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March 31, 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 — 48 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. 1. Minutes of the City Council study sessions, September 24, 2024, to January 28, 2025. 26-0230 adopted
  9. 2. Minutes of the City Council meetings, October 1, 2024, to January 28, 2025; and special meeting, November 20, 2024. 26-0234 adopted
  10. 3. Minutes of the Committee of the Whole special meeting, June 4, 2024. 26-0235 adopted
  11. 11 page break
  12. 12 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
  13. 4. A resolution awarding a contract to Pease Construction, Inc., in the amount of $818,150.00, plus a 15 percent contingency, budgeted from Stormwater and Wastewater funds, for the Central Treatment Plant Building “A” renovation project, for a projected contract total of $940,872.50, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. ES25-0195F. [Kari Prussen, P.E., Engineering Assistant Division Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E., PgMP, Director, Environmental Services] RES41875 adopted
  14. 14 RESOLUTIONS
  15. 5. A resolution setting Tuesday, April 21, 2026, upon completion of Regular Agenda Items, no earlier than 5:15 p.m., as the date for a public hearing by the City Council on the 2026 Annual Action Plan for housing, community and economic development, and public services. [Felicia Medlen, Housing Division Manager; Tanja Carter, Director, Community and Economic Development; Toni Esparza, Director, Neighborhood and Community Services] RES41876 adopted Pass
  16. 16 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
  17. 6. Proclaiming Tuesday, March 31, 2026, as Transgender Day of Visibility. 26-0180 presented
  18. 7. Recognizing the Daffodil Royal Court. 26-0179 presented
  19. 18 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
  20. 19 PUBLIC COMMENT
  21. 20 REGULAR AGENDA
  22. 8. A motion may be considered to appoint Hyun Kim as the permanent City Manager for the City of Tacoma effective April 1, 2026, subject to the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the final employment agreement executed by Mr. Kim and the City, and to authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City an employment agreement. 26-0242 adopted Pass
  23. 22 COMMUNICATIONS
  24. 8A. A letter from the City Council to the Sound Transit Board supporting the Tacoma Dome Link Extension. 26-0270 adopted Pass
  25. 24 RESOLUTIONS
  26. 9. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 483, Court Clerks Unit, retroactive to January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028. [Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41877 adopted Pass
  27. 10. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement with Journey Points Homes LLC, for the development of six multi-family market and regulated rate rental housing units, located at 3010 South Puget Sound Avenue. [Paul Bakker, Business and Economic Development Analyst; Tanja Carter, Director, Community and Economic Development] RES41878 adopted as amended Pass
  28. 26 page break
  29. 11. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement with Meacham Development, LLC, for the development of four multi-family market and regulated rate rental housing units, located at 5440 South “K” Street. [Paul Bakker, Business and Economic Development Analyst; Tanja Carter, Director, Community and Economic Development] RES41879 adopted Pass
  30. 12. A resolution recognizing the City Council's support for ensuring underspent Tacoma Creates funds reach the community without delay; and endorsing the Tacoma Creates fund balance above reserves spending plan for eligible organizations in the 2026-27 program year and extending it to the 2027-28 program year through the process and criteria in Chapter 1.55 of the Municipal Code, which follows state law. [Council Member Walker] RES41880 adopted Pass
  31. 13. A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $15,000, to sponsor the Northwest Immigration Rights Project’s 2026 Gala and make a public declaration of solidarity with Northwest Immigrant Rights Project’s values. [Council Member Diaz] RES41881 adopted Pass
  32. 30 page break
  33. 31 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
  34. 14. 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 Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation - Transportation Division, Conductor Unit. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources] ORD29098 passed Pass
  35. 15. An ordinance amending Chapter 1.24 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Personnel Rules, by amending various sections to reflect current City policies, practices, and procedures, and provide a probationary period for the classification of Railway Conductor Trainee, as approved by the Civil Service Board. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources] ORD29099 passed Pass
  36. 33 page break
  37. 34 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
  38. 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 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 483, Court Clerks Unit. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources] ORD29100 set over for final reading
  39. 17. 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 set over for final reading
  40. 37 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  41. 38 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
  42. 38 page break
  43. 39 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  44. 40 Economic Development Committee
  45. 41 ADJOURNMENT
  46. 42 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.
  47. 43 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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