City Council
Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 848 3423 3126 Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/84834233126 Passcode: 349099
Agenda — 53 items
- 1 CALL TO ORDER
- 2 ROLL CALL
- 3 FLAG SALUTE
- 4 MOMENT OF SILENCE
- 5 ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
- 1. Mayor’s Youth Commission of Tacoma Annual Report, 2023-2024.
- 7 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
- 8 CONSENT AGENDA
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- 9 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS
- 2. A resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Ecology, in the amount of $69,440, and accepting and depositing said sum into the Stormwater Fund, to develop a laboratory procedure to evaluate 6PPD-quinone in stormwater sediments, through June 30, 2025. [Brandi Lubliner, P.E., Principal Engineer; Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services]
- 3. A resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Ecology, in the amount of $1,224,287, and accepting and depositing said sum into the Stormwater Fund, to monitor stormwater transport of contaminants of emerging concern in Western Washington, through December 31, 2025. [Brandi Lubliner, P.E., Principal Engineer; Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services]
- 12 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
- 4. A resolution awarding a contract to Global Contractors, LLC, in the amount of $518,942.00, plus applicable taxes, plus a 15 percent contingency, for a cumulative total of $596,783.30, budgeted from the Transportation Capital Fund, for construction of a scenic overlook, consisting of curb ramps, sidewalk, bulb-outs, planted landscape areas, roadway repair as needed, and other amenities along East 32nd Street from East “E” Street and East “F” Street - Specification No. PW24-0055F. [Clara Dubow, Project Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, Director/City Engineer, Public Works]
- 5. A resolution awarding contracts to the following contractors: • Taproot Tree Care LLC, in the amount of $450,000, plus applicable taxes; and • Hunter’s Tree Service, in the amount of $150,000, plus applicable taxes; budgeted from the Stormwater and Urban Forestry funds, for on-call tree removal and pruning services, for an initial contract period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, for a projected contract total not to exceed $600,000 - Specification No. ES23-0280F. [Ryan Hebert, Urban Forestry Analyst; Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services]
- 6. A resolution awarding a contract to Insituform Technologies, LLC, in the amount of $870,656.00, plus applicable taxes, plus a 10 percent contingency, budgeted from the Stormwater Fund, for rehabilitation of approximately 1.3 miles of underground stormwater sewer pipes in various locations throughout the City, for a projected contract total of $957,721.60 - Specification No. ES24-0073F. [Olivia Mathison, Principal Associate Civil Engineer; Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services]
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- 7. A resolution authorizing an increase and extending the contract with Robin Kirschbaum, Inc., in the amount of $175,125.33, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Stormwater Fund, for additional design and planning services for the Titlow Park Regional Stormwater Facility Project, for a projected contract total of $584,066.33, through December 31, 2025 - Architectural and Engineering Roster Contract No. CW2245683. [Brandi Lubliner, Principal Engineer; Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services]
- 17 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
- 18 PUBLIC COMMENT
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- 20 REGULAR AGENDA
- 8. A motion may be made to authorize the City’s full and final settlement of all claims against the City in the matter of Simone Scott v. City of Tacoma, Pierce County Cause No. 18-2-11143-4, related to an incident occurring in October of 2015, upon payment by the City in the amount of $2,000,000 and execution of a release in a form approved by the City Attorney.
- 22 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
- 9. 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 Professional Public Safety Managers Association, and the Tacoma Firefighters Union, Local 31, and a change to reflect the organizational structure. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Shelby Fritz, Director, Human Resources]
- 24 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
- 25 COMMUNITY FORUM
- 26 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
- 27 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
- 28 Government Performance and Finance Committee
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- 10. Charter Amendments Review and Consideration of Potential Motions.
- 11. Interviews for the City Council District No. 4 position.
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- 33 page break
- 34 ADJOURNMENT
- 34 Community Vitality and Safety Committee
- 35 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.
- 36 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.
- 39 Interviews for the City Council District No. 4 position.
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- 10. Charter Amendments Review and Consideration of Potential Motions.
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