City Council

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Agenda — 57 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 Greater Tacoma Regional Convention Center Public Facilities District Board, January 16, 2025. 25-0502 filed
7. 2. Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, May 14, 2025. 25-0518 filed
8. 3. Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, May 14, 2025. 25-0519 filed
9. 9 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
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11. 10 page break
12. 11 CONSENT AGENDA
13. 12 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
14. 4. A resolution awarding a contract to Mercy Housing Northwest, in the amount of $1,950,000, budgeted from the Special Revenue Fund, for infrastructure improvements associated with the development of 129 affordable housing units at the Mercy Avia project, for an initial contract period through June 30, 2027, with the option to renew for an additional two-year period - Direct Negotiation. [Felicia Medlen, Housing Division Manager; Tanja Carter, Director, Community and Economic Development] RES41691 adopted Pass
15. 14 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
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17. 5. Proclaiming June 10, 2025, as Biot Sister City Day. 25-0493 presented
18. 6. Recognizing Johnson Candy Co. 25-0490 presented
19. 7. Recognizing the University of Puget Sound Women’s League. 25-0489 presented
20. 18 PUBLIC COMMENT
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23. 20 REGULAR AGENDA
24. 21 APPOINTMENTS
25. 8. A resolution appointing an individual to the Board of Commissioners of the Tacoma Housing Authority. [Mayor Woodards] RES41692 adopted Pass
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27. 23 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
28. 9. A resolution awarding a contract to Axum General Construction, Inc., in the amount of $5,424,047.59, plus a 10 percent contingency, budgeted from the Transportation Capital and Engineering Fund, for installation of traffic and pedestrian safety improvements at several intersections along South 6th Avenue from Jackson Avenue to South Grant Avenue, for a projected contract total of $5,966,452.35, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. PW24-0025F. [Jon Kulju, PMP, Project Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director/City Engineer, Public Works] RES41693 adopted Pass
29. 10. A resolution awarding a contract to Mercy Housing Northwest, in the amount of $2,000,000, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Special Revenue Fund, for infrastructure improvements associated with the development of 80 affordable housing units at the 35th and Pacific project, for an initial contract period through June 20, 2025, with the option to renew for an additional two-year period - Direct Negotiation. [Heidi Burbidge, Principal Housing Analyst; Tanja Carter, Director, Community and Economic Development] RES41694 adopted Pass
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31. 27 RESOLUTIONS
32. 11. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement with 6th and Grant Apartments, LLC, for the development of 15 multi-family market and regulated rate rental housing units, located at 1614 6th Avenue. [Debbie Bingham, Business and Economic Development Manager; Tanja Carter, Director, Community and Economic Development] RES41695 adopted Pass
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34. 12. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement with Koz at Aviva Crossing LLC, for the development of 226 multi-family market and regulated rate rental housing units, located at 1602 South Mildred Street in the James Center Mixed-Use Center. [Paul Bakker, Business and Economic Development Analyst; Tanja Carter, Director, Community and Economic Development] RES41696 adopted Pass
35. 13. A resolution adopting the South Tacoma Neighborhood Plan, an implementation strategy of the One Tacoma Comprehensive Plan. [Lauren Hoogkamer, Principal Planner; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] RES41697 adopted Pass
36. 14. A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $15,000, to support the Green Blocks tree planting program in the South Tacoma neighborhood. [Council Member Bushnell] RES41698 adopted Pass
37. 32 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
38. 15. An ordinance amending Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Compensation Plan, to implement rates of pay and compensation for nonrepresented employees and employees represented by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Shelby Fritz, Director, Human Resources] ORD29037 passed Pass
39. 16. An ordinance adopting the Six-Year Comprehensive Transportation Improvement Program amended for the years 2025 and 2026-2031. [Jennifer Kammerzell, Assistant Division Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director/City Engineer; Public Works] ORD29038 passed Pass
40. 17. An ordinance adopting the Commute Trip Reduction Four-Year Plan Update: 2025-2029, to outline the City’s planned approach to meet Washington State’s Commute Trip Reduction requirements. [Liz Kaster, Active Transportation Principal Planner; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director/City Engineer, Public Works] ORD29039 passed Pass
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42. 18. An amended ordinance amending Titles 5, 8, and 17 of the Municipal Code, relating to Health and Sanitation, Public Safety, and Animal Control, by amending various chapters, and repealing in its entirety Chapter 5.32, entitled “Hogs”, to better address animal overpopulation and clarify language. [Council Member Hines] ORD29040 passed as amended Pass
43. 37 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
44. 19. An ordinance adopting the 2025 amendments to the One Tacoma Comprehensive Plan and Transportation and Mobility Plan, to fulfill the periodic update requirements of the Growth Management Act and for consistency with Vision 2050 multi-county planning policies, as recommended by the Planning Commission. [Stephen Atkinson, Principal Planner; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] ORD29041 set over for final reading
45. 20. An ordinance amending Title 13 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Land Use Regulatory Code, to adopt minor code amendments as part of the 2025 Annual Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulatory Code, as recommended by the Planning Commission, and a perimeter fence code amendment as recommended by the City Council. [Stephen Atkinson, Principal Planner; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] ORD29042 set over for final reading
46. 40 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
47. 40 page break
48. 41 COMMUNITY FORUM
49. 42 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
50. 43 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
51. 44 Government Performance and Finance Committee
52. 45 ADJOURNMENT
53. 46 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.
54. 47 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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