HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-03-20 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers March 20, 2017 — 7:00 P.m.
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/R0LLCALL
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 ofAllegiance.
ROLL CALL
Dana Almberg-Dideon, Administrative Support Technician, called the roll of the Council. Present were
Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Verna Seal, Dennis Robertson, Kathy Hougardly, De'Sean Quinn,
Kate Kru||er. Thomas McLeod.
CITY OFFICIALS
Allan Ehberg, Mayor; David C|ine, City Administrator; Raohe|Turpin. City Attorney; Mike Villa, Police
Chief; Bruce Linton, Deputy Police Chief; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk; Nora Giedoff, Deputy Department
of Community Development Director; JayVVhkwe[ Fire Chief; Trish K]n|nvv Court Administrator; Vicky
Car|sen, Deputy Finance Director; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; OonmA|mberg-Dideon.
Administrative Support Technician.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
a. Property taxes.
Bailey Stober, Director, Communications and External Relations, King County Assessor's Office,
reviewed ohandout entitled "Median Residential Value and Tax Chmngo.^ He explained Tukwila had a
healthy assessed value increase of1O.796. |n2O16. the median assessed value for a home inTukwila
was $234.UOO. and itwas $259.000 in2017. Ha stated a double-digit increase around 1U96ishealthy
and most cities, particularly those in south King Counb/, hit that mark.
Mr. Stober also explained the tax rate percentage went up 14.5% in Tukwila. |n2O17. the average tax
increase in south King County ie1596. and heia reaching out to local governments and communities with
information. He explained that around 50% of property taxes are voter approved, with approximately 50%
supporting the state school system. Voter-approved initiatives include:
County measures and lid lifts: A|F8 fingerprinting system, parks and open spaces, human
services and veterans levy, the Children and Family Justice Center, Best Starts for Kids, and the
Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network (PSERN)
County^mime/asmes: Transportation levy, Flood Zone, Ferry District
Regional issues: Port.EMS, Sound Transit 3
Local issues: School district bonds/levy, library issues, City's Public Safety Bond, and Tukwila
Metropolitan Park District (supporting the pool)
Mr. 8tobor noted that assessed values in south King County have not reached pre-recession levels as
fast as Seattle and the Eeeteide Assessed values in the area are now catching up and passing those
levels. Kent has seen a 21 % assessed value increase, which then correlates to their taxes.
Councilmember Hougardy asked for clarification where it appears that many of the district levy amounts
went down. Mr. Stober noted that a lot of cities are seeing this trend as their assessed values go up.
Most levies are set amounts, so that rate will decrease when there is a bigger pool to collect from .
Council President Robertson asked if similar information could be provided for the Highline School
District. He also asked if the Council could receive an electronic copy of the spreadsheet. K8r.8tober.
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confirmed both requests. He referenced a previous meeting with the Mayor, City Administrator and
Finance Director, where it was noted that Tukwila has 56 different levy codes based on where districts
are drawn (i.e. multiple school districts, fire districts, and hospital districts).
Councilmember Quinn inquired about the 10.7% growth (assessed value) and asked about the average
growth rate in King County. Mr. Stober stated itis about 1O96in south King County, and approximately
15% in the City of Seattle and on the Eastside, where the real estate market is driving those numbers
higher than in south King County. Assessed values are based on comparable sales between acertain
time bracket.
Mr. Quinn asked for contact information if they have further questions. Mr. Sbobor can be reached ot
. Mr. Stobersh*ted he can also provide a yearovepyeo/ona|yais. which
would show where the trend iogoing. He mentioned n potential property tax increase proposed bythe
State legislature in conjunction with the McCleary decision on public education funding.
Counoi|memberKru||er asked Mr. Stoborto provide this information ona pie chart format that could bo
available to hand out to citizens. She stated she is particularly interested in 2008 numbers (pre-recession
ena), osecomparison to the current status. Mr. Stobersbsbed he would provide that information to the
Council.
b. Homeland Security Community Outreach
Police Chief Mike Villa stated he recently attended a presentation by Homeland Security officials and felt
it would be beneficial tohave this information presented to the Mayor and City Council.
Representatives from the Department of Homeland Security provided an overview of their specific
divisions and policies.
Gabriel Russe||, Regional Dineotor, Federal Protective Servimss, explained the Department ofHomeland
Security (OHS)is the nation's youngest cabinet-level agency and the third largest. They employ 24O.00O
employees and there are 22 separate components within the department. Among the various
components are:
Citizenship and immigration mervioes
Customs and border protection
United States Coast Guard
FEK8A
TSA
US Secret Service
Science and Technology division
Cybersecurih/ and federal protective service
Mr. Russell works under the Federal Protective Service bnanoh, which provides law enforcement and
protective services a[ federal facilities. DHS recognizes there ioa lot of concern and a certain amount of
fear in the community, and they are here to explain who they are, what their values are and how they
conduct their mission. He stressed they consider themselves part ofthe community; DH8 has a major
facility in the City of Tukwila.
The Secretary of DHS has stated they are to enforce the law but also to obey the law while performing
duties such as complying with court orders and protecting the constitutional rights of citizens of the United
States. Senior officials with the Department expect their employees to do those missions with
compassion and to treat people with respect and courtesy. They acknowledge there ioatremendous
amount ofmisinformation out there, frequently as a result of photos being circulated with false claims
about what ia actually happening. They would like to establish trust and communication.
Mr. Russell noted one ofOH8's missions is to help people from other countries (over 600,000 a year)
who want to become citizens of the United States. He noted their citizenship ceremonies can often ba
very powerful. It is a safe, lawful and orderly process to help people immigrate tothe United States and
become citizens.
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Leanne Leigh, Chief uf Staff, Citizenship and Immigration Servioee(C|S).exp|einedC|Gioresponaib|efor
administering the Immigration and Nationality Act. Their employees and officers do not have arrest
authority. They review forms and applications from petitioners, and the evidence tnsupport the requests,
and consider the testimony to determine if someone is eligible for an immigration benefit. She noted the
demand for immigrant visas far exceeds what is available in any given year. The immigration process is
an extremely complex one. The mission of CIS ioto secure America's promise asa nation ofimmigrants,
make decisions on immigration benefits, promote awareness about citizenship, and ensure the integrity of
the immigration system, She emphasized that people should feel comfortable coming to their office to
ask questions, regardless of their status.
Brad Bench, Special Agent in Charge, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), explained HSI is the
largest investigative arm within DHS and the second largest cadre of special agents within the federal
government, after the Federal Bureau ofInvestigation. They are responsible for investigating anything
that has b/do with a criminal case that has a foreign connection. They handle cases that may involve
prod uodon8raOinhing in child pornognaphy, drugs passing through the country (i.e. Mexico to Conudo),
financial crimes, counter-proliferation crimes, human trafficking and smuggling, and transnational criminal
organizations.
Bryon Wilcox, Acting Field Office Director, Enforcement and Removal Office, Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE), explained ICE is the law enforcement side for immigration and customs. Employees
are law enforcement officers with general arrest authority and they handle removal proceedings. These
officers manage cases through the immigration court that typically originate with one of the various DHS
components (such as Customs and Border Patrol, ICE orHS|) and enforce the court's order. ICE
oversees the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma among other locations in the region. Mr. Wilcox
dispelled a number of rumors they hear about ICE such as conducting raids or rolling up in vans with
OHGon the side, neither of which iotrue. For the most part, ICE officers are required to look for specific
people only if a person has absconded when they have been ordered to comply with a removal order
from the court.
K8e|ieea Nitsch, Community Relations Officer, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), stated she
serves as a point of contact for the community and other stakeholders for both enforcement and removal
operations and Homeland Security Investigations. She addressed reports of fear in the community and
clarified they operate under a Sensitive Locations Policy, which means they do not conduct immigration
enforcement at schools, places of worship, hospitals and significant community gatherings, unless there
ie imminent threat to life, public safety or national security. |tis troubling for them to hear these rumors
and they are happy bobe out in the community tn speak hugroups.
The Councilmembers discussed the information shared by the DHS representatives and asked clarifying
questions, with responses and other comments asfollows.
• In regard to 1-9 enforcement actions by the Department of Labor and/or Department of Licensing
(D0L), Mc Bench oonDnnod Homeland Security Investigations (HS|)viU work with DOL, uoua|k/at
a later stage once itie determined there ioa criminal action. HG| does have |-9 auditors; however,
they have not done worksite enforcement raids in a long time and typically enforce large fines in
those cases instead.
• There are no plans to expand the ICE detention center in Tacoma at this time.
• Mr. Russell addressed a concern they hear that people feel big changes will be happening very
rapidly. He explained it is important to understand that changes often happen very slowly in many
governmental situations. Any major ohangesbeinOdisouaaedvvou|dh/pica||ybakea|onQdnneand
likely would not happen exactly the same way they were originally talked about. Hiring alarge
amount of new DHS employees, for example, would require Congressional action for funding,
followed by hiring, neoruiting, background checks, etc.
• DHS Secretary John Kelly has been proactive about making information public as soon as possible.
New information such as Frequently Asked Questions are being added to their website regularly.
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The current leadership is committed to transparency and communicating as much and as soon as
they can and having a partnership with the community.
• DHS staff is available to address any community concerns about accessibility by family members or
attorneys at the Northwest Detention Center.
• The City and school districts here have an awareness of their responsibilities due to the large
numbers of immigrants and refugees who have settled in Tukwila. DHS is sensitive to those
concerns and committed to discharging their responsibilities in a way that is fair and compassionate
to the concerns people have. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) resources follow the
trend of the population and are dedicated to where they are most useful.
• The work of ICE is not quota- driven. The number of people removed from the United States last
year was one - quarter of what it was in 2010, so there has been a dramatic decrease over the past
several years. ICE's priorities have remained consistent during that time.
• DHS representatives have been out in the community a lot recently to address concerns and fears
in the community, and they are open to any other suggestions for actions that may help.
• King County will be conducting a cities information session on March 31 in Renton on
immigration /refugee issues.
• The politics in other regions of the country are different (i.e. Seattle vs. Miami vs California or
Arizona). While all ICE officers operate under the same laws and policies, their operations are
reflective of the community in which they operate.
• There is no legal definition or DHS policy definition of what makes a "sanctuary city." At some point
there will likely be a definition, which may affect some jurisdictions and result in difficult
conversations, which makes it important to start having these conversations now. For example,
there are cities that have not declared they are sanctuary cities but have policies that make them
look like they are, and the opposite is also true.
• Appreciation to DHS representatives for coming this evening and for clearing up a number of
misconceptions.
Mayor Ekberg thanked Chief Villa for bringing this forward and the members of the Department of
Homeland Security for giving this presentation because this is important to our community.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Casey Desmond, 1520 B Sturges Avenue S,. Seattle, is the new Public Sector Manager for Waste
Management, and came to introduce himself to City officials. Mr. Desmond provided a copy of Waste
Managerment's annual report. He indicated he has three areas of focus in his position: Safety for drivers
and residents, customer service (drivers, call center and billing), and providing education and outreach
enhancements to the community. He noted that Waste Management is donating three new public litter
cans to Tukwila International Boulevard and working on programs with the school district. He is excited to
work with Tukwila and welcomes any feedback.
Councilmember Kruller thanked Mr. Desmond for coming and introducing himself. She asked for further
statistics on their operations in Tukwila and asked whether he would be the appropriate contact for Waste
Management issues in Tukwila. Mr. Desmond stated that he welcomes any questions sent his way via
email or phone.
8:38 p.m. Councilmember Hougardy exited the Council Chambers.
8:41 p.m. Councilmember Hougardy returned to the Council Chambers
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Debbie Dunaway, 3715 141st Street, Tukwila, stated she spoke tothe Council or months ago
regarding parking issues at the Mosque located near her apartment. She stated that people continue to
park in the lot of her building. During an event |mat Fhday, one person was very rude to her when she
stated they should not be parking there and hit her with his car while backing up. She om||od 911 and had
no response. She said the situation seems to be escalating and asked what had been done to address it.
She has been at her residence for almost 21 yeors, and the cars are causing extreme congestion on her
stneet, particularly on Fridays between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.
Mayor Ekberg thanked Ms. Dunaway for coming forward and stated Police Chief Villa was present and
would speak with her.
Counoi/rnember Kru||erthanked Ms. Dunaway for coming again. She clarified the Police response made
after the issue was first reported, and Ms. Dunaway confirmed they came twice. Ms. Kru||er reported the
Police Department advised they had worked with the Mosque at that time to monitor the situation. [Na.
Kru||erotmted administration will continue to look into the matter.
Mayor Ekberg advised K8a. Dunaway that hewould follow upwith her in addition to any follow-up from the
Police Department.
Mark Larsmm, 4022 S. 160th Street, Tukwila, stated he would like to present three issues on behalf of
himself and his neighbors.
1. His address is in Tukwila but the street itself is owned by the City ofSoaTao. Recently there was on
incident where G+ shots were fired in his neighborhood and one shot (or the ricochet) blew out a car
window. When 911 was oa||ed, he was put on hold for 30-48 seconds before talking to an operator.
His neighbor also called 911 and no police showed up or had any response. It was unclear whether
the shots came from a moving car orfrom aonlsa the street. Hn went tu the Tukwila Police
Department to follow up. He was given a case number and informed the report was not yet complete.
He would like follow-up information and wondered if he should ask the City ofSeoTau.
2. Speed on 180th Street is excessive on both the east and west sides. There was recently o death
where a Tukwila police officer had tubepresent. The officer was surprised at the speed; however not
much can be done by Tukwila officials ositis SeoTao's road.
3. There seanna to be on increase in prowlers and intruders on 160th Street. He reported that fencing
owned by the Sunnyda|u Apartments—that separates their property line—is falling apart and people
are coming through people's yards, taking property and trying doors.
Mayor Ekberg noted Police Chief Villa was present and making notes on Mr. Lanaon's concerns.
Erin Nunn, 1440Q58mAve South, Tukwila, stated she heard Department of Homeland Security
representatives were going to be here this evening and she wanted to ask questions. She stated Tukwila
ioan inclusive community, and has embraced its immigrant and refugee neighbors. She ieconcerned
about the misinformation out there and is hoping there can be some clarification on the following
1. She asked about new weekly reports from Department of Homeland Security that publish alist of
crimes charged but not convicted of undocumented immigrants. She feels these may add tuthe
and-imrnignant/refugee climate in the country.
2. Instances with people of color being detained at the border and questioned about their religion.
3. An overall climate of fear that may prevent victims of crimes who are undocumented from coming
forward.
In response to the first question, KAa. Nitsch stated the reference may be to a list that names police
agencies and cities with jails that have not honored ICE's requests to hold people who have been
convicted of certain crimes so that ICE can pick those people up and put them into immigration
proceedings. It is not a list of individual names, but more a tool to urge more cooperation between local
law enforcement and ICE eo that these people are not released back into the community. K8e. Nitsch
nbabad this is a very now napod, and she will be able to provide more information on it in the near future.
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Regarding the second comment, PWo. Nksch stated she would have aoommunity relations representative
from Customs and Border Protection follow up with information on that concern.
On the third point. yWo. Nitooh noted OH8 is not asking local law enforcement to not fulfill their duties,
engage the public or to conduct their primary mission of serving the public. DHG'a enforcement in
targeted and lead driven. They receive intelligence information from their own law enforcement service
center. She is very open to suggestions on getting information out tothe public that OH8 does not ask
local law enforcement bz give them that type of information. They are not interested in targeting victims or
witnesses ofcrimes.
Councilmember Seal referenced the immigration benefits available under the Violence Against Women
Act. She vmnnha to be able to say to people that it is still safe to file under those particular acts.
Leanne Leigh, Chief nfStaff, Citizenship and Immigration Services, stated CIS is very sensitive to
vulnerable communities, and those applicatons are protected and confidential.
Councilmember Hougardy asked for clarification that Homeland Security does not ask local law
enforcement to pass on information about people they question or detain. YNo. Nitsoh confirmed that
stmtement, saying immigration law enforcement work done by Homeland Gaourih/ is targeted from their
own law enforcement service center.
Councilmember Quinn wanted to address the current environment of fear and asked about DHS
responding to concerns on how they conduct operations. K80. Nbach stated oh/pkm| turn-around time to
an inquiry would likely be within afew hours; they try hm be as responsive as possible. Mr. Russell
clarified there can be a distinction between responding to a general concern about an event versus
specific questions about an operation, which may require the requester to go through the public
information process.
Mayor Ekberg thanked Ms. Nunn for bringing those questions and stated that no one—whether they
reside in the City or outside the City—should hesitate tocall 911 for any emergency situation.
S:O5p.nn.Counci|mernber Seal exited the Council Chambers.
9:07 p.m. Counci|mmrnbmrGem| returned to the Council Chambers.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval ofMinutes: 3/6/17 (Regular)
b. Approval ofVouchers
c. Authorize the Mayor to sign an amendment to contract #16-180 with Pacifica Law Group, LLP, for
bond counsel services in the amoutof$138.00O.
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Finance Committee on3/77/7/
MOVED BYDUFF|E, SECONDED BYKRULLERTHAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS
SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9:14 p.m. Coumci|nnember Quinn exited the Council Chambers.
0:18p.m.Counci|mernber Quinn returned to the Council Chambers.
GET-|T: Government Electronic Transparency Initiative for Tukwila – Phase 1, High Retrieval Permit Files
(1,200,000 images).
Christy0'F|uhmdy. City Clerk, utilized a PovverPoint presentation to provide an update on the City's
Government Electronic Transparency Initiative for Tukwila, known as GET-IT. The culmination ufthis
5-yaor project vvi||provideon|inepub|ioaomaastoDepmrtmentofCommunih/Deve|opnnentparmitnsconds.
which have the highest request rate from the City's Records Center. This was across-departmental
project managed in the City Clerk's Office and, in a few weeks, 1,200,000 images will be available to staff
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and the public through the City's Digital Records Center, powered by Laserfiche. Through creation of the
Digital Records Center, the City Clerk's Office has produced tangible deliverables to the community to
facilitate transparency efforts. Ms. O'F|ohedy introduced several people present who were key players in
the project: Ana Le, Barbara Saxton and DonaA|rnberg-Oideon from the City Clerk's Office; Nora
Giedoff. Deputy Department of Community Development Director; Rachel Turpin. City Attorney; Ellen
Dmbrowsko. a City resident and long-time volunteer; and Joe Bryant with K8icroCom. She also recognized
Brenda Ho|t, Permit Coordinator; Ann Marie Soto. Assistant City Attorney; Tanni Harris, with the
Technology & Innovation Services Department, and former City employees Jennifer Marshal and Teri
8vedah|. who played key roles in the project's eucoeee.
Ns. O'Flaherty provided an overview of the project's history:
• She initiated the City's records management program in 1991, and noted that public agencies are
required to follow strict laws around managing their records.
°An off-site records storage facility was established in1Q92.
• As part of the need to protect the City's vital records, the Department of Community Development
was approached in1SS5 about microfilming permit files.
• The City acquired the Laeerhohe document imaging system in2OO1. Today Laearfioheioaproduct
on the State contract for government agencies.
°A team member was added ho the City Clerk's Office staff in2OOQ. which allowed them todedicate
a person to the Lasediohe records solution. Aea result, the City was able to provide on-line access
to ordinances, resolutions and Council meeting information in 2011 through the Digital Records
Center.
• In 2011, the City Council authorized funds to digitize the 400 rolls of microfilm accumulated to date
to start the transition to digital accessibility.
Components of the project included:
-40 rolls of microfilm
-Addreseindexcards
- Aperture cards with maps and drawings (4O.0OUcerds)'as well as1O5CDs
- Excel files from DCD databases
Ms. [/F|aherty explained how all those components were drawn together through the unique permit
number associated with each permit file and auto-populating of the metadata associated with each. Once
digitized, it was discovered that over 1, 100 permits contained social security and/or bank account
numbers. Ms. Dabnowske was brought into help search these files for this type of sensitive information,
which then required redaction and creation of a corresponding exemption log.
-CombinamuNplemmjia types and metadata
-Datennineoonsist*ntnmmingoonventions
-Reviev/redactpersonaUyidendfiab(einfomnation
-Hondvvrittunpermitoraquinedmanua|nevievv
-SeouringseneiUve Boeing records
- Fewer staff in City Clerk's Office
Laserfiche features were maximized to
-Cnnnp|etepennit files in sequential order, intuitively named for greatest clarity and consistency
- A higher quality image than the original
The end result im1.2U7.GS9 images accessible 34/7 online in the Digital ReuordsCentec This would not
have been possible without having Laserfiche as a repository for this information. She also noted that the
Tukwila Municipal Court recently implemented a new "paperless" system for processing case files.
Councilmember Duffie praised Ms. O'Flaherty and the City Clerk group for the outstanding job they do for
the City.
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Councilmember Seal thanked the group for undertaking this project, and noted the efficiency that will
result, os well as providing a great service to the public.
Councilmember Robertson stated this is an incredible achievement considering the City Clerk's Office
does not have a large staff and must abide by state laws relating to public records.
CnundhnemberHouyendy thanked the group for this impressive project. She asked if the information is
live now. Ms. O'Flaherty stated it will go live to the public once the Laserfiche Rio upgrade is
implemented, which ia currently scheduled to happen in four tosix weeks.
Councilmember Quinn thanked the group and acknowledged the level of quality control and technical
expertise required to accomplish this.
Cmnci|mmnber Kruller stated this type of program is not easy todoor easy to manage. She recognized
the value of intuitive naming and the efficiency b will bring to help citizens find what they are searching
for. She asked for clarification on whether peope can still go through the City Clerk's Office to get this
information. Ms. (]'Flaherty stated that was definitely the ooea.
Councilmember McLeod asked whether this will have an impact on processing public records requests.
Ms. O'Flaherty stated it will have a positive impact on the Department of Community Development staff in
providing quick access to those records. Customers can se|f-semo. and records requests can also be
fulfilled by sending a link b> the requester.
Mayor Ekberg stated he appreciates all the hand work that went into bringing this project from the 1900s
to the present and the great leadership Ms. [)'F|ahedyprovided.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor Ekberg commended all those involved with the Public Safety Plan meeting held cd Fire Station b4
on Sabunday. March 18. 2017. including the local fire union for providing o pancake breakfast. He felt the
information was very well received by everyone who attended, and a lot of good questions were asked.
b. City Council
Counci|nember Duffiemted last week's Council meeting was cancelled so thatCounci|members could
attend the National League of Cities Conference. He feels these are very beneficial, including the
opportunity bo meet faoe4o-faoe with senators and lobbyists. He noted that a former Tukwila student now
works in Adam Smith's office. Mr. Duffie led the Council Chat on March 12. 2017. where the topics
included code enforcement, the election and rezoning.
Councilmember Seal attended the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference last week,
including a session entitled "Advancing City Health Through Innovative Policies, Data and Partnerships
Strategies." She described it as a way to look at your City's well-being in areas such as housing and
eohoo|a, and find data to help drive policies. Her group discussed the fact that individual data from your
city may look very different from County data. She also attended e session on immigration for which she
will prepare a written report. Ms. Seal also sits on the board of the Youth, Education and Families
Council. She noted that Tukwila students attended the conference last year and left a lasting impression.
Ms. Seal attended the Public Safety Plan Open House on March 18.2O17.
Councilmember Hougardy attended the National League of Cities Conference last week. One ofher
sessions was on First Tier Suburbo, which is an approach in getting cities bogether, specifically cities that
are adjacent toa major metropo|itancib/. Ms. Hougardy noted two major programs have been cut inthe
initial federal budget: TIGER grants and Community Development Block Grant funding (CDBG). One
suggestion to convey the need to retain these programs was to send messages out to Republican
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members of Congress and stress the importance of the programs, give examples, and ask them not bo
eliminate these programs.
CounoilmannbarC\uinn attended the National League of Cities Conferonoe, including a sesnsion on Public
Finance. He said he has long been a proponent of priority-based budgeting. With the release ofthe
initial federal budget, Mr. Quinn felt the timing of their presence in Washington DC was critical. He felt
being able to interact with colleagues from other cities and being in that environment was very beneficial.
Mr. Quinn also attended the Public Safety Plan Open House on March 18, 2017, and felt a lot of good
information was provided. Additiona||y, he attended a recent 11th District Town Ho||. where the K8cLaary
decision was discussed, among other issues.
Couno/|mennber Kru||eroMended the National League of Cities Conference. This year. &4s. Kru||erwae
one of 14 local leaders from the State of Washington to be selected as a member of the National League
of Cities Federal Advocacy Committee, where she serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure
Services Committee. This qualified Ms. Kruller to be on the Association of Washington Cities (AWC)
Federal Committee, which advocates AWC federal priorities at meetings with Senator Patty Murray and
Senator Maria Cantwell. |n addition to meetings with Senators Murray and Cantwell and several US.
Representatives, Ms. Kru||erettnndod multiple sessions recommended by the National League of Cities
and Association of Washington Cities.
Counui|member McLeod attended the 11th District Town Hall meeting. Attendees were asked toindicate
issues they were most concerned with and results showed an emphasis on the environment,
transportation, health care, education and housing. Hu attended the Public Safety Plan Open House on
March 18.2O1Y. which was very well organized and attended. Dn March 23-24.2O17'he will have the
opportunity to participate in the Fire Opatraining for elected officials in Hanford.
n- Staff
David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the City Administrator Report in the packet and offered to
answer any questions.
d. City Attorney
There was noreport
e' Council Analyst
There was noreport
MISCELLANEOUS
Council President Robertson has been involved with several code enforcement issues lately, which have
again brought up the concept of mandatory garbage service inTukwila. Staff has brought this issue
forward previouo|y, and the Council has turned it down in the past. With issues the City is facing in
conjunction with rental housing pnoportieu, he feels it may be worthwhile to take a look at this again. He
would like hosee this discussion go before Council committee again.
There was Council consensus hobring this issue tothe Community Development and Neighborhoods
Committee
ADJOURNMENT
10:15 p.m. MOVED BY DUFF|E,SECONDED BYQUkNN TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
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Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Barbara Saxton, Acting Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 4/17/17
AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 4/18/17
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