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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-03-17 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES Regular Meeting March 17, 2014 — 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /ROLL CALL Mayor Haggerton called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:02 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Barbara Saxton, Administrative Support Coordinator, called the roll of the Council. Present were Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Dennis Robertson, De'Sean Quinn, Allan Ekberg, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, and Kate Kruller. CITY OFFICIALS Jim Haggerton, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Turpin, Assistant City Attorney; Mike Villa, Police Chief; Chris Flores, Acting Fire Chief; Bob Giberson, Public Works Director; Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director; Bruce Linton, Assistant Police Chief; Rick Mitchell, Patrol Commander; Phi Huynh, Administrative Secretary; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Barbara Saxton, Administrative Support Coordinator. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a. Swearing in of police officers: • Isaiah Harris • Daniel Luebke • Matthew Valdez Rick Mitchell, Commander, Patrol Division, introduced the 3 new officers to the Patrol Division. Matthew Valdez and Daniel Luebke are entry level hires, and Isaiah Harris is a lateral officer from the Clyde Hill Police Department. Officer Valdez and Officer Luebke have completed the 5 -month basic Police Academy program. They have also completed a 3 -month field training program with the Tukwila Police Department, as did Officer Harris. Officer Valdez was born in Yakima and raised in Toppenish, Washington. He is the oldest of 5 children. After high school he earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Central Washington University, and has been working as a security officer for Snoqualmie Casino. Mayor Haggerton administered the oath of office. Officer Valdez's fiancee, Michelle, pinned on his badge (Badge #210). Officer Valdez introduced his fiancee and said that he is looking forward to serving in Tukwila. Officer Luebke was born and raised in Puyallup, where his father was a firefighter. He attended Pacific Lutheran University and earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology with an emphasis on crime and deviance. Officer Luebke has worked as a security officer, including 2 years as a fare enforcement officer for Sound Transit Link Light Rail. Mayor Haggerton administered the oath of office. Officer Luebke's wife, Amy, pinned on his badge (Badge #211). Officer Luebke introduced his wife and parents and expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to serve in Tukwila. Officer Harris has worked for the Clyde Hill Police Department for the past 8 years where he was a defensive tactics and taser instructor and also did some composite sketch artist work. Mayor Haggerton administered the oath of office. Officer Harris' wife, Riley, pinned on his badge (Badge #213). Officer Harris introduced his wife, 3 of his 4 children, and his mother who were in attendance. He stated that he has been impressed with Tukwila's officers and leadership, and appreciates the Council's support of the Police Department. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 17, 2014 Page 2 of 10 b. Recognition of Chaplain Al Patterson for 10 years of volunteer service to the Police and Fire Departments. Mike Villa, Police Chief, and Chris Flores, Acting Fire Chief Acting Fire Chief Chris Flores noted that emergency service responses are not always successful, and may result in loss of life or other emotional stress. Tukwila's Chaplains arrive on the scene and provide comfort to families and help with transitions in their lives. Chaplain Patterson has given over 10 years of service to Tukwila's Police and Fire Departments. Acting Fire Chief Flores and Police Chief Villa expressed appreciation for the dedication of both Tukwila chaplains for their volunteer service to citizens as well as to Fire and Police personnel. Chaplain Patterson expressed that it was a privilege to provide his services. Mayor Haggerton expressed his appreciation to Chaplain Patterson for his 10 years of selfless volunteer service and presented him with a plaque in honor of his work. Chaplain Patterson introduced his wife and father -in -law, who were in attendance. The Mayor, Council and audience recognized Chaplain Patterson with a standing ovation. c. Recognition of Captain Loren McFarland's 41 years of service to the City. Chris Flores, Acting Fire Chief Acting Fire Chief Chris Flores recognized several retired Tukwila firefighters who were in the audience (Samuel Ruljancich, Dave Green, and Mike Alderson). He recalled it was February 1973 when Loren McFarland joined the Tukwila Fire Department. Acting Chief Flores described him as dedicated, dependable, reliable, caring, and a mentor. Captain McFarland helped pioneer Tukwila's hazardous materials team, which was one of the first in the state, and also built the first hazardous materials response unit. Acting Chief Flores recalled that Captain McFarland was the first -in officer and called the shots at a fire at the 01 Cara Apartments, which was a significant fire in Tukwila's history. Although 6 to 7 units were lost, most of the building was saved and no lives were lost. Captain McFarland noted that during the time he was hired, the department's on -duty crew doubled in size from 6 to 12. The department was located at Station 52, with City Hall operating in the historic building behind it. He also noted that Tukwila was a leader in the way they set up the training room at Station 51, which was state -of- the -art at the time, and expressed hope for the City's continued support for the Fire Department. He introduced his wife, mother, sister -in -law, 2 sons and 3 grandsons who were in attendance. Mayor Haggerton awarded a 40 -year pin to Captain McFarland. Acting Fire Chief Flores remembered finishing his probation in 1988, at which time he was assigned to Lieutenant (at that time) McFarland, and he expressed appreciation for that on -going mentorship throughout his own career. He presented a plaque to Captain McFarland in recognition of his 40 years of dedicated service. The Mayor, Council and audience recognized Captain McFarland with a standing ovation. d. Tukwila Police Department 2013 Annual Report and awards. Mike Villa, Police Chief Annual Report Police Chief Mike Villa explained 2013 was a monumental year for the City and for its Police Department. He presented a 90- second video created by Officers Zack Anderson and Mike Murphy that is used as a recruiting tool for the department. Chief Villa explained the Police Department identified their core values in 2013: - leadership, - excellence, - accountability, and - dedication Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 17, 2014 Page 3 of 10 They also began a 5 -year strategic planning process to align the department's goals and strategies with the City's and to provide their best services to the community this year and forward. They also continued to employ crime reduction strategies. In August 2013 staff culminated a year -long investigation that resulted in the forfeiture of 3 crime - ridden motels on Tukwila International Boulevard. Combined with other crime reduction strategies, this has resulted in an overall 18% drop in robberies from 2012, a 30% drop in aggravated or felony assaults and a 31% drop in residential burglaries. This was all made possible with the support of the community, City- wide efforts from other departments, regional partnerships, and the dedication of the men and women of the Tukwila Police Department. He explained the Police Department has 4 divisions: - Patrol Division - Investigations Division - Professional Standards Unit - Special Services Division Various teams comprise these divisions, and the 2013 Annual Report details the accomplishments of these teams and their contributions to the City's neighborhoods. The Police Department also has valuable regional partnerships with local and regional agencies, including: - Regional Valley SWAT Team - Valley Civil Disturbance Unit - Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team (VNET) - Patrol Auto Theft Task Force Other partnerships include the Alive and Free gang intervention program with the Greater Seattle YMCA, and partnering with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the US Attorney's Office; BEST Alliance (Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking); the SCORE correctional facility and Valley Communications. The Police Department continues to build relationships and trust with the community by being respectful, being transparent, and being in the community through participation in a number of community events. All of these efforts enabled the department to "Turn the Corner" and they look forward to continuing that success in 2014. A second video created by Officer Mike Murphy was shown highlighting Police Department activities in 2013, and copies of the 2013 Annual Report were distributed. The Councilmembers expressed appreciation for the service of the Police Department. Mayor Haggerton commented that he was with Assistant Police Chief Linton in the Command Center as events unfolded on August 27, 2013. He said the fact that the seizure went as smooth as it did, involving 400 officers from multiple agencies, can be attributed to the assistance of all the partners involved and the work of both Police and Fire and employees and administration from all departments in the City. It was a proud day for the City of Tukwila. Awards Chief Villa explained that the event conducted on August 27 was one of the largest tactical law enforcement operations in the State of Washington. Once the target date was identified, staff had only two weeks to plan. In addition to the operation itself, coordination was required for a media plan, a humanitarian plan for those people who would be displaced, a complex investigative component with multiple offenders, road closures during the 9 -hour operation, continuity of other City operations, and maintaining the operational security. Three motels with 90 rooms were seized and all primary offenders were arrested. No applications of force were needed and there were no injuries to officers, staff or those on location. Every department in the City was involved in the operation. The expertise and organizational experience of Tukwila's Command staff provided the necessary leadership. Chief Villa Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 17, 2014 Page 4 of 10 noted that due to a death in his family that same week, the Police Department Command staff ran the operation. Chief Villa introduced Assistant Chief Bruce Linton, Commander Dennis McOmber, Commander Rick Mitchell, Commander Eric Dreyer and Rebecca McGregor, Police Records Manager. Chief Villa noted that Commander Jon Harrison was also part of the Command staff on this operation. He coordinated and managed the overall planning effort and served as the operation section chief. Commander Harrison was not able to be present this evening due to his work schedule. Commander Mitchell planned and coordinated the Valley Civil Disturbance Team, which consists of officers from 7 different agencies, to serve as security and to assist with the tactical teams. Commander Dreyer worked closely with ATF and the U.S. Attorney's Office on the media plan and communications with the press and Mayor's Office. Commander McOmber led the team that conducted the investigation. He provided support and resources for the team and led the law enforcement branch during the operation. Ms. McGregor led a team that was responsible for documenting all the activities during the operation and coordinating the collection and storage of several hundred boxes of personal property from over 30 families displaced by the seizure. Assistant Chief Linton oversaw the entire operation and was the lead law enforcement executive in the Unified Command (Fire, Police, ATF, US Marshals, US Attorney's Office). He coordinated policy and operational decisions and discussions with City administration and other agencies. Chief Villa presented Certificates of Commendation and expressed his appreciation to these individuals. The Mayor, Council and audience recognized the Command staff with a standing ovation. Chief Villa explained more about the investigation component of this operation, which started in late summer of 2012 with the Boulevard Motel. Officers learned the owner /management was profiting from and helping to facilitate criminal activity and sought assistance from the Department of Justice. The investigation spread to include the Great Bear and Traveler's Choice Motels and 20 offenders. Intelligence was gathered from cases going back 5 years. Undercover operations and investigation revealed fraud, distribution of illegal drugs, and human trafficking. The perseverance and focus resulted in an ironclad case. Nineteen individuals were arrested, 4 with federal charges. In addition to the motel properties, a house in SeaTac and $400,000 in cash were seized and all assets were forfeited. Chief Villa explained that a comparison of crimes in a 24 -block area during the last 6 months versus the previous 6 months (since the motels were shut down), shows the following: - 28% reduction in calls for service - 49% reduction in violent crime (felony assault, robbery, homicide, rapes) - 50% reduction in residential burglary Chief Villa said the Tukwila Anti -Crime (TAC) Team adopted the City's vision to reduce crime on Tukwila International Boulevard, and their initiative, drive, investigative skills and their ability to partner with federal agencies were key to the success of the operation. He introduced the Tukwila TAC Team: - Doug Johnson, TAC Team Sergeant - Detective David Cruz - Detective Keith King - Detective Dan Lindstrom Chief Villa presented a Distinguished Service Medal to each of the four officers. The Mayor, Council and audience recognized the TAC Team with a standing ovation. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 17, 2014 Page 5 of 10 e. Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board (COPCAB) 2013 annual report and awards. Jun Castillo, COPCAB member Jun Castillo, COPCAB member, explained COPCAB is a group of dedicated residents, business partners, school representatives and students who believe that all citizens share the responsibility of the community's quality of life in Tukwila. It is the board's mission to foster collaborative opportunities between the Tukwila Police Department and citizens of Tukwila to identify and resolve issues and empower people and the neighborhoods to help themselves. COPCAB was established in 1994. Board members include: Board Chair Lynn Churchill, Jerry Thornton, Art Rosengren, Jun Castillo, business partner Kim Karnes of the Terrace Apartments and Jeff Baker of the Tukwila School District. Each year COPCAB honors individuals who have shown a collaborative effort to foster a better quality of life in Tukwila, typically honoring a resident of the City and an employee of the City each year. Mr. Castillo announced the recipient of this year's Tukwila resident award was Councilmember Kathy Hougardy, who has been a block watch captain for many years. She sends communications to all the citizens who are on her e-mail list, passes on reports of suspicious activities, and encourages the formation of block watches. Councilmember Hougardy stated that she became a de facto block watch captain shortly after moving to Tukwila in 1993. She has a passion for keeping communities connected and safe. The recipient of COPCAB's City of Tukwila employee award was the Tukwila Anti -Crime (TAC) Team: Sergeant Doug Johnson, Detective David Cruz, Detective Keith King and Detective Dan Lindstrom. Mr. Castillo noted this group started the investigation that led to the motel forfeitures. The raid was a message to the community around Tukwila International Boulevard that the Police Department listened to the community and responded to their concerns, and he acknowledged the hard work of this dedicated team of officers. CITIZEN COMMENTS John McCarthy, 14277 56th Ave. S., explained he enjoys walking around the City. He feels the sidewalk on the bridge at 144th and 1 -5 is inadequate. If someone is walking toward you on the bridge, one of the parties must step off the bridge onto the roadway in order to pass, which is not a safe situation. He noted that he often sees two students walking together, one on the sidewalk and another on the road. Metro buses run frequently on that road. Councilmember Hougardy asked about ownership of the bridge. Bob Giberson, Public Works Director, stated the bridge is owned by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). This project is included in the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) several years out. Public Works has been working to get grant funding and engagement with WSDOT on the issue. As Chair of the Transportation Committee, Councilmember Ekberg asked that Public Works bring information to a future Transportation Committee meeting. Barbara Saxton, Administrative Support Coordinator, reported that a speaker information record was submitted by Kelli Turner (4052 S. 150th St.) who was unable to stay for this portion of the meeting. Her submission stated: 1. What is the status of 41st Place S. road at S. 150th Street? 2. I request that pervious concrete be used on all new sidewalk construction, similar to what SeaTac did on 164th Street west of Military Road. Mayor Haggerton noted that Ms. Turner's comments would be forwarded to appropriate staff. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 17, 2014 Page 6 of 10 Randy Walker stated he purchased the property at 13003 Tukwila International Boulevard two years ago (former site of Bernie & Boys). He is also the owner of a high -end food truck business. For the past two years he has been working with building officials and recently submitted a building permit application for an upgrade to the building. His vision is to bring a neighborhood business —a cafe —back to this location. Mr. Walker reported that the building has been plagued by graffiti, vandalism, and drug paraphernalia. They have repainted 5 times over the last 2 years, and graffiti returns within 24 hours. He has talked with a Code Enforcement Officer several times, and would like assistance from the Police Department to clean up the area. In addition, he would like to work out an agreement with the City for parking in a vacant parking area at 130th. This parking agreement is a prerequisite to approval of his building permit application. David Cline, City Administrator, explained Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator, will obtain Mr. Walker's contact information for follow -up on this issue. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 3/3/14 (Regular Mtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers: #365739- 365740; #365741- 365848; #140301 in the amount of $938,622.73 c. Authorize the Mayor to sign amendment No. 3 to contract #12 -007 with J.A. Brennan Associates for the Duwamish Gardens Project in the amount of $40,610.96. (Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Community Affairs and Parks Committee on 3/11/14.) d. Authorize implementation of Apprenticeship Utilization Guidelines pursuant to Policy 900 -07 and Resolution No. 1814. (Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Transportation Committee on 3/10/14.) MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. NEW BUSINESS A resolution setting a policy for the storage of domestic and fire /standby water for certain Tukwila water utility customers. Councilmember Kruller indicated this item was discussed at the Utilities Committee meeting on March 3, 2014. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Barbara Saxton, Administrative Support Coordinator, read the proposed resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, SETTING A POLICY FOR THE STORAGE OF DOMESTIC AND FIRE /STANDBY WATER FOR CERTAIN TUKWILA WATER UTILITY CUSTOMERS. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. Councilmember Robertson asked whether residents of the area could feel assured they will receive adequate water in an emergency situation. Bob Giberson, Public Works Director, replied in the affirmative. The City is exploring options with Highline Water District to rent or lease storage in the Crestview water storage facility as they have excess capacity. These areas will be listed in the City's Water Comprehensive Plan. This resolution is a requirement of DOH (Washington State Department of Health) for approval of the City's Water Comprehensive Plan, to ensure the City has studied excess capacity for storage of domestic and fire /standby water. He reiterated there is a redundant water supply in all directions. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1819. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 17, 2014 Page 7 of 10 REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Haggerton attended the National League of Cities (NLC) conference in Washington DC from March 8 through 12, 2014. In addition to a number of workshops, the group met with Senators Murray and Cantwell as part of a large delegation from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). He also attended a presentation by the Chair of the AWC Federal Legislative Committee. A session with the western states, chaired by a Councilmember from Sammamish, was well attended by elected officials from all the western states. Mayor Haggerton suggested the group pursue discussion on railroad issues. The railway system is working for some states for transport of coal and oil, but other states that are providing exit points out of the country for those same products are encountering problems. The Mayor stated that during the week prior to the NLC conference (on March 4, 2014), BNSF scheduled a meeting with staff to discuss access issues for the intermodal yard in the Allentown area. The meeting primarily focused on how to proceed with potential alternative ingress and egress and taking truck traffic off South 124th and the 42nd Avenue bridge. An agreement was reached that Tukwila would take the lead in pursuing whether an alternate route (a bridge across the river to connect with 48th Avenue) is even feasible, and BNSF agreed to sign an Interlocal Agreement to explore that option. The Mayor noted that BNSF also commented that in order to satisfy future needs they have had to reconsider their comments made earlier this year regarding future expansion of the yard. Mayor Haggerton asked Council President Quinn to designate one to three Councilmembers to participate in discussions this year with BNSF regarding a potential mitigation plan for any expansion. Councilmember Seal requested that direct communication from City administration on BNSF issues be continued with several citizens who have been actively involved in the issue. This task has been handled by Kimberly Matej, who is leaving the City at the end of the month. Councilmember Hougardy noted that the City Administrator's report stated the Interlocal Agreement with BNSF will go back to the Transportation Committee. Previous Council discussions suggested that all BNSF items be discussed at Committee of the Whole Meetings, and she asked how Council would like to proceed this year. Council President Quinn confirmed that Council representation for BNSF discussions in 2013 included Councilmembers Ekberg, Seal and himself. All Councilmembers expressed interest in participating in the discussions for 2014. There was consensus for discussing BNSF items at Committee of the Whole meetings. Councilmember Robertson noted that some of the big expansions for the railroads have been for the shipping of oil, which involves significant public safety issues. He would like the City to fully understand BNSF's plans. Councilmember Kruller stated that during meetings of the Transportation Infrastructure and Services Steering Committee at the NLC conference, she learned that BNSF is buying 5,000 cars. In order to provide context, she would like to have a timeline since last January tracking the City's involvement on the BNSF issue, i.e. what has happened, who was there, how many times we have met, how many calls have been made, and how many times we have talked to lobbyists and Senators. Councilmember Duffie reported that recently 3 trailers were dumped off trucks in the front yard of a citizen living at the entrance to the BNSF intermodal yard. He would like discussion to be included about BNSF taking some responsibility for the actions of the truckers going in and out of the BNSF yard. Mayor Haggerton attended a groundbreaking at Boeing Field, where they are converting a metal warehouse building into a 737 delivery center. King County Executive Dow Constantine, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray and Renton Mayor Denis Law were also present. He also reported that tomorrow, March 18, is the go live date for the Valley Communications 9 -1 -1 computer -aided dispatch system. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 17, 2014 Page 8 of 10 b. City Council Councilmember Duffie thanked Councilmember Quinn for sitting in for him at a recent Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting. He suggested a discussion be held regarding the need for separation when serving as both a City Councilmember and a Commissioner of the Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District (TPMPD). The question was posed to the Assistant City Attorney as to whether there could be a conflict of interest and how that issue could be resolved. Rachel Turpin, Assistant City Attorney, said there could be instances where a conflict of interest was possible. This could be resolved by terminating the agreement with the TPMPD, whereby they would create a separate Board of Commissioners. Councilmember Duffie asked about amendments to the Interlocal Agreement with the Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District, which was discussed at a recent Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting. David Cline, City Administrator, stated this was discussed as an information item for the committee. Administration is waiting for the TPMPD to provide wording, which will then get legal review. The item is tentatively scheduled to go back to the Community Affairs and Parks Committee in April. Council President Quinn attended the Community Conversation event at the Tukwila Community Center on March 8, and expressed appreciation to staff and the City's partners for organizing the event. On March 11, 2014, he attended the Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee meeting. He reported on an item on that agenda with the school district regarding the issue of homeless students. He noted there are 300 families in the Tukwila School District that are homeless, and the school district is responsible for getting those students to school in Tukwila. Council President Quinn hosted the Council Chat on March 15, 2014. Among the items discussed were: retrofitting homes for solar, mandatory garbage pickup, community meetings and feedback, infrastructure improvements, and issues relating to sidewalks. 8:57 p.m. Mayor Haggerton called for a recess to allow the videographer to change discs. 9:07 p.m. Mayor Haggerton reconvened the meeting. Councilmember Ekberg attended the Finance Department's Community Budget Forum on March 13, 2014. Councilmember Seal attended the Community Conversation event on March 6, 2014, which was well attended. On March 8, 2014, she traveled to Washington DC for the NLC conference, where one of the session highlights was an NLC seminar entitled "Strengthening Families in Cities; Connecting Residents to Federal and State Benefits." She noted that empowering people in your community was a recurring theme at the conference. She also attended a session on immigration reform, which explained how refugees are put into communities and the associated impacts. They were told that a large number of Congolese refugees are expected to arrive in different communities around the United States in the future. Councilmember Hougardy attended the Community Conversation events on March 6 and 8, 2014. She extended thanks to Joyce Trantina from the Mayor's Office and Skye Schell from Forterra. The event provided an opportunity for all attendees who wanted to have a voice, with staff asking for their vision for the City at the tables and through the use of display boards. Councilmember Kruller attended the March 6 Community Conversation event. She feels this was a good partnership with Forterra and Global to Local, and there was a good ratio of staff to citizens in attendance. She commented on magnets provided by the Equity & Diversity Commission that provided information on accessing services in various languages. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 17, 2014 Page 9 of 10 She expressed thanks to Council President Quinn for sitting in for her at a recent Transportation Committee meeting, and to Councilmember Seal for attending a Suburban Cities Association meeting on her behalf. On March 8 through 12, 2014, she attended the NLC conference, where she represented Tukwila on the National Infrastructure and Services Steering Committee. MAP -21 was discussed, which is a major piece of transportation funding. She noted there was a lot of conversation regarding safety concerns associated with freight tankers carrying fuel. In addition to the National Infrastructure and Services Steering Committee, Councilmember Kruller was also recently appointed to the First Tier Suburbs Steering Committee, so she also attended that meeting, plus a PRSC Transportation Policy Board Meeting. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the City Administrator Report in the packet and offered to answer any questions. Council President Quinn stated that he would like to receive a summary of what staff felt came out of the Community Conversation events so the information can be used during discussions regarding the Comprehensive Plan. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Intergovernmental Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst, referenced the upcoming Joint Meeting on March 20, 2014, with City administrative staff, which is being held at a location off -site. MISCELLANEOUS Council President Quinn extended appreciation to the Parks & Recreation Department for the Community Open House event highlighting Burmese culture and cuisine. He felt it was a well -run event and well attended. He referenced the powerful story of one Burmese college student recounting his journey to the United States. Council President Quinn presented each Councilmember with a copy of the book "The Price of Government: Getting the results we need in an age of permanent fiscal crisis, "which discusses priority budgeting. A copy was also provided for City administration. Mayor Haggerton reported that Mary Miotke, IT Director, hosted four students from Foster High School today to job shadow with her and tour City facilities for an insight into a career in information technology. ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Haggerton announced that the Council will now go into Executive Session to discuss: Potential Property Acquisition — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) It will last no more than 60 Minutes, and no decisions will be made during the Executive Session. He advised that after the Executive Session, the Council may choose to take action. The public will be re- admitted to the Council Chambers at that time. While the Executive Session will last NO MORE than 60 minutes, it could end earlier. Anyone who would like to be present if action is taken may want to stay in the lobby area. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 17, 2014 Page 10 of 10 9.31 p.m. The Mayor declared a recess to allow the audience and support staff to leave the Council Chambers. EXECUTIVE SESSION Potential Property Acquisition — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) — 60 minutes Start: 9:34 p.m. Attendees: Jim Haggerton, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Turpin, Assistant City Attorney; Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director; Mike Villa, Police Chief; Derek Speck, Mayor's Office; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; and Tukwila City Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Dennis Robertson, Allan Ekberg, Kathy Hougardy, Verna Seal, De'Sean Quinn, Kate Kruller. End: 9:50 p.m. 9:55 p.m. Mayor Haggerton reconvened the Regular Meeting MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO PURCHASE THE GREAT BEAR MOTEL FOR $1,580,000 AND THE BOULEVARD MOTEL FOR $1,090,000 AND TO GRANT THE MAYOR THE AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO ANY AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THESE PURCHASES. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. ADJOURNMENT 9:56 p.m. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Barbara Saxton, Admifiistrative Support Coordinator APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 4/7/14 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 4/8/14