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iittee of the Whole Meeting
August 12, 2024 - 7:00 P.M.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
CALL TO ORDERWLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council President Abdi called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p m, and led the audience
in the Pledge of Allegiance.
OFFICIALS
Present at the meeting were Council President Mohamed Abdi (on -site); Councilrnemlbers Tosh Sharp
(on -site), Armen Papyan (on -site), Jovita McConnell (on -site), Dennis M.artinez (on -site) and Hannah
Hedrick (on -site).
Council 'member Quinn was not in attendance,
CITY OFFICIALS
Thomas McLeod, Mayor; Marty Wine, City Administrator; Pete Mayer, Deputy City Administrator/Parks
and Recreation Director/Acting Public Works Director; Emily Ronnanenko, Assistant City Attorney; Max
Baker, Development Supervisor; Neil Tabor, Senior Planner; Isaac Gloor, Associate Planner; Derek
Speck; Economic Development Administrator; Tony Cullerton, Interim Finance Director; Eric Lund,.
Deputy Police Chief; Joei ush, ChiefTechnology Officer; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Andy
Your, City Clerk; Jennifer Marshall, Deputy City Clerk,
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councilmember Papyan stated "The City of Tukwila is located an the ancestral Vends 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
1. Joe Duffle thanked residents and staff for a successful National Night Out against Crime He
asked about the status of marijuana retail in the City and what would happen once the big tent at
Riverton Park United Methodlist Church comes down;
2. Derek Tolson expressed concerns regarding continued speeding issues near City HailL
SPECIAL ISSUES
a, An ordinance approving a franchise agreement with Wholesail Networks,
Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer, gave an overview of a draft ordinance granting a 5-year franchise
agreement to Wholesail Networks to operate telecommunications in the public right-of-way,
The Councilrnembers asked clarifying questions regarding the right-of-way, infrastructure, and other
telecommunications vendors,
CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING CONSENT
AGENDA.
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b. Contract for middle housing code analysis and development service
Neil Tabor, Senior Planner, indicated the proposed contract with CAST architecture would update the
City's development and design regulations in alignment with middle housing regulations. Funds for this
work are either already budgeted or supported by grant funds.
CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING CONSENT
AGENDA.
c, Ordinances streamlining the permitting process and Implementing the provisions of SB5290
Isaac Gloor, Associate Planner, gave an overview of 6 ordinances revising several titles of the Tukwila
Municipal Code (TMC) to streamline permit procedures and comply with Senate Bill 5290 and House Bill
1293.
The CouncilMembers offered comments regarding permitting customer service, development standards,
alignment with State requirements, and cost savings by streamlining.
CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE SEPTEMBER 16 REGULAR MEETING
CONSENT AGENDA.
d. Resolution amending the Land Use Fee Schedule
Max Baker, Development Supervisor, and Isaac Gloor, Associate Planner, indicated the draft resolution
revises the Land Use Fee Schedule in alignment with the ordinances in item c above to comply with SB
5290.
The Counoilmember.s asked clarifying questions regarding the fees and cost recovery.
Marty Wine City Administrator, noted Resolution No, 2058 was adopted in 2022 and speaks to the basis
for certain fees In the Permit Fee Schedule. Staff intends to bring the Permit Fee Schedule for review
later in the year,
MAJORITY CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE SEPTEMBER 16 REGULAR
MEETING CONSENT AGENDA.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor McLeod attended 110 community gatherings for National Night Out, Music in the Park, the grand
opening celebration of the pickleball courts at the Tukwila Community Center, and the Vietnamese
Martyrs Church's annual summer celebration. He participated in handing out books with the Seattle Lions
Club and was invited to a community celebration of the recent election in Rwanda,
b. City Council
Councilmember Sharp participated in National Night Out, where he noted sever resrdents expressed
concerns about lack of security and speeding in the Southcenter area.
Councilmember Payer) participated in National Night Out where he had the opportunity to speak to many
residents and attended Music in the Park with Mayor McLeod.
Counclimember McConnell attended 10 community gatherings for National Night Out with Mayor McLeod,
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Councilmember Martinez commended Fire Captain Cathy Browning for positively representing Puget
Sound Fire at community events. He reported the Vietnamese Martyrs Church will be dedicating their new
cathedral in November. He attended Touch -a -Truck and Tonga Day.
Councilmember Hedrick participated in National Night Out and had the opportunity to visit many different
communities. She thanked the Clerk's Office for providing agenda packets to the Council earlier,
Council President Abdi thanked the Clerk's Office for assisting him in running Council meetings and for
getting agenda packets to the Council 'earlier,
c, Staff
There was no report,
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Papyan shared upcoming City events: the Tukwila Village Farmers Market will be taking
place on August 14th, Also on August 14th is Concert in the Park at Joseph Foster Memorial Park, and the
15l Annual Hullabaloo Festival will be taking place on August 17 at Joseph Foster Memorial Park
Councilmember Martinez asked that the Council be provided time to ask questions on work session
agenda items.
ADJOURNMENT
8:36 P.M. COUNCIL PRESIDENT ABDI DECLARED THE COM ITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
ADJOURNED AND STATED THE COUNCIL WILL ENTER INTO A CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING STRATEGY, PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.14014)(4
CLOSED SESSION — Collective Bargaining — Pursuant to RCW 42,30.140(4)g*
Closed session start. 8:41 p.m.
Closed session end: 8:52 p.m.
Mohamed Abdi, Council President
Andy Youn, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: 8119/24
AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE: 8/20/24