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November 19, 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 — 74 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, May 7, 2024. 24-1213 filed
  7. 2. Minutes of the Government Performance and Finance Committee and Audit Advisory Board joint meeting, May 21, 2024. 24-1214 filed
  8. 3. Minutes of the Government Performance and Finance Committee, June 4, 2024. 24-1215 filed
  9. 4. Minutes of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, November 8, 2023. 24-1231 filed
  10. 5. Minutes of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, December 13, 2023. 24-1232 filed
  11. 6. Minutes of the Tacoma Arts Commission, September 9, 2024. 24-1206 filed
  12. 7. Minutes of the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board, October 7, 2024. 24-1240 filed
  13. 13 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
  14. 14 CONSENT AGENDA
  15. 15 RESOLUTIONS
  16. 8. A resolution setting Tuesday, December 3, 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 proposed amendments to Title 13 of the Municipal Code, relating to permitting levels of service and public notice. [Shirley Schultz, Interim Division Manager; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] RES41556 adopted
  17. 17 PAYMENTS
  18. 9. Date Range - 10/21/2024 to 11/03/2024 Payroll in the amount of $22,423,819.34; Payments in the amount of $28,410,070.99; for a total of $50,833,890.33. 24-1243 adopted Pass
  19. 19 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
  20. 10. Proclaiming Wednesday, November 20, 2024, as Transgender Day of Remembrance. 24-1230 presented
  21. 11. Proclaiming Saturday, November 30, 2024, as Small Business Saturday. 24-1250 presented
  22. 12. Proclaiming November 17-23, 2024, as National Apprenticeship Week. 24-1241 presented
  23. 23 PUBLIC COMMENT
  24. 24 page break
  25. 25 REGULAR AGENDA
  26. 26 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
  27. 13. A resolution authorizing an increase and extending the contract with Northwest Industrial Staffing, Inc., in the amount of $300,000, plus applicable taxes, for a cumulative total of $2,980,000, budgeted from the Tacoma Dome and Convention Center Operations funds, for on-call temporary personnel services, through January 31, 2025 - Specification No. PT18-0420F. [Josh Kropf, Assistant Director; Adam Cook, Director, Tacoma Venues and Events] RES41557 adopted Pass
  28. 28 RESOLUTIONS
  29. 14. A resolution approving changes to the Tacoma Power Electric Rate and Financial Policy. [Ying Hall, Power Section Manager; Chris Robinson, Power Superintendent] RES41558 adopted Pass
  30. 15. A resolution approving changes to the Water Rate and Financial Policy. [Jodi Collins, Water Financial Stewardship Manager; Heather Pennington, Interim Water Superintendent] RES41559 adopted Pass
  31. 16. A resolution adopting the priority issues for the 2025 session of the Washington State Legislature. [Sonja Hallum, Interim Deputy City Manager; Elizabeth Pauli, City Manager] RES41560 adopted Pass
  32. 31 page break
  33. 32 page break
  34. 33 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
  35. 17. An ordinance authorizing an increase in the Ad Valorem general property tax revenue collection in terms of both dollars and percentage for the general property tax levy in 2025. [Katie Johnston, Budget Officer; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] ORD28982 passed Pass
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  37. 18. An ordinance fixing the amount of the Ad Valorem tax levies necessary to identify the amount of the estimated revenues from property tax levies to match estimated expenditures for debt service and other funding requirements. [Katie Johnston, Budget Officer; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] ORD28983 passed Pass
  38. 35 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
  39. 19. An ordinance authorizing an increase for the Emergency Medical Services property tax levy in terms of both dollars and percentage for 2025. [Katie Johnston, Budget Officer; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] ORD28984 passed Pass
  40. 20. An ordinance fixing the amount of the Emergency Medical Services levy necessary to identify the amount of the estimated revenues from the property tax levy to match estimated expenditures for debt service and other funding requirements. [Katie Johnston, Budget Officer; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] ORD28985 passed Pass
  41. 21. An ordinance adopting the Home in Tacoma Phase 2 zoning and standards amendments as recommended by the Planning Commission, and amending various chapters in Titles 1, 2, 9, 10, 12, and 13 of the Municipal Code, to support additional housing choice, supply, and affordability in the City, and to comply with changes to state law. [Brian Boudet, Planning Division Manager; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] ORD28986 passed as amended
  42. 39 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
  43. 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 set over for final reading
  44. 23. 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 set over for final reading
  45. 24. 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 set over for final reading
  46. 25. 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 set over for final reading
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  48. 26. 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 set over for final reading
  49. 27. 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 set over for final reading
  50. 28. 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 set over for final reading
  51. 29. 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 set over for final reading
  52. 30. 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 set over for final reading
  53. 49 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND APPEALS
  54. 49 page break
  55. 31. This is the date set for the second public hearing by the City Council on the proposed 2025-2026 Biennial Operating Budget. [Katie Johnston, Budget Officer; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] 24-1050 presented
  56. 32. This is the date set for the second public hearing by the City Council on the proposed 2025-2026 Capital Budget and 2025-2030 Capital Facilities Program. [Katie Johnston, Budget Officer; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] 24-1052 presented
  57. 52 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  58. 53 COMMUNITY FORUM
  59. 54 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
  60. 55 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  61. 55 page break
  62. 56 Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee
  63. 57 ADJOURNMENT
  64. 58 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.
  65. 58 page break
  66. 59 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.
  67. 60 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
  68. 61 An ordinance adopting the Home in Tacoma Phase 2 zoning and standards amendments as recommended by the Planning Commission, and amending various chapters in Titles 1, 2, 9, 10, 12, and 13 of the Municipal Code, to support additional housing choice, supply, and affordability in the City, and to comply with changes to state law. [Brian Boudet, Planning Division Manager; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] ORD28986 passed as amended Pass
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