city of tacoma
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/9/2014 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chambers
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14-1222 11.Minutes of the City Council study session of October 7, 2014.MinutesMinutes of the City Council study session of October 7, 2014.   Action details Not available
14-1246 12.COWMin20140916MinutesMinutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting of September 16, 2014.   Action details Not available
14-1226 13.CCMin20141007MinutesMinutes of the City Council meeting of October 7, 2014.   Action details Not available
14-1242 14.CCMin20141014MinutesMinutes of the City Council meeting of October 14, 2014.   Action details Not available
14-1243 15.CCMin20141021MinutesMinutes of the City Council meeting of October 21, 2014.   Action details Not available
14-1244 16.CCMin20141028MinutesMinutes of the City Council meeting of October 28, 2014.   Action details Not available
RES39067 17.Setting a hearing date for LID 8662ResolutionA resolution setting Monday, January 12, 2015, at 5:00 p.m., as the date for a hearing by the Hearing Examiner regarding Local Improvement District (LID) No. 8662 to improve Bennett Street from North 35th to North 37th Streets. [Ralph K. Rodriguez, LID Administrator; Kurtis D. Kingsolver, P.E., Director, Public Works]adopted  Action details Not available
RES39077 1 Setting hearing date for marijuana enforcement strategyResolutionA resolution setting Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at approximately 5:30 p.m., as the date for a public hearing by the City Council on the enforcement strategy for medical marijuana. [Elizabeth Pauli, City Attorney]   Action details Not available
14-1249 18. ProclamationProclaiming December 10, 2014 as Human Rights Day in the City of Tacoma.   Action details Video Video
14-1248 19. Action ItemA motion may be considered to authorize the City’s full and final settlement of all claims against the City in the matter of Rosemary Dowd, Ronald Dowd v. Metropolitan Development Council; City of Tacoma, Pierce County Superior Court Cause No. 14-2-05145-5, upon payment by the City in the amount of $65,000.adoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES39068 110.A resolution appointing and reappointing individuals to the Human Rights Commission and the Landmarks Preservation Commission.AppointmentA resolution appointing and reappointing individuals to the Human Rights Commission and the Landmarks Preservation Commission. [Doris Sorum, City Clerk; Elizabeth Pauli, City Attorney]adoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES39069 111.Sale of 867 square feet of land from Tacoma Power to City of University PlaceResolutionA resolution declaring surplus and approving the sale of approximately 867 square feet of land owned by the Department of Public Utilities and located near the intersection of Bridgeport Way and 21st Street West in University Place, to the City of University Place in the amount of $11,900. [Gloria Fletcher, Senior Real Estate Officer; Ted Coates, Power Superintendent]adoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES39070 112.A resolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to the five-year lease agreement with Western Washington Railroad, LLC, to add 15 miles of railroad right-of-way, between Maytown and Rainier in Thurston County, through January 17, 2019.ResolutionA resolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to the five-year lease agreement with Western Washington Railroad, LLC, to add 15 miles of railroad right-of-way, located between Maytown and Yelm in Thurston County, through January 17, 2019. [Dylan Harrison, Real Estate Officer; Kurtis D. Kingsolver, P.E., Director, Public Works]adoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES39071 113.Agreement with Gordon Thomas Honeywell Government Affairs for lobbying services for 2015 and 2016.ResolutionA resolution authorizing the execution of a contract with Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs, LLC, in the amount of $170,000, budgeted from the General Fund, for legislative lobbying services for 2015 and 2016. [Randall Lewis, Government Relations Officer; T.C. Broadnax, City Manager]adoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES39072 114.Amendment No. 17 to the agreement with Simon and company Incorporated for lobbying services.ResolutionA resolution authorizing the execution of a contract with Simon and Company Incorporated, in the amount of $160,701, budgeted from the General Fund, for legislative lobbying services for 2015 and 2016. [Randall Lewis, Government Relations Officer; T.C. Broadnax, City Manager]adoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES39073 115.Approving the 2015 City of Tacoma State Legislative and Federal agendas.ResolutionA resolution adopting the priority issues for the 2015 sessions of the United States Congress and Washington State Legislature. [Randall Lewis, Government Relations Officer; T.C. Broadnax, City Manager]adoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES39074 116.Designating the Fair and Equitable Collection of Business License Fees and Taxes Project as a special project of limited duration.ResolutionA resolution designating the Fair and Equitable Collection of Business License Fees and Taxes Project as a special project of limited duration; and designating general salary classifications and benefits for persons employed on the project. [Lisa Wojtanowicz, Community Services Division Manager; Nadia Chandler Hardy, Director, Neighborhood and Community Services]adoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES39075 117.A resolution amending the General Government Fee Schedule, to include minor wording changes, the elimination of some fees due to online availability, and other adjustments to certain fees based on increased costs for service.ResolutionA resolution approving the General Government Fee Schedule for special and miscellaneous services to include charges to the public for various departmental services. [Tadd Wille, Budget Officer; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]adoptedPass Action details Video Video
RES39076 118.A resolution adopting City of Tacoma Indigent Defense Standards for the provision of criminal legal services for indigent persons.ResolutionA resolution relating to the provisions of public defense standards; adopting Indigent Defense Services for the City of Tacoma. [Elizabeth Pauli, City Attorney]adoptedPass Action details Video Video
ORD28261 119.An ordinance amending Chapter 12.08 of the Tacoma Municipal Code, relating to the Wastewater and Surface Water Utilities, to adjust rates and charges for services provide by the Wastewater and Surface Water Utilities for the years 2015 and 2016.OrdinanceAn 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 for 2015 and 2016. [Daniel C. Thompson, Division Manager; Michael P. Slevin III, P.E., Director, Environmental Services]passedPass Action details Video Video
ORD28262 120.An ordinance amending Chapter 12.09 of the Municipal Code, relating to Solid Waste management, to adjust rates and charges for services provided by the Solid Waste Utility for the years 2015 and 2016.OrdinanceAn ordinance amending Chapter 12.09 of the Municipal Code, relating to Solid Waste, Recycling, and Hazardous Waste, to adjust rates and charges for services for 2015 and 2016; granting certain customer requests for changes in Solid Waste services; and authorizing Call-2-Haul services for commercial customers. [Gary H. Kato, Division Manager; Michael P. Slevin III, P.E., Director, Environmental Services]passedPass Action details Video Video
ORD28263 121.Ordinance - YE Ord and TMC changesOrdinanceAn ordinance amending Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Compensation Plan, to implement rates of pay and compensation for represented and non-represented classifications, and changes in classifications to reflect the organizational structure. [Joy St. Germain, Director, Human Resources]passedPass Action details Video Video
ORD28264 122.An ordinance modifying the 2013-2014 Biennial Budget to appropriate funds for additional contractual obligations, transfers, and other budget adjustments.OrdinanceAn ordinance amending the Biennial Budget for fiscal years 2013-2014, to appropriate funds for contract obligations, transfers, and other budget adjustments; authorizing interfund transfers and contributions; and accepting, depositing, and appropriating miscellaneous donations, contributions, and fees. [Tadd Wille, Budget Officer; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]passedPass Action details Video Video
ORD28265 123.An ordinance amending Chapter 6B.50.060 of the Tacoma Municipal Code to allow charges for non-transport related emergency medical advanced life support services and establish a base rate for such services.OrdinanceAn ordinance amending Chapter 6B.50 of the Municipal Code, relating to Ambulances, authorizing charges for non-transport-related emergency medical advanced life support services; and establishing the 2015 base rate for said services. [Michael Newhouse, Medical Services Officer; James P. Duggan, Fire Chief]passedPass Action details Video Video
ORD28266 124.An ordinance amending Chapter 3.09 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Fire Code Permits and Fees, to adopt building inspection fees to take effect on June 1, 2015.OrdinanceAn ordinance amending Chapter 3.09 of the Municipal Code, relating to Fire Code Permits and Fees, providing for fees related to code enforcement inspections of buildings of various industrial, commercial, and multi-family uses, effective June 1, 2015. [Patrick K. McElligott, Assistant Chief; James P. Duggan, Fire Chief]passedPass Action details Video Video
ORD28267 125.An ordinance reallocating unspent bond proceeds from Series 2009A-F, Series 2010E and Series 2010F to fund the Lincoln streetscape improvements.OrdinanceAn ordinance reallocating and applying unspent bond proceeds remaining in accounts from the City’s 2009 Bonds and the 2010 Bonds, in the cumulative amount of $3 million, to finance capital costs of the Lincoln Streetscape Improvement Project. [Teresa Sedmak, City Treasurer; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]passedPass Action details Video Video
ORD28268 126.An ordinance amending Title 6 of the Tacoma Municipal Code to exempt businesses with an annual gross income of less than $250,000 from the requirement to file a City business and occupation tax return.OrdinanceAn ordinance amending Chapter 6A.10 of the Municipal Code, relating to General Tax Provisions, and Chapter 6A.30, relating to Business and Occupation Tax, to exempt businesses with an annual gross income of less than $250,000 from the requirement to file a City Business and Occupation tax return. [Danielle Larson, Division Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]passedPass Action details Video Video
ORD28269 127.An ordinance approving the 2015-2020 Capital Facilities Program.OrdinanceAn ordinance amending the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan, and adopting the 2015-2020 Capital Facilities Program. [Tadd Wille, Budget Officer; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]passedPass Action details Video Video
ORD28270 128.An ordinance approving the 2015-2016 Biennial Budget for the City of Tacoma.OrdinanceAn ordinance adopting the 2015-2016 Biennial Budget of the City of Tacoma; and authorizing the use of Council Contingency Funds. [Tadd Wille, Budget Officer; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]passedPass Action details Video Video
ORD28271 129.An ordinance amending Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code, relating to Animal Control, to clarify the definition of animal shelter, eliminate a $100 appeal fee, and include provisions on adequate care of animals.OrdinanceAn ordinance amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code, entitled “Animal Control”, by amending various chapters, to clarify the definition of animal shelter, include provisions on adequate care of animals, and eliminate a $100 appeal fee. [Charles Taylor, Captain; Donald Ramsdell, Chief of Police]set over for final readingPass Action details Video Video
ORD28272 130.An ordinance amending Chapters 8.23, 8.30, 8.122 and 2.01 of the Municipal Code to align all appeal rights under the jurisdiction of the Hearing Examiner.OrdinanceAn ordinance amending Chapters 1.23, 2.01, 8.23, 8.30, and 8.122 of the Municipal Code to align all appeal rights under the jurisdiction of the Hearing Examiner relating to public nuisance vehicles, public nuisances, noise enforcement, and the Minimum Building and Structures Code. [Lisa Wojtanowicz, Community Services Division Manager; Nadia Chandler Hardy, Director, Neighborhood and Community Services]set over for final readingPass Action details Video Video
ORD28273 131.Ordinance - TMC changes for ACAOrdinanceAn ordinance amending Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Compensation Plan, to provide for time periods for employee enrollment in benefit plans to meet the requirements of the Affordable Care Act. [Kari Louie, Benefits Manager; Joy St. Germain, Director, Human Resources]set over for final readingPass Action details Video Video
ORD28274 132.Proposed amendments to TMC 1.07OrdinanceAn ordinance amending Chapter 1.07 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program, to add a new definition, update the certification process, and extend said Program through December 31, 2019. [Charles Wilson, Lead Program Development Coordinator; Ricardo Noguera, Director, Community and Economic Development]set over for final readingPass Action details Video Video