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Hybrid Meeting (O 4 p,m,
This meeti was conducted both onsite at Tukwila City Hall and virtually via Microsoft Teams.
The phone number for public pafficipation that was provided via the agenda distribution process was.,
1-253,-292-9750, access code 6700,77,647# as well as a link to join, the Microsoft Teams Meeting.
CALL TO ORDERIPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council President Abdi called the Tukwila City Council) rneeting to order at 7:0O p.m. and led the audience
in the Pledge of Allegiance.
OFFICIALS
Present at the meeting were Council President Mohamed A,bdi (on-site); Coluncilmiembers De'Seani Quinn
(on-site), Tosh Sharp, (on-site), Armen Papyan (on-site), Jlovita McConnell (on-site), Dennis Martinez (on-
site),, Hannah, Hedrick (on-site).
CITY OFFICIALS
Marty Wine, linterim, City Administrator", Brandon Miiles, interim Deputy City Administrator;, Nora Gierlloiff,
Community Development Director; Viicky arisen, Finance Director; Tony Cullertoin, Deputy Finance
Director; Peter Mayer, (Parks and Recreation Director; Eric Drever, Police Chief', Eric Lund, Deputy Police
Chief, Hari Poinnekanti, Public Work 5 Director,, Jloel Bush, Chief Technology Officer; Laurel l iumphrey,
Legislative Analyst; Felipe Ayala, Records Program Coordinator,
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councilmembeir Martinez stated "The City of Tukwila is located on the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish
people. We acknowledge their continuing connections to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to
their elders past, present, and emerging."
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Due to the, number of individuals signed up to speak, Council President Abdi asked for consensus to
reduce the time limit to; 3 rninutes per individual. Consensus existed to reduce the time limit to 3 minutes,,
1 Dave Puki provided an overview of the principles of quality control and its applicability to, the
planning process of the City budget.
2. Vanessa Zaputil spoke in opposition to the proiposed renital housing tenant protections ordinan -
and voiced her concerns as a small housing der, She suggested that ani alternate! approa
be considered,
3, Joe DUffie asked to keep pol'icle officers in, mind as they put their Wes oin the line to keep our
community safe. He thankedthie Council for deciding to of speaking tim
for publ'ic comments,
ty Committe
4Krystenna Mann addressed some items, not discussed at the Financial Sustainiabillity Committe
She emphasized the need for renters' rights and protections,
5 Dennis Roiberston pointed oiut sections from the Financial Sustainability Committee Report he
deemed conifusing and expressed concern at the prospect of increased property taxes.
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SPECIAL ISSUES
a. Financial Sustain,ability Plan
Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director, Brian Murphy, Berk Consulting Project Manager, and Katherine Goetz,
Berk Consulting Financial Sustainability Plain Lead, presented the final draft report of the City of Tukwila
Financial Sustainablifity Plan, the Financial SustainabiHity Committee's recommendations, and next steps,
The CouncOmembers exchan edl comments and thanked the Financial Sustainability Committee
members, consWtants, and the community for their involvement and dedication in this project.
8,-12 p, rm. Council President Abdi calledfor 5-min,ute recess,
817 p.m. Council President Abdi resumed the meeting,
b. An ordinance regarding renteir Protections.
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housing providers.
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c. Discussion on South King County homelessness grant.
8A2 p.m. CouncHmernber Quinn recused hidimself pier RCW 42',23.040i(2)i from item 4c (grant) as hz�
has a remote interest as an employee of King County Metro and exited the Council Chambers.
Brandon Miles, Interim Deputy City Administrator, briefed the CouncH on the preliminary award of $i2
m1flion from King County toaddress homelessness and provided an overview of the items being
d�iscus�sed for funding.
The Councilmernbers asked 6arifying questions pertaining to funding parameters, and next steps,
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g.1 p. rn, Councflmernber Quinn returned to the Council Chambers,
REPORTS
a. Mayor
The Mayor was not in attendance,
b. City Council
Councilmember Martinez attenided the South County Area Transportation Board (SCAJB'd), Cascade
Water Alliance and Puget Siound Regional F'ilre Authority Governance (PSRFA) Board mieetings.
He Indicated Fire Chief Carlson will attend a Council meeting in May to, speak about the Fire Benefit
Chairge (FBC).
Councilmember Papyan attended the South County Area Transportation Board (SC ATB,"d) meeting and
the 16"'1 Annual Celebration of Affordable Housing event hoisted by the Housing Development Consortium,
Councilmember Sharp engaged in discussions with students at Foster High School regarding politics and
civjicsa
Councilmember Quinn attended the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority (PSRF) Governance Board
meeting. He participated in a civics ciass and engaged in di5cussioin$ with students on topics around
Riverton, s,aifety, and housing.
c. Staff
There was no report.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Sharp asked the Council if there was interest in receiving agenda packets sooner.
MAJORITY CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE FINANCE & GOVERNANCE
COMMMEE MEETING.
Councilmember Sharp asked the Council if there is interest in improving the areaoutside of City Hall
where the fountain is located.
Marty Wine, Interim i City Administrator, indicated Public Works staff is, in the process of reviewing this
req nest.
Councilmernbeir Sharp inquired about the status of the buillding on Tukwila International Boulevard that
caught on fire and! received a brief update from staff,
Councilmernber Martinez reported that the restroom facilities at Bicentennial Park are currently inoperable
and requested that these be fixed.
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b:29 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT ABDI DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE �MEETIN�G
ADJOURNED.
Mohamed Abdi, Courn c0 President
FeAyala, Recu rdis Prograrn Coordinator
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