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Home My WebLink About2024-12-02 Regular Minutes�ALA �, /�r _ �� 1$� �Z 01 Co uncil �� Tukwila ��x ��e*nu°xx Hybrid Meeting ({}n-sibsand Virtual) Meeting xvw��x�x«ux =oovvg December 2.2024-7:U0P.m. REGULAR MEETING CALL TOORDER/PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE Mayor McLeod called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the audience inthe Pledge ofAllegiance, ROLL CALL Jennifer Marshall, Deputy City Clerk, called the roll ofthe Council. Present at the meeting were Counci|members De3ean Quinn (on -site), Tosh Sharp (on -site), Mohamed Abdi (om-ade), Armen Papyan (on -site), Jovita McConnell (on -site), Dennis Martinez (on -site), Hannah Hedrick (on -site). LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Counci|membarPapyanstated "The City ofTukwila iolocated onthe ancestral lands ofthe Coast Salish people. We acknowledge their continuing connecdons 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 CUyAdministrotor/Interim Public Works Director; Derek Speck, Economic OevelopmentAdministrator;8ramdonMli|os.Direotorof Strategic Initiatives and Government Relations; Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director; Tony Cullerton, Deputy Finance Director; ErioOnever, Police Chief; Eric Lund, Deputy Police Chief; Joel Bush, Technology & Innovation Services Director; Joshua Hopkins, Surface Water Project Manager; Jo Anderson, Inclusion and Engagement Manager; Matthew Austin, Parks Maintenance Supervisor; David Rosen, Parks and Recreation Analyst; Laurel Humphrey. Legislative Analyst; Andy Youm. City Clerk; Jennifer N1arshaU, Deputy City Clerk. PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. David Puki outlined the history which led to the creation of the Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District in2011.Heahanadhksexperienueonthe8avethePoo|Committaeondhhoongo|nguoageofthe 2- Joe Duff ieadvised Council toread the materials, provided prior boCouncil Meetings and ask questions ofstaff and the mayor, He also referenced being part ofthe original Save the Pool Committee and noted the pool plays apart inkeeping the, City great. PRESENTATION a. Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Parks District Update Bradley Haqpin, Executive Director. and Vanessa 3aput[ Commissioner, ovem'iewed the Aquatics Facility Feasibility Study completed in May of 2024. They shared results from the study indicating the pool is utilized beyond both its capacity. significant upgrades are needed, and there is interest for additional programs. ThmComnoi|nnembern expressed excitement for the future ofthe pool asking clarifying questions regarding how they anticipated future funding for the needed upgrades, the current capacity level, Tukwila City CouncilRegular Minutes December 2, 2024 Page 2 of 4 CONSENT AGENDA a. (no minutes to be approved at this meeting) b. Approval of Vouchers: #00407432-00407521 in the amount of $894,746.12 c. Authorize the Mayor to accept three grants from Sound Transit in the amount of $510,000.00 for a pedestrian connection between 152nd Street and the Tukwila International Boulevard (TIB) Station overflow parking lot; in the amount of $350,000.00 for traffic calming along 52nd Avenue South; and $390,000,00 for improvements to the intersection of Southcenter Boulevard and TIB Station through the Sound Transit System Access Fund (SAF), for a total of $1,250,000.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on 11/25/24] d'. Ratify contract #24-041, and its Amendments No. 1 & 2, with CORT Party Rental for installation of a temporary tent, heater and generator refueling, and biweekly maintenance, in an amount not to exceed $391,019.46. [Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Finance and Governance Committee on 10/28/24] e Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Reid Middleton Inc, for structural plan review and inspection services for 2025-2026, in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Finance and Governance Committee on 10/28/24] f. Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 4 to contract #22-102 with Pace Engineers for additional engineering services, in the amount of $223,170.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on 11/25/24] Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 2 to contract #24-093 with Otak, Inc. for additional design and engineering services for the Gilliam Creek Fish Barrier Removal & Habitat Enhancement Project, in the amount of $769,952.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on 11/25/24] h. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Seattle Rugby, LLC (DBA Seattle Seawolves Rugby) for a partnership agreement through December 1, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $180,000.00 (Lodging tax funded). [Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Finance and Governance Committee on 10/28/24] g. MOVED BY MCCONNELL, SECONDED BY SHARP TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Accept King County Flood Reduction 2024 Grant for Gilliam Creek Erosion Repair MOVED BY HEDRICK, SECONDED BY MCCONNELL TO AUTHOR!ZE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A' KING COUNTY CONTROL DISTRICT GRANT FOR DESIGN, PERMITTING, AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE GILLIAM CREEK EROSION REPAIR IN THE AMOUNT OF $479,631. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Councilmember Papyan noted this item was forwarded unanimously from committee and there is no requirement for the city to provide matching funds. 7:57 p.m. Councilmember Quinn recused himself per RCW 42.23.040(2) from 6.b as he has a remote interest as an employee of King County Metro and exited the Council Chambers. b. Accept Amendments to King County Interlocal Agreement #19-184 — Conservation Futures Grant Funding The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions and staff explained' there is a required match of $248,000 that will be funded by a separate grant from the Department of Ecology. Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes December 2, 2024 Page 3 of 4 MOVED BY MCCONNELL, SECONDED BY SHARP TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO CONTRACT #19-184 WITH KING COUNTY, TO ACCEPT THE KING COUNTY CONSERVATION FUTURES GRANT FOR THE SOUTH 131ST STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND DUWAMISH HILL PRESERVE PROJECTS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $964,375.00. MOTION CARRIED 6-0, WITH QUINN RECUSED. 7154 p.m. Councilmember Quinn returned to the Council Chambers, c. Ratification of Ordinance Number 2747 — 2025 General Tax Levy Kari Sands, City Attorney, explained this ratification would not change the outcome of the vote or affect the effective date, but instead would remedy a procedural irregularity during the previous meeting when it was passed. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY HEDRICK TO RATIFY ORDINANCE NO. 2747 (2025 GENERAL TAX LEVY STARTING JANUARY 1, 2025). MOTION CARRIED 5-2, WITH SHARP AND MARTINEZ VOTING NO. NEW BUSINESS a. Waiver to the Residency Requirement for the City Administrator, per Ordinance No. 2039. Mayor McLeod explained the prerequisites required by Ordinance 2039 have been met and requested Council consider authorizing him to approve the waiver of the residency requirement for Marty Wine, City Administrator, The Councilmembers expressed appreciation for the work of Ms. Wine while she was Deputy City Administrator and to date as City Administrator noting her dedication to the city. They also discussed the residency requirement and how it has been waived for previous City Administrators questioning the affect it may or may not have had on their performance. MOVED BY MCCONNELL, SECONDED BY QUINN TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO APPROVE A WAIVER TO THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR, PER ORDINANCE NO, 2039. MOTION CARRIED 5-2, WITH SHARP AND MARTINEZ VOTING NO. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor McLeod shared the City will be recognizing employees at Employee Appreciation Breakfast on Thursday, December 5. b. City Council' Council President Abdi expressed his appreciation for and acknowledged the high -quality staff working with the City. Councilmember Papyan attended the Senior Luncheon with Councilmember Sharp and appreciated hearing their concerns and experience. He expressed interest in increasing the percentage of Tukwila residents employed by the City. c. Staff City Administrator Marty Wine referenced her full report in the packet and highlighted the emergency work conducted on a broken cast iron pipe by staff over the extended holiday weekend. Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes Page 4 of 4 MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Martinez expressed displeasure at receiving email notification from staff of the sale of the George Long Shop after the 2025'2026 Biennial Budget was passed. He was concerned the additional funds might have changed the decisions made omthe budget. The Coun,cilmembers spoke regarding the need for open communication between themselves and staff as well as being able to ask challenging questions. Mayor McLeod explained the sale had previously been discussed and the funds, were already accounted for in the budget approved on November 25. CounoUnlemberSharp thanked staff for their repair work over the holiday. ADJOURNMENT 8:4SP.K8.UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS T8ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. hmrrras McLeod, Mayor � ^en y City Clerk ' Public Disclosure APPROVED BYCITY COUNCIL: 12116/24