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Meeting Minutes
City Council Finance and Safety Committee
March 8, 2016 - 5:30 p.m. - Foster Conference Room, 6300 Building
Councilmembers: Dennis Robertson, Acting Chair; Joe Duffie, Thomas McLeod (Absent: Verna Seal,
Kate Kruller)
Staff: David Cline, Brandon Miles, Don Tomaso, Laurel Humphrey
Guests: Louise Jones - Brown, Tukwila Historical Society
CALL TO ORDER: Acting Chair Robertson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESSAGENDA
A. Fireworks Permit: Sounders S2 2016 Season
Staff is seeking Council approval of a fireworks permit granted to The Sounders S2. During
certain 2016 home games, The Sounders S2 will be using "GERBS" fireworks that emit a shower
of sparks that extinguish prior to hitting the ground. During their use there will be personnel
with portable fire extinguishers standing by within 50 feet. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
FORWARD TO MARCH 14, 2016 SPECIAL CONSENT AGENDA.
B. Lease Agreement with Tukwila Historical Society for Old City Hall Building
Staff is seeking Council approval of a lease agreement with the Tukwila Historical Society for
continued occupation of the Tukwila Grade School /Old City Hall located at 14475 59th Avenue
South. The previous lease expired in September 2015 and the Society's use of the building is
considered mutually beneficial. The proposed lease agreement does not charge a base rent but
requires the Society to continue to secure funding for upkeep and repairs, to provide general
upkeep, and to develop educational programming for youth regarding the history of Tukwila
and the Duwamish /Green River Valley. The proposed term is for five years with an option for
the Mayor to execute an extension for an additional five years. The agreement permits the
Society to rent the space under certain circumstances, while allowing the City to terminate the
rental right if there are disturbances or impacts to neighbors. The City will be responsible for
utilities,janitorial, cleaning and minor repairs under $1,200 per year.
Ms. Jones - Brown, President of the Historical Society, stated a concern with the proposed length
of the lease, citing guidance from the State that certain grant applications require a minimum
13 -year lease. Staff replied that the minimum more likely applies to capital grants, for which
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the City would be the appropriate applicant. Grants for programs or operations are less likely
to require proof of longterm occupancy. The Committee requested additional information
regarding potentially adverse impacts of the proposed ten year lease. They agreed to
conditionally send the proposed lease to the March 21 Consent Agenda while staff gathers this
information. At that time it may be pulled from the Consent Agenda or referred back to
Committee. Another option is to adopt the lease with the 10 year term now and amend it in the
future if the need arises. CONDITIONAL APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MARCH 21, 2016 REGULAR
CONSENTAGENDA.
C. Interlocal Agreement with Burien for Public Defense Program Evaluation and Monitoring
Staff is seeking Council approval of an interlocal agreement with the City of Burien for the
exchange of federally mandated evaluation and monitoring of the Cities' respective public
defense programs. The 2013 Wilbur v. Mt. Vernon decision requires that municipal public
defense programs be independently monitored and evaluated on a regular basis. To comply
with this mandate, the Tukwila and Burien City Attorneys will review the public defense
programs of the other's City in an even exchange of services. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
FORWARD TO MARCH 14, 2016 SPECIAL CONSENT AGENDA.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
The Finance and Safety Committee Meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Committee ChairApproval
Minutes by LH