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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-02-19 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES Regular Meeting February 19, 2019 — 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; Andrew Tsoming, Assistant City Attorney; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Maxwell Baker, Assistant Planner; Henry Hash, Public Works Director; Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director; Vicky Carlsen, Deputy Finance Director; Bruce Linton, Police Chief; Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Juan Padilla, Human Resources Director; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, Records Governance Manager/City Clerk. AGENDA AMENDMENT MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY SEAL TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO ADD A SPECIAL PRESENTATION DIRECTLY AFTER APPOINTMENTS AND BEFORE PUBLIC COMMENTS. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. APPOINTMENT Confirm the appointment of Vicky Carlsen to the position of Finance Director effective April 15, 2019. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY QUINN TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF VICKY CARLSEN TO THE POSITION OF FINANCE DIRECTOR EFFECTIVE APRIL 15, 2019.* Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director, said she is pleased to support the Mayor's recommendation of Vicky Carlsen to be the City's next Finance Director. Ms. Carlsen has been the Deputy Director for the last 7 years and has done an outstanding job. In 2018 she implemented the first phases of Priority Based Budgeting, and she recently received the Mayor's Award for Outstanding Service and was nominated for the City-wide Leadership Award. Ms. McCarthy also extended thanks for the skill and support of the entire Finance Department team. David Cline, City Administrator, thanked Ms. McCarthy for her years of service both in her role as Finance Director and in the community. He emphasized that Ms. Carlsen has over 30 years of public service experience and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). The Councilmembers expressed support for the confirmation of Ms. Carlsen, with the following comments: • Her skill at making complicated subject matter understandable to others; • Her ability to remain positive in the face of critical questions and to engage and empower staff; • The strong support demonstrated in complex matters such as the Metropolitan Park District (MPD), the Regional Fire Authority (RFA) and Priority Based Budgeting (PBB); • Acknowledgement of Ms. Carlsen's commitment of time and talent to Tukwila. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2019 Page 2 of 12 The Councilmembers also emphasized the significance of Ms. McCarthy's long-time service and dedication to her position as Finance Director and throughout the Tukwila community. Mayor Ekberg expressed appreciation to Ms. McCarthy and Ms. Carlsen for their good work. *MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Ms. Carlsen said it is a privilege to serve Tukwila and extended thanks to Peggy McCarthy, the Finance team, and her husband, Dave, for their support. SPECIAL PRESENTATION — Per Agenda Amendment on Page 1 Council President Hougardy and Mayor Ekberg extended appreciation to Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, for 40 years of service to the City of Tukwila. Ms. Hougardy relayed that Ms. O'Flaherty began employment in Tukwila in 1978 as a Word Processing Technician and was promoted over time to the Records Governance Manager/City Clerk, with a staff of five. She has worked under 7 Mayors and at least 30 Councilmembers. Mayor Ekberg said Ms. O'Flaherty attained a Certified Municipal Clerk designation in 2008, followed by the Master Municipal Clerk designation in 2012. In 2014 she received the Teamwork in Action Award for the initiative to digitize 50 years and 1.2 million land use and development permits. In 2017 she was awarded the opportunity to present on that initiative at the Suburban Cities Association RISE dinner. In 2018 she was honored by her peers in the Washington State Municipal Clerks Association with the "Clerk of the Year" award. Mayor Ekberg presented Ms. O'Flaherty with a Certificate of Achievement and a diamond longevity pin for 40 years of service. Ms. O'Flaherty expressed appreciation for having the opportunity to "grow up" in Tukwila, and while she does not' reside in the City boundaries, Tukwila is "home." PUBLIC COMMENTS Joe Duffie, 5332 South 140th Street, reflected that he remembers when Ms. O'Flaherty started at the City and worked with Maxine Anderson, the former City Clerk. Mr. Duffie expressed appreciation toward all the City's first responders during the recent snow events and said the Public Works Street Department did an outstanding job. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Vouchers #380129-380205; #180301; #180204-181205 in the amount of $1,808,201.18 b. Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with the Museum of Flight for the Destination Moon -The Apollo 11 Mission using lodging tax funds, in the amount of $100,000. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee on 2/12/19.J MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Jeff Bauknecht is the Grant Program Manager with the Museum of Flight and thanked the Council for supporting this important project. He expressed appreciation to Council President Hougardy and Brandon Miles, Business Relations Manager, for their review of the process. This project will bring pride to the community, and when people visit the Museum of Flight, all efforts are made to ensure visitors know they are in the City of Tukwila. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2019 Page 3 of 12 RECUSALS Councilmember Quinn said he is recusing himself from the following item. While it is rare for him to have a direct working relationship based on an agenda item, he will leave the Council Chambers for the Quasi - Judicial Public Hearing and the deliberation and vote on the application for an Unclassified Use Permit from King County for the Metro South Interim Bus Base. Councilmember Idan said that he works for King County and while it is not in the same department based on the agenda item below, he will be recusing himself from the discussion on an application for an Unclassified Use Permit from King County for the Metro South Interim Bus Base. 7:26 p.m. Councilmembers Quinn and Idan left the Council Chambers. PUBLIC HEARING A Quasi -Judicial hearing to consider an application for an Unclassified Use Permit from King County for the Metro South Interim Bus Base. Christy O'Flaherty, Records Governance Manager/City Clerk, announced this is a quasi-judicial matter, with the City Council acting as the decision -maker based on the information and record presented at this meeting, similar to the process used by a hearing examiner or judge. Quasi-judicial matters do not follow the standard Council agenda process of Council Committee, Committee of the Whole and Regular Meeting. The Council is being asked to conduct the public hearing this evening as part of an application for an Unclassified Use Permit related to the King County Metro South Interim Bus Base — Phase 2 project for the property located at 12400 East Marginal Way South in Tukwila. Part of the quasi-judicial process involves Appearance of Fairness questions to be asked of each Councilmember. Ms. O'Flaherty explained that City staff and the applicant will be providing information on the project for 15 minutes each, and the public will be given an opportunity to provide comments. She asked the Council to make note of their questions which can be asked during the public hearing and after the speakers have finished their presentations. 7:28 p.m. Mayor Ekberg opened the public hearing. Ms. O'Flaherty stated that testimony at a quasi-judicial hearing is taken under oath. She asked those in attendance in the audience who are planning on testifying to raise their right hand and then asked, "Do you swear or affirm that the testimony you are about to give is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?" The members of the audience intending to testify answered in the affirmative. The City Clerk asked the following Appearance of Fairness questions of each of the 7 Councilmembers: 1. Do you or your family have any interest in the subject property located at 12400 East Marginal Way South in Tukwila? ROBERTSON NO HOUGARDY NO SEAL NO QUINN RECUSED KRULLER NO MCLEOD NO IDAN RECUSED Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2019 Page 4 of 12 2. Do you stand to gain or lose by your decision on this matter? ROBERTSON NO HOUGARDY NO SEAL NO QUINN RECUSED KRULLER NO MCLEOD NO IDAN RECUSED 3. Have you had any ex-parte communications regarding this application? ROBERTSON NO HOUGARDY YES - Ms. Hougardy said that while the discussion was not specifically about this application, she is a member of the King County RTC (Regional Transit Committee) where there have been conversations about the bus base. The discussions were in general terms and were not specific to Tukwila. She has had a few other conversations about locating a bus space. In looking at the quasi-judicial requirements, she has no personal interest or pre- judgement of the issues or partiality as a result of the conversations. SEAL NO QUINN RECUSED KRULLER NO - Ms. Kruller offered clarification that she is on the Puget Sound Regional Council Transportation Policy Board. If there is any relationship to this property, she does not know about it. The Committee works on large projects and funding them. They do not work on transit centers and/or expansions. The answer to this question is "no" as her involvement in transportation both regionally and nationally does not touch this topic. MCLEOD NO IDAN RECUSED The City Clerk then asked, "Does anyone in the audience object to any of the Councilmembers presiding over this matter?" There were no objections from the audience. The City Clerk stated that a report on the application for an Unclassified Use Permit for the King County Metro South Interim Bus Base — Phase 2 Project will be provided by staff. Per the agenda procedures, 15 minutes will be allowed for the staff report. Maxwell Baker, Assistant Planner, utilized a Powerpoint presentation to provide an overview of this project. Information from the staff report is as follows: FILE NUMBERS: ASSOCIATED PERMITS: APPLICANT: REQUEST: LOCATION: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN/ ZONING DESIGNATION: RECOMMENDATIONS: L18-0100 L18-0101 Administrative Design Review Jennifer Lee, King County Metro Unclassified Use Permit approval by the Tukwila City Council for the proposed redevelopment of a former Group Health site to provide parking for up to 126 KC Metro Buses and buildings for offices and vehicle maintenance. Existing parking garage to be retained for employee parking. 12400 E Marginal Way S., Tukwila, WA 98168 Parcel #7340600480 Manufacturing Industrial Center — Light (MIC/L) Staff recommends approval of the Unclassified Use Permit application. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2019 Page 5 of 12 PROJECT DESCRIPTION King County Metro Transit is proposing to redevelop the former Group Health office park, which is adjacent to their existing South Bus Base campus, for a new interim bus base. The proposed facility will be used for Metro Transit bus parking, operations and maintenance. The site is proposed to remain in use as an interim bus base for approximately five years. The proposed Interim office structures include modular buildings. This facility is intended initially for diesel/hybrid buses but may eventually be converted for charging and maintenance of battery buses. Until that occurs, diesel/hybrid coaches stationed at the interim base will be fueled and washed at the adjacent South Base. A new internal connection east of the parking garage will provide internal circulation on site through the South base, primarily for buses departing via the SR 599 on -ramp. Additionally, a new driveway is proposed on the west from E Marginal Way S for Metro employee vehicles entering and exiting the parking garage. The majority of the site will be graded flat, paved and striped for coach parking. Metro expects the facility to have a capacity of up to 126 coaches. The existing three story parking garage will be retained and used for employee parking. REVIEW PROCESS 1. Where appropriate and feasible, all facilities shall be undergrounded. 2. Not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity. 3. Meet or exceed the standards for parking, landscaping, yards and other development regulations. 4. Compatible generally with the surrounding land uses. 5. Consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. 6. Mitigate all significant adverse environmental impacts on public and private properties. Full consideration shall be given to: • (a) alternative locations and/or routes that reduce or eliminate adverse impacts; and • (b) alternative designs that reduce or eliminate adverse impacts. VICINITY/SITE INFORMATION Site Description The project site is located on one lot, approximately 543,900 square feet in size, on the east side of E Marginal Way at the intersection of S 124th Street. Existing Development The site currently contains the former Group Health office park which included a combination of office, manufacturing, and warehouse uses. No uses currently exist onsite. Surrounding Land Use Surrounding land uses to the north and west of the site consist primarily of manufacturing, warehouse, and office uses; and are zoned MIC/L or MIC/L. SR 599 runs along the eastern boundary of the property. To the south are properties zoned Low Density Residential (LDR) district; roughly half a dozen homes are located on these LDR properties at the top of a wooded hill and are located no closer than 500' to the development area. Environmentally Sensitive Areas Areas categorized as Class 2 and Class 3 slopes are located on the south side of the property. No development is proposed within these areas. Topography The site slopes down from the southern boundary line to a flat area that makes up most of the area of the parcel. The hillside goes from approximately 30' in elevation at its base to 150' at its highest point. The hillside is entirely vegetated and is not proposed to be developed in any form. The remainder of the site is relatively flat, with elevations between 25-30'. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2019 Page 6 of 12 Vegetation Vegetation on the site consists of the wooded hillside to the south and perimeter and parking lot landscaping associated with the former Group Health office park. As part of the development proposal, the majority of the site (not including the hillside) is to be reconfigured resulting in the removal of most of the existing formal landscaping. King County Metro has proposed replacing any trees removed as part of the new development. Access Existing access to the site is from East Marginal Way South in the form of two vehicle access points. These existing access points are proposed to be used for buses -only, with a third proposed access point to be used for employee -vehicle access to the parking garage. ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS 1) No Action Alternative- constrain Metro's ability to expand base capacity. 2) Group Health Property Alternative (preferred)- proximity to existing facilities and no acquisition or use issues. 3) Integrate East Properties Alternative- potentially significant impacts related to acquisition, relocation, access and safety. TRAFFIC IMPACT REPORT (TIR) A Traffic Impact Report was provided by DKS Associates, drafted October 2018. Findings include: • South Interim Base is projected to generate 159 fewer total a.m. peak hour trips and 175 fewer total p.m. peak hour trips than the Group Health Facility. • All study intersections meet the City of Tukwila's operating standards for all future scenarios. • Proposed sites include adequate space for bus traffic throughout the bus parking area and adequate space for personal and non -revenue vehicles to/from the employee parking garage. The City of Tukwila Public Works Department concurs with the Traffic Impact Report findings. PUBLIC OUTREACH A Notice of Application posted on the site and mailed to property owners and tenants within 500 feet of the project site on November 13, 2018 An informational public open house was held at the King County Metro South Training building on November 28, 2018 A Notice of Public Hearing was posted on the site and mailed to the property owners within 500 feet on January 23, 2019 and published in the Seattle Times on February 5, 2019 One comment was received at the public meeting on November 28, 2018. Marc Anderson, a King County Metro employee, voiced support for the project, citing the importance of mass transit support in the South King County region. No other comments were received. CONCLUSIONS - UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT • The project has been designed to mitigate potential impacts to surrounding properties and improvements in the vicinity related to noise, lighting, and aesthetics. • The project meets or exceeds the development standards within the Manufacturing Industrial Center - Light district. • The proposed development is compatible with surrounding land uses. Proposed setback and building heights are similar in scale to nearby structures, and landscaping along the perimeter of the project property enhances the site and provides a buffer for single-family homes to the south. • The proposed development is consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, including goals and policies within the Natural Environment, Residential Neighborhoods and Land Use, and Manufacturing/Industrial Center elements. • King County Metro considered several alternative project sites in vicinity of the South Base. Other sites were ultimately deemed too costly and/or would have had negative impacts on existing businesses/tenants. • The completed project will result in a secure facility, designed to blend in with the surrounding neighborhood and screened from adjacent properties by landscaping on all sides. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2019 Page 7 of 12 RECOMMENDATIONS — UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT Staff recommends approval of the Unclassified Use Permit L18-0100 based upon criteria for Unclassified Use Permits found in Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 18.66. The City Clerk stated that a presentation by the applicant on the application for an Unclassified Use Permit for the King County Metro South Interim Bus Base — Phase 2 Project will now be provided. Per the agenda procedures, 15 minutes will be allowed for the applicant report. Ron Moattar, King County Metro Capital Project Manager Transportation, utilized a Powerpoint presentation to provide an overview of the project. King County Metro Operational Capacity Growth — Interim Base — South Campus, Tukwila The 5 Unclassified Use Permit (UUP) criteria are: 1. Facilities such as utilities will be underground (meets this criteria; all utilities underground) 2. Use will not be materially detrimental to the public or property in vicinity and meets criteria as re- development for bus base use will meet zoning requirements for health, safety and general welfare of community. 3. Use shall meet or exceed development standards (meets this criteria in that development will follow zoning development standards) 4. Use/development shall be compatible with surrounding land uses and meets criteria as use is comparable to other industrial and office uses adjacent to and in vicinity 5. Use is the maximum extent feasible consistent with and promoting City comprehensive plan policies and meets policy for improved retention of trees on slopes, transportation policies, reduces single occupancy vehicles, and allows uses that directly support manufacturing and industry. King County Metro is making major capital investments in the bus base network to offer more and better service. They are investing in increasing service to meet high priority needs: METRO CONNECTS provides a vision for increasing service by 70 percent by 2040. This will meet need for more space: They currently operate out of seven bus bases, and space and facilities are tight. There is a need to expand existing bases and build new bases to meet growing demand. Operational Capacity Growth investments include improving and expanding current bases to keep people in King County moving and to keep communities connected. Bases are the heart of the bus system, providing essential support for safe and reliable service. This support includes housing and maintaining off -duty buses as well as dispatching and managing drivers. Base workforces include public servants such as bus drivers, supervisors, administrative staff, mechanics, painters, and others in skilled trades. The overall efforts focus on: • Adding temporary capacity and permanent existing base locations through site optimization and expansion. • This includes the Interim Base project on the lot just south of our existing South Base in Tukwila, which includes the parking garage work we are here to discuss today. • Building a new permanent base to meet growing demand where we need additional service most. • Buying more buses and making our fleet zero -emissions by 2040; and, • Growing and supporting our workforce at our bases (bringing new jobs to King County). Purpose of the project: • Help meet growing demand for more and better bus service by providing space and facilities for buses by 2021 • Fleet assigned to Interim Base at South Campus will be the newest diesel electric hybrid buses in Metro's fleet • Will support battery electric bus charging; with an all -electric fleet by 2040 Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2019 Page 8 of 12 Land Use: Former occupant: Group Health Land use: Office, warehouse, distribution, truck parking and circulation, research, manufacturing, employee parking Current owner: King County Metro Transit Future land use: Bus parking, office areas, vehicle maintenance, employee parking • Compatible with surrounding land uses • Adjacent to existing South Base • Office and vehicle maintenance use to support bus operations and maintenance Consistent with Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plans: • Comprehensive Plan Goal 11.1 - Support industrial activity, maximize employment, minimize impact on residences • Comprehensive Plan Policy 11.1.5 - Allow related uses to industry such as offices • Comprehensive Plan Policy 11.1.9 - Reduce reliance on single -occupancy vehicles — Improve transportation flow Comprehensive Plan Policy 4.13.2 - Improve retention of trees on steep slopes Site Features: • Bus base area separated from residential neighborhood to the south by steep, vegetated hillside • Landscaping to minimize potential noise, light, or other impacts • Preserve most trees and plantings along west edge of property to maintain a buffer Traffic — Site access reduces or eliminates adverse impacts: • Fewer vehicle trips during peak travel times than the former (Group Health) site use • Residential neighbors to the south of the Interim Base will not experience traffic impacts as Metro buses will enter from the north Timeline Estimate: • November 28, 2018 — City of Tukwila public information meeting on bus base use. • February 19, 2019 — Public Hearing and Tukwila City Council decision. Metro employees will begin parking in existing parking garage pending notice from the City of Tukwila. • February 2019 — Construction begins. • March 2020 — Construction complete and then Metro begins preparing the site for operations. • September 2020 — Metro operations begin at new facility with fall service. The City Clerk asked if either staff or the applicant had any other comments. Per the agenda procedures, 5 minutes would be allowed by each for rebuttal. Neither staff nor the applicant had any rebuttal comments. 7:54 p.m. Mayor Ekberg called for public comments. Mohamed Sharif said he is a resident of Tukwila and feels this project would be really good for the residents of Tukwila. From his perspective, additional bus capacity would benefit the public. He uses the King County Metro buses to commute to work and supports this project. Mayor Ekberg asked the Council if they had clarifying questions of staff or the applicant. Deliberation will occur after the Public Hearing under Unfinished Business. In response to questions from Councilmember Robertson: Question: Page 27 of the staff report reflects that significant adverse environmental impacts will be mitigated. The topic of storm water runoff is not addressed in the staff report. Is there any reason to suspect that storm water runoff in quantity or in chemical content from this proposed use is an environmental issue to be considered? Response from Max Baker, Assistant Planner: The project will go through the development review process with Public Works, Building, Planning and Fire to ensure it meets all storm water guidelines as set forth in the City of Tukwila. Public Works will do a technical review to ensure it does meet storm water requirements. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2019 Page 9 of 12 Question: Could the proposed use create significant adverse environmental impacts as far as storm water runoff is concerned? Response from Mr. Baker: He explained the project went through SEPA review with King County as the lead agency. Tukwila also had an opportunity to review the proposal, and no adverse environmental impacts were found nor were comments provided relating to storm water. Response from Marcel Bodsky, Project Manager for design consultant: Mr. Bodsky said they are meeting the State of Washington and City of Tukwila requirements for storm water quantity and quality in the design. A storm water pond will be removed, and there will be underground detention in concrete vaults adjacent to the east edge of the property. They will also have Filterra systems for water quality treatment. In response to questions from Council President Hougardy: Question: Since this is a large slab of pavement, can you elaborate on the type of pavement? Response from Ron Moattar, King County Metro Capital Project Manager: This is a temporary facility and the future use will be revisited in 5-6 years. The impervious areas are similar to what existed, and the size has not increased substantially. Question: How many peak hour trips were there originally? Response from Mr. Bodsky: Some assumptions were made about the number of vehicles that were being parked at the Group Health site. It had a capacity of more than 800 vehicles, which is more than what we have now. It was based on parking capacity of the garage at time and peak flows for an 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. office schedule. Question: It will not be more than we had in the previous use? Response from Mr. Bodsky: That is correct; trips will be less both in the morning and evening by about 150-175 trips. Comment: More trees create better buffers. Response from Mr. Baker: The tree retention on site did not require retaining the exact number of trees, however, the applicant is choosing to do a 1 to 1 replacement of the trees. There is no loss in the number of trees. Additionally, due to the proximity of the LDR (low density residential ) zone to the south, they bumped up their front landscaping an additional 5 feet. This project has done a good job of acknowledging the importance of the trees. In response to questions from Councilmember Kruller: Question: How many people attended the public meeting and when did you hold it? Response from Mr. Baker: It was a Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. There was 1 attendee. Question: Did you think that was a good sampling? Response from Mr. Baker: Of the residents who received the public notice, they knew the meeting was occurring, as there was an additional rezone unrelated to this matter happening in the area as well. They acknowledged this project was happening and did not have any issues with it, so they did not provide comments. Question: Please elaborate on increasing the number of buses. Response from Mr. Moattar: There are 235 buses currently and 125 will be added. Question: How much employee parking is there today and what is anticipated for the future? Response from Mr. Moattar: Currently there are 320 stalls, and the additional garage procured on the site has the capacity of 651 stalls. Question: Is the project meeting the requirements for wastewater treatment processes? Response from Mr. Baker: Yes. Staff made a site visit to this area to inspect the streams, and it is part of the consciousness for this project. Question: Please elaborate on use of permeable asphalt. Response from Mr. Bodsky: The ground water level is high and infiltration is not possible on the site, which does not provide the capacity for filtering. Question: What is the vision for the next 5 years? Response from Mr. Moattar: This is a transitional situation, and the facility will be used as a test site to energize and re -charge batteries. It is a cornerstone for new technology in North America for one of the largest facilities to serve electric buses. Within the next 2 years, electric buses will be on the site. There will be a transition from hybrids to all electric at this facility. Question: Please elaborate on the need for additional power lines. Response from Mr. Moattar: It is possible that more power may be required, and conversations have occurred with Seattle City Light. They confirmed there is enough power for 125 coaches at this facility for charging. No additional transformers, underground utilities or wires are required for this site at this time. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2019 Page 10 of 12 Question: Please elaborate on the addition of buses and noise generation that could impact the surrounding neighborhoods. Response from Mr. Moattar: A noise level study has been undertaken. The noisiest thing on site is a diesel generator that will fire up once a week for one hour. The generator is housed in a "hushed" compartment, and is similar to the conversation being held right now. As far as the diesel engines are concerned, the hybrid coaches are some of the quietest they have had in the fleet. Question: Please elaborate on air quality issues by doubling diesel fuel usage that could impact the local neighborhoods. Response from Mr. Moattar: The hybrid coaches are one of the cleanest coaches they have ever had, running with clean diesel to include pre -cleaners and filters for the exhaust system. Metro King County is starting with an electric fleet first in the Tukwila area to facilitate equity and social justice. Question: Bus service in Allentown is foremost in the minds of many of our residents. It is a long walk to the nearest facility. Is it possible to bring employees in by transit and go one block over to remove Tukwila citizens from remaining in a bus desert? Response from Mr. Moattar: Metro staff and City staff are working on this issue and making every effort with route scheduling staff to bring a successful end result. Question: Would there be a positive economic impact to Tukwila with so many employees being added to the site? Response from Mr. Moattar: That is certainly a possibility, and the contracting process will bring a few million dollars and long term employment to the City of Tukwila. In response to questions from Councilmember McLeod: Question: Can you elaborate on the 5-year plan. Response from Mr. Moattar: In the next 5 years, this facility will start with hybrid coaches and then use of the site for all -battery electric coaches. After that there are other plans to put a large facility across the street. The interim base is tied into this project; if this project does not move forward, they will not have the facilitation for testing and operating smaller fleets to understand the best type of coaches for the public to purchase. This project is essential to a major capital project in the future. Question: Can you elaborate on peak hour trips as it relates to cars and buses? Response from Mr. Baker: The project was subject to Public Works traffic concurrency tests which found that the impacts to the road would be less than the Group Health facility, and the traffic impact fee would be $0. Comment: The City's transportation desert near the Tukwila Community Center is very near to this new facility. There is such a need for bus service in this area, and the support of Metro toward this issue would be appreciated. 8:24 p.m. Mayor Ekberg closed the public hearing. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Approve Unclassified Use Permit L18-0100 for a Mass Transit Facility in the Manufacturing/Industrial Center -Light District, commonly known as the King County Metro South Interim Bus Base, Phase 2, as adopted by and set forth in the Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Recommendations contained in the staff report for L18-0100 as the City Council's final decision on this matter. [Quasi -Judicial] MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY SEAL TO APPROVE UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT L18- 0100 FOR A MASS TRANSIT FACILITY IN THE MANUFACTURING/INDUSTRIAL CENTER -LIGHT DISTRICT, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE KING COUNTY METRO SOUTH INTERIM BUS BASE, PHASE 2, AS ADOPTED BY AND SET FORTH IN THE FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THE STAFF REPORT FOR L18-0100 AS THE CITY COUNCIL'S FINAL DECISION ON THIS MATTER. MOTION CARRIED 5-0, WITH QUINN AND IDAN RECUSED. 8:29 p.m. Councilmembers Quinn and Idan returned to the Council Chambers. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2019 Page 11 of 12 NEW BUSINESS Award a bid and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Westwater Construction Company for the South 140th Street Intersection Improvements - South 141st Street Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacon (RRFB) Pedestrian Crossings in the amount of $221,300.00 (to include contingency). MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO AWARD A BID AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH WESTWATER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE SOUTH 140TH STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS - SOUTH 141ST STREET RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASH BEACON (RRFB) PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS IN THE AMOUNT OF $221,300.00 (TO INCLUDE CONTINGENCY).* This project includes the installation of two new Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) pedestrian crossings at South 141st Street and Tukwila International Boulevard that will improve pedestrian safety. Construction will include pavement repairs, installation of solar powered RRFBs, ADA ramps, along with new channelization and signage. The construction budget is $255,000. The Council is being asked to approve the bid and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Westwater Construction Company in the amount of $221,300. The Councilmembers exchanged the following comments: • The bid coming in so close to the estimate is testament to the expertise of Public Works staff; • The City capitalized on economies of scale by installing 2 crossings through this project; • A desire for project completion prior to a major event in May at the Islamic Center; • Appreciation for the collaboration of City staff and Committee Chairs in moving this forward quickly. Henry Hash, Public Works Director, said work would begin very soon, and every effort would be made to complete the project as soon as possible, pending weather related or unforeseen events. Joe Duffie, 5332 South 140th Street, expressed appreciation for this important public safety benefit to the citizens. *MOTION CARRIED 7-0. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg extended thanks to Public Works, Fire and Police staff for the excellent work done during the recent hazardous weather event. The Mayor attended the recent ribbon cutting for Leostella, which works on satellites. He reported that the Rotary Club is now titled the SeaTac-Tukwila Rotary Club. b. City Council Councilmember Quinn expressed that the Public Works Department did an outstanding job during the recent weather event. Community members have conveyed how much they appreciated all first responders and the good work of the Street crews that enabled them to be mobile. Councilmember Kruller said she was very impressed with the long hours worked by the Street crews, and all first responders did a great job. She also attended the employee appreciation event, which provides the opportunity for people to pause and recognize the good work of staff. This kind of event is very important for morale and energizing workers. Additionally, Ms. Kruller attended the Seawolves game in Tukwila, where there were people from Canada in attendance, who shared they had never seen such a packed stadium and great pyrotechnics. Ms. Kruller reported that she heard of the Leostella company while listening to Innovation Nation, and it is notable that this new Tukwila business is working on satellites and is on the leading edge of technology. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2019 Page 12 of 12 c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the CA (City Administrator) report and offered to answer any questions. Mr. Cline thanked first responders in Fire, Police, and Public Works for their work during the snow events. He also commended Fire staff working in the Emergency Operations Center, Raejean Kreel, and Jason Konieczka. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Council Analyst Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst, referenced the Project Management Quality Assurance (PMQA) Report in the packet and offered to answer any questions. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Quinn expressed appreciation to the City Clerk on 40 years of caring and professional service to the City. Council President Hougardy offered the reminder that there is a joint City Council and Executive Staff workshop this coming Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT 8:46 p.m. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY QUINN TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Allan Ekberg, Mayor Christy O'Flahert Records Governance M APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 3/4/19 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 3/5/19 er/City Clerk