City of Tacoma - Meeting of City Council on 11/28/2017 at 5:00 PM

17-1213

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:30 GMT

File #: 17-1213
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.
Type: Item Filed
Title: Monthly Financial Reports for the Fleet Services Fund, Self-Insurance Claim Fund, Tacoma Power, Tacoma Rail, Tacoma Rail Mountain Division, and Tacoma Water, September 2017.
Action: filed
Result:

17-1219

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:30 GMT

File #: 17-1219
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2.
Type: Minutes
Title: Minutes of the City Council meeting, October 17, 2017.
Action: adopted
Result:

17-1220

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:30 GMT

File #: 17-1220
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.
Type: Minutes
Title: Minutes of the City Council meeting, October 24, 2017.
Action: adopted
Result:

RES39871

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:30 GMT

File #: RES39871
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution authorizing the execution of a grant agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation, in the amount of $2,500,000, for safety improvements at two railroad grade crossings on the Marine View Drive segment of State Route 509. [Alan Matheson, Assistant Rail Superintendent; Dale King, Rail Superintendent]
Action: adopted
Result:

ORD28472

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:30 GMT

File #: ORD28472
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance vacating a portion of Broadway Avenue, lying between South 9th Street and South 11th Street, for ramped access to the back storage area and freight elevator vestibule of the Pantages Theater, and space for two offices. (City of Tacoma; File No. 124.1380) [Jeff H. Capell, Hearing Examiner]
Action: set over for final reading
Result:

17-1225

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:30 GMT

File #: 17-1225
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.
Type: Action Item
Title: A motion may be considered in accordance with Tacoma City Charter Article IV Section 4.18 to confirm the appointment of Linda McCrea as Interim Director of Utilities effective December 1, 2017. The term of the confirmation shall be until April 30, 2018 or until a permanent Director is appointed by the Board and confirmed by the City Council, whichever occurs first. Pursuant to TMC 1.30.300.G, the Interim Director position shall not be eligible for participation in the Tacoma Employees’ Retirement System.
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

17-1226

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:30 GMT

File #: 17-1226
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.
Type: Action Item
Title: A motion may be considered to confirm the appointment of Linda Stewart as Director of the Neighborhood and Community Services Department, with an annual salary of $168,896, effective November 29, 2017.
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES39872

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:30 GMT

File #: RES39872
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.
Type: Appointment
Title: A resolution appointing and reappointing individuals to the Human Rights Commission. [Doris Sorum, City Clerk; Bill Fosbre, City Attorney]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES39873

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:31 GMT

File #: RES39873
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution awarding a contract to Mountain Stone Aggregate LLC, in the amount of $283,350, plus a 10 percent contingency, plus applicable sales tax, for a total of $311,685, budgeted from the Asphalt Plant Fund, for hot mix asphalt aggregate, for an initial contract period of one-year, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, for a projected contract total of $1,654,777.99 - Specification No. PW17-0392F. [Rae Bailey, Street Operations Division Manager; Kurtis D. Kingsolver, P.E., Director, Public Works]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES39874

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:30 GMT

File #: RES39874
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution authorizing the reissuance of Tacoma Municipal Belt Line 8807 and Tacoma Rail Mountain Division 8000 series freight switching tariffs, and the Tacoma Municipal Belt Line 6004 series demurrage tariff, effective January 1, 2018, to ensure reliable rail services at cost of service rates. [Dan McCabe, Rail Section Manager; Dale King, Rail Superintendent]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

17-1131

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:36 GMT

File #: 17-1131
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Public Hearing
Title: This is the date set for a public hearing by the City Council on the 2017-2018 Biennial Budget, 2017-2022 Capital Facilities Program, and 2017-2018 Capital Budget. [Katie Johnston, Budget Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]
Action: presented
Result:

RES39875

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:31 GMT

File #: RES39875
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution approving the 2018-2019 Funding Priorities Statement for the Annual Action Plan of the Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development. [Ricardo Noguera, Director, Community and Economic Development; Linda Stewart, Interim Director, Neighborhood and Community Services]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES39876

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:31 GMT

File #: RES39876
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution authorizing the use of up to $50,000 of City Council Contingency Funds to support a pilot project to assist tenants and provide incentives to landlords who accept Section 8 Housing Vouchers; create funds for landlord damage reimbursements, and to assist tenants with screening fees and security deposits; and directing the City Manager to examine the feasibility of adding source of income as a protected class in rental regulations and negotiate and execute a professional services agreement with the Tacoma Housing Authority outlining the scope of work and deliverables. [Council Members Blocker, Campbell, and Walker Lee]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

ORD28463

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:31 GMT

File #: ORD28463
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance granting a non-exclusive franchise to WA-CLEC LLC, to construct, operate, and maintain a telecommunications system in the City. [Jeff Lueders, Cable Communications and Franchise Services Manager; Gwen Schuler, Director, Media and Communications]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

ORD28464

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:31 GMT

File #: ORD28464
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance granting a non-exclusive franchise to ExteNet Systems, Inc., to construct, operate, and maintain a telecommunications system in the City. [Jeff Lueders, Cable Communications and Franchise Services Manager; Gwen Schuler, Director, Media and Communications]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

ORD28471

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:31 GMT

File #: ORD28471
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 15.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Chapter 1.30 of the Municipal Code, relating to Retirement and Pensions, to increase the employer and employee contribution rates by a combined total of 1 percent, effective the first pay period in February 2018. [Timothy Allen, Director, Retirement]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

ORD28473

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:31 GMT

File #: ORD28473
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 16.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance modifying the 2017-2018 Biennial Budget to appropriate funds for contractual obligations, transfers, and other budget adjustments; authorizing interfund transfers and contributions; and accepting, depositing, and appropriating miscellaneous donations, contributions, and/or fees. [Katie Johnston, Budget Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]
Action: set over for final reading
Result:

17-1131

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:31 GMT

File #: 17-1131
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 17.
Type: Public Hearing
Title: This is the date set for a public hearing by the City Council on the 2017-2018 Biennial Budget, 2017-2022 Capital Facilities Program, and 2017-2018 Capital Budget. [Katie Johnston, Budget Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]
Action:
Result: