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Home My WebLink About2017-06-19 Regular MInutesTukwila City Council Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers June 19.2017-7:00P'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 7:05 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge ofAllegiance. ROLL CALL Christy O'F|aherty, City C|erk, called the roll of the Council. Present were Counoi|membens Joe Duff ie. Dennis Robertson, O*'Seen Quinn, Thomas McLeod. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBERS SEAL, HCJUGAROY AND KRULLEFl FROM THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 4-U. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; Rachel Bianchi. Acting City Administrator; Bob Giboraon, Public Works Director; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Mike Villa, Police Chief; JayVWttwer Fire Chief; Vicky Codsen, Deputy Finance 0raohzr; Kimberly Walden, Municipal Court Judge; Trish Kin|ow, Court Administrator; Robert Eaton, Parks and Recreation K8onager� Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Chhsty{}'F|eherty. City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS m. New employee introductions: Police Department: Oath of Office tn Officer Peter Tiemann (Badge #22S) Mayor Ekberg administered the Oath of Office to Officer Tiemann (Badge #229). Police Department: Rebecca Ku|nasy, Police Records Specialist; Police K0, Apollo (rescue dog) Golf Course: Ryan Rosevear, Golf Maintenance Specialist; Nick Kuipors, Golf Mechanic Community Development: Lauri Dunning, Code EnforcementOfDner� Katie Wendel, Transportation Outreach/Marketing Assistant Court: Lynne Guther|and, Judicial Support Associate ||; Rajyonessa Canos, Judicial Support Associate || Fire Department: MarkE}omtaoh. Firefighter; Cory Murrell, Firefighter The Counc/lmembers congratulated the new City employees and welcomed them to the City. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. CONSENT AGENDA a Approval of Minutes: 6/5/17 (Regular) b. Approval of Vouchers #375043'375152;#17O4O1.#17U0O1'17UOO2in the amount of$1.883.7OO.31 c. Approve afireworks permit submitted by Western Display Fireworks, Ltd., for a fireworks display at the Family Fourth at the Fort celebration on July 4, 2017 at the Starfire Sports Complex. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Public Safety Committee on 615117.] Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 1A.2O17 Page 2o/4 d. Authorize the replacement and purchase of the Fire Department breathing equipment fit testing system in the amount of$15.401.45. [Reviewed and forwarded /o Consent by the Finance Committee on0/0/ 7] o. Contracts for recipients nflodging tax funds: (1) Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority (SGRTA) for the use of lodging tax funds in the amount of$472.5O0. (2) Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with the Museum of Flight for the use of lodging tax funds in the amount of$5O.0OO. (3) Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Starfire Sports for the use of lodging tax funds in the amount of$42.OUO. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee on 6112117./ t A resolution adopting a Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program for 2018-2023. [Reviewed and forwarded ho Consent by Committee of the Whole on6112117.] RESOLUTION NO. 1910 g. A resolution declaring certain fleet vehicles and equipment surplus, and authorizing their sale or disposal. RESOLUTION NO. 1911 [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 6113117.] h Award a bid and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Razz Construction, |nc.. for the Major Maintenance of Bridges Project (Grady Way Bridge, Beacon Avenue South 8ridge, FnankZepp Bridge) in the amount of $2,688,958.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 6113117.] i Award a bid and authorize the Mayor tosign a contract with Hoffman Construction for the Cascade View "Safe Routes toSchool" Phase || Project in the amount of$1.412.88Q.25. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 6113117.] j Award a bid and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with McCann Construction Enterprises. Inc., for the 2O17 Annual Small Drainage Program in the amount of$451.823.75. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 6113117.] MOVED BYDUFF|E. SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BEAPPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS o. An ordinance authorizing the issuance of Limited Tax General Obligation bonds inthe aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $D'000.000tofinance costs related to street improvements and paying costs of issuing the bonds; providing the form, terms and covenants of the bonds; providing for the disposition of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds; delegating authority to approve the method of sale and the final terms of the bonds; and providing for other matters relating thereto. MOVED BYDUFHE' SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BEREAD BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only AN ORDINANCE {}F THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKVV|LA. WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF LIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS |NTHE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT {}F NOT TDEXCEED $8.8OU.00OT(} FINANCE COSTS RELATED TOSTREET IMPROVEMENTS AND PAYING COSTS {}F ISSUING THE BONDS; PROVIDING THE FORM, TERMS AND COVENANTS {}FTHE BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF THE BONDS; DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO APPROVE THE METHOD DF SALE AND THE FINAL TERMS OF THE BONDS; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; PROVIDING FOR SEVERAB|L|TY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 1Q.2U17 Page Jof4 MOVED BYDUFF|E. SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED A8 READ. MOTION CARRIED 40.TOADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2541. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg reported that this past week he attended a summer housing information session at the new Tukwila Library sponsored by the City's Human Services Office and the Tukwila School District. This was on educational opportunity regarding housing needs and opportunities. He would like tn see this session repeated with greater outreach tutnecommunity. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie attended the Foster High School graduation, where one of the graduates received a total of$2OO.0OOin scholarships throughout her high school years. Councilmember Quinn also attended the Foster High School graduation with his whole family. |t was well attended and an inspiring event, He commended the Police Department for their good work indirecting traffic. Councilmember McLeod attended the recent Senior Awards night at Foster High School on behalf of the Mayor to present the "Tukwila City of Opportunity" scholarships to the recipients. Ho then attended the graduotion --eremonyetthohighnohoo|thanoxtday. He extended m reminder that the Tukwila Planning Commission will be conducting a public hearing at their meeting on Thursday, June 22, 2017 in the Council Chambers. The hearing is to take comments regarding design of additions at Foster High Sohou|, to include reductions in parking. c. Staff Rachel Bianchi, Acting City Administrator, referenced the City Administrator (CA) Report and offered to answer any questions. She also relayed that the final report from the Center for New Urbanism (CNU) regarding the charrette focusing on Tukwila International Blvd. has been put in the Councilmember boxes. d. City Attorney There was noreport. e. Council Analyst There was noreport. MISCELLANEOUS Council President Robertson said that Councilmember Kruller sent an email referencing the recent SCA/PIC (Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee), where feedback is requested regarding the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy. On May 22, 2017. King County Executive Dow Constantine announced a proposal to place a Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy on the ballot this November to replace the one that expires at the end of2O17. Aa proposed the property tax would be levied at a rate of $0.12 per $1,000 in assessed valuation generating about $60.7 million in levy revenues in 2018. One third of the proceeds would go to each of the three service categories of veterans, military service members and their families, and seniors and vulnerable populations. At least half ofall first-year levy proceeds would be dedicated to housing atubi|ity, including capital inveatmenta, and one-quarter would be devoted to housing stability in future years. The P|C would like feedback prior to their July 12 meeting. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY K8CLEQO TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSAL TO PLACE A VETERANS, SENIORS AND HUMAN SERVICES LEVY ON THE BALLOT THIS NOVEMBER 2017 (REPLACING THE LEVY THAT EXPIRES AT THE END OF 2017). MOTION CARRIED 4-0. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 1S.2O17 Page 4 of 4 Councilmember Quinn extended a reminder that 160 volunteers are needed at Cascade View Park Saturday, July 8, 2017 to construct a playground based on funding from the KaBoom grant. Volunteers can also help with site preparation on July S. Volunteers must beot least 18 years of age and breakfast and lunch will beprovided. ADJOURNMENT 7:44 p.m. MOVED 8YOUFRE. SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. APPROVED Bf THE CITY COUNCIL: 6/26n7 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 6/27/17