I'd like to call to order the city council meeting of April 1st, 2025.

Clerk, will you please call the roll?

Councilmember Bushnell.

Present.

Deputy Mayor Daniels.

Absent Councilmember Diaz.

Here.

Councilmember Hines.

Councilmember Rumba.

Here.

Councilmember Sidalga.

Here.

Councilmember Scott?

Here.

Councilmember Walker.

Here.

Mayor Woodards.

Here.

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

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

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

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

And to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all of the agenda modifications.

Are there any modifications to the agenda this evening?

Seeing none, we will move on to the consent agenda.

I move to adopt the consent agenda, including resolution number 41652.

Second.

All right, 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 consent agenda is declared adopted.

Moving on to proclamations, recognitions, presentations, and announcements.

We have one ceremonial this evening.

And for Fair Housing Month, I would like to invite those representing the Tacoma Pierce County Association of Realtors to the podium as I read the proclamation.

Oh, there you are, Ann.

We've got several people.

Ann Jones, Byron Poland, Spencer Easman, Jordan Kane, and Dave Jones.

Oh, right there on this side, right there in front of the right there.

You did you if you want to come up here, you can take our seats.

All right.

Oh, there's more people here.

Good.

All right.

Whereas April marks the anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, which prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familiar status, and national origin.

And whereas fair housing is a fundamental right, ensuring that all individuals have the opportunity to secure housing free from discrimination and enjoy the dignity of equal access to housing opportunities.

And whereas housing providers, property managers, real estate professionals, policymakers, and community organizations play a crucial role in upholding fair housing laws and promoting equitable housing practices that strengthen our communities.

And whereas fair housing principles support inclusive communities, economic growth, and neighborhood stability, benefiting both housing providers and residents.

And whereas the City of Tacoma recognizes that ongoing education, training, and enforcement of fair housing laws are essential to eliminating discrimination and ensuring that housing remains open to all and encourage the active promotion of fair housing practices which foster diversity and equity for all.

Now, therefore, I, Victoria R.

Woodards, Mayor of the City of Tacoma, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim April 2025 as Fair Housing Month in the City of Tacoma and recognize the 57th anniversary of the Federal Fair Housing Act and thank the many people and organizations in our community who have opened the doors of housing opportunity to all people.

Please join me in a round of applause.

All right, who's the spokesperson for the group?

Technically.

Technically.

I'll just go and say that uh we recognize there is work still to be done.

That while we uh acknowledge the anniversary, uh, there is a lot of work out there, and we're committed to continuing it.

So thank you for the acknowledgement of uh the month, and we'll carry it forward from there.

Thank you very much.

If there is there anybody else?