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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/25/2026 5:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/84834233126 Passcode: 349099 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 848 3423 3126
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26-0709 11.Minutes of the Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee, July 24, 2026.Item FiledMinutes of the Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee, July 24, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0696 12.Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, July 22, 2026.Item FiledMinutes of the Public Utility Board study session, July 22, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0697 13.Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, July 22, 2026.Item FiledMinutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, July 22, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0720 14.TACMin20260608Item FiledMinutes of the Tacoma Arts Commission, June 8, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0721 15.TCABMin20260601Item FiledMinutes of the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board, June 1, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0712 16.TERS Annual Report 2025Item FiledTacoma Employees' Retirement System, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report 2025.   Not available Not available
RES41999 17.RES - Department of Commerce Grant for Affordable HousingResolutionA resolution accepting a grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce, in the amount of $1,455,000, and depositing said sum into the Special Revenue Fund, for property acquisition for affordable housing; and authorizing an amendment to the subrecipient agreement with the Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority. [Sarah Bridgeford, Interim Housing Division Manager; Toni Esparza, Director, Neighborhood and Community Services]   Not available Not available
RES42000 18.RES - WA Criminal Justice Training Commission, Grant for Hiring Police StaffResolutionA resolution accepting a grant from the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission, in the amount of $4,644,082, and depositing said sum into the Tacoma Police Department Special Revenue Fund, together with $507,588 in matching City funds, budgeted from the Human Rights and Human Services Fund, for a cumulative total of $5,151,670, to support hiring 12 police patrol officers, three support staff, and one contracted psychologist. [Patti Jackson, Police Chief]   Not available Not available
RES42001 19.RES - 12-Yr Agreement with Tacoma North 33rd Partners, LLCResolutionA resolution authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement with Tacoma North 33rd Partners, LLC, for the development of 20 multi-family market and regulated rate rental housing units, located at 5517 North 33rd Street. [Paul Bakker, Business and Economic Development Analyst; Debbie Bingham, Interim Director, Community and Economic Development]   Not available Not available
26-0732 110.Travel Report - CM SadalgeCommunicationReport of City-Related Travel - Council Member Sadalge.   Not available Not available
26-0719 111.PaymentsAction ItemDate Range - 07/27/2026 to 08/09/2026 Payroll in the amount of $24,396,516.71; Payments in the amount of $38,601,537.13; for a total of $62,998,053.84.   Not available Not available
RES42002 112.Purchase Resolution – WSP USA IncResolutionA resolution awarding a contract to WSP USA Inc, in the amount of $948,272, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Wastewater Fund, for engineering design, permitting, and construction inspection services for the Lincoln Avenue Pipe Bridge Rehabilitation project - Architectural and Engineering Roster Contract No. CW2284049. [Sean Condon, P.E., Professional Engineer; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works]   Not available Not available
RES42003 113.Purchase Resolution – Fleet Safety Consultants LLCResolutionA resolution authorizing an increase to the contract with Fleet Safety Consultants LLC, in the amount of $300,000, budgeted from various funds, for the City’s employee Commercial Driver’s Licensing Training program, for a projected contract total of $1,500,000, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. HR20-0101F. [Jamie Olson, Office Administrator, Office of Health and Safety; Lewis Griffith, Interim Citywide Safety/Deputy Director, Environmental Services]   Not available Not available
26-0729 114.Proclamation - Concrete Technology Corporation DayProclamationProclaiming Sunday, August 30, 2026, as Concrete Technology Corporation Day.   Not available Not available
26-0714 115.Settlement Motion - Washington State Department of Labor and IndustriesAction ItemA motion may be considered to authorize the City’s full and final settlement of all claims and appeals that are the subject of claimant’s Worker’s Compensation Claim No. SY72558 filed on or about February 4, 2024, with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries and the survivor benefit’s claims and appeals of the claimant’s spouse filed with the Department on or about July 16, 2025, upon payment by the City in the amount of $500,0000 contingent upon dismissal of the appeals of the denials of the worker’s compensation and survivor’s benefits claims and execution of a settlement agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
RES42004 116.RES - CSC AppointmentAppointmentA resolution appointing an individual to the Climate and Sustainability Commission. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney]   Not available Not available
RES42005 117.RES - TCAB AppointmentsAppointmentA resolution appointing and reappointing individuals to the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney]   Not available Not available
RES42006 118.RES - TC AppointmentsAppointmentA resolution appointing and reappointing individuals to the Transportation Commission. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney]   Not available Not available
RES42007 119.Purchase Resolution – Kent’s Oil Service DBA Albina AsphaltResolutionA resolution awarding a contract to Kent’s Oil Service dba Albina Asphalt, in the amount of $731,084, budgeted from the Street and Streets Initiative funds, for hot applied polymer modified liquid asphalt, for an initial contract term of one year, with the option to renew for five additional one-year periods, for a projected contract total of $4,386,504, plus applicable taxes - Washington State Department of Enterprise Services Contract No. 05124. [Jake Green, Street Operations Division Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works]   Not available Not available
RES42008 120.Purchase Resolution – Kidder Mathews IncResolutionA resolution authorizing an increase to and extending the contract with Kidder Mathews Inc, in the amount of $1,800,000.00, budgeted from the Wastewater Fund, for continued property management services of the Center for Urban Waters buildings, through December 31, 2027, for a projected contract total of $8,405,517.02, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. ES21-0518F. [Kari Prussen, P.E., Interim Division Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works]   Not available Not available
RES42009 221.RES - Supporting Pierce Transit's Proposition 1ResolutionA resolution expressing support for the passage of Proposition No. 1, submitted by Pierce Transit, at the November 3, 2026, General Election, which reads as follows: Pierce County Public Transportation Benefit Area Proposition No. 1 Maintaining and Expanding Local Transit Service Sales and Use Tax Increase The Board of Commissioners of the Pierce County Public Transportation Benefit Area, commonly known as Pierce Transit, adopted Resolution No. 2026-006 concerning a sales and use tax for local transportation services. This proposition would authorize the collection of an additional sales and use tax of three-tenths of one percent, or three pennies for every $10 spent, to maintain and improve transit service, including adding bus routes and special event service; expanding daytime, evening, and weekend service; reducing wait times between buses; improving access to light rail, healthcare, schools, and jobs; expanding service for people with disabilities; and providing fare-free bus service to seniors and youth, effective April 1, 2027. Shall this proposition be: A   Not available Not available
RES42010 222.RES - CCR - Commemorative Flag Raising for Association of Washington Business’ Manufacturing Week Bus TourResolutionA resolution authorizing the flying of a commemorative flag to recognize the tenth year of the Association of Washington Business’ Manufacturing Week Bus Tour, to be flown from September 30, 2026, to October 7, 2026. [Council Member Diaz]   Not available Not available
RES42011 323.RES - Unified Regional Approach to HomelessnessResolutionA resolution expressing intent and commitment to working with other governments to launch a Unified Regional Approach to homelessness and to commit to certain activities to regionally address homelessness in Pierce County; and directing the City Manager to work with other governments to develop an Interlocal Agreement. [Council Member Rumbaugh]   Not available Not available
RES42012 224.RES - CCR - Support "A Place at our Table"ResolutionA resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $2,500, to support “A Place at Our Table”, hosted by Nourish Pierce County. [Council Member Walker]   Not available Not available
RES42013 225.RES - CCR - City Flag CompetitionResolutionA resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $6,000, to sponsor a City Flag Competition. [Council Member Hines]   Not available Not available
ORD29116 126.ORD - 483Supv, Custodian, 120 & SMART-TD ConductorsOrdinanceAn 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 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 483, Supervisors’ Unit and Custodial and Building Maintenance Unit; the Tacoma, Washington, City and Pierce County Employees Local Number 120 of the Washington State Council of County and City Employees; and the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation - Transportation Division, Conductor Unit. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources]   Not available Not available
ORD29117 127.ORD - Eminent Domain Authorization for the Puyallup Ave Sewer Utility ProjectOrdinanceAn ordinance declaring the public necessity for, and providing for the acquisition by eminent domain, certain property along a vacated alleyway located between Puyallup Avenue and East 25th Street, adjacent to the east side of “A” Street, for the acquisition of easement rights to repair, replace, maintain, and construct the stormwater trunk main and associated facilities. [Joseph Romero, Senior Real Estate Specialist; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works]   Not available Not available