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June 16, 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 — 46 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
  2. 2 ROLL CALL
  3. 3 FLAG SALUTE
  4. 4 MOMENT OF SILENCE
  5. 5 ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
  6. 6 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
  7. 7 CONSENT AGENDA
  8. 7 page break
  9. 8 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
  10. 1. A resolution awarding a contract to Garland DBS Inc, in the amount of $923,336.00, plus a 15 percent contingency, budgeted from the Facilities Fund, for the replacement of the Tacoma Municipal Building upper roofs, for a projected contract total of $1,061,836.40, plus applicable taxes - Contract No. CW2254739. [David Pagel, Project Manager; Kurtis D. Kingsolver, P.E., Interim Director, Public Works] RES41934 adopted
  11. 2. A resolution awarding a contract to TK Elevator Corporation, in the amount of $553,627.35, plus a 10 percent contingency, budgeted from the Performing Arts Fund, for full modernization of the passenger elevator at the Pantages Theater, for a projected contract total of $608,990.90, plus applicable taxes - Sourcewell Contract No. 050224-TKE. [Josh Kropf, Assistant Director; Adam Cook, Director, Tacoma Venues and Events] RES41935 adopted
  12. 11 RESOLUTIONS
  13. 3. A resolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to a grant agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce; accepting an additional $3,000,000, for a cumulative total of $6,000,000, and depositing said sum into the Human Rights and Human Services Fund; for continuation of emergency shelter operations and related homelessness response services. [Caleb Carbone, Homeless Strategy, Systems and Services Manager; Toni Esparza, Director, Neighborhood and Community Services] RES41936 adopted
  14. 13 PAYMENTS
  15. 4. Date Range - 05/18/2026 to 05/31/2026 Payroll in the amount of $24,923,546.63; Payments in the amount of $46,295,253.37; for a total of $71,218,800.00. 26-0493 adopted Pass
  16. 15 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
  17. 5. Proclaiming Friday, June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth. 26-0494 presented
  18. 6. Proclaiming Saturday, June 20, 2026, as World Refugee Day. 26-0445 presented
  19. 7. Presentation of the 2025 WSDOT/Federal Highway Administration Excellence Award for Best City Project. 26-0437 presented
  20. 19 PUBLIC COMMENT
  21. 20 REGULAR AGENDA
  22. 8. A motion may be considered to authorize the City’s full and final settlement of all claims against the City in the matter of Phyllis McGavick v. City of Tacoma, et al, related to an injury sustained on North Tacoma Avenue in Tacoma on February 23, 2023, upon payment by the City in the amount of $125,000 and execution of a release in a form approved by the City Attorney. 26-0505 adopted Pass
  23. 22 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
  24. 9. A resolution authorizing an increase to the contract with The Gordian Group Inc, in the amount of $2,160,000, budgeted from various funds, for citywide on-call, as-needed job order contract consulting services, for a projected contract total of $2,160,000, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. CT25-0044F. [Patsy Best, Procurement and Payables Division Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] RES41937 adopted Pass
  25. 23 page break
  26. 10. A resolution awarding contracts to the following contractors: · Saybr Contractors Inc, in the amount of $4,000,000; · FORMA Construction Company, in the amount of $4,000,000; and · Rognlin’s Inc, in the amount of $4,000,000; budgeted from various funds, for citywide as-needed job order contracting, for an initial contract term of one year, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, for a cumulative total of $36,000,000, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. CT25-0217F. [Patsy Best, Procurement and Payables Division Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] RES41938 adopted Pass
  27. 25 RESOLUTIONS
  28. 11. A resolution designating the John and Selma Swanson Residence, located at 2119 South “M” Street, as a City Landmark and placing said property on the Tacoma Register of Historic Places. [Reuben McKnight, Historic Preservation Officer; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] RES41939 adopted Pass
  29. 12. A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $1,000, to sponsor the Juneteenth Prayer Breakfast, organized by Equitas Collective. [Mayor Ibsen] RES41940 adopted Pass
  30. 28 page break
  31. 29 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
  32. 13. An ordinance adopting the 2026 Annual Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulatory Code; and amending various chapters in Titles 1 and 13 of the Municipal Code, relating to Administration and Personnel and the Land Use Regulatory Code, to implement said amendments; as recommended by the Planning Commission. [Stephen Atkinson, Interim Assistant Division Manager; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] ORD29108 passed as amended Pass
  33. 14. An ordinance amending Chapter 12.06A of the Municipal Code, relating to the Electrical Code, by amending Section 12.06A.230, entitled “Permit to owner - Conditions”, to allow nonprofit corporations to obtain electrical permits when certain conditions are met, effective July 1, 2026. [Chad Edinger, Assistant Section Manager; Chris Robinson, Power Superintendent] ORD29109 passed Pass
  34. 31 page break
  35. 15. An ordinance adopting the Six-Year Comprehensive Transportation Improvement Program amended for the years 2026 and 2027-2032. [Jennifer Kammerzell, Transportation Division Manager; Kurtis D. Kingsolver, P.E., Interim Director, Public Works] ORD29110 passed Pass
  36. 16. 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 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources] ORD29111 passed Pass
  37. 34 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  38. 35 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
  39. 36 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  40. 36 page break
  41. 37 Economic Development Committee
  42. 38 ADJOURNMENT
  43. 39 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.
  44. 40 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.
  45. 42 page break
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