City of Tacoma  
City Council Agenda  
747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402  
Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 848 3423 3126  
Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/84834233126 Passcode: 349099  
December 17, 2024  
5:00 PM  
CALL TO ORDER  
ROLL CALL  
FLAG SALUTE  
MOMENT OF SILENCE  
Remembrance Photo  
24-1377  
Attachments: Photo  
ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK  
Minutes of the Economic Development Committee, January 23, 2024.  
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24-1348  
24-1349  
24-1350  
24-1351  
24-1352  
24-1353  
Attachments: EDMin20240123  
Minutes of the Economic Development Committee, January 30, 2024.  
Attachments: EDMin20240130  
Minutes of the Economic Development Committee, February 13, 2024.  
Attachments: EDMin20240213  
Minutes of the Economic Development Committee, February 27, 2024.  
EDMin20240227  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the Economic Development Committee, March 26, 2024.  
Attachments: EDMin20240326  
Minutes of the Economic Development Committee, April 9, 2024.  
EDMin20240409  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee,  
July 24, 2024.  
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24-1370  
24-1371  
IPSMin20240724  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee,  
August 14, 2024.  
IPSMin20240814  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the Planning Commission, April 17, 2024.  
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24-1355  
24-1356  
24-1357  
24-1369  
24-1332  
Attachments: PCMin20240417  
Minutes of the Planning Commission, May 1, 2024.  
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PCMin20240501  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the Planning Commission special meeting, May 8, 2024.  
Attachments: PCMin20240508SpMtg  
Minutes of the Tacoma Arts Commission, November 18, 2024.  
Attachments: TACMin20241118  
Minutes of the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board, November 4, 2024.  
TCABMin20241104  
Attachments:  
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS  
CONSENT AGENDA  
Minutes of the City Council meeting, April 2, 2024.  
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24-1372  
24-1360  
Attachments: CCMin20240402  
Minutes of the City Council meeting, April 9, 2024.  
CCMin20240409  
Attachments:  
PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS  
A resolution awarding a contract to Axon Enterprise, Inc., in the amount of  
$615,618.36, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the General Fund, for dash  
cameras inclusive of software, maintenance, and accessories, for an initial contract  
period of up to five years - Sourcewell Contract No. 101223-AXN - CW2270229.  
[Mayra Wheelock, Police Financial Manager; Avery Moore, Police Chief]  
16.  
RES41581  
Attachments: Resolution No. 41581  
Contract and Award Memorandum  
RESOLUTIONS  
A resolution setting Monday, January 13, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., as the date to  
reconvene a hearing by the Hearing Examiner to consider Local Improvement  
District No. 7731 for the conversion of the overhead primary electrical  
distribution, telephone, and cable television systems to underground along:  
17.  
RES41582  
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Segment No. 1 - Waterview Street from North 49th Street southeasterly  
4,400 feet, more or less, also along Dale Street from Waterview Street  
southwesterly 100 feet, more or less;  
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Segment No. 2 - North 43rd Street from Ruston Way to Tacoma Utility  
Pole  
No. 19510, being approximately 160 feet southwesterly of Waterview Street.  
[Ralph Rodriguez, LID Administrator; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP,  
Director/City Engineer, Public Works]  
Attachments: Resolution No. 41582  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Maps  
PAYMENTS  
Date Range - 11/18/2024 to 12/01/2024  
18.  
24-1354  
Payroll in the amount of $23,497,153.88; Payments in the amount of  
$37,164,701.69; for a total of $60,661,855.57.  
COMMUNICATIONS  
A letter from the City Council to the Metro Parks Tacoma Board of  
Commissioners regarding senior services.  
[Deputy Mayor Hines]  
19.  
24-1373  
Letter  
Attachments:  
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS  
A resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal agreement with  
Pierce Conservation District, in the amount up to $611,878, budgeted from the  
Stormwater Fund, to assist with green stormwater infrastructure and low impact  
development projects, co-manage the open space volunteer program, and help  
grow the City’s urban tree canopy, through December 31, 2026.  
[Elizabeth Matteri, Associate Natural Resources Analyst; Geoffrey M. Smyth,  
P.E.,  
20.  
RES41583  
Interim Director, Environmental Services]  
Resolution No. 41583  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Agreement  
Attachments:  
A resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal agreement with the  
University of Washington Tacoma, in the amount of $637,078, budgeted from  
various departmental funds, to design, implement, and manage an engineering  
pathways program in support of engineer careers for a five-year term.  
[Lewis Griffith, P.E., Solid Waste Division Manager; Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E.,  
Interim Director, Environmental Services]  
21.  
RES41584  
Attachments: Resolution No. 41584  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Agreement  
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Proclaiming Wednesday, December 18, 2024, as International Migrants Day.  
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24-1347  
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  
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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@cityoftacoma.org 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 on the City's  
webpage at cityoftacoma.org/writtencomments.  
REGULAR AGENDA  
A motion may be made to authorize the City’s full and final settlement of all  
claims against the City as set forth in Claim Number 17671 filed September 6,  
2023, related to an incident occurring from and between June 18, 2022 and Jun  
23, 2022, upon payment by the City in the amount of $14,900,000 and execution  
of a release in a form approved by the City Attorney.  
22a. 24-1375  
A motion may be made to authorize the City’s full and final settlement of all  
claims against the City in the matter of Tatyana Kramarevsky v Waybright and  
City of Tacoma, Pierce County Superior Court Cause No. 24-2-05411-7, related  
to a sidewalk trip and fall incident occurring on November 10, 2022, upon  
payment by the City in the amount of $125,000.00 and execution of a release  
in a form approved by the City Attorney.  
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24-1318  
APPOINTMENTS  
A resolution reappointing individuals to the Landmarks Preservation Commission.  
[Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney]  
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RES41585  
Attachments: Resolution No. 41585  
City Council Action Memorandum  
A resolution appointing and reappointing individuals to the Tacoma Arts  
Commission.  
25.  
RES41586  
[Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney]  
Resolution No. 41586  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
RESOLUTIONS  
A resolution authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing Eight-Year  
Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement with 4315 S Alder Street LLC, for  
the development of ten multi-family market-rate rental housing units, located at  
4315 South Alder Street in the Tacoma Mall Mixed-Use Center.  
[Debbie Bingham, Program Manager; Pat Beard, Interim Director,  
Community and Economic Development]  
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RES41587  
Resolution No. 41587  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Exhibit A  
Attachments:  
Agreement  
Map  
Presentation  
A resolution transmitting a ballot measure to the Pierce County Auditor to be  
placed on the April 22, 2025, Special Election ballot, that would authorize an  
increase in the City of Tacoma property tax of $0.25 per $1,000 of assessed value  
for a maximum levy rate of $1.95 for collection in 2026 and authorize an increase  
in gross earnings tax on certain utilities in the amount of 2 percent for the sole  
purpose of funding street repair, maintenance, and safety improvements including  
pedestrian and bicycle improvements; and directing the City Clerk to transmit to  
the Pierce County Auditor a certified copy of this resolution.  
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RES41588  
[Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director/City Engineer, Public Works]  
Attachments: Resolution No. 41588  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Presentation  
A resolution approving the cancellation of the following 11 regular  
City Council meetings and 11 regular study sessions in 2025:  
January 21, February 18, March 11, May 27, September 2, September 23,  
November 4, November 12, November 25, December 23, and December 30.  
[Mayor Woodards]  
28.  
RES41589  
Resolution No. 41589  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the  
amount of $15,000, to sponsor the Special Olympics Washington statewide  
competition.  
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RES41590  
[Council Member Walker]  
Resolution No. 41590  
Attachments:  
City Council Consideration Request  
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES  
An ordinance amending the Official Schedule of Stormwater and Wastewater  
Utility Service Rates and Fees, effective January 1, 2025, and January 1, 2026.  
[Geoffrey M. Smyth P.E., Interim Director, Environmental Services]  
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ORD28997  
Substitute Ordinance No. 28997  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 28997  
City Council Action Memorandum  
ESC Recommendation Letter  
Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 28997  
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 Police Management Association, Local 26; and the  
Professional Public Safety Management Association.  
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ORD29004  
[Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Shelby Fritz, Director, Human Resources]  
Attachments: Ordinance No. 29004  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Fiscal Impact Memorandums  
Ordinance Disclosure Memorandum  
An ordinance amending Chapter 1.06 of the Municipal Code, relating to  
Administration, to repeal Sections 1.06.228, 1.06.229, 1.06.230, and 1.06.231,  
and to repeal, replace, and rename Section 1.06.226 as “Claims and Collections”,  
to update and consolidate the claims and collections procedures and provide for an  
increase in administrative settlement authority.  
32.  
ORD29005  
[Chris Bacha, City Attorney; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]  
Attachments: Ordinance No. 29005  
City Council Action Memorandum  
An ordinance amending Chapter 6A.100 of the Municipal Code, relating to  
Utilities Gross Earnings Tax - Public Utilities, by amending Section 6A.100.040,  
entitled “Deductions”, to add a deduction for grants; expand the deduction for  
interdepartmental rent to include all utilities; repeal tax deductions for  
Contributions In Aid of Construction, interest earned from bond proceeds,  
and the sale of property; remove deductions no longer utilized; update the  
tax deduction for hauling recyclable materials to a tiered structure; and  
clarify language.  
33.  
ORD29006  
[Danielle Larson, Tax and License Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]  
Ordinance No. 29006  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
An ordinance amending Chapter 6A.110 of the Municipal Code, relating to  
Property Tax Exemptions for Multi-Family Housing, to move specific application  
fees to the City's Fee Schedule, and clarify conditions for Final Certificates of  
Tax Exemption, effective January 1, 2025.  
34.  
ORD29007  
[Debbie Bingham, Program Manager; Patricia Beard, Interim Director,  
Community and Economic Development]  
Attachments: Ordinance No. 29007  
City Council Action Memorandum  
An ordinance amending Subtitle 6A of the Municipal Code, relating to the  
Tax Code, to add a new Chapter 6A.140, entitled “Vendor Refreshment Serving  
Tax”, to impose an excise tax on major vendors responsible for the sale of food  
and beverage at specific City-owned facilities, effective January 1, 2025.  
[Adam Cook, Director, Tacoma Venues and Events]  
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ORD29008  
Ordinance No. 29008  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
An ordinance amending Subtitle 6A of the Municipal Code, relating to the  
Tax Code, by amending Chapter 6A.50, entitled “Electricity Business and  
Solid Waste Collection Business” to update the tax deduction for hauling  
recyclable materials, and by amending various chapters to align language  
regarding tax deductions and refund statutes, effective January 1, 2025.  
[Danielle Larson, Tax and License Division Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director,  
Finance]  
36.  
ORD29009  
Attachments: Ordinance No. 29009  
City Council Action Memorandum  
An ordinance amending Chapter 12.09 of the Municipal Code, relating to  
Solid Waste, Recycling, and Hazardous Waste, by amending Section 12.09.070,  
entitled “Special Permits,” to expand reporting requirements, clarify the City’s  
enforcement authority, and assist in the administration of related taxes and  
deductions, effective January 1, 2025.  
37.  
ORD29010  
[Lewis Griffith, P.E., Solid Waste Division Manager; Geoffrey M. Smyth, P.E.,  
Interim Director, Environmental Services]  
Ordinance No. 29010  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
An ordinance amending Chapter 13.05 of the Municipal Code, relating to  
Land Use Permits and Procedures, to revise levels of service timelines and  
public noticing procedures for land use permits, to implement Washington State  
Substitute Senate Bill 5290 and Substitute House Bill 1105, effective  
January 1, 2025.  
38.  
ORD29011  
[Shirley Schultz, Interim Land Use Division Manager; Peter Huffman, Director,  
Planning and Development Services]  
Ordinance No. 29011  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Presentation  
Attachments:  
An ordinance modifying the 2023-2024 Biennial Operating Budget to appropriate  
funds, adjust project budgets, and implement additional changes in transfers and  
other budget adjustments, as well as appropriating additional estimated revenues.  
[Katie Johnston, Budget Officer; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]  
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ORD29012  
ORD29013  
ORD29014  
Ordinance No. 29012  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
An ordinance modifying the 2023-2024 Capital Budget to appropriate funds,  
adjust project budgets, implement additional changes in transfers and other budget  
adjustments, and appropriate additional estimated revenues.  
[Katie Johnston, Budget Officer; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]  
Attachments: Ordinance No. 29013  
City Council Action Memorandum  
An ordinance amending Title 1 of the Municipal Code, relating to Administration  
and Personnel, by adding a new chapter entitled “Climate and Sustainability  
Commission”, to establish a Climate and Sustainability Commission and appoint  
current members of the Sustainable Tacoma Commission to the new Commission.  
[Council Member Walker]  
Ordinance No. 29014  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
City Council Consideration Request  
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND APPEALS  
(Public hearings and appeals will begin upon completion of the Regular Agenda  
Items, no earlier than 5:15 p.m.)  
This is the date set for a public hearing by the City Council on the declaration of  
surplus and sale of approximately 113 acres of Tacoma Water property, located in  
unincorporated Pierce County, to the Tacoma Sportsmen’s Club Conservation  
Land Foundation, for the amount of $3,490,000.  
42.  
24-1210  
[Greg Muller, Senior Real Property Officer; Heather Pennington, Interim  
Water Superintendent]  
Attachments: Summary  
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  
Economic Development Committee  
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