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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-02-20 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES REGULAR MEETING Regular Meeting February 20, 2018 — 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL In the absence of Mayor Ekberg, Verna Seal, Mayor Pro Tempore, called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:01 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 Dennis Robertson, Kathy Hougardy, Verna Seal, De'Sean Quinn, Kate Kruller, Thomas McLeod, Zak Idan. CITY OFFICIALS Verna Seal, Mayor Pro Tempore; David Cline, City Administrator; Ann Marie Soto, Assistant City Attorney; Mia Navarro, Community Engagement Manager; Stephanie Brown, Human Resources Director; Joseph Todd, Technology and Innovation Services Manager; Chris Flores, Assistant Fire Chief; Rick Mitchell, Deputy Police Chief; Henry Hash, Public Works Director; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, Records Governance Manager/City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATION City of Tukwila 2017 Annual Report. Mia Navarro, Community Engagement Manager Mia Navarro, Community Engagement Manager, presented the 2017 City of Tukwila Annual Report to the City Council. The theme for this year is "Here We Go," with the focus areas on the 2017 accomplishments that have moved the City forward in major ways, to include Technology, Public Safety, Equity, and Engagement and Outreach. The Councilmembers thanked Ms. Navarro for providing the Annual Report. PUBLIC COMMENTS Eugene Sodano, 16053 48th Avenue South, referenced a recent news article regarding a man who called the Police in Tukwila due to a prowler and ended up involved with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). He said the City seemed to be apologetic regarding the incident and are instructing the Police not to act on issues like this. He said the Police swear an oath to uphold the law, and if people are living outside the law, they cannot expect to be protected by the law. His family immigrated here from Italy and did so legally, and the City is bending over backwards for those who are here illegally. This person knew the risk and chose to break the law. He feels a loss of trust in the community if the Police are told to favor some over others. Mohamed Sharif is a business owner at 15045 Tukwila International Boulevard (TIB). He provided a letter dated February 20, 2018 that was distributed to the City Council and had also been emailed to them. He urged reconsideration of the decision to dislocate businesses on TIB to make way for a new Justice Center and Municipal Court. He inquired why something is being built when there is not enough money for it. He and others affected by this decision feel they have not been heard, and the City has not attended to the impacts on the businesses. This is not an equitable decision. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 20, 2018 Page 2 of 6 CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 2/5/18 (Regular) b. Approval of Vouchers #377143-377239; #180201-180202 in the amount of $2,236,364.69. c. Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) and area cities for multi -jurisdictional transportation planning. [Forwarded to Consent by the Committee of the Whole on 2/12/18.] d. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with JRS Engineering for building envelope consulting services for the Public Safety Plan in the amount of $80,000. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Committee of the Whole on 2/12/18.] e. Approval of application from the City of Tukwila for the use of 2018 Lodging Tax funds for general administration and operations in the amount of $59,064. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee on 2/13/18.] MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. An ordinance establishing new regulations to accurately define the portion of 42nd Avenue South between 124th Street South and Interurban Avenue South where the speed limit is to be reduced from 25 mph to 15 mph for AASHTO Type 1, 2, and 3 trucks only. MOVED BY QUINN, 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, ESTABLISHING NEW REGULATIONS TO ACCURATELY DEFINE THE PORTION OF 42ND AVENUE SOUTH BETWEEN 124TH STREET SOUTH AND INTERURBAN AVENUE SOUTH WHERE THE SPEED LIMIT IS TO BE REDUCED FROM 25 MPH TO 15 MPH FOR AASHTO TYPE 1, 2, AND 3 TRUCKS ONLY; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1801, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9.16.060; 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 2566. b. Authorize the purchase of Fire Department apparatus from Hughes Fire Equipment, Inc., in the amount of $3,091,784.01. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT APPARATUS FROM HUGHES FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,091,784.01. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. c. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract amendment with BERK Consulting for the fire and parks impact fee study in the amount of $20,000. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH BERK CONSULTING FOR THE FIRE AND PARKS IMPACT FEE STUDY IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.* Councilmember Quinn, Chair of the Finance Committee, said this amendment is to add $20,000 to the contract to provide assurance that resources will be available for the completion of the study document, to include a presentation to the Council on the fee study and methodology. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 20, 2018 Page 3 of 6 Councilmember Kruller said she does not support the amendment. The original estimate by the vendor was approximately $24,000, and it then went up to $38,000. In the Finance Committee, there was no itemization, and there was no information provided about the vendor not spending the money if they did not need too. Now an additional $20,000 is being requested. Due to the Council's fiduciary obligation, she will vote "no" on this item this evening. It feels like a blank check is being signed. Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director, explained this amendment came forward with the idea that the Council would want to be informed of the status of the impact fee study. It was a proactive step to request additional funds to complete the study, should that be desired; it is a contingency fund which is why there are no specific items listed. There have been no decisions made on changing the land use categories, for example, or to do a workshop, and by having the funding available, those options could be explored if the Council wanted to do so. Councilmember Quinn applauds the Council for asking difficult questions. This item was a holdover from 2017 that had not been completed. He takes fiduciary responsibility very seriously, as he does the possibility of raising impact fees and the importance of fairness, methodology and process. As difficult financial decisions are made in 2018, it is beneficial for the Council to be able to speak to the details used in arriving at fee increases. He is comfortable moving this item forward on that basis. Councilmember Robertson relayed that he is sensitive to Councilmember Kruller's concern. He expressed that this is a difficult financial period, and one of the revenue sources available for use toward the Public Safety Plan is fire impact fees. Those fees have not changed in 9 years and are primarily paid by commercial businesses due to growth. The Council must ensure that if and when we increase fees, we are doing it correctly. The Finance Director has offered assurances that the money will only be utilized if it is needed. It is important that funding be available, so the Council can have the best information available for hard financial decisions. Councilmember Hougardy referenced page 35 of the agenda packet, which notes that the contract amendment ($20,000) will only be utilized if needed. She reiterated that there has been no change in the impact fees since 2009. If those fees are increased, it must be fair, and the Council must be able to substantiate the basis for the changes. She feels the $20,000 amendment is important for that reason. Councilmember McLeod asked for an update on how much of the money is expected to be used. Ms. McCarthy said she anticipates very little of the $20,000 to be spent. For instance, if the land use categories change, that could be $3,000 plus the cost for a Council workshop. If there was an overhaul of the methodologies, then it could be a higher amount; however, that is not anticipated at this time. Councilmember Kruller emphasized that this went from $24,000 to $38,000 and now an amendment for $20,000 more "just in case" is being requested. She wondered why the extra work could not be done internally by existing staff. The City should be able to work within budget and sharpen their pencils during this difficult financial time. Councilmember Quinn clarified that adding funding for the amendment would involve City Administration presenting the information to the Council, at which point the Council could add work based on the proposal. He asked Ms. McCarthy if the prior Finance Committee had expressed a desire to vet this proposal, and Ms. McCarthy responded in the affirmative. *MOTION CARRIED 5-2, WITH KRULLER AND IDAN VOTING NO. NEW BUSINESS A resolution expressing sincere gratitude to Joan Hernandez for her influence and service on the City of Tukwila's Equity and Social Justice Commission. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY KRULLER 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. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 20, 2018 Page 4 of 6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, EXPRESSING SINCERE GRATITUDE TO JOAN HERNANDEZ FOR HER INFLUENCE AND SERVICE ON THE EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1925 Mayor Pro Tempore Seal presented Ms. Hernandez with flowers on behalf of the City Council. Ms. Seal also presented Ms. Hernandez with a plaque of appreciation. Ms. Seal explained her history with Ms. Hernandez, who mentored her toward greater civic involvement, with Ms. Seal joining the Equity and Diversity Commission in 1999 and then later becoming a Councilmember. Ms. Hernandez recounted her history in the City in the 1990s before there was an Equity and Diversity Commission in the City. She referenced the Equity Task Force at the School District, led by Dick Fain, Principal at Tukwila Elementary, that was a catalyst to her passion for this issue. She recalled that in 1998 the Equity and Diversity Commission in Tukwila was formed. She credited some of the success of the commission to the attendance of Dr. Michael Silver from the Tukwila School District and former Tukwila Police Chief Keith Haines. Ms. Hernandez expressed thanks and appreciation for the flowers, plaque and resolution of recognition. Councilmember Hougardy thanked Ms. Hernandez for being a mentor and for sharing wisdom and vision toward this important work. Councilmember Robertson said that Ms. Hernandez has always been a class -act, who has done wonderful things for the City. Councilmember Quinn relayed that leadership is part of Ms. Hernandez's legacy, along with her passion for equity and diversity. Her commitment in 1996 to push forward with something that was not particularly popular at the time has been a great benefit to the Tukwila of today and to the Tukwila of the future. Councilmember Kruller emphasized that Ms. Hernandez offers sage advice and leads by example. She referenced attending a community event and people were picking up pamphlets about the City. That pamphlet was available at that event in multiple languages due to the good work of Ms. Hernandez. Councilmember McLeod acknowledged and thanked Ms. Hernandez for her work and effort over the years. It has provided a foundation to build on for the Tukwila community. Councilmember Idan thanked Ms. Hernandez for starting this important commission and thanked her for her service. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg was not present. b. City Council Councilmember Hougardy reported on the Public Safety Committee meeting conducted prior to the Regular Meeting this evening. It included a presentation from Police staff on a crime reporting package that interfaces with the Police records system, is intuitive to use, and free to the public for use online. Councilmember Quinn said he has been serving on the Land Conservation Advisory Group that presented recommendations to the King County Council at the Tree Committee on February 20, 2018. He has also been Co -Chair of the Advisory Group, and they spent 16 months working on recommendations for land conservation. There are components dedicated to providing access to open Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 20, 2018 Page 5 of 6 space and green space within %4 mile of residents. Mr. Quinn shared a story at the Advisory Group regarding residents of a multi -family facility that were facing eviction due to lack of access to open space. This resonated with the participants of the group, and Mr. Quinn will bring the recommendations to the City Council when they have been finalized. Councilmember Kruller attended the Sound Cities PIC (Public Issues Committee) meeting where there was a focus on the King County Land Conservation Initiative. While there was a majority of cities that were not supportive of the initiative, even with a small cost of $10-$12 per year, she will be expressing support for the initiative. Ms. Kruller also attended the Tukwila Volunteer Appreciation event and commended the Parks and Recreation staff for their work on the event. On February 15, 2018, she attended the Community Listening event at the Church by the Side of the Road. This involves the recent detention by ICE of a person who called the Police due to an intruder. This strikes at the core of families, as this person has 3 small children at home. Additionally, Ms. Kruller attended a CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) event to learn about ways to assess building structures in a disaster. She took personal pause on Presidents Day with prayers for America's leaders, and referenced the great effort by North and South Korea during the Olympic games. She suggested that neighbors keep an eye out for the elderly during this inclement weather. Councilmember McLeod attended the February 15, 2018 Community Listening event and hopes to see another one held in the future. He also attended a town hall event on February 17, 2018 with Senators Hasegawa and Representatives Hudgins and Bergquist. This was an opportunity for him to be available to talk about issues occurring in Tukwila. Mayor Pro Tempore Seal also attended the February 15, 2018 Community Listening event and said a draft ordinance relating to immigration laws will be on the Council agenda on February 26, 2018. It will be available in the agenda packet online in the City's Digital Records Center. The public will be welcome to speak to the ordinance at the February 26 Council meeting. There will also be another listening event scheduled in the next few weeks. Councilmember Quinn expressed appreciation to the Police Department for their support during the Community Listening event. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the CA (City Administrator) report in the packet and offered to answer any questions. Councilmember Kruller referenced the portion of the CA Report regarding the Pedestrian Bridge and inquired as to a completion date. Mr. Cline said the completion date is April 2018, and there will be a ceremony to mark the completion. Mayor Pro Tempore Seal referenced the portions of the CA Report that the public should be aware of: (1) Discussion on the Foster High School reader board will be forthcoming on a CDN (Community Development and Neighborhoods) Committee meeting; (2) A Code Enforcement update will occur at the March 5, 2018 Regular Meeting; and (3) Public Works staff met with Waste Management staff regarding access to dumpsters in the area of 42nd Avenue South, and they are working on corrective action. The construction crews have also been asked not to impede access to the dumpsters. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Intergovernmental Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst, referenced the PMQA (Program Management Quality Assurance) Report in the packet and offered to answer any questions. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 20, 2018 Page 6 of 6 MISCELLAENOUS Councilmember Robertson referenced the PMQA report on page 63 that says "correction is needed" relating to the Public Safety Plan Program contingency. In light of tough financial situations this year and forthcoming cuts to City services, he will forego turning in expense requests unless it is crucial to the City. It is important for the Council to set an example and scrutinize costs. This should start with the Council, Mayor's Office and Directors. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Collective Bargaining — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a) — 45 minutes Mayor Pro Tempore Seal announced that the Council will now go into Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a). It will last no more than 45 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. 8:18 p.m. Mayor Pro Tempore Seal called a brief recess to allow the Councilmembers to proceed to the Hazelnut Conference Room. Executive Session Start: 8:25 p.m. Attendees: David Cline, City Administrator; Stephanie Brown, Human Resources Director; Cabot Dow, City Negotiator; Councilmembers Robertson, Seal, Hougardy, Quinn, Kruller, McLeod, Idan. Executive Session End: 9:10 p.m. 9:20 p.m. Mayor Pro Tempore Seal reconvened the Regular Meeting. ADJOURNMENT 9:20 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. Verna Seal, Mayor Pro Tempore ty O'Flahe , Records cords Governance APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 3/5/18 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 3/6/18 ger/City Clerk