HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-05-02 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers May 2, 2016 — 7:00 P.m.
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Ekberg 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
Dennis Robertson, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn, Kate Kruller, Thomas McLeod.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO EXCUSE COUNCIL PRESIDENT DUFFIE FROM
THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
CITY OFFICIALS
Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Turpin, City Attorney; Mike Villa, Police
Chief; Chris Flores, Interim Fire Chief; Bob Giberson, Public Works Director; Jack Pace, Department of
Community Development Director; Hoa Mai, Code Enforcement Officer; Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
a. 2015 Annual Report: "Alive and Free" Program.
The "Alive & Free" program builds meaningful relationships with youth involved in gangs, violence, and
the juvenile justice system and connects the youth to people and services that help them stay "Alive &
Free." Beginning in 2012, the cities of Auburn, Kent, Tukwila and Renton signed an Interlocal Agreement
to fund part of the outreach in the four member cities, and the Seattle Seahawks, through "A Better
Seattle" program, provide a funding match that provides an outreach worker to each participating city.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2015 ALIVE & FREE PROGRAM INCLUDED:
• Service to 525 youth
• Assisting 218 youth in preparing for their upcoming court hearings
• 21 youth were enrolled in an "Alive & Free" group where they received 568 hours of job and life
skills training
• Outreach workers conducted 3,102 visits with youth at home, schools, and in the community
• 15,000 youth were inspired at the WE Day event by the Alive & Free outreach workers
• 70% of the youth were successfully connected to services, including education and employment
2015 NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH
The Alive & Free team created and facilitated new ways of helping youth gain skills:
• 8 youth attended 168 hours of program training where they learned the art of airbrushing (used
for creative expression and potential job experience)
• 14 youth attended 400 hours of Alive & Free classes at their high school where they learned how
to eliminate violence from their lives
• 50 -65 youth detained at the King County Juvenile Detention Center started planning for their
return to the community. This is done in partnership between Alive & Free and The IF Project.
(The IF Project is a collaboration of law enforcement and current and previously incarcerated
adults sharing personal experiences to help reduce youth recidivism. More information can be
found at: www.theifproject.com.)
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2015 PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATION
• A Better Seattle
• Cities of Seattle, Auburn, Kent, Renton, and Tukwila
• Seattle Seahawks
• Center for Children and Youth Justice
• King County Juvenile Court
• Southlake High School
• Starbucks
• The IF Project
• American Family Insurance
Jovi Cantena, Director, Alive & Free Program, thanked the Council for the opportunity to provide the 2015
report. The following members of the Alive & Free Program were in attendance:
• David Lujano, Outreach Supervisor
• Bridgette Lott, Outreach Worker
• Von Montengero, Outreach Worker
• Troy Landrum, Outreach Worker
• Vicente Ramirez, Outreach Worker
Ms. Cantena referenced the Alive & Free 2015 Annual Report included in the Council agenda packet.
She stated that the program would not be possible without the collaboration between the partnering cities
and other organizations. She feels the Alive & Free program is an innovative approach by many
jurisdictions, and she is proud of the cities coming together for the program.
Ms. Cantena referenced the three media links (listed on page 2 of the 2015 Annual Report), and she
urged the Council and audience members to take the time to watch the videos, as they highlight the Alive
& Free program.
David Lujano, Outreach Supervisor, updated the Council on an experience he had with a local youth.
The assistance he provided to the youth in collaboration with staff at Foster High School allowed the
troubled youth to successfully complete a treatment program while continuing his studies at Foster. It is
this type of relationship building between the outreach workers and youth that makes the program a
success.
The Councilmembers exchanged comments and asked clarifying questions on the services provided by
the Alive & Free Program. The Mayor and Council thanked Ms. Cantena and the Alive & Free staff for
their work with the local youth.
b. Sound Transit ST3 briefing.
Chelsea Levy, Government & Community Relations Officer, thanked the Council for the opportunity to
present this update. She introduced Val Batey, Senior Planner with Sound Transit.
Ms. Levy and Ms. Batey utilized a PowerPoint presentation to provide a brief history of Sound Transit and
update the Council on the draft ST3 Plan.
NEW STATION
• ST2 funding of the new University of Washington and Capital Hill Stations which opened six
months ahead of schedule (April 2016) and $200 million under budget
ST2 PROJECTS IN SOUTH KING AND PIERCE COUNTIES
1. South 200th Link Extension — under construction, opening 2016
2. Federal Way Link Extension — in the planning phase, opening to Kent/Des Moines 2023
3. Sounder service expansion — four new roundtrips planned, one new roundtrip has already been
added
4. Tukwila Sounder station improvements
5. Sumner, Puyallup, Kent, Auburn Station access improvements — in the planning phase
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6. Tacoma Link Expansion — in the planning phase
7. Tacoma Trestle — in the design phase
8. Lakewood Sounder layover and yard expansion — in the design phase
9. Lakewood Sounder Extension
10. ST Express connector — in service 2015
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MORE RIDERS EVERY YEAR
• In 2015 there were 34.9 million trips
• It is projected in 2017, with the University Link and Angle Lake Station opening, the trips will
increase to 39 million.
REGION IS GROWING
• It is projected that by 2040 3.7 million people will live in the region.
ST3 — PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
• December 2014 - Long Range Plan Update
• January 2015 - Sound Transit sought revenue authority from the Washington State Legislature
• January 2015 through 2016 — System planning (develop ballot measure)
• November 2016 — ST3 ballot measure
ST3 DRAFT PLAN
• Light Rail:
0 112 -mile regional system
0 35 new stations
o Connecting Everett, Tacoma, Redmond & Issaquah, Ballard & West Seattle
• Sounder South Commuter Rail:
o Expansion of service and capacity
• ST Express Bus:
o Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system expansion
o Additional service
• Access to Transit:
o Improvements across modes for existing and planned stations
ST3 DRAFT PLAN — SOUTH KING COUNTY HIGHLIGHTS
• Boeing Access Road infill station (2036)
• Light rail to Federal Way (2028) and Tacoma (2033)
• Sounder capital improvements to add service and capacity (2024 -2036)
• BRT on Interstate 405 from Lynnwood to the Burien Transit Centers (2024)
• Bus on shoulder: Interstate 5, Interstate 405, State Route 518, State Route 167 (2019 -2024)
• Access improvement to light rail and Sounder Stations (2019 -2024)
DRAFT PLAN: PROGRAMS AND FUTURE INVESTMENT STUDIES
• System Access Program
• Transit Oriented Development Program
• Innovation and Technology Program
• High Capacity Transit (HCT) Environmental Study: Bothell to Bellevue via Kirkland
• HCT Study: Northern Lake Washington
• HCT Study: Light rail extending from West Seattle to Burien and connecting to light rail spine
• HCT Study: Connections for Everett to Everett Community College
• HCT Study: Commuter rail to Orting
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ST3 TIMELINE
2015
2016
DRAFT PLAN: FUNDING
Revenue source
in billions, YOE
2017 -2041
Sales tax
16.8
License tabs
6.9
Property tax
3.9
Total taxes*
27.6
Other revenue
22.5
Total estimated
sources of funds
$50.1B
Current forecast 0.5% sales & use tax, 0.8% Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
and property tax of 25 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation
The proposed funding equates to $200 per year or $17 per month per person.
SOUND TRANSIT WANTS TO HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC:
• Public and stakeholder outreach
www.soundtransit3.org
• Online survey (March — April, survey closed May 2, 2016)
• Public meetings and presentations in coordination with King County Metro
• June 2016: Sound Transit Board to adopt the Final System Plan
• November 2016: Ballot measure for voter consideration
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Ms. Levy distributed informational materials prepared in April 2016 to the Councilmembers that provide a
snapshot of the proposed ST3 plan. She reiterated that the Sound Transit Board is very interested in
what the City Council and community members have to say on the draft plan.
The Councilmembers offered the following comments on the Sound Transit ST3 presentation: When
projects are completed, people can see their investment; The anticipated opening date of 2036 for the
proposed Boeing Access Road Station is not acceptable; The residents were assured that their voice
would be heard for the new ST3 Plan; The Sound Transit Board will be deliberating on the draft ST3 Plan
and residents should continue to send the Board their comments; Inclusion of the Boeing Access Road
Station in the ST3 Plan will benefit the region; The figures show that once service begins (for a new
station or when additional schedules are added) riders will use that service; Transit Oriented
Development near the proposed BAR Sounder Station would be very beneficial for the City and the
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region; The University Link was finished ahead of schedule and under budget, and the extra funds could
be used to move other projects forward; The Tukwila station continues to have parking issues, and the
original agreement included language that a parking garage would be constructed at the Tukwila location;
Sound Transit has achieved a lot in the last 20 years, however, only time will tell if the expanded services
are beneficial; The Tukwila City Council will continue to do their job by advocating for an earlier opening
on the proposed Boeing Access Road Station; It will be interesting to see if the opening of the Angle Lake
Station, and the 1,050 parking stalls there, will ease some of the parking issues at the Tukwila Station;
and Communication to all stakeholders on the ST3 Plan is critical.
Mayor Ekberg commented that while the deadline for comments on the Sound Transit survey has passed,
the City did provide a response to the survey. He feels the Boeing Access Road Station would be the
least expensive station to construct and would provide a lot of benefit and would be a quick win for the
entire region.
8:08 p.m. Councilmember Quinn exited the Council Chambers.
Ms. Batey confirmed that the survey closed today, May 2, 2016. However, comments can always be sent
to the Sound Transit Board.
8:10 p.m. Councilmember Quinn returned to the Council Chambers.
Ms. Levy addressed the Council comment relating to the remaining funds from the University Link Station.
She explained that the Sound Transit Board abides by a Subarea Equity Policy. The unused funds will be
used for other projects in that specific area.
Mayor Ekberg thanked Ms. Levy and Ms. Batey for the update on the draft ST3 Plan
CITIZEN COMMENT
There were no citizen comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of Minutes: 4/18/16 (Regular Meeting)
b. Approval of Vouchers #371957 - 372083, 160300, 160403 - 160404 in the amount of $2,244,719.13
c. A resolution declaring certain fleet vehicles and equipment surplus, and authorizing their sale or
disposal. RESOLUTION NUMBER 1880
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation Committee on 4118116.]
d. Approve the proposed Work Plan that includes updates to the Transportation Element of the
Comprehensive Plan.
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation Committee on 4118116.]
e. An ordinance amending various ordinances relating to collocation, removal and replacement of
wireless facilities; establishing new standards for eligible facilities modifications and new regulations
on expiration of wireless facility permits. ORDINANCE NUMBER 2498
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on 4125116.]
f. Accept as complete the 2015 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Project (contract #15 -177) with
Olson Brothers Pro -Vac, LLC, of Puyallup; authorize release of retainage subject to the standard claim
and lien release procedures (final cost of project: $95,768.92).
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Utilities Committee on 4126116.]
g. Accept as complete the 6300 Building Water Service Replacement (contract #16 -018) with Green
River Construction, Inc., of Tukwila; authorize release of retainage subject to the standard claim and
lien release procedures (final cost of project: $43,307.25).
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Utilities Committee on 4126116.]
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED
AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Authorize the reallocation of the unused $3,000 from the 2015 "Tukwila, City of Opportunity"
scholarship fund to increase the 2016 scholarship fund to $13,000 ($3,000 unused funds from
2015 and the $10,000 budgeted for 2016).
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO AUTHORIZE THE REALLOCATION OF THE
UNUSED $3,000 FROM THE 2015 "TUKWILA, CITY OF OPPORTUNITY" SCHOLARSHIP FUND TO
INCREASE THE 2016 SCHOLARSHIP FUND TO $13,000 ($3,000 UNUSED FUNDS FROM 2015 AND
THE $10,000 BUDGETED FOR 2016). MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
b. "Tukwila, City of Opportunity" scholarships:
(1) Authorize the award of a $3,000 "Tukwila, City of Opportunity Scholarship" to Farhiya
Abdi.
MOVED BY MCLEOD, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO AUTHORIZE THE AWARD OF A $3,000
"TUKWILA, CITY OF OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP" TO FARHIYA ABDI. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
(2) Authorize the award of a $2,000 "Tukwila, City of Opportunity Scholarship" to Naina
Biswa.
MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY MCLEOD TO AUTHORIZE THE AWARD OF A $2,000
"TUKWILA, CITY OF OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP" TO NAINA BISWA. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
(3) Authorize the award of a $2,000 "Tukwila, City of Opportunity Scholarship" to Jamuna
Budhathoki.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO AUTHORIZE THE AWARD OF A $2,000
"TUKWILA, CITY OF OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP" TO JAMUNA BUDHATHOKI.
MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
(4) Authorize the award of a $2,000 "Tukwila, City of Opportunity Scholarship" to Fadumo
Hersi.
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO AUTHORIZE THE AWARD OF A $2,000
"TUKWILA, CITY OF OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP" TO FADUMO HERSI. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
(5) Authorize the award of a $2,000 "Tukwila, City of Opportunity Scholarship" to Ingnacio
Martinez Avila.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO AUTHORIZE THE AWARD OF A $2,000
"TUKWILA, CITY OF OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP" TO INGNACIO MARTINEZ AVILA.
MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
(6) Authorize the award of a $1,000 "Tukwila, City of Opportunity Scholarship" to Mercy
Nuam.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY MCLEOD TO AUTHORIZE THE AWARD OF A $1,000
"TUKWILA, CITY OF OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP" TO MERCY NUAM. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
(7) Authorize the award of a $1,000 "Tukwila, City of Opportunity Scholarship" to Ehler Tha
Win.
MOVED BY MCLEOD, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO AUTHORIZE THE AWARD OF A $1,000
"TUKWILA, CITY OF OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP" TO EHLER THA WIN. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor Ekberg attended the AWC (Association of Washington Cities) Mayor's Exchange on April 27 and
the AWC Emergency Management Forum on April 28, 2016 in Wenatchee. On April 30, 2016, he
attended the soft launch at the Corner Bakery and the May 2, 2016 ribbon - cutting event.
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b. City Council
Councilmember Seal attended the King County LEOFF 1 meeting on April 27, 2016.
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Councilmember Hougardy attended the Port Commission Roundtable: "Working with Communities" on
April 27, 2016. On May 2, 2016 she attended the Corner Bakery ribbon - cutting event.
Councilmember Quinn attended the Forterra Annual Breakfast on April 27, 2016, where he announced a
partnership between Forterra and El Centro de la Raza to acquire and preserve property for affordable
housing. On April 28, 2016 he attended the Abubakar Islamic Center Open House, and the Food
Innovation Network — Food Business and Jobs Resource Fair on April 29, 2016. On May 2, 2016 he
attended the Corner Bakery ribbon - cutting event.
Councilmember Kruller participated in the AWC Emergency Management Forum webinar on April 28,
2016, and later that day she attended the Abubakar Islamic Center Open House. Ms. Kruller commented
that there was discussion at the event relating to the location of the proposed crosswalk in conjunction
with the Islamic Center. Ms. Kruller attended the recent Community Police Academy sessions, where the
group talked about strategies for the bicycle patrol officers that could be used for the upcoming May Day
protests. On April 30, 2016 she attended the soft launch event at the Corner Bakery,
Councilmember McLeod participated in the AWC Emergency Management Forum webinar on April 28,
2016, and he briefed the Council on some of the topics covered as part of the webinar. Mr. McLeod
referenced the upcoming FEMA training for elected officials that will be held on May 4, 2016.
c. Staff
David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the City Administrator Report in the packet and offered to
answer any questions. Mr. Cline thanked City staff who participated at the Foster High School Career
Day event on April 28, 2016. He commended Nate Robinson and Joyce Trantina for their work on the
successful event. He announced 2016 is his 5th year of serving on the LEOFF 2 Pension Board, and
there will be a lot of policy issues the LEOFF 2 Board will be addressing in the next two years.
Councilmember Seal referred to the portion of the report involving the June 4th Spokes for Folks event,
and she asked what time the event begins.
Mayor Ekberg commented the event would begin in the early morning. Additional information on the
event will be provided to the Council.
d. City Attorney
There was no report.
e. Intergovernmental
The Council Analyst was not present.
EXECUTIVE SESSION — Potential litigation — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) (30 minutes)
Mayor Ekberg announced the Council will go into Executive Session. It will last no more than 30 minutes,
and no decisions will be made during the Executive Session. The Council may choose to take action
after the Executive Session. He stated that the public will be re- admitted to the Council Chambers and
the meeting will be called to order and any action taken will be during the open meeting.
The audience members left the Council Chambers.
Start: 9:05 p.m.
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Attendees: Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Turpin, City Attorney;
Jack Pace, Department of Community Development Director; and Hoa Mai, Code Enforcement Officer.
End: 9:20 p.m.
9:22 p.m. Mayor Ekberg reconvened the Regular Meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO ADD A "NEW BUSINESS"
ITEM TO ALLOW THE INSTITUTION OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
Institution of legal proceedings
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO INSTITUTE LEGAL
PROCEEDINGS IN ORDER TO ENFORCE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATIONS. SUCH
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: LAWSUITS, REQUESTS FOR
INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, AND SUBSEQUENT APPEALS OR OTHER RELATED PROCEEDINGS FOR
ABATEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES:
1. 4033 SOUTH 128TH STREET, TUKWILA, WA
2. 1343543 RD AVENUE SOUTH, TUKWILA, WA
3. 13217 40TH AVENUE SOUTH, TUKWILA, WA
MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
ADJOURNMENT
9:23 p.m. THERE WAS UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.
Allah - -berg, Mayor
ice &',
Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 5/16/16
AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 5/17/16