City of Tacoma  
City Council Agenda  
747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402  
Council Chambers  
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Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 848 3423 3126  
November 12, 2025  
3:00 PM  
CHANGE OF TIME  
CALL TO ORDER  
ROLL CALL  
FLAG SALUTE  
MOMENT OF SILENCE  
ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
25-0982  
25-0973  
25-0974  
25-0999  
25-0998  
Minutes of the Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee, October 10, 2025.  
OSACMin20251010  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, October 8, 2025.  
PUBSSMin20251008  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, October 8, 2025.  
PUBMin20251008  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the Tacoma Arts Commission, August 11, 2025.  
TACMin20250811  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board, August 25, 2025.  
TCABMin20250825  
Attachments:  
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS  
CONSENT AGENDA  
PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS  
6.  
RES41792  
A resolution awarding a contract to Miles Resources, LLC, in the amount of  
$1,370,702.25, plus a 10 percent contingency, budgeted from the Transportation  
Capital Fund, for grind and overlay of East Portland Avenue from East 56th Street to  
East 64th Street and construction of ADA-compliant curb ramps, bulb-outs, and a  
high-intensity activated crosswalk signal at the intersection of East Portland Avenue and  
East 60th Street, for a projected contract total of $1,507,772.48, plus applicable taxes  
- Specification No. PW25-0093F.  
[Josh Lauer, Engineering Project Manager; Jeffrey A. Jenkins, Director,  
Public Works]  
Resolution No. 41792  
Attachments:  
Contract and Award Memorandum  
PAYMENTS  
7.  
25-0990  
Date Range - 10/06/2025 to 10/19/2025  
Payroll in the amount of $23,882,519.26; Payments in the amount of $25,867,711.64;  
for a total of $49,750,230.90.  
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS  
There are no proclamations, recognitions, presentations, or announcements.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
This is the time set aside for public comment on motions, resolutions, and first and final  
reading of ordinances. Speakers are asked to identify the specific legislation they wish  
to address. To comment virtually, use the Zoom link or phone number listed at the top  
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Chambers. Your name or the last four digits of your phone number will be called out  
when it is your turn to speak.  
Written comments may be submitted to cityclerk@tacoma.gov at least 24 hours prior  
to the Tuesday evening City Council meeting for the Public Comment period.  
Comments will be compiled and sent to the City Council and posted online.  
REGULAR AGENDA  
A motion may be considered in conjunction with Ordinance Nos. 29061 and 29062 to  
reduce the associated street vacation fees to a total of $600,000 for both street  
vacations in the best interests of the City.  
8.  
25-1004  
PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS  
A resolution ratifying a contract with MultiCare Health Systems, in the  
amount of $3,900,000, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from various funds, for  
occupational medical services, for an initial contract term of four years, retroactive  
to January 1, 2025 - Direct Negotiation.  
9.  
RES41793  
[Milton Eng, Senior Safety Consultant; Laurie Hardie, Director,  
Office of Health and Safety]  
Resolution No. 41793  
Attachments:  
Contract and Award Memorandum  
RESOLUTIONS  
10.  
RES41794  
A resolution authorizing the execution of a Collective Bargaining Agreement  
with District Lodge No. 160, on behalf of Local Lodge No. 297 of the  
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers,  
Track Workers Unit, effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028.  
[Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Chris Bacha, City Attorney]  
Resolution No. 41794  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Fiscal Impact Memorandum  
Agreement  
Attachments:  
11.  
RES41795  
A resolution authorizing the execution of a Letter of Agreement with  
District Lodge No. 160, on behalf of Local Lodge No. 297 of the  
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers,  
General Unit, regarding a new classification of Machine and Fabrication  
Welder Lead.  
[Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Chris Bacha, City Attorney]  
Resolution No. 41795  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Fiscal Impact Memorandum  
Agreement  
Attachments:  
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES  
12.  
ORD29069 An ordinance authorizing no increase in the Ad Valorem general property tax  
revenue collection in terms of both dollars and percentage for the general  
property tax levy for 2026.  
[Jeff Upton, Finance Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]  
Ordinance No. 29069  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Presentation  
Attachments:  
An ordinance fixing the amount of the Ad Valorem tax levies necessary to identify the  
amount of the estimated revenues from property tax levies to match estimated  
expenditures for debt service and other funding requirements.  
13.  
ORD29070  
[Jeff Upton, Finance Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]  
Ordinance No. 29070  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Presentation  
Attachments:  
14.  
ORD29071 An ordinance authorizing an increase for the Emergency Medical Services property tax  
levy in terms of both dollars and percentage for 2026.  
[Jeff Upton, Finance Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]  
Ordinance No. 29071  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Presentation  
Attachments:  
15.  
ORD29072 An ordinance fixing the amount of the Emergency Medical Services levy necessary to  
identify the amount of the estimated revenues from the property tax levy to match  
estimated expenditures for debt service and other funding requirements.  
[Jeff Upton, Finance Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]  
Ordinance No. 29072  
City Council Action Memoradum  
Presentation  
Attachments:  
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES  
16.  
ORD29074 An 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 District Lodge No. 160, on behalf of Local Lodge No. 297 of the  
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Rail Track Workers  
and General Units.  
[Kari Louie, Interim Director, Human Resources]  
Ordinance No. 29074  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Fiscal Impact Memorandums  
Ordinance Disclosure Memorandum  
17.  
ORD29075 An ordinance adopting the Tideflats Subarea Plan as an element of the  
One Tacoma Comprehensive Plan, by replacing the Container Port Element  
and revising the Future Land Use Map and Land Use Designations, as  
recommended by the Tideflats Steering Committee and Planning Commission,  
effective January 5, 2026.  
[Stephen Atkinson, Principal Planner; Peter Huffman, Director,  
Planning and Development Services]  
Ordinance No. 29075  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Recommendations  
18.  
ORD29076 An ordinance amending Title 13 of the Municipal Code, relating to the  
Land Use Regulatory Code, by amending various chapters to implement  
the Tideflats Subarea Plan, including updates to land use, zoning, and  
development standards, as recommended by the Tideflats Steering Committee  
and Planning Commission, effective January 5, 2026.  
[Stephen Atkinson, Principal Planner; Peter Huffman, Director,  
Planning and Development Services]  
Ordinance No. 29076  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Recommendations  
An ordinance amending Title 19 of the Municipal Code, relating to the  
Shoreline Master Program, by amending various chapters to implement the  
Tideflats Subarea Plan, including updates to shoreline environment designations  
and land use, zoning, and development standards, as recommended by the  
Tideflats Steering Committee and Planning Commission, effective upon  
approval by the Washington State Department of Ecology.  
19.  
ORD29077  
[Stephen Atkinson, Principal Planner; Peter Huffman, Director,  
Planning and Development Services]  
Ordinance No. 29077  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Recommendations  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER  
COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL  
Government Performance and Finance Committee  
ADJOURNMENT  
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