City Council
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Agenda — 39 items
- 1 CALL TO ORDER
- 2 ROLL CALL
- 3 FLAG SALUTE
- 4 MOMENT OF SILENCE
- 5 Remembrance Photo
- 6 ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
- 7 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
- 8 CONSENT AGENDA
- 9 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS
- 1. A resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal agreement with various agencies, to participate in the 2026-2035 Water Supply Forum to collaborate on water supply and water resource items and projects, that includes certain funding obligations from Tacoma Water. [Jessica Knickerbocker, Deputy Water Superintendent; Keri Burchard-Juarez, Water Superintendent]
- 2. A resolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Pierce Conservation District, in the amount up to $50,000, budgeted from Stormwater and Wastewater funds, for administration of sustainability small grant utility funding for a one-year period, retroactive to January 1, 2026. [Elizabeth Matteri, Associate Natural Resources Analyst; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environmental Services]
- 12 RESOLUTIONS
- 3. A resolution accepting grants and a loan from the Washington State Department of Transportation, Public Works Board, and Transportation Improvement Board, in the total amount of $10,642,746; and depositing said sum into the Capital Project funds, together with $562,686 in matching City funds, budgeted from various funds, for a cumulative total of $11,205,432, to fund Public Works projects, including pedestrian facilities, ADA accessibility, roadway improvements, safety education, planning study, and other transportation infrastructure improvements. [Darius Thompson, Assistant Division Manager; Kurtis D. Kingsolver, P.E., Interim Director, Public Works]
- 14 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
- 4. Proclaiming March 2026 as American Red Cross Month.
- 15 page break
- 5. Proclaiming March 2026 as Women’s History Month.
- 17 PUBLIC COMMENT
- 18 REGULAR AGENDA
- 18 page break
- 5a. A motion to authorize the City Attorney to make an offer of judgment on behalf of the City of Tacoma pursuant to Superior Court Civil Rule 68 in the matter of Waiamau-Ariota v. City of Tacoma, et al. in the amount of $200,000 which, if accepted, would fully and finally resolve all of plaintiff’s claims against the City.
- 6. A motion may be considered that the City Council nominate and make an offer of employment to Hyun Kim for the appointive at-will position of Tacoma City Manager, subject to biennial reappointment and conditioned upon successful completion of required pre-employment background checks and mutual agreement by applicant and the City Council upon the terms and conditions of an employment contract prepared by the Human Resources Department and recruiting consultant in coordination with members of the Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee, and approved as to form by the City Attorney.
- 21 RESOLUTIONS
- 7. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with Parks Tacoma, in the amount of $1,000,000, budgeted from the Real Estate Excise Tax Fund, for the design and construction of the skate park project selected through the Participatory Budgeting Program in Council District 2. [Teresa Green, Assistant Director; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]
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- 8. A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $25,000, to sponsor the 5th Annual Citywide Block Party, hosted by True Vine Community Church. [Council Member Hines]
- 24 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
- 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 Teamsters Local Union No. 117, General Unit and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 483, Clerical Unit. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources]
- 26 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
- 10. An ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Utilities, Light Division, d.b.a. Tacoma Power, to update the wholesale transmission and ancillary service rates in the Open Access Transmission Tariff and to update the terms and conditions in Attachment O to reflect current practices of the Western Energy Imbalance Market, effective April 1, 2026. [Jing Liu, Power Utility Manager; Chris Robinson, Power Superintendent]
- 28 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
- 29 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
- 30 page break
- 31 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
- 32 Economic Development Committee
- 32 page break
- 33 ADJOURNMENT
- 34 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.
- 35 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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