City Council

Council Chambers Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/84834233126 Passcode: 349099 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 848 3423 3126

Agenda — 43 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 Public Utility Board study session, February 25, 2026. 26-0201 filed
7. 2. Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, February 25, 2026. 26-0202 filed
8. 8 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS adopted Pass
9. 8 page break
10. 9 CONSENT AGENDA
11. 10 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
12. 3. A resolution awarding a contract to Brown and Caldwell, in the amount of $1,229,000, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Stormwater Fund, for engineering and environmental consulting services related to the restoration of the Flett Wetland System - Specification No. ES25-0152F. [Kyle Amoroso, P.E., Senior Engineering Project Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environmental Services] RES41870 adopted
13. 12 RESOLUTIONS
14. 4. A resolution accepting a grant and low-interest loan from the Washington State Public Works Board, in the total amount of $7,100,000, and depositing said sum into the Stormwater Fund, to rehabilitate a stormwater main near Pacific Avenue and South 26th Street. [Christina Curran, Assistant Division Manager; Ramiro A Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environmental Services] RES41871 adopted
15. 14 COMMUNICATIONS
16. 4A. A letter from the City Council to Senator Patty Murray supporting Thrive International. 26-0232 adopted
17. 16 PAYMENTS
18. 5. Date Range - 02/23/2026 to 03/08/2026 Payroll in the amount of $24,343,589.36; Payments in the amount of $37,888,465.83; for a total of $62,232,055.19. 26-0216 adopted Pass
19. 18 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
20. 19 PUBLIC COMMENT
21. 20 page break
22. 21 REGULAR AGENDA
23. 21 page break
24. 22 RESOLUTIONS
25. 6. A resolution expressing support for the passage of Proposition No. 1, submitted by Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma, at the April 28, 2026, Special Election, which reads as follows: PROPOSITION NO. 1 METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT OF TACOMA PARK AND RECREATION FACILITY IMPROVEMENT AND SAFETY UPGRADE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS $155,000,000 The Board of Park Commissioners of the Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma adopted Resolution No. RR4-26 concerning safety and improvement bonds for neighborhood parks and recreation facilities. This proposition authorizes the District to improve, construct and/or expand parks, trails, community centers, playgrounds, water-play areas, restrooms, ballfields, sport courts, skate parks, and zoological facilities; expand access to parks and open spaces; acquire new park property; update deteriorating infrastructure; fund sustainability projects to protect Puget Sound; issue $155,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum term of 21 years; and levy annual excess property taxes to repay the bonds, as provided in Resolution RR4-26. Should this proposition be: Approved ….. [ ] Rejected ….. [ ] [Council Member Walker] RES41872 adopted
26. 7. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement with South L St Tacoma LLC, for the development of seven multi-family market and regulated rate rental housing units, located at 1701 South “L” Street. [Paul Bakker, Business and Economic Development Analyst; Tanja Carter, Director, Community and Economic Development] RES41873 adopted Pass
27. 8. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Letter of Agreement with the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation - Transportation Division, Conductor Unit, regarding a new classification of Railway Conductor Trainee. [Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41874 adopted Pass
28. 26 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
29. 9. 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, Customer and Field Services and Human Resources Units. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources] ORD29097 passed Pass
30. 28 page break
31. 28 page break
32. 29 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
33. 10. 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 set over for final reading
34. 11. 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 set over for final reading
35. 32 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
36. 33 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
37. 34 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
38. 35 Community Vitality and Safety Committee
39. 35 page break
40. 36 ADJOURNMENT
41. 37 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.
42. 38 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.
43. 39 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Watch Tacoma

This is one agenda. Tacoma publishes another every few weeks, and the thing you care about is rarely on the one you happened to find. Name it and we will email you when it appears.

Watch this

Free for 14 days, no card — and nothing charges itself: at day 14 the emails simply stop unless you choose to subscribe ($19 a month). One email when something matches, and nothing else. Unsubscribe from any of them. Searching stays free — it is public record.