City Council
Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 848 3423 3126 Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/84834233126 Passcode: 349099
Agenda — 62 items
- 1 CALL TO ORDER
- 2 ROLL CALL
- 3 FLAG SALUTE
- 4 MOMENT OF SILENCE
- 5 ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
- 1. Minutes of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, February 28, 2024.
- 2. Minutes of the Planning Commission, May 15, 2024.
- 8 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
- 9 CONSENT AGENDA
- 9 page break
- 10 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
- 3. A resolution awarding a contract to Dobbs Peterbilt, in the amount of $570,248, plus a 10 percent contingency, for a projected contract total of $627,273, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Solid Waste Fund, for one electric vehicle rear load garbage truck to collect solid waste and/or recycling - Sourcewell Contract Nos. 032824-CRN and 110223-LEG. [Lewis Griffith, P.E., Division Manager; Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services]
- 12 RESOLUTIONS
- 4. A resolution setting Tuesday, February 11, 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 consideration for extending an existing moratorium on the nomination and designation of new Historic Special Review and Conservation Districts. [Reuben McKnight, Historic Preservation Officer; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services]
- 14 PAYMENTS
- 5. Date Range - 12/30/2024 to 01/12/2025 Payroll in the amount of $23,681,884.87; Payments in the amount of $43,678,515.11; for a total of $67,360,399.98.
- 16 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
- 6. Proclaiming Wednesday, January 29, 2025, as Lunar New Year.
- 17 page break
- 7. Recognizing JustServe.
- 19 PUBLIC COMMENT
- 20 page break
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- 21 REGULAR AGENDA
- 22 APPOINTMENTS
- 8. A resolution appointing an individual to the Commission on Elected Salaries. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Shelby Fritz, Director, Human Resources]
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- 24 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
- 9. A resolution awarding a contract to R. L. Alia Company, in the amount of $1,667,959.00, plus a 20 percent contingency, for a projected contract total of $2,001,550.80, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Wastewater and Public Works Streets Initiative funds, for the replacement of wastewater sewer mains, roadways, and curb ramps on the North 10th and Stevens Street project - Specification No. ES24-0157F. [Kirk Myklestad, P.E., Professional Engineer; Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services]
- 10. A resolution awarding a contract to Staff Pro Inc. d.b.a. Allied Universal Security Services, in the amount of $19,500,000, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Tacoma Dome and Convention Center and Bicentennial Pavilion funds, for the provision of parking, security, and guest services at the Tacoma Dome and Greater Tacoma Convention Center, for an initial contract term of two years and five months, with the option to renew for two additional two-year periods - Specification No. PF23-0245F. [Sean McBroom, Security Manager; Adam Cook, Director, Tacoma Venues and Events]
- 27 page break
- 28 RESOLUTIONS
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- 11. (Continued from the meeting of January 14, 2025) A resolution declaring surplus and authorizing the sale of approximately 113 acres of Tacoma Water property, located in the Frederickson vicinity of unincorporated Pierce County, to the Tacoma Sportsmen's Club Conservation Land Foundation, for the amount of $3,490,000. [Greg Muller, Senior Real Property Officer; Heather Pennington, Interim Water Superintendent]
- 12. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the District Lodge No. 160, on behalf of Local Lodge No. 282 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Supervisors’ Unit, retroactive to January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026. [Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Chris Bacha, City Attorney]
- 13. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Professional and Technical Employees, Local 17, Tacoma Police Department Non-Commissioned Management Unit, retroactive to January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026. [Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Chris Bacha, City Attorney]
- 14. A resolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to the Transaction Confirmation Agreement with IGI Resources, Inc., to transfer rights and obligations to BP Energy Company, and to align with United States Environmental Protection Agency regulatory requirements. [Hugh Messer, Operations and Maintenance Division Manager; Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services]
- 32 page break
- 15. A resolution directing the City Manager to declare entheogen-related activities amongst the lowest law enforcement priority in the City of Tacoma. [Council Member Bushnell]
- 16. A resolution authorizing the one-time use Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $10,000, to support the Tacoma Athletic Commission’s 76th Annual Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament. [Council Member Hines]
- 17. A resolution authorizing the execution of an extension of the current employment agreement with Elizabeth Pauli to serve as City Manager, through June 30, 2025. [Chris Bacha, City Attorney]
- 36 page break
- 37 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
- 18. An ordinance amending Subchapter 12.08C of the Municipal Code, relating to the Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Program, by adding a new Section 12.08C.1320, entitled “Grease Interceptor Education Requirement”, to establish requirements to educate commercial tenants and property owners on the conditions of private grease interceptors for food- or beverage-related businesses. [Council Member Diaz]
- 19. (First and Final Reading) An ordinance amending Chapter 6B.30 of the Municipal Code, relating to Adult Entertainment, to repeal Section 6B.30.160, entitled “Exemption from chapter”, and declaring an emergency, and making necessary the passage of this ordinance, and its taking effect immediately. [Danielle Larson, Tax and License Division Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]
- 40 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
- 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 District Lodge No. 160, on behalf of Local Lodge No. 282, of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisors Unit; the Professional and Technical Employees, Local 17, Tacoma Police Department Non-Commissioned Management Unit; and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 483, Supervisors’ Unit. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Shelby Fritz, Director, Human Resources]
- 21. An ordinance amending Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Compensation Plan, by amending Sections 1.12.220, 1.12.230, 1.12.232, and 1.12.248, to comply with recent updates to Washington State’s Paid Sick Leave law, retroactive to January 1, 2025. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Shelby Fritz, Director, Human Resources]
- 43 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
- 43 page break
- 44 COMMUNITY FORUM
- 45 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
- 46 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
- 47 Government Performance and Finance Committee
- 48 ADJOURNMENT
- 49 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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- 50 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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