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December 17, 2024 ·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 — 83 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
  2. 2 ROLL CALL
  3. 3 FLAG SALUTE
  4. 4 MOMENT OF SILENCE
  5. 5 Remembrance Photo 24-1377 presented
  6. 6 ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
  7. 1. Minutes of the Economic Development Committee, January 23, 2024. 24-1348 filed
  8. 2. Minutes of the Economic Development Committee, January 30, 2024. 24-1349 filed
  9. 3. Minutes of the Economic Development Committee, February 13, 2024. 24-1350 filed
  10. 4. Minutes of the Economic Development Committee, February 27, 2024. 24-1351 filed
  11. 5. Minutes of the Economic Development Committee, March 26, 2024. 24-1352 filed
  12. 6. Minutes of the Economic Development Committee, April 9, 2024. 24-1353 filed
  13. 7. Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee, July 24, 2024. 24-1370 filed
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  15. 8. Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee, August 14, 2024. 24-1371 filed
  16. 9. Minutes of the Planning Commission, April 17, 2024. 24-1355 filed
  17. 10. Minutes of the Planning Commission, May 1, 2024. 24-1356 filed
  18. 11. Minutes of the Planning Commission special meeting, May 8, 2024. 24-1357 filed
  19. 12. Minutes of the Tacoma Arts Commission, November 18, 2024. 24-1369 filed
  20. 13. Minutes of the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board, November 4, 2024. 24-1332 filed
  21. 20 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS adopted Pass
  22. 21 CONSENT AGENDA
  23. 14. Minutes of the City Council meeting, April 2, 2024. 24-1372 adopted
  24. 15. Minutes of the City Council meeting, April 9, 2024. 24-1360 adopted
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  26. 25 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
  27. 16. A resolution awarding a contract to Axon Enterprise, Inc., in the amount of $615,618.36, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the General Fund, for dash cameras inclusive of software, maintenance, and accessories, for an initial contract period of up to five years - Sourcewell Contract No. 101223-AXN - CW2270229. [Mayra Wheelock, Police Financial Manager; Avery Moore, Police Chief] RES41581 adopted
  28. 27 RESOLUTIONS
  29. 17. A resolution setting Monday, January 13, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., as the date to reconvene a hearing by the Hearing Examiner to consider Local Improvement District No. 7731 for the conversion of the overhead primary electrical distribution, telephone, and cable television systems to underground along: · Segment No. 1 - Waterview Street from North 49th Street southeasterly 4,400 feet, more or less, also along Dale Street from Waterview Street southwesterly 100 feet, more or less; · Segment No. 2 - North 43rd Street from Ruston Way to Tacoma Utility Pole No. 19510, being approximately 160 feet southwesterly of Waterview Street. [Ralph Rodriguez, LID Administrator; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director/City Engineer, Public Works] RES41582 adopted
  30. 29 PAYMENTS
  31. 18. Date Range - 11/18/2024 to 12/01/2024 Payroll in the amount of $23,497,153.88; Payments in the amount of $37,164,701.69; for a total of $60,661,855.57. 24-1354 adopted
  32. 31 COMMUNICATIONS
  33. 19. A letter from the City Council to the Metro Parks Tacoma Board of Commissioners regarding senior services. [Deputy Mayor Hines] 24-1373 pulled from the consent agenda
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  35. 33 page break
  36. 34 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS
  37. 20. A resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal agreement with Pierce Conservation District, in the amount up to $611,878, budgeted from the Stormwater Fund, to assist with green stormwater infrastructure and low impact development projects, co-manage the open space volunteer program, and help grow the City’s urban tree canopy, through December 31, 2026. [Elizabeth Matteri, Associate Natural Resources Analyst; Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services] RES41583 adopted
  38. 21. A resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal agreement with the University of Washington Tacoma, in the amount of $637,078, budgeted from various departmental funds, to design, implement, and manage an engineering pathways program in support of engineer careers for a five-year term. [Lewis Griffith, P.E., Solid Waste Division Manager; Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services] RES41584 adopted Pass
  39. 37 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
  40. 22. Proclaiming Wednesday, December 18, 2024, as International Migrants Day. 24-1347 presented
  41. 39 PUBLIC COMMENT
  42. 39 page break
  43. 40 REGULAR AGENDA
  44. 22a. A motion may be made to authorize the City’s full and final settlement of all claims against the City as set forth in Claim Number 17671 filed September 6, 2023, related to an incident occurring from and between June 18, 2022 and June 23, 2022, upon payment by the City in the amount of $14,900,000 and execution of a release in a form approved by the City Attorney. 24-1375 adopted Pass
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  46. 23. A motion may be made to authorize the City’s full and final settlement of all claims against the City in the matter of Tatyana Kramarevsky v Waybright and City of Tacoma, Pierce County Superior Court Cause No. 24-2-05411-7, related to a sidewalk trip and fall incident occurring on November 10, 2022, upon payment by the City in the amount of $125,000.00 and execution of a release in a form approved by the City Attorney. 24-1318 adopted Pass
  47. 43 APPOINTMENTS
  48. 24. A resolution reappointing individuals to the Landmarks Preservation Commission. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41585 adopted Pass
  49. 25. A resolution appointing and reappointing individuals to the Tacoma Arts Commission. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41586 adopted Pass
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  51. 47 RESOLUTIONS
  52. 26. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing Eight-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement with 4315 S Alder Street LLC, for the development of ten multi-family market-rate rental housing units, located at 4315 South Alder Street in the Tacoma Mall Mixed-Use Center. [Debbie Bingham, Program Manager; Pat Beard, Interim Director, Community and Economic Development] RES41587 adopted Pass
  53. 27. A resolution transmitting a ballot measure to the Pierce County Auditor to be placed on the April 22, 2025, Special Election ballot, that would authorize an increase in the City of Tacoma property tax of $0.25 per $1,000 of assessed value for a maximum levy rate of $1.95 for collection in 2026 and authorize an increase in gross earnings tax on certain utilities in the amount of 2 percent for the sole purpose of funding street repair, maintenance, and safety improvements including pedestrian and bicycle improvements; and directing the City Clerk to transmit to the Pierce County Auditor a certified copy of this resolution. [Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director/City Engineer, Public Works] RES41588 adopted Pass
  54. 28. A resolution approving the cancellation of the following 11 regular City Council meetings and 11 regular study sessions in 2025: January 21, February 18, March 11, May 27, September 2, September 23, November 4, November 12, November 25, December 23, and December 30. [Mayor Woodards] RES41589 adopted Pass
  55. 29. A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $15,000, to sponsor the Special Olympics Washington statewide competition. [Council Member Walker] RES41590 adopted Pass
  56. 52 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
  57. 30. An ordinance amending the Official Schedule of Stormwater and Wastewater Utility Service Rates and Fees, effective January 1, 2025, and January 1, 2026. [Geoffrey M. Smyth P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services] ORD28997 passed as amended Pass
  58. 31. 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 Tacoma Police Management Association, Local 26; and the Professional Public Safety Management Association. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Shelby Fritz, Director, Human Resources] ORD29004 passed Pass
  59. 32. An ordinance amending Chapter 1.06 of the Municipal Code, relating to Administration, to repeal Sections 1.06.228, 1.06.229, 1.06.230, and 1.06.231, and to repeal, replace, and rename Section 1.06.226 as “Claims and Collections”, to update and consolidate the claims and collections procedures and provide for an increase in administrative settlement authority. [Chris Bacha, City Attorney; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] ORD29005 passed Pass
  60. 33. An ordinance amending Chapter 6A.100 of the Municipal Code, relating to Utilities Gross Earnings Tax - Public Utilities, by amending Section 6A.100.040, entitled “Deductions”, to add a deduction for grants; expand the deduction for interdepartmental rent to include all utilities; repeal tax deductions for Contributions In Aid of Construction, interest earned from bond proceeds, and the sale of property; remove deductions no longer utilized; update the tax deduction for hauling recyclable materials to a tiered structure; and clarify language. [Danielle Larson, Tax and License Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] ORD29006 passed Pass
  61. 34. An ordinance amending Chapter 6A.110 of the Municipal Code, relating to Property Tax Exemptions for Multi-Family Housing, to move specific application fees to the City's Fee Schedule, and clarify conditions for Final Certificates of Tax Exemption, effective January 1, 2025. [Debbie Bingham, Program Manager; Patricia Beard, Interim Director, Community and Economic Development] ORD29007 passed Pass
  62. 35. An ordinance amending Subtitle 6A of the Municipal Code, relating to the Tax Code, to add a new Chapter 6A.140, entitled “Vendor Refreshment Serving Tax”, to impose an excise tax on major vendors responsible for the sale of food and beverage at specific City-owned facilities, effective January 1, 2025. [Adam Cook, Director, Tacoma Venues and Events] ORD29008 passed Pass
  63. 36. An ordinance amending Subtitle 6A of the Municipal Code, relating to the Tax Code, by amending Chapter 6A.50, entitled “Electricity Business and Solid Waste Collection Business” to update the tax deduction for hauling recyclable materials, and by amending various chapters to align language regarding tax deductions and refund statutes, effective January 1, 2025. [Danielle Larson, Tax and License Division Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] ORD29009 passed Pass
  64. 37. An ordinance amending Chapter 12.09 of the Municipal Code, relating to Solid Waste, Recycling, and Hazardous Waste, by amending Section 12.09.070, entitled “Special Permits,” to expand reporting requirements, clarify the City’s enforcement authority, and assist in the administration of related taxes and deductions, effective January 1, 2025. [Lewis Griffith, P.E., Solid Waste Division Manager; Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services] ORD29010 passed Pass
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  66. 38. An ordinance amending Chapter 13.05 of the Municipal Code, relating to Land Use Permits and Procedures, to revise levels of service timelines and public noticing procedures for land use permits, to implement Washington State Substitute Senate Bill 5290 and Substitute House Bill 1105, effective January 1, 2025. [Shirley Schultz, Interim Land Use Division Manager; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] ORD29011 passed Pass
  67. 39. An ordinance modifying the 2023-2024 Biennial Operating Budget to appropriate funds, adjust project budgets, and implement additional changes in transfers and other budget adjustments, as well as appropriating additional estimated revenues. [Katie Johnston, Budget Officer; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] ORD29012 passed Pass
  68. 40. An ordinance modifying the 2023-2024 Capital Budget to appropriate funds, adjust project budgets, implement additional changes in transfers and other budget adjustments, and appropriate additional estimated revenues. [Katie Johnston, Budget Officer; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] ORD29013 passed Pass
  69. 41. An ordinance amending Title 1 of the Municipal Code, relating to Administration and Personnel, by adding a new chapter entitled “Climate and Sustainability Commission”, to establish a Climate and Sustainability Commission and appoint current members of the Sustainable Tacoma Commission to the new Commission. [Council Member Walker] ORD29014 passed Pass
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  71. 65 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND APPEALS
  72. 42. This is the date set for a public hearing by the City Council on the declaration of surplus and sale of approximately 113 acres of Tacoma Water property, located in 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] 24-1210 removed from the agenda
  73. 67 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  74. 68 COMMUNITY FORUM
  75. 68 page break
  76. 69 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
  77. 70 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  78. 71 Economic Development Committee
  79. 72 page break
  80. 73 ADJOURNMENT
  81. 74 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.
  82. 75 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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