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March 18, 2025 ·5:00 PM Final

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

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Agenda — 63 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, March 27, 2024. 25-0220 filed
  7. 2. Minutes of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, April 10, 2024. 25-0221 filed
  8. 3. Minutes of the Planning Commission, June 5, 2024. 25-0222 filed
  9. 4. Minutes of the Planning Commission special meeting, June 26, 2024. 25-0223 filed
  10. 5. Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, February 12, 2025. 25-0190 filed
  11. 6. Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, February 12, 2025. 25-0191 filed
  12. 7. Minutes of the Tacoma Arts Commission, December 9, 2024. 25-0204 filed
  13. 8. Minutes of the Tacoma Arts Commission, January 13, 2025. 25-0201 filed
  14. 9. Minutes of the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board, December 2, 2024. 25-0202 filed
  15. 10. Minutes of the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board, January 6, 2025. 25-0203 filed
  16. 11. Minutes of the Urban Design Board, January 16, 2025. 25-0226 filed
  17. 17 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
  18. 18 CONSENT AGENDA
  19. 19 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
  20. 12. A resolution awarding a contract to Cerium Networks Inc., in the amount of $693,410, plus a 10 percent contingency, budgeted from the Wastewater Fund, for two upgraded VXRail Systems to support the Plant Control Systems at the North End and Central Treatment Plants, for a projected contract total of $762,751, plus applicable taxes – Contract No. CW2268490. [Josiah Rowell, Warehouse Supervisor; Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services] RES41633 adopted
  21. 13. A resolution authorizing an increase and extending the contract with General Mechanical, Inc., in the amount of $750,000, budgeted from the Solid Waste, Wastewater, and Stormwater funds, for on-call facility contracting services, through July 1, 2026, with the option to renew for an additional one-year term, for a cumulative amount of $1,350,000, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. ES22-0324F. [Hugh Messer, Operations and Maintenance Division Manager; Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services] RES41634 adopted
  22. 14. A resolution authorizing an increase and extending the contract with McKinstry Co., LLC, in the amount of $1,200,000, budgeted from the Solid Waste, Wastewater, and Stormwater funds, for on-call facility contracting services, through July 1, 2026, with the option to renew for an additional one-year period, for a cumulative amount not to exceed $1,800,000, plus applicable taxes – Specification No. ES22-0324F. [Hugh Messer, Operations and Maintenance Division Manager; Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services] RES41635 adopted
  23. 23 PAYMENTS
  24. 15. Date Range - 02/10/2025 to 02/23/2025 Payroll in the amount of $23,455,307.06; Payments in the amount of $23,354,550.84; for a total of $46,809,857.90. 25-0196 adopted Pass
  25. 25 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
  26. 16. Proclaiming March 2025 as Women’s History Month. 25-0211 presented
  27. 17. Recognizing the Daffodil Royal Court. 25-0210 presented
  28. 28 PUBLIC COMMENT
  29. 29 page break
  30. 29 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
  31. 30 REGULAR AGENDA
  32. 30 page break
  33. 31 APPOINTMENTS
  34. 18. A resolution appointing and reappointing individuals to the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41636 adopted Pass
  35. 33 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
  36. 19. A resolution awarding a contract to Combined Construction, Inc., in the amount of $2,948,498.00, plus a 10 percent contingency, budgeted from the Transportation Capital Fund, for maintenance and upgrades to the Interstate 705 Northbound and Southbound ramps connecting to Stadium Way and Commerce Street, for a cumulative amount of $3,243,347.80, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. PW24-0148F. [Basel Kitmitto, P.E., Project Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director/City Engineer, Public Works] RES41637 adopted Pass
  37. 20. A resolution awarding a contract to IMCO General Construction, Inc., in the amount of $7,096,420.60, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Wastewater and Stormwater funds, for Phase 1 of the Progressive Design Build of the Puyallup Avenue Sewer Utility Replacement Project - Specification No. ES24-0035F. [Kristy Beardemphl, P.E., Engineering Manager; Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services] RES41638 adopted Pass
  38. 35 page break
  39. 36 RESOLUTIONS
  40. 21. A resolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to the agreement with the Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority to increase compensation for administering a portion of the City’s Affordable Housing Fund. [Felicia Medlen, Housing Division Manager; Carol Wolfe, Interim Director, Community and Economic Development] RES41639 adopted Pass
  41. 22. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement with 7433 D Street LLC, for the development of 20 multi-family market and regulated rate rental housing units, located at 7433 South “D” Street in the Upper Pacific Mixed-Use Center. [Debbie Bingham, Program Manager; Carol Wolfe, Interim Director, Community and Economic Development] RES41640 adopted Pass
  42. 23. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement with Kissler Management, Inc., for the development of 12 multi-family market and regulated rate rental housing units, located at 4312 South Lawrence Street in the Tacoma Mall Mixed-Use Center. [Debbie Bingham, Program Manager; Carol Wolfe, Interim Director, Community and Economic Development] RES41641 adopted Pass
  43. 39 page break
  44. 24. A resolution adopting a policy that provides guidance of when and where commemorative flags may be raised in the City of Tacoma. [Council Member Diaz] RES41642 adopted Pass
  45. 41 page break
  46. 42 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
  47. 25. An ordinance amending Chapters 1.18 and 1.19 of the Municipal Code, relating to Mayor and Salary of Council Members, to rename the Citizen Commission on Elected Salaries to the Commission on Elected Salaries, to align with City Charter Amendment No. 1 passed on November 5, 2024. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Shelby Fritz, Director, Human Resources] ORD29023 passed Pass
  48. 26. An ordinance authorizing the execution of two wholesale Water Supply Agreements with Cascade Water Alliance, including the approval of certain market-based wholesale rates and pricing embedded within the two agreements. [Marc Powell, Senior Business Services Analyst; Heather Pennington, Interim Water Superintendent] ORD29024 passed Pass
  49. 27. An ordinance establishing expenditure targets and reporting requirements for revenues derived from Proposition 1, relating to funding transportation improvements, and the 0.10 percent Sales and Use Tax imposed by the Transportation Benefit District; establishing requirements for City Council review and evaluation of progress toward expenditure targets; and establishing planning requirements. [Mayor Woodards] ORD29025 passed Pass
  50. 46 page break
  51. 47 CALL TO ORDER
  52. 28. 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 set over for final reading
  53. 29. 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 set over for final reading
  54. 50 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  55. 51 COMMUNITY FORUM
  56. 52 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
  57. 53 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  58. 53 page break
  59. 54 Community Vitality and Safety Committee
  60. 55 ADJOURNMENT
  61. 56 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.
  62. 57 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.
  63. 59 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * adopted Pass

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