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Home My WebLink AboutCOW 2025-07-28 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKET Tukwila City Council Agenda  COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE  Thomas McLeod, Mayor Councilmembers:  Mohamed Abdi  Armen Papyan Marty Wine, City Administrator  Jovita McConnell  Dennis Martinez Tosh Sharp, Council President  Hannah Hedrick  Verna Seal ON-SITE PRESENCE: TUKWILA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6200 SOUTHCENTER BOULEVARD REMOTE PARTICIPATION FOR THE PUBLIC: 1-253-292-9750, ACCESS CODE: 670077847# Click here to: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting For Technical Support: 1-206-433-7155 Monday, July 28, 2025; 7:00 PM This agenda is available at www.tukwilawa.gov, and in alternate formats with advance notice for those with disabilities. Tukwila Council meetings are audio/video taped, and available at www.tukwilawa.gov If you are in need of translation or interpretation services at a Council meeting, please contact us at 206-433-1800 by 12:00 p.m. on the meeting date. 1. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS including comment on items both on and not on the meeting agenda Those wishing to provide public comments may verbally address the City Council both on-site at Tukwila City Hall or via phone or Microsoft Teams for up to 5 minutes for items both on and not on the meeting agenda. To provide comment via phone or Microsoft Teams, please email citycouncil@tukwilawa.gov with your name and topic by 5:00 PM on the meeting date. Please clearly indicate that your message is for public comment during the meeting, and you will receive further instructions. 4. PRESENTATIONS a. King County Metro South Link Connections Project Phase 3 Presented by King County Metro Pg.1 5. SPECIAL ISSUES a. Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Semi-annual Update b. Application Process for Position 6 Councilmember Pro Tem Appointment Pg.21 Pg.47 6. REPORTS a. Mayor b. City Council c. Staff 7. MISCELLANEOUS 8. ADJOURN WELCOME TO THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING The Tukwila City Council encourages community participation in the local government process and welcomes attendance and public comment at its meetings. MEETING SCHEDULE Regular Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month. The City Council takes formal action in the form of motions, resolutions and ordinances at Regular Meetings. Committee of the Whole Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. The City Council considers current issues, discusses policy matters in detail, and coordinates the work of the Council at Committee of the Whole meetings. PUBLIC COMMENTS Members of the public are given the opportunity to address the Council for up to 5 minutes on items both on and not on the meeting agenda during Public Comments. The City Council will also accept comments on an agenda item when the item is presented in the agenda, but speakers are limited to commenting once per item each meeting. When recognized by the Presiding Officer, please go to the podium if on-site or turn on your microphone if attending virtually and state your name clearly for the record. The City Council appreciates hearing from you but may not respond or answer questions during the meeting. Members of the City Council or City staff may follow up with you following the meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearings are required by law before the Council can take action on matters affecting the public interest such as land-use laws, annexations, rezone requests, public safety issues, etc. The City Council Rules of Procedure provide the following guidelines for Public Hearings: 1. City staff will provide a report summarizing and providing context to the issue at hand. 2. City staff shall speak first and be allowed 15 minutes to make a presentation. 3. The applicant is then allowed 15 minutes to make a presentation. 4. Each side is then allowed 5 minutes for rebuttal. 5. After City staff and the applicant have used their speaking time, the Council may ask further clarifying questions of the speakers. 6. Members of the public who wish to address the Council on the hearing topic may speak for 5 minutes each. 7. Speakers are asked to sign in on forms provided by the City Clerk. 8. The Council may ask clarifying questions of speakers and the speakers may respond. 9. Speakers should address their comments to the City Council. 10. If a large number of people wish to speak to the issue, the Council may limit the total amount of comment time dedicated to the Public Hearing. 11. Once the Presiding Officer closes the public hearing, no further comments will be accepted, and the issue is open for Councilmember discussion. 12. Any hearing being held or ordered to be held by the City Council may be continued in the manner as set forth by RCW 42.30.100. For more information about the City Council, including its complete Rules of Procedure, please visit: https://www.tukwilawa.gov/departments/city-council/ South Link Connections Mobility Project Presentation to Tukwila City Council July 28, 2025 1 Project Scope •Project routes – Twenty-two routes •Ten all-day routes: A Line,156,165,181, 182, 183, 187,631, 901, 903 •Twelve peak-only routes: 121, 122, 123, 154, 157,162, 177,178, 179,190, 193, 197 •Project area – Communities in ten cities and unincorporated King County •Algona, Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way,Kent, Normandy Park, Pacific, SeaTac, Tukwila, and unincorporated areas •The project area will be the focus of community engagement and equity analyses2 3 South Link Connections Mobility Priorities Greater transit coverage Improved early morning and nighttime service Faster travel times within and beyond the project area Improved east-west transit connections Increased weekend service, especially on Saturdays 3 King County Council Phase 3 Service Proposal Phase 2 Service Concepts Phase 1 Needs Assessment Engagement Timeline – Fall 2026 Implementation Mar – May ‘24 Dec ‘24- Feb ‘25 Jul - Aug ‘25 Spring ‘26 •Develop and present service concepts based on prioritized needs •Solicit public feedback •Learn more about community priorities •Review of concepts using •Service Design Best Practices •Public Input •Equity Review •Present proposed changes to public •Explain how the design matured and what influenced the concepts •Seek feedback on ways to refine and optimize •Final equity analysis •King County Executive transmits final service network to King County Council for adoption •Final service network to Sound Transit Board for adoption •Plan for implementation and community education Partner Review Board Partner Review Board Partner Review Board •Interview community stakeholders on mobility needs and barriers •Review recent engagement in the project area •Conduct baseline equity analysis and analysis of existing service needs and barriers •Recruit Mobility Board and Partner Review Board Mobility Board Prioritizes Needs Mobility Board Reviews Recommendations Mobility Board Reviews Final Proposal4 Phase 2 Engagement 2,778 online survey engagements (1,469 answering overall question) 844 direct feedback from CBOs 19 community and governmental presentations 25 transit stop outreach shifts 2 days of bus base visits 3 virtual info sessions 53 recorded emails or comments 14 tabling events Flyers at 45+ locations Email outreach to 200+ organizations 90+ Hours of in-person outreach December 4, 2024 – February 28, 2025 5 6 Phase 2 Outreach – Tukwila •Multi-lingual text/email alerts riders on Routes 156, 193, Rapid Ride A line •2 Mobility Board members •Flyers in locations around Safeway along Military Rd, 164th through 166th St.t •Street Teams at Andover Park & Baker Blvd (Tukwila/Southcenter Mall) , Jefferson & 9th (Tukwila travelers to downtown) •Rider alerts at 4 local bus stops •2/03/25 Tukwila City Council presentation6 Phase 2 - Survey Results 49% 22% 27% 2% Overall Support for Network Positive Neutral Negative No Response Priority Populations Positive: 52% Neutral: 20% Negative: 25% 61% 56% 55% 49% 50% 19% 25% 29% 28% 28% 18% 14% 11% 19% 18% 3% 5% 6% 4% 5% Greater coverage Early morning/nighttime service Weekend service Faster travel times East-west connections Does the network advance mobility priorities? Agree Neutral Disagree No response 7 Phase 2 - Satisfaction by Route Proposals for Routes 181, 164, and 183 have the highest approval ratings among survey respondents. Proposals for Route 193, Route 162, and the Federal Way Metro Flex pilot have the lowest approval ratings among survey respondents. 69% 52% 67% 67% 52% 81% 67% 85% 66% 83% 70% 73% 70% 60% 53% 17% 19% 23% 22% 19% 6% 18% 10% 9% 12% 12% 10% 23% 26% 22% 14% 29% 9% 10% 29% 12% 15% 5% 25% 5% 18% 16% 7% 14% 24% Route 186 Route 193* Route 631 Route 156* Route 162 Route 164 Route 166 Route 181 Route 182 Route 183 Route 187 Route 903 RapidRide A Line* Auburn Metro Flex Pilot Federal Way Metro Flex Pilot Support No opinion Oppose Tukwila Routes*8 Phase 3 - Network Highlights The proposed network uses resources from removed peak-only routes to enhance all-day, all-week travel with: •Frequent service on two east-west connections •New weekend service •Easier-to-understand service: •More direct, two-way service to improve travel times •Consistent schedules on Saturdays and Sundays for all routes •Trips running earlier, later, and more often on most routes •47% more trips on weekdays •61% more trips on Saturday •Twice as many trips on Sunday •Removed peak-only routes: nine suspended routes (121, 122, 123, 154, 157, 178, 179, 190, 197), two in- service routes (162, 177)9 10 What was changed based on Phase 2 engagement Based on feedback that we heard during Phase 2 engagement, the Phase 3 network proposes: •77 more trips throughout the week, with increased frequency on five routes and earlier/later trips on eight routes compared to the Phase 2 network. •Adjustment of proposed Metro Flex service, removing Saturday service to add earlier and later weekday trips, providing better connections for work trips. •In order to fund these improvements, the Phase 3 network proposes the removal of duplicative peak-only Route 162.10 11 What we did not address at this time In Phase 2 engagement we heard: •The desire to retain peak-period bus service between the project area and downtown Seattle •As the South Link Connections project is working with a cost-neutral budget, difficult tradeoffs have to be made. Resources from the removal of peak-only routes are used to invest in the community-identified priority mobility needs and light rail will connect riders to downtown Seattle. •The desire for additional increased coverage •The Phase 3 network increases coverage with the proposed Metro Flex zones. Providing additional increased coverage would require deviating existing routes or creating new routes. With a cost-neutral budget this would mean removing service improvements that align with the community-identified priority mobility needs. 11 Impacts to Tukwila 1212 13 Impacts to Tukwila No change: F Line, Routes 124, 128, 150, 906, Tukwila Metro Flex pilot •These routes are not part of the South Link Connections project scope. No change: A Line •Was reoriented to future Link light rail stations in Spring ‘25. Remove suspended Route 154* •Removed to reinvest resources into prioritized mobility needs Reduced Route 193 •Removal of one AM and one PM trip with low ridership Revised Route 156 •Pathway simplification in McMicken Heights, extended to KDM station •Increased frequency and earlier and later trips throughout the week *route is currently suspended and not operating 13 Phase 3 Engagement14 Engagement Overview July 7th – August 31st www.SouthLinkConnections.com •Short survey •Flyers •Materials available in 15 languages:Amharic, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dari, English, French, Korean,Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog,Tigrinya, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese •Public outreach at community meetings, events, bus stops and transit centers •Flyers at bus stops, transit centers, & on buses •Social media campaign & toolkit •Community Based Organization (CBO) partner led, culturally-specific outreach •Finalize proposal with Mobility Board •Partner Review Board feedback •City Council presentations •Direct engagement with key stakeholders •Metro-led virtual information sessions 15 16 Virtual Information Sessions Wednesday, August 6, 2025,12:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 6:00 p.m.16 Community Based Organizations (CBO) Formal Partnerships Federal Way Black Collective African Young Dreamers Empowerment Program International+ outreach to more than 200 organizations 17 18 How Cities Can Get Involved •Take the survey and let us know of local events by August 31st •Share the survey, open houses, and information on your social media, in your newsletters, and with constituents. Social media toolkit provided by Metro. •Let us know of local events •Support continued participation of city staff in the Partner Review Board •Reach out to Government Relations with any questions or concerns: apleasant-brown@kingcounty.gov and gejones@kingcounty.gov 18 Thank you! Questions? 19 19 20 ITEM INFORMATION STAFF SPONSOR: GRIFFIN LERNER ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 7/28 AGENDA ITEM TITLE Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Project Spotlights CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other Mtg Date 7/28 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date SPONSOR Council Mayor Admin Svcs DCD Finance Fire P&R Police PW SPONSOR’S SUMMARY Information Only - Staff is giving a mid-year update on on the CIP Program and spotlighting a current project from each of the Capital Funds. REVIEWED BY Trans&Infrastructure Svcs Community Svcs/Safety Finance & Governance Planning & Community Dev. LTAC Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm. DATE: COMMITTEE CHAIR: RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR/ADMIN. COMMITTEE COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $ $ $ Fund Source: Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 7/28/25 MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 7/28/25 Informational Memorandum dated 7/25/25 Project Spotlight PPT COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS ----------------------------------Initials --------------------------------- ITEM NO. Meeting Date Prepared by Mayor’s review Council review 7/28/25 GL 5.A. 21 INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: BY: CC: DATE: SUBJECT: Committee of the Whole Pete Mayer, Deputy City Administrator Griffin Lerner, Public Works Analyst Thomas McLeod July 25, 2025 CIP Project Spotlight Presentation ISSUE Staff will provide a brief spotlight presentation on selected Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects at the July 28, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting. BACKGROUND The City of Tukwila adopts a biennial Capital Improvement Program (CIP) as part of the budget process. The 2025-2030 CIP includes capital investments across major asset types including Streets, Utilities, Parks, and Facilities. As part of ongoing efforts to enhance transparency and project delivery, staff are providing periodic updates to Council on key projects. DISCUSSION This mid-year spotlight includes brief updates on six active projects that reflect current progress, alignment with Council priorities, and notable community impacts. Each project snapshot includes a clear problem statement, intended outcomes, and key progress milestones. Projects included in this presentation span the following categories: •Parks: River access and ecological improvements at Tukwila Community Center •Water: Replacement of aging water mains on S 149th/150th to enhance reliability and fire flow •Sewer: Modernization of Lift Station 5 to improve service continuity •Surface Water: Floodplain restoration and fish habitat improvements along the Green River •Streets: Annual Overlay Program to preserve pavement condition and improve accessibility •Program Updates: Dashboards, outreach strategies, and enhanced project management practices A follow-up CIP spotlight is anticipated in late 2025. FINANCIAL IMPACT No direct fiscal action is being requested. All highlighted projects are currently funded within the adopted 2025-2026 Capital Budget. RECOMMENDATION Information only. ATTACHMENTS CIP Project Spotlight Presentation 22 The City of opportunity, the community of choice. CIP Project Spotlights July 28, 2025 Committee of the Whole 23 •Overview of 2025-26 Capital Program •Ongoing Refinements and Highlights •Project Snapshots •Wrap-Up, Next Steps & Discussion Agenda The City of opportunity, the community of choice.224 Capital Improvement Program Overview ▪Six -Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) ▪Priority investments in infrastructure and facility assets ▪Streets, Utilities, Technology, Parks & Open Space, Facilities ▪Reviewed and updated every 2 years ▪The CIP is fiscally constrained: projects must have funding identified to be included in the CIP ▪Capital Budget: Reflects the first 2 years of the CIP ▪Revenue Sources ▪Grants, impact fees, taxes restricted to capital projects (e.g. Real Estate Excise Tax), enterprise funds, and bond proceeds. ▪Very little General Fund used for capital projects beyond debt service repayment. City of Tukwila 2025-26 Budget Development3 (Biennial Budget pp. 339-510) 25 Key Facts and Figures The City of opportunity, the community of choice.4 107 Projects Funded in the Biennium 47 Active Projects $78.9 M Biennial Budget 1% General Fund 42% 33% 24% 1% CIP Funding Profile Grants Utility Funds Dedicated Revenues General Fund26 The City of opportunity, the community of choice.5 Ongoing CIP Program Refinements (YTD 2025) ▪Consolidated 2025 -26 Budget Document ▪Improved Progress Reporting - Dashboards ▪Project Communications & Outreach ▪Project Management Structure & Support 27 Project Name: TCC Riverside Campus & Canoe Launch Project Number: 72530301 Asset Type: Improvement Status: Planning/Design Total Budget: ~$3.6M (Phase) Funding Sources: Park Impact Fees, Local & State Grants Project Snapshot – Parks (Biennial Budget pg. 410) START: Q3 2025 END: Q4 2027 The City of opportunity, the community of choice.628 Need / Problem Statement: - Tukwila lacks adequate water access for recreational activities. Purpose & Impact Community Benefits: -Enhancement/Creation of small group gathering spaces -ADA accessibility improvements -New water access -Improved ecological condition for the Duwamish River and its banks at TCC The City of opportunity, the community of choice.7 Council Priority Alignment - Supports PROS Plan recommendations for enhancing and improving TCC pathways, creating gathering spaces and greater access to the river 29 Progress & Key Considerations 1 Design/Planning •Q3 2025 – RCO Grant Agreement Executed •Q3 2025 – Initial Design Begins •Q3 2026 – Substantial Design Completion 2 Financial •July/August 2025 – Confirm Potential KC Grant •August 2025 – Potential KC Parks Levy Earmark •Q4 2028 – RCO Grant Agreement End Date 3 Construction •Q1 2027 – Construction RFP •Q2 2027 – Contractor Selected •H2 2027 – Construction Begins The City of opportunity, the community of choice.830 •Lifecycle cost approach to asset management and capital project development •PW projects in the CIP will have a Project Management Plan •Provide realistic expectations for cost, schedule, and permitting requirements •Communicate effectively with agency partners and affected communities Public Works CIP Management Philosophy The City of opportunity, the community of choice.9 Capital Program Management Require ments Priorities Timing Budget Coord- ination Project Manage ment 31 Project Name: S 149th St and S 150th St Watermain Replacement Project Number: 92340102 Asset Type: Watermain Status: Construction - 95% Total Budget: $1.5M Funding Sources: Water Enterprise Fund Project Snapshot – Water (Biennial Budget pg. 432) START: Summer 2024 END: September 2025 The City of opportunity, the community of choice.1032 Need / Problem Statement: Frequent leaks and breaks have caused costly repairs and service disruptions. This project addresses reliability, safety, and future fire flow capacity needs by replacing aging and undersized water mains on S 149th St and S 150th St. Council Priority Alignment: •Supports Council's goal to maintain reliable public infrastructure Purpose & Impact Community Benefits: •Improves system reliability •Reduces costly emergency repairs •Enhances fire protection with upgraded hydrants & looped mains •Reduces risk of unplanned water outages 33 Progress & Key Milestones 1 Design & Bidding •Final Design: January 2025 •Advertise: February 2025 •Council Approval: March 2025 2 Construction Schedule •Started: April 2025 •Completion: August 2025 •Landscaping: Fall 2025 3 Key Considerations •Coordinated staging with local church •Maintained resident access •Affected residents notified in person The City of opportunity, the community of choice.1234 Project Name: Lift Station #5 Retrofit Project Number: 92340201 Asset Type: Sewer Lift Station Status: Construction - 85% Total Budget: $2M Funding Sources: Sewer Enterprise Fund Project Snapshot – Sewer (Biennial Budget pg. 445) Design: November 2023 Construction Start: July 2024 Construction Complete: October 2025 The City of opportunity, the community of choice.13 35 Need / Problem Statement: Lift Station 5 is a critical component of Tukwila's sanitary sewer system. The existing station is outdated, with aging pumps, limited control capability, and growing maintenance concerns. Council Priority Alignment: •Supports Council's goal to maintain reliable public infrastructure & public health. Purpose & Impact Community Benefits: •Improves reliability and service continuity •Reduces risk of overflow •Reduces the need for costly emergency response •Provides infrastructure support for future growth identified in the comprehensive plan The City of opportunity, the community of choice.1436 Progress & Key Considerations 1 Planning & Design •Design Awarded: November 2023 •Preliminary Design: January 2024 •Final Design: April 2024 2 Bidding & Construction Award •Advertised: April 2024 •Bid Opening: May 2024 •Contract Awarded: July 2024 3 Key Considerations •Proactively notified adjacent owners •Maintained continuous access •Coordinated staging area & bypass plan The City of opportunity, the community of choice.15 37 Project Name: Nelsen Side Channel Project Number: 91641203 Asset Type: Land/Habitat Status: Planning & Land Acquisition Total Budget: $6,293,000 Funding Sources: Conservation Futures, Flood Control District, Salmon Recovery Funding Board, King Co. Parks,Surface Water Enterprise Fund Project Snapshot – Surface Water (Biennial Budget pg. 473) ACQUISITION: 2026 DESIGN + GRANTS: 2026-27 CONSTRUCTION: 2028 The City of opportunity, the community of choice.1638 Need / Problem Statement: Puget Sound Chinook Salmon population is threatened. Restoring floodplain and off-channel habitat in the Lower Green River is critically needed to support recovery. Council Priority Alignment: Supports goals in the Comprehensive Plan, Surface Water Comprehensive Plan, PROS Plan, and WRIA 9 Habitat Plan. Purpose & Impact Community Benefits: •Provides new shoreline access and open space •Improves water quality •Enhances flood resiliency by upgrading and setting back flood protection facility •Connection to Ped Bridge, transit,Green River Trail, hotels, businesses, residents The City of opportunity, the community of choice.17 39 Progress & Key Considerations 1 Completed •Received five grants totaling $1M •Established willing-seller relationship •Coordination w/ WDNR, WSDOT 2 Upcoming •Authorization to acquire land •Finalize negotiations w/ landowner •Issue RFP for design consultant 3 Key Considerations •Grant-driven, time-sensitive acquisition •Additional landowner coordination •O&M by Green Infrastructure Program The City of opportunity, the community of choice.1840 Project Name: 2025 Overlay Program Project Number: 82510401 Asset Type: Arterial Streets Status: Contract Award Total Budget: $2.1M Funding Sources: Solid Waste Utility Tax Project Snapshot – Streets (Biennial Budget pg. 365) 2025 Design Complete Aug 2025 Construction Starts 2025 Construction Complete The City of opportunity, the community of choice.19 41 Need / Problem Statement: The Annual Overlay Program is required to preserve and maintain existing roadway infrastructure to a safe and useable condition. Council Priority Alignment: The annual program supports the goal to have an industry standard of 15% of the City’s roadways be in excellent condition. Purpose & Impact Community Benefits: •Creates a safer driving surface by addressing rough roads and upgrading pavement markings •Updates curb and gutter to remove standing water from the roadway •Upgrades ADA facilities within project boundaries •Improves curb appeal for property owners The City of opportunity, the community of choice.2042 Progress & Key Considerations 1 Design and Bid Advertisement •Request for Proposals November 2024 • •Final Design June 2025 •Construction Advertisement July 2025 2 Upcoming •Bid Opening July 2025 •Construction start August 2025 •Construction Complete September 2025 3 Key Considerations •Water District 125 Contract •WSDOT Limited Access •Resident notification The City of opportunity, the community of choice.21 43 Project Dashboard Updates The City of opportunity, the community of choice.2244 Next CIP Briefing- Nov/Dec Discussion The City of opportunity, the community of choice.23 45 46 ITEM INFORMATION STAFF SPONSOR: LAUREL HUMPHREY ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 7/28/25 AGENDA ITEM TITLE Application process for Position 6 Councilmember Pro Tem Appointment CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other Mtg Date 7/28/25 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date SPONSOR Council Mayor Admin Svcs DCD Finance Fire P&R Police PW SPONSOR’S SUMMARY On 7/21/25 the City Council indicated a desire to appoint a councilmember pro tem to Position 6, and directed staff to prepare and application and interview process. REVIEWED BY Trans&Infrastructure Svcs Community Svcs/Safety Finance & Governance Planning & Community Dev. LTAC Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm. DATE: COMMITTEE CHAIR: RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR/ADMIN. COMMITTEE COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $1450/mo $ $ Fund Source: Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 7/28/25 MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 7/25/25 Informational memo dated July 22, 2025 COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS ----------------------------------Initials --------------------------------- ITEM NO. Meeting Date Prepared by Mayor’s review Council review 7/28/25 LH Draft Application 5.B. 47 City of Tukwila INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: Tukwila City Council FROM: Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst DATE: July 22, 2025 SUBJECT: Councilmember Pro Tem Appointment for Council Position No. 6 ISSUE Per RCW 35A.12.065, “In the event of the extended excused absence or disability of a councilmember, the remaining members by majority vote may appoint a councilmember pro tempore to serve during the absence or disability.” At the 7/21 meeting the City Council indicated an intent to appoint a councilmember pro tem to City Council Position No. 6 and directed staff to proceed with an application and interview process. Staff is seeking Council direction on process components described below. DISCUSSION Proposed Timeline By 8/1/25 Publication of Notice Application information available online 8/15/25 Applications due by 5:00 p.m., eligibility verification and distribution to Councilmembers to follow 8/25/25 Interviews (Executive Session, Nomination and Appointment is possible) TBD Additional meeting(s) if needed to continue interview/appointment process. Applications The draft application is attached for Council discussion and consensus. Staff is proposing no changes from the application used in 2024 and 2025 appointments. There was some discussion at the 7/21 City Council meeting about whether to exclude candidates running for Council positions in 2025, but no consensus was reached. The City Attorney is exploring that topic this week. Interviews All applications that meet the eligibility requirements and have completed the application in full will be invited to an interview with the City Council. The interviews for Position 7 were limited to 20 minutes with each Councilmember asking one question each (see previous questions in exhibit A). Staff proposes retaining or shortening the time per interview (20 minutes or less). Staff also proposes updating the interview questions and the following are suggestions for consideration: 1.Why are you interested in being appointed to the City Council? 2.Summarize your qualifications, including any particular skills you would bring to the Council. 3.What do you love about the Tukwila community? 4.What do you see as Tukwila’s biggest challenges or opportunities? 5.Describe a time when you resolved an issue involving different stakeholders with conflicting opinions. How did you work toward developing a solution and what was the result? 6.Provide examples of when you’ve collaborated or reached consensus within a team. What strategies do you think are effective? 48 INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 2 1.Explain your understanding of the role of a City Councilmember, and share whether you plan to run for the position this year. 2.What do you believe are the greatest strengths of the City of Tukwila? 3.Describe your experience working with different stakeholders, such as businesses, community organizations and residents. 4.A Councilmember must make decisions in the best interest in the community and is faced with difficult decisions where some people may benefit and others may not. Describe your thought process for determining what is in the City’s best interest and how you can make an equitable decision. 5.What do you think are the most important qualities of an effective leader, and how do you envision the legacy you would like to establish during your term if appointed? 6.A Councilmember is part of a group that must work as a team. Provide examples of when you’ve collaborated with a team or have worked to reach consensus within a team. Executive Session Upon completion of the interviews, the Council may convene into Executive Session to discuss the qualifications of the applicants (RCW 42.30.110(1)(h)). However, all deliberations, nominations and votes taken by the Council must be in open session. The Council will reconvene into a Regular or Special Meeting for this purpose. Nominations and Deliberation The Mayor will ask for nominations from the Council for the purpose of creating a group of candidates to consider. No second is needed for a nomination. The nomination period must be closed by a motion, second and majority vote of the Council. (For simplicity, the Council could create a nomination pool that includes all candidates who have been interviewed.) Following the nomination period, Councilmembers may deliberate on the nomination pool, offering comments about the nominees, the factors they used in deciding who to support, or any other information they wish to share before voting begins. When deliberative comments have concluded, the Mayor will poll Councilmembers to determine if they are ready to proceed with a vote. Voting The City Clerk will proceed with a roll call vote. Councilmembers will respond by stating the name of the nominee they wish to appoint. Any nominee receiving a majority of four or more votes will be appointed to Position 6. If a majority vote is not reached in the first round, the roll call vote will repeat. Councilmembers may not change their vote until a new round of voting. Rounds of voting can continue until a majority consensus is reached. If after multiple rounds of voting there is a tie of 3-3, the Mayor has the ability to break a tie pursuant to RCW 35A.12.100. The newly appointed Councilmember will be sworn in as soon as possible following the City Council’s vote. A note on public records All materials related to the appointment process are considered public records, including but not limited to applications, notes, evaluations, and all written and electronic correspondence. For reference, the questions used in February 2025: 49 INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 3 RECOMMENDATION The City Council is invited to review and discuss the appointment process and is asked to make desired changes and convey approval of the timeline, draft application and interview questions by consensus. Staff can then issue the notice of vacancy and opportunity to apply by the end of the week. ATTACHMENTS Draft application 50 City of Tukwila City Council 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, Washington • 98188 – Tel: 206-433-1800 • www.tukwilawa.gov TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL VACANCY · POSITION NO. 6 COUNCILMEMBER PRO TEM by APPOINTMENT Dear Applicant, Thank you for your interest in serving your community as a member of the Tukwila City Council. The City Council intends to fill Tukwila City Council Position No. 6 on a pro tem basis. The duration of the appointment will be until the incumbent returns, resigns, or their term of office expires on 12/31/27. To be considered for Tukwila City Council Position No. 6, applications must be fully completed, signed and received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 15, 2025. Applications may be typed or neatly handwritten. Please submit a letter of interest and/or a resume along with the application. Signed applications can be submitted as follows: BY EMAIL citycouncil@tukwilawa.gov BY MAIL Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst Tukwila City Council 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, WA 98188 IN PERSON Mon-Thu 8:30-4:00 p.m. Attn: Laurel Humphrey 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila WA, 98188 All other days/times Drop box at City Hall front door 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, WA 98188 For further information or assistance with special needs, please call 206-491-2297 or email laurel.humphrey@tukwilawa.gov. 51 Tukwila City Council Position Description Term of Office From the oath of office until the incumbent returns, resigns, or the position term expires 12/31/27. Compensation $1,450 per month. General Purpose City Councilmembers serve at large, representing the residents of Tukwila in decision-making about City policy and budget. Requirements The applicant must be registered to vote in Tukwila and a resident of Tukwila for at least one year. Duties As the legislative body, the City Council enacts City ordinances, appropriates funds to conduct City business, and provides policy direction for City staff. Statutory duties of the Council are performed as a whole, and include the power to tax, borrow money, operate and supply utilities, set employee compensation, acquire, improve, maintain or vacate public property, and render local social, cultural or recreational services as they see fit. Council duties in Tukwila include reviewing, studying, discussing and deciding on policy and budget questions. Interaction with members of the community involves public and personal meetings, email or other written correspondence, and phone conversations. Councilmembers should have a working knowledge of the laws that regulate City government and the Council’s own Rules of Procedure. Time All Councilmembers attend Regular Council meetings on the first and third Monday of each month and Committee of the Whole meetings on the second and fourth Monday of each month. Both types of meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and last between 1 and 4 hours. All Councilmembers attend Work Sessions on the first and third Monday of each month beginning at 5:30 p.m. Every Councilmember (except the annual Council President) serves on two standing committees, each of which meets monthly. Committee meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. and average one hour in length, although the duration can vary. Preparation for Council and Committee meetings involves weekly independent study of agenda materials. Special meetings such as retreats, work sessions, ad-hoc committees, and joint meetings with other organizations such as the School Board are scheduled throughout the year. Service on the City Council includes opportunities for travel at various trainings and events both inside and outside the state. 52 INTERVIEW PROCESS FOR COUNCIL POSITION #6 Qualified applicants who have completed the application in full will be invited to an interview, tentatively scheduled for ________. Additional meetings may be scheduled depending on the number of applicants. Interviews will be limited to 20 minutes each. Questions will be provided in advance. Candidates are asked not to sit in the Council Chamber while other candidates are being interviewed prior to their turn; however, once interviewed, a candidate may remain. NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT Upon completion of the interviews, Councilmembers may convene into Executive Session to discuss the qualifications of the candidates. No decisions may be made in Executive Session. Upon conclusion of the Executive Session, the Council will reconvene into a Special Meeting in which the Mayor will call for nominations. At this time deliberation can occur, followed by a roll-call vote if the Council is ready to proceed. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE INFORMATION Persons appointed to fill a vacant elective office must file a financial affairs statement with the Public Disclosure Commission detailing certain financial information about themselves, their spouse and any dependent children which then becomes public information for anyone to access. More information can be obtained from the Public Disclosure Commission at https://www.pdc.wa.gov or (360)753-1111. This is a state requirement of all appointed and elected officials. Additionally, annual financial reports are required of all city officials. All materials related to the appointment process are considered public records, including but not limited to applications and all written and electronic correspondence. 53 City of Tukwila City Council 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, Washington • 98188 – Tel: 206-433-1800 • www.tukwilawa.gov Application for Councilmember Pro Tem Tukwila City Council Position #6 Applicant Information Full Name Street Address City, State, Zip Phone E-Mail Address Eligibility Requirements, Notification and Signature I understand that Councilmembers for the City of Tukwila must be registered voters in Tukwila, King County, Washington and must have lived in the City of Tukwila for 12 consecutive months prior to being appointed to office. I understand that as an applicant for appointment to public office, the information provided on this application will be available to the public. Signature Date Additional Information Are you registered to vote in Tukwila, WA?YES NO Are you a resident of the City of Tukwila? YES NO How long have you been a resident of the City of Tukwila? How long have you lived at your current address? If you have lived at your current address for less than 12 months, please list your previous address. Previous address and length of time at address. Do you or any family member residing in your household, have a financial interest in, or are you an employee or officer of any business or agency which conducts business with the City of Tukwila? YES NO If yes, please explain. 54 Time Commitment Appointment to the City Council will require your attendance at a number of regularly scheduled and special meetings, which occur at various times including evenings and weekends. Councilmembers also serve on Council committees, regional boards and commissions, and represent the City Council at various community functions. Council activities generally require a minimum time commitment of 10 to 15 hours per week. Are you able to commit this amount of time and can you commit to arrange your schedule to participate fully as a member of the Tukwila City Council? YES NO Have you ever attended a Tukwila City Council meeting? YES NO If yes, please estimate how many Council meetings you have attended in the past year. Supplemental Questions Please respond to the following questions regarding your interest in the position of appointed Councilmember for the City of Tukwila. Why are you interested in serving as a Tukwila City Councilmember? Describe your background in community service, including any volunteer work you have done in or around Tukwila. 55 What do you think are the most important issues facing Tukwila in the next 2-4 years? Describe your understanding of the importance of regional collaboration and partnership in city government. Summarize your experiences working collaboratively with others from different backgrounds. 56 Discuss your qualifications relevant to the position of Tukwila City Councilmember. Please provide any additional information or comments you believe will assist the City Council in considering your application. Thank you for your interest in serving the Tukwila community as a member of the Tukwila City Council. 57 . Ffic dTentative Agenda Schedule MEETING 1 – REGULAR MEETING 2 – C.O.W. MEETING 3 – REGULAR MEETING 4 – C.O.W. JULY 7 WORK SESSION Work Session cancelled. REGULAR MEETING Regular Meeting cancelled. JULY 14 See below links for the agenda packets to view the agenda items: July 14, 2025 Committee of the Whole / Special Meeting JULY 21 See below links for the agenda packets to view the agenda items: July 21, 2025 Work Session July 21, 2025 Regular Meeting JULY 28 See below links for the agenda packets to view the agenda items: July 28, 2025 Committee of the Whole MEETING 1 – REGULAR MEETING 2 – C.O.W. MEETING 3 – REGULAR MEETING 4 – C.O.W. AUGUST 4 WORK SESSION REGULAR MEETING PRESENTATION - Seattle City Light Presentation. CONSENT AGENDA - Bid award for 2025 Annual Overlay Project Construction. - Cost Share Agreement for King County Water District #125 – 2025 Overlay Project. - Bid award for Sewer Lift Station #2 Structural Modifications. - Bid award for Gilliam Creek Culvert Repair at Inlet. - Contract for Sewer Lift Station #2 Structural Modification Construction Management. - Contract Amendment #2 for Sewer Lift Station #5 Retrofit. AUGUST 11 SPECIAL ISSUES - Ordinances and resolution relating to the Business & Occupation Tax and Business Licensing. - Interlocal Agreement with Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9. REPORTS - Quarterly Business & Occupation Tax Report. AUGUST 18 WORK SESSION REGULAR MEETING CONSENT AGENDA - Contract for Tukwila Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Plan Request for Proposal. - Interlocal Agreement with Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Green Tukwila Mid-Year Report. NEW BUSINESS - Ordinances and resolution relating to the Business & Occupation Tax and Business Licensing. AUGUST 25 PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance updating cannabis regulations. SPECIAL ISSUES - Ordinance updating cannabis regulations. Special Meeting to follow Committee of the Whole Meeting. 58