City Council

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Agenda — 69 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 12, 2025. 25-0893 filed
7. 2. Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, August 27, 2025. 25-0888 filed
8. 3. Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, August 27, 2025. 25-0889 filed
9. 4. Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, September 10, 2025. 25-0890 filed
10. 10 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
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12. 11 page break
13. 12 CONSENT AGENDA
14. 13 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
15. 5. A resolution awarding a contract to Ferguson Architecture, PS, in the amount of $1,378,255, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Capital Project Fund, for architectural and engineering design services for the future construction of a new Fire Station 7 - Specification No. PW24-0218F. [Mina Zarelli, Engineering Project Manager; Jeffrey A. Jenkins, Director, Public Works] RES41768 adopted
16. 6. A resolution authorizing an increase to the contract with McKinstry Co., LLC, in the amount of $500,000, budgeted from the Facilities Fund, for as-needed labor and maintenance services at various facilities maintained by Public Works, for a projected contract total of $900,000, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. PW23-0063F. [Chris Conley, Facilities Systems Supervisor; Jeffrey A. Jenkins, Director, Public Works] RES41769 adopted
17. 16 RESOLUTIONS
18. 7. A resolution setting Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., as the date for a hearing before the Hearing Examiner on the request to vacate a portion of North 44th Street, between Waterview Street and the alley, to cure an existing building encroachment and facilitate future development of the abutting property. (Michael and Shelly Reed; File No. 124.1465) [Troy Stevens, Senior Real Estate Specialist; Jeffrey A. Jenkins, Director, Public Works] RES41770 adopted
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21. 19 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
22. 8. (First and Final Reading) An ordinance approving and confirming the Final Assessment Roll for Local Improvement District No. 8651, which provided for the construction of street pavement with a structural section, installation of concrete curbs and gutters, and surface water main extension with surface water catch basins where needed at the following locations: 1) North 29th Street from Proctor Street to Monroe Street; 2) North 28th Street from Union Avenue to Washington Street; 3) Verde Street from North 36th Street to North 37th Street; and 4) South 94th Street from Alaska Street west to the dead end. [Jeff H. Capell, Hearing Examiner] ORD29060 passed
23. 21 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
24. 9. 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 continued
25. 10. 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 continued
26. 24 PAYMENTS
27. 11. Date Range - 09/08/2025 to 09/21/2025 Payroll in the amount of $23,659,660.78; Payments in the amount of $24,051,143.05; for a total of $47,710,803.83. 25-0892 adopted Pass
28. 26 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
29. 12. Proclaiming Saturday, October 11, 2025, as Arbor Day and Green Tacoma Day. 25-0873 presented
30. 13. Proclaiming Monday, October 13, 2025, as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. 25-0874 presented
31. 14. Proclaiming October 5-11, 2025, as Freedom to Read Week. 25-0872 presented
32. 30 PUBLIC COMMENT
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35. 32 REGULAR AGENDA
36. 33 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
37. 15. A resolution awarding a contract to PetroCard, Inc., in the amount of $23,000,000, budgeted from the Equipment Rental Fund, for fueling services to be used by various departments, for an initial contract term of five years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, for a projected contract total of $32,200,000, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. UF25-0106F. [Lisa Haider, Fleet and Facilities Field Supervisor; Jeffrey A. Jenkins, Director, Public Works] RES41771 adopted Pass
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39. 35 RESOLUTIONS
40. 16. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing Eight-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement with 2108 MLK Partnership LLLP, for the development of six multi-family market-rate rental housing units, located at 2110 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, in the Downtown Regional Growth Center. [Paul Bakker, Business and Economic Development Analyst; Tanja Carter, Director, Community and Economic Development] RES41772 adopted Pass
41. 17. A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $2,500, to sponsor 2nd Cycle’s Bike Stories 2025. [Council Member Walker] RES41773 adopted Pass
42. 18. A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $7,500, to sponsor “Trick or Streets” in the City. [Council Member Hines] RES41774 adopted Pass
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44. 39 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES (cont.)
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46. 19. An ordinance amending Section 2 of Ordinance No. 29049, to establish an effective date of January 1, 2026, for the changes to the assumed water usage for customers with incomplete or no winter flow records. [Christina Curran, Assistant Division Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director/City Engineer, Environmental Services] ORD29054 passed Pass
47. 40 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
48. 20. An ordinance implementing an “Emerging Leader” position on various committees, boards, and commissions, by renaming existing youth and student positions, repurposing other existing positions, and amending various chapters in Title 1 of the Municipal Code. [Council Member Rumbaugh] ORD29056 passed Pass
49. 21. An ordinance reimposing the Tacoma Creates cultural access program, Chapter 1.55 of the Municipal Code, and the one tenth of one percent sales and use tax that funds it, for an additional seven consecutive years. [Council Member Walker] ORD29057 passed Pass
50. 22. An ordinance amending Chapter 1.55 of the Municipal Code, relating to Tacoma Creates, by amending various sections to restructure funding categories to better reflect administrative costs and identified needs in the community, expand support for the Public School Cultural Access Program, and update language for consistency. [Council Member Walker] ORD29058 passed as amended Pass
51. 23. An ordinance amending Chapter 6A.110 of the Municipal Code, relating to Property Tax Exemptions for Multi-Family Housing, by amending Section 6A.110.020, entitled “Property Tax Exemption - Requirements and Process”, to implement program updates as recommended by the Government Performance and Finance Committee. [Council Member Hines] ORD29059 passed as amended Pass
52. 45 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND APPEALS
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54. 24. This is the date set for a public hearing by the City Council on the proposed amendments to Title 13 of the Municipal Code, relating to Historic Preservation. [Reuben McKnight, Historic Preservation Officer; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] 25-0846 presented
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56. 47 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
57. 48 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
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60. 50 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
61. 51 Community Vitality and Safety Committee
62. 52 ADJOURNMENT
63. 53 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.
64. 54 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.
65. 21. An ordinance reimposing the Tacoma Creates cultural access program, Chapter 1.55 of the Municipal Code, and the one tenth of one percent sales and use tax that funds it, for an additional seven consecutive years. [Council Member Walker] ORD29057
66. 22. An ordinance amending Chapter 1.55 of the Municipal Code, relating to Tacoma Creates, by amending various sections to restructure funding categories to better reflect administrative costs and identified needs in the community, expand support for the Public School Cultural Access Program, and update language for consistency. [Council Member Walker] ORD29058
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