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May 13, 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 — 48 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. 6 There are no items filed in the City Clerk's Office.
  7. 7 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
  8. 8 CONSENT AGENDA
  9. 1. Minutes of the City Council meeting, May 14, 2024. 25-0441 adopted
  10. 10 page break
  11. 11 RESOLUTIONS
  12. 2. A amended resolution setting Tuesday, June 3, 2025, as the date for a public hearing by the City Council on the periodic update of the One Tacoma Comprehensive Plan, including the Transportation and Mobility Plan and minor code amendments, as recommended by the Planning Commission; and perimeter fence code amendment as recommended by the City Council. [Steve Atkinson, Principal Planner; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] RES41679 consider item seperately
  13. 13 COMMUNICATIONS
  14. 3. A letter from the City Council to Sound Transit regarding the Tacoma Dome Link Extension project. 25-0435 adopted
  15. 15 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
  16. 4. Proclaiming May 11-17, 2025, as National Police Week. 25-0445 presented
  17. 5. Proclaiming May 2025 as Historic Preservation Month. 25-0375 presented
  18. 17 page break
  19. 6. Proclaiming May 2025 as Hunger Awareness Month. 25-0376 presented
  20. 19 PUBLIC COMMENT
  21. 20 page break
  22. 21 REGULAR AGENDA
  23. 7. A motion may be considered to authorize the City’s full and final settlement of all property damage claims against the City from All American Restorations, Claim No. W-045-24, upon payment by the City in the amount of $212,534.18 for alleged damages arising out of a Tacoma Water, water main break near the residence of 32517 39th Place Southwest in Federal Way, Washington. 25-0436 adopted Pass
  24. 22 page break
  25. 23 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
  26. 8. A resolution awarding a contract to H.W. Lochner, Inc., in the amount of $8,985,230, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Transportation Capital Fund, for data gathering, environmental permitting, delivery method evaluation, and preliminary design for the Fishing Wars Memorial Bridge spans B through E, for an initial contract term of five years, with the option to renew for two additional two-year periods - Specification No. PW22-0320F. [Chris Storey, P.E., Principal Engineer; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director/City Engineer, Public Works] RES41680 adopted Pass
  27. 25 RESOLUTIONS
  28. 8A. A amended resolution setting Tuesday, June 3, 2025, as the date for a public hearing by the City Council on the periodic update of the One Tacoma Comprehensive Plan, including the Transportation and Mobility Plan and minor code amendments, as recommended by the Planning Commission; and perimeter fence code amendment as recommended by the City Council. [Steve Atkinson, Principal Planner; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] RES41679 adopted as amended Pass
  29. 9. A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $10,000, to sponsor Tacoma Porchfest. [Council Member Scott] RES41681 adopted Pass
  30. 10. A resolution directing the City Manager and Planning Commission to advance a phased set of actions to expand the City’s Urban Forestry Program and advance implementation of the Urban Forestry Management Plan. [Council Members Diaz, Hines, Sadalge, and Walker] RES41682 adopted Pass
  31. 29 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
  32. 11. 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 the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 483, Water Division Unit; and the Professional and Technical Employees, Local 17, Tacoma Police Department Non-Commissioned Management Unit. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Shelby Fritz, Director, Human Resources] ORD29034 passed Pass
  33. 31 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
  34. 12. 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 set over for final reading
  35. 32 page break
  36. 13. 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 set over for final reading
  37. 34 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  38. 35 COMMUNITY FORUM
  39. 36 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
  40. 37 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  41. 38 Government Performance and Finance Committee
  42. 38 page break
  43. 39 ADJOURNMENT
  44. 40 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.
  45. 41 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.
  46. 45 page break
  47. 46 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
  48. 47 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * adopted Pass

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