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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/17/2024 5:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 848 3423 3126 Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/84834233126 Passcode: 349099
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24-1377 1 Remembrance PhotoPresentationRemembrance Photo   Not available Not available
24-1348 11.EDMin20240123Item FiledMinutes of the Economic Development Committee, January 23, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-1349 12.EDMin20240130Item FiledMinutes of the Economic Development Committee, January 30, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-1350 13.EDMin20240213Item FiledMinutes of the Economic Development Committee, February 13, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-1351 14.EDMin20240227Item FiledMinutes of the Economic Development Committee, February 27, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-1352 15.EDMin20240326Item FiledMinutes of the Economic Development Committee, March 26, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-1353 16.EDMin20240409Item FiledMinutes of the Economic Development Committee, April 9, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-1370 17.IPSMin20240724Item FiledMinutes of the Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee, July 24, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-1371 18.IPSMin20240814Item FiledMinutes of the Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee, August 14, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-1355 19.PCMin20240417Item FiledMinutes of the Planning Commission, April 17, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-1356 110.PCMin20240501Item FiledMinutes of the Planning Commission, May 1, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-1357 111.PCMin20240508SpMtgItem FiledMinutes of the Planning Commission special meeting, May 8, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-1369 112.TACMin20241118Item FiledMinutes of the Tacoma Arts Commission, November 18, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-1332 113.TCABMin20241104Item FiledMinutes of the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board, November 4, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-1372 114.CCMin20240402MinutesMinutes of the City Council meeting, April 2, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-1360 115.CCMin20240409MinutesMinutes of the City Council meeting, April 9, 2024.   Not available Not available
RES41581 116.Purchase Resolution – Axon Enterprise, Inc.ResolutionA 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]   Not available Not available
RES41582 117.RES - Setting a Hearing Date for LID No. 7731ResolutionA 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]   Not available Not available
24-1354 118.PaymentsResolutionDate 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.   Not available Not available
24-1373 119.Letter - Metro Parks Senior ServicesAction ItemA letter from the City Council to the Metro Parks Tacoma Board of Commissioners regarding senior services. [Deputy Mayor Hines]   Not available Not available
RES41583 120.RES - Interlocal Agreement with Pierce Conservation DistrictResolutionA 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]   Not available Not available
RES41584 121.RES - Interlocal Agreement with the University of Washington-TacomaResolutionA 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]   Not available Not available
24-1347 122.Proclamation - International Migrant DayProclamationProclaiming Wednesday, December 18, 2024, as International Migrants Day.   Not available Video Video
24-1375 122A.Settlement Motion - Claim Number 17671Action ItemA 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 Jun 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.   Not available Not available
24-1318 123.Settlement Motion - KramarevskyAction ItemA 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.   Not available Video Video
RES41585 124.RES - LPC ReappointmentsAppointmentA resolution reappointing individuals to the Landmarks Preservation Commission. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney]   Not available Video Video
RES41586 125.RES - TAC appointmentsAppointmentA resolution appointing and reappointing individuals to the Tacoma Arts Commission. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney]   Not available Video Video
RES41587 126.RES - 8-Yr Agreement With 4315 S Alder Street LLCResolutionA 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]   Not available Video Video
RES41588 127.RES - Streets Initiative II Utility Tax and Property Tax Proposition on April 22, 2025, Special Election BallotResolutionA 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]   Not available Video Video
RES41589 228.RES - Proposed 2025 Cancelled Council MeetingsResolutionA 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]   Not available Video Video
RES41590 229.Resolution - Special Olympics SponsorshipResolutionA 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]   Not available Video Video
ORD28997 130.ORD - Amend Wastewater and Stormwater Schedule of Rates and Fees for the years 2025 and 2026OrdinanceAn 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]   Not available Video Video
ORD29004 131.ORD - Local 26 CBA & Police PPSMAOrdinanceAn 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]   Not available Video Video
ORD29005 132.ORD - Amending Chapter 1.06 of TMC regarding claimsOrdinanceAn 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]   Not available Video Video
ORD29006 133.ORD - Utility Tax Deductions TMC 6A.100OrdinanceAn 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]   Not available Video Video
ORD29007 134.ORD - TMC 6A.110 MFTE program amendmentOrdinanceAn 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]   Not available Video Video
ORD29008 135.ORD - TMC 6A Vendor Refreshment Serving TaxOrdinanceAn 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]   Not available Video Video
ORD29009 136.ORD - TMC Subtitle 6A tax deductionsOrdinanceAn 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]   Not available Video Video
ORD29010 137.ORD - Amending Section 12.09.070OrdinanceAn 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]   Not available Video Video
ORD29011 138.ORD - TMC 13.05 LOS Code AmendmentsOrdinanceAn 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]   Not available Video Video
ORD29012 239.ORD - 2023-2024 Biennium-End Budget ModificationOrdinanceAn 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]   Not available Video Video
ORD29013 140.ORD - 2023-2024 Biennium-End Capital Budget ModificationOrdinanceAn 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]   Not available Video Video
ORD29014 241.ORD - Climate and Sustainability CommissionOrdinanceAn 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]   Not available Video Video
24-1210 142.Public Hearing - Sale of Tacoma Water PropertyPublic HearingThis 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]   Not available Not available