The Tacoma City Council met on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers. The meeting included proclamations, public comment, appointments, landmark designations, tax exemption extensions, ordinance readings, a public hearing on a historic district moratorium extension, and community forum. Key actions included the unanimous confirmation of Tanja Carter as Community and Economic Development Director, designation of four historic landmarks, and extension of a multi-family housing tax exemption with added affordability requirements.
Public comment on agenda items (before regular agenda):
I would like to call to order the city council meeting of February 11th, 2025. Clerk, will you please call the roll? Councilmember Bushnell. Present. Deputy Mayor Daniels. Here. Councilmember Diaz. Councilmember Hines. Councilmember Rumba here. Councilmember Sidalgay. Councilmember Scott. Here. Councilmember Walker. Here. Mayor Woodards? Here. Please join me in listening to the land acknowledgement and the 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 Puala people where they make their home and speak the Lashutsi language. Please stand for the flag salute and remain standing for a moment of silence. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the Republicans, one nation under God. Indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Agenda modifications. Are there any modifications to this evening's agenda? Seeing none, we'll move on to the consent agenda. I move to adopt the consent agenda, including resolution number 41617. Second. Are there any questions, comments, or corrections? Seeing none, all those in favor of adopting the consent agenda, please signify by saying aye. Aye. All those opposed, the agenda is adopted. Moving on to proclamations, recognitions, presentations, and announcements, we have two ceremonials tonight and one presentation. For American Heart Month, I would like to invite Monique Shields, volunteer, and Audrey Curan staff of the American Heart Association to the podium as I read this proclamation. Please come forward. Whereas heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives each year and affecting people of all ages, races, and backgrounds. And whereas cardiovascular disease accounts for nearly one in every three deaths in our nation and remains a major health concern that can often be prevented through lifestyle changes, education, and medical intervention. And whereas the American Heart Association has been a leader in advocating for heart health through research, education, and community programs, including its important work in Tacoma to promote heart disease prevention, CPR trainings, and equitable access to health care resources. And whereas American Heart Month serves as a critical reminder to all residents to prioritize their cardiovascular health by engaging in physical activity, adapt adopting heart healthy diets, managing stress, and seeking regular medical checkups. And whereas the City of Tacoma joins communities across the nation in raising awareness about heart disease and encouraging residents to take proactive steps to reduce their risk and improve their overall health. Now, therefore, I, Victoria R. Woodards, Mayor of the City of Tacoma, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim February 2025 as American Heart Month in the City of Tacoma and encourage all residents, businesses, and community organizations to support efforts that promote heart health and well-being. Please join me in a round of applause. All right, I will turn it over to the two of you for comments. Hello, and thank you for having us. My name is Monique Shields, and I live here in Tacoma. I'm an entrepreneur and a volunteer with the American Heart Association. I also lost my father to cardiac arrest, and he was only 60. So it's personal to me. Heart disease and high blood pressure run in my family. Awareness of heart health can save lives.