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January 6, 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 — 65 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
  2. 2 SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR THE ELECTED AND RE-ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS AND MAYOR
  3. 3 ROLL CALL
  4. 4 FLAG SALUTE
  5. 5 MOMENT OF SILENCE
  6. 6 ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
  7. 6 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
  8. 1. Minutes of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, March 26, 2025. 25-1121 filed
  9. 2. Minutes of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, April 9, 2025. 25-1122 filed
  10. 8 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * adopted Pass
  11. 3. Minutes of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, April 23, 2025. 25-1123 filed
  12. 4. Minutes of the Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee, November 14, 2025. 25-1133 filed
  13. 5. Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, November 5, 2025. 25-1130 filed
  14. 6. Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, November 5, 2025. 25-1131 filed
  15. 7. Minutes of the Public Utility Board special meeting, November 17, 2025. 25-1132 filed
  16. 14 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
  17. 15 CONSENT AGENDA
  18. 16 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS
  19. 8. A resolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Ecology, in the amount of $2,099,756, accepting and depositing said sum into the Stormwater Fund, for a total of $3,324,043, to monitor stormwater transport of contaminants of emerging concern in Western Washington, through March 31, 2028. [Brandi Lubliner, P.E., Principal Engineer; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director/City Engineer, Environmental Services] RES41827 adopted
  20. 18 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
  21. 18 page break
  22. 9. A resolution awarding a contract to Carollo Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $1,376,824, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Wastewater Fund, for engineering services for replacement of pump station variable frequency drives at the Central Treatment Plant - Architectural and Engineering Roster Contract No. CW2279132. [Lance Bunch, P.E., Principal Engineer; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E., PgMP, Director/City Engineer, Environmental Services] RES41828 adopted
  23. 20 page break
  24. 21 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
  25. 10. An ordinance vacating a seven-foot-wide strip of North 44th Street, between Waterview Street and the alley, to cure an existing building encroachment and facilitate future development. (Michael and Shelly Reed; File No. 124.1465) [Jeff H. Capell, Hearing Examiner] ORD29090 set over for final reading
  26. 23 PAYMENTS
  27. 11. Date Range - 12/01/2025 to 12/14/2025 Payroll in the amount of $24,144,646.79; Payments in the amount of $27,528,961.59; for a total of $51,673,608.38. 25-1144 adopted Pass
  28. 25 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
  29. 12. Proclaiming January 2026 as National Mentoring Month. 25-1127 presented
  30. 13. Proclaiming January 2026 as Whole Child Month. 25-1128 presented
  31. 28 PUBLIC COMMENT
  32. 29 page break
  33. 30 REGULAR AGENDA
  34. 31 APPOINTMENTS
  35. 14. A resolution appointing Sergio Flores as Judge to Tacoma Municipal Court, Department No. 2, through December 31, 2026, until a successor is elected and qualified under the 2026 General Election. [Mayor Ibsen] RES41829 adopted Pass
  36. 15. A resolution appointing and reappointing individuals to the Community’s Police Advisory Committee. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41830 adopted Pass
  37. 33 page break
  38. 16. A resolution appointing and reappointing individuals to the Landmarks Preservation Commission. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41831 adopted Pass
  39. 17. A resolution appointing and reappointing individuals to the Tacoma Arts Commission. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41832 adopted Pass
  40. 18. A resolution appointing individuals to the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41833 adopted Pass
  41. 19. A resolution appointing City Council Members to various national, state, regional, and local committees, boards, and commissions, including the City Council's Standing Committees, through December 31, 2026. [Mayor Ibsen] RES41834 adopted Pass
  42. 20. A resolution nominating and electing Council Member Joe Bushnell to the office of Deputy Mayor to serve a one-year term to expire December 31, 2026. [Mayor Ibsen] RES41835 adopted Pass
  43. 39 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
  44. 21. A resolution awarding a contract to Psomas Inc., in the amount of $2,011,861.72, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Transportation Capital Fund, for planning, data collection, and design services for the Portland Avenue Vision Zero Improvements project - Specification No. PW24-0308F. [Charla Kinlow, Engineering Project Manager; Jeffrey A. Jenkins, Director, Public Works] RES41836 adopted Pass
  45. 22. A resolution awarding a contract to R.L. Alia Company, in the amount of $4,107,365.00, plus a 15 percent contingency, budgeted from various funds, for roadway surface improvements, ADA-compliant curb ramps, stormwater main replacement, and a new pedestrian and bicycle connection, for a projected contract total of $4,723,469.75, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. PW25-0198F. [Veronicah Munyao, Engineering Project Manager; Jeffrey A. Jenkins, Director, Public Works] RES41837 adopted Pass
  46. 23. A resolution awarding a contract to US Oil & Refining Co., in the amount of $3,218,750.00, plus a 35 percent contingency, budgeted from the Asphalt Plant Fund, for bulk asphalt oils, for an initial contract term of five years, for a projected contract total of $4,345,312.50, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. PW25-0268F. [Jacob Green, Street Operations Division Manager; Jeffrey A. Jenkins, Director, Public Works] RES41838 adopted Pass
  47. 24. A resolution authorizing an increase to and extending the contract with Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $1,589,181, budgeted from the Stormwater Fund, to continue a field study to monitor stormwater and storm sediments for contaminants of emerging concerns, for a projected contract total of $2,799,468, plus applicable taxes, through April 30, 2028 - Architectural and Engineering Roster Contract No. CW2265700. [Brandi Lubliner, P.E., Principal Engineer; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director/City Engineer, Environmental Services] RES41839 adopted Pass
  48. 44 RESOLUTIONS
  49. 25. A resolution authorizing the submittal of an application for a low-interest Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan from the Washington State Department of Health, in the estimated amount of $1,000,000, for two water main replacement projects. [Marc Powell, Senior Business Services Analyst; Keri Burchard-Juarez, Water Superintendent] RES41840 adopted Pass
  50. 26. An amended resolution approving the cancellation of the following regular City Council meetings and study sessions in 2026: January 20, February 17, March 17, April 7, May 26, September 1, September 8, November 24, December 22, and December 29. [Mayor Ibsen] RES41841 adopted as amended Pass
  51. 47 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
  52. 27. An ordinance granting a non-exclusive ten-year telecommunications franchise agreement to SQF, LLC dba Verta, to construct, operate, and repair a telecommunications system in the City. [Jeff Lueders, Cable and Franchise Services Division Manager; Amy Clancy, Director, Media and Communications] ORD29079 passed Pass
  53. 48 page break
  54. 28. An ordinance amending Chapter 6A.70 of the Municipal Code, relating to Local Option Taxes, by adding new Sections 6A.70.043 and 6A.70.044, and imposing a local one-tenth of one percent sales and use tax, to fund investments in criminal justice, effective April 1, 2026. [Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] ORD29087 passed Pass
  55. 50 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
  56. 29. An ordinance amending Chapter 12.10 of the Municipal Code, relating to Water - Regulations and Rates, by amending Section 12.10.310, entitled “System development charge”, for charge adjustments and annual increases, effective February 1, 2026. [Andrew Zaremba, Principal Data Analyst; Keri Burchard-Juarez, Water Superintendent] ORD29091 set over for final reading
  57. 52 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  58. 52 page break
  59. 53 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
  60. 54 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  61. 55 ADJOURNMENT
  62. 56 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.
  63. 57 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.
  64. 57 page break
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