City Council

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Agenda — 50 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 Tacoma Arts Commission, June 9, 2025. 25-0743 filed
7. 2. Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, July 23, 2025. 25-0754 filed
8. 3. Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, July 23, 2025. 25-0755 filed
9. 9 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
10. 10 page break
11. 10 page break
12. 11 CONSENT AGENDA
13. 12 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS
14. 4. A resolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the Port of Tacoma, for mutual cooperation and support regarding agency stormwater management, to extend the agreement through December 31, 2025. [Kurt Fremont, Business Services Division Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director/City Engineer, Environmental Services] RES41741 adopted
15. 14 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
16. 5. A resolution awarding a contract to Asphalt Patch Systems, Inc., in the amount of $995,060, plus a 10 percent contingency, budgeted from the Transportation Capital Fund, for the 2025 Sidewalk Replacement project, for a projected contract total of $1,094,566, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. PW25-0070F. [Samuel Lewis, Program Manager; Jeffrey A. Jenkins, Director, Public Works] RES41742 adopted
17. 6. A resolution awarding a contract to Northwest Cascade, Inc., in the amount of $976,976.00, plus a 20 percent contingency, budgeted from the Stormwater Fund, for the replacement of stormwater mains in various locations in the City, for a projected contract total of $1,172,371.20, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. ES25-0114F. [Erik Ward, P.E., Engineering Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director/City Engineer, Environmental Services] RES41743 adopted
18. 7. A resolution awarding a contract to Northwest Cascade, Inc., in the amount of $998,442.00, plus a 15 percent contingency, budgeted from the Transportation Capital Fund, for the improvement of rail crossings located at 6th Avenue and Titlow Beach, and South 19th Street and South Seashore Drive, for a projected contract total of $1,148,208.30, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. PW25-0104F. [Veronicah Munyao, Engineering Project Manager; Jeffrey A. Jenkins, Director, Public Works] RES41744 adopted
19. 8. A resolution authorizing an increase to the contract with Rognlin’s, Inc., in the amount of $600,000, 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 $1,000,000, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. PW23-0063F. [Stephen Kruger, Operations Manager; Jeffrey A. Jenkins, Director, Public Works] RES41745 adopted
20. 19 PAYMENTS
21. 19 page break
22. 9. Date Range - 07/28/2025 to 08/10/2025 Payroll in the amount of $36,492,933.95; Payments in the amount of $34,636,800.67; for a total of $71,129,734.62. 25-0767 adopted Pass
23. 21 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
24. 10. Recognizing Annabelle Stevens as honorary Chief for a Day. 25-0702 presented
25. 23 PUBLIC COMMENT
26. 24 page break
27. 25 REGULAR AGENDA
28. 25 page break
29. 26 APPOINTMENTS
30. 11. A resolution appointing and reappointing individuals to the Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41746 adopted Pass
31. 12. A resolution appointing and reappointing individuals to the Transportation Commission. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41747 adopted Pass
32. 29 COMMUNICATIONS
33. 13. City Clerk transmitting the Commission on Elected Salaries’ decision regarding the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Council Members' annual salary. 25-0773 filed
34. 31 RESOLUTIONS
35. 14. A resolution revising the approved cancellation of regular City Council meetings and study sessions in 2025, by ratifying the cancellation of the April 8 study session, and reinstating the November 4 study session, and the November 12 meeting and study session. [Mayor Woodards] RES41748 adopted Pass
36. 32 page break
37. 33 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
38. 15. An ordinance granting a non-exclusive ten-year telecommunications franchise agreement to Level 3 Communications, 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 Office] ORD29050 set over for final reading
39. 16. 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 set over for final reading
40. 36 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
41. 37 COMMUNITY FORUM
42. 38 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
43. 38 page break
44. 39 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
45. 40 Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee
46. 41 ADJOURNMENT
47. 42 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.
48. 43 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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