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Hybrid Meeting (On -site and Virtual)
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHO
CALL TO ORDE,RIPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Committee of the Whole
August 11, 2025
Council President Sharp called the Tukwila City Council meetrngto order at TOO p.m, and led the audience
in the Pledge of Allegiance.
OFFICIALS
Present at the meeting were Council President Tosh Sharp (on -site); Councilmembers Dennis Martinez
(on -site), Hannah Hedrick (virtual) and Verna Seal (oh -site),
Councilmembers Abdi, Papyan, and McConnell were not in attendance,
CITY OFFICIALS
Thomas McLeod, Mayor; Marty Wine, City Administrator; Pete Mayer, Deputy City Administrator/Parks &
Recreation Director; Nora Gierloff, Community Development Director; Aaron BeMller, Finance Director;
Tony Cullerton, Deputy Finance Director; Adam Schierenbeck, Acting Fiscal Manager; Eric Dreyer, Pace
Chief; Eric Lund, Deputy Police Chief; Jen Tetatzin, Public Works Director; Mike Perfetti, Surface Water
Senior Program Manager, Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst,
Jennifer Marshall, Deputy City Clerk,
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 and, waters and culture We pay our respects to their elders
past, present and emerging "
PUBLIC COMMENTS*
1, obert Neuffer expressed displeasure with the Public Works Department phone tree and his
expectation for better customer service.
2. Kate Kruller recommended the City advertise which neighborhoods will be hosting National Night
Out Against Crime gatherings to help future coordination efforts, She also reported a need for
asphalt repair near 13301 57"' Avenue South where their fence meets the sidewalk,
3, Joe Duffle shared his experience with National Night Out Against Crime thanking the police,
Mayor, and Council for theii ipaiticipation.
Greg. Sherlock spoke against the proposed cannabis retail lousiness zoning changes discussed at
the Planning and Community Development Committee Meeting,
5, Dennis Robertson invited participation in the Southend Indivisible protests and in support of the
linterlocall Agreement with Water Resource inventory Area (WRIA) 9
• An additional public comment was allowed after Special Item A.
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SPECIAL ISSUES
a. An ordinance amending business license regulations
Adam Schierenbeck, Acting Fiscal Manager, provided an overview of a draft ordinance that aligns
Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 5 04 concerning bus[ness licensing with current practice and state law,
creates administrative efficiencies, and strengthens enforcement
The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding the changes made to the ordinance text after
the Finance & Governance Committee Meeting and the application of the listed exemptions,
CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING.
CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ALLOW AN ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT.
6 Kelle Sue Symonds requested the signage for both the 42 Avenue South Bridge detour and
speed camera in Allentown be audited by Public Works Staff.
b. An Interlocal Agreement with Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9
Mike Perfetti, Surface Water Senior Program Manager, introduced Matt Goehring, WRIA 9 Salmon
Recovery Manager, who presented the draft Intel -local Agreement with WRIA 9 that replaces the current
version expiring at the end of 2025.
'The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding the impact of the programs supported by these
funds and the level of support from other agencies.
CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING CONSENT
AGENDA.
c. Quarterly Business & Occupation (B&O) Tax Report
Adam Schierenbeck, Acting Fiscal Manager, presented the quarterly Business & Occupation (B&O) tax
report an public safety funding,
The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions about the [updated revenue estimates related to
collecting this tax and the enforcement practices of the city
REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor McLeod attended the Vietnamese Martyrs Parish summer celebration with an estimated 5,0 0
attendees.
b. City Council
Councillmennber Hedrick reported on her attendance at the Equity & Social Justice Commission. She
explained the parameters of the photo enforced speed cameras noting only 30% of the tickets are from
Tukwila zip codes,
Councilmember Seal attended seven of the National Night Out Against Crime gatherings and appreciated
the conversations will be working with the Library Advisory Board to paint the little libraries throughout the
city.
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Council President Sharp expressed appreciation for the National Night Out Against Crime and the
Tukwila Poiice Department He encouraged increased voter participation in for the General Election in
November
c. Staff
There was no report.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Martinez shared condolences for the loss of retired Police Officer Don Dart He requested
the Public Works Director attend a future meeting to answer concerns they are hearing about striping and
signage issues.
Council President Sharp requested information regarding nCreased fees at the Foster Golf Cod se,
ADJOURNMENT
844 P.M, COUNCIL PRESIDENT SHARP DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
ADJOURNED.
osh Sharp, CouncI esifent
en a bail, Deputy City Clerk
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