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City of Tacoma City Council Agenda 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402 Council Chambers Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/84834233126 Passcode: 349099 Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 848 3423 3126 July 21, 2026 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE MOMENT OF SILENCE ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1. 26-0592 Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, June 10, 2026. Attachments: PUBSSMin20260610 2. 26-0593 Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, June 10, 2026. Attachments: PUBMin20260610 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS City Council Agenda, 7/21/2026 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS 3. RES41960 A resolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with King County, in the amount of $112,500, accepting and depositing said sum into the Water Fund; and authorizing matching funds in the amount of $37,500, budgeted from the Water Fund, for a cumulative total of $150,000, for approximately 80 acres of forest land within the Green River Municipal Watershed in King County to further protect the high-quality drinking water source and reduce the financial impact to customers. [Tyler Patterson, Watershed Services Manager; Keri Burchard-Juarez, Water Superintendent] Attachments: Resolution No. 41960 City Council Action Memorandum Amendment Board Action Memorandum PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS 4. RES41961 A resolution awarding a contract to Chemtrade Chemicals Corp, in the amount of $648,000, budgeted from the Wastewater Fund, for bulk supply and delivery of liquid aluminum sulfate for use at the North End Treatment Plant, for an initial contract term of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, for a projected contract amount of $1,620,000, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. ES26-0108F. [Josiah Rowell, Warehouse Supervisor; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works] Attachments: Resolution No. 41961 Contract and Award Memorandum 5. RES41962 A resolution awarding a contract to CompuNet Inc, in the amount of $592,045.38, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Information Systems Fund, for the Cisco Smartnet Maintenance renewal - NASPO Cooperative Contract No. AR3224. [Jenni Morgan, Technology Manager; Daniel Key, Director, Information Technology] Attachments: Resolution No. 41962 Contract and Award Memorandum City Council Agenda, 7/21/2026 Page 3 6. RES41963 A resolution authorizing an increase to and extending the contract with Kone Inc, in the amount of $500,000, budgeted from the Facilities Fund, for elevator maintenance and modernization at various facilities maintained by Public Works, through November 30, 2029, for a projected contract total of $1,700,000, plus applicable taxes - Omnia Cooperative Partners Contract No. EV2516. [Chris Conley, Facilities Systems Supervisor; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works] Attachments: Resolution No. 41963 Contract and Award Memorandum RESOLUTIONS 7. RES41964 A resolution setting Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., as the date for a hearing by the Hearing Examiner on the request to vacate a 13 square-foot area of South MacArthur Street, to cure a freestanding gas station sign encroachment. (Myung Kyu Corp; File No. 124.1450) [Britany Avila, Senior Real Estate Specialist; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works] Attachments: Resolution No. 41964 City Council Action Memorandum Maps 8. RES41965 A resolution setting Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., as the date for a hearing by the Hearing Examiner on the request to vacate a portion of Lemons Beach Road for a subsequent land use action to subdivide and transfer property to the City of University Place, for the purpose of complying with a litigation settlement consent decree. (City of Tacoma; File No. 124.1468) [Britany Avila, Senior Real Estate Specialist; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works] Attachments: Resolution No. 41965 City Council Action Memorandum Maps City Council Agenda, 7/21/2026 Page 4 9. RES41966 A resolution accepting a grant from the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts, in the amount of $344,243.32, and depositing said sum into the Courts Special Revenue Fund, to support therapeutic court operations, through June 30, 2027. [Emily Embury, Therapeutic Courts Coordinator; Michelle Petrich, Court Administrator, Tacoma Municipal Court] Attachments: Resolution No. 41966 City Council Action Memorandum PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS 10. 26-0559 Proclaiming July 2026 as National Disability Pride Month. 11. 26-0574 Recognizing “Our Fellow Creatures” by Teruko Nimura. PUBLIC COMMENT This is the time set aside for public comment on motions, resolutions, and first and final reading of ordinances. Speakers are asked to identify the specific legislation they wish to address. To comment virtually, use the Zoom link or phone number listed at the top of the agenda and press the Raise Hand button near the bottom of your Zoom window or *9 on your phone; if speaking in person, please sign in at the back of the Council Chambers. Your name or the last four digits of your phone number will be called out when it is your turn to speak. Written comments may be submitted to cityclerk@tacoma.gov at least 24 hours prior to the Tuesday evening City Council meeting for the Public Comment period. Comments will be compiled and sent to the City Council and posted online. REGULAR AGENDA PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS 12. RES41967 A resolution awarding a contract to Morgan Mechanical Inc, in the amount of $2,311,355, plus a 20 percent contingency, budgeted from the Capital Project Fund, for replacement of the HVAC system at the Tacoma Police Department Headquarters, for a projected contract total of $2,773,626, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. PW26-0049F. [David Pagel, Project Manager; Ramiro A. Chavez, P.E. PgMP, Director, Environment and Public Works] Attachments: Resolution No. 41967 Contract and Award Memorandum City Council Agenda, 7/21/2026 Page 5 13. RES41968 A resolution authorizing an increase to the contract with American Custodial Inc, in the amount of $800,000, budgeted from various funds, for janitorial services at several City facilities, for a projected contract total of $5,000,000, plus applicable taxes - Specification No. CT20-0151F. [Patsy Best, Procurement and Payables Division Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] Attachments: Resolution No. 41968 Contract and Award Memorandum FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES 14. ORD29115 An ordinance amending Titles 1 and 10 of the Municipal Code, relating to Administration and Personnel and Public Works, by amending Section 1.06.255, entitled “Competitive solicitation requirements for supplies and public works”, and by repealing Chapter 10.27, entitled “Small Public Works Contracts”, in its entirety; and authorizing the City to leverage the statewide Small Works Roster. [Tad Carlson, Purchasing Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance] Attachments: Ordinance No. 29115 City Council Action Memorandum UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee ADJOURNMENT The City Council may enter into a closed or executive session at any time during an open public meeting as provided by law. The Tacoma Municipal Building is served by Pierce Transit bus routes. Visit https://tripplanner.piercetransit.org to find your route. 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