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Home My WebLink About2016-08-15 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers August 15, 2016 — 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /ROLL CALL Mayor Ekberg called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:05 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; Doug Johnson, Police Commander; Robert Eaton, Parks and Recreation Manager; Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS New employee introductions. Police Department: Introduction and Oath of Office to Police Officer Zachary Line Commander Doug Johnson introduced Officer Line to the City Council. Officer Line is a lateral hire from Louisville, Kentucky, where he was a patrol officer and part of the special response team for civil disturbances. He was born in France and moved to the United States at age 18 and has played college basketball and semi - professional baseball. He also has a degree in criminal justice. Mayor Ekberg administered the Oath of Office to Officer Zachary Line (Badge #227), and his wife pinned on his badge. Officer Line introduced members of his family in the audience and expressed his commitment to the City of Tukwila. Parks & Recreation Department: Robert Eaton, Parks and Recreation Manager, introduced Gordon Hanscom and Matt Austin to the City Council. Mr. Hanscom is the Lead Parks Maintenance Specialist and was raised in Auburn, Washington. He has worked in various City - related jobs, making him a great fit for this position. Mr. Austin holds the Parks Maintenance Specialist position and owned his own landscaping company. He also attended Clover Park Technical Institute to attain Landscape Management credentials. He looks forward to using his skills in his position for the City. Mr. Eaton introduced Deron Pointer to the City Council. Mr. Pointer works at Foster Golf Links providing support in the Pro Shop. Mr. Pointer graduated from Washington State University and played football and baseball and has a deep understanding of golf. He is currently the golf coach at Foster High School and is taking on the role of coach for the Highline School District as well. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 15, 2016 Page 2 of 4 The Councilmembers welcomed the new employees to the City of Tukwila .]kdPA 41X61hlkT0Vk& Jacqueline Carroll, 16241 49'" Avenue South, commended Mayor Ekberg on his vision and City staff for their implementation of the SeeClickFix system. She had been cleaning the street area near her home for many years, when she called the City for assistance. She was told about the SeeClickFix system, and she downloaded the app and utilized the system regarding her concern. Within 2 weeks, the situation was resolved, with City staff responding immediately to spray weeds and then dig them out. Additionally, she expressed concern regarding the 3 shooting incidents in the last 5 days in the City. She spoke with Police staff, which has given her a greater feeling of confidence during these troubling times. Angelina Benedetti from the Foster Library and Marie Parrish from the Tukwila Library Advisory Board came forward to provide information regarding the "Be a part of the Art" event at the Foster Library on August 20 from 11:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. and August 21 from NOON -4:00 p.m. This event is for ages 5 and older to join artist John Fleming to create art for the new library. Under tents in the Foster Library parking lot, people are invited to come and paint designs on a section of a 30- foot -long steel blade, representing their own design /flag. All art supplies will be provided. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 8/1/16 (Regular) b. Approval of Vouchers #372756- 372868; #160801- 160802 in the amount of $1,238,529.84 c. A resolution supporting the City's efforts to obtain economic development funding from the Port of Seattle. RESOLUTION NO. 1888 [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Committee of the Whole on 818116.] d. Authorize the Mayor to sign a construction management agreement with AECOM Technical Services for the Andover Park East Water and Sewer Replacement Project in the amount of $532,893.84. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Utilities Committee on 819116.] e. Authorize the Mayor to sign a design consultant agreement with KPG, Inc., for the Crystal Springs Emergency Surface Water Repair Project in the amount of $59,979.68. (Emergency Resolution No. 1887) [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Utilities Committee on 819116.] f. A resolution authorizing submission of an application for grant funding assistance for the Riverton Creek Flap Gate Removal Salmon Recovery Project ( #16 -1892) to the Salmon Recovery Funding Board as provided in RCW 77.85, WAC 420 and other applicable authorities. RESOLUTION NO. 1889 [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Utilities Committee on 819116.] MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg attended the Action Tukwila event on August 13, 2016 and the summer festival at the Vietnamese Martyrs Church on August 12 and August 14, 2016. The celebration at the church was indicative of Tukwila's diversity and had almost 8,000 participants. b. City Council Councilmember Robertson said he was in Sitka, Alaska last Monday for a fishing vacation which is why he was unable to attend the last Council meeting. Councilmember Seal emphasized that the Action Tukwila community potluck was amazing, as was the Somali soccer tournament. Council President Duffie thanked all of those involved in the Action Tukwila potluck, and he reported that he attended the ground breaking for the Pedestrian Bridge. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 15, 2016 Page 3 of 4 Councilmember Hougardy attended the recent Soundside Policy meeting. Additionally, she attended the ground breaking event for the Pedestrian Bridge and the ribbon cutting for the J.C. Penney appliance store. She also attended the "Come Sit at Our Table" potluck put on by Action Tukwila, and she was impressed that people came and went all day and there was always plenty of food. Councilmember Quinn expressed condolences to the family of the teen who perished in the recent shooting. Mr. Quinn attended the community potluck and commended the 20 core people who moved forward with what seemed like an impossible feat. He thanked the Mayor and City Administration for their support in making this happen and commended 2 staff members from Public Works who worked hard all day at the event. He was moved by so many citizens coming out on a very hot day to activate this space with food, music and a strong sense of community. Additionally, he attended the Vietnamese Martyrs Church summer festival and the Somali soccer tournament. Councilmember Kruller extended kudos to all those involved in the Action Tukwila event. While she could not attend, she followed the news media reports and found it inspiring. She hopes this will plant a seed and become a tradition in Tukwila. She expressed pride for the United States as it relates to the recent Olympic events in Rio Brazil, emphasizing the inclusion of refugees in the Olympics who have no country to call their own. Councilmember McLeod was very involved in the Action Tukwila potluck and commended the business community for their support by way of donations and sweat equity in making the event a success. He found it inspiring to see different religious leaders introducing themselves at the event and having conversations and getting to know each other. He did his best to represent the Council in the street soccer event with one goal and one assist. 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 Council President Duff ie expressed support for his brother -in -law and many others in Louisiana suffering from flooding - related incidents. Councilmember Seal expressed the highest regard to Sam and Linda McLeod, parents of Councilmember McLeod, for the level of support and "pitching in" without being asked at the Action Tukwila community potluck. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Potential Litigation — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) — 45 minutes Mayor Ekberg announced that the Council will go into Executive Session to discuss Potential Litigation — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). It will last no more than 45 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. 7:45 p.m. Mayor Ekberg called a brief recess to allow the audience to exit the Council Chambers Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 15.2O10 Executive Session Start: 8:00 p.m. Page 4 of 4 Attendees: Allan Ekberg. Meyo� David C|ine, City Administrator; Rachel Turpin, City Attorney; Reed Hardeety, VVC|AC|aima Manager; Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director; Mike Villa, Police Chief; Laurel Humphney, Council Analyst-, Counci|membern Duffie, Robertson, See|, Hnugerdy, Quinn. KruUerand McLeod. Executive Session End: 8�30p.m. 8:30 P.M. Mayor Ekberg reconvened the Regular Meeting. ADJOURNMENT 8:30 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 8/6M6 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 9/7/16