HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2026-03-23 Agenda Front SheetCITY OF TUKWILA
City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
Monday, March 23, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Tukwila City Hall, Council Chambers, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
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AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Those wishing to provide public comments may verbally address the City Council both on -site at Tukwila
City Hall or remotely via phone or Microsoft Teams for up to 5 minutes for items both on and not on the
meeting agenda. Per the Council Rules of Procedure, the total time for public comment should not generally
exceed 30 minutes and time may be reduced to 3 minutes if there are more than 6 speakers.
To provide comment remotely, please email citycouncil(c�tukwilawa.gov with your name and topic by 5:00
PM on the meeting date. Please clearly indicate that your message is for public comment during the
meeting, and you will receive further instructions.
4. SPECIAL ISSUES
a. December 2025 Flood Recap and Levee Status
b. Agreement with Low Income House Institute for Grant Funds to Operate
The Tiny Home Village at CBSR
5. REPORTS
6. MISCELLANEOUS
7. ADJOURNMENT TO SPECIAL MEETING
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City Council Meeting — C.O.W. & Special Page 2 of 2
March 23, 2026
City Council Special Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
2. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of Minutes: 3/02/26 (Regular Mtg.)
b. Approval of Vouchers
c. Approve an application for Lodging Tax funds from the City of Tukwila for
Experience Tukwila, in the amount of $215,000.00.
[Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Planning & Community Development
Committee on 03/09/26]
d. Authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Seattle Southside
Regional Tourism Authority (DBA Explore Seattle Southside) for "Station
Domination" ad campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in the amount of
$119,250.00.
[Utilizing Lodging Tax Funds - Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Planning &
Community Development Committee on 03/09/26]
e. A resolution authorizing the duly -appointed administering agency for South
King Housing & Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) to execute all documents
necessary to enter into agreements for the funding of affordable housing
projects, as recommended by the SKHHP Executive Board, utilizing funds
contributed by the City of Tukwila to the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund.
[Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Planning & Community Development
Committee on 03/09/26]
Authorize the Mayor to execute a transfer agreement with Low Income
Housing Institute (LIHI) for the transfer of tiny houses, small offices, and a
hygiene trailer for the Tiny House Village at Church by the Side of the Road.
[Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Finance & Governance Committee on
03/09/26]
Authorize the Mayor to execute a grant agreement in substantial form with
Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) for the start-up, commissioning, and initial
operations of the Tiny House Village at Church by the Side of the Road, for an
amount not to exceed $200,000.00, with the final terms to be negotiated by
the Mayor and form to be approved by the City Attorney.
[Anticipated to be reviewed and forwarded by the C.O.W. on 03/23/26]
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3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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a. A resolution restating Tukwila's commitment to being a safe, welcoming and Pg. 100
inclusive City, and repealing Resolution No. 1970.
4. NEW BUSINESS <if needed for Consent Agenda Items>
5. ADJOURNMENT
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Tukwila Council meetings are audio/video taped, and available at w.tukwilawa.gov
If you are in need of translation or interpretation services at a Council meeting,
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WELCOME TO THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The Tukwila City Council encourages community participation in the local government process and
welcomes attendance and public comment at its meetings.
MEETING SCHEDULE
Regular Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month. The City Council takes
formal action in the form of motions, resolutions and ordinances at Regular Meetings.
Committee of the Whole Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. The
City Council considers current issues, discusses policy matters in detail, and coordinates the work of
the Council at Committee of the Whole meetings.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public are given the opportunity to address the Council for up to 5 minutes on items both
on and not on the meeting agenda during Public Comments. Per the Council Rules of Procedure the total
time for public comments should not generally exceed 30 minutes and time may be reduced to 3 minutes
each if there are more than 6 speakers.
When recognized by the Presiding Officer, please go to the podium if on -site or turn on your microphone if
attending virtually and state your name clearly for the record. The City Council appreciates hearing from
you but may not respond or answer questions during the meeting; members of the City Council or City staff
may follow up with you following the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearings are required by law before the Council can take action on matters affecting the public
interest such as land -use laws, annexations, rezone requests, public safety issues, etc. The City Council
Rules of Procedure provide the following guidelines for Public Hearings:
1. City staff will provide a report summarizing and providing context to the issue at hand.
2. City staff shall speak first and be allowed 15 minutes to make a presentation.
3. The applicant is then allowed 15 minutes to make a presentation.
4. Each side is then allowed 5 minutes for rebuttal.
5. After City staff and the applicant have used their speaking time, the Council may ask further
clarifying questions of the speakers.
6. Members of the public who wish to address the Council on the hearing topic may speak for 5
minutes each.
7. Speakers are asked to sign in on forms provided by the City Clerk.
8. The Council may ask clarifying questions of speakers and the speakers may respond.
9. Speakers should address their comments to the City Council.
10. If a large number of people wish to speak to the issue, the Council may limit the total amount of
comment time dedicated to the Public Hearing.
11. Once the Presiding Officer closes the public hearing, no further comments will be accepted, and the
issue is open for Councilmember discussion.
12. Any hearing being held or ordered to be held by the City Council may be continued in the manner as
set forth by RCW 42.30.100.
For more information about the City Council, including its complete Rules of
Procedure, please visit: tt s:// .tu ila aov/e a ents/city-council/