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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 28, 2026 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE MOMENT OF SILENCE ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK There are no items filed with the City Clerk's Office. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS CONSENT AGENDA PURCHASE RESOLUTIONS 1. RES41969 A resolution awarding a contract to Personify Health Inc, in the amount of $745,344.48, plus applicable taxes, budgeted from the Information Systems Fund, for City Wellness Platform services, through December 31, 2029 - Direct Negotiation. [Kari Louie, Assistant Director; Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources] Attachments: Resolution No. 41969 Contract and Award Memorandum PAYMENTS 2. 26-0616 Date Range - 06/29/2026 to 07/12/2026 Payroll in the amount of $27,300,919.48; Payments in the amount of $38,988,321.70; for a total of $66,289,241.18. City Council Agenda, 7/28/2026 Page 2 COMMUNICATIONS 3. 26-0634 A letter from the City Council to The Herbal Gardens Management. [Council Member Diaz] Attachments: Letter PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS There are no proclamations, recognitions, presentations, or announcements. 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 4. 26-0621 A motion may be considered to authorize the proper officers of the City to execute a settlement agreement between the City and the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (Sound Transit) in full and final settlement of all claims and disputes between the City and Sound Transit related to the D-to-M Street Track and Signal project and the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension project, with such settlement agreement to be in substantially the form of the settlement agreement approved by the Sound Transit Board on July 23, 2026, pursuant to Motion No. M2026-24 and its concurrent adoption of Resolution No. R2026-17 amending Sound Transit’s Adopted 2026 budget. 5. 26-0622 A motion may be considered to authorize the City’s full and final settlement of all claims against the City in the matter of TPU Claim W-045-24 filed by Evelyn and Jose Castellar related to damage to their home located at 39th Pl SW in Federal Way, Washington arising from a broken water main occurring September 24, 2024, upon final payment by the Tacoma Department of Public Utilities in the amount of $977,865.51, with a total amount paid of $1,465,689.74, and execution of a release in a form approved by the City Attorney. City Council Agenda, 7/28/2026 Page 3 APPOINTMENTS 6. RES41970 A resolution appointing an individual to the Board of Commissioners of the Tacoma Housing Authority. [Mayor Ibsen] Attachments: Resolution No. 41970 City Council Action Memorandum 7. RES41971 A resolution appointing individuals to committees that will prepare statements “For” and “Against” Initiative Measure No. 1, Safe Homes for All, relating to tenant safety and protection laws, which will appear in the Voters’ Pamphlet for the Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Special Election. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] Attachments: Resolution No. 41971 City Council Action Memorandum RESOLUTIONS 8. RES41972 A resolution expressing opposition to the passage of Initiative Measure No. IL26-001, concerning parental rights relating to their children in public school, and Initiative Measure No. IL26-638, concerning participation in athletics at K-12 schools, on the Tuesday, November 3, 2026, General Election Ballot. [Council Member Diaz] Attachments: Resolution No. 41972 City Council Action Memorandum City Council Consideration Request 9. RES41973 This is the first reading of a resolution amending Rule 8 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the City of Tacoma to provide opportunities for organizations to make public requests for presentations at regular meetings of the City Council, and change the process to make and review presentation requests; and directing the City Manager to create and post an application to request to present at a City Council meeting. [Council Member Rumbaugh] Attachments: Resolution No. 41973 City Council Action Memorandum City Council Consideration Request City Council Agenda, 7/28/2026 Page 4 10. RES41974 This is the first reading of a resolution amending various rules of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the City of Tacoma to clarify language and expectations, remove outdated citations, and revise the agenda order of business, as reviewed by the Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee. [Nicole Emery, City Clerk; Chris Bacha, City Attorney] Attachments: Resolution No. 41974 City Council Action Memorandum FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 11. 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 Presentation UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Community Vitality and Safety 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. The City of Tacoma does not discriminate on the basis of disability in any of its programs, activities, or services. To request this information in an alternative format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 253-591-5505, before 5:00 p.m., on the Monday preceding the City Council meeting. TTY or speech to speech users please dial 711 to connect to Washington Relay Services. 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