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December 9, 2025 ·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 — 58 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
  2. 2 ROLL CALL
  3. 3 FLAG SALUTE
  4. 4 MOMENT OF SILENCE
  5. 4 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
  6. 5 Remembrance Photo 25-1112 presented
  7. 6 ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
  8. 7 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
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  10. 8 CONSENT AGENDA
  11. 9 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
  12. 1. A resolution awarding a contract to Axon Enterprise, Inc., in the amount of $1,409,892, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the General Fund, for Taser 10 equipment, software, maintenance, and accessories, for an initial contract term of five years - Sourcewell Contract No. 092722-AXN. [Chris Karl, Assistant Police Chief; Patti Jackson, Interim Police Chief] RES41810 adopted
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  14. 3. A motion may be considered to confirm the appointment of Linnaea Jablonski as Human Resources Director, effective February 9, 2026. 25-1086 adopted Pass
  15. 12 RESOLUTIONS
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  17. 2. A resolution setting Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., as the date for a hearing by the Hearing Examiner on the request to vacate 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 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) [Troy Stevens, Real Property Supervisor; Jeffrey A. Jenkins, Director, Public Works] RES41811 adopted Pass
  18. 14 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
  19. 15 PUBLIC COMMENT
  20. 16 REGULAR AGENDA
  21. 3. A motion may be considered to confirm the appointment of Linnaea Jablonski as Human Resources Director, effective February 9, 2026. 25-1086 adopted
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  23. 19 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
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  25. 4. A resolution awarding a contract to Axon Enterprise, Inc., in the amount of $5,404,917.08, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the General Fund, for in-car video and body worn camera equipment, software, maintenance, and accessories, for an initial contract term of five years - Sourcewell Contract No. 101223-AXN - CW2270229. [Chris Karl, Assistant Police Chief; Patti Jackson, Interim Police Chief] RES41812 adopted Pass
  26. 21 RESOLUTIONS
  27. 5. A resolution approving an Amended and Restated Joint Use Agreement with the Museum of Glass, to allow the Museum to make structural and use changes to portions of the City-owned parking garage located at 1801 Dock Street. [Mayor Woodards] RES41813 adopted Pass
  28. 6. A resolution expressing support for the passage of Proposition No. 1, Replacement of Expiring Levy for K-12 Educational Programs and Operations; and Proposition 2, Replacement of Expiring Levy for K-12 Technology Improvements and Upgrades, submitted by Tacoma School District No. 10, to be considered at the February 10, 2026, Special Election. [Mayor Woodards] RES41814 adopted
  29. 7. A resolution designating Kochi, India, as a Friendship City. [Mayor Woodards] RES41815 adopted Pass
  30. 8. A resolution designating Split, Croatia, as a Sister City and formally removing Hvar, Croatia, as a Sister City. [Mayor Woodards] RES41816 adopted Pass
  31. 9. A resolution directing the City Manager to clarify the use of City-owned property for federal civil immigration enforcement operations. [Council Member Diaz] RES41817 adopted Pass
  32. 10. A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $10,000, to support the “Go Grit Go” Football Program. [Council Member Scott] RES41818 adopted Pass
  33. 28 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
  34. 11. An ordinance amending Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Compensation Plan, to implement rates of pay and compensation for certain represented and nonrepresented employees, and changes in classifications to reflect the organizational structure. [Kari Louie, Interim Director, Human Resources] ORD29080 passed Pass
  35. 12. An ordinance amending Subtitle 6A of the Municipal Code, relating to the Tax Code, by amending various sections, and repealing Section 6A.30.075, to update definitions and administrative provisions, and remove language no longer statutorily applicable; effective January 1, 2026. [Danielle Larson, Tax and License Division Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] ORD29081 passed Pass
  36. 13. An ordinance amending Title 10 of the Municipal Code, relating to Public Works, by adding a new Chapter 10.31, entitled “Transportation Impact Fees”, to establish transportation impact fees, effective June 1, 2026. [Jennifer Kammerzell, Interim Transportation Division Manager; Jeffrey A. Jenkins, Director, Public Works] ORD29082 passed Pass
  37. 14. An ordinance amending Chapter 11.60 of the Municipal Code, relating to Automated Traffic Camera Systems, by amending various sections and adding a new section 11.60.090, entitled “Public Records Exemption”, to align with expanded authorities established by state law, effective January 1, 2026. [Eric Huseby, Assistant Division Manager; Jeffrey A. Jenkins, Director, Public Works] ORD29083 passed Pass
  38. 15. An ordinance amending Chapter 12.08B of the Municipal Code, relating to Use of Sanitary Sewer, by adding a new Section 12.08B.225, entitled “System Development Charges”, and repealing Section 12.08B.230, entitled “Connection Charge-in-Lieu-of-Assessment”, to establish wastewater system development charges, effective July 1, 2026. [Hayley Falk, Business Services Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environmental Services] ORD29084 removed from the agenda
  39. 16. An ordinance amending Chapter 12.08D of the Municipal Code, relating to Stormwater Management, by adding a new Section 12.08D.280, entitled “System Development Charges”, to establish stormwater system development charges, effective July 1, 2026. [Hayley Falk, Business Services Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environmental Services] ORD29085 removed from the agenda
  40. 17. An ordinance amending Chapters 1.95 and 1.100 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Rental Housing Code and Landlord Fairness Code Initiative, by amending various sections, to implement updates relating to landlord-tenant issues as recommended by the Community Vitality and Safety Committee, effective January 1, 2026. [Council Member Rumbaugh] ORD29086 passed as amended Pass
  41. 36 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
  42. 18. 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 set over for final reading
  43. 19. An ordinance amending Chapter 12.09 of the Municipal Code, relating to Solid Waste, Recycling, and Hazardous Waste, by amending various sections to allow for the collection and safe disposal of hazardous materials from specific commercial customers and residents, effective January 1, 2026. [Shane Pettit, Assistant Division Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director/City Engineer, Environmental Services] ORD29088 set over for final reading
  44. 20. An ordinance amending Title 1 of the Municipal Code, relating to Administration and Personnel, by adding a new Chapter 1.48, entitled “Business Safety and Resiliency Program”, to provide policy direction for program development and allocation of business license revenues to fund this program. [Deputy Mayor Daniels] ORD29089 set over for final reading
  45. 40 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  46. 41 COMMUNITY FORUM
  47. 41 page break
  48. 42 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
  49. 43 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  50. 44 Community Vitality and Safety Committee
  51. 44 page break
  52. 45 ADJOURNMENT
  53. 46 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.
  54. 47 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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