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Home My WebLink About2025-05-19 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Hybrid Meeting (On -site and Virtual) MINUT ES REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Regular Meeting May 19, 2025 - 7:00 PAL Mayor McLeod called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 700 o.m„ and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance, ROLL CALL Jlennifer Marshall, Deiputy City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present at the meeting were Councilmembers Tosh Sharp (an -site), Mohamed Abdi (on -site), Armen Papyan (on -site), Dennis Martinez (on -site), Hannah Hedrick (on -site); and Verna Seal (an -site). MOVED zY COUNCILMEMBER SEAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ TO EXCUSE THE AISENCE OF COUNCILMEMBER MCCONNELL, MOTION CARRIED 6-0. LAND ACKNOWLEDGENIENT Councilmember Martinez 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 VVine, City Administrator, Pete Mayer, Deputy City Administrator/Interim Public Works Director; Kari Sand, City Attorney: Nora Glerloff: Director of Community Development Max Baker, Planning Supervisor, Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer; Aaron BeMiller Finance Director: Tony Culliertore Deputy Finance Director, Eric Dreyer, Chief of Police; Edo Lund, Deputy Chief of Pcce, TC Croone: Chief People Officer; Jo Anderson, Inclusion and Engagement Manager; Kris Kelly, Interim Parks and Recreation Director; Jefri Peters, Parks and Recreation Manager, Matthew Austin, Park Maintenance and Operations Superintendent; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst, and Jennifer Marshall, Deputy City Clerk. PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Dennis Robertson shared he joined Southend indivisibles„ a group of volunteers \who work to support and, empower people and communities targeted by current national legislation: He encouraged participation in their protests as well as other activities, 2. Kate. IKTUler also spoke in support of Southendlindivisibles providing additional information, She shared her excitement at the passing of Tukwila Promise State House Kt CONSENT AGENDA a: Approval of Minutes: 5/5/25 (Special Mtg i,: 5/5)25 (Regular Mtge) b, Approval of Vouchers. #00406893 — 00409014 on the amount of $1,994 514 43, c. Authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with Evergreen Asphalt & Concrete, line., for the South 116th Street Parcel passive park improvements project, in an amount not to exceed $152,316.24. [Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Committee of the Whole on 54272'02'5] Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes May 19, 2025, Page 2 of 4 d. An ordinance establIshing -Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Section 18,45,050, to establish a pre - application conference process for and use permits, amending Ordinance Nos. 2741 §3 (part) and 2745 §7, as. codified at TMC 18.104 010, Amending Ordinance No. 2741 §3 (part), as codified at TMC 18.104.050, ORDINANCE NO. 2759 [Revielpved and forwarded to consent by the Committee of the Whole Committee on 5/12/2025,1 e, Approve an application for Lodging Tax funds from the City of Tukwila to assist in the promotion and facilitation of leagues, events and tournaments for Starfire Sports in an amount not to exceed $160,000 over two years, [Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Planning and Community Development committee on 5/12/20251 MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SEAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HEDRICK TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. PUBLIC HEARING An ordinance extending the term of a development agreement between the City of Tukwila and Segale Properties LLC and its successors for the Tukwila South Development for five months. 7:11 p.m. Mayor McLeod opened the public hearing. Derek Speck Economic Development Administrator, provided a brief history of this agreement and presented the draft ordinance and proposed fifth amendment for the Development Agreement for the Tukwila South Development to provide an additional five months for completion of negotiation. 7:12 p.m. Mayor McLeod called for public comments. There were no public comments Mayor McLeod asked if there were any clarifying questions from the Council, there were none. 7:13 p.m. Mayor McLeod closed the public hearing. UNFINISHED BUSINESS An ordinance extending the term of a development agreement between the City of Tukwila and Segale Properties LLC and its successors for the Tukwila South Development for five months. The Councilmembers discussed that development agreements can be used as a tool by the City to allow developers accommodations in anticipation of increased results tor the City It was clarified the only modification being requested to the existing development agreement is an extension of time for negotiations to be Icompleted. UNANIMOUS, CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE JUNE 2 REGULAR MEETING CONSENT AGENDA. NEW BUSINESS a. Duwamish Park playground replacement: (1) Approve a grant application with KABOOMI, Inc. for a Community -Built Playscapo Grant at Duwamish Park, with a local match of $118,500.00. Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes May 19,, 2025 Page 3 of 4 (2) Authorize the Mayor to sign a grant agreement with KA: °ow, Inc. for a Community -Built Playscape Grant for the replacement of the playground located at Duwamish Park, in an amount to be determined (local match $118,500.00), with a final form to be approved by the City Attorney's Office. Matthew Austin, Park, Maintenance and Operations Superintendent, reported staff is working to apply for a Community -Built Pllayscape grant with KABOOMI, a non-profit organization that works to end playspace inequity, If granted the funds will be applied towards the purchase of playground equipment for the installation of an approximately 5,000 square foot playground at Duwannish Park. Matching funds would be required and be provided from the city's Land Acquisition, Recreation and Park Developrnent Fund, The Councilmembers reflected on the success of a previous KABOO grant and the volunteer participation for the Cascade View Park in 2017, They are pleased these improvements could come to Duwamish Park and asked questions about the fund being used for the matching funds and the potential to include lighting in the scope of work MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER SEAL, SECONDED Y COUNCILMEMBER HEDRICK TO APPROVE A GRANT APPLICATION WITH KABOOMI, INCORPORATED FOR A COMMUNITY -BUILT PLAYSCAPE GRANT AT DUWAMISH PARK, WITH A LOCAL MATCH OF $118,500.00. MOTIO CARRIED 6-0. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER PAPYAN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ABDI TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH KABOOMi, INCORPORATED FOR A COMMUNITY- UILT PLAYSCAPE GRANT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PLAYGROUND LOCATED AT DUWAMVSH PARK, IN AN AMOUNT TO BE DETERMINED (LOCAL MATCH $118,500.00), WITH A FINAL FORM TO BE APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, MOTION CARRIED 6-0. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor McLeod met with Senator Hasegawa, Repres,entative Hackney (remote), and Representative Berquist from the 11" Legislative District to discuss the recent legislative session, He attended the Puget Sound Regional Fire (PSRF) Community Emergency Response Team (CFRT) graduation on May 16 He reported interviews were held for the vacant Public Works Director position and hopes to have an update soon b. City Council Councilmember Abdi spoke regarding his recent losses noting grief is challenging to navigate, He also expressed his support of and best wishes for Counoilmennber McConnell, Councilmember Papya,n attended the Tukwila Promise Bill signing in Olympia and reflected on the opportunity it gives Tukwila students. He attended Foster High School as a judge of their civic projects and enjoyed the great opportunity to participate and help students navigate these types of projects. Councilmember Martinez was also in Olympia during the signing of the Tukwila Promise Bill signing and was pleased to see indlividuais from the City of Renton and Tacoma in attendance. He reported on his attendance at an all -school musical concert hlghlighting local elementary music students on May 14 an Association of Northwest Minority Builders meeting on May 15, a candidate forum with the Master Builders, Association, a Soutlh Kng Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) Executive Board Meeting on May 16, and a multi -cultural fair fundraiser to help families in need Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes May 19, 2025 Page 4 of 4 Councilmember Hedrick also attended Tukwila Promise Bill signing and expressed excitement for the opportunity it affords students. She noted she looks forward to the future when it can be expanded to include other colleges and trade apprentIceshIps as well Councilmember Seal attended the Tukwila Promse Al signing and was able, to participate in the Housing Development Consortium Affordable Housing Week by attending classes, She shared the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority (PSRFA) publication, Emergency Responder', noting it is very informative and worth the time to read c. Staff Marty Wine, City Administrator, referenced the City Administrator's Report in the agenda packet, MISCELLANEOUS ADJOURNMENT 7313 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. ,tirtelimrsr Imes McLed. .0r rshall, D uty City Clerk APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 06102125 AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE: 06/03/25