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Home My WebLink About2026-02-02 Regular Minutes0 Tukwila City Council Hybrid !Meeting (On -site and Virtual) MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER/ PLED E OF ALLEGIANCE Regular Meeting February 2, 2026 - 7:00 P.M. Mayor McLeod called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:04 p,rin, and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance, ROLL CALL Jennifer Marshall, Deputy City Cierk, called th- roll of the Council, Present at the meeting were Council President Armen Papyan (on -site) and Councillm4mbers Verna Seal (virtual), Kate Kruller (on -site), Dennis Martinez (on - site), Hannah Hednck (on -site), Joe Torres Camacho (on -site), and Jane Ho (on -site), STAFF Thomas McLeod, Mayor; Marty Wine, City Administrator, Pete Mayer, Deputy City Administrator; Kan Sand, City Attorney, Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator, Brandon Miles, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Government Relations.; Eric Dreyer, Police Chief Eric Lund, Deputy IPolice Chief; TC Crcone, Chief People Officer, Jean Carlson, S nior Hurnan Resources Analyst; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Andy Youn- Barnett, City Clerk, and Jennifer Marshall, Deputy City Clerk, LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmernber Martinez stated "The City of Tukwila is located on the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish people, We acknowledge their continuing connecticns to land, waters and culture, We pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging," UBLIC COMMENTS 1, Dennis Robertson referenced Seattle Mayor Wilson's plan for responding to federal immigration agents and asked Council to consider similar action, He suggested the City's Hazelnut publication contain articles to educate the public on their rights, and deescallatioin and conflict resolution techniques, 2,, Joe Duffie thanked Council President Papyan for the Coffee Chat hosted for the public and King County District 5 Councilmember Stefanie Fain for her attendance at the Council Meeting, PRESENTATIONS Hi Wine College Economic Development Program Rich Shockley; Highline College Director of Economic Development, highlighted the services provided by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Highline College including no-cost/confidential counseling, training, and technical assistance to small business owners in South King County, including Tukwila. Mr, James Duncan H shared his personal story of successfully utilizing the tools and guidance provided by the SBDC to develop his small business The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding the services provided to si all businesses and thanked Mr, Duncan for sharing his story Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes January 5,, 2026 Page 2 of 4 CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minute: 1112/26 and 1/26/26 (Special Mtgs.) b. Approval of Vouchers: #00411493 through 004411593 in the amount of $1,113,848.54 c. Authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Swift Group in an amount not to exceed $802,278.00 to facilitat regional event for the 2026 World Cup in a final form to be negotiated by the Mayor and approved by th City Attorney. itAlizing Lodging Tax Funds - Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Community Services & Safety Committee on 01(26/26) d. Authorize the Mayor to accept the Washington State Department of Ecology Flood Control Assistance Account Program Grant in the amount of $325,000.00 for the developm tnt of the Lower Green Riverfront Master Plan. [Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Transportation & infrastructure Services Committee on 01/26/26] Authorize the Mayor to accept the Washington State Capital udget Appropriation in the amount of $749,810.00 for the Tukwila Community Center (TCC) Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Replacement Project, Phase 2, [Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Transportation & Infrastructure Services CommItee on 01/26/261 f Authorize the Mayor to accept the National Highway System Asset Management Grant award in the amount of $5,743,000.00 for the East Marginal Way Overlay project. [Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Transportation & Infrastructure Services Committee on 01/26/261 g. Authorize the Mayor to accept the National Highway Freight Program Grant award in the amount of $2,480,000,00 for the Airport Way Overlay project. [FRieviewed and forwarded to consent by the Transportation & Infrastructure Services Committee on 01/26/26) h. Authorize the Mayor to dgn Amendment no. 4 to Interlocal Agreement # 19-184 to accept $348,520.00 in Conservation Futures Tax (CFT) Levy grant funding for th IDuwamish Hill Preserve project. [Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Transportation & Infrastructure Services Committee on 01/26/26] Accept as complete the Green River Trail Improvement project with Active Construction, Inc.; authorize the releas of retainag ubject to the tandard claim and lien procedures (final cost of project, including retaina $529,378.94). [Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Transportation & infrastructure Services 'Committee on 01/26/26] Accept as complete the S 149th Street & S 150th Street Watermain project with Pape and Son Construction; authorize the release of retainage, subject to the standard claim and lien procedures (final cot of proj ct, including retainage: $1,148,051.26). [Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Transportation & Infrastructure Services Committee on 01/26/26] k. Accept a complete the Andover Park W & 58th Avenue S S wer Cl.eout with Northwest Cascade, Inc.; authorize the release of retainage, subject to the standard claim and lien procedures (final cost of project, including retainage; $529,378.94). [Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Transportation & Infrastructure Services Committee on 01/26/26] MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS U;NUTTED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 7:42 p.rr. 7:43, pm„ Councolmember Martinez Illeft the Council Chambers Counellmember Martinez returned to the CouncilChambers Tukwila City Council FRegular Minutes Page 3 of 4 January 5, 2026 NEW BUSINESS Overview of 2026 Market Classification & Compensation Study T.0 Croone, Chief People Officer, introduced Bob Longmire with Public Sector Personnel Consulltants (PSPC) who overviewed the process of the 2026 Market and Compensation Study. He noted by helping the city update job classifications and compensation schedules the city will be better able to recruit and retain high quality staff. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor McLeod noted on February he would be hosting the Director's Retreat where staff would be meeting at the Tukwila Community Center to discuss goal setting and plans He invited all to attend the Seahawk's 12th Man flag raising at City Hail an Thursday, at 9*00 a,m b. City Council Councilmember Krulier reported on her attendance at the January Multi -Chamber Mixer at Southcenter on January 28th, WRIA 9 Meeting, as well as other' local events and meetings. She announced she will be serving on the National' League of Cities (NLC) Advisory Council President Papyan reported on the well -attended Coffee Chat the past weekend noting there were good conversations and questions, Councilmember Martinez attended the Cascade Water Alliance Board meeting. ulti-Charnber Mixer, as well as other Vocal events and meetings. Councilmember Hedrick announced she was appointed to the NLC Human Development Committee and will be participating in a ride along with the unit of the Regional Fire Authority (REA) Community Advocates for Referral and Educational Services (CARES) Councilmember Camacho shared a former Foster High School student was a victim of gun violence in Seattle over the weekend there was a lot of support needed at the high school as students navigated their despair, Councilmember Ho was able to connect with college students from all over the world through the Foundation for International Unkerstanding through Students, She announced the Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT) program is open for applications to take the Spring courses, c. Staff Marty Win , City Administrator, referencedthe City Administrator report in the packet MISCELLANEOUS Councillmernber Seal noted the importance of the Coffee Chats and requested all councilmembers be given this opportunity to speak to members of the community Councilmember Kruller asked for an update on the timeline of the 42nd Avenue Bridge at a Work Session or Committee Meeting She asked for additional information regarding the distribution of funds for human services and if there is a method by which allocations are distributed fairly and equitably. Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes January 5, 2026 Page 4 of 4 Councilmember Camacho requested Council review Seattle Mayor Wilson's plan for interactions and response to federal immigration authorities operating in Seatittei COUNCIL CONSESNSUS EXISTED TO DISCUSS THIS PLAN AT AN UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETING ADJOURNMENT 8:22 P.M. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. — The as Mc eod, Mayor shal Deuty Cy Clerk APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 02/09/26 AVAILA LE ON THE CITY WEBSITE: 02110/26