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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-07-21 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES REGULAR MEETING EXECUTIVE SESSION Regular Meeting July 21, 2014 — 7:00 P.M. Start: 6:15 p.m. Mayor Haggerton announced the purpose of the Executive Session is to discuss: Collective Bargaining — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a) It will last no more than 45 minutes, and no decisions will be made during the Executive Session. Attendees: Jim Haggerton, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Stephanie Brown, Human Resources Director; Cabot Dow, City Negotiator; Tukwila City Councilmembers Joe Duffie, De'Sean Quinn, Allan Ekberg, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, Kate Kruller. Councilmember Robertson was not present. End: 6.52 p.m. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /ROLL CALL Mayor Haggerton called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:03 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present were Councilmembers Joe Duffie, De'Sean Quinn, Allan Ekberg, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, and Kate Kruller. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY QUINN TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTSON FROM THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. CITY OFFICIALS Jim Haggerton, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Turpin, Assistant City Attorney; Bob Giberson, Public Works Director; Evie Boykan, Human Services Manager; Chris Partman, Community Policing Coordinator; Mike McCoy, Fire Captain; Vicky Carlsen, Deputy Finance Director; Nora Gierloff, Deputy Community Development Director; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS An update on the King County Committee to End Homelessness. Mark Putnam, Director Mark Putnam, Director of the Committee to End Homelessness (CEH) utilized an electronic presentation to provide an overview of the work of the committee. Mr. Putnam explained the CEH has created more housing for the homeless than any Continuum of Care other than New York and Los Angeles. Since 2005, 36,000 people have been moved from homelessness to permanent housing. Yet, there are still more than 3,000 people who go to sleep every night without a stable roof over their head. Working collectively, the CEH is committed to making homelessness in King County rare, or of brief duration and a one -time occurrence. Tukwila City Council Reguiar Meeting Minutes July 21, 2014 Page 2 of 6 Mr. Putnam relayed that homeless in King County involves families, youth, seniors, immigrants, single adults and veterans. The people being served in the homeless system are our neighbors, with 97% from within Washington State and 87% percent from within King County. The CEH has worked to dramatically increase available resources for those experiencing homelessness in King County. They now have the third highest homeless housing stock in the country. This includes 7,709 units of permanent housing countywide. Annually, 9,652 households experience homelessness in King County and are served by shelters and transitional housing programs. Of these, half were homeless for the first time. On a single night in January, more than 3,123 individuals were living outside and another 6,171 were in shelters or transitional housing, per the One Night Count conducted by the Seattle /King County Coalition for the Homeless. The CEH takes multiple approaches to provide assistance to include diverting people from entering shelters by offering short-term assistance such as conflict resolution with landlords, shared housing options and financial assistance. Additionally, efforts include preventing youth and young adults from becoming homeless through in -home support to families and reuniting homeless youth and adults with caring adults. A primary goal of the CEH is to make homelessness brief in King County. Shortening the length of time families and individuals are homeless reduces trauma and creates capacity in the crisis response system for others in need. The CEH strives to "rapidly re- house" those who become homeless by moving people quickly to housing by providing a housing search, move -in costs, employment training, and short term rental assistance. Additionally, efforts are made to move long -term shelter stays into permanent housing. This group uses a majority of the emergency system's capacity while only making up about a quarter of the total shelter population. In 2013, 85 people who were staying 180 days or more in shelter the year before moved to permanent housing, which freed up at least 15,300 bed nights for new shelter users. The CEH is committed to making homelessness a one -time occurrence in King County. in 2013, 50% of people who became homeless were homeless for the first time. While many were situated in permanent housing, 15% returned to homelessness. Through employment training programs, people who are or have been homeless can access career counseling and job training programs that increase their individual skill set and enhance their ability to find gainful employment. Also, the Landlord Liaison Project is a partnership among landlords and property managers to help break down barriers to individuals trying to access permanent housing. Mr. Putnam relayed that CEH is making full use of the data that has been gathered over time as a tool to guide the public and private stakeholders to provide the best response to the homeless population. The Councilmembers asked questions and commented on the presentation, with a focus on what the City of Tukwila could do to help. Mr. Putnam responded that raising awareness is critical as is increasing partnerships. He encouraged the City to continue to have the Human Services staff come to the table with concerns and suggestions. The Mayor and Councilmembers thanked Mr. Putnam for his presentation and good work in the community. PROCLAMATIONS A proclamation recognizing August 5, 2014, as "National Night Out Against Crime" in Tukwila The Mayor read a proclamation declaring August 5, 2014 as National Night Out Against Crime in Tukwila, encouraging all citizens to join the Tukwila Police Department and the National Association of Town Watch in supporting this event. The Mayor presented Chris Partman, Tukwila's Community Policing Coordinator, with the proclamation. Ms. Partman thanked the Mayor for the proclamation and expressed appreciation for the support by City Administration and the City Council toward this program. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 21,2014 Page 3of6 CITIZEN COMMENTS Keith and Paula Williams, 3429 South 1415' Street, came to the podium. Mr. Williams said they have lived at this location since 1997. He explained that new development is occurring in his neighborhood, and a dispute has arisen regarding his property boundaries. While a court date is pending on this matter, the development company has already torn down his fence and cleared the land of trees and shrubs, causing flooding issues. When they arrived at his home on July 18, 2014 to tear down the fence, he called 911 and a Tukwila Police Officer told him no one was available to come on the scene. As a taxpayer in the City, he is concerned about this response from the Police Department, and he is hoping for relief from the Council when it comes to developers treating long -time residents in this manner. Mr. Williams provided photos of his property as well as a video. David Cline, City Administrator, relayed that City staff would follow up with Mr. and Mrs. Williams and report back to the Council. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions of Mr. Williams and expressed concern regarding the situation. They look forward to hearing back from City Administration regarding this issue. Mayor Haggerton confirmed that the situation will be investigated, and the Council will be provided follow - up information. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 7/7/14 (Regular Mtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers: #366790- 366903; #140701 - 140702 in the amount of $2,057,418.09 c. A resolution adopting the 2013 Comprehensive Water Plan and providing for water service policies for the City, and repealing Resolution Nos. 873, 1264, 1424 and 1632. Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Utilities Committee on 7/7/14.) RESOLUTION 1834. d. Authorize the Mayor to sign Supplement No. 2 to contract #13 -160 with KPG, Inc., for construction management services for the Thorndyke Safe Routes to School Project in the amount of $136,894.64. (Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Transportation Committee on 7/14/14.) e. Authorize the Mayor to sign a consultant agreement with KPG, Inc., for engineering design services for the South 144th Street Phase II Project in the amount of $297,913.98. (Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Transportation Committee on 7/14/14.) f. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Heartland, LLC, for a feasibility study relating to how the Landscape Conservation and Local Infrastructure Program can promote redevelopment in the amount of $42,060.00. (Funding for this study is through a federal grant accepted by the Council in May 2014.) (Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Community Affairs and Parks Committee on 7/15/14.) g. Authorize the Mayor to sign the grant acceptance from the Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board for the construction of the Duwamish Gardens Project in the amount of $949,434.00. (Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Community Affairs and Parks Committee on 7/15/14.) MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2303 §10 (part), as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code Section 19.36.050, to update the regulations for freeway interchange signs. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 21, 2014 Page 4 of 6 Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 2303 §10 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 19.36.050, TO UPDATE THE REGULATIONS FOR FREEWAY INTERCHANGE SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2444. b. A resolution authorizing the issuance of checks in payment of claims before the Council has acted to approve such claims. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF CHECKS IN PAYMENT OF CLAIMS BEFORE THE COUNCIL HAS ACTED TO APPROVE SUCH CLAIMS. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1835. REPORTS a. Mayor On June 16, 2014, Mayor Haggerton attended the Sound Cities Association (SCA) Board meeting, as well as a BNSF tour as it relates to the intermodal yard in the Allentown area. The attendees included representatives from Congressman Adam Smith's Office, Senator Maria Cantwell's Office, BNSF, and the City. The tour also involved other areas of the City to include Tukwila International Boulevard and the Commuter Rail Station. While at the Commuter Rail Station, the importance of the Strander extension, which represents an essential east -west connection, was discussed with the attendees. Mayor Haggerton emphasized the importance of remaining in close contact with regional and federal agencies. Additionally, the Mayor displayed a picture of the South Park Bridge dedication received from the South Park Business Association. The City divested itself of maintenance of the bridge in 2003 and provided the County $3 million for future repairs, which were used to build the new bridge. Mayor Haggerton reported that the Cascade Water Alliance had a very successful audit. They had retained an accounting firm to perform a pre -audit to identify possible discrepancies prior to the final audit by the State. He relayed that he has talked with the Finance Director to consider that approach for Tukwila. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie referenced an incident where a citizen in the Cascade View area laid in their yard calling for help for 45 minutes before anyone provided assistance. He encouraged people to call 911 when they see people in need. He also brought attention to a scam that is occurring in local neighborhoods whereby a woman knocks on a door asking for money due to domestic violence. He urged people to call 911 when questionable incidents are occurring. Councilmember Ekberg attended the BNSF tour on July 16, 2014 and the Tukwila Historical Society meeting on July 17, 2014. He reported that the presentation on the history of Military Road was fascinating. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 21, 2014 Page 5 of 6 Councilmember Seal attended the Sound Cities Association King County Task Force for the safety of newborn children on July 17, 2014 and the Fire Exploratory Committee on July 18, 2014. She thanked the Tukwila Arts Commission for its continuing support of the CASTT performing arts program. The program has been in place for 25 years, and it provides children and adults countless opportunities to get involved in acting. Ms. Seal performed in the most recent production with her son on July 19, 2014. Councilmember Hougardy attended the Soundside Alliance meeting this past week which focused on a work force study. She also attended the South County Area Transportation Board (SCATbd) meeting where there were presentations regarding WSDOT's Strategic Plan and Freight Plan. It was explained by WSDOT staff that due to funding issues, they will be making repairs on an as needed basis. There was also a discussion regarding a Federal Way extension for light rail and new stations along the route, wherein she had an opportunity to weigh -in regarding Tukwila's needs. She also attended the July 16, 2014 BNSF tour and the July 17, 2014 Historical Society event. Mayor Haggerton extended thanks to Councilmember Hougardy for attending the SCATbd meeting, as it is important for Tukwila's issues to be represented at those meetings. Councilmember Kruller attended the recent Washington State University Extension simulation on poverty. People were divided into families and took on the role of a particular family member and were put in crisis situations. This was eye opening in raising awareness regarding the challenges of individuals trying to navigate various support systems while in extreme crisis. On July 16, 2014 she attended the King County Council meeting to support the proposal by the King Conservation District. She also attended the July 17, 2014 Tukwila Historical Society event. She was amazed to find out that so many Civil War Generals spent time in this area. Additionally, a question arose at the event as to whether anyone has a photograph of the block house at Fort Dent. On July 18, 2014 she attended the Fire Exploratory Committee meeting, and a recommendation will be forthcoming. On July 19, 2014 she attended the Special Meeting of the Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District and the CASTT performance. Ms. Kruller encouraged people to take the grocery store survey that is being advertised at this time. She also asked that everyone be mindful of how dry the weather is right now and to be mindful of fire safety. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the City Administrator (CA) Report in the packet and offered to answer any questions. Councilmember Seal referenced the portion of the report that reflects major cuts to Refugee Serving Programs. Ms. Seal read from the report: The federal Office of Refugee Resettlement notified Congress that they are redirecting $94 million in funding from Refugee Assistance program services to the Unaccompanied Alien Children Program. This will result in a reduction in funds for refugee services to all states. The Washington State Office of Refugee Immigration Assistance (ORIA) has reduced support of refugee services including mental health, and general social services. Refugee Women's Alliance, (ReWa), is scheduled to lose two staff positions in their local office, and will have to .reduce the range of social services assistance they are able to provide. Cities can expect to see more requests for service She expressed concern regarding the negative impacts of this to Tukwila and the surrounding community. Councilmember Kruller also relayed concern about the loss of these services and the impacts. Councilmember Kruller referenced the portion of the report regarding the free summer playground at Cascade View Community Park that serves 70 lunches to kids. This is a tremendous benefit to the community, yet there are some citizens that have commented that the location is difficult to get to. It would also be beneficial to raise awareness to park users to clean up before leaving so the parks are not left in a messy condition. d. City Attorney There was no report. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - July 21, 2014 Page 6 of 6 e. Intergovernmental There was no report. ADJOURNMENT 8:36 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. Ji ggerton, M Christy O'Flaher IN* , City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 8/4/14 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 8/5/14