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Agenda — 40 items

1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
2. 2 ROLL CALL
3. 3 FLAG SALUTE
4. 4 MOMENT OF SILENCE
5. 5 Remembrance Photo. 24-0208
6. 6 ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
7. 1. Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, January 24, 2024. 24-0173 filed
8. 2. Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, January 24, 2024. 24-0174 filed
9. 3. Minutes of the Tacoma Arts Commission, January 8, 2024. 24-0158 filed
10. 10 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS adopted Pass
11. 11 page break
12. 12 CONSENT AGENDA
13. 13 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
14. 4. A resolution awarding a contract to Northwest Cascade, Inc., in the amount of $442,442.00, plus applicable taxes, plus a 15 percent contingency, for a cumulative total of $508,808.30, budgeted from the Stormwater Fund, for construction of stormwater improvements at North 38th and North Tyler Streets - Specification No. ES23-0001F. [Kevin Sorum, Senior Associate Civil Engineer; Michael P. Slevin III, P.E., Director, Environmental Services] RES41368 adopted
15. 5. A resolution authorizing an increase to and extending the contract with Fleet Safety Consultants, in the amount of $500,000, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from various department funds, for citywide Commercial Driver’s License training, for a projected contract total of $1,000,000, through August 31, 2025 - Specification No. HR20-0101F. [Jamie Olson, Human Resources Specialist; Laurie Hardie, Director, Office of Health and Safety] RES41369 adopted
16. 16 PAYMENTS
17. 6. Date Range - 01/29/2024 to 02/11/2024 Payroll in the amount of $22,387,453.25; Payments in the amount of $23,382,759.44; for a total of $45,770,212.69. 24-0189 adopted
18. 19 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
19. 20 PUBLIC COMMENT
20. 21 REGULAR AGENDA
21. 22 APPOINTMENTS
22. 22 page break
23. 7. A resolution appointing Chantell Harmon Reed to serve as the Director of Health of the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, effective March 18, 2024. [Mayor Woodards] RES41370 adopted Pass
24. 24 RESOLUTIONS
25. 8. A resolution adopting the Proctor Neighborhood Plan, an implementation strategy of the Comprehensive Plan. [Lauren Hoogkamer, Principal Planner; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] RES41371 adopted Pass
26. 7. A resolution appointing Chantell Harmon Reed to serve as the Director of Health of the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, effective March 18, 2024. [Mayor Woodards] RES41370
27. 9. A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $5,000, to sponsor the El Jadida Sister City Committee Cultural and Economic Exchange. [Mayor Woodards] RES41372 adopted Pass
28. 10. A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $5,500, to sponsor MOSAIC: Tacoma’s Arts and Culture Festival. [Mayor Woodards] RES41373 adopted Pass
29. 28 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
30. 11. An ordinance amending Titles 2 and 3 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Building and Development Code and Fire, by amending various chapters, and repealing Chapter 2.05, entitled “Sign Code”, in its entirety; to update language, provide protections for properties adjacent to construction, and align with the State of Washington’s adoption of changes to state development codes; effective March 18, 2024. [Chris Seaman, Commercial Building Review Supervisor; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] ORD28957 set over for final reading
31. 12. An ordinance approving a six-month extension of Ordinance No. 28872, which enacted interim land use regulations within the South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District (STGPD) to temporarily prohibit the establishment of new or the expansion of existing underground storage tanks, metal recycling, and auto wrecking facilities within the STGPD. [Maryam Moeinian, Senior Planner; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] ORD28958 set over for final reading
32. 31 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
33. 32 COMMUNITY FORUM
34. 32 page break
35. 33 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
36. 34 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
37. 35 Government Performance and Finance Committee
38. 36 ADJOURNMENT
39. 37 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.
40. 38 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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