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This meeting was conducted both on -site etTukwila City Hall and virtually via Microsoft Teams.
The phone number for public participation that vide,d via the agenda distributionpmoess was:
1-253-292-9750', access code 670077847# as well as a link to join the Microsoft Teams Meeting.
CALL TOORDER / PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE / ROLL CALL / LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Mayor McLeod called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the
audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Andy Youn, Records Governance Manager/City Clerk. called the rollof the Council, Present atthe meeting
were CmunciirnemberoDe'Sean Quinn (on -site), Mohen`odAbdi (on -site), Toah Sharp (om'nite)'Armen
Papyam (on -site). Jovito McConnell (on -site), Dennis Martinez (on -site). Hannah Hedrick (remote).
CITY OFFICIALS
Thomas McLeod, MayorMarty Wine, Interim City Administrator; Brandon Miles, Interim Deputy City
Admimiotretor/Admin hstradveServices Director; Nora Gierloff, Community Development Director; Derek
Speok, Economic Deve|opmentAdministoator; Vicky Cadsen, Finance Director; Tony CuNertom, Deputy
Finance Director; Pete Mmyer, Parks and Recreation Director; Eric Drever, Police Chief; Eric Lund,
Deputy Police Chief; Hari Ponnekanti, Public Works Director; Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer; Laurel
Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Andy Youn, Records Governance Manager/City Clerk.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Council President Abdistated "The City ofTukwila is located onthe ancestral lands ofthe Coast SaN�sh
people, We acknowledge their continuing connections to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to
their elders past, present and emerg[ng.^
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor McLeod stated those wishing toprovide public comments may verbally address the City Council
both on-s,ite or via phone or Microsoft Teams for up to 5 minutes for items bothomand not onthe meeting
agenoai.
1. Joe Duff ie spoke against considering retail cannabis in the City, citing public safety concerns, He
urged the City to invest in skilled trades training programs for youth,.
Z Ryan Mathew commented on the importance of internship opportunities for youth in finding gainful
employment,
APPOINTMENTS
Appointments and Reappointments toBoards and Commissions.
m. Commrnunity-Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Committee (CQPCAB).!
Confirm the appointment of Christine Neuffer to Position #2, with a term expiring March 31, 2027, and
the reappointments of John Lindsay to Position #3 and Jan Bolerjack to Position #6 on the,
Community -Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Committee (COPCAB), with terms expiring March 31,
2026.
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b. Equity and Social Justice Commission:
Confirm the appointment of Fane Katoa to Position #7 and the reappointment of Aaron Draganov to
Position #8 on the Equity and Social Justice Commission, with terms expiring March 31, 2D26.
c. Library Advisory Board:
Confirm the reappointments of Marie Parrish to Position #3 and Cynthia Chesak to Position #7 on the
Library Advisory Board, with terms expiring, March 31. 2028.
d. Park Commission:
Confirm the appointment of Gina Bernhardt Nielsen to Position #4 and the reap of
Kathleen Gantzho Position #3and Joe Qamachoho Position #5onthe Park Commission, with terms
expiring March 31.2027�
e Planning Commission:
Confirm the appointments of Alexander Kaehler to Position #4, Dung Jane Ho to Position #6, and
Richard McLeLand Wieser to Position #7, and the reappointment of Martin Probst to Position, #3 on
the Planning Commission, with terms expiring March 31.2028.
t SeaTaoAirport Stakeholder AdvismryRoundTable
Confirm the reappointments of Peter Schilling to Community Position #1 and Brandon Miles to Non -
Elected Staff Member on the SeaTac Airport Stakeholder Advisory Round Table, with terms expiring
December 31.2025.
MOVED BYM,CCONNELLSECONDED BYMARTINEZTOCONFIRM THE APPOINTMENTS AND
REAPPOINTMENTS OFALL INDIVIDUALS NAMED TOVARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AS
LISTED ONTHE AGENDA (ITEMS 4A-4F).MOTION CARRIED 7'0.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval ofMinutes: 3M8/24(Regular M¢.)
b. Approval ofVouchers: #OU4O548D—OU4O5GO6hnthe amount of$1.13O.452,20.
o. Authorize the Mayor to accept three National Highway System Asset Management grant awards from
the Washington State Department mfTransportation (VVSODT)for major overlayandpavemomt
repairs on South Boeing Access Road in the amount of $3,990,000,00, Orillia Road South in the
amount of $1,3D9,000.00, and Interurban Avenue South in the amount of $4,958,000.00.
[Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on
3125124/
d Authorize the Mayor tmaccept aSnUidWaste Management Waste Reduction! and Recycling
Education grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology, in the amount of $50,0100.00
(local match 812.500.00).
(Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on
3125124]
e. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Cascadia Consulting Group for organics diversion and
reduction outreach, in food -services businesses, in the amount of $100,000.00.
[Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on
3/25124]
f. Authorize the purchase of LED King Luminaires for upgraded street lighting on Tukwila International
Boulevard, imthe amount of$1O4.170.O2.
[Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on
3125124]
g. Authorize the Mayor to accept aVVooh/ngton State Electric Vehicle Charging Program (VVAEVCP)
grant from the, Washington State Department of Commerce, in the amount of$�4O.00O.UO.
[Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on
312,5124/
b. Award a bid and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Road Construction Northwest, Inc. for the
3tornnvveterOutfa||o Water Quality Retrnfitpnojiect. in the amount of $828.28,8,50 (plus contingency).
[Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on
3125124]
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MOVED BY MCONNELL, SECONDED BY MARTINEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Public Works Operations Campus Phase 2; Update on Design and Pre -construction.
Brandon Miles, Interim Deputy City Administrator, and Laura Maman, Principal with Miller Hayashi
Architects, provided an update on design and preconstruction of the Public Works Operations Campus
including the project to date, projected costs, design schematics, and next steps.
The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions and offered comments regarding financing and costs to
residents, seismic standards, other capital facilities, off -ramps, construction documents, and flooding risk.
Consensus existed for staff to look into the questions surfaced by CM Martinez regarding utility use by
neighborhoods, and bond capacity..
8:06 p.m. Council President Abdi exited the Council Chambers.
8:27 p.m. Council President Abdi returned to the Council Chambe
8:35 p.m. Councilmember Martinez exited the Council Chambers.
8;;39 p.m. Councilmember Martinez returned to the Council Chambers.
b. Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the Cities of Burien and Maple Valley
for food waste prevention and diversion outreach consulting services..
8:42 p.m. Councilmember Quinn recused himself per RCW 42.23.040(2) from item 6b (Interlocal
agreement) as he has a remote interest as an employee of King County Metro and exited the Council
Chambers.
MOVED BY PAPYAN, SECONDED BY MARTINEZ TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITIES OF BURIEN AND MAPLE VALLEY FOR FOOD
WASTE PREVENTION AND DIVERSION OUTREACH CONSULTING SERVICES. MOTION CARRIED
6-0.
8:44 p.m. Councilmember Quinn returned to the Council Chambers.
c. A resolution authorizing the duly -appointed administering agency for South King Housing and'.
Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) to execute all documents necessary to enter into
agreements for the funding of affordable housing projects, as recommended by the SKHHP
Executive Board, utilizing funds contributed by the City of Tukwila to the SKHHP Housing
Capital Fund.
MOVED BY MARTINEZ, SECONDED BY ABDI THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION ADOPTED AS
READ. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2092.
d. Approve 1.0 FTE (full-time employee) for the City Clerk's Office for staffing of Public Records
Requests, to be included in the year-end budget amendment..
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY MCCONNELL TO APPROVE 1.0 FTE (FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE)
FOR THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE FOR STAFFING OF PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS, TO BE
INCLUDED IN THE YEAR-END BUDGET AMENDMENT. MOTION CARRIED 5-2, WITH SHARP AND
MARTINEZ VOTING NO.
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REPORTS
a. Mayor
K8eyorK8cLeodreportedhehasoontinuadnneatngwdhregiuna|elentedofficia|aondagenciesonnext
steps regarding the asylee seeker encampment at Riverton Park United Methodist Church following
passage ofHB28G8. He offered', a reminder regarding the upcoming Emergency Management training
for elected offioioUmonApril 6.2U24'and shared there will bea Celebration mfLife for Diane Jaber.Fiscal
Specialist, on April 6, 2024.
b. City Council
Councilmember Papyan participated in a Highline Forum meeting and met with Kari Sand, City Attorney,
and Hari PomnekamN, Public Works Director. He commended Catrien De Boer, Grants Analyst, on her
work on, several grant awards to the City.
Marty Wine. Interim City Administrator, referenced the CA (City Administrator) Report and offered tu
answer any questions.
MISCELLANEOUS
CounoHmamber Martinez referenced K4c Owff ie^s public comn1ent, and oommenited on the importance of
opportunities for youth training for skilled trades.
EXECUTIVE SESSION —Pending Litigation — Pursuant bzRCVV42.3O.11UMX1).(3Dminutes)
Mayor McLeod announced the Council will now go into an! Executive Session to discuss:
Pending Litigation — Pursuant toRCVV42.3Uj1U(1)(i}./3Qminutes)
The total mmoumtoftime will benmmore than 3Ominutes, and nodecisions will bemade during the
Executive Session,. No action will be required in the Open Meeting after the Executive Session has
concluded.
He declared the meeting adjourned as of the conclusion of the Executive Session. The Executive Session
will not beextended beyond the annumncedtime, and they will not bereturning hoopenseoaiomhz
adjourn or for any other reason. The closed session, to discuss Collective Bargaining Strategy,, pursuant
toRCVV42.3U.14O(4)(b).snhedu|ndtooccurfoUmmingthemeetinghaubeemoanueUUed.
8:58 p.m. Mayor McLeod ca�led for brief recess to allow the Councilmembers to convene to the
Executive Session.
Executive Session 5tart9�OOp.m.
Attendees: Mayor McLeod; Marty Wine, Interim City Administrator; Kah Smnd, City Attorney; Nick Morton,
Assistant City Attorney; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Councilmembers Quilnn, Abdi, Sharp,
Papyam.yNoConneU.Martinez, and Hedrick.
Executive Session End�EL2O[zm.
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ADJOURNMENT
9:26 p.m. ADJOURNMENT OCCURRED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
CLO-SE-D-SESSION CoRecti-ve-BaFg-aining—Pucs-ua-nt--te-RCAN-42,,39-1-44(4-)(-b). (cancelled)
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Andy Youn, Records Governance Manager/City Clerk
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