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May 6, 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 — 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 Economic Development Committee, June 11, 2024. 25-0416 filed
  7. 2. Minutes of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, January 22, 2025. 25-0400 filed
  8. 3. Minutes of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, February 12, 2025. 25-0401 filed
  9. 4. Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, April 9, 2025. 25-0395 filed
  10. 5. Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, April 9, 2025. 25-0396 filed
  11. 11 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
  12. 12 page break
  13. 13 CONSENT AGENDA
  14. 6. Minutes of the City Council special meeting, May 6, 2024. 25-0415 adopted
  15. 7. Minutes of the City Council meeting, May 7, 2024. 25-0414 adopted
  16. 16 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
  17. 8. A resolution authorizing an increase to the contract with Tacomaprobono Community Lawyers, in the amount of $440,000.00, budgeted from the General Fund, for eviction prevention legal services, for a projected contract total of $802,328.97, plus applicable taxes - Contract No. CW2255959. [ChiQuata Elder, Landlord-Tenant Coordinator; Tanja Carter, Director, Community and Economic Development] RES41672 adopted
  18. 18 RESOLUTIONS
  19. 9. A resolution setting Tuesday, May 20, 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 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] RES41673 adopted
  20. 20 PAYMENTS
  21. 10. Date Range - 04/07/2025 to 04/20/2025 Payroll in the amount of $22,931,462.17; Payments in the amount of $21,783,161.17; for a total of $44,714,623.34. 25-0404 adopted Pass
  22. 22 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
  23. 11. Proclaiming May 5-9, 2025, as Affordable Housing Week. 25-0374 presented
  24. 12. Proclaiming May 4-10, 2025, as National Small Business Week. 25-0372 presented
  25. 13. Proclaiming May 2025 as Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. 25-0373 presented
  26. 26 PUBLIC COMMENT
  27. 27 REGULAR AGENDA
  28. 28 APPOINTMENTS
  29. 28 page break
  30. 14. A resolution revising the appointments of City Council Members to various national, state, regional, and local committees, boards, and commissions, through December 31, 2025. [Mayor Woodards] RES41674 adopted Pass
  31. 30 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
  32. 15. A resolution awarding a contract to Premium Parking Service LLC, in the amount of $2,000,000, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Tacoma Dome Fund, for professional parking services for the Tacoma Dome, for an initial contract term of five years with the option to renew for one additional two-year period - Specification No. PF24-0089F. [John McClees, Assistant Director; Adam Cook, Director, Tacoma Venues and Events] RES41675 adopted Pass
  33. 32 page break
  34. 33 RESOLUTIONS
  35. 16. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Letter of Agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 483, Water Division Unit, regarding the Water Treatment Plant Operator-in-Training program. [Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41676 adopted Pass
  36. 34 page break
  37. 17. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Letter of Agreement with the Professional and Technical Employees Union, Local 17, Tacoma Police Department Non-Commissioned Management Unit, regarding a new classification of Crime Analyst Manager. [Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41677 adopted Pass
  38. 18. A resolution authorizing the submittal of the 2025 Consolidated Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and authorizing the execution of agreements with the Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority, the City of Lakewood, and up to 20 individual contractors to support housing, community and economic development, and public service activities. [Felicia Medlen, Housing Division Manager; Tanja Carter, Director, Community and Economic Development; Katie Johnston, Interim Director, Neighborhood and Community Services] RES41678 adopted Pass
  39. 37 page break
  40. 38 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
  41. 19. A supplemental ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of one or more series of Electric System Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 2025, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $325,000,000, to provide funds to be used with available funds of the City, to finance and/or reimburse the City for capital improvements to the Electric System, to defease and/or redeem certain obligations of the Electric System, and to pay costs of issuance for the Bonds; fixing or setting parameters with respect to certain terms and covenants of the Bonds, and appointing the City’s designated representatives to approve the final terms of the sale of the Bonds; and approving certain other matters in connection therewith. [Michelle Brown, Power Financial Planning Manager; Chris Robinson, Power Superintendent] ORD29033 passed Pass
  42. 40 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
  43. 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 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 set over for final reading
  44. 42 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  45. 43 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
  46. 43 page break
  47. 44 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  48. 45 Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee
  49. 46 ADJOURNMENT
  50. 47 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.
  51. 48 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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  53. 49 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * adopted Pass
  54. 50 page break

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