City Council

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Agenda — 43 items

1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
2. 2 ROLL CALL
3. 3 FLAG SALUTE
4. 4 MOMENT OF SILENCE
5. 5 Remembrance Photo 26-0618
6. 6 ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
7. 1. Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, June 10, 2026. 26-0592 filed
8. 2. Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, June 10, 2026. 26-0593 filed
9. 9 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
10. 9 page break
11. 10 page break
12. 11 CONSENT AGENDA
13. 12 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS
14. 3. A resolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with King County, in the amount of $112,500, accepting and depositing said sum into the Water Fund; and authorizing matching funds in the amount of $37,500, budgeted from the Water Fund, for a cumulative total of $150,000, for approximately 80 acres of forest land within the Green River Municipal Watershed in King County to further protect the high-quality drinking water source and reduce the financial impact to customers. [Tyler Patterson, Watershed Services Manager; Keri Burchard-Juarez, Water Superintendent] RES41960 adopted
15. 14 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
16. 4. A resolution awarding a contract to Chemtrade Chemicals Corp, in the amount of $648,000, budgeted from the Wastewater Fund, for bulk supply and delivery of liquid aluminum sulfate for use at the North End Treatment Plant, for an initial contract term of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, for a projected contract amount of $1,620,000, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. ES26-0108F. [Josiah Rowell, Warehouse Supervisor; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works] RES41961 adopted
17. 5. A resolution awarding a contract to CompuNet Inc, in the amount of $592,045.38, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Information Systems Fund, for the Cisco Smartnet Maintenance renewal - NASPO Cooperative Contract No. AR3224. [Jenni Morgan, Technology Manager; Daniel Key, Director, Information Technology] RES41962 adopted
18. 6. A resolution authorizing an increase to and extending the contract with Kone Inc, in the amount of $500,000, budgeted from the Facilities Fund, for elevator maintenance and modernization at various facilities maintained by Public Works, through November 30, 2029, for a projected contract total of $1,700,000, plus applicable taxes - Omnia Cooperative Partners Contract No. EV2516. [Chris Conley, Facilities Systems Supervisor; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works] RES41963 adopted
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20. 18 RESOLUTIONS
21. 7. A resolution setting Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., as the date for a hearing by the Hearing Examiner on the request to vacate a 13 square-foot area of South MacArthur Street, to cure a freestanding gas station sign encroachment. (Myung Kyu Corp; File No. 124.1450) [Britany Avila, Senior Real Estate Specialist; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works] RES41964 adopted
22. 8. A resolution setting Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., as the date for a hearing by the Hearing Examiner on the request to vacate a portion of Lemons Beach Road for a subsequent land use action to subdivide and transfer property to the City of University Place, for the purpose of complying with a litigation settlement consent decree. (City of Tacoma; File No. 124.1468) [Britany Avila, Senior Real Estate Specialist; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works] RES41965 adopted
23. 9. A resolution accepting a grant from the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts, in the amount of $344,243.32, and depositing said sum into the Courts Special Revenue Fund, to support therapeutic court operations, through June 30, 2027. [Emily Embury, Therapeutic Courts Coordinator; Michelle Petrich, Court Administrator, Tacoma Municipal Court] RES41966 adopted Pass
24. 22 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
25. 22 page break
26. 10. Proclaiming July 2026 as National Disability Pride Month. 26-0559 presented
27. 11. Recognizing “Our Fellow Creatures” by Teruko Nimura. 26-0574 presented
28. 25 PUBLIC COMMENT
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30. 26 REGULAR AGENDA
31. 27 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
32. 12. A resolution awarding a contract to Morgan Mechanical Inc, in the amount of $2,311,355, plus a 20 percent contingency, budgeted from the Capital Project Fund, for replacement of the HVAC system at the Tacoma Police Department Headquarters, for a projected contract total of $2,773,626, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. PW26-0049F. [David Pagel, Project Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works] RES41967 adopted Pass
33. 13. A resolution authorizing an increase to the contract with American Custodial Inc, in the amount of $800,000, budgeted from various funds, for janitorial services at several City facilities, for a projected contract total of $5,000,000, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. CT20-0151F. [Patsy Best, Procurement and Payables Division Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] RES41968 adopted Pass
34. 30 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
35. 14. An ordinance amending Titles 1 and 10 of the Municipal Code, relating to Administration and Personnel and Public Works, by amending Section 1.06.255, entitled “Competitive solicitation requirements for supplies and public works”, and by repealing Chapter 10.27, entitled “Small Public Works Contracts”, in its entirety; and authorizing the City to leverage the statewide Small Works Roster. [Tad Carlson, Purchasing Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] ORD29115 set over for final reading
36. 32 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
37. 33 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
38. 34 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
39. 35 Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee
40. 36 ADJOURNMENT
41. 37 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.
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43. 38 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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