City of Tacoma  
City Council Agenda  
747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402  
Council Chambers  
Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 848 3423 3126  
March 31, 2026  
5:00 PM  
CALL TO ORDER  
ROLL CALL  
FLAG SALUTE  
MOMENT OF SILENCE  
ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK  
There are no items filed with the City Clerk's Office.  
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS  
CONSENT AGENDA  
1.  
2.  
3.  
26-0230  
26-0234  
26-0235  
Minutes of the City Council study sessions, September 24, 2024, to  
January 28, 2025.  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the City Council meetings, October 1, 2024, to January 28, 2025;  
and special meeting, November 20, 2024.  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the Committee of the Whole special meeting, June 4, 2024.  
Attachments:  
PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS  
4.  
RES41875  
A resolution awarding a contract to Pease Construction, Inc., in the amount of  
$818,150.00, plus a 15 percent contingency, budgeted from Stormwater and  
Wastewater funds, for the Central Treatment Plant Building “A” renovation project,  
for a projected contract total of $940,872.50, plus applicable taxes -  
Specification No. ES25-0195F.  
[Kari Prussen, P.E., Engineering Assistant Division Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez,  
P.E., PgMP, Director, Environmental Services]  
Attachments:  
RESOLUTIONS  
A resolution setting Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 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 2026 Annual Action Plan for housing, community and economic development, and  
public services.  
5.  
RES41876  
[Felicia Medlen, Housing Division Manager; Tanja Carter, Director,  
Community and Economic Development; Toni Esparza, Director,  
Neighborhood and Community Services]  
Attachments:  
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS  
6.  
7.  
26-0180  
26-0179  
Proclaiming Tuesday, March 31, 2026, as Transgender Day of Visibility.  
Recognizing the Daffodil Royal Court.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
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Written comments may be submitted to cityclerk@tacoma.gov at least 24 hours prior  
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Comments will be compiled and sent to the City Council and posted online.  
REGULAR AGENDA  
A motion may be considered to appoint Hyun Kim as the permanent City Manager for  
the City of Tacoma effective April 1, 2026, subject to the terms and conditions of  
employment as set forth in the final employment agreement executed by Mr. Kim and  
the City, and to authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City an employment  
agreement.  
8.  
26-0242  
RESOLUTIONS  
9.  
RES41877  
A resolution authorizing the execution of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the  
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 483, Court Clerks Unit,  
retroactive to January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028.  
[Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Chris Bacha, City Attorney]  
Attachments:  
10.  
RES41878  
A resolution authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited  
Property Tax Exemption Agreement with Journey Points Homes LLC, for the  
development of six multi-family market and regulated rate rental housing units, located at  
3010 South Puget Sound Avenue.  
[Paul Bakker, Business and Economic Development Analyst; Tanja Carter,  
Director, Community and Economic Development]  
Attachments:  
11.  
RES41879  
A resolution authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited  
Property Tax Exemption Agreement with Meacham Development, LLC, for the  
development of four multi-family market and regulated rate rental housing units, located  
at 5440 South “K” Street.  
[Paul Bakker, Business and Economic Development Analyst; Tanja Carter,  
Director, Community and Economic Development]  
Attachments:  
A resolution recognizing the City Council's support for ensuring underspent  
Tacoma Creates funds reach the community without delay; and endorsing the  
Tacoma Creates fund balance above reserves spending plan for eligible  
organizations in the 2026-27 program year and extending it to the 2027-28  
program year through the process and criteria in Chapter 1.55 of the  
Municipal Code, which follows state law.  
12.  
RES41880  
[Council Member Walker]  
Attachments:  
13.  
RES41881  
A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount  
of $15,000, to sponsor the Northwest Immigration Rights Project’s 2026 Gala and  
make a public declaration of solidarity with Northwest Immigrant Rights Project’s  
values.  
[Council Member Diaz]  
Attachments:  
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES  
14.  
ORD29098 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 the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation  
- Transportation Division, Conductor Unit.  
[Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources]  
Attachments:  
15.  
ORD29099 An ordinance amending Chapter 1.24 of the Municipal Code, relating to the  
Personnel Rules, by amending various sections to reflect current City policies,  
practices, and procedures, and provide a probationary period for the classification  
of Railway Conductor Trainee, as approved by the Civil Service Board.  
[Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources]  
Attachments:  
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES  
16.  
ORD29100 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 the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 483,  
Court Clerks Unit.  
[Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources]  
Attachments:  
An ordinance amending various sections of Titles 1, 2, and 3 of  
the Municipal Code, relating to Administration and Personnel,  
Building and Development Code, and Fire, to place appeals to  
building and fire codes under the authority of the Hearing Examiner,  
and to eliminate the Board of Building Appeals, effective  
April 28, 2026.  
17.  
ORD29101  
[Chris Seaman, Engineering Division Manager; Peter Huffman, Director,  
Planning and Development Services]  
Attachments:  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER  
COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL  
Economic Development Committee  
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