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  
December 9, 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.  
RES41810  
A resolution awarding a contract to Axon Enterprise, Inc., in the amount of  
$1,409,892, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the General Fund, for Taser 10  
equipment, software, maintenance, and accessories, for an initial contract term of  
five years - Sourcewell Contract No. 092722-AXN.  
[Chris Karl, Assistant Police Chief; Patti Jackson, Interim Police Chief]  
Resolution No. 41810  
Attachments:  
Contract and Award Memorandum  
RESOLUTIONS  
2.  
RES41811  
A resolution setting Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., as the date for a  
hearing by the Hearing Examiner on the request to vacate a portion of the alley  
between East “M” Street and East “N” Street, and a portion of East “N” Street,  
both between Puyallup Avenue and East 25th Street, for expanded business use  
and to alleviate public safety concerns.  
(M & A Investments Three, LLC; M & A Investments Five, LLC;  
CCW Investments, LLC; and ITR Properties LLC; File No. 124.1454)  
[Troy Stevens, Real Property Supervisor; Jeffrey A. Jenkins, Director,  
Public Works]  
Resolution No. 41811  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Maps  
Attachments:  
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS  
There are no proclamations, recognitions, presentations, or announcements.  
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  
A motion may be considered to confirm the appointment of Linnaea Jablonski  
as Human Resources Director, effective February 9, 2026.  
3.  
25-1086  
PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS  
4.  
RES41812  
A resolution awarding a contract to Axon Enterprise, Inc., in the amount of  
$5,404,917.08, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the General Fund, for in-car  
video and body worn camera equipment, software, maintenance, and accessories, for  
an initial contract term of five years - Sourcewell Contract No. 101223-AXN -  
CW2270229.  
[Chris Karl, Assistant Police Chief; Patti Jackson, Interim Police Chief]  
Resolution No. 41812  
Attachments:  
Contract and Award Memorandum  
RESOLUTIONS  
A resolution approving an Amended and Restated Joint Use Agreement with the  
Museum of Glass, to allow the Museum to make structural and use changes to portions  
of the City-owned parking garage located at 1801 Dock Street.  
[Mayor Woodards]  
5.  
RES41813  
Resolution No. 41813  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Agreement  
Attachments:  
6.  
RES41814  
A resolution expressing support for the passage of Proposition No. 1,  
Replacement of Expiring Levy for K-12 Educational Programs and Operations;  
and Proposition 2, Replacement of Expiring Levy for K-12 Technology  
Improvements and Upgrades, submitted by Tacoma School District No. 10,  
to be considered at the February 10, 2026, Special Election.  
[Mayor Woodards]  
Resolution No. 41814  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
A resolution designating Kochi, India, as a Friendship City.  
[Mayor Woodards]  
7.  
8.  
RES41815  
RES41816  
Resolution No. 41815  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Application  
Attachments:  
A resolution designating Split, Croatia, as a Sister City and formally  
removing Hvar, Croatia, as a Sister City.  
[Mayor Woodards]  
Resolution No. 41816  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Memorandums  
Attachments:  
A resolution directing the City Manager to clarify the use of City-owned property for  
federal civil immigration enforcement operations.  
[Council Member Diaz]  
9.  
RES41817  
Resolution No. 41817  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
City Council Consideration Request  
10.  
RES41818  
A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount  
of $10,000, to support the “Go Grit Go” Football Program.  
[Council Member Scott]  
Resolution No. 41818  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
City Council Consideration Request  
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES  
11.  
ORD29080 An ordinance amending Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code, relating to  
the Compensation Plan, to implement rates of pay and compensation for  
certain represented and nonrepresented employees, and changes in  
classifications to reflect the organizational structure.  
[Kari Louie, Interim Director, Human Resources]  
Ordinance No. 29080  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Fiscal Impact Memorandum  
Ordinance Disclosure Memorandum  
12.  
ORD29081 An ordinance amending Subtitle 6A of the Municipal Code, relating to  
the Tax Code, by amending various sections, and repealing Section 6A.30.075,  
to update definitions and administrative provisions, and remove language no  
longer statutorily applicable; effective January 1, 2026.  
[Danielle Larson, Tax and License Division Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director,  
Finance]  
Ordinance No. 29081  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
An ordinance amending Title 10 of the Municipal Code, relating to Public Works,  
by adding a new Chapter 10.31, entitled “Transportation Impact Fees”, to establish  
transportation impact fees, effective June 1, 2026.  
13.  
ORD29082  
[Jennifer Kammerzell, Interim Transportation Division Manager; Jeffrey A. Jenkins,  
Director, Public Works]  
Ordinance No. 29082  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Presentation  
Attachments:  
14.  
ORD29083 An ordinance amending Chapter 11.60 of the Municipal Code, relating to  
Automated Traffic Camera Systems, by amending various sections and adding  
a new section 11.60.090, entitled “Public Records Exemption”, to align with  
expanded authorities established by state law, effective January 1, 2026.  
[Eric Huseby, Assistant Division Manager; Jeffrey A. Jenkins, Director,  
Public Works]  
Ordinance No. 29083  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Presentation  
Attachments:  
15.  
ORD29084 An ordinance amending Chapter 12.08B of the Municipal Code, relating  
to Use of Sanitary Sewer, by adding a new Section 12.08B.225, entitled  
“System Development Charges”, and repealing Section 12.08B.230,  
entitled “Connection Charge-in-Lieu-of-Assessment”, to establish  
wastewater system development charges, effective July 1, 2026.  
[Hayley Falk, Business Services Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP,  
Director/City Engineer, Environmental Services]  
Ordinance No. 29084  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Presentation  
Attachments:  
An ordinance amending Chapter 12.08D of the Municipal Code, relating to  
Stormwater Management, by adding a new Section 12.08D.280, entitled  
“System Development Charges”, to establish stormwater system development  
charges, effective July 1, 2026.  
16.  
ORD29085  
[Hayley Falk, Business Services Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP,  
Director/City Engineer, Environmental Services]  
Ordinance No. 29085  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Presentation  
Attachments:  
An ordinance amending Chapters 1.95 and 1.100 of the Municipal Code, relating to the  
Rental Housing Code and Landlord Fairness Code Initiative, by amending various  
sections, to implement updates relating to landlord-tenant issues as recommended by  
the Community Vitality and Safety Committee, effective January 1, 2026.  
[Council Member Rumbaugh]  
17.  
ORD29086  
Ordinance No. 29086  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
City Council Consideration Request  
Proposed Substitute and Motions  
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES  
18.  
ORD29087 An ordinance amending Chapter 6A.70 of the Municipal Code, relating to  
Local Option Taxes, by adding new Sections 6A.70.043 and 6A.70.044, and  
imposing a local one-tenth of one percent sales and use tax, to fund investments in  
criminal justice, effective April 1, 2026.  
[Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]  
Ordinance No. 29087  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
19.  
ORD29088 An ordinance amending Chapter 12.09 of the Municipal Code, relating  
to Solid Waste, Recycling, and Hazardous Waste, by amending various  
sections to allow for the collection and safe disposal of hazardous materials  
from specific commercial customers and residents, effective January 1, 2026.  
[Shane Pettit, Assistant Division Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP,  
Director/City Engineer, Environmental Services]  
Ordinance No. 29088  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
An ordinance amending Title 1 of the Municipal Code, relating to  
Administration and Personnel, by adding a new Chapter 1.48, entitled  
“Business Safety and Resiliency Program”, to provide policy direction  
for program development and allocation of business license revenues  
to fund this program.  
20.  
ORD29089  
[Deputy Mayor Daniels]  
Ordinance No. 29089  
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  
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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  
Community Vitality and Safety Committee  
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