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  
October 14, 2025  
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  
PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS  
1.  
RES41775  
A resolution awarding a contract to Dobbs Peterbilt, LLC, in the amount of $864,114  
plus a 10 percent contingency, budgeted from the Solid Waste Fund, for two rear-load  
collection trucks for residential and commercial solid waste or recycling, for a projected  
contract total of $950,525 plus applicable taxes - Sourcewell Contract 032824-CRN  
and 110223-LEG.  
[Lewis Griffith, Division Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP,  
Director/City Engineer, Environmental Services]  
Resolution No. 41775  
Attachments:  
Contract and Award Memorandum  
RESOLUTIONS  
2.  
RES41776  
A resolution setting Tuesday, October 21, 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 modifications to the 2025-2026 Biennial Operating Budget and the  
2025-2026 Capital Budget.  
[Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]  
Resolution No. 41776  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Proclaiming Thursday, October 16, 2025, as Community Conflict Resolution Day.  
Recognizing the 25th Anniversary of the EnviroChallenger Program.  
3.  
4.  
25-0877  
25-0875  
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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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  
APPOINTMENTS  
A resolution appointing individuals to the Human Rights Commission.  
[Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney]  
5.  
RES41777  
Resolution No. 41777  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
RESOLUTIONS  
6.  
RES41778  
A resolution authorizing the extension of a Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited  
Property Tax Exemption Agreement with Stadium Apartments, LLC, for the extension  
of their original Multi-Family Housing Eight-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption  
Agreement, located at 102 North “G” Street, for 12 additional years.  
[Debbie Bingham, Business and Economic Development Manager; Tanja Carter,  
Director, Community and Economic Development]  
Resolution No. 41778  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Agreement  
Attachments:  
Map  
Presentation  
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES  
7.  
ORD29061 An ordinance vacating a segment of Court “C” lying between South 17th Street  
and Jefferson Avenue, to allow for future growth and development of the  
University of Washington Tacoma campus.  
(The Board of Regents of the University of Washington; File No. 124.1458)  
[Jeff H. Capell, Hearing Examiner]  
Ordinance No. 29061  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Hearing Examiner's Report and Recommendation  
Exhibits  
Audio Recording of Public Hearing  
Presentation  
An ordinance vacating a segment of South 19th Street from Market Street  
to Jefferson Avenue, to allow for future growth and development of the  
University of Washington Tacoma campus.  
8.  
ORD29062  
(The Board of Regents of the University of Washington; File No. 124.1459)  
[Jeff H. Capell, Hearing Examiner]  
Ordinance No. 29062  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Hearing Examiner's Report and Recommendation  
Exhibits  
Audio Recording of Public Hearing  
Presentation  
An 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.  
9.  
ORD29063  
[Reuben McKnight, Historic Preservation Officer; Peter Huffman, Director,  
Planning and Development Services]  
Ordinance No. 29063  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Recommendation  
Attachments:  
Presentation  
10.  
ORD29064 An 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]  
Ordinance No. 29064  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
City Council Consideration Request  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
COMMUNITY FORUM  
The purpose of Community Forum is to assist the City Council in making policy  
decisions. Items of discussion will be limited to matters over which the City Council has  
jurisdiction. Arguments shall not be made in support of, or opposition to, any matter on  
this week’s agenda. Each person may address the City Council one time only during  
this forum.  
To request to speak virtually, please press the Raise Hand button near the bottom of  
your Zoom window or *9 on your phone; if speaking in person, please sign in at the  
back of the Council Chambers. Your name or the last four digits of your phone number  
will be called out when it is your turn to speak.  
REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER  
COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL  
Government Performance and Finance Committee  
ADJOURNMENT  
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