HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-07-28 Committee of the Whole MinutesHybrid Meeting (On -site and Virtual!) J'uly 28, 2025
CALL TO ORDEWPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council President Sharp called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order, at 7.00 P,M, arid led the audience
in the Pledge of Allegiance,
OFFICIALS
Present at the meeting were Council President Tosh Sharp (on-s,ite); Counci�innembers Mohamed Abdi (on -
site), Armen Papyan (o,n-slite), Derniiis Martinez (on -site), Hannah Hedrick (on -site), and Verna Seal (on -
site),
Councilmember Mconnell was not in attendance,
CITY OFFICIALS
Thomas McLeod, Mayor, M' arty Wne City ,Administrator; Pete Mayer, Deputy City Admin:istrator/Parks
Recreation Drector; Flora Gierloff, Community Development Director,, Aaron BeWler, Finance Director;
Tony Cullertoin, Deputy Finance Director; TC Croone, Chief People Officer„ Eric Drever, Police Chiief; E,iric
Lund, Deputy Police Chief; Jen Tetatzin, Public Works Director-, Jloel Bush, Chief Technology Officer„ Laurel
Humphrey, Legislative Analyst„ Andy Youn-Barnett, City Clerk.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councilimember Hedhck stated "The City of Tuikwila is located: on the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish
people. We acknowledge their continuing corinections to land, waters arid culture. We pay our respects to
their elders past, Present and emerging,"
PUIBLIC COMMENTS
1Robert Neuffer emphasized the importance of efficient government and elected officials that listen
to the commu�nity,
2. Kate Kruller referenced a property, on Ryan Way that is in, dlanigier of trees falling) on the home, and
requested assistance for the homeowner,
3 Gireg Sherlock outlined the impact of various tax increases on, the average taxpayer in Tukwila,
and requested the Couincil consider reducing salaries
Councilmember Hedrick called a Point of Order ands requested Mr. Sherlock address the Council as a
whole and not individual Councilmembers.
Council Preslldent Sharp clarified, the process for addressing the Council during Public comments.
4. Peggy McCarthy expressed concern regarding the Clty's budget deficit and highlighted the City's
cash investments.
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PRESENTATIONS
a. King County Metro South Linik Connections Project Phase 3
Representatives ftom King County Metro provided an updalt on the South Link Connections Mobility
Project, including scope, priorities, timelines, and outreach.
The Counc0members asked clarifying questions regardirg routes, approval ratiings, public engagement,
and transit driver credentialing.
SPECIAL ISSUES
a. Capital Improvement Plan (Cifl Serni-aninual uipdate.
Staff provided a, rnud-year update on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), highlighting various
projects.
The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding p16oritization of projects, grant funding, impact
fees, budgetary impact, addirg projects to the CIIP, traffic calming measures, and the status of certain
projects.
8,40 p m, Councflimember Miartnez exited the Council) Chambers,
&44 p.m, Councilmember Martinez returned to the Council Chambers,
9:02 p,m. Couniell President Sharp called for a 5-minute recess,
9108, p.m. Council President Sharp resumed the meeting.
b. Application Process for Position 6 Councilmiember Pro Temipore Appointment.
Laurel Humphrey, Leglslatjve Anailyst, oveirviiewed an application and interview process, that could be
used to appoint a Councilmember Pro Tempor,e to City Counc:il Position No. C.
The Councilmembers offered comments regarding the proposed interview questions,
Consensus existed for the Legislative Analyst to ask the iiniterview qUestions to candidates avid to, proceed
with the interview questions as proposed by staff,
Mari Sand, City Attorney, noted no one person can simultaneously hold 2 positions of elected office
REPORTS
a,. Mayor
Mayor McLeod attended a South Correctional Entity Administrative Board meeting) and a Cascade Water
Alliance Board meeting,
b. City Council!
Councilrinierriber, Abdi expressed he is looking forward to participating in Natonail Night Out on August 5,
2025,
Councilmember P,apyar shared thie King Count�y I niternafionall Airport is seeking public input on the Part
1;: 50 Nloise and Land Use Compatibility Studly, He attended a Highline Forum meeting where they
received a presentabon on the 2026 FIFA World Cup,
Councilmember Hedrick noted she be attending seve4 meetings iin August remotely due to work,
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WMEEM
Council President Sharp participght's Denny Substation that was 5t it
attended by Senator Pa�tty Murray, SeatVe City, Ligiht Ci Dawn Dindell, and Washington 5 a e
Department of Commerce Director Joe Nguyen, who is exploring a new Ali product that would', strearnh
contracting,
c. Starf
Miarty Wine, City Administrator, spoke on the partnership formed with 1-fighfine College and Highline
Scholol District and shared the Tukwila Promise is showing encouragiung applications for Fall 20,25.
MISCELLANEOUS
In response to a question from Councilimernbeir Abdi regarcl'ng the Council retreat, Coun6l President
Sharp indicated diates will be proposed once Council Position Ihas been f4led.
ADJP_URNiM_ENT
9:29 li COUNCIL PRESIDENT SHARP DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
ADJOURNED.
Andy Youn-%Af6ett, City Clerk
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