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Home My WebLink About2018-09-17 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES Regular Meeting September 17, 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 7:00 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 Dennis Robertson, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn, Kate Kruller, Thomas McLeod, Zak !clan. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Turpin, City Attorney; Henry Hash, Public Works Director; Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director; Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Eric Dreyer, Deputy Police Chief; Joel Bush, Technology Integration Manager; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, Records Governance Manager/City Clerk. PUBLIC COMMENTS Joe Duffle, 5332 South 140th Street, referenced the construction occurring on 53rd Avenue South and expressed that there are those traveling on the street who are exceeding the speed limit and the "local access only" signs. While the construction is going well and flaggers have been helping the situation, those driving too fast are kicking up the gravel and rocks that can affect others. The worst times are at 7:00 a.m. and at 4:30 p.m. during the week. Councilmember Kruller inquired as to whether the situation improved with flaggers and if more should be done regarding this issue. Henry Hash, Public Works Director, said there are signs, barricades and flaggers, yet there are still those who become angry over road construction and speed and disregard the signs and limitations put in place. Mayor Ekberg said that law enforcement may be able to monitor this situation and asked the Deputy Police Chief to provide input. Eric Dreyer, Deputy Police Chief, said that after Mr. Duffie spoke about this issue 2 weeks ago, officers have patrolled the construction area. Based on Mr. Duffie's comments this evening, the situation has changed somewhat, and he will work with the Public Works Director to assess next steps. Councilmember Quinn relayed that it is in the Council's purview to prioritize safety and review fees associated with violations in construction zones. That option would require data that warrants moving in that direction. If necessary, the Council can provide tools to the Police Department to assist with enforcement options. Faisa Farole said the Cascade View Park on South 144th Street is one of the most highly used parks in the City. There are many who live in that area with children, and there is not enough playground equipment to accommodate the need. Oftentimes, the children are waiting in line to get on the swings. She asked the Council to consider providing more swings and playground equipment at that park. Joe Duffle, 5332 South 140th Street, said the swings at Tukwila Elementary School have been removed from the playground. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 17, 2018 Page 2 of 4 Mayor Ekberg conveyed that the City would look into the matter. Councilmember Idan asked that Ms. Farole's contact information be taken for further follow up, and Ms. Farole provided it to the City Administrator. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 9/4/18 (Regular Mtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers #378822-378919; #180901 in the amount of $2,993,907.30 c. A resolution authorizing submission of an application for grant funding assistance for the Chinook Wind Project (#91441202) and a Parks acquisition project (#90930102) to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office. RESOLUTION NO. 1943 [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 9/10/18.] d. Authorize the Mayor to sign a grant agreement with the Department of Ecology through the Water Quality Financial Assistance Grant Program for the Stormwater Quality Retrofit Project in the amount of $244,375.00. (Funding coming to the City; match of $43,125.00.) [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 9/10/18.] e. Authorize the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Agreement with CenturyLink for the 53rd Avenue South Project (South 144th St. to South 137th St.) in the amount of $91,535.22. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 9/10/18.] f. Accept as complete the 2017 Annual Small Drainage Program (contract #17-121) with McCann Construction, Inc.; authorize release of retainage, subject to the standard claim and lien release procedures (final cost of project, including retainage: $448,471.71). [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 9/10/18.] g. Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 2 to contract #17-070 with Otak, Inc., for the Riverton Creek Flap Gate Removal Project in the amount of $37,064.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 9/10/18.] h. Authorize the Mayor to sign Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to contract #18-063 with KPG, Inc., for construction management services for the 2018 Annual Small Drainage Program in the amount of $57,480.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 9/10/18.] MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interagency Agreement with King County for surface water management fee collection and remittance related services. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY SEAL TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT WITH KING COUNTY FOR SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT FEE COLLECTION AND REMITTANCE RELATED SERVICES. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. REPORTS a. Mayor The Mayor did not have a report. b. City Council Councilmember Hougardy reported that she met with Jaimie Reavis from the Planning Department and Council Analyst Laurel Humphrey regarding transportation issues. She relayed that the Metro Community Connections Program stakeholders' group is being formed to determine services for Tukwila. There were more applicants for this group than space availability, and she emphasized the importance of using the online system to make comments. Additionally, the Seatac Sustainable Airport Master Plan comment period is open, with online options for commenting as well. Ms. Hougardy is a member of the Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 17, 2018 Page 3 of 4 Equity and Social Justice Commission, and at the recent meeting the 2018-2019 work plan was formed and will be presented to the Council in the near future. Councilmember Quinn attended the September 14, 2018 Tukwila School District community forum regarding qualifications for the new superintendent. The impacts of the McCleary decision have created challenges and exacerbated disparities. Additional work will need to be done to mitigate these impacts. Councilmember Kruller attended the SCA PIC (Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee) where the focus was on affordable housing and homelessness (which are not separate issues). While there are multiple programs at county, regional, and local levels, they are not working in tandem. There was concern at the meeting from the 38 attendees about a fragmented approach. She suggested the Council hear back from staff members in Tukwila who work on affordable housing and homelessness issues to gain greater context about what is occurring. It is important that the funding being used be well coordinated and effective. Councilmember Quinn is a member of the Joint Recommendations Committee (which provides input on a wide range of housing and community development issues). The work associated with affordable housing and homelessness may take a great deal of time, and he will report out to the Council regarding the next meeting of the Joint Recommendations Committee. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the CA (City Administrator) report and offered to answer any questions. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Council Analyst Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst, referenced the Public Safety Plan Program Management Quality Assurance (PMQA) report and offered to answer any questions. Councilmember Kruller said the report did not seem to deviate from recent comments by Mr. Goldblatt and asked if there was anything new added that may have relevance. Ms. Humphrey responded in the negative. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Quinn, Chair of the Finance Committee, thanked the Council for participating in the recent budget workshop. He appreciated the hard work and level of engagement provided by the Councilmembers. EXECUTIVE SESSION —Pending Litigation— Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) 15 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 15 minutes, and no decisions will be made during the Executive Session. After the Executive Session has concluded, the Council may want to take action in the Open Meeting under New Business. The public will be invited to enter the Council Chambers for that discussion and potential action. 7:28 p.m. Mayor Ekberg declared a brief recess. Executive Session Start: 7:29 p.m. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 17, 2018 Page 4 of 4 Attendees: Mayor Ekberg; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Turpin, City Attorney; Brandon Miles, Business Relations Manager; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Councilmembers Robertson, Seal, Hougardy, Quinn, Kruller, McLeod, and Idan. Executive Session End: 7:42 p.m. 7:42 p.m. Mayor Ekberg reconvened the Regular Meeting. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO ADD A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TUKWILA AND DEJA VU-TUKWILA UNDER NEW BUSINESS. MOTION CARRIED 7-0 NEW BUSINESS Settlement Agreement between the City of Tukwila and Deja Vu-Tukwila. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY QUINN TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TUKWILA AND DEJA VU-TUKWILA. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. ADJOURNMENT 7:43 p.m. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIE I -0. Allan Ekberg, Mayor Christy O'FI Governance Mar er1City Clerk ahe , Recor s APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 10/1/18 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 10/2/18