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City Council Community Services & Safety Committee
Meeting Minutes
November 13, 2025- 5:30 p.m. - Hybrid Meeting; Hazelnut Conference Room & MS Teams
Councilmembers Present: Dennis Martinez, Chair; Mohamed Abdi, Armen Papyan
Staff Present: Marty Wine, Pete Mayer, Eric Dreyer, Aaron BeMitter, Kris Kelly, Megan Marks, Matthew Austin,
Tommy Conkling, Jefri Peters, Michael May
Commissioners Present: Sheila Coppola, Kathleen Gantz, Gina Bernhardt- Nielsen
I. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Ordinance - Criminal Justice Sales Tax
Staff is recommending passage of an ordinance that would impose a sales tax increase of one -
tenth of one percent pursuant to House Bill 2015, aiming to enhance public safety resources.
To collect the tax, cities must also meet eligibility requirements for a state -funded grant.
Committee members discussed the impacts to low-income residents and the need for
transparency. Chair Martinez stated for the record he would want revenues directed
exclusively to law enforcement personnel and benefits.
Item(s) for follow-up:
• Provide list of new taxes imposed in 2025 that impact residents.
Committee Recommendation:
Unanimous approval. Forward to November 24, 2025 Committee of the Whole.
B. Tukwila Arts Commission Fall Update
Commissioners presented the update.
Committee Recommendation:
Discussion only.
C. Tukwila Park Commission Fall Update
Commissioners presented the update.
Committee Recommendation:
Discussion only.
II. MISCELLANEOUS
The meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
AV' Committee Chair Approval