HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-01-08 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers January 8, 2018 — 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council President Seal called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the audience
in the Pledge of Allegiance.
OFFICIALS
Present were Council President Seal; Councilmembers Dennis Robertson, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean
Quinn, Kate Kruller, Thomas McLeod, Zak Idan.
CITY OFFICIALS
Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Bruce Linton, Police Chief; Jack Pace, Community
Development Director; Robin Tischmak, Acting Public Works Director; Moira Bradshaw, Senior Planner;
Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Stacy Hansen, Human Services Program Coordinator; Laurel Humphrey, Council
Analyst; Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Council President Seal asked that the Council and audience observe a moment of silence for Pierce
County Sheriff Deputy Daniel McCartney.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dennis Martinez, 4660 South 160th Street, stated the growth pattern of the City is going to continue. Since
the City has a 20 -year growth plan, he suggested that the City consider purchasing properties for a fifth
fire station near the Ryan Hill area to account for future resident needs. That area is targeted for major
growth. The City doesn't have to begin building on it, but it would be a wise investment to purchase the
land now. In the long run, it is important to show residents the City is looking ahead. It is unlikely that
property values will go down. Mr. Martinez emphasized the need for a fifth fire station.
PUBLIC HEARING
An ordinance renewing a 6 -month moratorium within the Tukwila International Boulevard Study
Area in the City of Tukwila on the development of certain uses such as hotels, motels, extended -
stay facilities, or auto -oriented uses and declaring an emergency
7:07 p.m. Council President Seal opened the public hearing and asked for a staff report.
Moira Bradshaw, Senior Planner, stated this moratorium impacts the NCC (Neighborhood Commercial
Center) and RC (Regional Commercial) districts in the TIB (Tukwila International Boulevard) area.
On July 17, 2017, a moratorium was adopted to prevent establishment of new uses inconsistent with the
City's Comprehensive Plan for the TIB area.
Ms. Bradshaw explained that the moratorium affects the new development of and expansion of current
hotels, motels, extended -stay facilities, and auto -oriented uses. It does not affect existing businesses, and
does not prevent the sale and continuation of existing businesses. The moratorium allows the City and
community members an opportunity to discuss what the specific rules for uses should be in this area.
Staff is asking for a renewal of this moratorium. A work plan for related studies is included on page 13 of
the agenda packet. Staff is currently working with the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on
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mitigation and funding for street redesign, which is a major element of implementing the City's vision for
the TIB area.
Based on the recommendations of a panel from the Congress for New Urbanism (CNU) community
workshop in February 2017, the City intends to implement its goals by integrating public infrastructure
with private development. This extension will allow the City time to develop regulations to carry out the
vision for the TIB study area.
Council President Seal called for public comments.
Sharon Mann, 4452 South 160th Street, is speaking on behalf of TIBAC (Tukwila International Boulevard
Action Committee). She asked that the Council give the City the opportunity to work through a thoughtful
plan for the TIB area and approve the request for an extension of the 6 -month moratorium.
Tawfik Maudah, 3210 South 176'" Street, SeaTac, is here tonight because the business he established 5
years ago is on the line. His business will be displaced by the Justice Center project. The second problem
he must tackle right now is the restriction on auto sales in the area. He owns a small car sales lot on 150'"
Street and Pacific Highway. He stated if he moves outside of the TIB neighborhood, he does not think his
business will survive. He expressed that although he shares his current lot with other businesses, he is
intending on owning a separate lot by the end of this year. His new lot will not be the typical unattractive
car lot many people are accustomed to. Mr. Maudah asked that the City consider working with him to
keep his business in the TIB neighborhood.
7:14 p.m. Council President Seal closed the public hearing.
SPECIAL ISSUES
a. An ordinance renewing a 6 -month moratorium within the Tukwila International Boulevard Study
Area in the City of Tukwila on the development of certain uses such as hotels, motels, extended -
stay facilities, or auto -oriented uses and declaring an emergency.
Councilmember Kruller asked the following clarifying questions:
• Has the City received applications for restricted uses during the effective period of this
moratorium? Ms. Bradshaw stated while she is personally unaware of any applications received
by the City, inquiries may have been fielded by other staff members.
• Will construction for the Justice Center occur prior to the expiration of this extended moratorium?
Ms. Bradshaw responded in the negative.
Councilmember Robertson:
• Will you expect to have a product complete by the end of 4th quarter 2018? Ms. Bradshaw
confirmed that the TIB Neighborhood Plan work program should be completed by the end of 2018
and that another moratorium extension is likely.
Councilmember Quinn:
• Can you provide a brief outline of the timeline and process to date? Ms. Bradshaw explained the
City adopted the Comprehensive Plan towards the end of 2015 and completed a 3 -day CNU
workshop in February 2017 for the TIB area. A moratorium was adopted in July 2017 and a public
hearing was held in September 2017. Extensive outreach for the CNU Workshop was conducted
to include the public and affected agencies. Additionally, should anyone come to the counter
seeking information, the City would provide copies of the moratorium, current information, and
add the individual to an email distribution list.
Councilmember Idan:
• How many extensions can a moratorium have? Ms. Bradshaw replied there is no limit, as long as
the City can demonstrate it is making progress.
• On page 5 of the agenda packet, the 5th whereas clause in the proposed ordinance states the
U.S. Department of Justice sentenced the owner of one of three motels in the TIB area. Should
that be `sentenced' or `charged'? Ms. Bradshaw stated she would consult with the City Attorney
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and confirm the appropriate language prior to the adoption of this moratorium. The Council will
not be taking action on this moratorium until the next regular meeting.
COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING.
b. A contract with King County for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the
2017 Minor Home Repair Program.
Council President Seal indicated this item did not go through committee. She approved this on-going
contract coming directly to this Committee of the Whole meeting.
The City has received the 2017 contract with King County to provide Minor Home Repair (MHR) services
utilizing CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funds. The City of Tukwila acts as the fiscal agent
for the program, with the funding applying to the cities of Tukwila, SeaTac, Covington and Des Moines.
Due to the size of the contract, $125,000, Council must authorize the Mayor's signature.
Stacy Hansen, Human Services Program Coordinator, stated staff is seeking Council authorization for the
Mayor's signature on this contract.
Councilmember Robertson stated that the City has been administering the Minor Home Repair program
since 2005. This program benefits our residents as well as residents from neighboring jurisdictions.
Councilmember Quinn stated he serves on one of the Sound Cities committees that oversees the
distribution of CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funds. He expressed this program is a good
use of staff time as it provides a platform for facilitating this process and makes a case for the necessity of
federal funding.
Council President Seal noted that in 2017, using 2016 funds, the City's contractors served 19
unduplicated Tukwila households and provided 158 hours of repair. CDBG funds provide critical services
to residents. Ms. Seal commended staff for their work on this program.
COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE CONSENT AGENDA AT THE
NEXT REGULAR MEETING.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
There was no report.
b. City Council
Councilmember Hougardy reported the Equity and Social Justice Commission met on January 4, 2018.
Nate Robinson, Teen Recreation Program Specialist with the City, gave a presentation on Teens for
Tukwila to the Commission. She reported Teens for Tukwila will be asking for funds to attend the National
League of Cities conference in March 2019. Ms. Hougardy reported the City Equity Policy has been
approved and is now entering the implementation phase.
Councilmember Quinn relayed he has been asked to participate in a state steering committee on
pedestrian and bicycle transportation. WSDOT (Washington State Department of Transportation) will be
involved in these discussions and they will partner on ways to improve corridors. Mr. Quinn announced
that he intends to utilize reports as an avenue for highlighting outstanding residents. He commended Ms.
Gentry for her work in picking up trash during her daily outings with her dog.
Councilmember Kruller issued a reminder about the annual "Count Us In" event regarding homelessness.
The event will take place on January 26, 2018, with a one-hour training session on January 15, 2018.
Volunteers will be completing a count of the homeless at 2:00 a.m. Ms. Kruller encouraged interested
volunteers to sign up via King County's website or to contact Michelle Valdez at
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michellevconsulting(a�gmail.com. She also stated she will be holding a Council Chat at Billy Baroo's on
January 13, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
Councilmember McLeod reported he will be working on two regional councils this year. He will be a part
of the Economic Development Council of Seattle and King County, and the Growth Management
Planning Council for King County. Mr. McLeod will also be participating on the National League of Cities
First Tier Suburbs Council.
Council President Seal stated City offices will be closed on January 15, 2018 in observance of Martin
Luther King Jr Day. The next Council meeting will be taking place on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. In
addition, the Public Safety Committee meeting for next week has been cancelled. Ms. Seal stated the
Green Tukwila Partnership will be holding two volunteer cleanup events on Martin Luther King Jr Day at
Tukwila Park and at the Duwamish Shoreline from 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Information is available on the
City's website.
c. Staff
David Cline, City Administrator, thanked Olena Perry, Volunteer and Event Specialist, for her work with
the Green Tukwila Partnership.
d. Council Analyst
There was no report.
7:42 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT SEAL DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
ADJOUED.
Verna Seal, Council President
Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: 1/22/18
AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE: 1/23/18