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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Regular Meeting
September 2, 2014 — 7:00 P.M.
Start: 6:17 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; Mike Villa, Police Chief; Stephanie
Brown, Human Resources Director; Cabot Dow, City Negotiator; Tukwila City Councilmembers Joe
Duffle, Dennis Robertson, De'Sean Quinn, Allan Ekberg, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, Kate Kruller.
6:20 p.m. Councilmembers Robertson and Ekberg arrived.
7:00 p.m. Mayor Haggerton made the announcement in the Council Chambers that the Executive
Session would be extended for 10 minutes.
End: 7:09 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /ROLL CALL
Mayor Haggerton called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:16 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,
Dennis Robertson, De'Sean Quinn, Allan Ekberg, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, and Kate Kruller.
CITY OFFICIALS
Jim Haggerton, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Chris Bacha, City Attorney's Office; Bob Giberson,
Public Works Director; Gail Labanara, Public Works Analyst; Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director; Vicky
Carlsen, Deputy Finance Director; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Evelyn Boykan, Human
Services Manager; Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director; Mike Villa, Police Chief; Mary Miotke, IT
Director; Stephanie Brown, Human Resources Director; Rachel Bianchi, Communications and
Government,Relations Manager; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
a. Introduction of Rachel Bianchi, Communications and Government Relations Manager. David
Cline, City Administrator.
David Cline, City Administrator, introduced Rachel Bianchi to the City Council. Ms. Bianchi is local to this
area and attended the University of North Carolina with a focus on African American studies. She has
held positions in both the public and private sector.
Ms. Bianchi said she is very pleased to be here as her heart lies in public service. She is excited about
improving communications and striving to ensure that the Government Relations Office is working for the
people who reside, work, and visit the City of Tukwila.
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The Councilmembers welcomed Ms. Bianchi to the City of Tukwila.
b. Indoor Air Environmental Health Project update. Stephen Reilly, Sophorn Sim and Allan Kafley
from the Environmental Coalition of South Seattle (ECOSS).
Stephen Reilly, Sophorn Sim and Allan Kafley provided an overview of the Indoor Air Environmental
Health Project by utilizing a Powerpoint presentation, with key points as follows:
Founded in 1993, ECOSS's mission is to provide free education, resources and technical assistance to
diverse regional businesses, multicultural communities, individuals and governments to promote
opportunities to achieve a healthy environment.
ECOSS currently has the outreach staff and language capacity to reach the Somali, Burmese, Ethiopian,
Bhutanese, Latino, Cambodian, Mienh, Vietnamese, Hindi, Korean and Chinese communities in their
primary languages.
Issues:
Whether it is smoking indoors, the improper use of commonly used hazardous household products, mold
and dust, or other risks, the results can be harmful and are known to cause short and long -term effects
such as asthma, cancer, and neurological damage, especially in children.
Project Goals:
1. Reduction in Tukwila /SeaTac's children's exposure to harmful indoor air pollution; providing
immediate opportunity to improve children's health, well being, and opportunity for future
development.
2. Increase parents' capacity to protect children's health far beyond the scope of this project through
increased knowledge, skills, training, and interest.
3. Raise awareness by community members, community leaders, non - profits, and government
regarding the severe health risks associated with indoor air pollution and its effects on families in
Tukwila /SeaTac.
Approach and Strategies:
• Engaging communities in their primary language when possible.
• Organizing culturally appropriate trainings and activities at locations familiar to the target populations.
• Keeping the message straightforward and easily understandable in multiple languages.
• Conduct healthy home assessments and follow up.
.Partners:
• City of Tukwila
• City of SeaTac
• Global to Local
• American Lung Association
• King County Local Hazardous Waste Program
Project Results:
• 424 individuals have been trained to date on how to improve indoor air quality and prevent exposure
to toxic household items, including 77 students from Foster High School.
• 394 Green Cleaning /Mold Prevention Kits distributed.
Sophorn Sim recounted that when she first moved to the United States from Cambodia, she finally
received medical treatment for chronic lung problems based on childhood illness and years spent in a
forced labor camp. Despite treatment in the U.S., her condition worsened and she was coughing up
blood and using an emergency inhaler 3 times a week.
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Like many new immigrants and refugees, she faced new health hazards in the United States for which
she was not prepared. Her first apartment in the U.S. was covered with mold, and her family cleaned the
entire apartment with bleach without using proper precautions due to a lack of understanding of the
dangers. Not used to multiple kinds of soap, she used laundry detergent for bathing and washing her
hair, further exposing herself to bleach. These exposures irritated her lungs and contributed to her
worsening condition. Now, with education and an understanding of the dangers, her health is greatly
improved and her asthma is controlled.
Allan Kafley said that for many refugees. living standards go from bamboo huts to apartments or homes
in the United States. The pollution in the U.S. is invisible, oftentimes due to the use of harsh cleaning
products without opening doors and windows to allow ventilation and prevent mold. Refugees and
immigrant families are exposed to dangers due to language and cultural barriers, lack of education,
misinformation spread through communities, and misconceptions about cleaning products available in the
U.S.
The Councilmembers asked questions of the presenters and emphasized the importance of this project
and the positive impacts to the community. They also thanked Mr. Reilly, Ms. Sim, and Mr. Kafley for
their good work in the community.
c. Budget update- 2015 -2016. Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director.
Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director, explained this is a first look at the 2015 -2016 biennial budget draft
prepared on a "budgeting by priorities basis." It reflects the shared priorities and direction that the City
has been working toward since the October Joint Council / Executive Staff workshop almost a year ago.
This is an opportunity for the Council to weigh in and let staff know if resources are dedicated to the right
things in the right amounts. This is a preview and the amounts will change as the budget is further
refined and as input from the Council is received. On September 22, there will be an opportunity to
discuss the budget again and for questions to be answered. The preliminary budget will be provided to
the Council on October 1, 2014, with review and discussion at the October 6, 2014 Regular Meeting.
Ms. McCarthy provided the 2015 -2016 budget update through the use of a Powerpoint presentation, with
key points as follows:
2015 -2016 Priorities:
1. Tukwila International Boulevard Community Transformation
2. Community Livability
3. Create Community Partners to Implement City -wide Plans and Visions
4. Develop /Implement Comprehensive Economic Development Plan
5. Continue to create a more effective organization
6. Improved communications and community identity
Revenue Assumptions:
• Construction activity increases in 2015 and accelerates in 2016
❖ Tukwila Village
• TIB Redevelopment project
+ Other
❖ Economy continues to strengthen
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Revenue Projections:
TAXES 2015 (c)
Property tax
Sales tax
Utility tax
Interfund utility
RGRL
Gambling, excise
Total Taxes
3.0%
3.0%
1.9%
4.0%
2.0%
1.9%
2.8%
2016 5 Year
Average
3.0%
2.0%
-1.6%
5.0%
2.6%
3.5%
3.5%
3.5%
2.0%
6.4%
2.0%
2.5%
3. 3%
2.5%
(a) Average of 2010 -2013 actual and
(b) 3 -year average from 2011 irrpleme
(c) 2014 estimate to 2015 budget.
(a)
(b)
2014 estimated results.
ntation.
OTHER REVENUE
Sales tax mitigation
SCL Agreement
Licenses & permits
Intergovernmental
Charge for service
2015 (0)
0.9%
3.1%
4.4%
-9.5%
0.9%
2016
0.0%
3.0%
2.5%
3.1%
1.6%
5 Year (a)
Average
-6.1%
2.8%
10.5%
-1.4%
7.9%
(a) Average of 2010 -2013 actual ar..d 2014 estimated results.
(c) 2014 estimate to 2015 budget.
One -Time Revenue from Property Sales:
• Tukwila Village Land sale
• Newporter property
• Longacres property
• Old Fire Station 53
Risks and Considerations:
• Revenue risks:
❖ Revenues fall short of projections
❖ Property sales are delayed or proceeds are less than projected
❖ Policy considerations:
❖ Interfund utility tax sunset in 2015
❖ Voter approved new revenues
❖ Revenue increases not requiring voter approval
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Proposals:
Description
Legally Mandated
Public Defender caseload
limitation
Tier One
Code Enforcement
Cost Est
2015 Add'I 2016 Add'I Comments
Budget Budget
$275K $275K
Public Records request
assistance
Fire equipment
$85K
$97K
$30K -
$140K
$275K
In Mayor's budget
professional services.
$87K
$100K
$137K
$87K
$100K
$0
In DCD budget as
professional services
In Attorney's budget as
professional services
In Fire budget as
supplies: Airpack
cylinders, thermal
imaging cameras,
defibrillators
Description
Tier Two
Cost Est
2015 Add'I 2016 Add'I Comments
Budget Budget
$0
$0
Recreation afterschool $100K- $0
program $300K
Police recruiter .5 FTE
City Identity, communication
strategy
$56K $0
$100K $59K
$60K
Economic Development Plan $30K -
$100K
Departmental Expenditures:
❖ Mayor's Office
• Public defender costs
Communications division
Enhanced Economic Development
City Attorney
• Public records request initiative
•: Park & Street Maintenance
• Utility costs
Accomplished with existing
budget through partnership
with TSD and YMCA
Accomplished with existing
budget through process
improvements
$39K In Communications budget
as professional services
$0 In Economic Development
budget as professional
services
Risks and Considerations:
❖ CERT Trainer carried at 100% City funding
• Fire apparatus & fleet replacement funding on hold
❖ Employee healthcare claim experience and trend
❖ Retiree LEOFF1 healthcare premiums restored
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Proposed New Debt:
Residential Streets:
42nd Ave S
53rd Ave S
Total Bonding
Estimated Annual
Debt Service
$3,800
1,700
5,500
$ 440
Non Voted Debt Capacity:
2015 = $46.0M
2016 = $46.4M
Calculated with proposed new debt included
Financial Planning Model — Attachment A:
❖ Revenue assumptions 1% to 3%
• Expenditure assumptions 2.5%
• Reserve policy met at end of six years
❖ Governmental fund balance of $6.3M
+ Reserve fund balance of $6.1M
Policy Considerations:
❖ Margin between ongoing revenues and expenditures
❖ Fund balance levels
❖ Level of debt and debt service
The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding the presentation and suggested the following
items for potential follow -up:
Council President Quinn emphasized the importance of additional discussion at Council meetings and
Budget Work Sessions when the numbers are firmed up, which would likely be after October 1, 2014
when the Council receives the preliminary budget document.
Councilmember Robertson referenced the following budget sections for which he would like additional
information and /or action:
-A fourth policy consideration regarding the handling of long -term debt should be added to the list of
policy considerations (as shown above). He would like to see a Council discussion prior to the budget
discussion that involves the policy considerations and Attachment A of the Capital Improvement Plan
(CIP). He has concerns about one time revenues and the long -term health of the ending fund balance.
- Mayor's Budget (Tab 5): The difference in the budget for Communications for 2015 and 2016 requires
clarification.
-Parks and Recreation Budget (Tab 5): The increase in the Special Events budget over time requires
clarification.
Councilmember Seal would like to be made aware of any items that would have a dramatic impact on the
budget to ensure a comprehensive discussion is undertaken prior to budget adoption.
Councilmember Hougardy looks forward to knowing the full process for budget review and is willing to
assist in policy development as it relates to the budget policy considerations.
Councilmember Kruller referenced the proposal for a Public Records Request Assistant, indicating that it
seems like a high dollar amount. She had questions regarding the staffing obligations and impacts of
public records. Additionally, she feels the Council would benefit from additional information or discussion
regarding potential revenues.
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Councilmember Ekberg referenced the following budget sections for which he would like additional
information and /or action:
- Revenue Projections (page 4 of the minutes) as they relate to the Interfund Utility. He would like to
pursue discussion on that topic and would like to know the mechanism to complete that process.
- One -time revenues. He would like discussion regarding use of one -time revenues for specific projects,
such as residential streets.
- Revenue increases that do not require voter approval. He would also like information on potential
options.
-Joint Partnerships. Information was presented at a prior Council Meeting that funding for the after - school
program for grades 7 -12 is at risk, which the City should be mindful of during this process.
2015 -2016 Capital Improvement Program
Gail Labanara, Public Works Analyst, utilized a Powerpoint presentation to provide budget information
regarding the CIP as follows:
Residential Street Program:
2015 — 2020 Capital Improvement Program
• 42nd Ave S Phase III is now programed for construction in 2016. Negotiations with Seattle City Light are
underway for undergrounding. Proposed Bond funding with 53rd Ave S.
• 53rd Ave S is now scheduled for design in 2015 and construction in 2016, dependent on Seattle City
Light, State TIB grant funding, and City Bonds.
• 42nd Ave S /Allentown Roadside Barriers is being designed with construction in 2015 and 2016, grant
dependent.
• Cascade View and Thorndyke Elementary Safe Routes to School Projects will be underway this year
with final expenditures in 2015.
• Residential Street Improvements have funding in 2018, 2019, and 2020.
Arterial Streets:
2015 — 2020 Capital Improvement Program
• Main CIP construction projects for 2015 and 2016 include the Boeing Access Road Bridge, TUC
Pedestrian /Bicycle Bridge, S 144th St Phase II (Tukwila Village).
• Projects that are currently under construction that will continue into 2015 include Interurban Ave S, TUC
Transit Center and Andover Park W street improvements.
• Funding is included for Transportation Planning
• Update Transit Plan — 2013 condition from PSRC
• Update and synch Walk & Roll Plan priorities with Residential Streets priority update
Parks:
2015 — 2020 Capital Improvement Program
• Duwamish Hill Preserve has Stage 1 of Phase II construction scheduled for 2015.
• Fort Dent Park includes overlay and the potential BNSF Railroad sewer relocation.
• Duwamish Gardens construction will begin this year and continue into 2015. Chinook Wind has been
added with land acquisition, grant dependent.
• Lake to Sound Trail is a new King County project with only City permit fees listed for expenditures in
2015.
Water & Sewer:
2015 — 2020 Capital Improvement Program
• Cascade Water Alliance has an overall rate increase of 2.75 %, but Tukwila will have only 1.3% increase
in 2015 and 1.7% in 2016. Water revenue has 5% rate increases in 2015 through 2020.
• King County Metro is increasing fees 5.6% in 2015 with no increase in 2016. Sewer revenue has a 10%
rate increase in 2015 and 5% in 2016 through 2020.
• Main Water CIP projects for 2015 include finishing up Andover Park W, 58th Ave S, and Macadam Rd
S. Sewer includes CBD Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Sewer Lift Station No. 2, and starting design in
2015 of 53rd Ave S and Andover Park E (both new projects).
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Surface Water:
2015 — 2020 Capital Improvement Program
• Increase in SSWM Operations and Maintenance with 1 new M &O Specialist and 2 new FTEs in
Engineering for a NPDES Inspector and a Habitat Project Manager.
• CIP — Finishing the construction of the East Marginal Way Storm Pipe Replacement in 2015. Ongoing
projects include the Annual Small Drainage Program, Storm Water Quality Retrofit, NPDES, and the
Tukwila 205 Levee. Design is scheduled for 53rd Ave S and East Marginal Way Stormwater Outfalls.
• Revenue has a 20% rate increase in 2015 and 15% in 2016 through 2020.
Councilmember Robertson said the City of Renton is purchasing residential surface water facilities for the
cost of $1.00. Since residential facilities are often not maintained and pose a risk to the public, Renton
has taken this approach. He asked that staff contact Renton about this topic.
Council consensus existed for staff to look into this issue and report back to the Council.
Additionally, Councilmember Robertson asked when the Golf Enterprise Fund would be discussed, and
Ms. Labanara said that discussion will be forthcoming at a future meeting.
Councilmember Kruller requested information be provided regarding potential impacts to taxpayers. Ms.
Labanara responded she would have that information at a future meeting.
9:21 p.m. - Mayor Haggerton declared a brief recess.
9:29 p.m. - Mayor Haggerton reconvened the Regular Meeting
PROCLAMATIONS
A proclamation recognizing September 2014 as "National Recovery Month" in Tukwila.
Mayor Haggerton read a proclamation proclaiming September as National Recovery Month in the City of
Tukwila and strongly encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of Minutes: 8/18/14 (Regular Mtg.)
b. Approval of Vouchers #367129, 367130- 367221; #140700, 140804 - 140810 in the amount of
$5,781,730.27
c. A resolution authorizing the cancellation of outstanding General Fund claims and payroll checks.
(Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Finance and Safety Committee on 8/19/14.)
RESOLUTION 1838
d. An ordinance adopting the 2014 Edition of the National Electrical Code and current Washington Cities
Electrical Code amendments to the 2014 National Electrical Code. ORDINANCE 2449
(Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Community Affairs and Parks Committee on 8/26/14.)
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED
AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Financial policies:
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(1) A resolution adopting updated policies related to the Financial Planning Model and other
general financial policies.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY
TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -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,
ADOPTING UPDATED POLICIES RELATED TO THE FINANCIAL PLANNING MODEL AND
OTHER GENERAL FINANCIAL POLICIES; AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1586.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED
AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1839.
(2) A resolution adopting a debt policy and providing for appropriate management of debt issued
by the City of Tukwila.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY
TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -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,
ADOPTING A DEBT POLICY AND PROVIDING FOR APPROPRIATE MANAGEMENT OF DEBT
ISSUED BY THE CITY OF TUKWILA.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED
AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1840.
c. A resolution adopting a financing plan for the Urban Renewal Tukwila International Boulevard
(TIB) Redevelopment Project.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY
TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -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,
ADOPTING A FINANCING PLAN FOR THE URBAN RENEWAL TUKWILA INTERNATIONAL
BOULEVARD (TIB) REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED
AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1841.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
This past week, Mayor Haggerton attended the SCORE Jail Board meeting. He reported that there is a
new jail contract with the City of Shoreline for 35 beds, and there is also a new 90 -day contract with the
City of Marysville. On August 29, 2014, the Mayor attended the Washington Cities Association Ad Hoc
Committee on freight rail. There were 30 people in attendance as well as individuals calling in from all
over the state. The Mayor reported that he will be providing documentation from the presentation that
was made at the meeting due to some astounding facts. Representatives from the State Department of
Ecology and the Utilities and Transportation Commission reported that the number of oil wells at the
Bakken oil fields is expected to increase to 70,000 wells. Currently, there are 19 oil trains that run
weekly, and that is anticipated to increase to 59 -90 trains running weekly.
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b. City Council
Councilmember Duffie attended the "beginning of the school year celebration," where the choir from the
Church by the Side of the Road performed and did an outstanding job.
Councilmember Robertson thanked Council President Quinn for attending the CAP (Community Affairs
and Parks Committee) meeting in his absence due to a minor surgery. He expressed appreciation for the
card and gift received by City staff.
Councilmember Seal said she received an email from a person who rides the bus from the Tukwila Park
and Ride. Some citizens are upset regarding the closure of the small lot, and they are now seeing
workers in orange vests parking their cars to carpool to other locations as opposed to riding the bus.
Citizens are interested in the City leasing the small lot and providing priority parking to Tukwila residents.
Additionally, on September 27, 2014, bus routes 161 and 193 will no longer stop at this lot. Route 161 is
a major route, and more and more bus service is being lost in our area.
Mayor Haggerton said he drives that area and notices that people are also parking at the Foster Park ball
fields as well.
Councilmember Hougardy attended the SCA (Sound Cities Association) Ad Hoc Committee on Transit
Policy on August 28, 2014. There are many challenges due to the continuing Metro bus route cuts. The
Board wants to ensure it has a voice as Metro makes decisions regarding route changes. She read from
a policy statement that SCA will be sending to Metro to provide input into this important regional issue.
Councilmember Kruller attended the Rotary Club meeting on August 28, 2014, where consideration is
being given to a joint group involving the City of SeaTac. The group is happy to accept suggestions for
the joint -group name. She also attended the MPD (Metropolitan Park District) meeting on August 27,
2014 and the Fire Exploratory Committee meeting on August 28, 2014. Additionally on August 28, she
re- visited a class by Renton Councilmember Greg Taylor, who is also a consultant on equity. In
attendance was Doctor Anthony Greenwald from the University of Washington, who is the author of a
book titled, "Blind spot - Hidden Biases of Good People." She encouraged others to visit the website
https: / /implicit.harvard.edu to explore the Implicit Association Test. On August 30, 2014 she attended the
Budget Committee meeting for the MPD. On September 2, 2014, she went on a Tukwila Utilities tour that
was extremely interesting and informative. She reported that she is now on the NLC (National League of
Cities) Train Horn Noise working group, and she is happy to accept input regarding the impacts of
commerce on our environment.
c. Staff
David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the City Administrator (CA) Report in the packet and offered to
answer any questions.
Mr. Cline reported that he attended the "beginning of the school year celebration," where Dr. Coogan,
Tukwila School District Superintendent, thanked the Mayor and Council for the partnership with the
school district. Dr. Coogan also conveyed that test scores of Tukwila students have improved.
Mr. Cline also reported that the ribbon cutting for the Community Resource Center (CRC) on the south
side of the Westfield Southcenter Mall will be September 3, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. This will provide a police
presence in the Commercial Business District (CBD). The new mall manager will also be on -site for the
event.
d. City Attorney
There was no report.
e. Intergovernmental
There was no report.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Duffie said school has started for local children and requested that everyone be mindful
of not speeding and watching out for the kids.
Councilmember Robertson provided statistics from a crime reporting website for the Tukwila International
Boulevard (TIB) area for the period of May through August, 2014. He would like to have data regarding
the difference in crime based on the "cleaning up of the Boulevard" that has occurred this past year.
David Cline, City Administrator, relayed that the Police Chief is already working on providing that
information which will be forthcoming to the City Council.
Mayor Haggerton emphasized that a Communications Plan is being developed at this time that will be a
positive mechanism in keeping everyone informed.
ADJOURNMENT
9:54 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Ji :ggerton, May• /
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 9/15/14
AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 9/16/14