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April 15, 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 — 53 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
  2. 2 ROLL CALL
  3. 3 FLAG SALUTE
  4. 4 MOMENT OF SILENCE
  5. 4 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
  6. 5 ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
  7. 1. Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee, September 25, 2024. 25-0323 filed
  8. 2. Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee, October 9, 2024. 25-0324 filed
  9. 3. Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee, October 23, 2024. 25-0325 filed
  10. 4. Minutes of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, October 9, 2024. 25-0294 filed
  11. 9 page break
  12. 5. Minutes of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, October 23, 2024. 25-0295 filed
  13. 6. Minutes of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, November 13, 2024. 25-0296 filed
  14. 7. Minutes of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, December 11, 2024. 25-0297 filed
  15. 8. Minutes of the Planning Commission, September 4, 2024. 25-0307 filed
  16. 9. Minutes of the Planning Commission, September 18, 2024. 25-0308 filed
  17. 10. Convention Center and Parking Revenue Bonds Coverage Compliance. 25-0312 filed
  18. 16 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
  19. 17 CONSENT AGENDA
  20. 18 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
  21. 11. (First and Final Reading) An ordinance providing for the formation of Local Improvement District No. 7731, for the conversion of overhead utilities to underground along: · Waterview Street from North 49th Street southeasterly 4,400 feet, more or less, and · Dale Street from Waterview Street southwesterly 100 feet, more or less. [Jeff H. Capell, Hearing Examiner] ORD29030 passed Pass
  22. 20 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
  23. 12. Proclaiming April 13-19, 2025, as Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Week. 25-0314 presented
  24. 13. Proclaiming April 14-18, 2025, as Black Wellness Week. 25-0281 presented
  25. 23 PUBLIC COMMENT
  26. 24 REGULAR AGENDA
  27. 13A. A motion may be made to authorize the City Attorney to make an offer of judgment on behalf of the City of Tacoma pursuant to Civil Rule 68 in the matter of Fehr v. City of Tacoma in an amount that does not exceed the remainder of the City’s applicable self-insured retention together with such additional amount that is within the City’s insurance policy coverage limits and approved by the City’s excess carrier. 25-0340 adopted Pass
  28. 26 APPOINTMENTS
  29. 14. A resolution appointing an individual to the Tacoma Public Library Board of Trustees. [Mayor Woodards] RES41660 adopted Pass
  30. 28 page break
  31. 29 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
  32. 15. A resolution awarding a contract to the Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority, in the amount of $3,185,000, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Special Revenue Fund, for the administration and management of Community Reinvestment Project loan funds under the Revolving Loan Program, for an initial contract term of 30 years, with the option to renew for additional 15-year periods - Contract No. CW2271737. [Dierdre Patterson, Business and Economic Development Analyst; Tanja Carter, Director, Community and Economic Development] RES41661 adopted Pass
  33. 16. A resolution authorizing an increase to the contract with Quality Fence Builders Inc., in the amount of $3,650,000, budgeted from various funds, for citywide on-call fencing installation, replacement, and repair services, for a cumulative amount of $5,000,000, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. CT21-0699F. [Patsy Best, Procurement and Payables Division Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] RES41662 adopted Pass
  34. 31 page break
  35. 17. A resolution awarding a contract to R.L. Alia Company, in the amount of $6,163,769.00, plus a 10 percent contingency, budgeted from the Transportation Capital Fund, for reconstruction and safety improvements to Sheridan Avenue between South 72nd Street and South 64th Street, for a cumulative amount of $6,780,145.90, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. PW24-0291F. [Jon Kulju, PMP, Project Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director/City Engineer, Public Works] RES41663 adopted Pass
  36. 18. A resolution awarding a contract to R.L. Alia Company, in the amount of $6,748,119.00, plus a 10 percent contingency, budgeted from the Paths and Trails Fund, for construction of a shared-use path and related improvements along South Tacoma Way between South Pine Street and South Sprague Avenue, for a cumulative amount of $7,422,930.90, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. PW24-0164F. [Chris Storey, Principal Project Engineer; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director/City Engineer, Public Works] RES41664 adopted Pass
  37. 34 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
  38. 19. An ordinance amending Chapter 1.45 of the Municipal Code, relating to Neighborhood Councils, by amending various sections to clarify the roles and expectations of the Neighborhood Councils, Community Council of Tacoma, and the City, and to extend the review period by 180 days. [Sarah Bridgeford, Principal Community Resources Analyst; Katie Johnston, Interim Director, Neighborhood and Community Services] ORD29029 passed Pass
  39. 35 page break
  40. 36 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
  41. 20. An ordinance amending Chapter 12.09 of the Municipal Code, relating to Solid Waste, Recycling, and Hazardous Waste, by amending Section 12.09.120, entitled “Commercial services”, to increase the fee for commercial Call-2-Haul pick up to more closely reflect the cost of service, effective June 1, 2025. [Lewis Griffith, P.E., Solid Waste Division Manager; Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services] ORD29031 set over for final reading
  42. 38 page break
  43. 38 page break
  44. 39 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND APPEALS
  45. 21. This is the date for a public meeting by the City Council on the proposed annexation of multiple parcels of property located at 8717, 8615, and 8801 McKinley Avenue East, in unincorporated Pierce County. [Wesley Rhodes, Senior Planner; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] 25-0301 presented
  46. 41 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  47. 42 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
  48. 43 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  49. 44 Economic Development Committee
  50. 45 ADJOURNMENT
  51. 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.
  52. 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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