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Home My WebLink About2024-11-18 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Hybrid Meeting (On -site and Virtual) MINUTES Regular Meetin2 November 18, 2024 — 7:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor McLeod called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:01 p.m. and ied the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Melissa McComnick, Deputy City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present at the meeting were Councilrnernbers DeSean Quinn, Mohamed Abdi, Tosh Sharp, Armen Papyan, Jovita McConnell, Dennis Martinez, Hannah Hedrick. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Quinn 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." CITY OFFICIALS Thomas McLeod, Mayor; Marty Wine, City Administrator; Pete Mayer, Deputy City Administrator; Aaron BeMiller, Director of Finance; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Kris Kelly, Acting Director of Parks & Recreation; Nora Gierloff, Director of Community Development; Eric Dreyer, Chief of Police; Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Brandon Miles, Cirector of Strategic Initiatives and Government Relations; Andy Youn, City Clerk; Shawn Christie, Internal Operations Manager, Bryan Still, Operations Manager; Nick Waggood, Building Official; Melissa McCormick, Deputy City Clerk PUBLIC COMMENTS 1, Dave Puki spoke regarding the budget, revenue sources and the inflation rate. 2. Mary Fertakis spoke regarding the Comprehensive Plan and the associated Sound Transit Boeing Access Road (BAR) project. 3. Robert Neuffer referred to recent Tukwila Police Department activity as well as impacts of the recent presidential election. 4. Joe Duffle shared his thanks for Veterans and the recognition of Veterans' Day. 5. Greg Sherlock expressed concerns regarding the City budget and asked Council to be aware of the impact of tax increases. 6. Kate Kruller invited Councilmen to volunteer at the Salvation Army's 'Toys and Joys" event on 12/17. PRESENTATIONS a. Tukwila Community Leadership Initiative Jo Anderson, Inclusion and Engagement Manager, presented information en the Tukwila Community Leadership Initiative, where 18 participants learned haw local government works. 7:44 p.m. 7:46 p.m. Councilmember Papyan exited the Council Chambers. Councilmember Papyan returned to the Council Chambers. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting AWinuh�y b. Q & Awith Puget Sound Fire, Brian Carson, Fire Chief, Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Chief Carson and Chief Golden presented information onthe Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority, bn include a review of service areas, dal|y staffing, organizational structure, operational impacts and the relational history of City of Tukwila and PGRFA'o partnership. Councilmembers. asked clarifying questions regarding station status, accreditation, emergency management services and available discounts and asked for a follow-up report next year. 8:O3p.m. 8:07p.m. 8:O7p.m. EL1Op.m. 8:j4 p.m. �18P.m. 8:43 p.m. 8:6D P.M. Cnumci|menlborMartinez exited the Council Chambers. Cmumci|mmmborMartinez returned bnthe Council Chambers. Counci|mennborKHcConnm||exited the Council Chambers. Cmunci|mernberMcConnell returned tothe Council Chambers. Council President Abdiexited the Council Chambers. Council President Abd|returned tothe Council Chambers. Mayor McLeod cm||edfor a8'nninutorecess- Mayor N1cLeodroaurnedthomneeting C0NSENTAGENDA a. Approval mfMinutes: 1O/28 (Special Mtg); 11/4 (RegulerMtg) b. Approval ofVouchersiUB4U73U4-OD4{7431inthe amount of$5.4B2.S31.QQ. MOVED BY8DKlCONNELL,SECONDED BYHEORUCKT0APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. K0OT|{3N CARRUEDT'0. PUBLIC HEARINGS m. 2W24'2044Tukwila Comprehensive Plan Update: Transportation Element. 8:53 p.m. Mayor McLeod opened the public hearing. Nancy Ek|und, Long Range Planning Supervisor, and uynoy Knighton, Senior /rwnupmumupx r,oW/cxn Manager. gave abrief overview of the 2024-2D44Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Element. The final public hearing will be on December 9, 2024 and final adoption is scheduled for December 16, 2024. Dyndy Knighton, reviewed an updated transportation project list, estimated costs and possible funding sources. 9:00 P.M. Mayor McLeod called for public comments. There were nopublic comments. Mayor McLeod asked |Ythere were any clarifying questions from the Council. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding coordination. plannirig and supporting Sound Transit and verified that public comments from both this public hearing and the 1219 public hearing will be taken into consideration when finalizing the Comprehensive Plan. 9:10 P.M. Mayor McLeod closed the public hearing. b. Biennial Budget (third budget hearing) (1) Anordinance adopting the biennial budget cf the City ofTukwila for the 2025'2O28b|onniumn� adopting the 2025-2030 Financial Planning Model and accompanying Capital Improvement Program, Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 18, 2024 Page 3 of 5 (2) An ordinance amending ordinance Nos. 2688 and 2733 which adopted and amended the City of Tukwila's Biennial Budget for the 2023-2024 biennium, to adopt an amended year-end budget. 9:11 p.m. Mayor McLeod opened the public hearing. Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director, presented changes to the ordinance adopting the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget and 2025-2030 Financial Planning Model and accompanying Capital Improvement Program and the proposed ordinance amending the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget accounts. 9:17 p.m. Mayor McLeod called for public comments. 1. Dave Puki spoke regarding the proposed budget and concerns with the taxes residents of Tukwila pay. 2. Greg Sherlock spoke in support of the previous speaker's comments, shared dissatisfaction with salary increases, City of Tukwila employees living outside of the city limits, and the unaffordability of housing in Tukwila due to tax increases. 3. Marta* spoke regarding the addition fire service taxes, the effects it will have on marginalized families and the need to make Tukwila a more livable place. (*Consensus existed to allow additional comments after the public healing was closed.) The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding additional changes to the budget. 9:26 p.m. Mayor McLeod closed the public hearing. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Consensus existed to amend the agenda to discuss item "B" (Biennial Budget) last under Unfinished Business. a. 2024-2044 Tukwila Comprehensive Plan Update: Transportation Element. Councilmembers received verification that that they would be given the opportunity to review an updated version of the Comprehensive Plan, with any updates that are incorporated from suggestions and comments, prior to taking action. Councilmember Hedrick requested that there be a more detailed focus on the Boeing Access Road (BAR) Station. Consensus existed to forward this item to the 12/9 Committee of the Whole Meeting for the Final Public Hearing. Mayor McLeod handed the meeting to Finance Committee Chair, Councilmember Quinn to facilitate the discussion on the Tax Levy Legislation. b. Tax Levy Legislation: (1) An ordinance levying the general taxes for the City of Tukwila in King County for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2025, on all property, both real and personal, in said city, that is subject to taxation for the purpose of paying sufficient revenue to carry on the services of the several departments of said city for the ensuing year, with an excess property tax levy for the purpose of paying debt service on the city's unlimited tax general obligation bonds issued in 2016 and 2019, as required by law. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY PAPYAN THAT THE ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Melissa McCormick, Deputy City Clerk, read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, LEVYING THE GENERAL TAXES FOR THE CITY OF TUKWILA IN KING COUNTY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2025, ON ALL PROPERTY, BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL, IN SAID CITY, THAT IS SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 18, 2024 Page 4 of 5 PAYING SUFFICIENT REVENUE TO CARRY ON THE SERVICES OF THE SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY FOR THE ENSUING YEAR, WITH AN EXCESS PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING DEBT SERVICE ON THE CITY'S UNLIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ISSUED IN 2016 AND 2019, AS REQUIRED BY LAW; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO EXTEND THE MEETING PAST 10:00 P.M. 10:15 p.m. 10:17 p.m. 10:18 p.m. 10:21 p.m. 10:35 p.m. 10:36 p.m. Council President Abdi exited the Council Chambers. Council President Abdi returned to the Council Chambers. Councilmember Sharp exited the Council Chambers. Councilmember Sharp returned to the Council Chambers. Councilmember McConnell exited the Council Chambers. Councilmember McConnell returned to the Council Chambers. VOTE OF 5-2, WITH SHARP AND MARTINEZ VOTING NO, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2749. (2) An ordinance relating to property taxes; Decreasing the 2025 general property tax levy for the City of Tukwila regular levy from the previous year, commencing January 1, 2025, on all property, both real and personal, in compliance with RCW 84.55.120; Preserving future levy capacity. MOVED BY MCCONNELL, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Melissa McCormick, Deputy City Clerk, read the ordinance by title only AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAXES; DECREASING THE 2025 GENERAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR THE CITY OF TUKWILA REGULAR LEVY FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2025, ON ALL PROPERTY, BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL, IN COMPLIANCE WITH RCW 84.55.120; PRESERVING FUTURE LEVY CAPACITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY MCCONNELL, SECONDED BY ABDI THAT THE ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 5-2, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2750, WITH SHARP AND MARTINEZ VOTING NO. c. A Resolution adopting a Citywide Consolidated Permit Fee Schedule for 2025 and 2026; Repealing Resolution Nos. 2056, 2058, 2079 and 2013. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NOVEMBER 25, 2024 SPECIAL MEETING. d. Biennial Budget: (per agenda amendment) (1) An ordinance adopting the biennial budget of the city of Tukwila for the 2025-2026 biennium; adopting the 2025-2030 Financial Planning Model and accompanying Capital Improvement Program. (2) An ordinance amending ordinance Nos 2688 and 2733 which adopted and amended the City of Tukwila's Biennial Budget for the 2023-2024 biennium, to adopt an amended year-end budget. Mayor McLeod handed the meeting to Finance Committee Chair, Councilmember Quinn to facilitate the discussion on the proposed budget items. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 18, 2024 Page 5 of 5 Councilmembers shared concerns regarding the presented biennial budget, referencing comments from the November 18, 2024 Work Session. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE 11/25 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND SPECIAL MEETING. REPORTS The Councilmembers dispensed with reports due to the lateness of the hour. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Papyan requested confirmation that the 2025 Legislative Agenda would be approved by Council annually. Councilmember Martinez provided information regarding the Spirit of Giving Program. Councilmember Hedrick sought consensus to have staff revise the letter to Sound Transit to reflect support of the 112 station. Consensus existed. ADJOURNMENT 11:11 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. 40_,4111110 orf as McLeod. Mayor 10-4 Melissa McCormick, Deputy City Clerk - Legislative APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 12/16/2024 AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE: 12/1712024