City of Tacoma - Meeting of City Council on 7/7/2026 at 5:00 PM

RES41954

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:33:40 GMT

File #: RES41954
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution awarding a contract to Axum General Construction Inc, in the amount of $1,222,088.71, plus a 10 percent contingency, budgeted from the Transportation Capital Fund, for improvement of pedestrian and safety facilities adjacent to Baker Middle School, for a projected contract total of $1,344,297.58, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. PW25-0028F. [Clara Dubow, Engineering Project Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environmental Services]
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RES41955

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:33:40 GMT

File #: RES41955
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution awarding a contract to R L Alia Company, in the amount of $667,000, plus a 15 percent contingency, budgeted from the Wastewater Fund, for the removal and replacement of 1,100 linear feet of wastewater sewer pipe located in the alley between East “G” Street and East “F” Street from East 36th Street to East Division Lane, for a projected contract total of $767,050, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. ES25-0141F. [Kevin Sorum, Engineer; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environmental Services]
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26-0528

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:43:38 GMT

File #: 26-0528
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.
Type: Proclamation
Title: Proclaiming July 2026 as LGBTQIA2S+ Pride Month.
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26-0558

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:43:38 GMT

File #: 26-0558
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.
Type: Action Item
Title: A motion may be considered, pursuant to Section 3.4 of the Tacoma City Charter, to confirm City Manager Hyun Kim’s appointment of Ramiro Chavez as the Environment and Public Works Director for the City of Tacoma, effective at 12:00 a.m., on July 13, 2026, and subject to the terms and conditions of a written offer and acceptance of employment and the applicable provisions of the Tacoma Municipal Code.
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RES41956

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:43:38 GMT

File #: RES41956
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution calling for a special election on November 3, 2026, concurrent with the general election, providing for transmittal to the Pierce County Auditor, as ex officio supervisor of elections, of Safe Homes for All Initiative Measure No. 1 for placement on the November 3, 2026, special election ballot, and directing the City Clerk to transmit to the Pierce County Auditor a certified copy of this resolution. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney]
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RES41957

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:43:38 GMT

File #: RES41957
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.
Type: Resolution
Title: A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $16,000, to support the 2026 SavorFest PNW. [Council Member Diaz]
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ORD29113

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:43:38 GMT

File #: ORD29113
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.
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 Firefighters Union, Local 31, and the Professional Public Safety Management Association. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources]
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ORD29114

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:43:38 GMT

File #: ORD29114
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An ordinance amending Title 13 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Land Use Regulatory Code, by amending Chapter 13.01, entitled “Definitions”, and Chapter 13.11, entitled “Critical Areas Preservation”, to update the Critical Areas Preservation Ordinance, a periodic update required by State law, to incorporate new scientific information and ensure consistency with other policy and laws, as recommended by the Planning Commission. [Robin Bolster-Grant, Land Use Division Manager; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services]
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