet and Facilities Field Supervisor; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works] RES42039 adopted
  32. 18. A resolution authorizing an increase to the contract with Solid Waste Systems Inc, in the amount of $300,000, budgeted from the Solid Waste Fund, for 300-gallon plastic containers and parts, for a projected contract total of $767,032, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. ES23-0068F. [Lewis Griffith, P.E., Interim Citywide Safety/Deputy Director; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works] RES42040 adopted
  33. 33 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
  34. 19. Proclaiming Wednesday, October 7, 2026, as a Day of Remembrance for October 7th Loss of Life. 26-0867 presented
  35. 20. Proclaiming Saturday, October 10, 2026, as Arbor Day and Green Tacoma Day. 26-0840 presented
  36. 21. Proclaiming Sunday, October 11, 2026, as National Coming Out Day. 26-0843 presented
  37. 22. Proclaiming October 2026 as Filipino American Heritage Month. 26-0844 presented
  38. 23. Proclaiming October 2026 as Tacoma Arts Month and recognizing the AMOCAT Arts Awardees. 26-0839 presented
  39. 39 PUBLIC COMMENT
  40. 40 page break
  41. 41 REGULAR AGENDA
  42. 42 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
  43. 24. An ordinance amending Subtitle 6A of the Municipal Code, relating to the Tax Code, by amending various chapters to update utility tax rates from six percent to seven and one-half percent, effective January 1, 2027, as approved by the voters in Proposition No. 1 at the August 4, 2026, election. [Danielle Larson, Tax and License Division Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] ORD29120 passed
  44. 25. An ordinance amending Chapter 6A.30 of the Municipal Code, relating to Business and Occupation Tax, by amending Section 6A.30.030, entitled “Definitions”, to update definitions as required by state law, effective January 1, 2027. [Danielle Larson, Tax and License Division Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] ORD29121 passed
  45. 45 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  46. 46 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
  47. 47 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  48. 48 Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee
  49. 49 ADJOURNMENT
  50. 50 The City Council may enter into a closed or executive session at any time during an open public meeting as provided by law. The Tacoma Municipal Building is served by Pierce Transit bus routes. Visit https://tripplanner.piercetransit.org to find your route.
  51. 51 The City of Tacoma does not discriminate on the basis of disability in any of its programs, activities, or services. To request this information in an alternative format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 253-591-5505, before 5:00 p.m., on the Monday preceding the City Council meeting. TTY or speech to speech users please dial 711 to connect to Washington Relay Services. Individuals using language or sign interpreters will be provided additional time when testifying before the City Council.

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