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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-09-19 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers September 19, 2016 - 7:00 P.M. 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 7:04 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; Bob Giberson, Public Works Director; Robin Tischmak, City Engineer; Scott Bates, Traffic Engineering Coordinator; Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Mike Villa, Police Chief; Kraig Boyd, Police Sergeant; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. CITIZEN COMMENTS Ayanna Brown, Tukwila School District bus driver, said she has been driving for the district since 2010. The drivers do not have favorable or sanitary working conditions. There is no indoor plumbing and they must use port -a- potties. While other staff groups in the district have lounge areas with kitchens and restrooms, the bus drivers are using a foot -pump activated, cold- water -only hand - washing system that is outside in the elements. These circumstances not only pose unhealthy conditions for the bus drivers, but also for the children they have responsibility for. Bus drivers clean up after children that can often involve bodily fluids; if the drivers cannot appropriately wash their own hands, this can adversely affect the children they come in contact with. She urged approval of the permits that are in process that will provide better conditions for the bus drivers. Maria Edwards from the Tukwila School District provided pictures of the spider that was found in the Aort- a -potty used by the bus drivers. She expressed that it is very difficult to imagine or understand these conditions unless you see them. She emphasized the importance of approving the permits. She referenced the group of people in the audience this evening who came to relay the message to the Council that the port -a- potties must go, and better conditions be put in place. Mayor Ekberg explained that the process is moving forward, and the City is waiting for the SEPA environmental impact statement to be completed for the school district projects, as well as the work plan that will identify the schedule of next steps. Once the design plan is provided for the structure (bathroom facilities, conference area, administrative room), then permits can be applied for and moved through the process. The City has put a team of 8 people together for the school district's project plan, with a focus on expediting the process. Karla Pena said she is the daughter of a bus driver and has seen the working conditions. She feels they need hot water and a warm place to be in the winter. Abdiramah Kariye is an Imam at the Abu Bakr Mosque in Tukwila. Their faith teaches respect for neighbors. At the September 12, 2016 Council meeting, complaints were conveyed by a citizen regarding traffic and parking issues associated with a recent event at the mosque. He explained that measures were undertaken to follow the traffic and parking rules. They utilized 4 Tukwila Police Officers and 15 security guards. On a regular basis, the mosque employs 2 full -time security officers. He indicated that the assertion that the mosque closed down both sides of the street is inaccurate. While they did have 20 Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 19, 2016 Page 2 of 5 people working to guide traffic and parking flow, they do not have the authority to deal with parking issues on private property. If individuals choose to park on private property or on the property of the complainant, it is the City's role to enforce those parking violations. The leadership of the mosque encourages all attendees to follow traffic and parking rules, and they are unable to make everyone comply. Sergeant Kraig Boyd from the Tukwila Police Department explained that no streets were closed due to this event; there was just a great deal of traffic that slowed the flow. The staff at the mosque has been working collaboratively with the Police Department to seek and initiate solutions to traffic and parking. Councilmember Kruller inquired if the person who came to the Council meeting with concerns on this issue has been contacted since coming to the meeting. Abdirasak Ahmed, Director of the Mosque, apologized that the resident who lives near the mosque was impacted. Big events are sometimes chaotic, such as the recent Boeing event. He expressed that this event at the mosque is not a regular event and typically only happens yearly. While they had 20 people striving to direct traffic, there is sometimes human error and those who slip through the cracks. It is their intent to reach out to the resident. Mike Villa, Police Chief, said that staff from the Police Department will contact the resident regarding this issue. Councilmember Quinn said that the Council counts on staff to substantiate the facts and follow -up on issues that come before the Council. Councilmember McLeod expressed appreciation for the attitude of resolve and reconciliation demonstrated this evening. Council President Duffie thanked the members of the mosque for coming to the meeting. Councilmember Robertson conveyed that the mosque is an important part of our City, and it is important that we work together on issues that may arise. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 9/6/16 (Regular) b. Approval of Vouchers #373022 - 373117; #160901- 160902 in the amount of $1,985,694.72 c. Authorize the Mayor to sign an amendment to contract #15 -166 with Public Health — Seattle and King County for Year 3 of the Partnership for Improving Community Health grant (PICH) and the "Healthy Tukwila" project. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community Affairs and Parks Committee on 9112116.] d. Award a bid and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Hoffman Construction, Inc., for the Crystal Springs Emergency Surface Water Repair Project in the amount of $203,361.00 (plus contingency). [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Utilities Committee on 9113116.] e. Accept as complete the Central Business District (CBD) Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation – Emergency Sewer Repair at 1200 Andover Park East Project (contract #16 -038) with R. L. Alia Company of Renton; authorize release of retainage, subject to the standard claim and lien release procedures (final cost of project, including retainage: $168,669.76). [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Utilities Committee on 9113116.] f. Accept as complete the Central Business District (CBD) Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation – Emergency Sewer Repair at 1227 Andover Park East Project (contract #16 -039) with R. L. Alia Company of Renton; authorize release of retainage, subject to the standard claim and lien release procedures (final cost of project, including retainage: $109,213.68). [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Utilities Committee on 9113116.] MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 19, 2016 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Discussion on Residential Street Prioritization Study and Walk and Roll Plan Update. Page 3 of 5 Council President Robertson, as Chair of the Transportation Committee, extended a reminder that this document is a tool and is not meant to represent a sequential list in an exact order of priority for completion. The Transportation Committee will continue to work on the list in 2017. Bob Giberson, Public Works Director; Robin Tischmak, City Engineer; and Scott Bates, Traffic Engineering Coordinator, provided an overview of this topic. Residential Street Prioritization binders were distributed to the Mayor and City Council. In the 2015 -2016 budget, the Transportation Committee and City Council approved the contract to study the prioritization of sidewalk and street improvements. Further, Council approved the sidewalk policy where the City invests at least $750,000 per year of General Fund dollars into residential street improvements. In recent budget cycles, 42nd Avenue South Phase III and 53rd Avenue South were identified as top priorities and are currently under design with construction scheduled to begin in 2017. The updated prioritization tool updates data used in the process formula and brings together past plans such as the Walk and Roll Plan and the Safe Routes to School projects. The priority list is based on a formula that utilizes eight physical characteristics of each street segment and calculates a priority value. The algorithm prioritizes pedestrian safety over vehicular issues when calculating each priority value. Examples of pedestrian safety considerations include: pedestrian volumes, pavement width, shoulder width, and vehicle speeds. This residential street priority list is one tool that can help Council determine investments in additional sidewalk and street improvements in the upcoming budget cycle. Council may also want to review other factors beyond the priority value to ensure that broader issues, such as geographical equity, are addressed. Ultimately, while this residential priority list provides an initial guide for prioritization, Council will make the final decision on the order of investments and should approach this list as a tool to make future policy decisions, but not a sequential list. This updated list includes the following information that staff has included for consideration: 1. Updated the criteria point data for all of our street segments 2. Included projects from the 2010 Walk and Roll Plan 3. Included our current CIP (Capital Improvement Program) street list 4. Included current projects such as 42nd Avenue South Phase III and 53rd Avenue South 5. Included current Safe Routes to School projects 6. Updated the eight point criteria originally developed and instituted by the City (see below) 7. Created an interactive map to show the updated priority values As mentioned above in #6, the eight point criteria in the updated priority array formula are: Use type (UT) - value and importance increases if use includes school children, disabled, elderly or transit users Use volume (UV) - equal to 1 for slight use up to 10 per day, 1.1 for occasional use up to 50 per day, or 1.2 for substantial use up to 100 per day Use factor (UF) - sum of UT and UV Vehicle volume (VOL) - equal to the average weekday daily traffic volume Vehicle speed (SPD) - equal to 85th percentile vehicular speed if available (standard for reviewing posted speed limits); if not, use posted speed Shoulder width (SW) - average shoulder width for subject roadway segment (narrow shoulders are dangerous for pedestrians) Roadway width (RW) - average roadway width for subject roadway segment Segment length (L) - length of roadway segment Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 19, 2016 Page 4 of 5 The new Residential Street Priority List includes a column that indicates those street segments that are also included in the Walk and Roll Plan. The new tools are helpful to explain the cost and priority; the interactive map helps show the street segments and priority; and the individual project information sheets include cost estimates and a synopsis of the costs, constraints, and improvement options. The newly - developed documentation and mapping will assist staff and Councilmembers in understanding the residential street prioritization process and to better respond to the public. The interactive mapping tool may be effectively included on the City's website. The Councilmembers asked questions about various components of the plan and exchanged the following comments: The importance of the binder being available to citizens; Appreciation for a formula that is quantitative, qualitative and transparent; The viability of the interactive map; Recognition that this tool encompasses the various plans and routes that are underway in the City and outlines essential processes; and A desire for the plan to incorporate bicycle routes where possible. The Councilmembers thanked the Public Works staff for the excellent update REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg reported that he was out last week due to the birth of his granddaughter b. City Council Councilmember Robertson, as Chair of the Transportation Committee, a reported on this evening's Transportation Committee meeting as it relates to recent discussions regarding 3 proposed stop signs on South 135th Street, South 137th Street, and South 149th Street. There are criteria that can be applied to locations that assist in determining the viability of stop signs, and a $5,000 consultant study will be undertaken to analyze these 3 locations. This will provide the Council with tangible information for discussion and decision making. Councilmember Seal, as Chair of the Finance and Safety Committee, apologized for the lengthy agenda for the next meeting, which was unavoidable due to a planned vacation. Council President Duff ie attended the ribbon - cutting event for the Burlington Coat Factory and commended them for their recent $10,000 donation to local teachers. He also participated in a tour of the Lake Tapps Water Company and Tukwila's Fire facilities. Councilmember Quinn reported that on September 13, 2016 he attended the Joint Legislative Task Force on the use of deadly force and appreciated Chief Villa being in attendance. Tukwila has become known for best practices. That same evening, he attended the reconvening of the Tree Committee, On September 15, 2016 he attended the first meeting of the King County Land Conservation Advisory Board at the Preston Community Center. Councilmember Kruller attended the Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee meeting on September 14, 2016. On September 15, 2016, she participated in the King County Executive's Award for Community Policing, presented to the Tukwila TEC Team (ham radio operators). The team received new jackets, and both the Interim Fire Chief and new Fire Chief were in attendance for the awards. Councilmember McLeod said he will be participating in the Airport 101 event at the Port of Seattle on September 21, 2016. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the City Administrator (CA) Report in the packet and offered to answer any questions. Mr. Cline acknowledged the City's new Fire Chief, Jay Wittwer, who was in attendance at the meeting. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 19, 2016 Page 5 of 5 d. City Attorney The City Attorney was not present. e. Intergovernmental Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst, relayed that the ribbon - cutting event for the Interurban Avenue Project will be held on Friday, September 23, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Parking is available at 14675 Interurban Avenue South. MISCELLANEOUS Council President Duffie asked Fire Chief Wittwer to come up and introduce himself. Chief Wittwer introduced himself to the Council and emphasized he has an open door policy and looks forward to hearing from the Council with suggestions or concerns. ADJOURNMENT 8:09 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY SEAL TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Christy O'Flah 4 y, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 10/3/16 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 10/4/16