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  
June 9, 2026  
5:00 PM  
CALL TO ORDER  
ROLL CALL  
FLAG SALUTE  
MOMENT OF SILENCE  
ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK  
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3.  
4.  
5.  
26-0434  
26-0435  
26-0436  
26-0451  
26-0452  
Minutes of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, February 11, 2026.  
LPCMin20260211  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, February 25, 2026.  
LPCMin20260225  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, March 11, 2026.  
LPCMin20260311  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, May 13, 2026.  
PUBSSMin20260513  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, May 13, 2026.  
PUBMin20260513  
Attachments:  
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS  
CONSENT AGENDA  
PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS  
6.  
7.  
8.  
RES41925  
RES41926  
RES41927  
A resolution awarding a contract to Insituform Technologies LLC, in the amount of  
$647,290, plus a 10 percent contingency, budgeted from the Stormwater Fund, for the  
rehabilitation of approximately 1.3 miles of underground stormwater sewer pipes in  
various areas throughout the City, for a projected contract total of $712,019, plus  
applicable taxes - Specification No. ES26-0042F.  
[Erik Ward, P.E., Engineering Manager; Ramiro Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director,  
Environmental Services]  
Resolution No. 41925  
Attachments:  
Contract and Award Memorandum  
A resolution awarding a contract to Insituform Technologies LLC, in the amount of  
$1,588,154.00, plus a 10 percent contingency, budgeted from the Wastewater Fund,  
for the rehabilitation of approximately 1.3 miles of underground wastewater sewer pipes  
in various areas throughout the City, for a projected contract total of $1,746,969.40,  
plus applicable taxes - Specification No. ES26-0037F.  
[Erik Ward, P.E., Engineering Manager; Ramiro Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director,  
Environmental Services]  
Resolution No. 41926  
Attachments:  
Contract and Award Memorandum  
A resolution authorizing an increase to the contract with SiteCrafting Inc, in the  
amount of $500,000, budgeted from various funds, for the City’s website support  
plan, Tacoma Employees’ Retirement System member self-service portal project,  
and additional projects to be determined, for a projected contract total of  
$965,374, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. IT23-0239F.  
[James Osundwa, Web and Information Services Division Manager;  
Daniel Key, Director, Information Technology]  
Resolution No. 41927  
Attachments:  
Contract and Award Memorandum  
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Proclaiming Tuesday, June 9, 2026, as Mayors for Peace Day.  
9.  
26-0424  
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  
10.  
RES41928  
A resolution reappointing an individual to the Tacoma Public Utility Board.  
[Council Members Hines, Rumbaugh, and Sadalge]  
Resolution No. 41928  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS  
11.  
RES41929  
A resolution awarding a contract to Orion Marine Contractors Inc, in the amount of  
$4,478,600, plus a 20 percent contingency, budgeted from the Street Fund, for  
operating and maintaining the Hylebos and Murray Morgan moveable bridges, for an  
initial contract term of three years with the option to renew for an additional one-year  
period, for a projected contract total of $5,374,320, plus applicable taxes -  
Specification No. PW25-0258F.  
[Clara Dubow, Engineering Project Manager; Kurtis D. Kingsolver, P.E,  
Interim Director, Public Works]  
Resolution No. 41929  
Attachments:  
Contract and Award Memorandum  
RESOLUTIONS  
12.  
RES41924  
This is the second reading of a resolution amending Rule 9 of the  
Rules of Procedure of the Council of the City of Tacoma relating to  
Public Comment and Community Forum.  
[Mayor Ibsen]  
Resolution No. 41924  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
A resolution authorizing the execution of a Collective Bargaining Agreement  
with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, retroactive to  
July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2030.  
13.  
RES41930  
[Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Chris Bacha, City Attorney]  
Resolution No. 41930  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Fiscal Impact Memorandum  
Agreement  
Attachments:  
14.  
RES41931  
A resolution publishing the process and criteria for determination of unclassified position  
classifications and positions in city service; and disapproving amendments to the City’s  
personnel rules proposed by the Civil Service Board that would delegate authority over  
such determinations to the Civil Service Board.  
[Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources; Chris Bacha, City Attorney]  
Resolution No. 41931  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
15.  
RES41932  
A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the  
amount of $10,000, to sponsor Ride Transit Month.  
[Mayor Ibsen]  
Resolution No. 41932  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
City Council Consideration Request  
A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the  
amount of $20,000, to sponsor the NextGen GM Sports Executive Internship  
pilot program.  
16.  
RES41933  
[Council Member Walker]  
Resolution No. 41933  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
City Council Consideration Request  
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES  
17.  
ORD29106 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 Tacoma, Washington, City and Pierce County  
Employees Local Number 120 of the Washington State Council of County  
and City Employees, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers,  
Local 483, Water Division Unit.  
[Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources]  
Ordinance No. 29106  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Fiscal Impact Memorandums  
Ordinance Disclosure Memorandum  
18.  
ORD29107 An ordinance adopting the updated Stormwater Management Manual to  
provide policy and design requirements in compliance with the City’s  
Municipal Stormwater Permit; and amending Chapter 12.08D of the  
Municipal Code by amending Sections 12.08D.040, entitled “Definitions”,  
and 12.08D.110, entitled “Allowable, conditional, and prohibited discharges”, to reflect  
the updated Manual; effective July 1, 2026.  
[Shauna Hansen, P.E., Principal Engineer; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP,  
Director, Environmental Services; Peter Huffman, Director,  
Planning and Development Services]  
Ordinance No. 29107  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Stormwater Management Manual  
Presentation  
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES  
19.  
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  
An ordinance adopting the Six-Year Comprehensive Transportation Improvement  
Program amended for the years 2026 and 2027-2032.  
20.  
ORD29110  
[Jennifer Kammerzell, Transportation Division Manager; Kurtis D. Kingsolver, P.E.,  
Interim Director, Public Works]  
Ordinance No. 29110  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Program  
Attachments:  
21.  
ORD29111 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]  
Ordinance No. 29111  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Fiscal Impact Memorandum  
Ordinance Disclosure Memorandum  
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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