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May 20, 2025 ·5:00 PM Final

Council Chambers Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/84834233126 Passcode: 349099 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 848 3423 3126

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Agenda — 59 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
  2. 2 ROLL CALL
  3. 3 FLAG SALUTE
  4. 4 MOMENT OF SILENCE
  5. 5 Remembrance Photo 25-0482 presented
  6. 6 ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
  7. 1. Minutes of the Community Vitality and Safety Committee, May 9, 2024. 25-0447 filed
  8. 2. Minutes of the Community Vitality and Safety Committee, June 13, 2024. 25-0448 filed
  9. 3. Minutes of the Community Vitality and Safety Committee, June 27, 2024. 25-0449 filed
  10. 4. Minutes of the Community Vitality and Safety Committee, July 25, 2024. 25-0450 filed
  11. 5. Minutes of the Community Vitality and Safety Committee, August 22, 2024. 25-0451 filed
  12. 11 page break
  13. 6. Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee special meeting, October 30, 2024. 25-0473 filed
  14. 7. Minutes of the Planning Commission, October 2, 2024. 25-0420 filed
  15. 8. Minutes of the Planning Commission, October 16, 2024. 25-0421 filed
  16. 9. Minutes of the Planning Commission, November 6, 2024. 25-0460 filed
  17. 10. Minutes of the Planning Commission, November 20, 2024. 25-0461 filed
  18. 11. Minutes of the Planning Commission, December 4, 2024. 25-0462 filed
  19. 12. Minutes of the Planning Commission special meeting, April 23, 2025. 25-0463 filed
  20. 13. Minutes of the Tacoma Arts Commission meeting, March 10, 2025. 25-0439 filed
  21. 20 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
  22. 21 page break
  23. 22 CONSENT AGENDA
  24. 23 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
  25. 14. A resolution awarding a contract to Insituform Technologies, LLC, in the amount of $998,403.00, plus a 10 percent contingency, budgeted from the Stormwater Fund, for the rehabilitation of stormwater sewer pipes in various areas of the City, for a projected contract total of $1,098,243.30, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. ES24-0096F. [Erik Ward, Engineering Manager; Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services] RES41683 adopted
  26. 15. A resolution awarding a contract to Mithun, Inc., in the amount of $772,697.11, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Information Systems Fund, for design services related to the Commencement Bay Resilience and Restoration Master Plan, for an initial contract term of 18 months - Specification No. CM24-0302F. [Delaney Morris, Climate Resilience Manager; Sonja Hallum, Interim Deputy City Manager, Center for Strategic Priorities] RES41684 adopted
  27. 25 page break
  28. 16. A resolution authorizing an increase to the contract with Cascadia Law Group, PLLC, in the amount of $250,000, budgeted from various funds, for continued legal services and representation regarding environmental law and regulation, for a projected contract total of $750,000, plus applicable taxes - Direct Negotiation. [Chris Bacha, City Attorney; Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services] RES41685 adopted
  29. 27 page break
  30. 28 RESOLUTIONS
  31. 17. A resolution accepting a grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce, in the amount of $650,000, and depositing said sum into the Special Revenue Fund, for the expansion of Community Reinvestment Project loan programs and administrative and labor expenses; and authorizing a subrecipient agreement with the Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority. [Dierdre Patterson, Business and Economic Development Analyst; Tanja Carter, Director, Community and Economic Development] RES41686 adopted
  32. 30 PAYMENTS
  33. 18. Date Range - 04/21/2025 to 05/04/2025 Payroll in the amount of $22,940,476.80; Payments in the amount of $40,229,968.40; for a total of $63,170,445.20. 25-0458 adopted
  34. 32 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
  35. 32 page break
  36. 19. Proclaiming May 18-24, 2025, as National Public Works Week. 25-0430 presented
  37. 20. Recognizing Ralph Rodriguez. 25-0429 presented
  38. 21. Proclaiming May 2025 as Therapeutic Court Month. 25-0377 presented
  39. 36 PUBLIC COMMENT
  40. 37 REGULAR AGENDA
  41. 22. A motion may be considered to appoint Hyun Kim as Interim City Manager and to authorize the Mayor to execute the proposed employment contract on file with the City Clerk. 25-0467 adopted Pass
  42. 39 RESOLUTIONS
  43. 23. A resolution designating 62 Public Works, Environmental Services, and Planning and Development Services projects as Special Projects of Limited Duration, and designating general salary classifications and benefits for persons employed on said projects, through December 31, 2030. [Jack Niehuser, P.E., Engineering Division Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director/City Engineer, Public Works; Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] RES41687 adopted Pass
  44. 40 page break
  45. 41 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
  46. 24. An ordinance amending the Biennial Operating Budget of the City for fiscal years 2025-2026 for recommended budget adjustments, and implement additional changes in transfers and capital projects. [Reid Bennion, Interim Budget Officer; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] ORD29035 passed Pass
  47. 25. An ordinance amending the Capital Budget of the City for fiscal years 2025-2026 for recommended budget adjustments and Council-approved capital projects with outstanding balances. [Reid Bennion, Interim Budget Officer; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] ORD29036 passed Pass
  48. 44 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND APPEALS
  49. 26. This is the date set for a public hearing by the City Council on the proposed 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] 25-0428 presented
  50. 46 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  51. 47 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
  52. 48 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  53. 49 Economic Development Committee
  54. 50 ADJOURNMENT
  55. 51 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.
  56. 52 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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  58. 55 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * adopted Pass
  59. 56 page break

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