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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06-03 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES Regular Meeting June 3, 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, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn, Kate Kruller, Thomas McLeod. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER IDAN FROM THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; Rachel Turpin, City Attorney; Henry Hash, Public Works Director; Eric Dreyer, Deputy Police Chief; Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, Records Governance Manager/City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Introduction of the "Tukwila, City of Opportunity Scholarship" recipients. Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator, introduced the scholarship recipients to the City Council. Sydney Brusnighan is a senior at Raisbeck Aviation High School and will be attending the University of Washington. Her goals include attaining a Bachelor's Degree in aerospace engineering and traveling abroad while in college and pursuing engineering internships. Her achievements include student of the semester, and she has been the Tukwila Library Council President and is a qualifier for the Science Olympiad. She is also involved in Women and Aviation, the Black Student Union, and basketball and tennis. Makelle Mills is a senior at Foster High School and will be attending Central Washington University. Her goals including majoring in film and pursuing film internships, with the long-term goal of becoming a Foley artist, which involves recreating sound for movies and television. Her activities include being a member of the National Honor Society, Teens for Tukwila, a camp counselor, varsity softball and varsity cross country. Mayor Ekberg and Council President Hougardy presented Ms. Brusnighan and Ms. Mills with their scholarship certificates and $5,000 checks. Ms. Brusnighan and Ms. Mills introduced their family members in the audience and thanked the Mayor and Council for the scholarship awards. The Councilmembers congratulated Ms. Brusnighan and Ms. Mills and referenced their contributions over the years in the community and in the Teens for Tukwila program. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 3, 2019 Page 2 of 6 PROCLAMATIONS a. A proclamation recognizing June as "Orca Awareness Month." Councilmember Seal read a proclamation recognizing June as Orca Awareness Month, encouraging the Tukwila community to join with the Orca Network, Orca Salmon Alliance, Duwamish Alive Coalition parties and other local organizations to take actions to restore, conserve and protect important habitats critical to Chinook salmon and Orca. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 5/13/19 (Special Mtg.); 5/20/19 (Regular Mtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers #381021-381107; #190400, #190501-190506 in the amount of $2,710,905.65 c. Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment #4 to contract #17-068 with Weinstein AU, LLC, for the Public Safety Plan, Fire Station 52, in the amount of $20,840.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Public Safety Committee on 5/20/19.] d. Authorize acceptance of the WSDOT (Washington State Department of Transportation) Regional Mobility grant for the City's Transportation Demand Management program in the amount of $160,000.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 5/21/19.] e. Authorize the Mayor to sign a funding agreement with King County for the 2018 Small Drainage Program, South 180th Street Bridge Flood Wall Extension, in the amount of $65,378.00 (reimbursement to come from King County). [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 5/21/19.] f. Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with TranTech Engineering, LLC, for the West Valley Highway (1-405 - Strander Boulevard) project in the amount of $531,938.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 5/21/19.] MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. An ordinance renewing a six-month moratorium within the Tukwila International Boulevard Study area in the City of Tukwila on the development of certain uses such as hotels, motels, extended stay facilities or auto oriented uses. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, RENEWING A SIX-MONTH MORATORIUM WITHIN THE TUKWILA INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD STUDY AREA IN THE CITY OF TUKWILA ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN USES SUCH AS HOTELS, MOTELS, EXTENDED -STAY FACILITIES, OR AUTO - ORIENTED USES; SETTING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MORATORIUM RENEWAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6-0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2606. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 3, 2019 Page 3 of 6 b. Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment #5 to contract #18-049 with BNBuilders for the total MACC (Maximum Allowable Construction Cost) for the Justice Center in the amount of $23,155,541 to include expenditure of $2,315,554 in sales tax associated with the contract amendment; and expenditure of the full project contingency for change orders up to $3,446,455 (as needed), with Council approving the use of contingency funds for buy -backs of items previously value engineered by the project team. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY SEAL TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AMENDMENT #5 TO CONTRACT #18-049 WITH BNBUILDERS FOR THE TOTAL MACC (MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CONSTRUCTION COST) FOR THE JUSTICE CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,155,541 TO INCLUDE EXPENDITURE OF $2,315,554 IN SALES TAX ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONTRACT AMENDMENT; AND EXPENDITURE OF THE FULL PROJECT CONTINGENCY FOR CHANGE ORDERS UP TO $3,446,455 (AS NEEDED), WITH COUNCIL APPROVING THE USE OF CONTINGENCY FUNDS FOR BUY -BACKS OF ITEMS PREVIOUSLY VALUE ENGINEERED BY THE PROJECT TEAM. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. c. Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment #2 to contract #12-027 with Waste Management of Washington, LLC, for a 4-year extension to the comprehensive garbage, recyclables and compostables collection agreement. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY MCLEOD TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AMENDMENT #2 TO CONTRACT #12-027 WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WASHINGTON, LLC, FOR A 4-YEAR EXTENSION TO THE COMPREHENSIVE GARBAGE, RECYCLABLES AND COMPOSTABLES COLLECTION AGREEMENT.* Councilmember Kruller asked if businesses have been engaged regarding the changes in solid waste costs. Henry Hash, Public Works Director, explained that meetings with the business community are in motion. He also expressed that the action before the Council this evening is to extend the contract. In the near future, the Council will be reviewing an ordinance regarding the utility tax and recycling fees. *MOTION CARRIED 6-0. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg attended the 30th anniversary of SHAG (Senior Housing Assistance Group) acknowledging their services to seniors and housing. It was held at the Sullivan Community Center in Tukwila. He also attended the PSRC (Puget Sound Regional Council) General Assembly. b. City Council Councilmember Seal attended the Friends of the Tukwila Library meeting and referenced the amazing work being done by a group of teens who are supporting various events and activities at the library. The teens meet monthly at the library and have started a book -buddy program, where they read to elementary students on a daily basis; they participate in arts and crafts activities; and assist with games and events. Additionally, a student from the Tukwila Library Council will be facilitating a discussion on the book "The Sun is also a Star" on June 27, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Tukwila Library. Council President Hougardy participated in the Short Course on Affordable Housing sponsored by the Washington State Department of Commerce that was also attended by officials from other cities and residents in the community. While the City Council has been working on affordable housing issues for some time, this was an opportunity to gain new information and leverage it in the best interest of Tukwila. Councilmember Quinn also attended the Short Course on Affordable Housing and extended thanks to the staff from the State, King County and Tukwila for bringing information and examples from both sides of the State. He has received feedback from Planning Commissioners that the forum in which the Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 3, 2019 Page 4 of 6 information was presented was very beneficial in understanding the legal aspects and what is occurring nationally. Councilmember Kruller attended the Short Course on Affordable Housing and came away with an enhanced big picture perspective regarding what the City is doing and ways to move forward. While there is not a great deal of land in the City, Tukwila is making strides with housing alternatives that serve the community more so than many other jurisdictions. One example is the SHAG development in Tukwila Village. Ms. Kruller credited the staff for having the foresight to be mindful of the Growth Management Act, and the City's focus on transit oriented development. Additionally, Ms. Kruller attended the Teens for Tukwila event where there was a strong focus from the teens on drug addiction. The drug epidemic comes with a consequence of immediate addiction based on a singular use; it is her hope that there can be resources provided to assist teens in navigating this life -changing problem. Councilmember McLeod noted that the City Administrator Report references (1) meetings with delegations from Brazil and Europe regarding immigration and refugees and (2) the south end Mayors' meetings for which he would like a brief summary from Mayor Ekberg. Additionally, Mr. McLeod said that Nora Gierloff, Deputy Community Development Director, is leaving the City. He met with Ms. Gierloff to receive feedback regarding barriers that may hinder development and her insight into policies that might remove log jams and spur on development in Tukwila. It was a great conversation, and he encouraged the Councilmembers to consider meeting with Ms. Gierloff. Councilmember Robertson explained that at the Public Safety Committee meeting this evening, there was a request for City administration to provide a plan for dealing with July 4 issues to be considered at the June 17, 2019 Public Safety Committee meeting and then to be forwarded to the full Council. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the CA (City Administrator) report and Public Safety Plan Update and offered to answer any questions. Councilmember Seal expressed that she has heard from citizens on 53rd Avenue South that they are uncertain as to the parking restrictions on the street. Since the street has been narrowed due to sidewalks, there are people parking on both sides of the street, and it is unclear what will be allowed and if there will be signage, etc. It would be helpful if the citizens got some feedback. Councilmember Quinn explained that he and Councilmember McLeod walked 53rd Avenue South this past Sunday and talked with residents. There is a need for predictability and clarity with regard to parking. There were also some concerns about quality -related issues regarding some aspects of the project. Mayor Ekberg relayed that answers will be forthcoming to the Council on these issues. In response to Councilmember McLeod's question about the south end Mayors' meetings, Mayor Ekberg said that once a month the Mayors from south end cities such as Renton, Kent, Auburn, SeaTac, etc. get together casually for lunch. If there is an agenda, it is put together just before the meetings, with an intent to develop camaraderie and collaboration. Additionally, as it relates to the question regarding delegations from Brazil and Europe, Mayor Ekberg said Tukwila is well known nationally and internationally for our immigrant and refugee populations whose rights are respected by our law enforcement. The European delegation was sponsored by the International Rescue Committee. Since Tukwila's law enforcement is the only agency in the State that meets with immigrant and refugee populations when they are new to the country, we were invited to sit with the European delegation as they asked questions of Tukwila's Police staff. The delegation from Brazil was also interested in how Tukwila handles immigrant and refugee situations as many Latin American nations are dealing with similar situations. d. City Attorney There was no report. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 3, 2019 Page 5 of 6 e. Council Analyst There was no report. MISCELLANEOUS Mayor Ekberg said the Seattle Seawolves have moved into the Rugby championship and will be playing on June 9, 2019. While they have a fireworks permit for their playing season, it did not encompass the period of time for the championship match. The Mayor asked if the Council had a problem with fireworks occurring for the championship. While the Council supports the use of fireworks for the championship, it was suggested that the full time period for potential use of fireworks be factored into the next fireworks permit for the Seawolves. It was also suggested that the community does need to know what is occurring when noise is involved and that outreach be undertaken. Councilmember Seal thanked Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator, for working through parking issues associated with the Tukwila Village area in light of multiple large events occurring at the same time. It is hoped that steps can be taken to provide a more systematic approach. Ms. Seal also commented on the need for a crosswalk in the area of Tukwila International Blvd. and 146th Street as children are crossing the busy street to get to school. She said a good start would be to have "paint on pavement" to provide a safer outcome for these children. In some countries, people can cross the street and the cars maneuver around them, however, that is not the case in this situation. Additionally, Ms. Seal said she lives on 46th Avenue South, and the free wi-fi is crashing the wi-fi of those in the area who pay for internet services. She has heard this from several citizens and has experienced it firsthand. The City's free wi-fi interrupts the Comcast connection and continually tries to connect. She asked that this situation be reviewed. EXECUTIVE SESSION — Pending Litigation— Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(1) 30 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 30 minutes, and no decisions will be made during the Executive Session. No action will be required in the open meeting after the Executive Session. The Council will now go to the Hazelnut Conference Room for the Executive Session. 7:45 p.m. Mayor Ekberg declared a brief recess to allow the Councilmembers to assemble in the Hazelnut Conference Room. Executive Session Start: 7:51 p.m. Attendees: Mayor Ekberg; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Turpin, City Attorney; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Councilmembers Robertson, Seal, Hougardy, Quinn, Kruller, McLeod. 8:21 p.m. David Cline, City Administrator, made an announcement in the lobby of the Council Chambers that the Executive Session was being extended for 15 minutes. Executive Session End: 8:34 p.m. 8:35 p.m. Mayor Ekberg reconvened the Regular Meeting. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 3, 2019 Page 6 of 6 ADJOURNMENT 8:35 p.m. , A 91N1OUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. Allan Ek6erg, ayor Christy O'Flak rty, Records Governance.. anager/City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 6/17/19 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 6/18/19