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Home My WebLink About2025-12-08 Committee of the Whole MinutesCouncil Tukwila City�*��Vu°xv Hybrid Meeting (Dn+eiteand Virtual) ��U��UU7[�� nwonn�� u u~�� =~�"v""v"x^t~~~~ v�v �xvv� w�vx^�v^_ December 8.2O25 COMMITTEE OFTHE WHOLE CALL TOORDER/PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE Council President Sharp called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the audience inthe Pledge ofAllegiance. OFFICIALS Present at the meeting were Council President Tosh Sharp (on -site); Councilmembers Mohamed Abdi (on - site), Armen Papymn (on -site), Dennis Martinez (on -site), Hannah Hedrick (on -site), Joe Torres Camocho (on -site), and Jane Ho(on-mite). CITY OFFICIALS Marty VWno, City Administrator; Pete Mayer, Deputy City Administrator/Parks & Recreation Director; Brandon Miles, Director ofStrategic Initiatives/Government Relations; Eric Urever, Chief ofPolice; Eric Lund' Deputy Chief of Police; Nona C3ier|off, Community Development Director; Jen Teta(zin, Public Works Director; Laurel Humphney, Legislative Analyst; and Jennifer Marshall, Deputy City Clerk. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Counci|memborAbdi stated "The City of Tukwila is |ooehad on the ancestral lands of the Coast So|ish people. We acknowledge their continuing connections to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their elders paet, present and emerging." AGENDA AMENDMENT CONSENSUS EXISTED TOAMEND THE AGENDA TOADD ANEXECUTIVE SESSION PER RCVV 42.30.110(1)(C)TO CONSIDER POTENTIAL SALE ORLEASE QF PUBLIC PROEPRTY TO THE END OF THE MEETING. PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Kate Kruller acknowledged the benefits of Flock cameras in regard to Police enforcement and concerns remain surrounding the privacy of the information and how it could be used. She requested Council pause the use of these cameras while additional research is conducted. SPECIAL ISSUES o. Ordinance Amending the Business & Occupation (B&O)Tax Adam Schierenbeck, Acting Fiscal Manager, noted in order to align with the Washington State B&O Tax Model Ordinance, which is required per RCW 35.102,040, several amendments have been proposed to Chapter 3.26 of the Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) — "Business and Occupation Tax". Councilmember Papyan noted this item was reviewed during the Finance and Governance Committee meeting when they did receive one public comment in opposition. He noted the City is required to make these changes by the State and it was unanimously forwarded by the committee. Councilmembers confirmed their support and asked questions about outreach to businesses. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA. Tukwila City Council Committee o(the Whole Minutes b. Quarterly Business & Occupation (B&O) Tax AdamSchksrenbeok Senior Fiscal Coordinator, presented the quarterly Business &Occupation (B&O) tax report on public safety funding reporting $2.4 million collected this year to date with one tax return due date to occur this fiscal year. The [bund|nlembersasked clarifying questions about the updated revenue estimates for 3O28and if economic factors like the FIFA World Cup were considered. c. Amendment to Hartnett Manor Property Lease Brandon Miles, Director ofStrategic Initiatives and Government Relations, explained this amendment is a lease agreement extension with St. Stephens Association for Hartnett Manor (14688 Macadam Road S) through December 31, 2028. If approved they would continue to provide homelessness intervention and prevention by using the Hartnett Manor Property without a financial commitment from the City. The Councilmembers asked questions regarding the support provided to residents and the current condition ofthe house. CONSENSUS EXISTED TOFORWARD THIS ITEM TDTHE NEXT REGULAR MEETING CONSENT AGENDA. d. Ordinance Recodifying and Enacting the Tukwila Municipal Code Andy Youn-Bernett,City Clerk, reported the Tukwila Municipal Code was recently updated toan online format with increased functionality and access. In compliance with the Revised Code of Washington (RCW)35A.21.13O.this nacodifioationmust beapproved via an ordinance. The Councilmembers thanked staff for their work in providing this necessary update to the Tukwila Municipal Code and asked if there would be outreach to the public and businesses. CONSENSUS EXISTED TOFORWARD THIS ITEM TQTHE NEXT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA. e. Overview ofthe 2025Washington State Legislative Agenda Brandon Miles, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Government Reations, explained the draft document before them was to provide staff and City lobbyists a guide to use when speaking to State Representatives and Senators. The Councilmembers expressed their support ofthe legislative agenda aeproposed and especially the funding for the 42nd Avenue Bridge replacement. Council considered adding language in support of the Tukwila School District Legislative agenda and continued investment in workforce education. CONSENSUS EXISTED TOFORWARD THIS ITEM T2THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING CONSENT AGENDA. REPORTS a. mayor Mayor McLeod attended the Sound Transit Kent/Des Moines Station Grand Opening Celebration on December and reflected on the barriers it helps remove in conjunction with Tukwila Promise. He also attended the Sound Cities Association (8CA) meeting with King County Executive Zahi|aywho asked ifhawould beinterested inserving onthe Sound Transit Board. Hewill interview with the King County Council inorder tobeconsidered for appointment. Tukwila City Council Committee nfthe Whole Minutes b. City Council Councj|memberAbdiattended the final Tukwila Community Leadership |nitiativeonDecembor2ond noted it was another successful year. He also spoke against xenophobic language used by the President when referring to the Somali people and called for us to all band together, Councilmember Papyan attended the OPEIU Local 8 Grand Opening on December 6 where he provided opening remarks. Councilmember Martinez noted it is a short State Legislative Session and urged counci|membemto lobby for the 42nd Avenue Bridge. He shared while attending the National League of Cities and other national oonforences, he enjoys hearing others speak positively about their communities. Councilmember Hedrick attended the final Tukwila Community Leadership Initiative on December 2 and agreed it was a groat session. She attended the final Equity and Social Justice Commission Meeting and is eager for them to become more of a policy -guiding group to the Council. Councilmember Camacho attended the Sound Transit Kent/Des Moines Station Grand Opening celebration. He also attended theAVVC Beubad Officials Essentials training on December and was able to tour Maeve Chocolates (formerly Seattle Chocolates). Counci|memberHoattended the SCAMeeting and enjoyed eeeingaomenypo|iticionacome together, She also attended the AWC Elected Officials Essentials Training and the kickoff for the 12 Days ofGoodness held onDecember 5. Council President Sharp cautioned people to becareful with the current ahormfrontnoting the additional effects of the combination of wind and rein. He also encouraged calling in any power outages to ensure you are included in any repairs; if missed it may take a lot of time for crews to circle book. Marty VNne, City Administrator, spoke in support 0fthe Spirit of Giving Campaign sponsored by the City of Tukwila, Tukwila School District, Puget Sound Fire, and the Rotary Club of SeaTac Tukwila. This campaign is an effort to reduce the financial stress for caregivers and Tukmi|a'g children this holiday season. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Hedrick requested Council consider adding council discussion and potential action regarding the ongoing usage of Flock cameras in the city on the upcoming agenda. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TOTHE NEXT REGULAR MEETING FOR DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION. EXECUTIVE SESSION Council President Sharp announced the Council would now gointo anExecutive Session hodiscuss: Potential Sale or Lease of Public Property — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(l)(c). (45 minutes) The total amount oftime would Uenomore than 45minutes (through S:OOP.K8j.and nVdecisions would be made during the Executive Session. No action would be required in the {}pen Meeting after the Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes December 8.2U2b Page 4 of 4 Hedeclared the meeting adjourned gnVfthe conclusion ofthe Executive Session. The Executive Session would not beextended beyond the announced time, and they would not be returning to open session to adjourn orfor any other reason, Executive Session Start: 8:15 p.m. Attendees: Mayor McLeod; Marty Wine, City Administrator; Kah Sand, City Attorney; JenTabatzin. Public VVorhe Director; Nona Giedoff, Community Development Director; Brandon Miles, Director of Strategic |nbiativno/GovtAffaina; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; and Counoi|membars Abdi, Sharp, Papyan, Martinez, Hedrick.Camaoho. Ho. Executive Session End: 8:3Op.m. ADJOURNMENT 8:36 P.K0.COUNCIL PRESIDENT SHARP DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURNED. shall, Deput'y City Clerk APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 12M6/2025