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City Council

September 22, 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

Agenda — 50 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 ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
  7. 1. Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, August 26, 2026. 26-0794 filed
  8. 2. Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, August 26, 2026. 26-0795 filed
  9. 3. Minutes of the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board, August 3, 2026. 26-0786 filed
  10. 10 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
  11. 11 page break
  12. 11 page break
  13. 12 CONSENT AGENDA
  14. 13 RESOLUTIONS
  15. 4. A resolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Pierce Transit, to establish and clarify ownership and maintenance responsibilities for improvements made within the Commerce Street Corridor between South 9th and South 13th Streets. [Joseph Romero, Senior Real Estate Specialist; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works] RES42024 adopted
  16. 5. A resolution authorizing the execution of a quit claim deed to clear title issues concerning any interest the City may have in the Gault Middle School property to Tacoma Public Schools No. 10. [Joseph Romero, Senior Real Estate Specialist; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works] RES42025 adopted
  17. 16 PAYMENTS
  18. 6. Date Range - 08/24/2026 to 09/06/2026 Payroll in the amount of $24,619,138.99; Payments in the amount of $40,745,441.12; for a total of $65,364,580.11. 26-0802 adopted
  19. 18 page break
  20. 19 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
  21. 7. A resolution awarding a contract to Western Peterbilt LLC A Div of Dobbs Heavy Duty Holdings LLC, in the amount of $859,989.04, plus a 10 percent contingency, budgeted from the Solid Waste Fund, for two roll-off trucks to collect solid waste, recycling, and yard waste from commercial customers, for a projected contract total of $945,987.94, plus applicable taxes - Sourcewell Contract Nos. 032824-PMC and 110223-LEG. [Lewis Griffith, P.E., Interim Citywide Safety/Deputy Director; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works] RES42026 adopted
  22. 20 page break
  23. 8. A resolution awarding a contract to Western Peterbilt LLC A Div of Dobbs Heavy Duty Holdings LLC, in the amount of $1,745,598.03, plus a 10 percent contingency, budgeted from the Solid Waste Fund, for three compressed natural gas side-loader trucks to collect solid waste, yard waste, and recycling, for a projected contract total of $1,920,157.83, plus applicable taxes - Sourcewell Contract No. 032824-PMC. [Lewis Griffith, P.E., Interim Citywide Safety/Deputy Director; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works] RES42027 adopted Pass
  24. 22 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
  25. 9. Proclaiming October 1-8, 2026, as Week Without Driving. 26-0811 presented
  26. 24 PUBLIC COMMENT
  27. 25 page break
  28. 25 page break
  29. 26 REGULAR AGENDA
  30. 27 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
  31. 10. A resolution authorizing an increase to the contract with IMCO General Construction Inc, in the amount of $1,532,165.16, budgeted from Wastewater and Stormwater funds, for the progressive design build of the Puyallup Avenue Sewer Utility Replacement project, for a projected contract total of $8,628,585.76, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. ES24-0035F. [Jordan Ennis, P.E., Principal Engineer; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works] RES42028 adopted Pass
  32. 11. A resolution authorizing an increase to and extending the contract with Print NW LLC, in the amount of $2,400,000, including the ratification of $1,400,000 previously spent, budgeted from various funds, for as-needed printing and binding services, through April 30, 2027, for a projected contract total of $8,900,000, plus applicable taxes - Specification CT17-0359F. [Patsy Best, Procurement and Payables Division Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] RES42029 adopted Pass
  33. 30 RESOLUTIONS
  34. 12. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local 313, retroactive to January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028. [Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources] RES42030 adopted as amended Pass
  35. 13. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Letter of Agreement with the Teamsters Local Union No. 117, Tacoma Venues and Events Unit, regarding corrections to a wage calculation error. [Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources] RES42031 adopted Pass
  36. 33 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
  37. 14. An ordinance amending Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Compensation Plan, to implement rates of pay and compensation for employees represented by the Tacoma Police Union, Local 6, I.U.P.A. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources] ORD29118 passed Pass
  38. 35 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
  39. 15. An ordinance amending Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Compensation Plan, to implement rates of pay and compensation for employees represented by Teamsters Local 313 and the Teamsters Local Union No. 117, Tacoma Venues and Events Unit. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources] ORD29119 set over for final reading
  40. 16. 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 set over for final reading
  41. 17. 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 set over for final reading
  42. 39 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  43. 39 page break
  44. 40 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
  45. 41 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  46. 42 Community Vitality and Safety Committee
  47. 43 ADJOURNMENT
  48. 44 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.
  49. 45 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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