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Home My WebLink About2024-12-09 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Co Hybrid Meeting (On -site and Virtual) MINUTES ittee of the Whole Meeting December 9, 2024 - 7:00 Pic COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President Abdi called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7 00 p m, and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. OFFICIALS Present at the meeting were Council President Mohamed Abdi (on -site), Councilmembers De'Sean Quinn (on -site), Tosh Sharp (on -site), Armen Papyan (virtual), Jovita McConnell (on -site), Dennis Martinez (on - site), and Hannah Hedrick (on -site) CITY OFFICIALS 1 homas McLeod, Mayor; Marty Wine, City Administrator: Pete Mayer Deputy City Aciministratorinterim Public Works Director, Nora Gierloff, Community Development Director, Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director, Kris Kelly, Interim Parks, & Recreation Director, Elle Drevei, Police Chief, Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer, Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Andy 'Youn, City Cerk, Melissa, McCormick, seputy City Clerk, LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilrnember McConnell 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 " PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Greg Sherlock shared concerns regarding crime in Tukwila neighborhoods and the City Administrator's, waiver of residency, 2 Betty Hedrick expressed gratitude for City staffs involvement and attendance at community events PUBLIC HEARING a. An ordinance extending the term of a Development Agreement between the City if Tukwila and Segale Properties LLC for the Tukwila South Development. 7:09 p.m. Council President Abdi opened the public hearii g. Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator gave a brief histor/ of this agreement, presented a draft ordinance and proposed a fourth amendment to the Development Agreement for the Tukwila South Development to provide an additional six months for completion of negotiations Mike Pruitt, Segale Properties tl,,C spoke in support of the city's proposal and advised they have been making good progress with negotiations, 7:11 p.m. Council President Abdi called for public corn lents. There were no public comments Tukwita City Council Committee af the Whole Minutes December 9, 2024 Page 2 of 4 Council President Abdi asked if there were any clarifying questions from the COU ncd Couticilinembeis asked clarifying questicins and eque shed that Segalle Properties LLC share their opinion of the current proposal and of a 6-month extension would be adequate to complete negotiations 7:13 p.m. Council President Abdi closed the public hearing. b. An ordinance adopting the 2024-2044 Tukwila Comprehensive Plan, 7:13 p.m. Council President Abdu opened the public hearing. Nancy Eklund, Long Range Planning Supervisor reviewed the purpose and history of the Comprehensive Plan, touching on legal requirements. Eklund explained that amending the plan us available once per annum She reviewed the development process, feedback, and action taken to implement suggestions, Neil Tabor, Senior Planner provided an overview of the Comprehensive Plan process and how the feedback received from Staff, Council and Public was incorporated, Tabor reviewed the agenda attachments and provided additional information regarding the city became out of complliance. 7:18 p.m. Council President Abdi called for public comments. There were no public comments Council President Abdi asked if there were any clarifying questions from the Council Councillmembers asked clarifying questions regarding the deadline for passage, possible financial penalties for not passing the comprehensive plan by end of year and requested a more detailed explanation of the agenda attachments 7:21 p.m. Council President Abdi dosed the public hearing, SPECIAL ISSUES a. An ordinance extending the term of a Development Agreement between the City of Tukwila and Segale Properties LLC for the Tukwila South Development. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING CONSENT AGENDA. b. An ordinance adopting the 2024-2044 Tukwila Comprehensive Plan, CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULA MEETING. c. Contract with CFM Advocates for Federal Government Affairs Services. Brandon Miles, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Government Relations Manager, presented the contract, reviewed terms and history Councilmembers expressed support for the contract with CFM Advocates and asked clarifying questions regarding the accessibility of the federal lobbyist and financial Impacts if the contract were canceled prior to the termination date. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE SPECIAL MEETING CONSENT AGEN 1 A Tukwila City Council Committee of the VVholle Minutes December '9, 2024 Page 3 of 4 DIRECTLY FOLLOWING THIS MEETING. d. A resolution adopting the 2025 State Legislative Agenda Brandon Miles, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Government Relations, distributed an updated version of the presented resolution, provided a high-level overview of the resolution, and introduced Dave Foster, City Lobbyist Mr. Foster gave a brief overview of the 2025 legislative session, Councillmembers asked clarifying questions regarding per capita funding, the role of a City Lobbyist and, impacts of delaying adoption, CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING CONSENT AGENDA, 813 p. m 815 p„m 8:22 p,m 826 p„rin COUncilmember McConnell exited the Council Chambers Councilmember McConnell returned to the Chambers Council President Abdo exited the Council Chambers Council President ,Abdi returned to the Cinarnbers e, An ordinance adopting truck route regulations. Adam Cox P, E., Interim Traffic Engineer, presented the proposed changes to 'Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 9.54. Cox, reviewed a nn,ap of the area, discussed implementation and enforcement, and gave an overview of the implementation process, Eric Drover, Chief of Police, spoke to the ability of the Tukwila Police Department to enforce this ordinance. CoundIrmembers expressed their support for this ordinance, asked clarifying questions, regarding specific, routes for busenesses„ Police staffing, training and resources, and expressed interest In an annual assessment to include number of infractions and community feedback. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING CONSENT AGENDA. f. Allocation of remaining American 11- escue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Tony Cullertob Deputy Finance Director, presented a proposed expenditure plan for the re aiming ARPA funds. Councilnnembers expressed support and the intent to obligate monies to one-time projects, discussing possible uses for the funds, including law enforcement labor costs CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. a Mayor Mayor McLeod attended the Sound Cities Association (SCA) dinner last week to discuss preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On December 10'h, Mayors from South King County will be attending a Sound Cities Association, (SCA) lunch at the Tukwila Community Center. b. City Council Councillmember Quinn attended a Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Governance ;card meeting Counoilmenneer Sharp provideda background on the Reisbeck building off of Boeing Access Rd, Counclirnember McConnell attended the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Governance Board meeting and the Equity and Social Justice meeting at Foster Golf Course. She also attended the Urban League toy Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes December 9, 2024 Page 4 of 4 drive. art Foster High School, providing gifts, lunches and games to approximately 500 children, Councilmember Martinez thanked Laurel Humphry, Legislative Analyst, for her a.ssistance obtaining information to help a resident with garbage pick-up issue, He also attended the Seattle Building Trade Association Holiday Party with the Mayor and Councilmembers Sharp and Papyan „ Martinez shared that Tukwila has the highest concentration of union affiliation in the Puget Sound Region and provided information about Local 699 and their apprenticeship program„ Councilmember Hedrick attended several events and invited interested individuals to reach out to her directly regarding her report, Councilmember Papyan attended several Holiday Events, including the Port of Seattle event, where he spoke with global ambassadors about partnerships and bringing their businesses to Tukwila., Council President Abdi thanked Chief Dreyer for his accessibility and kindness, and assisting when residents are in need c. Staff No report MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember McConnell shared that the Tukwila Historical Society is having a holiday open house on Saturday, December 14th from 12:00 -200 p,m at the Nelson house, ADJOURNMENT 8:56 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT ABDV DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURNED FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING. Mohamed Abdr, Council President. Melissa McCorrnick, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: 12/16/2024 AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE: tnizon