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Government Performance and Finance Committee
The Government Performance and Finance Committee will review a community engagement report on barriers to accelerating housing production. The meeting is primarily informational, with no formal votes or policy actions scheduled. Staff will also outline tentative topics for upcoming committee sessions in July and August.
- Briefing on community engagement report regarding barriers to accelerating housing production (Ref: 26-0543)
City Council
The Tacoma City Council will vote on two infrastructure contracts for pedestrian safety near Baker Middle School and wastewater pipe replacement along East 36th Street. Council members will also confirm a November special election for the Safe Homes for All housing initiative and approve a final reading of an ordinance updating firefighter and public safety pay rates. Additionally, the council will begin reviewing a state-mandated update to the Critical Areas Preservation Ordinance and authorize $16,000 for SavorFest.
- Contract award to Axum General Construction for $1.34M in pedestrian safety improvements near Baker Middle School
- Contract award to R L Alia Company for $767K to replace 1,100 feet of sewer pipe between East G and F Streets
- Special election scheduled for November 3 to place Safe Homes for All Initiative Measure No. 1 on the ballot
- Final reading of Ordinance 29113 updating pay rates for the Tacoma Firefighters Union and public safety management staff
- First reading of Ordinance 29114 updating the Critical Areas Preservation Ordinance to align with state law and new science
City Council Study Session
This study session covers policy briefings rather than formal votes. Council members will discuss proposed changes to the Critical Areas Preservation Ordinance and the city's Roadmap to Recovery initiative. They will also review a sponsorship request for the Beyond the Block program.
- Proposed amendments to the Critical Areas Preservation Ordinance
- Briefing on the city's Roadmap to Recovery initiative
- Council consideration request for Beyond the Block sponsorship
- City Manager's weekly operational report
Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee
This committee receives informational briefings on a proposed renewable natural gas facility and updates to the city’s right-of-way design manual. The session contains no votes, public hearings, or contract approvals. Staff will also preview discussion topics for upcoming July and August meetings.
- Briefing on renewable natural gas facility plans
- Update on city right-of-way design manual revisions
- Preview of July and August committee meeting topics
Community Vitality and Safety Committee
The committee will receive a briefing on Pierce County’s unified regional approach to homelessness. No formal actions or votes are scheduled for this meeting. Officials will present an overview of current strategies and outline topics for upcoming sessions, including rental housing code enforcement and commission annual reports.
- Briefing on Pierce County’s unified regional homelessness strategy
- Preview of upcoming committee topics including rental housing code enforcement and disability commission interviews
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City Council Study Session
This study session covers informational briefings on the 2026 community survey and council staffing. The council will review a sponsorship request for SavorFest PNW and a citizens’ initiative measure titled Safe Homes for All. Staff will also present letters of support for playground and bridge improvements at Wapato, Titlow, and Peck parks. The meeting concludes with a weekly manager report and a closed session on potential litigation.
- Citizens’ Initiative Measure 2026-01: Safe Homes for All
- Council sponsorship request for 2026 SavorFest PNW
- Letters of support for Wapato Park playground upgrades
- Letters of support for Titlow Park North Hidden Beach Bridge
- Letters of support for Peck Community Sports Park field lighting
City Council
The City Council is reviewing several major contracts including a $12 million recycling agreement and an $820,500 power installation at the Tacoma Dome. They are also considering pay rate changes for city employees and a new collective bargaining agreement for firefighters.
- Contract award of $820,500 to Apex Mechanical LLC for Tacoma Dome power installation
- Ordinance to vacate portions of East M Street and East N Street for business use
- Contract award of $12,000,000 to Waste Management of Washington Inc for recycling services
- Collective Bargaining Agreement with Tacoma Firefighters Union, Local 31
- Pay rate amendments for non-represented classifications and public safety management
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee is reviewing a community and stakeholder engagement report regarding the city's minimum wage. Future meeting topics include equity in contracting interviews and the Spaceworks Tacoma annual report.
- Tacoma Minimum Wage Community and Stakeholder Engagement Report
- $20 Minimum Wage Proposal Discussion
Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee
The committee will review a briefing regarding the responsibilities and functions of the Deputy Mayor position. This meeting is focused on administrative roles within the city government.
- Briefing on the Role of Deputy Mayor
Community Vitality and Safety Committee
Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee
The committee will receive a briefing on a South Tacoma tree canopy enhancement project. The agenda also outlines topics for upcoming July and August meetings. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled for this session.
- Briefing on South Tacoma tree canopy enhancement project
- July 8 update on Central Wastewater Treatment Plant gas facility
- July 22 review of stormwater discharge permit on tribal land
- August 12 discussion on tree and landscaping code updates
City Council Study Session
The City Council will review a quarterly update from the Media and Communications Director. The session also includes a briefing on the City Manager's weekly report to the Mayor.
- Media and Communications Quarterly Update
- City Manager's Weekly Report
City Council
The Tacoma City Council will vote on consent agenda items including a $1.75 million state grant for tree planting, multiple public works contracts, and a sidewalk injury settlement. Regular agenda items include approving 12-year property tax exemptions for two multi-family housing projects totaling 26 units, and a first reading of an ordinance adjusting pay rates for non-represented city employees. The meeting also covers a Chamorro Day proclamation and standard committee reports.
- $1.75M interlocal agreement with WA Dept of Ecology for South Tacoma Tree Canopy Enhancement Program
- $758,253 contract to Axum General Construction for sidewalk and intersection work at S 38th & S Cedar St
- 12-year property tax exemptions for 12 units at 708 E 35th St and 14 units at 2331 Yakima Ave
- $1.1M contract to Clean Energy for compressed natural gas fueling station maintenance
- First reading of ordinance adjusting pay rates for non-represented city employees
Economic Development Committee
The committee will receive updates on the Economic Development Board and community workforce agreement outreach. Future discussions will focus on a $20 minimum wage proposal and equity in contracting.
- Economic Development Board update
- Community Workforce Agreements outreach update
- $20 minimum wage proposal discussion (upcoming)
- Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee interviews (upcoming)
City Council Study Session
The City Council will consider a request regarding rental housing policy, hear the city manager's weekly report, and may enter a closed session on labor strategy. This is a study session for discussion, not final votes.
- Council Member Palmer's request to consider rental housing policy (Item 26-0506)
- City Manager's Weekly Report for June 11, 2026 (Item 26-0507)
- Closed session planned on labor strategy
City Council
The Tacoma City Council will consider adopting the 2026 Annual Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulatory Code, which involves changes to multiple municipal code titles. The council will also vote on contracts for building repairs, elevator modernization, and homeless shelter services, as well as a $125,000 settlement for a personal injury claim. Additional items include designating a historic landmark, adopting the six-year transportation improvement program, and amending the electrical code.
- Roof replacement at Municipal Building: contract up to $1,061,836.40
- Elevator modernization at Pantages Theater: $608,990.90
- Homeless shelter grant: acceptance of additional $3,000,000 from state
- Settlement of lawsuit for injury on North Tacoma Avenue: $125,000
- Citywide job order contracts: up to $36,000,000 over three years
Government Performance and Finance Committee
Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee
The Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee will receive briefings on proposed changes to City Council rules of procedure (26-0490) and City Council staffing (26-0491). Public comment will be heard on these agenda items.
- Briefing on City Council Rules of Procedure (26-0490)
- Briefing on City Council Staffing (26-0491)
Community Vitality and Safety Committee
The committee will approve six sets of minutes from past meetings and receive a briefing on the results of the Juvenile Justice Task Force from Pierce County officials. Upcoming meeting topics include rental housing code enforcement and a unified approach to homelessness.
- Approve minutes from Sept 2024–Jan 2025 meetings
- Briefing: Juvenile Justice Task Force results (John Lane, Judge Evans, etc.)
- June 25: Rental Housing Code and Landlord Fairness Code compliance overview
- July 9: Unified Regional Approach to Homelessness in Pierce County
- July 23: Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities interviews
Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee
The Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee will interview candidates for the Planning Commission, discuss restructuring parking citation fines and the adjudication process, and consider a jurisdictional conferral for the proposed Gault property acquisition by Parks Tacoma. The meeting includes briefings and public comment on these agenda items.
- Planning Commission interviews
- Parking citation fine structure and adjudication process changes
- Local jurisdiction conferral for proposed Gault property acquisition
- Upcoming meetings: South Tacoma Tree Canopy Enhancement, Central Wastewater Treatment Plant Gas Utilization, Urban Forestry Priority Action Plan
City Council Study Session
The council will review a presentation on the General Fund financial forecast. They will also consider a request for the Juneteenth Prayer Breakfast sponsorship.
- General Fund Financial Forecast briefing
- Juneteenth Prayer Breakfast Sponsorship consideration request
City Council
The City Council will vote on a collective bargaining agreement with locomotive engineers retroactive to 2017, award a $5.37M bridge maintenance contract, and adopt updates to the Stormwater Management Manual. Several consent agenda items include pipe rehabilitation contracts totaling over $2.4M. The meeting also features a second reading of a resolution changing public comment rules.
- Collective bargaining agreement with Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, retroactive to 2017
- $5.37M contract to Orion Marine for Hylebos and Murray Morgan bridge maintenance
- $712k stormwater sewer pipe rehabilitation contract to Insituform Technologies
- $1.75M wastewater sewer pipe rehabilitation contract to Insituform Technologies
- Adoption of updated Stormwater Management Manual and Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee will hear a briefing on interviews for the City Events and Recognitions Committee. They will also discuss upcoming meeting topics including an update from the Economic Development Board, a report on community engagement for the minimum wage, and interviews for the Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee. Public comment will be accepted.
- Briefing: City Events and Recognitions Committee Interviews
- Upcoming: Economic Development Board Update (June 23)
- Upcoming: Tacoma Minimum Wage Community and Stakeholder Engagement Report (June 30)
- Upcoming: Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee Interviews (July 14)
- Public comment period