HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-07-20 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers July 20, 2015 — 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Start: 6:17 p.m.
Mayor Haggerton announced the purpose of the Executive Session is to discuss:
Potential Property Acquisition — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)
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; Ann Marie Soto; Assistant City
Attorney; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Joyce Trantina, Mayor's Office Project
Development Manager; Tukwila City Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Dennis Robertson, Kate Kruller, Allan
Ekberg, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn.
End: 6:45 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,
Dennis Robertson, Kate Kruller, Allan Ekberg, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn.
CITY OFFICIALS
Jim Haggerton, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Ann Marie Soto; Assistant City Attorney; Jack
Pace, Community Development Director; Lynn Miranda, Senior Planner; Cyndy Knighton, Senior
Engineer; Chris Flores, Interim Fire Chief; Mike Villa, Police Chief; Derek Speck, Economic Development
Administrator; Joyce Trantina, Mayor's Office Project Development Manager; Laurel Humphrey, Council
Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk.
AMEND AGENDA
MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO ADD AN ITEM
TO #7, NEW BUSINESS, TITLED "THE PURCHASE OF 2 PARCELS ON TUKWILA INTERNATIONAL
BOULEVARD." MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
a. Governor's Smart Communities Award. Mayor Haggerton.
Mayor Haggerton explained the City of Tukwila was awarded a 2015 Governor's Smart Communities
Award. Tukwila received the Smart Choices Award — Implementation of a Comprehensive Plan for the
Southcenter Subarea Plan: fostering development of a high- density, regionally- oriented, mixed -use center
including housing. Commerce Director Brian Bonlender presented the City award on behalf of Governor
Inslee at the Association of Washington Cities annual conference in Wenatchee.
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Lynn Miranda, Senior Planner, gave an overview of the City's work on the Southcenter Plan over the past
10 years. Ms. Miranda stated that this project is a great example of City staff working together across
departments to develop an award winning plan and a quality product for our community.
Some key points about the Southcenter Plan are:
• Involvement of many stakeholders and development experts in the planning process, and consistently
asking the question, "Did we get it right ?" As a result, the Plan is realistic in its vision and
implementation strategy.
• Tukwila is the first in the state to take advantage of a relatively new SEPA process to consider area -
wide, cumulative environmental impacts of the Southcenter Plan project and appropriate mitigation,
rather than evaluating impacts and mitigation on a project -by- project basis.
• The new Southcenter Plan Development Code is innovative and an example of a hybrid form -based
code that is more user - friendly, containing photos and diagrams to illustrate concepts rather than text.
Why the Southcenter Plan, Development Code and Design Manual are important for Tukwila
• These documents set a new vision that will become the basis for change in the Southcenter area over
the next 20 -30 years that will guide Tukwila as it evolves from the existing suburban pattern of single -
story, auto - oriented, commercial development, to a true Urban Center; one with high- density and a
regionally- oriented mix of uses, including housing.
• This new development code is important not only because of its new user - friendly format, but because
it gives us carrots - not just sticks. Incentives, as we learned from our stakeholders, are necessary to
get the types of development desired by the community.
• The Southcenter Plan documents allow the City to promote and guide new growth by intertwining new
regulatory controls and incentives with the strategic investment of limited public resources.
Ms. Miranda conveyed that Tukwila now has a blueprint for Southcenter's future that can make the area
into an award - winning location where everyone in the Puget Sound region wants to live, work, shop and
play.
In addition to the award, certificates were provided for the City Council and Planning Commission, as well
as City staff members Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Nora Gierloff, Deputy Community
Development Director; Lynn Miranda, Senior Planner; and Cyndy Knighton, Senior Engineer.
Certificates were presented to the Councilmembers and City staff members in attendance at this meeting,
which included Jack Pace, Lynn Miranda, and Cyndy Knighton. City Planning Commissioner Sharon
Mann was also in attendance and was provided her certificate as well.
Mayor Haggerton announced he would attend a Planning Commission meeting to present the certificates
to the Planning Commission members who were not in attendance this evening.
The Councilmembers extended congratulations for this prestigious award.
b. Public safety presentation regarding July 4 events. Mike Villa, Police Chief, and Chris Flores,
Interim Fire Chief
Interim Chief Flores and Chief Villa utilized a Powerpoint presentation to provide the July 4 After Action
Report, with key points as follows:
Interim Chief Flores said the City of Tukwila enacted a fireworks ban after a public advisory vote in 1996.
The ban covers both the discharge and sale of fireworks. Tukwila is one of the 23 cities in King County
with an outright ban on fireworks. The other jurisdictions, with the exception of Skykomish, have
restrictions that limit discharge to a certain period of time.
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How we prepared
• Police /Fire Department coordination
• Vacation freeze over the 4th for patrol officers to ensure coverage
• Additional 10 officers
• Memo on enforcement
• Additional aid car and engine
• Additional 5 firefighters
• Zone 3 coordination through Valley Com
2015 — What we did differently
• Proactive social media, encouraging people to call 911
• CodeRED Message to those who signed up in the system
• Yard signs in parks
CodeRED
• 6783 phone calls
• 4573 reached
• 399 text messages
• 3 TDD to the hearing impaired
• 23 used the Spanish option
Fire statistics
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• Total fire calls have increased
• One fire in this time period in Tukwila attributed to fireworks, costing approximately $2,000 to a
single family structure
• Increase in undetermined fires
Year round hazard
Two weeks ago, there was a fire in Tukwila that threatened an apartment building and displaced one
family. It was a large and threatening fire, and could have been much worse without the quick response
from the Tukwila Fire Department and our partners in Zone 3. It is important that people refrain from
lighting any leftover fireworks. It is hot and dry, and fire conditions can continue to threaten our City and
region throughout the year.
Chief Villa provided information from the Police Department.
Police statistics
• Calls for service up over the previous three years
• Highest concentration between 6:00 p.m. on the 4th and 3:00 a.m. on the 5th
Calls for service
• Highest concentration in Riverton, followed by Foster Park area
• Four areas of the City represented 66% of the calls for service on the 4th
Valley Corn statistics
July 4 Peak
• 911 calls up 95% from last year
• Fireworks complaints up 46%
July 3 -5
• 911 and nonemergency calls up 54%
• 1098 fireworks complaints; 57 from Tukwila
What we have heard
• Need for more education on the ban
• Residents want more enforcement
• Good use of CodeRED
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Planning for 2016
• Educational campaign
• Additional enforcement concentration in specific neighborhoods
• Best practices from other agencies
• Enhanced Police and Fire coordination
• Community Affairs and Parks Committee discussion on the ban, enforcement and penalties
The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding the presentation and exchanged comments to
include: The importance of enforcement as it pertains to the City's ban on fireworks; The possibility of
increasing fines to those violating the City's fireworks laws; The need for greater community education
and outreach, to include signage; Consideration of a safe place to use fireworks, such as a gravel pit; The
potential benefit of fire trucks patrolling the City as a set of eyes for the Police Department; The need to
provide educational opportunities to young children regarding the seriousness of people being burned;
and The intent to discuss this topic at a Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting.
Mayor Haggerton called for public comments regarding issues associated with fireworks.
Sharon Mann, 4452 South 160th Street, said enforcement is essential and from her standpoint, the
property owner should be responsible and cited for any fireworks set off on their premises.
Ed Hougardy, 14950 571h Avenue South, commended the City on use of the CodeRED system. He
received a text and phone call regarding the fireworks ban, and it caused a positive catalyst effect on
social media sites in getting the message out.
The Councilmembers thanked Interim Chief Flores and Chief Villa for the presentation
PROCLAMATIONS
A proclamation for "National Night Out Against Crime."
Mayor Haggerton read a proclamation declaring August 4, 2015 as National Night Out Against Crime,
encouraging all citizens to join the Tukwila Police Department and the National Association of Town
Watch in supporting this event.
Chris Partman, Community Oriented Policing Coordinator, accepted the proclamation from Mayor
Haggerton.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Ed Hougardy, 14950 57th Avenue South, read from a letter that was distributed to the City Council
regarding the potential termination of the U.S. Export-Import (Ex-1m) Bank. Mr. Hougardy said he is a
Boeing employee, and this issue is critical to the future of Boeing, the U.S. aerospace industry and
American manufacturing. The bank supports U.S. jobs by financing the export of American goods and
services. The U.S. Congress allowed the Ex -Im Bank's charter to lapse on June 30, which prevents the
bank from handling any new transactions. If the Ex -Im Bank's expiration becomes permanent, Boeing will
be at a significant competitive disadvantage against foreign aerospace companies. He requested the
City's support to retain the Ex-Inn Bank. He suggested encouraging Sound Cities Association to support
this effort and /or a resolution to our congressional delegation. The last day for the Senate to meet is
August 7, 2015.
Council President Kruller asked for Council support to bring this up at the next Sound Cities Association
PIC (Public Issues Committee) meeting. Council consensus existed for Council President Kruller to move
forward in bringing this discussion to the PIC meeting.
Ralph Danner, 16005 461h Avenue South, expressed concern regarding consistent speeding by drivers on
South 1601h Street. From his standpoint the issue worsened when traffic was rerouted from 176th to 160th
Street. He feels there should have been public outreach and education because drivers do not seem to
know what to do since the changes occurred. People driving 40 -60 miles per hour (mph) in a 25 mph
zone is not acceptable.
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Council President Kruller conveyed that when she has talked with citizens, one of the #1 concerns in the
area of South 160th was speeding. She hopes there is something that can be done to mitigate this issue
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of Minutes: 7/6/15 (Regular Mtg.)
b. Approval of Vouchers #369659- 369765; #150702 - 150703 in the amount of $2,115,406.71.
c. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with David Evans and Associates, Inc., for preliminary
engineering services for the Major Maintenance on 3 Bridges Project in the amount of $688,968.00.
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation Committee on 716115.]
d. Authorize the Mayor to sign supplement #1 to contract #14 -111 with DGK Inc., dba Widener &
Associates, for construction management environmental compliance support on the Interurban Avenue
South (South 143rd Street to Fort Dent Way) in the amount of $37,280.09.
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation Committee on 716115.1
e. Authorize the Fire Department to purchase 11 thermal imaging cameras and chargers (as budgeted in
the 2015 -2016 Biennial Budget) from Unifire, Inc., in the amount of $62,578.10.
(Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Finance and Safety Committee on 717115.1
f. Authorize the Mayor to enter into a 1 -year extension to lease agreement #09 -083 with International
Gateway East, LLC ( Sabey) for the City's Records Center facility in an amount not to exceed $5,880.04
per month.
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Finance and Safety Committee on 717115.]
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED
AS SUBMITTED.*
As requested at the Finance and Safety Committee as it relates to Item 5e regarding Fire Department
thermal imaging cameras, Interim Chief Flores brought in examples of the cameras to show the City
Council.
*MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Authorize the Mayor to sign the Revised Interlocal Agreement with King County relating to the
issuance and maintenance of electronic fingerprint capture equipment as part of the Automated
Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS).
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE
REVISED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH KING COUNTY RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND
MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRONIC FINGERPRINT CAPTURE EQUIPMENT AS PART OF THE
AUTOMATED FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (AFIS). MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
NEW BUSINESS — (Per Agenda Amendment on Page 1)
The purchase of 2 parcels on Tukwila International Boulevard.
MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO PURCHASE
THE TWO PARCELS LOCATED AT 14452 TUKWILA INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD, KNOWN AS
THE SAM SMOKE SHOP, FOR THE AMOUNT OF $388,875.00. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
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REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor Haggerton reported that on July 14, 2015 he attended the King County Flood Control District
meeting, and on July 15, 2015 he attended the Sound Cities Board of Directors meeting in Maple Valley.
Additionally, on July 15, he attended the "See you in the park" event at Riverton Park, where there were
residents from all areas of the City. On July 16, he attended the Transportation Improvement Board
meeting, where discussion occurred on the City's TIGER grant for the Strander Blvd. extension. The
Mayor offered the reminder that next Saturday, July 25, 2015, is the Touch a Truck event in the
Southcenter Mall parking lot.
b. City Council
Councilmember Duffie reported on the Transportation Committee meeting that occurred prior to this
meeting. He also attended the July 15 "See you in the park" event at Riverton Park.
Council President Kruller emphasized the importance of the City's application for a TIGER grant for the
Strander Blvd. extension. Ms. Kruller displayed a photo of state legislators and involved parties, including
herself, standing with the Governor as he signed transportation legislation that will benefit the state. This
past week, she attended the Tukwila Food Pantry event and the "cardboard boats" event at the Tukwila
Pool. At the SCA (Sound Cities Association) meeting, discussion ensued regarding the "Best Starts for
Kids" Initiative, however, the vote was delayed for one week for additional information. She offered
reminders to complete the King County Metro Long Range Plan survey at h_ttp: / /www.kcmetrovision.org
and to remember to vote.
Councilmember Ekberg attended the July 15 "See you in the park" event at Riverton Park.
Councilmember Seal reported that in the recent past she sat in on a briefing by Senator Elizabeth Warren
put on by the Local Progress - National Municipal Policy network. The briefing involved affordable
housing and student debt and contained unique ideas that can be considered during Comprehensive Plan
discussions. Ms. Seal will be heading to Pittsburgh as part of the NLC (National League of Cities) Youth,
Education and Families Committee. Additionally, she volunteered at the "cardboard boats" event at the
Tukwila Pool on July 18, 2015. She credited Vanessa Zaputil for organizing this great event.
Councilmember Hougardy said that Councilmember Seal will be a great representative for the City at the
Pittsburgh event. Ms. Hougardy attended the recent Regional Transit Committee meeting, where the
focus was on access to transit and King County Metro long range plans. She also attended the July 15
"See you in the park" event at Riverton Park.
Councilmember Quinn attended the recent School Board work session and the July 15 "See you in the
park" event at Riverton Park. Additionally, he was invited to Jubilee Farms in the Snoqualmie Valley,
which he visited, in part, due to his interest in providing fresh food access to all. It was an amazing farm,
and there is a focus on getting fresh fruits and vegetables to urban areas such as Tukwila. They will be
receiving a grant that will enhance that effort and perhaps help get kids out to the farms. Additionally, he
encouraged the Councilmembers to reach out to Sound Transit Board members as they deliberate about
the Boeing Access Road station. Today, he testified before the King County Council in support of the
"Best Starts for Kids" initiative.
c. Staff
David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the City Administrator (CA) Report and 2015 2nd Quarter
Report and offered to answer any questions. He relayed that the CA report has the full list of "See you in
the park" events.
d. City Attorney
There was no report.
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e. Intergovernmental
There was no report.
ADJOURNMENT
8:57 p.m. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
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Christy O'Y'laherty, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 8/3/15
AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 8/4/15