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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-02-12 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila Ci!y Council Committee of the Whole Meeting City Hall Council Chambers February 12, 2018 — 7:00 P.m. 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 inthe Pledge ofAllegiance, OFFICIALS Present were Council President Seal; CVunci|membem Dennis Rubortson, Kathy HVugardy. Oo'8eon Quinn, Kate KruUer,Thomas McLeod, Zok|dan. Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David C|ine, City Administrator; Rachel Bionohi, Communications and Government Relations Manager; Rick KAbcheU, Deputy Police Chief; JmyVVhbwer' Fine Chief; Chris F|nnas, Assistant Fire Chief; Henry Hash, Public Works Director; Robin Tieohmok, City Engineer; Peggy McCarthy. Finance Director; AndyYoun. Deputy City Clerk. Rick Mitchell, Deputy Police Chief, is here tonight on behalf of Police Chief Bruce Linton, who is out of the country on Military duty. Hegave a statement regarding a recent incident in which the Tukwila Police Department responded to an administrative warrant issued by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, resulting in the detainment of a Tukwila resident. Tukwila Police believed they were executing evalid order from a judge, inthe form ofacriminal warrant and followed standard protocol, |t was later discovered that the warrant in question was administrative in nature but had been entered in the National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) the same way a criminal warrant would have been entered. The Tukwila Police Department has taken steps to notify all personnel of this issue. Police Chiefs and law enforcement agencies in the region have also been notified that administrative warrants are now being entered into the NQC database as criminal warrants, Police Chief Linton has issued a directive to the entire Tukwila Police Department that, going forward, the Tukwila Police Department will not be responsive to any administrative warrants issued by the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. The Tukwila Police Department intends to engage with the community and all residents in the coming weeks to rebuild any relationships that may have been impacted by this unfortunate incident. Council President Seal read Resolution No. 1900, which reaffirms Tukwila's commitment to be a diverse, tolerant, and inclusive city. Esba|a C}rbega, 2524 16mAvenue South. Seattle' is the Executive Director of B Centro De La Raza. She is shocked and disheartened by the incident that took place on February 8, 2018. These are difficult times for immigrant families. Fortunately, local municipalities around King County have declared themselves welcoming cities and have said they will not cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to deport undocumented immigrants. What happened last week replaces trust with fear and has caused trauma in the community. Last year, Tukwila Police representatives visited Foster High School to reassure the immigrant community they would besafe ifthey needed tocall the police. She does not feel the immigrant community can trust the police. There needs to be accountability to ensure this does not happen again. She expressed her desire that the City rectify its mistake by assisting the resident. Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes February 12.2O18 Page 2of// Andrea Gamboa. Saattle, has worked as o high school teacher in the Tukwila School District for the past 13years and imhere today with other educators to express concern ofthe troubling incident onFebruary 8, 2018. Over the past few years, Tukwila Police have outreached at the Tukwila School District and repeatedly reassured the community that they would not act as agents of ICE. Families were reassured they could call S1l freely without fear of questions regarding immigration status. Trust has been broken and relationships have been damaged. Ms. Gamboo emphasized the actions and inactions of City officials have a deep impact on the lives of young people in the community, Teachers see firsthand the impacts of the country's broken immigration system and are here today to advocate for their students. Students deserve to live in a community without fear. She implored the City to begin discussion of an ordinance that sets Tukwila as a Sanctuary City for undocumented young people and their families. She would also like to see the City set training policy for police officers sothat the incident ofFebruary 8. 2O18does not occur again. Jorge Torres, Des Moines, stated that last year, the Tukwila School District opened its doors for the Tukwila Police Department to work with Latino families. The police spread @message ofassurance and safety for everyone, including undocumented residents. While alot ofgood work was done tobuild o more trusting relationship with the Tukwila Police Department, that work is now jeopardized due to the incident on February 8, 2018. Many Latino families in Tukwila come from countries where the police and government are pad of the prob|em, not the solution. Families make the dangerous journey to the United States toescape crime -ravaged neighborhoods and countries. The City's website states Tukwila is a City of opportunity and community of choice. Mr. Torres asked the Council to live by this statement. He emphasized the need for an ordinance that ensures all residents, regardless of immigration status, are protected and safe. Christina Busby, Tukwila, iseTukwila resident and educator. She ishere tonight tourge the City totake action hoensure the safety ofall its residents, She iodeeply disturbed bythe incident that took place on February 8, 2018. She feels Tukwila Police were extremely quick tocall in |CE, despite the promises they made to the community last year. A broken promise to Tukwila's undocumented residents is a broken promise tmthe entire community, Undocumented residents will not feel safe calling the Tukwila Police Department to report crimes, which is o public safety concern for the entire community. Ms. Busby urged the Council to create a concrete plan of action to begin rebuilding damaged trust. She suggested immigration and cultural sensitivity training for police officere, as well as on ordinance mandating against cooperation with ICE. She is saddened that the incident took place in a diverse and inclusive community such asTukwila. Laura Linde. Seattle, has been a school counselor for 23 years and is present tonight tV speak about the impacts ofthe February 8.2O18incident. She's seen students intears out offear for their families. Over the last year, there has been a dramatic increase in the mental health needs of Tukwila students. Through events facilitated at Tukwila schools, students were reassured by police that they would be safe from deportation should they need to call for help. The tenuous trust that was built has been broken. Ms. Linde called for mandatory training and stronger commitment 1othe principles of social justice and cultural humility. She asked that the City pass an ordinance that clearly states the Tukwila Police Department will not cooperate with ICE. She also called for the creation of fund to help with legal assistance for families facing immigration issues. Jennifer Fiohamba, 250 South 162^« Street. Burien, is o college and career counselor at Showalter Middle School. Approximately this time last year, she worked together with colleagues to urge the City ofBurien to pass a Sanctuary City ordinance. Opponents of Sanctuary City ordinances say it is redundant because King County already has one. However. the February 8. 2018 incident reaffirms the need for local legislation. There is great diversity in Tukwila, There is also Department of Homeland Security office in Tukwila. Ma. Fiohamba stated it is imperative for the community to come together to support all of its fami|ies, regardless of immigration status. She asked that the City pass e Sanctuary City ordinance to hold Tukwila Police Officers and City officials accountable. Anace|is Urbina. |saoquah, stands here tonight as a concerned educator. In a recent survey conducted in her classroom, 2OY6ofher students indicated they are worried about immigration issues, That isG students out of 30. While she is glad the Tukwila Police Chief has made a commitment to prevent the Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes February 12.2O18 Page 3of/1 February 8, 2018 incident from recurring, she asked what underlying message the mistake sends to the community, especially when nothing is being done to repair the damage. yWe. Urbina asked the Council to take action to repair the broken trust by passing an ordinance that mandates non -cooperation with ICE warrants and delineating specific best practices for police officers to follow, She also asked that the City help Wilson Rodriguez Macarreno with his legal defense and help his wife, who is caring for 3 children without her husband. Nioho|e Tomaa8Ui. Tukwila, is a teacher at Foster High School and is committed to the safety of all Tukwila residents, Resolution No. 1900 sends a clear message that the City will fight for the rights, freedoms and interests of all residents regardless of where they are born. The incident that occurred on February 8, 2018 directly contradicts the central tenants of Resolution No. 1QOOand the message given by Tukwila Police last year. It also has a ripple effect in the community and impacts student success. Ms. Tomaselli emphasized the importance of ensuring no member of the community feels dehumanized, lied toand unsafe, She stated the City needs police that are trained onwhat itmeans tnbe community agents that protect and serve diverse populations. She urged the Council tmcreate anordinance toensure Tukwila Police will not report residents to ICE. Jenni Standard, Seattle, is a college and career counselor at Foster High School. A large part of her role involves helping students apply for financial aid so they can further their education without roadblocks. Over the past year, there has been more fear around this process as students are unwilling to share personal and sensitive information about their families. It is overwhelming as an educator b>try to reassure her students when she has doubts herself about their safety. The incident on February 8, 2018 will contribute to the fear already evident in the community and erode the trust students and their families have inlocal institutions, including schools. As aneducator, Ms. Standard wants her students toreach for the highest goals and confidently access all the resources available to them, She asked the City to show students and families that this isasafe place for everyone. Stephanie GaUardo.1141O1mAvenue South, Seattle, isaneducator atFoster High School. While she is a new member ofthe Tukwila community, she is privileged to be a part of it. She stated the community expects better from the Tukwila Police Department and demands accountability for the incident that occurred on February 8, 2018. Ms. Gallardo read the Tukwila Police Department's mission statement aloud and pointed out the values and statements were not being met. One statement and directive from theTukwi|aPo|imeChiefisnotenouQh,TheCity'ememso@etotheoommunityis."notinourTukwi|a.^The community's message hothe City is, "Fear need not beinour Tukwila. Sanctuary City now.^ KatrimaCyphers, Tukwila, is aTukwila School District employee, She has seen the best and worst ofthe Tukwila Police Department. She knows that steps will be taken to reconcile relationships and rebuild trust, but the recent incident that took place sets the Tukwila School District's progress with its students and families back. She asked what the City can do to keep its residents safe and how it will amend the broken trust. Ma. Cyphers emphasized that Resolution No. 1QOOisnot enough. LuieEeoamiUa. 14818 32nd Place South, SeaTac, has worked in Tukwila for over 7 years. He expressed that the voices the Council is hearing tonight are not anti -law enforcement but come from places of critical love and righteous indignation. Last year, one of Tukwila's high schoolers was taken and deported. He was anasset toTukwila and part ofits future. The mistake that happened onFebruary 8.2Ol8amounts bramateur policing, which isdisrespectful tothe community and tnthe police officers who work hard bo gain public trust. Mr. EeCamiUa stated the community expects officers to uphold standards of decency, humaniiy, justice, service and critical inquiry. The federal administration's perspective on immigration does not echo the values of Tukwila. He suggested that the City provide resources towards Mr. Rodriguez Macarreno's defense and make it clear through comprehensive training that the Tukwila Police is not an immigration force. Mr. EscgmiUe also called for Sanctuary City ordinance to pruteotTukwi|a'a undocumented residents. He distributed hand-outs on undocumented immigration. MnrgituArQo. 11d2ORainier Ave South, Seattle, stated she has gdaughter who has gone toschool with an undocumented student since they were young. They are now seniors and while other students are applying to colleges and planning for their future, the undocumented student is worried about what is going to happen to her tomorrow. Ms. Argo emphasized the need to stand together and asked the Council totake action. Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes February 12.2O18 Page 4of7Y Joe Duffie.5332South 14OmStreet, stated Tukwila is abeautiful city and the Council works for its residents. He stated, "Together we otand, divided we fall." He reminded the Council there is a fountain outside VfCity Hall that isnot working and stated hehopes itwill be working bythe end ofsummer. Mr. Duffie reiterated the importance of residents coming forward to speak before the Council. Maria Abrego, 16311 47th Place South, stated she is upset that the February 8, 2018 incident happened in Tukwila. Tukwila is not respecting the diversity of its community. Mo. AbreQo asked what the Council and Tukwila Police Department will do for &1r. Rodriguez K4aoarreno in terms of legal and financial assistance. Resolution No. 1900vvas astep in the right direction but, u|timote|y, it did not resolve the problem. The Tukwila Police Department visited Foster High School last year to reassure students it would be safe to call the police, but this incident shows it is not and has instilled fear in the community. She urged the Council toconsider aSanctuary City ordinance. Juan Jose Bouanegna, 2021 South Weller Street, Seatt|e, is representative from E| Comite and the May 1stAction Coalition. He distributed copies of sanctuary city ordinances. He expressed the need for clarity in light of the current political climate. Mr. Rodriguez KAooarn*nV is not just an immigrant, but a refugee who may face eminent death if he is deported. Mr. BoomneQra urged the Council to pass Sanctuary City ordinance. He also suggested that the City fund mental health and legal services for residents. Amina Ahmed, 19018 32nd Avenue South, SeaTac, runs a nonprofit called Partner in Employment that aims to address the challenges of employment among foreign -born populations. She asked the Council how it will hold the Tukwila Police Department accountable for the February 8, 2018 incident. In the future, when similar issues arise, she would like to see police officers turn to a culturally competent community police officer for advice. The City needs to regain the trust of the community and embody the values ofResolution No. 1900. Pastor Thelma L. Williams, 13305 35th Avenue South, has been a Tukwila resident for almost 30 years and is concerned about the Tukwila Police Department's lack of capacity for dealing with those with mental health issues. She also noted senior residents in Tukwila are not being included in outreach efforts bythe City. Many elderly individuals have cataracts and cannot read the "Tukwila Reporter". Ms. Williams stated bail is being used asgtool for keeping people incarcerated for minimal charges. She called for the Council tohelp those inneed. Alma, a Tukwila oidzen, sees fear in her school. The school is empty after classes are over because students rush home totheir families. She read several statements byher students and urged the Council to help immigrant families stay safe. Sean Murphy, GG24Island Drive South, Seattle, suggested naming the fountain outside City Hall after Mr. Rodriguez Macarreno. He stated Tukwila's public safety is at risk because of the February 8, 2018 incident, Undocumented residents will be targeted, and crimes will go unreported because the community has lost its trust in the Tukwila Police. The local economy will suffer as a result of increased crime. Mr. Murphy recommended the Council implement an ordinance committing to the safety of all residents, regardless oflegal status, oopeople can freely report crimes tupolice without fear ofrecrimination. [Name & city of residence not provided], stated he is from Mexico and related to the Duvvmmish people. He is glad to see that the Councilmembers understand the oppression faced by refugees and immigrants, who risk their lives crossing the ocean for the basic right to survive. People are being forced to abandon their lands. What happened on February 8, 2018 is a clear violation of due process and now, a brother is behind bars. While Resolution No. 1900 sounds romantic, the City must fight to put words into action. His people are being displaced from their communities. Janic Garcia relayed that about a year ago, it would not have crossed her mind that Tukwila Police would break the trust the community had in them and act in cooperation with ICE, Tukwila has been the only home she has known, and she has felt safe despite the political climate. After the February 8, 2018 incident, she does not know ifshe still feels safe. She speaks for the Latino community and shared itim difficult for them to trust the Tukwila Police Department and Council. What occurred to Mr, Rodriguez Maoarrenoisaninhumane act. She stated she is afraid every time there iooknock onthe door and every Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes February 12.2O1D Page 5of/Y time she receives phone call. Instead ofprotecting the community, the City has done the opposite. Ms. Garcia conveyed her sincere disappointment inthe City. Emily has been e part of the Tukwila community for the past 14 years. During high schoo|, she was involved in an organization called Metro, which held an informational family night with the Tukwila Police Department. Tukwila Police told everyone they would not be working with ICE and students left feeling empowered and reassured. Mr. Rodriguez yWacarneno relied on the Tukwila Police Department to protect him and is now wrongfully detained instead. Undocumented immigrants will no longer feel safe calling the police for help. She called for greater training for the Tukwila Police Department and City employees and asked that the Council ensure Tukwila lives uptoits title asthe City ofOpportunity. Katrina Dohn, 144424BmAvenue South, shared a recent experience in which she saw an elementary school student shake with fear when hesaw apolice officer atschool one morning. Tukwila Police visit the elementary school hogreet children and build relationships. Ms. Oohn stated Tuhwi|a's immigrant children have anengrained reaction and terror oflaw enforcement. She asked that the City not lose sight ofthe fact that more than aprocedural issue, this isahuman issue. Pat Larson, 14244 55th Avenue South, stated that oeeformer principal ofFoster High School, the testimonies tonight were difficult to |ioban to. The community tonight is asking for the City to be a |eader, not follower. While Resolution No. 1900 should have come with aodon, there has been no action. She stated that rather than playing it safe, the City should step up and model the way for others. UhbaArden, 4252South 188m.has been aTukwila resident for almost 5years. She chose tolive in Tukwila because of the diversity it offers. Yet, if its residents don't feel secure or safe, how can the City say it is the most diverse? The City has to ensure it keeps the diversity it takes pride in. Ms. Arden stated she wants to trust the Tukwila Police and the City's elected officials. She asked everyone present tonight to picture themselves in the shoes of those who are not feeling safe because of their immigration status. AminaAhmed, 18O1832»«Avenue South, GeoTao.suggested that the City hold additional diversity training for its employees. When her nonprofit writes gnante, it uses the City as a model for diversity, so it isunfortunate tosee what happened onFebruary 8.2O18, Councilmember Robertson stated what happened to Mr. Macarreno is unacceptable and that he agrees the City should find some way to help him, especially financially, Trust has been lost and cannot be regained with words. He thanked all those present for being respectful, honeot, and sincere. Mr. Robertson expressed Resolution No. 1900 is inouMicient, and the Council will consider how to respond to the needs ofthe community. [}ounci|memberHougardy noted common themes were expressed tonight in many ways. In addition to training for police officers, the City will need to hold further conversations to ensure this incident does not happen again. Deputy Police Chief Mitchell came forward to answer questions from the Council, Counoi|memberQuinn asked the following clarifying questions: • Did the Tukwila Police Department follow Resolution No. Yg0O?Despite the appearance and outcomes of this incident, the Tukwila Police followed the values of the City. Tukwila Police believed they were executing o valid criminal warrant from a judge. Deputy Chief Mitchell stated the Police Department takes sole responsibility for this incident. As soon eathey realized what had occurred, they took steps tnupdate all personnel about this issue. • /athere a shifting landscape as it relates to ICE and responding to warrants? There was a definite lack of clarity with the warrant for Mr. Rodriguez K8acarreno. Tukwila Police believed this was o criminal warrant, which has certain responsibilities associated with it. An administrative warrant is not for a criminal act. However, this warrant was entered into the National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) the same way a criminal warrant would have been entered. Tukwila Police has since verified with ICE that administrative deportation orders of removal are now being entered into NC|C the same way criminal warrants would be. Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes February 12.2O18 Page 6ofn ° Will the Tukwila Police Department beparticipating /nthe community meeting hobeheld on Thursday, February 15, 20/8? Deputy Chief Mitchell responded in the affirmative and emphasized that the Tukwila Police Department does not underestimate the loss oftrust inthe community. The Tukwila Police will do everything itcan to reestablish relationships. • Residents do not feel safe calling the police. Is this a public safety issue? Deputy Chief Mitchell stated while he understands why residents may not feel safe as a result of the February 8, 2018 incident, he emphasized that what occurred was a first-time occurrence. The Tukwila Police are now fully aware that administrative deportation orders of removal are being entered as criminal warrants. Heencouraged the community tocontinue calling the police. Counci|memberKruUerasked the following clarifying questions: � What did the warrant for Mr. Rodriguez Macanenolook like? Administrative deportation orders of removal typically look different from criminal warrants. The Tukwila Police normally receives what is called a detainer, requesting that they contact ICE. Tukwila Police ignores this request. However. the warrant for Mr. Rodriguez K8aoarreno had been entered into NQC in the same way a criminal warrant would be entered. � What will happen to the police officer who is responsible for the incident on February 8? The Tukwila Police Department conducted a complete review and determined there was no malicious intent. Police Chief Linton has issued o directive tothe entire Tukwila Police Department that, going fmnwerd, it will not respond to any administrative warrants issued by |CE, nor will it collaborate with the agency. Counci|memberMcLeod asked the following clarifying questions: w /s it possible for the Tukwila Police Department to not respond to criminal warrants? Deputy Chief Mitchell stated that normally, police officers do not have much discretion when criminal warrants are involved, esthey must answer toa court. w Have you ever seen restorative justice carried out /naCity? David Cline, City Administrator, stated while he has heard of restorative juatioe, it will be o productive conversation for the Council and community tocontinue aethe City moves forward. Counoi|member |dan asked whether Mr. Rodriguez Mooarnsnn spoke English and if so, if he had reported the warrant os administrative toTukwila Police. Deputy Chief Mitchell responded in the affirmative and relayed he reviewed the body camera video from the incident. Mr. Rodriguez K8aoarrano immediately let officers know he had awarrant and that ha knew ICE was looking for him, but hedid not go into further detail. Mr. |dan suggested that the Tukwila Police publish Police ChiefLinton's directive on the City vveboite, as he knows several community members have been looking for it. Council President Seal stated afamily has been torn apart. While the Council felt itwas responding tothe community bypassing Resolution No. 1gOO.there iaclearly more work tobedone. She encouraged the community tmjoin the Council onFebruary 15.2O18atG:ODp.m for ecommunity listening session at Church by the Side of the Road. As policynnakers, the Council will work together to ensure everyone's voice is heard. Mayor Ekberg stated that, oo||eobve|y, everyone in this room has the same thoughts regarding this incident and wants to prevent this action from occurring again. He stated this will not be the last time Tukwila Police sees analleged criminal warrant from ICE. Since Resolution No. 1QOOhas been passed, Tukwila has not completed or filled out detainer request form from ICE. Therefore. ICE has changed their tactics. The Mayor announced he has directed the Police Chief to send any warrant from ICE to a Commander for review before action is taken. The City has also communicated this incident to all local and regional police departments and |avv enforcement agencies mV that they are not caught unaware. He has also informed other Mayors around the region and state legislators about this issue. The City iscommitted to diversity and will work with the community to move forward. 9:40 p.m. Council President Seal called fora 5-minute recess. 0:46p.m. Council President Seal reconvened the meeting. Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes February 12.2O1G Page 7nf7/ SPECIAL ISSUES a. Anordinance relating bmthe speed limit for Type 1'Type 2'and Type 3 trucks, eedefined bvthe American Association ofState Highway Officials (AASHTO)onaportion of 42'mAvenue South. Councilmember McLeod indicated this item was discussed at the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on January 22, 2018. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Mr. McLeod noted the committee had questions relating to the cost for this project. In response to Mr. K8oLeod'mquemtion on funding, RobinTisohmak. City Engineer. explained speed limit signagewVu|d cost approximately $BOO. not including labor. Mr. Tiochmakntahed this ordinance reduces the speed limit on 42nuAvenue South. between 124th Street South and Interurban Avenue South. Last year. the City applied for replacement funds for the 42»u Avenue South Bridge and was unsuccessful in receiving the funds. In the process of completing in-depth inspections for the application, City staff found further deterioration than in previous years. The rating outcome has further reduced the bridge's capacity and the resulting Sufficiency Rating. TranTe:h Engineering. LL{} completed o load rating for the 42»uAvenue South Bridge and found that load restriction is required in order to enhance bridge safety. Options to provide the |eOeUy required road restrictions include reducing the load limits in two truck categories, limiting crossing to one truck at a time, orreducing the truck speeds onthe bridge. The option to limit truck loads from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Intermodal Yard is not feasible from a business penapeotive, as this facility is an important supplier to the entire region. It would also not be feasible to expect compliance with the restriction to allow only one truck on the bridge at a time. The least impactful option is to reduce the speed of the trucks crossing the bridge. Counci|member McLeod asked how the speed limit would be enforced. Mr. Tisohmmk noted police could enforce the speed limit. |fthe City finds truckers are not following the speed limit and causing damage to the bridge, they may beheld liable. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. b. Fire Department apparatus purchase. Counoi|memberMcLeod indicated this item was discussed sdthe Public Safety Committee meeting on February 5, 2018, at which he served as the Acting Chair. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Chris Flores, Assistant Fire Chief, stated two Fire Pumper/Engines and one Aerial Ladder Truck are scheduled for purchase with funding from the 2D17-2O3GPublic Safety Bond. While the ladder truck was planned for purchase in2O1S.the City will save mconsiderable amount bypurchasing the 3apparatus now totake advantage ofdiscounted pricing under anexisting HGACBuy|nbar|ooa|Contract for Cooperative Purchasing. The apparatus manufacturer, Pierce K4anufacturing, had designated January 31. 2018 for a 3% price increase on all fire apparatus, but has agreed to extend the implementation of the price increase until March 2.2O18(3Odayo) Assistant Fire Chief Flores shared the current equipment ksunlikely tobe able brcontinue frontline service for much longer and stated the Fire Department intends to keep it as a reserve ladder truck. The Public Safety P|mn, accounting for inflation, budgets $3'597.123.00 for these expenditures. The actual purchase will come ingtabout $3.OQ1.784.O1. Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes February 12.2O1D Page 8off/ Assistant Fire Chief Flores noted the estimated cost associated with outfitting the new vehicles with equipment is $200.000.00. He also explained a discount ufapproximately $50'000.00wou|d be applied with pre -payment for all three apparatus. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. c. An |nter|mca| Agreement with the South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd). This item was forwarded directly tothis Committee ofthe Whole meeting due tmthe Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting cancellation onFebruary 12.2O18. yNa. Hougardy explained the South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) drafts a new agreement each year as a standard process. Members pay $100.00 in annual dues for operational costs. Ms. Hnugardy also shored that King County has two other transportation boards: EastsideTransportatiun Partnership and SeaShoreTransportation Forum. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TOFORWARD THIS ITEM TQTHE CONSENT AGENDA AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. d. Acontract amendment with BERK Consulting for impact fee study. Councilmember Quinn indicated this item was discussed at the Finance Committee meeting on February O`2O18and was forwarded with majority epprova|. Peggy McCarthy, Finance Direotor, explained that the City signed o contract with Berk Consulting for fire and impact fee update services in August 2017. An amendment is being requested to the contract to ensure the project is completed. The tasks remaining include Berk's assistance in presenting the impact fee study and results to the Finance Committee and Council. This amendment adds $20,000 to the original contract. K8e. McCarthy anticipates that only a small portion of the budget authority will be used. Councilmember Kruller expressed she is not in favor of this contract amendment, as she feels the work can be completed by the consultant for the original contract price. In addition' it is important for the City to be fiscally prudent due tofuture large expenses related to the Public Safety Plan. Councilmember Robertson stated that one of the ways the City intends to pay for the Public Safety Plan is through increased impact fees. He feels asking Berk Consulting to conduct additional outreach to businesses and commercial property owners will bebeneficial. Councilmember Quinn noted the Council has spent considerable time discussing assessed fees and wants to be considerate of fiscal impacts on business. He believes it will be fiscally prudent to do m thorough analysis of appropriate fire impact fees now to ensure sound decisions are made in the future. Counci|mombur Kru||ervoined her concern about contracting Bark Consulting to conduct outreach to businesses when the City has the capacity todVthis work instead. Councilmember McLeod asked when the City had last conducted a review of impact fees. K80. McCarthy replied that the impact fees were established in 2009 and have not been adjusted since. She also clarified that the City will not ask Berk Consulting to conduct community outreach. (|ounci|mombarKru||erasked that mbreakdown ofthe $2O.00O.00beprovided tothe Council bythe next Regular Meeting. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TOFORWARD THIS ITEM TOTHE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. e. A contract for a Public Safety Plan building envelope consultant. Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes February 12.2O18 PageQof1/ Councilmember McLeod indicated this item was discussed at the Public Safety Committee meeting on February 5, 2018. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Rachel Bianohi, Communications and Government Relations Manager, explained staff isseeking Council approval for a contract for building envelope services associated with the Public Safety Plan in an amount not toexceed $8O.00O.00 Carrie Holmes, Project Manager with Shie|s Db|etr Johnsen (SC}J). the City's cVnau|bsnt, explained the City engaged inapublic procurement process for envelope consulting services for the design and construction of Fire Stations 51, 52, 54 and the Justice Center. An envelope consultant assists the architect and General Contractor/Construction Management (GC/CM) during design, from conceptual design to detail development, and informs the development of the building envelope design and specifications. The consultant will focus onthe control ofwater penetration, air leakage, water vapor d|ffuoion, and thermal continuity. The City recommends moving forward with JRSEngineering for building envelope services. JRS Engineering is well qualified, with experience providing envelope consulting services for new construction and public projects. Steven {So|dNatt. PK8QA(Progmam Management Quality Assurance) Conmultant, stated building envelope services are a standard and necessary component ofbuilding design. He relayed his experience building acondominium indowntown Seattle and shared that as aresult ofnot using building envelope services, hespent $25million fixing leaks inthe building. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TC]THE CONSENT AGENDA ATTHE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. f. Council consensus on Fire Station 51 schematic design for the Public Safety Plan. Cound|memberMcLeod indicated this item was discussed atthe Public Safety Committee meeting on February 5.2O18. Rachel Bianchi, Communications and Government Relations Manager, stated staff is seeking Council consensus onthe schematic design for Fire Station 51. The City has completed the programming phase for the fire stations todetermine the critical needs nfthe bui|din0, necessary adjacencies and equipment to be housed in the facility. At the end of the programming phase, an updated budget was shared with the Council that estimated an $8.4 million gap between the Public Safety Bond and what was thought to be the overall budget for all three fire stations. After programming, Lydig Construction was brought on board to serve as the pnoject's General ContnacLor/ConStructionK8gneger. During the schematic design phase, some of the programming square footage for Fire Station 51 grew, making the building approximately 1,500 square feet larger than contemplated in the programming phase. Key reasons for the growth insquare footage were: • Both apparatus bays are able toaccommodate the ladder truck: the geometry ofthe building makes it more functional to have both bays the same length. There would be minimal financial savings from shortening one ofthe bays, which would create costly corners. w Planning for future growth: one of the key design principles of this effort was to plan the station in oway that could beexpanded inthe future. ° Inclusion of air locks: Firefighter safety throughout the building is e key priority. The initial cost estimate for all three fire stations came inatmore than $2O.4million above the budget identified in the Public Safety Bond. The program management consultant, design team and GC/CM initiated a value engineering effort to reduce costs and found an additional $400,000 in savings on the Fire Station 51 project. Tukwila City Council Committee ufthe Whole Minutes February 12.2O18 Page /0of1/ Additionally, the design team looked etwhat aminimal station design wouk1look|ike for Fire Station 51 and what the potential cost savings would be should the City choose to scale down. However, the minimal station design saved less than $500,000 in construction costs and included majorflawo; ° Noability toexpand the building • Unacceptable operational deficiencies Due to the relatively small savings associated with the minimal station design and the unacceptable tradeoffs, the project team endorses moving forward to design development with the original design of Fire Station 51. Ms. Bianchi emphasized that the reason the City chose the GC/CM method of delivery is because it allows the project to have well-informed, real-time access to project estimators, updated cost of materials and a better overall understanding of the costs associated with construction. Had the City gone with the traditional design -bid -build method, the budget realities would not surface until construction bids were in, leaving the City with little time to determine a course of action moving forward, LydiQ has a strong track record of accurate schematic design estimates, historically coming in at 1 — 3 % of the final construction budget. The entire project haarnundoretondsthmgnavityofthefundingQapandisnoUabonatingwiththeFinanoe Committee tuidentify how the gap can beclosed. The project haamvviUbeprovidingnecommendationsbz the full Council for deliberation later this spring and some difficult decisions will need to be made. At the Public Safety Committee on February 5, 2018, committee members asked that the following issues be addressed: • NV/at/s/he additional square footage to size both apparatus bays enough for a ladder truck? 621 square feet. Total square feet ofthe apparatus bays are 3.5O1. w Provide a listing of alternates that were priced but not included in the base price. (Information included ooanattachment inthe agenda pachet.) ° Highlight the costs that are dependent on On8 another (Information included as an attachment in the agenda puoket.) * Include a table with the square footage for all of the rooms and uses in the plan for Fire Station 51. (Information included as an attachment inthe agenda paoknt.) ~ Confirm the generator remains in the program and base price, The generator remains in the base price for the building and will have a72-hourrun capability. � P/ovidebhebzte/oostufb4eh/e/h8obation./no/uding enclosure, required roof structure, ohc.:The total cost will be 3277.000.00. Mr. (SoNb|att relayed that while the $20.5 million funding gap isfor all 3 fin* stations, Fire Station 52 and 54 have not yet gone through schematic design so there is still some uncertainty regarding cost. The Public Safety Plan Bond program was built on optimistic numbers, but the numbers before the Council today represent the real cost. Mr. Goldblatt feels the three features that have added size to the design come at marginal coat increase, The schematic design is as small as it can be. Mr. Go|db|ott cautioned against expecting significant savings in the next phase (design development). Cnunoi|mgmbarRobertson expressed heinwilling homove ahead with the schematic design and thanked staff for coming upwith answers tothe questions asked bythe Public Safety Committee. Councilmember Kruller asked for clarification on whether the schematic design before the Council was different from previous versions. Ms. Bianchi responded in the negative and explained the only difference was the addition ofhashmorheindicating alternates such asthe future bay. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED ONTHE SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR FIRE STATION 51. Q. Council consensus to support House Bill 2B48and Senate Bill G57Gregarding the population threshold that would trigger responsibility for State highways. Rachel Bianchi, Communications and Government Relations Manager, explained staff is seeking support for House Bill 2948 and Senate Bill 6576. Currently, cities with a population under 22,500 do not have Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes February 12.2O18 Page 11 of 11 responsibilities for maintenance and operations of state highways that run through their jurisdictions. These bills would raise the threshold to35.00O, The City has two major state highways within its jurisdiction — West Valley Highway and Martin Luther King Jr. Way South. Future growth could exceed the current threshold of22.5OO. thereby impacting the Qty'sbudget should itassume responsibility for these roads. The Association of Washington Cities is supportive of this legislation while the Washington State Department ofTransportation has significant concerns regarding fiscal impact totheir department. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TC]SUPPORT HOUSE BILL 2g48AND SENATE BILL 6576. REPORTS a, Mayor There was nnreport. b. City Council Counci|memborHougardyreported that the Equity and Social Justice (ES@) Commission met cmFebruary 1.2O18and decided the primaryfoouooftheiratrohagicpkanningretreatviUbe^|ookingthroughthe|ene of race." The commission intends to use the ESJ budget to facilitate a training and is looking into inviting other commissioners toattend the training in March. c. Staff There was no report. d. Council Analyst There was no report. 1O:32pm.COUNCIL PRESIDENT SEAL DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURNED. VernV8�eal, Council President Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BYTHE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: 3/5M8