City Council

Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 848 3423 3126 Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/84834233126 Passcode: 349099

Agenda — 25 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. 6 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
7. 7 CONSENT AGENDA
8. 8 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
9. 9 PUBLIC COMMENT
10. 10 REGULAR AGENDA
11. 11 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
12. 1. 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 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 483, Clerical and Power Units; and the Teamsters Local Union No. 117, General Unit. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Shelby Fritz, Director, Human Resources] ORD28987 passed Pass
13. 2. An ordinance authorizing Tacoma Rail to update the Rail Rate Policy to include a ceiling on the working cash balance. [Dan McCabe, Rail Chief Information and Financial Officer; Alan Matheson, Rail Superintendent] ORD28988 passed Pass
14. 3. An ordinance authorizing the reissuance of Tacoma Municipal Belt Line (TMBL) 8807 series freight switching tariff and TMBL 6004 series demurrage tariffs, effective January 1, 2025, and a switching tariff supplement, effective January 1, 2026. [Dan McCabe, Rail Chief Information and Financial Officer; Alan Matheson, Rail Superintendent] ORD28989 passed Pass
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16. 4. An ordinance amending Chapter 6B.40 of the Municipal Code, relating to Alarm Devices, by amending various sections, and by adding a new Section 6B.40.115, entitled “Administrative review by Director of false alarm fee - appeal”, and a new Section 6B.40.140, entitled “Requirement to maintain industry standard information current for alarm users”; to increase the false alarm service fee, add an option to not respond to alarm calls from locations that trigger excessive false alarms, and enhance requirements for alarm companies to confirm valid alarm calls prior to requesting police response, effective January 1, 2025. [Danielle Larson, Tax and License Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] ORD28990 passed Pass
17. 5. 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to repeal the preferential tax rate and related deduction for International Investment Management Services, remove outdated language, and update the definition of “farmers”, effective January 1, 2025.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 continued
18. 17 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
19. 18 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
20. 18 page break
21. 19 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
22. 20 ADJOURNMENT
23. 21 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.
24. 22 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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