City of Tacoma

City Council Agenda

747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402

Council Chambers

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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

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

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.

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

of the agenda and 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.

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]

RES41777

Resolution No. 41777

Attachments:

City Council Action Memorandum

RESOLUTIONS

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

FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES

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

ORD29062 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.

(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

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.

ORD29063

[Reuben McKnight, Historic Preservation Officer; Peter Huffman, Director,

Planning and Development Services]

Ordinance No. 29063

Attachments:

City Council Action Memorandum

Recommendation

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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by law.

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