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Agenda — 56 items

1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
2. 2 ROLL CALL
3. 3 FLAG SALUTE
4. 4 MOMENT OF SILENCE
5. 5 Remembrance photo. 24-0464
6. 6 ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
7. 1. Minutes of the Community Vitality and Safety Committee, July 27, 2023. 24-0423 filed
8. 2. Minutes of the Community Vitality and Safety Committee, August 24, 2023. 24-0424 filed
9. 3. Minutes of the Community Vitality and Safety Committee, September 14, 2023. 24-0425 filed
10. 4. Minutes of the Community Vitality and Safety Committee, September 28, 2023. 24-0426 filed
11. 5. Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee, October 11, 2023. 24-0415 filed
12. 6. Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee, October 25, 2023. 24-0416 filed
13. 7. Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee, November 8, 2023. 24-0417 filed
14. 8. Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, March 27, 2024. 24-0410 filed
15. 9. Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, March 27, 2024. 24-0411 filed
16. 16 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
17. 17 CONSENT AGENDA
18. 10. Minutes of the City Council meeting, December 19, 2023. 24-0451 adopted
19. 19 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
20. 11. A resolution authorizing an increase and extending the contract with BERK Consulting, Inc., in the amount of $201,520.00, plus applicable taxes, for a cumulative total of $1,430,785.73, budgeted from the General Fund, for the Tideflats Subarea Plan and Environmental Impact Statement, through June 30, 2025 - Specification No. PL19-0288F. [Stephen Atkinson, Principal Planner; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] RES41406 adopted
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22. 22 RESOLUTIONS
23. 12. A resolution accepting a grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology, in the amount of $3,300,000, and accepting and depositing said sum into the Tacoma Rail Fund, for the acquisition of a zero-emission, battery-electric switcher locomotive. [Alan Matheson, Assistant Rail Superintendent; Dale King, Rail Superintendent] RES41407 adopted
24. 24 PAYMENTS
25. 13. Date Range - 03/25/2024 to 04/07/2024 Payroll in the amount of $21,428,964.28; Payments in the amount of $38,039,822.87; for a total of $59,468,787.15. 24-0427 adopted Pass
26. 26 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
27. 14. Proclaiming Friday, April 26, 2024, as Domestic Violence Awareness Day. 24-0439 presented
28. 15. Proclaiming May 2024 as Bike Month. 24-0435 presented
29. 16. Presentation of Washington State Volunteer Service Award. 24-0445 presented
30. 30 PUBLIC COMMENT
31. 31 page break
32. 32 REGULAR AGENDA
33. 17. A motion may be considered to authorize the City’s full and final settlement of all claims against the City in the matter of Zimmeri Contreraz v. Christopher Bain and City of Tacoma, et al., United States District Court, District of Western Washington Cause No. 3:22-cv-5106-JNW, related to an incident occurring on July 12, 2020, upon payment by the City in the amount of $300,000.00 and execution of a release in a form approved by the City Attorney. 24-0429 adopted Pass
34. 34 APPOINTMENTS
35. 18. A resolution revising the appointments of City Council Members to various national, state, regional, and local committees, boards, and commissions, including the City Council’s Standing Committees, through December 31, 2024. [Mayor Woodards] RES41408 adopted Pass
36. 36 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
37. 19. An ordinance enacting a temporary moratorium on the nomination and designation of new Historic Special Review and Conservation Districts, for a period of one year. [Reuben McKnight, Historic Preservation Officer; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] ORD28962 passed as amended Pass
38. 38 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
39. 20. An ordinance amending Chapter 8.12 of the Municipal Code, relating to Disorderly Conduct, by amending Section 8.12.150, entitled “Littering prohibited - Penalties”, to align more closely with state law; and providing for enforcement, and establishing civil and criminal penalties for violations. [Deputy Mayor Hines] ORD28963 set over for final reading
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41. 41 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND APPEALS
42. 21. This is the date set for a public hearing by the City Council on the proposed creation of the Urban Design Project Review permit and associated amendments to Title 13 of the Tacoma Municipal Code. [Stephen Antupit, Senior Planner; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] 24-0378 presented
43. 42 An ordinance enacting a temporary moratorium on the nomination and designation of new Historic Special Review and Conservation Districts, for a period of one year. [Reuben McKnight, Historic Preservation Officer; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] ORD28962 passed Pass
44. 22. This is the date set for a public hearing by the City Council on the 2024 Annual Action Plan for housing, community and economic development, and public services. [Felicia Medlen, Housing Division Manager; Jeff Robinson, Director, Community and Economic Development; Allyson Griffith, Director, Neighborhood and Community Services] 24-0399 presented
45. 44 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
46. 45 COMMUNITY FORUM
47. 46 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
48. 47 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
49. 48 Economic Development Committee
50. 49 ADJOURNMENT
51. 50 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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53. 51 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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