City Council
Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 848 3423 3126 Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/84834233126 Passcode: 349099
Agenda — 55 items
- 1 CALL TO ORDER
- 2 ROLL CALL
- 2 SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR COUNCIL MEMBER SADALGE
- 3 FLAG SALUTE
- 4 MOMENT OF SILENCE
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- 5 Remembrance Photo
- 6 ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
- 1. Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, June 26, 2024.
- 2. Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, June 26, 2024.
- 8 page break
- 3. Tacoma Employees' Retirement System, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report 2023.
- 10 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
- 11 page break
- 12 CONSENT AGENDA
- 13 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
- 4. A resolution awarding a contract to Herrera Environmental Consultants, in the amount of $1,210,287, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Stormwater Fund, to implement a field study to monitor stormwater and storm sediments for contaminants of emerging concern - Architectural and Engineering Roster Contract No. CW2265700. [Brandi Lubliner, Principal Engineer; Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services]
- 5. A resolution awarding a contract to Kemira Water Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $582,000, sales tax not applicable, budgeted from the Wastewater Fund, for the purchase of liquid polyaluminum chloride used in treating wastewater at the City’s wastewater treatment plants, for an initial contract period of three years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, for a projected contract total of $970,000 - Specification No. ES24-0095F. [Josiah Rowell, Warehouse Supervisor; Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services]
- 6. A resolution authorizing an increase and extending the contract with Cascadia Consulting Group, in the amount of $312,248, plus applicable taxes, for a cumulative total of $735,683, budgeted from the Solid Waste Fund, to allow for additional waste characterization work for the recently awarded Consumer Recycling Education and Outreach Grant, through December 31, 2027 - Specification No. ES23-0042F. [Phet Sinthavong, Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst; Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services]
- 7. A resolution authorizing an increase to the contract with Retail Lockbox Inc, in the amount of $400,000, plus applicable taxes, for a cumulative total of $1,000,000, budgeted from various departmental funds, to add a Clover point-of-sale collection system for Tagro - Specification No. FI21-0595F. [Patsy Best, Procurement and Payables Division Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]
- 18 RESOLUTIONS
- 8. A resolution setting Tuesday, August 13, 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 consideration for extending an existing moratorium on certain high-impact uses within the South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District. [Maryam Moeinian, Senior Planner; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services]
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- 20 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
- 9. Proclaiming July 31-August 5, 2024, as Power Paddle to Puyallup Youth Canoe Journey Week.
- 10. Proclaiming July 2024 as Disability Pride Month.
- 23 PUBLIC COMMENT
- 24 page break
- 25 REGULAR AGENDA
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- 11. A motion may be considered to authorize the City’s full and final settlement of all claims against the City in the matter of Brandon T. Barrett v. City of Tacoma, et al., Pierce County Superior Court Cause No. 22-2-04653-3, related to an incident occurring on January 16, 2021 involving a Tacoma Power tree trimming bucket utility truck, upon payment by the City in the amount of $850,000.00 and execution of a release in a form approved by the City Attorney.
- 27 APPOINTMENTS
- 12. A resolution appointing individuals to committees that will prepare statements “For” and “Against” Proposition No. 1, concerning lifting the property tax levy for the Tacoma Fire Department, which will appear in the Voters’ Pamphlet for the November 5, 2024, General Election. [Debra E. Casparian, Deputy City Attorney; Chris Bacha, City Attorney]
- 29 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
- 13. A resolution awarding a contract to Rognlins, Inc, in the amount of $3,520,400, plus applicable taxes, plus a 20 percent contingency, budgeted from the Wastewater Fund, for construction of the Central Treatment Plant Secondary Clarifier Nos. 4, 5, and 6 Restoration Project, for a projected contract total of $4,224,480 - Specification No. ES24-0075F. [Kevin Sorum, Senior Associate Civil Engineer; Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services]
- 14. 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 $2,680,000, budgeted from the Tacoma Dome and Convention Center Operations funds, for on-call temporary personnel services, through October 30, 2024 - Specification No. PF18-0420F. [Josh Kropf, Assistant Director; Adam Cook, Director, Tacoma Venues and Events]
- 15. A resolution authorizing an increase and extending the contract with Wells Fargo Bank, NA, in the amount of $1,000,000, plus applicable taxes, for a cumulative total of $3,500,000, budgeted from various departmental funds, for merchant services, through March 31, 2030 - Specification No. FI13-0360F. [Patsy Best, Procurement and Payables Division Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]
- 33 RESOLUTIONS
- 16. 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 2418 South “I” Street in the Downtown Regional Growth Center. [Debbie Bingham, Project Manager; Patricia Beard, Interim Director, Community and Economic Development]
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- 17. A resolution transmitting six proposed amendments to the City Charter to the Pierce County Auditor to be placed on the ballot, and calling for a Special Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in conjunction with the General Election for the purpose of the voters’ consideration of said proposed Charter amendments. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney]
- 36 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
- 37 COMMUNITY FORUM
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- 38 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
- 39 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
- 40 Economic Development Committee
- 41 ADJOURNMENT
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- 42 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.
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- 43 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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