HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-05-05 Regular MInutesTukwila city Council
Hybrid Meeting (On -site and Virtual)
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
May 5, 2025 - 700 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor McLeod called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:00 p,m, and led the
audience in the Pledge of Ailegiance,
ROLL CALL
Andy Youn-Barnett, City Clerk, called the roil of the Council. Present at the meeting were Councilmernbers
Tcsh Sharp (on -site), Armen Papyan (on -site), Dennis Martinez (on -site), Hannah Hedrick (virtual); and
Verna Seal (on -site),
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY MARTINEZ TO EXCUSE THE ABSENCE OF COUNCI MEMBER
MCCONNELL. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Mayor McLeod called for a motion to excuse Counciimember Abdi's absence. No motion was made.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Mayor McLeod 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 Wne, City Administrator; Pete Mayer, Deputy City Administrator/Interim
Public Works Director; Kari Sand, City Attorney; Nick Waggood„ Building Officiai; TC Croone, Chief People
Officer, Joe i Bush, Chief Technology Officer; Aaron BelVliller, Finance Director; Tony Cullerton, Deputy
Finance Director; Kimberly Walden, Municipal Court Judge; Trish Kinlow„ Municipal Court Administrator;
Eric Drever, Police Chief; Kris Kelly, Parks and Recreation Manager, Bryan Stfl, Operations Manager;
Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; and Andy Youn- mett, City Clerk,
AGENDA AMENDMENT
MOVED BY PAPYAN, SECONDED BY SEAL TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO MOVE ITEM 7A
(ORDINANCE AMENDING RESIDENTIAL CONVERSIONS REGULATIONS) TO THE CONSENT
AGENDA AS ITEM 6E, AND REMOVE ITEM BA (TURNOVER OF STORMWATER FACILITIES) FROM
THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
U LIC COMMENTS
1. Katrina Dohn thanked various City departments and ccmmunity organizations that recently came
together to work on beautification projects.
2. Joe Duffle congratulated the new Police Sergeant and emphasized the importance of voting.
3 WO Ragin shared he will be leaving the City to pursue other opportunities and commented on his
time and experiences with the City.
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PROCLAMATIONS
A Proclamation rec gnizing May 4 - 10th as "Public Service Recognition Week" in the City of
Tukwila.
Mayor McLeod read the proclamation acknowledging May 4 - 10h1 as Public Service Recognition Week,
PRESENTATIONS
a. Promotional Swearing in of Police Sergeant Jamie Sturgill.
Mayor McLeod administered the Oath of Office to Police Sergeant Jamie Sturgill,
b. Annual State of the Court Address.
Judge Walden presented the 2024-2025 State of the Court, highlighting cases fled and hearings held,
photo enforcement, State y Blake, and various programs.
The Councilmembers thanked Judge Walden and her team and asked clarifying questions r
staffingworking with the community on fines,
CONSENT AGENDA
a, Approval of Minutes„ 4/21/25 (Regular Mfg)
t.) Approval of Vouchersi1/00408743 - 00408892 in the amount of $1153,932,90,
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c Authorize th Mayor to sign a contract for services with Restorical Research for insurance
archaeology, forensic accounting, and claims management in an amount not to exceed $300,000„00
[Reviewed and forwarded o consent by the Finance & Governance Committee on 4/26/20251
d. Permitting, Tax, Budget & Transparency Technology Solutions,
[Reviewed and forwarded lo consent by the Finance & Governance CoMalittee on 4/25P/2025]
(1) Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Granicus (DBA SrnartGov) for a permitting system in
the amount of $103,338.00 (annuai software cost of $38,571 with a one-time data imigrat)on fee of
$64,737,00) for a 1-year term
(2) Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Carahsoft 'Technology Corporation (DBA OpenGov)
or an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software in the amount of $569,208,00 over a 3-year
term,
e. An ordinance amending Ordinance No„ 2741 §3 (part)„ as codified at various sections of Tukwila
Municipal Code (TMC) Title 18, "Zoningr to amend regulations regarding residential conversions,
ORDINANCE NO, 275,8, (per agenda amendment),
MOVED BY MARTINEZ, SECONDED BY SEAL TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
AMENDED, MOTION CARRIED 5-0,
NEW BUSINESS
a. Assept-turnever-of,undeFground-storriftwater-rbypas,s-pipolin eand-appurtenan faoilltles-firom
Prot, rxi,s-E,kohan,ge-330-1-Southr-Norfolk,-LLC-and-a,uttrorizethe,,IVIayduto-sign-turnover,,related
dosunients-(value-of-transt r:,o-a&sets„' 88), (Removed per agenda amendment)
b. A re dintion declaring certain Police vehicles surplus, and authorizing their sale or disposal.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY MARTINEZ THAT THE RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0,
Andy Youn-Barnett. City lerk, read the resolution by title only„
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May 5, 2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DECLARING CERTAIN POLICE VEHICLES
SURPLUS, AND AUTHORIZING THEIR SALE OR DISPOSAL
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MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY MARTINEZ THAT THE RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2115.
c. Authorize the purchase of a Brush Bandit Intimidator 12XPC brush chipper, in the amount of
$64„828.71.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HEDRICK TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A BRUSH
BANDIT INTIIVIIDATOR 12XPC BRUSH CHIPPER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,826.71. MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
d. Tukwila, City of Opportunity Scholarship:
(1) Authorize "Tukwila, City of Opportunity Scholarship" awards in the amount of 500 each to Alex
Brewster, Jeremiah Burroughs, Mikaela Calimlim, Khrystalline Car -nacho, Elllyssa Castillo Aisha
Hassan, Rochelle Jeffries, and Joshua Manaols.
(2) Authorize the expenditure of an additional $2,000,00 to proceed with the recommended
scholarship awards for 2025,
Mayor McLeod overviewed the Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship program and this year's
recommended scholarship awarcts Whie the allocated budget for the scholarship program is $10,,000,
the scholarship selection committee is requesting an additional $2,000 00 to proceed with the
recommended awards,
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY MARTINEZ TO AUTHORIZE "TUKWILA, CITY OF OPPORTUNITY
SCHOLARSHIP" AWARDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500 EACH TO ALEX BREWSTER, JEREMIAH
BURROUGHS, MIKAELA CALIMLIM, KHRYSTALLINE CAMACHO, ELLYSSA CASTILLO, AISHA
HASSAN, ROCHELLE JEFFRIES, AND JOSHUA MANAOIS. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
MOVED BY PAPYAN, SECONDED BY SHARP TO AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF AN
ADDITIONAL $2,006,00 TO PROCEED WITH THE RECOMMENDED SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FOR
2025. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
e. A resolution revising the meeting location for the standing City Council Committees and Work
Sessions for 2025, and repealing Resolution No. 2017,
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY MARTINEZ THAT THE RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Andy Youn-Barnett, City Clerk, read the resolution by title only:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REVISING THE MEETING SCHEDULE
OF THE STANDING CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND WORK
SESSIONS FOR 2025, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO 2107
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY MARTINEZ THAT THE RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2116.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
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Mayor McLeod acknowledged Public Service Recognition Week He recently toured the Prose apartment
building that wilt open later this summer. He commended City staff for their professionalism and their
quality of work,
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Councilmember Paoyen toured the SCORE (South Correctional Entity) jail facility, He attended the
annual South King County Career Showcase hosted by the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce at
the Access° ShoVVare Center,
Councilmember Martinez. spoke with residents at Foster Point regarding cost of living,
Councillmember Hedrick toured the SCORE (South Correctional Entity) jail facility
Councilmember Seal shared the 'Tukwila Library AdvisoryBoard is seeking to fill the student
representative vacancy.
c. Staff
Many Wine, City Administrator, referenced the City Administrators Report in the agenda packet and
shared the Tukwila Promise program is moving forward towards implementation.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Martinez offered a reminder regarding Candidate fIflg week which is open from May 5
May 9, 2025 at 5:00 pin,
ADJOURNMENT
8:14 P.I. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING,
—Thomas cLead, »ayo
Lier'
Andy Your:I-Barnett, City Clerk
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 05119/25
AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBS1TE: 05120/25