City Council

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Agenda — 73 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 Government Performance and Finance Committee, June 18, 2024. 24-1334 filed
7. 2. Minutes of the Government Performance and Finance Committee, July 16, 2024. 24-1335 filed
8. 3. Minutes of the Government Performance and Finance Committee special meeting, July 29, 2024. 24-1336 filed
9. 4. Minutes of the Tacoma Arts Commission, October 14, 2024. 24-1275 filed
10. 10 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
11. 11 CONSENT AGENDA
12. 5. Minutes of the City Council study session, March 19, 2024. 24-1314 adopted
13. 6. Minutes of the City Council study session, March 26, 2024. 24-1315 adopted
14. 7. Minutes of the City Council study session, April 2, 2024. 24-1316 adopted
15. 8. Minutes of the City Council meeting, March 19, 2024. 24-1329 adopted
16. 9. Minutes of the City Council meeting, March 26, 2024. 24-1320 adopted
17. 17 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
18. 10. A resolution awarding a contract to two contracted agencies and six programs, in the amount of $1,699,152.50, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the General Fund, Human Rights and Human Services Fund, and Special Revenue Fund, for contracts providing community and human services - Specification No. NC24-0136F. [Jason McKenzie, Business Services Manager; Allyson Griffith, Director, Neighborhood and Community Services] RES41569 adopted
19. 11. A resolution authorizing an increase and extending the contract with Northwest Cascade, Inc., in the amount of $400,000, plus applicable taxes, for a cumulative total of $1,000,000, budgeted from the Wastewater and Stormwater funds, for repairs to wastewater and stormwater mains on an as-needed basis in various locations throughout the City - Specification No. ES23-0014F. [Kari Prussen, P.E., Engineering Assistant Division Manager; Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services] RES41570 adopted
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21. 21 RESOLUTIONS
22. 12. A resolution accepting a grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce, in the amount of $1,455,000, and depositing said sum into the Affordable Housing Fund; and approving an amendment to the agreement with Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority for property acquisition for affordable housing. [Felicia Medlen, Housing Division Manager; Patricia Beard, Interim Director, Community and Economic Development] RES41571 adopted Pass
23. 23 PUBLIC COMMENT
24. 23 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
25. 24 REGULAR AGENDA
26. 25 APPOINTMENTS
27. 13. A resolution appointing Rowen Higley to the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41572 adopted Pass
28. 14. A resolution appointing individuals to the Urban Design Board. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41573 adopted Pass
29. 15. A resolution reappointing Jeff Ball to the Audit Advisory Board. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41574 adopted Pass
30. 16. A resolution reappointing Diane Tilstra to the Board of Ethics. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41575 adopted Pass
31. 30 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
32. 17. A resolution awarding a contract to eight agencies and 18 programs, in the amount of $15,130,208, plus sales tax, budgeted from the General Fund and the Human Rights and Human Services Fund, for contracts providing community and human services - Direct Negotiation. [Jason McKenzie, Business Services Manager; Allyson Griffith, Director, Neighborhood and Community Services] RES41576 adopted Pass
33. 18. A resolution authorizing an increase and extending the contract with Staff Pro Inc. d.b.a. Allied Universal Security Services, in the amount of $1,500,000, plus applicable taxes, for a cumulative total of $16,600,000, budgeted from the Tacoma Dome and Convention Center Operations funds, for provisions of security and guest services for the Tacoma Dome and the Greater Tacoma Convention Center, through January 31, 2025 - Specification No. PF16-0328F. [Sean McBroom, Security Manager; Adam Cook, Director, Tacoma Venues and Events] RES41577 adopted Pass
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35. 34 RESOLUTIONS
36. 19. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing Eight-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement with Encompass Property Management, LLC, for the development of 16 multi-family market-rate rental housing units, located at 631 North Trafton Street in the Sixth Avenue Mixed-Use Center. [Debbie Bingham, Program Manager; Pat Beard, Interim Director, Community and Economic Development] RES41578 adopted Pass
37. 20. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement with Meacham Development, LLC, for the development of six multi-family market and regulated rate rental housing units, located at 619 South 35th Street in the Lincoln Mixed-Use Center. [Debbie Bingham, Project Manager; Pat Beard, Interim Director, Community and Economic Development] RES41579 adopted Pass
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39. 21. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Tacoma Police Management Association, Local 26, effective January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027. [Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES41580 adopted Pass
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41. 39 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
42. 22. An ordinance granting a non-exclusive ten-year telecommunications franchise agreement to the Port of Tacoma to construct, operate, and maintain a telecommunications system in City right-of-way areas. [Jeff Lueders, Cable and Franchise Services Division Manager; Amy Clancy, Director, Media and Communications Office] ORD28992 passed Pass
43. 23. An ordinance amending Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Compensation Plan, to implement rates of pay and compensation for certain represented and nonrepresented employees, and changes in classifications to reflect the organizational structure. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Shelby Fritz, Director, Human Resources] ORD29001 passed as amended Pass
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45. 24. An ordinance adopting the 2025-2026 Biennial Operating Budget. [Katie Johnston, Budget Officer; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] ORD29002 passed as amended
46. 25. An ordinance adopting the 2025-2030 Capital Facilities Program of the Comprehensive Plan, and adopting the 2025-2026 Capital Budget. [Katie Johnston, Budget Officer; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] ORD29003 passed Pass
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48. 45 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
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50. 26. 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 set over for final reading
51. 27. 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 set over for final reading
52. 28. 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 set over for final reading
53. 29. 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 set over for final reading
54. 30. 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 set over for final reading
55. 31. 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 set over for final reading
56. 32. 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 set over for final reading
57. 33. 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 set over for final reading
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59. 34. 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 set over for final reading
60. 35. 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 set over for final reading
61. 36. 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 set over for final reading
62. 57 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
63. 58 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
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66. 60 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
67. 61 Community Vitality and Safety Committee
68. 62 Government Performance and Finance Committee
69. 63 ADJOURNMENT
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71. 64 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.
72. 65 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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