City Council
Council Chambers Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 848 3423 3126 Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/84834233126 Passcode: 349099
Agenda — 56 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. Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, April 10, 2024.
- 2. Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, April 10, 2024.
- 8 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
- 8 page break
- 3. Minutes of the City Council study session, October 31, 2023.
- 11 page break
- 16. An ordinance declaring the public necessity for, and providing for the acquisition by eminent domain, certain property located along East Portland Avenue between East 56th Street and East 64th Street, for right-of-way necessary to construct the pedestrian, signal safety, and road improvements in connection with the East Portland Avenue Project. [Susie Rogers, Principal Real Property Officer; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Public Works]
- 12 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
- 12 CONSENT AGENDA
- 4. A resolution awarding a contract to Active Construction Inc., in the amount of $883,883.00, plus applicable taxes, plus a 15 percent contingency, for a cumulative total of $1,016,465.45, budgeted from the Transportation Capital Fund, for upgrades to signals and pedestrian crossings at the intersection of South 21st and South “C” Streets - Specification No. PW23-0264F. [Jon Kulju, PMP, Project Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Public Works]
- 14 RESOLUTIONS
- 14 page break
- 5. A resolution setting Tuesday, May 21, 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 Six-Year Comprehensive Transportation Improvement Program amended for the years 2024 and 2025-2030. [Jennifer Kammerzell, Assistant Division Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Public Works]
- 6. A resolution authorizing the execution of a grant agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce, in the amount of $3,000,000, and accepting and depositing said sum into the Cheney Stadium Fund, for capital repairs and improvements to Cheney Stadium, from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027. [Adam Cook, Director, Tacoma Venues and Events]
- 17 PAYMENTS
- 7. Date Range - 04/08/2024 to 04/21/2024 Payroll in the amount of $21,653,173.22; Payments in the amount of $20,389,207.88; for a total of $42,042,381.10.
- 20 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
- 8. Proclaiming May 6-10, 2024, as Affordable Housing Week.
- 9. Proclaiming May 2024 as Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
- 10. Proclaiming May 2024 as Historic Preservation Month.
- 11. Proclaiming May 2024 as Hunger Awareness Month.
- 25 PUBLIC COMMENT
- 26 REGULAR AGENDA
- 12. A motion may be considered to authorize the City’s full and final settlement of all claims against the City in the matter of Thoeun Derme v. City of Tacoma, et al.; and Philip Nichols (Cross Claim Plaintiff) v. City of Tacoma, et al. (Cross Claim Defendants), Pierce County Superior Court Cause No. 23-2-04549-7, related to a motor vehicle collision, upon payment by the City in the amount of $250,000 to settle Plaintiff Derme’s claims; and $55,000 to settle the cross claim filed by Philip Nichols against the City.
- 28 page break
- 29 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
- 13. A resolution awarding a contract to R.L. Alia Company, in the amount of $6,689,184.65, plus applicable taxes, plus a 15 percent contingency, for a cumulative total of $7,692,562.35, budgeted from various departmental funds, for the reconstruction of East 64th Street between McKinley Avenue and Portland Avenue - Specification No. PW23-0036F. [Chris Storey, Principal Engineer; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Public Works]
- 31 RESOLUTIONS
- 14. A resolution authorizing the extension of a Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement with Stadium Vue35, LLC, for the extension of their original Multi-Family Housing Eight-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement with Encompass Property Management, LLC, located at 219-223 North “J” Street in the Stadium Mixed-Use Center, for 12 additional years. [Debbie Bingham, Project Manager; Jeff Robinson, Director, Community and Economic Development]
- 15. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement with Brown Homes LLC, for the development of ten multi-family market and regulated rate rental housing units, located at 1401 East 29th Street in the Lower Portland Avenue Mixed-Use Center. [Debbie Bingham, Project Manager; Jeff Robinson, Director, Community and Economic Development]
- 34 page break
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- 35 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
- 16. An ordinance declaring the public necessity for, and providing for the acquisition by eminent domain, certain property located along East Portland Avenue between East 56th Street and East 64th Street, for right-of-way necessary to construct the pedestrian, signal safety, and road improvements in connection with the East Portland Avenue Project. [Susie Rogers, Principal Real Property Officer; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Public Works]
- 17. An ordinance amending Chapter 10.28 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Transportation Benefit District, by amending Section 10.28.020, entitled “Transportation Benefit District - Statement of Purpose”, and Section 10.28.060, entitled “Use of Funds”, to clarify language to enhance the usage of funds within the benefit district. [Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Public Works]
- 37 page break
- 18. An ordinance amending Title 13 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Land Use Regulatory Code, by amending various chapters, to create an Urban Design Project Review permit, establish an Urban Design Board, and amend certain development and design standards of mixed-use and downtown zoning districts. [Stephen Antupit, Senior Planner; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services]
- 39 page break
- 40 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
- 19. An ordinance amending Chapter 12.10 of the Municipal Code, related to Water - Regulations and Rates, by amending Section 12.10.400, entitled “Rates - Inside and outside City limits”, effective July 1, 2024. [Andrew Zaremba, Utilities Economist; Scott Dewhirst, Water Superintendent]
- 42 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
- 42 page break
- 43 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
- 44 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
- 45 Government Performance and Finance Committee
- 46 Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee
- 47 ADJOURNMENT
- 48 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 www.tripplanner.piercetransit.org to find your route.
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- 49 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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