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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-10-03 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers October 3, 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 7:05 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; Bob Giberson, Public Works Director; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Joseph Todd, Technology Services Director; Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director; Vicky Carlsen; Deputy Finance Director; Craig Zellerhoff, Fiscal Coordinator; Marty Grisham, Emergency Manager; Mike Villa, Police Chief; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Presentation of Preliminary 2017 -2018 Biennial Budget. Vicky Carlsen, Deputy Finance Director (State law requires that staff present budget estimates and projections to the Council by the first Monday in October.) Councilmember Seal, Chair of the Finance and Safety Committee, referenced the preliminary budget workbooks distributed to the Council this evening. She said this process started back in 2015 when the Council met jointly with City administration to begin talking about proposed budget priorities that would align with the City's Strategic Plan. This conversation continued in March 2016, and the proposed priorities were refined further and then worked through the Finance and Safety Committee. The Committee recommended a final proposal, which was adopted by the Council in early May 2016. As a reminder, the priorities are: 1. Cultivate safe, attractive and welcoming neighborhoods 2. Promote dynamic urban environments 3. Leverage effective partnerships and collaboration 4. Encourage healthy, safe and affordable housing 5. Maximize Tukwila's significant economic strength and potential 6. Ensure organizational effectiveness and responsible financial stewardship 7. Foster civic pride and an informed community Once these priorities were established, the City conducted a very robust public outreach campaign, including in- person and online open houses, a road show to City Boards and Commissions and other community groups, videos on Tuk TV and the web, articles in The Tukwila Reporter and The Hazelnut, and more. The Council also kicked off a dialogue at the January retreat about the types of things they wanted to see from this year's budget review process. The Council wanted more touches with the budget, more often, as well as earlier in the year. That resulted in a request to Administration to present various components of the budget to the appropriate standing committees for an opportunity for review and discussion. The Committees starting looking at the budget components in July, and are still working through this process. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 3, 2016 Page 2 of 6 These notebooks provide an opportunity to look at the overall budget picture, which will allow the Council to prepare questions for the next phase of review. The Mayor will deliver his budget address on November 7. Ms. Seal said she will be working with the Finance and Safety Committee and the Council Analyst on next steps to ensure the Council has the time and space to move forward with the process. Vicky Carlsen, Deputy Finance Director, explained the preliminary budget binder distributed to the Council this evening incudes the departments and funds already reviewed, as well as those that are forthcoming. The binder also includes the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Changes that have been made since the review process began can be found in the Informational Memorandum in the front of the binder that outlines the following: • The COLA was changed from 2.5% to 2.0 %. • Transfers from the General Fund departments and Enterprise funds to the Equipment Rental Fund have been reduced. • Certain costs for technology services that were going to be transferred to the Technology Department are going to remain in individual departments. • The Surface Water Utility had originally proposed to increase a foreman position from a .5 FTE (Full Time Employee) to full time, and that has been revised back down to a .5 FTE. Ms. Carlsen thanked Craig Zellerhoff in the Finance Department, Gail Labanara in Public Works, and Rachel Bianchi in Communications for their outstanding work on the budget. The Councilmembers thanked Ms. Carlsen for the presentation of the Preliminary 2017 -2018 Budget. PROCLAMATIONS a. A proclamation recognizing October as Community Planning Month Councilmember Quinn read a proclamation recognizing October as Community Planning Month and noting the many valuable contributions made by professional community planners and extend our heartfelt thanks for the continued commitment to public service by these professionals. Mr. Quinn presented the proclamation to Jack Pace, Community Development Director. Mr. Pace expressed appreciation for the proclamation. b. A proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and recognizing YWCA Week Without Violence. Councilmember Seal read a proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness month and honoring the women, children, and men who are or have been victims and joining the YWCA in their annual observance of the Week Without Violence during the third week of October. Ms. Seal presented the proclamation to Liz Mills, YWCA Director of Advocacy and Policy. Ms. Mills expressed that the YWCA advocates work closely with clients to address issues and barriers; create safety plans; provide weekly support groups; crisis counseling and links to resources in the greater community. The YWCA provides a safe haven for women and their children fleeing domestic violence and strives to give all clients the opportunity to find decent, affordable and safe housing for themselves and /or their children. Based on a question by Councilmember Seal, Ms. Mills explained there are 2 federal bills under consideration that would (1) raise the minimum wage and (2) provide paid sick leave to employees. Six out of ten minimum wage workers are women, and 40% are single females who are the head of their households. Additionally, the need for paid sick leave is essential and part of this legislation would allow "safe leave" for essential daytime appointments that may be required by the courts. The YWCA supports both of these bills. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 3, 2016 Page 3 of 6 Councilmember Seal relayed that violence against women is also tied to immigration. Councilmember Kruller stated that those convicted of domestic violence related crimes will have a long- lasting record associated with those actions. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 9/19/16 (Regular) b. Approval of Vouchers #373118 - 373204; #160800, 160903 - 160904 in the amount of $1,345,763.70 c. Accept turnover of street improvements and storm drainage system as part of the JK Monarch, LLC, Macadam 7 -lot short plat. (Value of transferred assets is $72,172.50.) [Reviewed and forwarded to the Consent Agenda by the Transportation Committee on 9/19/16.] d. Authorize the Mayor to sign Supplement No. 1 to contract #16 -104 with KPG, Inc., for construction management services for the Crystal Springs Emergency Surface Water Repair Project, in the amount of $39,905.11. [Reviewed and forwarded to the Consent Agenda by the Utilities Committee on 9/27/16.] MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Authorize the Mayor to sign Supplement No. 1 to contract #15 -116 with PACE Engineers, Inc., for the Andover Park East Water and Sewer Replacement Project, in the amount of $55,096.32. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY SEAL TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN SUPPLEMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT #15 -116 WITH PACE ENGINEERS, INC., FOR THE ANDOVER PARK EAST WATER AND SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,096.32. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. b. Authorize the Mayor to sign Supplement No. 5 to contract #14 -103 with KPG, Inc., for the South 144th Street Phase II Project, in the amount of $78,250.38. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN SUPPLEMENT NO. 5 TO CONTRACT #14 -103 WITH KPG, INC., FOR THE SOUTH 144TH STREET PHASE II PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $78,250.38. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. c. A resolution adopting a Charter for the Public Safety Bond Financial Oversight Committee. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed resolution in its entirety. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A CHARTER FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY BOND FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1892. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 3, 2016 Page 4 of 6 REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg had a recent meeting with the Seattle Southside Visitor's Information Services to discuss their marketing efforts for our area. He also toured the Port of Seattle airport and we provided a tour of the City of Tukwila to Port executives. He also attended the Tukwila School Board meeting to learn more about their facilities. Additionally, he attended the Foster High School STEM technology event called Thriving Elements. This program focuses on assisting young women in growing their interest in science, technology, arts and math with one -to -one interaction with individuals in these professions. The Mayor said that his sister passed away this past weekend, causing him to interact with first responders from Valley Fire and the Auburn Police Department. They were not only professional, but very compassionate in a very difficult situation. First responders deserve all the respect and congratulations we can give them. b. City Council Councilmember Robertson, Chair of the Transportation Committee, said there was a last- minute add -on to the Transportation Committee agenda this evening. King County Metro is proposing expanded Night Owl service on Route 124 to Sea -Tac Airport when the Light Rail system is not running. The Committee is recommending the Mayor write a letter of support to send to Metro and requested Council consensus on this issue. Council consensus existed, and the Mayor said he would take care of this issue. Councilmember Seal attended the LEOFF1 (Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters) meeting. This involves reviewing claims for retirees that are in the system. She also participated in the recent State Auditor's Exit Conference with the City, where the City received glowing reviews. Council President Duffie also sat in the State Auditor's Exit Conference with the City on September 28, 2016. He also attended the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Meeting on September 30, 2016, where he was pleased to see the focus on blue - collar jobs for those young people who choose not to go to college. Additionally, he met with the Mayor and representatives from the Teamsters, who have agreed to be involved in assisting with the Veterans Day ceremony. Mayor Ekberg explained that Teamsters Local 117 would like to contribute food by way of barbecue at the Veterans Day event at the Tukwila Community Center. They were enthralled with Council President Duffie's military history. Councilmember Hougardy was the Chairperson for the Highline Forum at Highline College on September 28, 2016. The college has a development partner, and an apartment building called "Highline Place" will be dedicated to international students. The main entrance to the college will also be accessible from International Boulevard. Additionally, there has been concern regarding tree removal at the airport and a meeting is scheduled for November 1. It was reported that while 1,500 trees will be removed, they will be replaced by 4,000 trees that are shorter in height. On September 30, she attended the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Meeting at a table hosted by Soundside Alliance for Economic Development. Councilmember Quinn reported there will be a Tukwila Tree Committee meeting on October 4, 2016. On September 29, 2016 he co- chaired the King County Land Conservation Advisory Group Meeting. That same day he attended the King County Consortium Joint Recommendations Committee for CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funds. Tukwila has a high need for minor home repairs. He referred to a moving presentation by 15 Spanish- speaking residents of a mobile home park in SeaTac who are being pushed out by their landlord. There is a strong need for affordable housing, and the Community Affairs and Parks Committee will be addressing these kinds of issues. Mr. Quinn thanked Pam Carter and the Valley View Sewer District for being savvy and pro- active. They submitted a proposal for $301,000 for water and sewer improvements, part of which will be used for payment of special assessments, and they demonstrated the need and benefit of construction of the sewer system. This proposal was approved by the Joint Recommendations Committee. This would help low and moderate income households to connect to the system with a minimal financial impact. At least 20 Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 3, 2016 Page 5 of 6 households will be eligible for this funding. The Council's work on regional committees is very beneficial to the Tukwila community. Councilmember Robertson requested a copy of the proposal; Councilmember Quinn concurred. Councilmember Kruller is Chair of the Regional Law, Safety and Justice Committee that met on September 29, 2016 at the King County Emergency Operations Center in Renton. Experts on the Cascadia Rising event emphasized communication as an essential component. Discussion ensued at the meeting regarding use of the back of driver's licenses for 2 -3 digit codes for people with CERT training or Ham Radio operations as a way of identifying particular credentials. They also discussed the regional zones as follows: Zone 1, which is north of 1 -90; Zone 3, which is south of 1 -90; and Zone 6 which is Seattle. With regard to community feedback, Ms. Kruller extended thanks to those who talked with the person who came to a Council meeting with concerns about parking near the Mosque. Additionally, she has received feedback about the area of 34th Avenue South and South 137th with regard to a needed stop sign in that area. She also received questions about re- routing the buses in that same area down streets that are wider and have less residential parking. Ms. Kruller has also heard concerns regarding AirBnB issues in condominiums where people are renting out their units to vacationers that ends up causing disruption to the long -term residents. This topic may need to be discussed at a Council Committee. Ms. Kruller expressed concern regarding the October 2, 2016 stabbing death at the Light Rail Station and what can be done to increase safety. On September 29, 2016 she toured the Seattle Justice Center with Tukwila staff. She hosted the Council Coffee Chat on October 1, 2016 and received comments about the public safety bond costs, the dog park and the pedestrian bridge. She also referenced that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Bullying Prevention Month. Councilmember Robertson offered that the cost of the public safety bond is $47 per $100,000 of assessed valuation. Councilmember McLeod reported that he attended the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce event on September 28, 2016. It is his intent to engage with local businesses to understand their priorities and will be pursuing that more in the 4th quarter. On Saturday, October 1, 2016, he participated in the Socktober 5k event at the Tukwila Community Center (TCC). He commended the staff at TCC for a great event that was fun and beneficial to the community by way of 400 pairs of donated socks. Mr. McLeod expressed this is Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and wished all a Happy New Year. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the City Administrator (CA) Report in the packet and offered to answer any questions. Councilmember Seal asked for clarification of page 50 of the report regarding Tukwila Village and the sentence: "The Tukwila Village developer did not apply to the Washington State Housing Finance Commission for bonding authority as he had anticipated, due to a federal limitation called the program investment rule." Mr. Cline said there is no reason for concern at this time, as they are still working on financing and it is just a matter of determining which financing tool is the best for the project. Councilmember Hougardy referenced page 49 of the report as follows: "Communications and Government Relations and Emergency Management staff provided training to the City's Community Connectors on disaster preparedness, including how to make a plan and build an emergency kit. The Connectors will now go out into their communities and train ten people each — including one community /organizational leader — on disaster preparedness and emergency kit building." She expressed appreciation for this work. d. City Attorney The City Attorney was not present. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 3, 2016 Page 6 of 6 e. Intergovernmental Council President Duffie said the Veterans Day event will be held at the Tukwila Community Center on November 10, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to NOON. ADJOURNMENT 8:18 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Allan Ekberg, Mayor Christy O'FI.herty, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 10/17/16 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 10/18/16