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REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL
Mayor Ekberg called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:02 p.m. and led the
audience in the Piedge ofAllegiance.
ROLL CALL
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present were Councilmembers Dennis
Robertoon, Kathy Hougardy, Verna Seal, De'Sean Quinn, KobaKruUer. Thomas McLeod, Zak Idan.
CITY OFFICIALS
Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David C|ine, City Administrator; Rachel Turpin, City Attorney; Jay Wittwer,
Fire Chief; Don Tomaso, Fire Marshal; Rick K8ih:heU, Deputy Police Chief; Henry Hash, Public Works
Director; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Rachel Bienohi, Communications and
Government Relations Manager; Christy O'Flaherty, Records Governance Manager/City Clerk;
Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst.
AGENDA AMENDMENT
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO MOVE ITEM 3A — THE SEAWOLVES
PROCLAMATION, TO THE FIRST ITEM ON THE AGENDA, MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO ADD APPROVAL OF
A FIREWORKS PERMIT AS THE 2ND ITEM UNDER NEW BUSINESS. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
PROCLAMATIONS (Per agenda amendment)
a. A proclamation welcoming the Seattle Seawolves Rugby Football Club to Tukwila.
Councilmember Kruller read a proclamation welcoming the Seattle Seawolves Rugby Football Club to
Olive ^O|i^ K]|ifi, a player from the Seattle Soowolves, accepted the proclamation and thanked the City for
its support of the Seawolves Rugby Football Club in Tukwila.
Mr. Kilifi expressed that he is a local kid who grew up in the area and went to school at Tyee High School.
Fortunate|y, he was introduced to rugby at a young age as he was headed down a bad path. He feels
that rugby saved his life by introducing him to a different lifestyle and new perspectives. He is grateful to
be playing in the area and introducing the sport to local youth.
Mayor Ekberg expressed appreciation for the Seawolves co ng to Tukwila.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
a. Fire Department promotions — Chief Jay Wittwer
• Ben Hayman, Battalion Chief
• Captain Patrick O'Brien
• Captain Patrick Smith
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Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief, recognized the staff members being honored with promotions this evening.
Battalion Chief Ben Hayman
Ben Hayman joined the department on May 1, 2001. He gained experience as a volunteer firefighter for
the Mercer Island Fire Department and came highly recommended. He demonstrated great care and
professionalism as a firefighter and was promoted to captain on April 1, 2009 and was assigned as an
inspector/investigator in fire prevention where he learned fire codes and the importance of that work to
public and firefighter safety. He also served as a department training offimer, assigned to the South King
County Fire Training Consortium for which he became highly respected. Some of his recent work at the
department involved helping to develop the specifications for a replacement ladder truck. Ben also served
as a Hazardous Materials Technician for the department and serves on Washington Task Force 1, of
FEMA Urban Search & Rescue. His badge was pinned on by his wife, Grace.
Captain Patrick O'Brien
Patrick O'Brien joined the department on December 17, 2007. In addition to solid skills as a
Firefighter/EMT/Rescue Technician, Patrick has demonstrated exceptional skills in areas beneficial to the
department. His talent in graphic artistry stands out as one of these areas. He has &so invented and built
devices that are utilized in the department and devices that make firefighters' lives easier. An example of
this is the dry suit drying device at Station 53. As an instructor in several rescue disoip|inoo. Patrick
provides instruction to the department and region. The South King County Fire Training Consortium
requests his services often. He is an active member of Washington Task Force 1, of FEMA Urban Search
& Rescue. Most recently he deployed to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Harvey in Texas.
His badge was pinned by his wife, Nikki.
Captain Patrick Smith
Patrick Smith joined the department on January 16, 2007. He came to Tukwila from Pacific County Fire
District 1, where he gained 4 years of experience as a firefighter and was deployed with FEMA to
Hurricane Katrina prior to joining the Tukwila Fire Department. He has gained respect among his peers
for his dedication and focus on our mission. Patrick was deployed to the Okanagan Compex fires in
2015. Currently, Patrick is leading the effort to replace our Self Contained Breathing Apparatus. His
group conducted test sessions and surveys in order to determine our course in replacing this vital safety
equipment to be used for the next 15 years. His badge was pinned on by his wife, Brianne.
Mayor Ekberg administered the Oath of Office to Battalion Chief Ben Heyman, Captain Patrick O'Brien
and Captain Patrick Smith.
The Councilmembers congratulated the newly promoted Fire staff for their achievements.
b. Vietnam Memorial Project—Museum of Flight. Matt Hayes, President and CEO, Museum of
Flight; and Dave Cable, Navy pilot
Matt Hayos. President and CEO of the Museum of F|ight, utilized a Powerpoint presentation to provide an
overview of ProjectWetcome Home," a park to honor Vietnam veterans. He was accompanied by Dave
Cable, Museum of Flight docent and Navy A-6 "Intruder" Pilot during the Vietnam war.
Background
• The Museum of Flight is 53 years old
• 501(o)(3) non-profit organization
• There were 582,910 visitors in 2017
• There are 6 buildings at Boeing field and a restoration center in Everett
• Education programs impacted 168,166 students and educators in 2017
• The goal is to preserve, restore and honor aerospace history and inspire future generations
Project Welcome Home
• Restoring history and honoring Vietnam Veterans
• A place to remember, heal, and Iearn
• Military flags, tribute wall and statue of returning airman
• Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Park Tribute Wall
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Timeline
• March: B-52 disassembled at Restoration Center in Everett
• April -June: B-52 transported in pieces down to Museum's main campus over several weeks
• June: Park site excavation starts
• May -November: Refreshed Vietnam aircraft exhibit unveiled in the Museum's Great Gallery, with
public programs built around veterans sharing their stories.
• November: Park dedication on Veterans Day 2018
The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding the presentation and expressed appreciation
for this worthwhile project.
Mayor Ekberg expressed that he sees "Project Welcome Home" becoming a place of remembrance that
will be visited by people throughout the state.
PROCLAMATIONS
b. A proclamation recognizing April 22, 2018 as "Earth Day" in the City of Tukwila.
Councilmember Robertson read a proclamation recognizing April 22, 2018 as Earth Day in the City of
Tukwila, encouraging all citizens to help promote positive public land management protecting its
resources for the future enjoyment of citizens.
c. A proclamation recognizing April 26-29, 2018 as "Stand Against Racism Day" in the City of
Tukwila.
Council President Seal read a proclamation recognizing April 26-29, 2018 as "Stand Against Racism Day"
in the City of Tukwila, encouraging all citizens to participate in the observance and commit themselves to
stand against racism whenever and wherever it may appear.
Joe Duffie, 5332 South 140th Street, emphasized the importance of proving to the community in real ways
that Tukwila will stand up against racism. While reading this proclamation is important and noteworthy, it
must also result in real action to make it worthwhile.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pam Carter, Valley View Sewer District Commissioner, came to correct erroneous information presented
during public comments at the last Committee of the Whole meeting. As it relates to the governance of
Valley View Sewer District, the people who live in the district may vote for the commissioners and may
also run for elected office to become a commissioner on the 3 -member board. The Interlocal Agreement
with the City gives Valley View the authority to provide sewers in the loop neighborhood. The loop
neighborhood is not a part of the district, and the owners would have to petition to annex to the district if
that is desired. It would require 60% of the owners to sign petitions to move forward to annex into the
district, and that information has been shared with the residents of the area. There has never been a
commitment that there be a McMicken neighborhood seat on the Board of Commissioners, as
commissioners must reside in the Valley View Sewer District.
As it relates to the costs associated with connecting to the sewer system, the staff has worked very hard
to get grants and loans to keep the costs down for the property owners. This project will cost
approximately $7 million, and property owners are not being asked to pay costs associated with the main
line construction. Without the grants and loans attained by the district, the cost per lot would be $46,000
for construction. That is significantly higher than the $4,000 the district is offering for people to connect
this year. It is untrue that the district is not using money to benefit the property owners.
Phase 2 of the project will involve connection to the homes themselves that will also be paid primarily by
grants and loans, with the caveat that loans must be paid back. The exact charges will not be known until
bids have been received. Block grant funds are available to pay all costs for low income homeowners.
She explained that informational meetings have occurred, resources are on the website, and newsletters
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with contact information of the staff have been distributed. While no one in required to hook up, it is
hoped that owners will choose to do so, because of fecal material flowing off the hillside due to septic
systems. She encouraged those with questions to contact the staff to get the most clarity on their
questions as it relates to their specific property. The Vafley View Sewer District meetings are the l and
3rd Tuesday ofeach month ot5:30p.m.
Councilmember Hougardy attended the recent VaIIey View Sewer District meeting and was impressed at
how many of the costs were covered and how much work had been done. She noted the importance of
hooking up now when the costs are at their Iowest for the property owners.
Councilmember Kruiler appreciated clarification of the facts regarding this important project.
Dennis Martinez, 4660 South 160th, said he had made comments regarding the sewer projectatthehast
Committee of the Whole meeting. He said he has never received a petition. The information he received
in August 2015 and then in March 2018 basically reflects the same amount of money. However it is
penciled out, a homeowner will have to pay $19,301Most of the residents in this area are middle class
that will have to pay this. From his pmnspeotive, since you have to work for the money, you must add
another 20% on to the cost which is almost $24.000 in earnings to pay it back. He is very much in favor
of the pject and hooking up to sewers. He felt there would be greater savings from 2015 to 2018, and
he would like to see a petition to annex to the district, so his neighbors could run to be a commissioner. If
all of the people in his neighborhood hook up to the smwens, they will be the area with the most income
going out to taxes or assessments. He did not intend to behttle anyone when he asked the questions Iast
week.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of Minutes: 4/2/18
b. Approva|ofVouchons#3775QU'377G88;#18O4O1'18O4O6intheomountof$2.13O.80S.G1
c. Authorize the Mayor to sign a consultant agreement with Carollo Engineers for the Water Reservoir
and Pump Station Study in the amount of $46,070.00.
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 4/9/18.]
d. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract for construction management with RH2 Engineering for the
2018 Commercial Business District (CBD) Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project in the amount of
$79,949.00.
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 4/9/18.]
e. Authorize the Mayor to sign a design consultant selection agreement with RH2 Engineering for the
2018-A Commercial Business District (CBD) Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project in the amount of
$44.993.00.
[Roviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 4/9/18.]
f. Authorize the Mayor to sign a design consultant selection agreement with KPG, Inc., for the 2018
Annual SmaII Drainage Program in the amount of $79,570.00.
[Reviewed and foiwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 4/9/18j
g. A resolution increasing the Foster Golf Links change fund to improve operational efficiencies, and
repealing Resolution No. 1890. RESOLUTION NO. 1930
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee on
4/10/18.]
h. Authorize the Mayor to sign a grant agreement with the King Conservation District for the Green
Tukwila program in the amount of $47,400.00
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee on
4/YQ/18.]
i. Authorize the Mayor to sign a grant agreement with the National Recreation and Park Association for
the 1O'K4inuteVVa|k pledge in the amount of $40,000.00.
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee on
4/10/18.]
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE
APPROVED AS SUBMJTTED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Authorize the Mayor to sign an amendment to Interlocal Agreement #15-115 with Valley View
Sewer District to provide sewer services to "the Loop" (an area in Tukwila bounded generally by
South 160th Street, 42nd Avenue South, State Route 518, and 51st Avenue South).
MOVED BY MCLEOD, SECONDED BY SEAL TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN
AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT #15-115 WITH VALLEY VIEW SEWER DISTRICT TO
PROVIDE SEWER SERVICES TO "THE LOOP" (AN AREA IN TUKWILA BOUNDED GENERALLY BY
SOUTH 160TH STREET, 42ND AVENUE SOUTH, STATE ROUTE 518, AND 51ST AVENUE SOUTH).
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
NEW BUSINESS
a. A resolution to re-establish the titles, duties, and schedule of the standing City Council
Committees as of 2018, and change the meeting location of the Transportation and Infrastructure
Committee.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY
TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed resolution by title only.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, TO RE-ESTABLISH THE TITLES, DUTIES, AND
SCHEDULE OF THE STANDING CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES AS OF
2018, AND CHANGE THE MEETING LOCATION OF THE
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE; AND
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1924.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED
AS READ.*
Relocating the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to the Hazelnut Conference Room is
necessary to provide greater capacity for attendees. It also provides consistency for the public in that all
of the Council Committees will be held in the same conference room.
*MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1931.
b. Approval of a fireworks permit for the 2018 home games of the Seawolves Rugby Team at
Starfire Sports.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO APPROVE A FIREWORKS PERMIT FOR THE 2018
HOME GAMES OF THE SEAWOLVES RUGBY TEAM AT STARFIRE SPORTS COMPLEX.*
Don Tomaso, Fire Marshal, explained that the Seawolves Rugby Team has requested a fireworks permit
for their 2018 season home games. The pyrotechnic company, Pyro & Fire FX, LLC will be using
proximity type fireworks that do not produce fallout debris. Staff has reviewed the documents and noted
that they make provisions to ensure the smoke from the smoke units does not impede the exit paths. The
first game involving fireworks is April 22, 2018.
*MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor Ekberg attended the TIBAC (Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee) meeting, where
Mia Navarro, Community Engagement Manager, provided an overview of Priority Based Budgeting and
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the City's Strategic Plan. He attended an International Rescue Committee (IRC) reception for David
Miliband, who is the CEO and President of the IRC. He also attended the Teens for Tukwila event on
April 13, 2018.
b. City Council
Council President Seal attended the April 13, 2018 Teens for Tukwila event. The students were from the
leadership classes, and the event involved a variety of activities. She referenced a recap at the end of
the event, where a young lady who had been quiet during the activities relayed that it was the first time
she felt like she belonged to something. Ms. Seal expressed that this feeling of inclusion is what
embodies Tukwila. On April 14, 2018, Ms. Seal attended the Action Tukwila World Dance party, where
dancing from many cultures created a fun and festive atmosphere. On April 16, 2018, she met with
Mayor Ekberg and Jenny Standard from the Tukwila School District to review the Tukwila "Opportunity"
scholarships.
Councilmember Quinn attended the April 14, 2018 World Dance party, which is representative of who we
are in Tukwila. He also attended the 2018 Equity Summit and read the equity manifesto as follows:
"It begins by joining together, believing in the potency of inclusion and building from a common bond. It
embraces complexity as cause for collaboration, accepting that our fates are inextricable. It recognizes
local leaders as national leaders, nurturing the wisdom and creativity within every community as essential
to solving the nation's problems. It demands honesty, forthrightness, calling out racism and oppression,
both overt and systemic. It strives for the power to realize our goals, while summoning the grace to
sustain them. It requires that we understand the past without being trapped in it. Embrace the present,
without being constrained by it. And look to the future guided by the hopes and courage of those who
have fought before and beside us. This is equity —just and fair inclusion into a society in which all can
participate, prosper and reach their full potential, unlocking the promise of the nation by unleashing the
promise in us all."
Councilmember Kruller referenced a recent event that made national news regarding black gentlemen
who went to Starbucks for a meeting and were quickly arrested for not purchasing quickly enough. She is
glad people stood up against this and is grieved that it happened at all. Ms. Kruller also attended the
World Dance Party on April 14, 2018 and referenced that the DJ did a fantastic job. She referenced that
the Kona Kai Coffee Shop on Tukwila International Blvd. was very instrumental in this event as well as
other events in the area. The owner has concerns regarding sustainability for his business. She
wondered if we could get him involved in Magic Johnson's program that was showcased at the National
League of Cities Conference to provide him some resources. Ms. Kruller also attended the Teens for
Tukwila event on April 13, 2018 and was impressed by the leadership demonstrated by the students.
Additionally, she expressed her excitement of having the Seawolves playing at Starfire Sports, and she
looks forward to attending the games.
Councilmember McLeod also attended the World Dance Party on April 14, 2018 that Action Tukwila
organized for the community. It was a nice gathering for people to come together.
Mayor Ekberg said the Seawolves will play on April 22, 2018 at Starfire Sports at 5:00 p.m.
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 report regarding the Tukwila Village Community
Open House on July 21, 2018. She hopes people will put this on their calendars. She inquired about the
various street projects.
Mr. Cline said he can put an update on a Council agenda, and updates also occur at the Transportation
and Infrastructure Committee meetings.
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d. City Attorney
There was no report
e. Council Analyst
Laurel Humphrey, Council Ana|yst, referenced the Project Management Quality Assurance (PMQA)
Report in the packet and offered to answer any questions.
EXECUTIVE SESSION tialLitigation— Pursuant /oRCN/423O/f0(Y)(V
75 minutes
Mayor Ekberg announced the CouncH will now go into Executive Session to discuss:
Pending/Potential Litigation— Pursuant toRCVV42.3O.11O(1)(i)
The discussion will last no more than 75 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: 8:40 p.m.
Attendees: Mayor Ekberg; David C|ino, City Administrator; Rachel Turpin, City Attorney; Rachel Bkanohi,
Communications and Government Relations Manager; Rick Mitchell, Deputy Police Chief; Brandon W1i|en,
Business Re!ations Manager; Counui|membero Robertson, Seal, HouQardy, Quinn, Kruller, McLeod, and
Executive Session End: 9:55 p.m.
9:57 p.m. Mayor Ekberg reconvened the Regular Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
9:57 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING.
Allan berg, Mayor
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Christy O'Flaherty, Records
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 5/7/18