City of Tacoma - Meeting of City Council on 11/15/2016 at 5:00 PM

16-1099

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:09:25 GMT

File #: 16-1099
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.
Type: Item Filed
Title: Minutes of the Economic Development Committee, October 25, 2016.
Action: filed
Result:

16-1078

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:09:25 GMT

File #: 16-1078
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2.
Type: Item Filed
Title: Minutes of the Planning Commission, October 5, 2016.
Action: filed
Result:

ORD28319

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:09:25 GMT

File #: ORD28319
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance vacating the alley right-of-way lying between East 29th Street and East 30th Street from the east margin of Portland Avenue to the west margin of East R Street, for the construction of a multi-level parking garage structure in preparation for the Emerald Queen Casino relocation. (Puyallup Tribe of Indians; File No. 124.1350) [Phyllis K. Macleod, Hearing Examiner]
Action: passed
Result:

ORD28379

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:09:25 GMT

File #: ORD28379
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance vacating a portion of the alley between East 25th Street and Puyallup Avenue, lying between A Street and State Route 705, for a private driveway. (Skookum Holdings, LLC; File No. 124.1366) [Phyllis K. Macleod, Hearing Examiner]
Action: passed
Result:

RES39579

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:09:25 GMT

File #: RES39579
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution approving adjustments to charges related to freight switching, and authorizing the reissuance of Tacoma Municipal Belt Line Railway Freight Tariff TMBL 8807. [Dan McCabe, Rail Section Manager; Dale King, Rail Superintendent]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES39580

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:09:25 GMT

File #: RES39580
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution authorizing the execution of a non-exclusive perpetual easement to Puget Sound Energy, Inc., to allow construction of a pipeline to provide compressed natural gas to the Metro Parks Tacoma Greenhouse Facilities located at the Tacoma Recovery and Transfer Center. [Troy Stevens, Senior Real Estate Specialist; Michael P. Slevin III, P.E., Director, Environmental Services]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES39581

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:09:25 GMT

File #: RES39581
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution amending and adopting the Legislative Policy Statement for the years 2017 and 2018. [Randall Lewis, Government Relations Officer]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES39582

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:09:25 GMT

File #: RES39582
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution amending the Capital Planning Policies section of the City’s Financial and Budget Policy Statement. [Tadd Wille, Director, Management and Budget; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES39583

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:09:34 GMT

File #: RES39583
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8A.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution reaffirming the City’s commitment to the principles of equity and inclusion, and to continue defending, promoting, and introducing policies and practices that seek to improve opportunities and quality of life for all residents, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, country of origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religious beliefs. [Mayor Strickland]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

ORD28386

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:09:25 GMT

File #: ORD28386
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance fixing the amount of the Ad Valorem tax levies necessary to identify the amount of the estimated revenues from property tax levies to match estimated expenditures for debt service and other funding requirements. [Tadd Wille, Director, Management and Budget]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

16-1016

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:09:34 GMT

File #: 16-1016
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Public Hearing
Title: This is the date set for a public hearing on the surplus and proposed sale of approximately 0.70 acres of property, located in the southeast corner of Tacoma Mall Boulevard and South 58th Street, to Heritage Bank for the amount of $560,000. [Gloria Fletcher, Senior Real Estate Officer; Linda McCrea, Water Superintendent]
Action:
Result:

ORD28387

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:09:25 GMT

File #: ORD28387
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance authorizing an increase for the 2017 general property tax revenue collection in terms of both dollars and percentage. [Tadd Wille, Director, Management and Budget]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

ORD28388

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:09:25 GMT

File #: ORD28388
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance fixing the amount of the Emergency Medical Services levy necessary to identify the amount of the estimated revenues from the property tax levy to match estimated expenditures for debt service and other funding requirements. [Tadd Wille, Director, Management and Budget]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

ORD28389

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:09:25 GMT

File #: ORD28389
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance authorizing an increase for the 2017 Emergency Medical Services property tax levy in terms of both dollars and percentage. [Tadd Wille, Director, Management and Budget]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

ORD28391

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:09:25 GMT

File #: ORD28391
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Compensation Plan, to implement rates of pay and compensation for non-represented employees and changes in classification to reflect the organizational structure. [Joy St. Germain, Director, Human Resources]
Action: set over for final reading
Result:

ORD28392

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:09:25 GMT

File #: ORD28392
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Chapter 12.08 of the Municipal Code, relating to Wastewater and Surface Water Management - Regulation and Rates, to adjust rates and charges for services provided by the Wastewater and Surface Water Utilities for the years 2017 and 2018. [Dan Thompson, Ph.D., Business Operations Division Manager; Michael P. Slevin III, P.E., Director, Environmental Services]
Action: set over for final reading
Result:

ORD28393

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:09:25 GMT

File #: ORD28393
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 15.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Chapter 12.09 of the Municipal Code, relating to Solid Waste, Recycling, and Hazardous Waste, to adjust rates and charges for services provided by the Solid Waste Utility for the years 2017 and 2018, and adding food waste to the definition of yard waste. [Gary H. Kato, Solid Waste Management Division Manager; Michael P. Slevin III, P.E., Director, Environmental Services]
Action: set over for final reading
Result:

ORD28394

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:09:25 GMT

File #: ORD28394
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 16.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Chapter 6B.20 of the Municipal Code, relating to Annual Business License, to increase business license fees. [Danielle Larson, Tax and License Division Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]
Action: set over for final reading
Result:

ORD28395

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:09:25 GMT

File #: ORD28395
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 17.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Chapter 17.05 of the Municipal Code, relating to Animal License Fees, to increase license fees for dogs and cats and clarify the term of license, requirements and exemptions. [Danielle Larson, Tax and License Division Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]
Action: set over for final reading
Result:

ORD28396

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:09:25 GMT

File #: ORD28396
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 18.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance renaming the Data Processing Division Intragovernmental Service Fund to the General Government Internal Services Fund, and expanding the scope and purpose of said fund. [Tadd Wille, Director, Management and Budget; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]
Action: set over for final reading
Result:

ORD28397

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:09:25 GMT

File #: ORD28397
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 19.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance establishing a new capital budget fund structure; creating two new funds to be known as Transportation Revenues Fund 1050, a special revenue fund, and Real Estate Excise Tax Fund 3210, a capital fund; and repurposing Capital Projects Fund 3211, Transportation Capital and Engineering Fund 1060, and Paths and Trails Reserve Fund 1140 as Special Capital Funds to provide increased transparency and accountability in the monitoring of capital project progress. [Tadd Wille, Director, Management and Budget; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]
Action: set over for final reading
Result:

ORD28398

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:09:25 GMT

File #: ORD28398
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 20.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance approving the 2017-2022 Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan, and approving the 2017-2018 Capital Budget. [Tadd Wille, Director, Management and Budget]
Action: set over for final reading
Result:

ORD28399

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:09:25 GMT

File #: ORD28399
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 21.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance adopting the 2017-2018 Biennial Operating Budget. To view the proposed 2017-2018 Biennial Operating Budget go to www.cityoftacoma.org/budget [Tadd Wille, Director, Management and Budget]
Action: amended
Result: Pass

ORD28399

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:09:34 GMT

File #: ORD28399
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance adopting the 2017-2018 Biennial Operating Budget. To view the proposed 2017-2018 Biennial Operating Budget go to www.cityoftacoma.org/budget [Tadd Wille, Director, Management and Budget]
Action: set over for final reading
Result:

16-1016

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:09:25 GMT

File #: 16-1016
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 22.
Type: Public Hearing
Title: This is the date set for a public hearing on the surplus and proposed sale of approximately 0.70 acres of property, located in the southeast corner of Tacoma Mall Boulevard and South 58th Street, to Heritage Bank for the amount of $560,000. [Gloria Fletcher, Senior Real Estate Officer; Linda McCrea, Water Superintendent]
Action:
Result: