City Council
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Agenda — 46 items
- 1 CALL TO ORDER
- 2 ROLL CALL
- 3 FLAG SALUTE
- 4 MOMENT OF SILENCE
- 5 ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
- 1. Minutes of the Community Vitality and Safety Committee meetings, September 12, 2024, to January 23, 2025.
- 2. Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, May 27, 2026.
- 3. Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, May 27, 2026.
- 9 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
- 10 page break
- 10 page break
- 11 CONSENT AGENDA
- 12 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS
- 4. A resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Ecology, in the amount of $1,750,000, and accepting and depositing said sum into the Stormwater Fund, to implement the South Tacoma Tree Canopy Enhancement Program, through December 31, 2028. [Michael Carey, Urban Forest Program Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environmental Services]
- 14 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
- 5. A resolution awarding a contract to Axum General Construction Inc, in the amount of $689,321.24, plus a 10 percent contingency, budgeted from the Transportation Capital Fund, for intersection and sidewalk construction improvements at the intersection of South 38th Street and South Cedar Street, for a projected contract total of $758,253.36, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. PW26-0011F. [Charla Kinlow, PMP, Engineering Project Manager; Kurtis D. Kingsolver, P.E., Interim Director, Public Works]
- 6. A resolution awarding a contract to Clean Energy, in the amount of $1,005,289, plus a 10 percent contingency, budgeted from the Solid Waste Fund, for preventative maintenance and repairs to the compressed natural gas fueling station equipment, for an initial contract term of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, for a projected contract total of $1,105,818, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. ES25-0269F. [Lewis Griffith, P.E., Deputy Director; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environmental Services]
- 7. A resolution awarding a contract to Toole Design Group LLC, in the amount of $1,361,085, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Transportation Capital Fund, for consulting services for the South Tacoma Way Vision Zero Planning Study to improve pedestrian safety along South Tacoma Way from South 60th Street to South Pine Street - Specification No. PW26-0021F. [Jon Kulju, PMP, Project Manager; Kurtis D. Kingsolver, P.E., Interim Director, Public Works]
- 18 RESOLUTIONS
- 18 page break
- 8. A resolution authorizing the execution of a quit claim deed to the Washington State Department of Transportation to clear title issues concerning a right-of-way within Pugnetti Park. [Joseph Romero, Senior Real Estate Specialist; Kurtis D. Kingsolver, P.E., Interim Director, Public Works]
- 20 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
- 9. Proclaiming Saturday, June 27, 2026, as Chamorro Day.
- 22 PUBLIC COMMENT
- 23 page break
- 24 REGULAR AGENDA
- 10. A motion may be considered to authorize the City’s full and final settlement of all claims against the City in the matter of Nelson v City of Tacoma et. al., Pierce County Cause No. 25-3-10361-2 related to personal injuries occurring on a public sidewalk adjacent to 1524 North Fife Street, upon payment by the City in the amount of $110,000 and execution of a release in a form approved by the City Attorney.
- 26 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
- 26 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS
- 11. A resolution authorizing an increase to the contract with Puget Sound Wood Products Inc, in the amount of $408,350, budgeted from the Wastewater Fund, for black bark used in the creation of TAGRO soil amendment products on an as-needed basis, for a projected contract total of $2,170,000, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. ES21-0491F. [Kurt Fremont, Business Services Division Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environmental Services]
- 4. A resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Ecology, in the amount of $1,750,000, and accepting and depositing said sum into the Stormwater Fund, to implement the South Tacoma Tree Canopy Enhancement Program, through December 31, 2028. [Michael Carey, Urban Forest Program Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environmental Services]
- 28 RESOLUTIONS
- 12. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement with RKD 708 LLC, for the development of 12 multi-family market and regulated rate rental housing units, located at 708 East 35th Street, in the McKinley Mixed-Use Center. [Paul Bakker, Business and Economic Development Analyst; Debbie Bingham, Interim Director, Community and Economic Development]
- 13. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement with Tac Build LLC, for the development of 14 multi-family market and regulated rate owner-occupied units, located at 2331 Yakima Avenue, in the Downtown Regional Growth Center. [Paul Bakker, Business and Economic Development Analyst; Debbie Bingham, Interim Director, Community and Economic Development]
- 31 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
- 14. An ordinance amending Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Compensation Plan, to implement changes to non-represented classifications due to organizational need, to include rates of pay and classification changes to reflect the organizational structure. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources]
- 33 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
- 34 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
- 35 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
- 36 Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee
- 37 ADJOURNMENT
- 37 page break
- 38 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.
- 39 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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