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December 2, 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 — 60 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
  2. 2 ROLL CALL
  3. 3 FLAG SALUTE
  4. 4 MOMENT OF SILENCE
  5. 5 Remembrance Photo 25-1095 presented
  6. 6 ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
  7. 1. Minutes of the Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee, October 24, 2025. 25-1049 filed
  8. 8 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
  9. 8 page break
  10. 9 page break
  11. 10 CONSENT AGENDA
  12. 11 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS
  13. 2. A resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Employment Security Department, to allow authorized City staff to receive confidential unemployment insurance data for administration of the City’s tax and license program, through November 30, 2028. [Danielle Larson, Tax and License Division Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] RES41801 adopted
  14. 13 RESOLUTIONS
  15. 3. A resolution setting Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., as the date for a hearing by the Hearing Examiner on the request to vacate air rights over East 30th Street approximately 400 feet easterly from the intersection of East Portland Avenue and East 30th Street, to build a pedestrian connection between the Emerald Queen Casino and a planned parking garage. (Puyallup Tribe of Indians; File No. 124.1463) [Joseph Romero, Senior Real Estate Specialist; Jeffrey A. Jenkins, Director, Public Works] RES41802 adopted
  16. 15 PAYMENTS
  17. 4. Date Range - 11/03/2025 to 11/16/2025 Payroll in the amount of $23,813,292.94; Payments in the amount of $24,217,187.65; for a total of $48,030,480.59. 25-1071 adopted Pass
  18. 16 page break
  19. 17 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
  20. 5. Recognizing Consul General Zhang Jianmin of the People’s Republic of China in San Francisco. 25-1058 presented
  21. 6. Recognizing the Tacoma-Davao Sister Cities Committee. 25-1057 presented
  22. 20 PUBLIC COMMENT
  23. 21 REGULAR AGENDA
  24. 22 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
  25. 22 page break
  26. 7. A resolution authorizing an increase to and extending the contract with Mercer Health and Benefits, LLC, in the amount of $727,000, budgeted from the Health Care Trust Fund, for employee benefits brokerage and consulting services, for an additional two-year period, for a projected contract total of $2,747,000, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. HR19-0136F. [Kari Louie, Interim Director, Human Resources] RES41803 adopted Pass
  27. 24 RESOLUTIONS
  28. 8. A resolution conferring the honorary street name “Willie Adams Way” for East Alexander Avenue west of Alexander Avenue East. [Brennan Kidd, P.E. PTOE, Assistant Division Manager; Jeffrey A. Jenkins, Director, Public Works] RES41804 adopted Pass
  29. 9. A resolution directing the City Manager to create a centralized grant tracking system and to require City Council approval for certain grants. [Council Member Diaz] RES41805 adopted Pass
  30. 10. A resolution cancelling the authorization of one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $50,000, to support the Labor Standards Task Force, as approved by Resolution No. 41735. [Mayor Woodards] RES41806 adopted Pass
  31. 11. A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $35,000, to support Holiday on Broadway and downtown revitalization efforts. [Mayor Woodards] RES41807 adopted Pass
  32. 28 page break
  33. 12. A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $30,000, to support the Sister Cities sign installation near Tollefson Plaza. [Mayor Woodards] RES41808 adopted Pass
  34. 13. A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $10,000, to support expanded services for the Tacoma Rescue Mission’s Youth Program. [Deputy Mayor Daniels] RES41809 adopted Pass
  35. 31 page break
  36. 32 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
  37. 14. An ordinance adopting the Tideflats Subarea Plan as an element of the One Tacoma Comprehensive Plan, by replacing the Container Port Element and revising the Future Land Use Map and Land Use Designations, as recommended by the Tideflats Steering Committee and Planning Commission, effective January 5, 2026. [Stephen Atkinson, Principal Planner; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] ORD29075 passed Pass
  38. 15. An ordinance amending Title 13 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Land Use Regulatory Code, by amending various chapters to implement the Tideflats Subarea Plan, including updates to land use, zoning, and development standards, as recommended by the Tideflats Steering Committee and Planning Commission, effective January 5, 2026. [Stephen Atkinson, Principal Planner; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] ORD29076 passed Pass
  39. 34 page break
  40. 16. An ordinance amending Title 19 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Shoreline Master Program, by amending various chapters to implement the Tideflats Subarea Plan, including updates to shoreline environment designations and land use, zoning, and development standards, as recommended by the Tideflats Steering Committee and Planning Commission, effective upon approval by the Washington State Department of Ecology. [Stephen Atkinson, Principal Planner; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] ORD29077 passed Pass
  41. 17. An ordinance amending Title 1 of the Municipal Code, relating to Administration and Personnel, by adding a new Section 1.12.157, entitled “Compensation of Public Utility Board Members”, and amending Section 1.30.300, entitled “Exclusion from membership”, to provide stipends for Public Utility Board Members and exclude them from the City’s retirement program, effective January 1, 2026. [Council Member Bushnell] ORD29078 passed as amended Pass
  42. 37 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
  43. 18. 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 set over for final reading
  44. 19. 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 set over for final reading
  45. 20. 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 set over for final reading
  46. 21. 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 set over for final reading
  47. 22. 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 set over for final reading
  48. 23. 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 set over for final reading
  49. 24. 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 set over for final reading
  50. 25. 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 set over for final reading
  51. 45 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * adopted Pass
  52. 46 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  53. 47 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
  54. 47 page break
  55. 48 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  56. 49 Economic Development Committee
  57. 50 ADJOURNMENT
  58. 51 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.
  59. 52 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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