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Home My WebLink About2024-09-16 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Hybrid Meeting (On -site and Virtual) MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CALL 10 ORDER/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Regular Meeting September 16, 2024 — 7:00 pirru Mayor McLeod called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at, 7.00 p.m and led audience in the Pledge of Allegiance, ROLL CALL Melissa McCormick, Deputy City Clerk, called the roll of the Council„ Present at the meeting were Councilmembers De"Scan Quinn, Mohamed Abdi, Tosh Sharp Armen Papyan, Jovita McConnell, Dennis Martinez, Hannah Hedrick LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Quinn stated "The City cf Tukwila is located on the ancestral lands of the Coast Sallish people, We acknowledge their continuing connections to land, waters and culture We pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging," CITY OFFICIALS Thomas McLeod, Mayor, Many Wine, City Administrator; Pete Mayer, Deputy City ,AdministratoriActing Public Works Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator, Tony Cullerton, Interim Finance Director; Eric Dreyer, Police Chief; Eric Lund, Deputy Police Chief; TO Croone, Chief People Officer; Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst Andy Youn, City Clerk; Melissa McCormick, Deputy City Clerk. PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Greg Sherlock expressed concern regarding crimes at, and associated with, marijuana retail, 2. Joe Duffle commented on the budget and spoke against marijuana retail in Tukwila, 3 Desiree Kalalau spoke on safety concerns and possible resolutions regarding ongoing speeding issues on 44th Place South. 4 Katrina Dohn shared kudos for the Parks & Recreation department. 5, Tom Rogers, Vice Presidentof US .Security with Unibail-Rodamcp-Westfield, requested additional officers at Southcenter Mall to address ongoing public safety concerns He advised that the mall is willing to pay for one officer, APPOINTMENT Confirm the appoin 1, 2024. Mayor McLeod reco 2024„ MOVED BY QUINN, BEMILLER TO THE CARRIED 7-0. trncnt of Aaron BeMillor to the position of Finance Director, effoctive October 'mended Aaron BeMliller be appointed as Finance Director effective October 1, SECONDED BY MARTINEZ TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF AARON POSITION OF FINANCE DIRECTOR, EFFECTIVE OCTO4 ER 1, 2024. MOTION Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 16,2024 Page 2 of 4 Aaron BeMiller addressed the Council, providing his past municipal experiences and his desire to work at the City of Tukwila CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes 08/19/2024 (Regutoi Meeting) b, Approval of Vouchers. September 9, 2024: #00406700-00406843 in the amount of $2,045,886.35. Se tern er 16, 2024: #00406844-04U6894 in the amount ot $604,176.36. o Ordinances amending the Impact Fee Schedules: [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Me Finance and Governance Committee on 08/26/2024 (1) An Ordinance amending Ordinance No, 2571 to update the Fire Impact Fee Schedule as codified in Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 1626 as figure 16-1, '"Fee Schedule" Repealing Ordinance No. 2708. PiRCNANCE NO. 2734. (2) An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2572 to update the Parks impact Fee Schedule as codified in Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 16.28 as figure 16-1, "Fee Schedule" Repealing Ordinance, No, 2709., QBRINANNLP,z1A d, Award a bid and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Iron Horse, LLC for the 2023 Central BusineSS District. Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 48 Project, in the amount of $1,339,093,18 (plus contingency), fReviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and infrastrocture Services Committee on 08/26/2024J e, Authorize the Mayor to sign a lease agreement with Electronic Business Machines for copier's and printers over a five-year period, in an amount not to exceed $77,00000, [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Finance and Governance Committee on 08/26/2024.1 Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with BGC Engineering USA inc. for a Comprehensive Landslide Assessment Plan, in the amount of $134,500.00„ [Reviewed ,and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on 08/26/2024j Authorize the Mayor to sign a grant agreement with the Washington State Recreation & Conservation Office for the. Crystal Springs Park Lighting Replacement Project through the 2025 Local Parks Maintenance Program, in the amount of $76,000,00.. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community Services and Safety Committee on 09/09/2024 g. h. An Ordinance amending Ordinance Nos, various sections of TMC Chapter 9,53, 46„61220„ ORDINANCE NO. 2736. (Reviewed and forwarded to Consent 09/09/20241 2612 §2, §3, and §6, 2616 §1, and 2696 §2, as codified in 'Automated 'Traffic Safety Cameras" to comply with R,CW by We Community Services and Safety Committee on MOVED BY MCCONNELL SECONDED BY MARTINEZ 10 APPROVE HCONSENI AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. NEW USINESS Preview of the Mayor's Proposed 2025-2026 Biennial Budget Mayor McLeod provided a preview of the proposed 21625-2026 it lennial Budget, presenting eight key focus areas. public safety, potential tourism, organizational accountability and efficiency, fiscal constraints and spending controls, leveraging opportunities to deliver next level customer seniiice, capital projects, invest n city staff, and housing opportunities„ T40 p,m„ .Council President Abdi exited the Council Chambers,. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minues September 16, 2024 Page 3 of 4 744 pm,. Council President. ,Abdi returned to the Council Chambers, Marty 'Wine, City Administrator, referenced. the financial sustainability plan created by the Financial Sustainability Committee, highlighting the recommendations of being good stewards of public resources, investing in thecommunity.s highest priorities, and investing in Tukwila's future, She reviewed the budget calendar and next steps in the budget process„ The Councilmembers asked clarifyingquestions and offered comments in support of an additional meeting to be held in October„ 8:,41 p ni 846 p m, REPORT Mayer McLeod called for a 5-minute recess Mayor Mel end resumed the meeting a. Mayor Mayor McLeod had no report, b. City Council Council President Abdi shared his appreciation for the Council excusing his absence last week Councilmen:ter McConnell attended the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority's Citizen's Advisory Planning Committee (CAPC) meeting Ilast week on 9111. They welcomed a new mernber, Cathleen Wilson, c. Staff Marty 'Wine, City Administrator, referenced the CA (City Administrator) Report, calling attention to the reversal of the Schneider homes rezone„ MISCELLANEOUS Counciimember Papyan indicated he would like the Legislative Analyst to assist Cound in writing a letter of support to Sound Transit regarding building a station in Tukwila„ Consensus existed to proceed with a letter of support to Sound Transit. ICouncilmember Martinez shared that Southcenter Mali will be hosting a Hispanic Heritage event on Friday September 20, 2024 from 3 30-5 00 pm. EXECUTIVE SESSIONI — Potentiai Litigation: Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i) Mayor McLeod announced the Council will now go into an Executive Session until 9 35 pm. (for 30 minutes) to discuss' Potential Litigation — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). The total amount of time will be no more than 30 minutes, and no decisions will be rnacle during the, Executive. Session„ No action will be required in the Open Meeting after the Executive Session has, concluded. Should the Executive Session need to be extended, the Council will be, returning to open session at 9:35 pm ,„ to announce the, extension and the new time they will adjourn the extended Executive Session„ 9:00 p m Mayor McLeod called for a brief recess to allow the audience to exit the room Tukwila, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 16,2024 Page 4 of 4 Executive Session Start„ 9:05 p.m, Attendees. Mayor McLeod, Marty Wine, City Administrator, Derc Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Anatyst; Brandon Miles. Director of Strategic Initiatives and Government Relations; Nora Gierlaff, Community Development Director; Kari Sand, City Attorney Councilmembers Onn AhdiSharp, Papyan, McConnell, Martinez and Hedrick 9:35 p„m„ - Mayor McLeod announced the Executive Session would be extended until '943. p, (for 5 minutes), Executive Session End: 943 pm ADJOURN ENT 9:43 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXIS rED TO ADJOURN rHE REGULAR MEETING. ) Tha as McLeod„ Maygt. Melissa McCormick, Deputy City Deck - ILedisiative APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: AVAILABLE ON THE CITY Vi/EBSITE: 10M7/24 10108124