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Agenda — 69 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. 1. Minutes of the Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee, February 27, 2026. 26-0269 filed
7. 2. Minutes of the Planning Commission, May 7, 2025. 26-0253 filed
8. 3. Minutes of the Planning Commission, May 21, 2025. 26-0254 filed
9. 4. Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, March 11, 2026. 26-0240 filed
10. 5. Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, March 11, 2026. 26-0241 filed
11. 11 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
12. 12 page break
13. 12 CONSENT AGENDA
14. 13 CONSENT AGENDA
15. 6. Minutes of the City Council study sessions, February 4, 2025, to May 20, 2025. 26-0276 adopted
16. 7. Minutes of the City Council meetings, February 4, 2025, to March 25, 2025; and special meeting, January 31, 2025. 26-0288 adopted
17. 8. Minutes of the Committee of the Whole special meetings, January 10, 2025, and January 24, 2025. 26-0286 adopted
18. 17 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
19. 9. A resolution awarding a contract to Fehr and Peers, in the amount of $1,323,930, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Transportation Capital Fund, for the Tacoma Interstate 5 Crossing Study - Specification No. PW25-0151F. [Basel Kitmitto, P.E., Project Manager; Kurtis D. Kingsolver, P.E., Interim Director, Public Works] RES41882 adopted
20. 10. A resolution authorizing an increase to the contract with Marten Law LLP, in the amount of $500,000, budgeted from the Wastewater Fund, for an amendment to the Legal Services Agreement in matters related to the Puget Sound Nutrient General Permit, for a projected contract total of $1,000,000, plus applicable taxes - Contract No. C3720. [Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environmental Services; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41883 adopted
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22. 21 RESOLUTIONS
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24. 11. A resolution acknowledging receipt of a Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation Proceedings received from the Heiberg family, for ten parcels of land located adjacent to the City in the Fife Heights Potential Annexation Area; and setting Tuesday, April 28, 2026, no earlier than 5:15 p.m., as the date for a public meeting by the City Council on said annexation. [Wesley Rhodes, Senior Planner; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] RES41884 adopted
25. 23 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
26. 12. An ordinance vacating the air rights over East 30th Street approximately 400 feet easterly from the intersection of East Portland Avenue and East 30th Street, to build a pedestrian connection between the Emerald Queen Casino and a planned parking garage. (Puyallup Tribe of Indians; File No. 124.1463) [Jeff H. Capell, Hearing Examiner] ORD29095 passed
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28. 26 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
29. 13. An ordinance vacating a portion of the alley between East “M” Street and East “N” Street, and a portion of East “N” Street, both between Puyallup Avenue and East 25th Street, for expanded business use and to help alleviate public safety concerns. (M & A Investments Three, LLC, M & A Investments Five, LLC, CCW Investments, LLC, and ITR Properties, LLC; File No. 124.1454) [Jeff H. Capell, Hearing Examiner] ORD29102 set over for final reading
30. 28 PAYMENTS
31. 14. Date Range - 03/09/2026 to 03/22/2026 Payroll in the amount of $24,407,936.67; Payments in the amount of $31,746,577.34; for a total of $56,154,514.01. 26-0268 adopted Pass
32. 30 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
33. 16. Proclaiming April 12-18, 2026, as Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Week. 26-0261
34. 15. Proclaiming April 13-17, 2026, as Black Wellness Week. 26-0263 presented
35. 16. Proclaiming April 12-18, 2026, as Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Week. 26-0261 presented
36. 17. Proclaiming April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 26-0262 presented
37. 34 PUBLIC COMMENT
38. 35 REGULAR AGENDA
39. 36 APPOINTMENTS
40. 18. A resolution appointing an individual to the Human Services Commission. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41885 adopted Pass
41. 19. A resolution appointing an individual to the Urban Design Board. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41886 adopted Pass
42. 38 REGULAR AGENDA
43. 39 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
44. 20. A resolution awarding a contract to Dobbs Peterbilt LLC, in the amount of $4,337,480.56, plus a 10 percent contingency, budgeted from the Solid Waste Fund, for seven compressed natural gas automated side-loader refuse trucks to collect solid waste, recycling, and yard waste from residents, for a projected contract total of $4,771,228.62, plus applicable taxes - Sourcewell Contract Nos. 032824-PMC and 110223-LEG. [Lewis Griffith, P.E., Solid Waste Division Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environmental Services] RES41887 adopted Pass
45. 41 RESOLUTIONS
46. 21. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Teamsters Local Union No. 117, Tacoma Venues and Events Unit, retroactive to January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028. [Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41888 adopted Pass
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48. 22. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Letter of Agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 483, Clerical Unit, regarding a new classification of Safety Specialist. [Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41889 adopted Pass
49. 23. A resolution transmitting a ballot measure to the Pierce County Auditor to be placed on the ballot for the Primary Election on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, which reads: CITY OF TACOMA PROPOSITION 1 FUNDING TRANSPORTATION SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS The Tacoma City Council adopted Connect Tacoma: Safe Streets and Sidewalks Resolution No. 41890 concerning increases in utility and property taxes for street improvements. This measure funds safe streets, school routes, pothole repairs, paving, sidewalks, traffic safety, and neighborhood connections, by levying an additional 1.5% utility tax on natural gas, electric, phone utilities for 10 years beginning 2027; increasing the regular property tax levy for 10 years by $0.20/$1,000 to a maximum rate of $1.78/$1,000 assessed value for 2027 collections; using the 2027 levy amount to calculate subsequent levies through 2036 (RCW 84.55). Qualifying seniors and others are exempt (RCW 84.36.381).  Should this proposition be approved? Approved……… [ ] Rejected………. [ ] [Kurtis D. Kingsolver, P.E., Interim Director, Public Works] RES41890 adopted Pass
50. 24. A resolution affirming that site reclamation should aim to activate and restore public spaces for community use to the best extent possible; and directing the City Manager to review past site reclamation efforts that utilized boulders to provide cost estimates for removal, site restoration, and boulder storage, as well as options for expanding general funding for future site reclamation without boulders. [Council Members Scott and Walker] RES41891 adopted Pass
51. 46 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
52. 25. 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 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 483, Court Clerks Unit. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources] ORD29100 passed Pass
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54. 26. An ordinance amending various sections of Titles 1, 2, and 3 of the Municipal Code, relating to Administration and Personnel, Building and Development Code, and Fire, to place appeals to building and fire codes under the authority of the Hearing Examiner, and to eliminate the Board of Building Appeals, effective April 28, 2026. [Chris Seaman, Engineering Division Manager; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] ORD29101 passed Pass
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56. 50 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
57. 27. 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 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 483, Clerical Unit and the Teamsters Local Union No. 117, Tacoma Venues and Events Unit. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources] ORD29103 set over for final reading
58. 52 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
59. 53 COMMUNITY FORUM
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61. 54 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
62. 55 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
63. 56 Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee
64. 57 ADJOURNMENT
65. 58 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.
66. 58 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
67. 59 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.
68. 59 Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee
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