City of Tacoma - Meeting of City Council on 12/12/2023 at 5:00 PM

23-1208

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:17:22 GMT

File #: 23-1208
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.
Type: Item Filed
Title: Minutes of the Economic Development Committee, February 28, 2023.
Action: filed
Result:

23-1209

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:17:22 GMT

File #: 23-1209
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2.
Type: Item Filed
Title: Minutes of the Economic Development Committee, April 25, 2023.
Action: filed
Result:

23-1205

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:17:22 GMT

File #: 23-1205
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.
Type: Item Filed
Title: Minutes of the Government Performance and Finance Committee, May 2, 2023.
Action: filed
Result:

23-1191

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:17:22 GMT

File #: 23-1191
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.
Type: Minutes
Title: Minutes of the City Council study session, May 2, 2023.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-1202

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:17:22 GMT

File #: 23-1202
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.
Type: Minutes
Title: Minutes of the City Council study session, May 9, 2023.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-1163

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:17:22 GMT

File #: 23-1163
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.
Type: Minutes
Title: Minutes of the City Council meeting, May 16, 2023.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-1222

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:17:22 GMT

File #: 23-1222
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.
Type: Action Item
Title: A letter from the City Council supporting Mi Centro’s request for funding in the Washington State Operating Budget.
Action: adopted
Result:

RES41312

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:17:22 GMT

File #: RES41312
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution authorizing an increase to and extending the contract with Franke Tobey Jones, in the amount of $400,000, plus applicable taxes, not to exceed $632,960, budgeted from the General Fund, for senior services at the Beacon and Lighthouse Senior Activity Centers, through December 31, 2024 - Contract No. CW2259250. [Vicky McLaurin, Interim Assistant Director; Allyson Griffith, Director, Neighborhood and Community Services]
Action: adopted
Result:

RES41313

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:17:22 GMT

File #: RES41313
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution awarding a contract to Valeo Vocation, in the amount of $968,625, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Human Rights and Human Services Fund and General Fund, for services at the young adult day and night shelter at Beacon Senior Activity Center - Specification No. NC23-0177F. [Vicky McLaurin, Interim Assistant Director; Allyson Griffith, Director, Neighborhood and Community Services]
Action: adopted
Result:

RES41314

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:17:22 GMT

File #: RES41314
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, to accept up to an additional $50,000, for the piloting and installation of traffic gardens and safety events, and to extend the agreement through June 30, 2025. [Cailin Henley, Safe Routes to School Coordinator; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Public Works]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

23-1212

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:17:22 GMT

File #: 23-1212
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.
Type: Recognition
Title: Compassionate Tacoma Recognition: Patricia Albuquerque, Marina Marconi, and Pedro Moura.
Action: presented
Result:

RES41315

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:17:22 GMT

File #: RES41315
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12.
Type: Appointment
Title: A resolution appointing and reappointing individuals to the Board of Ethics. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, Interim City Attorney]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES41316

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:17:22 GMT

File #: RES41316
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution increasing and extending the contract with Comprehensive Mental Health Center of Tacoma-Pierce County d.b.a. Comprehensive Life Resources, in the amount of $400,000.00, plus applicable taxes, for a cumulative total of $2,147,312.82, budgeted from the Human Rights and Human Services Fund, to extend the performance and termination date of the New Beginnings program scope of work for one year, through December 31, 2024, for services at the Park Place Residential Treatment Facility - Specification No. NC22-0106F. [Vicky McLaurin, Interim Assistant Director; Allyson Griffith, Director, Neighborhood and Community Services]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES41317

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:17:22 GMT

File #: RES41317
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with Harold LeMay Enterprises, Incorporated, d.b.a. Pierce County Refuse, in the amount of $325,000, budgeted from the Solid Waste Fund, to purchase the franchise rights for solid waste collection in the Manitou Potential Annexation Area, effective April 1, 2024. [Lewis Griffith, P.E., Solid Waste Management Division Manager; Michael P. Slevin III, P.E., Director; Environmental Services]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES41318

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:17:22 GMT

File #: RES41318
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 15.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution approving the cancellation of the following seven regular City Council meetings in 2024: January 2, January 16, March 12, May 28, September 3, December 24, and December 31. [Mayor Woodards]
Action: adopted as amended
Result: Pass

RES41319

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:17:22 GMT

File #: RES41319
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 16.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution expressing support for the passage of Proposition No. 1, submitted by Tacoma School District No. 10 at the February 13, 2024, Special Election, which reads as follows: TACOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 10 SPECIAL ELECTION - PROPOSITION NO. 1 BONDS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS AND SAFETY UPGRADES The Board of Directors of Tacoma School District No. 10 adopted Resolution No. 2130, concerning neighborhood school improvements and safety upgrades districtwide. If approved, Proposition No. 1 would authorize the District to: replace or renovate eleven aging neighborhood schools; make districtwide K-12 classroom and learning environment improvements; repair deteriorating roofs; implement health, security and seismic upgrades; improve ADA accessibility, playgrounds/athletic facilities; repair plumbing/HVAC systems for clean water and safe air; make other capital improvements; issue $650,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within 25 years; and levy annual excess property taxes to repay the bonds, all as provided in Resolution No. 2130. Should Propositio
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

ORD28924

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:17:22 GMT

File #: ORD28924
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 17.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance authorizing the annexation of the Manitou Potential Annexation Area, located near Lakewood Drive West and 66th Street West, to the City of Tacoma, effective April 1, 2024, as set forth in the Interlocal Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with Pierce County executed on December 15, 2021. [Wesley Rhodes, Senior Planner; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

ORD28925

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:17:22 GMT

File #: ORD28925
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 18.
Type: Ordinance
Title: A substitute ordinance amending Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Compensation Plan, to implement rates of pay and compensation for certain represented and nonrepresented employees; and changes in classifications to reflect the organizational structure. [Kari L. Louie, Assistant Director; Shelby Fritz, Director, Human Resources]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

ORD28926

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:17:22 GMT

File #: ORD28926
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 19.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Title 9 of the Municipal Code, relating to Public Ways, by repealing Chapters 9.18, 9.19, and 9.20 in their entirety and replacing Chapter 9.20 with a new chapter entitled “Urban Forestry”, to establish permit requirements and related regulations for pruning, removal, and planting of street trees, establish policies and procedures for discretionary review of requests to prune trees on public property, establish a heritage tree program, and provide for enforcement and penalties for violations; amending Title 1 of the Municipal Code, relating to Administration and Personnel, by amending Chapter 1.23 of the Municipal Code, entitled “Hearing Examiner”, to provide for administrative appeals; and establishing effective dates. [Michael Carey, Urban Forest Program Manager; Michael P. Slevin III, P.E., Director, Environmental Services]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

ORD28927

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:17:22 GMT

File #: ORD28927
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 20.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 28910, relating to the Tax and License Code, to include an additional exhibit amending Municipal Code Chapter 6B.10 and 6B.20, effective November 13, 2023. [Danielle Larson, Tax and License Division Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]
Action: set over for final reading
Result:

ORD28928

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:17:22 GMT

File #: ORD28928
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 21.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Subtitle 6B of the Municipal Code, relating to the License Code, by amending Section 6B.10.030, entitled “License definitions”, and Section 6B.10.190, entitled “Investigations and background checks”, to meet Federal Bureau of Investigation requirements to allow the City to conduct nationwide background checks for certain license applicants. [Danielle Larson, Tax and License Division Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]
Action: set over for final reading
Result:

ORD28929

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:17:22 GMT

File #: ORD28929
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 22.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Subtitle 6A of the Municipal Code, relating to the Tax Code, by amending Section 6A.30.065, entitled “Job credits”, to narrow the definition of a green job and increase the value of the green job tax credit from $250 to $1,000 per year; and amending various sections throughout Chapter 6A.30, to update language, address areas of inconsistency, and comply with state law. [Danielle Larson, Tax and License Division Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]
Action: set over for final reading
Result:

ORD28930

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:17:22 GMT

File #: ORD28930
Ver.: 3
Agenda #: 23.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Chapter 6A.30 of the Municipal Code, relating to Business and Occupation Tax, by adding a new Section 6A.30.067, entitled "Job Credit - Work Opportunity", to provide a new $1,000 job tax credit for employers adding a new position and filling the position with an individual with a disability, as identified through the vocational referral in the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit. [Council Member Blocker]
Action: set over for final reading
Result: