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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-09-23 Committee of the Whole Minutes'Tuk a City Council CO Hybrid f eeting ('in -site and Virtual) MI NUTES ee of the hole eeting September 23 2024 - 7:00 P. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CALL TO ORDERIPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President Abdi called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7 0 in the Pledgee of Allegiance. OFFICIALS p ernd led the audience Present at the rneetingg were Council President Mohammed Abdi (on -site); Council( biers Die Sean Quinn (on -site), Tosrn Sharp (on -site), Armen Papyan (on -site), Jovuta McConnehl (on site), Dennis !Martinez (on -site. and 1-iuru1dh Hedrick (one -site). CITY OFFIICIIA. Thomas McLeod, Mayor; Marty Wine, City Administrator; Pete Mayer, Deputy City Admunastratar/Acting Public Works Directari Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator;, Brandon Mules, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Government Relations, Tony Cuullerten, Interim Finance IDirecton Eric Drover,, Police Chief, Eric Lund. Deputy Police Chief„ Joel flush„ Technology & Innovation Services Director; Nora Gierloff, Department of Community Development Director;; Jo Anderson, Inclusion and Engagement Manager; Nancy Eklund, Long Range Planning Supervisor„ Neil Tabor, Senior Planner, Griffin Lerner, Public Works Analyst; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst, Andy Youn, City Clergy;, Jennifer Marshall, Deputy City Clerk.. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Council President Abdi 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 culituire. We pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging," PUBLIC COMMENTS Dennis Robertson spoke in support of public safety as a budget priority and rnturrnirng the taxpayers due to the savings related to the firer district changes, x alpac'ity to Katrina Dohn shared her Ipositive experience u~sing See Click Fix and cfo rn°pliimented the precept response and friendly staff, David Kaplan, Lot, Government Relations Manager for the Port of Seattle, noted the National Environmental' Policy Act (NEPA) draft environmental review for the Sustainable Airport Master Plan is anticipated to be released on October 21 There will be a 45•day comment period once released, PUBLIC HEARING 2024 -- 2044 Tukwila Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update 7i 12 p.m. Council President Abdi opened the public hearing and called for a staff report.. Nancy Eklund, L..ong Lange Planning Supervisor, explained the Growth Management Act (GM.) recquires the City to conduct a periodic review of the Comprehensive Plan and associated development regulations. She highlighted staff outreach at over seventy public events and ongoing agency reviews by King County, VVashington State I©epartrnent of Commerce, and the Puget Sound Regional Council. Tukwila City Council Committee of t e Whole Minutes September 23, 2024 Page ,2 of 3 Neil Tabor, Senior Planner, overviewed the main updates to the plan relating to housing and job targets„ affordable housing, improved quality of life, and overall formatting to consolidate and remove redundancies, He noted no adoption or action was requested at this time 7t21 p rn Council PresidentAbdocalled for public comments, 1, Michelle Eggert (virtual) advocated for the Ryan Hill area to be rezoned to allow additional housing for all income levels in preparation for a potential light, rail station at Boeing Access Road„ Council President asked if there were any clarifying questions from the Council. The Councilmembers questioned if the proposed Sound Transit Station was considered when developing this iteration of the comprehensive plan, 7 34 p m Council President Abdi close the public hearing SPECIAL ISSUES a. 2024 — 2044 Tukwila Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update The Councilmembers noted their appreciation for the process to date which has kept them apprised of changes and emphasized their desire for the proposed Sound Transit Light Rail station to be the impetus for redevelopment and transiboriented development (TOD)„ Staff noted the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan is cureritly scheduled to be presented at the October 21st Work Session b. 2025 — 2026 Biennial Budget: Community Outreach and Presentation of Other Funds Jo Anderson, Inclusion and Engagement Manager, reviewed outreach efforts to date including working with community liaisons who assisted; in gathering input from Tukwiladiverse population, Efforts returned three main findings: the need for quality low-income housing or rentals., to address basic. needs and safety, and build trust with Inewcomers and eirmited-English speakers. Flora Thera, Community Liaison, shared her experience and understanding of the current relationship between the City and those of Hispanic heritage oftering suggestions for improvement, 8'29 p, m, 8 32 p,m, 8,52 pm, 855 brri, 903 Rill, 9'.09 p,m, 9,13 p„rn, 9:15 p,m, Cotincilrmember Martinez exited the Council Chambers COUnCimember Martinez returned to the COLHICH Chambers Councirnember Papyar exited the Council Chambers Counclimernber Papyan returned to the Council Chambers Council President Abdi dallied for a 5-minute recess, Council President Abdi resumed the meeting, Councilmember Sharp exited the Council Chambers Councillmember Sharp returned to the Council Chambers Marty Wine, City Administrator, Pete Mayer, Acting Deputy City Administrator/Acting Public Works Director; and Tony Cullerton, Interim Finance Director, introduced the, special and restricted funds inviting the managers of these funds to provide an overview of the following funds Lodging Tax, Residential Street, Bridges and Arterial Streets, Contingency, Drug Seizure, Land Acquisition, General Governmental Improvement Urban Renewal, Public Safety Plan; and E)romeris Pension. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questionsregarding community liaisons and feedback from the community, the intent and utilization of certain funds, and metrics measuring success. Tukwila City Coun•ciii C•omrnittee of 'the Whole• • inoteo September 23 2024 REPORTS a„ ayor Page 3 of 3' There was no report City Council Councilmernber Sharp attended the 10th Annual Outstanding Police Officer RecognitionDay where Tukwila Police Officer Vic Masters was honored, Councilmember Martinez was honored to speak at the Hispanic Heritage event at Westfield Southcenter and thanked Laurel lilumphrey, Legislative Analyst, for her assstance. He also attended the Police Officer Recognition, c. Staff There was no report MISCELLANEOUS Mayor McLeod asked if the Council 'would consider a contract to provide financial assistance for Edon() Lodge, which is currentlyhousing asylum -sleeking individuals from the '$.4 million grant to be provided from the State and King County allocated for this type of service, CONSENSUS EXISTED TO EXTEND 'THE MEETING PAST 10:00 P.M. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding Riverton Park United Methodist Church„ MAJORITY CONSENSUS EXISTED FOR THIS ITEM TO RETURN TO COUNCIL FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION. ADJOURNMENT 10:03, P.M. COUNCIL PRESIDENT ABM DECLARE • THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADUOURNED. Mohammed Alhdli„ Council President Je nif Ma siva epuri City Clerk APPROVED BY COUNCIL PRESIDE T: 10107124 AYALA LE ON THE CITY WEBSITE 10/08/24