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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-11-06 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL Regular Meeting November 6, 2017 — 7:00 P.M. Mayor Ekberg 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 Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present were Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Dennis Robertson, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn, Kate Kruller, Thomas McLeod. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Turpin; City Attorney; Rachel Bianchi, Communications and Government Relations Manager; Mia Navarro, Community Engagement Manager; Bruce Linton, Police Chief; Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Vicky Carlsen, Deputy Finance Director; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, Records Governance Manager/City Clerk. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mia Navarro, Community Engagement Manager, said Somali interpretation services are being provided this evening by staff from Dynamic Language Services. Fathia Ismael and Amina Mohamed are available to assist throughout the meeting. She asked that if other interpretation needs are required to let her know. Fathia Ismael, Somali interpreter, provided the above announcement in Somali. Mayor Ekberg emphasized that this is the Public Comments portion of the agenda and is for items that are not on tonight's agenda. Comments will be accepted for items that are on the agenda when those items come up later in the meeting. He said we will be accepting public comments for up to 5 minutes, and he drew attention to the timekeeping clock that counts down from 5 minutes. When called forward, please state your name and address for the record and speak directly to the City Council. Dave Larson, 5630 South 147th Street, is a member of the Tukwila School Board. He referenced a "Seattle Times" article regarding a teacher in Federal Way engaging her students in civic issues. He emphasized there are a great many examples of the City of Tukwila and the Tukwila School District (TSD) providing opportunities for civic engagement. Some examples include. The TSD sends students to "We Day," a national event in Seattle to celebrate student participation in community events; Foster High School students travel to Olympia each year to visit with state representatives; The City of Tukwila has a Teens for Tukwila program that includes civic activities at the local, state and federal level; The City also sent teens to Washington D.C. with the Mayor and Councilmembers to meet with congressional delegations at the federal level; Foster High School students recently met with Washington State Senator Christine Rolfes. Additionally, both the School District and the City have students participate as representatives on the Board and on City Commissions. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 6, 2017 Page 2 of 9 CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 10/16/17 (Regular); 10/23/17 (Special) b. Approval of Vouchers #376189-376313; #170900; #171003-171005 in the amount of $2,831,978.80. c. Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 2 to contract #14-086 with Public Finance Management (PFM), Inc., for municipal advisor services to extend the term expiration date through December 31, 2020 and increase the not -to -exceed amount to $300,000.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Finance Committee on 10/17/17.] d. Authorize the Mayor to sign a Collective Bargaining agreement with the United Steelworkers for Police Non -Commissioned employees for 2017-2018. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Committee of the Whole on 10/23/17.] e. An ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of a Limited Tax General Obligation Bond of the City in the principal amount of not to exceed $2,350,000 to refund the City's outstanding Limited Tax General Obligation Bond anticipation note, 2014 (taxable non -revolving line of credit) and to pay the cost of issuing the bond; providing the form of the bond; authorizing the sale of the bond to Cashmere Valley Bank; and providing for other matters relating thereto. ORDINANCE NO. 2553 [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Committee of the Whole on 10/23/17.] f. Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with Carollo Engineers for the Water Reservoir and Pump Station Study in the amount of $47,005.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 10/24/17.] g. Authorize the Mayor to sign Supplement No. 3 to contract #15-054 with KPFF Consulting Engineers for the Fort Dent Park BNSF Sewer Relocation -Design Project in the amount of $7,876.20. (Funding to be provided from construction fund.) [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 10/24/17.] MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED.* Councilmember Quinn said that while he does not have a conflict of interest, he is recusing himself from the vote on the Consent Agenda to ensure the greatest prudence. *MOTION CARRIED 6-0, WITH QUINN RECUSED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A resolution naming the northeastern ball field at Joseph Foster Memorial Park as "Joe Henry Duffie field". MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed resolution in its entirety. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, NAMING THE NORTHEASTERN BALL FIELD AT JOSEPH FOSTER MEMORIAL PARK AS "JOE HENRY DUFFIE FIELD." MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1918. NEW BUSINESS An ordinance authorizing and providing for the acquisition of interests in land for the purpose of completing the Public Safety Plan projects, providing for condemnation, appropriation, taking of land and property rights necessary therefor; providing for payment thereof and directing the initiation of appropriate proceedings in the manner provided by law and for said condemnation. NOTICE OF FINAL ACTION Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Mirutes November 6, 2017 Page 3 of 9 Mayor Ekberg explained there are many people here to speak on this issue this evening. Comments on this item will be accepted for 5 minutes and should be addressed to the City Council. If there are questions or if follow-up is needed, staff members are here to address concerns in the lobby. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF INTERESTS IN LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLETING THE PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN PROJECTS; PROVIDING FOR CONDEMNATION, APPROPRIATION, TAKING OF LAND AND PROPERTY RIGHTS NECESSARY THEREFOR; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT THEREOF AND DIRECTING THE INITIATION OF APPROPRIATE PROCEEDINGS IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW AND FOR SAID CONDEMNATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Rachel Bianchi, Communications and Government Relations Manager, utilized a Powerpoint presentation to provide an overview of this issue. The City of Tukwila is implementing the Public Safety Plan, which includes a voter -approved bond to fund the construction of three new fire stations, pay for fire apparatus and equipment for 20 years, and construct a new justice center to house the Tukwila Police Department and Municipal Court. The Plan also includes a new consolidated Public Works facility, to be funded equally from the General and Enterprise funds. A critical step to implementing the Public Safety Plan is acquiring properties needed for these new buildings. Origins of the Public Safety Plan In 2007 the City initiated a seismic study of all of its buildings to better understand how City operations and services would be impacted in the event of a major earthquake. The results of this study led to a three-year comprehensive review of existing and future space needs and development of a series of recommendations that ultimately fed into the Public Safety Plan. The Essential Government Services Facility Plan identified that many City buildings are significantly deficient and constructed in such a way that makes retrofits unfeasible due to cost. The useful life of many of these buildings — Fire Stations 51, 52 and 54, the 6300 building located next to City Hall, and both the Minkler and Long Shops — has ended. The City also spent a multi-year effort investigating the pros and cons of joining a Regional Fire Authority (RFA). A committee of firefighters, community members, Kent RFA representatives, Councilmembers and City staff were involved in the investigation of this potential change. Ultimately, the Council chose not to move forward with joining the RFA — largely because of the overwhelming response of Tukwila community members wanting to keep the Tukwila Fire Department independent. The foundation of both the facilities overview and RFA investigation rested on the City's commitment to public safety and ensuring the seamless provision of these critical services, even after a major seismic event. These two converged into the Public Safety Plan, which was adopted by the Council and ultimately by the voters of Tukwila through the passage of the Public Safety Plan bonds. Siting Process After the passage of the Public Safety Plan, the City created a Public Safety Plan Siting Advisory Committee (SAC) to provide oversight and advice on the siting of the five facilities included in the Plan, as well as community outreach activities and efficacy. The SAC is comprised of four community members, two Councilmembers and the Public Works Director. It has met on a monthly basis and has been very involved in the siting process, including providing a recommendation to the City Council on final sites. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 6, 2017 Page 4 of 9 Early in 2.017 the City initiated a fire response times study to determine the best locations for fire stations 52 and 54. The new site for Fire Station 51 (South 180th and Southcenter Parkway) was previously identified during the Segale development agreement process. It is critical that fire stations are located strategically throughout the City to ensure equitable response times across the City. FACETS, the firm hired by the City to perform the study, reviewed a variety of factors from travel times to natural barriers such as the river to areas with high numbers of historical 911 calls to determine the best location for each fire station. The sites included for acquisition are in those areas identified by FACETS as the best locations for 52 and 54. The City developed a set of siting criteria for each facility. These criteria were shared with the community at a March 2017 Open House and updated through feedback heard at that event prior to being adopted by the Council. The City then identified a long list of potential properties for each building. Potential properties that did not meet key criteria on the list — such as size, site access, core operational requirements, and access to transit — were immediately removed from the list, creating a smaller list. Each of the properties on the smaller list was then scored based on the siting criteria. In August 2017, the City hosted an additional open house, which allowed attendees to meet the architects for the fire stations and justice center, review a map that detailed potential zones for the various buildings, and provide feedback on the potential areas for these new buildings. This open house was very well attended, with an excess of 150 people visiting during the evening event. The City has used a variety of communication vehicles to ensure that community members are aware of the ongoing issues associated with the Puolic Safety Plan, including: Tukwila Reporter, Social Media, E -Hazelnut, Open House events, TukwilaWA.gov/Public Safety Plan, City Council presentations, Online Open Houses, Community meetings, the Community Connectors Program, and Postcards. On Monday, October 16, 2017, the City Council was presented with the recommendation of the Public Safety Plan Siting Advisory Committee, which was to acquire the following assemblages generally for the new facilities: • Fire Station 54 — Northeast corner of 42nd Ave. South and South 140th Street. • Justice Center— Properties between Tukwila International Boulevard and Military Road near South 150th Street. • Public Works Facility — Three properties between the Duwamish River, Tukwila International Boulevard, South 112th Street and East Marginal Way. Additionally, the Committee recommended that the City leverage its existing City Hall campus property and site Fire Station 52 on the existing north parking lot. The Council passed a motion that night directing staff to return with an ordinance to acquire the properties listed above. Property Acquisition State law authorizes condemnations by a city for public buildings, amongst other reasons, within the limits of the City. Washington law requires that the local government requiring appropriation of the property pay just compensation. While it is the City's intent to negotiate in good faith with property owners toward a final and voluntary transaction, it is possible that it may encounter property owners unwilling to sell. Additionally, by adopting legal condemnation authority, property owners are eligible for specific benefits not available to sellers not under the threat of condemnation. Therefore, staff is requesting condemnation authority for all of the properties identified for the Public Safety Plan that are not already owned by the City of Tukwila. Property owners were notified of this potential action via a letter sent on October 16, 2017. Additionally, formal legal notification occurred via certified mail on October 19, 2017. Potentially affected businesses were notified in person and via letter as well. The City also published notice of the potential action in the newspaper on October 23 and October 30, 2017. Should the Council authorize condemnation authority at the Regular Meeting on November 6, 2017, staff will continue to negotiate with property owners with the goal of reaching agreement on purchasing properties. if the parties are unable to reach such an agreement, the City will file petitions with the court in December 2017, as necessary. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 6, 2017 Page 5 of 9 No additional action will be required by the Council with regard to property acquisition except the authorization to execute purchase and sale agreements. Mayor Ekberg called for public comments on this issue. Charles Chai, 15015 International Boulevard, introduced his spouse, Sook Choi, who runs the Riverton Heights Grocery store. She has been running the business for 9 years, and it has been there for 80 years. She has a good relationship with her clientele, which is comprised of people from many ethnicities, and she performs charitable work in the community. He relayed that location is very important for businesses, and he feels it is ludicrous to put the Fire Department in this location. She paid $410,000 nine years ago for the business and should receive that amount in this process. Melissa Wells, 11234 Tukwila International Boulevard, has a small business at 112th and Tukwila International Blvd., but does not own the property. She inquired about what happens to the business owners if they are unable to move to a new location. Yongsin Kang, 15029 Tukwila International Boulevard, manages the property at this location. He has been a resident for the past 30 years and is surprised about the choice of location. There is such a great international community in this area that the City should be proud of. From his perspective, there are other locations that should be considered. Will Gillispie, 4116 South 131St Street, is a member of the Public Safety Plan Siting Advisory Committee. They have been meeting since May to consider locations for the needed facilities. The decisions were difficult, and a great deal of consideration was given to the businesses that would be affected by the decision. The Public Safety facilities have to be placed somewhere, and the Committee had to think about response times, crime rates, and the most positive outcomes for the future of the community. The Committee felt strongly that these are the correct locations for the facilities. Tawfik Maudah lives at 3210 South 176th Street in SeaTac and has owned and operated Bayview Motor Club LLC at 15001 Tukwila International Boulevard since 2013 and employs 10 people. He was surprised about the location choice and the lack of notification about this project until last week. This has created fear among those involved. While they support safety and new facilities, they would like the location to be reconsidered. He has just start reaping the benefits of his business, and this will cause hardships for many in the area. They would like more time as they have not been involved in this up until last week. If the location will not be reconsidered, then the businesses should be relocated as a group to a new site. The businesses involved benefit from being together. Abdullahi Jama, 19473 115th Place SE, is from One America, an immigrant rights organization. He is here on behalf of the Somali community. This is his community even though he does not live here. Some of the businesses in this area have been there for 20 years and are positive contributors to the community. Their families and community will suffer based on this situation, and the City will lose revenue. They would like the City to consider the best place for these businesses to relocate. He expressed concern that the 16 businesses were not notified or a part of the process. They request that this plan be revisited and a solution found that is suitable to this community. Abdi Adan, 428 SW 112th Place, Seattle, said their grocery store has been open since 2009. Their inventory is 97% food, with no alcohol and no cigarettes. Approximately 1,000 people visit their store every month to buy local products that are vital to this community. They employee 5-6 people, and when people come here from Africa, they can be trained in the store to gain future employment. Expecting the businesses to move deprives them of opportunities to thrive and victimizes them without a plan for relocation. Fowzi Mohamed, 15035 Tukwila International Boulevard, is the owner and manager of Marwa Restaurant, which opened in 1998. He expressed concern that the 16 business owners were not consulted about this situation. Moving the businesses will affect the families involved and the community. It is costly to move a business, and he is requesting the Council reconsider the decision and seek the consent of the business owners. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 6, 2017 Page 6 of 9 Simon Castle, 11210 Tukwila International Boulevard, is the manager of the George Heiser Body Company. This company was established in 1939, and this will be the 3rd time this has happened to them. The last occurrence was 15 years ago when Sound Transit took their property in Seattle. They have 4 acres, employ 50 people, and are the largest repair and paint facility of commercial trucks, trailers and buses in the northwest. They have contracts with the City of Seattle, King County and Boeing, and approximately 5,500 customers for which relocation would be an economic burden to both their customers and to the business itself. They received this notice a week ago, with no idea this was coming. They have a year to relocate and feel finding another piece of property is impossible. Moving their 3 large paint booths would cost close to $1 million. He is asking the Council to give thought to this decision and the burdens it will create. Abdulhakim Hashi, 9456 13th Ave SW, Seattle, said his business has been at 15211 International Boulevard for the last 20 years. He received an announcement on November 2 that was dated October 31 that the area will be taken for the justice project. He is unclear as to what kind of criteria was used to make the decision. He feels there is other land in Tukwila that could be used for this project. He expressed concern that the business owners were not involved in the decision. He is asking the Council to delay action tonight and involve all concerned stakeholders in this important matter. Abdidahir Sugulle, 3020 South 154th Avenue, SeaTac, said he has managed the Have a Nice Day Jewelry store for 10 years, and he employs 4 people including himself. This is how they support their families and serve the Somali, east African, and middle eastern communities. If they have to move from this area, he does not know how they will end up. Creating a new business elsewhere is a great hardship. He is asking that the plan be reconsidered with a focus on the consequences for so many affected people. Abdirizaq Sheikomar, 14828 Military Road South, said he owns the business at 15001 Tukwila international Boulevard. He started the business in 2012, and it took 5 years to develop a customer base. He said they received this letter on October 31 and since the decision was made on October 16, the businesses should have been notified earlier. They are hoping the City can find a different location and leave the businesses in place. While the property owners will receive payment, the business owners will not receive financial compensation. Pam Carter, 4115 South 139th Street, expressed disappointment at receiving a postcard that was postmarked last Monday for potential action to be taken tonight. The community deserved more time on this. She reviews agenda materials regularly and has seen nothing regarding the location of the Public Safety Plan facilities. She is not aware of the reasons why the locations were chosen, and there is no where to go to acquire information. This information was very unexpected, and the process was disrespectful to the citizens. Ron Lamb, 4251 South 139th Street, relayed that he lives near the proposed site for Fire Station 54. He did not know anything about this until receiving a postcard last week. He has many questions, and there has not been enough time to gather information. This process feels rushed, and he would like to see more time provided to the community. Jerry Thornton, 3219 South 142nd Place, is a member of the Public Safety Plan Siting Advisory Committee. Events were held at a number of venues to demonstrate what was occurring, with opportunities to understand or be advised of the plan and process. Some were displayed and discussed in the overview tonight. The committee was careful to ensure the locations were based on the established criteria. He is in support of the proposed action this evening and hopes the Council will approve the recommendation. Kathleen Wilson, 4803 South 162nd Street, is a member of the Public Safety Plan Siting Advisory Committee. She relayed that the committee used criteria in their deliberations, and no decisions or recommendations were taken lightly. There were many needs and preferences from citizens, and the process was thorough. With the options provided, they made a recommendation that met the majority of the criteria. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 6, 2017 Page 7 of 9 Tod Backless, 16218 46th Avenue South, is a member of the Public Safety Plan Siting Advisory Committee and has lived here for 16 years. He explained that the City commissioned a professional study (FACETS) that included over 200 maps of potential locations for fire stations. Criteria was based on historic response times and population centers, with a goal of 4 -minute response times to the community. Additionally, a professional real estate analyst looked at the locations for each station to assess geographic or environmental concerns. There were open house events, community feedback reflecting location preference, and consideration of the needs of the Fire Department. As the list got smaller, there were 2 to 3 locations for each site for which the criteria could then be applied. They ruled out locations that would displace residents such as apartment complexes. He became involved on the Committee based on an article in "The Hazelnut" that asked for public participation. All of the Public Safety Plan Siting Advisory Committee meetings were public with documentation posted on the City website. Nasir Tura, 15029 Tukwila International Boulevard, said he is a business tenant at this location. He said that most of the immigrant community here were displaced from their native lands and came here for a sense of belonging that will now be lost. He expressed concern that none of the businesses were aware of this and it seemed disrespectful. There will be many hardships associated with this, and he hopes the Council will do the best for this community. Gail Reed, 4204 South 139th Street, has lived in Tukwila for a very long time and was unaware of the location of 42nd and 139th for the Fire Station. While she has now heard about open houses and information, she is unaware of how that information was disbursed. From her perspective, no one wants a fire station close by due to the noise. She would like the City to find a better location and consider land closer to the new library. Ali Abdulla, 6419 29th Avenue SW, Seattle, said this is not just about business owners, but the whole community. He has great concern about his mom, aunt and sister-in-law who do not drive but are able to walk to get groceries here in Tukwila. He is fearful for them if they are relocated as they would have to take buses and could get iost. The businesses in this area support the Somali immigrant community for which there are hundreds of thousands of people. He grew up here and does not want his community to be torn apart; this is serious; it is not a joke. They are contributors to the community and this is where their families live, work and play. The businesses also offer employment to youth, which keeps them out of jail. He asked the Council to have "their backs." Quanh Nguyen, 15019 Tukwila International Boulevard, owns a nail salon that has been there for 10 years. While they have owned the business for 2 years, they understand the basis for wanting to have the Justice Center in this area. They just heard about this from the property owner last week. He is asking the Council to provide more time before making a decision. Mehdi Jumale, 15045 International Boulevard, said his family started the business in 1999. He was raised here and went to Foster High School. The businesses in the area have made many sacrifices and have contributed to the community. They provide unique products that are not easily available. He said his 2 brothers will now share their opinions on this matter. Garad Haji, 15045 International Boulevard, relayed that the Justice Center location is where their business is currently located. This is a center for African immigrants, as wel! as a business hub. It caught them off guard that the City would want to take away businesses from a particular group. The products provided are imported and would not be found in Safeway or Walgreens, and customers come from as far north as Seattle and from Tacoma. This disproportionately affects their community and is then ironically named a "justice center," as it takes away from their economic opportunities. He feels this is a grave injustice. Mohamed Sharit, 15045 International Boulevard, said his brothers and sister have all worked hard to get here. He asked the Council to consider the short notice that has been talked about many times tonight. They have come here from the war-torn nation of Somalia. We came to one of the greatest nations in the world and made Tukwila our home. Now we must find new places to live and work and serve our community. From his standpoint, this is a horrible idea and has to be stopped. He asked the Council to stop this tonight. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 6, 2017 Page 8 of 9 Mohamed Ashoux, 22810 309h Avenue, Des Moines, said he has one of the business that will be destroyed. He is surprised by this decision, and there are other places that can be chosen. While he wants a Justice Center, he asked the Council to choose a different location. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions of staff regarding this issue with responses as follows: • Outreach to the public regarding the Public Safety Plan and the Public Safety Plan Siting Advisory Committee involved use of the Tukwila Reporter, Social Media, E -Hazelnut, Hazelnut Newsletter, Open House events, the City website at TukwilaWa.gov/Public Safety Plan, City Council presentations, Online Open House events, Community meetings, the Community Connectors Program, and Postcards. • By law, the property owners had to be served with certified mail on this issue. • While business notification is not required by law, City staff did send mailings and hand delivered letters to business owners. The role of the City's Economic Development staff is to prepare a plan for business assistance, which will be brought to the Public Safety Committee. The City has a relationship with the Small Business Development Center at Highline Community College that will be a resource. There may be opportunities for business relocation to the Tukwila Village site. • The process for recruiting for the Public Safety Plan Siting Advisory Committee involved extensive outreach for 4-6 weeks in March, however, it was extended for 4 weeks to get a good representation from the community. The composition of the 7 -member committee included 2 Councilmembers, the Public Works Director, 3 residents, and 1 business representative. There were approximately 6 meetings that were open to the public, and the agendas were put in the Laserfiche system on the City website. • The Public Safety Bond Financial Oversight Committee recruitment involved posting on the City website, and Councilmembers reaching out to their networks. Councilmember Seal announced it at 4-5 Council meetings in a row. • The criteria for siting of the Justice Center, Fire Stations, and Public Works Shops involved avoiding displacing people living in residential housing. For the fire station locations, the FACETS study was a guide. The commitment was made to adopt data -driven criteria to ensure an equitable response time throughout the community. The Fire Station 54 location choice had the best response time. The Public Works proposed site is the size needed for the City shops and has good access from Tukwila International Boulevard, East Marginal Way, and 112th Avenue South. In terms of the Justice Center site, it is essential for the Police staff to be able to get on and off arterials quickly to respond to incidents in the community. • As part of the Public Safety Bond process, the City spent 3 years going out to the public with open house events and public meetings to look at City facilities. Outreach to the public is part of the City's standard process for large initiatives. • City staff will come back with a timeline for next steps as it relates to the affected properties and businesses. The Councilmembers provided the following comments regarding this issue: • The Council cares about the property and business owners affected by this situation and take seriously the comments offered this evening. A decision tonight does not mean something happens tomorrow. It is imperative that the City work with those affected to provide a softer landing and provide available resources with ongoing communication. The Business Development Center is free and is another tool to help the affected businesses. • Any site selections for the new facilities would likely meet with opposition from someone. • An email was referenced from citizens who expressed excitement at the location chosen for Fire Station 54 and look forward to living nearby. • The Public Safety Plan process has been both transparent and difficult at times. The complexity of the community creates communication challenges, and the City will strive to keep improving. • An opportunity exists for those affected by this issue to become more directly involved in City business. • The current City facilities are 30 years old and are not seismically sound. The building most likely to go down first in an earthquake is Fire Station 51. When the City went before the voters with a Public Safety Bond, it came with a commitment to build new facilities. The decisions about where to put the facilities were data driven and based on response times that save the lives of our citizens. The costs are going up every day, and the City must move forward with the Public Safety Plan projects. Fiscal responsibility is a core function of the City Council. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Novernber 5, 2017 Page 9 of 9 *MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2554. REPORTS Due to the lateness of the hour, the Council dispensed with reports. MISCELLANEOUS Mayor Ekberg extended a reminder about the Veterans Day event at the Tukwila Community Center on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. ADJOURNMENT 9:34 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Allan Ekberg, Mayor Christy O'Flaherty, Records Governance Manaer/City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 11/20/17 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 11/21/17