HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-12-05 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers December 5, 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 7:01 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; Bruce Linton, Deputy
Police Chief; Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director; Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Bob Giberson, Public
Works Director; Gail Labanara, Public Works Analyst; Jack Pace, Community Development Director;
Nora Gierloff, Community Development Deputy Director; Rachel Bianchi, Communications and
Government Relations Manager; Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director; Vicky Carlsen, Deputy Finance
Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Brandon Miles, Business Relations
Manager; Kimberly Walden, Municipal Court Judge; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Francesca
Siegler, Deputy City Clerk; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk.
PROCLAMATIONS
A proclamation proclaiming December 10, 2016 as "Seattle Sounders FC Spirit Day.
Mayor Ekberg read a proclamation encouraging all community members to join him in cheering on the
Seattle Sounders FC in the MLS Cup and urging community members to wear Seattle Sounders FC attire
and colors in support of this hometown team.
The Mayor presented the proclamation to Roger Levesque, Director of Community Outreach with the
Seattle Sounders FC. Mr. Levesque is a former Sounders FC player who spent nearly 6 seasons with the
USL -1 Sounders from 2003 -2008. In 2009, he signed with the MLS Sounders and made 53 appearances
in 3.5 seasons with the club.
Mr. Levesque provided Sounders scarves to the Mayor and Councilmembers and expressed great
appreciation for the support provided by the City of Tukwila to the team.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Robert Neuffer, 13813 37th Avenue South, said he expects the City to take proactive action to fight the
President - Elect. He would like it conveyed that the City will not cooperate with "round -ups" of people from
any segment of our community and urged the Council to ensure that Tukwila is a sanctuary City. He will
not tolerate any threat from the federal government to his neighbors and urged people to stand up and
say "no." He has friends from many ethnic groups, and they should remain free to live here and feel
welcomed.
Mayor Ekberg stated that he was recently at the Mosque in Tukwila and assured the leadership there that
we stand united.
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CONSENT AGENDA
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a. Approval of Minutes: 11/21/16 (Regular)
b. Approval of Vouchers #373586- 373710; #161000, 161105 - 161108 in the amount of $1,658,942.25
c. A resolution expressing the City Council's support for regional transfer of development rights and the
City Council's willingness to consider, at the appropriate time, developing an Interlocal Agreement
with King County to establish a Landscape Conservation and Local Infrastructure Program that
includes transfer of development rights policies. RESOLUTION NO. 1899
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Committee of the Whole on 11128116.]
d. Accept as complete the 2016 Overlay and Repair Program (contract #16 -070) with Lakeside
Industries, Inc. of Kent; authorize release of retainage, subject to the standard claim and lien release
procedures (final cost of project, including retainage: $1,098,062.24).
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation Committee on 11/21/16.]
e. Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interagency Agreement with King County for Baker Boulevard and
Christensen Road non - motorized improvements. (Funding through $1,000,000 in King County grant
funds.)
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation Committee on 11/21/16.]
f. Authorize the Mayor to sign Supplement #1 to contract #16 -053 with Transpo Group USA, Inc., for the
ADA Transition Plan in the amount of $15,700 for a revised contract total of $43,500.
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation Committee on 11/21/16.]
g. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Summit Strategies Government Affairs, LLC, for 2017-
2018 federal and legislative services in an amount not to exceed $80,000 a year.
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Finance and Safety Committee on 11122116.]
h. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Total Destination Marketing for branding for the City's day
marketing campaign in an amount not to exceed $105,075.
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Finance and Safety Committee on 11122116.]
i. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Kenyon Disend, PLLC, for 2017 -2018 legal services in an
amount not to exceed $46,436 per month, plus expenses.
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Finance and Safety Committee on 11122116.]
j. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Kirshenbaum & Goss, Inc., P.S., for 2017 -2018 public
defender services in an amount not to exceed $32,600 per month.
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Finance and Safety Committee on 11122116.]
k. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with King County for Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds for the 2016 Minor Home Repair Program.
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community Affairs and Parks Committee on 11/28/16.]
I. Authorize the Mayor to sign an amendment to contract #15 -156 with Forterra for services at
Duwamish Hill Preserve in the amount of $7,500 for a revised contract total not to exceed $45,000.
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community Affairs and Parks Committee on 11/28/16.]
m. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with B -Force Protection for park security services in the
amount of $50,400.
(Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community Affairs and Parks Committee on 11/28/16.]
n. Accept as complete the Urban Renewal /Motel Demolition Project (contract #15 -202) with Construction
Group International, LLC, of Woodinville; authorize release of retainage, subject to the standard claim
and lien release procedures (final cost of project, including retainage: $636,194.04).
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community Affairs and Parks Committee on 11/28/16.]
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED
AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. A resolution reaffirming Tukwila's commitment to being a diverse, tolerant and inclusive City.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ IN
ITS ENTIRETY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
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Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed resolution in its entirety. (title shown below)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, REAFFIRMING ITS COMMITMENT TO BEING A
DIVERSE, TOLERANT AND INCLUSIVE CITY.
The Councilmembers wanted to consider additional language changes, to include those submitted via
email from Christine and Robert Neuffer. The three changes included:
1. Addition of the word "abilities" after the word ethnicities on page 1, paragraph 5
2. Addition of the words "our abilities" after the word orientation on page 2, paragraph 2
3. Change the order of the words to read "to not" <as opposed to "not to "> on page 1, paragraph 4
MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO COMBINE AND ACCEPT THE ABOVE
AMENDMENTS. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS
READ.*
Brooke Alford, 4724 South 122nd Street, spoke in wholehearted support of this resolution and hopes
vulnerable populations in the community will be made aware of its existence, to include policy decisions
that may come from it in the future.
Councilmember Quinn reflected on Tukwila's history book, "Community at the Crossroads," where there
are multiple sections referencing immigrants in the valley - making up about 1 in 3 of the population in
1889. The tremendous past of the City of Tukwila is about embracing and supporting immigrants; this
resolution builds on the structure and culture already in place in the City. Many in the community
weighed in and helped develop the language in this resolution.
Councilmember Kruller confirmed that the language in this resolution has been reviewed and approved by
the City Attorney's Office. Rachel Turpin, City Attorney, responded in the affirmative. Ms. Kruller
emphasized the importance of every citizen, resident and guest of Tukwila being proud of the language in
this resolution.
Council President Duffie expressed that Tukwila took a stand on a very important issue, and the word
should go out to all local schools, churches, news media, radio, and tv to ensure people are aware. He
asked that Mr. Neuffer receive a copy of the resolution.
Councilmember Hougardy said this embodies the views of the Council and the community and reinforces
that Tukwila is a safe and welcoming City.
Councilmember Seal thanked the Community Affairs and Parks Committee for their work on this
important legislation, and she is proud to forward this on to the NLC (National League of Cities) Youth,
Education, and Families Committee as a way of helping other communities.
Councilmember McLeod said this resolution reflects a shared moral code that is not new to Tukwila, and
it will continue to be built upon over time.
Mayor Ekberg stated he is fully in support of this resolution. He recently visited the Islamic Center, as
well as Latino students at Foster High School, to assure community members that Tukwila will remain a
welcoming place.
Councilmember Robertson requested a roll call vote on the motion to approve the resolution
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
ROBERTSON YES
SEAL YES
DUFFIE YES
HOUGARDY YES
QUINN YES
KRULLER YES
MCLEOD YES
*MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1900, AS AMENDED.
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b. Budget legislation:
(1) An ordinance adopting the biennial budget for the 2017 -2018 biennium.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY
TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE BIENNIAL BUDGET
OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA FOR THE 2017 -2018 BIENNIUM;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS
READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2515.
(2) A resolution adopting the 2017 -2022 Financial Planning Model and the Capital Improvement
Program for general government and the City's enterprise funds.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE 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, ADOPTING THE 2017 -2022 FINANCIAL PLANNING
MODEL AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR
GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND THE CITY'S ENTERPRISE FUNDS.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1901.
c. A resolution accepting the donation of certain real property to the City of Tukwila by Gregory
S. Sarantos and Peter Sarantos.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL 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, ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF TUKWILA BY GREGORY S. SARANTOS
AND PETER SARANTOS.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED
AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1902.
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d. Authorize the Mayor to sign a non - binding statement of intent to enter into an Interlocal
Agreement with Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) beginning January 1, 2018
(based on Agreement in Principle dated September 1, 2016).
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A NOW
BINDING STATEMENT OF INTENT TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
REGIONAL ANIMAL SERVICES OF KING COUNTY (RASKC) BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2018
(BASED ON AGREEMENT IN PRINCIPLE DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2016). MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
e. Code changes:
(1) An ordinance updating regulations regarding surface water management, establishing a new
section entitled "Trash and Waste Receptacles." (TMC Title 14)
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2274
§1 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTIONS 14.30.030, 14.30.060 AND 14.30.100, TO UPDATE
REGULATIONS REGARDING SURFACE WATER
MANAGEMENT; ESTABLISHING A NEW SECTION ENTITLED
"TRASH AND WASTE RECEPTACLES," TO BE CODIFIED AS
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 14.30.110; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2516.
(2) An ordinance related to low impact development requirements, establishing two new sections
entitled "Permit Application Requirements" and "Seasonal Limitation Period." (TMC Title 16)
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY MCLEOD THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2062 §1
(PART), AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTIONS 16.54.010, 16.54.030, 16.54.050, 16.54.060 AND
16.54.080, RELATED TO LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT
REQUIREMENTS; ESTABLISHING TWO NEW SECTIONS
ENTITLED "PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS" AND
"SEASONAL LIMITATION PERIOD," TO BE CODIFIED AS
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 16.54.055 AND
16.54.065 RESPECTIVELY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2517.
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(3) An ordinance implementing low impact development requirements in the design and review of
surface water drainage on development projects. (TMC Titles 8 and 18)
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING VARIOUS ORDINANCES
AS CODIFIED IN TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE (TMC) TITLE 18,
"ZONING CODE," TO IMPLEMENT LOW IMPACT
DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS IN THE DESIGN AND
REVIEW OF SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE ON
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS; REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS.
2495, 2371, 2251 §1 (PART) AND 2056 TO ELIMINATE TMC
CHAPTER 8.25, "VEHICLE STORAGE AND PARKING ON
SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY "; REPEALING
ORDINANCE NOS. 2075 §1 (PART) AND 1758 §1 (PART), TO
ELIMINATE TMC SECTION 18.06.515, "LOT COVERAGE"
(DEFINITION); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY MCLEOD THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2518.
f. An ordinance to update Tukwila's Residential Rental Business License and Inspection
Program requirements.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY
TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2459
§1, §2, AND §8, AND ORDINANCE NO. 2281 §1 (PART), AS
CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS
5.06.020, 5.06.040, 5.06.050 AND 5.06.140, TO UPDATE
TUKWILA'S RESIDENTIAL RENTAL BUSINESS LICENSE AND
INSPECTION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ.*
Nora Gierloff, Community Development Deputy Director, provided a summary of this topic. This
ordinance updates the City's rental housing licensing program. The proposed ordinance has both
housekeeping changes and a new section requiring documentation from landlords regarding their pest
control practices. The requirement that rental housing complexes keep their units free of pests and
vermin is not new. That requirement has been in place through the Healthy Housing Code for a number
of years. With the adoption of this ordinance, the landlords will be required to provide documentation of
what measures have been taken to ensure controls are in place.
There was discussion at the meeting last week regarding Section 3 that deals with inspections being
required when a unit goes from owner - occupation to being rented. That language has been refined for
better clarity.
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The other item that was under discussion is in regard to the size of complex that would be subject to the
requirement regarding providing documentation of pest control. Staff had originally proposed 20 or more
unit buildings, and there was discussion about reducing that number.
Mayor Ekberg asked Ms. Gierloff if there is a current staff recommendation.
Ms. Gierloff explained that outreach was provided on the proposed changes to landlords of complexes
with 5 or more units. That group was notified about the public hearing and received information about the
potential changes. She has concern about the lack of outreach to those landlords under the threshold of
5 unit complexes.
Councilmember Seal referenced paragraph 3 on page 314 of the agenda packet and is in favor of
changing the threshold for consideration to 2 or more unit buildings, such as a duplex. Additionally, there
is a public outreach and educational component that will be part of the ordinance implementation. We
have heard a great deal from the community about this issue, and she supports changing the threshold to
involve 2 or more unit buildings.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE
LANGUAGE ON PAGE 314 OF THE AGENDA PACKET, PAGE 2, SECTION 2, SUBPARAGRAPH A.3,
OF THE ORDINANCE FROM "20 OR MORE UNITS" TO "2 OR MORE UNITS. " **
Ms. Gierloff explained that this would significantly increase the processing time for each rental and those
new to the process would need detailed explanations of next steps.
Mayor Ekberg expressed that if all rentals were included in the City, the number would be approximately
600. The staff was prepared to do 20 unit buildings and above, and after additional review could include
the range from 5 -19 unit buildings, adding approximately 50 units to the process.
Discussion ensued among the Councilmembers regarding amending the ordinance to include additional
units, with the following comments:
• Councilmember Kruller advocated for the inclusion of single units and those single family homes that
are being rented out. She has heard from neighbors about single family rentals that have severe pest
issues that go unresolved. She feels it is the Council's obligation to include these rentals as part of
the ordinance. If this does not occur as part of the process this evening, she wants to see a date
certain in the next year that this is addressed by the Council.
• Councilmember Hougardy expressed concern for the impact on staff time that can take away from
other priorities. Additionally, she does not feel it is a positive business practice that owners that will
be impacted by this change were not notified in advance of the decision. While she is supportive of
the ordinance, she is unable to support the amendment based on the process not being applied to
those who will be impacted.
• Councilmember Robertson said that he would like to see the amendment as presented (2 or more
units) be adopted this evening as a first step and get the process up and running. He also supports
ensuring the process is applied to all rental units in the next year or year after, with public outreach
going to all affected properties.
• Councilmember Quinn supports the amendment as presented (2 or more units), and adding these
additional components is not out of step with the spirit of the Healthy Housing Code. Sometimes the
process pieces can present challenges to taking essential action.
• Councilmember McLeod emphasized the importance of ensuring that public outreach be provided to
those affected, which has not happened in this instance. He is unable to support the amendment at
this time for that reason.
• Council President Duffie said it is essential that pest control be applied at the highest level throughout
the City.
* *MOTION CARRIED 5 -2 TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE, WITH HOUGARDY AND MCLEOD VOTING
NO.
*MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2519, AS AMENDED.
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Mayor Ekberg referenced 4 emails sent to the City Council on the above topic from Richard Rabe, Pam
Carter, Pat Larson, and Allan Galicic.
g. Affordable housing legislation:
(1) An ordinance reducing development and land use fees for certain affordable housing projects
as codified in Tukwila Municipal Code Chapters 16.04, 16.54 and 18.88.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE
ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING NEW REGULATIONS TO
REDUCE DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE FEES FOR CERTAIN
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS, TO BE CODIFIED IN TUKWILA
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 16.04, 16.54, AND 18.88; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS
READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2520.
Mayor Ekberg referenced an email received from the Housing Development Consortium of Seattle — King
County expressing support for the ordinance.
(2) An ordinance establishing regulations for a residential impact fee deferral to be codified in
Tukwila Municipal Code Chapters 9.48, 16.25 and 16.28.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY
TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR
A RESIDENTIAL IMPACT FEE DEFERRAL, TO BE CODIFIED IN
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 9.48, 16.26 AND
16.28; AMENDING AND /OR ADDING SECTIONS IN EACH OF
THE AFOREMENTIONED CHAPTERS RELATING TO
EXEMPTIONS AND DEFINITIONS (AMENDING ORDINANCE
NOS. 2366 §1 (PART), 2365 §1 (PART), 2305 §1 AND 2111 §1
(PART) AS DELINEATED; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED
AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2521.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Authorize the Mayor to sign a 2017 -2018 lease agreement with Alliance One Receivables
Management, Inc., for use of space in the Municipal Court in the amount of $900.00 per month
paid to the City of Tukwila.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A 2017 -2018
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ALLIANCE ONE RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT, INC., FOR USE OF
SPACE IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT IN THE AMOUNT OF $900.00 PER MONTH PAID TO THE CITY
OF TUKWILA.*
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Councilmember Seal indicated this item was discussed at the Finance and Safety Committee meeting on
November 21, 2016. The Committee members were unanimous in forwarding this to the Regular
Meeting.
Alliance One provides collection services for court fines and fees and manages long -term payment plans
for customers. Councilmember Kruller, who works in a neighboring court system, expressed concern
regarding a recent leadership change with Alliance One, with a desire to ensure the City is being served
at the highest level.
Kimberly Walden, Tukwila Municipal Court Judge, said the payment window in the Court is doing well and
is a vital part of their program. David Cline, City Administrator, explained there is a 30 -day termination
clause in the contract in the event the City wanted to make a change.
*MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
b. Authorize the utilization of Lodging Tax Funds for Seattle Sounders FC events in the amount of
$30,000.
Brandon Miles, Business Relations Manager, explained that the Seattle Sounders FC will be playing in
the MLS Cup on December 10, 2016. The Sounders FC practice field is in Tukwila at the Starfire Sports
Complex. City staff is working with the Sounders to host two events for fans, in an amount not to exceed
$30,000. Lodging tax funds will be used for these events, which requires approval from both the Lodging
Tax Advisory Board and the City Council. Lodging tax funds are generated from hotel stays and must be
used for events and activities such as this. The City's General Fund dollars will not be utilized for this
event.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY MCLEOD TO AUTHORIZE THE UTILIZATION OF LODGING
TAX FUNDS FOR SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC EVENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000.
MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor Ekberg attended the Soundside Alliance breakfast where Councilmember Hougardy did a great job
as the Master of Ceremonies. He also met with citizens from the Somali community regarding healthy
homes. He attended the open house for Seattle Chocolates on December 1, 2016. Additionally, he had
a meeting with School District staff regarding the Foster High School Early Learning Center and potential
street improvements.
b. City Council
Councilmember Robertson reported that the Council has been requested to review intersections in the
Cascade View neighborhood of South 135th St and 34th Avenue South, South 137th Street and 34th
Avenue South, and South 149th Street and 62nd Avenue South for the application of possible multi -way
stop signs and /or marked crosswalks.
An engineering study was undertaken based on the Manual of Uniformed Traffic Control Devices to
determine next steps. One of the intersections at South 137th Street and 34th Avenue South showed
justification for a marked crosswalk and school crossing signage, as well as vegetation removal to
improve sight distance. These improvements are anticipated to be completed by December 31, 2016
based on weather conditions. Staff will also consider using reflective sign post markers on the existing
stop signs and crosswalk signs in the area. Public Works staff will continue to monitor intersections
throughout the City for potential safety concerns.
Councilmember Kruller requested that this information be provided electronically, so it can be shared with
concerned citizens. Councilmember Robertson responded in the affirmative.
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Councilmember Hougardy participated in the Soundside Alliance breakfast as the Master of Ceremonies.
This Alliance is intended to bring economic development into the region. The primary sponsor was
Alaska Airlines, which has recently acquired Virgin Airlines, a move that will add more routes to and from
major cities. She referenced the portion of the City Administrator (CA) Report that outlined Detective
Sturgill and K9 Apollo graduating from K9 school as first in the class.
Councilmember Quinn participated in the IRC (International Rescue Committee) garden and restoration
event on December 3, 2016. Many great volunteers were working to ensure the garden will produce
vegetables, and he thanked the Church by the Side of the Road for fostering this public - private
partnership.
Councilmember Kruller attended the SCA (Sound Cities Association) dinner where the discussion of
public - private partnerships was a focus point. At the end of the meeting, the SCA staff provided 38
framed pictures that include symbols of each of the cities that make up SCA. She provided Tukwila's
photo to Mayor Ekberg.
Councilmember McLeod also attended the Soundside Alliance breakfast and found the discussion
enlightening about what is occurring in the region, with Tukwila well represented with quality projects,
events, and activities. Next week, Mr. McLeod will be representing the City at the SCA caucus where he
will vote for the SCA Board of Directors.
c. Staff
David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the City Administrator (CA) Report in the packet and offered to
answer any questions.
Councilmember Seal referenced the portion of the CA report that reflects that beginning January 5, 2017,
the Finance Department counter will open to the public at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays. This will allow for
staff training and collaboration that will lead to enhanced services to the public.
d. City Attorney
There was no report.
e. Intergovernmental
There was no report.
MISCELLANEOUS
Council President Duffie thanked the Public Works Street Department for their good work in handling the
recent weather related issues that keep Tukwila's streets safe.
Mayor Ekberg acknowledged the passage of the Public Safety Bond to keep Tukwila safe, which was
certified on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 and passed by 60.4% of the vote. The next day, with Council
authorization, the bond issuance occurred at a very favorable rate. He thanked the Finance and Safety
Committee, the Finance Department, and the full Council for supporting moving this forward.
Councilmember Kruller said the City of Renton has a monument that says "Welcome to Renton and the
home of the Seattle Seahawks." She feels Tukwila should have something similar that reflects, "Welcome
to Tukwila, home of the Seattle Sounders."
Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
December 5, 2016
ADJOURNMENT
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9:03 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING.
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APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 1/3/17
AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 1/4/17