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t s'' Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
OCity Hall Council Chambers August 27, 2018—7:00 P.M.
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council President Seal called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:01 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; Cyndy Knighton, Senior Program Manager;
Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director; Vicky Carlsen, Deputy
Finance Director; Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Bruce Linton, Police Chief; Stacy Hansen, Human Services
Program Coordinator; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
SPECIAL ISSUES
a. Status and timeline of Tukwila International Boulevard Plan implementation.
Jack Pace, Community Development Director, relayed the Council has been provided copies of two
informational memorandums in response to a public comment received by Rune Harkestad during the
August 6, 2018 Regular Meeting. The Council requested a status update on efforts to update zoning and
other items relating to implementing the Tukwila International Boulevard Plan.
Mr. Harkestad is one of the owners of Bartell Drugs in Tukwila and owns an excess parking lot next to
Bartells that he intends to use to build a mixed-use development. The City codes have not been amended
to allow this use.
Mr. Pace explained a preapplication meeting was held on May 25, 2017. The applicant was provided with
options as follows: Go through the Urban Renewal Overlay process; Pursue a development agreement
with the City; or, wait for new zoning to be adopted for Tukwila International Boulevard. Due to mortgage
lending constraints, the applicant was unable to do the Urban Renewal Overlay Zone. Mr. Pace stated he
will follow up with the applicant regarding his remaining options.
Councilmember Quinn noted the application was referenced during a Tukwila International Boulevard
Action Committee (TIBAC) meeting.
Mr. Pace explained the City has been implementing the Comprehensive Plan's Tukwila International
Boulevard (TIB) element for the past few years. A workshop with Congress for New Urbanism (CNU)
occurred in February 2017, followed by meetings with the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
and work sessions with the Planning Commission in August 2017.
The road configuration is a critical piece of the proposed changes and staff has been working on
alternatives, impacts, and mitigation. Concern has been raised regarding impacts to traffic and residential
streets if TIB is changed from 5 lanes to 3 lanes with on-street parking and a bicycle lane. Administration
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has recommended that staff evaluate other options. Staff will need to reevaluate the CNU
recommendations, including zoning standards. Staff will be presenting an updated work plan, with a
revised scope of work and evaluation of zoning and land-use standards that are transit-oriented within a
1/2 mile of the light rail station. Mr. Pace shared this is a unique time for Community Development due to
the record number of new construction and development projects.
The Councilmembers expressed concern regarding the new direction of the TIB Plan, which is not in
accordance with the previous vision as determined by the community, Council, and CNU workshops a
year ago.
Clarifying questions and comments were provided as follows:
• A lack of clarity exists around the process used by staff to reevaluate the CNU recommendations;
• Since the CNU workshops took place, traffic data has become available through an engineering
study that shows over 60% of traffic along TIB is "through traffic";
• Reducing the number of lanes along TIB may result in high-speed traffic along arterial streets;
• Bellwether's development project will be an example of"right-size" parking in the TIB
neighborhood;
• Although the Council is extremely busy with the biennial budget and Public Safety Plan, it is
important to approach the TIB Plan thoughtfully;
• The Council is interested in learning about development proposals earlier;
• Staff are in the process of creating zoning standards that are transit-oriented near the light rail
station and compatible with the existing cross-section for TIB;
• It may be beneficial to review the City of Edmonds' Highway 99 Subarea Plan, which recently
won a VISION 2040 Award from the Puget Sound Regional Council; and
• It has always been the Council's intent to pursue transit-oriented development near the light rail
station.
Support existed to have staff bring this item through the committee process for additional review, to
include available engineering studies regarding traffic patterns and road usage in the area. The Council
also requested information comparing zoning changes and development standards as recommended by
the CNU and City staff.
b. Consensus to move forward to the Construction Documents phase of the Public Safety Plan
for Fire Station 51.
Councilmember Hougardy indicated this item was discussed at the Public Safety Committee meeting on
August 20, 2018. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval.
Justine Kim, Program Manager for Shiels Obletz Johnsen and Steve Goldblatt, the Council's Program
Management Quality Assurance (PMQA) Consultant, distributed hand-outs to the Council.
Ms. Kim explained the Project Team for Fire Station 51 has completed the Design Development Phase of
the project. The GCCM (General Contractor Construction Management) and architect's estimator's
numbers have been checked against each other and the reconciled estimate is $8,611,345 which is
$205,890 over the currently approved construction budget of$8,405,455 but within the approved
construction budget of$9,396,000 when the tax and preconstruction costs are added.
The current estimate of$8,405,455 includes the following contingencies, in accordance with the industry
standard practices:
• 4% design contingency of$272,519
• 3% escalation contingency of$212,565
• 3% construction manager contingency of$218,942
These contingencies total $704,026 at approximately 10% of the subcontractor's total scope of work. The
design team and Mr. Goldblatt concur that it will be possible to find appropriate project adjustments and
alternate strategies to stay within the approved budget in the Construction Documents phase. Some
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alternates would be scopes of work that do not compromise on the functionality of the station but result in
lesser quality exterior materials and surfaces.
Ms. Kim explained the hand-outs distributed earlier to the Council as follows:
• Rendering of Fire Station 51.
• Current site plan.
• Site plan with full list of alternates ordered by priority. Ms. Kim noted all alternates are carried into
bidding, so the City can purchase these options if the budget allows in the future:
o Fire hydrant at northwest corner of rear apron ($195,000)
o 20' x 275' additional asphalt paving for trailer parking ($65,000)
o Four-fold doors at apparatus bay egress ($85,000)
o Fume hood in shop (Cost to be determined — more information is needed)
o Rough-in for self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) parts washer ($25,000)
o Underground components only for fuel station ($185,000)
o Complete fuel station ($625,000)
Mr. Goldblatt relayed this is the next step on Fire Station 51, which is ahead of the other Public Safety
Plan projects. At the start of the Construction Documents Phase, the project will go out for bids and the
City will see if the estimated costs are aligned with actual costs. Having the alternates fully designed and
listed is helpful. It is possible to purchase some of the items on the alternates list.
Council President Seal shared she and Councilmember Hougardy will be sitting with Chief Jay Wittwer
and Captain Andy Nevens from the Tukwila Fire Department to go over clarifying questions relating to this
project. She expressed it is important for each Councilmember to gain clear understanding.
The Councilmembers asked questions regarding this issue and exchanged comments as follows:
• The Public Safety Committee has given the Project Team a strong message that cost matters;
• Thoughtful and comprehensive communication between staff, consultants, Administration and
Council is vital to success;
• The high cost of the fire hydrant is due to the need to loop the pipe around the rear entrance;
• The four-fold doors at the apparatus bay egress can be retrofitted;
• A Puget Sound Energy gas line was moved for this project;
• Additional clarification is needed regarding the assessment to retrofit Fire Station 54 in the future,
to include detailed information regarding previous studies, costs and scope of work. Staff will
bring the requested information to the Public Safety Committee;
• While listed as "alternates," these items may be essential to an effective and efficient fire station;
• The Project Team worked closely with the Fire Department since the beginning of this process
(Programming Phase) to determine essential, baseline items for functionality;
• While the current bid market will not support buying the full list of alternates, Ms. Kim has worked
on projects where she was able to buy alternates back towards the end of the Construction
Phase, provided no issues were encountered earlier in the project. Alternates are a way to
respond to bid markets that are unstable or escalating in cost;
• Significant work has been accomplished to reduce the funding gap from $20,482,000 as of
January 22, 2018 to $8,953,000 as of July 23, 2018.
Ms. Kim explained that during the Construction Documents phase, the Project Team will apply for building
permits, to include alternates.
COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO MOVE FORWARD TO THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
PHASE OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN FOR FIRE STATION 51.
c. An ordinance establishing regulations relating to compliance with federal immigration laws.
Council President Seal indicated this item is in response to public testimony provided at the February 12,
2018 Regular Meeting and February 15, 2018 Community Listening Session.
This ordinance clarifies the City's role with respect to federal immigration laws and establishes a new
Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 2.98, Compliance with Federal Immigration Law, and:
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• Prohibits City of Tukwila Police officers and all other City staff from inquiring into immigration or
citizenship status unless required by law/court order, or in the course of a criminal investigation in
which identity cannot otherwise be determined;
• Prohibits officers from stopping, searching, arresting, or detaining an individual in the absence of
a valid criminal warrant;
• Prohibits officers from giving Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents access to individuals
in the absence of a criminal warrant or legitimate law enforcement purpose not solely related to
civil immigration enforcement.
It is imperative to the public safety of the community that all neighbors be able to report crimes they have
witnessed or been victimized by without fear of arrest or deportation. The Council understands that it is
not the Police Department's purview to enforce federal immigration law, nor do they have the resources
or desire to do so. The City Council would also like to acknowledge that the Tukwila Police Department
has a long history of working with the City's immigrant and refugee communities and has been diligently
working to strengthen these communities for many years. The Council feels it is in the City's best interest
to establish these policies formally in the Municipal Code so that its intent is clear to City personnel and
everyone in the community.
The proposed ordinance reflects early input from Councilmembers as well as feedback from the City
Attorney and Police Chief. The draft was shared at a Community Check-Back meeting held on March 22,
2018, where attendees gathered in breakout groups to discuss the proposal and provide feedback. The
draft ordinance was also shared with the Teens for Tukwila student group on June 7, 2018. Feedback
from these meetings was considered, reviewed, and incorporated where legal and appropriate in
consultation with the City Attorney.
Ms. Seal thanked Police Chief Bruce Linton and the Police Officers who were part of the community
meeting and provided many thoughtful comments. This process began in February 2018. There is
additional work to be done at the policy level that will be addressed later.
Councilmember Kruller emphasized that although the City will not inquire about immigration or citizenship
status, there are exceptions if an investigation is being conducted in areas such as human trafficking, sex
trafficking, debt and document servitude, forced labor, and for providing support to the victims of crimes.
Additionally, the City will not respond to administrative warrants from the National Criminal Information
Center (NCIC) that are issued by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement(ICE) and Enforcement
and Removal Operations (ERO).
Police Chief Linton added the list of exceptions as shared by Ms. Kruller is not all inclusive and stated if
the Tukwila Police Department is conducting a criminal investigation, officers will engage.
Councilmember McLeod asked if this ordinance has the full support of the Tukwila Police Department.
Police Chief Linton replied in the affirmative and explained this has his support. There has not been any
discord amongst staff.
Councilmember Quinn expressed this issue was a priority for the community and while the process took
longer than expected, feedback was incorporated from the entire community.
COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING.
d. 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 schedule related to appeals.
Councilmember Quinn indicated this item was discussed at the Finance Committee meeting on August
21, 2018. The committee members forwarded this item with majority approval in favor of exempting
Starfire with the three-step increase, with Councilmember Robertson opposed.
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Vicky Carlsen, Deputy Finance Director, explained this item came before the Council on August 6, 2018
and was returned to Committee following public comment from Starfire Sports, which asked for relief from
the proposed increase in parking taxes. Staff was asked to have a legal review associated with non-profit
agencies and parking taxes.
After legal review, it was determined that nothing prohibits the City from allowing for a different tax rate for
non-profit agencies. Per RCW 82.80.030(2)(e), "the tax rate varies with zoning or location of the facility,
the duration of the parking, the time of entry or exit, the type or use of the vehicle, or other reasonable
factors."
This draft ordinance sets the tax rate at 5% for commercial parking facilities operated by nonprofit
agencies on City owned properties. Changing the tax rate for Starfire would result in a reduction in
projected revenue of approximately $10,000 in 2018, $21,000 in 2019, and $36,000 in 2021.
Another option to consider would be to increase the parking tax rate in two steps rather than three.
Effective January 2019, the rate could increase to 10% and January 2020 the rate could increase to 15%.
This would replace revenue lost if Starfire is capped at 5% and would increase funding available for
roadway projects.
Sean Englin, Starfire Sports, thanked the Council for their support and expressed this is an important
issue that will allow Starfire Sports to grow and continue their charitable work.
Councilmember Robertson spoke in favor of a two-step increase, citing the City's immediate need for
revenue.
Other Councilmembers expressed their support of the ordinance as proposed with a three-step increase
and commended the Finance Committee for their work in ensuring the needs of the community were met.
Ms. Hougardy clarified this tax rate is not subject to an escalator.
COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING.
e. 2018 2nd Quarter financial report.
Councilmember Quinn indicated this item was discussed at the Finance Committee meeting on August
21, 2018.
Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director, utilized a PowerPoint presentation to provide an overview of this item
with key points as follows:
2018 2nd Quarter Financial Report
This financial report covers year to date activity through June 30, 2018.
Revenues came close to meeting budget
• budget short fall of$100K
• exceeding the same period last year by $1.2 million or 4% higher.
Departments successfully reduced expenditures
• 3% ask by the Administration
• Overall 3.4% reduction through June 30
• Almost$2M savings compared with $1.7M target
8:38 p.m. Councilmember Hougardy left the Council Chambers
8:40 p.m. Councilmember Hougardy returned to the Council Chambers
Selected Line Items
Property tax shows a positive budget variance.
• Mainly timing of receipts
• To a lesser extent, to the collection of prior year assessments.
• Cannot collect more taxes in 2018 than were levied. The levy totaled $15.2 million
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Sales tax:
• Cash basis, the sales tax revenue shown on this report is done so on a cash basis, meaning the
revenue is recorded when received by the city rather than when collected by the State.
• Although an almost$800K negative variance is shown here, the actual 2nd quarter sales tax
results are much better
• If the trend in sales tax collections continues, the annual budget should be met.
Admissions tax has performed well due mainly to a new establishment located in the City
Building permit revenue is strong reflecting the strong development environment.
• 21% YOY increase
• 16% positive budget variance
Security revenue:
• Declined from prior years and is $164K less than budget.
• Most of the revenue comes from fees charged for Police Patrols at the Westfield Southcenter
Mall.
• When the fee for service was increased in 2017, the service level was reduced to two patrols per
week from seven patrols per week.
Plan check and review fees are performing well
• 45% YOY increase
• and 10% higher than budget
• Same as building permit fees, due to a healthy development environment
Recreation fees:
• $146K less than expected or
• down19%
• most of this decline is from facilities rental income.
• The Community Center rooms are being used more for youth programs than before thus reducing
the availability of rooms for rent to the public.
The budgeted $6M transfers into the General Fund from other funds will not occur this year
• The urban renewal property is expected to be sold to a developer no later than 2022.
• At that time the sale proceeds will be used to pay off a 5-year line of credit.
The proceeds from the Tukwila Village and other land sales currently budgeted as coming into the
General Fund have been dedicated to help fund the Public Safety Plan
8:41 p.m. Councilmember Idan left the Council Chambers.
8:43 p.m. Councilmember Idan returned to the Council Chambers.
Departmental Expenditures
Departmental expenditures underbudget by $1.975M or 3.4%
• Finance Department underspent by 10%, the largest percentage underspend
• Police Department underspent by $853K, the largest dollar underspend
• Both due to staffing vacancies
• Finance: 4 vacancies, 1 position still vacant
• Police: Vacancies due to competitive hiring environment
• City Attorney over budget, due to legal services for site acquisition related to the Public Safety
Plan
• Technology and Innovation Services over budget due to timing differences
• Dell: $130K lease of laptops was paid in the 3rd quarter last year versus the 2nd quarter this
year.
• Vitalyst: In 2017 majority of bill was paid in second half of the year; 2018 $55K paid in first
half of year,
• also Kronos Fire Department timekeeping system of$46K
• TIS expects to end the year at budget
8:46 p.m. Councilmember Quinn left the Council Chambers.
8:48 p.m. Councilmember Quinn returned to the Council Chambers.
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Transfers out of the General Fund
Of the $9.5 million budgeted annual transfers out from the General Fund to other funds,
• Approximately $4.3 million is expected to be transferred.
• The $2.25 million payoff of the urban renewal debt will not take place in 2018 as it was refinanced
in 2017. The debt will be paid off when the associated urban renewal property, the seized motel
property, is sold to a developer. This is expected to occur by 2022.
• The Arterial Street Fund is expected to have sufficient funding without the budgeted $3M transfer-
in from the General Fund - this transfer will only be made if needed.
• The $1 M transferred into the City Facilities Fund for the Public Works Shops reconstruction will
be reimbursed with the bond proceeds; bond closed August 14th.
Outlook
• Sales tax growth has rebounded in the first 6 months of the year, but the 2017 stagnation warns
of the cyclical and unpredictable nature of this revenue stream.
• Development activity continues to yield revenues in excess of budget.
• Departmental budgetary savings have exceeded the 3% underspend target. At least a 3%
savings is expected for the year.
• No drawdown of the General Fund is expected for 2018.
Councilmember Quinn acknowledged there has been underspending due to positions not being filled. He
noted these positions will need to be filled in the future to maintain current levels of service. He also
thanked Councilmember Robertson for contributing to the clarity of tonight's presentation by asking
detailed questions.
Councilmember Kruller stated clarity is needed regarding the definition of the City's budget. She
expressed a normal budget to her would outline the baseline functions of the City and strategically align
those functions by taking the community's priorities into account. She hopes Priority-Based Budgeting will
provide opportunities to minimize costs borne by the City and reexamine historical assumptions. She
shared the City Administrator will be providing a definition of the City's budget and baseline functions at
the next Finance Committee meeting.
Councilmember McLeod highlighted that many budgetary discussions lead with the narrative regarding
decreasing sales tax. Sales tax is down $775,000 budget to actual. While this is a valid discussion, he
suggested framing the conversation to emphasize revenue that is equal or exceeding budget. He would
like to show Tukwila is a robust community and emphasize things that are going well.
f. Review of 2019-2020 Biennial Budget: Council.
Councilmember Quinn indicated this item was discussed at the Finance Committee meeting on August
21, 2018. The committee members forwarded this item to the Committee of the Whole for discussion only.
Ms. Carlsen explained this is the beginning of the review of the 2019-2020 biennial budget. Departments
are developing their proposals for the 2019-2020 biennial budget while also incorporating methods of
Priority-Based Budgeting. The budget will include general fund department budgets allocated to
programs, programs scored, and programs tiered by support to the City's strategic goals in addition to the
traditional budget. Individual departmental budgets will be presented to committee first before coming
before the Council for review. Ms. Carlsen shared programs are currently undergoing scoring.
Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst, relayed this is the smallest departmental budget and therefore an
appropriate precursor to the budget process. The City Council departmental budget covers compensation
and benefits for the seven Councilmembers and the staff person dedicated to providing legislative and
administrative support to the Council. It also includes supplies, travel, technology, registrations, and
professional services.
The proposed budget for the Council increases 0.27% for 2019 and 1.51% for 2020. Other changes
include:
• Supplies and services decreased by 19.9% and 7.45%, respectively.
• Salaries and benefits were adjusted according to contractual obligations.
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Ms. Humphrey noted Professional Services expenditures increased significantly after 2016 due to the
fees for Steve Goldblatt, the Council's Program Management Quality Assurance (PMQA) Consultant for
the Public Safety Plan.
All departments were asked to categorize their work into programs. For the Council, three programs were
identified during the Priority-Based Budgeting process. To allocate FTEs between the three programs,
staff polled Councilmembers in February 2018 on the percentage of the three categories, then averaged
the responses:
• Community Engagement and Events—20%
• Governmental Affairs and Appointments—25%
• Legislative Oversight—55%
Ms. Humphrey added that as the scoring process continues, Legislative Oversight will likely be split into
Budget Oversight and Non-Budget Legislative matters.
COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THE CITY COUNCIL 2019-2020 PROPOSED
BUDGET TO THE FINAL BUDGET PACKAGE FOR APPROVAL IN NOVEMBER.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor Ekberg announced school has started for Impact Public Schools, Tukwila's first charter public
school.
b. City Council
Councilmember Robertson explained he is the Chair of the Management Committee for Water Resource
Inventory Area 9 (WRIA9). WRIA9 is responsible for helping jurisdictions find funding for salmon habitat
recovery and for funding scientific studies. In one recent study, WRIA9 found that the lower and middle
Green-Duwamish is out of rearing habitat for salmon, which will result in a bottleneck for fish passage. Mr.
Robertson also reported that the King County Flood Control District is beginning a follow-up to the
System-Wide Improvement Framework (SWIF) to assess whether dikes will be needed in the Lower
Green River. The proposed recommendations provide no rearing habitat and, once implemented, will
likely remain in place for several decades. Mr. Robertson relayed he will be representing WRIA9 and the
Mayor will be representing the City in an Advisory Committee with the King County Flood Control District.
Mr. Robertson reported the Governor has convened a Southern Resident Killer Whale Recovery Task
Force. The Task Force has found that the Green-Duwamish is one of the prime river systems that
provides salmon to feed orcas.
Councilmember Hougardy attended a South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) meeting on
August 21, 2018. She relayed that 1-5 traffic is up 70% since 2007 and Washington State is one of the
most train dependent states per capita. She also shared that Washington State has the second highest
gas tax in the country and a majority of the tax goes to repaying debt. She reported Washington State
Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is moving towards being stewards of system and not just the
builder of projects. The Soundside Alliance has a new website at www.soundsidealliance.org with a tool
called the Soundside Prospector that allows users to explore opportunities to locate their business in the
region. There will be a broker breakfast on September 27, 2018 and an economic update breakfast on
December 6, 2018.
Councilmember Kruller reported there are plans by the State to enhance tolling to allow freight trucks to
bypass 1-5, State Route 99, and local streets by extending State Route 509. It will connect freight to the
Port of Seattle and provide new connections to and from Sea-Tac Airport. Ms. Kruller thanked the City
and Code Enforcement staff for the humane response to resolving the issue of a homeless encampment
previously reported at South 112th Street near U-Haul. She also shared that she recently volunteered for
the Boeing Classic which is part of the PGA Tour Champions.
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Councilmember McLeod joined the Tukwila Fire Department in their"Fill the Boot" campaign on August
25, 2018. He reported Greg Armstrong and Ashley Probart from the Washington State Transportation
Improvement Board were present at the August 27, 2018 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
meeting to address funding strategies for the Strander Boulevard Extension Phase 3 Project. He also
reported the Committee is continuing to work on traffic calming measures.
Council President Seal reported the Friends of the Tukwila Library will be meeting at Tukwila Library on
August 30, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. They will also be holding their annual Book Sale on October 20, 2018. Ms.
Seal invited the community to donate books for the sale. She also invited the Finance Committee to
review a workshop book she has regarding leadership.
c. Staff
There was no report.
d. Council Analyst
There was no report.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Quinn communicated that as the Council begins the budget review process, he would
like to be mindful of neighborhoods needing investment such as Allentown. He also reported he will be
speaking with the Public Works Department regarding the need for truck speed limit enforcement and
awareness on the 42nd Avenue South Bridge. Residents have relayed concerns regarding lack of
compliance to the speed limit. The intent of the truck speed limit was to preserve the life of the bridge. Mr.
Quinn also shared that Senator John McCain passed on August 26, 2018. He expressed Senator McCain
was known for his public and military service and sacrifice to the country.
Councilmember !clan stated he would like to see information regarding off-ramps for the Public Safety
Plan. He stated he would like to be proactive rather than reactive.
ADJOURNMENT
9:32 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT SEAL DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
ADJOURNED.
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Verna Seal, Council President
Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: 9/17/18
AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE: 9/18/18