City of Tacoma  
City Council Agenda  
747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402  
Council Chambers  
Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/84834233126 Passcode: 349099  
Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 848 3423 3126  
June 16, 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  
PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS  
1.  
RES41934  
A resolution awarding a contract to Garland DBS Inc, in the amount of $923,336.00,  
plus a 15 percent contingency, budgeted from the Facilities Fund, for the replacement of  
the Tacoma Municipal Building upper roofs, for a projected contract total of  
$1,061,836.40, plus applicable taxes - Contract No. CW2254739.  
[David Pagel, Project Manager; Kurtis D. Kingsolver, P.E., Interim Director,  
Public Works]  
Resolution No. 41934  
Attachments:  
Contract and Award Memorandum  
A resolution awarding a contract to TK Elevator Corporation, in the  
amount of $553,627.35, plus a 10 percent contingency, budgeted from the  
Performing Arts Fund, for full modernization of the passenger elevator at the  
Pantages Theater, for a projected contract total of $608,990.90, plus  
applicable taxes - Sourcewell Contract No. 050224-TKE.  
[Josh Kropf, Assistant Director; Adam Cook, Director,  
2.  
RES41935  
Tacoma Venues and Events]  
Resolution No. 41935  
Attachments:  
Contract and Award Memorandum  
RESOLUTIONS  
3.  
RES41936  
A resolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to a grant  
agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce; accepting  
an additional $3,000,000, for a cumulative total of $6,000,000, and  
depositing said sum into the Human Rights and Human Services Fund;  
for continuation of emergency shelter operations and related homelessness  
response services.  
[Caleb Carbone, Homeless Strategy, Systems and Services Manager;  
Toni Esparza, Director, Neighborhood and Community Services]  
Resolution No. 41936  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Amendment  
Attachments:  
PAYMENTS  
4.  
26-0493  
Date Range - 05/18/2026 to 05/31/2026  
Payroll in the amount of $24,923,546.63; Payments in the amount of $46,295,253.37;  
for a total of $71,218,800.00.  
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Proclaiming Friday, June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
26-0494  
26-0445  
26-0437  
Proclaiming Saturday, June 20, 2026, as World Refugee Day.  
Presentation of the 2025 WSDOT/Federal Highway Administration Excellence Award  
for Best City Project.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
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reading of ordinances. Speakers are asked to identify the specific legislation they wish  
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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  
8.  
26-0505  
A motion may be considered to authorize the City’s full and final settlement of all claims  
against the City in the matter of Phyllis McGavick v. City of Tacoma, et al, related to an  
injury sustained on North Tacoma Avenue in Tacoma on February 23, 2023, upon  
payment by the City in the amount of $125,000 and execution of a release in a form  
approved by the City Attorney.  
PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS  
9.  
RES41937  
A resolution authorizing an increase to the contract with The Gordian Group Inc, in the  
amount of $2,160,000, budgeted from various funds, for citywide on-call, as-needed  
job order contract consulting services, for a projected contract total of $2,160,000,  
plus applicable taxes - Specification No. CT25-0044F.  
[Patsy Best, Procurement and Payables Division Manager; Andy Cherullo,  
Director, Finance]  
Resolution No. 41937  
Attachments:  
Contract and Award Memorandum  
A resolution awarding contracts to the following contractors:  
10.  
RES41938  
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Saybr Contractors Inc, in the amount of $4,000,000;  
FORMA Construction Company, in the amount of $4,000,000; and  
Rognlin’s Inc, in the amount of $4,000,000;  
budgeted from various funds, for citywide as-needed job order contracting, for an initial  
contract term of one year, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods,  
for a cumulative total of $36,000,000, plus applicable taxes -  
Specification No. CT25-0217F.  
[Patsy Best, Procurement and Payables Division Manager; Andy Cherullo,  
Director, Finance]  
Resolution No. 41938  
Attachments:  
Contract and Award Memorandum  
RESOLUTIONS  
11.  
RES41939  
A resolution designating the John and Selma Swanson Residence, located  
at 2119 South “M” Street, as a City Landmark and placing said property on  
the Tacoma Register of Historic Places.  
[Reuben McKnight, Historic Preservation Officer; Peter Huffman, Director,  
Planning and Development Services]  
Resolution No. 41939  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Map  
Attachments:  
12.  
RES41940  
A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds,  
in the amount of $1,000, to sponsor the Juneteenth Prayer Breakfast,  
organized by Equitas Collective.  
[Mayor Ibsen]  
Resolution No. 41940  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
City Council Consideration Request  
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES  
13.  
ORD29108 An ordinance adopting the 2026 Annual Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan  
and Land Use Regulatory Code; and amending various chapters in Titles 1 and 13  
of the Municipal Code, relating to Administration and Personnel and the  
Land Use Regulatory Code, to implement said amendments; as recommended by  
the Planning Commission.  
[Stephen Atkinson, Interim Assistant Division Manager; Peter Huffman, Director,  
Planning and Development Services]  
Ordinance No. 29108  
Proposed Motion and Substitute  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Recommendation  
Attachments:  
Presentation  
14.  
ORD29109 An ordinance amending Chapter 12.06A of the Municipal Code, relating  
to the Electrical Code, by amending Section 12.06A.230, entitled  
“Permit to owner - Conditions”, to allow nonprofit corporations to obtain  
electrical permits when certain conditions are met, effective July 1, 2026.  
[Chad Edinger, Assistant Section Manager; Chris Robinson, Power Superintendent]  
Ordinance No. 29109  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Board Action Memorandum  
Presentation  
15.  
ORD29110 An ordinance adopting the Six-Year Comprehensive Transportation Improvement  
Program amended for the years 2026 and 2027-2032.  
[Jennifer Kammerzell, Transportation Division Manager; Kurtis D. Kingsolver, P.E.,  
Interim Director, Public Works]  
Ordinance No. 29110  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Program  
Attachments:  
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 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen.  
[Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources]  
16.  
ORD29111  
Ordinance No. 29111  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Fiscal Impact Memorandum  
Ordinance Disclosure Memorandum  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER  
COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL  
Economic Development Committee  
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