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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10-02 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL Regular Meeting October 2, 2017 — 7:00 P.M. Mayor Ekberg called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:00 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 Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Turpin, City Attorney; Bruce Linton, Deputy Police Chief; Rick Mitchell, Police Commander; Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Rachel Bianchi, Community Services and Engagement Manager; Robin Tischmak, Acting Public Works Director; Moira Bradshaw, Senior Planner; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk. MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Ekberg asked that the Council and audience observe a moment of silence for the victims of the recent shooting in Las Vegas. AGENDA AMENDMENT MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY SEAL TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO ADD AN ITEM UNDER NEW BUSINESS REGARDING APPRAISAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Councilmember Kruller asked for clarification on why this item was brought to the Council with minimal notice. Council President Robertson explained that due to the tight and complex timeline associated with the Public Safety Plan, it would be beneficial to the City to move ahead with this item now to keep to the schedule and budget. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a. Police Department life-saving medals awarded to: Sergeant Zack Anderson, and Officers Mike Richardson and James Thompson. Deputy Police Chief Bruce Linton introduced the law enforcement personnel being recognized with life- saving meaals. He asked Commander Todd Rossi to provide a summary of events leading up to this recognition. Commander Rossi stated that on September 13, 2016, Sergeant Zack Anderson, Officer Mike Richardson, and Officer James Thompson responded to a report of a male who was completely unresponsive and showed no signs of life. The three officers immediately began lifesaving efforts on the citizen by performing CPR and utilizing an AED. Following CPR efforts, the AED stated that a pulse was detected, and to continue compression. The officers continued the efforts until Medics arrived, who then transported the man to a nearby hospital where he ultimately recovered from the medical episode. The Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 2, 2017 Page 2 of 7 quick response, observation, and actions of Sergeant Zack Anderson, Officer Mike Richardson, and Officer James Thompson, and their ability to handle a stressful situation, helped save the citizen's life. Deputy Police Chief Linton presented the life-saving medals to the law enforcement personnel, as well as the "Chief's Coin," a departmental symbol of dedication. The officers thanked the Council for the recognition and introduced family members in the audience. Mayor Ekberg thanked the officers for their service to the City, and for standing out in the forefront of adversity. Councilmember Duffie acknowledged representatives from the Tukwila School District and asked them to come forward and introduce themselves to the Council. Dr. Judith Berry, Superintendent, introduced Liliana Cardenas, Director of Maintenance and Operations, and Dr. T.C. Wallace, Executive Director of HR. Councilmember Kruller congratulated Dr. Berry on the success of the recent Diversity and Inclusion Industry Panel and Resource Event at Foster High School Auditorium on September 21, 2017. Ms. Kruller emphasized the importance of introducing youth to careers in the trade industries. PUBLIC COMMENTS Eugene Sodano, 16053 48th Avenue South, relayed that in March of 2016, a police pursuit through his yard late at night caused property damage. He didn't discover the property damage until the next morning, and nobody contacted him until he obtained a case number. Mr. Sodano suggested that the City make a stronger effort to follow up with homeowners when police activities directly impact residential properties. Mr. Sodano also stated that he can hear motorcycle noise from a mile or two away from his residence. He recently began reporting noise issues through the City's website. Mayor Ekberg clarified Mr. Sodano's comment, stating TukwilaWorks is an online reporting tool for City residents. Councilmember Quinn suggested that the City examine its processes when it comes to police matters that affect residents. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 9/18/17 (Regular) b. Approval of Vouchers #375872-375877; #375878-378979; #170800; #170904-170907 in the amount of $2,459,000.08. c. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Lucity, Inc. for a Public Works asset management system, in the amount of $132,800.00 with ongoing maintenance costs. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 09/26/17.] MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. An ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan as part of its annual docket for 2016-2017 by updating the Transportation Element and by modifying the Comprehensive Land Use Map. Rachel Turpin, City Attorney, provided a recommendation for the Council's consideration: Since this is a quasi-judicial matter and the public hearing has already closed, the Council can only consider comments that are contained in the record when making its decision. Ms. Turpin cautioned against taking public comments before the Council makes its decision. She also reminded the Council to disclose any ex -parte communications at each meeting the quasi-judicial item is on the agenda, to give the public a chance to rebut. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 2, 2017 Page 3 of 7 Councilmember Hougardy stated she had an ex -parte communication with a staff member regarding the order of the pages in the agenda packet. Moira Bradshaw, Senior Planner, explained that the two ordinances on the agenda are being presented together because under the Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A.040), city comprehensive plans can be amended no more than once a year. Ms. Bradshaw stated both items relate to changes needed in the Comprehensive Plan. She also relayed that the findings and conclusions supporting the decision to change the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning maps include the condition that any commercial/light industrial use be limited to vehicular access from South 134th Place. The draft ordinance on page 43 of the agenda packet includes additional language to address the access condition of restricting commercial/light industrial access to South 134th Place and to specify a deadline for the recording of the condition. The Council asked clarifying questions of Ms. Bradshaw regarding the ordinance. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS PART OF ITS ANNUAL DOCKET FOR 2016-2017 BY UPDATING THE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT AND BY MODIFYING THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE MAP; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2551. b. An ordinance rezoning certain real property located at 13407 48th Avenue South, Tukwila, from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Commercial/Light Industrial (C/LI). MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13407 48TH AVENUE S., TUKWILA, FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR) TO COMMERCIAL/LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (C/LI); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABLITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2552. Ion Manea, 13407 48th Avenue South, the applicant for this project, thanked the Council for the balanced decision. c. A motion to approve a visitor marketing brand (brand mark). MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY SEAL TO ADOPT CONCEPT 1A FOR THE CITY'S BRANDING EFFORTS.* Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator, gave a brief overview of the process to date: Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 2, 2017 Page 4 of 7 On August 28, 2017, City staff and Bill Baker of Total Destination Marketing provided an update to the Council on the City's brand development efforts. The goal of this branding effort is to actively promote the City to Puget Sound residents as a great place to play, dine, stay, and recreate. Three proposed brand marks were presented to the Council. Following feedback from the City Council, Seattle Southside, community members and staff, a revised version for Concept 1 has been created. The revised Concept 1 is called Concept 1A, and includes a tittle (dot) over the "i" in Tukwila. The Councilmembers noted the addition of the tittle over the "i" strengthens the brandmark. *MOTION CARRIED 7-0. NEW BUSINESS a. Authorize the Mayor to sign Supplement Agreement No. 3 to Contract #16-092 with AKANA, for the Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge Project, in the amount of $214,689.00. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY SEAL TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 3 TO CONTRACT #16-092 WITH AKANA FOR THE TUKWILA URBAN CENTER PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE BRIDGE PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $214,689.00.* Councilmember Kruller indicated this item was discussed at the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on September 26, 2017. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Robin Tischmak, Acting Public Works Director, explained the City's normal process allowed for this item to go onto the Consent Agenda, but it was moved under New Business per a request for discussion due to an unusual anomaly with the supplement to contract #16-092. Mr. Tischmak explained that the TUC Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge Project has been delayed from physical completion mainly due to the steel bridge fabrication dispute between the construction contractor and its material fabricator. The construction contract expired on August 8, 2017, while the current estimated physical completion date is now November 22, 2017. The remaining funds from the consultant contract with AKANA for construction management services are also running out due to the delay. In order to have continuous construction management support through the end of the project, Supplemental Agreement 3 is needed. The City has put SB Structures on notice for liquidated damages for $198,490.12 to recoup some of the additional construction management costs. Funding will come from the existing 15% contingency. Councilmember Kruller further clarified that the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee felt it was important to bring this discussion to the Council under New Business for the purposes of transparency. Councilmember McLeod asked whether the City will be fronting the money so the project can be finished, and whether the City will be fully reimbursed. Mr. Tischmak responded in the affirmative, specifying that the contract states either party can dispute charges in the contract. Mr. Tischmak also noted the City can expect to receive most of the funds. Councilmember Hougardy thanked the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for bringing this item forward to the full Council. She asked whether inclement weather will cause any further delays in the future. Mr. Tischmak stated most weather -sensitive work has already been completed. He acknowledged that heavy rain may affect the construction team's ability to pour concrete and paint, but emphasized these are iow risk activities. *MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 2, 2017 Page 5 of 7 b. A contract for appraisal services (Per agenda amendment on Page 1) MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY SEAL TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH VALBRIDGE PROPERTY ADVISORS FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000.* Mr. Robertson stated this contract will be paid by proceeds from the Public Safety Bond. The Public Safety Plan has a tight timeline and engaging these services as soon as possible will be beneficial to the City to keep the costs under control. Councilmember Kruller inquired how the amount of $150,000 was determined. Rachel Bianchi, Community Services and Engagement Manager, explained that Heartland, LLC, the City's real estate consultant for the Public Safety Plan, advised the City that $150,000 will allow for appraisal of all the sites for the Public Safety Plan. Councilmember Kruller suggested that future items associated with the Public Safety Plan involve input from Steven Goldblatt, Project Management Quality Assurance (PMQA) provider for the Public Safety Plan. *MOTION CARRIED 7-0. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg attended an Ethnic Diversity Dance at Foster High School earlier today. He also attended an event at Delta Masonic Lodge on September 30, 2017, recognizing Officer Matt Valdez. Mr. Ekberg thanked the Delta Masonic Lodge for providing recognition to City law enforcement over the past few years. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie attended the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce's Candidate's Night on September 27, 2017. Councilmember Seal represented Sound Cities at a King County Disability Board LEOFF 1 meeting on September 27, 2017. Ms. Seal spoke to residents and received feedback about the South 160th Street Speed Cushion Pilot Project, including questions on how their neighborhoods can participate in similar pilot projects. Ms. Seal asked staff what criteria are used to select neighborhoods. Robin Tischmak, Acting Pubiic Works Director, explained that criteria are based on normal engineering standards such as excessive speeding, number of accidents and volume of traffic. The City has been compiling a short list of neighborhoods where additional speedbumps may be installed based on that data. Mr. Tischmak noted some additional considerations in selecting neighborhoods include whether the neighborhood contains school routes, or that it will improve handicap access. Councilmember Kruller relayed that another consideration in selecting neighborhoods for speedbumps includes population density. Ms. Kruller shared that the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee would like to see the Speed Cushion Pilot Project tied to a work plan and a budget. Council President Robertson has been involved with the Salmon Recovery Council during the past three months. He reports there has been some success in regaining fish habitat and improving water quality, but the successes have been counteracted by the tremendous growth in the region. Native tribes will be putting forth proposals that will involve local jurisdictions. Mr. Robertson thanked City planners and the Public Works department for their assistance. Councilmember Hougardy issued a reminder that the City will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Southcenter Mall next year, and urged those with historical photos and stories from the Southcenter area Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 2, 2017 Page 6 of 7 to share these items with the City. On September 27, 2017, Ms. Hougardy was present as Chair at the Highline Forum. Lance Lyttle, Managing Director of Sea -Tac Airport, gave a report on airport community engagement. David Cline, City Administrator, will be Tukwila's representative for the Highline Forum's airport community engagement group. Kathy Strange, Manager of the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, provided a briefing on regional air quality and airborne particulate matter. Ms. Hougardy noted Allentown was one of five areas identified as needing air quality studies completed, due to emissions from vehicles and airplanes. It was noted that one of five air quality station monitors is in the Duwamish/Hill Preserve area. Councilmember Kruller has been attending several meetings with the National League of Cities' Transportation Infrastructure & Services Committee, which is preparing its advocacy policy and platforms for the General Assembly in November. Ms. Kruller noted that Congress has been examining tax reforms and municipal bonds and exemptions. She suggested that City staff engage early with the appropriate contacts to stem financial repercussions to municipalities. Ms. Kruller requested an update on the issue of the FCC's (Federal Communications Commission) plan to lower broadbands standards, and asked whether a letter to the FCC had been prepared. She would like to bring this letter to the upcoming SCA (Sound Cities Association) meeting on October 11, 2017. Council President Robertson indicated he will follow up on Ms. Kruller's request. Councilmember McLeod shared that the Police and Fire Departments provided updates during the Public Safety Committee meeting on October 2, 2017, on their social media strategies. Mr. McLeod commended the Police Department for their outstanding outreach on Facebook and Twitter, de-escalating the sharing of false information, and facilitating positive interactions with the community. The Fire Department is working on expanding its social media presence to include Twitter. Mr. McLeod invited residents to connect with the Police and Fire Departments on social media. c. Staff 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 There was no report. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Kruller asked about follow-up on Sharon Mann's comment at the last meeting, regarding issues with parking of recreational vehicles. The Mayor advised he will discuss this with the Chair of the Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee. EXECUTIVE SESSION -Potential Property Acquisition — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) — 60 minutes Mayor Ekberg announced the Council will now go into an Executive Session to discuss: Potential Property Acquisition — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) The discussion will last no more than 60 minutes, and no decisions will be made during the Executive Session. No action will be required in the Open Meeting after the Executive Session has concluded. 8:01 p.m. Mayor Ekberg called for a brief recess to allow the Council to go to the Hazelnut Conference Room. Executive Session Start: 8:10 p.m. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 2, 2317 Page 7 of 7 Attendees: Mayor Ekberg; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Bianchi, Community Services and Engagement Manager; Rachel Turpin, City Attorney; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Council President Robertson; Councilmembers Duffie, Seal, Hougardy, Quinn, Kruller and McLeod. Executive Session End: 8:50 p.m. 8:50 p.m. Mayor Ekberg reconvened the Regular Meeting. ADJOURNMENT 8:50 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. Allan Ekberg, Mayor Andy o_un-`Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 10/23/17 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 10/24/17