City of Tacoma - Meeting of City Council on 12/17/2024 at 5:00 PM

24-1348

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:22 GMT

File #: 24-1348
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.
Type: Item Filed
Title: Minutes of the Economic Development Committee, January 23, 2024.
Action: filed
Result:

24-1349

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:22 GMT

File #: 24-1349
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2.
Type: Item Filed
Title: Minutes of the Economic Development Committee, January 30, 2024.
Action: filed
Result:

24-1350

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:22 GMT

File #: 24-1350
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.
Type: Item Filed
Title: Minutes of the Economic Development Committee, February 13, 2024.
Action: filed
Result:

24-1351

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:22 GMT

File #: 24-1351
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.
Type: Item Filed
Title: Minutes of the Economic Development Committee, February 27, 2024.
Action: filed
Result:

24-1352

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:22 GMT

File #: 24-1352
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.
Type: Item Filed
Title: Minutes of the Economic Development Committee, March 26, 2024.
Action: filed
Result:

24-1353

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:22 GMT

File #: 24-1353
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.
Type: Item Filed
Title: Minutes of the Economic Development Committee, April 9, 2024.
Action: filed
Result:

24-1370

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:22 GMT

File #: 24-1370
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.
Type: Item Filed
Title: Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee, July 24, 2024.
Action: filed
Result:

24-1371

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:22 GMT

File #: 24-1371
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.
Type: Item Filed
Title: Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee, August 14, 2024.
Action: filed
Result:

24-1355

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:22 GMT

File #: 24-1355
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.
Type: Item Filed
Title: Minutes of the Planning Commission, April 17, 2024.
Action: filed
Result:

24-1356

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:22 GMT

File #: 24-1356
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.
Type: Item Filed
Title: Minutes of the Planning Commission, May 1, 2024.
Action: filed
Result:

24-1357

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:22 GMT

File #: 24-1357
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.
Type: Item Filed
Title: Minutes of the Planning Commission special meeting, May 8, 2024.
Action: filed
Result:

24-1369

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:22 GMT

File #: 24-1369
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12.
Type: Item Filed
Title: Minutes of the Tacoma Arts Commission, November 18, 2024.
Action: filed
Result:

24-1332

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:22 GMT

File #: 24-1332
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.
Type: Item Filed
Title: Minutes of the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board, November 4, 2024.
Action: filed
Result:

24-1372

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:23 GMT

File #: 24-1372
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14.
Type: Minutes
Title: Minutes of the City Council meeting, April 2, 2024.
Action: adopted
Result:

24-1360

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:22 GMT

File #: 24-1360
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 15.
Type: Minutes
Title: Minutes of the City Council meeting, April 9, 2024.
Action: adopted
Result:

RES41581

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:23 GMT

File #: RES41581
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 16.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution awarding a contract to Axon Enterprise, Inc., in the amount of $615,618.36, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the General Fund, for dash cameras inclusive of software, maintenance, and accessories, for an initial contract period of up to five years - Sourcewell Contract No. 101223-AXN - CW2270229. [Mayra Wheelock, Police Financial Manager; Avery Moore, Police Chief]
Action: adopted
Result:

RES41582

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:22 GMT

File #: RES41582
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 17.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution setting Monday, January 13, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., as the date to reconvene a hearing by the Hearing Examiner to consider Local Improvement District No. 7731 for the conversion of the overhead primary electrical distribution, telephone, and cable television systems to underground along: · Segment No. 1 - Waterview Street from North 49th Street southeasterly 4,400 feet, more or less, also along Dale Street from Waterview Street southwesterly 100 feet, more or less; · Segment No. 2 - North 43rd Street from Ruston Way to Tacoma Utility Pole No. 19510, being approximately 160 feet southwesterly of Waterview Street. [Ralph Rodriguez, LID Administrator; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director/City Engineer, Public Works]
Action: adopted
Result:

24-1354

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:23 GMT

File #: 24-1354
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 18.
Type: Resolution
Title: Date Range - 11/18/2024 to 12/01/2024 Payroll in the amount of $23,497,153.88; Payments in the amount of $37,164,701.69; for a total of $60,661,855.57.
Action: adopted
Result:

24-1373

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:23 GMT

File #: 24-1373
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 19.
Type: Action Item
Title: A letter from the City Council to the Metro Parks Tacoma Board of Commissioners regarding senior services. [Deputy Mayor Hines]
Action: pulled from the consent agenda
Result:

RES41583

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:22 GMT

File #: RES41583
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 20.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal agreement with Pierce Conservation District, in the amount up to $611,878, budgeted from the Stormwater Fund, to assist with green stormwater infrastructure and low impact development projects, co-manage the open space volunteer program, and help grow the City’s urban tree canopy, through December 31, 2026. [Elizabeth Matteri, Associate Natural Resources Analyst; Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services]
Action: adopted
Result:

RES41584

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:22 GMT

File #: RES41584
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 21.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal agreement with the University of Washington Tacoma, in the amount of $637,078, budgeted from various departmental funds, to design, implement, and manage an engineering pathways program in support of engineer careers for a five-year term. [Lewis Griffith, P.E., Solid Waste Division Manager; Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

24-1347

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:22 GMT

File #: 24-1347
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 22.
Type: Proclamation
Title: Proclaiming Wednesday, December 18, 2024, as International Migrants Day.
Action: presented
Result:

24-1375

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:23 GMT

File #: 24-1375
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 22a.
Type: Action Item
Title: A motion may be made to authorize the City’s full and final settlement of all claims against the City as set forth in Claim Number 17671 filed September 6, 2023, related to an incident occurring from and between June 18, 2022 and June 23, 2022, upon payment by the City in the amount of $14,900,000 and execution of a release in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

24-1318

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:22 GMT

File #: 24-1318
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 23.
Type: Action Item
Title: A motion may be made to authorize the City’s full and final settlement of all claims against the City in the matter of Tatyana Kramarevsky v Waybright and City of Tacoma, Pierce County Superior Court Cause No. 24-2-05411-7, related to a sidewalk trip and fall incident occurring on November 10, 2022, upon payment by the City in the amount of $125,000.00 and execution of a release in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES41585

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:22 GMT

File #: RES41585
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 24.
Type: Appointment
Title: A resolution reappointing individuals to the Landmarks Preservation Commission. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES41586

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:22 GMT

File #: RES41586
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 25.
Type: Appointment
Title: A resolution appointing and reappointing individuals to the Tacoma Arts Commission. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES41587

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:22 GMT

File #: RES41587
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 26.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing Eight-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement with 4315 S Alder Street LLC, for the development of ten multi-family market-rate rental housing units, located at 4315 South Alder Street in the Tacoma Mall Mixed-Use Center. [Debbie Bingham, Program Manager; Pat Beard, Interim Director, Community and Economic Development]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES41588

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:23 GMT

File #: RES41588
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 27.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution transmitting a ballot measure to the Pierce County Auditor to be placed on the April 22, 2025, Special Election ballot, that would authorize an increase in the City of Tacoma property tax of $0.25 per $1,000 of assessed value for a maximum levy rate of $1.95 for collection in 2026 and authorize an increase in gross earnings tax on certain utilities in the amount of 2 percent for the sole purpose of funding street repair, maintenance, and safety improvements including pedestrian and bicycle improvements; and directing the City Clerk to transmit to the Pierce County Auditor a certified copy of this resolution. [Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director/City Engineer, Public Works]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES41589

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:23 GMT

File #: RES41589
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 28.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution approving the cancellation of the following 11 regular City Council meetings and 11 regular study sessions in 2025: January 21, February 18, March 11, May 27, September 2, September 23, November 4, November 12, November 25, December 23, and December 30. [Mayor Woodards]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

RES41590

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:23 GMT

File #: RES41590
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 29.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $15,000, to sponsor the Special Olympics Washington statewide competition. [Council Member Walker]
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

ORD28997

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:23 GMT

File #: ORD28997
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 30.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending the Official Schedule of Stormwater and Wastewater Utility Service Rates and Fees, effective January 1, 2025, and January 1, 2026. [Geoffrey M. Smyth P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services]
Action: passed as amended
Result: Pass

ORD29004

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:23 GMT

File #: ORD29004
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 31.
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 employees represented by the Tacoma Police Management Association, Local 26; and the Professional Public Safety Management Association. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Shelby Fritz, Director, Human Resources]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

ORD29005

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:23 GMT

File #: ORD29005
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 32.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Chapter 1.06 of the Municipal Code, relating to Administration, to repeal Sections 1.06.228, 1.06.229, 1.06.230, and 1.06.231, and to repeal, replace, and rename Section 1.06.226 as “Claims and Collections”, to update and consolidate the claims and collections procedures and provide for an increase in administrative settlement authority. [Chris Bacha, City Attorney; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

ORD29006

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:23 GMT

File #: ORD29006
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 33.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Chapter 6A.100 of the Municipal Code, relating to Utilities Gross Earnings Tax - Public Utilities, by amending Section 6A.100.040, entitled “Deductions”, to add a deduction for grants; expand the deduction for interdepartmental rent to include all utilities; repeal tax deductions for Contributions In Aid of Construction, interest earned from bond proceeds, and the sale of property; remove deductions no longer utilized; update the tax deduction for hauling recyclable materials to a tiered structure; and clarify language. [Danielle Larson, Tax and License Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

ORD29007

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:23 GMT

File #: ORD29007
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 34.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Chapter 6A.110 of the Municipal Code, relating to Property Tax Exemptions for Multi-Family Housing, to move specific application fees to the City's Fee Schedule, and clarify conditions for Final Certificates of Tax Exemption, effective January 1, 2025. [Debbie Bingham, Program Manager; Patricia Beard, Interim Director, Community and Economic Development]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

ORD29008

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:23 GMT

File #: ORD29008
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 35.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Subtitle 6A of the Municipal Code, relating to the Tax Code, to add a new Chapter 6A.140, entitled “Vendor Refreshment Serving Tax”, to impose an excise tax on major vendors responsible for the sale of food and beverage at specific City-owned facilities, effective January 1, 2025. [Adam Cook, Director, Tacoma Venues and Events]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

ORD29009

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:23 GMT

File #: ORD29009
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 36.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Subtitle 6A of the Municipal Code, relating to the Tax Code, by amending Chapter 6A.50, entitled “Electricity Business and Solid Waste Collection Business” to update the tax deduction for hauling recyclable materials, and by amending various chapters to align language regarding tax deductions and refund statutes, effective January 1, 2025. [Danielle Larson, Tax and License Division Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

ORD29010

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:23 GMT

File #: ORD29010
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 37.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Chapter 12.09 of the Municipal Code, relating to Solid Waste, Recycling, and Hazardous Waste, by amending Section 12.09.070, entitled “Special Permits,” to expand reporting requirements, clarify the City’s enforcement authority, and assist in the administration of related taxes and deductions, effective January 1, 2025. [Lewis Griffith, P.E., Solid Waste Division Manager; Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

ORD29011

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:23 GMT

File #: ORD29011
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 38.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Chapter 13.05 of the Municipal Code, relating to Land Use Permits and Procedures, to revise levels of service timelines and public noticing procedures for land use permits, to implement Washington State Substitute Senate Bill 5290 and Substitute House Bill 1105, effective January 1, 2025. [Shirley Schultz, Interim Land Use Division Manager; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

ORD29012

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:23 GMT

File #: ORD29012
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 39.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance modifying the 2023-2024 Biennial Operating Budget to appropriate funds, adjust project budgets, and implement additional changes in transfers and other budget adjustments, as well as appropriating additional estimated revenues. [Katie Johnston, Budget Officer; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

ORD29013

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:23 GMT

File #: ORD29013
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 40.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance modifying the 2023-2024 Capital Budget to appropriate funds, adjust project budgets, implement additional changes in transfers and other budget adjustments, and appropriate additional estimated revenues. [Katie Johnston, Budget Officer; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

ORD29014

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:23 GMT

File #: ORD29014
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 41.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Title 1 of the Municipal Code, relating to Administration and Personnel, by adding a new chapter entitled “Climate and Sustainability Commission”, to establish a Climate and Sustainability Commission and appoint current members of the Sustainable Tacoma Commission to the new Commission. [Council Member Walker]
Action: passed
Result: Pass

24-1210

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:56:23 GMT

File #: 24-1210
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 42.
Type: Public Hearing
Title: This is the date set for a public hearing by the City Council on the declaration of surplus and sale of approximately 113 acres of Tacoma Water property, located in unincorporated Pierce County, to the Tacoma Sportsmen’s Club Conservation Land Foundation, for the amount of $3,490,000. [Greg Muller, Senior Real Property Officer; Heather Pennington, Interim Water Superintendent]
Action: removed from the agenda
Result: