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December 3, 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 — 75 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, January 24, 2024. 24-1266 filed
  7. 2. Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, October 23, 2024. 24-1246 filed
  8. 3. Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, October 23, 2024. 24-1248 filed
  9. 9 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS adopted Pass
  10. 10 page break
  11. 11 CONSENT AGENDA
  12. 4. Minutes of the joint City Council and Public Utility Board study session, February 20, 2024. 24-1296 adopted
  13. 5. Minutes of the City Council study session, February 27, 2024. 24-1298 adopted
  14. 6. Minutes of the City Council study session, March 5, 2024. 24-1299 adopted
  15. 15 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
  16. 7. A resolution authorizing an increase and extending the contract with Republic Parking Northwest, LLC, d.b.a. Reef Parking, in the amount of $256,000, plus applicable taxes, for a cumulative total of $1,873,360, budgeted from the Tacoma Dome Fund, for professional parking services for the Tacoma Dome, through June 30, 2025 - Specification No. PF16-0327F. [John McClees, Assistant Director; Adam Cook, Director, Tacoma Venues and Events] RES41561 adopted
  17. 17 PAYMENTS
  18. 8. Date Range - 11/04/2024 to 11/17/2024 Payroll in the amount of $22,560,376.16; Payments in the amount of $29,656,216.54; for a total of $52,216,592.70. 24-1297 adopted
  19. 19 page break
  20. 20 RESOLUTIONS
  21. 9. A resolution setting Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 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 declaration of surplus and 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] RES41562 adopted
  22. 22 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
  23. 10. An ordinance vacating a 16-foot-wide alley lying south of vacated South 30th Street and north of South Tacoma Way and lying between South Wilkeson Street and vacated South Ash Street to address and eliminate existing building and industrial storage use encroachments. (Bradken, Inc.; File No. 124.1453) [Jeff H. Capell, Hearing Examiner] ORD28981 passed Pass
  24. 24 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
  25. 25 PUBLIC COMMENT
  26. 25 page break
  27. 26 REGULAR AGENDA
  28. 27 APPOINTMENTS
  29. 11. A resolution appointing Darlene Leevey to the Citizen Commission on Elected Salaries. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Shelby Fritz, Director, Human Resources] RES41563 adopted Pass
  30. 12. A resolution reappointing Colleen Barta and Dean Burke to the Greater Tacoma Regional Convention Center Public Facilities District Board. [Mayor Woodards] RES41564 adopted Pass
  31. 30 page break
  32. 31 RESOLUTIONS
  33. 13. A resolution authorizing transfer of a telecommunications system from Unite Private Networks, LLC to Ziply Fiber Pacific LLC d.b.a. Ziply Fiber, to construct, operate, and maintain subject to the provisions of the existing telecommunications franchise, Municipal Code, and Charter. [Jeff Lueders, Cable and Franchise Services Division Manager; Amy Clancy, Director, Media and Communications Office] RES41565 adopted Pass
  34. 14. A resolution approving the General Government Fee Schedule for special and miscellaneous services, to include charges to the public for various departmental services. [Katie Johnston, Budget Officer; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] RES41566 adopted Pass
  35. 15. A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $5,000, to sponsor the Hilltop holiday event. [Council Member Scott] RES41567 adopted Pass
  36. 16. A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $30,000, to support the transition of Tacoma’s senior services from Lighthouse and Beacon Activity Centers to Metro Parks Tacoma facilities. [Council Member Sadalge] RES41568 adopted Pass
  37. 36 page break
  38. 37 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
  39. 17. An ordinance amending Chapter 6A.30 of the Municipal Code, relating to Business and Occupation Tax, by amending various sections to repeal the preferential tax rate and related deduction for International Investment Management Services, remove outdated language, and update the definition of “farmers”, effective January 1, 2025. [Danielle Larson, Tax and License Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] ORD28991 passed as amended Pass
  40. 18. An ordinance amending Chapter 12.06 of the Municipal Code, relating to Electric Energy - Regulations and Rates, for two rate adjustments effective April 1, 2025, and April 1, 2026. [Ying Hall, Power Section Manager; Chris Robinson, Power Superintendent] ORD28993 passed Pass
  41. 19. An ordinance amending Chapter 12.06 of the Municipal Code, relating to Electric Energy - Regulations and Rates, by amending Section 12.06.374, entitled “Electric Vehicle Public Charging Provided by Tacoma Power - Schedule EVPC”, by updating the tariff on electric vehicle public charging fees, effective January 1, 2025. [Ying Hall, Power Section Manager; Chris Robinson, Power Superintendent] ORD28994 passed Pass
  42. 20. An ordinance amending Chapters 12.01 and 12.06A of the Municipal Code, relating to Utility Charges and Electrical Code, to update language regarding fees for inspection, permit, disconnection, and reconnection, effective April 1, 2025. [Ying Hall, Power Section Manager, Chris Robinson, Power Superintendent] ORD28995 passed Pass
  43. 41 page break
  44. 21. An ordinance amending Chapter 12.06 of the Municipal Code, relating to Electric Energy - Regulations and Rates, by amending Section 12.06.373, entitled “Electrofuel service pilot - Schedule EF”, to reflect the costs of serving large new customers, effective January 1, 2025. [Ying Hall, Power Section Manager; Chris Robinson, Power Superintendent] ORD28996 passed Pass
  45. 22. 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 continued
  46. 23. An ordinance amending Chapter 12.09 of the Municipal Code, relating to Solid Waste, Recycling, and Hazardous Waste, to adjust rates and charges, effective January 1, 2025, and January 1, 2026. [Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services] ORD28998 passed Pass
  47. 24. An ordinance amending Chapter 12.10 of the Municipal Code, relating to Water - Regulations and Rates, for two rate adjustments effective January 1, 2025, and January 1, 2026. [Jodi Collins, Financial Stewardship Manager; Heather Pennington, Interim Water Superintendent] ORD28999 passed Pass
  48. 25. An ordinance amending Chapter 12.10 of the Municipal Code, related to Water - Regulations and Rates, for water service construction charge adjustments, effective January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029. [Jodi Collins, Financial Stewardship Manager; Heather Pennington, Interim Water Superintendent] ORD29000 passed Pass
  49. 46 page break
  50. 47 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
  51. 26. 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 set over for final reading
  52. 27. An ordinance adopting the 2025-2026 Biennial Operating Budget. [Katie Johnston, Budget Officer; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] ORD29002 set over for final reading Pass
  53. 28. 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 set over for final reading
  54. 50 page break
  55. 51 page break
  56. 52 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND APPEALS
  57. 29. This is the date set for a public hearing by the City Council on the proposed amendments to Title 13 of the Municipal Code, relating to permitting levels of service and public notice. [Shirley Schultz, Interim Land Use Division Manager; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] 24-1211 presented
  58. 54 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  59. 55 COMMUNITY FORUM
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  61. 56 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
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  63. 57 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  64. 58 Government Performance and Finance Committee
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  66. 59 Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee
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  68. 60 ADJOURNMENT
  69. 61 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.
  70. 62 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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  74. 73 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * adopted Pass
  75. 74 page break

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