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Home My WebLink About2019-06-24 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting City Hall Council Chambers June 24, 2019 — 7:00 P.m. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President Hougardy called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the audience inthe Pledge ofAllegiance. Present were Council PreeidentHougandy; Counoi|mennbanoDennis Robertson, De'8manOuinn. Nate Kru||ar.Thomas McLeod. Counoi|memberaSeal and |danwere not inattendance. CITY OFFICIALS Rachel Bionchi, Deputy City Administrator; Jack Pnco, Community Development Director; Minnie Oho|ivva|. Senior Planner; Vicky Car|sen, Finance Director; Henry Haah, Public Works Director; Joy VViUvver, Fire Chief; ErioDrever. Deputy Police Chief; Louma| Hunnphrey, Council Analyst; AndyYoun. Deputy City Clerk. AGENDA AMENDMENT Counci|memberKru||erasked for consensus totake item 4.d.."Consensus onthe BN8F|ntermuda| Facility Access Study" off tonight's agenda. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO AMEND THE AGENDA AS REQUESTED ABOVE. PUBLIC COMMENTS Joe Duffie, 5332 South 140th Street, expressed the speed bumps on 531d Avenue South are too far apart. He relayed that concerned residents have been contacting him regarding lack of public parking at the Tukwila Library. Library visitors are having problems parking there due toa shortage ofparking obeUa. Mr. OuMie reported participating in National Amateur Radio Field Day on June22 at Foster Park with the Tukwila Emergency Communications Team. The (}ounoi|membenaoffened the following comments in regard to Mr. Du8ie's public comment: w Councilmember McLeod: He recently drove down 53rd Avenue South and South 160th Street and found that both streets were the same length. However, 63rdAvenue South has speed bumps compared to the 5 speed bumps on South 1601h Street. This issue was raised at the June 19, 2019 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting. Staff reported the speed bumps on 53mAvenue South were installed at the recommendation ofanengineering study. The same standards were not used to determine placement on South 1601h Street. Mr. McLeod expressed that asgCity, there needs bJbemore equity with managing traffic calming measures throughout the City, and all neighborhoods need tVbetreated equally. * Councilmember Robertson: Speed bumps make a noticeable difference in reducing speeding on neighborhood streets. While there were some unhappy residents the first few weeks speed bumps were installed as pilot project on South 160m Street, there would be protests if the bumps were removed. There are cars driving at speeds of 50-60 miles per hour that make it dangerous for pedestrians and children playing in the streets. Mr. Robertson spoke in favor of reviewing this issue further. • CouncilmemberKruller In recently driving down 53rd Avenue South, she felt the speed bumps fell short of what was needed. She also relayed that a speed bump that was on South 1601h Street Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes was redeployed to South 1481h Street and has been installed in front of a mailbox.She suggested following up with residents to make sure there are no accessibility issues with the mailbox. K8a. Kruller expressed she would like discussion after completion of traffic studies to review the criteria for which speed bumps are installed orredeployed. Greg Haffner, 555West Smith Street, Kent, is with Curren Low Firm and representing Gtnandar, LLC which owns the parcels ofproperty onthe south side of48mAvenue South between Interurban Avenue and the Duwamish River. Mr. Haffner is here toaddress the Council on item4d.` "Consensus onthe BNSF Intermodal Facility Access Study," and request that the Council not approve the $15,000 expenditure to complete the study. The nearby 42nd Avenue South Bridge has serious repair and condition issues, and it will be difficult for the City to justify two bridges in the same vicinity given the expenses that will berequired for the existing 42n«Avenue South Bridge. Aproposal toinstall abridge at 48mAvenue South was also previously explored bythe City and rejectedback in2OOOdue tocost and environmental impact concerns. He reiterated his request that the Council not approve the additional expense for the study aaitwould not beawise expenditure ofpublic funds. PUBLIC HEARING Omdimmmoew updating the Shoreline Master Program: (1) Amordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2344|repealing the 2011 Shoreline Master Program; approving and adopting anew Shoreline Master Program updated for the City of Tukwila to incorporate new state requirements. (2) Amordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2J4Dand Ordinance No.2S49 §23;reenacting Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 1B-44."Shoreline Ovedmy.° (3) Anordinance amending various ordinances ascodified imTitle 10,"Zmnimg."mfthe Twkxvi|m Municipal Code as it relates to definitions and regulations for the shoreline jurisdiction. Council President Hougardy stated there will be one public hearing for the three ordinances updating the Shoreline Master Program. 7:15 p.m. Council President Hougmmdy opened the public hearing. Minnie Dhaliwal, Senior Planner, introduced Dan Nickel, Vice President of The Watershed Company, which prepared the Gap Analysis Report for the City. She utilized g PowerPoin[ presentation to provide anoverview ofthese items usfollows: Tukwila is updating its Shoreline Regulations for the Green River ° Shoreline Element inthe Comprehensive Plan °S6ore|ine Master Program (SK4P) ~ Zoning Code Chapter z0.44Shoreline Overlay Periodic u dates are re u I red by Washington State typica ly every ei years to ensure that local regulations: ° Keep up with changes to State Law • Reflect Best Available Science (BAS) ^5MPrewritten in2oog Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes June 24.2O1Q " Overarching goal is"to prevent the inherent harm inan uncoordinated and piecemeal development ofthe state's shorelines." ~The Shoreline Management Act has three broad policy goals: ~ Shoreline Use ^ Environmental protection ^ Promote public access. Preferred Uses for Shoreline are designed to: ^ Prioritize "waterohented°uses ~ Recognbeand protect statewide over local interests ~ Preserve the natural shoreline ~ Long-term not short-term benefits Environmental Protection ~ Land, vegetation, wildlife, and aquatic habitats against adverse environmental effects. Public Access Page 3 of 11 ^ Increase public access & expand recreational opport"nidcs ~ Public Trust Doctrine: Public's right *oaccess waters ofthe state for navigation, commerce, fishing recreation etc. Shoreline Master Program • Regulatesdevelo ment for 2mfeet mn each side ofthe GeenRiver , inner Buffer - the area closest tothe water |sthe most protective ° Outer Buffer allows more uses and development 2W01~C*MMk1w � mm1—(#"=.,4 04~ ��.`L~�=m��=xm ~ �nc|u6estmnsitionzone6e�ween�eshan6 salt water , Critical Habitat for endangered chinook Tukwila City Council Committee ufthe Whole Minutes June 24.2O1Q Shoreline Environments 'OV|ronF�� +/:.s , Define the purpose ofthat part ofthe shoreline " Control the buffer width ^ Determine the permitted uses ° IN High Intensity Environment ~ Areas downstream from the turning basin ` Buffer |sx"nfeet Urban Conservancy Environment ~ Non-residential areas upstream from the turning basin ~ Buffer isaz5 feet where there isalevee, too feet elsewhere Shoreline Residential Environment ~Areas zoned for residential use ^Buffer, isdistance needed for a.s:3.slope plus z"feet Aquatic Environment ~ River area between the ordinary high water ma,ks(zHwm) Page 4 of 11 Asummary ofthe proposed edits recommended by the Planning Commission (PC) are as follows: TOPIC Uescription Update dollar thresholds, update State Code references, update definitions (development, floodway), reference new exemptions in WAC, update history of Consistency Updates SMP, reference rather than repeat Comprehensive Plan policies Replace with a reference to the City-wide critical area regulations in 18,45 which will be updated to reference 2014 wetland rating system, 2011 federal delineation manual and buffers to meet Dept. of Ecology guidance, wetland Critical Areas mitigation banking Allow flexibility In the City's preferred levee profile Including use of floodwa to Levee Profile lallow for varying site conditions and 500-yearflood protection. Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes June 24.2010 Description Page 5 of 11 Housekeeping Add a purpose and applicability section to the Chapter, streamline for usability, remove duplication Permitted Uses Remove the use list and replace it with a use matrix for greater consistency between shoreline environments Recreational Structures Remove 15' height and 25 SF area limit to allow more flexibility, greater usability Commercial Fences increase allowed height in shoreline from 4 to 6 feet for safety and security Shoreline Buffers Place written standards into a table for ease of use Consistency Updates Add references to the Shoreline Design Guidelines, updated tree protection regulations, updated tree removal penalties, align Inconsistent definitions, clarify that consistency with the SMA and WAC is required Mitigation Monitoring Require 5 years of maintenance and monitoring for plant survival in mitigation projects, 3 years survival for tree replacement Vegetation Management Clarify that removal of invasive species or noxious weeds is exempt from permitting, limit pruning and topping Trail Width Standard for 14'trail with 2'shoulders is inconsistent with County and City Park standards which require 12'with 2' shoulders Overwater Structures Require proof of submittal rather than approval for state and federal permits and a demonstrated need for any new docks. Bridges Clarify that bridges are regulated as overwater structures Shoreline Redesignation Include a process to change a shoreline environment designation Permit Revisions include a process to review changes to shoreline permits Permit Timelines Amend to include a reference to WAC 173-27-090 for time extensions Non -conformities Clarify use regulations per new WAC section, no limit on repairs to non - conforming buildings where most of site Is within shoreline buffer Height Incentives Increase building height limit from 45'to 65' and increase Incentive for shoreline restoration or public access from 15% to 15' Jpdate Process Project documents, announcements and Planning Commission � k Work Sessions & posted tothe [ih/svve6siteat: y Public Hearing City Council Review & Staff will return inAug with Public III summary ofall public comments for [Zfinal action. Council Adoption Ecology Approval after Will take effect after Department of Critical Areas code update Ecology approvai 111 is adopted Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes 7:37 p.m. Council President Hougardy called for public comments. Ion Manea.134O748mAvenue South, submitted ocopy ofhis written comment for the record. He explained he would like to address enissue regarding the critical areas update: Under the existing Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 18.45.090, sensitive area buffers may be approved up to 50% reduction onbuffer width. The proposed code changes hoTK8C18.45.O8Oand 18.45.1OOreduce the 5O96 buffer (wetland and watercourse) width reduction to 25Y6with averaging under best available science (BAG)support. Mr. Manea relayed Appendix 8-C (Guidance on Widths of Buffers and Ratios for Compensatory Mitigation for Use with the Western Washington Wetland Rating System, 2014)by the Department of Ecology gives general guidance regarding buffer widths reduction with averaging but indicates there is no scientific information available to determine if averaging the widths of buffers actually protects functions ofwetlands. Mr. K0onea expressed the current5O96 buffer reduction should be maintained to remain compliant with BAS. The proposed buffer reduction by averaging without supporting BAS could be noncompliant with TIVIC 18.45 and RCW 36.70A. 172 and could be subject to petition. JamiBaUnt.3154mAvenue South, Seattle, iawith Summit Law Group and ishere onbehalf ofthe DeaimoneFamily and their various corporate entities and trust. Ms. Bo|/ntstated she isinsupport ofthe Planning Commission's recommendations and commended the work ofstaff in revising the City's Shoreline Master Program. She shared that the Department of Ecology (DOE) has expressed concern with the proposed revisions toTK8C Section 18.44.130/GX0\(d)0n nonconforming parking |oto, allowing the area under a structure to be converted to parking if the structure is demolished. DOE believes this is inconsistent with 8K8ppolicies that donot support parking aeaprimary use within the shoreline buffer. K8a. Ba|intouggested revising this section hoclarify that paved parking will only be allowed if it is accessory toanotherwise permitted use. She also asked that clarification beprovided concerning whether gravel or dirt can be paved to meet stormwater or use requirements in situations where structures have been demolished. She also noted the Planning Commission recommended increasing commercial fencing height inTK4C Section 18.44.O30from 4toSfeet in limited circumstances. TheTK8C currently requires that chain -link fences be vinyl coated. W1e. Ba|int suggested adding |onQuoQe to clarify that temporary fencing does not need to be vinyl coated, as fencing companies typically do not have vinyl cnobsd chain'|inkfonoinQ available to rent. Joe Desimone,5GOBSouthwest Manning Street, Seattle, shared his family owns approximately 8O-85 acres of property in the City and has been long-term holders since the 1930s. They are here to work with the community and increase the public benefit. He thanked the Council for their time, energy and interest and allowing opportunities for input from the public. He indicated he would like to share some proposals that have already gone through Planning Commission, DOE, and staff. Mr. Desimone relayed a situation in which he had a highly desirable potential tenant who could not move forward with leasing space due to issues obtaining perimeter fencing. He also made the following suggestions: 1)That there benolimits to the cost of alterations or renovations for structures located on a property that has no reasonable development potential outside the shoreline buffer; 2) That minor maintenance or repair of an existing private bridge be allowed without a conditional use permit when it does not involve the use of hazardous substances or sealants; and 3) That the area beneath a non -conforming structure may be converted to a contiguous parking lot area if the non -conforming structure is demolished. Mr. Desimone urged the Council to vote for these proposals that will help build jobs, businesses, and revenue in Tukwila. He expressed hewants hopartner with the City ingrowing this community. Greg Haffner, Curran Law Firm, 555 West Smith Street, Kent, representing Strander, LLC, shared they submitted their concerns to the Planning Commission. He repeated their request to have afootnota added to the Shoreline Use Matrix that prohibits new bridges within the Transition Zone of the Duvvamish/(]neenRiver. The GMPdescribes the Transition Zone aacrucial inproviding habitat for salmonids to adjust to the change between fresh and saltwater conditions. Extending another bridge across the river in that location will contribute to |ighUng, noiso, and vibration pollution that will be disruptive bosalmon. Heurged the Council totake this request into consideration. 7:56 p.m. Council President Hougardy closed the public hearing. SPECIAL ISSUES Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes a' Ordinances updating the Shoreline Master Program: (1) Amordinance repealing Ordinance Nn.2344; repealing the 2011Shmne|ime Master Program; approving and adopting mnew Shoreline Master Program updated for the City mfTukwila bm incorporate new state requirements. (2) Amordinance repealing Ordinance No.2346 and Ordinance No. 2549 §23;reenacting Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 1W.44'"Shoreline OvmNaD." (3) Amordinance amending various ordinances as codified inTitle 18.'Zmmin0."sfthe Tukwila Municipal Code as it nm|etms to definitions and regulations for the mhmnm|imm jurisdiction. Councilmember Quinn indicated this item was discussed at the Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee meeting on June 11, 2019. The Counci|mombensprovided comments and asked questions oefollows: ~ Support existed to have these ordinances return to Committee as this issue requires further deliberation and substantive review; * |twould behelpful b}have eschedule ofthe work plan, astrike-through underline version showing all the changes to the SMP and TMC Chapter 18.44, and copies of the comments submitted to the Planning Commission; * The comment matrix is important but could be further refined to allow better cross-referencing of all comments and changes per those comments; ° Why are the SMP and updates to TMC Chapter 18.44 coming forward now if the Planning Co/n/n/nskon /ostill working on their recommendations? Ms. Dha|ivvm| clarified the Planning Commission is finalizing the updates tothe Critical Areas Code, which covers regulations related to weUands, weteroounses, and steep slopes. Rather than overwhelming the Council with all three items, the intent was to parse these updates out to be more manageable. The proposed updates before the Council tonight are primarily for editing and consistency with absbo law. There will be more substantive changes inthe Critical Areas update. * The Planning Commission recommended removing the cost limitation onimprovements bJmnon- oon/hnn/ng structure within the shoreline buffer. What ifthe building /apartially outside ofthe buffer? K80. Dho|iwo| noted flexibility could be built into the code bo provide further clarity. She explained the basic idea with these non -conforming provisions is that if people own buildings within the buffe/, they can maintain the structure but that over time, the buildings become conforming. The dollar limit torenovations helped ensure that people donot invest millions into o structure that is non'comp|iantvvith the long-term shoreline vision. Hovvevar, based on public comments received bythe Planning Commission, the proposal iatoremove this dollar limit ifthe buffer covers most ofthe parcel. p What flexibility was added for the levee profile? Ms. Dhaliwal clarified the current code requires a minimum levee profile with a mid -slope bench. Under the proposed language, the minimum levee profile is retained as on example but allows flexibility to address site conditions and environmental opportunities. The mid -slope bench would not be mandated. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO RETURN THIS ITEM TOTHE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE. b. Discussion on enforcement strategy for July 4fireVvprks. Counci|nlenlbe/Robertson indicated this item was discussed Edthe Public Safety Committee meeting on June 17.2O19. Jay VViMxver.Fire Chief, and Eric Dnaver, Deputy Police Chief, provided information onthis issue ee OnDecember 8.1S9O.the Council passed Ordinance No. 1787banning the discharge offireworks within the corporate limits 0fthe City ofTukwila during the week ofJuly 4.2O18.|nprevious years, emphasis patrols staffed byPolice and Fire have focused mainly on education and confiscation without pursuing civil penalties onbehalf ofthe City. This approach has failed instemming the illegal discharge offireworks in the City. The Police Chief and Fire Marshal are preparing for proactive enforcement within the full guidelines ufthe ordinance and the Tukwila Municipal Code (TK8C). Tukwila City Council Committee nfthe Whole Minutes TMC Chapter 8.12 charges the Chief of Police and Fire Marshal with administering and enforcing related provisions. TMC8.45allows for monetary penalties: "Each civil infraction shall carry with it a monetary penalty of $100.00 for the first violation, $175.00 for a second violation of the same nature or a continuing violation, and $250.00 for a third orsubsequent violation ofthe same nature orcontinuing vio|adon." In advance of the upcoming holiday, community messaging will emphasize a "zero tolerance" policy aimed at the illegal discharge of fireworks. The Police and Fire Departments will utilize onenforcement strategy encompassing comprehensive community messaging through social media, the City website, Channel 21, yard signs in parks, coordination with community organizations, and installation of message board signs onWest Valley Highway atFort Dent Way. The Councilmembers offered comments acknowledging the difficulty of enforcing the ban on fireworks. The zero -tolerance approach goes hand'in-handwith public safety. Thei|leoe|dischorgeoffireworkeioa significant issue that can result ininjuries and|osoofpropedyand|ife. Counci|memberKruUerasked for clarification onwhy there will not be fireworks atFort Dent this year Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator, explained when the City conducted a survey edFort Dent i 2018, the results clearly indicated the annual 4th of July event at Fort Dent was a regional draw rather than being for Tukwila residents. The event has been reprogrammed into "See You in the Park" events that the City was able to double this year. She emphasized the City wanted to ensure public funds go towards Tukwila residents. Ms. Kruller asked if messaging would be provided in additional languages. It is important to ensure the City does not exclude communities that do not speak English as their primary language. Ms. Bianchi relayed that given the vast amount oflanguages that are spoken in Tukwi|a, visual marketing is being utilized as it universal and more intuitive. She confirmed she would send the Councilmembers copies of the signage. [bunci|mamberMcLeod asked how this policy will be enforced. Eric Drever, Deputy Police Chief, indicated officers will approach incidents on a case -by -case basis. The intent is for low hozero tolerance this year. He will work with Police Chief Bruce Linton. City administration, and the Fire Department to ensure the Police Department provides the public the best opportunities possible to follow the law and that officers are using discretion and maximizing their ability toaddress the issues while enforcing the law. Councilmember McLeod asked whether there will be targeted patrols on July 3rd in addition to July 4th. Chief VViUm/eranswered in the affirmative. m' Discussion on Fire Station 52 funding' Councilmember McLeod indicated this item was discussed at the Finance Committee meeting on June 10. 2019. The committee members forwarded this item for additional discussion. Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator, explained staff has updated the "D-20" funding model to indicate how the funding gap for Fire Station 52 could beclosed. Per the direction ofthe Finance Committee at the May 28 meeting, staff utilized the following revenue sources to achieve this goal. This also reflects changes from the 2O1S/2O2Obudget: ° Line 13: Fire Impact fees were increased by $167,000 in 2019 to account for the $167,000 in Fire Impact fees collected but not allocated in2O18. ° Line 17: Streamlined Sales Tax Mitigation payments included as a new revenue source. • Lines 38 and 29: Justice Center expenditure reduced, and Fine Station 51 expenditure increased per Council action during the Fire Station 51 MACC and Justice Center "mini-MACC" approval. * Line 31:The $4.23million gap for Fire Station 52was added ososeparate line item. Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes June 24.201Q Page Anf/1 * Line 33:Apparatus funding in2O18was reduced towhat was actually spent; additional funding put in the out years as a place holder until apparatus and equipment schedule is updated. With these updates, funding the Public Safety P|on, as modified in 2018. remains attainable and a positive fund balance is achieved each year. The funding model is an iterative process that will continue tobeupdated asthe City progresses infunding the Public Safety Plan. The project team has completed the Design Development phase and both Lyclig Construction and the independent estimators, Robinson, have completed the latest round of estimating. The funding gap of $4.23 million for Fire Station 52 was validated in this effort. Bids for the mini-W1ACC will be opened later this week. The Counci|memberoasked clarifying questions asfollows: • Councilmember McLeod: Can you elaborate on how the excavation of soil affects the Fire Station 52project budget? K8a. Bianchi explained the GC/CM (General Contractor/Construction Management) delivery model allows the City to have industry experts at hand as the projects move through design and construction. There is a significant amount of excavation that needs to happen on the Fire Station 52 site. The most volatile costs on this project are associated with earthwork. Bids will be opened later this week and the mini-K8ACC will be moving forward to the July 1st Public Safety Committee. ° Counc8me/nberRobedaon: Using these one-time funds for one-time costs rnokea sense. It is fortunate that the hard work of Administration and other cities resulted in an extension of Streamlined 8o|oo Tax Mitigation payments. He hopes that if there are any excess funds from this project, it can go towards finishing the administrative space for Fire Station 52,00itieafull-use facility. ° Counc8men7berKn/8ecOnpage 51ofthe agenda packet, the budgeted apparatus and equipment amount of $3,373,824 is highlighted. Is this up or down? Ms. Bianchi replied this amount is the aotua|, which is down from what was budgeted. Vicky Cor|ean, Finance 0naotor. clarified this iadown byapproximately $2O8-3OOK. K80. KruUer highlighted that the City was not expecting to receive Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) mitigation payments and consequently reached out to the business community for additional revenue to bridge the gap. She emphasized the City should bevery conscious that the business community has footed the majority of the Public Safety Plan bond. Now that the City has received SST mitigation payments, she asked if there was outreach with the business community to provide them with an update. She suggested that staff reach out to the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce and the Duwamish Southside Rotary Club. Councilmember Robertson expressed his preference that staff focus on managing the Public Safety Plan, aethe construction phase ofthe projects vvi||beoonnp|exandthenaieo|otofhardvvorktobeoomp|ehed. He noted 88T is paid for by shoppers rather than the business oonnnnunih/. Fodunabe|y, it appears the City will be able to complete the Public Safety Plan facilities as planned in the D-20 funding model. The Council felt strongly that debt should gonolonger than 2Oyears. Councilmember Quinn highlighted that SST remains a significant issue that needs to be resolved. The City is still waiting to see online retail sales tax revenue, which was part of the commitment in moving to SST mitigation payments. He is sd|| concerned as there is aeubstonha| impact to jurisdictions such as Tukwila. yW/. Quinn noted the City is oU|| waiting for estimates for Fin* Station 52 and has difficult decisions ahead. Additionally, if you look ahead at the budget against the 6-year Capital Improvement Program, there are more issues that need to be resolved. Mr. Quinn also referenced that there has been feedback from the business community where they communicated appreciation for stepped increases. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO HAVE STAFF REACH OUT TO THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY WITH AN UPDATE REGARDING THIS ISSUE. (Item 4dwas removed per agenda amendment onpage 1) Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes REPORTS a. R0evor Mayor Ekberg was not hnattendance. b' City Council Councilmember Robertson expressed disappointment that a recent bill to ban plastic bags statewide failed to pass. He stated single -use p|andu bags have adnannotio impact onthe environment. He proposed a discussion on banning plastic bags in Tukwila at the Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee. Council support existed tobring this issue before the CDN commmmiftee. Counoi|memberQuinn highlighted thenextCommunhx Development and Neighborhood Committee meeting's agenda asfollows: Contracts for demolition and asbestos abatement; Contract for plan review and inspection services; A report on the Artists in Residency program; and an update regarding the Economic Development Plan outreach process. On June 24, 2019, Mr. Quinn attended a meeting of the King County Regional Census Committee that iachaired byFormer Governor Gary Locke. The United States Census is mandated by Article 1, Section 2 of the United States Constitution. He emphasized that the Census is about representation and allocation of funds. It is important to be at the table in these discussions. Mr. Quinn shared that the City of Seattle has avvebpaga and vvorkp|on for the 2020 Census that can be used as a regional baseline for how census information is distributed to the community. Councilmember Kruller attended the Ladder Truck Roll -in Ceremony at Fire Station 54 on June 20, 2019. She relayed it was a privilege to attend. On June 21, 2019, she toured the Burlington North Santa Fe (BNSF) Intermodal Yard with other Councilmembers. There will be another opportunity to visit for those who were not able to attend. She expressed excitement at the positive partnership with BNSF and hopes there will bofuture opportunities for a public -private partnership. On Juno22` 2018. yNe. Kru||er participated in National Amateur Radio Field Day at Foster Park with the Tukwila Emergency Communications Team. The group comes together to practice their emergency response capabilities in the event of disaster. Coun[j|n1ernberyNoLeod relayed that adtheir June 34.2O18meeting, the Finance Committee received anupdate from the Public Safety Bond Financial Oversight Cnnnnnittea.Theyhave reviewed bond expenditures through April 5, 2019 and found that to date, expenditures are in compliance with the purposes of the Public Safety Bond. He thanked BNSF for their hospitality and for their feedback regarding their interests. Mr. McLeod referenced new parking oiQnaga located along the OuvvgnniSh River in Allentown near the [>uvvG[OiSk Hill Preserve. He has reached out to Public Works staff for more information and there will be a uornrnunib/ discussion in the near future regarding the signs. Council President Hougardy reported attending KingCounty's Regional Transit Committee onJune 19, 2019 where they received a biannual update on Metro Connects. The regional transportation planning effort will need approximately $5 million in funding to implement. She relayed buses will be rerouted to surface streets and the Light Rail will operate inthe tunnel. Bus Route 15Uwill take enadditional few minutes asaresult ofthe surface reroute. Ms. Hougardy offered the reminder that King County Metro's Via program imonly operational during peak times. yWo. Kruller referenced the June 10, 2019 Committee of the Whole meeting where the Council gave direction to stop work onthe StranderBoulevard Extension project and reimburse federal funds spent to date. She asked whether an update will be communicated in "The Hazelnut" newsletter. K8a. Bianchi confirmed this information will be included in the next edition of "The Hazelnut." Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes June 24, 2019 Page 11 of 11 c. Staff There was no report. d. Council Analyst There was no report. ADJOURNMENT 9:31 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT HOUGARDY DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURNED. 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