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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-01-22 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting City Hall Council Chambers January 22, 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 !clan. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Bruce Linton, Police Chief; Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Marty Grisham, Emergency Manager; Robin Tischmak, City Engineer; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATION A donation of animal oxygen masks to the Tukwila Fire Department from Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC). Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief, introduced Gene Mueller, DVM, Manager of Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC), Marty Grisham, Emergency Manager, and Tiffany Isom, Emergency Management Assistant. Chief Wittwer stated that over the last few months, Emergency Management has been working on a plan for animal response and rescue during a widespread incident. They have been looking at best practices throughout the nation, but the lack of available information has necessitated the design of a new plan. Chief Wittwer relayed he asked about animal oxygen rescue masks, which are used across the country. He has used animal oxygen masks in his previous position with North Las Vegas. Animal oxygen masks are effective for administering a high concentration of oxygen to animals. Dr. Mueller has donated 4 kits to the City, so each fire apparatus will be supplied with an animal oxygen mask kit. Chief Wittwer explained that fire and smoke are the leading causes of respiratory damage to animals. There are three different size of masks that can be applied for various -sized animals such as felines and canines. Dr. Mueller stated RASKC is proud to provide animal services to Tukwila. This is one way in which they can help with emergency management. RASKC was able to provide animal oxygen kits for this pilot project because they are interested in the experience of a progressive fire department in using the equipment and providing RASKC with feedback on the utility and training processes of the masks. Dr. Mueller shared that RASKC has translation services for 28 languages through its call center and looks forward to serving all the community. Chief Wittwer commended Emergency Management for their work and acknowledged Ms. Isom for the experience and knowledge she brings. Many Tukwila residents are pet owners and ensuring pets are taken care of helps to calm the situation. Maple Valley is the only other fire department in King County, that has animal oxygen masks. He stated the City is excited to be a county leader in designing a training program for the animal oxygen masks. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes January 22, 2018 Page 2 of 4 Councilmember McLeod asked how firefighters calm animals down enough to get masks on. Chief Wittwer replied that in his experience, pets often do not leave the building and choose instead to hide in safe places in the house. Pets are often unconscious when retrieved from buildings, and the oxygen masks are used to revive them. A pet that is actively moving around and barking is unlikely to need the oxygen masks. Councilmember Robertson asked if CPR is performed on animals. Chief Wittwer relayed for humans, the treatment for smoke inhalation is high flow oxygen. Dr. Mueller explained that high flow oxygen is the best treatment for a majority of animals. The Councilmembers expressed their appreciation for the animal oxygen mask donations. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. SPECIAL ISSUES City Council participation on 2018 regional boards, committees and commissions. Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst, presented the draft list of Council representation on regional, state, and national committees and commissions and/or boards for the 2018 calendar year. The list includes boards and commissions on which Councilmembers are serving as a Tukwila City Council representative. Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Educational Advisory Committee Kathy Hougardy AWC Federal Legislative Committee Kate Kruller Kathy Hougardy AWC Nominating Committee Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors To be determined, Mayor's Alternate City of Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission Kathy Hougardy, Chair City of Tukwila Public Safety Plan Siting Advisory Committee Council President appoints two members Economic Development Council (EDC) of Seattle and King County Thomas McLeod Firemen's Pension Board De'Sean Quinn (as Finance Chair) Growth Management Planning Council Thomas McLeod Highline Forum Kathy Hougardy Dennis Robertson, Alternate King County Consortium Joint Recommendations Committee for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)* De'Sean Quinn King County LEOFF 1 Disability Board* Verna Seal King County Regional Transit Committee* Kathy Hougardy Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Kathy Hougardy, Chair National League of Cities (NLC) Steering Committee: Transportation Infrastructure and Services Kate Kruller NLC: Council on Youth, Education and Families Verna Seal PSRC: Transportation Policy Board* Kate Kruller Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Regional Transit- Oriented Development Advisory Committee De'Sean Quinn Salmon Recovery Council Dennis Robertson Sound Cities Association (SCA) Public Issues Committee Kate Kruller, To be determined, Alternate Soundside Alliance for Economic Development Board Kathy Hougardy, Executive Committee Chair South County Area Transportation Board Kathy Hougardy Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes January 22, 2018 Page 3 of 4 *Represents SCA Appointments Councilmember McLeod stated he will be the Alternate for the South County Area Transportation Board. He also requested that the list be amended to reflect his participation on the NLC First Tier Suburbs Council. Councilmember Idan noted he is the Alternate for the SCA Public Issues Committee. Council President Seal said she will be the Mayor's Alternate for the Cascade Water Alliance Board. She will be serving on the Public Safety Siting Advisory Committee, along with Councilmember Robertson. Councilmember Idan will be the Alternate. The Council concurred with the list of representation with the changes discussed above. REPORTS a. Mayor There was no report. b. City Council Councilmember Robertson stated a crucial WRIA9 meeting will be held on February 8, 2018. There is competition between those who support salmon hatcheries as opposed to wild runs. A major effort is underway to decrease the number of hatcheries in the Green-Duwamish River Watershed. While WRIA9 has been a proponent of increasing fish habitat for wild runs, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has begun to support hatcheries instead. Mr. Robertson reported he was unable to attend the Council Retreat this year as he was attending the Women's March with his family on January 20, 2018. Councilmember Hougardy stated that the South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) is requesting support for the 2018 legislative session. Local jurisdictions need new financing tools to adequately address aging infrastructure. Projections for gas tax revenue show a 45% decrease over the next ten years. SCATBd will be supporting the Road Usage Charge pilot program as a potential replacement for gas tax revenue. Ms. Hougardy also attended a Regional Transit Committee meeting on January 17, 2018. Metro responded to the Committee's request for more clarity around the process for and prioritization of partnerships and capital projects. It will also be more forthcoming with details on 2021-2026 projects, so cities can incorporate upcoming projects into their long-term planning. Ms. Hougardy indicated she intends to work closely with Councilmember McLeod this year on regional transportation issues. Councilmember Quinn reported that the Council Retreat was held on January 20, 2018. He commended the Council President for her preparation and facilitation of activities and workshops during the retreat. Councilmember Kruller attended the Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee meeting on January 10, 2018. The Committee was asked to amend their 2018 Legislative Agenda regarding the Housing Trust Fund. She also attended an Animal Rescue in Disasters training sponsored by King County Zone 3 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) on January 17, 2018 at the Tukwila Community Center. The training was well attended, and the instructor provided important updates on processes relating to animal rescues. Ms. Kruller commended Raejean Kreel, Public Educator/CERT To be determined, Alternate Washington State Commission on African American Affairs De'Sean Quinn Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission De'Sean Quinn Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Statewide Active Transportation Plan Steering Committee De'Sean Quinn Water Resource Inventory Area 9 (WRIA 9) Management Committee Dennis Robertson, Chair *Represents SCA Appointments Councilmember McLeod stated he will be the Alternate for the South County Area Transportation Board. He also requested that the list be amended to reflect his participation on the NLC First Tier Suburbs Council. Councilmember Idan noted he is the Alternate for the SCA Public Issues Committee. Council President Seal said she will be the Mayor's Alternate for the Cascade Water Alliance Board. She will be serving on the Public Safety Siting Advisory Committee, along with Councilmember Robertson. Councilmember Idan will be the Alternate. The Council concurred with the list of representation with the changes discussed above. REPORTS a. Mayor There was no report. b. City Council Councilmember Robertson stated a crucial WRIA9 meeting will be held on February 8, 2018. There is competition between those who support salmon hatcheries as opposed to wild runs. A major effort is underway to decrease the number of hatcheries in the Green-Duwamish River Watershed. While WRIA9 has been a proponent of increasing fish habitat for wild runs, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has begun to support hatcheries instead. Mr. Robertson reported he was unable to attend the Council Retreat this year as he was attending the Women's March with his family on January 20, 2018. Councilmember Hougardy stated that the South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) is requesting support for the 2018 legislative session. Local jurisdictions need new financing tools to adequately address aging infrastructure. Projections for gas tax revenue show a 45% decrease over the next ten years. SCATBd will be supporting the Road Usage Charge pilot program as a potential replacement for gas tax revenue. Ms. Hougardy also attended a Regional Transit Committee meeting on January 17, 2018. Metro responded to the Committee's request for more clarity around the process for and prioritization of partnerships and capital projects. It will also be more forthcoming with details on 2021-2026 projects, so cities can incorporate upcoming projects into their long-term planning. Ms. Hougardy indicated she intends to work closely with Councilmember McLeod this year on regional transportation issues. Councilmember Quinn reported that the Council Retreat was held on January 20, 2018. He commended the Council President for her preparation and facilitation of activities and workshops during the retreat. Councilmember Kruller attended the Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee meeting on January 10, 2018. The Committee was asked to amend their 2018 Legislative Agenda regarding the Housing Trust Fund. She also attended an Animal Rescue in Disasters training sponsored by King County Zone 3 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) on January 17, 2018 at the Tukwila Community Center. The training was well attended, and the instructor provided important updates on processes relating to animal rescues. Ms. Kruller commended Raejean Kreel, Public Educator/CERT Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes January 22, 2018 Page 4 of 4 Trainer, for her work and emphasized the importance of providing CERT training classes to the community. Ms. Kruller was present at the Sound Cities Association Networking Dinner on January 17, 2018, featuring King County Executive Dow Constantine. The conversation centered around taxation in Washington and King County. Ms. Kruller stated she appreciated the opportunity to sit back and reflect on how the Council can improve. She commended Council President for a successful retreat. Ms. Kruller relayed that the Seattle Sounders FC 2 is moving to Tacoma for the 2018 season. However, she is very excited about a new option for sports fans in Tukwila: The Seattle Seawolves, a Major League Rugby team, will be playing its inaugural season at Starfire Stadium beginning Spring 2018. Ms. Kruller commended all those who attended the Women's March on January 20, 2018. Councilmember McLeod shared that he will be in Olympia from January 24, 2018 to January 25, 2018 for Association of Washington Cities City Action Days with other Councilmembers and City Administration. He will also be participating in the homelessness count on January 26, 2018 with Councilmembers Quinn and Kruller. Mr. McLeod noted that Councilmembers continue to serve the community in informal ways, outside of their roles as Elected Officials. A few weeks ago, Councilmembers Quinn and McLeod were walking in the community and came across Ms. Kruller as she was returning from volunteering at the Tukwila Pantry. Council President Seal stated Katrina Dohn, Tukwila resident, has been recognized by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for its Director's Community Leadership Award. The award recognizes exemplary individuals who have completed the FBI's Citizens Academy program. Ms. Dohn organizes the Kids Without Borders Clothing Bank in Tukwila. She will be recognized in a ceremony at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. in April 2018. Ms. Seal expressed there are many unsung heroes in the Tukwila community and she recognizes Ms. Dohn for her service. c. Staff There was no report. d. Council Analyst There was no report. 7:43 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT SEAL DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURNED TO CONDUCT A SPECIAL MEETING. Verna Seal, Council President Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: 2/5/18 AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE: 2/6/18