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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/27/2026 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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26-0911 11.LPCMin20260624Item FiledMinutes of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, June 24, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0912 12.LPCMin20260708Item FiledMinutes of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, July 8, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0913 13.LPCMin20260812Item FiledMinutes of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, August 12, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0914 14.PCMin20250604Item FiledMinutes of the Planning Commission, June 4, 2025.   Not available Not available
26-0915 15.PCMin20250618Item FiledMinutes of the Planning Commission, June 18, 2025.   Not available Not available
26-0916 16.PCMin20250716Item FiledMinutes of the Planning Commission, July 16, 2025.   Not available Not available
26-0923 17.Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, September 23, 2026.Item FiledMinutes of the Public Utility Board study session, September 23, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0924 18.Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, September 23, 2026.Item FiledMinutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, September 23, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0902 19.TCABMin20260831Item FiledMinutes of the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board, August 31, 2026.   Not available Not available
RES42048 110.RES - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Grant - Shelter ExpansionResolutionA resolution accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in the amount of $850,000, and depositing said sum into the Human Rights and Human Services Fund, for shelter expansion and site preparation at the City’s Stability Site project. [Caleb Carbone, Homeless Strategy, Systems and Services Manager; Toni Esparza, Director, Neighborhood and Community Services]   Not available Not available
RES42049 211.RES - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Grant - Formula Base Entitlement ProgramsResolutionA resolution accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in the amount of $3,739,551, and depositing said sum into the Community and Economic Development Special Revenue Fund, for formula-based entitlement programs; and authorizing the execution of agreements with Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant. [Sarah Bridgeford, Housing Division Manager, Toni Esparza, Director, Neighborhood and Community Services]   Not available Not available
RES42050 112.RES - U.S. Department of Justice GrantResolutionA resolution accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance, in the amount of $395,052, equally split with Pierce County, for external contracts that support community-based violence interventions, retroactive to October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2028; and authorizing the City Manager to sign the Certifications and Assurances. [Vicky McLaurin, Human Services Division Manager; Toni Esparza, Director, Neighborhood and Community Services]   Not available Not available
RES42051 113.RES - Department of Commerce Grant, HEAR ProgramResolutionA resolution accepting a grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce, in the amount of $637,000, and depositing said sum into the Power Fund, for the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program, retroactive to September 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. [Lis Saunders, Residential Customer Energy Programs Manager; Chris Robinson, Power Superintendent]   Not available Not available
26-0949 214. CommunicationReport of City-Related Travel - Council Members Diaz, Hines, Sadalge, Scott, and Walker.   Not available Not available
ORD29122 115.ORD - Myung Kyu Corp. (SV 124.1450)OrdinanceAn ordinance vacating a portion of South MacArthur Street public right-of-way to cure a freestanding business sign encroachment. (Myung Kyu Corp.; File No. 124.1450) [Jeff H. Capell, Hearing Examiner]   Not available Not available
ORD29126 116.ORD - A&A Property Holdings, LLC (SV124.1462)OrdinanceAn ordinance vacating the attendant air rights at 735 North 2nd Street, along North 2nd Street and North Yakima Street, to construct balconies on the apartment building at a height of floor four and above. (A&A Property Holdings, LLC; File No. 124.1462) [Jeff H. Capell, Hearing Examiner]   Not available Not available
RES42052 117.Purchase Resolution – Vets Power Electric LLCResolutionA resolution awarding a contract to Vets Power Electric LLC, in the amount of $447,200, plus a 15 percent contingency, budgeted from the Facilities Fund, for the installation of a new energy-efficient HVAC system at the Fire Training Center, for a projected contract total of $514,280, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. PW26-0177F. [Mina Zarelli, Engineering Project Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works]   Not available Not available
26-0847 118.Proclamation - National Immigrants Day.ProclamationProclaiming Wednesday, October 28, 2026, as National Immigrants Day.   Not available Not available
26-0947 119.Proclamation - National Co-Op MonthProclamationProclaiming October 2026 as National Co-Op Month.   Not available Not available
RES42053 120.RES - 483 Power Trouble Crew Revised OT LOAResolutionA resolution authorizing the execution of a Letter of Agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 483, Tacoma Power Unit, regarding a change in overtime rules for employees assigned to the Trouble Crew. [Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources]   Not available Not available
RES42054 121.RES - No-Cost Transfer of Tacoma Water Property for Affordable HousingResolutionA resolution declaring surplus and authorizing the no-cost transfer of three Tacoma Water properties, located in unincorporated Pierce County, to Pierce County, for the development of affordable housing. [Greg Muller, Real Property Supervisor; Keri Burchard-Juarez, Water Superintendent]   Not available Not available
ORD29125 122.ORD - IPMC UpdateOrdinanceAn ordinance amending Titles 1, 2, 5, and 8 of the Municipal Code, relating to Administration and Personnel, the Building and Development Code, Health and Sanitation, and Public Safety, by adding a new Chapter 2.24, entitled “Property Maintenance and Nuisance Code”, and amending, repealing, and replacing relevant language in various chapters, to implement a consistent, comprehensive, and legally defensible standard for property maintenance, and strengthen the City’s tools for addressing repeat and chronic violations, effective January 1, 2027. [Mindee Weber, Assistant Division Manager; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services]   Not available Not available
ORD29127 123.ORD - MCI Communications Services LLCOrdinanceAn ordinance granting a non-exclusive ten-year telecommunications franchise agreement to MCI Communications Services LLC dba Verizon Business Services, to construct, operate, and repair a telecommunications system in the City. [Jeff Lueders, Cable and Franchise Services Division Manager; Amy Clancy, Director, Media and Communications]   Not available Not available
ORD29128 224.ORD - Increase to Regular Property Tax Levy for 2027OrdinanceAn ordinance authorizing an increase over the actual 2026 regular property tax levy amount in terms of both dollars and percentage for the regular property tax levy to be collected in 2027. [Teresa Green, Assistant Director; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]   Not available Not available
ORD29129 125.ORD - 2027 Ad Valorem Tax Levy AmountOrdinanceAn ordinance certifying the amount of the Ad Valorem regular property tax levy on the assessed valuation of property in the City for 2027. [Teresa Green, Assistant Director; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]   Not available Not available
ORD29130 126.ORD - Authorizing EMS Levy Increase for 2027OrdinanceAn ordinance authorizing an increase over the actual 2026 Emergency Medical Services levy amount in terms of both dollars and percentage for 2027. [Teresa Green, Assistant Director; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]   Not available Not available
ORD29131 127.ORD - Certifying EMS Regular Property Tax Levy 2027OrdinanceAn ordinance certifying the amount of the Emergency Medical Services property tax levy on the assessed valuation of property for collection in 2027. [Teresa Green, Assistant Director; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]   Not available Not available
26-0896 128.Public Hearing - 2027-2028 Biennial Operating and Capital BudgetsPublic HearingThis is the date set for the first public hearing by the City Council on the proposed 2027-2028 Biennial Operating Budget and the 2027-2028 Capital Budget. [Teresa Green, Assistant Director; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]   Not available Not available