City Council

Council Chambers Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/84834233126 Passcode: 349099 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 848 3423 3126

Agenda — 55 items

1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
2. 2 ROLL CALL
3. 3 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
4. 4 FLAG SALUTE
5. 5 MOMENT OF SILENCE
6. 6 ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
7. 1. Minutes of the Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee, July 24, 2026. 26-0709
8. 2. Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, July 22, 2026. 26-0696
9. 3. Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, July 22, 2026. 26-0697
10. 4. Minutes of the Tacoma Arts Commission, June 8, 2026. 26-0720
11. 5. Minutes of the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board, June 1, 2026. 26-0721
12. 6. Tacoma Employees' Retirement System, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report 2025. 26-0712
13. 13 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
14. 14 CONSENT AGENDA
15. 15 RESOLUTIONS
16. 7. A resolution accepting a grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce, in the amount of $1,455,000, and depositing said sum into the Special Revenue Fund, for property acquisition for affordable housing; and authorizing an amendment to the subrecipient agreement with the Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority. [Sarah Bridgeford, Interim Housing Division Manager; Toni Esparza, Director, Neighborhood and Community Services] RES41999
17. 8. A resolution accepting a grant from the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission, in the amount of $4,644,082, and depositing said sum into the Tacoma Police Department Special Revenue Fund, together with $507,588 in matching City funds, budgeted from the Human Rights and Human Services Fund, for a cumulative total of $5,151,670, to support hiring 12 police patrol officers, three support staff, and one contracted psychologist. [Patti Jackson, Police Chief] RES42000
18. 9. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement with Tacoma North 33rd Partners, LLC, for the development of 20 multi-family market and regulated rate rental housing units, located at 5517 North 33rd Street. [Paul Bakker, Business and Economic Development Analyst; Debbie Bingham, Interim Director, Community and Economic Development] RES42001
19. 19 page break
20. 20 COMMUNICATIONS
21. 10. Report of City-Related Travel - Council Member Sadalge. 26-0732
22. 22 PAYMENTS
23. 11. Date Range - 07/27/2026 to 08/09/2026 Payroll in the amount of $24,396,516.71; Payments in the amount of $38,601,537.13; for a total of $62,998,053.84. 26-0719
24. 24 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
25. 12. A resolution awarding a contract to WSP USA Inc, in the amount of $948,272, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Wastewater Fund, for engineering design, permitting, and construction inspection services for the Lincoln Avenue Pipe Bridge Rehabilitation project - Architectural and Engineering Roster Contract No. CW2284049. [Sean Condon, P.E., Professional Engineer; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works] RES42002
26. 13. A resolution authorizing an increase to the contract with Fleet Safety Consultants LLC, in the amount of $300,000, budgeted from various funds, for the City’s employee Commercial Driver’s Licensing Training program, for a projected contract total of $1,500,000, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. HR20-0101F. [Jamie Olson, Office Administrator, Office of Health and Safety; Lewis Griffith, Interim Citywide Safety/Deputy Director, Environmental Services] RES42003
27. 27 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
28. 14. Proclaiming Sunday, August 30, 2026, as Concrete Technology Corporation Day. 26-0729
29. 29 PUBLIC COMMENT
30. 30 REGULAR AGENDA
31. 15. A motion may be considered to authorize the City’s full and final settlement of all claims and appeals that are the subject of claimant’s Worker’s Compensation Claim No. SY72558 filed on or about February 4, 2024, with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries and the survivor benefit’s claims and appeals of the claimant’s spouse filed with the Department on or about July 16, 2025, upon payment by the City in the amount of $500,0000 contingent upon dismissal of the appeals of the denials of the worker’s compensation and survivor’s benefits claims and execution of a settlement agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. 26-0714
32. 32 APPOINTMENTS
33. 16. A resolution appointing an individual to the Climate and Sustainability Commission. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES42004
34. 17. A resolution appointing and reappointing individuals to the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES42005
35. 18. A resolution appointing and reappointing individuals to the Transportation Commission. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] RES42006
36. 36 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
37. 19. A resolution awarding a contract to Kent’s Oil Service dba Albina Asphalt, in the amount of $731,084, budgeted from the Street and Streets Initiative funds, for hot applied polymer modified liquid asphalt, for an initial contract term of one year, with the option to renew for five additional one-year periods, for a projected contract total of $4,386,504, plus applicable taxes - Washington State Department of Enterprise Services Contract No. 05124. [Jake Green, Street Operations Division Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works] RES42007
38. 20. A resolution authorizing an increase to and extending the contract with Kidder Mathews Inc, in the amount of $1,800,000.00, budgeted from the Wastewater Fund, for continued property management services of the Center for Urban Waters buildings, through December 31, 2027, for a projected contract total of $8,405,517.02, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. ES21-0518F. [Kari Prussen, P.E., Interim Division Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works] RES42008
39. 39 page break
40. 40 RESOLUTIONS
41. 21. A resolution expressing support for the passage of Proposition No. 1, submitted by Pierce Transit, at the November 3, 2026, General Election, which reads as follows: Pierce County Public Transportation Benefit Area Proposition No. 1 Maintaining and Expanding Local Transit Service Sales and Use Tax Increase The Board of Commissioners of the Pierce County Public Transportation Benefit Area, commonly known as Pierce Transit, adopted Resolution No. 2026-006 concerning a sales and use tax for local transportation services. This proposition would authorize the collection of an additional sales and use tax of three-tenths of one percent, or three pennies for every $10 spent, to maintain and improve transit service, including adding bus routes and special event service; expanding daytime, evening, and weekend service; reducing wait times between buses; improving access to light rail, healthcare, schools, and jobs; expanding service for people with disabilities; and providing fare-free bus service to seniors and youth, effective April 1, 2027. Shall this proposition be: Approved ….. [ ] Rejected ….. [ ] [Mayor Ibsen] RES42009
42. 22. A resolution authorizing the flying of a commemorative flag to recognize the tenth year of the Association of Washington Business’ Manufacturing Week Bus Tour, to be flown from September 30, 2026, to October 7, 2026. [Council Member Diaz] RES42010
43. 23. A resolution expressing intent and commitment to working with other governments to launch a Unified Regional Approach to homelessness and to commit to certain activities to regionally address homelessness in Pierce County; and directing the City Manager to work with other governments to develop an Interlocal Agreement. [Council Member Rumbaugh] RES42011
44. 24. A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $2,500, to support “A Place at Our Table”, hosted by Nourish Pierce County. [Council Member Walker] RES42012
45. 25. A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $6,000, to sponsor a City Flag Competition. [Council Member Hines] RES42013
46. 46 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
47. 26. 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 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 483, Supervisors’ Unit and Custodial and Building Maintenance Unit; the Tacoma, Washington, City and Pierce County Employees Local Number 120 of the Washington State Council of County and City Employees; and the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation - Transportation Division, Conductor Unit. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources] ORD29116
48. 27. An ordinance declaring the public necessity for, and providing for the acquisition by eminent domain, certain property along a vacated alleyway located between Puyallup Avenue and East 25th Street, adjacent to the east side of “A” Street, for the acquisition of easement rights to repair, replace, maintain, and construct the stormwater trunk main and associated facilities. [Joseph Romero, Senior Real Estate Specialist; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works] ORD29117
49. 49 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
50. 50 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
51. 51 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
52. 52 Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee
53. 53 ADJOURNMENT
54. 54 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.
55. 55 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.