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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-11-10 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Hybrid Meeting (On -site and Virtual) MINUTES Committee of the whole November 10, 2025 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE In the absence of Council. President Sharp, Councilmember Papyan called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. OFFICIALS Present at the meeting were Councilmembers Mohamed Abdi (on -site), Armen Papyan (on -site), Dennis Martinez (on -site), Hannah Hedrick (on -site), Verna Seal (on -site). and Joe Torres Camacho (on -site), Council President Tosh Sharp was not in attendance. CITY OFFICIALS Marty Wine, City Administrator; Pete Mayer, Deputy City Administrator/Parks & Recreation Director; Brandon Miles Director of Strategic Initiatives/Government Relations, Nora Gierloff, Community Development Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director, Jen Tetatzin, Public Works Director; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; and Jennifer Marshall, Deputy City Clerk. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Hedrick 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." PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Joe Duffle shared about his service in the armed forces and encouraged people to thank veterans for their service. He also spoke in support of the Honor Flight Network. 2. Nagessa Dube spoke in support of environmental protections, expanding tree canopies and other restoration projects. 3. Robert Neuffer spoke in support of the armed services noting each branch offers the same opportunity to every recruit without judgement. 4. Ramnecek Kaur asked Council to address the rise of youth homelessness and suggested increased outreach at libraries, community cente•s, city hall, and schools. 5. Marvin Rosete thanked City of Tukwila staff for their assistance in distributing over five thousand air purifiers throughout south King County. 6 Fausia Omar requested improvements on Tukwila International Boulevard to increase pedestrian safety. 7 Josh Castle thanked Mayor McLeod for the $25,000 donation to the Tukwila Food Pantry and shared concerns related to Flock cameras and public safety. PRESENTATION a. Tukwila Community Leadership Initiative Jo Anderson, Inclusion & Engagement Manager. presented information on the Tukwila Community Leadership Initiative where applicants will engage in courses to learn more about local government Tukwila City Councik Committee of the Whole Minutes November 10, 2025 Page 2 of 3 and the role the public can play. Councilmembers expressed their appreciation to both the participants and staff 'or their time and efforts in support of this initiative. PUBLIC HEARING a. Ordinance Adopting the Prato District Development Agreement 7:46 p.m. Councilmember Papyan opened the public hearing. Derek Speck, Economic Development Director, provided an overview of efforts related to the proposed development agreement, He noted, if approved, this development agreement would replace the original agreement established with Tukwila South in 2009. This development agreement was requested by Segafe Properties to provide additional certainty for themselves and developers that regulations will not change during a major phased development. Staff agreed this was the case and that the development agreement encouraged development as a public benefit. 7:56 p.m. Councilmember Papyan called for public comments. 1, Mike Pruett with Segafe Properties thanked the Mayor, City Council, and staff for their ongoing efforts during this multiple year negotiation. 2, Sam Pace. with Seattle King County Realtors. submitted an emai acknowledging the potential for increased housing and infrastructure improvements as a result of the proposed development agreement Councilmember Papyan asked if there were any clarifying questions from the Council, Councilmembers asked about the school cistrict boundaries and potential impact fees. Staff noted the northern half of the Prato District is in the Renton School District while the southern half is in the Kent School District. Councilmembers also noted the proposed agreement includes guiding principles for the development of environmental stewardship including improvements to waterways 8:01 p.m. Councilmember Papyan closed the public hearing. SPECIAL ISSUES a. Ordinance Adopting the Prato District Development Agreement Councilmember Papyan asked if there was any discussion or questions on this item. Councilmembers expressed the r gratitude for the efforts on both sides of the negotiations and their support of the agreement CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor McLeod was not in attendance. b. City Council Councilmember Abdi acknowledged the Segale family in attendance and thanked them for their partnership. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes November 10, 2025 Page 3 of 3 Councilmember Martinez thanked staff for the Veterans Day Celebration at the Tukwila Community Center. Councilmember Hedrick attended the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division 1 oral argument hearings hosted at the Tukwila Justice Center on November 6th. She attended the Equity and Social Justice Commission Meeting also on November 6th. Councilmember Seal attended the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority (PSRFA) Board of Governance meeting where a preliminary 2026 budget was passed. She highlighted the letter sent to the Tukwila public by Fire Chief Jones delineating what is important to him specifically noting the need for public trust and servant leadership. Councilmember Camacho referenced the Tukwila School Board meeting with State Representatives where school funding was discussed. He also shared grades are due on Wednesday, November 12th, and advised parents to check online and talk with their students. Councilmember Papyan attended the Seattle Southside Chamber Success Foundation and Annual Fundraiser. He noted the money raised was in support of the Success Foundation and their Workforce Development Lab. c. Staff -- taken out of order/after miscellaneous MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Abdi noted the Parks Commission report was cut short at the Community Services and Safety Council Committee and wanted to invite them to return to allow time for comments and questions. He also asked the public to support South End Divisible and the Tukwila Food Pantry. REPORTS c. Staff (taken out of order- after miscellaneous) Marty Wine, City Administrator, spoke about city efforts to ease the food insecurity noting $25,000 donated to the Tukwila Food Pantry, encourag.ng employees to donate either once or on an ongoing basis, and the utility deferral program to help people with issues on the utility bills. ADJOURNMENT 8:21 P.M. COUNCILMEMBER PAPYAN DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURNED. 42-.-1: J% y'd rw Armen Papyan, Council President Pro Ternpore iJen if r rsha t Deputy City Glerk APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 11/24/2025 AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE: 11/25/2025