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  
January 6, 2026  
5:00 PM  
CALL TO ORDER  
SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR THE ELECTED AND RE-ELECTED  
COUNCIL MEMBERS AND MAYOR  
ROLL CALL  
FLAG SALUTE  
MOMENT OF SILENCE  
ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
25-1121  
25-1122  
25-1123  
25-1133  
Minutes of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, March 26, 2025.  
LPCMin20250326  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, April 9, 2025.  
LPCMin20250409  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, April 23, 2025.  
LPCMin20250423  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee,  
November 14, 2025.  
OSACMin20251114  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, November 5, 2025.  
5.  
6.  
25-1130  
25-1131  
PUBSSMin20251105  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, November 5, 2025.  
PUBMin20251105  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the Public Utility Board special meeting, November 17, 2025.  
7.  
25-1132  
PUBMin20251117SpMtg  
Attachments:  
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS  
CONSENT AGENDA  
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS  
8.  
RES41827  
A resolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with  
the Washington State Department of Ecology, in the amount of $2,099,756, accepting  
and depositing said sum into the Stormwater Fund, for a total of $3,324,043, to  
monitor stormwater transport of contaminants of emerging concern in  
Western Washington, through March 31, 2028.  
[Brandi Lubliner, P.E., Principal Engineer; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP,  
Director/City Engineer, Environmental Services]  
Resolution No. 41827  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Amendment  
Attachments:  
PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS  
9.  
RES41828  
A resolution awarding a contract to Carollo Engineers, Inc., in the amount  
of $1,376,824, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Wastewater Fund,  
for engineering services for replacement of pump station variable frequency  
drives at the Central Treatment Plant - Architectural and Engineering Roster  
Contract No. CW2279132.  
[Lance Bunch, P.E., Principal Engineer; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E., PgMP,  
Director/City Engineer, Environmental Services]  
Resolution No. 41828  
Attachments:  
Contract and Award Memorandum  
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES  
10.  
ORD29090 An ordinance vacating a seven-foot-wide strip of North 44th Street, between  
Waterview Street and the alley, to cure an existing building encroachment and facilitate  
future development.  
(Michael and Shelly Reed; File No. 124.1465)  
[Jeff H. Capell, Hearing Examiner]  
Ordinance No. 29090  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Hearing Examiner's Report and Recommendation  
Exhibits  
Audio Recording of Public Hearing  
PAYMENTS  
11.  
25-1144  
Date Range - 12/01/2025 to 12/14/2025  
Payroll in the amount of $24,144,646.79; Payments in the amount of $27,528,961.59;  
for a total of $51,673,608.38.  
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS  
12.  
13.  
25-1127  
25-1128  
Proclaiming January 2026 as National Mentoring Month.  
Proclaiming January 2026 as Whole Child Month.  
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. Comments will not be accepted on ordinances forwarded to the City  
Council by the Hearing Examiner for which a public hearing has already been held. On  
tonight’s agenda that includes Ordinance No. 29090. 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  
14.  
RES41829  
A resolution appointing Sergio Flores as Judge to Tacoma Municipal Court,  
Department No. 2, through December 31, 2026, until a successor is elected  
and qualified under the 2026 General Election.  
[Mayor Ibsen]  
Resolution No. 41829  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
A resolution appointing and reappointing individuals to the  
Community’s Police Advisory Committee.  
15.  
16.  
RES41830  
RES41831  
[Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney]  
Resolution No. 41830  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
A resolution appointing and reappointing individuals to the  
Landmarks Preservation Commission.  
[Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney]  
Resolution No. 41831  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
17.  
18.  
19.  
RES41832  
RES41833  
RES41834  
A resolution appointing and reappointing individuals to the Tacoma Arts Commission.  
[Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney]  
Resolution No. 41832  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
A resolution appointing individuals to the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board.  
[Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney]  
Resolution No. 41833  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
A resolution appointing City Council Members to various national, state, regional, and  
local committees, boards, and commissions, including the City Council's Standing  
Committees, through December 31, 2026.  
[Mayor Ibsen]  
Resolution No. 41834  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
A resolution nominating and electing Council Member Joe Bushnell to  
the office of Deputy Mayor to serve a one-year term to expire  
December 31, 2026.  
20.  
RES41835  
[Mayor Ibsen]  
Resolution No. 41835  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS  
21.  
RES41836  
A resolution awarding a contract to Psomas Inc., in the amount of $2,011,861.72, plus  
applicable taxes, budgeted from the Transportation Capital Fund, for planning, data  
collection, and design services for the Portland Avenue Vision Zero Improvements  
project - Specification No. PW24-0308F.  
[Charla Kinlow, Engineering Project Manager; Jeffrey A. Jenkins, Director,  
Public Works]  
Resolution No. 41836  
Contract and Award Memorandum  
Map  
Attachments:  
22.  
RES41837  
A resolution awarding a contract to R.L. Alia Company, in the amount  
of $4,107,365.00, plus a 15 percent contingency, budgeted from various  
funds, for roadway surface improvements, ADA-compliant curb ramps,  
stormwater main replacement, and a new pedestrian and bicycle  
connection, for a projected contract total of $4,723,469.75, plus  
applicable taxes - Specification No. PW25-0198F.  
[Veronicah Munyao, Engineering Project Manager; Jeffrey A. Jenkins,  
Director, Public Works]  
Resolution No. 41837  
Attachments:  
Contract and Award Memorandum  
A resolution awarding a contract to US Oil & Refining Co., in the amount of  
$3,218,750.00, plus a 35 percent contingency, budgeted from the Asphalt Plant Fund,  
for bulk asphalt oils, for an initial contract term of five years, for a projected contract  
total of $4,345,312.50, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. PW25-0268F.  
[Jacob Green, Street Operations Division Manager; Jeffrey A. Jenkins, Director,  
Public Works]  
23.  
RES41838  
Resolution No. 41838  
Attachments:  
Contract and Award Memorandum  
A resolution authorizing an increase to and extending the contract with Herrera  
Environmental Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $1,589,181, budgeted from the  
Stormwater Fund, to continue a field study to monitor stormwater and storm sediments  
for contaminants of emerging concerns, for a projected contract total of $2,799,468,  
plus applicable taxes, through April 30, 2028 - Architectural and Engineering Roster  
Contract No. CW2265700.  
24.  
RES41839  
[Brandi Lubliner, P.E., Principal Engineer; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP,  
Director/City Engineer, Environmental Services]  
Resolution No. 41839  
Attachments:  
Contract and Award Memorandum  
RESOLUTIONS  
25.  
RES41840  
A resolution authorizing the submittal of an application for a low-interest Drinking Water  
State Revolving Fund loan from the Washington State Department of Health, in the  
estimated amount of $1,000,000, for two water main replacement projects.  
[Marc Powell, Senior Business Services Analyst; Keri Burchard-Juarez,  
Water Superintendent]  
Resolution No. 41840  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Board Action Memorandum  
26.  
RES41841  
An amended resolution approving the cancellation of the following regular City Council  
meetings and study sessions in 2026: January 20, February 17, March 17, April 7,  
May 26, September 1, September 8, November 24, December 22, and December 29.  
[Mayor Ibsen]  
Amended Resolution No. 41841  
Attachments:  
Resolution No. 41841  
City Council Action Memorandum  
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES  
An ordinance granting a non-exclusive ten-year telecommunications franchise  
agreement to SQF, LLC dba Verta, to construct, operate, and repair a  
telecommunications system in the City.  
27.  
ORD29079  
[Jeff Lueders, Cable and Franchise Services Division Manager; Amy Clancy,  
Director, Media and Communications]  
Ordinance No. 29079  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
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.  
28.  
ORD29087  
[Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]  
Ordinance No. 29087  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES  
29.  
ORD29091 An ordinance amending Chapter 12.10 of the Municipal Code, relating  
to Water - Regulations and Rates, by amending Section 12.10.310, entitled  
“System development charge”, for charge adjustments and annual increases,  
effective February 1, 2026.  
[Andrew Zaremba, Principal Data Analyst; Keri Burchard-Juarez,  
Water Superintendent]  
Ordinance No. 29091  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Board Action Memorandum  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER  
COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL  
ADJOURNMENT  
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