Tacoma, WA

Name: Economic Development Committee — Tacoma, WA
Start: 2026-08-25T10:00:00
Location: Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/88227539908 Passcode: 614650

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TacomaWA averageUS Census ACS

Population

220,482

Per-capita income

$44,756

Median home value

$454,600

Bachelor's or higher

34%

Typical home value $496,203 -0.1% yr/yr · +7.9% 5-yr

Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)

👮 Police incidents (open data)

50,000 incidents · Fri Apr 17, 2026–Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 100% mapped

other41,890

property7,255

violent855

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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances

Total revenue$1.30B (FY2023)

Total spending$1.27B (FY2023)

Taxes$280.5M (FY2023)

Debt outstanding$1.96B (FY2023)

Spending per resident$5,814 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey

2025742 housing units ($88.6M)

🗳️ Election results (14 races)

Local election returns — winner marked ✓.

Mayor 2025-11-04

Anders Ibsen ✓ 28,286 · John Hines 21,285 · WRITE-IN 318

City Council at-Large Position 6 2025-11-04

Latasha Palmer ✓ 26,993 · Jessica Johnston 20,957 · WRITE-IN 220

City Council District 5 2025-11-04

Joe Bushnell ✓ 4,253 · Zev Cook 2,292 · WRITE-IN 48

City Council District 4 2025-11-04

Sandesh Sadalge ✓ 3,721 · Silong Chhun 3,469 · WRITE-IN 64

City Council District 2 2025-11-04

Sarah Rumbaugh ✓ 7,752 · Ben Lackey 3,836 · WRITE-IN 67

City Council at Large Position. 8 2023-11-07

Kristina Walker ✓ 31,559 · Todd Briske 10,251 · WRITE-IN 321

City Council at Large Position. 7 2023-11-07

Olgy Diaz ✓ 22,551 · Kristen Wynne 20,331 · WRITE-IN 131

City Council District. 3 2023-11-07

Jamika Scott ✓ 3,980 · Chris Van Vechten 3,165 · WRITE-IN 52

City Council District. 1 2023-11-07

John Hines ✓ 10,691 · WRITE-IN 220

Mayor 2021-11-02

Victoria Woodards ✓ 25,102 · Steve Haverly 16,707 · WRITE-IN 256

City Council at Large Position. 6 2021-11-02

Kiara Daniels ✓ 24,667 · Brett Johnson 15,716 · WRITE-IN 132

City Council District. 5 2021-11-02

Joe Bushnell ✓ 2,923 · Anne Artman 2,695 · WRITE-IN 44

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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Economic Development Committee

Committee to review Arts and Cultural Vitality Strategic Plan update

The Economic Development Committee will receive an update on the Arts and Cultural Vitality Strategic Plan, a briefing item. The committee will also discuss topics for upcoming meetings, including a canceled September 8 session and future updates on Visit Tacoma-Pierce County and World Cup regional impacts.

Briefing: Arts and Cultural Vitality Strategic Plan Update (26-0710)
September 8, 2026 meeting canceled
September 22, 2026: Visit Tacoma-Pierce County Update and World Cup Regional Impacts
September 29, 2026: Committees, Boards, and Commissions Update

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Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/88227539908 Passcode: 614650

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City of Tacoma Economic Development Committee Agenda 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402, Conference Room 243 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 882 2753 9908 Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/88227539908 Passcode: 614650 August 25, 2026 10:00 AM Chair Olgy Diaz, Vice Chair Joe Bushnell, Latasha Palmer, Jamika Scott, Sarah Rumbaugh (alternate) CHANGE OF LOCATION Call To Order Roll Call Public Comment This is the time set aside for public comment on items on the agenda. 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 front of the conference room. Your name or the last four digits of your phone number will be called out when it is your turn to speak. To provide written comments, please email the City Clerk's Office at [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time. Briefing Items 1. Arts and Cultural Vitality Strategic Plan Update [Rebecca Solverson, Arts and Cultural Vitality Division Manager, Community and Economic Development; Jacques Colon, Director, Center for Strategic Priorities] 26-0710 Attachments: Memorandum Page 2 Economic Development Committee Agenda, 8/25/2026 Topics for Upcoming Meetings 2. September 8, 2026 - Canceled September 22, 2026 - Visit Tacoma-Pierce County Update and World Cup Regional Impacts September 29, 2026 - Committees, Boards, and Commissions Update 26-0711 Attachments: Calendar Other Items of Interest Adjournm …

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Tue Dec 29, 2026 · 12:00 PM

City Council Study Session

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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 5:00 PM

City Council

Council to award $4.95M refuse truck contract, approve labor deals

The Tacoma City Council will vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including a $4.95 million contract for eight CNG refuse trucks, a $1.54 million utility audit contract, and collective bargaining agreements with IBEW Local 483 and AFSCME Local 120. They will also consider a landmark designation for the North Union Avenue Greenway and an eminent domain ordinance for a stormwater project. Public comment is scheduled.

Contract to Dobbs Peterbilt LLC for $4,950,126 (plus 10% contingency) for eight CNG side-loader refuse trucks (RES41991)
Contract to Baker Tilly US LLP for $1,541,000 for annual utility audit services (RES41989)
Collective bargaining agreements with IBEW Local 483 (Supervisors' and Custodial units) and AFSCME Local 120 (RES41994-41997)
Ordinance to acquire easement rights by eminent domain along vacated alley between Puyallup Avenue and East 25th Street for stormwater trunk main (ORD29117)
Resolution designating North Union Avenue Greenway (N. Union Ave from N. 9th to N. 30th St.) as City Landmark (RES41998)

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Council Chambers Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/84834233126 Passcode: 349099 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 848 3423 3126

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>> Mayor Ibsen: I WOULD LIKE TO CALL TO ORDER THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 18, 2026. CLERK, PLEASE CALL THE ROLL. >> Deputy Mayor Bushnell: PRESENT. >> Council Member Diaz: HERE. >> Council Member Hines: HERE. >> Council Member Palmer: ABSENT. >> Council Member Rumbaugh: HERE. >> Council Member Sadalge: HERE. >> Council Member Scott: HERE. >> Council Member Walker: HERE. >> Mayor Ibsen: HERE. >> Mayor Ibsen: PLEASE JOIN ME IN LISTENING TO THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND FLAG SALUTE HELD BY COUNCIL MEMBER WALKER IN THE ACKNOWLEDG OF KATHY WHY SECT. KATHY SERVED AS A REPRESENTATIVE IN THE WASHINGTON HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A MEMBER OF THE TACOMA SCHOOL BOARD, A MEMBER OF THE PIERCE COUNTY COUNCIL AND LATER AS PIERCE COUNTY AUDITOR. IN EACH ROLE SHE BROUGHT INTELLIGENCE, COURAGE AND DETERMINATION. AS THE TITLE OF HERMAN MOORE, BABE AND THE BIG BOYS WHICH HE PUBLISHED AT AGE 92 REMINDS US. KATHY SPENDS MUCH OF HER LIFE PROVING THE BARRIERS EXIST TO BE OVERCOME. SHE ENTERED ROOMS WHERE FEW WOMEN HELD POWER AND EARNED RESPECT THROUGH COMPETENCE, PREPARATION AND UNWAVERING CONVICTION. EVEN AFTER LEAVING ELECTED OFFICE, KATHY CONTINUED TO SERVE. THROUGH VOTES COUNT INCORPORATORS SHE EXCHANGED HER EXPERTISE WITH COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. LATER SHE CONTINUED HER COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AS MEMBER OF THE BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE WARD OF TRUSTEES HELPING SHAPE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. SHE WAS A DEVOTED MOTHER. STEPMOTHER, GRANDMOTHER AND GREAT-GRANDMOTHER. SHE UNDERST …

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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 August 18, 2026 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FLAG SALUTE MOMENT OF SILENCE ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1. Minutes of the Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee, May 8, 2026. 26-0678 Attachments: OSACMin20260508 2. Minutes of the Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee, June 12, 2026. 26-0679 Attachments: OSACMin20260612 3. Minutes of the Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee, June 26, 2026. 26-0680 Attachments: OSACMin20260626 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS Page 2 City Council Agenda, 8/18/2026 CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS 4. A resolution setting Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., as the date for a hearing by the Hearing Examiner on the request to vacate a 836-square-foot area of air rights over 735 North 2nd Street, for balconies. (A&A Property Holdings LLC; File No. 124.1462) [Kandice Bremer, Senior Real Estate Specialist; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works] RES41985 Attachments: Resolution No. 41985 City Council Action Memorandum Maps 5. A resolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the Port of Tacoma, to revise language and reduce the amount to $17,412.24, to reflect actual costs related to interpretive and wayfinding signage and a vie …

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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Government Performance and Finance Committee

Committee reviews 2027-2028 budgets for Environmental Services and Tacoma Public Utilities

The Government Performance and Finance Committee will receive briefings on the proposed 2027-2028 budgets and rate revenues for Environmental Services and Tacoma Public Utilities. These are informational briefings, not final decisions. The committee will also discuss topics for upcoming meetings, including a fee schedule update and housing production policies.

Environmental Services 2027-2028 proposed budget and rate revenues
Tacoma Public Utilities 2027-2028 preliminary budget and rate updates
September 15, 2026: 2027-2028 fee schedule update
September 15, 2026: Housing Accelerator Program barriers and policy considerations
September 1, 2026 meeting canceled

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Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/84416690206 Passcode: 614650

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City of Tacoma Government Performance and Finance Committee Agenda 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402, Conference Room 243 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 844 1669 0206 Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/84416690206 Passcode: 614650 August 18, 2026 10:00 AM Chair John Hines, Vice Chair Joe Bushnell, Sandesh Sadalge, Sarah Rumbaugh, Kristina Walker (alternate), Elly Claus-McGahan (ex officio) CHANGE OF LOCATION Call To Order Roll Call Public Comment This is the time set aside for public comment on items on the agenda. 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 front of the conference room. Your name or the last four digits of your phone number will be called out when it is your turn to speak. To provide written comments, please email the City Clerk's Office at [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time. Briefing Items 1. Environmental Services 2027-2028 Proposed Budget and Rate Revenues [Dominic Grego, Business Services Manager; Mark Westland, Principal Data Analyst, Environmental Services] 26-0674 Attachments: Memorandum 2. Tacoma Public Utilities 2027-2028 Preliminary Budget and Rate Updates [Alex Yoon, Deputy Director, Tacoma Public Utilities; Ying Hall, Rates Planning and Analysis Manager, Tacoma Power; Hayley Falk, Financial Services Manager, Tacoma Water; Daniel McCabe, Assistant Superintendent, Tacoma Rail] 26-0675 Attachm …

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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 12:00 PM

City Council Study Session

Council to discuss public safety sales tax and police partnership

The Tacoma City Council study session will hear briefings on a proposed public safety sales tax and the Tacoma Public Safety Partnership with the police chief. Council members will also discuss policy options for improving local hire and apprenticeship outcomes, and consider sponsorship and flag competition requests. The meeting includes an executive session on pending litigation.

Public Safety Sales Tax briefing (26-0702)
Tacoma Public Safety Partnership briefing with Police Chief Patti Jackson (26-0703)
Policy discussion on local hire and apprenticeship outcomes (26-0704)
Sponsorship request for A Place at Our Table (26-0705)
City flag competition request (26-0707)

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Council Chambers Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/89496171192 Passcode: 896569 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 894 9617 1192

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PLEASE. THE PASSAGE THROUGH THE ACTION IN JANUARY. THE TAX BECAME EFFECTIVE TO US APRIL 1ST. IT IS PROJECTED TO GENERATE $16 MILLION ON A BIANNUAL BASIS. ABOUT $8 MILLION PER YEAR. THIS ALSO SUPPORTS TACOMA'S ELIGIBILITY FOR STATE GRANTS. WITHIN HOUSE BILL 2015 IT IS A SPECIFIC PORTION FOR $100 MILLION TO RETAIN POLICE OFFICERS AND STAFF.HAT IS THE BACKGROUND. WE HAVE COLLECTED ABOUT $1.3 MILLION PER YEAR TO DATE. WE GENERATE ABOUT $600,000 WORTH OF SALES TAX AT THIS POINT. WE ANTICIPATE SOME FUND BALANCE WITHIN THIS REVENUE SOURCE. JUST FOR BACKGROUND, THIS IS VERY MUCH LIKE MANY OTHER REVENUE OPTIONS FOR THE CITY. WE WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT THE PROCEEDS AND KEEP THESE FUNDS. IT'S NOT SOMETHING THAT WE WOULD RECOMMEND TODAY TO EXPAND AT THIS TIME. WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE WHAT WE COLLECT AS WE MOVE FORWARD. THESE PROPOSALS ARE FOR THE NEXT BIENNIUM. WITH THAT, WE ARE ADVANCING THE SLIDE HERE. OKAY, PERFECT. I WANT TO BRIEFLY DISCUSS, OVER THE SUMMER WE HAVE HAD DIRECTOR ESPARZA WORK CLOSELY WITH COMMUNITY SERVICES. THESE ARE THE COMPREHENSIVE WAYS IN WHICH WE CAN APPROACH THESE. WE WANT THE COUNCIL TO REINFORCE AND GIVE COMMUNITY SAFETY. WE TOOK THESE TO HEART TO SEE WHAT WE COULD PROVIDE TO DO THE MOST GOOD AS PROPOSED. ALONG WITH ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES. WE ARE IN THE MIDST OF DEVELOPING THE BIENNIAL BUDGET. THIS IS COMING AT A TIME WHERE WE ARE COMING PROPOSALS THESE REVENUES. THIS WILL BE ADOPTED IN THE BUDGETARY PROCESS TO LET US KNOW THE THINGS THAT YOU WOULD …

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City of Tacoma City Council Study Session Agenda 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402 Council Chambers Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/89496171192 Passcode: 896569 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 894 9617 1192 August 18, 2026 12:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Briefing Items 1. Public Safety Sales Tax [Hyun Kim, City Manager] 26-0702 2. Tacoma Public Safety Partnership [Patti Jackson, Police Chief] 26-0703 Other Items of Interest 3. Policy Discussion for Improving Local Hire and Apprenticeship Outcomes [Council Member Diaz] 26-0704 Attachments: Proposal Options 4. City Council Consideration Request - A Place at Our Table Sponsorship [Council Member Walker] 26-0705 Attachments: City Council Consideration Request 5. City Council Consideration Request - City Flag Competition [Council Member Hines] 26-0707 Attachments: City Council Consideration Request Committee Reports Agenda Review and City Manager's Weekly Report 6. Weekly Report to the Mayor and City Council, August 13, 2026 [Allyson Griffith, Acting City Manager] 26-0708 Attachments: August 13, 2026 Page 2 City Council Study Session Agenda, 8/18/2026 Executive Session - Pending Litigation Adjournment The City Council may enter into a closed or executive session at any time during an open public meeting as provided by law. The Tacoma Municipal Building is served by Pierce Transit bus routes. Visit https://tripplanner.piercetransit.org to find your route. The City of Tacoma does not discriminate on the basis of disability in …

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Fri Aug 14, 2026 · 10:30 AM

Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee

Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/91923690364 Passcode: 614650

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City of Tacoma Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee Agenda 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402, Conference Room 243 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 919 2369 0364 Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/91923690364 Passcode: 614650 August 14, 2026 10:30 AM Bushnell, Ibsen, Scott, Walker, Hines (alternate) Call To Order Roll Call Welcome and Opening Remarks Approval of Minutes Briefing Items 1. City Manager Workplan: Timeline and Process for Periodic Review 26-0687 Attachments: Presentation Public Comment This is the time set aside for public comment on items on the agenda. 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 front of the conference room. Your name or the last four digits of your phone number will be called out when it is your turn to speak. To provide written comments, please email the City Clerk's Office at [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time. Closeout Adjournment Page 2 Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee Agenda, 8/14/2026 The City Council may enter into a closed or executive session at any time during an open public meeting as provided by law. The Tacoma Municipal Building is served by Pierce Transit bus routes. Visit https://tripplanner.piercetransit.org to find your route. The City of Tacoma does not discriminate on the basis of disability in any of its programs, activities, or services. To …

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Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 4:30 PM

Community Vitality and Safety Committee

Committee to review annual reports on redevelopment, police advisory, emergency plan

The Community Vitality and Safety Committee will hear three briefing items: the Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority annual report, the Community's Police Advisory Committee annual report, and an update on the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. The committee will also discuss topics for upcoming meetings, including funding recommendations for 2027-2028. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and briefing session.

Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority Annual Report (26-0652)
Community's Police Advisory Committee Annual Report (26-0654)
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Update (26-0653)
Upcoming: Neighborhood and Community Services Funding Recommendations for 2027-2028 (Sept 24)

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Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/85961604917 Passcode: 614650

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City of Tacoma Community Vitality and Safety Committee Agenda 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402, Conference Room 243 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 859 6160 4917 Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/85961604917 Passcode: 614650 August 13, 2026 4:30 PM Chair Sarah Rumbaugh, Vice Chair Jamika Scott, Latasha Palmer, Kristina Walker, Olgy Diaz (alternate) CHANGE OF LOCATION Call To Order Roll Call Public Comment This is the time set aside for public comment on items on the agenda. 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 front of the conference room. Your name or the last four digits of your phone number will be called out when it is your turn to speak. To provide written comments, please email the City Clerk's Office at [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time. Briefing Items 1. Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority Annual Report [Sarah Bridgeford, Interim Housing Division Manager; Ronda VanderMeer, Senior Housing Analyst, Neighborhood and Community Services] 26-0652 Attachments: Memorandum Presentation 2. Community’s Police Advisory Committee Annual Report [Ralette Churchwell, Chair; Laurie Arnold, Vice Chair, Community’s Police Advisory Committee] 26-0654 Attachments: Memorandum Presentation Page 2 Community Vitality and Safety Committee Agenda, 8/13/2026 3. Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Update [Shontieka Adeogun …

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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 4:30 PM

Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee

Committee to interview Transportation and Climate Commission candidates

The Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee will conduct interviews for the Transportation Commission and the Climate and Sustainability Commission. The agenda also lists upcoming topics and informational items, including the Puyallup Avenue Corridor Improvements and the Fishing Wars Memorial Bridge Replacement Project. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for briefings and discussion.

Transportation Commission interviews (26-0662)
Climate and Sustainability Commission interview (26-0663)
Puyallup Avenue Corridor Improvements with Pedestrian Access to Fife (26-0691)
Fishing Wars Memorial Bridge Replacement Project (26-0692)
Automated Enforcement Expansion Communications Plan (26-0693)

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Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/87829056704 Passcode: 614650

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City of Tacoma Infrastructure, Planning and Sustainability Committee Agenda 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402, Conference Room 243 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 878 2905 6704 Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/87829056704 Passcode: 614650 August 12, 2026 4:30 PM Chair Kristina Walker, Vice Chair Sandesh Sadalge, Olgy Diaz, John Hines, Joe Bushnell (alternate) CHANGE OF LOCATION Call To Order Roll Call Public Comment This is the time set aside for public comment on items on the agenda. 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 front of the conference room. Your name or the last four digits of your phone number will be called out when it is your turn to speak. To provide written comments, please email the City Clerk's Office at [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time. Briefing Items 1. Transportation Commission Interviews [Nicole Emery, City Clerk] 26-0662 Attachments: Memorandum 2. Climate and Sustainability Commission Interview [Nicole Emery, City Clerk] 26-0663 Attachments: Memorandum Page 2 Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee Agenda, 8/12/2026 Topics for Upcoming Meetings 3. August 26, 2026 - Tree and Landscaping Code Update; Urban Forestry Priority Action Plan Update September 9, 2026 - Solid Waste Management Fleet Alternative Fuels Update; Green Blocks South Tacoma - Plantable Space Inventory Fin …

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adopted

8 yea · 2 absent

Olgy Diaz yea · John Hines yea · Sandesh Sadalge absent · Kristina Walker yea · Joe Bushnell yea · Olgy Diaz yea · John Hines yea · Sandesh Sadalge absent · Kristina Walker yea · Joe Bushnell yea

Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 5:00 PM

City Council

Council to approve tax exemptions for two housing projects and $3M legal services contract

The Tacoma City Council will vote on consent and regular agenda items, including two 12-year property tax exemption agreements for multi-family housing developments, a contract for pavement improvements at the Solid Waste facility, and an increase to the contract with Pierce County for legal services for low-income individuals. The council will also proclaim August 2026 as Emergency Management Awareness Month and receive a presentation on Vision 2050 Awards.

Resolution 41980: 12-year property tax exemption for 12 multi-family units at 1712 Tacoma Avenue South (Tac Build LLC)
Resolution 41981: 12-year property tax exemption for 20 multi-family units at 3247 South Thompson Avenue (AS10X20 LLC)
Resolution 41982: Contract to Tucci & Sons Inc for $844,338.25 (plus 20% contingency) for pavement improvements at Solid Waste Management Recovery and Transfer Center
Resolution 41984: Increase and extension of contract with Pierce County Department of Assigned Counsel by $3,077,390 for legal services through Dec 31, 2026
Payments totaling $50,715,219.98 for payroll and other expenses (07/13/2026-07/26/2026)

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Council Chambers Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/84834233126 Passcode: 349099 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 848 3423 3126

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[RAPS THE GAVEL] > Mayor Ibsen: GOOD EVENING I WOULD LIKE TO CALL TO ORDER THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 11, 2026. CLERK, PLEASE CALL THE ROLL. >> Deputy Mayor Bushnell: PRESENT. >> Council Member Diaz: HERE. >> Council Member Hines: HERE. >> Council Member Palmer: HERE. >> Council Member Rumbaugh: HERE. >> Council Member Sadalge: HERE. >> Council Member Scott: HERE. >> Council Member Walker: HERE. >> Mayor Ibsen: HERE. >> Mayor Ibsen: PLEASE JOIN ME IN LISTENING TO THE LANCET ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND FLAG SALUTE LED BY COUNCILMEMBER SCOTT ULLAH BY A MOMENT OF SILENCE. >> Council Member Scott: WE GRATEFULLY HONOR AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT WE REST ON THE TRADITIONAL LANDS OF THE PUYALLUP PEOPLE WHERE THEY MAKE THEIR HOME AND SPEAK THE LUSHOOTSEED LANGUAGE. PLEASE STAND FOR THE FLAG SALUTE AND REMAIN STANDING FOR A MOMENT OF SILENCE. I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATIONB UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL. [RAPS THE GAVEL] ARE THERE ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA THIS EVENING? SEEING NONE WE WILL MOVE ON TO THE CONSENT AGENDA. >> Deputy Mayor Bushnell: I MOVE TO ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA, INCLUDING RESOLUTIONB NOS.B 41980 THROUGH 41982. >> Council Member: SECOND. >> Mayor Ibsen: MOVED AND SECONDED. ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS, COMMENTS OR CORRECTIONS? I WOULD LIKE TO CALL ON COUNCILMEMBER PALMER. >> Council Member Palmer: THANK YOU MAYOR. I WOULD LIKE TO CALL ON COUNCIL MEMBER PALMER. RESOL …

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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 August 11, 2026 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FLAG SALUTE MOMENT OF SILENCE ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK There are no items filed with the City Clerk's Office. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS 1. 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 12 multi-family market and regulated rate owner-occupied units, located at 1712 Tacoma Avenue South, in the Downtown Regional Growth Center. [Paul Bakker, Business and Economic Development Analyst; Debbie Bingham, Interim Director, Community and Economic Development] RES41980 Attachments: Resolution No. 41980 City Council Action Memorandum Agreement Map Page 2 City Council Agenda, 8/11/2026 2. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement with AS10X20 LLC, for the development of 20 multi-family market and regulated rate owner-occupied units, located at 3247 South Thompson Avenue, in the Lincoln Mixed-Use Center. [Paul Bakker, Business and Economic Development Analyst; Debbie Bingham, Interim Director, Community and Economic Development] RES41981 Attachments: Resolution No. 41981 City Council Action Memorandum Agre …

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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 12:00 PM

City Council Study Session

Council to discuss regional approach, sewer project, memorial flag items

The Tacoma City Council will hold a study session to discuss a Pierce County unified regional approach, the Puyallup Avenue Sewer Utility Replacement Project, and two City Council consideration requests: a memorial sponsorship for former Mayor Mike Crowley and a flag raising for Manufacturing Week. The agenda also includes committee reports and the City Manager's weekly report.

Pierce County Unified Regional Approach briefing
Puyallup Avenue Sewer Utility Replacement Project briefing
Former Mayor Mike Crowley Memorial Sponsorship consideration
Association of Washington Business Manufacturing Week flag raising consideration
City Manager's Weekly Report for August 6, 2026

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Council Chambers Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/89496171192 Passcode: 896569 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 894 9617 1192

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[RAPS THE GAVEL] >> Mayor Ibsen: GOOD AFTERNOON I WOULD LIKE TO CALL TO ORDER THE CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION OF AUGUST 11TH, 2026 CLERK, PLEASE CALL THE ROLL. >> Deputy Mayor Bushnell: PRESENT. >> Council Member Diaz: HERE. >> Council Member Hines: HERE. >> Council Member Palmer: HERE. >> Council Member Rumbaugh: HERE. >> Council Member Sadalge: HERE. >> Council Member Scott: HERE. >> Council Member Walker: HERE. >> Mayor Ibsen: HERE. >> Mayor Ibsen: OUR FIRST AGENDA ITEM, LONG-AWAITED IS OUR UPDATE ON THE PIERCE COUNTY UNIFIED REGIONAL APPROACH. I WOULD LIKE TO CALL ON CITY COUNCILMEMBER RUMBAUGH TO PROVIDE OPENING REMARKS THAT SHE WILL BE FOLLOWED BY PIERCE COUNTY COUNCILMEMBER CHAIR JENNY HICKERSON. >> Council Member Rumbaugh: FIRST OFF, THANK YOU FOR THE COUNCIL TO GET TO WHERE WE ARE. A LOT OF US CARE ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND I WANT TO THANK COUNCILMEMBER HITCHENS AND PIERCE COUNTY COUNCIL POLICY ANALYST MARY CONNOLLY FOR JOINING US TODAY. TO PRESENT ON THE PIERCE COUNTY UNIFIED REGIONAL APPROACH TO HOMELESSNESS. I JUST WANT TO TAKE A SECOND TO HONOR COUNCILMEMBER HUTCHINS ESPECIALLY. SHE HAS INVESTED A LOT OF TIME IN THIS AND SHE HAS TRAVELED ACROSS THIS LARGE COUNTY AND IS WORKING SO DILIGENTLY TO BUILD CONNECTIONS WITH DIFFERENT GOVERNMENT LEADERS. THERE IS MOMENTUM BUILDING ABOUT THE URA AND THAT IS IN THANKS TO YOUR WORK AND I WILL REALLY WANT TO THANK YOU. ALSO THERE'S BEEN A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN INVOLVED WITH THIS ALONG THE WAY. THE URA PROVIDED WITH PIERCE COU …

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City of Tacoma City Council Study Session Agenda 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402 Council Chambers Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/89496171192 Passcode: 896569 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 894 9617 1192 August 11, 2026 12:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Briefing Items 1. Pierce County Unified Regional Approach [Council Member Rumbaugh] 26-0670 Attachments: Presentation Handouts 2. Puyallup Avenue Sewer Utility Replacement Project [Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works] 26-0671 Attachments: Presentation Other Items of Interest 3. City Council Consideration Request - Former Mayor Mike Crowley Memorial Sponsorship [Mayor Ibsen] 26-0672 Attachments: City Council Consideration Request 4. City Council Consideration Request - Association of Washington Business' Manufacturing Week Commemorative Flag Raising [Council Member Diaz] 26-0673 Attachments: City Council Consideration Request Committee Reports Page 2 City Council Study Session Agenda, 8/11/2026 Agenda Review and City Manager's Weekly Report 5. Weekly Report to the Mayor and City Council, August 6, 2026 [Hyun Kim, City Manager] 26-0676 Attachments: August 6, 2026 Adjournment The City Council may enter into a closed or executive session at any time during an open public meeting as provided by law. The Tacoma Municipal Building is served by Pierce Transit bus routes. Visit https://tripplanner.piercetransit.org to find your route. The City of Tacoma does not discriminate on the basis of dis …

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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Economic Development Committee

Committee to interview candidates for Tacoma Creates Advisory Board and discuss future meeting topics

The Economic Development Committee will conduct interviews for the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board. The committee will also discuss upcoming meeting topics, including an update on the Arts and Cultural Vitality Strategic Plan and a presentation from Visit Tacoma-Pierce County regarding World Cup regional impacts. One meeting in September has been canceled.

Interviews for Tacoma Creates Advisory Board (26-0649)
August 25, 2026: Arts and Cultural Vitality Strategic Plan Update
September 8, 2026: Meeting canceled
September 22, 2026: Visit Tacoma-Pierce County Update and World Cup Regional Impacts (26-0650)

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Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/88227539908 Passcode: 614650

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City of Tacoma Economic Development Committee Agenda 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402, Conference Room 243 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 882 2753 9908 Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/88227539908 Passcode: 614650 August 11, 2026 10:00 AM Chair Olgy Diaz, Vice Chair Joe Bushnell, Latasha Palmer, Jamika Scott, Sarah Rumbaugh (alternate) CHANGE OF LOCATION Call To Order Roll Call Public Comment This is the time set aside for public comment on items on the agenda. 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 front of the conference room. Your name or the last four digits of your phone number will be called out when it is your turn to speak. To provide written comments, please email the City Clerk's Office at [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time. Briefing Items 1. Tacoma Creates Advisory Board Interviews [Nicole Emery, City Clerk] 26-0649 Attachments: Memorandum Topics for Upcoming Meetings 2. August 25, 2026 - Arts and Cultural Vitality Strategic Plan Update September 8, 2026 - Canceled September 22, 2026 -Visit Tacoma-Pierce County Update and World Cup Regional Impacts 26-0650 Attachments: Calendar Other Items of Interest Page 2 Economic Development Committee Agenda, 8/11/2026 Adjournment The City Council may enter into a closed or executive session at any time during an open public meeting as provided by law. The Tacoma M …

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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 12:00 PM

City Council Study Session

City Council receives weekly report and briefing on Tacoma Sister Cities

The Tacoma City Council will hold a study session to review the weekly report to the Mayor and City Council from July 30, 2026, and receive a briefing on Tacoma Sister Cities. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

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Council Chambers Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/89496171192 Passcode: 896569 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 894 9617 1192

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>> Councilmember Hines: HERE. >> Councilmember Palmer: HERE. >> Councilmember Rumbaugh: YEAR. >> Councilmember Sadalge: HERE. >> Councilmember Scott: HERE. >> Councilmember Walker: HERE. >> Mayor Ibsen: HERE. >> THE PRIMARY AGENDA ITEM IS THE TACOMA SISTER CITIES. I WOULD LIKE TO CALL ON THE PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ANALYST TO BEGIN THE PRESENTATION. > THANK YOU MAYOR AND COUNCIL FOR HAVING US THIS AFTERNOON. I AM THE INTERIM COORDINATOR FOR THE SISTER CITIES PROGRAM. I AM JOINED BY THE SISTER CITIES PRESIDENT. WE ARE HERE TODAY TO GIVE YOU AN UPDATE ON THE SISTER CITIES PROGRAM. OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS WE'VE HAD UPDATES. I WILL GIVE YOU THE UPDATE. WE ARE HERE IN FRONT OF YOU TODAY BECAUSE THE LAST TIME COUNCIL GOT A PRESENTATION WAS IN EARLY 2025. THAT IS THE LAST TIME WE RECEIVED THE ANNUAL REPORT. THIS IS HOW WE WILL ALLOWED TO GIVE AN UPDATE ON THE PROGRAMMING THAT IS GOING ON RIGHT NOW. A COUPLE THINGS THAT I WANT TO PREFACE BEFORE WE JUMP INTO THE AGENDA IS THAT THIS WILL NOT BE A COMPREHENSIVE ANGLE REPORT. WE WILL NOT COVER ALL OF THESE HERE. PRIMARILY FOR MY PORTION WE WILL BE FOCUSING ON THE SISTER CITIES PROGRAM AND THE WORK THAT WE HAVE DONE SINCE THE TRANSITION TO THE SISTER CITIES OFFICE. YOU WILL HEAR FROM MARIA ON THE OPERATIONS. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO GRAB SOME OF THE AUDIENCE MEMBERS TODAY TO LEARN ABOUT THE EVENTS AND PROGRAMS THAT WE HAVE AVAILABLE IN THE FUTURE. JUMPING RIGHT IN, JUST GOING TO THE HISTORY OF WHERE THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN, THE SISTER CITIES PRO …

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City of Tacoma City Council Study Session Agenda 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402 Council Chambers Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/89496171192 Passcode: 896569 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 894 9617 1192 August 4, 2026 12:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Briefing Items 1. Tacoma Sister Cities [Bucoda Warren, Principal Business Services Analyst, Public Works] 26-0645 Other Items of Interest Committee Reports Agenda Review and City Manager's Weekly Report 2. Weekly Report to the Mayor and City Council, July 30, 2026 [Allyson Griffith, Deputy City Manager] 26-0646 Attachments: July 30, 2026 Adjournment The City Council may enter into a closed or executive session at any time during an open public meeting as provided by law. The Tacoma Municipal Building is served by Pierce Transit bus routes. Visit https://tripplanner.piercetransit.org to find your route. The City of Tacoma does not discriminate on the basis of disability in any of its programs, activities, or services. To request this information in an alternative format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 253-591-5505, before 5:00 p.m., on the Monday preceding the City Council meeting. TTY or speech to speech users please dial 711 to connect to Washington Relay Services.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Closed Session - Labor Strategy — adopted

9 yea

Joe Bushnell yea · Olgy Diaz yea · John Hines yea · Latasha Palmer yea · Sarah Rumbaugh yea · Sandesh Sadalge yea · Jamika Scott yea · Kristina Walker yea · Anders Ibsen yea

Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 5:00 PM

City Council

City Council considers $1.25 million loan for Museum of Glass renovation

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions, including financial support for local institutions and updates to council procedural rules. The body will also discuss labor agreements and small community grants.

Loan of $1,250,000 to the Museum of Glass for non-construction renovation and expansion costs
One-time $15,000 Council Contingency Fund allocation for St. Leo Food Connection’s pilot partnership with Tacoma Public Library
One-time $7,000 Council Contingency Fund allocation for Tacoma Farmers Market Grit City Gala
One-time $1,225 for three wayfinding signs near East 56th Street and Portland Avenue East
Letter of Agreement with IBEW Local 483 regarding Tacoma Fire Department ambulance billing subcontracting

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Council Chambers Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/84834233126 Passcode: 349099 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 848 3423 3126

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[RAPS THE GAVEL] >> Mayor Ibsen: I WOULD LIKE TO CALL TO ORDER THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 20 FOURTH, 2026 CLERK, WILL YOU PLEASE CALL THE ROLL. >> Deputy Mayor Bushnell: HERE. >> Council Member Diaz: HERE. >> Council Member Hines: HERE. >> Council Member Palmer: HERE. >> Council Member Rumbaugh: HERE. >> Council Member Sadalge: HERE. >> Council Member Scott: HERE. >> Council Member Walker: HERE. >> Mayor Ibsen: HERE. >> Mayor Ibsen: PLEASE JOIN ME IN LISTENING TO THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND FLAG SALUTE LED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RUMBAUGH FOLLOWED BY A MOMENT OF SILENCE. WE GRATEFULLY HONOR AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT WE REST ON THE TRADITIONAL LANDS OF THE PUYALLUP PEOPLE WHERE THEY MAKE THEIR HOME AND SPEAK THE LUSHOOTSEED LANGUAGE. PLEASE STAND FOR THE FLAG SALUTE AND REMAIN STANDING FOR A MOMENT OF SILENCE. I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATIONB UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL. [RAPS THE GAVEL] >> Mayor Ibsen: ARE THERE ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA THIS EVENING? SEEING NONE, WE WILL MOVE ON TO THE CONSENT AGENDA. THERE ARE NO CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS. THERE ARE NO PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, PRESENTATIONS, OR ANNOUNCEMENTS. MOVING ON TO PUBLIC COMMENT. ON TONIGHTb AGENDA THERE IS ONE OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE TO COMMENT. >> Mayor Ibsen: THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK ON ANY ITEMS ON TONIGHT'S AGENDA. THIS FORUM IS INTENDED TO GIVE SPEAKERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE THEIR VIEW …

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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 August 4, 2026 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE MOMENT OF SILENCE ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1. Minutes of the Greater Tacoma Regional Convention Center Public Facilities District Board, April 16, 2026. 26-0611 Attachments: GTRCCPFDMin20260416 2. Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, July 8, 2026.26-0635 Attachments: PUBSSMin20260708 3. Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, July 8, 2026.26-0636 Attachments: PUBMin20260708 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS CONSENT AGENDA There are no Consent Agenda items. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS There are no proclamations, recognitions, presentations, or announcements. Page 2 City Council Agenda, 8/4/2026 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 su …

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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

RES41974 — adopted

8 nay · 1 yea

Joe Bushnell nay · Olgy Diaz nay · John Hines nay · Latasha Palmer yea · Sarah Rumbaugh nay · Sandesh Sadalge nay · Jamika Scott nay · Kristina Walker nay · Anders Ibsen nay

adopted

8 yea · 1 nay

Joe Bushnell yea · Olgy Diaz yea · John Hines yea · Latasha Palmer nay · Sarah Rumbaugh yea · Sandesh Sadalge yea · Jamika Scott yea · Kristina Walker yea · Anders Ibsen yea

The other 6 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Government Performance and Finance Committee

Committee to hear Tacoma Power hydro relicensing briefing

The Government Performance and Finance Committee will receive a briefing on Tacoma Power’s hydroelectric relicensing process. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; the meeting is primarily informational.

Tacoma Power Hydro Relicensing briefing by Matt Bleich (26-0617)

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Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/84416690206 Passcode: 614650

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City of Tacoma Government Performance and Finance Committee Agenda 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402, Conference Room 243 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 844 1669 0206 Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/84416690206 Passcode: 614650 August 4, 2026 10:00 AM Chair John Hines, Vice Chair Joe Bushnell, Sandesh Sadalge, Sarah Rumbaugh, Kristina Walker (alternate), John O'Loughlin (ex officio) CHANGE OF LOCATION Call To Order Roll Call Public Comment This is the time set aside for public comment on items on the agenda. 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 front of the conference room. Your name or the last four digits of your phone number will be called out when it is your turn to speak. To provide written comments, please email the City Clerk's Office at [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time. Briefing Items 1. Tacoma Power Hydro Relicensing [Matt Bleich, Assistant Section Manager, Tacoma Power] 26-0617 Attachments: Memorandum Page 2 Government Performance and Finance Committee Agenda, 8/4/2026 Topics for Upcoming Meetings 2. August 18, 2026 - Environmental Services Rate Projections; Tacoma Public Utilities 2027- 2028 Preliminary Budget and Rate Updates September 1, 2026 - Canceled September 15, 2026 - 2027-2028 Fee Schedule Update; Housing Accelerator Program: Barriers and Policy Considerations for Accelerating Housing …

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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 5:00 PM

City Council

City Council considers settlements with Sound Transit and a water main claim

The City Council is reviewing settlement agreements regarding transit projects and a residential water main break. The body is also considering appointments to the Tacoma Housing Authority and changes to council procedural rules.

Settlement agreement with Sound Transit regarding D-to-M Street Track and Signal and Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension projects
Payment of $977,865.51 to Evelyn and Jose Castellar for water main damage at 39th Pl SW
Contract for Personify Health Inc for City Wellness Platform services in the amount of $745,344.48
Ordinance to repeal Chapter 10.27 'Small Public Works Contracts' and use the statewide Small Works Roster
Resolution opposing Initiative Measure No. IL26-001 and No. IL26-638 regarding public schools

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Council Chambers Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/84834233126 Passcode: 349099 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 848 3423 3126

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>> I WOULD LIKE TO CALL TO ORDER THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 20TH, 2026. CLERK, PLEASE CALL THE ROLL. >> Deputy Mayor Bushnell: PRESENT. >> Councilmember Hines: HERE. >> Councilmember Hines: HERE. >> Councilmember Palmer: HERE. >> Councilmember Rumbaugh: APPSEC. >> Councilmember Sadalge: HERE. >> Councilmember Scott: ABSENT. >> Councilmember Walker: ABSENT. >> Mayor Ibsen: HERE. >> Mayor Ibsen: PLEASE JOIN ME IN LISTENING TO THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND FLAG SALUTE LED BY COUNCILMEMBER HINES FOLLOWED BY A MOMENT OF SILENCE. >> GRATEFULLY HONOR AND ACKNOWLEDGE WE REST ON THE TRADITIONAL LANDS OF THE PUYALLUP PEOPLE WHERE THEY MAKE THEIR HOME AND SPEAK THE LUSHOOTSEED LANGUAGE. PLEASE STAND FOR THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND REMAIN STANDING FOR A MOMENT OF SILENCE. I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS ONE NATION UNDER GOD INDIVISIBLE WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL [RAPS THE GAVEL] >> Mayor Ibsen: ARE THERE ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA THIS EVENING? SEEING NONE WE WILL MOVE ON TO THE CONSENT AGENDA. IS THERE A MOTION? >> Deputy Mayor Bushnell: I MOVE TO ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA INCLUDING RESOLUTION 41969. > Councilmember: SECOND. >> Mayor Ibsen: MOVED AND SECONDED ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS, COMMENTS OR CORRECTIONS? SEEING NONE ALL THOSE IN FAVOR OF ADOPTING THE CONSENT AGENDA PLEASE SIGNIFY BY SAYING AYE. OPPOSED SAY NO. THE CONSENT AGENDA IS DECLARED ADOPTED. THERE ARE NO PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, PRESEN …

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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 July 28, 2026 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE MOMENT OF SILENCE ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK There are no items filed with the City Clerk's Office. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS CONSENT AGENDA PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS 1. A resolution awarding a contract to Personify Health Inc, in the amount of $745,344.48, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Information Systems Fund, for City Wellness Platform services, through December 31, 2029 - Direct Negotiation. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources] RES41969 Attachments: Resolution No. 41969 Contract and Award Memorandum PAYMENTS 2. Date Range - 06/29/2026 to 07/12/2026 Payroll in the amount of $27,300,919.48; Payments in the amount of $38,988,321.70; for a total of $66,289,241.18. 26-0616 Page 2 City Council Agenda, 7/28/2026 COMMUNICATIONS 3. A letter from the City Council to The Herbal Gardens Management. [Council Member Diaz] 26-0634 Attachments: Letter PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS There are no proclamations, recognitions, presentations, or announcements. 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 addr …

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RES41970 — adopted

7 yea · 2 absent

Joe Bushnell yea · Olgy Diaz yea · John Hines yea · Latasha Palmer yea · Sarah Rumbaugh absent · Sandesh Sadalge yea · Jamika Scott yea · Kristina Walker absent · Anders Ibsen yea

RES41971 — adopted as amended

7 yea · 2 absent

Joe Bushnell yea · Olgy Diaz yea · John Hines yea · Latasha Palmer yea · Sarah Rumbaugh absent · Sandesh Sadalge yea · Jamika Scott yea · Kristina Walker absent · Anders Ibsen yea

RES41972 — adopted

7 yea · 2 absent

Joe Bushnell yea · Olgy Diaz yea · John Hines yea · Latasha Palmer yea · Sarah Rumbaugh absent · Sandesh Sadalge yea · Jamika Scott yea · Kristina Walker absent · Anders Ibsen yea

ORD29115 — passed

7 yea · 2 absent

Joe Bushnell yea · Olgy Diaz yea · John Hines yea · Latasha Palmer yea · Sarah Rumbaugh absent · Sandesh Sadalge yea · Jamika Scott yea · Kristina Walker absent · Anders Ibsen yea

26-0622 — adopted

7 yea · 2 absent

Joe Bushnell yea · Olgy Diaz yea · John Hines yea · Latasha Palmer yea · Sarah Rumbaugh absent · Sandesh Sadalge yea · Jamika Scott yea · Kristina Walker absent · Anders Ibsen yea

26-0621 — adopted

7 yea · 2 absent

Joe Bushnell yea · Olgy Diaz yea · John Hines yea · Latasha Palmer yea · Sarah Rumbaugh absent · Sandesh Sadalge yea · Jamika Scott yea · Kristina Walker absent · Anders Ibsen yea

26-0634 — adopted

7 yea · 2 absent

Joe Bushnell yea · Olgy Diaz yea · John Hines yea · Latasha Palmer yea · Sarah Rumbaugh absent · Sandesh Sadalge yea · Jamika Scott yea · Kristina Walker absent · Anders Ibsen yea

adopted as amended

7 yea · 2 absent

Joe Bushnell yea · Olgy Diaz yea · John Hines yea · Latasha Palmer yea · Sarah Rumbaugh absent · Sandesh Sadalge yea · Jamika Scott yea · Kristina Walker absent · Anders Ibsen yea

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * — adopted

7 yea · 2 absent

Joe Bushnell yea · Olgy Diaz yea · John Hines yea · Latasha Palmer yea · Sarah Rumbaugh absent · Sandesh Sadalge yea · Jamika Scott yea · Kristina Walker absent · Anders Ibsen yea

Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 12:00 PM

City Council Study Session

Tacoma City Council to review smelter plume update and property enforcement

The City Council will hold a study session to receive briefings on several city operations. The meeting includes updates on the Tacoma Smelter Plume and property maintenance enforcement modernization.

State of the Courts briefing by Judge Steven Krupa
Tacoma Smelter Plume Annual Update from Department of Ecology and Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
Property Maintenance and Enforcement Modernization briefing
Letter to The Herbal Gardens Management from Council Member Diaz

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Council Chambers Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/89496171192 Passcode: 896569 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 894 9617 1192

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>> Mayor Ibsen: I LIKE TO CALL TO ORDER THE CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION JULY 28TH, 2026. CLERK WOULD YOU PLEASE CALL THE ROLL? >> Deputy Mayor Bushnell: PRESENT. >> Councilmember Palmer: HERE. >> Councilmember Hines: HERE. >> Councilmember Palmer: HERE. >> Councilmember Rumbaugh: HERE. >> Councilmember Sadalge: HERE. >> Councilmember Scott: HERE. >> Councilmember Walker: ABSENT. >> Mayor Ibsen: HERE. THE FIRST AGENDA ITEM IS THE STATE OF THE COURTS. I'D LIKE TO CALL ON STEPHEN KRUPA TO BEGIN THE PRESENTATION. WE TYPICALLY HAVE EVERYONE SEATED WITH US. DO NOT BE SHY. [AUDIO UNCLEAR] >> HAVE TO PUSH THIS WHILE TALKING. AND THIS WILL WORK TO MOVE IT FORWARD? LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU ARE READY. GOOD AFTERNOON EVERYONE. YOU ALL KNOW ME. I AM THE COMMITTEE CHAIR. FOR THOSE OF YOU OUT THERE THAT DO NOT KNOW ME, I AM THE COMMITTEE CHAIR FOR THE TACOMA MUNICIPAL COURT. I HAVE MY WONDERFUL STAFF HERE. WE ARE HOPING TO BRING THIS TO YOU TODAY. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING THAT I WANT TO STRESS TO YOU IS WHAT OUR JOB IS IS TO SERVE THE PUBLIC AND MAKE THE CITY SAFE. REALLY, THE ONLY WAY TO MAKE OUR CITY SAFE IS TO CHANGE BEHAVIOR. AND THAT IS WHAT WE ARE TALKING ABOUT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT COMPASSIONATE COMPATIBILITY WITH THERAPEUTIC JUSTICE. WITH A THERAPEUTIC APPROACH TO JUSTICE. WE HAVE THE TOOLS AND THE MECHANISMS TO STEER PEOPLE TOWARDS THE THINGS THAT THEY NEED SO THAT WE CAN DO WHAT WE WANT TO DO. JUST TO MAKE OUR CITIES SAFER. SUCH A THRESHOLD ISSUE HERE. THIS IS OUR CIVICS LESSON ON THE THR …

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City of Tacoma City Council Study Session Agenda 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402 Council Chambers Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/89496171192 Passcode: 896569 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 894 9617 1192 July 28, 2026 12:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Briefing Items 1. State of the Courts [Steven Krupa, Judge, Tacoma Municipal Court] 26-0629 2. Tacoma Smelter Plume Annual Update [Justin Zakoren, Department of Ecology; Esther Beaumier, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department] 26-0630 3. Property Maintenance and Enforcement Modernization [Mindee Weber, Assistant Division Manager, Planning and Development Services] 26-0631 Other Items of Interest 4. Letter to The Herbal Gardens Management [Council Member Diaz] 26-0632 Attachments: Letter Committee Reports Agenda Review and City Manager's Weekly Report 5. Weekly Report to the Mayor and City Council, July 23, 2026 [Hyun Kim, City Manager] 26-0633 Attachments: July 23, 2026 Adjournment The City Council may enter into a closed or executive session at any time during an open public meeting as provided by law. Page 2 City Council Study Session Agenda, 7/28/2026 The Tacoma Municipal Building is served by Pierce Transit bus routes. Visit https://tripplanner.piercetransit.org to find your route. The City of Tacoma does not discriminate on the basis of disability in any of its programs, activities, or services. To request this information in an alternative format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the City Cl …

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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Economic Development Committee

Committee will review the Spaceworks Tacoma Annual Report

The Economic Development Committee will receive a briefing on the Spaceworks Tacoma Annual Report presented by Rebecca Solverson. The agenda also lists topics for upcoming meetings, including advisory board interviews on August 11 and an arts and cultural vitality strategic plan update on August 25. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

Spaceworks Tacoma Annual Report briefing (item 1)
August 11, 2026 – Tacoma Creates Advisory Board Interviews (upcoming topic)
August 25, 2026 – Arts and Cultural Vitality Strategic Plan Update (upcoming topic)
September 8, 2026 – meeting canceled (upcoming topic)

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City of Tacoma Economic Development Committee Agenda 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402, Conference Room 243 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 882 2753 9908 Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/88227539908 Passcode: 614650 July 28, 2026 10:00 AM Chair Olgy Diaz, Vice Chair Joe Bushnell, Latasha Palmer, Jamika Scott, Sarah Rumbaugh (alternate) CHANGE OF LOCATION Call To Order Roll Call Public Comment This is the time set aside for public comment on items on the agenda. 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 front of the conference room. Your name or the last four digits of your phone number will be called out when it is your turn to speak. To provide written comments, please email the City Clerk's Office at [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time. Briefing Items 1. Spaceworks Tacoma Annual Report [Rebecca Solverson, Division Manager, Community and Economic Development] 26-0604 Attachments: Memorandum Topics for Upcoming Meetings 2. August 11, 2026 - Tacoma Creates Advisory Board Interviews August 25, 2026 - Arts and Cultural Vitality Strategic Plan Update September 8, 2026 - Canceled 26-0605 Attachments: Calendar Other Items of Interest Page 2 Economic Development Committee Agenda, 7/28/2026 Adjournment The City Council may enter into a closed or executive session at any time during an open public meeting as provided by law. The …

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Fri Jul 24, 2026 · 10:30 AM

Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee

Committee to discuss role of deputy mayor in briefing

The Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee will hold a briefing on the role of deputy mayor (item 26-0614) and take public comment. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and standard procedural items.

Briefing on Role of Deputy Mayor (26-0614) with presentation

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City of Tacoma Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee Agenda 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402, Conference Room 243 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 919 2369 0364 Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/91923690364 Passcode: 614650 July 24, 2026 10:30 AM Bushnell, Ibsen, Scott, Walker, Hines (alternate) Call To Order Roll Call Welcome and Opening Remarks Approval of Minutes Briefing Items 1. Role of Deputy Mayor26-0614 Attachments: Presentation Public Comment This is the time set aside for public comment on items on the agenda. 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 front of the conference room. Your name or the last four digits of your phone number will be called out when it is your turn to speak. To provide written comments, please email the City Clerk's Office at [email protected]. Closeout Adjournment Page 2 Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee Agenda, 7/24/2026 The City Council may enter into a closed or executive session at any time during an open public meeting as provided by law. The Tacoma Municipal Building is served by Pierce Transit bus routes. Visit https://tripplanner.piercetransit.org to find your route. The City of Tacoma does not discriminate on the basis of disability in any of its programs, activities, or services. To request this information in an alternative format or to request a reasonable accommodation, …

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Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 4:30 PM

Community Vitality and Safety Committee

Committee reviews rental housing code enforcement and disability commission interviews

The Community Vitality and Safety Committee will receive briefings on the Rental Housing Code and Landlord Fairness Code compliance. The body will also review interviews for the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities.

Rental Housing Code and Landlord Fairness Code compliance and enforcement overview
Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities interviews

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City of Tacoma Community Vitality and Safety Committee Agenda 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402, Conference Room 243 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 859 6160 4917 Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/85961604917 Passcode: 614650 July 23, 2026 4:30 PM Chair Sarah Rumbaugh, Vice Chair Jamika Scott, Latasha Palmer, Kristina Walker, Olgy Diaz (alternate) CHANGE OF LOCATION Call To Order Roll Call Public Comment This is the time set aside for public comment on items on the agenda. 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 front of the conference room. Your name or the last four digits of your phone number will be called out when it is your turn to speak. To provide written comments, please email the City Clerk's Office at [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time. Briefing Items 1. Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities Interviews [Nicole Emery, City Clerk] 26-0596 Attachments: Memorandum 2. Rental Housing Code and Landlord Fairness Code - Compliance and Enforcement Overview [Sarah Bridgeford, Interim Housing Division Manager; ChiQuata Elder, Landlord-Tenant Programs Specialist, Neighborhood and Community Services] 26-0595 Attachments: Memorandum Page 2 Community Vitality and Safety Committee Agenda, 7/23/2026 Topics for Upcoming Meetings 3. August 13, 2026 - Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority Report; Community’s Police Advisor …

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Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 4:30 PM

Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee

Committee receives PFAS treatment update and previews upcoming project topics

The Infrastructure, Planning and Sustainability Committee will hear a briefing on the PFAS Treatment Evaluation from the Tacoma Water principal engineer. The agenda also lists topics that will be addressed at future meetings, including transportation, tree and landscaping codes, urban forestry, automated traffic enforcement, rail‑trail projects, alternative fuel fleets, and plantable‑space inventory. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

PFAS Treatment Evaluation Update (briefing by Tacoma Water)
Transportation Commission Interviews (upcoming Aug. 12)
Tree and Landscaping Code Update (upcoming Aug. 12)
Urban Forestry Priority Action Plan Update (upcoming Aug. 12)
Automated Traffic Enforcement Update (upcoming Aug. 26)

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City of Tacoma Infrastructure, Planning and Sustainability Committee Agenda 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402, Conference Room 243 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 878 2905 6704 Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/87829056704 Passcode: 614650 July 22, 2026 4:30 PM Chair Kristina Walker, Vice Chair Sandesh Sadalge, Olgy Diaz, John Hines, Joe Bushnell (alternate) CHANGE OF LOCATION Call To Order Roll Call Public Comment This is the time set aside for public comment on items on the agenda. 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 front of the conference room. Your name or the last four digits of your phone number will be called out when it is your turn to speak. To provide written comments, please email the City Clerk's Office at [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time. Briefing Items 1. PFAS Treatment Evaluation Update [Kim DeFolo, Principal Engineer, Tacoma Water] 26-0602 Attachments: Memorandum Page 2 Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee Agenda, 7/22/2026 Topics for Upcoming Meetings 2. August 12, 2026 - Transportation Commission Interviews; Tree and Landscaping Code Update; Urban Forestry Priority Action Plan Update August 26, 2026 - Automated Traffic Enforcement Update; Mountain Division Rail/Future Trail Project Update September 9, 2026 - Solid Waste Management Fleet Alternative Fuels Update; Green Blo …

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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Government Performance and Finance Committee

Committee reviews Safe Homes for All initiative and Water Integrated Resource Plan

The Government Performance and Finance Committee will consider recommendations for volunteers to serve on committees for the Safe Homes for All Initiative Measure No. 1. The body will also receive a briefing on the Water Integrated Resource Plan.

Recommendation of volunteers for 'For' and 'Against' committees for Safe Homes for All Initiative Measure No. 1
Briefing on the Water Integrated Resource Plan

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City of Tacoma Government Performance and Finance Committee Agenda 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402, Conference Room 243 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 844 1669 0206 Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/84416690206 Passcode: 614650 July 21, 2026 10:00 AM Chair John Hines, Vice Chair Joe Bushnell, Sandesh Sadalge, Sarah Rumbaugh, Kristina Walker (alternate), John O'Loughlin (ex officio) CHANGE OF LOCATION Call To Order Roll Call Public Comment This is the time set aside for public comment on items on the agenda. 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 front of the conference room. Your name or the last four digits of your phone number will be called out when it is your turn to speak. To provide written comments, please email the City Clerk's Office at [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time. Briefing Items 1. Consideration and Recommendation of Volunteers to Serve on “For” and “Against” Committees for Safe Homes for All Initiative Measure No. 1 [Debra Casparian, Deputy City Attorney, City Attorney’s Office] 26-0597 Attachments: Memorandum 2. Water Integrated Resource Plan [Glen George, Principal Engineer, Tacoma Water] 26-0575 Attachments: Memorandum Page 2 Government Performance and Finance Committee Agenda, 7/21/2026 Topics for Upcoming Meetings 3. August 4, 2026 - Tacoma Power Hydro Project Relicensing August 18, 2026 - En …

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adopted

7 yea · 1 abstain

Joe Bushnell yea · John Hines yea · Sarah Rumbaugh abstain · Sandesh Sadalge yea · Joe Bushnell yea · John Hines yea · Sarah Rumbaugh yea · Sandesh Sadalge yea

Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 12:00 PM

City Council Study Session

Council reviews 10‑year streets report and considers several community projects

The Tacoma City Council Study Session will brief members on the Tacoma Streets Initiative 10‑Year Report. Council members will consider requests for wayfinding signs at Eastside Community Center, sponsorship of the Grit City Gala, and a pilot partnership with St. Leo Food Connection. A weekly report to the mayor and council dated July 16, 2026 will also be reviewed.

Tacoma Streets Initiative 10‑Year Report (briefing)
Eastside Community Center Wayfinding Signs – council consideration request
Grit City Gala Sponsorship – council consideration request
St. Leo Food Connection’s Pilot Partnership – council consideration request
Weekly Report to the Mayor and City Council, July 16 2026

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Council Chambers Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/89496171192 Passcode: 896569 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 894 9617 1192

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>> Mayor Ibsen: I LIKE TO CALL TO ORDER THE CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION OF JULY 21ST, 2026 CLERK WOULD YOU PLEASE CALL THE ROLL? >> Deputy Mayor Bushnell: PRESENT. >> Councilmember Diaz: IS HERE. >> Councilmember Hines: HERE. >> Councilmember Palmer: ABSENT. >> Councilmember Rumbaugh: HERE . >> Councilmember Sadalge: HERE. >> Councilmember Scott: HERE. >> Councilmember Walker: ABSENT. >> Mayor Ibsen: HERE. THE FIRST AGENDA ITEM IS THE TACOMA STREETS INITIATIVE 10 YEAR REPORT. I WILL CALL ON CORY NEWTON TO BEGIN THE PRESENTATION. >> GOOD AFTERNOON TO YOU ALL. MY NAME IS COREY NEWTON. I AM THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR. WE ARE GOING TO CELEBRATE SOME THINGS WITH THE STREET INITIATIVE. TODAY'S PRESENTATION IS A LITTLE BIT LONG. WE WILL GO THROUGH THE SLIDES QUICKLY. WE WANT TO TALK WITH YOU ABOUT THINGS THAT WERE REAL EXAMPLES OF SUCCESS WHEN IT HAS TO DO WITH THE STREET INITIATIVE. COMMUNITY IMPACT AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS ACHIEVED. AS WELL AS THE ECONOMIC ANALYSIS AND GREAT WORK OF SUCCESS ON THE ANALYSIS FRONT. HEN WE WILL TALK ABOUT REMAINING NEEDS AND WHAT IS NEXT. WE WILL START OFF WITH THE QUESTION OF WHY. IF YOU REMEMBER, THE CONDITION OF THE RESIDENTIAL STREETS WAS SOME FORM OF DETERIORATION. THE RATING WAS VERY LOW. THEN COUNCIL PASSED LOTS OF POLICIES AROUND THE RIGHT OF WAY AND DIFFERENT MODES OF TRAVEL. IN ORDER TO REACH THESE GOALS TO CREATE A PREDICTABLE INVESTMENT, WE DEVELOP THE STREET INITIATIVE WHICH WAS PASSED IN 2015. WITH THAT, I WILL TURN IT OVER TO JOE. >> THANK YO …

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City of Tacoma City Council Study Session Agenda 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402 Council Chambers Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/89496171192 Passcode: 896569 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 894 9617 1192 July 21, 2026 12:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Briefing Items 1. Tacoma Streets Initiative 10-Year Report [Corey Newton, Assistant Director, Public Work] 26-0598 Other Items of Interest 2. City Council Consideration Request - Eastside Community Center Wayfinding Signs [Council Member Sadalge] 26-0600 Attachments: City Council Consideration Request 3. City Council Consideration Request - Grit City Gala Sponsorship [Council Member Rumbaugh] 26-0599 Attachments: City Council Consideration Request 4. City Council Consideration Request - St. Leo Food Connection’s Pilot Partnership [Council Member Rumbaugh] 26-0606 Attachments: City Council Consideration Request Committee Reports Agenda Review and City Manager's Weekly Report 5. Weekly Report to the Mayor and City Council, July 16, 2026 [Hyun Kim, City Manager] 26-0601 Attachments: July 16, 2026 Page 2 City Council Study Session Agenda, 7/21/2026 Executive Session - Potential and Pending Litigation Adjournment The City Council may enter into a closed or executive session at any time during an open public meeting as provided by law. The Tacoma Municipal Building is served by Pierce Transit bus routes. Visit https://tripplanner.piercetransit.org to find your route. The City of Tacoma does not discriminate on the basis of disabi …

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Executive Session - Potential and Pending Litigation — adopted

9 yea

Joe Bushnell yea · Olgy Diaz yea · John Hines yea · Latasha Palmer yea · Sarah Rumbaugh yea · Sandesh Sadalge yea · Jamika Scott yea · Kristina Walker yea · Anders Ibsen yea

Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 5:00 PM

City Council

City Council to approve $2.3 million HVAC replacement at Tacoma Police HQ

The Tacoma City Council will consider several purchase resolutions, including a $2,311,355 contract to replace the HVAC system at the Police Department Headquarters. It will also vote on an interlocal agreement with King County for $112,500 to protect watershed land, and on contracts for chemicals, IT services, and elevator maintenance. An ordinance to amend procurement rules will be read for the first time. The council will set hearing dates for two land‑use requests.

Resolution to award Chemtrade Chemicals Corp a $648,000 contract for liquid aluminum sulfate for the North End Treatment Plant (option to extend to $1.62 million).
Resolution to award CompuNet Inc a $592,045.38 contract for Cisco Smartnet Maintenance renewal (NASPO Cooperative Contract No. AR3224).
Resolution to award Morgan Mechanical Inc a $2,311,355 contract (plus 20% contingency) to replace the HVAC system at the Tacoma Police Department Headquarters.
Resolution authorizing a $112,500 amendment to the interlocal agreement with King County for watershed land protection, with $37,500 matching funds from the Water Fund.
Ordinance (ORD29115) amending procurement requirements and repealing the Small Public Works Contracts chapter.

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Council Chambers Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/84834233126 Passcode: 349099 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 848 3423 3126

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[RAPS THE GAVEL] >> I WOULD LIKE TO CALL TO ORDER THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 21ST, 2026. CLERK, PLEASE CALL THE ROLL. >> Deputy Mayor Bushnell: PRESENT. >> Councilmember Diaz: ABSENT. >> Councilmember Hines: HERE. >> Councilmember Palmer: HERE. >> Councilmember Rumbaugh: HERE. >> Councilmember Sadalge: HERE. >> Councilmember Scott: HERE. >> Councilmember Walker: HERE. >> Mayor Ibsen: HERE. >> Mayor Ibsen: PLEASE JOIN ME IN LISTENING TO THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND FLAG SALUTE LED BY COUNCILMEMBER HINES FOLLOWED BY A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR TACOMA MAYOR MIKE CROWLEY. WE RECOGNIZE THE PASSING OF FORMER MAYOR MIKE RILEY WHO PASSED AWAY JULY 13 AT THE AGE OF 80. MAYOR CROWLEY DEDICATED TO HIS LIFE THE CITY HE LOVES. HE HELPED LAY THE FOUNDATION FOR THE REVITALIZATION OF DOWNTOWN TACOMA, CHAMPION PROJECTS CONTINUE TO SHAPE OUR COMMUNITY TODAY. HE WAS KNOWN FOR HIS HUMOR, RESILIENCE AND UNWAVERING BELIEF IN TACOMA'S FUTURE. MOST OF ALL MIKE CROWLEY WAS A PROUD ARE COMMON WHO DEVOTED HIMSELF TO MAKE THE CITY A BETTER PLACE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. WE EXTEND OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO HIS FRIENDS, FAMILY AND ALL THOSE WHO HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF SERVING ALONGSIDE HIM. COUNCILMEMBER HINES? >> Councilmember Hines: PLEASE JOIN ME IN LISTENING TO THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND FLAG SALUTE LED BY COUNCILMEMBER WALKER FOLLOWED BY A MOMENT OF SILENCE. I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, W …

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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 July 21, 2026 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE MOMENT OF SILENCE ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1. Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, June 10, 2026.26-0592 Attachments: PUBSSMin20260610 2. Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, June 10, 2026.26-0593 Attachments: PUBMin20260610 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS Page 2 City Council Agenda, 7/21/2026 CONSENT AGENDA INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS 3. A resolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with King County, in the amount of $112,500, accepting and depositing said sum into the Water Fund; and authorizing matching funds in the amount of $37,500, budgeted from the Water Fund, for a cumulative total of $150,000, for approximately 80 acres of forest land within the Green River Municipal Watershed in King County to further protect the high-quality drinking water source and reduce the financial impact to customers. [Tyler Patterson, Watershed Services Manager; Keri Burchard-Juarez, Water Superintendent] RES41960 Attachments: Resolution No. 41960 City Council Action Memorandum Amendment Board Action Memorandum PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS 4. A resolution awarding a contract to Chemtrade Chemicals Corp, in the amount of $648,000, budgeted from the Wastewater Fund, for bulk supply and de …

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RES41966 — adopted

8 yea · 1 absent

Joe Bushnell yea · Olgy Diaz absent · John Hines yea · Latasha Palmer yea · Sarah Rumbaugh yea · Sandesh Sadalge yea · Jamika Scott yea · Kristina Walker yea · Anders Ibsen yea

RES41967 — adopted

9 yea

Joe Bushnell yea · Olgy Diaz yea · John Hines yea · Latasha Palmer yea · Sarah Rumbaugh yea · Sandesh Sadalge yea · Jamika Scott yea · Kristina Walker yea · Anders Ibsen yea

RES41968 — adopted

9 yea

Joe Bushnell yea · Olgy Diaz yea · John Hines yea · Latasha Palmer yea · Sarah Rumbaugh yea · Sandesh Sadalge yea · Jamika Scott yea · Kristina Walker yea · Anders Ibsen yea

Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 12:00 PM

City Council Study Session

Tacoma City Council discusses housing updates and procedural amendments

The City Council will receive an update on the Middle Housing Pilot Program. The session also includes consideration requests regarding City Council Rules of Procedure and opposition to initiative measures.

Middle Housing Pilot Program Update
Amending City Council Rules of Procedure Rule 8
Opposing Initiative Measures No. IL26-001 and IL26-638
City Manager's Weekly Report for July 9, 2026

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Council Chambers Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/89496171192 Passcode: 896569 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 894 9617 1192

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ROLL. >> DEPUTY MAYOR BUSHELL. COUNCILMEMBER DIAZ. JOHN HINES. LATASHA PALMER. SANDESH SADALGE. KRISTINA WALKER. ANDERS IBSEN ABSENT. >> Chair: FIRST AGENDA ITEM IS THE MIDDLE HOUSING PILOT PROGRAM UPDATE I WANT TO CALL ON PETER HUFFMAN TO BEGIN THE PRESENTATION AND WE HAVE DIRECTOR FLOWERS HERE AS WELL. >> GOOD AFTERNOON COUNCIL AND DEPUTY MAYOR THANK YOU FOR HAVING US THIS AFTERNOON TO MY RIGHT IS FILIP GOLL APPLICATION OF'S -- DIRECTOR MANAGER OF APPLICATION SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES. AND WE HAVE THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF THE NEW EP W DEPARTMENT ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS AND THEN NEXT TO CORY'S' TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES DIRECTOR JACKIE FLOWERS. THIS WILL BE OF JOINT PRESENTATION. WE WILL ALL JUMP IN AND I HOPE IT ILLUSTRATES THAT THIS MIDDLE HOUSING PROGRAM IS A TRUE PARTNERSHIP ACROSS DEPARTMENTS AND UTILITIES WE WILL TRY TO MAKE THIS WORK AS BEST WE CAN. NEXT ITEM PLEASE. TODAY WHAT WE WILL TALK ABOUT IS WHAT IS THE PROGRAM. IT HAS BEEN A WHILE SINCE WE BRIEFED THE COUNCIL AND THERE WERE MEMBERS AND IT WAS IN OCTOBER OF LAST YEAR WE CAME TO THE COUNCIL AND INTRODUCE THE COUNCIL TO THE PROCESS. WE WILL TALK ABOUT WHY WE ARE DOING THIS AND WHAT WE HAVE SEEN SO FAR IN THE SIX MONTHS IT HAS BEEN IN PLACE SINCE JANUARY AND WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS. NEXT SLIDE PLEASE. WHAT IS THE PROGRAM? OF THE PROGRAM REALLY STARTED IT IS A PUSH TO IMPLEMENT HOMELAND TACOMA. IF YOU RECALL ONE OF THE BIG FOCUSES ON HOMELAND TACOMA WAS MIDDLE HOUSING. WE HAVE HAD PRETTY GOOD SUCCESS …

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City of Tacoma City Council Study Session Agenda 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402 Council Chambers Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/89496171192 Passcode: 896569 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 894 9617 1192 July 14, 2026 12:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Briefing Items 1. Middle Housing Pilot Program Update [Peter Huffman, Director, Planning and Development Services] 26-0577 Other Items of Interest 2. City Council Consideration Request - Amending the City Council Rules of Procedure Rule 8 [Council Member Rumbaugh] 26-0584 Attachments: City Council Consideration Request 3. City Council Consideration Request - Opposing Initiative Measures No. IL26-001 and IL26-638 [Council Member Diaz] 26-0586 Attachments: City Council Consideration Request Committee Reports Agenda Review and City Manager's Weekly Report 4. Weekly Report to the Mayor and City Council, July 9, 2026 [Hyun Kim, City Manager] 26-0578 Attachments: July 9, 2026 Executive Session - Pending Litigation Closed Session - Labor Strategy Page 2 City Council Study Session Agenda, 7/14/2026 Adjournment The City Council may enter into a closed or executive session at any time during an open public meeting as provided by law. The Tacoma Municipal Building is served by Pierce Transit bus routes. Visit https://tripplanner.piercetransit.org to find your route. The City of Tacoma does not discriminate on the basis of disability in any of its programs, activities, or services. To request this information in an alternative format o …

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Executive Session - Pending Litigation — adopted

8 yea · 1 absent

Joe Bushnell yea · Olgy Diaz yea · John Hines yea · Latasha Palmer yea · Sarah Rumbaugh yea · Sandesh Sadalge yea · Jamika Scott yea · Kristina Walker yea · Anders Ibsen absent

Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Economic Development Committee

Committee to discuss $20 minimum wage proposal

The Economic Development Committee will interview candidates for the Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee and discuss a proposal to raise the minimum wage to $20. The meeting will also cover future agenda items for the committee.

Interviews for Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee
Discussion of $20 minimum wage proposal
Review of Spaceworks Tacoma Annual Report
Review of Arts and Cultural Vitality Strategic Plan Update
Interviews for Tacoma Creates Advisory Board

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Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/88227539908 Passcode: 614650

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City of Tacoma Economic Development Committee Agenda 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402, Conference Room 243 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 882 2753 9908 Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/88227539908 Passcode: 614650 July 14, 2026 10:00 AM Chair Olgy Diaz, Vice Chair Joe Bushnell, Latasha Palmer, Jamika Scott, Sarah Rumbaugh (alternate) CHANGE OF LOCATION Call To Order Roll Call Public Comment This is the time set aside for public comment on items on the agenda. 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 front of the conference room. Your name or the last four digits of your phone number will be called out when it is your turn to speak. To provide written comments, please email the City Clerk's Office at [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time. Briefing Items 1. Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee Interviews [Nicole Emery, City Clerk] 26-0566 Attachments: Memorandum 2. $20 Minimum Wage Proposal Discussion [Vice Chair Bushnell] 26-0568 Attachments: Memorandum Page 2 Economic Development Committee Agenda, 7/14/2026 Topics for Upcoming Meetings 3. July 28, 2026 - Spaceworks Tacoma Annual Report August 11, 2026 - Tacoma Creates Advisory Board Interviews August 25, 2026 - Arts and Cultural Vitality Strategic Plan Update 26-0569 Attachments: Calendar Other Items of Interest Adjournment The City Council may enter into a closed or …

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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 5:00 PM

City Council

Council considers housing tax exemptions, land use updates, and community funding

The City Council will consider a property tax exemption for a multi-family housing development at 7056 Fawcett Avenue. The agenda also includes an ordinance to update the Critical Areas Preservation Ordinance and a request to use contingency funds for Beyond the Block.

Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited Property Tax Exemption for seven units at 7056 Fawcett Avenue
One-time use of $10,000 in Council Contingency Funds to sponsor Beyond the Block
Ordinance to update Title 13 of the Municipal Code regarding Critical Areas Preservation
Payroll and payments totaling $52,130,760.28 for the period of 06/15/2026 to 06/28/2026

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Council Chambers Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/84834233126 Passcode: 349099 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 848 3423 3126

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>> Mayor Ibsen: I WOULD LIKE TO CALL TO ORDER THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 14, 2026. CLERK, WILL YOU PLEASE CALL THE ROLL. >> DEPUTY MAYOR BUSHNELL. COUNCILMEMBER DIAZ. [ROLL CALL] >> WE GRATEFULLY HONOR AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT WE REST ON THE TRADITIONAL LANDS OF THE PEOPLE WHERE THEY MAKE THEIR HOME. PLEASE STAND FOR THE FLAG SALUTE AND REMAIN STANDING FOR A MOMENT OF SILENCE. >> I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS ONE NATION UNDER GOD INDIVISIBLE WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL. ICE FOR ALL. >> Deputy Mayor Bushnell: AGENDA MODIFICATIONS. ARE THERE ANY AGENDA MODIFICATIONS BEFORE US THIS EVENING? SEEING NONE, WE'LL MOVE ON TO THE CONSENT AGENDA. >> I MOVED TO ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA. >> SECOND. >> Deputy Mayor Bushnell: IS -- ARE THERE ANY COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, OR CORRECTIONS TO THE CONSENT AGENDA? ALL THOSE IN FAVOR TO ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA, PLEASE SIGNIFY BY SAYING AYE. >> AYE. >> Deputy Mayor Bushnell: ANY OPPOSED? HEARING NONE, SHOW THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA IS ADOPTED. MOVING ON TO PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. WE HAVE ONE CEREMONIAL TONIGHT RECOGNIZING SPARTA TACOMA. FOR THIS PART OF TACOMA RECOGNITION, I WOULD LIKE TO INVITE ART MATTIAS. AND ANYBODY ELSE THAT YOU'D LIKE UP THERE? SURROUND YOUR COACH. COME ON, EVERYBODY. COME ON UP. YEAH. OH, YES. ALL RIGHT. SO I GOTTA DO A QUICK -- YES. [APPLAUSE] >> HOW ONLY YOU GOT ONE OF THESE? [LAUGHTER] [APPLAUSE] ALL RIGHT. SO -- ALL RIGHT. INSIGHT COUNCI …

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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 July 14, 2026 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE MOMENT OF SILENCE ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK There are no items filed with the City Clerk's Office. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS CONSENT AGENDA PAYMENTS 1. Date Range - 06/15/2026 to 06/28/2026 Payroll in the amount of $27,552,103.83; Payments in the amount of $24,578,656.45; for a total of $52,130,760.28. 26-0572 PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS 2. Recognizing Sparta Tacoma. 26-0579 Page 2 City Council Agenda, 7/14/2026 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 [email protected] 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 …

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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

RES41958 — adopted

7 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent

Joe Bushnell yea · Olgy Diaz yea · John Hines yea · Latasha Palmer nay · Sarah Rumbaugh yea · Sandesh Sadalge yea · Jamika Scott yea · Kristina Walker yea · Anders Ibsen absent

ORD29114 — passed as amended

7 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent

Joe Bushnell yea · Olgy Diaz yea · John Hines yea · Latasha Palmer nay · Sarah Rumbaugh yea · Sandesh Sadalge yea · Jamika Scott yea · Kristina Walker yea · Anders Ibsen absent

The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Fri Jul 10, 2026 · 10:30 AM

Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee

Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/91923690364 Passcode: 614650

Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 4:30 PM

Community Vitality and Safety Committee

Committee hears update on Pierce County’s regional homelessness strategy.

The committee will receive a briefing on Pierce County’s unified regional approach to homelessness. No formal actions or votes are scheduled for this meeting. Officials will present an overview of current strategies and outline topics for upcoming sessions, including rental housing code enforcement and commission annual reports.

Briefing on Pierce County’s unified regional homelessness strategy
Preview of upcoming committee topics including rental housing code enforcement and disability commission interviews

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Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/85961604917 Passcode: 614650

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City of Tacoma Community Vitality and Safety Committee Agenda 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402, Conference Room 243 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 859 6160 4917 Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/85961604917 Passcode: 614650 July 9, 2026 4:30 PM Chair Sarah Rumbaugh, Vice Chair Jamika Scott, Latasha Palmer, Kristina Walker, Olgy Diaz (alternate) CHANGE OF LOCATION Call To Order Roll Call Public Comment This is the time set aside for public comment on items on the agenda. 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 front of the conference room. Your name or the last four digits of your phone number will be called out when it is your turn to speak. To provide written comments, please email the City Clerk's Office at [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time. Briefing Items 1. Pierce County Unified Regional Approach to Homelessness Update [Jani Hitchen, Chair; Mary Connolly, Policy Analyst, Pierce County Council] 26-0547 Attachments: Memorandum Page 2 Community Vitality and Safety Committee Agenda, 7/9/2026 Topics for Upcoming Meetings 2. July 23, 2026 - Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities Interviews; Rental Housing Code and Landlord Fairness Code - Compliance and Enforcement Overview August 13, 2026 - Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority Annual Report; Community Police Advisory Committee Annual Report August 27, 2026 - H …

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Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 4:30 PM

Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee

City reviews renewable natural gas facility plans and right-of-way design updates

This committee receives informational briefings on a proposed renewable natural gas facility and updates to the city’s right-of-way design manual. The session contains no votes, public hearings, or contract approvals. Staff will also preview discussion topics for upcoming July and August meetings.

Briefing on renewable natural gas facility plans
Update on city right-of-way design manual revisions
Preview of July and August committee meeting topics

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Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/87829056704 Passcode: 614650

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City of Tacoma Infrastructure, Planning and Sustainability Committee Agenda 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402, Conference Room 243 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 878 2905 6704 Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/87829056704 Passcode: 614650 July 8, 2026 4:30 PM Chair Kristina Walker, Vice Chair Sandesh Sadalge, Olgy Diaz, John Hines, Joe Bushnell (alternate) CHANGE OF LOCATION Call To Order Roll Call Public Comment This is the time set aside for public comment on items on the agenda. 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 front of the conference room. Your name or the last four digits of your phone number will be called out when it is your turn to speak. To provide written comments, please email the City Clerk's Office at [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time. Briefing Items 1. Renewable Natural Gas Facility Update [Matt Torrey, P.E., Engineer; Teresa Peterson, Engineer; Dominic Greco, Business Services Manager; Nathan Crain, Senior Business Services Analyst, Environmental Services] 26-0533 Attachments: Memorandum 2. City Right-of-Way Design Manual Process Update [Brennan Kidd, Assistant Division Manager; Chris Johnson, Manager, Planning and Development Services] 26-0534 Attachments: Memorandum Page 2 Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee Agenda, 7/8/2026 Topics for Upcoming Meetings 3. July 22, 2026 - …

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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Government Performance and Finance Committee

Tacoma committee reviews housing production barriers and policy considerations.

The Government Performance and Finance Committee will review a community engagement report on barriers to accelerating housing production. The meeting is primarily informational, with no formal votes or policy actions scheduled. Staff will also outline tentative topics for upcoming committee sessions in July and August.

Briefing on community engagement report regarding barriers to accelerating housing production (Ref: 26-0543)

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Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/84416690206 Passcode: 614650

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City of Tacoma Government Performance and Finance Committee Agenda 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402, Conference Room 243 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 844 1669 0206 Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/84416690206 Passcode: 614650 July 7, 2026 10:00 AM Chair John Hines, Vice Chair Joe Bushnell, Sandesh Sadalge, Sarah Rumbaugh, Kristina Walker (alternate), John O'Loughlin (ex officio) CHANGE OF LOCATION Call To Order Roll Call Public Comment This is the time set aside for public comment on items on the agenda. 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 front of the conference room. Your name or the last four digits of your phone number will be called out when it is your turn to speak. To provide written comments, please email the City Clerk's Office at [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time. Briefing Items 1. Community Engagement Report: Barriers and Policy Considerations for Accelerating Housing Production [Chair Hines] 26-0543 Attachments: Memorandum Topics for Upcoming Meetings 2. July 21, 2026 - Tentative: Clerk’s Office Letter Review August 4, 2026 - To Be Determined August 18, 2026 - Environmental Services Rate Projections 26-0544 Attachments: Calendar Page 2 Government Performance and Finance Committee Agenda, 7/7/2026 Other Items of Interest Adjournment The City Council may enter into a closed or executive session at a …

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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 12:00 PM

City Council Study Session

Tacoma council discusses critical areas preservation ordinance amendments.

This study session covers policy briefings rather than formal votes. Council members will discuss proposed changes to the Critical Areas Preservation Ordinance and the city's Roadmap to Recovery initiative. They will also review a sponsorship request for the Beyond the Block program.

Proposed amendments to the Critical Areas Preservation Ordinance
Briefing on the city's Roadmap to Recovery initiative
Council consideration request for Beyond the Block sponsorship
City Manager's weekly operational report

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Council Chambers Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/89496171192 Passcode: 896569 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 894 9617 1192

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City of Tacoma City Council Study Session Agenda 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402 Council Chambers Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/89496171192 Passcode: 896569 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 894 9617 1192 July 7, 2026 12:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Briefing Items 1. Roadmap to Recovery [Hyun Kim, City Manager] 26-0554 2. Critical Areas Preservation Ordinance Amendments [Brian Boudet, Assistant Director, Planning and Development Services] 26-0564 Attachments: Proposed Substitute and Amendments Other Items of Interest 3. Council Consideration Request - Beyond the Block Sponsorship [Council Member Palmer] 26-0555 Attachments: City Council Consideration Request Committee Reports Agenda Review and City Manager's Weekly Report 4. Weekly Report to the Mayor and City Council, July 2, 2026 [Hyun Kim, City Manager] 26-0565 Attachments: July 2, 2026 Adjournment The City Council may enter into a closed or executive session at any time during an open public meeting as provided by law. Page 2 City Council Study Session Agenda, 7/7/2026 The Tacoma Municipal Building is served by Pierce Transit bus routes. Visit https://tripplanner.piercetransit.org to find your route. The City of Tacoma does not discriminate on the basis of disability in any of its programs, activities, or services. To request this information in an alternative format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 253-591-5505, before 5:00 p.m., on the Monday preceding the City C …

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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 5:00 PM

City Council

City Council schedules November special election for Safe Homes for All housing measure.

The Tacoma City Council will vote on two infrastructure contracts for pedestrian safety near Baker Middle School and wastewater pipe replacement along East 36th Street. Council members will also confirm a November special election for the Safe Homes for All housing initiative and approve a final reading of an ordinance updating firefighter and public safety pay rates. Additionally, the council will begin reviewing a state-mandated update to the Critical Areas Preservation Ordinance and authorize $16,000 for SavorFest.

Contract award to Axum General Construction for $1.34M in pedestrian safety improvements near Baker Middle School
Contract award to R L Alia Company for $767K to replace 1,100 feet of sewer pipe between East G and F Streets
Special election scheduled for November 3 to place Safe Homes for All Initiative Measure No. 1 on the ballot
Final reading of Ordinance 29113 updating pay rates for the Tacoma Firefighters Union and public safety management staff
First reading of Ordinance 29114 updating the Critical Areas Preservation Ordinance to align with state law and new science

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Council Chambers Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/84834233126 Passcode: 349099 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 848 3423 3126

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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 July 7, 2026 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE MOMENT OF SILENCE ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK There are no items filed with the City Clerk's Office. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS CONSENT AGENDA 1. A resolution awarding a contract to Axum General Construction Inc, in the amount of $1,222,088.71, plus a 10 percent contingency, budgeted from the Transportation Capital Fund, for improvement of pedestrian and safety facilities adjacent to Baker Middle School, for a projected contract total of $1,344,297.58, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. PW25-0028F. [Clara Dubow, Engineering Project Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environmental Services] RES41954 Attachments: Resolution No. 41954 Contract and Award Memorandum Page 2 City Council Agenda, 7/7/2026 2. A resolution awarding a contract to R L Alia Company, in the amount of $667,000, plus a 15 percent contingency, budgeted from the Wastewater Fund, for the removal and replacement of 1,100 linear feet of wastewater sewer pipe located in the alley between East “G” Street and East “F” Street from East 36th Street to East Division Lane, for a projected contract total of $767,050, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. ES25-0141F. [Kevin Sorum, Engineer; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environ …

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

adopted

35 yea · 1 nay

Joe Bushnell yea · Olgy Diaz yea · John Hines yea · Latasha Palmer yea · Sarah Rumbaugh yea · Sandesh Sadalge yea · Jamika Scott yea · Kristina Walker yea · Anders Ibsen yea · Joe Bushnell yea · Olgy Diaz yea · John Hines yea · Latasha Palmer nay · Sarah Rumbaugh yea · Sandesh Sadalge yea · Jamika Scott yea · Kristina Walker yea · Anders Ibsen yea · Joe Bushnell yea · Olgy Diaz yea · John Hines yea · Latasha Palmer yea · Sarah Rumbaugh yea · Sandesh Sadalge yea · Jamika Scott yea · Kristina Walker yea · Anders Ibsen yea · Joe Bushnell yea · Olgy Diaz yea · John Hines yea · Latasha Palmer yea · Sarah Rumbaugh yea · Sandesh Sadalge yea · Jamika Scott yea · Kristina Walker yea · Anders Ibsen yea

The other 6 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 620 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.

💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)

Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.

$46.3M	ORION MARINE CONTRACTORS, INC. Department of Defense · IGF::OT::IGF SEAWALL RECONSTRUCTION ON THE U.S. AIR FORCE LONGE RANGE
$36.7M	TUCCI & SONS LLC Department of Transportation · WA NPS MORA 13(7), REHABILITATE STEVENS CANYON ROAD, MP 5.0 TO 14.0 T
$32.5M	ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION Department of Defense · RM18-1806 REPAIR RAILROAD CULVERTS PHASE 1 OF 9 - MP 9.28 AND MP 17.84
$29.1M	ARMAVEL LLC Department of Health and Human Services · THE SERVICES BEING ACQUIRED INCLUDE PROJECT MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT AND G
$26.1M	TEAM B MARKETING, INC Department of Energy · ENGAGEMENT SERVICES
$24.8M	ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION Department of Veterans Affairs · CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLETELY PREPARE SITE FOR BUILDING OPERATIONS, INCL
$23.7M	TEAM B MARKETING, INC Department of Energy · ENGAGEMENT SUPPORT
$19.4M	ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION, INC. Department of Transportation · IGF::CT::IGF WA PFH 29-1(1) MIDDLE FORK SNOQUALMIE RIVER ROAD
$19.1M	WHH NISQUALLY - GARCO JV Department of Defense · IGF::OT::IGF MISSILE MAINTENANCE DISPATCH FACILITY, MALMSTROM AFB, MON
$18.5M	ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION Department of Defense · B7100 PROCURE & INSTALL RE-LOCATABLE TRAILERS

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Pierce County)

County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.

Net migration+559 people (+$160.2M net AGI · 2023)

Federal disasters (10 yr)5 ({"Flood": 11, "Severe Storm": 8, "Earthquake": 2, "Biologica · last Tue Apr 7, 2026)

Traffic fatalities32 (16 pedestrian · 2024)

Business establishments20,051 (294,765 employees · 2023)

Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,057/mo (5,371 assisted households · 2025)

Adults with low literacy16.6% (low numeracy 25% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

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6,560

Recorded votes

$1.30B

Annual budget

$1.96B

Debt outstanding

742

Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$1.30B

Spending$1.27B

Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Debt load MODERATE

Outstanding debt$1.96B

Debt-to-revenue1.50×

Debt-load index70 / 100

A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids

0.440

All kids

0.416

Black kids

0.346

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Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions

🗺 Interactive map

Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.

Meeting archives

2025 (190 meetings)
2024 (184 meetings)
2023 (173 meetings)
2022 (198 meetings)
2021 (202 meetings)

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