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REGULAR MEETING
CALL TOORDER/PLEDGE QFALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL
Mayor Ekberg called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the
audience inthe Pledge ofAllegiance.
ROLL CALL
Christy U'F|aherty, Records Governance Manager/City C|mrk, called the roll of the Council. Present were
Counci|membaraKathy HouQardy.Verna Seal, De'Soan Quinn, Ka0eKruUer. Thomas McLeod, Zoh|dan.
MOVED BYSEAL, SECONDED BYHOUGARDYTDEXCUSE COUNC|Lk8EK8BER ROBERTSON
FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED G-0.
CITY OFFICIALS
Allan EkborQ, Mayor; David C|inn, City Administrator; Rache|Turpin. City Attorney; JayWittwer. Fire
Chief; Bruce Lintnn, Police Chief, Henry Hash, Public Works Director; Brandon K4i|es, Business Relations
Manager; Rachel Bianchi, Communications and Government Relations Manager; Mia Navarro,
Community Engagement Manager; Joseph Todd, Technology and Innovation Services Director; Laurel
Humphrey, Counoi|Ana|yat� Christy[)'F|aherty. Records Governance Manager/Cih/C|urh.
AGENDA AMENDMENT
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BYHOUGARDYTO AMEND THE AGENDA TQADD ALODGING
TAX APPLICATION REGARDING THE SEATTLE SEAWOLVES AS THE FIRST ITEM UNDER NEW
BUSINESS. MOTION CARRIED G-O.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
a. Oath of Office to Joshua Ko|ch on promotion to Fire Captain. Jay Wittver, Fire Chief
Chief VVittwerintroduced Joshua Ke|oh0zthe City Council. Due tothe retirement ofCaptain Peter Wojcik,
testing occurred for his position, and Mr. Ke|ch achieved the#1 position on the Captain's list. Captain
Kelch joined the organization in 2010 and has been recognized for his motivation and vigor.
7:03p.m. Counoi|memberRobertson arrived inthe Council Chambers.
Mayor Ekberg administered the Oath of Office to Captain Joshua Kelch and Captain Peter Wojcik pinned
onhis badge.
The Councilmembers congratulated Captain Kelch on his promotion.
Ill Update on July 4 events from Police and Fire Departments. Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief, and Bruce
Linton, Police Chief
Bruce Linton, Police Chief, and JayVVittwer, Fire Chief, utilized on electronic presentation to provide the
July 4update.
The Fire and Police Departments worked together to ensure the 41h of July events and activities took
place inasafe manner. This joint report will highlight the efforts of the City of Tukwila during the days
leading up to this holiday, as well as the events that took place on the day of July 4, 2018,
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Statistics have been gathered starting in 1999 regarding fireworks calls for service. These statistics are
used tVgauge the success nfthe City'sefforts.
Chief Linton explained this year's data shows o small uptick in trends, and the Fire and Police
Departments have continued totake fireworks enforcement seriously. Prior tothe days leading up1othe
4th of July holiday, City staff worked on the following strategic communications relating to the fireworks
discharge ban:
" Police Department Faoebookand Twitter posts
• A City flyer reminding residents of the ban was handed Out by police the week prior.
* Parks and Recreation Department placed fireworks ban s)gnageout oweek prior,
* Communications Division advertised the bon in the June ^Hazo|nut"aswell as the City Twitter and
Facobonkaocounts,
Both Police and Fire staff conducted extra patrols on July 3 and July 4. VVhika 1 citation was issued for
violating the fireworks discharge ban, it is important to remember that individuals must be caught in the
act ofthe violation tobecited, The overall volume/calls for service during the week ofmonitoring from
June 28through July 5has been upand down throughout the years. What has been evident inthat the
oaUa for service on July 4 are slightly up.
Chief Wittwer explained the issue of dangerous fireworks and the disruptions caused by their reckless
usage is a regional issue, and the fire and police services throughout the region have been working
together to mitigate citizen concerns. Adenei|ed regional Incident Action Plan by Zone 3 Fire outlining the
resources available and the coverage was planned and approved onJune 2G, Tukwila was part ofthe
Zone 3coverage plan. Fire and Police staff will continue the research this year tosee what other
agencies one doing and measure their effectiveness. That data will be shored with the Council as the City
continues tostnategizeonhow tomitigate citizen concerns. Following iusome data onwhat other cities
are doing.
Renton - The city banned fireworks in2OO5.noexceptions ' even for July 4, Fines range from $1OOto
$500.
Somnnoanmioh Sale and use offireworks isbanned citywide. Fines for discharging orpossessing
fireworks range from $500 to $1.000.
Seattle - Sale and use of fireworks is banned citywide (since 1993). Up to a $5,000 fine.
Shoreline Sm|m and use of fireworks is banned citywide. There's a $50 fine for possessing Orewmrhs, but
discharging fireworks isclassified anagross misdemeanor.
Bellevue Sale and use offireworks iabanned citywide. $1.000.00fine (nevv).
The COUncilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding the presentation and offered the following key
commenza�
• The fireworks are getting louder and more dangerous,
• Further investigation iswarranted regarding deterrents such anfines.
• Support exists for heavier fines.
• The possibility of allowing video documentation of illegal fireworks being discharged as an option for
law enforcement.
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local retailers to not sell fireworks.
• A regional approach oflocal jurisdictions disallowing the sale of fireworks in their cities.
w Having patrols be present in the locations where heavy fireworks use is occurring.
Mayor Ekberg relayed that in Auburn, they negotiated with the MucNeshootTribe to only sell fireworks
around July and New Year's versus year-round.
The Councilmembers thanked Chief Wittwer and Chief Linton for the presentation.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Val Thomas -Matson, 5817 South 144th Street, said she is here tonight with the Healthy King County
Leadership Development class who have come to witness the Council meeting. Ms. Matson expressed
disappointment around the decision to move forward with the displacement of local community
businesses. From her standpoint, this is irresponsible and capitalistic and not a formula to instill faith and
trust. She would like to see greater transparency to understand why this decision was made and hopes
the Council will host conversations with the community. She cares about this community and would like
to work together to move forward. She expressed she would be happy to serve on a committee regarding
enforcement as it relates to issues around the July 4 holiday and fireworks.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of Minutes: 7/2/18 (Regular)
b. Approval of Vouchers: #378319-378320; #378303-378318; 378321-378425; #180702 in the amount
of $4,798,749.10
c. A resolution declaring certain fleet vehicles and equipment surplus and authorizing their sale or
disposal. RESOLUTION NO. 1939
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 7/9/18.]
d. A resolution declaring a 2007 Ford Crown Victoria and a 2005 Honda GL1800 motorcycle surplus and
authorizing their sale to the town of Winthrop, Washington. RESOLUTION NO. 1940
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 7/9/181
e. Authorize the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Agreement with Comcast for the 53rd Avenue South
Project (South 144th St. to South 137th St.).
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 7/9/18.]
f. Authorize the Mayor to sign a lease with Tukwila Village Development Associates for the Tukwila
Village Commons and Plaza.
[Forwarded to Consent by the Committee of the Whole on 7/9/18.J
g. Authorize the Mayor to sign Change Order No. 3 to contract #17-090 with Active Construction, Inc.,
for the 42nd Avenue South Phase 3 and Gilliam Creek Culvert Replacement Projects in the amount of
$2,428,504.03 (plus tax).
[Forwarded to Consent by the Committee of the Whole on 7/9/18.J
h. Lodging tax funding applications:
( --Appr ve a 201-8--lodging.-tax applioatioe-from the-Meseu-m-.of F4 gh-for--the Veterans-Day-V-ietnam War
Mernerial--in-tk+e a count-of-$50,0(lQ-from-1odging-tax-fu-nds- Removed
(2) Approve a 2018 lodging tax application from the City of Tukwila for Drag Queen Bowling in the
amount of $5,000 from lodging tax funds.
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee on
7/10/18. J
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED, WITH THE EXCLUSION OF ITEM H1.*
Councilmember Kruller asked that Item H1 regarding a Lodging Tax Funding Application from the
Museum of Flight be removed due to date related issues.
*MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A resolution amending Resolution No 1784 to adopt an amended 2012 City of Tukwila Strategic
Plan.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL 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.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO, 1784, TO ADOPT AN
AMENDED 2012 CITY OF TUKWILA STRATEGIC PLAN.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS
READ. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1941.
NEW BUSINESS
a. An application for Lodging Tax Funds regarding the Seattle Seawolves. (per agenda
amendment on Page 1)
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO APPROVE A 2018 LODGING TAX APPLICATION
FROM THE CITY OF TUKWILA TO SUPPORT AN EVENT TO CELEBRATE THE SEATTLE
SEAWOLVES WINNING THE MAJOR LEAGUE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $4,000 FROM LODGING TAX FUNDS*
Brandon Miles, Business Relations Manager, explained the City's Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
(LTAC) reviews all requests, and they have recommended approval of this application which came into
play when the Seawolves won the July 7, 2018 Rugby Championship. Funds will be spent to pay costs
associated with event barricades, venue rental, and Police or parking attendants.
*MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
b. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Gartner, Inc., for technology research and advisory
services in the amount of $92,259.33 (plus tax).
MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY SEAL TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT
WITH GARTNER, INC., FOR TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND ADVISORY SERVICES IN THE
AMOUNT OF $92,259.33 (PLUS TAX).*
Joseph Todd, Technology and Innovation Services Director, provided an overview of this issue that was
reviewed by the Finance Committee on July 5, 2018 with unanimous approval.
Technology and Innovation Services (TIS) would benefit by leveraging the capability of an information
technology advisory service to provide: vendor research, contract review and analysis, benchmarking,
advisory, and professional development to support the long-term strategy and execution of the City of
Tukwila's Digital Transformation.
TIS is seeking unbiased external guidance to help make contextualized decisions on long term strategy
and critical initiatives. This includes:
• Mitigating product decision risk by leveraging vendor research to ensure we select the right
partners, products, terms, and pricing.
• Using industry and government wide best practices to improve and accelerate change in the
organization.
• Networking with qualified peers who can help uncover innovative approaches to complex issues.
• Leveraging a single source of knowledge and insight focused on City and department level IT
challenges and service delivery in their context.
• Utilizing the shared knowledge of a community of technology advisors that are focused on the
deployment and execution of IT in government and private industry.
TIS researched 4 information technology advisory firms which included: Gartner, Inc., Info -Tech Research
Group, Forrester, and Tech Target. After reviewing the listed services, TIS selected Gartner due to the
robustness of its research and advisory service, ability to do contract and best practice review, and
provide knowledge networking with industry leaders. In our review we also found the existence of a
master contract with the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (# 05712: for Gartner IT
Research and Advisory Services).
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By utilizing Gartner services, TIS intends to add value to the overall City IT capability by leveraging
Gartner's contract review processes and tools, while also utilizing Gartner's advisement on industry
standard technology solutions, which will reduce risk and overall cost on new technology proposals,
Technology and Innovation Services will come back to Council in 6 months and show quantitative and
qualitative return on investment for the City's key technology initiatives and Gartner services.
Based on aquestion byCounci|momberMcLeod, Mayor Ekberg explained that heasked Mr, Todd to
review the franchise agreements under discussion by the Council to ensure the best outcome for the City
*MOTION CARRIED 7-U.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor Ekberg attended the Water District 125 and Valley View Sewer District Open House on July 12,
2018, Hea|soaUendedthe^SeeyouinthePerk^eventatFosterParkandthededicationofJooHenry
Uuffia Field. This is a testament to &1r. OufMe'awork with the Tukwila School District and as City
Counci|memberfor 3Syears.
b. City Council
Council President Seal thanked Councilmember Hougardy for presiding over the Committee of the Whole
meeting last week in her absence.
Counoi|membnrOuinnattendedtha^SeeyouinthePark^oventatFnaherParkandthedodioahonofJoo
Henry DuffieField. The park events seem tojust get better and better. |twas apleasure toobserve
fmrmerCounoi|mmmbor Ou8ie accept the dedication of Mo|d in his honor.
Counci|memberKruUe/ottondedthen*centT|BAC(Tukwi|a|ntornadona|Bou|evardAodonCommittee)
meeting. The focus was onthe Strategic Plan and Code Enforcement. She also attended the SCAP|C
(Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee) meeting. where the topic was the Regional
Affordable Housing task force and the lack of funding from state and federal sources. Me. KruUer also
attended the "See you in the Park" event at Foster Park and the dedication of Joe Henry Duffie Field.
She reported that Ellie Wilson -Jones is resigning from SCA to work for Seattle Public Schools, She
participated in the PSRC (Puget Sound Regional Council) Transportation Policy Board meeting, where
they heard from the T|B(Transportation Improvement 8na/d), There was emphasis onTuhwi|o's
StnanderB|vd. Project.
David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the CA (City Administrator) report and 2018 2no Quarter Work
Plan update and offered toanswer any questions.
Council President Seal referenced the quarterly report as it relates to page 261 ofthe agenda packet and
the work done bythe Human Services Division. |nthe first quarter the staff reached out 1o586residents
and in quarter two, they reached out to 507 residents to connect them with essential social services, She
thanked the Human Services staff for their hard work and contribution to the City.
Councilmember Kruller expressed appreciation for the information in the CA report responding to her
question about whether other jurisdictions are moving as quickly on expending funds on multiple facilities
(per the Public Safety Plan), In her view, those agencies that are similar to Tukwila are school districts
and not municipalities, She feels Tukwila in way out in front in doing the amount and quantity of work with
one bond issue, We may want to pause and reflect on how quickly we are moving on the construction
components,
d. City Attorney
There was no report,
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e. Council Analyst
Laurel Humphrey. Council Analyst, referenced the Public Safety Plan Program Management
Quality Assurance (P[WDA)report and offered toanswer any questions. She offered areminder
regardingthoTukwi|aViUageCommunityCe|ebnationonSaturday.Ju|y21.2O18from1:OO-4-OOp.m.
There will be a ribbon cutting at 2:00 p.m., and Senator Maria Cantwell has confirmed she will be in
attendance.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Hougardy referenced the discussion at tonight's Public Safety Committee meeting as it
relates tothe Washington state marijuana tax income. Counoi|momberRobertson had previously
referenced a "Seattle Times" Editorial by U.S. Attorney Annette Hayes advocating for cities and counties
to receive a larger share of the marijuana sales tax to be used for law enforcement. Mr. Robertson had
requested the Mayor write a letter to the legislators regarding this issue. The City'n Lobbyist recommends
sending a letter to Governor Inslee in support of legislation similar to that enacted in Colorado, That
legislation was to use tax money to create a grant program to support law enforcement and prosecution
efforts, A letter will be sent with Tukwila's intent that cities in the State of Washington receive a higher
share ufthe marijuana sales tax. The Association ofWashington Cities (AVVC)will also work toward this
end in the fall, and Tukwila will join that effort.
Councilmember Kruller referenced the Sound Cities Association (SCA) event "Cybersecurity for Cities:
Protecting your city from attack.^ There will bemultiple |Tprofessionals inattendance atthe Mercer
Island Community and Event Center onAugust 1.2O18from 4:3O'G:3Opm |tmay beogood event for
City staff members toattend.
EXECUTIVE SESSION -Pending Litigation- Pursuant brRCN/42J8110/f/(i)
3Dninubes.
Mayor Ekberg announced the Council will now go into Executive Session to discuss�
Pending Litigation- Pursuant to RCW 4230.11 0(1)(i)
It will last no more than 30 Minutes, and no decisions will be made during the Executive Session.
After the Executive Session has concluded, the Council may want to take action in the open meeting
under New Business, for which the public iuwelcome. The Council will now go10the Hazelnut
Conference Room for the Executive Session.
814p.m. Mayor Ekberg dec!aredabrief recess.
Executive Session Start: 8�20p.nn.
Attendees: Mayor Ekberg, David C|inp, City Administrator-, Raohe|Turpin City Attorney; Rachel Bionohi,
Communications and Government Relations [Nanager� Laurel Humphnay, Council Analyst;
Couno|membensRobortson. Seal, Hougardy, Quinn, KmUar, McLeod, and |dan.
Executive Session End: 8:45pm.
8:48p.nn. Mayor Ekberg reconvened the Regular Meeting.
AGENDA AMENDMENT
MOVED BYSEAL, SECONDED BYHCJUGARDYTOAMEND THE AGENDA TOADD 2ITEMS
UNDER NEW BUSINESS REGARDING THE AMALFI INVESTMENTS PROPERTY AND TRAVELER'S
CHOICE PROPERTY. MOTION CARRIED 7-O.
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NEW BUSINESS
c. Amalfi Investments property
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY
AGREEMENTS WITH AMALFI INVESTMENTS LLC, THAT ARE NECESSARY FOR THE CITY TO
ACQUIRE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11231 EAST MARGINAL WAY SOUTH THROUGH
PENDING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS, OR TERMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE MAYOR, WITH
CONSULTATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY.*
Councilmember Robertson spoke against the motion emphasizing that while the negotiations are going
well, he is fiscally conservative and cannot commit to spending money when there is uncertainty about
how to pay it back.
*MOTION CARRIED 5-2, WITH ROBERTSON AND IDAN VOTING NO.
d. Traveler's Choice property
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY QUINN TO REQUEST STAFF TO DEVELOP A PROPOSAL TO
ALLOW FOR SALE OF THE TRAVELER'S CHOICE PROPERTY TO BE NEGOTIATED THROUGH
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS TO RESOLVE THE PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN LITIGATION.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
ADJOURNMENT
8:51 p.m. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0,
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Christy O'Flaherty,
ecords Governance Mana er/City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 8/6/18
AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 8/7/18