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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2025-01-12 Item 4F - Participation - 2026 Council & Mayor Participation on External Boards & CommitteesCity of Tukwila Thomas McLeod, Mayor Marty Wine, City Administrator AGENDA BILL ITEM NO. 4.F. Agenda Item Committees Sponsor Laurel Humphrey City Council Staff Legislative History 2026 Council and Mayor Participation on External Boards and January 12, 2026 Committee of the Whole Recommended Motion © Discussion Only ❑ Action Requested EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This is an opportunity for Councilmembers to review the 2026 list of participation, volunteer for positions, and have a better understanding of one another's broader commitments. DISCUSSION Staff is seeking consensus on the overall list as well as two very specific needs: 1. The City Council needs to identify a third member to serve on the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Governance Board. The next RFA meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2026. 2. The Mayor plans to step down from participation on the WRIA9 Management Committee due to increased scheduling obligations associated with membership on the Sound Transit Board. This Committee meets quarterly, virtually. ATTACHMENTS Draft list of External Participation 77 City of Tukwila 2026 Council and Mayor Participation on Boards, Committees and Commissions Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors Governs municipal corporation providing safe, clean, reliable water supply Cascade Water Alliance Public Affairs Committee Considers and makes recommendations to the Board on matters relating to general outreach, public information and communication programs, community outreach and relationships, public relations, intergovernmental affairs, state and federal affairs, and Membership. Emergency Management Advisory Committee Advises, assists, reviews, and comments on emergency management and homeland security issues, regional planning and policies. (SCA Appointment) Firemen's Pension Board Provides support to retired firefighters who qualified for a city pension prior to 1971 Highline Forum Provides Southwest King County municipalities, educational governing bodies and the Port of Seattle with the opportunity to share information and partner on initiatives King County -Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C) Elected Official Committee Partnership of local governments working together to accelerate climate action. King County Consortium Joint Recommendations Committee for CDBG Provides funding recommendations and advice on guidelines and procedures for King County and its city partners on a wide range of housing and community development issues. (SCA Appointment) King County Flood Control District Advisory Committee Makes recommendations to the District's Board of Supervisors related to the annual budget, including capital improvement program projects and funding levels. City Council Tom McLeod, Interim Vice -Chair Dennis Martinez, alternate Dennis Martinez Kate Kruller Verna Seal Armen Papyan, Co -Chair Need alternate Joe Camacho Jane Ho Thomas McLeod Hannah Hedrick, alternate 6zoo Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, Washington • 98188 - Tel: zo6-433-1800 • www.tukwilawa.gov 78 2026 Council & Mayor Participation page 2 King County International Airport Vision 2045 and Part 150 Study Project Advisory Committee Provides input into the Plan and Study King County Mental Illness and Drug Dependency (MIDD) Oversight Committee Ensures that the implementation and evaluation of the strategies and programs funded by the MIDD sales tax revenue are transparent, accountable, collaborative, and effective. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Provides recommendations to Mayor & Council regarding the levying and application of Hotel/Motel tax collections National League of Cities Hispanic Elected Local Officials Provides guidance to the NLC Board of Directors and Federal Advocacy Committees and influences NLC advocacy platforms. National League of Cities Women in Municipal Government Serves as a forum for communication and networking among women local elected officials and their colleagues. National League of Cities Small Cities Council Shares ideas and creative solutions to challenges affecting small cities. Puget Sound Regional Council: Executive Board Makes decisions on behalf of the General Assembly with the input of several advisory boards. (SCA Appointment) Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Governance Board Governs the PSRFA Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Governance Board Structure Subcommittee SCORE Jail Administrative Board Administers the regionally owned jail Sound Cities Association Board Oversees the general activities of the Sound Cities Association, and governs the organization by establishing broad policies and objectives. Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee Makes recommendations to the Board on policies & committee appointments Armen Papyan Jane Ho Armen Papyan Dennis Martinez Hannah Hedrick Dennis Martinez Thomas McLeod Verna Seal Dennis Martinez Need third member Verna Seal Tom McLeod Tom McLeod, Treasurer Kate Kruller 79 2026 Council & Mayor Participation page 3 Sound Transit Board Tom McLeod Establishes policies and gives direction and oversight; identifies ballot measures for voter approval of regional transit projects and maintains the Long -Range Plan that identifies potential projects to submit to voters. Soundside Alliance for Economic Development Policy Hannah Hedrick Committee Helps businesses relocate, grow and thrive through strong economic development business incentives and small business assistance services. South County Area Transportation Board Dennis Martinez, Vice -Chair Serves as a forum for information sharing, consensus building, Armen Papyan, alternate and coordinating in order to resolve transportation issues and promote transportation programs that benefit the area. South King Housing & Homelessness Partnership Executive Dennis Martinez Board Need alternate Governs partnership that collaborates and shares resources to increase available options for residents to access affordable housing and preserve existing affordable housing stock Valley Communications Executive Board Oversees consolidated emergency services communications center (Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Tukwila) Tom McLeod WRIA 9 Management Committee Need representative and Develops agenda items for the Watershed Ecosystem Forum and alternate provides direction to the jointly -funded staff working on the Salmon Habitat Plan Updated 1/6/26 80