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Airport Station pedestrian improvements — consultant contract amendments (Agenda Bill 6631). Council authorized the city manager to execute professional-services contract amendments with KPG (engineer of record) and Common Street Consulting (right-of-way services) to cover additional design and right-of-way work required by scope changes and event-related coordination. KPG requested a contract increase of $190,845 (new not‑to‑exceed total $2,042,456.97). Common Street requested an increase of $105,009 (new not‑to‑exceed total $426,633.24). Staff said additional relocation work and utility coordination (including temporary work for the FIFA World Cup event) drove the increases. The council approved the amendments 6–0.

Emergency repair and mitigation for City Hall water damage (Agenda Bill 6679). The council suspended the rule to consider the item immediately and then adopted a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute emergency purchase authority and contracts to mitigate and repair water damage at City Hall caused by a February 28 incident. Staff clarified the expenditures would be charged to the Building Management Fund (Fund 108). The resolution passed 6–0.

Administrative procedures — City Council administrative procedures (Agenda Bill 66400). After multiple study sessions, the council adopted a resolution updating the council’s administrative procedures, covering public-comment rules, committee assignments, proclamations, travel and mandatory training. Two sections (executive sessions and virtual meetings) were held for future refinement. The resolution passed 6–0.

Consent agenda items. The consent agenda was approved without roll-call objections and included: Agenda Bill 6627 — a resolution allocating funds to finance affordable housing in South King County per the 2024 South King Housing and Homelessness Partner recommendations; Agenda Bill 6665 — an ordinance amending the city’s 2025–2026 biannual budget. (Both consent items were recommended by committee and adopted as part of the consent calendar.)

How the council voted. For the items above the board recorded unanimous support where votes were taken; the council voted 6–0 on the three principal action items summarized above. One council member was excused absent from the meeting.

Why it matters: The consultant amendments affect the Airport Station area pedestrian-improvement project schedule and budget and will allow staff to complete additional right-of-way negotiations and utility coordination. The City Hall emergency-authority action allows prompt contracting for mitigation and repair to restore city operations. The administrative-procedures changes update internal processes for public comment, travel and other council operations.

Ending: Staff will administer the awarded amendments and emergency repairs and return to council with any required follow-up, including any additional budget amendments if required.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","SeaTac City council meeting Mar 25, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its March 18 meeting the SeaTac City Council approved multiple consent and action items including consultant contract amendments for the Airport Station pedestrian improvements, emergency repair authority for city hall water damage, and revisions to council administrative procedures.","taxTitle","SeaTac, King County, Washington","taxId",67867,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6104344,"SeaTac approves $4.37 million construction contract for new Des Moines Creek Park trailhead",1694,4102000,5796000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2791320-1869404ed091395ee3c6c8e54a1982c4&start=4102&end=5796","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2791320-1869404ed091395ee3c6c8e54a1982c4/thumbnail_4102000.jpg","/articles/6104344/SeaTac/King-County/Washington/SeaTac-approves-437-million-construction-contract-for-new-Des-Moines-Creek-Park-trailhead","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6104344-8951d526d69c1b1529ccd7df1792ca24/orig.mp4?Expires=1771218624&Signature=QLrU3aJ1-OQ1vNJejil9wbCSGW3WBxWYTwdX-SIlqJQkhbq5yBk3j6v4bO5D6UBpqQ8Hz9IKSKkbucV4rgWN2ASrn-Hin2HMXnVJuw7oHtJ~LamSFTjDMR08Hub38USrdM6LN3QeYkOEWublbBpa2lztQLoFM6WSCZzsGz11T61rOxlArfcaSr2a~0lCApOzfUmz93nYoZKZHz-0YjBq8GLpMcZBxcD7c5Gwe10JdUZRUPSV01zzOGpuhEyyWKTkOneFRolULSwu2i5mxdmPQSSF3--8HsRAQ4draKjy9Utn9J8qTtWn1NZpH4FjnyVjo-zmuM1x6nu8wwMkn-aQmw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","SeaTac City Council authorized the city manager to execute a public-works construction contract with TerraDynamics Incorporated for $4,366,410 to build a new trailhead and supporting amenities at SeaTac–Des Moines Creek Park.

The vote was 6–0. The council action covers the construction contract amount plus an alternate for accessible playground equipment; the larger project budget — including site acquisition and professional services — brings the estimated total cost of the park to about $11,125,000.

Why it matters: The trailhead project expands public access to the Des Moines Creek Trail, adds a fully accessible playground (including a proposed accessible zip line), a picnic pavilion and a prefabricated public restroom, and improves pedestrian and bicycle connections off South 200th Street.

Deputy Parks and Recreation Director Michael Fitzpatrick presented the design and budget to the council. He described the project’s scope and funding and said the work is intended to address limitations at the existing small trailhead and changes from the SR-509 project. “Really this project is about expanding access,” Fitzpatrick said during his presentation.

Key details from the presentation and council discussion:
- Contract award: TerraDynamics Incorporated (low responsive bidder) — base bid plus alternate for accessible playground equipment results in a contract request of $4,366,410 (includes the 10% contingency added into the amount presented to council).
- Construction and schedule: staff said they expect contractor mobilization this spring, with construction April–December 2025 and a target ribbon-cutting in December 2025.
- Project budget and funding: the construction estimate plus professional services and contingencies brought the estimated construction-related expenditures to $5,002,068. The grand total including land purchase and professional services is about $11,125,000. City staff reported the 301 fund balance (park fund) at $5,161,042 as of March 5; roughly $1.2 million of that balance is King County Park levy funding.
- Accessibility and amenities: the project includes a paved multi-use path, looped parking accessed from 18th Avenue S, a picnic pavilion, a prefabricated restroom building and a fully accessible playground with a proposed zip line (city staff said it would be the first accessible zip line in SeaTac).
- Safety and operations: council asked about security cameras, lighting and site access; staff said parking-lot lighting, security cameras and internet capability for the site are planned and that the City will work with the neighboring facility on signage and access rules for the private right-of-way.

Councilmember Iris Guzman moved to authorize the contract and Councilmember Joe Vincent seconded the motion. After questions from council on cost controls, change-order risk and coordination with adjacent properties, the council approved the motion 6–0. Councilmembers who voted aye were Mayor Mohammed Ygol, Deputy Mayor Iris Guzman, Councilmembers Sunayte Noguse, Jake Simpson, Peter Kwan and Joe Vincent.

The contract authorization directs the city manager to execute the public-works construction contract; staff said further design- and construction-stage coordination will follow and weekly site inspections and administration will be provided by the landscape architect under separate professional services.

Ending: Construction mobilization will proceed pending administrative steps; staff will return to council with updates during construction and for any future contract amendments or material changes to scope.","Council authorized the city manager to execute a $4,366,410 public-works construction contract with TerraDynamics Inc. to build the new SeaTac–Des Moines Creek Park trailhead, including accessible play equipment; estimated full project cost is $11.13 million and construction is expected April–December 2025.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6104349,"SeaTac council reviews state bills on paid leave, AI bargaining, firefighter presumption and rideshare protections",2231,535000,2766000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2791320-1869404ed091395ee3c6c8e54a1982c4&start=535&end=2766","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2791320-1869404ed091395ee3c6c8e54a1982c4/thumbnail_535000.jpg","/articles/6104349/SeaTac/King-County/Washington/SeaTac-council-reviews-state-bills-on-paid-leave-AI-bargaining-firefighter-presumption-and-rideshare-protections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6104349-69d5790bd0360a2470e2a76de314ffb9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771218624&Signature=XBMvm8wOA53h-ayAM9pd4~o1a2X5XGKoKOZNiEho4W63fusVlJrsZ9YkMnW9hZi9nE8k7TK--aSsdEo1Dk7DrRznCmcsKSKnG9AjmoobxdxBAG2rQXJo80Y~63YEC9gtpRCjPk8yswmnHLnSGFKtxKTAP5m7JNdZ7UqgwUaVKOiA5JY4FYcM2X2UWfqRCGBxdH9lORSvtETifJ6fE6~mW-dMiB-qXV12DuY8wwCZR1Lv7CyMWv0L51ldFXyjWknujhjjZaMLxpy6EpZYJ5Wqf27VMhk2cMBBOLVqc0L~bWzaWozXfCcSWi-EamV0E3ZCE9tp9UTe3Wywz4SpT7xg-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","SeaTac City Council on March 18, 2025, reserved time to review several Washington state bills and gave staff direction to follow up with the city’s lobbyist and the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) where appropriate. City Manager Jonathan Yang asked the council whether it wanted SeaTac staff to pursue positions different from AWC on specific bills.

The council’s discussion focused on five bills raised by staff: House Bill 1213 (paid family medical leave), House Bill 1622 (bargaining over employer decisions to implement artificial intelligence), House Bill 1571 (expanded presumptive occupational illness protections for firefighters), House Bill 1332 and Senate Bill 5600 (measures to increase transparency and limit fees for transportation network company drivers). The council did not take formal votes on any of the bills but provided direction to staff.

Why it matters: The bills touch on workplace protections, public-safety workforce costs and the local economy. SeaTac has a large concentration of service-sector workers and ride-share drivers because of the airport; decisions by the Legislature or changes in AWC positions could affect city services, contracts and budget forecasts.

City Manager Jonathan Yang opened the discussion by asking for council direction, saying he had “wanted to reserve most of our time for you to weigh in on any key legislative Washington state legislative matters that you would like to provide direction to city staff to advocate for.” Council members then addressed the bills one at a time.

Paid family and medical leave (HB 1213). Staff described the bill as extending employment-protection rights and healthcare coverage during covered leave. Multiple council members voiced support. Councilmember Jake Simpson said the bill aligned with the council’s values and workforce priorities. Council direction: staff to coordinate with the city lobbyist and look for opportunities to amplify SeaTac’s support.

AI and collective bargaining (HB 1622). The bill would, as introduced, give labor unions the right to bargain over employers’ decisions to implement certain AI systems. AWC currently opposes the bill, arguing it would limit managerial decision-making and slow innovation. Council reaction was split. Several members, including Simpson, supported the principle that unions should be able to bargain over AI’s impacts on wages and jobs; Simpson said the city should “be setting an example” in how it works with labor when implementing new technology. Other members raised concerns that the bill as drafted could unduly limit cities’ ability to choose technologies and recommended seeking amendments that preserve municipal management authority. Council direction: staff to monitor HB 1622, convey council concerns to the lobbyist, and seek clarifying amendments as appropriate.

Firefighter presumptive illness protections (HB 1571). The bill would expand the list of occupational illnesses presumed to be job-related for firefighters, a change with potential fiscal impacts. Several council members expressed support on policy grounds but noted cost and budget implications. As one council member observed, presumptive illness statutes are “heavily medically laden” and adding conditions creates additional costs for the payers. Council direction: continue to track the bill and report back if it advances, with attention to fiscal implications and any requests for city positions.

Rideshare driver protections (HB 1332, SB 5600). Staff described the pair of bills as increasing transparency for transportation network companies (TNCs) and capping certain fees charged to drivers. Members representing SeaTac’s airport community emphasized that many residents are TNC drivers and supported the measures; one council member said transparency on per-trip deductions, tolls and miles “should already be available.” Council direction: staff to track the bills and support them if AWC does not take a position or if the council decides to amplify local support.

Process and next steps. Council members requested clearer administrative procedures for how individual members can place state-bill items on future agendas; several suggested requiring more than one council request for time-consuming items. City Manager Yang said he would work with the lobbyist and return with follow-up items and any opportunities to coordinate SeaTac’s positions with AWC or independently.

No formal votes were taken on the bills during the meeting; the council provided direction to staff and the city lobbyist instead.

Ending: Staff will return to the council with follow-up information, proposed positions where the council asked them, and any recommended amendments to administrative procedures to handle future bill-review requests.","SeaTac City Council discussed a package of Washington state bills and gave staff direction to follow or support several items, including paid family medical leave and rideshare protections; members were divided over a bill that would require bargaining before cities implement artificial intelligence.","actionData","errors"]

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