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Home My WebLink About2024-08-26 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Hybrid Meeting (On -site and Virtual) August 26, 2024 - 1;OO P.M. MINUTES COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CALL. TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council IPresident Abdi called the Tukwila City Counc meeting to order at 7:00 PM and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance, OFFICIALS Present at the meeting were CouncilPresident Mohamed Abdi (on -site); Councilmembers De*Sean Quinn (on -site), Tosh Sharp (on -site), Armen Papyan (on -site), Jovita McConnell (on -site), Dennis Martinez (on - site), and Hannah Hedrick (on -site), CITY OFFICIALS Thomas McLeod, Mayor; Brandon Miles, Acting City Administrator/Director of Strategic Initiatives and Government Relations; Nora Gierloff, Community Development Director; Nancy Eklund, Long Range Planning Supervisor; Neil Tabor, Senior Planner; Cyndy Knighton, Senior Program Manager; Tony Cullerton, Interim Finance Director; Eric Dreyer, Police Chief; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst Andy Youn, City Clerk; Melissa McCormick, Deputy City Clerk ND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Hedrick 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 toi their e ers past, present and emerging."® PUBLIC COMMENTS 1; Bridget Agpaoa Ryder spoke in sup rt of funding for Still Waters SnackPack, 2. Abigail Tabason shared Stilt Waters" need for a Human Services grant. 3. Brandon Eastman sup rts Stil Waters' food pr !Pram in local schools, 4. Joe Duffle shared his experience volunteering with Still Waters at Tukwila Elementary and their need of the snack pack program. Derek Tolson spoke in support of Still Waters and suggested local businesses donate to the program. He expressed concerns about ongoing speeding issues and a recent rent increase and asked the Council to limit rent increases in the City. 6 Abdul Yusuf expressed concerns about refugees and asylum seekers at Riverton Park United Methodist Church and shared his experience with Econolodge. He requested assistance for those in need. SpECIAL ISSUES a. Discussion on the Transportation Element or other Elements of the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan Update. Tukwila City Council Committee of the 'Whole Minues August 26, 2024, Page 2 of 3 Cyndy Knighton, Senior Program Manager (Transportation), and Emily Alice Anhui!, consultant, presented updates to the Transportation Element of the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan and gave an overview of goals, policy updates, implementation strategy„ as well as current and upcoming steps. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions and shared concerns regarding specific roads needing attention, as well as the need for reliable and accessible public transportation. 7 53 p m 7.56 p.m Councillmember Papyan exited the Council Chambers Councilmember Papyan returned to the Council Chambers b„ Asylum Seeker Response Update Brandon Miles, Acting City AdmintstratoriDirector of Strategic Initiatives and Government Relations provided an update on the City's response to asylum seekers at Riverton Park United Methodist Church. He reviewed plans for expected grant funds and the current Riverton and Econolodge census Councilmembers asked clarifying questions related to funding, spending, and the health and safety of asylees and the public. Councillmembers also spoke regarding, cost of short-term vs long term fixes, partnership with Riverton Methodist Church, and use of grant funds. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor McLeod shared Aerdri BelMillei has recently audepted Ole pusitiun of Finance Director, The City Council will be asked to confirm the appointment at the September 16 Regular Meeting, b. City Council Councilmember Quinn reported on the Finance and Governance Committee Meeting and the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority (PSF) Governance Board Meeting where Ilifesaving awards were presented. He suggested the City might share these acknowledgements with residents and community members. Councilmember Sharp apologized for being Linable to attend last week due to his work on storm restoration in Seattle Councilmember McConnell attended a Board, Commission and Committee members summer social at Billy Baroo's, and thanked Jo Anderson, Inclusion and Engagement Manager, for putting it together She shared that PSF us planning a Training Ops 101 at Kent Station 74 in September, which Councilmembers can attend Councilmember Martinez attended the PSF Governance Board Meeting and shared that there is as upcoming training class in Kent. He joined Mayor McLeod in handing out school supplies at Great American Casino through Maverick Cares Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes August 26, 2024 Page 3 of 3 c. Staff Brandon Miles, Acting City Administrator, shared that the Hurnan Services Advisory Board received 65 applications this cycle, with over $1,000000.00 in requested funding. The current budget is $433,000,00, which has not changed since 2019. The Board made recommendations on fund allocationsto 34 high performing and previously funded entities, with three new organization& MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Papyan shared he is a board member of the Part 150 Study and the 2045 Vision Plan for the King County International Airport. They will be holding a Noise Study Open House on November 4, 2024, at 6.00pm and encouraged residents to attend. Councilmember Martinez requested a list of the grants that were awarded from the State. ADJOURNMENT 0907 P.M. COUNCIL PRESIDENT ABDI DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE EETING ADJOURNED. Mohamed Abdi, Council President Melissa 1VcCormick, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED zY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: 9/16/24 AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE: 9/17/24