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Home My WebLink About2026-04-13 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meetin Hybrid Meting (On -site and Virtual) MINUTES COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE April 13, 2026 - 700 P.M, Council President Papyan called the Tukwila City Council meeting 10 order at 7°C6 p,m, and led the audience in th Pledge of Allegiance OFFICIALS Present at the meeting were Council Pr;sident Armen Papyan (on -site); Councillmembers Verna Seal (on - site), Kate Krulier (on -site), Dennis Martinez (on -site),, Hannah Hedrick (remote), Joe Torres Camacho (on - site), and Jane Ho (on -site). LAND ACKNOWLE GEMENT Councilmember Martinez stated The City of Tukwilais locatedl 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:" CITY OFFICIALS Thomas McLeod, Mayor Marty Wine, City Administrator; Pete Mayen, Deputy City Administrator; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; uut randon Mules, Director of Strategic initiatives and Government Relations; Jen Tetatzin, Public Works Director; Sherry Edquid, Levee Project Manager, Nora Gerlaff„ Director of Community Development, Eric Dreyer, Police Chief, Eric Lund, Deputy Police Chlef,, Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer, Jo Anderson„ Inclusion & Engagement Manager; Minth Mattson, Emergency Manager; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst„ Anna Lieck, City Clerk Prograrr Analyst, PUBLIC COMMENTS 1, David Puki spoke on upcoming legal changes regarding Flock cameras and urged caution regarding data sharing and data locations, 2, Joe Duffle thanked the City and Tukwila School District for supporting apprenticeship and trades programs for students, He also spoke on llocal housing needs and food services for residents, 3, Dennis Robertson spoke on his concern to safely protest in public if Flock cameras are in use and potential upcoming legislation, PUBLIC HEARING a, fdloratorium on Application for Correctional Institutions and Detention Facilit 7:13 p.m. Council President Papyan opened th public hearing. Nora Gierloff, Director of Community Development, provided history on the passing of the emergency ordinance on February 23, 2026 and the requirements stated by ROW 35A,63,220 and RCW 3670A 390 to hold a public hearing within 60 days after its passage An additional public hearing will be held at the April 20 Regular City Council Meeting The moratorium is in effect until August 23, 2026, 715 p.m. Council President Papyan copied for public com m Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes April 13, 2026 Page 2 of 3 1, David Puki stated he supports the moratorium and is against the practice of deporting citizens before due process 2. Mary Fertakis thanked th Council for their quick action in passing the moratorium, and requested Council take additional actions, 3, Josh Castle thanked the Council for passing the moratorium and requested the Council consider making the moratorium permanent. He presented statistics on immigration enforcement and requested a discussion regarding Flock cameras be placzid on an upcoming meeting agenda 4. Leslie Waggoner requested a per anent moratorium, citing conditions in detention centers. 5, Leslie Jensen thanked Council for their unanimous support of the moratorium and encouraged extension and permanent action, She expressed concerns over Flock cameras and mass surveillance, Council President Papyan asked if there were any clarifying questions from the Council, The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding timelines for extensions and options for a permanent Moratorium. 736 p.m, Council President Papyan left the Council Chambers 739 p,m. Council President Papyan returned to the Council Chambers, 7:39 p.m. CouncilPre Ident Papyan continu d the public h aring to the April 20th Regular Meeting. SPECIAL ISSUES a, Moratorium on Application for Correctional Institutions and Detention Facilities Council President stated no action is needed at this time and the moratorium item would be heard again at the April 200 Regular Meeting, REP RI'S a, Mayor Mayor McLeod provided a reminder of the upcoming State of the City event scheduled for Wednesday, April 290 at 5prn at Foster High School, He reported on recent board and committee meetings regarding Sound Transit to discuss upcoming budget decisions, b. City Council Councilmember Seal reported on the recent Finance and Governance Committee with future budgel process items to be przsented to Council. Councilmember Kruller reported on the recent Planning and Community Development Committee meeting and discussed upcoming items for the World Cup 2026 Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Draft Climate Action Plan, She also reported on National Emergency Telecommunications Week and the recognition of 911 Call Takers and Dispatchers as first rsponders. She attended an Emergency Management Advisory Committee and Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee meeting, Tukwila City Council Committee of the 'VVhole Minutes April 13, 2026. Page 3 of 3 Counoilmember Ntartinez attended a Cascade Water Alliance Supply Compliance Oversight Committee and will be attending a South County Area Transportation Board meeting to support the Boeing Access Road Sound Transit Station, Councilmember Camacho reported on a Critical Area Open House to be held at the Sullivan Center and upcoming events h Id by Urban Land Institute with updates on the Urban Plan Program, Councilmember Ho shared details for the next Historical Society meeting to be held on April 15. Councilmenriber Hedrick reported on a 5k marathon in honor of Councilmember McConnell schedul d for 8:00 asa on May r" at the Tukwila Community Center to raise funds for continued care, Council President Papyan reported that Workforce Discovery Lab applications are open through the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce and outlined the benefits to students who are awarded a position in the program. c. Staff City Administrator Marty Wine urged residents to attend the Critical Area Update Open House on April 15th at Tukwila Village Sullivan Center at .530prn, !MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Seal requested support to place an item on the next Regular Meeting aenda to discuss Flock cameras, Consensus xist d, Councilmember Kruller reported on the WA State Covenant Homeownership Program and their 20% downpayment assistance program She requested more information be provided by Tracy Brown to see how further assistance can be provided to residents and inquired on how to facilitate the topic to be included on an agenda, 6DJOURN m ENT 7:59 P.M. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING, Armen Papyan, 4oiIhc1YPresident Anna Eieck, City Clerk Program Analyst APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 04127/2026 AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE: 0412812026