City Council
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Agenda — 45 items
- 1 CALL TO ORDER
- 2 ROLL CALL
- 3 FLAG SALUTE
- 4 MOMENT OF SILENCE
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- 5 ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
- 6 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
- 7 CONSENT AGENDA
- 1. Minutes of the City Council study session, May 16, 2023.
- 2. Minutes of the City Council study session, May 23, 2023.
- 10 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
- 3. A resolution awarding a contract to Exeltech Consulting, Inc., in the amount of $541,088.82, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Transportation Capital Fund, for design work to repair the East 34th Street Bridge, for an initial contract period of two years, with the option to renew for an additional one-year period - Specification No. PW23-0141F. [Charla Kinlow, PMP, Project Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Public Works]
- 12 RESOLUTIONS
- 4. A resolution accepting a grant from the Federal Railroad Administration, in the amount of $4,095,000, and accepting and depositing said sum into the Tacoma Rail Fund, to assist with acquisition of two zero-emission locomotives and installation of associated on-site charging infrastructure. [Alan Matheson, Assistant Rail Superintendent; Dale King, Rail Superintendent]
- 5. A resolution accepting a grant from the Puget Sound Regional Council, in the amount of $3,645,000, and accepting and depositing said sum into the Tacoma Rail Fund, to assist with acquisition of two zero-emission locomotives and installation of associated on-site charging infrastructure. [Alan Matheson, Assistant Rail Superintendent; Dale King, Rail Superintendent]
- 6. A resolution accepting a grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation, in the amount of $4,950,000, and accepting and depositing said sum into the Tacoma Rail Fund, to assist with acquisition of two zero-emission locomotives and installation of associated on-site charging infrastructure. [Alan Matheson, Assistant Rail Superintendent; Dale King, Rail Superintendent]
- 16 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
- 17 PUBLIC COMMENT
- 18 REGULAR AGENDA
- 19 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
- 19 page break
- 8. A resolution authorizing an increase to and extending the contract with Pierce County Department of Assigned Counsel, in the amount of $4,257,910, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the General Fund, for the provision of legal services for individuals who otherwise would not be able to afford them, through December 31, 2025, for a projected contract total of $12,223,038 - Contract No. CW2233487. [Katie Johnston, Budget Officer; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]
- 21 RESOLUTIONS
- 9. 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 1619 East 32nd Street, in the Lower Portland Avenue Mixed-Use Center. [Debbie Bingham, Project Manager; Jeff Robinson, Director, Community and Economic Development]
- 10. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Collective Bargaining Agreement and Letter of Agreement with the Teamsters Local Union No. 117, General Unit, retroactive to January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025. [Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Chris Bacha, City Attorney]
- 24 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
- 11. 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 Tacoma Police Union, Local 6, I.U.P.A. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Shelby Fritz, Director, Human Resources]
- 26 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
- 26 page break
- 12. 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 Teamsters Local Union No. 117, General Unit, effective retroactive to January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Shelby Fritz, Director, Human Resources]
- 28 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
- 29 COMMUNITY FORUM
- 30 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
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- 31 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
- 31 page break
- 32 Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee (rescheduled from the January 9, 2024, City Council Meeting).
- 33 Economic Development Committee
- 34 ADJOURNMENT
- 34 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 Tacoma Police Union, Local 6, I.U.P.A. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Shelby Fritz, Director, Human Resources]
- 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 www.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.
- 38 page break
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