HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-05-15 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Reguiar Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers May 15,2017-7:00P.m.
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 D'F|ahedy. City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present were Counoi|membors Joe DuMie.
Verna Seal, Dennis Robertson, KathyHnugardy. De'SaanOuinn. Kate KruUer, Thomas McLeod.
CITY OFFICIALS
Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David C|ine, City Administrator; Bob Gibonsnn, Public Works Director; Mike Villa,
Police Chie�; Lynn Miranda, Senior Planner; JayVVittwor, Fire Chief; Kimberly Walden, Municipal Court
Judge; Trish Kinlow, Court Administrator-, Rachel Bianchi, Communications and Government Relations
Manager; Derek Speuk, Economic Development Administrator; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst;
Christy O'F|oherty, City Clerk.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
a. Recognize the promotion and swearing in of Sergeant Dale Rock (Badge #163). Mike Villa,
Police Chief.
Chief Villa introduced Sergeant Rock to the City Council. Sergeant Rock has an Associate's Degree in
Criminal Justice and was hired as a Lateral Officer in the Police Department in 2005. Hn has been u
Field Training Officer, a member of the Civil Disturbance Unit, as well as a Major CrimenDnteodvoand
background investigator. He has been on Acting Sergeant in both Patrol and Major Crimes and models
the core values of the Police Department. He has demonstrated a high degree of leadership throughout
his employment in Tukwila.
Mayor Ekberg administered the Oath of Office to Sergeant Dale Rook (Badge #163), and his wife pinned
on his badge.
Sergeant Rock expressed appreciation for this opportunity to serve the citizens of Tukwila.
The Mayor and City Counci|membere congratulated Sergeant Rock on his promotion.
b. 2016-2017 State of the Court address. Judge Kimberly Walden.
Judge Kimberly Walden utilized an electronic presentation to provide the 2016-17 State of the Court
address, with the following key points:
Caseload:
Hearings Held: 12.000
Criminal: 1.800
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Mission Support:
Probation: 115 supervised (abmho[ domestic violence, mental health issues)
Jail Alternatives: $250,000 saved
Consumer Awareness: 65 attendees, with $O cost to the City
Moral Reoonodon Therapy (K8RT) for domestic violence: QO attendees and 11 different courts, with $O
cost to the City
Legal Assistance: 98% appointment rate
Social Worker Addition (costs only imposed if ability topay)
Language Assistance Program: 500 events required language interpreter; 36 different languages;
$9,000+ reimbursed
Local and State Activities:
Statewide: Washington Courts
Local: 22 courts involved in a King County Re-licensing program as a model for the State under the
direction of Trish Kin|ovv. Tukwila Court Administrator
OCourt: Partnering with local agencies to develop consistent forms
Community Support:
Court for Kids (C4K): Mock Trials, job shadowing and Junior Achievement
Efficiency and Innovation:
Problem: Paper files and forms, storage challenges, frequently changing forms, handwritten orders,
too much information, too many copies
Solution: Laserfiche upgrade and OCourt, electronic files, less storage needs, forms updated as needed,
computer input and auto population, print ondemand
2017 and Beyond:
Support Justice Center Plans
Technology Advancements
Expand Sanction Options
Court for Kids
Judge Walden credited the excellence of the court leadership team for the success of the court programs
and technical advancements.
In response to a question regarding public defense costs by Councilmember Seal, Judge Walden
explained that Cheryl Thompson in the Mayor's Office applied for and received grants in the amount of
%2O.00Otogo toward public defense.
Council President Robertson requested a presentation from the Judge regarding the various court
functions. Judge Walden responded in the affirmative.
The Councilmembers exchanged comments about the presentation as follows: The significance ofthe
Court for Kids program; Excellence and innovation are cornerstones of the court operations; The court
experience in Tukwila is positive and respectful and dissimilar from other local courts; Tukwila's court has
nreatedpoaitivecu|tuny|change;Thnouurtioknovvnregiona||yae''topder^ondrepreaentsapuintof
pride; and This is righteous court that is very fiscally responsible.
Mayor Ekberg emphasized that the professionalism of the judge and the court team exemplifies the City's
values of^nahnQ.^^pnofessiona[^ and ^responsive.^
n. Update on the regular State legislative session. Jennifer Ziegler, Ziegler Public Relations
Consulting
Rachel Bianchi, Communications and Government Relations Manager, introduced Jennifer Ziegler ho the
City Council.
PWn. Ziegler utilized o Powerpoint presentation to provide an update on the 2017 regular legislative
session, with key points as follows:
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Legislative Challenges:
• Continue to have close margins between Republicans and Democrats in both chambers.
• Unexpected Transitions resulting from Federal Appointments.
• Final biennium ho fulfill state funding obligations for basic education. Most estimates are between $3
and $3.5 billion.
• Significant disagreement on funding for Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Disagreement on major policy issues, including paid family leave, the Hirst decision and the 1 %
property tax cap.
• Unexpected concerns regarding Sound Transit motor vehicle excise tax rates,
• Senate rule requiring a 2/3 vote for advancing legislation that creates a new tax or increases an
existing tax.
Bills passed during the Regular Legislative Session:
• HB 1594 and HB 1505 regarding public records.
• GB5O48 regarding emergency notice.
• HB 107S and SB5U30 regarding human trafficking.
• HB2OO5 regarding municipal business licenses.
• HB1O17 regarding school siting.
• SB 5096 regarding the Transportation Budget.
Special Session Issues:
~ Funding basic education.
* The general fund operating and capital budgets.
w 196 Property Tax cap.
* Affordable housing and homelessness.
* Future of the Public Works Assistance Account.
0 A resolution to the Hirst decision.
0 Agreement on paid family leave and equal pay proposals.
* Sound Transit motor vehicle excise tax valuation formula.
Specific Special Session Issues for Tukwila:
• Fire Insurance Premium Tax
* Additiona|costof$O8.00Oporyear
• Transfer ofLEOFF2 Obligation
w Additiona|oostof$587.OUOperyear
• Streamlined Sales Tax Mitigation Sunset
* Loss of$1.2 million per year
Next Steps:
• First Special Session ends on May 23
• June revenue forecast isnn June 2O
• Current biennial budget expires June 3O
In response to e comment by Counoi|memberyWoLeod. Ms. Ziegler said additional information can be
provided on HB 1594 and HB 1595 regarding public records, as there are some concerning impacts of
the legislation. Ms. Bianchi suggested the City Clerk be involved in the follow-up conversations.
The Councilmembers exchanged comments and asked what they could do to assist in positive outcomes
for the City. yWe. Ziegler responded that she would provide a list of key negotiators and asked that the
Council then reach out and provide essential input.
The Mayor and COunci|membom thanked Ms. Ziegler and Ms. Bianchi for the informative presentation
a. A proclamation recognizing May 14-21, 2017 as "Affordable Housing Week."
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Councilmember Kruller read a proclamation on behalf of the Mayor proclaiming May 14 -21, 2017
"Affordable Housing Week" in the City of Tukwila and emphasizing the City's recommitment to ensuring
that our community thrives with opportunity, and that all people in it live with dignity in safe, healthy, and
affordable homes.
Councilmember Kruller presented the proclamation to Andrew Calkins from the King County Housing
Authority.
Mr. Calkins accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Housing Development Consortium. He
emphasized the importance of this acknowledgement as homelessness, rent increases and lack of
affordable housing continue to be serious issues in the nation and in our region.
b. A proclamation recognizing May 15, 2017 as "Peace Officers Memorial Day."
Councilmember Quinn read a proclamation on behalf of the Mayor proclaiming May 15 -21, 2017 as
National Police Week and May 15, 2017 as Peace Officers' Memorial Day in the City of Tukwila,
emphasizing that the law enforcement officer is our guardian of life and property; defender of the right to
be free; leader in the war against crime; and dedicated to the preservation of life, liberty and the pursuit of
happiness.
Councilmember Quinn presented the proclamation to Police Chief Villa. Chief Villa relayed that in 2016,
there were 145 Law Enforcement Officers killed in the line of duty in the nation, one of whom was Officer
Reginald (Jake) Gutierrez from Tacoma. Chief Villa expressed that he is ever -aware when he leaves the
house each morning that it may be the last time he is at home. He makes a point to seek out each
member of his family in the house to say goodbye as he leaves each day. He thanked the Mayor and
Council for this recognition.
c. Appointments to the Public Safety Plan Siting Advisory Committee:
1. Appointment of Tod Bookless to the Public Safety Plan Siting Advisory Committee.
MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO APPOINT TOD BOOKLESS TO THE PUBLIC
SAFETY PLAN SITING ADVISORY COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
2. Appointment of Jerry Thornton to the Public Safety Plan Siting Advisory Committee.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY QUINN TO APPOINT JERRY THORNTON TO THE PUBLIC
SAFETY PLAN SITING ADVISORY COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
3. Appointment of Kathleen Wilson to the Public Safety Plan Siting Advisory Committee.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO APPOINT KATHLEEN WILSON TO THE
PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN SITING ADVISORY COMMITTEE.*
Ms. Wilson expressed excitement at this opportunity to serve the City in this capacity.
*MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
4. Confirm the appointment of William Gillespie as the Mayor's appointment to the Public Safety Plan
Siting Advisory Committee.
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY MCLEOD TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM
GILLESPIE AS THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN SITING ADVISORY
COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Council President Robertson announced that he will also serve on the Public Safety Plan Siting Advisory
Committee, as will Councilmember McLeod. Councilmember Duffie will serve as an alternate.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Georgina Karr, 383G South 11SmStreet, referenced the success of the Duwamish Hill Preserve event this
past Saturday. She was pleased at the high attendance and the positive energy that came out of the
*vent. She explained that this unique project starteda|ongtimeago.andsheapprociahadtheMayor
inviting her to be a part of the ribbon-cutting as it was very meaningful to her. She commended Dave
Johnson from Parks and Recreation for his work in making this asuccess. She expressed appreciation
that a member of the Muckleshoot Tribe was in attendance and relayed that a representative from their
tribe had also been invited to participate in 2004 as this project was just getting underway.
Mayor Ekberg thanked Ms. Kerr for having a vision many years ago that enlightened others toward
bringing this project to fruition.
The Counci|membens also commended Ms. Kerr for everything she has done over the years toward
making this project asuccess.
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o. Approval nfMinutes: 5/1/17
b. Approval of Vouchers #37477O-3748O5;#1705O1-17O5U3in the amount of$1.019.877.00
o. Authorize the Mayor to sign an application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for
the 2018 Minor Home Repair Program to serve the cities of Tukwila, SeaTac, Des Moines, and Covington
in the amount of$125.00O.
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee on
518/7.]
d. A resolution rejecting all bids submitted for the 2017 Overlay and Repair Program project.
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 519117.]
RESOLUTION NO. 1909
n Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with AECOM Technical Services for construction management
for the 42nd Avenue South Phase III and Gilliam Creek Culvert Replacement projects in the amount of
$977.154.00.
[Reviewed and forwarded hz Consent bythe Transportation and Infrastructure Convnn/#ee on 519117.]
f. Authorize the Mayor to sign Supplemental Agreement No. 7 with CH21M Hill Engineers (contract #12-
010) for construction management for the 42nd Avenue South Phase III and Gilliam Creek Culvert
Replacement projects intheamountuf$60.2G726
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 519117.]
g. Award a bid and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Gary Harper Construction, Inc., for the
2O1S Andover Park East Sewer Repair Project in the amount of$413.A355O
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 519117.]
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED
AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7-O.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2462 §8, as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter
3.9O."K8u|b-Famni|y Residential Property Tax Exemmption'°bn extend the deadline to apply for the
property tax exemption.
MOVED BYHOUGARDY' SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY
TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
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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. 2462 §8,
AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 3.90,
"MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION," TO
EXTEND THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THE PROPERTY TAX
EXEMPTION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE,
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED
AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2538.
b. Authorize the Mayor to sign a real estate broker contract with Heartland, LLC, for the Public
Safety Plan projects in the amount of $60,000 plus 2.5% of each real estate transaction based on
the gross purchase price.
MOVED BY MCLEOD, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A REAL
ESTATE BROKER CONTRACT WITH HEARTLAND, LLC, FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN
PROJECTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000 PLUS 2.5% OF EACH REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION
BASED ON THE GROSS PURCHASE PRICE. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor Ekberg attended the Duwamish Hill Preserve event on May 13, 2017 which was extremely well
attended. That same day he also attended the Backyard Wildlife Festival. This past weekend he took the
ICMA Fellows to Snoqualmie Pass for their first encounter with snow. They also had an opportunity to
view Snoqualmie Falls, pet a horse in Ellensburg, and eat bratwurst in Leavenworth.
b. City Council
Councilmember Duffie hoped that all moms had a wonderful Mother's Day
Councilmernber Seal attended the Duwamish Hill Preserve event and Backyard Wildlife Festival on
May 13, 2017. She took extra time to explore the Duwamish Gardens Park, which may become her new
favorite place. She commended the Parks and Recreation staff for their good work in organizing these
events.
Council President Robertson also attended the Duwamish Hill Preserve event and Backyard Wildlife
Festival on May 13, 2017. He had a conversation with the construction manager who expressed how
much he enjoyed working with Mike Perfetti, Tukwila's Habitat Project Manager.
Councilmember Hougardy also attended the Duwamish Hill Preserve event and Backyard Wildlife Festival
on May 13, 2017. She emphasized how extraordinary the artist is who graced the landscape with the
artwork. The entire site is beautiful.
Councilmember Quinn attended the Foster High School Food Innovation Network event on May 12, 2017.
It was an exciting event for entrepreneurs. The folks who have the root garden are producing more food
than they can handle and are looking at creating a business to prevent waste.
Councilmember Kruller attended the Duwamish Hill Preserve event and Backyard Wildlife Festival on
May 13, 2017. She would like to see signage installed at the Duwamish Hill site to facilitate an
understanding of the meanings behind the symbols. Additionally, she attended a United Way fundraising
all -star softball event for youth at Safeco Field. Participants included Jay Buhner, Gary Payton, Jordan
Babineaux, Ricardo Lockette, and Dan Wilson. It was great fun for the kids and beneficial for United
Way.
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Councilmember McLeod also attended the Duwamish Hill Preserve event and Backyard Wildlife Festival
on May 13.2O17. He complimented the staff for putting the events back to back, and he was particularly
excited about the fire pit at the Duwamiah Hill site.
o. Staff
David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the City Administrator (CA) Report and offered to answer any
questions.
K4c Cline said the artist involved with the Duwmmish Hill Preserve is PWetto Hanson. The Arts Commission
is reviewing how the art can be promoted considering copyright laws. Additionally, Mr. Cline said the
Southcenter Rotary Club is celebrating its 50th Anniversary and will be hosting a lunch at ACME Bowl in
Tukwila with special guest, Attorney General Bob Ferguson onThursday, May 18. 2017 from Noon-1:15
p.m. The Counci|membens are invited toattend.
d. City Attorney
The City Attorney was not present.
e. Council Analyst
There was noreport.
MISCELLANEOUS
Counci|pneaidentRobertsonoxp|oinedthattheCounci|Ana|yatwiUbeoending''thonkyou^emai|stothe
senators and representatives in Washington D.C. for adopting a budget that includes grant money for the
Puget Sound Restoration. Additionally, the Puget Sound Partnership in working to attain the same
designation for Puget Sound ao Chesapeake Bay. |f that occurs, it would mean approximately $5UO
million a year for restoration.
Councilmember Kruller expressed concern for people waiting in the audience for 2+ hours to speak under
Public Comments. She would like the Council to consider options for allowing people to speak earlier
during meetings.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ' Potential Property Acquisition — Pursuant to RCVV42.3O.11O(1)(b) (45 minutes)
Mayor Ekberg announced the Council will now go into Executive Session to discuss Potential Property
Acquisition, pursuant toRCVV42.3U.11O(1)(b). |t will last no more than 45 minutes, and no decisions will
be made during the Executive Session. No action (on these items) will be required in the Open Meeting
after the Executive Session has concluded.
9:21 p.m. Mayor Ekberg called for a brief recess to allow the Executive Session attendees to
move tom conference room.
Executive Session Start: 9:25 p.m.
Attendees: Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David C|ine, City Administrator; Derek Speck, Economic Development
Administrahor� Mike Villa, Police Chief; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Counci|members Duffie,
Robertson, Seal, Hougardy.{2uinn. KruUer and McLeod.
Executive Session End: 10:00 p.m.
10:05 p.m. Mayor Ekberg reconvened the Regular Meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
10:05 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING.
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 6/5/17
AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 6/6/17
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