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Tacoma City Council Meeting – August 6, 2024

City Council — Tuesday, August 6, 2024
BodyTacoma, Washington
SessionCity Council
DateTuesday, August 6, 2024
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0:05

I'd like to call to order the city council meeting of August 6, 2024.

0:09

Clerk, we please call the roll.

0:12

Councilmember Bushnell.

0:13

Present.

0:14

Councilmember Daniels.

0:15

Councilmember Diaz.

0:17

Deputy Mayor Hines.

0:18

Here.

0:19

Councilmember Rumba, absent.

0:20

Councilmember Sidalgay.

0:22

Here.

0:22

Councilmember Scott.

0:24

Councilmember Walker.

0:27

Here.

0:28

Mayor Woodards.

0:30

Absent.

0:34

All right.

0:34

Please join me in listening to the land acknowledgement and flag salute led by Councilmember Bushnell, followed by a moment of silence.

0:41

We gratefully honor and acknowledge that we rest on the traditional lands of the Puola people where they make their home and speak the Lashutsi language.

0:47

Please stand for the flag slug and remain standing for a moment of silence.

0:54

My point of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

1:28

All right, agenda modifications.

1:30

Are there any modifications of the agenda this evening?

1:33

Seeing none, we'll now move on to the consent agenda.

1:41

Just start.

1:42

Yep.

1:43

All right.

1:43

I move to adopt the consent agenda, including resolution number 41498.

1:49

Second.

1:50

There we go.

1:51

Are there any questions, comments, or corrections to the consent agenda?

1:55

All those in favor of adopting the consent agenda, please signify by saying aye.

1:59

Aye.

1:59

All those opposed.

2:01

Consent agenda is declared adopted.

2:03

There are no proclamations, recognitions, presentations, or announcements this evening.

2:07

And we'll now move on to public comment.

2:10

On tonight's agenda, there are two opportunities for people to comment.

2:14

Under public comment, you can speak about motions, resolutions, and ordinances on tonight's agenda.

2:19

Under community forum, which is held at the end of the meeting, you can speak about items over which the city council has jurisdiction.

2:25

These forums are intended to give speakers an opportunity to share their viewpoints and feedback with the city council to aid in our decision making and not does not meant to be a back and forth dialogue.

2:34

Your remarks should be directed to the city council and not individual staff members.

2:37

If you want to speak under public the public comment period, please press the raise hand button near the bottom of your Zoom window now or start nine on your phone so we can see the number of people wishing to speak this evening.

2:49

If you are speaking in person, please sign up at the back of the room if you have not done so already.

2:53

Your name or the last four digits of your phone number will be called out when it's your turn to speak.

2:57

Clerk, we please read.

2:58

This is a time set aside for public comment.

3:00

Speakers are asked to identify the specific legislation they wish to address.

3:04

All right.

3:04

I also just want the record reflect that Mayor Woodards has joined us at this point in time.

3:08

Um and I would like to remind everyone to please keep your comments respectful, relevant, focused, and on topic.

3:14

We strive to provide a comment period where people can feel respected while sharing a wide variety of viewpoints and acknowledge that we may hear comments that conflict with our values to ensure all speakers can express their first amendment constitutional rights.

3:24

We ask that you refrain from clapping, cheering, booing, or otherwise being disruptive.

3:28

You will have two minutes to make your remarks.

3:29

Please be mindful of your time frame.

3:31

As always, you are not required to use all of your time to make your point.

3:34

If you cannot remain on topic, we you will be given two warnings.

3:37

If you remain off topic, we will have to move on and end your time.

3:41

Clerk, have we received any written public comment to the night's meeting?

3:45

We've received two regarding ordinance two eight nine seven four.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Public Engagement███████████████████19%
Personnel Matters██████████████████18%
Transportation Safety██████████████14%
Historic Preservation████████████12%
Procedural██████████10%
Public Comment████████8%
Public Works████████8%
Technology and Innovation███3%
Zoning And Land Use███3%
Summary of Proceedings

Tacoma City Council Meeting – August 6, 2024

The Tacoma City Council met on August 6, 2024, at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers. The meeting included approval of a consent agenda, public comment on traffic code amendments, adoption of an honorary street name, approval of multiple labor agreements, and passage of an ordinance updating parking and bike lane regulations. A community forum was held at the end of the meeting. Councilmember Rumbaugh was excused.

Consent Calendar

  • Unanimously adopted the consent agenda, including:
    • Approval of meeting minutes from various committee and council meetings (items 10–12).
    • Resolution No. 41498 authorizing a $100,000 increase (cumulative total $600,000) to the contract with Ahlers Cressman & Sleight, PLLC for the I-5/Portland Avenue to Port of Tacoma Road Northbound High Occupancy Vehicle Project, “T” Street Utility Corridor.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Laura Swan Zurich (Downtown on the Go) expressed support for Ordinance 28974, particularly the bike lane enforcement provision. She encouraged the city to promote transit in permit parking areas and to improve intersection safety through daylighting projects.
  • Michelle Reich spoke in favor of the honorary street name “Bill Evans Place,” sharing personal recollections of Bill Evans and his contributions to Tacoma.
  • Jamie Vogue commented on Ordinance 28974, cautioning against over-reliance on mobile phone-based parking systems and raising equity concerns.

Discussion Items

  • Resolution 41500 – Honorary Street Name “Bill Evans Place”: Brendan Kidd (Assistant Division Manager, Public Works) presented the proposal to name a one-block segment of North 27th Street between Proctor and Madison Streets after former Councilmember Bill Evans. The application met petition requirements and was unanimously recommended by the Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability (IPS) Committee. Deputy Mayor Hines and Mayor Woodards spoke in strong support. The resolution was adopted unanimously.
  • Labor Agreements (Resolutions 41501–41504 and Ordinance 28975): Dylan Carlson (Labor Relations Division Manager) presented four resolutions and one ordinance covering:
    • Collective bargaining agreement with SMART TD Conductors Unit (37 FTE at Tacoma Rail) with retroactive wage increases from 2021–2027 and a $1,000 lump-sum payment.
    • Letters of agreement with IBEW Local 483 Supervisors Unit regarding Biosolids Supervisor compensation, accretion of Hydro Park Supervisor/Assistant Hydro Park Supervisor classifications, and a new Water Electrical and Controls Field Supervisor classification.
    • Ordinance 28975 to implement the compensation provisions. All resolutions were adopted unanimously; Ordinance 28975 was set over for final reading.
  • Ordinance 28974 – Traffic Code Amendments: Final reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 11.05 to add violations for obstructing bike lanes and for permit parking only zones. Councilmember Sidalgay introduced an amendment directing the City Manager to present the framework for non-residential permit parking to the IPS Committee for review. The amendment and the ordinance were approved unanimously.
  • Ordinance 28976 – Compensation Plan Correction: First reading of an ordinance to correct pay rates for Development Services Program Coordinator Supervisor due to a clerical error. Set over for final reading.

Community Forum

  • Heidi Stevens raised concerns about a conflict of interest in appointments to the Board of Building Appeals, stating that an applicant who owns a housing construction company sought to influence policies for his own projects.
  • April Smith (District 5) described worsening drug and homelessness problems in the South End due to a Lakewood camping ban, and called for more services and accountability.
  • Michelle Reich urged the city to require 100% EV charging stations for new apartment construction and to mandate pre-wiring for EVs in tax-exempt developments.
  • Samarile Richardson demanded accountability for issues in her neighborhood related to the infill pilot program, including safety concerns, illegal activity, and lack of response.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent agenda adopted unanimously.
  • Resolution 41500 (Bill Evans Place) adopted unanimously.
  • Resolutions 41501–41504 adopted unanimously.
  • Ordinance 28974 passed unanimously with an amendment to review non-residential permit parking at IPS.
  • Ordinance 28975 set over to August 13, 2024 final reading.
  • Ordinance 28976 set over to August 13, 2024 final reading.
  • Councilmember Rumbaugh was excused unanimously.
  • Meeting adjourned at approximately 6:30 PM (by inference from agenda and National Night Out mention).

Meeting Transcript

I'd like to call to order the city council meeting of August 6, 2024. Clerk, we please call the roll. Councilmember Bushnell. Present. Councilmember Daniels. Councilmember Diaz. Deputy Mayor Hines. Here. Councilmember Rumba, absent. Councilmember Sidalgay. Here. Councilmember Scott. Councilmember Walker. Here. Mayor Woodards. Absent. All right. Please join me in listening to the land acknowledgement and flag salute led by Councilmember Bushnell, followed by a moment of silence. We gratefully honor and acknowledge that we rest on the traditional lands of the Puola people where they make their home and speak the Lashutsi language. Please stand for the flag slug and remain standing for a moment of silence. My point of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. All right, agenda modifications. Are there any modifications of the agenda this evening? Seeing none, we'll now move on to the consent agenda. Just start. Yep. All right. I move to adopt the consent agenda, including resolution number 41498. Second. There we go. Are there any questions, comments, or corrections to the consent agenda? All those in favor of adopting the consent agenda, please signify by saying aye. Aye. All those opposed. Consent agenda is declared adopted. There are no proclamations, recognitions, presentations, or announcements this evening. And we'll now move on to public comment. On tonight's agenda, there are two opportunities for people to comment. Under public comment, you can speak about motions, resolutions, and ordinances on tonight's agenda. Under community forum, which is held at the end of the meeting, you can speak about items over which the city council has jurisdiction. These forums are intended to give speakers an opportunity to share their viewpoints and feedback with the city council to aid in our decision making and not does not meant to be a back and forth dialogue. Your remarks should be directed to the city council and not individual staff members. If you want to speak under public the public comment period, please press the raise hand button near the bottom of your Zoom window now or start nine on your phone so we can see the number of people wishing to speak this evening. If you are speaking in person, please sign up at the back of the room if you have not done so already. Your name or the last four digits of your phone number will be called out when it's your turn to speak. Clerk, we please read. This is a time set aside for public comment. Speakers are asked to identify the specific legislation they wish to address. All right. I also just want the record reflect that Mayor Woodards has joined us at this point in time.

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