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October 21, 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 — 61 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 Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee, September 26, 2025. 25-0939 filed
  7. 2. Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, September 24, 2025. 25-0924 filed
  8. 3. Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, September 24, 2025. 25-0925 filed
  9. 9 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
  10. 10 page break
  11. 11 CONSENT AGENDA
  12. 12 RESOLUTIONS
  13. 4. A resolution setting Tuesday, October 28, 2025, upon completion of Regular Agenda Items, no earlier than 5:15 p.m., as the date for a public hearing by the City Council on the proposed Ad Valorem levies for Emergency Medical Services and General Property Tax for 2026. [Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] RES41779 adopted
  14. 5. A resolution accepting a grant from the Federal Railroad Administration, in the amount of $8,316,000, and depositing said sum into the Tacoma Rail Fund, to assist with the repowering of four locomotives. [Dan McCabe, Rail Chief Information and Financial Officer; Alan Matheson, Rail Superintendent] RES41780 adopted
  15. 6. A resolution re-authorizing the acceptance of a Federal Railroad Administration grant due to a change in project scope, for repowering two owned locomotives with diesel engines. [Dan McCabe, Rail Chief Information and Financial Officer; Alan Matheson, Rail Superintendent] RES41781 adopted
  16. 16 PAYMENTS
  17. 7. Date Range - 09/22/2025 to 10/05/2025 Payroll in the amount of $23,708,818.63; Payments in the amount of $43,921,988.05; for a total of $67,630,806.68. 25-0952 adopted Pass
  18. 17 page break
  19. 18 page break
  20. 19 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
  21. 8. Proclaiming Tuesday, October 21, 2025, as Student Government Day. 25-0927 presented
  22. 20 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
  23. 9. Proclaiming October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 25-0876 presented
  24. 22 PUBLIC COMMENT
  25. 23 REGULAR AGENDA
  26. 24 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
  27. 24 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
  28. 10. A resolution accepting a grant from the Washington State Health Care Authority, in the amount of $1,432,000, and depositing said sum into the Human Rights and Human Services Fund, and authorizing an increase to and extending the contract with Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, in the amount of $1,432,000, for street medicine programming, through June 30, 2027, for a projected contract total of $2,432,000, plus applicable taxes - Contract No. CW2269337. [Caleb Carbone, Homeless Strategy, Systems and Services Program Manager; Vicky McLaurin, Director, Neighborhood and Community Services] RES41782 adopted Pass
  29. 25 page break
  30. 26 page break
  31. 27 RESOLUTIONS
  32. 11. A resolution authorizing the execution of an interest-free loan agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation, in the amount of $408,000, accepting and depositing said sum into the Tacoma Rail Fund, and further authorizing matching funds in the amount of $200,000, for the acquisition of one 35-ton boom truck for heavy locomotive maintenance and repairs. [Kyle Kellem, Roadmaster; Alan Matheson, Rail Superintendent] RES41783 adopted Pass
  33. 12. A resolution authorizing the execution of an interest-free loan agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation, in the amount of $1,122,000, accepting and depositing said sum into the Tacoma Rail Fund, and further authorizing matching funds in the amount of $469,250, to partially fund a railroad track rehabilitation project. [Kyle Kellem, Roadmaster; Alan Matheson, Rail Superintendent] RES41784 adopted Pass
  34. 13. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Tacoma Joint Labor Committee, effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027. [Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41785 adopted Pass
  35. 14. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Letter of Agreement with the Tacoma Police Union, Local 6, I.U.P.A, Commissioned Unit, regarding the continuation of health and welfare benefits. [Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41786 adopted Pass
  36. 16. A resolution directing the City Manager to seek partnerships with other agencies to identify a location and funding options to create a new low-barrier shelter site. [Council Member Rumbaugh] RES41787 adopted Pass
  37. 33 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
  38. 17. An ordinance granting a non-exclusive ten-year telecommunications franchise agreement to Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC, 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] ORD29055 passed Pass
  39. 34 page break
  40. 18. An ordinance amending Title 13 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Land Use Regulatory Code, by amending various chapters, to support the revised goals, policies, and objectives related to historic preservation in the updated One Tacoma Comprehensive Plan, and address priorities identified by stakeholders, as recommended by the Landmarks Preservation and Planning Commissions. [Reuben McKnight, Historic Preservation Officer; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] ORD29063 passed Pass
  41. 19. An ordinance amending Title 8 of the Municipal Code, relating to Public Safety, by amending various sections relating to camping and storing personal belongings on public property. [Council Member Hines] ORD29064 passed Pass
  42. 37 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
  43. 20. An ordinance amending Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Compensation Plan, to amend several sections regarding standby pay and sick allowance with pay, to align with provisions contained in agreements negotiated with the Tacoma Joint Labor Committee, effective January 1, 2026. [Kari Louie, Interim Director, Human Resources] ORD29065 set over for final reading
  44. 21. An ordinance modifying the 2025-2026 Biennial Operating Budget to recognize new revenues, budget for resolutions passed by the City Council, adjust for changes, and make corrections. [Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] ORD29066 set over for final reading
  45. 39 page break
  46. 22. An ordinance modifying the 2025-2026 Capital Budget to recognize changes in transfers, additional revenues, and budget adjustments. [Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] ORD29067 set over for final reading
  47. 41 page break
  48. 41 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
  49. 42 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND APPEALS (cont.)
  50. 23. This is the date set for a public hearing by the City Council on the proposed modifications to the 2025-2026 Biennial Operating Budget and the 2025-2026 Capital Budget. [Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] 25-0915 presented
  51. 44 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  52. 44 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND APPEALS
  53. 45 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
  54. 46 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  55. 46 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES (cont.)
  56. 47 Economic Development Committee
  57. 48 ADJOURNMENT
  58. 49 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. 50 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.
  60. 23. This is the date set for a public hearing by the City Council on the proposed modifications to the 2025-2026 Biennial Operating Budget and the 2025-2026 Capital Budget. [Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] 25-0915
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