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Home My WebLink About2016-06-20 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers June 20`2016-7:00P.KO. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL ` Mayor Ekberg called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:02 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge ofAllegiance. ROLL CALL Christy O'Flaherty. City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present were Counci|membemDennis Robertson, Verna Seal, JoaOuffie. Oe'SeanDuinn. Kate Kru||er. Thomas McLeod. MOVED BY[JUFF|E, SECONDED BYSEAL T[J EXCUSE COUNC|LK8EK0BERHOUGAROYFROM THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 6-O. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Turpin. City Attorney; Mike Villa, Police Chief; Leon Richerdaun, Police Records Manager; Jack Puoe, Community Development Director; Bob Gibenson, Public Works Director; Rick 8dU. Parks and Recreation Director; Brandon ;Wi|eo' Economic Development Liaison; Kimberly Walden, Municipal Court Judge; Trish Kin|ovv, Court Administrator; Laurel Humphnyy, Council Analyst; Christy {}'Flaherty, City Clerk. AMEND AGENDA MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED B`fKRULLER TO MOVE PROCLAMATIONS TO THE FIRST ITEM OF BUSINESS THIS EVENING. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. PROCLAMATIONS A proclamation for the Boeing Centennial. Mayor Ekberg read a proclamation declaring July 15, 2016 as "The Boeing Company Centennial Day" and recognizing that the Boeing Company contributes significantly to the Tukwila community in the areas of education, health and human anmimay, arts and nu|tuna, environment' and civic engagement. Jesse Uman, Senior Manager of Government Relations, accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Boeing Company. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a. New employee introductions. Department of Community Development: Rose Warren, Lead Transportation Outreach Coordinator Jack Pace, Community Development Director, introduced Ms. Warren to the City Council. Mu. Warren has a Master's Degree and also has experience working with diverse populations. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 20, 2016 Page 2 of 8 Kia Velarde, Code Enforcement Administrative Support Technician Mr. Pace introduced Kia Velarde to the City Council. Ms. Velarde has a degree in Communications and is also working toward a degree in Graphics and Information Technology. Parks & Recreation Department: Jenny Morgan, Administrative Support Technician Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director, introduced Jenny Morgan to the City Council. After graduating from college Ms. Morgan worked at 2 colleges. Additionally, she plays 15 different instruments and brings great energy to the office. Police Department: Rahwa Zerai, Patrol Administrative Assistant Mike Villa, Police Chief, introduced Rahwa Zerai to the City Council. Ms. Zerai was born in Eritrea and migrated to Seattle with her family in 1993. She graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor's Degree and worked previously for the Washington State Pharmacy Association. Abigail Smith, Records Specialist Leon Richardson, Police Records Manager, introduced Abigail Smith to the City Council. Ms. Smith has a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice and a Certificate in Crime Analysis. Public Works Department: Cheryl Fuller, Lead Custodian, Facilities Bob Giberson, Public Works Director, introduced Cheryl Fuller to the City Council. Ms. Fuller attended Highline and Tacoma Community colleges and worked previously at Valley Hospital, Camp Murray and Madigan Army Medical Center. Jeff Heglund, Sewer and Surface Water Superintendent Mr. Giberson introduced Jeff Heglund to the City Council. Mr. Heglund worked previously for the cities of Burien, University Place, Renton, and Federal Way. He was the Surface Water Foreman in Burien. Joshua Allen, Maintenance and Operations Specialist, Water Department Mr. Giberson introduced Joshua Allen to the City Council. Mr. Allen worked previously for the City of Covington. The Mayor and City Councilmembers welcomed the new employees to the City of Tukwila. b. State of the Municipal Court. Judge Kimberly A. Walden. Kimberly Walden, Municipal Court Judge, utilized an electronic presentation to provide the 2015 -2016 State of the Tukwila Municipal Court, with key points as follows: Mission: Providing the community with a fair, efficient, and accessible venue for the timely resolution of alleged law violations in an atmosphere of mutual respect and dignity for all employees and customers. The Court is dedicated to our partnership with the City of Tukwila in enhancing the quality of life and safety of our community. Court employee of the Year: Mindy Breiner, Probation Officer Ms. Breiner is the Facilitator /Lead Instructor for the State -wide Probation Academy and designed the curriculum for the program. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 20, 2016 REGIONAL /STATE -WIDE EFFORTS (TRAININGS AND /OR FACILITATORS): • Gender and Justice Commission • Minority and Justice Commission • County and Statewide Relicensing • State Probation Academy • Facilitator /Instructor for the State -wide probation academy • Adult Risk Oversight Committee • State -wide Case Management Court User workgroup and Steering Committee • System Codes Committee • Interpreter Scheduling and Best Practices Page 3 of 8 SOCIAL MEDIA PIONEERS • Tukwila Municipal Court was the first Municipal Court in Washington to utilize social media for court news, outreach and information sharing. In addition to Facebook, the Court also uses Twitter and Instagram. COURT FOR KIDS (C41K) • Mock Trials • Internships /volunteers • Junior Achievement COURT CASELOAD • 5,000 + cases filed • 13,000 hearings CRIMINAL • Non - Traffic Crimes 1,400 cases • Theft 900 cases • Traffic Crimes 650* cases *42 DUI (Driving while under the Influence) *35% DWLS (Driving while License Suspended) CIVIL • Traffic Infractions 1,900 • Non - Traffic Infractions 70 • Parking Infractions 600 PROBATION • 170 cases referred • 125 cases required probation supervision Revenue derived from the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Tukwila and SeaTac Municipal Court: • Probation Services $50,000 • Jail Alternative: $4,000 JAIL ALTERNATIVES • Jail savings to the City $197,000 CONSUMER AWARENESS • 65 attendees • Net cost to City $470 DV MRT (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MORAL RECONATION THERAPY) A cognitive behavioral counseling program that combines education, group and individual counseling and structured exercises designed to foster moral development in clients. • 30 enrolled • 10 different courts coming to Tukwila for this program Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 20, 2016 LEGAL ASSISTANCE • Applications for assistance 600+ and 96% appointment rate • Budgeted revenue projection $17,540 • Actual revenue received $21,000 LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE • Language Interpreter cases 340 • Number of different languages 30 • Budget $52,000 • Cost for interpreters $26,500 RELICENSING PROGRAM • Individual payment plans • Negotiate the payment plans with Alliance One • Community Service / $15 per hour ALLIANCE ONE /SIGNAL CREDIT • Collected at Tukwila pay station $1.2 million • Collected on behalf of Tukwila $175,000 • Rent paid to the City for window lease $10,500 2016/17 INITIATIVES • King County Municipal Courts Collaboration • Code Smart • County -Wide Relicensing program • Succession planning /training for staff Page 4 of 8 Judge Walden credited the entire court team and Court Administrator Trish Kinlow for their collaboration and innovation. She also thanked the Mayor and City Council for the opportunity to serve the City of Tukwila. The Councilmembers expressed the following comments regarding the presentation: Appreciation for the junior mock trials; Excitement for the ongoing improvements and out -of the -box thinking; Recognition of the holistic, approach toward restorative justice; and Acknowledgement of the leadership style that has resulted in many successes. Mayor Ekberg thanked Judge Walden for the excellent presentation and superb work for the City. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 6/6/16 (Regular) b. Approval of Vouchers #373231- 373436; #160602- 160603 in the amount of $1,893,823.16 c. Approve a fireworks permit submitted by Western Display Fireworks, Ltd., for a fireworks display at the Familv Fourth at the Fort celebration on July 4, 2016, at the Starfire Sports Complex. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Finance & Safety Committee on 5117116.] d. An ordinance to adopt the 2015 State Building Code and to clarify procedures relating to expired permits; repealing Ordinance No. 2449, as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code Section 16.040.02, and Ordinance Nos. 2454 and 2418, as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code Section 16.04.250. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community Affairs and Parks Committee on 6113116.] ORDINANCE NO. 2503 e. Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to contract #15 -123 with 4Leaf, Inc., for building inspection services in the amount of $120,000 (total contract not to exceed $220,000). [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Committee of the Whole on 6113116.] Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 20, 2016 Page 5 of 8 f. Award a bid and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with SB Structures, LLC, for the Tukwila Urban Center Pedestrian /Bicycle Bridge Project in the amount of $6,285,570.60 (plus contingency). [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Committee of the Whole on 6113116.] MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. A resolution adopting a Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program for 2017 -2022. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKVVILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (2017- 2022), AND DIRECTING THE SAME TO BE FILED WITH THE STATE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1882. b. Authorize the Mayor to sign Supplement No. 5 to contract #14 -066 with Anchor QEA for continued construction management services for the Interurban Avenue South (So. 143rd St. to Fort Dent Way) Street Improvement Project in the amount of $195,000. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN SUPPLEMENT NO. 5 TO CONTRACT #14 -066 WITH ANCHOR QEA FOR CONTINUED CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE INTERURBAN AVENUE SOUTH (SO. 143RD ST. TO FORT DENT WAY) STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $195,000. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. c. 2016 lodging tax funding applications: 1. Authorize approval of the application from the City of Tukwila for cost reimbursement associated with the Lodging Tax Fund in the amount of $40,500 (to be paid from Lodging Tax Funds). [This request was approved at the March 4, 2016 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting.] MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION FROM THE CITY OF TUKWILA FOR COST REIMBURSEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE LODGING TAX FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,500 (TO BE PAID FROM LODGING TAX FUNDS). MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. 2. Authorize approval of the application from Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority (SSRTA) in the amount of $337,500 (to be paid from Lodging Tax Funds) for marketing, sales and business services for the City. [This request was approved at the May 25, 2016 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting.] MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO AUTHORIZE APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION FROM SEATTLE SOUTHSIDE REGIONAL TOURISM AUTHORITY (SSRTA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $337,500 (TO BE PAID FROM LODGING TAX FUNDS) FOR MARKETING, SALES AND BUSINESS SERVICES FOR THE CITY.. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 20, 2016 Page 6 of 8 3. Authorize approval of the application from the Museum of Flight in the amount of $35,000 (to be paid from Lodging Tax Funds) to be used to support high profile events at the Museum of Flight. [This request was approved at the May 25, 2016 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting.] MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY MCLEOD TO AUTHORIZE APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION FROM THE MUSEUM OF FLIGHT IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 (TO BE PAID FROM LODGING TAX FUNDS) TO BE USED TO SUPPORT HIGH PROFILE EVENTS AT THE MUSEUM OF FLIGHT. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. 4. Authorize approval of the application from Starfire Sports in the amount of $25,000 (to be paid from Lodging Tax Funds) to be used for promotion and facilitation of leagues, events and tournaments. [This request was approved at the May 25, 2016 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting.] MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY MCLEOD TO AUTHORIZE APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION FROM STARFIRE SPORTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 (TO BE PAID FROM LODGING TAX FUNDS) TO BE USED FOR PROMOTION AND FACILITATION OF LEAGUES, EVENTS AND TOURNAMENTS. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. 5. Authorize approval of the application from the City of Tukwila for cost reimbursement in the amount of $90,000 (to be paid from Lodging Tax Funds) to be used for research and organization of a day marketing campaign for the City of Tukwila. [This request was approved at the May 25, 2016 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting.] MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION FROM THE CITY OF TUKWILA FOR COST REIMBURSEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $90,000 (TO BE PAID FROM LODGING TAX FUNDS) TO BE USED FOR RESEARCH AND ORGANIZATION OF A DAY MARKETING CAMPAIGN FOR THE CITY OF TUKWILA. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg attended the Aviation Pavilion opening at the Museum of Flight on June 18, 2016 b. City Council Councilmember Robertson expressed appreciation to Public Works crews for handling an issue on South 160th St., where water was coming off the hillside onto the sidewalk and across the road, causing slippery, unsafe conditions. The area was dug out, cleaned and filled with gravel to alleviate the problems. Councilmember Seal relayed that the Finance and Safety Committee meetings will be conducted back at City Hall at 5:30 p.m. (every other Tuesday). A couple of the meetings had been held at the Fire Station, and she wanted to ward off any future confusion. Councilrnember Quinn attended the recent Cascade View Kids Festival — an amazing event. Mr. Quinn reported that he was in Bostcn most of the prior week due to being chosen to be a member of the Young American Leaders Program. He spent 4 days at the Harvard Business School learning about U.S. competitiveness and creative practices. He was part of a 10- member team that spanned different sectors from government, business, non- profit and labor. There were members from Starbucks, Amazon, Vulcan and Boeing. He had the opportunity to exchange ideas with those from all sectors of the United States, with a goal of recognizing the need for shared prosperity, with equity and diversity being a top priority. Mr. Quinn described this experience as being life- changing. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 20, 2016 Page 7 of 8 Councilmember Kruller reported that those involved in the SnackPack program, which focuses on gathering food to send home in the backpacks of students, had a recent spaghetti feed. She credited Jenny McCoy, Tukwila community member, for her work in spearheading this effort. Ms. Kruller attended the Aviation Pavilion opening at the Museum of Flight on June 18, 2016. She referenced a recent incident involving loose dogs that ended up in her yard and were later reunited with their owner. This incident involved community social media outlets and ended up being an opportunity for community interaction, collaboration, and healing. Ms. Kruller expressed pleasure at the recent Sounders match at Fort Dent, where they prevailed 2 -0. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the City Administrator (CA) Report in the packet and offered to answer any questions. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Intergovernmental There was no report. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Seal offered a reminder about the Public Safety Facilities Open House events: • Wednesday, June 22, 2016 — 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Fire Station #51, 444 Andover Park East • Saturday, June 25, 2016 — 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Fire Station #52, 5900 South 147th Street • Sunday, June 26, 2016 — 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Fire Station #54, 4237 South 144th Street EXECUTIVE SESSION - Collective Bargaining — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a) — 60 minutes Mayor Ekberg announced that the Council will go into Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a). It will last no more than 60 minutes, and no decisions will be made during the Executive Session. No action will be required in the Open Meeting after the Executive Session has concluded. 8:27 p.m. Mayor Ekberg called a 10- minute recess to allow the audience to exit the Council Chambers, and the Councilmembers entered the Law Library to conduct the Executive Session. Executive Session Start: 8:33 p.m. Attendees: Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Stephanie Brown, Human Resources Director; Kim Gilman, Human Resources Analyst; Cabot Dow, City Negotiator; Councilmembers Duffie, Robertson, Seal, Quinn, Kruller and McLeod (Hougardy not in attendance). 9:33 p.m. Mayor Ekberg entered the lobby outside the Council Chambers and announced that the Executive Session would be extended for 20 minutes. Executive Session End: 9:53 p.m. 9:55 p.m. Mayor Ekberg reconvened the Regular Meeting. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 20, 2016 ADJOURNMENT 9:55 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 7/5/16 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 7/6/16 Page 8 of 8