HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-12-15 Special Minutes - Facilities Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study Phase III Work SessionCity Of Tukwila
• City Council
Facilities Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study Phase 3 Work Session
Location: Council Chamber
Date: December 15, 2014
Start: 5:35 p.m.
End: 7:21 p.m.
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Elected Officials: Jim Haggerton, Mayor; De'Sean Quinn, Council President; Councilmembers: Allan Ekberg, Kate
Kruller, Kathy Hougardy, Dennis Robertson, Verna Seal
Staff: David Cline, Bob Giberson, Rachel Bianchi, Laurel Humphrey
Guests: Dave Fergus, Dawn Couch, Joan Hernandez, Chuck Parrish, Mike Hansen, Charles Tyson, Jerry
Thornton
The purpose of this Council Work Session was to brief Councilmembers on the facility alternatives being
considered within the feasibility study, and the conclusions and recommendations coming forth from the
consultant team and Steering Committee, as well as to discuss public communication strategies. The purpose
of this study is to create a long -range master plan for the long -term sustainability of City facilities, optimize
organizational efficiencies, and improve public safety. The project work plan includes briefings to Council during
and after completion of each of the four phases.
Consultants from Berk and Rice Fergus Miller gave a presentation that included:
• Process refresher
• Phase 1 refresher
• Phase 2 refresher
• Phase 3 Presentation
• Alternatives and recommendations
• Community outreach and engagement
• A look forward to Phases 4 and 5
• Review project workplan and timeline
Phases 1 and 2 focused on space needs estimates and assessments of existing facilities. Phase 3's objective
was to identify and evaluate alternatives using specific criteria including public safety, customer service, efficient
service delivery, development cost, operating expenses, location and flexibility. Recommendations for three
groupings of facilities based upon criteria approved by the Steering Committee are as follows:
City Hall /Public Safety
Renovate current City Hall if feasible and cost effective; relocate Police and Courts into a new Public Safety
building constructed elsewhere than on the current City Hall campus; retain 6300 building as interim space but
renovation for long term use not cost effective. (Option 3b in meeting packet).
Fire Department
The City is conducting ongoing evaluation of the possibility of consolidating with the Kent Regional Fire
Authority, but recommendations independent of that process include the relocation of Station 51 in Tukwila
South, replacement of Station 54 in partnership with SeaTac, relocation and replacement of Station 52, and
renovation of Station 53.
City Council — Facilities Needs Assessment Work Session December 15, 2014 — Pape 2
Public Works
Co- locate in a new facility the functions currently located at the Minkler and George Long Shops.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding the material, with particular attention on the steering
committee process and the importance of a robust public engagement plan.
Next Steps:
Phase 4 will involve a review of estimated costs, phasing and sequencing options, and funding strategy for
the preferred scenario(s).
Material distributed prior to meeting:
Facility Improvement Alternatives, dated 11 -06 -2014, representing Phase 3 of the consultant's report.
Material distributed at the meeting:
• Powerpoint presentation
Summary by LH