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  
October 6, 2026  
5:00 PM  
CALL TO ORDER  
ROLL CALL  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
FLAG SALUTE  
MOMENT OF SILENCE  
26-0878  
Remembrance Photo  
Remembrance Photo  
Attachments:  
ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK  
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5.  
26-0829  
26-0848  
26-0849  
26-0821  
26-0822  
Minutes of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, June 10, 2026.  
LPCMin20260610  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, September 9, 2026.  
PUBSSMin20260909  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, September 9, 2026.  
PUBMin20260909  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the Tacoma Arts Commission, August 10, 2026.  
TACMin20260810  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the Tacoma Arts Commission, August 18, 2026.  
TACMin20260818  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the Transportation Commission, August 19, 2026.  
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7.  
8.  
26-0815  
26-0825  
26-0826  
TCMin20260819  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the Urban Design Board, January 15, 2026.  
UDBMin20260115  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the Urban Design Board, February 19, 2026.  
UDBMin20260219  
Attachments:  
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS  
CONSENT AGENDA  
RESOLUTIONS  
9.  
RES42034  
A resolution setting Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 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 declaration of surplus and  
no-cost transfer of three Tacoma Water properties, located in unincorporated  
Pierce County, to Pierce County, for the development of affordable housing.  
[Greg Muller, Real Property Supervisor; Keri Burchard-Juarez, Water Superintendent]  
Resolution No. 42034  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Board Action Memorandum  
Agreement  
Attachments:  
Declaration of Surplus  
Maps  
A resolution accepting a grant from the Washington Criminal Justice Training  
Commission, contingent upon the Tacoma Police Department being selected for  
funding in the second round under Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2015, in the  
amount of $5,090,974, and depositing said sum into the Tacoma Police Department  
Special Revenue Fund, to enhance operational capacity through targeted investments  
in technology, vehicles, equipment, and specialized training, through June 30, 2027.  
[Patti Jackson, Police Chief]  
10.  
RES42035  
Resolution No. 42035  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
A resolution authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited  
Property Tax Exemption Agreement with UPS No 1, LLC, for the development of  
six multi-family market and regulated rate rental housing units, located at  
820 North Union Avenue.  
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12.  
13.  
RES42036  
RES42037  
RES42038  
[Paul Bakker, Business and Economic Development Analyst; Debbie Bingham,  
Interim Director, Community and Economic Development]  
Resolution No. 42036  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Agreement  
Attachments:  
Map  
A resolution authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited  
Property Tax Exemption Agreement with PVL Homes LLC, for the development of  
18 multi-family market and regulated rate rental housing units, located at  
3017 South 13th Street.  
[Paul Bakker, Business and Economic Development Analyst; Debbie Bingham,  
Interim Director, Community and Economic Development]  
Resolution No. 42037  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Agreement  
Attachments:  
Map  
A resolution authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited  
Property Tax Exemption Agreement with Martin Daniel C and Sandra L, for the  
development of five multi-family market and regulated rate rental housing units,  
located at 1721 South 35th Street.  
[Paul Bakker, Business and Economic Development Analyst; Debbie Bingham,  
Interim Director, Community and Economic Development]  
Resolution No. 42038  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Agreement  
Attachments:  
Map  
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES  
14.  
ORD29122 An ordinance vacating a portion of South MacArthur Street public right-of-way to cure  
a freestanding business sign encroachment.  
(Myung Kyu Corp.; File No. 124.1450)  
[Jeff H. Capell, Hearing Examiner]  
Ordinance No. 29122  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Hearing Examiner's Report and Recommendation  
Exhibits  
Audio Record of Public Hearing  
15.  
ORD29123 An ordinance vacating portions of unopened Lemons Beach Road  
right-of-way, to comply with a litigation settlement consent decree.  
(City of Tacoma; File No. 124.1468)  
[Jeff H. Capell, Hearing Examiner]  
Ordinance No. 29123  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Hearing Examiner's Report and Recommendation  
Exhibits  
Audio Record of Public Hearing  
PAYMENTS  
16.  
26-0861  
Date Range - 09/07/2026 to 09/20/2026  
Payroll in the amount of $25,388,762.44; Payments in the amount of $24,051,754.27;  
for a total of $49,440,516.71.  
PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS  
A resolution awarding a contract to Systems for Public Safety Inc, in the amount of  
$875,000, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Equipment Rental Fund, for law  
enforcement vehicle upfitting, through December 31, 2027 -  
City of Seattle Contract No. 5538.  
17.  
RES42039  
[Lisa Haider, Fleet and Facilities Field Supervisor; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP,  
Director, Environment and Public Works]  
Resolution No. 42039  
Attachments:  
Contract and Award Memorandum  
A resolution authorizing an increase to the contract with Solid Waste Systems Inc,  
in the amount of $300,000, budgeted from the Solid Waste Fund, for 300-gallon plastic  
containers and parts, for a projected contract total of $767,032, plus applicable taxes -  
Specification No. ES23-0068F.  
18.  
RES42040  
[Lewis Griffith, P.E., Interim Citywide Safety/Deputy Director; Ramiro A. Chavez,  
P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works]  
Resolution No. 42040  
Attachments:  
Contract and Award Memorandum  
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS  
19.  
26-0867  
Proclaiming Wednesday, October 7, 2026, as a Day of Remembrance for  
October 7th Loss of Life.  
Proclaiming Saturday, October 10, 2026, as Arbor Day and Green Tacoma Day.  
Proclaiming Sunday, October 11, 2026, as National Coming Out Day.  
Proclaiming October 2026 as Filipino American Heritage Month.  
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23.  
26-0840  
26-0843  
26-0844  
26-0839  
Proclaiming October 2026 as Tacoma Arts Month and recognizing the  
AMOCAT Arts Awardees.  
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 Nos. 29122 and 29123. 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  
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES  
24.  
ORD29120 An ordinance amending Subtitle 6A of the Municipal Code, relating to the  
Tax Code, by amending various chapters to update utility tax rates from  
six percent to seven and one-half percent, effective January 1, 2027, as  
approved by the voters in Proposition No. 1 at the August 4, 2026, election.  
[Danielle Larson, Tax and License Division Manager;  
Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]  
Ordinance No. 29120  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
25.  
ORD29121 An ordinance amending Chapter 6A.30 of the Municipal Code, relating to  
Business and Occupation Tax, by amending Section 6A.30.030, entitled  
“Definitions”, to update definitions as required by state law, effective  
January 1, 2027.  
[Danielle Larson, Tax and License Division Manager;  
Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]  
Ordinance No. 29121  
Attachments:  
City Council Action 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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