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September 15, 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 — 61 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 Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee, August 14, 2026. 26-0746 filed
  8. 2. Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, August 12, 2026. 26-0743 filed
  9. 3. Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, August 12, 2026. 26-0744 filed
  10. 10 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
  11. 11 CONSENT AGENDA
  12. 4. Minutes of the City Council study sessions, June 3, 2025, to June 24, 2025. 26-0764 adopted
  13. 5. Minutes of the City Council study sessions, July 1, 2025, to July 29, 2025. 26-0765 adopted
  14. 6. Minutes of the City Council study sessions, August 5, 2025, to August 26, 2025. 26-0766 adopted
  15. 7. Minutes of the City Council study sessions, September 9, 2025, to September 30, 2025. 26-0767 adopted
  16. 8. Minutes of the City Council study sessions, October 7, 2025, to October 28, 2025. 26-0768 adopted
  17. 9. Minutes of the City Council study sessions, November 4, 2025, to November 18, 2025. 26-0783 adopted
  18. 10. Minutes of the City Council meetings, April 1, 2025, to April 29, 2025; and special meeting, April 18, 2025. 26-0770 adopted
  19. 11. Minutes of the City Council meetings, May 6, 2025, to May 20, 2025. 26-0771 adopted
  20. 12. Minutes of the City Council meetings, June 3, 2025, to June 24, 2025. 26-0772 adopted
  21. 13. Minutes of the City Council meetings, July 1, 2025, to July 29, 2025. 26-0773 adopted
  22. 14. Minutes of the City Council meetings, August 5, 2025, to August 26, 2025; and special meeting, August 8, 2025. 26-0774 adopted
  23. 15. Minutes of the Committee of the Whole special meetings, May 6, 2025, August 5, 2025, and October 14, 2025. 26-0769 adopted
  24. 24 page break
  25. 25 RESOLUTIONS
  26. 16. A resolution setting Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., as the date for a hearing by the Hearing Examiner on the request to vacate a 7,200 square-foot area of unimproved right-of-way abutting 1402 East 62nd Street. (Susan Kirumba; File No. 124.1470) [Kandice Bremer, Senior Real Estate Specialist; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works] RES42014 adopted
  27. 17. A resolution authorizing the execution of a grant agreement with King County in the amount of $500,000, and accepting and depositing said sum into the Performing Arts Fund, to replace the Rialto Theater rooftop HVAC unit. [Josh Kropf, Assistant Director; Adam Cook, Director, Tacoma Venues and Events] RES42015 adopted
  28. 18. A resolution correcting Resolution No. 41980, to correctly name the legal parcel owner on the previously approved Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement, and authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement with 1712Tacoma LLC, for the development of 12 multi-family market and regulated rate owner-occupied units, located at 1712 Tacoma Avenue South, in the Downtown Regional Growth Center. [Paul Bakker, Business and Economic Development Analyst; Debbie Bingham, Interim Director, Community and Economic Development] RES42016 adopted
  29. 19. A resolution authorizing the execution of an Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement with Pierce County, DuPont, Gig Harbor, Lakewood, Puyallup, Ruston, and Sumner; for the establishment of Pierce County Tourism Promotion Area to support the tourism promotion of Pierce County. [Adam Cook, Director, Tacoma Venues and Events] RES42017 adopted
  30. 30 PAYMENTS
  31. 20. Date Range - 8/10/2026 to 8/23/2026 Payroll in the amount of $24,678,495.22; Payments in the amount of $27,610,909.30; for a total of $52,289,404.52. 26-0751 adopted
  32. 32 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
  33. 21. A resolution awarding a contract to Western Peterbilt LLC A Div of Dobbs Heavy Duty Holdings LLC, in the amount of $1,006,166.16, plus a 10 percent contingency, budgeted from the Solid Waste Fund, for three trucks to transfer solid waste and yard waste, for a projected contract total of $1,106,782.78, 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] RES42018 adopted
  34. 22. A resolution authorizing an increase to and extending the contract with Overton Safety Training Inc, in the amount of $505,000, budgeted from various funds, for crane, rigging and signaling, lift director, forklift, and service truck certification training, through December 31, 2028, for a projected contract total of $1,000,000, plus applicable taxes - Contract No. CW2233955. [Jamie Olson, Office Administrator, Office of Health and Safety; Lewis Griffith, P.E., Interim Citywide Safety/Deputy Director; Environmental Services] RES42019 adopted Pass
  35. 35 page break
  36. 36 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
  37. 23. Proclaiming Monday, September 21, 2026, as International Day of Peace. 26-0761 presented
  38. 24. Proclaiming September 10-19, 2026, as Welcoming Week. 26-0731 presented
  39. 38 page break
  40. 25. Proclaiming September 15-October 15, 2026, as Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month. 26-0730 presented
  41. 40 PUBLIC COMMENT
  42. 41 REGULAR AGENDA
  43. 42 RESOLUTIONS
  44. 26. A resolution approving and promulgating the updated City of Tacoma Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. [Tieka Adeogun, Chief Emergency Management Officer; Sionna Stallings-Ala’ilima, Fire Chief] RES42020 adopted Pass
  45. 27. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Letter of Agreement with the Tacoma Police Union, Local 6, I.U.P.A., regarding employees assigned to the Criminal Justice Training Commission. [Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources] RES42021 adopted Pass
  46. 44 page break
  47. 28. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Letter of Agreement with the Tacoma Police Management Association, Local 26, regarding a change to Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association participation requirements. [Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources] RES42022 adopted Pass
  48. 29. A resolution recognizing the City’s commitment to minority and women-owned businesses, local hire, and apprenticeship utilization through the Equity in Contracting and Local Employment and Apprenticeship Training Programs, and expanding this commitment by joining the Community Investment Commitment as a Partner Agency. [Mayor Ibsen] RES42023 adopted Pass
  49. 47 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
  50. 30. 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 set over for final reading
  51. 49 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  52. 50 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
  53. 31. Tacoma Police Department Community Safety Efforts. 26-0807 presented
  54. 52 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  55. 53 Economic Development Committee
  56. 54 ADJOURNMENT
  57. 55 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.
  58. 55 page break
  59. 56 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.
  60. 56 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
  61. 57 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * adopted Pass

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