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Sep 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
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City Council City Council Voting Record
The City Council meeting covered various administrative and financial resolutions, including agreements with Pierce Transit regarding infrastructure maintenance and a quit claim deed for the Gault Middle School property. Significant procurement and contract actions were taken, such as awarding contracts for solid waste and recycling trucks, authorizing an increase for the Puyallup Avenue Sewer Utility Replacement project, and extending printing and binding services. The Council also approved a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 313, ratified a wage adjustment, and executed a letter of agreement regarding a wage calculation error with Teamsters Local Union No. 117. Finally, ordinances related to compensation plans and updates to the Municipal Code concerning utility and business taxes were processed.
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The council meeting involved the approval of multiple resolutions, including the acceptance of grants for affordable housing and police department staffing, as well as the execution of multi-family housing property tax exemption agreements. Key actions included the awarding of contracts for engineering design, commercial driver's license training, asphalt procurement, and property management services. The council also made various appointments to the Climate and Sustainability Commission, Tacoma Creates Advisory Board, and Transportation Commission. Furthermore, the council expressed support for a public transportation proposition, approved regional efforts to address homelessness, authorized contingency fund expenditures for community events, and passed ordinances regarding employee compensation and property acquisition for stormwater infrastructure.
Aug 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
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City of Tacoma City Council Voting Record
The Council meeting addressed several key items, including the approval of multi-family housing tax exemption agreements and various contract awards for utility audit services, refuse trucks, transport billing, and facility contracting. The Council also ratified collective bargaining agreements with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and designated the North Union Avenue Greenway as a City Landmark. Additionally, appointments to the Commission on Disabilities were confirmed, and ordinances concerning municipal compensation and eminent domain for utility infrastructure were introduced for first reading.
Aug 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
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City Of Tacoma Operational Strategy And Administrative Committee Minutes
The committee discussed the timeline and process for the City Manager Workplan, supporting a review cycle occurring in September, January, and May. Key discussion points included ensuring alignment between the Workplan, the biennial budget, and departmental performance measures, as well as establishing the committee as a preview forum for Workplan updates. Additionally, feedback was provided regarding housing and homelessness metrics, and plans were made for staff to present the first Workplan update at an upcoming meeting.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
