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Home My WebLink About2023-05-22 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting On-site and Virtual Meeting May 22, 2023 — 7:00 P.M. MINUTES This meeting was conducted both on-site at Tukwila City Hall and virtually via Microsoft Teams The phone number for public participation that was provided via the agenda distribution process was: 1-253-292-9750, access code 670077847# as well as a link to join the Microsoft Teams Meeting. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President Delostrinos Johnson called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Ied the audience in the Pedge ofAHegance. OFFICIALS Present at the meeting were Council President Delostrinos Johnson (on-site); Councilmembers Kathy Hougardy (on-site), De'Sean Quinn (on-site), Kate Kruller (on-site), Thomas McLeod (on-site), Mohamed Abdi (on-site), Tosh Sharp (on-site). CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David C|ina, City Administrator; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; Nora Gierloff, Community Development Director; Derek Speok, Economic Development Administrator; Brandon W1i|es, Business Relations Manager; Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director; Tony Cullerton, Deputy Finance Director; Pete K8ayer, Parks and Recreation Director; Eric Draver, Police Chief; Eric Lund, Deputy Police Chief; Hari Ponnekanh, Public Works Director; Adam Cox, Transportation Project Manager; Bryan Still, Operations Manager; Cody Lee Gray, Operations Manager; Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Mayor Ekberg stated The City of Tukwila is Iocated on the ancestral lands of the CoasSalish people. We acknowledge their continuing connections to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging." PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Greg Sherlock provided an update regarding a drainage ditch on his property for which he has been in communications with Public Works staff and commented on noise from the Sabey Data Center. 2. Joe Duffie referenced the upcoming 2023 elections, emphasizing the need for elected officials that are invested in the City, and commented on the Public Works Shops. PRESENTATIONS a. 2023 Legislative session overview. David Fostmr, City Lobbyist, presented a review of the 2023 Legislative Session highlighting the biennial budget, top issues, and funding in Tukwila. 7:17 p.m. 7:29 p.m.Councilmember Abdi returned to the Council Chambers. Councilmember Abdi exited the Council Chambers, The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions and thanked Mr. Foster for his presentation, Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes May 22, 2023 Page 2 of 3 b. Get to know Puget Sound Fire — Planning Division: Data Analytics. Chief Brian Carson and Deputy Chief Sean Penwell of Puget Sound Fire (PSF) provided an overview of the Data Analytics program in the Planning Division. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions and thanked Puget Sound Fire for the presentation. SPECIAL ISSUES a. Public Works Campus Phase 2: Design and Pre -construction. Brandon Miles, Business Relations Manager, provided an update on phase 2 of the Public Works Operations Campus pjecthoindudedesignuosts.finoncing.estimatedconstructioncosts.andimpacts. Staff is seeking Council authorization to proceed with design and pre -construction work. 8:02 pm. 8:05 p.m. 8:04 p.m. 8:06 p.m. 8:06 p.m. 8:18 p.m. Councilmember Hougardy exited the Council Chambers, Councilmember Hougardy returned to the Council Chambers. Councilmember Quinn exited the Council Chambers, Councilmember Quinn returned to the Council Chambers. Councilmember Abdi exited the Council Chambers. Councilmember Abdi returned to the Council Chambers. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding the project. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETJNG. b. An update on the 42nd Avenue South Briclge Replacement project. Adam Cox, Transportation Project W1anager, provided an update on the 42 Avenue South Bridge replacement project. Design is being moved forward to 90% and the project is expected to bid in the first quarter of2O25. . 8:53 p.m. 8:55 pm. 9:00 p.m. 9:10 p.m. Councilmember McLeod exited the Council Chambers, Councilmember McLeod returned to the Council Chambers. Councilmember Abdi exited the Council Chambers. Councilmember Abdi returned to the Council Chambers. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg shared he will be participating in the upcoming Memorial Day Ceremony held at the Museum ofFlight onMay 2Q.2023. b. City Council Councilmember Hougardy attended a South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) meeting where they discussed the SaFE Reform Initiative which includes the Terminal Ambassador pilot program, upcoming grant opportunities through Puget Sound Regional Council, and Metro Fall 2023 service changes resulting in route reductions due to workforce shortages. She participated in the King County Regional Transit Committee meeting where they received presentations on mobility services that includes Tukwila City Council Commttee of the Whole Minutes May 22, 2023 Page 3 of 3 the Community Van program and Metro's capital toolkit for partners. She attended an Equity and Social Justice Commission meeting where they discussed equity training for all Boards and Commissions, Councilmember Quinn shared that the Sound Cities Association Board of Directors recently met to discuss the Blake Oaoiaion, housing, and homelessness. He relayed cities remain committed to finding opportunities for partnershps. Councilmember Kruller attended a Puget Sound Partnership Ecosystem Coordination Board meeting which mainly focused on best practices for orca and salmon recovery efforts. She relayed the legislature recently passed a new distance law to protect killer whales from boats. The Finance and Governance Committee discussed updates to the Council rules of procedure that has been forwarded to an upcoming Committee of the Whole for further discussion. She participated in a ribbon -cutting ceremony for Levi's which recently opened in Westfield Southcenter mali. Councilmember McLeod indicated he participated in a Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority (PSF) Governance Board meeting and reported continued progress in relationship -building with the PSF. Councilmember Abdi was invited to speak at Rainier Beach High School students regarding his civic engagement and career pathways. He will be attending the upcoming Foster High School Environmental Internship Symposium that will be at the Tukwila Community Center on May 31, 2023, and speaking at the Somali Literature and Culture Fair at the Sullivan Center on May 29, 2023. Council President Delostrinos Johnson attended a quarterly meeting of the Seattle Sports Commission where they discussed branding strategies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup that wili include All-Star events. She participated in a South King Housing and Homelessness Partnership Executive Board meeting where they approved the 2023 Workplan and budget that will be forthcoming for consideration at a future Council meeting. c. Staff There was no report, ADJOURNMENT 9:30 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURNED. Cynthia De nos Johnson, Council President Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: 6/5/23 6/6/23