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Home My WebLink About2017-04-03 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers April 3.2017-7:00P'k8. 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 ofAllegiance. ROLL CALL Christy C}'F|ahedy. City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present were Cnund|members Joe Duffie. Verna Seal, Dennis Robertson, KathyHougardy. De'SaanC>uinn. Kuhr KruUer, Thomas McLeod. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David C|ine, City Administrator; Raohe|Turpin. City Attorney; Bruce Linbon, Deputy Police Chief; JuyVVhbwer, Fine Chiet Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Christy (]'Flaherty, City Clerk. a. A proclamation recognizing "Sexual Assault Awareness K8mnih.° Councilmember Kruller read a proclamation on behalf of Mayor Ekberg, proclaiming April 2017 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of Tukwila, encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance and join advocates and communities across the county in taking action to prevent sexual violence. b. Appointments to the Public Safety Bond Financial Oversight Committee (2-year terms): (1) Appoint Jun Castillo to Position #1 on the Public Safety Bond Financial Oversight Committee, with a term expiring 3/31/2O2O. [Initial term 3yearo] MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY SEAL TO APPOINT JUN CASTILLO TO POSITION #1 ON THE PUBLIC SAFETY BOND FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3/31/2O2O. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. (2) Appoint Andy Reisvvig to Position #2 on the Public Safety Bond Financial Oversight Committee, with a term expiring 3/31/2O2O [Initial term 3ynans.] MOVED 8Y ROBERTSON, SECONDED B`/DUFF|E TC) APPOINT ANDY RE|SVV|G TO POSITION #2 ON THE PUBLIC SAFETY BOND FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3131/2020. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. (3) Appoint Randy Coplen to Position #3 on the Public Safety Bond Financial Oversight Committee, with a term expiring 3/31/2O19. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO APPOINT RANDY COPLEN TO POSITION #3 KJN THE PUBLIC SAFETY BOND FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3/31/2019. MOTION CARRIED 7-O. (4) Appoint Sean Goode to Position #4 on the Public Safety Bond Financial Oversight Committee, with a term expiring 3/31/2019. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 3, 2017 Page 2 of 5 MOVED BYQU|NN, SECONDED BY SEAL TO APPOINT SEAN GOQOE TO POSITION #4C]@THE PUBLIC SAFETY BOND FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3/31/2019. MOTION CARRIED 7'O. (5) Appoint Jessica Jerwa to Position #5 on the Public Safety Bond Financial Oversi ht[bmmitteo.with a term expiring 3/31/2019. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BYKRULLER TO APPOINT JESSICA JERVVA TO POSITION #5CJN THE PUBLIC SAFETY BOND FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, WITH ATERM EXPIRING 3/31/2019.° The Councilmembers exchanged questions and comments with Ms. Jerwa, and she expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve. *MOTION CARRIED 7-0. The Councilmembers emphasized appreciation for the appointment this evening of all the candidates for the Public Safety Bond Financial Oversight Committee. Mayor Ekberg stated applications are being accepted for the Public Safety Plan Siting Advisory Committee. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval nf Vouchers #374454-37455O�#17O2OU.17O3O3-17O3U5in the amount of$1.84O.14O.37 b. Boards and Commissions legislation: [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Committee of the Whole on 3127117.] (1) An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2428; reenacting Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 2.3O. "Tukwila Arts Commission," to update organizational structure and procedures, ORDINANCE NO. 2527 (2) An ordinance repealing Ordinance Noe. 2417 and 1877; reenacting Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 2.42. "Civil Service Commission," to update organizational structure and procedures. ORDINANCE NO. 2528 (3) An ordinance repealing Ordinance Nos. 2229 and 2082; reenacting Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 2,39. "Community-Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Bnard.''to update organizational structure and procedures. ORDINANCE NO. 2529 (4)An ordinance repealing Ordinance Nos. 1841, 2003. 2143 and 2178; reenacting Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 2.29, ''Equity and Diversity Commission," to update organizational structure and procedures ORDINANCE NO. 2530 (5)An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 1022; reenacting Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 2.34. "Human Services Advisory Board," to update organizational structure and procedures. ORDINANCE NO. 2531 (6) An ordinance repealing Ordinance Nos. 1765. 1520 and 1405; reenacting Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 2.33, "Library Advisory Boord." to update organizational structure and procedures. ORDINANCE NO. 2532 (7) An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2414; reenacting Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 2.32, "Park Commission.^to update organizational structure and procedures. ORDINANCE NO. 2533 (8)An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 18O2; reenacting Tukvvi|a Municipal Code Chapter 2.36. "Planning Commission," to update organizational structure and procedures. ORDINANCE NO. 2534 (items B9 and BY0were removed from the Consent Agenda and discussed under New Business.) Tukwila City Council Regular MmengMinute» April 3.2O17 Page 3of5 o. Authorize the Mayor to sign Supplement No. 7to contract #14-1U3 with KPG.|nc.. for construction management services for the South 144th SA. phase U project in the amount of$2SS.888.75. [Reviewed and hxnweodod to Consent by the Transportation and /nhaohonh//n Committee on 3128117] MOVED BYOUFF|E,SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BEAPPROVED AS SUBMITTED.* Councilmember Kruller requested that item B10, a resolution regarding the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC), be removed from the Consent Agenda (to be discussed under New Business). °KAOT|C}N CARRIED 7-0. Based on information provided by the City C|erk, it was clarified that Item B0, an ordinance regarding the LTAC, is connected to Item B10, which was removed from the Consent Agenda by Councilmember KruUer. The determination was made that Item B9, an ordinance regarding LTAC, needs further discussion prior to adoption and should be discussed under New Business with Item B10. the corresponding LTAC resolution. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BYDUFF|ETO EXCLUDE ITEM B9 (AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE LTAC) FROM ADOPTION UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA AT THIS TIME AND MOVE ITEM B9TO NEW BUSINESS, ALONG WITH ITEM B10.THE CgRRESPOND|NGLTAC RESOLUTION. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. NEW BUSINESS — (Items removed from Consent Agenda above) (Bg)An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 168O, thereby m|irninatingthe EoonomniuOexa|opmnent /�dvisoryBoard; establishing orQonizabona|struntumoand procedures for the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, to be codified at Chapter 2.35 of the Tukwila Municipal Code. (1310) A resolution repealing Resolution Nos. 1533 and 1381 relating to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, whose structure and procedures are to be reenacted via City ordinance. Councilmember Kruller explained that a deeper dive is needed into this topic to ensure there is not a give- away that was unintended. The prior resolutions that are being repealed were not a port of the packet when this item was introduced. She heard from e former Counci|momber that the proposed legislation could disempovver the Council in some ways. Discussion ensued among the Councilmembers with Council consensus existing to forward Items B9 and B10 to the Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee for further review and discussion. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg attended the career fair at Foster High School on March 30, 2017 that was very well attended, He also attended the King County Immigration and Refugee Sott|ementinfonnadonoeeaion. and Tukwi|a'a Housing Policy Work Session. Mayor Ekberg also attended the Fortorra breakfast on March 28.2O17. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie thanked Councilmember Kruller for affording him the opportunity to Chair the recent Transportation Committee meeting. Counci|memberSea| attended the LEDFF1 (Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters) meeting on March 2O.2U17. She also attended the "Stuff the Bus" event to benefit the weekend backpack program Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 3.2O17 Page 4cf3 for kids. She expressed appreciation to Annette Gomez and the staff of the Macy's logistics center in Tukwila for helping out with the event. She also thanked Aaron Drogonnv, former Tukwila student turned Principal ofThorndkye Elementary School, for participating in this event. K8a. Seal offered a reminder about Citizenship Day on Saturday April 8. 2017. Information can be found on the Washington New Americans websiteot Council President Robertson attended the King County Immigration and Refugee Settlement information session. While new information is coming from the State Attorney General's Office, the practices in place in Tukwila are appropriate at this time. Counni|membnrHougandyattended the SCA(Sound Cities Association) Women in Leadership event on April 1.2O17. She also attended Tukwila's Housing Policy Work Session on March 30, 2017. On March 29. 2017. she attended the High|inn Forum and was re-elected as the Co'Chair. Me. Hougardyneported that she attended the LTAC (Lodging Tax Advisory Committee) meeting on March 28, 2017. During this meedng, several funding request applications were reviewed involving use of the City's lodging tax funds. Requests included $50.000 from the Museum of Flight; $43,000 from StsdireSporta; $55.800 from the City nf Tukwila for general administration; $5O.UOO from Gouthoenbar; $270.00O for 2O17 and $2O2.5OOfor 2018 from Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority (RTA) for general operations (per Interlocal Agreement); and $170,000 for 2017 and $170,000 for 2018 from the Seattle Southside RTA for funding the Visitor Information Center atWestfield Southuenter. The request to fund the Visitor Information Center was not recommended for approval by staff; it is not in the LTAC budget and has been the responsibility of the RTA. The funding requests will also come before the Qh/ Council for approval. Ms. Hougandy expressed this is new territory for the City and emphasized the importance of having policies and parameters in place for e reserve account and ending fund balance to help guide the process. If all of the applications for funding were approved, that would leave only $5,000 for the rest of the year. possibly limiting worthwhile activities from other community groups. The Counci|members exchanged comments regarding this issue. and Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator, provided clarifying information. Mr. Speck explained that applications for funding can come in at any time, and they will be reviewed at the monthly LTACmeetings. He said there io currently $QOU.00Uina reserve account. Since there innot a policy regarding the reserve account, that money has not been spent. The Council can always make the decision tn use reserve funds if they feel that iowarranted. Ms. Huugordy reiterated the importance of policies and parameters asthey relate toending fund balance and use nf reserve funds. Counui|membor(]uinn participated in the Foherna breakfast on March 28. 2017. where significant partnership unfolded involving Forterna and the Abu BakrK8osque. Forterna announced a partnership with the Abu Bakr Islamic Center to purchase the Knights Inn Moto[ which is located on Tukwila International Boulevard across the street from Abu Bakr, to be used for small businesses and affordable housing. This is an exciting opportunity for Tukwila because it provides a way to convert an existing motel that still has challenges with crime to better uses that will improve the aafety, business vitality, and health of the community. This io the first project for Fodona that is done in an urban space and not focusing on green spaces or forest lands. Mayor Ekberg said Forterna holds this breakfast annuoUy, and this year there were 1.000-1.500 people in attendance. He commended Counci|membor{}uinn for his leadership in bringing pride hzTukwila in this important endeavor. Counui|member{3uinn is not only a Forterna Board Momber, but also helped bring this partnership tofruition. Counci|memher KruUerattendod the SCA (Sound Cities Association) Women in Leadership event on April 1.2O17. She extended a reminder about the Strike Out Against Hunger event at Acme Bowl on Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 10:00 a.m.-Noon to benefit the Tukwila Pantry. Those looking ho form a team should call 2O6-G74-4073. She expressed appreciation for the Sounders S2 win against the Portland Timbers. She relayed that she was unable to attend the Fortarra breakfast, SCA Immigration Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 3.2O17 Page 5of5 and Refugee information session, and Housing Policy Work Session due to unforeseen work-related issues. Councilmember McLeod explained that while he has never missed a Council meeting since he became a Counci|member, he will be unable toattend the next City Council meeting on April 10. 2017. o. 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 nnreport. e. Council Analyst Laurel Humphroy, Council Analyst, said Counci|member Hougardywi|| be hosting the Council Coffee Chat this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Billy Boron's. EXECUTIVE SESSION -CoUectivo Bargaining — Pursuant to RCVV42.3O.14O(4)(a)— 60 minutes Mayor Ekberg announced the Council will now go into Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining — Pursuant toRCVV42.3O.14O(4)(m). K will last no more than OO minutes, and no decisions will bomade during the Executive Session. No action will be required in the Open Meeting after the Executive Session has concluded. 8:02 p.m. Mayor Ekberg called for a brief recess to allow the audience to exit the Council Chambers. Executive Session Start: 8:05 p.m. Attendees: Allan Ehbarg, Mayor; David C|ine, City Administrator; Stephanie BrVwn, Human Resources Director- Cabot Dow, City Negotiator; Counoi|membersDuffie. Robertson, Sea[ Hougardy, Quinn, KruUe/ andKAcLood. 9:10 p.m. Mayor Ekberg made an announcement in the City Hall lobby that the Executive Session was being extended for 1Ominutes. Executive Session End: 9:20 p.m. 9:20 p.m. Mayor Ekberg reconvened the Regular Meeting. ADJOURNMENT 9:20 p. M C SQNSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. Allan erg, Mayor Christy O'Flahe'rty, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 4M7/17 AVAILABLE C3N CITY VVEBS|TE: 4/1017