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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-03-06 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers March 6,2017-7:00P.KA. ��U��UU�F���� wmn^n=�� . u_�� REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL Mayor Ekberg called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:03 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge ofAllegiance. ROLL CALL Christy O'F|aherty, City C|e/k, called the rn|| of the Council. Present were Counci|membern Joe Uuffie, Verna Seal, Dennis Robertson, KathyHougardy. De'Sean(Juinn. Kate Kru||or. Thomas McLeod. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekbarg, Mayor David C|me, City Administrator; Rachel Turpin, City Attorney; Mike Villa, Police Chief, JayVViitwor. Fire Chief� Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director; Bob Giberson, Public Works Director; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Carol Lumb, Senior Planner; Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director; Stephanie Brown, Human Resources Director, Rachel Bianchi, Communications and Government Relations Manager Joseph Todd, Technology and Innovation Services Director; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Christy (}'Flaherty, City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a. New employee introductions: David Cline, City Administrator, expressed excitement atthe introduction of 14 new employees to the City Council as follows: Police Department: Oath of Office to Officer Howard Kim (Badge #228) Mayor Ekberg administered the Oath of Office to Officer Howard Kim (Badge #228). Police and Fine DepartmnonL Amaineni Uribe'Be|tnan, Washington Service Corps Volunteer Officer Fire Department: Joseph Peg|ia Entry Level Firefighter Community Development: Jaclyn Adams. /\dmin Support Technician; Maxwell Baher, Assistant Planner; Lindsay Bvown, Assistant Planner-, Lee Sipe. Building Inspector U|; Lori So|barg, Half-time Administrative Support Tech—Rental Housing Communications: N1ia Navonn, Community Engagement Manager Finance: Sherry Wright, Senior Fi000| Coordinator Human Resources: Sara Valdez, Human Resources Analyst Parks & Recreation Department: O|ena Perry, Volunteer & Event Specialist The Councilmembers congratulated the new City employees and gave them a standing ovation. b. Update on "The Loop" sewer project. Dana Dick, Manager, Valley View Sewer District Bob <3ibaraon. Public Works Director. introduced Dana Diok, Manager ofthe Valley View Sewer District. Mr, Dick provided e document to the Council titled ''8FC Amortization Schedule" and utilized a Powerpoint presentation to provide an overview of this topic, with key points as follows: The City Council approved an agreement between the City and Valley View Sewer District on May 18, 2015 The agreement references on area of the City bounded generally by South 1GOmStreet.42n« Avenue South, State Route 518. and 51st Avenue South commonly known asthe''LoopArea.^ an area Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 6. 2017 Page 2 of 11 not being served by a public sewer system. The Loop Area is not within the boundaries of the Valley View Sewer District. The agreement further states that upon becoming a provider of sewer service for the Loop Area, the District shall have the sole responsibility, power and authority to construct, condemn, purchase, acquire, maintain and operate the sewer system, together with any additions, extensions and betterments thereto. Funding Washington State Revolving Fund /Centennial Clean Water funding was applied for in 2015 Public meetings were held on: • July 15, 2015 (at Valley View) • August 31, 2015 (at Valley View) • September 10, 2015 (at Valley View) • October 12, 2015 (Tukwila Council Chambers) • July 20, 2016 (at Valley View) • Ongoing one -on -one meetings with property owners as part of the design process Ton Three State Revolvina Fund /Centennial Clean Water Fund Applications (out of 155) Rank Score Acne Project Cost 1 945.0_ Valley View MRS /Hilltops $2,166,000 2 942.5 Cit of To ep nish $1,246,000 3 _ 927.5 Valle View The Loo $4,779,200 Governor's Proposed Budget Released December 2016 NEW SFCTTON. Sec. 3066. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY 2017 -19 Centennial Clean Water Program (30000705) Appropriation: 2017 $25,000,000 2018 $25,000,000 Total Biennia $50,000,000 Source of Funds State Building Construction Account $250,000,000 Additional Non - Construction Charges • King County Treatment Capacity Charge currently $8,912.91 • Valley View General Facility charge $4,033 (paid upon connection) Additional Non - Construction Costs - 2016 CDBG Capital Applications for 2017 Funds Performance Minimum Recommen JRC Proposal Title Measures Request Request ded Award M c1f Approved South Sub - Region - Estimated Funds Available $803,919 Diocese of Olympia — New Roots 60 People $ 60,000 $ 32,000 $ 60,000 1 $60,000 Tukwila Minor Home 65 Repair * ** Households $125,000 $100,000 $125,000 2 $125,000 Valley View Sewer District 20 Special Assessments *, ** Households $301,080 $ 0 $280,919 3 $280,919 Highline StartZone Microenterprise 92 Persons $110,000 $92,000 $110,000 4 $110,000 Burien Lakeview Park 2,116 Playground & ADA accessibility Persons $228,195 $208,195 $228,000 5 $228,000 Sub - Region Total $824,275 $803,919 $803,919 * If available funds are higher than projected this project will receive additional funding up to the maximum request. ** If available funds are lower than projected, this project will be reduced, * ** Any remaining additional funds will go to Tukwila Minor Home Repair. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March O.2U17 Project Construction Status Current plan for construction in2O18in dependent on: ~ Funding: may not know until July of2017.or until State Budget isapproved. ^ Sewer District Commissioners' decision on moving forward after further discussions with project area residents, once funding picture solidifies, ^ Finalizing design and easement acquisition. ^ Permitting through the City of Tukwila, Fisheries, VVSD0T, Army Corps of Engineers. The Councilmembers discussed the presentation at length and asked clarifying questions, with responses by Mr. Dick as follows: • There are approximately 152 potential customers (parcels) in this service area. • The fecal oo|ifonn counts in this area are high, making this o public health issue, There are high levels in Tukwila that are considered unsafe for human contact. This affects local tributaries, Gilliam Creek and the Green River. The Department of Ecology (D(}E) has deemed this tobea high priority project ondvviUdoaverythingtheyoantotryandfunditfirotifmoneybaoomes available. • Costs: The cost for the project isuppnzximata|y$5miUion A low interest loan has been acquired at1/10of1Y6 Efforts are also underway (o attain a grant from the Department ofEcology. The King County Treatment Capacity charge is $8,912.12 per customer and the Valley View General Facility charge is$4.O33 (paid upon connecdon). • Other costs involve connecting from the sewer to the property owner's home. The loan (hopefully to become a grant) covers the cost of the private side sewer construction and decommissioning the septic tank and ia included in the $5 million project cost. |fa grant ia attained, the neighborhood will not be responsible for the main line construction costs or costs to connect the side sewer. • If there is no grant, the cost would be a $30,000 (approximate) charge in lieu of assessment on top of the King County Treatment Capacity charge of $8,912,12 and the Valley View General Facility charge of$4.033. • The fallback position if a grant does not come through is a loan for $5 million at 1/10 of 1 • The funding picture is complicated because the design cost is $400,000-$500,000, which is covered in part byo grant and in part bya loan, which will not change. The portion of this amount that ie from a loan will not be converted hoagrant. That results ina small amount that every property owner will be responsible for as it relates to their share of the design costs. This is estimated 0o be about $1.000'$2.000. which could be covered by CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funds for those who apply. • To equally distribute the costs, there will likely be assumptions about future development to ensure everyone pays a fair share, which would, in turn, bring down the cost for existing property owners. • Incentives to connect include providing owners an opportunity to take advantage of the funding options available within a 6-month time frame-, otherwise owners would be connecting to the sewer system using their own money without any funding assistance. Additionally, connecting early allows for paying the design cost, treatment capacity charges, and general facility charges at the current rate. Waiting could mean paying higher costs for all of those charges as they increase annually. • The Sewer District does not currently have o requirement tnconnect. The |ntor|ooa|Agreement between the Sewer District and the City allows the District to ask the City to pass an ordinance that would require connection if the property is sold or if septic system fails or needs to be repaired orif the property owner applies for a permit for a major remodel. • It would be a decision of the Tukwila City Council to adopt such an ordinance if and when a request was to come from the Sower District. • Based on the City's 42nd Avenue South Street Improvement Project, theSevvorDistriothustaken steps to integrate sewer infrastructure, as that project ie being developed, to avoid the street having to be torn up in the future if and when the aevvar system is constructed. • Permitting began last year with VVSDDT and permits are still not inplace. Construction should begin in2O18. with bids going out in January or February of2O18. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March S.2O17 Page 4of// Pam Carter, Valley View Sewer District Commisoioner, emphasized that this is a Valley View Sewer District project. The only role of the Tukwila City Council is to consider adoption of an ordinance that would require sewer hook-ups should the Sewer District makes such o request. Todd Smith, 13325 Macadam Road, said this is a serious public health issue, and he would like to see septic systems replaced with sewers. Dennis Martinez, 4660 South 160th Street, inquired if the fees would be per lot and also whether this is in conjunction with Senate Bill 5033, regarding bonding authority for easy aooeoo to low interest loans. Mayor Ekberg requested that Mr. Dick provide response. Mr. Dick said this is not related to o Senate BiU, and the cost distribution method has not been determined at this time. The Councilmembers expressed appreciation for the informative presentation. PUBLIC COMMENTS Todd Smith, 13325 Macadam Road, provided a document to the City Council, entitled "Landscape/ Lighting Plan." He explained his concern is to determine the direction of the City toward clustered/cottage housing. The Department of Community Development has been tasked to develop/modify the Housing Options Program (H[)P), and he was asked to submit comments last December. To develop cluster housing, he would need a new HOP approved early in the 2nd quarter of2017. Dave Larson, 5630 South 1471h St., said he is a Tukwila School District Board member and concerned about the $3OO.00O in impact fees being charged to the District based on construction of school facilities. The Fine. Park and Transportation impact fees are not proportionate and fair, which in the intent based on the language in the ordinances that adopted the fees. There iono category for ^nohoo|a''inthe ordinanoes, and the Tukwila School District is being considered in the "office" category. Schools are not- fopprofit entities and are not appropriately placed in a category with for-profit commercial office businesses. Approximately 20 years ago, the City and the School District entered into long-term lease that enables the City to use School District land as Joseph Foster Park until such time as it in needed for District purposes. The charge ho the City was $1 OOforthat |eaae, and the District has been subsidizing the City's Parks and Recreation Department for many years. The District does not have a revenue stream ho support community parks and recreation. Every $1.00 spent in impact fees ia$1.00 that ianot available to improve the educational experience for students. He requested modification to the impact fee ordinances to recognize schools ina fair way. Counui|member Hnugardy. Choir of the CDN (Community Development and Neighborhoods) Committee thanked Mr. Larson for contacting the committee about this issue. Discussion ensued among the Counci|membero emphasizing support for looking into this matter, Mayor Ekberg relayed that staff isengaged on this isaue, and he will ensure the CDN Committee is involved. Council President Robertson said at this time, this topic is an issue for City administration and not a policy issue for the Council. If an ordinance needs to be oonsidened, it becomes a matter for the Council to consider. &58 p.m Counoi|memberC)uinn exited the Council Chambers The Councilmembers expressed appreciation for this dialogue as it provides an opportunity to review and assess this issue. 9:00 p.m, Councilmember Quinn returned to the Council Chambers Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 6, 2017 Page 5 of I I CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 2C21/17 b. Approval of Vouchers #3742G3-374355;#17O1O0.17O204-17O2O5in the amount of$1.83S.0}8-08 o. Accept as complete the Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) Transit Center/Andover Park West Street and Water Projects (contract #13-209) with Road Construction Northwest, Inc.; authorize release of retainage, subject Unthe standard claim and lien release procedures (final cost ofproject, including notainage: $6.260.795.43). [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 2128117.] d. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract for on-call engineering support services with TranTech Engineering, LLC. for the 2O17 Bridge Program in the amount of$9O.00O.0O. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 2128117.] e. Authorize the Mayor to sign Supplemental Agreement No. 1Oto contract #O7-123 with KPFF for the Baker Boulevard Non-Motorized Improvements Project intheamountof$77.7S8.07. [Reviewed and /bnmunded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Conn/ndtea on 2128117.] 01QVEO BY DUFF|E, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. A resolution adopting the Breen Tukwila 20-Year p|on for the City of Tukwila. MOVED BYHOUGARDY, SECONDED BYDUFF|E THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BEREAD BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Christy O'F|aherty. City Clerk, read the proposed resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY DF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE GREEN TUKWILA 20- YEAR PLAN FOR THE CITY OF TUKWILA. MOVED BYHOUGAROY' SECONDED BYDUFF|E THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7-D,TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1906. b. Three ordinances updating landscaping regulations: Wayne VVer|a.13021 56th Avenue South, said that private property owners must get a permit from the City to top or remove atree. In his view, sometimes atree is planted in the wrong area, and trees can become a nuisance or safety hazard. While he appreciates the trees being planted by the Cih/, he wonders if the cost of maintenance and cleanup from leaves that fall into drains has been considered. Additionally, as trees get older the root structure can damage sidewalks as can be seen near the high school and middle school. He asked if the City has taken into account that damage can happen. Kathleen Wilson, 4803 South 162nd St., said she served on the Tree and Environmental Committee and the above issues were considered, and the committee worked very hard to find the middle ground. (1\ An ordinance adding a new de�nitionrelated tn trees tobecodi�edin Tukwila N1unioipa|Code � �apter18.OS;amendingvoriounordinanooeaeoodifiedinChophsr18.G2oftheTukwi|mMuninipa|Code to recodify various sections and to establish new landscape requirements-, repealing various ordinance sections to eliminate existing Tukwila Municipal Code Sections 1O.52.O35and 18.52.040. MOVED BYHCJUGARDY` SECONDED BYOUFF|E THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BEREAD BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 6, 2017 Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADDING A NEW DEFINITION RELATED TO TREES TO BE CODIFIED IN TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 18.06; AMENDING VARIOUS ORDINANCES AS CODIFIED IN CHAPTER 18.52 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE TO RECODIFY VARIOUS SECTIONS AND TO ESTABLISH NEW LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS; REPEALING VARIOUS ORDINANCE SECTIONS TO ELIMINATE EXISTING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 18.52.035 AND 18.52.040. Page 6 of 11 MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* 9:06 p.m. Councilmember Duffie exited the Council Chambers *MOTION CARRIED 6 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2523. (2) An ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 2199 §18, 1872 §14 (part) and 1853 §4 to relocate certain sections of the Tukwila Municipal Code from the Landscape Requirements chapter to the Supplemental Development Standards chapter. 9:08 p.m. Councilmember Duffie returned to the Council Chambers. 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 ORDINANCE NOS. 2199 §18, 1872 §14 (PART) AND 1853 §4 TO RELOCATE CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE FROM THE LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS CHAPTER TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS CHAPTER. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2524. (3) An ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 2199 §18 and 1872 §14 (part), as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Section 18.52.060, "Recreation Space Requirements," to remove that section from TMC Chapter 18.52 and add "Recreation Space Requirements" to TMC Chapters 18.12 and 18.14. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY QUINN 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 NOS. 2199 §18 AND 1872 §14 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE (TMC) SECTION 18.52.060, "RECREATION SPACE REQUIREMENTS," TO REMOVE THAT SECTION FROM TMC CHAPTER 18.52 AND ADD "RECREATION SPACE REQUIREMENTS" TO TMC CHAPTERS 18.12 AND 18.14. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2525. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 6.2O17 Page 7of1/ NEW BUSINESS a. Authorize the Mayor to sign a lease agreement with Davenport Group/Dell Client System in an amount not to exceed S4OO.OU0.0O. MOVED B`f SEAL, SECONDED BYOUFRE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TQ SIGN ALEASE AGREEMENT WITH DAVENPORT GROUP/DELL CLIENT SYSTEM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $400,000.00.* Joseph Todd, Technology and Innovation Services Director, provided an overview of this issue. The three-year lease will provide computer replacements for all City employees, including devices in fire and police vehicles. The City Council authorized funding for replacement of employee computers in the 2O17/2O18 budget at$15O.00O per year. The annual cost for this lease will be$123.467.53. This will be a 3-year total of $370,402.59 with an option to purchase the equipment for $29,543.41 at the end of the lease As part of the 2O10 Technology and Innovation Services Strategic Plan, the City proposed othree-year replacement orrefresh program for all computing devices. The current equipment is approximately on a five-year replacement cycle, with some older equipment still inuse. |n talking ho vendors and other technology departments, as well as researching best industry pnacdces, it was determined that the most cost-effective method would be to lease the equipment, rather than purchase. This provides better overall services to the end user. And the lease schedule will ensure that the City can meet the demands of modern desktop and cloud software, and ensure that the City stays current with desktop computing systems. In December of 2016 the City Council approved the Technology and Innovation Services Department's 2017 — 2018 biennial budget. Included was $150,000 annually allocated to refresh our systems on the three-year lease cycle. This $15O.0OO budget amount iu listed nn page 248of the 2017-2O18Adopted Budget under line item —^OOO.12518.880.45.00 Rental — Technology Refrenh.^ The attached Dell Client System Agreement with Davenport Group (the local Dell Service Provider) will replace all of the City's desktop computing assets including Fire and Police in-car computing, The agreement covers the new computing devices and provides four key services: • Factory imaging of devices before they leave Dell, which means departmental software will be installed before the devices are shipped to the City, freeing up staff hme� • Next-day air replacement of broken or malfunctioning devices, leaving the burden to Dell to deal with these issues and not City ebaft • Dell premium dedicated onsite services for device deployment and help ticket services associated with these devices; and • Device tagging and asset management services. Moving to the lease system will allow for significantly greater efficiencies throughout the City, particularly for staff working onoutaf-dahemachines. The additional staff time that will be realized byTechnology and Innovation Services through this contract will allow for greater service to our clients throughout the Summary of Lease Terms The following is a quick summary of the terms of the lease: This isa Fair Market Value Lease. The options for the equipment at the end of the lease are asfollows: - Exercise the option to purchase the products at the then fair market value up to or less than the full lease contract price of$3QA.S4S.UO. ~ Return all products to lessor at the lessee's expense. ~ Renew the lease ona month to month or fixed term basis. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 8.2O17 Page 8cf/I Equipment covered under the lease: Item Notes Details Units Cost Equipment E5570 Laptops (for use at Dell Latitude E5570 214 most office locations) 7202 36 Rugged laptops (for 6_eIlLa6ifu­de 12 Rugged 36 use in police and fire vehicles) 7202 7275 Laptops (2 in 1 devices Dell Latitude 7275 2-in-1 14 for more mobile users) Additional "Docking Stations" for devices Dell E-port replicator 246 Equipment to be used in conjunction with and key boards with monitors and/or keyboards USB 3.0 with USB 3.0 0 36 Dell Keyboard Cover with Kickstand for Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet 14 Dell Dock — WD 15 with 130W Adatper Total Equipment Cost $370,402.59 Purchase Purchase Computers at fair $29,543.41 Option: market value at end of lease 399,946.00 Total Lease Contract The total lease contract iaupto$308.Q4G.00 over three years. Our actual annual payment will bs $123.4B7.53.a total of$37O.402.59 over 3years, At the end nf the lease wo will have the option tokeep the devices and pay the fair market value of the devices up to or less than $29,543,41. |fwo choose this option, the total lease contract will be$39894G.O0 *MOTION CARRIED 7-0. b. An ordinance establishing regulations prohibiting residential rental discrimination, tobe codified at Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 8.47. MOVED BYHCJUGARDY SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7-O. Christy <]'F|aherty. City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE 0F THE CITY COUNCIL DF THE CITY OF TUKVVLA. WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS PROHIBITING RESIDENTIAL RENTAL DISCRIMINATION, T[)BE CODIFIED ATTUKW|LA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.47; PROVIDING FOR SEVERAB|L|TY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Nicki Olivier He|ksnkamp.4018S Chicago S8,is the Mobilization and Policy Manager with the Housing Development Consortium of Seattle-King County, a non-profit organization comprised of private business, non-profit agencies and public partners. They work tn create affordable housing across King County. She encouraged adoption of this ordinance without delay. Many South King County households have recently faced evictions due to their use of Section 8vouchers. Often those receiving public benefits such as Section 8 vouchers, Social Security, and Veteran's benefits face discrimination. Adopting an ordinance like this reaffirms the belief that everyone daoen/no to live in a nahe, healthy and affordable home. The private market io also o key component in combatting homelessness. Ms. HeUenkamp thanked the City for their leadership in moving forward with this legislation. Tukwila City mci| Regular Meeting Minutes March O.2O17 Page Quf11 Steven Norman, Executive Director ofthe King County Housing Authority, appreciates the long-standing partnership with the City of Tukwila. He said rents are rising in South King County, causing hardships for many. There are over 20,000 households in King County that use tenant based housing choice vouchers. There are 342 households in the City nf Tukwila, which encompasses 911 individuals, over 1OOof whom are elderly, 1O0 who are disabled, and 35O are children. Last year, in Tukwila there were 330 homeless children in the classrooms in the Tukwila School District, a 45% increase since 2011. Section 8 vouchers help to create housing stability. The ordinance the Council is considering helps to level the playing field in that those with Section 8 vouchers cannot be screened out of the process to attain housing. He thanked the Council for moving forward with this action. Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst, provided on overview of this topic. Source of Income Discrimination (SOID) Legislation is a mechanism used by many cities and states to prevent landlords from denying tenancy to renters based solely on the fact that their income includes government housing subsidies, e.g., Section 8 and HUD-VASH (Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing) vouchers. The 2016 Community Affairs and Parks Committee was briefed on SOID legislation and gave staff direction to return in 2017 with a proposal for further consideration. House Bill 1633. currently in play in the State Legia|etune, would bon source of income discrimination on a state level. In Tukwila, the average asking rent for 800 sf has increased 14% since 2015, 41 % since 2007, and the current rental occupancy naha is 96796. (Source: CoStar) Incomes have not kept pace with this increasingly competitive housing market, and families or individuals receiving housing subsidies are subject to discrimination by landlords. While the Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on oaum, national origin re|igion, eto., it is legal fora landlord to discriminate against type of income unless specifically prohibited byajurisdiction. Some cities are responding by enacting laws to prevent this discrimination and thereby helping to daoneaom barriers to housing access for vulnerable residents. Washington agencies that have enacted 8D|D legislation include King County, Renton, Redmond, KirWand, Tumwahar, Bellevue, Seattle, Vancouver, and Kent. Seattle, Vancouver, and Kent's ordinances prohibit discrimination on the basis of all types of housing assistance while the others in the list are targeted only to Section 8vouchers. The City of Renton enacted emergency legislation on November 7. 2016 in response to actions taken by certain landlords who gave notice to all Section 8 tenants that their leases would not berenewed. The eviction notices in question were rescinded or extended due in part to the swift response by the City. The 2O1O Community Affairs and Parks Committee gave direction to develop an ordinance with an expanded definition of income to include other types of assistance beyond Section 8. If City implements S0D legislation, a landlord may still use legal and fair screening criteria on applicants, and can still reject tenants who do not have enough income to meet the rental payment or who have negative rental history. In addition, the 2U18Washington State Legislature directed the Department of Commerce to develop a mitigation program to provide financial assistance to landlords who have had units damaged by tenants who use Section 8vouchers. However, this program isonly available in jurisdictions that have adopted S0O legislation. The ordinance before the Council proposes a new chapter in the Tukwila Municipal Code entitled "Fair Housing Regulations." The chapter title is purposely broad so that future housing related regulations could be added under this section if directed byCouncil. The draft defines "source of income" hoinclude legally-derived income from social security, supplemental senuhty, retirement progname, or federal, state. local or nonprofit administered benefit or subsidy programs. |t establishes exceptions, gives enforcement authority to the Department ofCommunity Development, and sets civil penalties for violations. It is important to consider impact to the Code Enforcement staff's workload in light of the recent significant expansion of pest control requirements along with other competing priorities. The City ofTukwi|a'o Strategic Plan includes a goal of "A solid foundation for all Tukwila residents." One of the adopted budget priorities for 2017-2018 is to "encourage healthy, safe and affordable housing." Adoption of this ordinance would provide another tool to combat housing instability in Tukwila. The Councilmembers exchanged comments and spoke in favor of the ordinance Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March G.2O17 Page 10nf1/ Council President Robertson asked the City Attorney if landlord was fined for a violation of not renting to a Section 8 ranhar, would that renter have any recourse to rent from that landlord after the violation. Rachel Turpin. City Attorney, said then* is nothing in the ordinance bz address that issue. The renter could take the landlord to court, where ajudg* would make the determination. MOVED BYHOUGARDY. SECONDED BYKRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED ASREAD. MOTION CARRIED 7-O'TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2526. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg reported that in honor ofthe birthday of Dr. Seuoa, he participated in events that involved reading to school children. He also attended 2 Block Watch meetings last week. b. City Council Councilmember Duff ie provided a presentation to the 4th grade students at Thorndyke Elementary School this past week. Council President Robertson also attended Block Watch meetings this last week, where it was apparent how much the citizens appreciate the Police and Code Enforcement staff. Counni|momberHougardy chaired the LTAC (Lodging Tax Advisory Committee) meeting on February 28, 2017. She offered the reminder that the City has 2 different taxing authorities for tourism. One isthe lodging tax that isa 1% charge assessed on lodging that is managed by Tukwila through LTAC. The second ie the $2OOo room charge assessed on hotels ofo certain size. These funds are managed by the Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority (RTA), that is under the purview of the City of SeaTac. Grant applications will be submitted to the LTAC in March that will subsequently come before the Council for approval. She will continue to keep the Council uptn date on impending issues. Councilmember Quinn attended the Dr. Seuss event at the Tukwila Community Center. He also attended the recent Tukwiia School District Board Meeting that was very well attended, There was also agreat deal of discussion regarding school enrollment, with a lack of affordable housing being a key component. Additionally, it came up that there are government jurisdictions that exempt impact fees, with Renton being referenced as providing exemptions. Mr. Quinn followed up with o Renton Counoi|memberand was provided information that Renton does not provide exemptions. |tis important tobe aware ofthese issues and have accurate information. He asked Mr. Cline, City Administrator, to attain the staff report from the School Board meeting and asked the Council President to ensure meetings occur with the School Board. Councilmember Kruller attended the Sound Cities Association Caucus Chairs and Vice-Chairs meeting, where Ann Macfarlane from Jurassic Parliament was the speaker. 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. Council Analyst Laurel Humphr*y, Council Analyst, reported thatCound|member Duffio is hosting the Council Coffee Chat on Saturday, March 11.2O17at1O:UOa.m.at Billy Bar000. Tukwila City Council Regular MeetingMinuteu March 0.2O17 Page 11of1/ MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Kruller suggested that code enforcement efforts occur during the evenings and on weekends. She has observed constant violations that happen outside of business hours. She referenced a situation in her neighborhood regarding a large, oversized truck in her neighborhood that is parking i|leQaUy, outside of regular business hours, She inquired about putting out Hazelnut article, perhaps in multiple languages, to get the word out about issues that are illegal that affect the peace and tranquility of neighborhoods. AdditionaUy, she would like to see the City have o monument that celebrates Tukwila as the home of the Seattle Sounders similar Uu the Seahawka being celebrated inSeattle. Mayor Ekberg explained that the Sounders have been approached about this issue recently with a sample prototype with logos from both the City and the Sounders. The Sounders were happy that Tukwila wanted to embrace this concept, and did offer that Tukwila did not have authorization to use the FC|ogo. They conveyed that the decision would have hobe made by upper management. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Collective Bargaining — Pursuant b,RCVV42.3O.140(4)(a)—Q0minutes Mayor Ekberg announced that the Council will now go into Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining — Pursuant toRCVV43.3O.14O(4)(a). |t will last no more than 9D minutes, and nodecisions will be made during the Executive Session. No action will bo required in the Open Meeting after the Executive Session has concluded. 9:54 p.m. Mayor Ekberg called a brief recess to allow the audience to exit the Council Chambers. Executive Session Start: 10'.00 p.m. Attendees: Allan Ekberg, K0ayor� David C|ine, CityAdminisdrabor� Stephanie BrVvvn, Human Resources Director- Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director; Mike Villa, Police Chief Jay VWbxver, Fire Chief� Chris Flores, Assistant Fire Chief; Rachel Bianchi, Communications and 8ovornmentRe|adons Manager; Cabot Dow, City Negotiator; Counoi|membero DuOie, Roberteon, Sea|, Hnugardy, Quinn. KruUerand McLeod. Executive Session End: 11:07 p.m. 11�07p.m. Mayor Ekberg reconvened the Regular Meeting. ADJOURNMENT 11:07 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TD ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. Allan k15-e`~Mayor Christy O'Flaherly,", City Clerk APPROVED BYTHE CITY COUNCIL: 3/2017 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 3/21/17