City of Tacoma - Meeting of City Council on 12/17/2019 at 5:00 PM

19-1438

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:46 GMT

File #: 19-1438
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.
Type: Item Filed
Title: Minutes of the Economic Development Committee, November 12, 2019.
Action: filed
Result:

19-1439

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:46 GMT

File #: 19-1439
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2.
Type: Item Filed
Title: Minutes of the Public Utility Board special meetings, November 7 and 8, 2019.
Action: filed
Result:

19-1440

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:46 GMT

File #: 19-1440
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.
Type: Item Filed
Title: Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, November 13, 2019.
Action: filed
Result:

19-1442

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:46 GMT

File #: 19-1442
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.
Type: Item Filed
Title: Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, November 13, 2019.
Action: filed
Result:

19-1428

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:46 GMT

File #: 19-1428
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.
Type: Item Filed
Title: Minutes of the Tacoma Arts Commission meeting, November 12, 2019.
Action: filed
Result:

ORD28648

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:48 GMT

File #: ORD28648
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 41.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Chapter 6A.110 of the Municipal Code, relating to Property Tax Exemptions for Multi-Family Housing, to update affordability and equity in contracting requirements, effective March 1, 2020. [Debbie Bingham, Project Manager; Jeff Robinson, Director, Community and Economic Development]
Action: set over for final reading
Result: Pass

19-1437

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:46 GMT

File #: 19-1437
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.
Type: Minutes
Title: Minutes of the City Council meeting, November 12, 2019.
Action: adopted
Result:

19-1449

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:46 GMT

File #: 19-1449
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.
Type: Minutes
Title: Minutes of the City Council meeting, November 19, 2019.
Action: adopted
Result:

RES40510

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: RES40510
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution setting Thursday, January 30, 2020, at 1:30 p.m., as the date for a hearing by the Hearing Examiner on the request to vacate all those portions of publicly dedicated streets, lying between East 48th Street and East 52nd Street, within the park boundaries of Swan Creek Park for park enhancements and improvements. (Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma; File No. 124.1406) [Ronda Van Allen, Senior Real Estate Specialist; Kurtis D. Kingsolver, P.E., Director, Public Works]
Action: adopted
Result:

ORD28606

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:46 GMT

File #: ORD28606
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance reclassifying the property bounded by South 19th, South Proctor, South Madison, and South Durango Streets, from a C-1 General Neighborhood Commercial District and a T Transitional District to a R-4-L Low-Density Multiple-Family Dwelling District, to develop the Tacoma Behavioral Hospital. (Tacoma Life Properties, LLC; File No. LU18-0301) [Jeff H. Capell, Hearing Examiner]
Action: failed
Result:

ORD28652

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: ORD28652
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance vacating the west 14 feet of North Pine Street, lying between the southerly line of North 29th Street and the eastern extension of the northerly line of North 28th Street alley, to facilitate subdivision of the property into an additional lot for development. (John and Miyon Kautz; File No. 124.1398) [Jeff H. Capell, Hearing Examiner]
Action: set over for final reading
Result:

ORD28606

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:48 GMT

ORD28649

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:48 GMT

File #: ORD28649
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 42.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Chapter 1.29 of the Municipal Code, related to the Human Rights Commission, by adding a new Section 1.29.190, entitled “Provision of Universal Closed Captioning,” to require persons owning or managing a place of public accommodations to activate closed captioning on television receivers located within the City, effective March 1, 2020. [Lucas Smiraldo, Management Analyst II; Diane Powers, Director, Office of Equity and Human Rights]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

19-1448

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: 19-1448
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.
Type: Action Item
Title: A motion may be considered to authorize the City’s full and final settlement of all personal injury claims against the City, for damages relating to a third-party automobile accident, in the matter of Steve Chea, an unmarried man, individually, and Steve Chea, as personal representative of the Estate of Thao Vo v. City of Tacoma, et al., Pierce County Superior Court Cause No. 18-2-07841-1, upon payment by the City in the amount of $175,000.
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES40511

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: RES40511
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12.
Type: Appointment
Title: A resolution reappointing individuals to the Board of Ethics. [Doris Sorum, City Clerk; Bill Fosbre, City Attorney]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES40512

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: RES40512
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.
Type: Appointment
Title: A resolution reappointing Alex Strautman to the Citizen Police Advisory Committee. [Doris Sorum, City Clerk; Bill Fosbre, City Attorney]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES40513

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: RES40513
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14.
Type: Appointment
Title: A resolution appointing and reappointing individuals to the Landmarks Preservation Commission and the Sustainable Tacoma Commission. [Doris Sorum, City Clerk; Bill Fosbre, City Attorney]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES40514

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: RES40514
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 15.
Type: Appointment
Title: A resolution appointing and reappointing individuals to the Tacoma Arts Commission. [Doris Sorum, City Clerk; Bill Fosbre, City Attorney]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES40515

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: RES40515
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 16.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution awarding a contract to Axum General Construction Inc, in the amount of $1,063,539.99, plus applicable taxes, plus a 15 percent contingency, for a total of $1,223,070.99, budgeted from the Transportation Capital Fund, for the restoration of approximately one mile of arterial roadway, construction of ADA curb ramps, and installation of traffic signal improvements - Specification No. PW19-0267F. [Nick Correll, Engineer; Kurtis D. Kingsolver, P.E., Director, Public Works]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES40516

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: RES40516
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 17.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution awarding a contract to Construct Incorporated, in the amount of $557,800, plus applicable taxes, plus a 16 percent contingency, for a total of $647,048, budgeted from the Capital Project Fund, for the Tacoma Municipal Building 5th floor tenant improvements - Specification No. PW19-0333F. [Mina Zarelli, Project Manager; Kurtis D. Kingsolver, P.E., Director, Public Works]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES40517

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: RES40517
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 18.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution awarding a contract to Pease & Sons Inc., in the amount of $3,748,369.00, plus applicable taxes, plus a 16 percent contingency, for a total of $4,348,108.04, budgeted from the Public Safety Fund, for the construction of a new fire station in the Tideflats - Specification No. PW19-0306F. [Mina Zarelli, Project Manager; Kurtis D. Kingsolver, P.E., Director, Public Works]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES40518

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: RES40518
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 19.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution awarding a contract to Dickson Company, in the amount of $52,500, plus applicable taxes, plus a 30 percent contingency, for a total of $68,250, budgeted from the Asphalt Plant Fund, for crushed and natural 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 $341,250 - Specification No. PW19-0364F. [Rae Bailey, Street Operations Division Manager; Kurtis D. Kingsolver, P.E., Director, Public Works]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES40519

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: RES40519
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 20.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution awarding a contract to Holroyd Company, in the amount of $266,900, plus applicable taxes, plus a 30 percent contingency, for a total of $346,970, budgeted from the Asphalt Plant Fund, for crushed and natural 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 $1,734,850 - Specification No. PW19-0364F. [Rae Bailey, Street Operations Division Manager; Kurtis D. Kingsolver, P.E., Director, Public Works]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES40520

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: RES40520
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 21.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution awarding a contract to Mountain Stone Aggregate LLC, in the amount of $244,000, plus applicable taxes, plus a 30 percent contingency, for a total of $317,200, budgeted from the Asphalt Plant Fund, for crushed and natural 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 $1,586,000 - Specification No. PW19-0364F. [Rae Bailey, Street Operations Division Manager; Kurtis D. Kingsolver, P.E., Director, Public Works]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES40521

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: RES40521
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 22.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution awarding a contract to Granite Construction Co, in the amount of $144,000.00, plus applicable taxes, plus a 25 percent contingency, for a total of $180,000.00, budgeted from the Asphalt Plant Fund, for the purchase of reclaimed asphalt product and reclaimed asphalt shingles on an as-needed basis, 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 $1,014,676.73 - Specification No. PW19-0384F. [Rae Bailey, Street Operations Division Manager; Kurtis D. Kingsolver, P.E., Director, Public Works]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES40522

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: RES40522
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 23.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution awarding a contract to Mercer Health & Benefits LLC, in the amount of $1,375,000, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Health Care Trust Fund, for employee benefits brokerage and consulting services, for an initial contract period of five years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods - Specification No. HR19-0136F. [Kari L. Louie, Senior Compensation and Benefits Manager; Gary Buchanan, Director, Human Resources]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES40523

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: RES40523
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 24.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution authorizing an increase to the contract with Comprehensive Life Resources, in the amount of $210,538.00, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Fund, for the New Beginnings scope of work, for a cumulative contract total of $3,647,215.35 - Contract No. CW2227270. [Vicky McLaurin, Program Manager; Linda Stewart, Director, Neighborhood and Community Services]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES40524

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: RES40524
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 25.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution authorizing an increase to the contract with the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center, in the amount of $420,000, plus applicable taxes, for a cumulative contract total of $840,000, budgeted from the General Fund, for domestic violence services - Direct Negotiation. [Vicky McLaurin, Program Manager; Linda Stewart, Director, Neighborhood and Community Services]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES40508

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:48 GMT

File #: RES40508
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 26.
Type: Resolution
Title: This is the second reading of a resolution amending the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the City of Tacoma by adding a new rule, Rule 8.B, entitled “Amendments to Motions, Resolutions, and Ordinances,” to establish best practices related to amending Council legislation; by changing the name of “Citizens’ Forum” to “Community Forum”; and by changing references from “citizen” to “resident” or “community member.” [Bill Fosbre, City Attorney]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES40525

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: RES40525
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 27.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution authorizing the execution of a cooperative agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency, in the amount of $542,684, accepting and depositing said sum into the Solid Waste Fund, to offset costs associated with the replacement of four diesel-powered refuse collection trucks with compressed natural gas trucks. [James G. Parvey, P.E., Environmental Policy and Sustainability Division Manager; Michael P. Slevin III, P.E., Director, Environmental Services]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES40526

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: RES40526
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 28.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution approving the City’s Compensation Philosophy, to create and strengthen a culture of transparency and trust through a competitive classification and compensation program. [Kari L. Louie, Senior Compensation and Benefits Manager; Gary Buchanan, Director, Human Resources]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES40527

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: RES40527
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 29.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution establishing the activities and income criteria for the City’s Affordable Housing Fund, for the purpose of prioritizing projects that are eligible for funding. [Daniel Murillo, Housing Division Manager; Jeff Robinson, Director, Community and Economic Development]
Action: adopted as amended
Result:

RES40527

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:48 GMT

File #: RES40527
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution establishing the activities and income criteria for the City’s Affordable Housing Fund, for the purpose of prioritizing projects that are eligible for funding. [Daniel Murillo, Housing Division Manager; Jeff Robinson, Director, Community and Economic Development]
Action: amended
Result: Pass

RES40527

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:48 GMT

RES40528

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: RES40528
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 30.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution authorizing the use of up to $5,000 of City Council Contingency Funds, to conduct a survey of home sale prices over a two to three month period of time and take needed steps towards requesting that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development revise the area-median sales prices on existing homes and new construction in order to submit the changes with the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan with an effective date of July 1, 2020. [Council Member Ibsen]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES40529

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: RES40529
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 31.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution expressing the City Council’s support for an affirmative vote in 2020 by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Board for the most robust proposal, “Scenario D,” of the regional Clean Fuel Standard rule. [Council Member Beale]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES40530

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:48 GMT

File #: RES40530
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 32.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution authorizing the one-time use of funds, in the amount of $1,500, budgeted from the Council Contingency Fund, to support the Stadium Historic Business District Association’s 15th Annual Dickens Festival; and directing the City Manager to confirm deliverables for the funding commitment. [Council Member Thoms]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES40531

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: RES40531
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 33.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution removing member restrictions from the Tacoma Permit Advisory Task Force to allow the City Manager flexibility in appointing representatives as appropriate. [Deputy Mayor McCarthy]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES40532

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: RES40532
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 34.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution approving the cancellation of the following seven regular City Council meetings in 2020: January 2, January 21, March 10, May 26, September 8, December 22, and December 29. [Mayor Woodards]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

ORD28642

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: ORD28642
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 35.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Chapter 12.01 of the Municipal Code, relating to Utility Charges, to extend the waiver of power and water utility connection and inspection fees for cities in Tacoma Power and Tacoma Water service territories during the current declared state of emergency, relating to the conditions of homeless encampments located in the City; effective January 1, 2020 and until the declared state of emergency has ended. [Tom Morrill, Chief Deputy City Attorney; Bill Fosbre, City Attorney]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

ORD28643

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: ORD28643
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 36.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Chapter 12.10 of the Municipal Code, relating to Water - Regulations and Rates, for wholesale rate adjustments, effective January 1, 2020; System Development Charge adjustments, effective January 1, 2020; and Fixed Fees adjustments, effective January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2024; and repealing Ordinance No. 28614 in its entirety. [Lyna Vo, Utilities Economist; Scott Dewhirst, Water Superintendent].
Action: passed
Result: Pass

ORD28644

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: ORD28644
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 37.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Chapter 1.45 of the Municipal Code, relating to Neighborhood Councils, to adopt proposed changes to the Neighborhood Council Program. [Bucoda Warren, Senior Management Fellow; Allyson Griffith, Program Manager, Neighborhood and Community Services]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

ORD28645

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: ORD28645
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 38.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Chapter 1.95 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Rental Housing Code, to update language to reflect Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5600 and the State of Washington’s Residential Landlord-Tenant Act regarding notification requirements for pay-or-vacate notices. [Linda Stewart, Director, Neighborhood and Community Services]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

ORD28646

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: ORD28646
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 39.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Title 18 of the Municipal Code, relating to Minimum Employment Standards, by repealing in its entirety Chapter 18.20, entitled “Minimum Wage”, and relying on Washington State minimum wage law and the Department of Labor and Industries enforcement. [Danielle Larson, Tax and License Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

ORD28647

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: ORD28647
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 40.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Subtitle 6A of the Municipal Code, relating to the Tax Code, to change the due date for annual business and occupation tax returns, and to simplify how taxpayers apportion income reported under the service and other tax classification. [Danielle Larson, Tax and License Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

ORD28648

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

ORD28649

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

ORD28651

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:12:47 GMT

File #: ORD28651
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 43.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Chapter 1.06 of the Municipal Code, relating to Administration, to update the formal bid and governing body threshold, clarify language related to the authorization to pay recurring software license and maintenance fees, standardize contract amendment authority, and clarify parameters for governing body approval of Citywide contracts and other minor updates. [Patsy Best, Procurement and Payables Division Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]
Action: passed
Result: Pass