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Home My WebLink About2015-06-08 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting City Hall Council Chambers June 8, 2015 — 7:00 P.M. MINUTES COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President Kruller called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Councilmember Seal led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. OFFICIALS Present were Kate Kruller, Council President; Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Dennis Robertson, Allan Ekberg, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn. CITY OFFICIALS Mike Villa, Police Chief; Bob Giberson, Public Works Director; Robin Tischmak, City Engineer; Pat McCoy, Fire Captain; Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director; Rachel Bianchi, Communications and Government Relations Manager; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Brandon Miles, Economic Development Liaison; Katherine Kertzman, Tourism Program Manager; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Carol Lumb, Senior Planner; Maggie Lubov, Commute Trip Reduction Coordinator; Mary Miotke, Information Technology Director; Jay Smoot, Information Technology Specialist; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATION a. An update on Tukwila tourism and Seattle Southside. Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator, explained Katherine Kertzman, Tourism Program Manager, will present the annual update on the activities of Seattle Southside Visitor Services (SSVS), at the request of Council President Kruller. Mr. Speck stated after the SSVS update, Brandon Miles, Economic Development Liaison, will update the Council on the status of the transition to a Tourism Promotion Area under the Public Development Authority. Ms. Kertzman explained there were 140 individuals in attendance at the May 20, 2015 Annual Tourism Networking meeting. Linda Steward, Port of Seattle Director of Aviation Community Partnership, presented an overview of the Airport's Master Plan. Andrew Harrison, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer of Alaska Airlines, was the keynote speaker, who updated the attendees on Alaska Airlines' expansion that began in 2010. Ms. Kertzman presented a video that was created by SSVS staff detailing the destination marketing partnerships with SSVS. Ms. Kertzman stated the 2015 theme for SSVS is "partner, progress, prosper." Partnerships are what make the tourism industry thrive. When the Washington State Legislature closed the State Tourism Office in 2011, the industry rallied together to form Washington Tourism Alliance (WTA). Travel and tourism is Washington State's 4t" largest industry. In 2014, visitors to Washington spent more than $19 billion. The rate of growth of travel spending in the U.S. accelerated last year, while the rate of growth in Washington slowed. The slowed growth is attributed to the State's reduced budget of $500,000 for tourism promotion. That is about 1/3 of what SSVS spent in 2014 to promote Seattle Southside. Washington is still the lowest funded statewide tourism promotion effort in the nation. In addition to statewide partnerships, strong regional collaboration is key to SSVS success, as well as the future of the State's tourism industry. In 2014, the "Go West Summit' brought record - breaking numbers Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes June 8, 2015 Page 2 of 10 to the Seattle- Tacoma region with more than 600 attendees. The successful partnerships that hosted the "Go West Summit" put the Pacific Northwest on the international stage. Seattle Southside also joined in a delegation of 30 travel partners from around the state to participate at the National Tour Association tradeshow in New Orleans. Staff took appointments with top - producing travel professionals at the show, which attracted tour operators and suppliers from all over the world. Seattle Southside is proud to work with Travel Tacoma and Visit Seattle for the upcoming U.S. Open Championship. During the U.S. Open, more than 235,000 people will visit the Pacific Northwest, with an estimated economic impact to the region of $150 million. On May 27th SSVS co- hosted the U.S. Open Hospitality Volunteer Training program at SeaTac City Hall in partnership with Travel Tacoma. While the State and regional relationships are clearly important, the relationship with the business partners is the greatest strength of SSVS and the potential for continued success. These important partnerships mean more leads, more exposure and more people working together to promote what our businesses have to offer. 2014 Progress: After three years of hard work by many dedicated individuals, SSVS has completed the industry leading Tourism Promotion Area (TPA) assessment. Seattle Southside's TPA is different from other TPAs around the state. While it is industry funded, this TPA is also industry governed. The Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority (RTA) Board will set the priorities and manage the new public funds. The new RTA began collecting funds in April 2015, with the first deposit expected to be received in July. It is estimated the RTA will collect $3.0 million annually, and these funds are intended to augment the lodging tax dollars currently supporting Seattle Southside. With the support and collaboration between the SSVS partner cites, the City of SeaTac charted a Public Development Authority to receive the new funds. The private- sector Board of Directors of the newly created Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority (RTA) was appointed by the City of SeaTac's City Council. The new Seattle Southside RTA Board of Directors includes the following representatives (four from SeaTac and three from Tukwila): Board Chair: Maureen Huffman General Manager Embassy Suites Seattle- Tacoma International Airport Tukwila Secretary: David Sullivan General Manager Cedarbrook Lodge SeaTac Vice Chair: Sanjay Mahajan General Manager Radisson Hotel Seattle Airport SeaTac Treasurer: Barbara Brunetti General Manager Ramada Tukwila Barry Baxter Ken Stockdale Frank Welton General Manager General Manager Area General Manager, Seattle /Northwest Home2 Suites Tukwila Crowne Plaza Seattle Airport SeaTac Hilton Worldwide SeaTac To encourage industry involvement in Seattle Southside, the Board will be evaluating applications for the Sales and Marketing Board Advisory Committee. Additionally, the Board will be implementing outreach for participation in the RTA strategic planning process in the coming months. Much of 2015 is being spent transitioning from the current Seattle Southside multi -city partnership structure that is administered by the City of Tukwila, to the newly created RTA, while continuing to conduct everyday business as usual. In order to continue normal operations during the transition, SSVS implemented a new Customer Relationship Management tool called "Simpleview." This tool allowed staff to better serve business associates and clients. The tool will allow better tracking on client leads, visitor requests, and marketing and public relations activities. It will eventually enable hotels and business Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes June 8, 2015 Page 3 of 10 associates to go online to an extranet site to add promotions, change photos, and respond to leads. Staff plans to implement the extranet component in 2016 through the TPA funds. In 2014, the Satellite Visitor Center at Westfield Southcenter Mall began operations. The new location expands accessibility to tourism services and helps reach thousands of customers including local residents and visitors. In 2014, 3.7 million visitors spent $620 million dollars in the Seattle Southside member cities (Des Moines, SeaTac and Tukwila), resulting in $65.8 million dollars in state and local taxes. According to H2R (a destination marketing research firm), the 2014 Seattle Southside conversion study shows over the past 3 years, 60% of those who inquired (via the SSVS website and vacation planner) ultimately visited the area. The results were very good compared to the H2R industry norm of 33% for destinations across the U.S. The results also showed that of those inquiring travelers, 56% visited within 12 months, they typically stayed 3.54 nights and spent $1,007 per trip. Visitors who interact with Seattle Southside staff stay longer and spend more. In 2014, nearly 75,000 hotel room nights were specifically generated by SSVS sales and marketing efforts resulting in over $28 million in direct visitor spending. Seattle Southside's Return on Investment (ROI) is $18.57 in visitor spending for every dollar invested. These results reaffirm the value of marketing and promotion as critical to attracting travelers to the local destination and the essential role in driving the local economy. Additionally, Ms. Kertzman updated the Council on the status of the Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority activities. She stated it is anticipated that the transfer of assets agreement between the City and the RTA will be completed fall 2015, in keeping with the goal of having the transition completed by December 31, 2015. The Councilmembers thanked Ms. Kertzman and Seattle Southside staff for their work for the City. Brandon Miles, Economic Development Liaison, explained that this year Seattle Southside and City have been overlapping the staffing of the City's Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) meetings, and City staff will assume this responsibility beginning at the next meeting. His responsibility will be oversight and staffing of the LTAC, and administration of the contracts issued relating to lodging tax funds. b. An update on the implementation of the Shoreline Master Program (SMP). Carol Lumb, Senior Planner, explained that at the time of adoption of the SMP in 2011, staff stated the Council would be periodically updated on the implementation process. Ms. Lumb utilized a PowerPoint presentation to update the Council: highlights of the presentation included: TUKWILA SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM (SMP): • City's original SMP was first adopted in 1974, after 1971 State approval of the Shoreline Management Act (SMA) • Complete revision of SMP approved by City Council on August 15, 2011 and by the Washington State Department of Ecology on October 28, 2011 TUKWILA SMP UPDATE: KEY ISSUES: • Shoreline environment designations, buffer widths and minimum levee profile • Public access requirements • Vegetation protection and landscaping • Shoreline stabilization standards • Shoreline restoration /adjacent properties • Nonconforming uses and structures SHORELINE PERMIT TRIGGERS (WAC 173 - 270030 (6)): • Proposal meets definition of "development" under SMA: construction, exterior alteration of structures; dredging, drilling; dumping; filling; removal of any sand, gravel or minerals; bulkheading; any project of a permanent or temporary nature that interferes with the normal public use of the surface of the waters overlying lands subject to the SMA. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes June 8, 2015 Page 4 of 10 SHORELINE MANAGEMENT ACT KEY EXEMPTIONS: • Projects that cost less than $6,416 • Normal maintenance or repair of existing structures or developments • Watershed restoration projects • Emergency construction necessary to protect property from damage by the elements • Construction of single family home PERMIT ACTIVITY SINCE OCTOBER 28 2011: • Shoreline Substantial Development Permits: 8 • Shoreline Variances: 1 • Shoreline Exemptions: 15 • Shoreline Relief: 1 • TOTAL PERMITS: 25 PENDING /ANTICIPATED SHORELINE PERMITS: • Addition to commercial recreational facility • Hotel • Pedestrian Bridge in Urban Center • Riverbank repair APPROVED SHORELINE EXEMPTIONS: • Routine maintenance of: levee (vegetation removal at direction of COE); storm water pipes; road re- paving; gas lines; Hesco unit removal; noise panel installation (10) • Building demolition (1) • Projects costing less than $6,416 (2) • Site investigation prior to actual development (1) • Shoreline restoration project (1) SHORELINE EXEMPTIONS: • One shoreline exemption request denied (over the $6,416 cost threshold) POSSIBLE REVISIONS TO THE CITY'S CURRENT SMP: • Building height outside buffer • No CUP for dredging associated with a consent decree • Drive aisles in buffer — treat as streets? • Add policy that requires the use of the City's minimum levee profile • Allow alternative levee profiles that achieve the same habitat benefits as City's • Housekeeping items: Add "Purpose" section to TMC Chapter 18.44; revise location of Transition Zone based on Duwamish Blueprint work; add requirement for periodic maintenance and monitoring reports for shoreline landscaping projects. The Councilmembers exchanged comments and asked clarifying questions of staff on the presentation materials. CITIZEN COMMENTS Kathleen Wilson, 4803 South 162nd Street, said she was present this evening to voice her concern about a possible marijuana grow operation at the southwest corner of 48th Avenue South and South 162nd Street. She requested an update on the status of the Council approved legal proceedings (April 20, 2015) against property owners growing marijuana. She feels the City is approaching an infestation of grow operations, and asked if there has been any planning done to deal with this situation. She requested information on the status of action on the grow operations that have been identified within Tukwila. Council President Kruller stated that many residents have voiced this same concern, and the City is working on the issue. She asked that Chief Villa (attending for the City Administrator) follow up on the issue with Ms. Wilson. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes June 8, 2015 Page 5 of 10 PUBLIC HEARING A resolution adopting the 2016 -2021 Transportation Improvement Program. The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is updated annually as required by the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). The TIP is adopted by resolution after a public hearing at the local agency level and incorporated into regional and state TIPs. The TIP is primarily a financial planning document for projects competing for grants. Any project submitted for federal grant funding must be included in the local, regional and state adopted TIPs. The TIP is a rolling plan showing various funding sources: grants, developer and local funds. Projects "roll" as funds or stages occur (design report, final design and construction). 8:12 p.m. Council President Kruller opened the Public Hearing. Robin Tischmak, City Engineer, explained three projects were added back into the draft TIP after review by the Transportation Committee on June 1, 2015. Added: 40 -42nd Avenue S (CIP Pg. 2), Beacon Avenue S Bridge Maintenance (CIP Pg. 10), Frank Zepp Bridge Maintenance (CIP Pg. 10), Grady Way Bridge Maintenance (CIP Pg. 10), included for future and awarded grants. Deleted: E Marginal Way (BAR — S 112th St) — Study completed; no additional capacity needed. Macadam Road /S 144th Street Intersection (CIP Beyond) — Study completed, S 144th Street Phase II (CIP Pg. 15) — Project scheduled for completion in 2015. Council President Kruller called for public comments. There were no public comments. Councilmember Robertson asked for clarification on the "PE" costs identified on page 9 of the agenda packet (53rd Avenue South project). Mr. Tischmak stated he would research the number and provide the information to Councilmember Robertson. Council President Kruller requested staff provide clarification to the entire Council. 8:19 P.M. Council President Kruller closed the Public Hearing. SPECIAL ISSUES a. A resolution adopting the 2016 -2021 Transportation Improvement Program. Councilmember Duffie indicated this item was discussed at the Transportation Committee meeting on June 1, 2015. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. The attachment to the draft resolution is proposed as the "Draft 2016 - 2021 TIP" and was created by modifying the 2015 - 2020 TIP to add or remove projects and adjust project costs. No prioritization was assigned and the list of projects is presented in alphabetical order. Prioritization of projects is reflected in the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The Councilmembers voiced their support of the projects listed in the exhibit to the resolution. Councilmember Robertson requested staff provide a "key" at the next meeting that explains the abbreviations used in the draft document. Council President Kruller concurred with the request made by Councilmember Robertson. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes June 8, 2015 Page 6 of 10 b. Fireworks permit for an event at Foster High School on June 12, 2015. Councilmember Hougardy indicated this item was discussed at the Finance and Safety Committee meeting on June 2, 2015. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Per the Tukwila Municipal Code all fireworks permits require City Council approval. This fireworks permit is for the public fireworks display at the Foster High School graduation ceremony to honor Cynthia Chesak on June 12, 2015. The sponsors have retained the same fireworks company used by the Parks and Recreation Department for the 41h of July display, Western Display Fireworks, Ltd., a company with 61 years of experience in public displays. The discharge location for this show will be on the baseball field behind Showalter Middle School, with the fallout area being the grass outfield area. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE SPECIAL MEETING THIS EVENING. c. A fireworks permit for the July 4 event at Starfire Sports Complex. Councilmember Hougardy indicated this item was discussed at the Finance and Safety Committee meeting on June 2, 2015. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. The City of Tukwila has been sponsoring a family oriented 4th of July celebration for the last 14 years. This is one of the most successful City sponsored events in terms of public attendance and participation. This event will draw in excess of 5,000 people to the park to view and participate in the festivities scheduled by Parks and Recreation. Tukwila Parks and Recreation has retained the same fireworks company used in previous years, Western Display Fireworks, Ltd., a company with 61 years of experience in public displays. The same location as last year will be used to avoid having to protect the sports turf fields in the northeast corner of the facility. The fireworks discharge location will be in the southwest corner of the facility on the natural grass fields. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE SPECIAL MEETING THIS EVENING. d. Grants (3) for the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Program. Councilmember Duffie indicated this item was discussed at the Transportation Committee meeting on June 1, 2015. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Maggie Lubov, Commute Reduction Coordinator, explained she has managed the City's CTR program for 18 years. The City has received notification of intended award of the following three grants to fund Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs in Tukwila and regional growth centers. • Grant #1 is $186,334.64 in Federal grant funds administered by Washington State Department of Transportation ( WSDOT) for trip reduction efforts in Tukwila's regional growth center. The project title is 2012 CMAQ GTEC /TDM Expansion. • Grant #2 is $330,000 Federal grant funding administered by WSDOT for expansion of trip reduction efforts for South King County. The project title is 2015 CMAQ Regional TDM Services. • Grant #3 is the renewal of the current WSDOT TDM allocation for the biennium 2015 -2017 and will be for $74,500. Ms. Lubov utilized a PowerPoint presentation to update the Council on the City's CTR program, which is fully grant funded. COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION (CTR) BASICS • Enacted by the Washington State Legislature in 1991 to: • Improve air quality • Reduce traffic congestion • Reduce fuel consumption • City's CTR program was adopted via ordinance in 2008 • Focus is on major employers in the congested employment/urban centers Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes June 8, 2015 Page 7 of 10 HOW CTR WORKS • WSDOT provides funding, policy, training, technical assistance and measurement • Tukwila provides employer assistance, survey and reporting, and promotions • Employer develops and maintains CTR program all comes down to the commuter - it is a partnership TUKWILA EMPLOYERS • 22 affected employers • Leading by example: • Group Health • BECU • King County Housing Authority • The Boeing Company • Red Dot • City of Tukwila ACCOMPLISHMENTS • 77% of Tukwila commuters from participating businesses now use transit, walking, carpooling, bicycling, or flexible work schedule options • New grants awarded because of our leadership on CTR GRANTS • $186,334.64 awarded to increase strategies to reduce trips (2 year grant) • $270,000 awarded for Tukwila to lead a regional effort to reduce trips (3 year grant) • $74,000 is our renewal grant for basic CTR efforts (2 year grant) • Tukwila's CTR Coordinator is fully grant funded • New grants allow the City to expand program efforts • Tukwila has done this in the past with successful results • No obligation to the City's General Fund The Councilmembers exchanged comments and asked clarifying questions of staff on the City's CTR program and the enhanced programs proposed to be funded by the grant funding. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THESE (3) ITEMS TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. e. Update and discussion regarding the Park Watch Program. Councilmember Seal indicated this item was discussed at the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting on May 26, 2015. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. The Parks and Recreation began the planning of the conceptual Park Watch Program by using a project management tool, Logic Model to identify the purpose, objectives, stakeholders, scope and key components of the project. Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director, utilized a PowerPoint presentation to update the Council on the Park Watch Program, and highlights of the presentation included: "See You in the Park" Events (All events are from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.): • July 8, 2015 @ Joseph Foster Park • July 15, 2015 @ Riverton Park • July 22, 2015 @ Duwamish Park • July 29, 2015 @ Tukwila Park • August 4, 2015 @ Crestview Park (in conjunction with National Night Out Against Crime) Program Goals: • To establish positive relationships and communication channels between City staff and neighbors Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes June 8, 2015 Page 8 of 10 • To increase eyes on and in the park • To make the parks safer and more enjoyable places for neighbors and park users • To develop and foster neighborhood ownership of the parks Program Ad Hoc Teams • Five ad hoc teams have been formed: • Communication • Events • Community Connection • Business Connection • Park Safety • Currently 25 -30 individuals are involved representing eight City departments • Meeting regularly • Coordinated workplans • Short -term focus for planned events Focus of Ad Hoc Teams • Communication: Develop communication plan and assist other ad hoc teams with material development • Events: Plan logistics of events (food, activities, amenities, etc.) • Community Connection: Develop and conduct outreach before, during and after events • Business Connection: Develop outreach plan specific to local businesses • Park Safety: "Know When to Call" education, partnership with Police, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Mr. Still conducted a review of pages 99 through 116 of the agenda packet for the Council. He stated there are two spaces available for Council participation on the Steering Committee. Councilmember Robertson reviewed item number three on page 104 of the agenda packet: "Develop Neighborhood Park Team, linked with specific parks and facilitate regular meetings to foster ownership and strengthen communications between the neighbors and City staff." He feels that statement is the heart of the program, and that statement is also the outcome the City is trying to achieve. The neighborhood park teams will affect the design, operation and maintenance of their park such that the park provides more utility to the neighborhood. If this program can work towards achieving the stated goal above, it will help improve the livability of the City. Councilmember Quinn concurred with the statement made by Councilmember Robertson, and he asked to be part of the Steering Committee. He feels the training and education of the neighborhoods is important to the success of the program. Councilmember Seal thanked Mr. Still for the presentation, and she offered her assistance with the program. Council President Kruller asked that Councilmembers email her with their interest in serving on the Park Watch Steering Committee. Councilmember Duffie stated it is important that visitors and those who rent the park facilities be told that public address (PA) systems are not allowed in the City parks. Councilmember Ekberg commented that the City's park system is a legacy to the youth. The proposed program includes residents and business partners. He asked to serve on the Park Watch Steering Committee. Council President Kruller voiced her appreciation for Attachment E (page 115 of the agenda packet). She referenced the "See You in the Park" event list, and asked how /why those specific parks were selected for events. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes June 8, 2015 Page 9 of 10 Mr. Still explained that staff tried to select parks where there are no current programs. Additionally, a few of the City's neighborhood block watch groups have voiced their interest in the program. Educating the residents on when to call and report an issue, and working with those groups can also benefit the neighborhoods. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Haggerton was not present. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie attended the Town Hall Meeting on June 4, 2015. He thanked the Council President and Council Analyst for their work on the event. Councilmember Robertson attended the recent Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Council. He updated the Council on the topic of discussion at the meeting that centered around salmon restoration in the area rivers and a discussion of the 60 day notice (potential lawsuit) by the Muckleshoot Tribe. Councilmember Ekberg attended the Town Hall Meeting on June 4, 2015. He attended a benefit dinner by Journey Ministries on June 6, 2015. Councilmember Seal attended the Town Hall Meeting on June 4, 2015. Councilmember Hougardy attended the Town Hall Meeting on June 4, 2015. On June 5, 2015 she attended the Washington Transportation Strategies seminar. Councilmember Quinn attended the Town Hall Meeting on June 4, 2015 and he thanked Council President Kruller for the event, and Patti Southard from King County. Council President Kruller attended the South Lake Union Community Council meeting on June 2, 2015. Ms. Kruller also attended the Tukwila Emergency Communications (TEC) Team meeting on June 3, 2015; the Town Hall Meeting on June 4, 2015; the Sounders 2 match on June 5, 2015 and the Community Emergency Response Team exercise on June 6, 2015. c. Staff There was no report. d. City Attorney The City Attorney's presence is not required at Committee of the Whole meetings. e. Intergovernmental There was no report. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Quinn stated he has two sample ordinances relating to a foreclosure registry program, that are based on similar programs in the cities of Long Beach and Fountain Valley, California. Mr. Quinn reviewed the intent of the program and asked if there was Council support to forward these items to a Council Committee to begin research and legal review process. Council President Kruller polled the Council, and there was consensus to have the Community Affairs and Parks Committee begin the review process. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes June 8, 2015 Page 10 of 10 Councilmember Robertson stated in 2014 there was a subcommittee that worked on the update to the City's animal control ordinance. He thanked Commander Jon Harrison for his work on that update. This year, the subcommittee is working on the issue of commercial vehicles parking in residential neighborhoods. He explained that during that process, the committee has identified a related topic for discussion — recreational vehicles and the number of vehicles parked on residential properties. He said the subcommittee is working through the process, and more information will be forthcoming in the near future. Council President Kruller, referred to a mailing she received at her residence from Sound Transit, said that according to the brochure, there will be a Sound Transit open house relating to ST3 on June 25, 2015 in Federal Way. She acknowledged that the Council has received numerous emails from residents relating to Sound Transit, and she encouraged people to contact Sound Transit about their experiences and /or issues. ADJOURNMENT 9:41 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT KRULLER DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURNED TO CONVENE A SPECIAL MEETING. ler, (;Zuncil President Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED AND SIGNED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT ON 06/22/2015 AVAILABLE ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE 06/23/2015