2022 Agendas & Minutes
Tacoma Public Utilities’ five-member Public Utility Board is appointed by the Tacoma City Council to oversee the utilities’ operations.
Board meetings are:
- Held the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Tacoma Public Utilities Auditorium, 3628 S. 35th St., Tacoma or virtually via Zoom Meetings.
- Open to the public for public comment
- Televised live on TV Tacoma and archived to watch any time
Please note: To comply with Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 20-28, meetings will not be conducted in-person and will have telephonic and virtual access for the public to attend until further notice.
Public Utility Board agendas, minutes, and other supporting documents are available for download below.
- December 14
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
- Customer Satisfaction Survey Results
- Tacoma Water: Groundwater Supply and Anticipated PFAS Regulations
Study Session Minutes
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
Meeting Minutes
Reports of the Director
- November 16
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
- Tacoma Power: Dam Safety Program Update
- Financial Outlook and Metrics Presentation
- Performance Metrics Update for Q3 2022
- Overview of City Purchasing Processes
- Tacoma Power: Cushman Powerhouse Rebuild of Units 31 and 32
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
- Resolution U-11359
- Resolution U-11360
- Resolution U-11361
- Resolution U-11362
- Motion 22-18
- Resolution U-11363
- Resolution U-11364
Reports of the Director
Q3 2022 Budget Performance Report Update
- November 2 & 3
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Governance/Best Practices Presentation
Director Review Process overview
- October 26
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
- Tacoma Power: Cushman Substation Update
- Tacoma Power: Electrification Study
- Legislative Policies and Agenda
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
- Resolution U-11350
- Resolution U-11351
- Resolution U-11352
- Resolution U-11353
- Resolution U-11354
- Resolution U-11355
- Resolution U-11356
- Resolution U-11357
- Resolution U-11358
- Motion 22-17
Reports of the Director
- October 12
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
- Tacoma Power: Western Resource Adequacy Program Cost/Benefit Analysis
- Tacoma Water: Pipeline One Pressurization Program
- Tacoma Water: Howard Hanson Dam Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations Project
- Overview of Review/Evaluation Process for Director of Utilities
- 2023/2024 Proposed Budgets and Rates
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
Reports of the Director
- September 28
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
- Tacoma Power: Permit and Inspection Fee Update
- Tacoma Water: Preliminary Budget Review
- Tacoma Power: Preliminary Budget Review
- Customer Services: Enhanced Bill Credit Assistance Program and Bill Impact
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
There will be a PUBLIC HEARING on the TPU 2023/2024 biennial budget and proposed rates
- Recognition: Completion of Barrier Dam Project
- Resolution U-11342
- Resolution U-11343
- Resolution U-11344
- Resolution U-11345
Reports of the Director
Financials
April Financials
May Financials
June Financials
Overview of 2023/2024 TPU Biennial Budget and Proposed Rates
- Followed by Public Hearing on 2023/2024 TPU Biennial Budget and Proposed Rates
- September 14
- August 24
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
- TPU Summer Internships Report
- Customer Service Preliminary Budget
- Tacoma Rail Preliminary Budget
- Strategic Directive Eight (SD8, Telecom) Affordability Access
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
- Resolution U-11336
- Resolution U-11337
- Resolution U-11338
- Resolution U-11339
- Resolution U-11340
- Resolution U-11341
Reports of the Director
March 2022 Financials
- August 10
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
- Tacoma Power: Western Resource Adequacy Program (WRAP)
- Tacoma Water: Cost of Service Analysis and Rates
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
- July 27
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
- Budget and Rates Outreach
- Tacoma Power: Integrated Resource Plan
- Tacoma Power: Climate Commitment Act Cost Burden Forecast
- Tacoma Power: Cost of Service Analysis/Rates
- July 13
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Notice – Cancellation of Study Session
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
Reports of the Director
- June 29
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
- Moss Adams Audit Exit Conference
- Cyber Security Training
- Cascadia Rising Earthquake Exercise Overview
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
- June 22
- June 8
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
Agenda/Notice 0f Irregular Start Time (3:30 p.m.)
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
Reports of the Director
- May 25
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
- Cyber Security Update
- Asset Management/Capital Planning
- Financial Outlook Presentation
- Q4 2021 Performance Metrics
- Q1 2022 Performance Metrics
- Q4 2021 Budget Performance Report
- Q1 2022 Budget Performance Report
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
- May 11
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
- Tacoma Power Budget Overview
- Tacoma Power Long-Range Financial Plan Presentation
- Tacoma Power Long-Range Financial Plan Document
- Residential Utility Assistance Program Changes
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
Meeting Materials
Reports of the Director
- April 27
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
- Budget Overview for Rail, Water, Customer Service
- Tacoma Power: Energy Risk Management/Power Supply Update
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
Reports of the Director
- April 13
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
- Safety Culture Update
- Tacoma Power: Integrated Resource Plan Preliminary Findings
- Tacoma Power: Integrated Resource Plan Technical Paper
- Budget Preparation Discussion: Staffing Levels/Full-Time Equivalent Employees
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
Reports of the Director
- March 30
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Special Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
Power Rate and Financial Policy
Water Rate and Financial Policy
Minutes
- March 23
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Study Session
Tacoma Public Utilities, Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81336402669 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 813 3640 2669
- Equity in Contracting Advisory Board
- Tacoma Power: Energy Imbalance Market Go-Live
- Tacoma Power: Energy Efficient Rental Properties
Regular Meeting
Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 or join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
Study Session Minutes
Regular Meeting Minutes
- March 9
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In-Person: Tacoma Public Utilities – Ground Floor Auditorium; 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409
Join remotely: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84626080846 or by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID: 846 2608 0846
Written comments submitted to the Public Utility Board at utilityboard@cityoftacoma.org will be provided to the Board before the meeting if the comments are received by 2:00 p.m.
Study Session
- Agenda (note 5:00 start time)
- Tacoma Power: Cushman Dam Valve Repair
Regular Meeting Materials
Reports of the Director
Study Session Minutes
Regular Meeting Minutes
- February 23
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To comply with Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 20-28 and the Mayor’s Proclamation of Emergency Rule No. 4, this meeting will not be conducted in-person and will have telephonic and virtual access for the public to attend.
Attendance and public comment for this meeting will be done virtually through Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83121731827or telephonically by dialing (253) 215-8782 and entering the meeting ID 831 2173 1827. This meeting will be broadcast on TV Tacoma and also live streamed.
Written comments submitted to the Public Utility Board at utilityboard@cityoftacoma.org will be provided to the Board before the meeting if the comments are received by 2:00 p.m.
Meeting Materials
Reports of the Director
- Update on Strategic Directive Six (SD6, Innovation)
- Update on Advanced Metering Program
- Open Public Meetings Act/Public Disclosure Training
- February 9
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To comply with Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 20-28 and the Mayor’s Proclamation of Emergency Rule No. 4, this meeting will not be conducted in-person and will have telephonic and virtual access for the public to attend.
Attendance and public comment for this meeting will be done virtually through Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89281444666 or telephonically by dialing (253) 215-8782 and entering the meeting ID 892 8144 4666. This meeting will be broadcast on TV Tacoma and also live streamed.
Written comments submitted to the Public Utility Board at utilityboard@cityoftacoma.org will be provided to the Board before the meeting if the comments are received by 2:00 p.m.
Meeting Materials
Reports of the Director
- January 26
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To comply with Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 20-28 and the Mayor’s Proclamation of Emergency Rule No. 4, this meeting will not be conducted in-person and will have telephonic and virtual access for the public to attend.
Attendance and public comment for this meeting will be done virtually through Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85394896755 or telephonically by dialing (253) 215-8782 and entering the meeting ID 853 9489 6755. This meeting will be broadcast on TV Tacoma and also live streamed.
Written comments submitted to the Public Utility Board at utilityboard@cityoftacoma.org will be provided to the Board before the meeting if the comments are received by 2:00 p.m.
Meeting Materials
Reports of the Director
- January 12
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*To comply with Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 20-28 and the Mayor’s Proclamation of Emergency Rule No. 4, this meeting will not be conducted in-person and will have telephonic and virtual access for the public to attend.
Attendance and public comment for this meeting will be done virtually through Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88469853031 or telephonically by dialing (253) 215-8782 and entering the meeting ID 884 6985 3031. This meeting will be broadcast on TV Tacoma and also live streamed.
Written comments submitted to the Public Utility Board at utilityboard@cityoftacoma.org will be provided to the Board before the meeting if the comments are received by 2:00 p.m.
Meeting Materials
Reports of the Director