City of Tacoma - Meeting of City Council on 12/12/2017 at 5:00 PM

17-1302

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:33 GMT

File #: 17-1302
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.
Type: Item Filed
Title: Minutes of the Government Performance and Finance Committee, November 15, 2017.
Action: filed
Result:

17-1281

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:33 GMT

File #: 17-1281
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2.
Type: Item Filed
Title: Minutes of the Tacoma Arts Commission, November 13, 2017.
Action: filed
Result:

17-1195

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:33 GMT

File #: 17-1195
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.
Type: Minutes
Title: Minutes of the City Council study session, October 31, 2017.
Action: adopted
Result:

17-1207

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:33 GMT

File #: 17-1207
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.
Type: Minutes
Title: Minutes of the City Council study session, November 7, 2017.
Action: adopted
Result:

17-1309

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:35 GMT

File #: 17-1309
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.
Type: Minutes
Title: Minutes of the City Council study session, November 14, 2017.
Action: adopted
Result:

17-1310

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:35 GMT

File #: 17-1310
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.
Type: Minutes
Title: Minutes of the City Council study session, November 21, 2017.
Action: adopted
Result:

17-1306

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:33 GMT

File #: 17-1306
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.
Type: Minutes
Title: Minutes of the City Council meeting, October 31, 2017.
Action: adopted
Result:

17-1307

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:33 GMT

File #: 17-1307
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.
Type: Minutes
Title: Minutes of the City Council meeting, November 7, 2017.
Action: adopted
Result:

17-1308

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:33 GMT

File #: 17-1308
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.
Type: Minutes
Title: Minutes of the City Council meeting, November 14, 2017.
Action: adopted
Result:

RES39883

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:33 GMT

File #: RES39883
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution awarding a contract to Enfotech & Consulting, Inc., in the amount of $334,298, plus applicable sales tax, budgeted from the Wastewater Fund, for the implementation of a Pretreatment Information Management System - Specification No. ES17-0200F. [Daniel C. Thompson, PhD, Business Operations Division Manager; Michael P. Slevin III, P.E., Director, Environmental Services]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES39882

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:33 GMT

File #: RES39882
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 11.
Type: Resolution
Title: This is the second reading of a resolution amending Rule 9 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the City of Tacoma relating to Public Comment/Public Forum to suspend Citizens’ Forum on the second Tuesday for one-year to allow for a revised Citizens’ Forum pilot project; authorizing the one-time use of up to $25,000 of Council Contingency Funds, to assist in evaluating and developing the pilot project; and directing the City Manager to negotiate an agreement with the Center for Dialog and Resolution for said purpose. [Council Member Walker Lee]
Action: amended
Result: Pass

RES39882

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:37 GMT

File #: RES39882
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: This is the second reading of a resolution amending Rule 9 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the City of Tacoma relating to Public Comment/Public Forum to suspend Citizens’ Forum on the second Tuesday for one-year to allow for a revised Citizens’ Forum pilot project; authorizing the one-time use of up to $25,000 of Council Contingency Funds, to assist in evaluating and developing the pilot project; and directing the City Manager to negotiate an agreement with the Center for Dialog and Resolution for said purpose. [Council Member Walker Lee]
Action: moved as a substitute
Result: Pass

RES39882

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:37 GMT

RES39884

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:33 GMT

File #: RES39884
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12.
Type: Resolution
Title: (Continued from the December 12, 2017 meeting) A resolution declaring surplus and authorizing the sale of approximately 106 acres of property, located at 13004 Reservoir Road East, in Puyallup, to the Pierce County Department of Parks and Recreation, for the amount of $2,775,100. [Greg Muller, Real Estate Officer; Scott Dewhirst, Water Superintendent]
Action: continued
Result: Pass

RES39884

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:38 GMT

File #: RES39884
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: (Continued from the December 12, 2017 meeting) A resolution declaring surplus and authorizing the sale of approximately 106 acres of property, located at 13004 Reservoir Road East, in Puyallup, to the Pierce County Department of Parks and Recreation, for the amount of $2,775,100. [Greg Muller, Real Estate Officer; Scott Dewhirst, Water Superintendent]
Action:
Result:

RES39885

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:33 GMT

File #: RES39885
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution adopting the priority issues for the 2018 sessions of the United States Congress and Washington State Legislature. [Randall Lewis, Government Relations Officer; Elizabeth Pauli, City Manager]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES39886

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:33 GMT

File #: RES39886
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution requesting the Planning Commission to consider modifications to amend Chapter 13.05 of the Municipal Code, relating to Land Use Permit Procedures, to modify the Residential Infill Pilot Program by increasing the number of allowed Detached Accessory Dwelling Units, and modifying the design standards and review process pertaining to Two-family, Multi-family, and Cottage Housing developments. [Brian Boudet, Planning Division Manager; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES39887

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:33 GMT

File #: RES39887
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 15.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to the agreement with the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center, in the amount of $420,000, budgeted from the General Fund and Mental Health Fund, for a total amount of $820,000, for operational obligations through December 31, 2018. [Vicky McLaurin, Management Analyst III; Linda Stewart, Director, Neighborhood and Community Services]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

ORD28477

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:37 GMT

File #: ORD28477
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: (First and Final Reading) An ordinance amending Section 6 of Ordinance No. 28430, as amended by Ordinance No. 28457 by extending the sunset date for the declaration of public emergency relating to the conditions of homeless encampments from December 31, 2017, to December 31, 2018; and declaring an emergency, making necessary the passage of this ordinance and it becoming effective immediately. [Tadd Wille, Assistant City Manager; Elizabeth Pauli, City Manager]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

RES39888

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:33 GMT

File #: RES39888
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 16.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to the agreement with The Salvation Army, in the amount of $455,953, budgeted from the General Fund, for a total amount of $655,905, to provide stabilization services through December 31, 2018. [Erica Azcueta, Management Analyst III; Linda Stewart, Director, Neighborhood and Community Services]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES39889

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:33 GMT

File #: RES39889
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 17.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to the agreement with Catholic Community Services, in the amount of $1,884,000, budgeted from the General Fund and NCS Special Revenue Fund, for a total amount of $2,785,593, for ongoing operation of the Stability Site and associated services through December 31, 2018. [Erica Azcueta, Management Analyst III; Linda Stewart, Director, Neighborhood and Community Services]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES39890

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:34 GMT

File #: RES39890
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 18.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution authorizing an agreement with Lamar Company, LLC, d.b.a. Lamar Advertising of Seattle, to remove 111 sign faces over a five-year period and implement a permanent cap limit to no more than 225 sign faces in the City upon passage of Ordinance No. 28476. [Chris Bacha, Chief Deputy City Attorney; Bill Fosbre, City Attorney]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES39891

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:34 GMT

File #: RES39891
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 19.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution realigning the terms of various committees, boards, and commissions to expire on a quarterly basis and allow for an enhanced onboarding program; realigning the youth positions to the academic year; and setting all youth positions to one-year terms. [David Nash-Mendez, Senior Management Fellow; Doris Sorum, City Clerk]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES39892

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:33 GMT

File #: RES39892
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 20.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution establishing a Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, to be composed of eleven members and an alternate, for the purpose of better engaging immigrant and refugee communities, and to work with community partners and staff to identify and advance positive outcomes related to removing barriers for said communities. [Council Member Campbell]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES39893

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:33 GMT

File #: RES39893
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 21.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution adopting a “Health and Equity in All Policies” policy, and directing the City Manager to analyze proposed policies using a health and equity lens. [Council Member Campbell]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES39894

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:35 GMT

File #: RES39894
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 22.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution establishing the Tacoma Permit Advisory Task Force to improve City policies, codes, and procedures for the issuance of residential and commercial permits, and directing the City Manager to appoint members and provide staff support. [Deputy Mayor Thoms and Council Members Lonergan and McCarthy]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES39895

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:34 GMT

File #: RES39895
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 23.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution authorizing the use of up to $10,000 of Council Contingency Funds for sponsoring the Youth Summit at the 2018 Race and Pedagogy Conference at the University of Puget Sound. [Mayor Strickland and Council Members Blocker and Walker Lee]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

ORD28474

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:34 GMT

File #: ORD28474
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 24.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending the 2017-2022 Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan to include the Neighborhood and Community Services Readiness Site project, and amending the 2017-2018 Capital Budget. [Katie Johnston, Budget Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

ORD28475

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:34 GMT

File #: ORD28475
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 25.
Type: Ordinance
Title: (Continued from the December 12, 2017 meeting) An ordinance amending Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Compensation Plan, to clarify part-time employee benefits and implement rates of pay and compensation for represented and non-represented employees. [Kari Louie, Benefits Manager; Gary Buchanan, Director, Human Resources]
Action: continued
Result: Pass

ORD28475

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:37 GMT

File #: ORD28475
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: (Continued from the December 12, 2017 meeting) An ordinance amending Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Compensation Plan, to clarify part-time employee benefits and implement rates of pay and compensation for represented and non-represented employees. [Kari Louie, Benefits Manager; Gary Buchanan, Director, Human Resources]
Action:
Result:

ORD28476

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:34 GMT

File #: ORD28476
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 26.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Chapter 13.06 of the Municipal Code, relating to Zoning, to create a billboard exchange program, allowing installation of new billboard faces in exchange for removing billboard faces, and modifying development standards concerning design, location, landscaping, dispersal, lighting, buffering, height, and alterations of billboards; and adopting permit requirements to establish maximum permissible billboard heights. [Chris Bacha, Chief Deputy City Attorney; Bill Fosbre, City Attorney]
Action: moved as a substitute
Result: Pass

ORD28476

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:37 GMT

File #: ORD28476
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Chapter 13.06 of the Municipal Code, relating to Zoning, to create a billboard exchange program, allowing installation of new billboard faces in exchange for removing billboard faces, and modifying development standards concerning design, location, landscaping, dispersal, lighting, buffering, height, and alterations of billboards; and adopting permit requirements to establish maximum permissible billboard heights. [Chris Bacha, Chief Deputy City Attorney; Bill Fosbre, City Attorney]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

ORD28477

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:34 GMT

File #: ORD28477
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 27.
Type: Ordinance
Title: (First and Final Reading) An ordinance amending Section 6 of Ordinance No. 28430, as amended by Ordinance No. 28457 by extending the sunset date for the declaration of public emergency relating to the conditions of homeless encampments from December 31, 2017, to December 31, 2018; and declaring an emergency, making necessary the passage of this ordinance and it becoming effective immediately. [Tadd Wille, Assistant City Manager; Elizabeth Pauli, City Manager]
Action:
Result:

ORD28478

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:34 GMT

File #: ORD28478
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 28.
Type: Ordinance
Title: (First and Final Reading) An ordinance amending Chapter 8.12 of the Municipal Code, relating to Disorderly Conduct, by extending the sunset date of Section 8.12.180.E, entitled Unlawful Camping, to December 31, 2018, to allow for continued enforcement; and declaring an emergency, making necessary the passage of this ordinance and it becoming effective immediately. [Don Ramsdell, Police Chief]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

ORD28479

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:34 GMT

File #: ORD28479
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 29.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Title 11 of the Municipal Code, relating to Traffic, by amending various chapters to revise City regulations applicable to street traffic. [Josh Diekmann, P.E., Engineering Assistant Division Manager; Kurtis D. Kingsolver, P.E., Director, Public Works]
Action: set over for final reading
Result:

ORD28480

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:34 GMT

File #: ORD28480
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 30.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Chapter 1.28A of the Municipal Code, relating to the Tacoma Arts Commission, by changing the position for the Cross District Association or Community Council representative to an At-Large position. [Amy McBride, Arts Administrator; Kim Bedier, Acting Director, Community and Economic Development]
Action: set over for final reading
Result:

ORD28481

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:34 GMT

File #: ORD28481
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 31.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Chapter 6A.30 of the Municipal Code, relating to Business and Occupation Tax, to establish a new credit in the amount of $500, which local businesses can use against their City business and occupation taxes, for qualifying positions created on or after January 1, 2018, that are filled by residents of Tacoma. [Danielle Larson, Tax and License Division Manager, Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]
Action: set over for final reading
Result: