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Home My WebLink About2017-08-21 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers August 21, 2017 — 7:00 P.M. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tempore Robertson called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 6:59 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present were Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Verna Seal, Dennis Robertson, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn, Kate Kruller, Thomas McLeod. CITY OFFICIALS Dennis Robertson, Mayor Pro Tempore; David Cline, City Administrator; Kim Adams, Assistant City Attorney; Kendra Comeau, Assistant City Attorney; Mike Villa, Police Chief; Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director; Rachel Bianchi, Community Services and Engagement Manager; Stephanie Brown, Human Resources Director; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk; Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk PUBLIC COMMENTS John Romero, 4455 South 148th Street, stated he recently sent an email to the Councilmembers regarding speeding traffic at the intersection of 48th Street South and South 144th. Mr. Romero thanked the City for having stop signs and a crosswalk installed at the intersection near his home. He feels the traffic -calming measures have been insufficient.He has witnessed several speeding incidents on South 144th Street and has been trying to have a meter installed on that road. Mr. Romero shared he noticed speed bumps were recently installed near Safeway, yet he has been told speedbumps cannot be installed in his neighborhood. This area would also benefit from a 4 -way stop similar to those in other areas of the City with similar traffic patterns. He expressed that South 144th Street is located near a school, and the City should prioritize traffic -calming measures in high -traffic streets frequented by youth. He suggested that South 144th Street be converted into a school zone for safety. Mr. Romero also shared that he has been victim to mail theft six times in the last three weeks. In response to Mr. Romero's comments regarding speedbumps, Council President Robertson shared the speedbumps on South 160th Street are a pilot project that were installed due to the construction work on 42nd Avenue South. The Council is hoping the pilot project is successful, so additional speedbumps can be installed in the City. Councilmember Quinn noted the Public Works Department is offering a pilot project for those citizens wishing to have a neighborhood "cluster" locking mailbox and stated information on how to sign up for project would be made available to Mr. Romero. The Councilmembers exchanged comments regarding this issue and thanked Mr. Romero for coming forward and expressed they will follow up on his concerns in the appropriate Council committees. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 8/7/17 (Regular) b. Approval of Vouchers #375578-375677; #170802 in the amount of $2,209,931.99 c. Authorize the purchase and replacement of Fire Department self-contained breathing apparatus and supplied air breathing apparatus in the amount of $360,000.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Committee of the Whole on 8/14/17.] Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 21, 2017 Page 2 of 4 d. Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the Tukwila School District for the School Resource Officer. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Committee of the Whole on 8/14/17.] e. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract for architectural and engineering design services with DLR Group for the City's Justice Center (as part of the Public Safety Plan) in the amount of $2,146,084.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Committee of the Whole on 8/14/17.] f. Authorize the Mayor to sign a design agreement with KPG, Inc., for the 2018 Overlay and Repair Program in the amount of $113,703.07. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 8/15/17.] MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. NEW BUSINESS Motion to elect a Council President during the absence of Council President Robertson. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY MCLEOD TO ELECT COUNCILMEMBER SEAL TO BE THE ACTING COUNCIL PRESIDENT IN COUNCIL PRESIDENT ROBERTSON'S ABSENCE. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg was not present b. City Council Councilmember Seal reported the Friends of the Tukwila Library Book Sale on August 19, 2017 at Tukwila Library saw high turnout. Ms. Seal thanked all those in attendance and shared the book sale raised almost $400.00. Councilmember Hougardy attended a South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) meeting on August 15, 2017. Cathy Snow, Project Manager from Metro, was present and spoke about transportation alternatives. Ms. Hougardy attended the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway Access Study Project Open House on August 17, 2017 at the Tukwila Community Center. She noted it was a well - attended event. Ms. Hougardy visited some community garage sales during the Annual Community Garage Sale on August 19, 2017. She received a suggestion to have the garage sale moved to Friday and Saturday. Ms. Hougardy also relayed that the library at Southcenter Mall has reopened. Councilmember Quinn was present at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway Access Study Project Open House on August 17, 2017 at the Tukwila Community Center. He also attended the Friends of the Tukwila Library Book Sale on August 19, 2017 at Tukwila Library. Councilmember Kruller shared that Al Gail from Church by the Side of the Road is retiring. She noted he has been very involved with the Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee (TIBAC) and National Night Out event. Ms. Kruller referenced today's events pertaining to the solar eclipse and noted that it brought people together for a few hours to enjoy a unique natural experience. Councilmember McLeod conveyed that if members of the public are interested in finding out additional information about the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway Access Study Project, information is available on the City's website. He reported the Public Safety Committee received a Code Enforcement staffing update on August 21, 2017. Code Enforcement has been operating with reduced staffing which has created some backlog. Code Enforcement anticipates having additional staff in September. c. Staff Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 21, 2017 Page 3 of 4 David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the City Administrator (CA) Report and Monthly Public Safety Plan Update in the packet and offered to answer any questions. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Council Analyst Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst, referenced the Monthly Report from the Program Management Quality Assurance (PMQA) provider for the Public Safety Plan on page 35 of the agenda packet, and offered to answer any questions via email. MISCELLANEOUS Mayor Pro Tempore Robertson stated that 4 cities (Bellevue, Federal Way, Auburn, Renton) have passed resolutions opposing the placement of Safe Heroin Injection Sites within their jurisdictions. He proposed that the City draft a similar resolution. Councilmember Kruller said it is her understanding that King County cannot place an Injection Site in Tukwila without prior City authorization, and it may not be necessary to take action at this time. Councilmember Quinn is in favor of taking this issue through the Council committee process to review the options available to the City. He recalls an instance in which the Council was unable to take any actions to circumvent an undesired siting within the City's jurisdiction. Mr. Quinn expressed he would like to be proactive in reviewing this important issue. Councilmember Duffie appreciates the points brought forth by the other Councilmembers and emphasized the Council will base its considerations on the needs of the City's residents. Councilmember Kruller noted it may be advantageous to obtain information from other cities on how they have approached the issue of injection sites. Councilmember Hougardy noted that as Chair of the Community Development and Neighborhoods (CDN) Committee, it is appropriate that this issue move forward to the CDN Committee. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THE ISSUE OF SAFE INJECTION SITES THROUGH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE. Councilmember Kruller referenced the Monthly Report from the Program Management Quality Assurance (PMQA) provider for the Public Safety Plan on page 35 of the agenda packet and noted there were several items on the report that were marked with yellow and/or red. Ms. Kruller stated it may be beneficial for the Council to respond to these items to ensure potential impacts are reviewed and vetted by the Council. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD ITEMS FROM THE PMQA REPORT TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND FINANCE COMMITTEES FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION AND ACTION. EXECUTIVE SESSION -Potential Property Acquisition — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) — 30 minutes -Collective Bargaining — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(x) — 45 minutes Mayor Pro Tempore Robertson announced the Council will now go into 1 of 2 Executive Sessions to be conducted this evening. The 1st Executive Session is for Potential Property Acquisition — Pursuant to RCW 42,30.110(1)(b) Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 21, 2017 Page 4 of 4 The discussion will last no more than 30 minutes for the 1St Executive Session, and no decisions will be made during the Executive Session. The Council will remain in the Council Chambers for this Executive Session. After the Executive Session has concluded, the Council may want to take action in the Open Meeting under New Business. The doors will be opened and the public invited to enter the Council Chambers for that discussion and potential action. The 2nd Executive Session is for Collective Bargaining — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a) The discussion will last no more than 45 minutes for the 2nd Executive Session, and no decisions will be made during the Executive Session. The Council will leave the Council Chambers and conduct the Executive Session in the Hazelnut Conference Room. No action will be required in the Open Meeting after the 2nd Executive Session has concluded. 7:35 p.m. Mayor Pro Tempore Robertson called for a brief recess to allow the audience to exit the Council Chambers. 1St Executive Session Start: 7:35 p.m. Attendees: Dennis Robertson, Mayor Pro Tempore; David Cline, City Administrator; Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director; Kim Adams, Assistant City Attorney; Kendra Comeau, Assistant City Attorney; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Councilmembers Duffie, Seal, Hougardy, Quinn, Kruller and McLeod. 1S' Executive Session End: 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Mayor Pro Tempore Robertson reconvened the Regular Meeting and then took a recess to allow the Councilmembers to move to the Hazelnut Conference Room. The Councilmembers left the Council Chambers to conduct the 2nd Executive Session in the Hazelnut Conference Room. 2nd Executive Session Start: 8:05 p.m. Attendees: Dennis Robertson, Mayor Pro Tempore; David Cline, City Administrator; Stephanie Brown, Human Resources Director; Cabot Dow, City Negotiator; Councilmembers Duffie, Seal, Hougardy, Quinn, Kruller and McLeod. 2nd Executive Session End: 8:36 p.m. 8:36 p.m. Mayor Pro Tempore Robertson reconvened the Regular Meeting. ADJOURNMENT 8:36 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. J inn)s Robertson, Mayor Pro Tempore j Andy Y46n, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 9/5/17 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 9/6/17