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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-11-05 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES Regular Meeting November 5, 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, Kathy Hougardy, Verna Seal, De'Sean Quinn, Kate Kruller, Thomas McLeod, Zak Idan. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Turpin, City Attorney; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; Mia Navarro, Community Engagement Manager; Henry Hash, Public Works Director; Gail Labanara, Public Works Analyst; Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director; Vicky Carlsen, Deputy Finance Director; Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Bruce Linton, Police Chief; Bill Kolden, Interim Human Resources Director; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director; Joseph Todd, Technology and Innovation Services Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Christy O'Flaherty, Records Governance Manager/City Clerk. AGENDA AMENDMENT MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO ADD A SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY THE EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION AS THE FIRST ITEM ON THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Tukwila Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) Commission report, Mia Navarro, Community Engagement Manager Ms. Navarro introduced ESJ Commission members Mikkell Roeland and Bridgette Agpaoa Ryder to the City Council. A Powerpoint presentation was utilized to provide the annual report. Mission Advise City officials of opportunities to promote understanding that celebrates diversity in the community and to facilitate increased understanding and awareness of social justice and human rights. Membership Bridgette Agpaoa Ryder, Education member Roy Busch, City employee Joe Duffie, Community member and former Councilmember Aaron Draganov, Education member Nora Gierloff, City employee Kathy Hougardy, City Councilmember NicheIle Page, Education member Mikkell Roeland, Community member Dat Tran, Community member Student Representative position is vacant Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 5, 2018 Page 2 of 10 Priorities 1. The ESJ Commission will monitor the work of the Implementation and Evaluation Committee, and provide information to the committee and the council as to the progress of the policy's implementation. 2. The ESJ Commission will advise city officials and conduct commission work that's closely aligned with the City's Equity Policy Implementation Plan. 3. The ESJ Commission will engage in ongoing equity training and community event participation outside of monthly Commission meeting times. 4. The ESJ Commission will work closely with the city throughout the hiring process of the Director of Human Resources and will work closely with the Director once he/she begins serving in the role. Goals Goal 1: The City's workforce reflects our community. ESJ's Recommendations • ESJ would like to partner with the appropriate City representatives to analyze and make recommendations regarding minimum qualifications, unbiased hiring practices, and promotions. • The City will track employee harassment and discrimination complaints and grievances and their outcomes. • ESJ and the City will promote apprenticeships and workforce development that are equitable for City residents. Goal 2: Community outreach and engagement is relevant, intentional, inclusive, consistent, and ongoing. ESJ's Recommendations • ESJ will intentionally seek out community concerns and knowledge and get feedback from the community regarding equity and diversity in Tukwila. • ESJ will identify community events, conferences, Tukwila School District events, and other important community gatherings for the Commissioners to attend, represent, and report to the ESJ. Goals 4 and 5: City government is committed to equity in the decision -making process and equity serves as the core value for all long-term plans moving forward. ESJ's Recommendations • ESJ will commit to attend or watch City Council meetings with an equity lens so that we can proactively advise Council on policy decisions. • ESJ will regularly report progress and/or concerns throughout the year. Goal 6: The City will build capacity around equity within City government and the broader community. ESJ's Recommendations • ESJ requests that the City join the local and regional Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) at $1,000 per year (for cities with up to 1,000 employees). Among other benefits, GARE members have access to training and consulting programs, and implementation grants. The city of Seattle, King County, and several other local government entities are currently members of GARE. The presentation concluded with a quote from Martin Luther King Jr. "I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood could never become a reality. I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word." The Councilmembers expressed support and excitement toward the energy and mission of the ESJ Commissioners. Based on questions by the Councilmembers, the Commissioners expressed that they have heard of instances of discrimination at the City and have not yet had access to data regarding grievances or harassment. They have yet to be involved in the hiring process for the new Human Resources Director. Mayor Ekberg relayed the City is seeking to embrace a new model and ensure the City is well positioned to be successful in working with 9 bargaining units. He said the City will consider the input from the ESJ Commission in working through this process. Council President Seal offered the guarantee that the budget would include $1,000 to fund the GARE (Government Alliance on Race and Equity) costs. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 5, 2018 Page 3 of 10 PROCLAMATIONS A proclamation recognizing November as "Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month." Mayor Ekberg read a proclamation declaring the month of November as National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness month in Tukwila, encouraging all community residents to join in recognizing that many people do not have housing and need support from the community and private/public nonprofit service entities. Mayor Ekberg relayed that Bellwether is moving forward with an initiation process to provide affordable housing in the City. They will be starting a funding campaign to raise $2.5 million to make this project a reality. Addressing homelessness and hunger in Tukwila is a City priority. Jenny McCoy, Still Waters group and founder of the weekend SnackPack program, utilized a YouTube video to provide overview of the program. The Tukwila Weekend SnackPack Program provides services for families in transition. Weekend SnackPack provides seven weekend meals to students who might otherwise go without food. This program allows children to return to school on Monday feeling refreshed and ready to focus for a new school week, because they had enough to eat over the weekend. Ms. McCoy provided some statistics regarding the SnackPack Program: • Facebook Live Game Shows on Tuesdays in November to test knowledge of hunger, homelessness and poverty. Mayor Ekberg will be a contestant. • Facebook Social Media-a-thon on Wednesdays to encourage recurring donations. • Speaking at congregations in the area to provide input on the program. • In June 2018, a milestone of 100,000 meals served to students was achieved (since 2015). • Last year there were 307 students that rnet the criteria for homelessness, of which 300 a week were served. The homelessness rate for Tukwila students has grown by 390% since 2010 and is the highest in all districts in the area. • Special distribution is occurring for secondary students by way of a mobile food pantry at Tukwila Village, and the students can come after school and make selections. • In April 2019 an auction will be held and sponsors are needed. • In 2018, the average was 219 kids a week being served. • The SnackPack program has 60 volunteers actively involved. The Councilmembers expressed gratitude to Ms. McCoy for her enthusiasm and commitment to this program and the youth in the City of Tukwila. PUBLIC COMMENTS Pam Hawley, Enumclaw, said her property was taken in the eminent domain action for the Public Safety building. She is still angry about what happened one year ago, and the City's use of power to prevent relocation expenses to rush it through. The tenants in her building got $377.5K The City also paid 4 sub -tenants a total of $202K. From her standpoint, the City paid much more than they had to. She feels the payment of attorney fees in a total amount of $15,000 to the tenants constitutes the gifting of public funds. This involves just the building she and her husband own. She suggested that the public review the City's website/Digital Records Center and go to contracts. From her perspective, the City thought the immigrant population would lie down on this issue and that did not happen. It ended up pitting her against her 25-year tenants. She thinks this is important for the Council and public to know. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 10/15/18 (Regular Mtg.); 10/22/18 (Special Mtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers #379227-379341; #180900, 181002-181004 in the amount of $10,982,185.35 c. Authorize the Mayor to sign an amendment to contract #18-132 with the Prothman Company for Interim Human Resources Director in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 (total original contract amount not to exceed $80,000). [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Finance Committee on 10/16/18] Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 5, 2018 Page 4 of 10 d. Authorize the Mayor to sign an amendment to contract #18-035 with Cabot Dow and Associates in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 (total original contract amount not to exceed $55,000). [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Finance Committee on 10/16/18.] e. Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the cities of Normandy Park, Burien, Des Moines, SeaTac and Federal Way for the Sea-Tac International Airport Impact Study, in the amount of $14,445.61 (as Tukwila's per capital match). [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 10/22/18.] f. Authorize the Mayor to sign a design consultant agreement with KPG, Inc., for the 2019 Overlay and Repair Program in the amount of $156,172.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 10/22/18.] g. Authorize the purchase of a new cashiering system and related software from Tyler Technologies in the amount of $43,395.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Committee of the Whole on 10/22/18.] h. Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Seattle for hearing examiner services. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee on 10/23/18.] i. Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interagency Agreement with King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks for the Lake to Sound Trail. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee on 10/23/18.] j. A resolution adopting a Residential Rental Business License and Inspection Program fee schedule and repealing Resolution No. 1895. RESOLUTION NO. 1946 [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee on 10/23/18.] k. A resolution repealing Resolution No. 1912 and adopting a consolidated permit fee schedule (for Department of Community Development and Public Works fees.) RESOLUTION NO. 1947 [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee on 10/23/18.] MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Authorize the Mayor to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement to sell Parcels A and B of Lot Consolidation L13-021 to Tukwila Village Development Associates, LLC, for a price of not Tess than $2,211,600. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT TO SELL PARCELS A AND B OF LOT CONSOLIDATION L13- 021 TO TUKWILA VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES, LLC, FOR A PRICE OF NOT LESS THAN $2,211,600.* Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator, provided an overview of this issue. On October 22, 2012 the City Council approved a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with Tukwila Village Development Associates, LLC (TVDA), the project developer for Tukwila Village. That agreement outlined the relationship between the City and TVDA and provided for numerous future steps, including sale of Tukwila Village land to TVDA. Since 2012 the project partners have completed many tasks related to the project. All of the partners agreed on easements for access and parking. The City vacated 415t Avenue South, sold a parcel of land to the King County Library System (KCLS), consolidated twenty lots into five, approved a development agreement, approved parking determinations, and approved multiple applications for design review, grading, and building permits. KCLS designed and built a library. TVDA demolished buildings, graded the site, installed utilities, and completed construction on the first phase (two apartment buildings, a cafe and a plaza). Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 5, 2018 Page 5 of 10 The City entered into a purchase and sale agreement with TVDA for the first phase land sale in August 2016 and closed escrow on the purchase in July 2017. TVDA has now completed construction on that phase and is ready to construct the final phase, which comprises Buildings A and B. As such, TVDA recently applied for financing from the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. In order to complete its application, TVDA needs to provide a copy of a purchase and sale agreement to the Commission within the next two weeks. TVDA notified the City of the application submittal on October 19th and the Council's November 5th meeting was the first feasible opportunity to request Council approval. The proposed deal terms carry out the intent previously outlined in the DDA and are basically the same as were in the purchase and sale agreement for the first phase. If completed, the proposed land sale will result in revenue to the City of at least $2,211,600. The Councilmembers discussed this item with the following key comments: • Councilmember Robertson said he supports the item and conveyed concern that the contract is not yet available, and there is an expectation that it be approved this evening. • Councilmember Quinn inquired if this had legal review and if it utilized the same methodologies for similar Tukwila Village items. Mr. Speck answered in the affirmative for both questions. • Councilmember Kruller expressed reservations about the fair market value price being derived in 2012 when property values now are higher. It is important for the City to get the very best value. Mr. Speck said the final price will be based on multiple factors to include a residual land value analysis outlined in the DDA (Disposition and Development Agreement). • Councilmember McLeod inquired if there can be language in the agreement that assures the City receives a 2019 fair market value rate. Mr. Speck explained the property will be sold at fair market value, and it will involve financial data and information from the developer that is up to date. *MOTION CARRIED 6-1, WITH KRULLER VOTING NO. b. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with SHKS Architects for Public Works architect and engineering services for the Public Safety Plan, in an amount not to exceed $365,000.00 (which includes contingency). MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH SHKS ARCHITECTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $365,000.00 (WHICH INCLUDES CONTINGENCY).* This item was discussed at the October 1, 2018 Public Safety Committee meeting and the October 8, 2018 Committee of the Whole meeting. The Public Safety Committee supported approval of the contract. The City requires the services of an architect and engineering firm for the design and programming of the Public Works Facilities in the Public Safety Plan. After thorough staff review of the candidate firms that responded to the City's Request for Qualifications, the City Council is being asked to approve a contract with SHKS Architects for a contract not to exceed $365,000 which includes $299,997 for the master planning and programming phase and a $65,000 contingency should additional services be required to complete this effort. After completion of this phase, the contract will be amended to move into the following phase of the project, which will likely be Rehabilitation and Tenant Improvement of the soon to be acquired buildings on the Public Works sites. The scope, budget and schedule of this future phase will not be assessed until the site acquisition process is complete and the master planning and programming phase is finalized. At that point, the project team will come back to the Council to inform the results of this effort and seek approval to move forward into the next steps. 8:17 p.m. 8:18 p.m. Councilmember McLeod exited the Council Chambers. Councilmember McLeod entered the Council Chambers. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 5, 2018 Page 6 of 10 The Councilmembers discussed this contract with the following comments and questions: • Councilmember Robertson spoke in favor of the motion, stating $30 million is allocated to the Public Works facilities. The City will be acquiring the Heiser and UPS properties, and the planning for placement of the Public Works facilities requires creation of an overall plan. The cost of $365,000 to formulate that plan is only 1.2% of the overall cost and a necessary expenditure. • Councilmember Hougardy spoke in favor of the motion referencing the input from the Council's PMQA (Program Management Quality Assurance) consultant, Steve Goldblatt, that this is an important first step. • Council President Seal inquired as to the timing of the study and access to the building. Mr. Goldblatt said the study would take a few months to complete, and the City would take occupancy of the Heiser property in July 2019. Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator, emphasized the purpose of the contract is to determine what City functions and adjacencies would best fit into the new facilities. • Councilmember Quinn, speaking against the motion, relayed that this is his off -ramp. The amount of $365,000 is high, and he feels there are some in-house capabilities and the option of doing this at another time. Tough decisions are forthcoming in 2020 and future years, and this is not the time for this particular action. • Councilmember Kruller, speaking against the motion, said she has asked 3 times for a total of everything expended to date. It is unclear how much money the City has spent and intends to spend on 2 firehouses and a Justice Center. Additionally, there may be other adaptations for the shop. This is the time to take pause and determine how this can all be handled financially. • Councilmember McLeod inquired what the next steps for the shops would be if this contract is not approved. Ms. Bianchi said she does not believe the City has the ability to do this work in house. The programming, adjacencies, understanding of what we have today and projecting what is needed in the future has many complexities. The firm selected for this contract has experience doing this type of work with public agencies. If this is not done today, the impacts could last for a long time in that the Minkler Shops would be done all over again, due to the lack of awareness of the variables that provide successful outcomes. Mr. McLeod accepts the advice of Mr. Goldblatt that this is not the place to pause and is in favor of the motion. • Councilmember Idan supports this motion and recognizes the need to understand the various functions to lay out this program. ROLL CALL VOTE: ROBERTSON YES HOUGARDY YES SEAL NO QUINN NO KRULLER NO MCLEOD YES IDAN YES *MOTION CARRIED 4-3, WITH SEAL, QUINN, KRULLER VOTING NO. c. An ordinance adopting a new chapter of the Tukwila Municipal Code authorizing the use of automated traffic safety cameras and adopting standards related thereto, to be codified as Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 9.22. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE AUTHORIZING THE USE OF AUTOMATED TRAFFIC SAFETY CAMERAS AND ADOPTING STANDARDS RELATED THERETO, TO BE CODIFIED AS TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 9.22; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 5, 2018 Page 7 of 10 MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* The Councilmembers discussed the proposed ordinance and determined that the addition of language associated with adding school zones, potential changes to the current locations for the cameras, and questions about the assessment of fees necessitates this item being returned to the Finance Committee. *SEAL WITHDREW THE MOTION, QUINN WITHDREW THE SECOND. MOTION RESCINDED. d. An ordinance to increase the tax on certain gambling activities. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 2349 §2 AND 1809 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.08.030, "TAX RATES," TO INCREASE THE TAX ON CERTAIN GAMBLING ACTIVITIES; REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 2230, 2150 AND 1891; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Pat Hosier represents the Fortune Casino (formerly Golden Nugget) and is speaking against the tax increase. They have not seen significant levels of profitability and this business has struggled in the past. While they are allowed 15 tables, there is only room for 12 tables. He expressed that the City made more in gaming taxes than the business did in profits. They employ 159 employees, with a living wage that does not typically require long hours. Dawn Mangano represents the Riverside Casino and is speaking against the tax increase. The number of card rooms is decreasing, yet costs are increasing due to the need for marketing to attract customers. There is a cap on the number of tables at 15 and a betting limit cap of $300, so they cannot pass on costs to their customers. The Riverside Casino would not do well if marketing funds were decreased to pay taxes. The Councilmembers discussed this item at length and offered the following: • Recognition that the need for revenue generation is essential due to loss of streamlined sales tax mitigation in the amount of $1.2 million; • Concern that assessment of a tax increase to 4 businesses seems punitive and inequitable; • A desire to provide some sort of mitigation to the gambling establishments if the increase is adopted; • Support existed for parking and crosswalk mitigation in the areas of the gambling establishments; • Concern that not all businesses that have high calls for service are encountering a tax increase; • Acknowledgment that many jurisdictions do not allow gambling establishments within their boundaries; • Recognition that other agencies in the area are already at the 11 % tax rate on gambling that Tukwila is now considering. 9:28 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Councilmember Hougardy exited the Council Chambers. Councilmember Hougardy entered the Council Chambers. David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the Revenue Options agenda item forthcoming at this evening's meeting that provides a choice to provide the gambling establishments a flat fee for business licensing that would be a savings to them of $22,000-$24,000 a year. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 5, 2018 Page 8 of 10 The Councilmembers expressed support for reviewing the proposed revenue option this evening that would provide mitigation to the gambling establishments. *MOTION CARRIED 6-1, WITH MCLEOD VOTING NO,TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2590. e. Presentation on proposed revenue options and continued discussion on the proposed 2019- 2020 biennial budget and 2019-2024 Capital Improvement Program. Vicky Carlsen, Deputy Finance Director, provided an overview of revenue options. With sales tax revenue levels flattening in 2018 and sales tax mitigation payments ending in late 2019, the administration proposed a balanced budget that included reduced expenditures — a 1.5% reduction for the Police and Fire Departments and a 3% reduction for other departments - and increased revenues to close the gap left by the anticipated lost revenue. The proposed budget includes an increase of 1 % for gambling tax on card rooms and a fee increase on business licenses. At the October 24th budget workshop, staff presented current sales and property tax revenue information. Sales tax collections through July 2018 exceed the 2018 budget and the preliminary 2019 property tax assessment exceeds the 2019 budget. This favorable revenue performance supports increased sales and property tax revenue projections for the next biennium and 6-year financial planning period. Even with these improved projections, the City remains in need of increased revenues due to the loss of $1.2 million in sales tax mitigation funds for 2020 and beyond (a $300K loss in 2019) and the volatile and unpredictable nature of the sales tax revenue. The City Council requested more detail about alternatives related to increased revenues for the 2019-2020 budget and the respective impact on the six -year financial forecast. Following are alternatives for consideration. Mayor's Proposed Budget — Updated with New Sales and Property Tax Information 2018 sales tax projection is increased from $18.95M to $19.6M, an increase of $650K. Also included is an increase of 2019 property tax revenue to the 2019 preliminary levy amount. Both revisions increase the base for sales tax and property tax in the future years. Option A — Updated Mayor's Proposed Budget plus Business Licenses Stair -Stepped Option A includes everything from the Updated Mayor's Budget but replaces full implementation of the Business License fees increase in 2019 with a stepped increase. In this option, the Business License fee increase is implemented 50% in 2019 ($750K) and fully in 2020 ($1.5M). Option B — Option A plus Gambling Business License Capped at Flat Fee of $500 Option B includes everything from Option A but Business License fees for card rooms would be restricted to a flat $500. The stepped increase for Business License fees remains in this option. As is, the October 1 Proposed Budget does not result in Ending Fund Balances that meet the City's 18% Reserve Policy requirement in years five and six of the six -year financial forecast. All Ending Fund Balances resulting from the updated Mayor's proposed budget and business license fee options A and B are expected to meet the City's 18% Reserve Policy requirement. It should be noted that the 3% reduction of expenditures remains in place in the proposed 2019/2020 budget. Mayor Ekberg asked Councilmember Quinn, Chair of the Finance Committee, how he would like the discussion on the above options to occur. Councilmember Quinn expressed that as it relates to the gambling establishments, it is important to be clear as to whether the flat rate noted in the options meets the intent of providing an exemption. Councilmember Hougardy and Councilmember McLeod referenced a recent open house with business owners to talk about the proposed business license fee changes. The business owners provided input, and they would like to know when that will be considered. Ms. Carlsen responded the information will be provided at the next Council meeting. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 5, 2018 Page 9 of 10 Councilmember Quinn expressed support for Option B (see page 8) that would provide a flat fee for gambling establishments and was a basis for the vote just taken on the gambling tax ordinance. Council consensus existed to support Revenue Option B: This includes everything from Option A but Business License fees for card rooms would be restricted to a flat $500. The stepped increase for Business License fees remains in this option. (per page 8) 9:52 p.m. 9:54 p.m. 9:52 p.m. 9:55 p.m. Councilmember Robertson exited the Council Chambers. Councilmember Robertson entered the Council Chambers. Mayor Ekberg exited the Council Chambers. Mayor Ekberg entered the Council Chambers. The Councilmembers continued review of the 2019-2020 biennial budget for the Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments. Each of these departmental budgets were previously discussed at a Council Committee meeting and a Committee of the Whole meeting. Additional budget review and discussion occurred at the October 24, 2018 Budget Work Session. REPORTS a. Mayor There was no report. b. City Council Councilmember Hougardy attended the October 23, 2018 LTAC (Lodging Tax Advisory Committee) meeting and the October 24, 2018 Soundside policy meeting She also participated in the recent AWC (Association of Washington Cities) legislative priorities event. Councilmember Quinn was a presenter at the Opportunity Zone event on November 2, 2018 at the Sullivan Center in Tukwila. This well -attended event provided an overview on how opportunity zones work toward forming opportunity funds. Councilmember Kruller attended the Inspirus Credit Union event to provide coats and supplies for McKinney-Vento (homeless) youth. Additionally, the Tukwila Food Bank is seeking a Director; those interested should apply. Ms. Kruller reported that she has been appointed to be the Vice Chair of the NLC (National League of Cities) National Transportation, Infrastructure and Services Committee. She is humbled by this nonor and has been waiting for this opportunity since 2012. Mayor Ekberg asked Ms. Kruller if she would like to remain on the Sound Cities Association (PIC) Public Issues Committee. Ms. Kruller accepted and Council consensus existed for her to remain on the PIC. Councilmember McLeod, Chair of the Transportation Committee, reported that 53rd Avenue South is scheduled to be paved by Christmas. 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 The Council Analyst was not present. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 5, 2018 Page 10 of 10 EXECUTIVE SESSION — Collective Bargaining — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a) 30 minutes. Mayor Ekberg announced the Council will now go into Executive Session to discuss: Collective Bargaining — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a) The discussion 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 to follow the Executive Session. The Councilmembers exited the Council Chambers to conduct the Executive Session in the Hazelnut Conference Room. Executive Session Start: 10:25 p.m. Attendees: Mayor Ekberg; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Turpin, City Attorney; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; Bill Kolden, Interim Human Resources Director; Bruce Linton, Police Chief; Councilmembers Robertson, Hougardy, Seal, Quinn, Kruller, McLeod, and Idan. 10:55 p.m. Mayor Ekberg announced in the lobby of the Council Chambers that the Executive Session would be extended for 10 minutes. Executive Session End: 11:05 p.m. ADJOURNMENT 11:06 p.m. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. Allan Ekberor Christy O'Flahert Records Governancanager/City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 11/19/18 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 11/20/18