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Agenda — 41 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. 6 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
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8. 7 CONSENT AGENDA
9. 8 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
10. 8 page break
11. 1. A resolution awarding a contract to Dobbs Peterbilt, LLC, in the amount of $864,114 plus a 10 percent contingency, budgeted from the Solid Waste Fund, for two rear-load collection trucks for residential and commercial solid waste or recycling, for a projected contract total of $950,525 plus applicable taxes - Sourcewell Contract 032824-CRN and 110223-LEG. [Lewis Griffith, Division Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director/City Engineer, Environmental Services] RES41775 adopted
12. 10 page break
13. 11 RESOLUTIONS
14. 2. A resolution setting Tuesday, October 21, 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 modifications to the 2025-2026 Biennial Operating Budget and the 2025-2026 Capital Budget. [Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] RES41776 adopted Pass
15. 13 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
16. 3. Proclaiming Thursday, October 16, 2025, as Community Conflict Resolution Day. 25-0877 presented
17. 4. Recognizing the 25th Anniversary of the EnviroChallenger Program. 25-0875 presented
18. 16 PUBLIC COMMENT
19. 16 page break
20. 17 REGULAR AGENDA
21. 18 APPOINTMENTS
22. 5. A resolution appointing individuals to the Human Rights Commission. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41777 adopted Pass
23. 20 page break
24. 21 RESOLUTIONS
25. 6. A resolution authorizing the extension of a Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement with Stadium Apartments, LLC, for the extension of their original Multi-Family Housing Eight-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement, located at 102 North “G” Street, for 12 additional years. [Debbie Bingham, Business and Economic Development Manager; Tanja Carter, Director, Community and Economic Development] RES41778 adopted Pass
26. 22 page break
27. 23 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
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29. 7. An ordinance vacating a segment of Court “C” lying between South 17th Street and Jefferson Avenue, to allow for future growth and development of the University of Washington Tacoma campus. (The Board of Regents of the University of Washington; File No. 124.1458) [Jeff H. Capell, Hearing Examiner] ORD29061 set over for final reading Pass
30. 8. An ordinance vacating a segment of South 19th Street from Market Street to Jefferson Avenue, to allow for future growth and development of the University of Washington Tacoma campus. (The Board of Regents of the University of Washington; File No. 124.1459) [Jeff H. Capell, Hearing Examiner] ORD29062 set over for final reading Pass
31. 9. 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 set over for final reading
32. 10. 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 set over for final reading
33. 28 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
34. 29 COMMUNITY FORUM
35. 30 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
36. 31 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
37. 32 Government Performance and Finance Committee
38. 33 ADJOURNMENT
39. 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.
40. 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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