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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-08-06 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES Regular Meeting August 6, 2018 — 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL Mayor Ekberg called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:01 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Christy O'Flaherty, Records Governance Manager/City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present were Councilmembers Kathy Hougardy, Verna Seal, De'Sean Quinn, Kate Kruller, Thomas McLeod, Zak !clan. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTSON FROM THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Ann Marie Soto, Assistant City Attorney; Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Bruce Linton, Police Chief; Henry Hash, Public Works Director; Vicky Carlsen, Deputy Finance Director; Stacy Hansen, Human Services Program Coordinator; Kraig Boyd, Police Commander; Stephanie Gardner, Parks and Recreation Superintendent; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, Records Governance Manager/City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Annual update from the Tukwila Library Advisory Board. Scott Kruize, Chair, Tukwila Library Advisory Board Stephanie Gardner, Parks and Recreation Superintendent, introduced Scott Kruize, Chair of the Tukwila Library Advisory Board, to the City Council. Mr. Kruize provided an update to the Council regarding the work of the Board. Mr. Kruize expressed that the Board works with Angelina Benedetti from the King County Library System (KCLS) on a regular basis, and the Board appreciates Council President Verna Seal being a member of the Board as well. He explained that Tukwila has two King County Library branches; one at Westfield Southcenter and the other in Tukwila Village, at the corner of 144th and Tukwila International Boulevard. At Southcenter Mall what was once a modest and convenient branch has now been remodeled and greatly expanded. This remodel was completed in August 2017, and the population has responded well as demonstrated by greater use. Additionally, the new Tukwila branch is over twice the size of the Foster library branch it replaced, as of April 2017. Substantial as it was at the old Foster branch, foot traffic at the new Tukwila branch was up by 68% when comparing the six months after the grand opening with the same period in the prior year. In the three-month period from January through March 2018, that increase in foot traffic averaged closer to 115% over the same time period at Foster, with circulation (based on materials checked out of the library) 30% higher. Patron registrations were up by 123% in the six months after opening. Of significance for the future is that the patronage at the new Tukwila branch is expected to increase substantially. The first phase of SHAG (Senior Housing Assistance Group) senior housing development, with 194 units, saw residents moving in at the beginning of May. The next phase will see two additional SHAG buildings open. Those new residents are expected to be heavy users of the library. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 2 of 11 The greatly enlarged Tukwila library opening was timely and a huge asset to the Tukwila School District. The former Foster branch was filled to capacity after school, being so close to Foster High and Showalter Middle School. Those students are now able to do their homework and use the computers at the new Tukwila library, as well as take advantage of the amazing Teen Programming offered by KCLS. This all helped provide an alternative to some after-school programs recently curtailed by school budget shortfalls. Increasingly, library use is about ever -advancing information technology. Book and magazine checkouts remain as popular as ever. Beyond those classic resources, KCLS continues to refine and extend the capabilities of its extensive and sophisticated networked system. This is to keep up with the increasing popularity of E -books and other electronic information. Both the Southcenter and Tukwila branches include many more computers, with high-speed network access to the Internet. Patrons without their own high-speed Internet -access service provider can use the branches' always -active Wi-Fi connectivity. Anyone may bring a laptop, tablet, or smartphone and connect, in either building, or just near it. If the library's own bank of computers is in full use, or even if it is after hours, people can still work on their own. All these computer-based resources are heavily used by patrons within our city's diverse population. Younger members can get help they need with their studies, and adults are able to access government and social services, handle their taxes, process procedures for citizenship, get help with English as a second language, and find gainful employment. In short, our library facilities are a great investment. They help our residents with their day-to-day life needs, and open new prospects for the future. Besides the Tukwila Library Advisory Board please note there is another group here in Tukwila to augment our efforts and those of the KCLS. It is called the Friends of the Tukwila Library, and many of us on the Board also attend those meetings and activities. It is an informal group with no qualifications needed except for interest in the welfare of our library facilities. As an example, their book sale last summer was a success, and another is planned for October 20, 2018. All funds raised by the "Friends" go to worthwhile programs, especially connected with enhancing literacy and the enjoyment of library facilities by our young people, such as providing funds for local library programming. The Tukwila Library Advisory Board would like to thank the City Council for providing funding in the budget. The Board members are mindful to spend the budget dollars by sharing the goal of enhancing literacy and enjoyment of library facilities by all our residents. We offer the Council an account of how that budget was spent last period and how we are spending it currently. Like every other board and commission that serves our City, we members have been through all the required training about open public meetings and Tukwila's commitment to transparent government. Our meetings are open to all, and receptive to comments and questions from anyone who wishes to attend. The stated mission of the KCLS is to "inspire the people of King County to succeed through ideas, interaction and information." This is fully compatible with the City of Tukwila's own goals for its residents as it builds a "City of Opportunity, Community of Choice." We on the Tukwila Library Advisory Board are grateful for the opportunity to promote these goals and values. Based on questions by the Councilmembers, clarification was provided as follows: • The annual budget provided by the City for the Tukwila Library Advisory Board is $5,000; • For the book drives, they welcome all books, even those that are older and a bit tattered. Older manuals such as almanacs or medical references can be recycled; • DVDs are welcome and often in high demand; • These items are accepted at Tukwila library branch locations. Additionally, Angelina Benedetti from the King County Library System (KCLS) said of all the library openings, the Tukwila Library has seen the most dramatic increase at 115% and is a shining star in the library system. She referenced Sharon Kidd who worked tirelessly for years to ensure the Tukwila Library got that extra 2,000 square feet for a 10,000 square -foot library. Ms. Kidd was spot-on, and the tree dedicated to her on the site of the library is well deserved. The Mayor asked the members of the Tukwila Library Board in the audience to stand. The members of the Board and Mr. Kruize were thanked for the great presentation and their work in the community. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 3 of 11 APPOINTMENTS/PROCLAMATIONS a. A proclamation declaring August 7, 2018, as "National Night Out Against Crime." Mayor Ekberg read a proclamation declaring August 7, 2018 as National Night Out Against Crime in the City. affirming the significance of all citizens being aware of the importance of crime prevention programs and the impact their participation can have on reducing crime, drugs and violence in Tukwila. b. Human Services Advisory Board: (1) Confirm the appointment of Sharon Baker-Myklebust to Position No. 4 on the Human Services Advisory Board, with a term expiring 12/31/2019. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY SEAL TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF SHARON BAKER-MYKLEBUST TO POSITION NO. 4 ON THE HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/2019.* Ms. Myklebust said she has lived in Tukwila for 17 years. Attending the Human Services Advisory Board meetings have been a welcome relief to her since the death of her husband, former Tukwila Police Officer Gerry Myklebust. She has learned more about the City in the meetings the last 4-5 months than she has in all the years she has lived here. She is very excited about giving back to the community through the Human Services Advisory Board. The Mayor and Councilmembers thanked Ms. Myklebust for her willingness to serve the City. *MOTION CARRIED 6-0. (2) Confirm the appointment of David Traub of Rainier Industries to Position No. 6 on the Human Services Advisory Board, with a term expiring 12/31/2020. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY SEAL TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF DAVID TRAUB OF RAINIER INDUSTRIES TO POSITION NO. 6 ON THE HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/2020. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS Andrea Reay, 14220 Interurban Avenue South, #134, is the President/CEO of the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber was founded on the belief that working together with the City in a spirit of collaboration and partnership is essential. The Chamber is mindful of challenges associated with the biennial budget, particularly as they relate to sales tax mitigation. The Chamber leadership continues to serve on multiple committees to work toward solutions related to retaining sales tax mitigation for cities. They will keep the City staff updated on progress and are committed to working with Tukwila on budget issues to secure common ground. Rune Harkestad, 11042 SE 30th SE, Bellevue, is one of the owners of Bartell Drugs in Tukwila. They own an excess parking lot next to Bartells that they intend to use to build 50 apartment units in a mixed use capacity. Rents in the area are being raised in the double digits, and many are priced out of their homes and some end up homeless. These apartments would be beneficial in Tukwila, however, the City Codes have not been amended to allow this use. Based on meetings he has attended, the intent was that the City amend the Code to allow these types of uses by June of 2018. This has not occurred and now they have received a fine for taking out trees in preparation for development. This empty parking lot is a magnet for abandoned cars, dumping, prostitution, and drugs. He would like to see the zoning changes so the site can be developed to provide alternative housing options for the community. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 4 of 11 CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 7/16/18 (Regular); 7/23/18 (Special) b. Approval of Vouchers #378518-378622; #180600, 180703-180705 in the amount of $1,298,129.02 c. An ordinance granting a non-exclusive franchise to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, for the purpose of constructing, operating, and maintaining a telecommunications system in certain public rights-of-way in the City. ORDINANCE NO. 2583 [Forwarded to Consent by the Committee of the Whole on 7/23/18.] d. 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. ORDINANCE NO. 2584 [Forwarded to Consent by the Committee of the Whole on 7/23/18.] MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Tukwila's response to homelessness. Stacy Hansen, Human Services Program Coordinator, and Kraig Boyd, Police Commander, utilized a Powerpoint presentation to provide an overview of this topic, with key points as follows: • Human Services Funds that Impact Housing equal $180,920 by way of prevention, intervention, outreach, housing • Other Costs Associated with Homelessness Encampment clean-up • Parks, Public Works crews • Debris removal, protective supplies Abandoned structures • Code Enforcement staff engage property owners to secure structure Free showers • Tukwila Community Center, during specified hours, staff managed • 250 showers provided in June 2018 • Prevention and Intervention Focused Programs Employment Programs • Training/skill building for college credit • Apprenticeship/certificate programs • Career navigation, retention support, case management Temporary Housing supports • Domestic violence confidential shelter (women/children) • 90 -day single women • 90 -day family shelter • Day shelter/hygiene center (some evening beds) women, women/children, families • 90+ day, transitional, 3 houses, 4 family units (Way Back Inn- 3 houses, valued at $1,130,977) King County Bar Association pro bono support • Legal support during eviction • Outreach Focused Programs Nexus (formerly Auburn Youth Resources) • Youth focused (12-24 years old) outreach team • Partners with PD • Engagement into case management/services, reunification • Tangibles (health/hygiene, food/warm clothing) • Shelter Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 5 of 11 Sound (formerly Sound Mental Health) • Adult focused outreach team • Partners with PD • Mental/behavioral health, addiction issues • Resource enrollment • System navigation • Housing • Outreach and Stability Focused Programs Tangible resources • Community Police Team, Neighborhood Resource Center • Tukwila School District social workers • Human Services walk-ins Free medical/dental van through King County Public Health • 1-2 times per month at Church By the Side of the Road during community lunch program One-time financial assistance • Eviction prevention (utility shut-off/rent assistance) • Initiatives and Partnerships Tent City 3 (TC3) • Hosted by Church by the Side of the Road (CBSR) May -Aug 2018 • Human Services (HS) staff facilitate logistics meeting with internal/external partners Best Starts for Kids (BSK) funds — Riverton Park United Methodist Church • Case manager focused on Tukwila families • Eviction prevention funds for families at risk of eviction • Valuable, collaborative partner with Human Services Minor Home Repair • Community Development Block Grant funds • Focus on health & safety repairs • Income qualified homeowners • Preserves affordable, single family, aging housing stock Tukwila School District staff • Dropout Coordinator • McKinney Vento Specialist • Quality Engagement Specialists • Elementary Social Workers Tukwila Community Center • Updated shower policy, M -F 6:30am — 9:30am • Summer Sack Lunch Program — feeding hungry kids! Weekend BackPack Snack Program • City staff collect, donate • Staff volunteer with coordination/distribution Riverton Park United Methodist Church: • Urgency based, temporary shelter, referrals from PD Mary's Place: • Burien campus to open fall 2018 • 200 beds • 1-2 parent households • On-site case management support • Referral based access, not likely a walk-in facility Tukwila Municipal Court • Unified Payment (UP) Program - Relicensing support consolidating King County traffic tickets • Released from collections • Affordable payment plan • License reinstatement Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 6 of 11 • Newly Implemented Initiatives • City Council • $50,000 increase to Human Services budget in 2017-2018. Funds allocated to: o Training programs o City water/sewer bills o Rent, utility assistance o Tangibles for homeless o Created Source of Income Discrimination (SOID) policy o Landlords cannot refuse to rent to someone based on how rent is paid (legally derived) o Code Enforcement investigates complaints Police Department Efforts and Initiatives Community Police Team (CPT) • Tukwila Police Department outreach unit engaging Tukwila homeless • Resource referrals, tangibles Homeless Task Force • Facilitated by Police & Human Services • Collaborative strategizing with external regional partners • Identify new resources • Identify coordinated response to homelessness in sub -region Mental Health Professional (MHP) within PD • Identify grant possibilities • Grant applications for MHP on staff • Management, system integration, follow up Counseling, Recovery & Wellness (CReW) Outreach Team • Division of Catholic Community Services • PD requests CReW to engage with local homeless • Focus on engagement/system integration/case management Crisis Response Team • Tukwila Fire Department/Tukwila Police Department referrals only • Focus on immediate mental health crisis • Department of Community Development Efforts and Initiatives SKC (South King County) Collaborative on Affordable Housing & Homelessness: • Convening elected officials, discussion on formalization of partnership of SKC • Convening of city staff to create Interlocal Agreement (ILA) and scope of services • Addressing affordable housing in SKC with a collaborative, unified voice • Still in discussion phase Regional Housing Task Force • Still in discussion phase Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) • Council passed new ordinance allowing ADUs • Implementing ordinance in 2018 Rental Housing Program • Adopted National Healthy Housing Code • Focus on black mold, infestations and remediation • Inspections every 4 years • Reduction in need to vacate due to life/safety issues • Resident stabilization (less mobility) 8:17 p.m. Councilmember Hougardy left the Council Chambers 8:24 p.m. Councilmember Hougardy returned to the Council Chambers. 8:25 p.m. Councilmember Quinn left the Council Chambers. 8:26 p.m. Councilmember Quinn returned to the Council Chambers. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions and offered comments regarding the presentation. Additionally, the Mayor and Councilmembers thanked Ms. Hansen and Commander Boyd for their vigilance in supporting those most vulnerable in the City. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 7 of 11 b. Commercial parking tax legislation: (1) An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 1852; reenacting Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 3.48, "Commercial Parking Tax," relating to the Local Option Transportation Tax to increase the tax rate and adopt a penalty for late payment. MOVED BY SEAL, 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, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1852; REENACTING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 3.48, "COMMERCIAL PARKING TAX," RELATING TO THE LOCAL OPTION TRANSPORTATION TAX TO INCREASE THE TAX RATE AND ADOPT A PENALTY FOR LATE PAYMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Sean Englin, Starfire Sports, said he was before the Council on this item in November 2017. Starfire provides non-profit youth -related services to the Tukwila community. The proposed parking tax would be prohibitive to the services they provide. From January -July 2018, Starfire provided financial assistance to 648 kids with field time, gear, and classes. Staff at the Tukwila Community Center (TCC) reached out to Starfire to provide field time for kids registered at TCC, and that request was accommodated by Starfire. Additionally, leagues have been formed for competitive play by the kids on the field. He is hoping for a work -around with this tax, as Starfire is the only non-profit that would be affected by the parking tax. They would like to maintain the current 5% rate they are paying at this time. With the new tax, Starfire would experience a 62.5% increase in the first year. The Councilmembers asked questions regarding this issue and exchanged comments as follows: • The partnership between the City and Starfire is valued; • The agreement between Tukwila and Starfire is such that the City pays for maintenance to the Starfire parking lot; • Starfire is a not-for-profit agency dedicated to youth soccer programs that benefit the community; • Support existed for not charging non-profit agencies; • The City did nothing for 20 years regarding raising the parking tax, and to get caught up, the tax is being raised by 300%; • The issue of catching up too quickly with the tax increase was re -visited last year. The Council did a review and discussed it in Committee more than once to slow down the pace of the increase, which resulted in a decision to proceed with the proposed ordinance; • Costs go up and the City needs to be in alignment with mitigating those increases; • Starfire invested in the location by building the stadium and indoor stadium and associated soccer fields; • Starfire agrees with the current 5% tax rate they are paying; they are seeking relief from the proposed increase; • It is important that the City have a legal review associated with non-profit agencies and the parking tax. *COUNCILMEMBERS SEAL AND HOUGARDY WITHDREW THEIR MOTION TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE AS READ. Based on a question by Mayor Ekberg regarding the urgency for this item, Vicky Carlsen, Deputy Finance Director, said time is needed to notify the parking establishments regarding implementation; sooner is better than later. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO RETURN THIS ITEM TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 8 of 11 (2) A resolution adopting a fee schedule for Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 3.48, "Commercial Parking Tax." COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO RETURN THIS ITEM TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. c. Public Safety Plan contract amendments: (1) Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to contract #16-179 with Shiels Obletz Johnsen, Inc., for project management services in the amount of $492,898.00. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT #16-179 WITH SHIELS OBLETZ JOHNSEN, INC., FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $492,898.00.* Councilmember Idan would like to see documentation that reflects not only the additional amount being requested, but the total number at the program level. *MOTION CARRIED 6-0. (2) Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to contract #17-068 with Weinstein AU, LLC, for architectural and engineering services in the amount of $395,537.00. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT #17-068 WITH WEINSTEIN AU, LLC, FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $395,537.00. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. (3) Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to contract #17-157 with DLR Group, Inc., for architectural and engineering services in the amount of $953,830.00. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY QUINN TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT #17-157 WITH DLR GROUP, INC., FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $953,830.00. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. (4) Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to contract #18-001 with Lydig Construction for General Contractor Construction Management Services to modify contract language for greater clarity and removing Fire Station 54. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY MCLEOD TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT #18-001 WITH LYDIG CONSTRUCTION FOR GENERAL CONTRACTOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO MODIFY CONTRACT LANGUAGE FOR GREATER CLARITY AND REMOVING FIRE STATION 54. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. (5) Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to contract #18-049 with BNBuilders, Inc., for General Contractor Construction Management Services to modify contract language for greater clarity. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY MCLEOD TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT #18-049 WITH BNBUILDERS, INC., FOR GENERAL CONTRACTOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO MODIFY CONTRACT LANGUAGE FOR GREATER CLARITY. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. NEW BUSINESS Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 2 to contract #18-049 with BNBuilders, Inc., for demolition services, in the amount of $134,571.00. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT #18-049 WITH BNBUILDERS, INC., FOR DEMOLITION SERVICES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $134,571.00.* Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 9 of 11 Councilmember Hougardy, Chair of the Public Safety Committee, relayed that this item was discussed by the Committee this evening with unanimous approval. Justine Kim with Shiels Obletz Johnsen, Program Manager for the Public Safety Plan, provided an overview of this issue. In April 2018 the City acquired the property located at 14835 Tukwila International Boulevard ("JC -9") for the Justice Center project. Amendment No. 2 to BNBuilders' contract would allow for demolition of the existing vacant building on this property. Both the City's Police Department and Code Enforcement Office have reported incidents, calls for service, and actions related to the property. Small fires have been set in the rear of the building. Despite signs saying "No Trespassing" individuals keep going on the property. While the building has been secured, there is evidence of squatters' use of the building, including considerable human waste and trash. Based on these risks, the City believes the building poses an immediate and continued threat to public safety and should be demolished as soon as possible. The demolition and associated work are included in the revised project budget for the Justice Center. The contractor is hoping to begin demolition on August 13, 2018. The contract amendment was prepared by the City's outside legal counsel and reviewed by the City's project management consultant and the Council's Project Management Quality Assurance consultant. Steve Goldblatt, PMQA (Project Management Quality Assurance) Consultant, said this is not a milestone decision. This is about getting the property cleaned up. There is already a contractor there to do the work that has been competitively bid. There is a small increased cost or premium because it is not being done in conjunction with the rest of the project. There are incremental decisions coming up regarding design and development. The bigger decision will be on construction. Demolition of this building is useful to get completed. Council President Seal said this was in the Public Safety Committee and acknowledged the Council Analyst, who was distributing the site plan for the location. Ms. Seal attended the Committee meeting in Councilmember Robertson's absence and supports the demolition of this building. Councilmember Idan asked how many Police calls have been received regarding this property. Bruce Linton, Police Chief, said he does not have the number of calls readily available, however, there has been an attempted fire at the location; people have been inside the building which is dangerous; and there has been a great deal of graffiti. It is becoming a nuisance, and it is in the best interests of the City that it be demolished. Councilmember Idan supports the demolition and would take a more conservative approach and do it later when the costs are more defined. Councilmember Quinn expressed that Seattle and King County have embraced a new perspective as it relates to demolition, which promotes immediate demolition of nuisance buildings due to public safety issues. Councilmember Kruller referenced that leaving up nuisance buildings puts first responders such as Police and Fire staff in unnecessary harm, since they may have to navigate through a building full of needles and garbage to fight a fire or respond to an aid call. *MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 10 of 11 REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg attended the memorial service for Kent Police Officer Diego Moreno. Tukwila Fire and Police personnel assisted at the service. The Mayor also attended the Westfield Shopping Center 50th Anniversary event and the East African Soccer Tournament. b. City Council Councilmember Kruller attended the Hotel Interurban Grand Opening where the King County Executive also attended and spoke at the event. She said the Ailey Summer Camp is celebrating their 30 year anniversary. During the celebratory event, multiple slides depicted Ailey events at the Tukwila Community Center. She encouraged support for the Seattle Theater Group. Additionally, she was honored to be invited to the East African Soccer Tournament, where 16 teams came from all over the state and the country. It was impressive and exciting and the stadium was packed. Ms. Kruller also attended the Jet Blast Festival featuring the Blue Angels and extended thanks to the Museum of Flight. She said there is a large airplane at Boeing field called Orbis, which represents a non-profit group that fights avoidable blindness. She flew on the plane for 1.5 years as a crew member. It is an important organization that helps and inspires many toward this important issue. Councilmember McLeod reported on the Public Safety Committee meeting that occurred prior to this Council meeting. A key topic was the possibility of having red light cameras in Tukwila. If there are those who want to speak on the topic, there will be an opportunity at the August 13, 2018 Committee of the Whole meeting. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the CA (City Administrator) report and Monthly Public Safety Plan update and offered to answer any questions. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Council Analyst There was no report. EXECUTIVE SESSION —Pending Litigation— Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) 30 minutes. Mayor Ekberg announced the Council will now go into Executive Session to discuss: Pending Litigation— Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) It will last no more than 30 Minutes, and no decisions will be made during the Executive Session. No action will be required in the Open Meeting after the Executive Session has concluded. The Council will now go to the Hazelnut Conference Room for the Executive Session. 9:28 p.m. Mayor Ekberg declared a brief recess. Executive Session Start: 9:32 p.m. Attendees: Mayor Ekberg; David Cline, City Administrator; Ann Marie Soto, Assistant City Attorney; Brandon Miles, Business Relations Manager; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Councilmembers Seal, Hougardy, Quinn, Kruller, McLeod, and Idan. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 11 of 11 Brandon Miles, Business Relations Manager, made an announcement in the lobby that the Executive Session would be extended for 15 minutes. Executive Session End: 10:13 p.m. 10:15 p.m. Mayor Ekberg reconvened the Regular Meeting. ADJOURNMENT 10:15 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. Allan Ekberg, Mayor Christy O'Flaherty, ' ecords Governance Manager/City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 8/20/18 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 8/21/18