City Council

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Agenda — 54 items

1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
2. 2 ROLL CALL
3. 3 FLAG SALUTE
4. 4 MOMENT OF SILENCE
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6. 5 ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
7. 1. Minutes of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, February 11, 2026. 26-0434 filed
8. 2. Minutes of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, February 25, 2026. 26-0435 filed
9. 3. Minutes of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, March 11, 2026. 26-0436 filed
10. 4. Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, May 13, 2026. 26-0451 filed
11. 5. Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, May 13, 2026. 26-0452 filed
12. 11 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
13. 12 page break
14. 13 CONSENT AGENDA
15. 14 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
16. 6. A resolution awarding a contract to Insituform Technologies LLC, in the amount of $647,290, plus a 10 percent contingency, budgeted from the Stormwater Fund, for the rehabilitation of approximately 1.3 miles of underground stormwater sewer pipes in various areas throughout the City, for a projected contract total of $712,019, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. ES26-0042F. [Erik Ward, P.E., Engineering Manager; Ramiro Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environmental Services] RES41925 adopted
17. 7. A resolution awarding a contract to Insituform Technologies LLC, in the amount of $1,588,154.00, plus a 10 percent contingency, budgeted from the Wastewater Fund, for the rehabilitation of approximately 1.3 miles of underground wastewater sewer pipes in various areas throughout the City, for a projected contract total of $1,746,969.40, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. ES26-0037F. [Erik Ward, P.E., Engineering Manager; Ramiro Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environmental Services] RES41926 adopted
18. 8. A resolution authorizing an increase to the contract with SiteCrafting Inc, in the amount of $500,000, budgeted from various funds, for the City’s website support plan, Tacoma Employees’ Retirement System member self-service portal project, and additional projects to be determined, for a projected contract total of $965,374, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. IT23-0239F. [James Osundwa, Web and Information Services Division Manager; Daniel Key, Director, Information Technology] RES41927 adopted Pass
19. 18 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
20. 9. Proclaiming Tuesday, June 9, 2026, as Mayors for Peace Day. 26-0424 presented
21. 20 PUBLIC COMMENT
22. 21 REGULAR AGENDA
23. 21 page break
24. 22 APPOINTMENTS
25. 10. A resolution reappointing an individual to the Tacoma Public Utility Board. [Council Members Hines, Rumbaugh, and Sadalge] RES41928 adopted Pass
26. 24 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
27. 11. A resolution awarding a contract to Orion Marine Contractors Inc, in the amount of $4,478,600, plus a 20 percent contingency, budgeted from the Street Fund, for operating and maintaining the Hylebos and Murray Morgan moveable bridges, for an initial contract term of three years with the option to renew for an additional one-year period, for a projected contract total of $5,374,320, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. PW25-0258F. [Clara Dubow, Engineering Project Manager; Kurtis D. Kingsolver, P.E, Interim Director, Public Works] RES41929 adopted Pass
28. 26 page break
29. 27 RESOLUTIONS
30. 27 page break
31. 12. This is the second reading of a resolution amending Rule 9 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the City of Tacoma relating to Public Comment and Community Forum. [Mayor Ibsen] RES41924 adopted as amended Fail
32. 13. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, retroactive to July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2030. [Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41930 adopted Pass
33. 14. A resolution publishing the process and criteria for determination of unclassified position classifications and positions in city service; and disapproving amendments to the City’s personnel rules proposed by the Civil Service Board that would delegate authority over such determinations to the Civil Service Board. [Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41931 adopted Pass
34. 15. A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $10,000, to sponsor Ride Transit Month. [Mayor Ibsen] RES41932 adopted Pass
35. 16. A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $20,000, to sponsor the NextGen GM Sports Executive Internship pilot program. [Council Member Walker] RES41933 adopted Pass
36. 33 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
37. 17. 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, Washington, City and Pierce County Employees Local Number 120 of the Washington State Council of County and City Employees, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 483, Water Division Unit. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources] ORD29106 passed Pass
38. 18. An ordinance adopting the updated Stormwater Management Manual to provide policy and design requirements in compliance with the City’s Municipal Stormwater Permit; and amending Chapter 12.08D of the Municipal Code by amending Sections 12.08D.040, entitled “Definitions”, and 12.08D.110, entitled “Allowable, conditional, and prohibited discharges”, to reflect the updated Manual; effective July 1, 2026. [Shauna Hansen, P.E., Principal Engineer; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environmental Services; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] ORD29107 passed Pass
39. 36 page break
40. 37 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
41. 19. 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 set over for final reading
42. 20. 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 set over for final reading
43. 21. 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 set over for final reading
44. 41 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
45. 42 COMMUNITY FORUM
46. 43 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
47. 43 page break
48. 44 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
49. 45 Government Performance and Finance Committee
50. 46 ADJOURNMENT
51. 47 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.
52. 48 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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