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Home My WebLink About2025-03-03 Special MinutesTukwila City Council Hybrid Meeting (Dn'miteand Virtual) MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING Special �� v~x"�x March 3.2D2S CALL TOORDER Mayor McLeod called the Special Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 5:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Andy Youn'Bmrnett, City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present at the meeting were Council President Tosh Sharp (on -site); Mohamed Abdi (remote), Armen Papyan (on -site), Jovita McConnell (on - site), Dennis Martinez (on -site) and Hannah Hedrick (on -site). 5:34 p.m. Mohamed Abdientered the meeting virtually, CITY OFFICIALS Thomas MoLeud, Mayor; Marty VWne, City Administrator; Pete Mayer, Deputy ChyAdministrator/|ntehm Public Works Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Brandon K8i|en, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Government Relations; Nora Gier|off, Community Development Direckzr� Eric Drever, Police Chief; Joel Bush` Chief Technology Officer; Laurel Humphney, Legislative Analyst; Andy Youn-Barnett, City Clerk, PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Kim Cook urged the Council to consider declaring Tukwila a sanctuary City for transgender and gender diverse people. 2. Kathleen Wilson expressed concern regarding the Public Works Director's salary. 3. Joe Uuffieoutlined considerations for running for elected office. 4. Apneet Sidhu spoke on the role of compensation in retaining quality City employees and urged the Council to consider a candidate tonight who would run for reelection in November. PRESENTATION Council candidate interviews for Position #7. The following applicants were escorted into the Council Chamber and interviewed in the following randomized order: a. KahaKruUer b� Verna Seal c Jane Ho d. KrysteenaN1ann e--[Aaan-4Jfford(withdrew from consideration) t Peggy McCarthy Tukwila City Council Special Meeting Minutes CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval ofMinutes: 2/24CZ5(Special &1tg) b. Approval ofVouchers: #OO4O8232;#OO4O8317inthe amount nf$1 116.115.67. o. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with SCJ Alliance for design services for the Orillia Road South Overlay Project, in the amount of$125.S3527. [Grant -funded] [Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 0212412025] d. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Psomas Inc. for design services for the South Boeing Access Road Overlay Project, inthe amount of$5G3.Q83,14 [Grant -funded] [Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 0212412025] e. Authorize the Mayor to sign e contract with Psomas Inc. for design services for the Interurban Avenue South Overlay Program, in the amount of$649.41B,88, [3/ant-fundoo] [Reviewed and forwarded toconsent bythe Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on02124120257 f. Authorize the Mayor to sign supplemental agreement No. 4 to contract #20-116 with David Evans and Associates. Inc. (acquirer oforiginal contractor, TranTech. LLC) for the 42»u Avenue South Bridge Replacement Project, inthe amount of$1.388GQ4OO [Grant -funded] [Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 0212412025] Q. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Carollo Engineers for design services for the Ryan Hill Water System Connection Project, in the amount of$GO1.5O5.0U. [Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee an 0212412025] h. Award a bid and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Pape & Sons Construction, Inc. for the South 149th Street& South 150th StreetVVatermain Replacement Projeot, in the amount of $1.214.O12.Q8(plus continganoy). [Reviewed and forwarded toconsent bythe Transportation and Infrastructure Committee onD212412n25] i. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Psomas, Inc. for design and construction management services for the 2025 Annual Overlay and Repair Program, in the amount of $487,198.99. [Reviewed and forwarded toconsent $ythe Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on0212412025] ). Accept as complete the 2024 Annual Overlay and Repair Program (Contract #24-055) with ICON Materials; authorize release ofretainage. subject tothe standard claim and lien procedures (final cost ofproject, including retainage $867.537.54) [Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 0212412025] MOVED BYMCCQNNELL.SECONDED BYMART|NEZ TOAPPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED G-O. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A resolution repealing Resolution No. 2093; Adopting revised City Council Rules of Procedure. MOVED BY HEDRICK, SECONDED BY MCCONNELL THAT THE RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARR|ED5'O. ARESOLUTION {)FTHE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY DFTUKVVLA. VVASH|NGTON, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2093; ADOPTING REVISED CITY COUNCIL RULES DFPROCEDURE, MOVED BY HEDRICK, SECONDED BY PAPYAN THAT THE RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 4-1, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2110, WITH SHARP VOTING NO. EXECUTIVE SESSION — To evaluate the qualifications of the candidates for appointment to elective office — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.1 10(h). Not to exceed 30 minutes. Mayor McLeod announced the Council will now go into Executive Session until 7:45 p.m: To evaluate the qualifications of the candidates for appointment to elective office — Pursuant to RCVV42.3D.11O(h). Tukwila City Council Special Meeting Minutes The total amount of time will be no more than 30 minutes, and no decisions will be made during the Executive Session. Action may be required in the Open Meeting after the Executive Session has concluded. 7:15p.m, Mayor McLeod called for a brief recess to allow the Councilmembers to convene to the Executive Session. Executive Session Start: 7:2Op.m. Attendees: Mayor McLeod; Kah Sand, City Attorney; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Counci|membensAbdi.Sharp, Papyen. McConnell, Martinez, and Hedrick. Executive Session End: 7:44p.m. 7:45 p.m. Mayor McLeod reconvened the Special Meeting. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and motion to appoint anew Councilmemberto Position #7 on the Tukwila City Council. Mayor McLeod called for nominations from the applicants who were interviewed, COUNC|LK8EK8BERABD|NOMINATED KATEKRULLER,JANEHO'AND VERNASEAL. CCJUNC|LK8EKOBER SHARP NOMINATED PE(3GYK8CCARTHYAND KRYSTEEN&MANN. MOVED BY HEDRICK, SECONDED BY PAPYAN TO CLOSE THE NOMINATION PERIOD. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Mayor McLeod opened the floor for a discussion and noted Councilmembers may choose to offer comments on the nominees, the factors used in determining their preference, and any other information they wish tnshare prior tovoting. The Counoi|membersoffered comments thanking the candidates for applying. Mayor McLeod called for oroll call vote. First round of voting: ABD| SEAL PAPYAN SEAL SHARP KHCCARTHY K8CCONNELL SEAL MART|NEZ HO HEOR|CK SEAL MOVED BYK8CCONNELL.SECONDED BYHEDR1CK TOAPPOINT VERNASEAL TO POSITION #7 C]NTHE TUKVVLACITY COUNCIL. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Mayor McLeod congratulated Ms. Seal and noted the Oath of Office will be scheduled for the March 171h Regular Meeting. 8:U5 p.m. 810p.m. Mayor McLeod called for a5'minuterecess. Mayor McLeod resumed the meeting. Tukwila City Council Special Meeting Minutes March 3.2U25 Page 4of5 h. Update on Asylum Seeker Response and authorization to enter into contracts. (1) Authorize the Mayor tosign mcontract with First United Church ofTacoma inaform reviewed and approved by the City Attorney, in an amount not to exceed $163,000.00. (2) Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Access to our Communities (ATOC) in a form reviewed and approved by the City Attorney, in an amount not to exceed $482,000.00. (3) Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Interurban Suites in a form reviewed and approved bythe City Attorney, inonamount not toexceed $331.DOO.00. (4) Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to Contract#25'OS5 with SuraHmusm in a form reviewed and approved by the City Attorney, in an amount not to exceed $139,000.00. (5) Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. I to Contract #25-050 with New Covenant Church in a form reviewed and approved by the City Attorney, in an amount not to exceed $139,000.00. (6) Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with House of Shalom in a form reviewed and approved bythe City Attorney, inanamount not toexceed $8U.0OO.00. (7) Authorize the Mayor to sign o contract with Bryn Mawr United Methodist Church in m form reviewed and approved by the City Attorney, in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00. (D) Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 4 to Contract #23-166 with Innovative Impact (i2) Strategies in a form reviewed and approved by the City Attorney' in an amount not to exceed$74S.423.00. Brandon Miles, Director ofStrategic Initiatives & Government Re|adons, provided an overview nfseveral contracts and requested approval for expenditures relating to the City's response to Asylum Seekers. MOVED BYK8CCON0ELL,SECONDED BYHEDR|CKTOAUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL CONTRACTS ASLISTED C]NTHE AGENDA FRONT SHEET UNDER ITEM 8B'SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor McLeod attended the City of Auburn's State of the City Address at Muckleshoot Casino and relayed Tukwi|a's State of the City Address will be on April 2»u. He participated in the annual Sports Star of the Year celebration through the Seattle Sports Commisainn, and attended the memorial service for former Tukwila Police Officer, Brian Hunter. b. City Council Counci|memberAbdiwished the Muslim Community ahappy Ramadan and noted March isomonth of prayer for the Muslim community. Cnunoi|nnemberPapyonshared the King County International Airport -Boeing Field will beholding a community event soon ontheir Vision 2045(FAA Master Plan Update), Councilmember Martinez attended a Cascade Water Alliance Executive Board meeting in place of Mayor McLeod and joined We Heart Seattle in a trash cleanup at Gillman Creek. There will be a community open house onMiddle Housing at the Sullivan Center atTukwila Village unMarch 5.2O25from 4:3O'7:OO c. City Administrator Marty VWne, City Administrator, referenced the City Administrator's Report and highlighted information in the report regarding responses to recent Council and Community inquiries. Tukwila City Council Special Meeting Minutes March 3, 2025 Page 5 of 5 ADJOURNMENT 8:35 P.M. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING. ICAMI -Tho as McLeod, FVaor Andy Youn-Barnett, City Clerk APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE: 03/17/2025 03/18/2025