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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 August 4, 2026 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE MOMENT OF SILENCE ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1. 26-0611 Minutes of the Greater Tacoma Regional Convention Center Public Facilities District Board, April 16, 2026. Attachments: GTRCCPFDMin20260416 2. 26-0635 Minutes of the Public Utility Board study session, July 8, 2026. Attachments: PUBSSMin20260708 3. 26-0636 Minutes of the Public Utility Board meeting, July 8, 2026. Attachments: PUBMin20260708 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS CONSENT AGENDA There are no Consent Agenda items. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS There are no proclamations, recognitions, presentations, or announcements. City Council Agenda, 8/4/2026 Page 2 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 RESOLUTIONS 4. RES41973 This is the second 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 5. RES41974 This is the second 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 Proposed Amendment City Council Agenda, 8/4/2026 Page 3 6. RES41975 A resolution authorizing the execution of a loan agreement with the Museum of Glass, in the amount of $1,250,000, budgeted from the Community and Economic Development Special Revenue Fund, to support non-construction costs associated with the Museum’s renovation and expansion project. [Dierdre Patterson, Business and Economic Development Manager; Debbie Bingham, Interim Director, Community and Economic Development] Attachments: Resolution No. 41975 City Council Action Memorandum Agreement Deed of Trust Presentation 7. RES41976 A resolution authorizing execution of a Letter of Agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 483, Customer and Field Services Unit, regarding job placement options and impacts of Tacoma Fire Department ambulance billing subcontracting. [Dylan Carlson, Labor Relations Division Manager; Linnaea Jablonski, Director, Human Resources] Attachments: Resolution No. 41976 City Council Action Memorandum Agreement 8. RES41977 A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $15,000, to support St. Leo Food Connection’s pilot partnership with the Tacoma Public Library. [Council Member Rumbaugh] Attachments: Resolution No. 41977 City Council Action Memorandum City Council Consideration Request 9. RES41978 A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $7,000, to sponsor Tacoma Farmers Market Grit City Gala. [Council Member Rumbaugh] Attachments: Resolution No. 41978 City Council Action Memorandum City Council Contingency Request City Council Agenda, 8/4/2026 Page 4 10. RES41979 A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds, in the amount of $1,225, for three wayfinding signs for the Eastside Community Center; and directing the City Manager to produce and install the signs near East 56th Street and Portland Avenue East. [Council Member Sadalge] Attachments: Resolution No. 41979 City Council Action Memorandum City Council Consideration Request UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Economic Development 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. 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