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 23, 2026  
5:00 PM  
CALL TO ORDER  
ROLL CALL  
FLAG SALUTE  
MOMENT OF SILENCE  
ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK  
1.  
26-0513  
Minutes of the Community Vitality and Safety Committee meetings,  
September 12, 2024, to January 23, 2025.  
CVSMin20240912-20250123  
Attachments:  
2.  
3.  
26-0502  
26-0503  
Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, May 27, 2026.  
PUBSSMin20260527  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, May 27, 2026.  
PUBMin20260527  
Attachments:  
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS  
CONSENT AGENDA  
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS  
4.  
RES41941  
A resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal agreement with  
the Washington State Department of Ecology, in the amount of $1,750,000,  
and accepting and depositing said sum into the Stormwater Fund, to  
implement the South Tacoma Tree Canopy Enhancement Program,  
through December 31, 2028.  
[Michael Carey, Urban Forest Program Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP,  
Director, Environmental Services]  
Resolution No. 41941  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Agreement  
Attachments:  
PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS  
5.  
RES41942  
A resolution awarding a contract to Axum General Construction Inc, in the  
amount of $689,321.24, plus a 10 percent contingency, budgeted from the  
Transportation Capital Fund, for intersection and sidewalk construction  
improvements at the intersection of South 38th Street and South Cedar Street,  
for a projected contract total of $758,253.36, plus applicable taxes -  
Specification No. PW26-0011F.  
[Charla Kinlow, PMP, Engineering Project Manager; Kurtis D. Kingsolver, P.E.,  
Interim Director, Public Works]  
Resolution No. 41942  
Attachments:  
Contract and Award Memorandum  
6.  
RES41943  
A resolution awarding a contract to Clean Energy, in the amount of $1,005,289, plus a  
10 percent contingency, budgeted from the Solid Waste Fund, for preventative  
maintenance and repairs to the compressed natural gas fueling station equipment, for an  
initial contract term of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year  
periods, for a projected contract total of $1,105,818, plus applicable taxes -  
Specification No. ES25-0269F.  
[Lewis Griffith, P.E., Deputy Director; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP,  
Director, Environmental Services]  
Resolution No. 41943  
Attachments:  
Contract and Award Memorandum  
A resolution awarding a contract to Toole Design Group LLC, in the amount of  
$1,361,085, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Transportation Capital Fund,  
for consulting services for the South Tacoma Way Vision Zero Planning Study to  
improve pedestrian safety along South Tacoma Way from South 60th Street to  
South Pine Street - Specification No. PW26-0021F.  
7.  
RES41944  
[Jon Kulju, PMP, Project Manager; Kurtis D. Kingsolver, P.E., Interim Director,  
Public Works]  
Resolution No. 41944  
Contract and Award Memorandum  
Map  
Attachments:  
RESOLUTIONS  
A resolution authorizing the execution of a quit claim deed to the  
Washington State Department of Transportation to clear title issues  
concerning a right-of-way within Pugnetti Park.  
8.  
RES41945  
[Joseph Romero, Senior Real Estate Specialist; Kurtis D. Kingsolver, P.E.,  
Interim Director, Public Works]  
Resolution No. 41945  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Deed  
Attachments:  
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS  
9.  
26-0514  
Proclaiming Saturday, June 27, 2026, as Chamorro Day.  
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 authorize the City’s full and final settlement of all  
claims against the City in the matter of Nelson v City of Tacoma et. al., Pierce County  
Cause No. 25-3-10361-2 related to personal injuries occurring on a public sidewalk  
adjacent to 1524 North Fife Street, upon payment by the City in the amount of  
$110,000 and execution of a release in a form approved by the City Attorney.  
10.  
26-0512  
PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS  
11.  
RES41946  
A resolution authorizing an increase to the contract with Puget Sound Wood Products  
Inc, in the amount of $408,350, budgeted from the Wastewater Fund, for black bark  
used in the creation of TAGRO soil amendment products on an as-needed basis, for a  
projected contract total of $2,170,000, plus applicable taxes -  
Specification No. ES21-0491F.  
[Kurt Fremont, Business Services Division Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP,  
Director, Environmental Services]  
Resolution No. 41946  
Attachments:  
Contract and Award Memorandum  
RESOLUTIONS  
12.  
RES41947  
A resolution authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing 12-Year  
Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement with RKD 708 LLC, for the  
development of 12 multi-family market and regulated rate rental housing units,  
located at 708 East 35th Street, in the McKinley Mixed-Use Center.  
[Paul Bakker, Business and Economic Development Analyst;  
Debbie Bingham, Interim Director, Community and Economic Development]  
Resolution No. 41947  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Agreement  
Attachments:  
Map  
Presentation  
A resolution authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing 12-Year  
Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement with Tac Build LLC, for the  
development of 14 multi-family market and regulated rate owner-occupied units,  
located at 2331 Yakima Avenue, in the Downtown Regional Growth Center.  
[Paul Bakker, Business and Economic Development Analyst;  
13.  
RES41948  
Debbie Bingham, Interim Director, Community and Economic Development]  
Resolution No. 41948  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Agreement  
Attachments:  
Map  
Presentation  
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES  
14.  
ORD29112 An ordinance amending Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code, relating to the  
Compensation Plan, to implement changes to non-represented classifications and rates  
of pay to reflect the organizational structure.  
[Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources]  
Ordinance No. 29112  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Ordinance Disclosure Memorandum  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER  
COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL  
Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee  
ADJOURNMENT  
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