The Tacoma Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee convened on July 23, 2025, to address several key agenda items, primarily focusing on board appointments and upcoming meeting topics.

The meeting commenced with a series of motions for reappointments to the Board of Appeals. Nicholas Grassi was recommended for reappointment to position 3, with a term set to expire in August 2024. The motion received unanimous support from the committee members present. Following this, James Collins was reappointed to position 5, a structural engineer role, effective September 1, 2025, also with an expiration in August. This motion similarly passed without opposition.

Michael Tagels was then recommended for reappointment to position 6, a mechanical engineer role, with the same term dates as Collins. This motion also carried unanimously. The committee then moved to appoint Coby Clark to position 2 of the Board of Building Appeals, filling an expired term. This motion was seconded and passed, welcoming Clark to the board.

Following the appointment discussions, the committee shifted focus to upcoming meeting topics. Anna Lee, the committee liaison, outlined the agenda for the next meetings, including interviews for the Transportation Commission on August 13 and an update on transportation impact fees on August 27. A presentation on the 15% transportation benefit district sales tax revenues is scheduled for September 10.

The committee also reviewed correspondence from the Transportation Commission regarding Pierce Transit’s long-range plan and discussed the planning commission's work plan and a solid waste pilot project. Council member Hines raised concerns about the planning commission's workload and prioritization, suggesting that a discussion with Sharon Walker, the committee chair, might be necessary to balance timelines and budget considerations.

The meeting concluded with an open floor for additional comments, but no further items were raised. The committee expressed appreciation for the contributions of its members and the importance of prioritizing tasks as they move forward. Overall, the meeting highlighted the committee's commitment to effective governance and community engagement in Tacoma's infrastructure and planning efforts.