Skip to main content
city of tacoma
Please note: this meeting's minutes have not been finalized yet. Actions taken on legislation and their results are not available.
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/21/2025 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
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Accessible Agenda Accessible Agenda Published minutes: Not available  
Meeting video:  
Attachments:
File #Ver.Agenda #NameTypeTitleActionResultAction DetailsVideo
25-0939 11.Minutes of the Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee, September 26, 2025.Item FiledMinutes of the Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee, September 26, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-0924 12.Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, September 24, 2025.Item FiledMinutes of the Public Utility Board study session, September 24, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-0925 13.Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, September 24, 2025.Item FiledMinutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, September 24, 2025.   Not available Not available
RES41779 14.RES - 2026 Ad Valorem and EMS tax leviesResolutionA resolution setting Tuesday, October 28, 2025, upon completion of Regular Agenda Items, no earlier than 5:15 p.m., as the date for a public hearing by the City Council on the proposed Ad Valorem levies for Emergency Medical Services and General Property Tax for 2026. [Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]   Not available Not available
RES41780 15.RES - Federal Railroad Administration Grant for Tacoma RailResolutionA resolution accepting a grant from the Federal Railroad Administration, in the amount of $8,316,000, and depositing said sum into the Tacoma Rail Fund, to assist with the repowering of four locomotives. [Dan McCabe, Rail Chief Information and Financial Officer; Alan Matheson, Rail Superintendent]   Not available Not available
RES41781 16.RES - Reauthorizing Tacoma Rail Federal Railroad Association Grant FundingResolutionA resolution re-authorizing the acceptance of a Federal Railroad Administration grant due to a change in project scope, for repowering two owned locomotives with diesel engines. [Dan McCabe, Rail Chief Information and Financial Officer; Alan Matheson, Rail Superintendent]   Not available Not available
25-0952 17.PaymentsAction ItemDate Range - 09/22/2025 to 10/05/2025 Payroll in the amount of $23,708,818.63; Payments in the amount of $43,921,988.05; for a total of $67,630,806.68.   Not available Not available
25-0927 18.Proclamation - Student Government DayProclamationProclaiming Tuesday, October 21, 2025, as Student Government Day.   Not available Not available
25-0876 19.Proclamation - Domestic Violence Awareness Month.ProclamationProclaiming October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.   Not available Not available
RES41782 110.Purchase Resolution – Tacoma-Pierce County Health DepartmentResolutionA resolution accepting a grant from the Washington State Health Care Authority, in the amount of $1,432,000, and depositing said sum into the Human Rights and Human Services Fund, and authorizing an increase to and extending the contract with Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, in the amount of $1,432,000, for street medicine programming, through June 30, 2027, for a projected contract total of $2,432,000, plus applicable taxes - Contract No. CW2269337. [Caleb Carbone, Homeless Strategy, Systems and Services Program Manager; Vicky McLaurin, Director, Neighborhood and Community Services]   Not available Not available
RES41783 111.RES - Tacoma Rail WSDOT Boom Truck AgreementResolutionA resolution authorizing the execution of an interest-free loan agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation, in the amount of $408,000, accepting and depositing said sum into the Tacoma Rail Fund, and further authorizing matching funds in the amount of $200,000, for the acquisition of one 35-ton boom truck for heavy locomotive maintenance and repairs. [Kyle Kellem, Roadmaster; Alan Matheson, Rail Superintendent]   Not available Not available
RES41784 112.RES - Tacoma Rail WSDOT Track Rehabilitation AgreementResolutionA resolution authorizing the execution of an interest-free loan agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation, in the amount of $1,122,000, accepting and depositing said sum into the Tacoma Rail Fund, and further authorizing matching funds in the amount of $469,250, to partially fund a railroad track rehabilitation project. [Kyle Kellem, Roadmaster; Alan Matheson, Rail Superintendent]   Not available Not available
RES41785 113.Resolution - Joint Labor CBA 2026-27ResolutionA resolution authorizing the execution of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Tacoma Joint Labor Committee, effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027. [Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Chris Bacha, City Attorney]   Not available Not available
RES41786 114.Resolution - L6 Healthcare LOAResolutionA resolution authorizing the execution of a Letter of Agreement with the Tacoma Police Union, Local 6, I.U.P.A, Commissioned Unit, regarding the continuation of health and welfare benefits. [Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Chris Bacha, City Attorney]   Not available Not available
RES41787 216.RES - Partnerships for a Low-Barrier Shelter SiteResolutionA resolution directing the City Manager to seek partnerships with other agencies to identify a location and funding options to create a new low-barrier shelter site. [Council Member Rumbaugh]   Not available Not available
ORD29055 217.ORD - Telecommunications Franchise with Ezee Fiber Texas, LLCOrdinanceAn ordinance granting a non-exclusive ten-year telecommunications franchise agreement to Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC, 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
ORD29063 118.ORD - TMC 13 Historic Preservation Code UpdateOrdinanceAn ordinance amending Title 13 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Land Use Regulatory Code, by amending various chapters, to support the revised goals, policies, and objectives related to historic preservation in the updated One Tacoma Comprehensive Plan, and address priorities identified by stakeholders, as recommended by the Landmarks Preservation and Planning Commissions. [Reuben McKnight, Historic Preservation Officer; Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services]   Not available Not available
ORD29064 119.ORD - Camping and Personal Belongings on Public PropertyOrdinanceAn ordinance amending Title 8 of the Municipal Code, relating to Public Safety, by amending various sections relating to camping and storing personal belongings on public property. [Council Member Hines]   Not available Not available
ORD29065 120.Ordinance - TMC Title 1 JLC Agmt UpdatesOrdinanceAn ordinance amending Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Compensation Plan, to amend several sections regarding standby pay and sick allowance with pay, to align with provisions contained in agreements negotiated with the Tacoma Joint Labor Committee, effective January 1, 2026. [Kari Louie, Interim Director, Human Resources]   Not available Not available
ORD29066 121.ORD - 2025-2026 Biennial Budget AmendmentOrdinanceAn ordinance modifying the 2025-2026 Biennial Operating Budget to recognize new revenues, budget for resolutions passed by the City Council, adjust for changes, and make corrections. [Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]   Not available Not available
ORD29067 122.ORD - 2025-2026 Capital Budget AmendmentOrdinanceAn ordinance modifying the 2025-2026 Capital Budget to recognize changes in transfers, additional revenues, and budget adjustments. [Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]   Not available Not available
25-0915 123.Public Hearing - modifications to the 2025-2026 Biennial Operating Budget and the 2025-2026 Capital BudgetPublic HearingThis is the date set for a public hearing by the City Council on the proposed modifications to the 2025-2026 Biennial Operating Budget and the 2025-2026 Capital Budget. [Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]   Not available Not available