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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-04-06 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers April 6, 2015 — 7:00 P.M. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /ROLL CALL Mayor Haggerton called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:01 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present were Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Dennis Robertson, Kate Kruller, Allan Ekberg, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn. CITY OFFICIALS Jim Haggerton, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Bob Giberson, Public Works Director; Mike Villa, Police Chief; Rachel Bianchi, Communications and Government Relations Manager; Joyce Trantina, Project Development Manager; Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Dave Johnson, Recreation Superintendent; Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Residential Focus Area — Community Pride. Rachel Bianchi, Communications and Government Relations Manager. Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director, said she was selected to begin the presentation this evening because she grew up in Tukwila and, as a fourth generation resident, she has a unique perspective — at least from the staff side — as to how the community has grown over the past few decades. Like all cities and neighborhoods in the region, Tukwila has experienced significant change. While the annexations completely redefined our community, construction of the freeway also had a huge effect by dividing our residential neighborhoods. Just as many of our neighboring jurisdictions have experienced, in the last two decades economic forces well beyond our control have greatly impacted Tukwila, and our community has become younger, more diverse and increasingly more economically disadvantaged. Tukwila is not unique in this reality. Simply look a few miles south and you will see Kent tackling the very same issues. The suburbanization of poverty has become a national conversation, and these challenges are really nothing new. Tukwila was born from similar challenges, of indigenous people and pioneers alike working to make a better life for themselves and their families, coming from faraway places to lay down roots, work hard, build their community and eventually prosper. Rachel Bianchi, Communications and Government Relations Manager, referenced the prior presentations provided to the Council in the last few weeks. On March 16 Police Chief Villa updated the Council on what the City is doing to create safer communities, and on March 23 Community Development Director Jack Pace showed how the City is working together to improve the quality of housing stock within the City. Tonight's presentation will focus on what the City is doing to increase pride and ownership in Tukwila's neighborhoods. Like the previous presentations, this presentation will cover different areas from various departments and initiatives that weave together to positively affect Tukwila's neighborhoods. Some have clear and distinct lines to these outcomes, such as the neighborhood park events sponsored by our Parks and Recreation Department. Some may seem less clear, but when taken together in their totality, they provide a foundation for the efforts to increase pride and ownership in Tukwila neighborhoods. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 6, 2015 Page 2 of 10 None of this would be possible without the residents, business owners and others who take a vested and deep interest in this great community. Our role is to support this broader civic community that daily improves Tukwila and works to make it an inclusive and vibrant community for all who live, work and play in this great city. One of the most important functions the City plays in increasing pride and ownership in our neighborhoods is as a convener. The City is a convener: • Movie nights • Backyard Wildlife Festival • Touch a Truck • Fourth of July • Annual yard sale • Recycle and HAZMAT clean up days • Large bulky items clean up days • Court outreach to immigrant communities • Summer playground program • Neighborhood canvasses and meetings • Mock trials • Boards and Commissions • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) • Citizens Academy • Parks Watch • Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board (COPCAB) • Community Connectors Tukwila Community Center: In 2014 there were: • 45,514 participants in classes and activities • 132,397 admissions to the community center • Over 1,800 rental events Regional meetings at the Tukwila Community Center: • Department of Social and Health Services Annual Caregivers Conference • Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association • WRIA -9 meetings Local use of the Tukwila Community Center: • PacWest Little League • TUSK Soccer • South View Condo Association • Companion Abu -Bakr Islamic Center Partnerships: • Tukwila School District - REACH • Tukwila School District — Teen Program • Parks Watch • Association of Washington Cities, National League of Cities, American Planning Association • Forterra, Futurewise, Global 2 Local • Human Services contracts, South County Human Services Network • Sound Cities Association • Block Watch • Seattle Sounders Communitv Connectors: • Partnership with Forterra and Global 2 Local • Grants from Sustainable Cities and the Boeing Company The Communitv Connector program has won awards from: American Planning Association, Washington Chapter Sustainable Seattle Sustainability Leadership Award Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 6, 2015 Page 3 of 10 Enhanced Communications: • TukTV • Tukwila: Your Community • E- Hazelnut • Mayor's Business Brief • Annual Report • Facebook • Twitter • Internal communications • Tukwila Reporter • Community Calendar • Banners • Coming: Website Overhaul We have used all of these various communications vehicles to tell the great stories that happen every day in our community. By better engaging all of Tukwila through a variety of communications vehicles, we have the opportunity to better connect our communities, not only with each other but the City as well. One example of this is our original programming on TukTV, which is Channel 21 for Comcast subscribers in Tukwila and also available over the City's webpage. Programming includes interviews with the City's School Resource Officer, Code Enforcement staff, elected officials and community members. The subject matter focuses on community issues such as the new SnackPack program, designed to provide Tukwila's young people will sufficient food over the weekends. We have heard from the community that many people miss The Hazelnut being delivered regularly to every residence and business in Tukwila. As a part of the City's enhanced communications effort, "The Hazelnut" is being brought back twice a year. Volunteering and engagement: • Boards and Commissions • City staff volunteer events • National Night Out • Cottage Creek rehabilitation • Tent City • Food Drives • Spirit of Giving • Rotary Clubs • Future Business Leaders of America • Duwamish work parties • TIB clean up • Holiday caroling • Holiday D'Lights • RFA Committee • Facilities Committee • Historical Society • Tukwila Pantry • Teens for Tukwila Unlike many other cities, rarely does Tukwila end up with significant vacancies on our boards and commissions. She mentioned when a call for volunteers for specific committees is announced, such as the newly formed RFA (Regional Fire Authority) Steering Committee, the City was not without volunteers who wish to serve. It is not just the residents who step up, and the City is fortunate to also have a number of active businesses who care deeply about the future of this community. This is a reality we can all be proud of. Engaged employees: • Spirit of Giving • Food Drives • Cottage Creek Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 6, 2015 Page 4 of 10 • Restoring the Duwamish • Tukwila School District committees • Rotary Clubs • Future Business Leaders of America • Tukwila Pantry • Historical Society • Teens for Tukwila • Rave Fridays! As a fairly new addition to the City, Ms. Bianchi pointed out that the engagement and commitment of employees, in her experience, is much higher here than in other places. In the seven months she has been here she has seen employees pitch in for multiple food drives to benefit the Tukwila Pantry and experienced the Spirit of Giving effort, in which employees from all departments buy gifts, make stockings, volunteer time and willingly sing to brighten a child's holiday season. There have been work parties to restore the Duwamish, service days at previous tent cities and the Department of Community Development's effort to restore the creek that flows just a few feet from this room. We also have employees who are serving on special advisory committees for the school district and others who use their free time to pitch in across the city in other ways. Ms. Bianchi stated the question was raised at the March 23 Council meeting as to how the effort is being sustained. The City's Administrative Team has made a commitment to keep the residential focus top of mind and to spend time during their meetings discussing the current efforts and brainstorming new ways to keep the focus on these areas. City staff is gearing up to canvass another neighborhood this spring, similar to the survey done in Allentown, and plan to canvass a third neighborhood in the fall. Code enforcement, now staffed with another permanent officer, continues to work with property owners to improve neighborhoods and identify strategies to more effectively close cases. The Community Connector program is poised to begin its second project, and the Police Department is patrolling Tukwila neighborhoods on foot and bike. Parks Watch will be piloted this year and two key residential street improvement efforts — 42nd Avenue South and 53rd Avenue South — will hit key design and engineering milestones this year, with construction to begin in 2016. The residential focus is grounded in the goals identified by the community during the strategic planning process and encapsulated in the 2015/2016 priorities agreed to by Administration and Council. There is no doubt there remains a lot do, but this great community of residents and businesses, as well as the employees and City leadership, are working together to make Tukwila the city of opportunity and community of choice. The Councilmembers exchanged comments and thanked Ms. Bianchi and Ms. McCarthy for the great information provided within the presentation. They also thanked all the volunteers who step up and serve the City. APPOINTMENTS a. Appointments /Reappointments: (1) Community- Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board (COPCAB): (a) Confirm the appointment of John Lindsay to Position #3 on the Community- Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board, with a term expiring 3/31/19. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF JOHN LINDSAY TO POSITION #3 ON THE COMMUNITY - ORIENTED POLICING CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3/31/19. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. (b) Confirm the appointment of Austin Hackett to Position #5 on the Community- Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board, with a term expiring 3/31/19. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF AUSTIN HACKETT TO POSITION #5 ON THE COMMUNITY - ORIENTED POLICING CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3/31/19.'k Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 6, 2015 Page 5 of 10 Austin Hackett thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve the great community of Tukwila *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. (2) Human Services Advisory Board: (a) Confirm the reappointment of Jan Bolerjack to Position #7 on the Human Services Advisory Board, with a term expiring 4/30/18. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY SEAL TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JAN BOLERJACK TO POSITION #7 ON THE HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 4/30/18. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. (3) Park Commission. (a) Confirm the reappointment of Alice Russell to Position #2 on the Park Commission, with a term expiring 3/31/18. MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ALICE RUSSELL TO POSITION #2 ON THE PARK COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3/31/18. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. (b) Confirm the appointment of Michael Martin to Position #4 on the Park Commission, with a term expiring 3/31/18. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL MARTIN TO POSITION #4 ON THE PARK COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3/31/18.* Mr. Martin explained he first met City staff at the (2014) National Night Out event and was amazed at the employee outreach during the event. He recently achieved his Master's Degree in Public Administration, with a focus on Parks Administration. He thanked the Council for the appointment to the Park Commission. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. (4) Planning Commission. (a) Confirm the reappointment of Mikel Hansen to Position #3 on the Planning Commission, with a term expiring 3/31/19. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY SEAL TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MIKEL HANSEN TO POSITION #3 ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3131/19.* Mr. Hansen thanked the Council for the confidence in the reappointment to the Planning Commission. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. (b) Confirm the reappointment of Thomas McLeod to Position #4 on the Planning Commission, with a term expiring 3/31/19. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF THOMAS MCLEOD TO POSITION #4 ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3/31/19. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. (c) Confirm the reappointment of Brooke Alford to Position #6 on the Planning Commission, with a term expiring 3/31/19. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF BROOKE ALFORD TO POSITION #6 ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3/31/19. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 6, 2015 Page 6 of 10 (d) Confirm the reappointment of Sharon Mann to Position #7 on the Planning Commission, with a term expiring 3/31/19. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF SHARON MANN TO POSITION #7 ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3/31 /19.* Sharon Mann thanked the Council and Mayor for their confidence in her reappointment to the Planning Commission. Her experience of real estate development and being a long -time resident is beneficial to the position. Ms. Mann explained she was part of the Annexation Committee to bring the areas of unincorporated King County into Tukwila. Being part of the City allows the residents the one -on -one experience with elected officials and employees to give a voice to what should be a part of the neighborhoods. She looks forward to the changes and her upcoming term as part of the Planning Commission. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Mayor Haggerton thanked the four individuals who applied for reappointment to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission has dealt with a lot of complex issues, and there will be more tasks to address in 2015. (5) Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. (a) Confirm the appointment of Ben Oliver to Position #6 on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, with a term expiring 12/31/15. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF BEN OLIVER TO POSITION #6 ON THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/15. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. PROCLAMATIONS b. Proclamations: (1) A proclamation declaring April 12 -18, 2015 as National Volunteer Week. Mayor Haggerton read a proclamation declaring April 12 -18, 2015 as National Volunteer Week, acknowledging that volunteers are vital to our future as "The City of Opportunity and the Community of Choice." (2) A proclamation declaring April 8, 2015 as Arbor Day. Mayor Haggerton read a proclamation declaring April 8, 2015 as Arbor Day and encouraging citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well -being of this and future generations. (3) A proclamation declaring April 22, 2015 as Earth Day. Mayor Haggerton read a proclamation declaring April 22, 2015 as Earth Day, which offers citizens and governments alike an opportunity to work toward a healthier and cleaner environment. CITIZEN COMMENTS Sharon Mann, 4452 South 160th Street, said she would like to comment on two specific items. The first is the change in location for the Touch -a -Truck Safety and Emergency Preparedness Fair to the parking lot at Westfield Southcenter. She feels this move will change the feel of the event from a community event to a mall event. The second item relates to marijuana grow operations in the residential neighborhoods. She stated there was a recent raid on 58th Avenue South, and she voiced her concern with the lack of action being taken against the grow operations. It was her understanding that the occupant of the home had 5 medical marijuana licenses and some of the confiscated items had to be returned. She inquired as to why these types of operations are licensed to operate in the City. She urged the Council to do Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 6, 2015 Page 7 of 10 something, to begin the process to take action against the marijuana collective gardens within the residential neighborhoods. David Cline, City Administrator, stated the Touch -a -Truck event has grown over the years and a larger location was needed for the event this year. The idea was that more community members would attend the event with the expanded location. All agencies in the City, County and State are dealing with the medical marijuana issues. The City will be extending the current moratorium (on medical marijuana collective gardens), and there appears to be some gaps in enforcement. This topic will be scheduled for an upcoming Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting. Mr. Cline said the City does not issue licenses to grow operations; those are issued at the state level. The issues facing the City are a result of the problems at the state level relating to medical vs. recreational marijuana. Ms. Mann stated the information provided to the neighbors along 581h Avenue was that because the occupant had 5 licenses, marijuana plants had to be returned to the occupant. Councilmember Seal stated the Community Affairs and Parks (CAP) Committee has been working on the issue relating to marijuana, and there will be a Public Hearing at the April 27 Committee of the Whole meeting on an ordinance that will extend the medical cannabis moratorium. There will be opportunities for comments on the topic in the next few weeks. Councilmember Robertson said that everyone agrees there is a problem with this issue. He explained that cities have been caught by surprise by the grow operations appearing under the "medical grow operation ". There are conflicting opinions from State and County prosecutors, and the City has been trying to figure out what legally can be done. Any steps taken at the state level most likely would not take effect until July 2016. The City is trying to find processes between the Police, Court, and Planning to find an effective, legal way to make Tukwila an unattractive place for marijuana grow operations. One of the known grow operations is in his neighborhood, down the street from a City park and within 50 feet of a grade school bus stop. Tukwila is not the only city to face this issue, and the Council and staff are trying to find a way to address the issue. Council President Kruller stated the City has recognized the blight the medical collective gardens are causing to the Tukwila neighborhoods. She said people are purchasing homes for grow operations. An issue of concern at the State level is trying to address the issues surrounding those who have a legitimate need. What is good for Tukwila is the focus of the City. Councilmember Ekberg stated this is an issue that none of the Council takes lightly. The CAP Committee has been reviewing ordinances that identify fines and court actions that could be implemented within the City. They have been working the issue, and he will make sure residents know when the information is ready to be presented at a CAP meeting. Councilmember Quinn reiterated that the Council is concerned about the issue. He hopes the work being done by staff is collaborative with the Police Chief and all necessary departments to ensure successful implementation. He stated that the City of Tukwila has not issued licenses for any medical marijuana grow operations. Mayor Haggerton thanked Ms. Mann for bringing the information before the Council and noted that work is being done on the sensitive issue. William "Bill" Holstine, 4251 South 160th Street, stated he is a 25 -year resident of Tukwila. He explained he has brought forward the issue of the three -story homes being constructed along South 1601h Street, among single story homes several times. He is dismayed that construction is still moving forward. He has made several attempts to request the City halt construction and make changes to the type of homes allowed to be built in the neighborhoods. The "Tukwila Tomorrow Committee" had a specific vision for the City, and the new construction of single family homes does not represent that vision. He asked the City to issue a moratorium on the issuance of building permits for single family homes until this issue has been addressed. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 6, 2015 Page 8 of 10 Council President Kruller commented that there will be public meetings in the very near future on the Housing and Residential Neighborhood Elements of the Comprehensive Plan. She thanked Mr. Holstine for his comments on the issue, and she talked about the types of homes in her neighborhood (Cascade View). This issue is not unique to Tukwila; it plagues communities across the country. There could be ways to zone and think smart and construct buildings that are amenable to the neighbors, while protecting the rights of those who purchase property with the intent of building their dream home. Discounting the intent of the Tukwila Tomorrow Committee is not the intent. It might be time for the City to slow down, and work together on this topic, and she liked the statement "whatever the infill is, they blend into the community they are joining." Councilmember Seal explained in some instances, it appears that the wheels of justice move slow. There is the opportunity for comments since the City will be working on these elements of the Comprehensive Plan. She said the Council has heard the concerns voiced on this topic and these types of comments should be voiced at the upcoming hearings. Councilmember Ekberg said this topic is similar to the marijuana conversation earlier in the meeting, in that things are happening behind the scenes. The issues around the housing and residential neighborhoods is a concentrated focus for the Council in 2015. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 3/16/15 (Regular Mtg.); 3/23/15 (Special Mtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers # 368826- 368924; #150304 - 150306; 150401 in the amount of $1,501,254.60 c. Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services for the Waterfowl Management Program. (Reviewed and forwarded by Community Affairs and Parks Committee on 3123115.) d. Authorize the Mayor to sign Supplement No. 1 to contract #14 -152 with CHS Engineers, LLC, for construction management services for the CBD (Central Business District) Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $10,000.00. (Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Utilities Committee on 3124115.) MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Haggerton stated that Phase 4 of the Facilities Steering Committee recently started, and Councilmembers Ekberg and Quinn are now serving on that committee. On April 3 he attended the Valley Communications Board of Directors meeting. The Operations Manager was very complimentary towards Tukwila Police and all other agencies relating to the incident near the mall that involved a shooting, and regarding the communication, specifically, which led to the apprehension of several individuals. Later that afternoon, Mayor Haggerton and Bob Giberson, Public Works Director, met with Colonel Buck from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers relating to the Briscoe /Desimone Levee and vegetation along the levee. He explained that the levee repairs (being constructed by the City of Kent) included the removal of 29 trees, and adding 200 bushes and trees along the levee. It was clarified that the Corps of Engineers no longer has a "no tree along the levee" policy. Colonel Buck was positive regarding the approach being taken on the levee repair. Mayor Haggerton suggested the Council ask for updates from Mr. Giberson on this issue at the Committee level. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie attended the recent Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District (MPD) meeting. He requested that the City Council issue a proclamation to honor veterans this year for Veterans Day. Council President Kruller attended the recent King County Regional Law, Safety and Justice Committee meeting. She explained she attends this meeting as part of Sound Cities Association- which is comprised of regional cities focusing on issues of mutual concern. The topics of the meeting included Restorative Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 6, 2015 Page 9 of 10 Justice and Compassionate Policing — LEED (Listen and Explain with Equity and Dignity). She provided the Council with a detailed review of the meeting topics, and that she would like some of the presenters to attend a future meeting. (Additional information on the Law, Safety and Justice Committee topics can be found at: http://www.kingcounty.gov /exec /PSB/RLSJC.aspx) Councilmember Ekberg attended the recent Facilities Steering Committee meeting. Councilmember Seal attended the annual OneAmerica event on April 3. She said Councilmember Quinn currently serves on the Board of OneAmerica. She referenced the vision statement of OneAmerica: "OneAmerica envisions a peaceful world where every person's human rights and dignity are respected, where communities appreciate differences and stand together for justice and equality, and where each person contributes to the common good." She feels that vision describes the City of Tukwila. She stated that she will be hosting the April Council Coffee Chat on Saturday, April 11, at the Tukwila Community Center beginning at 10:00 a.m. She emphasized that rain or shine, she will be taking the Council Coffee Chat attendees on the walking trails. Councilmember Hougardy attended the recent Highline Forum meeting where the topic of conversation centered around Parks and Recreation. She explained that Tracy Gallaway, Parks and Recreation Superintendent, talked about Tukwila's programs, and explained some of the reasoning behind the location change of the Touch -a -Truck Safety and Emergency Preparedness Fair. Ms. Hougardy announced that Soundside Alliance's annual retreat will be on Wednesday, April 8. Councilmember Quinn attended the OneAmerica event on April 3, and he thanked Councilmember Seal for attending the event. He acknowledged and thanked the Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee (TIBAC) for the recent clean -up event along Tukwila International Boulevard. He attended the recent Facilities Steering Committee meeting, and he voiced his appreciation for the way the information was presented. C. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the City Administrator (CA) Report and offered to answer any questions. He said that Police Chief Mike Villa gave the opening remarks and a presentation on "Taking Back Our Boulevard" at the April 1 Sound Cities Association meeting. The presentation was well received by the attendees. March 30 marked the last day of Tukwila Firefighter Loren McFarland's 42 years of service to the City. d. City Attorney The City Attorney was not present. e. Intergovernmental The Council Analyst was not present. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Duffie reported on the items discussed at the Transportation Committee Meeting earlier this evening. He thanked Mr. Cline for the information and recent tour relating to the Regional Fire Authority (RFA). Mr. Cline stated that staff recently conducted a tour of the Kent Regional Fire Authority facilities, equipment bays and logistics center for the RFA Steering Committee. Council President Kruller said the Council received a message from a resident about the recent police drill at the Spruce Motel. She stated the resident found the information on the Tukwila School District Facebook page, and she read the message for the Council. The point to the comment is that the School District reported out on the training, and the Council received communication from Rachel Bianchi. She feels there should be a discussion on how these types of communications are provided to the residents. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 6, 2015 Page 10 of 10 The individual was not able to locate any information on the drill from the City's website. She asked if City Administration could address how the outreach was conducted on this item. Councilmember Duffie commented that he visited the area to view some of the drill, and he felt it was well organized. He said the Tukwila Fire Department will be using that facility for a fire drill in the near future. Mayor Haggerton said that Police Chief Mike Villa would provide the Council with his view on the reasoning behind the communication for the recent drill. Councilmember Quinn commented on the heartfelt speech by Tukwila Firefighter Loren McFarland at the recent retirement celebration. He explained that while reviewing vouchers, he noticed the increase in claims. He feels there should be a check -in at a future Finance and Safety Committee meeting relating to health -care claims. ADJOURNMENT 8:42 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 4/20/15 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 4/21/15