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March 25, 2025 ·5:00 PM Final

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

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Agenda — 56 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 Landmarks Preservation Commission, May 8, 2024. 25-0227 filed
  7. 2. Minutes of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, June 12, 2024. 25-0228 filed
  8. 3. Minutes of the Planning Commission, July 17, 2024. 25-0224 filed
  9. 4. Minutes of the Planning Commission, August 7, 2024. 25-0225 filed
  10. 5. Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, February 26, 2025. 25-0236 filed
  11. 6. Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, February 26, 2025. 25-0237 filed
  12. 12 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
  13. 13 page break
  14. 14 CONSENT AGENDA
  15. 15 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
  16. 7. A resolution awarding a contract to SAFE Boats International, in the amount of $902,880.51, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Police Special Revenue Fund, for a Marine Services Unit patrol vessel - Contract No. SR5049029716. [Corey Darlington, Police Captain; Patti Jackson, Interim Police Chief] RES41643 adopted
  17. 17 RESOLUTIONS
  18. 8. A resolution setting Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., as the date for a hearing by the Hearing Examiner on the request to vacate portions of 6th Avenue and North Prospect Street, to cure building encroachments. (Dazaifu LLC; File No. 124.1456) [Troy Stevens, Senior Real Estate Specialist; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director/City Engineer, Public Works] RES41644 adopted
  19. 19 PAYMENTS
  20. 9. Date Range - 02/24/2025 to 03/09/2025 Payroll in the amount of $23,006,197.93; Payments in the amount of $37,817,753.12; for a total of $60,823,951.05. 25-0247 adopted Pass
  21. 21 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
  22. 10. Proclaiming Monday, March 31, 2025, as International Transgender Day of Visibility. 25-0215 presented
  23. 11. Presentation of the Economic Development Board 2025 Excellent 10 Award. 25-0214 presented
  24. 24 PUBLIC COMMENT
  25. 25 REGULAR AGENDA
  26. 25 page break
  27. 11A. A motion may be made to authorize the City’s full and final settlement of all claims against the City in the matter of Anthony White v. City of Tacoma, Pierce County Cause No. 22-2-08766-3, related to claims of disparate impacts, upon payment by the City in the amount of $270,000.00 and execution of a release in a form approved by the City Attorney. 25-0267 adopted Pass
  28. 27 APPOINTMENTS
  29. 12. A resolution appointing an individual to the Tacoma Public Utility Board. [Mayor Woodards] RES41645 adopted Pass
  30. 29 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
  31. 13. A resolution authorizing an increase to the contract with Brown and Caldwell, in the amount of $764,185, budgeted from the Wastewater Fund, for additional engineering design services for the North End Treatment Plant Trickling Filter Project, for a cumulative amount of $3,368,194, plus applicable taxes - Contract No. CW2254273. [Jordan Ennis, P.E., Engineer; Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services] RES41646 adopted Pass
  32. 30 page break
  33. 31 page break
  34. 32 RESOLUTIONS
  35. 14. A resolution continuing the Downtown Tacoma Business Improvement Area (BIA), for the 38th year, providing for levy assessments and other income, in the amount of $1,893,647; and approving the renewed BIA annual work plan, budget, and assessment rates from May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026. [Debbie Bingham, Program Manager; Tanja Carter, Director, Community and Economic Development] RES41647 adopted Pass
  36. 15. A resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with the Local Development Council of Tacoma d.b.a. the Downtown Tacoma Business Improvement Area, in the amount of $2,015,200, budgeted from the Downtown Business Improvement Area Fund, to provide administration services for operations included in the annual work plan and budget. [Debbie Bingham, Project Manager; Tanja Carter, Director, Community and Economic Development] RES41648 adopted Pass
  37. 16. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers - Transportation Division, Local 1977, Yardmasters, retroactive to January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2028. [Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41649 adopted Pass
  38. 35 page break
  39. 17. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Letter of Agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 483, Supervisors’ Unit, regarding the classification of Engineering Support Supervisor. [Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41650 adopted Pass
  40. 18. A resolution expressing support for the passage of Proposition No. 1, submitted by the City of Tacoma, at the April 22, 2025, Special Election, which reads as follows: CITY OF TACOMA PROPOSITION 1 The Tacoma City Council adopted Resolution No. 41588 concerning utility taxes and property tax levy rate for street improvements. This measure funds street repair, maintenance, and safety improvements for streets, including pedestrian and bicycle improvements, by levying an additional 2% utility tax on natural gas, electric, and phone utilities effective 2026; increasing the regular property tax levy by $0.25/$1,000 to a maximum rate of $1.95/$1,000 of assessed value for collection in 2026; authorizing the 2026 levy amount as the basis to calculate future levies (RCW 84.55). Qualifying seniors and others are exempt (RCW 84.36.381). Should this proposition be approved? [Mayor Woodards, and Council Members Hines and Walker] RES41651 adopted Pass
  41. 38 page break
  42. 39 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
  43. 19. An ordinance amending Chapters 12.01 and 12.06A of the Municipal Code, relating to Utility Charges and Electrical Code, by revising various inspection, permitting, disconnection, and reconnection fees to recover increased operating and labor costs, effective April 7, 2025. [Chad Edinger, Assistant Section Manager; Chris Robinson, Power Superintendent] ORD29026 passed Pass
  44. 20. An ordinance amending Chapter 12.10 of the Municipal Code, relating to Water Regulations and Rates, by revising various sections to update language and recover increased operating costs, effective April 7, 2025. [Dana Larsen, Customer and Financial Services Manager; Heather Pennington, Interim Water Superintendent] ORD29027 passed Pass
  45. 42 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
  46. 21. 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 Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers - Transportation Division, Local 1977, Yardmasters Unit, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 483, Supervisors’ Unit. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Shelby Fritz, Director, Human Resources] ORD29028 set over for final reading
  47. 44 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  48. 45 COMMUNITY FORUM
  49. 46 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
  50. 47 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  51. 48 Community Vitality and Safety Committee
  52. 49 Government Performance and Finance Committee
  53. 50 ADJOURNMENT
  54. 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.
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  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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