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Home My WebLink About2018-04-02 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL Regular Meeting April 2, 2018 — 7:00 P.M. Mayor Ekberg 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, Zak Idan. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER MCLEOD FROM THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Turpin, City Attorney; Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Bruce Linton, Police Chief; Henry Hash, Public Works Director; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Nora Gierloff, Community Development Deputy Director; Carol Lumb, Senior Planner; Christy O'Flaherty, Records Governance Manager/City Clerk. PROCLAMATIONS a. A proclamation recognizing April 2018 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in the City of Tukwila. Council President Seal read a proclamation on behalf of Mayor Ekberg, proclaiming April 2018 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of Tukwila, encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance and join advocates and communities across the county in taking action to prevent sexual violence. Angela Rickard from the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center accepted the proclamation and thanked the City for its ongoing leadership and funding support toward this critical issue. b. A proclamation recognizing April 15-22, 2018 as "National Volunteer Week" in the City of Tukwila. Mayor Ekberg read a proclamation recognizing April 15-22, 2018 as National Volunteer Week in the City of Tukwila, encouraging all citizens to recognize the outstanding volunteer spirit that exists in the community. The Mayor acknowledged the many volunteers who contribute to the betterment of the community. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 2, 2018 Page 2 of 6 CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 3/19/18 (Regular) b. Approval of Vouchers #377276-377589; #180200; #180303 in the amount of $1,479,079.58. c. GIS contracts: (1) Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment #2 to contract #16-063 with David Evans and Associates, Inc., for GIS surveying of the sanitary sewer and surface water systems, in the amount of $124,581.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 3/26/18.] (2) Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment #2 to contract #17-165 with David Evans and Associates, Inc., for GIS inventorying of the Tukwila water system, in the amount of $99,825.40. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 3/26/18.] d. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with AECOM for the Andover Park East Water and Sewer Replacement project, in the amount of $90,000.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 3/26/18.] e. Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment #2 to contract #17-210 with Bush Roed & Hitchings for topographical survey services related to the Public Safety Plan, adding $64,100 to the contract with a not - to -exceed amount of $131,500 for the total contract (including estimated expenses). [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Committee of the Whole on 3/26/18.] f. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into lease agreements for the properties anticipated to be acquired as part of the City's Public Safety Plan. RESOLUTION NO. 1928 [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Committee of the Whole on 3/26/18.] MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Tree regulations: (1) An ordinance adding and revising definitions related to trees, as codified in Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 18.06, to reflect best practices, repealing definitions codified in Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 18.06 that are no longer needed. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADDING AND REVISING DEFINITIONS RELATED TO TREES, AS CODIFIED IN TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 18.06, TO REFLECT BEST PRACTICES; REPEALING DEFINITIONS CODIFIED IN TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 18.06 THAT ARE NO LONGER NEEDED; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6-0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2569. (2) An ordinance amending various sections of the Tukwila Municipal Code, as codified in Chapter 18.54, "Tree Regulations," to establish new regulations related to urban forestry and trees, repealing Ordinance No. 2291. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 2, 2018 Page 3 of 6 Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 1770 §32 AND 1758 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED IN MULTIPLE SECTIONS OF TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 18.54, "TREE REGULATIONS," TO ESTABLISH NEW REGULATIONS RELATED TO URBAN FORESTRY AND TREES; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2291; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Carol Lumb, Senior Planner, explained that at the last Council Meeting, the Council directed that Section 5 of the ordinance, TMC 18.54.040, be revised to move "B. - Single-family Tree Removal — Up to Four Tree." to the beginning of the section; and "A. - Permit Application" would then become "B. Permit Application." The ordinance in the packet reflects the above change. Additionally, staff is proposing a technical amendment to the draft ordinance amending TMC 18.54 to address the Washington State Forest Practices Act, which governs properties growing timber for commercial harvesting purposes. The amendment proposes a new exemption from the proposed tree regulations as follows: TMC 18.54.030 C. Tree Removal Exemptions: New exemption: 6. Removal of trees as allowed with a Class I-IV forest practices permit issued by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. The Councilmembers expressed support for the changes, to include the hard work of the Tree Committee and City staff. *MOTION CARRIED 6-0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2570. Carol Lumb, Senior Planner, expressed that due to her impending retirement, this will be the last time she appears before the Council for a staff presentation. She has worked on a variety of City legislation to include tree canopies and the Shoreline Master Program. She thanked the Council for being wonderful to work with, particularly on the tough issues where hard work and compromise provided very positive benefits to the community. The Councilmembers expressed the highest regard to Ms. Lumb for her tremendous work for the City over the course of her career. b. A resolution adopting policies in conjunction with the City of Tukwila Public Safety Plan construction projects, specifically a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Policy and a Local Hiring Policy. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING POLICIES IN CONJUNCTION WITH CITY OF TUKWILA PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, SPECIFICALLY A DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE POLICY AND A LOCAL HIRING POLICY. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 2, 2018 Page 4 of 6 MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Housekeeping edits have been made to the proposed policies since the last Council meeting, to include edits from the Council's PMQA (Project Management Quality Assurance) staff that align them with the GC/CM (General Contractor Construction Management) delivery. *MOTION CARRIED 6-0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1929. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg reported that the Foster High School Career Day was very well attended not only by students, but by representatives from colleges, trade unions, and businesses. All were intent on providing Tukwila youth with information on the variety of opportunities available to them. Additionally, the Mayor attended the Seattle Southside Tourism symposium. b. City Council Councilmember Hougardy reported on the Public Safety Committee meeting that occurred prior to tonight's Council Meeting. The topic of discussion was the 2017 Fire Department Annual Report. There was also discussion on the North Highline Fire District, and more information will be forthcoming on that topic. Council President Seal offered the reminder that the City Council will be discussing ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) and short-term rentals at the April 9, 2018 Committee of the Whole meeting at 7:00 p.m. Additionally, the Frank Zepp Bridge on South 180th will be completely closed at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, April 13, 2018 and open by 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 15, 2018 due to bridge repair. She offered the reminder that the World Dance Party will be held at the Sullivan Center at Tukwila Village on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Councilmember Quinn reported on the topics under consideration at the Finance Committee. It is a busy time, with a great deal of difficult work to be done this year. The Committee is working on topics related to non -represented employee compensation, which will likely result in a Council work session, and various matters associated with the Public Safety Bond. The next meeting will focus on the schedule for the biennial budget and expectations regarding the General Fund and financing of the Public Safety Plan. Councilmember Kruller attended the Puget Sound Regional Council Transportation Policy Board meeting. Regional projects were the focus at the meeting, and there is a great deal of competition for funding. Weight is given to projects that provide regional impacts. Ms. Kruller (via phone call) advocated for Tukwila's Strander Boulevard Project based on the regional benefit to commuters, reduction in congestion and air pollution, and a means to get riders to trains and bus transit. From her standpoint, she feels it is important that the Bellevue representative be contacted to re -affirm the mission of the Sound Cities Association regarding support to member agencies. Ms. Kruller let it be known to the attendees that when Tukwila enters into projects, it can be counted on to move forward with completion even when grant funding does not come through. She felt this helped maintain Tukwila's placement on the priority list. The Strander project has been a long time coming, and she feels the message should be clear that Plan B is that Tukwila will fund the project one way or another if the grants are not available. Additionally, Ms. Kruller participated in the TIBAC (Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee) cleanup event. She would like to see more student involvement and encouraged the Councilmembers to reach out to their neighbors to become more involved. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the CA (City Administrator) report in the packet and offered to answer any questions. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 2, 2018 Page 5 of 6 Mr. Cline reported that Congressman Adam Smith will be in Tukwila at the Southcenter Rotary Club meeting at ACME Bowl on Thursday, April 5, 2018 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Councilmember Kruller asked for an update on the 42nd Avenue South Project. Henry Hash, Public Works Director, reported that on March 28, the right-of-way permit was issued to PSE to convert the gas line. Staff are continually working with PSE and WSDOT to facilitate processing of their applications. Joint utility trench work on 42nd Avenue just south of 158th Street to 160th Street will begin on April 18, 2018, and the street will be closed to through -traffic, but local access will remain. By closing this road section for this period, it should cut about 4 weeks off the schedule for completion. Additionally, construction of the Gilliam Creek culvert was completed, and backfilling of the culvert has begun, such that by the end of April, if not sooner, it should be open to local pedestrians. With regard to the 53rd Avenue South project, SCI Construction and KPG, the construction management company are moving forward. The signage has been installed in the area and neighbors have been contacted. PSE is completing the gas line relocation this week, and construction will begin on Monday, April 9, 2018. The project should be completed in April 2019. Councilmember Kruller asked about the portion of the CA Report regarding applications for Opportunity Zones. Mr. Cline said Opportunity Zones became available to encourage public and private investments that provide tax advantages as well. This presents a financial incentive for those who would like to defer capital gains tax to invest in businesses and developments in the Opportunity Zones. King County included one of Tukwila's zones in one of their applications. One of the zones is near the Light Rail Station and the others are contiguous to Tukwila International Boulevard. Ms. Kruller referenced the portion of the CA report regarding citizen and Council inquiries as it relates to the SeaTac Airport Study. The Council had expressed a desire at a prior Council meeting that City Administration submit a letter of intent regarding the budget proviso for the study. Mr. Cline referenced an email from the Council Analyst to the Council that the budget proviso has already passed at $300,000, with the City of SeaTac offering up to $250,000. The Council must now decide if funding will be committed by Tukwila. This item is forthcoming to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Ms. Kruller inquired regarding the process that will ensure the Council's needs are met. Mayor Ekberg expressed that it was his understanding the Council Analyst was taking the lead on this issue. Discussion ensued among the Councilmembers on this issue, with the following comments: • The Council Analyst reviewed the recording of the Council meeting with an outcome that a letter would not be sent, and Councilmember Hougardy would seek out more information at the SCATBd (South County Area Transportation Board) Committee. • The Councilmembers had different interpretations regarding the discussion at the meeting. • It is important to have a process that provides clarity. • While everyone had the best of intentions, there was some conflicting information occurring during the discussion. • More facts were needed about funding options and which jurisdictions formally agreed to participate. • There are no specific commitments from the City of SeaTac regarding the amount of funding. Council President Seal said she would work toward enhanced tracking on these types of issues. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Council Analyst The Council Analyst was not present. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 2, 2018 Page 6 of 6 MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Idan had 2 questions from a citizen for which he would like follow-up. (1) The citizen said he was not able to view the Council meeting "live" until the next day; and (2) Did the City send the item regarding the naming of the Foster Golf Course bridge to the Historical Society? Councilmember Kruller has also had questions regarding live streaming of the Council meetings. David Cline, City Administrator, said he would provide follow-up on these items. EXECUTIVE SESSION —Potential Litigation— Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) and Collective Bargaining — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a) 60 minutes. Mayor Ekberg announced the Council will now go into Executive Session to discuss: Potential Litigation— Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) Collective Bargaining — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a) The discussion will last no more than 60 minutes, and no decisions will be made during the Executive Session. The Councilmembers exited the Council Chambers to conduct the Executive Session in the Hazelnut Conference Room. Executive Session Start: 7:59 p.m. Attendees: Mayor Ekberg; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Turpin, City Attorney; Shannon Ragonesi, Litigation Counsel; Bruce Linton, Police Chief; Stephanie Brown, Human Resources Director; Cabot Dow, City Negotiator; Councilmembers Robertson, Seal, Hougardy, Quinn, Kruller, and Idan. 8:59 p.m. Mayor Ekberg announced in the lobby that the Executive Session would be extended for no more than 10 minutes. Executive Session End: 9:05 p.m. ADJOURNMENT 9:10 p.m. UNAIMOUS CONSE/ SUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. Allan Ekber—, Mayor Christy O'Flaherty, Records Governance Manager/City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 4/16/18 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 4/17/18