HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-05-12 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila CityCouncil Committee of the Whole
Hybrid Meeting (On -site and Virtual)
MINUTES
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
CALL TO ORDERIPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
May 12, 2025— 700 PAL
Council President Sharp called the Tukwila City Councilmeeting to order at 7:00 p,m, and led the audrienc
in the Pledge of Allegiance,
OFFICIALS
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Present at the meeting were Council President Tosh Sharp (on -site); Ccuncllmembers Mohamed Abdii
(virtual), Armen Papyan (on -site), Dennis Martinez (on -site),, Hannah Hedrick (on -site), and Verna Seal (on -
site),
Counciimember McConnell was not in attendance,
CITY OFFICIALS
Thomas McLeod, Mayor; Marty Wine, City Administrator, Pete iayer, Deputy City Administrator; Aaron
BeMiller, Finance Director; Tony Cullerton, Deputy Finance Director„ Nora Gierloff, Department of
Community Development Director, Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Kris Kelly, Interim
Parks & Recreation Director; Jeri Peters, Parks & Recreation Manager; Matthew Austin, Parks
Maintenance Supervisor; Eric Dreyer, Police Chief; Eric Lund, Deputy Police Chief; TC Croone, Chief
People Officer; Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer; Max Baker, Development Supervisor, Laurel
Humphrey, Legislativ Analyst; Jennifer Marshall, Deputy City Cierk,
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councitmember Papyan stated The City of Tukwila is located on the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish
people We acknowledge their continuing connections to and, waters and culture, We pay our respects to
their elders past, present and emerging,"
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1, Kate Krullier requested the Council consider amending the contract with Billy Barools to assist ourtenant
with encouraging people to use the restaurant and bar after golfing hours
2. Joe Dottie thanked those who have filed for Council and asked the candidates to reme ber to locus
on what is best for Tukwila.
PRESENTATION
a. Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation.
Mayor McLeod proclaimed May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month,
SPECIAL ISSUES
a. Contract with Evergreen Asphalt and Concrete for the 116th Street Parcel Trail Acc
Counellinember Martinez noted this item was forwarded unanimously by the Community Services and
Safety Committee
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Matthew Austin, Parks Operations and Maintenance Superintendent, overvievved a contract for proposed
improvements at the South 116th Street Parcel (acquired in 2019) that would create a passive recreation
site for the cominunity
The Councilmembers ciarified this project is budgeted as a part of the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement
Plan and appreciated the public outreach that resulted in the proposed off-traii respite area,
UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING
CONSENT AGENDA.
b, An ordinance establishin a Critical Area Designation Permit and Pre -Application Conference
Process,
Councilmernber 'Hedrick noted this tern was forwarded unanimously by the Planning (Si Conirnunity
Development Committee,
Max Baker, Development Supervisor, explained the proposed ordinance would amend the Tukwila
Municipal Code to create a Critical Area Designation permit and require pre -application conferences for
certain complex permits,
The Councilmernbers asked clarify/ling questions regarding vesting and highlighted the usefulness of
requiring pre-applicatiohs on complex projects for staff and developers
UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING
CONSENT AGENDA.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor McLeod attended a lunch hosted by thri Transportation Club of Seattle featuring Washington State
Secretary of Transportation JuVie Meredith, He took this opportunity to arrange a tour for her of the 42rld
Avenue Bridge to help ensure funding He will be attending the signing of House Bill 1587, Tukwila
Promise, in Olympia on May 13
b. City Council
Councilmernber Hedrick referenced the LTA,C itern for Starfire Sports will be on the May 19Council
Consent Agenda,
Councilmernber Martinez met with Steffanie Fain, King County Council candidate, and relayed concerns
of 'Tukwila seniors, He attended the South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) meeting, a grade
school production of Peter Pan, the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority (PSREN Recruit Graduation at
Station 741,, the pop-up market on Segalles property, and the Police Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony at
City Hall,
CounciOnnernber Papyan met with the City Prosecutor and had a discussion about how the Council and
City can support the homeress population noting his interest in hearing her perspective
c. Staff
No report
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IVIISCELLANEOLIS
Counolimember Hedrick asked Council to consider temporarily filling the current vacancy on the Puget
Sound Regional Fire Authority Governance Board due to Councilinember McConnet's absence, The
Councilmembers discussed the need for representation on the hoard, perhaps waiting additional time
before taking action, and who would be available to fill the position,
CONSENSUS EXISTED TO TEMPORARILY APPOINT COUNCILMEM
SOUND REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY GOVERNANCE BOARD,
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As a result of the discussion, Council President Sharp requested Legislative Analyst Laurel Humphrey
provide the Councll with information and guidance regarding the possibility of filling tine Council position
on a temporary basis
A JOURNMENT
7:47 P.M. COUNCIL PRESIDENT SHARP DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
ADJOURNED.
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