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February 25, 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 — 61 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
  2. 2 ROLL CALL
  3. 3 FLAG SALUTE
  4. 4 MOMENT OF SILENCE
  5. 5 Remembrance Photo 25-0180 presented
  6. 6 ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
  7. 1. Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee, August, 28, 2024. 25-0127 filed
  8. 2. Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, January 22, 2025. 25-0137 filed
  9. 3. Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, January 22, 2025. 25-0138 filed
  10. 10 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
  11. 10 page break
  12. 11 page break
  13. 12 CONSENT AGENDA
  14. 13 ASSESSMENT ROLLS
  15. 4. The Director of Public Works presents the Assessment Roll for the following: LID No. 8644 Placement of alley pavement with a structural section, surface water mains with surface water catch basins where needed on: · The alley between North 28th Street and North 29th Street from North Starr Street easterly approximately 256 feet, more or less; · The alley between North 8th Street and North 9th Street from North Adams Street to North Proctor Street; · The alley between South “L” Street and South “M” Street from South 17th Street to South 19th Street; · The alley between South Sheridan Avenue and South Cushman Avenue from South 25th Street to South 28th Street; · The alley between Martin Luther King Jr. Way and South “L” Street from South 25th Street to South 27th Street; and setting Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., as the date and time for a hearing by the Hearing Examiner. [Ralph Rodriguez, LID Administrator, Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director/City Engineer, Public Works] 25-0104 adopted
  16. 15 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
  17. 5. A resolution awarding a contract to Stronghold Armored Inc., in the amount of $1,000,000, budgeted from various departmental funds, for armored transport services, for an initial contract term of five years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, for a projected contract total of $1,500,000, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. FI24-0180F. [Julie Louviere, Treasury Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] RES41620 adopted
  18. 16 page break
  19. 17 page break
  20. 18 RESOLUTIONS
  21. 6. A resolution accepting a grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce, in the amount of $727,500, and depositing said sum into the Capital Project Fund, for the Tacoma Fleet Maintenance Building decarbonization project. [Dan Hansen, P.E., Grant Coordinator; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director/City Engineer, Public Works] RES41621 adopted
  22. 20 PAYMENTS
  23. 7. Date Range - 1/27/2025 to 2/9/2025 Payroll in the amount of $24,430,838.96; Payments in the amount of $39,849,101.37; for a total of $64,279,940.33. 25-0146 adopted Pass
  24. 22 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
  25. 8. Proclaiming March 1-9, 2025, as Tacoma Beer Week. 25-0132 presented
  26. 9. Proclaiming February 2025 as Career and Technical Education Month. 25-0097 presented
  27. 25 PUBLIC COMMENT
  28. 25 page break
  29. 26 page break
  30. 27 REGULAR AGENDA
  31. 27 page break
  32. 10. A motion may be made to authorize the City’s full and final settlement of all claims against the City in the matter of Dorene and Michael Berg v. City of Tacoma, Pierce County Cause Number 23-2-05804-1, related to personal injuries plaintiffs sustained while crossing a public right-of-way on November 26, 2021, upon payment by the City in the amount of $4,850,000.00 and execution of a release in a form approved by the City Attorney. 25-0123 adopted Pass
  33. 29 APPOINTMENTS
  34. 11. A resolution appointing and reappointing individuals to the Community’s Police Advisory Committee. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41622 adopted Pass
  35. 12. A resolution appointing and reappointing individuals to the Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority Board. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41623 adopted Pass
  36. 32 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
  37. 32 page break
  38. 13. A resolution authorizing an increase to the contract with Crescent Mechanical Inc., in the amount of $727,500.00, budgeted from the Capital Project Fund, for the replacement of the remaining rooftop air handling units at the Fleet Maintenance Building, for a cumulative contract total of $2,127,593.75, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. PW23-0108F. [David Pagel, Project Manager; Ramiro Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director/City Engineer, Public Works] RES41624 adopted Pass
  39. 14. A resolution awarding a contract to Government Portfolio Advisors, in the amount of $2,500,000, budgeted from various departmental funds, for investment advisory services and non-discretionary management of the citywide investment portfolio, for an initial contract term of six years, with the option to renew for two additional two-year periods, for a projected contract total of $4,000,000, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. FI24-0205F. [Michael San Soucie, City Treasurer; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] RES41625 adopted Pass
  40. 15. A resolution awarding contracts to the following contractors: · Miles Resources LLC, in the amount of $2,176,500, plus a 25 percent contingency, for a projected contract total of $2,720,625; and · Tucci & Sons Inc., in the amount of $3,265,000, plus a 25 percent contingency, for projected contract total of $4,081,250; plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Street Fund and Streets Initiative Fund, for the purchase of hot mix asphalt as needed, for a five-year term - Specification No. PW24-0160F. [Jake Green, Assistant Division Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director/City Engineer, Public Works] RES41626 adopted Pass
  41. 36 RESOLUTIONS
  42. 16. A resolution directing the City Manager to implement a policy to ensure the rights and dignity of all residents are maintained and protected. [Council Member Sadalge] RES41627 adopted Pass
  43. 17. A resolution affirming and reaffirming the City’s commitment to ensuring that all individuals regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, feel safe and supported; its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and justice, ensuring that all members of our community can live authentically and without fear of discrimination or harm; and to protecting the civil rights of our LGBTQIA2S+ community. [Council Member Diaz] RES41628 moved as a substitute Pass
  44. 39 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
  45. 18. An ordinance approving a six-month extension of Ordinance No. 28872, which enacted interim land use regulations within the South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District (STGPD) to temporarily prohibit the establishment of new or the expansion of existing underground storage tanks, metal recycling, and auto wrecking facilities within the STGPD, as approved by the City Council and previously extended by Ordinance Nos. 28958 and 28977. [Maryam Moeinian, Senior Planner; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] ORD29020 passed Pass
  46. 40 page break
  47. 41 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
  48. 19. An ordinance amending Chapter 6B.160 of the Municipal Code, relating to Pawnbrokers, Secondhand Dealers, and Garage Sales, by amending various sections and adding a new section 6B.160.065, entitled "Exemptions - Report to police", to add new exemptions, update license fees, and clarify language, effective May 1, 2025. [Danielle Larson, Tax and License Division Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] ORD29021 set over for final reading
  49. 20. An ordinance approving a six-month extension of Ordinance No. 28962, which enacted a temporary moratorium on the nomination and designation of new Historic Special Review and Conservation Districts, and approving a detailed Planning Commission workplan. [Reuben McKnight, Historic Preservation Officer; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] ORD29022 set over for final reading
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  51. 44 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  52. 45 COMMUNITY FORUM
  53. 46 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
  54. 47 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  55. 48 Community Vitality and Safety Committee
  56. 49 Government Performance and Finance Committee
  57. 50 ADJOURNMENT
  58. 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.
  59. 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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