City Council

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Agenda — 58 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 Landmarks Preservation Commission, June 24, 2026. 26-0911 filed
8. 2. Minutes of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, July 8, 2026. 26-0912 filed
9. 3. Minutes of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, August 12, 2026. 26-0913 filed
10. 4. Minutes of the Planning Commission, June 4, 2025. 26-0914 filed
11. 5. Minutes of the Planning Commission, June 18, 2025. 26-0915 filed
12. 6. Minutes of the Planning Commission, July 16, 2025. 26-0916 filed
13. 7. Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, September 23, 2026. 26-0923 filed
14. 8. Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, September 23, 2026. 26-0924 filed
15. 9. Minutes of the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board, August 31, 2026. 26-0902 filed
16. 16 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
17. 17 CONSENT AGENDA
18. 18 RESOLUTIONS
19. 10. A resolution accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in the amount of $850,000, and depositing said sum into the Human Rights and Human Services Fund, for shelter expansion and site preparation at the City’s Stability Site project. [Caleb Carbone, Homeless Strategy, Systems and Services Manager; Toni Esparza, Director, Neighborhood and Community Services] RES42048 adopted
20. 11. A resolution accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in the amount of $3,739,551, and depositing said sum into the Community and Economic Development Special Revenue Fund, for formula-based entitlement programs; and authorizing the execution of agreements with Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant. [Sarah Bridgeford, Housing Division Manager; Toni Esparza, Director, Neighborhood and Community Services] RES42049 adopted
21. 12. A resolution accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance, in the amount of $395,052, equally split with Pierce County, for external contracts that support community-based violence interventions, retroactive to October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2028; and authorizing the City Manager to sign the Certifications and Assurances. [Vicky McLaurin, Human Services Division Manager; Toni Esparza, Director, Neighborhood and Community Services] RES42050 adopted
22. 13. A resolution accepting a grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce, in the amount of $637,000, and depositing said sum into the Power Fund, for the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program, retroactive to September 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. [Lis Saunders, Residential Customer Energy Programs Manager; Chris Robinson, Power Superintendent] RES42051 adopted
23. 23 COMMUNICATIONS
24. 14. Report of City-Related Travel - Council Members Diaz, Hines, Sadalge, Scott, and Walker. 26-0949 filed
25. 25 page break
26. 26 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
27. 15. An ordinance vacating a portion of South MacArthur Street public right-of-way to cure a freestanding business sign encroachment. (Myung Kyu Corp.; File No. 124.1450) [Jeff H. Capell, Hearing Examiner] ORD29122 passed
28. 28 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
29. 16. An ordinance vacating the attendant air rights at 735 North 2nd Street, along North 2nd Street and North Yakima Street, to construct balconies on the apartment building at a height of floor four and above. (A&A Property Holdings, LLC; File No. 124.1462) [Jeff H. Capell, Hearing Examiner] ORD29126 set over for final reading
30. 30 PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS
31. 17. A resolution awarding a contract to Vets Power Electric LLC, in the amount of $447,200, plus a 15 percent contingency, budgeted from the Facilities Fund, for the installation of a new energy-efficient HVAC system at the Fire Training Center, for a projected contract total of $514,280, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. PW26-0177F. [Mina Zarelli, Engineering Project Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works] RES42052 adopted
32. 32 page break
33. 33 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
34. 18. Proclaiming Wednesday, October 28, 2026, as National Immigrants Day. 26-0847 presented
35. 19. Proclaiming October 2026 as National Co-Op Month. 26-0947 presented
36. 36 PUBLIC COMMENT
37. 37 REGULAR AGENDA
38. 38 RESOLUTIONS
39. 20. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Letter of Agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 483, Tacoma Power Unit, regarding a change in overtime rules for employees assigned to the Trouble Crew. [Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources] RES42053 adopted
40. 21. A resolution declaring surplus and authorizing the no-cost transfer of three Tacoma Water properties, located in unincorporated Pierce County, to Pierce County, for the development of affordable housing. [Greg Muller, Real Property Supervisor; Keri Burchard-Juarez, Water Superintendent] RES42054 adopted
41. 41 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
42. 22. An ordinance amending Titles 1, 2, 5, and 8 of the Municipal Code, relating to Administration and Personnel, the Building and Development Code, Health and Sanitation, and Public Safety, by adding a new Chapter 2.24, entitled “Property Maintenance and Nuisance Code”, and amending, repealing, and replacing relevant language in various chapters, to implement a consistent, comprehensive, and legally defensible standard for property maintenance, and strengthen the City’s tools for addressing repeat and chronic violations, effective January 1, 2027. [Mindee Weber, Assistant Division Manager; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] ORD29125 passed
43. 43 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
44. 23. An ordinance granting a non-exclusive ten-year telecommunications franchise agreement to MCI Communications Services LLC dba Verizon Business Services, to construct, operate, and repair a telecommunications system in the City. [Jeff Lueders, Cable and Franchise Services Division Manager; Amy Clancy, Director, Media and Communications] ORD29127 set over for final reading
45. 24. An ordinance authorizing an increase over the actual 2026 regular property tax levy amount in terms of both dollars and percentage for the regular property tax levy to be collected in 2027. [Teresa Green, Assistant Director; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] ORD29128 set over for final reading
46. 25. An ordinance certifying the amount of the Ad Valorem regular property tax levy on the assessed valuation of property in the City for 2027. [Teresa Green, Assistant Director; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] ORD29129 set over for final reading
47. 26. An ordinance authorizing an increase over the actual 2026 Emergency Medical Services levy amount in terms of both dollars and percentage for 2027. [Teresa Green, Assistant Director; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] ORD29130 set over for final reading
48. 27. An ordinance certifying the amount of the Emergency Medical Services property tax levy on the assessed valuation of property for collection in 2027. [Teresa Green, Assistant Director; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] ORD29131 set over for final reading
49. 49 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND APPEALS
50. 28. This is the date set for the first public hearing by the City Council on the proposed 2027-2028 Biennial Operating Budget and the 2027-2028 Capital Budget. [Teresa Green, Assistant Director; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] 26-0896 presented
51. 51 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
52. 52 REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
53. 53 Tacoma Public Schools Presentation. 26-0960 presented
54. 54 COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
55. 55 Community Vitality and Safety Committee
56. 56 ADJOURNMENT
57. 57 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.
58. 58 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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