Tacoma public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Tacoma City Council is reviewing several large-scale contracts, including a $2.7 million purchase of fire engines and an increase to legal services funding. The agenda also includes resolutions for multi-family housing tax exemptions and the use of contingency funds for community needs. Additionally, the council will consider ordinances regarding compost procurement and the Office of Equity and Human Rights.

• $2,764,000 contract for three fire engines from Rosenbauer America, LLC
• Increase to Pierce County legal services contract to a total of $7,965,128
• $4,000,000 sale of 22.07 acres of Tacoma Water property in King County
• Tax exemptions for multi-family housing on Pacific Avenue and Broadway
• $1,410,078.19 contract for Puyallup Avenue Transit/Complete Street Improvements

City Council Study Session

The City Council will discuss draft committee appointments for the 2023 year. The session also includes a weekly report from the City Manager.

• 2023 Council Committee Appointments discussion
• City Manager's Weekly Report

Government Performance and Finance Committee

The committee will receive a briefing regarding Bonneville Power Administration’s services to Tacoma Power customers. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the September 6, 2022, meeting and planning for upcoming committee meetings.

• Briefing on Bonneville Power Administration's services to Tacoma Power customers (22-1398)
• Approval of September 6, 2022, meeting minutes (22-1410)
• Planning for January 3, 2023, election of Chair and Vice Chair (22-1399)

City Council

The Tacoma City Council is reviewing several items, including a $1.9 million contract for police dash cameras and updates to the Low Income Assistance Fund. The agenda also includes requests to vacate portions of South L Street and East N Street to support redevelopment projects. Additionally, the council will hear a presentation on city-wide racial equity action plans.

• $1,935,000 contract for Axon Enterprise dash cameras
• $583,504.14 contract for Greater Tacoma Convention Center chiller refurbishment
• Ordinance to expand utility bill assistance through the Low Income Assistance Fund
• Hearing date set for street vacations to support MultiCare Health System redevelopment
• Proposed sale of 22.07 acres of Tacoma Water property in King County for $4,000,000

City Council Study Session

The Tacoma City Council will receive an update on the city's homelessness strategy. The session also includes consideration requests for Ukrainian refugee support, a faith community audit, and LeRoy Street clock repairs.

• Homelessness Strategy Update
• Ukrainian Refugee Support via Tacoma Community House
• LeRoy Street Clock Repair
• Faith Community Audit
• Links to Opportunity Project Office

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will receive briefings regarding Washington Maritime Blue and the Port of Tacoma. The committee will also approve minutes from the August 30 and September 13, 2022, meetings.

• Washington Maritime Blue update briefing
• Port of Tacoma economic development update briefing
• Approval of August 30, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approval of September 13, 2022, meeting minutes

Community Vitality and Safety Committee

The committee will review meeting minutes from August and September 2022. It will also receive an end-of-year update from the Community’s Police Advisory Committee. The agenda includes planning for upcoming meetings and leadership elections.

• Community’s Police Advisory Committee 2022 End of Year Update briefing
• Approval of August 25, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of September 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair on January 12, 2023

City Council

The Tacoma City Council is reviewing a proposal to develop 133 senior affordable housing units at 4901 South 25th Street. The agenda also includes a $750,000 contract for after school care and updates to the city's compensation plan.

• Reclassifying 4901 South 25th Street for 133 senior affordable housing units
• $750,000 contract with Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma for after school care and K-8 enrichment
• Designating Virges Apartments at 720 6th Avenue as a City Landmark
• Ordinances to modify the 2021-2022 Biennial Operating and Capital Budgets
• Amendments to employee compensation and classification structures

City Council Study Session

The City Council will receive an update on the Home in Tacoma Phase 2 program and review the 2023 federal and state legislative agenda. The session also includes a discussion on codifying equity in the City Manager’s duties and a request regarding barricades for Dia de los Muertos.

• Home in Tacoma Phase 2 Update
• 2023 Citywide Federal and State Legislative Agenda
• Codifying Equity in the City Manager’s Duties
• Dia de los Muertos Event Barricades request

Government Performance and Finance Committee

The committee will review a monthly budget update and an update regarding streets initiatives. Members will also vote to approve meeting minutes from July and August 2022.

• Monthly Budget Update briefing
• Streets Initiatives Update briefing
• Approval of July 19, August 2, and August 16, 2022 meeting minutes

Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee

The committee will consider a moratorium regarding the South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from four previous meetings.

• Consideration of a moratorium for the South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 24, September 14, September 28, and October 12, 2022

City Council

The City Council is reviewing resolutions for property sales, legal service amendments, and housing tax exemptions. This includes a proposed $4,000,000 sale of Tacoma Water property and tax agreements for new rental units at 1215 South “J” Street and 1555 Tacoma Avenue South.

• Resolution to set a public hearing for the $4,000,000 sale of 22.07 acres of Tacoma Water property
• Amendment to legal services agreement with Tupper Mack Wells PLLC up to $1,100,000
• Tax exemption agreement for 20 rental units at 1215 South “J” Street
• Tax exemption agreement for 86 rental units at 1555 Tacoma Avenue South
• $5,000 allocation from Council Contingency Funds for the 2022 Santa Parade

City Council Study Session

The City Council will receive a briefing on Biennium End Legislation 22-1301. The session also includes a memorandum regarding the 2022 Santa Parade sponsorship and the City Manager's weekly report.

• Biennium End Legislation 22-1301 briefing
• 2022 Santa Parade Sponsorship memorandum
• City Manager's Weekly Report for November 23, 2022

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will review minutes from July and August 2022 meetings. The committee will also receive a briefing regarding Tacoma Arts Commission interviews. Future topics include updates on the Maritime Blue Incubator, Port of Tacoma, and the Tacoma Creates Annual Report.

• Briefing on Tacoma Arts Commission interviews
• Approval of July 26, August 9, and August 23 meeting minutes
• Upcoming updates on Maritime Blue Incubator and Port of Tacoma
• Upcoming review of Tacoma Creates Annual Report

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the 2023-2024 Biennial Operating Budget and the 2023-2028 Capital Facilities Program. The agenda includes ordinances to adjust rates for water, electric, and solid waste utilities. The council will also review several service contracts and property tax levy increases.

• Adoption of the 2023-2024 Biennial Operating Budget
• $3,000,000 contract for bond counsel services with Pacifica Law Group LLP
• $2,700,000 in contracts for on-call fencing services
• Electric vehicle public charging fee change to $0.21 per kilowatt hour
• New local solid waste customer excise tax

City Council Study Session

The City Council will discuss an application from Metro Parks Tacoma regarding a waiver of retroactivity with the State Recreation and Conservation Office. The session also includes a surplus property policy update and the City Manager's weekly report.

• Metro Parks Tacoma application for a state waiver of retroactivity (22-1284)
• Surplus Property Policy Update (22-1283)
• City Manager's weekly report to the Mayor and Council (22-1285)

Economic Development Committee

The committee will receive a briefing regarding Tacoma Arts Commission interviews. The agenda also lists topics for future meetings, including updates on the Maritime Blue Incubator and Port of Tacoma.

• Tacoma Arts Commission interview briefing
• Maritime Blue Incubator update
• Port of Tacoma update

Transportation Benefit District Governing Board

The Transportation Benefit District Governing Board will review a resolution for the 2023-2024 budget and spending plan. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the November 8, 2022, special meeting.

• Resolution No. TBD021: Approval of the 2023-2024 Transportation Benefit District Budget and Spending Plan
• Approval of minutes from the November 8, 2022, special meeting

City Council

This special meeting is a virtual forum for community members to share views on matters within the Council's jurisdiction. The agenda consists of procedural items, and no official action will be taken during this session.

• Community member comments

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the adoption of the 2023-2024 biennial operating and capital budgets. The agenda also includes proposed changes to electric, water, and solid waste utility rates. Additionally, the council will consider ordinances regarding senior housing development and new local taxes.

• Rezoning 4901 South 25th Street for 133 senior affordable housing units
• Adoption of the 2023-2024 Biennial Operating Budget
• Changes to Tacoma Power and Water rate and financial policies
• Implementation of a new local solid waste customer excise tax
• Updating electric vehicle public charging fees to $0.21 per kilowatt hour

City Council Study Session

The City Council and Public Utility Board will hold a joint briefing regarding legislative agendas and policies. The session also includes a review of a request for business license fees and engagement at the Economic Development Committee.

• Joint briefing on Legislative Agendas and Policies Update
• Review of Business License Fees and Business Engagement request
• City Manager's Weekly Report for November 10, 2022

Government Performance and Finance Committee

The committee will receive briefings regarding Audit Advisory Board interviews and the Office of Health and Safety. It will also review topics for upcoming meetings, including budget and streets updates.

• Audit Advisory Board Interviews (22-1258)
• Office of Health and Safety Briefing (22-1259)
• Monthly Budget Update topic
• Streets Initiative Update topic

Community Vitality and Safety Committee

The committee will receive briefings regarding Community’s Police Advisory Committee interviews and priority setting for the Anti-Displacement Strategy. The meeting scheduled for November 24, 2022, is cancelled.

• Briefing on Community’s Police Advisory Committee Interviews (22-1235)
• Briefing on Anti-Displacement Strategy Priority Setting (22-1176)

Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee

The committee will review interviews for the Landmarks Preservation and Transportation Commissions. It will also consider a moratorium regarding the South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District. Future meeting topics include the Trees Code Update and Home in Tacoma Phase 2.

• Landmarks Preservation Commission Interviews
• Transportation Commission Interviews
• South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District moratorium consideration
• Trees Code Update
• Home in Tacoma Phase 2

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to update City Council election district boundaries. The agenda also includes awarding a $11,011,117.52 contract for disaster debris removal and security camera upgrades for the Tacoma Dome. Additionally, the council will set public hearing dates for the sale of surplus Tacoma Power property.

• Ordinance to update City Council election district boundaries
• $11,011,117.52 contract for disaster debris removal services
• $947,396.56 contract for security camera systems at the Tacoma Dome and Convention Center
• Setting public hearing dates for the sale of surplus Tacoma Power property
• Contract extension for electronic home monitoring services

City Council Study Session

The City Council will review consideration requests for two new ordinances. These involve interference with health care facilities and protections against pregnancy-based discrimination.

• Ordinance request regarding interference with health care facilities or providers
• Ordinance request regarding pregnancy outcome discrimination protections
• Engagement Report Out 22-1230
• City Manager's Weekly Report for November 3, 2022

Economic Development Committee

The committee will review minutes from the July 12, 2022 meeting and receive a briefing regarding the Tacoma startup sector. The agenda also lists topics for future meetings, including updates on the Port of Tacoma.

• Briefing on the Tacoma startup sector
• Approval of July 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• Upcoming updates on Maritime Blue Incubator and Port of Tacoma

Transportation Benefit District Governing Board

The Transportation Benefit District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 Budget and Spending Plan. There are no regular agenda items scheduled for this meeting.

• Public hearing for the proposed 2023-2024 Transportation Benefit District Budget and Spending Plan
• Approval of minutes from the October 25, 2022, special meeting

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a $1,983,860.06 contract for homeless encampment mitigation and an increase to vehicle replacement funding. Members will also consider ordinances regarding business license fees and for-hire transportation regulations. Public hearings are scheduled for the 2023-2024 Biennial Operating Budget.

• $1,983,860.06 contract for homeless encampment mitigation
• $9,365,000 increase for vehicle replacement purchases
• Support for Metropolitan Park District Proposition No. 1
• Ordinance to increase business license fees for businesses over $12,000 gross income
• Public hearings for the 2023-2024 Biennial Operating Budget

City Council Study Session

The City Council will receive briefings on a crime prevention plan update and the proposed Internal Services budget. The session also includes a review of a 2022 redistricting proposal.

• Crime Prevention Plan Update
• Internal Services Proposed Budget
• Redistricting Proposal 2022

Government Performance and Finance Committee

The committee is scheduled to receive briefings on Board of Ethics interviews and an introduction to the Civil Service Board. A presentation regarding the code of conduct for committees, boards, and commissions will also be held. The agenda includes planning for upcoming meetings involving budget and streets initiative updates.

• Board of Ethics Interviews (22-1210)
• Introduction to the Civil Service Board (22-1211)
• Code of Conduct presentation (22-1212)
• Upcoming Streets Initiative Update

Committee of the Whole

This special meeting includes a briefing regarding the General Government Facilities Tour De-Brief 22-1205. The agenda includes a presentation and the 2018 Facility Condition Assessment Summary Report.

• General Government Facilities Tour De-Brief 22-1205
• Review of 2018 Facility Condition Assessment Summary Report

Community Vitality and Safety Committee

The committee will review priority settings for the Anti-Displacement Strategy. Members will also receive a follow-up regarding the Tenant-Landlord Program. The agenda includes approval of minutes from July 2022 meetings.

• Anti-Displacement Strategy Priority Setting briefing
• Tenant-Landlord Program Follow-Up briefing
• Approval of July 14 and July 28, 2022, meeting minutes
• Upcoming Community’s Police Advisory Committee interviews

Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee

The Infrastructure, Planning and Sustainability Committee will receive an update on the Capital Facilities Program. The committee will also consider a moratorium regarding the South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District.

• Capital Facilities Program Update
• Consideration of a moratorium for the South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District
• Upcoming Trees Code Update discussion

City Council

The Council is setting dates for public hearings on the 2023-2024 budgets and tax levies. Proposed items include a $310,110 federal grant for community violence interventions and updates to business license fees. The agenda also includes reviews of transportation regulations and labor agreements.

• Public hearing dates for 2023 Ad Valorem and EMS tax levies
• $310,110 DOJ grant for community violence interventions
• Proposed increase in business license fees for businesses with annual gross income over $12,000
• Amendments to for-hire regulations for transportation network companies and taxis
• Water Supply Agreement with WestRock CP, LLC

City Council Study Session

The council will discuss proposed budget updates for the Tacoma Public Library, Planning and Development Services, Community and Economic Development, and Tacoma Police Department. The agenda also includes a consideration request for Proposition No. 122-1163.

• Proposed budget updates for library, police, and development departments
• Council Consideration Request regarding Proposition No. 122-1163
• City Manager's weekly report from October 20, 2022

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will review a briefing regarding the Foss Waterway development. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the July 12, 2022, meeting and a look at upcoming meeting topics.

• Foss Waterway Development Update briefing
• Approval of July 12, 2022, meeting minutes
• Upcoming Startup 253/Start Up Sector Panel discussion
• Upcoming Tacoma Arts Commission interviews

Transportation Benefit District Governing Board

The Board will consider a resolution to set a November 8, 2022, public hearing date regarding the proposed 2023-2024 Transportation Benefit District Budget and Spending Plan. The agenda also includes minutes from a November 24, 2020, special meeting.

• Resolution to set a November 8, 2022, public hearing for the 2023-2024 budget
• Minutes of the November 24, 2020, special meeting

City Council

The agenda is for a special meeting called a Virtual Forum, where community members can share views to assist Council policy decisions. No official action will be taken by the City Council during this session.

• No specific legislative actions or contracts are listed on this agenda.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a property tax exemption for a multi-family housing development at 2912 South 'C' Street. The agenda also includes discussing future development alternatives for the Tideflats Subarea Plan and approving a library donation of over $218,000.

• Tax exemption agreement for 184 multi-family rental units at 2912 South 'C' Street
• Acceptance of a $218,486.04 donation to the Library Special Revenue Fund
• Resolution affirming development alternatives for the Tideflats Subarea Plan
• Compensation plan amendments for IBEW Local 483 Water Division employees
• $5,000 use of Council Contingency Funds for Mayor’s Youth Commission travel

City Council Study Session

The City Council will review proposed budget updates for Neighborhood and Community Services and the Tacoma Fire Department. The session also includes a weekly report from the City Manager.

• Proposed budget updates for Neighborhood and Community Services
• Proposed budget updates for Tacoma Fire Department
• City Manager's weekly report for October 13, 2022

Government Performance and Finance Committee

The committee will receive a briefing regarding Senate Bill 5755 sales and use tax incentives for underdeveloped land. Members will also review the Multifamily Property Tax Exemption Program. The agenda includes presentations on upcoming meeting topics, including budget updates and the Streets Initiative.

• Senate Bill 5755 Sales & Use Tax Incentive briefing
• Multifamily Property Tax Exemption Program Review
• Monthly Budget Update
• Streets Initiative Update

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a briefing regarding the draft State Legislative Agenda. The session is intended for council feedback and direction on state-level legislative items.

• Briefing on Draft State Legislative Agenda 22-1108

Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee

The committee will receive briefings on the Home In Tacoma Project Phase 2 and an update regarding the Transfer of Development Rights Program. Members will also vote to approve minutes from July and August 2022 meetings.

• Home In Tacoma Project Phase 2 briefing
• Transfer of Development Rights Program update
• Approval of July 13, July 27, and August 10 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to establish a ten-block buffer prohibiting camping and the storage of belongings around temporary shelters. The agenda also includes the 2023-2024 proposed biennial budget and several labor agreement resolutions. Additionally, the council will review requests regarding street vacations and fund allocations for community awards.

• Ordinance establishing a ten-block buffer prohibiting camping near temporary shelters
• Collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local 483, Water Division Unit
• $5,000 allocation for Tacoma Urban League Empowerment Awards
• 2023-2024 Proposed Biennial Operating and Capital Budget
• Resolution regarding a hearing to vacate part of South Pine Street

City Council Study Session

The City Council and Public Utility Board will review proposed budget updates for Public Works, Environmental Services, and Tacoma Public Utilities. The session also includes an update on the Affordable Housing Action Strategy Plan.

• Affordable Housing Action Strategy Plan Update
• Proposed Budget Updates for Public Works and Environmental Services
• Draft Preliminary Biennium Budget for Tacoma Public Utilities
• Travel request for the Mayor’s Youth Commission of Tacoma

City Council

The City Council is reviewing property tax exemption agreements for three multi-family rental housing developments. The agenda also includes a $30,000 agreement for traffic safety events and development alternatives for the Tideflats Subarea Plan. An ordinance regarding employee compensation is also scheduled for first reading.

• Tax exemptions for rental housing at 7431 Pacific Avenue, 201 East 25th Street, and 209 East 26th Street
• $30,000 agreement with Washington State Department of Social and Health Services for traffic safety events
• Resolution affirming development alternatives for the Tideflats Subarea Plan
• Ordinance regarding compensation for Teamsters Local Union No. 117 employees

City Council Study Session

The City Council will review the highlights and full text of the proposed biennial budget. The agenda also includes a consideration request for the Tacoma Urban League Empowerment Awards and Ordinance No. 28831. A weekly report from the City Manager is also scheduled.

• Proposed Biennial Budget (22-1073)
• Tacoma Urban League Empowerment Awards consideration request (22-1074)
• Ordinance No. 28831 - Substitute No. 2 (22-1091)
• City Manager's Weekly Report for September 29, 2022

Government Performance and Finance Committee

The committee will discuss proposed amendments to the Tacoma Municipal Code regarding for-hire regulations. A presentation is scheduled regarding the Accessory Dwelling Unit Accelerator. The meeting also includes a follow-up on Public Utility Board budget and rates.

• Amendments to Tacoma Municipal Code 6B.220 (For-Hire Regulations)
• Presentation on Accessory Dwelling Unit Accelerator
• Public Utility Board Budget and Rates Follow-up
• Upcoming review of Senate Bill 5755 and multifamily property tax exemptions

Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee

The committee will review the Sustainable Tacoma Commission’s Annual Report and a budget proposal for the Climate Action Plan. The meeting also includes an update on Accessory Dwelling Units.

• Sustainable Tacoma Commission’s Annual Report briefing
• Climate Action Plan Budget Proposal presentation
• Accessory Dwelling Unit update

City Council

The City Council will consider a motion to terminate the Mayor’s Proclamation of Emergency and all associated emergency rules effective October 10, 2022. The agenda also includes appointments to several city boards and commissions.

• Motion to terminate the Mayor's Proclamation of Emergency and associated rules
• Proclamation of October 2022 as Tacoma Arts Month
• Appointments to the Citizen Commission on Elected Salaries
• Appointments to the Board of Building Appeals
• Confirmation of Elly Claus-McGahan to the Tacoma Public Utility Board

City Council Study Session

The City Council will receive briefings regarding federal legislative priorities and a homelessness update and strategy. The session also includes the City Manager's weekly report for September 22, 2022.

• Briefing on Federal Legislative Priorities
• Briefing on Homelessness Update and Strategy
• City Manager's Weekly Report (September 22, 2022)

Economic Development Committee

The committee will receive a briefing regarding interviews for the City Events and Recognitions Committee. The agenda also outlines topics scheduled for upcoming meetings, including updates on the Port of Tacoma and Foss Waterway developments.

• Briefing on City Events and Recognitions Committee interviews
• Upcoming update on Maritime Blue Incubator and Port of Tacoma
• Discussion regarding Foss Waterway real estate developments
• Update on Startup 253/Start Up Sector

Committee of the Whole

This special meeting includes a briefing regarding safety training 22-1057. The agenda contains only this briefing item and standard procedural motions.

• Briefing on Safety Training 22-1057

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting as a virtual forum for community members to share views. No official actions or legislative decisions will be taken during this session.

• Community member comments
• Other items of interest

Community Vitality and Safety Committee

The committee will receive a briefing on the preview of the Anti-Displacement Strategy. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the June 9, 2022, meeting. Future topics include updates on anti-displacement and the landlord-tenant program.

• Preview of Anti-Displacement Strategy (22-1027)
• Approval of June 9, 2022, meeting minutes
• Upcoming October 13 Anti-Displacement Update (22-1028)
• Upcoming October 27 Landlord-Tenant Program Update (22-1028)

City Council

The City Council is considering an ordinance to create a ten-block buffer prohibiting camping and personal property storage around temporary shelters. The meeting also includes discussions on adopting a regional waste management plan and authorizing a $5,000 sponsorship for a Latinx celebration.

• Ordinance establishing a ten-block buffer around temporary shelters
• Adoption of the 2021-2040 Tacoma-Pierce County Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan
• Amendment to the WRL LLC lease for Tacoma Rail Mountain Division operations
• $5,000 contingency fund use for UW Tacoma's Latinx Celebration and Awards
• Ordinances vacating portions of North 24th Street, North Cedar Street, and an alley near North 10th Street

City Council Study Session

The City Council will review a debrief from the Tideflats Alternatives Public Hearing and discuss the South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District Moratorium. The session also includes a review of suggested edits to the Council's rules of procedure.

• Tideflats Alternatives Public Hearing debrief
• South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District Moratorium
• Suggested edits to Council Rules of Procedure
• City Manager's Weekly Report for September 15, 2022

Government Performance and Finance Committee

The committee will receive briefings on the Tacoma Public Utilities preliminary budget and rates. It will also hear presentations regarding the Accessory Dwelling Unit Accelerator and the Recycle Reset program.

• Tacoma Public Utilities preliminary budget and rates update
• Accessory Dwelling Unit Accelerator presentation
• Recycle Reset update

Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee

The committee will conduct interviews for the Board of Building Appeals and receive an update from the Pierce Conservation District. A presentation regarding tree preservation and food tree ordinances is also scheduled.

• Board of Building Appeals interviews
• Pierce Conservation District update
• Urban Forest Tree Preservation and Food Tree Ordinances presentation

City Council

The City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing regarding the Tideflats Subarea Plan and its environmental impact alternatives. The agenda also includes resolutions for multi-family housing tax exemptions at 2502 Pacific Avenue and 2533 Tacoma Avenue South. Additionally, the council will consider delaying the transfer of the Carlton Center Building to the University of Washington Tacoma.

• Public hearing on Tideflats Subarea Plan and Environmental Impact Statement alternatives
• Tax exemption amendment for 199 multi-family units at 2502 Pacific Avenue
• Tax exemption agreement for 8 multi-family units at 2533 Tacoma Avenue South
• Delaying the transfer of Carlton Center Building to University of Washington Tacoma
• Hearing date set for vacating part of Commerce Street for a private walkway

City Council Study Session

The Tacoma City Council will hold a study session regarding the Tideflats and a camping ordinance. The agenda also includes a consideration request for the UWT Celebrando Communidad 2022 Latinx Celebration and Awards. Additionally, the council will receive the City Manager's weekly report.

• Tideflats update (22-0995)
• Camping ordinance (22-1002)
• UWT Celebrando Communidad 2022 request (22-1003)
• City Manager's weekly report (22-1006)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will review a briefing on business financing. The agenda also includes planning for upcoming meeting topics, such as real estate developments at Foss Waterway.

• Briefing on business financing (22-1010)
• Upcoming discussion of Foss Waterway real estate developments (22-1011)
• Planning for City Events and Recognitions Committee interviews

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is holding a special meeting to receive a briefing on a budget forecast update. The session will also include a preview of revenue options 22-1008.

• Budget Forecast Update and Preview of the Revenue Options 22-1008

Community Vitality and Safety Committee

The committee will review interviews for the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities. It will also receive recommendations regarding the 2023-2024 mental health and substance use disorder funding process. Additionally, the agenda includes a preview of an affordable housing anti-displacement strategy for a future meeting.

• Interviews for the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities
• 2023-2024 Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Funding Process Recommendations
• Affordable Housing Action Strategy Anti-Displacement Preview

Government Performance and Finance Committee

The committee will review the Accessory Dwelling Units policy and the 2021 State Auditor’s Office exit financial audit. The agenda also includes discussions on proposed changes to the purchasing code and the 2023-2024 draft fee schedule.

• Accessory Dwelling Units Policy briefing
• Public Utility Board applicant recommendation
• 2021 State Auditor’s Office exit financial audit presentation
• 2023-2024 draft revenue strategy and fee schedule proposals
• Proposed changes to the Purchasing Code (TMC 1.06)

City Council

The City Council will review amendments to the Shoreline Master Program based on Washington State Department of Ecology conditions. The meeting also includes resolutions for wastewater pretreatment agreements with Fife and Fircrest. Additionally, the Council will consider appointments to two advisory boards.

• Amending the Shoreline Master Program ordinance
• Interlocal Agreement with City of Fife for wastewater pretreatment
• Interlocal Agreement with City of Fircrest for wastewater pretreatment
• Appointments to Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee and Tacoma Creates Advisory Board
• Support for transferring MultiCare hospital beds to Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital

City Council Study Session

The City Council will receive a briefing regarding Tacoma Housing Authority community impacts and program updates. The council will also review the City Manager's weekly report from August 25, 2022. A closed session for labor negotiations is scheduled.

• Tacoma Housing Authority community impacts and program updates briefing
• City Manager's weekly report to the Mayor and City Council
• Closed session for labor negotiations

Economic Development Committee

The committee will review presentations regarding the Tacoma Green Economy Strategy and Travel Tacoma. The agenda also includes approval of meeting minutes from June 2022.

• Tacoma Green Economy Strategy briefing
• Travel Tacoma and Economic Development briefing
• Approval of June 14, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approval of June 28, 2022, meeting minutes

Community Vitality and Safety Committee

The Committee will receive an update regarding the Youth and Young Adult Violence Assessment. A presentation is also scheduled regarding the Language Justice Resolution and Language Access Plan.

• Youth and Young Adult Violence Assessment Update
• Language Justice Resolution and Language Access Plan presentation
• Upcoming contract recommendations for mental health and substance use disorder funding

Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee

The committee will receive briefings on Board of Building Appeals interviews and the Pacific Avenue Corridor Study. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding topics scheduled for upcoming meetings.

• Board of Building Appeals Interviews
• Pacific Avenue Corridor Study briefing
• Urban Forest Tree Preservation and Food Tree Ordinances update
• Accessory Dwelling Unit Update
• Capital Facilities Program discussion

City Council

The City Council will consider a $32,824.78 settlement for a sewer backup claim and $10,000 in contingency funds for the Hilltop Street Fair. The council will also hold a first reading on an ordinance to amend the Shoreline Master Program.

• $32,824.78 settlement for a sewer backup property damage claim
• $10,000 allocation for Hilltop Street Fair arts and entertainment
• First reading of an ordinance to amend the Shoreline Master Program
• Revision of City Council appointments to various boards and commissions

City Council Study Session

The City Council will receive an update regarding the Growing Resilience Program. The agenda also includes a consideration request for the Hilltop Street Fair.

• Growing Resilience Program Update
• Council Consideration Request - Hilltop Street Fair
• City Manager's Weekly Report for August 18, 2022

Economic Development Committee

The committee will conduct interviews for the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board. Members will also deliberate on applicants for the Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee. Upcoming meeting topics include a Green Economy Study and business financing presentations.

• Tacoma Creates Advisory Board Interviews
• Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee applicant deliberation
• Green Economy Study presentation (August 30, 2022)
• Greater Seattle Partners business financing presentation (September 13, 2022)

City Council

The scheduled meeting consists of a virtual forum for community members to share views with the Council. No legislative actions or specific policy decisions are listed on this agenda.

• No specific legislative actions, contracts, or ordinances are listed for this session.

City Council

The City Council is considering motions to settle two legal claims, including a $199,000 settlement regarding employment claims. The agenda also includes the swearing-in of Council Member Olgy Diaz and appointments to the Transportation Commission.

• $31,833.68 settlement for Spartan Plumbing Inc. claim involving utility pole and sewer line damage
• $199,000 settlement for Keith Armstrong v. City of Tacoma employment claim
• Swearing-in ceremony for Council Member Olgy Diaz
• Appointments to the Transportation Commission via Resolution No. 41016

Government Performance and Finance Committee

The committee will discuss proposed revisions to the Council's rules of procedure. It will also review the 2023-2024 Environmental Services budget and rate revenues. Additionally, a presentation on Accessory Dwelling Units is scheduled.

• Proposed revisions to Council Rules of Procedure
• Environmental Services 2023-2024 proposed budget and rate revenues
• Monthly budget update
• Presentation on Accessory Dwelling Units

Committee of the Whole

This special meeting includes a briefing for the Council Priority Strategy Workshop Part 2 regarding 'Belief and Trust.' The agenda also includes an executive session concerning pending litigation.

• Council Priority Strategy Workshop Part 2: Belief and Trust
• Executive session regarding pending litigation

Community Vitality and Safety Committee

The committee will receive briefings regarding interviews for the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities and a Language Justice Resolution. The agenda also identifies upcoming discussions regarding youth violence reduction and mental health contract funding.

• Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities interviews
• Language Justice Resolution and Language Access Plan
• Youth and Young Adult Violence Reduction Update (scheduled for August 25)
• Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Contract Funding Recommendations (scheduled for September 8)

Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee

The committee will review minutes from May 2022 meetings and receive briefings regarding Transportation Commission interviews and the Planning Commission work plan. The agenda also lists topics for upcoming committee meetings in August and September.

• Transportation Commission Interviews briefing
• Planning Commission Work Plan briefing
• Pacific Avenue Corridor Study (upcoming)
• Urban Forest Tree Preservation and Food Tree Ordinances (upcoming)
• Accessory Dwelling Unit Update (upcoming)

City Council

The Tacoma City Council is reviewing several items, including a public hearing date for the Tideflats Subarea Plan. The agenda also includes tax exemption agreements for two multi-family housing developments in the Tacoma Mall Mixed-Use Center. Additionally, the Council will consider an ordinance for property acquisition via eminent domain to support trail improvements.

• Public hearing date set for Tideflats Subarea Plan and EIS alternatives
• Tax exemptions for 20 units at 4343 South Alder Street
• Tax exemptions for 15 units at 4501 South Warner Street
• $2,500 contingency fund use for The Peace Bus and “Every Kid Eats” program
• Eminent domain for property along South Tacoma Way Corridor for trail construction

City Council Study Session

The Tacoma City Council is holding a study session to discuss alternatives for the Tideflats Subarea Plan. The council will also review the City Manager's weekly report from August 4, 2022.

• Tideflats Subarea Plan Alternatives (22-0865)
• Weekly Report to the Mayor and City Council (22-0866)
• Executive session regarding public employee qualifications and potential litigation

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee is conducting interviews for the Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee. The agenda also includes a briefing on Sister Cities. Future meeting topics include business financing and a green economy study.

• Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee Interviews
• Sister Cities briefing
• Tacoma Creates Advisory Board Interviews
• Business Financing Update
• Green Economy Study

Committee of the Whole

This special meeting includes a briefing item for the Council Priority Strategy Workshop Part 2 regarding health. The session is part of an ongoing strategy workshop series.

• Council Priority Strategy Workshop Part 2: Health (22-0878)

City Council

The Tacoma City Council is reviewing ordinances to change municipal speed limits and employee compensation rates. The council will also consider a $200,000 settlement with Tacoma Arts Live and updates to the city's naming policy.

• Ordinance to establish 20 mph limits on nonarterial streets and 25 mph in four business districts
• $200,000 settlement with Tacoma Arts Live regarding a management agreement dispute
• Resolution to update the city's policy for roadway and property naming requests
• Labor agreement revisions for Solid Waste Mechanic job requirements and compensation
• Appointment of Theresa Pan Hosley to the Tacoma Public Library Board of Trustees

City Council Study Session

The City Council will hold briefings on Bus Rapid Transit Phase 2 and the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Levy Lid Lift. The council will also review the City Manager's weekly report from July 28, 2022. An executive session is scheduled to review the qualifications of a public employee.

• Bus Rapid Transit Phase 2 briefing (22-0861)
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Levy Lid Lift briefing (22-0862)
• City Manager's Weekly Report for July 28, 2022 (22-0863)

Government Performance and Finance Committee

The committee will review a briefing on business license fees and a presentation regarding Tacoma Public Utilities and Environmental Services budget and rates outreach. Upcoming meeting topics include environmental services revenue increases and accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

• Briefing on business license fees (22-0857)
• Presentation on TPU and Environmental Services budget and rates outreach (22-0859)

Committee of the Whole

This special meeting features a briefing for the Council Priority Strategy Workshop Part 2. No other substantive items are listed on this agenda.

• Council Priority Strategy Workshop Part 2 (Access 22-0864)

City Council

The Tacoma City Council held a special meeting on August 1, 2022. The agenda focused on conducting finalist interviews for the At-Large Position 7 vacancy.

• Finalist interviews for the City Council At-Large Position 7 vacancy

Community Vitality and Safety Committee

The committee will receive a briefing regarding proposed changes to the Tacoma Rental Housing Code. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the April 21, 2022, special meeting.

• Proposed changes to the Tacoma Rental Housing Code
• Approval of April 21, 2022, special meeting minutes

Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee

The committee will receive a briefing regarding an update to the Climate Action Plan. The agenda also lists topics scheduled for discussion at future meetings in August and September 2022.

• Climate Action Plan Update briefing
• Home In Tacoma Phase 2
• Pacific Avenue Corridor Study
• Urban Forest Tree Preservation and Food Tree Ordinances
• Capital Facilities Program Update

City Council

The Tacoma City Council is reviewing resolutions for railroad track rehabilitation and housing assistance through the HOME Consortium. The agenda also includes ordinances regarding employee compensation and changes to street speed limits.

• $606,000 interest-free loan and $261,081 in matching funds for railroad track rehabilitation
• $5,110,825 in American Rescue Plan funds for housing and homelessness services
• New 20 mph speed limit on nonarterial streets and 25 mph limits in four business districts
• Amendments to the compensation plan for recruiting unrepresented employees
• Nomination of finalists for City Council At-Large Position 7 vacancy

City Council Study Session

The council will discuss proposed amendments to the Roadway Renaming Policy. The session also includes a presentation on the Vision Zero Action Plan and a request regarding the Peace Bus “Every Kid Eats” summer program.

• Roadway Renaming Policy 22-0826 amendments
• Vision Zero Action Plan 22-0827 presentation
• Peace Bus “Every Kid Eats” Summer Program request (22-0832)

Economic Development Committee

The committee will receive briefings regarding Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee interviews and the Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Job Training Grant. The agenda also includes approval of meeting minutes from March and May 2022.

• Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee Interviews briefing
• EPA Brownfields Job Training Grant briefing
• Approval of March 22, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approval of May 10, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council

The agenda consists of a Virtual Forum for community members to share views on matters within Council jurisdiction. No legislative actions or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Community member comments

City Council

The City Council is reviewing resolutions regarding property transfers and fund allocations. This includes a deed transfer for Union Station and funding for building renovations at 8645 Pacific Avenue. The council will also hear presentations from applicants for an At-Large City Council vacancy.

• $320,000 agreement with Metropolitan Park District for Gas Station Park redevelopment
• Deed transfer of Union Station properties to the United States/GSA
• $10,000 allocation for Korean American Association of Tacoma building renovations
• Compensation plan amendments for Court Clerks Unit and recruitment authorization
• Presentations from applicants for City Council At-Large Position 7 vacancy

City Council Study Session

The City Council will receive briefings regarding the Occidental Petroleum site cleanup and an update on the Pilot Neighborhood Planning Program. The session also includes a review of the City Manager's weekly report from July 14, 2022.

• Occidental Petroleum Site Cleanup briefing
• Pilot Neighborhood Planning Program update
• City Manager's Weekly Report for July 14, 2022

Government Performance and Finance Committee

The committee will receive a monthly budget update from the Office of Management and Budget. Members will also discuss proposed changes to the Tacoma Public Utilities Bill Credit Assistance Plan and receive an update on redistricting.

• Monthly Budget Update
• Proposed Changes to the Bill Credit Assistance Plan
• Redistricting Update

Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee

The committee will receive a briefing on historic preservation and demolition review in mixed-use centers. Additionally, officials will provide updates regarding Environmental Services capital projects.

• Historic Preservation and Demolition Review in Mixed Use Centers
• Environmental Services Capital Project Updates

City Council

The Tacoma City Council is reviewing a tax exemption agreement for 80 multi-family rental units at 605 St. Helens Avenue. The agenda also includes labor agreements for court clerks and updates to domestic violence municipal codes. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the Tacoma-Lakewood HOME Consortium's annual action plan.

• Tax exemption agreement for 80 multi-family rental units at 605 St. Helens Avenue
• Collective bargaining agreement for 18 court clerk positions with IBEW Local 483
• $6,500 use of Council Contingency Funds for the Mayors Innovation Project conference
• Ordinance to vacate an alley south of East 30th Street
• Public hearing on the Tacoma-Lakewood HOME Consortium's 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan

City Council Study Session

The City Council will review a briefing regarding the Tacoma Police Department Crime Reduction Plan. The agenda also includes consideration of a building renovation request for the Korean Association of Tacoma.

• Tacoma Police Department Crime Reduction Plan briefing
• Korean Association of Tacoma Building Renovation consideration request
• Council Appointment Process discussion
• Weekly Report to the Mayor and City Council

Economic Development Committee

The committee will receive a briefing on the World Trade Center Tacoma project. The agenda also outlines topics for upcoming meetings, including advisory committee interviews and business financing updates.

• World Trade Center Tacoma briefing (22-0743)
• Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee interviews
• Sister Cities update scheduled for August 9, 2022
• Tacoma Creates Advisory Board interviews scheduled for August 23, 2022
• Tentative business financing update for August 23, 2022

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is conducting a briefing and workshop regarding the Council Priority Strategy for jobs. This session serves as part two of the strategy workshop series.

• Council Priority Strategy Workshop Part 2: Jobs (22-0778)

Government Performance and Finance Committee

The committee will receive briefings regarding the Digital Equity Program and its connection to the Tacoma Public Library. The agenda also includes approval of meeting minutes from May 2022.

• Digital Equity Program briefing
• Tacoma Public Library & Digital Equity presentation
• Approval of May 3, 2022 minutes
• Approval of May 17, 2022 minutes

City Council

The Tacoma City Council is reviewing several land use amendments and funding requests. Items include rezoning industrial and residential sites, as well as allocating contingency funds for community projects. The council will also consider an agreement with the Port of Tacoma for a viaduct removal project.

• $3,500,000 Interlocal Agreement with the Port of Tacoma for East 11th Street viaduct removal
• Rezoning of NewCold site at 4601 South Orchard Street from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial
• Rezoning of South Sound Christian Schools site near 2052 South 64th Street to include Mid-Scale Residential and General Commercial uses
• $2,500 allocation for LGBTQIA+ Pride painting projects
• $35,000 allocation for a Safe Youth Awareness Campaign

City Council Study Session

The City Council will receive briefings regarding therapeutic courts and an update on homelessness. The session also includes reviews of contingency requests for conference sponsorship and a youth campaign.

• Briefing on Therapeutic Courts (22-0722)
• Homelessness Update (22-0723)
• Mayors Innovation Project Summer Conference Sponsorship request (22-0724)
• Safe Youth Campaign contingency request (22-0736)

Economic Development Committee

The committee will receive a briefing on WorkForce Partnerships from WorkForce Central and a summary of the Window Replacement Program. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from April 2022 meetings.

• WorkForce Partnerships Update
• Window Replacement Program Summary
• Approval of April 12, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approval of April 26, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council

This meeting is a virtual forum for community members to share views with the City Council. No legislative action will be taken during this session. The agenda contains only procedural items and instructions for public comment.

Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee

The committee will discuss the Surplus Property Policy and receive a presentation on the Capital Facilities Program. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from March 2022 meetings.

• Surplus Property Policy Discussion (22-0691)
• Capital Facilities Program presentation (22-0692)
• Approval of March 9, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of March 23, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council is voting on the Six-Year Comprehensive Transportation Improvement Program and reviewing proposed land use amendments. The agenda also includes appointments to local commissions and environmental program agreements.

• Adoption of the 2022-2028 Six-Year Comprehensive Transportation Improvement Program
• Rezoning the NewCold site at 4601 South Orchard Street from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial
• Rezoning the South Sound Christian Schools site near 2052 South 64th Street for residential and commercial use
• A $75,000 agreement with Pierce Conservation District for raingardens programs
• A $45,000 settlement for a property damage claim regarding an obstructed wastewater main

City Council Study Session

The City Council will receive an update on the Tacoma Smelter Plume Project and a debrief regarding public hearings for land use regulatory code amendments. The session also includes discussions regarding the process for appointing a new Council Member and emergency rules for delivery fee caps.

• Tacoma Smelter Plume Project update
• Land Use Regulatory Code proposed amendments debrief
• Council Member appointment process and selection criteria
• Emergency Rule No. 4 Delivery Fee Caps
• LGBTQ+ Pride Painting consideration request

Government Performance and Finance Committee

The committee will review presentations regarding the 2021 Moss Adams exit audit and Tacoma Public Utilities rate design. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from April meetings. Future meeting topics include budget updates and redistricting.

• Moss Adams 2021 Exit Audit Conference presentation
• Tacoma Public Utilities Rate Design briefing
• Approval of April 5, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of April 19, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The council is reviewing ordinances for land use changes, including rezoning the NewCold site at 4601 South Orchard Street. The agenda also includes a motion for a $60,000 settlement regarding an accident at Cheney Stadium. Additionally, the council will consider the Six-Year Comprehensive Transportation Improvement Program.

• Rezoning 4601 South Orchard Street from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial
• $60,000 settlement for a trip and fall claim at Cheney Stadium
• $5,000 allocation for an infant formula drive
• Adoption of the Six-Year Comprehensive Transportation Improvement Program
• Vacating an alleyway for mixed-use affordable housing development

City Council Study Session

The City Council will debrief a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulatory Code. The session includes updates on the Tideflats Subarea Plan and Environmental Impact Statement. Members will also discuss the appointment process for a council vacancy.

• Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulatory Code amendments debrief
• Tideflats Subarea Plan and Environmental Impact Statement update
• Long Range Forecast follow-up
• Council Member Vacancy Appointment Process

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will hear an introduction for the new Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding the Neighborhood Business District Update. Additionally, upcoming topics include workforce partnerships and advisory committee interviews.

• Introduction of new Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
• Neighborhood Business District Update presentation
• Upcoming WorkForce Partnerships Update and Window Replacement Program Summary
• Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee interviews

Community Vitality and Safety Committee

The committee will receive a briefing on the Pierce County Comprehensive Plan to End Homelessness and review Human Services Commission interviews. The agenda also notes upcoming discussions regarding library services in Eastside and Hilltop and youth violence reduction updates.

• Human Services Commission Interviews
• Pierce County Comprehensive Plan to End Homelessness briefing
• Library service restoration study for Eastside and Hilltop neighborhoods
• Youth and Young Adult Violence Reduction Update

Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee

The Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee will receive presentations on Tacoma's historic districts and the Design Review Program. The committee will also hear a briefing on the Planning Work Program and approve minutes from February 23, 2022.

• Briefing on Historic Districts in Tacoma
• Presentation on Design Review Program
• Presentation on Planning Work Program
• Approval of February 23, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The Tacoma City Council will consider labor agreements with IBEW Local 483 and amendments to the municipal compensation plan. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding land use and transportation improvement programs.

• Collective Bargaining Agreement for 154 IBEW Local 483 positions
• Creation of a new 'Custodial Forfeitures Fund'
• Amendments to the municipal Compensation Plan
• Public hearing on the 2022 Annual Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan
• Public hearing on the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program

City Council Study Session

The City Council will review proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulatory Code. The session also includes updates on the Vision Zero plan and a six-year financial forecast for city funds. Additionally, the council will consider a request regarding infant formula.

• Proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulatory Code (22-0643)
• Vision Zero and Speed Limit Reduction Plan update (22-0645)
• Six-Year Financial Forecast for General and Supported Funds (22-0644)
• Council Consideration Request regarding infant formula (22-0653)

Government Performance and Finance Committee

The committee will review a monthly budget update and hear a presentation regarding Tacoma Public Utilities rate and financial policies. There is also a discussion scheduled regarding the Tacoma City Council operating as a full-time council.

• Monthly budget update
• Tacoma Public Utilities rate and financial policies/strategic directives presentation
• Discussion on Tacoma City Council as a full-time council

Community Vitality and Safety Committee

The committee will receive a briefing regarding a firearms and ammunition tax. The agenda also lists upcoming discussion topics for June 2022.

• Firearms and Ammunition Tax briefing
• Pierce County Comprehensive Plan to End Homelessness (scheduled for June 9, 2022)
• Feasibility Study for Restoring Library Services to the Eastside and Hilltop Neighborhoods (scheduled for June 23, 2022)

Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee

The Infrastructure, Planning and Sustainability Committee will review the 2022 Annual Amendment and a presentation on Home in Tacoma Phase 2 alternatives. The committee will also discuss topics scheduled for future meetings.

• Briefing on 2022 Annual Amendment (22-0571)
• Presentation of Home in Tacoma Phase 2 Alternatives (22-0573)

City Council

The City Council is considering a property tax exemption agreement for a multi-family housing development in the Downtown Regional Growth Center. The agenda also includes setting a public hearing date for the Six-Year Comprehensive Transportation Improvement Program and motions regarding emergency meeting rules.

• Tax exemption for 265 rental units at 2105 Tacoma Avenue South
• Public hearing date for Six-Year Comprehensive Transportation Improvement Program
• Creation of a 'Custodial Forfeitures Fund' for cash deposits held in trust
• Appointments to the Human Services Commission and Planning Commission
• Motions regarding Mayor's Emergency Rules for meeting formats and chamber capacity

City Council Study Session

The City Council will receive briefings regarding the 311 SeeClickFix migration update and the House Bill 1590 spending plan. The session also includes a review of council rules of procedure.

• 311 SeeClickFix Migration Update
• House Bill 1590 Spending Plan
• Council Rules of Procedures
• City Manager's Weekly Report (May 19, 2022)

City Council

The City Council will hold a virtual forum to allow community members to share views on policy matters. No official actions or decisions are scheduled for this session.

City Council

The City Council is holding a special workshop to review strategic objectives. The session includes briefings on community safety, housing and homelessness, and access, health, jobs, and belief and trust.

• Briefing on Community Safety (22-0595)
• Briefing on Housing and Homelessness (22-0596)
• Briefing on Access, Health, Jobs, and Belief and Trust (22-0597)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to accept $4,810,488 in total funding for stormwater infrastructure near North 16th and Junett Streets. The agenda also includes the sale of Tacoma Power property to BNSF Railway and updates to the Emergency Assistance Program's income eligibility. Additionally, a public hearing date is proposed for the 2022 Comprehensive Plan amendment.

• $4,810,488 total grant for stormwater infrastructure at Buckley Gulch
• Sale of 2.74 acres in Cowlit County to BNSF Railway for $81,200
• Changes to income eligibility for the Emergency Assistance Program
• Public hearing date set for June 7, 2022, for the Comprehensive Plan amendment

City Council Study Session

The City Council and Tacoma Public Utility Board will hold a joint briefing regarding state and federal legislative updates. The agenda also includes the proclamation of an emergency rule and a statement on recent acts of violence in the United States.

• Joint briefing on state and federal legislative updates (22-0561)
• Proclamation of Emergency Rule No. 6 (22-0564)
• Statement on recent acts of violence across the United States (22-0790)
• City Manager's weekly report for May 12, 2022 (22-0562)

Government Performance and Finance Committee

The Government Performance and Finance Committee will receive briefings regarding Public Utility Board interviews and the Digital Equity Program. The committee will also discuss Tacoma Public Library and digital equity.

• Public Utility Board Interviews briefing
• Digital Equity Program briefing
• Tacoma Public Library and Digital Equity briefing

Community Vitality and Safety Committee

The committee will receive briefings regarding Human Services Commission interviews. The agenda also lists scheduled discussion topics for late May and June 2022.

• Human Services Commission Interviews (Item 22-0550)
• Firearm and Ammunition Tax report (May 26, 2022)
• Pierce County Comprehensive Plan to End Homelessness (June 9, 2022)
• Library services feasibility study for Eastside and Hilltop (June 23, 2022)

Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee

The committee will review briefing items regarding Planning Commission interviews and Vision Zero speed reduction. A presentation on the Urban Design Project Phase 1 is also scheduled. Additionally, the committee will discuss sidewalk funding.

• Planning Commission interviews
• Vision Zero and speed reduction briefing
• Urban Design Project Phase 1 presentation
• Sidewalk funding discussion

City Council

The Tacoma City Council will consider an agreement with the Tacoma Police Union regarding administrative leave timelines after use of deadly force. The council also plans to discuss land use code amendments and hold a public hearing for a property sale to BNSF Railway.

• Agreement with Tacoma Police Union, Local 6, I.U.P.A., regarding administrative leave after use of deadly force
• Sale of approximately 2.74 acres of Tacoma Power property to BNSF Railway Company for $81,200
• Land use code amendments for shipping container storage and electric fences
• Appointments to the Human Rights Commission, Sustainable Tacoma Commission, and Transportation Commission

City Council Study Session

The council will receive briefings on South Sound 911 Services and House America. They will also discuss draft annual amendments to the Six-Year Comprehensive Transportation Improvement Program.

• South Sound 911 Services Overview
• House America briefing
• Draft annual amendments to the Six-Year Comprehensive Transportation Improvement Program
• Council Consideration Request for House America

Economic Development Committee

The committee will receive an update on the Economic Development Strategic Plan. The agenda also includes a review of upcoming meeting topics and an update regarding equity in contracting.

• Economic Development Strategic Plan Update
• City Events and Recognition Committee interviews
• New Chamber Executive Director introduction
• Neighborhood Business District Update
• Equity in Contracting Update

City Council

The City Council will review resolutions for property tax exemptions related to two multi-family housing developments in the Downtown Regional Growth Center. The agenda also includes reconfirming the Director of Utilities and amending the city's employee compensation plan. Additionally, the council will consider a historic landmark designation for 832 North Steele Street.

• Tax exemption for 199 multi-family units at 2502 Pacific Avenue
• Tax exemption for 277 multi-family units at 1301 Fawcett Avenue
• Reconfirmation of Jackie Flowers as Director of Utilities
• Landmark designation for the John and Henrietta Pratt House
• Ordinance amending employee compensation rates and classifications

City Council Study Session

The City Council will review an annual update regarding the Historic Preservation Program and Landmarks Preservation Commission. The agenda also includes the City Manager’s weekly report for April 28, 2022.

• Annual update on the Historic Preservation Program and Landmarks Preservation Commission
• City Manager's weekly report to the Mayor and City Council
• Executive session to review the qualifications of a public employee

Government Performance and Finance Committee

The Government Performance and Finance Committee will receive briefings on the monthly budget update. The meeting also includes presentations regarding ratemaking principles for Tacoma Public Utilities and Environmental Services.

• Monthly Budget Update briefing
• Tacoma Public Utilities Ratemaking Principles presentation
• Environmental Services Ratemaking Principles presentation

Community Vitality and Safety Committee

The committee will review the City’s Administrative Policy on Encampment Removal and conduct Human Rights Commission interviews. The meeting also includes a presentation on upcoming topics, including firearm tax reports and homelessness plans.

• Human Rights Commission Interviews (22-0506)
• Review of the City’s Administrative Policy on Encampment Removal (22-0507)
• Upcoming report on Firearm and Ammunition Tax (22-0508)
• Upcoming discussion on Pierce County Comprehensive Plan to End Homelessness (22-0508)

City Council

The council will review several items including wage increases for city employees and tax exemptions for multi-family housing developments. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for Housing, Community and Economic Development. The agenda includes discussions on land use code amendments and utility fee waivers.

• Two-year waiver of certain utility disconnection and reconnection fees (Ord 28812)
• Tax exemption agreement for 53 multi-family units at 23 North Broadway
• Tax exemption agreement for 11 multi-family units at 1009 South 14th Street
• Sale of 2.74 acres of Tacoma Power property to BNSF Railway for $81,200
• Wage increases for AFSCME and IBEW union employees

City Council Study Session

The City Council will receive an update regarding the Police Reconciliation Project. The agenda also includes the confirmation of the Tacoma Public Utilities Director and a request for the Tacoma Permit Advisory Group.

• Police Reconciliation Project Update
• Confirmation of Tacoma Public Utilities Director
• Tacoma Permit Advisory Group consideration request

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will receive a briefing from the Downtown Tacoma Partnership Retail Advocate. The committee will also review scheduled topics for future meetings in May 2022.

• Downtown Tacoma Partnership Retail Advocate Update
• Economic Development Strategic Plan Update
• Interviews for the City Events and Recognition Committee

City Council

This meeting is a virtual forum for community members to share views on policy decisions. The agenda consists of procedural items, and no official actions will be taken during this session.

Community Vitality and Safety Committee

The committee will receive briefings regarding the House Bill 1590 spending plan and interviews for the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. The agenda also includes planning for upcoming discussions on encampment removal processes and future commission interviews.

• Briefing on House Bill 1590 spending plan
• Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs interviews
• Upcoming discussion of encampment removal process
• Planning for Human Rights Commission and Human Services Commission interviews

City Council

The City Council will consider property tax exemption agreements for two new multi-family housing projects in the Downtown Regional Growth Center. The agenda also includes a proposal to waive certain utility disconnection and reconnection fees for two years. Additionally, the council will review a grant agreement for community violence interventions.

• $303,790 DOJ grant for community violence interventions
• Tax exemption for 306 units at 1924 Yakima Avenue
• Tax exemption for 132 units at 506 North 4th Street
• Ordinance prohibiting attendance at unlawful exhibitions of speed
• Two-year waiver of utility disconnection and reconnection fees

City Council Study Session

The City Council will receive briefings on a homelessness update and a Tacoma Police Department crime reduction plan. The session also includes a review of the City Manager's weekly report.

• Homelessness Update 22-0473
• Tacoma Police Department Crime Reduction Plan 22-0474
• City Manager's Weekly Report for April 14, 2022

Government Performance and Finance Committee

The committee will receive briefings regarding the State Auditor’s Office 2020 Audit Exit and 2021 Entrance Conference. Presentations are also scheduled for the Digital Equity Program and its relationship with the Tacoma Public Library.

• State Auditor’s Office 2020 Audit Exit and 2021 Entrance Conference briefing
• Digital Equity Program briefing
• Tacoma Public Library and Digital Equity briefing

Community Vitality and Safety Committee

The committee is reviewing briefing items regarding Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs interviews. The agenda also outlines topics for future meetings, including Human Rights Commission interviews and the encampment removal process.

• Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs interviews (22-0453)
• House Bill 1590 Spending Draft Plan
• Human Rights Commission interviews
• Human Services Commission interviews
• Encampment Removal Process discussion

Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee

The committee will review the Home in Tacoma Phase 2 Work Program input and receive an update on the Occidental Cleanup Site. The agenda also includes discussing support for commissions and reviewing upcoming meeting topics.

• Home in Tacoma - Phase 2 Work Program Input
• Occidental Cleanup Site Update
• Committee Support of Commissions
• Approval of January 26 and February 9, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The Tacoma City Council is reviewing resolutions for tax exemption agreements involving two multi-family housing projects. The agenda also includes ordinances regarding employee compensation and new regulations for unlawful speed exhibitions.

• Tax exemption agreement for 222 units at 506 South 21st Street
• Tax exemption agreement for 11 units at 7624 Pacific Avenue
• Ordinance prohibiting attendance at unlawful exhibitions of speed
• $12,000 in contingency funds for South Sound Together community grants
• Vacating North Narrows Drive right-of-way at North 26th Street

City Council Study Session

The City Council will receive a quarterly update on the Affordable Housing Action Strategy. The session also includes a presentation on 2022 City Council priorities and a weekly report from the City Manager.

• Affordable Housing Action Strategy Quarterly Update
• 2022 City Council Priorities - Part 1
• City Manager's Weekly Report for April 7, 2022

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will hear a briefing regarding equity in contracting. The agenda also includes reviewing topics for upcoming meetings scheduled for April and May 2022.

• Briefing on Equity in Contracting (22-0419)
• City Events and Recognition Committee Interviews scheduled for May 24, 2022 (22-0422)

City Council

The City Council will consider a motion to authorize a $61,993.05 settlement for property damage caused by a leaking water meter. The Council will also review a resolution regarding an eight-year property tax exemption for rental units at 3820 North 26th Street.

• $61,993.05 settlement for Lonnese Taylor property damage claim
• Eight-year property tax exemption for six rental units at 3820 North 26th Street
• Proclamation of April 2022 as Fair Housing Month
• Proclamation of National Public Health Week

City Council Study Session

The City Council will review funding recommendations for community development, home investment, and emergency grants. The session includes briefings on spectators attending unlawful racing events and an update on the City Manager's performance review process. Additionally, the council will receive a committee review of camping ban policies.

• Review of Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant funding recommendations
• Briefing on spectators attending unlawful racing events
• Update on City Manager performance review evaluation process
• Committee review of camping ban policies

Government Performance and Finance Committee

The committee will receive a monthly budget update and a presentation on the Tacoma Power long-range financial plan. They will also discuss proposed changes to disconnect and reconnect fees in the Tacoma Municipal Code.

• Monthly Budget Update
• Tacoma Power Long Range Financial Plan
• Proposed changes to Tacoma Municipal Code Chapter 12.01 for disconnect and reconnect fees

City Council

The City Council will review resolutions regarding property tax exemptions for new rental units in the Downtown Regional Growth Center. The agenda also includes a grant for railroad fencing and updates to employee compensation rates.

• Tax exemptions for four multi-family rental units at 916 and 918 South "I" Street
• $61,000 total funding for new fencing near Mountain Division railroad tracks
• Sale of Tacoma Power property at 3404 South 45th Street for $250,000
• Use of $25,000 in contingency funds to support the Tacoma Refugee Choir
• Pay rate updates for employees represented by Teamsters Local 313

City Council Study Session

The City Council will review briefings on speed exhibitions and community survey results during this study session. The agenda also includes a consideration request regarding street racing spectators.

• Speed Exhibitions briefing (22-0373)
• Community Survey Results final report (22-0374)
• Council Consideration Request for Street Racing Spectators (22-0386)
• City Manager's Weekly Report for March 24, 2022 (22-0382)

Community Vitality and Safety Committee

The committee will review a briefing on the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development. Members will also discuss a report to Council regarding camping on public property. Upcoming meeting agendas include interviews for several city commissions.

• Briefing on 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development
• Discussion of Report to Council on Camping on Public Property
• Interviews for the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
• Interviews for the Human Rights Commission
• Interviews for the Human Services Commission

Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee

The committee will receive briefings on the Schuster Parkway project and an annual amendment to the Six-Year Comprehensive Transportation Improvement Program. The agenda also includes reviewing minutes from late 2021 meetings and noting upcoming April topics.

• Schuster Parkway Project briefing
• Six-Year Comprehensive Transportation Improvement Program Annual Amendment
• Occidental Cleanup Site Update (upcoming)
• Home in Tacoma - Phase 2 Work Program Input (upcoming)
• Historic Preservation Program Introduction and Overview (upcoming)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing resolutions for a $14.6 million wastewater plant loan and labor agreements with Teamsters Local 313. The agenda also includes tax exemptions for multi-family housing developments and the renewal of Downtown Tacoma Partnership funding. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the sale of Tacoma Power property.

• $14,610,731 loan from Washington State Department of Ecology for wastewater plant project
• Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local 313 for 132 positions
• Tax exemptions for multi-family housing at 2302 S G ST and 2 Chelan Place
• $1,621,122 renewal of Downtown Tacoma Partnership levy assessments
• Public hearing on the $250,000 sale of Tacoma Power property at 3404 South 45th Street

City Council Study Session

The City Council and Tacoma Public Utility Board will hold briefings regarding MyAccount portal upgrades and payment plan transitions. The agenda also includes updates on the sidewalk program, federal infrastructure legislation, and contingency requests.

• Tacoma Public Utilities MyAccount portal upgrades
• Customer payment plan transition
• Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Build Back Better Act briefing
• Sidewalk Program update
• Contingency requests for Tacoma Refugee Choir and Litter Free 253

Economic Development Committee

The committee will receive a briefing regarding the status of equity in contracting. Members will also vote to approve the minutes from the February 22, 2022, and March 8, 2022, meetings.

• Equity in Contracting Status Update briefing
• Approval of February 22, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approval of March 8, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council

The agenda consists of a Virtual Forum where community members can share views on city matters. No official actions will be taken during this session.

• No specific ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are listed in this agenda.

City Council

The City Council is conducting a special meeting in Washington, D.C., to discuss the city's Federal Legislative Priorities as adopted by Resolution No. 40877. The itinerary includes sessions at the Marriott Marquis and meetings with various federal legislators and staff.

• Discussion of Federal Legislative Priorities (Resolution No. 40877)
• Meeting with Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland
• Meeting with Congressman Derek Kilmer
• Meeting with Senator Patty Murray

Community Vitality and Safety Committee

The committee will hold a stakeholder conversation and discussion regarding the camping ban. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from four previous meetings held in January and February 2022.

• Stakeholder conversation and committee discussion regarding the camping ban
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 13, January 27, February 10, and February 24, 2022

Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee

The committee will hear briefings regarding Sustainable Tacoma Commission interviews and the 2022 Annual Amendment. Members will also receive an annual update from the Transportation Commission.

• Sustainable Tacoma Commission Interviews
• 2022 Annual Amendment briefing
• Transportation Commission Annual Update

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a grant agreement for the Titlow Park Regional Stormwater Treatment Design project. The agenda also includes a public hearing schedule for a property sale and appointments to the Tacoma Municipal Court.

• Grant of $545,254.67 for Titlow Park Regional Stormwater Treatment Design project
• Public hearing scheduled for sale of 3404 South 45th Street for $250,000
• Ordinance to vacate an alley right-of-way near East 30th Street
• Appointment of Dennis Ball as Judge to Tacoma Municipal Court
• Use of $20,000 in contingency funds for the 2022 Daffodil Parade

City Council Study Session

The Tacoma City Council and Library Board of Trustees will hold a joint study session. The agenda includes updates from the Library Director and a request for consideration regarding Tacoma Reads 2022. The City Manager's weekly report will also be reviewed.

• Library Director and Library Board updates (22-0291)
• Council Consideration Request for Tacoma Reads 2022 (22-0292)
• City Manager's weekly report from March 3, 2022 (22-0298)

Economic Development Committee

The committee will receive a briefing from the Downtown Tacoma Partnership. Members will also review and approve minutes from meetings held on December 14, 2021, and January 25, 2022.

• Downtown Tacoma Partnership update briefing
• Approval of December 14, 2021, and January 25, 2022, meeting minutes
• Upcoming Equity in Contracting status update scheduled for March 22, 2022

City Council

The City Council is considering a resolution to use $31,000 in contingency funds to support Seed Internships at local small businesses or non-profits. The agenda also includes a final reading of an ordinance regarding recruitment incentives for lateral police officers. Additionally, the council will consider a resolution expressing support for Ukraine.

• $31,000 allocation for Seed Internships
• Ordinance for lateral police officer recruitment incentives
• Resolution expressing support for Ukraine and calling for peace
• Proclamation of March 2022 as Red Cross Month

City Council Study Session

The Tacoma City Council will hold a study session to receive briefings on regional transit and local health responses. The agenda includes updates on Sound Transit and the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department's COVID-19 response. Additionally, the council will review its rules of procedure and consider support for a sister city in Ukraine.

• Sound Transit update briefing
• Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department COVID response briefing
• Tidy-Up Tacoma program update
• Review of Council Rules and Procedures
• Resolution expressing support for Brovary, Ukraine

Government Performance and Finance Committee

The committee will receive a monthly budget update from the Office of Management and Budget. It will also hear an update on the Advanced Electric and Water Meters Program. The meeting includes approval of minutes from October and November 2021.

• Monthly Budget Update
• Advanced Electric and Water Meters Program Update
• Approval of October and November 2021 meeting minutes

Community Vitality and Safety Committee

The committee will conduct interviews for the Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority and review a letter response regarding community volunteer options for a camping ban. Future topics include housing development plans and further camping ban discussions.

• Interviews for the Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority
• Camping Ban Letter Response: Community Volunteer Options
• Upcoming discussion on 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development
• Upcoming interviews for the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs

Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee

The committee will conduct interviews for the Sustainable Tacoma Commission and review a presentation regarding shipping containers and electric fences. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from several 2021 meetings.

• Sustainable Tacoma Commission interviews
• Presentation on shipping containers and electric fences
• Upcoming discussion of the Schuster Parkway Project
• Approval of September and October 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council is holding a special workshop focused on internal processes. The agenda includes reviewing workshop objectives, exploring working agreements, and discussing high-level vision priorities.

• Review of workshop objectives and plans
• Discussion of working agreements
• High-level vision sharing

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances for sewer and solid waste revenue bonds. The agenda also includes appointments to the Landmarks Preservation Commission and recruitment incentives for police officers.

• Up to $105,000,000 in Sewer Revenue Bonds (ORD28804)
• Up to $16,000,000 in Solid Waste Revenue Bonds (ORD28805)
• Recruitment incentives for lateral police officers (ORD28806)
• Appointments to the Landmarks Preservation Commission (RES40918)
• Motions regarding Mayor’s Emergency Rules for meeting formats

City Council Study Session

The City Council will receive briefings on GIS redistricting and the Home in Tacoma Project Phase 2 update. The agenda also includes a consideration request for Seed Internships and the City Manager's weekly report.

• GIS Redistricting briefing
• Home in Tacoma Project Phase 2 update
• Council Consideration Request for Seed Internships
• City Manager's Weekly Report from February 17, 2022

Economic Development Committee

The committee will review findings and recommendations from the Tacoma Based BIPOC Executive Round Table. The agenda also includes a presentation on ARPA Business Assistance for window replacement. Members will also approve minutes from several 2021 meetings.

• BIPOC Executive Round Table findings and recommendations briefing
• ARPA Business Assistance: Window Replacement presentation
• Approval of October and November 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

This meeting is a Virtual Forum designed for community members to share views regarding policy decisions. No official actions will be taken by the City Council during this session. The agenda consists of procedural items including roll call and community member comments.

• Community member comments
• Other items of interest

City Council

The City Council is reviewing proposals for sewer and solid waste revenue bonds up to $121 million. The council will also consider tax exemption agreements for multi-family housing at 23 North Broadway and 444 St. Helens Avenue. Additionally, a final reading is scheduled for an ordinance adding Juneteenth as a paid holiday for Tacoma Rail employees.

• Proposed sewer revenue bonds up to $105,000,000
• Proposed solid waste revenue bonds up to $16,000,000
• Tax exemptions for 53 housing units at 23 North Broadway
• Tax exemptions for 42 housing units at 444 St. Helens Avenue
• Adding Juneteenth as a paid holiday for Tacoma Rail employees

City Council Study Session

The council will receive an update regarding the Homeownership Disparity Study. The session also includes a briefing on returning to in-person public meetings and a review of the City Manager's weekly report.

• Homeownership Disparity Study update
• Briefing on returning to in-person public meetings
• City Manager's weekly report for February 10, 2022

Community Vitality and Safety Committee

The committee will receive briefings regarding the camping ordinance schedule and outreach efforts. Members will also hear an update on alternative response and divertible calls. The agenda includes planning for topics to be discussed at future meetings.

• Camping Ordinance Schedule and Outreach briefing
• Alternative Response and Divertible Calls update
• Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority interviews
• 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development

Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee

The committee will review minutes from three 2021 meetings and hear briefings regarding Landmarks Preservation Commission interviews. It also presents topics for future meetings, such as shipping containers and electric fences.

• Landmarks Preservation Commission Interviews
• Sustainable Tacoma Commission Interviews (Feb 23)
• Shipping Containers and Electric Fences (Feb 23)
• 2022 Annual Amendment (March 9)
• Transportation Commission Annual Update (March 9)

City Council

The City Council will consider a $166,900 settlement for a property damage claim and a tax exemption for 12 housing units at 4329 South Cedar Street. The agenda also includes reviewing proposals to rescind utility shut-off emergency rules and update employee holiday schedules.

• $166,900 settlement for property damage claim in Alfred C. Davis v. City of Tacoma
• Tax exemption for 12 multi-family housing units at 4329 South Cedar Street
• Rescission of Mayor's Emergency Rule No. 2 regarding utility shut-offs
• Addition of Juneteenth as a paid holiday for Belt Line Railway employees
• Agreement on cash-out criteria for accrued personal time off

City Council Study Session

The Tacoma City Council will review a briefing regarding a funding proposal for emergent needs. The session also includes the City Manager's weekly report to the Mayor and City Council.

• Funding Proposal for Emergent Needs (22-0178)
• Weekly Report to the Mayor and City Council, February 3, 2022 (22-0179)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing tax exemption agreements for two multi-family housing projects in Tacoma. The agenda also includes a motion to settle a property damage claim and an ordinance regarding employee compensation plans.

• Tax exemption for 30 units at 3639 South “G” Street
• Tax exemption for four units at 2514 Tacoma Avenue South
• $49,528.30 settlement for property damage from a leaking water meter
• Compensation plan updates for specific labor unions

City Council Study Session

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss utility customer account recovery and business support initiatives. The council will also review the City Manager's weekly report from January 27, 2022. A closed session is scheduled for a bid protest appeal hearing involving R.L. Alia Company.

• Utility Customer Account Recovery briefing
• Bid Protest Appeal Hearing regarding R.L. Alia Company
• Business Support Initiatives discussion
• City Manager's weekly report from January 27, 2022

Government Performance and Finance Committee

The Government Performance and Finance Committee is reviewing several departmental reports. Agenda items include interviews for the Public Utility Board and a presentation on Environmental Services Department bond issuances. The meeting also includes a monthly budget update and an auditor's exit conference report.

• Interviews for the Public Utility Board
• Monthly Budget Update
• Environmental Services Department bond issuance presentation
• State Auditor’s Exit Conference for 2018 & 2019 Transportation Benefit District

Community Vitality and Safety Committee

The committee will receive an update regarding Aspen Court and a presentation comparing different municipal approaches to unlawful camping. Upcoming meeting topics include interviews for the Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority.

• Update on Aspen Court
• Comparison of Municipal Approaches to Unlawful Camping
• Interviews for the Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority

Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee

The committee will elect its Chair and Vice Chair. Members will also receive briefings on the Industrial Symbiosis project and the Tacoma-Pierce County Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan Update.

• Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Industrial Symbiosis Update briefing
• Tacoma-Pierce County Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan Update presentation
• Upcoming interviews for Board of Building Appeals and Landmarks Preservation Commission

City Council

The City Council will consider accepting 30 grants totaling $41,522,752 for various public works and transportation projects. The agenda also includes property tax exemption agreements for two multi-family housing developments. Additionally, the council will review collective bargaining agreements and a legal settlement.

• Acceptance of $41,522,752 in grants for transportation infrastructure improvements
• Tax exemption agreement for 82 units at 1624 East 32nd Street
• Tax exemption agreement for 8 units at 2542 South “I” Street
• $183,000 settlement regarding a claim involving Click! Network expenses
• Collective bargaining agreements for Yardmasters and the Tacoma Venues and Events Unit

City Council Study Session

The City Council will receive a briefing on Port of Tacoma initiatives and programs. The agenda also includes an update regarding the Manuel Ellis investigation and a review of the City Manager's weekly report.

• Port of Tacoma initiatives and programs update (22-0091)
• Manuel Ellis investigation update (22-0092)
• City Manager's weekly report for January 20, 2022 (22-0093)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will elect its new Chair and Vice Chair. The meeting includes a briefing on a 5G-enabled edge computing network feasibility study for the Tideflats and an update on healthcare apprenticeship pathways.

• Election of the Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Feasibility Study for the 5G-enabled Edge computing network for the Tideflats
• Healthcare Apprenticeship Pathways Pilot Launch Update
• Approval of meeting minutes from July through September 2021

City Council

The City Council is hosting a virtual forum to allow community members to share views on matters within the Council's jurisdiction. No official actions or decisions will be taken during this session.

City Council

This special meeting consists of procedural briefing items and internal discussions. The agenda includes reflections on 2020-2021 and preparations for an upcoming retreat.

• Briefing on connecting activity
• Discussion of public service stories
• Reflection on 2020-2021 experiences
• Discussion of vision and hopes for 2022
• Preparation for retreat

Community Vitality and Safety Committee

The Committee will elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair. The agenda also includes an update on the Camping Ordinance and a briefing regarding city committees, boards, and commissions.

• Election of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair
• Camping Ordinance Update
• Briefing on Committees, Boards, and Commissions of CVS
• Upcoming interviews for the Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority

City Council

The City Council will consider motions for two legal settlements involving millions of dollars. They will also review an ordinance regarding compensation for police and public safety employees.

• $3.5 million settlement for WSDOT I-5 Northbound HOV project construction costs
• $2,633,302 payment toward a $6 million settlement in an officer-involved shooting case
• Ordinance to update pay rates for Tacoma Police Union and public safety management associations

City Council Study Session

The Tacoma City Council will hold a study session to discuss the Neighborhood Planning Program update. The council will also review the City Manager's weekly report from January 6, 2022. An executive session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation and public employee qualifications.

• Neighborhood Planning Program Update (22-0029)
• Weekly Report to the Mayor and City Council (22-0031)
• Executive Session regarding pending litigation and review of public employee qualifications

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a funding package for a stormwater treatment device at Walters Road. The agenda also includes proposals for property reclassifications to allow for new housing units. Additionally, the council will consider tax exemption agreements for multi-family developments.

• $564,386.67 total funding for a stormwater treatment device at Walters Road
• Reclassifying 8638, 8640, and 8642 “A” Street for 7 to 13 housing units
• Tax exemption amendment for 160 rental units at 1402 Tacoma Avenue South
• New tax exemption agreement for 46 rental units at 211-213 North “I” Street
• Designating the Henry J. and Nettie Craig Asberry House as a City Landmark