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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-07-05 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers July 5, 2016 — 7:00 P.M. MINUTES 1:121allwnwiIag I"Ltj 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 of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present were Councilmembers Dennis Robertson, Verna Seal, Joe Duffie, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn, Kate Kruller, Thomas McLeod. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Turpin, City Attorney; Mike Villa, Police Chief; Bruce Linton, Deputy Police Chief; Chris Flores, Interim Fire Chief; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Brandon Miles, Economic Development Liaison; Robin Tischmak, City Engineer; Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director; Dave Johnson, Parks and Recreation Manager; Rachel Bianchi, Communications Manager; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. PROCLAMATIONS a. A proclamation honoring Dean Radford. Mayor Ekberg read a proclamation congratulating Dean Radford on his retirement, recognizing his contributions to the community, and celebrating with him the unique opportunity to retire as editor of the local newspaper in the City where he found his journalistic start. Mayor Ekberg presented the proclamation to Mr. Radford. Mr. Radford expressed it has been a pleasure and an honor to be the editor of his hometown newspaper. This has been both a professional and personal privilege, and he is pleased to have carried on the legacy of those before him. Mr. Radford introduced members of his family in the audience. The Councilmembers expressed appreciation to Mr. Radford for his contributions to the community, noting that he will be missed as he moves on to a well- earned retirement. b. A proclamation declaring July as Parks and Recreation Month. Councilmernber De'Sean Quinn read a proclamation declaring July as Parks and Recreation month in the City of Tukwila, encouraging all citizens to recognize the vital contributions made by staff and volunteers in parks and recreation facilities. Councilmember Quinn presented the proclamation to Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director. Mr. Still extended thanks for the proclamation, stating that there are many things to do in Tukwila, with 11 miles of trails, 250 acres of park land, and numerous events and programs with something for everyone. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 5, 2016 Page 2 of 7 CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 6/20/16 (Regular) b. Approval of Vouchers #372437 - 372522; #160500, 160604 - 160607 in the amount of $1,303,961.15 c. Authorize the Mayor to accept the 1 -405 Regional Mobility Grant and sign the Transportation Demand Management Agreement with King County, Department of Transportation Metro Transit Division, for $40,000. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation Committee on 6120116.] d. Fire Code updates and fees: [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Finance and Safety Committee on 6121116.] 1. An ordinance to adopt the 2015 Edition of the International Fire Code and Appendices with certain exceptions and amendments to apply within the City of Tukwila, to remove fees from the ordinance language, and to update appeal procedures. ORDINANCE NO. 2504 2. An ordinance to remove fees from the ordinance language and to update appeal procedures regarding fire alarm systems. ORDINANCE NO. 2505 3. An ordinance to remove fees from the ordinance language and to update appeal procedures regarding sprinkler systems. ORDINANCE NO. 2506. 4. An ordinance to update various code references relating to fire protection for the construction of mid - rise buildings, to remove fees from the ordinance language and to update appeal procedures. ORDINANCE NO. 2507. 5. An ordinance to update appeal procedures and various code references relating to fire protection for the construction of high -rise buildings. ORDINANCE NO. 2508. 6. A resolution adopting a Fire Department Fee Schedule. RESOLUTION NO. 1883 e. Authorize a budget increase in the amount of $33,000 to contract #16 -039 with R. L. Alia Company for the 1227 Andover Park East Sewer Repair Project. (Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Utilities Committee on 6128116.1 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Authorize the utilization of Fire Department pipeline positions from 3 positions to 5 positions. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY SEAL TO AUTHORIZE THE UTILIZATION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT PIPELINE POSITIONS FROM 3 POSITIONS TO 5 POSITIONS.* Councilmember Robertson said this action is extremely necessary to ensure adequate staffing in the Fire Department. In the near future, additional discussions will occur relating.to the Public Safety Bond initiative that is also essential to ensure the needs of the community are met over the long term. Council President Duffie expressed the necessity of providing adequate facilities and equipment for the Fire Department. Councilmember Quinn explained this action represents efficient budgeting. He also offered the reminder that this item, as is the case with most agenda items, was discussed first at a Council Committee, then a Committee of the Whole meeting of the full Council, and then moved to a Regular Meeting for adoption. Councilmember Kruller said this represents sound cost management and will reduce overtime costs. Councilmember Sea], Chair of the Finance and Safety Committee that reviewed this item, is in full support of this action. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 5, 2016 b. Update on Public Safety Plan outreach. Page 3 of 7 The City has developed a proposed Public Safety Plan to address the needs of Tukwila's first responders. The proposal under consideration prioritizes fully funding fire, police and other first responders by investing in safe, modern facilities, as well as fire apparatus and equipment. This includes replacing the City's three seismically- deficient fire stations, guaranteed funding for fire apparatus and equipment, building a Justice Center to house the Tukwila Police Department and Municipal Court, and replacing the City's Public Works Shops. Rachel Bianchi, Communications Manager, utilized a Powerpoint presentation to provide an overview on the City's outreach efforts for the proposed Public Safety Plan, with key point as follows: Purpose of Outreach: • Inform the Tukwila community of the proposed Public Safety Plan • Answer questions • Gather feedback from the community • Provide Council with the information gathered to inform deliberations Ongoing Outreach: • "Road show" continues • Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC), Planning Commission, Civil Service Commission, Rotary Clubs, Arts Commission, Park Commission, COPCAB (Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board), TIBAC (Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee) • TukTV /multiple videos • Website • Social Media • Post Cards • E- Hazelnut Newsletter • Tours of existing public safety buildings available Open Houses: • June 22 — Station 51 • June 23 — Tukwila School District — All block watch groups invited • June 25 — Station 52 • June 26 — Station 54 Questions posed to the public: uaU 8ki C WCa € S S H0 Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 5, 2016 Page 4 of 7 Themes that Emerged: • Significant support in our community for public safety staff and sufficient funding for public safety • Desire for oversight structure • Assurance the funds will be spent as stated • Questions as to why site and design are not complete • Assurance that the community will be involved in siting and design Continued Opportunities for Outreach and Feedback: • Website • TukTV • Tours • Upcoming Council meetings • Public Hearing on July 18, 2016 • Staff happy to present to other organizations /groups • July E- Hazelnut • July Tukwila Reporter City Pages • Email: PublicSafetyP Ian QTukwilaWA.gov • Individual Councilmember outreach The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding the presentation and offered comments as follows: The outreach has been well done and good discussions are occurring; The necessity of an oversight committee with residents and business members to provide assurance that needs are met; Embracing this opportunity to engage the Community Connectors in the outreach and discussion; The importance of Councilmembers continuing discussions with citizens to include ongoing outreach to community groups (i.e. Block Watch); The possibility of including a contest in the next Tukwila Reporter that would encourage community engagement on this topic; and A suggestion for an online poll that would draw people into the discussion to raise awareness. The Councilmembers thanked Ms. Bianchi for the excellent presentation. c. Update on the Tukwila Works ( "SeeClickFix ") system Rachel Bianchi, Communications Manager, utilized a Powerpoint presentation to provide an overview on the Tukwila Works (SeeClickFix) system. The system allows the public to report any issue to the City 24 hours a day using a new mobile app and web -based reporting program and a widget through Facebook. Tukwila Works provides community members the ability to easily and quickly report non- emergency issues to the city and submit photos directly to the City when reporting an issue. Additionally, this new program enables users to track the outcomes of the issues reported to the City. The system is intended to be used for 1 year, with a determination to follow whether it is a good tool for Tukwila. Key points of the presentation included: Overview: • Provides another opportunity for the community to report issues • Web and app- based, widget through Facebook • Automatically assigns issues to key staff • Staff entering issues reported in other modes when applicable • Issues to be acknowledged within three days; resolution may take more time • App available in Spanish • Launched June 15; 2016 Preliminary Statistics: (as of June 28, 2016) • 65 issues reported • 45 issues acknowledged • 49 issues closed • Average time to acknowledge was less than 1 day (the policy is to acknowledge within 3 days) • Average time to close was 2.8 days • Every residential neighborhood except Ryan Hill and Foster Point have had at least one issue reported; Cascade View and Tukwila Hill have highest number of reports • Top three issues: Other, Traffic signal /traffic sign issue, and Illegal parking Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 5, 2016 Page 5 of 7 Next Steps: • Ongoing publicizing and outreach • Targeted leafleting to low performing neighborhoods • Quarterly report to Community Affairs and Parks Committee on first quarter statistics by end of September The Councilmembers asked questions regarding the presentation and offered the following comments: Concern that this tool may create conflict among neighbors and confusion for those who may not understand why their addresses and pictures of their homes are visible online and on phones; The need for outreach through Community Connectors; The importance of ongoing oversight and further discussion in the Community Affairs and Parks Committee (CAP) as the system is utilized over time; and Support for the system, with the ultimate load -test being responsiveness. Ms. Bianchi said statistics will be brought back to the Community Affairs and Parks Committee after 6 months of use. Additionally, early indications are that the system has not presented problems with staff workload. It has been helpful to pinpoint issues in a seamless manner. The Councilmembers thanked Ms. Bianchi for this update on the new Tukwila Works system. NEW BUSINESS A resolution expressing support for Sound Transit's November 2016 proposition, commonly referred to as ST3. Title: Proposition No. 1 — Sound Transit (A Regional Transit Authority) Mass Transit Expansion. *Public Comments will be Accepted* MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR SOUND TRANSIT'S NOVEMBER 2016 PROPOSITION, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS "ST3." This proposition, valued at nearly $54 billion, will expand high capacity transit in the Sound Transit District, including the construction of a light rail station at Boeing Access Road. The proposed resolution expresses the City's support for the proposition. Per State Law, the City Council must allow public comments before taking action on the resolution. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Mayor Ekberg called for public comments. There were no public comments. Councilmember Kruller explained that Sound Cities Association (SCA) has encouraged government agencies to support this measure. Additionally, it increases the likelihood of a station at Boeing Access Road, which would be of great benefit to Tukwila. Councilmember Quinn expressed that this is an opportunity that should not be missed that will move the region forward. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1884. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 5, 2016 Page 6 of 7 REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg referenced the recent retirement celebration for Joyce Trantina from the Mayor's Office and the exemplary work she did at the City during her tenure. The Mayor attended the recent Boeing Centennial ceremony and the Family 4th at the Fort event in Tukwila. This past weekend, he utilized the Tukwila Works (SeeClickFix) system to report an abandoned vehicle that was quickly towed away. The system is proving beneficial to the community. b. City Council Councilmember Seal attended the NLC (National League of Cities) Conference in Kansas June 27 -28. She is on the Council for Youth, Education and Families. She reported that the Committee did a deep data dive as it relates to the exposure of children to violence. A Department of Justice study shows that many children are exposed to domestic violence as well as other violent crimes. These statistics should be considered in Tukwila as the City creates policies and when reporting is done through the Police Department. Awareness of the data can enable the City to develop systems that can mitigate this serious issue for children. Council President Duffie requested that the Councilmembers be mindful of responding to information requests from the Council Analyst. He attended the Family 4th at the Fort event and thanked City staff for their involvement in the event. He will be hosting the Council Coffee Chat this Saturday, July 9, at Billy Baroos from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Councilmember Hougardy attended a June 28, 2016 roundtable at the Port of Seattle, with a primary topic being economic sustainability. She suggested a Public Trust Fund that could provide low interest loans for infrastructure based on increased traffic. She also attended the Family 4th at the Fort event, where she ran into David Della from Waste Management (the City's solid waste contractor). Mr. Della gave kudos to Tukwila Police Officer Matt Valdez for the presentation he gave to Waste Management drivers relating to identifying suspicious circumstances in City neighborhoods as part of the "Eyes on the Street" program. Councilmember Quinn attended the June 28, 2016 Community Policing Joint Legislative Task Force that will be providing a recommendation to the Governor regarding best practices in community policing. He also attended the Family 41h at the Fort event with his family. Councilmember Kruller attended the NLC Conference in Kansas on June 29 -30 as a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Federal Advocacy Committee. A primary topic involved automated vehicles (driverless cars) and drones, with a proposal to encourage federal support for these vehicles being explored and implemented. She participated in a tour of Google Fiber at the NLC Conference, which is serving as a test bed for Google's groundbreaking experiment in bringing ultra -high- speed Internet to homes at an affordable price. She would like to see creative solutions such as this be explored in Tukwila. At the conference, she also participated in the REAL session — Racial Equity And Leadership Initiative. Ms. Kruller also attended the Family 4th at the Fort event and was pleased at the outreach from the CodeRed system, alerting citizens that fireworks are not legal in Tukwila. 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 Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 5, 2016 e. Intergovernmental There was no report. Page 7 of 7 EXECUTIVE SESSION — Potential Property Acquisition — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) — 15 minutes Mayor Ekberg announced that the Council will go into Executive Session to discuss the Purchase of Real Estate — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b). It will last no more than 15 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. 8:59 p.m. Mayor Ekberg called a 2- minute recess to allow the audience to exit the Council Chambers. Executive Session Start: 9:03 p.m. Attendees: Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Turpin, City Attorney; Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director; Robert Eaton, Parks and Recreation Manager; Councilmembers Duffie, Robertson, Seal, Hougardy, Quinn, Kruller and McLeod. Executive Session End: 9:12 p.m. 9:12 p.m. Mayor Ekberg reconvened the Regular Meeting. ADJOURNMENT Christy O'Flahe , City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 7/18/16 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 7/19/16 ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING.