HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-07-23 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers July 23, 2018 — 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
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
in the Pledge of Allegiance.
OFFICIALS
Present were Council President Seal; Councilmembers Dennis Robertson, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean
Quinn, Kate Kruller, Thomas McLeod, Zak Idan.
CITY OFFICIALS
Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Henry Hash, Public Works Director; Hari
Ponnekanti, Public Works Deputy Director/City Engineer; Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director; Vicky
Carlsen, Deputy Finance Director; Jeff Friend, Fiscal Manager; Rachel Bianchi, Communications and
Government Relations Manager; Cyndy Knighton, Senior Program Manager; Brandon Miles, Business
Relations Manager; Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Bruce Linton, Police Chief; Laurel Humphrey, Council
Analyst; Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk.
Council President Seal requested the audience take a moment of silence in honor of Officer Diego
Moreno from the Kent Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty on July 22, 2018, and Captain
Art Vazquez from Orting Valley Fire and Rescue.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation of B-52 picture from the Museum of Flight.
Jeff Bauknecht, Grant Manager at Museum of Flight, shared that on June 3, 2018, the Museum partnered
with the City to transport B-52 on the highway. On behalf of the Museum's Board of Trustees, staff,
volunteers, and the thousands of Vietnam veterans who will be honored through Project Welcome Home,
Mr. Bauknecht thanked the City for its assistance in bringing B-52, No. 95182, to its final landing place as
the central figure of the Museum's Vietnam Veteran Memorial Park, which will open in early 2019. Mr.
Bauknecht presented the Mayor with a picture of B-52.
Mayor Ekberg accepted the picture and extended thanks to Mr. Bauknecht on behalf of the City. Mayor
Ekberg remarked he appreciates the camaraderie between the Museum of Flight and the City. He is
proud to have this tribute for those who served in the Vietnam War.
b. 2017 4th Quarter and 2018 1st Quarter financial reports.
Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director, and Jeff Friend, Fiscal Manager, utilized a PowerPoint presentation to
provide an overview of this item with key points as follows:
Year -to -Date: 4th Quarter 2017 Financial Report
• 2017 General Fund Highlights
o Strong development activity
o Completion of many strategic projects
o Substantial progress made on the Public Safety Plan
o Financial health of the General Fund sustained
o Other funds performed well on the whole
Ms. McCarthy outlined the following highlights:
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o $2.25 million received from sale of land to Tukwila Village Developer
o $8.4 million bond issuance for 42r'd Ave S and 53rd Ave S residential street improvements
o Council authorized property purchases to site the Public Safety Plan facilities
o Council approved issuance of up to $20 million in LTGO bonds for new Public Works shops
c City assessed value exceed $6 million topping pre -recession levels
o Reserve policy met or exceeded, sustaining healthy financial position
o Value of building permits exceeded $122 million, bringing in record building permit revenue
o New 10,000 SF King County Library opened at Tukwila Village
o Police officers outfitted with body cameras
o Traffic signal installed at the Foster High School intersection of S 144th Street and 42r'd Ave S,
facilitating vehicle and pedestrian flow and improving safety
o Completion of utility projects including Andover Park E water/sewer main replacement and
Andover Park W sewer main upgrade; substantial progress made on the central business
district sanitary sewer rehabilitation project
Ms. McCarthy explained the General Fund ended 2017 with about $11.8 million unreserved fund balance
and the Contingency Fund ended the year with a balance of almost $6.3 million, meeting the fund
balance policy requirement. A flattening of sales tax revenue, which has not reached projected levels, has
been offset by growth in other revenues. The City is experiencing exciting and robust development
activity so permitting and impact fee revenue is healthy. The value of 2018 building permits through May
is $20 million or 36% higher than 2017. The first residential structure in the central business district is now
open. The 19-story Washington Place development comprises 371 Airmark Apartments and 185 Hotel
Interurban rooms. Groundbreaking took place in June 2018 for Marvelle at Southcenter, a 55 and older
apartment complex. The City's pedestrian bridge, spanning the Green River just west of the Sounder
commuter rail station, is open. Development plans for Tukwila South are underway and include a
residential community, and the first Tukwila Village building is open and experiencing high lease up
demand.
Other funds that performed well are as follows:
• Lodging Tax: Ending fund balance is $1.1M
• Fire Impact Fees: About $1 M of accumulated fire impact fees were transferred to the Public Safety
Plan to fund construction of new fire stations and purchase fire equipment and apparatus.
• Active employee self-insurance fund: Ended 2017 with a $1.1M unreserved fund balance
The first quarter 2018 status report is based on financial data available as of July 5th, 2018 for the
reporting period ending March 31, 2018. Revenues are below allocated budget by $506K and
expenditures are below budget by $169K.
Year -to -Date: 2018 1st Quarter Financial Report
• General Fund Q1 Results
o Revenue came in lower than budget largely due to sales tax
o Progress made on 3% budgetary savings goal for departmental expenditures
o Land sales budgeted for 2018 are expected to occur in 2019
• Public Safety Plan Progress
o Fire apparatus purchased in February (reimbursed by a transfer from the Public Safety Plan
fund)
o Land purchase for Fire Station 54 in February (to be reimbursed when bonds are sold)
o Progress made on several property purchases under eminent domain laws
• Challenges & Mitigating Actions
o Although presented with financial challenges from stagnant sales tax growth, development
activity and associated revenue remains strong
o Departmental budgetary savings expected to compensate for any revenue shortfall
o A plan is in place and, to -date, has proven effective in sustaining the City's financial health.
No draw down of the General Fund is expected for 2018
Councilmember Quinn emphasized the importance of participating in a budget workshop and stated it is
the fiduciary responsibility of the Council to make good decisions based on quality information.
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Councilmember McLeod shares the concern regarding the leveling sales tax and supports a work session
addressing this issue. He referenced page 11 of the agenda packet and asked the total amount the City
will be issuing for Limited Tax General Obligation bonds. He also asked what the expected revenue of
building permit revenue was.
Ms. McCarthy explained the D-20 Financing Option indicates the City will dedicate up to $30 million to the
Public Works shops. The $20 million bond issuance is the first step in the funding process. Building
permit revenue was budgeted at $1.3 million but came in at $1.9 million.
Mr. McLeod asked what actions are being taken to retain the City's healthy financial position.
Ms. McCarthy explained as part of the planning for financing the Public Safety Plan, the Finance
Committee in conjunction with staff have been identifying potential new revenue sources and assessing
the potential of increasing existing revenues. Staff will be reaching out to the community for input on
additional revenue options.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Robert Neuffer, 13813 37t1 Avenue South, spoke against creating low-income housing neighborhoods
and stated that in his experience, such neighborhoods tend to lack resources and create silos.
Subsidizing existing apartments may be a better solution for affordable housing. He offered additional
solutions such as increasing the minimum wage to $18, providing sick leave for those with children,
providing more daycare in the City, and increasing job opportunities within the City for Tukwila residents.
He emphasized the need for resident access to services within Tukwila.
SPECIAL ISSUES
a. Commercial parking tax legislation:
(1) An ordinance to increase the tax rate and adopt a penalty for late payment.
(2) A resolution adopting a fee scheduled related to appeals.
Councilmember Quinn indicated this item was discussed at the Finance Committee meeting on July 17,
2018. The committee members forwarded this item with majority approval, with Councilmember
Robertson opposed.
Vicky Carlsen, Deputy Finance Director, explained this item came before the Council on November 21,
2017 and was returned to the Finance Committee following comments at that hearing. Since 1998, the
City has levied a 5% tax on gross revenues generated by commercial parking lots in the City. The rate
has remained unchanged since that time. Last year, staff proposed increasing the rate to 15%, which is
consistent with the rates charged by surrounding jurisdictions.
This revised ordinance includes a gradual schedule of increase as follows:
• January 1, 2019 8% tax
• January 1, 2020 11% tax
• January 1, 2021 15% tax
In addition, this ordinance proposes a 10% late fee. Adding a late fee will encourage businesses to
comply with submitting taxes on time.
Councilmember Robertson expressed his preference for following the City of SeaTac's commercial
parking tax model of charging $3 per car. In speaking with a SeaTac Councilmember, he found that
SeaTac generates a parking tax revenue of $7 to $9 million annually. Mr. Robertson noted commercial
parking lots do not bring business to Tukwila as most of these establishments within the City are for
airport parking, based on an airport traffic study conducted last year. Additionally, commercial parking lots
do not produce property tax revenue. He emphasized charging $3 per car will bring more revenue to the
City and is more appropriate based on the use for airport parking. He would like to wait to make a
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decision on this item until a study has been conducted on whether commercial parking lots are used more
for local business or airport parking.
Councilmember Hougardy asked how many commercial parking lots there are within the City, and how
many of those are used for airport parking. She also asked how the City will allow for tax increases in the
future.
Ms. Carlsen shared there are 10 lots. Two are for airport parking, with the majority of the lots used for
hotel parking. A few lots are used as "park and rides" for public transit. Staff are working on compiling a
comprehensive list of fees and charges on one document. The document will also list adoption dates and
information on when the fees were last updated.
Councilmember Kruller noted it is reasonable to pay more to be closer to the airport. She expressed
concern about following SeaTac's model of charging $3 per car without data and suggested revisiting the
appropriate tax rate or per -car charge later through the Priority -Based Budgeting process. She would like
to ensure that any increases are gradual so that businesses have enough time to adjust.
Councilmember McLeod is in favor of an adjustment to the tax rate but acknowledged 15% is a significant
increase since 1998.
Council President Seal shared that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) charges $6 per car. Ms.
Seal had a discussion with representatives from Sabey Corporation, which shares office space in the
same building as DHS. A per car charge also impacts their customers.
COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING.
b. Amendments to contracts associated with the Public Safety Plan.
Councilmember Hougardy indicated this item was discussed at the Public Safety Committee meeting on
July 16, 2018. She explained the originally approved contracts were based on budget estimates and the
schematic design process resulted in accurate costs. These amendments are to update the project costs
and contracts. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval.
7:43 p.m.
7:47 p.m
Council President Seal left the Council Chambers.
Council President Seal returned to the Council Chambers.
Rachel Bianchi, Communications and Government Relations Manager, explained that due to higher than
expected construction costs, the Council recently approved the modified Public Safety Plan through the
D-20 financing option which includes 2 fire stations, the Justice Center, and a budget of $30 million for the
Public Works shops. Throughout this process, these modified budgets have included placeholders for
these additional fees. These amendments are not adding additional costs to the modified Public Safety
Plan.
Below is an overview of the proposed amendments resulting from changes to the contracts:
Project Management Contract
• Shiels Obletz Johnsen: Increase in fee for project management services by $492,898 as a result
of the increase from the original to the modified budget for the entire Public Safety Plan.
Architects Contracts:
• Weinstein A+U: Increase in fees for architecture and engineering services by $395,537 as a
result of the increase from the original to the modified budget for two fire stations.
• DLR Group: Increase in fees for architecture and engineering services by $953,830 as a result of
the increase from the original to the modified budget for the entire Public Safety Plan.
GCCM Contracts:
• Lydig Construction: Removes Fire Station 54 from the contract and modifies contract language to
better reflect mutually -intended intent.
• BNBuilders: Modified contract language to better reflect mutually -intended intent.
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Justine Kim, Program Manager for Shiels Obletz Johnsen, stated these are contract amendments for all
project teams except the team for the Public Works shops. Following the end of schematic design,
program budgets have been confirmed and these amendments now match the actual cost of consultant
work to the budgets. Ms. Kim referenced pages 159 and 161 of the agenda packet which show the
updated budget summaries. She explained the Fire Station 54 budget also contemplates extra costs that
will be applied towards assessing the scope of rehabilitation, as well as estimates for architectural and
construction management fees.
Ms. Hougardy noted the contract amendment amounts are lower than the placeholder amounts.
Ms. Kim relayed it is good to come under the initial estimate since projects often have added scope of
work as it proceeds further into design development and construction documents.
Councilmember Quinn asked Steve Goldblatt, the Council's Project Management Quality Assurance
(PMQA) consultant, to provide comments on this item.
Mr. Goldblatt stated that the original budget numbers were a starting point but following schematic design,
the contracts now match the actual project costs. The changes for architectural engineering services are
formulaic and follow a standard state fee schedule.
Mr. McLeod asked if these amended amounts fall in line with industry standard. Mr. Goldblatt answered in
the affirmative.
Ms. Kim added these amounts are lower than industry standard due to the site -related contingencies built
into the Justice Center. These contingencies were excluded from the table when calculating the fees and
only building design components were left.
COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING.
c. & d. Ordinances granting non-exclusive franchise agreements to New Cingular Wireless/AT&T
and Mobilitie, LLC.
Councilmember McLeod indicated these items were discussed at the Transportation and Infrastructure
Committee meeting on July 23, 2018. Mr. McLeod noted they were pulled off the agenda at the previous
Committee of the Whole due to additional information that required further discussion. He shared the City
Attorney has reviewed these ordinances and are comfortable with the franchise agreements as proposed.
Additionally, representatives from New Cingular Wireless, Mobilitie, and Puget Sound Energy presented
additional insights at tonight's Committee meeting.
Mr. McLeod explained these ordinances are agreements to allow the use of the City's public rights -of -
way. There will be an opportunity to review the regulatory standards at a future date. Mr. McLeod stated
the committee members were unanimous in recommending approval to forward this item as well as item
3d, "an ordinance granting a non-exclusive franchise to Mobilitie, LLC, a Nevada Limited Liability
company, for the purpose of constructing, operating, and maintaining small cells in certain public rights -
of -way in the City" to the Consent Agenda at the next regular meeting.
Councilmember Hougardy asked if any photo examples of different styles of small cell technology was
available. Staff distributed hand-outs showing sample images as provided by New Cingular Wireless.
Cyndy Knighton, Senior Program Manager, came forward to answer questions by the Council.
Councilmember Kruller asked clarifying questions as follows:
• Are the Cities of Mukilteo and Renton the only jurisdictions we can compare to? Ms. Knighton
shared there are approximately 12 jurisdictions that also have franchise agreements for small cell
technology. Staff chose to analyze Mukilteo as they presented information at the recent
Association of Washington Cities conference. Renton was also selected as a comparison due to
their proximity to Tukwila.
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• Why is Tukwila moving forward so rapidly with small cell technology franchise agreements? Ms.
Knighton stated Tukwila is not alone in trying to address emerging technology. These small cell
facilities will help implement 5G technology and improve wireless capacity. She offered that
representatives from New Cingular Wireless and Mobilitie were available to answer questions.
• Who negotiated the franchise agreements? The franchise agreements were mutually negotiated
by the City and the telecommunications companies. Ms. Knighton explained standard franchise
language used in the Verizon Wireless franchise agreement was also incorporated in these
ordinances. The negotiations involved the City Attorney, risk managers at Washington Cities
Insurance Authority, and City staff.
• Do we have off -ramps built into the franchise agreements? Ms. Knighton answered in the
affirmative and stated in certain circumstances, both parties have the ability to terminate the
agreement. Additionally, the franchise agreements contain language to provide some
predictability and protection should there be any future changes to state or federal regulations.
Councilmember McLeod shared that the City Attorneys feel the City is ahead of most jurisdictions in terms
of preparation and moving forward with small cell technologies. He expressed the City is served well by
the expertise of staff in the Department of Community Development and Joseph Todd, Director of
Technology and Innovation Services.
Councilmember Quinn feels the process of sending these franchise agreements back to Committee was
informative and well worth the time and effort.
Ms. Kruller asked whether any additional suggestions from the Attorneys regarding Renton and Mukilteo's
regulations were incorporated into these franchise agreements.
Ms. Knighton explained provisions from Renton and Mukilteo's recently enacted legislation have not been
incorporated into these franchise agreements as they were primarily regulatory and addressed issues
such as municipal codes and modifications to their permit processes. Franchise agreements establish the
ground rules which both parties agree to follow. The next step will be for staff to examine zoning and
right-of-way code sections in the Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC). In response to additional questioning
from Ms. Kruller, Ms. Knighton clarified that regulatory requirements and design standards are best
contained within the TMC so that the City retains the flexibility to modify its regulatory requirements at any
time.
Mr. McLeod emphasized the importance of updating the TMC's zoning and right-of-way code sections by
the end of the year.
COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD ITEMS 3C AND 3D TO THE CONSENT AGENDA
AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING.
e. Discussion and Council consensus on the SeaTac Airport Budget Proviso.
Councilmember McLeod indicated this item was discussed at the Transportation and Infrastructure
Committee meeting on multiple occasions and is being brought forward to the full Council for discussion.
Brandon Miles, Business Relations Manager, explained that the proviso, included in the adopted state
budget, provides $300,000 in funding for the Washington State Department of Commerce to study the
impacts of Sea-Tac Airport on surrounding communities and requires an equal local match in order for the
Department of Commerce to use the funds. The Cities of Tukwila, SeaTac, Federal Way, Normandy Park,
Burien, and Des Moines have been meeting to discuss providing the local match. The City of SeaTac is
prepared to provide $150,000 for the local match, provided the other five cities contribute the remaining
$150,000. Tukwila's contribution would be $14,445.61 based on a per capita formula.
The Department of Commerce will seek feedback on project scoping and consultant selection from the 5
cities. The City of SeaTac has indicated it is considering contributing an additional $100,000 to expand
the scope of the study.
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Additionally, an interlocal agreement will be required and will come before the Council once it has been
reviewed by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The City of SeaTac will be serving as the
fiscal agent to pass funds to the Department of Commerce but will not represent Tukwila as it is important
that the City has its own relationship with the Department of Commerce.
The Councilmembers expressed their support of this proviso and remarked on the value of having a
separate relationship and potential partnership with the Department of Commerce.
COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO APPROVE THE PER CAPITA MATCH OF $14,445.61.
f. An ordinance repealing Ordinance Nos. 663 and 1958, as codified in Tukwila Municipal Code
Chapter 2.64, and reenacting Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 2.64 related to the sale of City
property.
Rachel Bianchi, Communications and Government Relations Manager, explained Tukwila Municipal Code
Chapter 2.64 determines the City's process to sell property and requires a bidding process except in
certain circumstances such as when the Council has approved an alternative process for receiving offers.
Staff recommends the Council amend TMC 2.64 to enable the Council to approve the sale of property at
fair market value through settlement agreements. This could be a useful method in certain circumstances,
such as when the City is negotiating settlement agreements with businesses being dislocated for the
Public Safety plan. If amended as proposed, Council approval to sell a specific piece of property would
occur when the Council is approving a settlement agreement.
Robert Neuffer, 13813 37th Avenue South, expressed concern about this item as fair market value is not
stated. He stated this is the sale of City property at a time when property value is very high. He would like
to see further discussion and opportunity for public input on this item, as the process does not seem
transparent. He suggested the City clarify why this process will be used, how it will be used, and explain
the limitations. He has spoken to the City Attorneys. He asked whether selling property is a good decision
for the general public in the future. While he believes the City should be generous on relocation benefits
when displacing businesses for the siting of the Public Safety Plan facilities, keeping City property may
benefit the City later as it may increase in value.
Councilmember Robertson understands the community's concerns. He fully supports public disclosure
and government transparency laws but noted they can place the City at a disadvantage when it comes to
land use issues. However, the law provides that certain topics may be discussed during Executive
Sessions. Without the right to discuss property purchases or sales in Executive Sessions, the public costs
would be much greater. Mr. Robertson stressed that the Council and Administration has the City's and
public's best financial interests in mind.
Councilmember Kruller concurred that the Council always thinks about the best interests of the
community. She highlighted Section 4, Item 5 of the ordinance and stated should the Council decide to
dispose of a property pursuant to a settlement agreement, it will go for fair market value.
Councilmember McLeod asked what the process is for determining fair market value.
Ms. Bianchi clarified the City works with an appraiser to conduct a full appraisal.
COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE CONSENT AGENDA AT THE
SPECIAL MEETING DIRECTLY FOLLOWING THIS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor Ekberg attended "See You in the Park" at Tukwila Park on July 25, 2018 as well as a Peanut
Butter & Jam session at Tukwila Community Center. The Tukwila Village Community Celebration took
place on July 21, 2018. Mr. Ekberg thanked everyone for their attendance. He is participating as a judge
for the Design for Inclusive Cities competition, which is a call to action for the global design community to
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come up with innovative ways to engage and incorporate inclusiveness within our cities. The panel has
selected its winners out of 40 applicants.
b. City Council
Councilmember Robertson relayed the Federal administration is reviewing changes to the Environmental
Protection Act, to include ending the practice of providing threatened species with the same protections
as endangered species. Mr. Robertson stressed that eliminating protections for threatened species will
have serious ramifications along the Pacific coast for fish and wildlife. Without the federal government
overseeing salmon recovery, salmon conservation and recovery efforts will experience setbacks. In
addition, the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission made a decision in June to suspend the
use of guidance from the Hatchery Scientific Review Group. Mr. Robertson expressed his dismay that the
commission would no longer follow scientific data to make decisions regarding hatchery and wild salmon.
He explained scientific data is showing fish need to adapt over time, and hatchery -grown salmon do not
adapt. The growth of hatcheries may cause the decline of the salmon population in the region.
Councilmember Hougardy attended a South County Area Transportation (SCATBd) meeting on July 17,
2018 and received an update on the Transportation 2040 Plan. The plan includes more east to west
public transit connections, which is needed by the City. SCATBd also heard a presentation on 1-5 system
partnership. Washington State Department of Transportation has a near -term action plan for 1-5 and are
evaluating a number of options, including assessing the feasibility of having buses use the shoulder.
Councilmember Quinn was present at "See You in the Park" at Tukwila Park on July 25, 2018. The intent
of these events is to gather as a community and discuss various local issues. Mr. Quinn also attended the
Tukwila Village Community Celebration on July 21, 2018. He appreciated hearing feedback from previous
Councilmembers about the process and history behind the Tukwila Village project.
Councilmember Kruller is on the 1-5 partnership committee and reported the committee is trying to be
responsive to emerging technology such as autonomous vehicles. Ms. Kruller explained 1-5 is a national
and international freight corridor and it is important for commerce to take place on the highways. The
Transportation Investment Board recently reported to the Puget Sound Regional Council's Transportation
Policy Board. The Transportation Investment Board wants to engage with the City to strategize on how to
complete the Strander Boulevard project. Ms. Kruller reported David Sorenson, Project Manager in Public
Works, is retiring soon. She commended his work on the pavement project which recently took place in
front of City Hall. Ms. Kruller was present at the Tukwila Village Community Celebration on July 21, 2018.
She thanked the Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee for their work. Ms. Kruller
commended the integrity of an individual found and returned her personal belongings which had been
stolen.
8:40 p.m.
8:41 p.m.
Councilmember Hougardy left the Council Chambers.
Councilmember Hougardy returned to the Council Chambers.
Councilmember McLeod reported that Greg Armstrong and Steve Gorcester from the Washington
Transportation Improvement Board will be attending the August 27, 2018 Transportation and
Infrastructure Committee meeting to strategize the completion of the Strander Boulevard project. Mr.
McLeod shared that staff will be coordinating with the Abu Bakr Islamic Center to pursue a grant for traffic
mitigation at South 140th Street. The Transportation & Infrastructure Committee is also continuing to
discuss the possibility of installing speed bumps on 53rd Avenue South.
Council President Seal thanked Mr. Robertson for his involvement with Water Resource Inventory Area 9
(WRIA9) and for sharing information on fish and wildlife.
c. Staff
David Cline, City Administrator shared that the City is flying flags at half-staff in honor of Kent Police
Officer Diego Moreno.
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d. Council Analyst
There was no report.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. Robertson challenged the community to see who can grow the tallest corn stalk for a $25 giftcard to
Starbucks. Mr. Robertson's corn stalk currently exceeds 7 feet.
Ms. Kruller thanked the Tukwila School District for unlocking their gate to Cascade View Elementary so
the community can enjoy their outdoor recreational facilities. She also stated she has a PowerPoint with
images of Pybus Public Market located in Wenatchee. She would like to route this through the
appropriate channels for the Council to review.
ADJOURNMENT
8:49 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT SEAL DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
ADJOURNED.
Verna Seal, Council President
Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: 8/13/18
AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE: 8/14/18