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Agenda — 54 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 Planning Commission, February 5, 2025. 25-0786 filed
7. 2. Minutes of the Planning Commission, February 19, 2025. 25-0788 filed
8. 3. Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, August 13, 2025. 25-0794 filed
9. 4. Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, August 13, 2025. 25-0795 filed
10. 5. Minutes of the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board, August 4, 2025. 25-0797 filed
11. 11 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
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13. 13 CONSENT AGENDA
14. 14 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
15. 6. A resolution awarding a contract to General Mechanical, Inc., in the amount of $1,520,000, plus a 20 percent contingency, budgeted from the Wastewater Fund, for construction of the Central Treatment Plant Aerobic Digesters Quad A Restoration and Improvements project, for a projected contract total of $1,824,000, plus applicable taxes – Specification No. ES24-0017F. [Max Drathman, P.E., Senior Engineering Project Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director/City Engineer, Environmental Services] RES41749 adopted
16. 7. A resolution awarding a contract to TK Elevator Corporation, in the amount of $491,732.37, plus a 20 percent contingency, budgeted from the Wastewater Fund, for elevator modernization at several Central Treatment Plant buildings, for a projected contract total of $590,078.84, plus applicable taxes – Sourcewell Contract No. 050224-TKE. [Lance Bunch, P.E., Principal Engineer; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director/City Engineer, Environmental Services] RES41750 adopted
17. 17 RESOLUTIONS
18. 8. 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 Tideflats Subarea Plan, as recommended by the Tideflats Steering Committee, and related amendments to the One Tacoma Plan and Tacoma Municipal Code, as recommended by the Planning Commission. [Stephen Atkinson, Principal Planner; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] RES41751
19. 8. 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 Tideflats Subarea Plan, as recommended by the Tideflats Steering Committee, and related amendments to the One Tacoma Plan and Tacoma Municipal Code, as recommended by the Planning Commission. [Stephen Atkinson, Principal Planner; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] RES41751 adopted as amended Pass
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21. 20 PAYMENTS
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23. 9. Date Range - 08/11/2025 to 08/24/2025 Payroll in the amount of $23,544,532.76; Payments in the amount of $28,184,667.72; for a total of $51,729,200.48. 25-0804 adopted Pass
24. 22 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
25. 10. Proclaiming September 12-21, 2025, as Welcoming Week. 25-0768 presented
26. 11. Proclaiming September 2025 as Emergency Preparedness Month. 25-0770 presented
27. 25 PUBLIC COMMENT
28. 26 REGULAR AGENDA
29. 27 APPOINTMENTS
30. 12. A resolution appointing an individual to the Climate and Sustainability Commission. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41752 adopted Pass
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32. 30 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
33. 13. A resolution authorizing an increase and extending the contract with DKS Associates, in the amount of $359,560.07, budgeted from the Transportation Capital Fund, for changes to the scope of work, design, and consulting on the Puyallup Avenue Transit/Complete Street Improvements project, through June 30, 2026, for a projected contract total of $2,069,462.51, plus applicable taxes – Specification No. PW22-0018F. [Charla Kinlow, Engineering Project Manager; Jeffrey A. Jenkins, Director, Public Works] RES41753 adopted Pass
34. 32 RESOLUTIONS
35. 14. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Letter of Agreement with the Washington State Council of County and City Employees, Local 120, regarding the accretion of certain classifications performing work in Planning and Development Services. [Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41754 adopted Pass
36. 15. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Letter of Agreement with the Tacoma Police Union, Local 6, I.U.P.A., Community Service Officers Unit, regarding contributions to a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association account. [Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41755 adopted Pass
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38. 16. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Letter of Agreement with the Tacoma Police Union, Local 6, I.U.P.A., Commissioned Unit, regarding a lateral police officer incentive program. [Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41756 adopted Pass
39. 17. A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $20,000, to Advocates for Immigrants in Detention Northwest, for their phone call fund and to support their Welcome Center services. [Council Member Diaz] RES41757 adopted Pass
40. 37 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
41. 18. An ordinance amending Chapter 13.06 of the Municipal Code, relating to Zoning, by amending various sections to implement the South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District Code Update Work Plan, to strengthen groundwater protections, align with best available science, and ensure consistency with state and local regulations, as recommended by the Planning Commission. [Maryam Moeinian, Senior Planner; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] ORD29051 passed as amended Pass
42. 19. (First and Final Reading) An ordinance authorizing recruitment incentives for lateral police officers to adapt to current challenges with hiring, and declaring an emergency, making necessary the passage of this ordinance, and its taking effect immediately.  [Kari Louie, Interim Director, Human Resources] ORD29052 passed Pass
43. 40 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
44. 20. An ordinance amending Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Compensation Plan, to implement rates of pay and compensation for employees represented by Washington State Council of County and City Employees, Local 120. [Kari Louie, Interim Director, Human Resources] ORD29053 set over for final reading
45. 42 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
46. 42 page break
47. 43 COMMUNITY FORUM
48. 44 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
49. 45 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
50. 46 Government Performance and Finance Committee
51. 47 ADJOURNMENT
52. 48 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.
53. 49 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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