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Home My WebLink About2019-03-04 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES Regular Meeting March 4, 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; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; Rachel Turpin, City Attorney; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Henry Hash, Public Works Director; Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director; Bruce Linton, Police Chief; Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Brandon Miles, Business Relations Manager; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, Records Governance Manager/City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Presentation of championship ring to the City by the Seattle Seawolves Rugby Team. Shane Skinner, President and Owner, Seattle Seawolves. Brandon Miles, Business Relations Manager, introduced Shane Skinner, President and owner of the Seattle Seawolves Rugby team. The Seattle Seawolves train and play in Tukwila, and won the 1st ever major league Rugby championship last year. This team has been a tremendous addition to the City of Tukwila. Mr. Skinner said during this past season, every match was sold out and the team is on pace to sell out this season as well. He thanked the City of Tukwila, the fans, the players, Special Olympics and youth groups for being essential to the success of the team. Mr. Skinner presented the City of Tukwila with a Seawolves championship ring that was accepted by Mayor Ekberg on behalf of the City. The Councilmembers exchanged comments and questions with Mr. Skinner with the following key points: • In response to a question from Councilmember Quinn regarding being an owner of a championship team, Mr. Skinner expressed that many sacrifices are made by the entire team. Many of the players are from all over the world and have no family in the area. It takes a great deal of commitment, passion, and love for the sport to be successful. • Councilmember Kruller expressed that the rugby fans from Canada who have come to Tukwila's stadium for the games have been very impressed with the pyrotechnics, the cheering volume from the fans, the music, and the sold out stadium. She thanked Mr. Skinner for bringing this experience to the community. • In response to a question from Councilmember Robertson regarding the desire to get involved with rugby, Mr. Skinner said he played soccer in college and made friends with the rugby team members. He noticed a key virtue of respect for the sport and the referees and a camaraderie even among opposing team members. He switched from playing football to playing rugby while in college. • In response to a question from Councilmember Robertson regarding football and concussions and rugby, Mr. Skinner said the head injury rates for rugby are lower. Rugby teams are training football players how to tackle in the state of Texas at this time to avoid violent injuries. • Council President Hougardy thanked Mr. Skinner for investing in the community and thanked Mr. Miles for being the City's liaison to the team. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 4, 2019 Page 2 of 3 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 2/14/19 (Special Mtg.); 2/19/19 (Regular Mtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers #380206-380329; #190100, #190202-190204 in the amount of $2,192,484.35 c. Accept as complete the 2018 Annual Overlay and Repair Program (Contract #18-071) with ICON Materials, Inc.; authorize release of retainage, subject to the standard claim and lien release procedures (final cost of project, including retainage: $896,833.41). [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 2/20/19.] d. Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interagency Agreement with King County to accept grant funds for the Waste Reduction/Recycling Program for 2019-2020, in the amount of $67,311 coming to the City. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 2/20/19.] e. Authorize the Mayor to sign the second amendment to Grant Agreement #17-201 with the Washington State Office of Public Defense, in the amount of $10,000 coming to the City. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Finance Committee on 2/25/19.] MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Contract amendments for the Public Safety Plan: (1) Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment #1 to contract #18-038 with JRS Engineering for construction administration (CA) services associated with the Public Safety Plan, in the amount of $56,465, with the full contract not to exceed $136,465, with additional funding authorization of $33,420 for a future amendment for CA services for Fire Station 52. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY SEAL TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AMENDMENT #1 TO CONTRACT #18-038 WITH JRS ENGINEERING FOR CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION (CA) SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN, IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,465, WITH THE FULL CONTRACT NOT TO EXCEED $136,465, WITH ADDITIONAL FUNDING AUTHORIZATION OF $33,420 FOR A FUTURE AMENDMENT FOR CA SERVICES FOR FIRE STATION 52. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. (2) Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment #4 to contract #17-210 with Bush, Roed, and Hitchings for land survey services associated with the Public Safety Plan, in the amount of $30,300, with the full contract not to exceed $161,800. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY SEAL TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AMENDMENT #4 TO CONTRACT #17-210 WITH BUSH, ROED, AND HITCHINGS FOR LAND SURVEY SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN, IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,300, WITH THE FULL CONTRACT NOT TO EXCEED $161,800. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg reported that he was recently in Olympia to testify in support of Senate Bill 5862 which supports warehousing and manufacturing job centers. With the implementation of streamlined sales tax, Tukwila lost essential revenues. This bill would mitigate the loss of sales tax revenue that has been experienced by cities. On Saturday, March 2, 2019, the Mayor attended Dr. Seuss Day sponsored by the Tukwila Library and the Friends of the Tukwila Library. This was a great event that had many fun and educational activities for kids. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 4, 2019 Page 3 of 3 b. City Council Councilmember Seal attended the LEOFF1 (Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters) meeting that has oversight of benefits for retirees. Ms. Seal volunteered at the March 2, 2019 Dr. Seuss Day event and is also a member of the Friends of the Tukwila library. She encouraged support of the Friends of the Library group, as all proceeds from their book sales go to after school programs where 70-80 children attend even on weekends. Donations of books and magazines can be brought to the Tukwila Library for the Friends of the Tukwila Library group. Council President Hougardy reported that she chaired the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting on February 26, 2019. Additionally, she chaired the Soundside meeting regarding Economic Development topics on February 27, 2019. Councilmember Kruller attended the national men's rugby game this past weekend. Another game is occurring at Fort Dent on March 8, 2019, and it is not often that we are able to have the "best in the nation" playing in Tukwila. Councilmember McLeod reported that he attended the King County Growth Management Planning Council on February 27, 2019. This is in conjunction with Vision 2050 as it relates to affordable housing for the region. They are an advisory body that is in the process of developing goals and priorities that will benefit the various member agencies. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the CA (City Administrator) report and offered to answer any questions. Due to multiple questions from citizens, Councilmember Seal referenced the portion of the report regarding the 53rd Avenue South Street project. She read from page 2 of the report on page 92 of the agenda packet. "The contractor is focusing on finalizing electrical services to residences as well as utility work related to installing the PSE gas line. It is anticipated that the base lift of paving will be installed in the first quarter of 2019." d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Council Analyst There was no report. MISCELLANEOUS Joe Duffie, 5332 South 140th Street, suggested that due to dryness and dust on 53rd Avenue South, the streets should be watered regularly. He also suggested that those speeding in that area should be caught. ADJOURNMENT 7:22 p.m. UNA Allan Ekber Christy O'Flahert OUS CO TED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. ecorc s GoV'erna • - tiger/City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 3/18/19 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 3/19/19