City of Tacoma  
City Council Agenda  
747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402  
Council Chambers  
Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 848 3423 3126  
October 21, 2025  
5:00 PM  
CALL TO ORDER  
ROLL CALL  
FLAG SALUTE  
MOMENT OF SILENCE  
ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK  
1.  
25-0939  
Minutes of the Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee,  
September 26, 2025.  
Attachments:  
2.  
3.  
25-0924  
25-0925  
Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, September 24, 2025.  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, September 24, 2025.  
Attachments:  
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS  
CONSENT AGENDA  
RESOLUTIONS  
4.  
RES41779  
A resolution setting Tuesday, October 28, 2025, upon completion of Regular Agenda  
Items, no earlier than 5:15 p.m., as the date for a public hearing by the City Council  
on the proposed Ad Valorem levies for Emergency Medical Services and  
General Property Tax for 2026.  
[Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]  
Attachments:  
RES41780  
A resolution accepting a grant from the Federal Railroad Administration, in the amount  
of $8,316,000, and depositing said sum into the Tacoma Rail Fund, to assist with the  
repowering of four locomotives.  
5.  
[Dan McCabe, Rail Chief Information and Financial Officer; Alan Matheson,  
Rail Superintendent]  
Attachments:  
6.  
RES41781  
A resolution re-authorizing the acceptance of a Federal Railroad Administration grant  
due to a change in project scope, for repowering two owned locomotives with diesel  
engines.  
[Dan McCabe, Rail Chief Information and Financial Officer; Alan Matheson,  
Rail Superintendent]  
Attachments:  
PAYMENTS  
Date Range - 09/22/2025 to 10/05/2025  
7.  
25-0952  
Payroll in the amount of $23,708,818.63; Payments in the amount of $43,921,988.05;  
for a total of $67,630,806.68.  
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS  
8.  
9.  
25-0927  
25-0876  
Proclaiming Tuesday, October 21, 2025, as Student Government Day.  
Proclaiming October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness 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. 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  
PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS  
10.  
RES41782  
A resolution accepting a grant from the Washington State Health Care  
Authority, in the amount of $1,432,000, and depositing said sum into the  
Human Rights and Human Services Fund, and authorizing an increase to  
and extending the contract with Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department,  
in the amount of $1,432,000, for street medicine programming, through  
June 30, 2027, for a projected contract total of $2,432,000, plus applicable  
taxes - Contract No. CW2269337.  
[Caleb Carbone, Homeless Strategy, Systems and Services Program Manager;  
Vicky McLaurin, Director, Neighborhood and Community Services]  
Attachments:  
RESOLUTIONS  
11.  
RES41783  
A resolution authorizing the execution of an interest-free loan agreement with the  
Washington State Department of Transportation, in the amount of $408,000, accepting  
and depositing said sum into the Tacoma Rail Fund, and further authorizing matching  
funds in the amount of $200,000, for the acquisition of one 35-ton boom truck for  
heavy locomotive maintenance and repairs.  
[Kyle Kellem, Roadmaster; Alan Matheson, Rail Superintendent]  
Attachments:  
12.  
RES41784  
A resolution authorizing the execution of an interest-free loan agreement with the  
Washington State Department of Transportation, in the amount of $1,122,000,  
accepting and depositing said sum into the Tacoma Rail Fund, and further authorizing  
matching funds in the amount of $469,250, to partially fund a railroad track  
rehabilitation project.  
[Kyle Kellem, Roadmaster; Alan Matheson, Rail Superintendent]  
Attachments:  
13.  
RES41785  
A resolution authorizing the execution of a Collective Bargaining Agreement  
with the Tacoma Joint Labor Committee, effective January 1, 2026, through  
December 31, 2027.  
[Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Chris Bacha, City Attorney]  
Attachments:  
A resolution authorizing the execution of a Letter of Agreement with the  
Tacoma Police Union, Local 6, I.U.P.A, Commissioned Unit, regarding the  
continuation of health and welfare benefits.  
14.  
RES41786  
[Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Chris Bacha, City Attorney]  
Attachments:  
A resolution directing the City Manager to seek partnerships with other agencies to  
identify a location and funding options to create a new low-barrier shelter site.  
[Council Member Rumbaugh]  
16.  
RES41787  
Attachments:  
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES  
17.  
ORD29055 An ordinance granting a non-exclusive ten-year telecommunications franchise agreement  
to Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC, to construct, operate, and repair a telecommunications  
system in the City.  
[Jeff Lueders, Cable and Franchise Services Division Manager; Amy Clancy, Director,  
Media and Communications]  
Attachments:  
18.  
ORD29063 An ordinance amending Title 13 of the Municipal Code, relating to the  
Land Use Regulatory Code, by amending various chapters, to support the  
revised goals, policies, and objectives related to historic preservation in the  
updated One Tacoma Comprehensive Plan, and address priorities identified  
by stakeholders, as recommended by the Landmarks Preservation and  
Planning Commissions.  
[Reuben McKnight, Historic Preservation Officer; Peter Huffman, Director,  
Planning and Development Services]  
Attachments:  
An ordinance amending Title 8 of the Municipal Code, relating to Public Safety,  
by amending various sections relating to camping and storing personal belongings  
on public property.  
19.  
ORD29064  
[Council Member Hines]  
Attachments:  
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES  
An ordinance amending Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code, relating to the  
Compensation Plan, to amend several sections regarding standby pay and  
sick allowance with pay, to align with provisions contained in agreements  
negotiated with the Tacoma Joint Labor Committee, effective January 1, 2026.  
[Kari Louie, Interim Director, Human Resources]  
20.  
ORD29065  
Attachments:  
21.  
ORD29066 An ordinance modifying the 2025-2026 Biennial Operating Budget to recognize new  
revenues, budget for resolutions passed by the City Council, adjust for changes, and  
make corrections.  
[Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]  
Attachments:  
22.  
ORD29067 An ordinance modifying the 2025-2026 Capital Budget to recognize changes in  
transfers, additional revenues, and budget adjustments.  
[Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]  
Attachments:  
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  
proposed modifications to the 2025-2026 Biennial Operating Budget  
and the 2025-2026 Capital Budget.  
23.  
25-0915  
[Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]  
Attachments:  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER  
COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL  
Economic Development Committee  
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