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Home My WebLink About2026-05-04 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Hybrid Meeting (On -site and Virtual) MINUTES REGULAR MEETING Regular Meeting May 4, 2026 -7OO PAL ALL TO ORDEFU PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor McLeod called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City. Council to order at 7:03 p.rin. and led the audience, in the, Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Anna Lieck, City Clerk. Program Analyst, called the roll of the Council, Present at the meeting were Council' President Armen Papyan (on -site) and Councilmembers Verna Seal (on -site), Kate Kruller (on -site), Dennis Martinez (on -site), Hannah Hedrick (on -site), Joe Torres Camacho (on -site), and Jane Ho (on -site), STAFF Thomas McLeod, Mayor; Pete Mayer, Deputy City Administrator, Kari Sand, City Attorney; Eric Lund, interim Police Chief, Dale Rock, Interim Deputy Police Chief; Aaron BeMilier, Finance Director; Jen Tetatzin Public Works Director., Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer; Kimberly Waiden, Municipal Court Judge; Valerie Marino, Deputy Judicial Branch Administrator; Mindy Brener, Court Support Services Manger Candance Morrison, Program Coordinator; Rajyanessa Valfoaga, Program Coordinator; Erica Walker, Court Operations Associate: Julie Tran, Court Operations Assistant; Laurel Humphrey„ Legislative Analyst; Jennifer Marshall, Deputy City Clerk; and Anna Leek, City Clerk Program Analyst, LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Ho stated 'The City of Tukwila is located on the ancestral lands of the Coast Selfish 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. Kathy Hougardy shared her observations in the community in response to automate license plate recognition camera,s. 2. Khanh Cao spoke on behalf of the Vietnamese Martyrs Parish Council and expressed the d sire to keep cameras in the area operational for additional safety precautions,. 3. Tam i Pine urged City Council to review the contract with Hoek Safety and referenced recent updates published on their website and potential violations to personal privacy. 4, Joe Duffle thanked City Council for their support of the Tukwila community and asked for more public engagement. He spoke on the recent State of the City and the 6t, Fun Run to support previous Councilrnember Jovita ;McConnell. 5 Josh Castle commented on the State of the City event and the 5k Fun Run to support previous Councillnnember Jovita McConnell. He thank . Council for their input on Flock cameras during the Work Session and referenced an article regarding Flock cameras and federal enforcement. 6 Julie ; rown referenced Flock data being shared with other jurisdictions, including Washington State Patrol. She urged additional questions be asked regarding contract revisions with Flock Safety. PROCLAMATION a, A proclamation recognizing May 3rd-9"' as "Public $ervice Recognition Week" in the City of Tukwila. Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes Page 2 of 5 May 4, 2026 Mayor McLeod read the proclamation and proclaimed May 3rd - May 9th, 2026 as Public Service Recognition Week 732 733 poi, Council President Papyan left the Council Chambers, Council President Papyan returned to the Council Chambers RESENTATIONS a. Annual State of the Court Address Judge Kimberly Walden, Municipal Court Judge, reported 2025 case statistics, outreach programs available to Tukwila residents, regional and state committees, and recognitions awarded to staff 744 p m 746 p.m Councilmember Ho left the Council Chambers Councilmember Ho returned to the Council Chambers Council asked clarifying questions regarding revenues generated by the court, increased caseloads, staff longevity, internships, language accessibility and thanked the court staff for their commitment to the community, CONSENT AGENDA a Approval of Minute 04/20 Regular Meeting b. Approval of Vouchers: 00412255 thru 00412361 in the amount of $794,765.60 c. Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment #2 to Contract #25-086 with Shae, Carr, & Jew, II, Inc. for the Orillia Road South Overlay Project, in th, amount of $91,226.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Transportation & Infrastructure Services Committee on 04/27/261 d. Authorize the Mayor to x cute a contract with BHC Consultants, LLC for design services for the Southcenter Boulevard Water Main Replacement and Sewer Upgrades Project, in the amount of $581,396.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Transportation Infrastructure Services Committee on 04/27/26) e. Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment #2 to Contract #24-108 with Parametrix for the Lift Station 12 Retrofit - Pha e II Deign project, in the amount of $417,914.25. [Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Transportation & Infrastructure Services Committee on 04/27/263 Authorize th Mayor to execute a contract with PACE Engineers, Inc. for design and bid support services for the 1* yan Hill Utilities Improvements & Priority Upgrades project, in the amount of $1,065,580.60. 'Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Transportation & Infrastructure Services Committee on 04/21/26J1 g Authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with KBA, Inc. for construction management of the Int rurban Av ,nue South Overlay Project, in the amount of $674,180.00 [Grant Funded] [Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Transportation & Infrastructure Services Committee on 04/27/26.1 h. Authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with WSDOT Active Transportation for design of the Boeing Access Road Project, in the amount of $100,000.00. [Grant Funded] [Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Transportation & infrastructure Services Committee on 04/27/263 I. Authorize the Mayor to sign Supplemental Agreement #1 to Contract #25-075 with Psomas, Inc. to include the design of walkway enhancements for th Boeing Access Road Overlay Project, in the amount of $100,000.00, [Grant Funded] [Reviewed and forwarded EP consent by the Trans dation & InfrastructureJn!rastructure 5ervlces Committee on 04/27/26] Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes Page 3 of 5 May 4, 2026 A roIuUon authorizing the submission of applications for grant funding a sistance for the Joseph Fo ter MemorialPark Turf Field Conversion Proj ct, Tukwila Community Center Turf Fi id Conversion Project, and Acqui ition of Crestview Park to th Washington State R: creation and Conservation Office. Resolution No. 2141. [Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Community Services & Safety Committee on 04/27/26] kAuthorize the Mayor to execul an Int 4 rlocal Agr ment with th City of Renton for FIFA World Cup Law Enforcement Support. [Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Community Services & Safety Committee on 04/27/26) 1. Authoriz 4 "Tukwila, City of Opportunity Scholar hip" awards in th : amount of $4,000.00 each to Kristina Cabang and Hamdi Diriye, and $2,000 to Stella Zuvela. [Reviewed and forwarded to consent by the Committee of the Whole on 04/27/26] MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HEDRICK TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. A resolution providing a sign holiday for temporary signage during the 2026 World Cup, suspending certain requirements of Tukwila Municipal Code Sections 19 24.040 and 19,24,080; providing a sunset provision; and establishing an effective dat MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY MARTINEZ TO READTHE RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Anna Lieck, City Clerk Program Analyst, read the proposed resolution by title only, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING A SIGN HOLIDAY FOR TEMPORARY SIGNAGE DURING THE 2026 WORLD CUP, SUSPENDING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 19 24,040 AND 19,24 080; PROVIDING A SUNSET PROVISION, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED Y KRULLER TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2142. b. Resolutions Amending Certain Financial Policies (1) A resolution adopting the City of Tukwila Fund Balance Policy, MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY SEAL TO READ THE RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Anna ILieck, City Clerk Program Analyst, read the proposed resolution by title only A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE CITY OF rumuLA FUND BALANCE POLICY, MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HO TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7- 0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 2143. Tukwila. City Council Regular Minutes Page 4 of May 4, 2026 (2) A resolution amending the City of Tukwila Financial Policies at Section 9, Reserves Policy; and amending Resolution No, 2096, MOVED BY HEDRICK, SECONDED CARRIED 7-0. Y SEAL TO READ THE RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION Anna Liec;k, City Clerk Program Analyst, read the propos resolution by title only A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE CITY OF TUKWILA FINANCIAL POLICIES AT SECTION 9, RESERVES POLICY; AMENDING RESOLUTION NO, 2096 MOVED BY HED ICK, SECONDED BY CAMACHO TO AMEND THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO REMOVE THE REQIUREMENT TO OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM THE CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR GRANTS REQUIRING UNBUDGETED OR UNIDENTIFIED LOCAL MATCHES FROM SECTION 5 GRANTS OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA FINANCIL POLICIES AND ADOPT VERSION 2 OF THE RESOLUTION PROVIDED TO COUNCIL,* The Councilmembers offered comments regarding the proposed changes including the Intent to streamline the process for obtaining grant funding. Concerns included wanting oversight to remain with Councit as much as possible when matching funds are involved with grant applications and acceptance. *MOTION CARRIED 5-2, WITH KRULLER AND MARTINEZ DISSENTING TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND ADOPT VERSION 2 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2144. c. Approve 2,0 FTE (fuIl-time employees) for the Municipal Court for staffing of one Court Operations Speciakst — Bailiff and one Court Operations Specialist, to be included in the year-end budget amendment MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO A PROVE TWO FULL TIME EMPL YEES FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT FOR STAFFING OF ONE COURT SPECIALIST — BALIFF AND ONE COURT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, TO BE INCLUDED IN THE YEAR-END BUDGET AMENDMENT. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding current staff workloads, statistics presented by Municipal Court, and why the addition of staff positions, was brought forward to Council outside of the formal budget process * MOTION CARRIED 6-1, WITH CAMACHO DISSENTING. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor McLeod acknowledged Interim Police Chief Eric Lund and Interim Deputy Police Chief Dale Rock, He thanked City Staff for their work on the State of the City event, He reported on a successful Tuk Cup Soccer Tournament held at Foster High School with over 100 kids in attendance b. City Council Councilmember Seal attended the State of the City and the 5k Fun Run in support of Councilmember Jovita McConnelI, Councilmember Kruller attended the State of the City event, the Sound Transit Town Hall Meeting at the Museum of Flight, and the 5k Fun Run In support of Councilmernber Jovita McConnell, Tukwila City Council Regular May 4,, 2026 otes Page 5 of 5 Council President Papyan reported the next Board of Directors meeting for Sound Transit will be May 7th at 1030 am, noting public comments can be received by email or by virtual attendance, Councitmember Martintz attended the State of City event and Police Chief Dreyer'sretirement party. Councilmennber Hedrick attended the State of the City event and the 5k Fun Run in support of Councilmember Jovita McConnell. She attended an Urban Land institute event at Foster High School and thanked Puget South Sound Fire Department for coordinating CPR certification classes at Foster High School, Councilm mber Camacho spoke on Teacher Appreciation week. He attend d the State of the City, the 5k Fun Run in support of Councilmember Jovita McConnell and the Tuk Cup Soccer Tournament at Foster High School, Councilmember Ho thanked City Staff and community for their involvement and support for each other, c. Staff Deputy City Administrator Pete Mayer congratulat- iii the Police Department staff moving into interim positions. He introduced Jerynne Noble who will be joining the City as an intern through the International City County Management Association Program, He reported on the Tuk Cup Soccer Tournament at Foster High School and thanked Parks staff for the event ADJOURNMENT 9:12 P.M. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. Thon as McLeod, layor Anna Lieck, City Clerk Program Analyst APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 05/18/26 PALA LE ON THE CITY WIEBSITE: 05/19/26