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Home My WebLink About2019-08-19 Regular Minutesou«xnwCouncil �� xxmm City�*vx City Hall Council Chambers ��U��UU�� omxou�� u �� xvv��w�ox�� xnmn�^�uv»x�� August 1$'2019-7:UMP.m. REGULAR MEETING CALL TOORDER/PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL Mayor Ekberg called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the audience inthe Pledge ofAllegiance. ROLL CALL Andy Youn, Deputy City C|erk, called the roll of the Council. Present were Counci|memboro Dennis Robertson, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougandy, Dm'Sean(Juinn. Kate KruUer' Thomas McLeod, Zok|dan. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekbarg, Mayor; David C|ine, City Administrator; AndrewTsuming. Assistant City Attorney; Juan Padi||a, Human Resources Director; Vicky Carlsen. Finance Director; Bruce Linton, Police Chief; Joy VVbbwer, Fire Chief; Niesho Fort -Brooks, Community Engagement Manager; Brandon K1i|es, Business Relations Manager; Hari Ponnekanti, Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Laurel Humphney, Council Analyst,- Andy Yuun, Deputy City Clerk. AGENDA AMENDMENT MOVED BY KRULLER,SECONDED BY MCLEODTDAMEND THE AGENDA TOMOVE PUBLIC COMMENTS TOBECONSIDERED BEFORE SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS. MOTION CARRIED 7'0. PUBLIC COMMENTS (per aqenda amendment) David Greer, 3515 South 137 th Street, thanked the Council for their hard work in installing a crosswalk near the intersection of South 141 st Street and Tukwila international Boulevard. He also thanked Police and Public Works staff for their recent efforts with foot patrols at Cascade View Park and removal of graffiti. He asked whether school speed zone cameras on South 144 1h Street will be operational 24/7 as there issignificant speeding. Bruce Linton, Police Chief, explained the cameras will be operational usually an hour before and two hours after school when children are present. Signage and flashing lights will advise drivers that the cameras are in operation. Joe Duff ie, 5332 South 140th Street, welcomed the new employees in attendance tonight. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS m. Oath pfOffice to: Police Officer Dakota Hodgson (Badoe#239) Police Officer Mark Little (Badge #24O) Police Officer ?lmoshaWilliams (Badge #241) Police Officer Cory Martin (Badge #243) Police Officer Gilberto Carnnona, Jr. (Badge #244) Police Officer Michael Norris (Badge #Z45) Police Officer Monroe Jones (Badge #246) Police Officer Jessica Armstrong (Badge #249) Probationary Firefighter Troy Miller Tukwila City CouncilRegular Minutes Mayor Ekberg administered the Oath of Office to the Police Officers and Firefighters listed above. b. New employee introductions: Administrative Services: NieshaFod-Brouka.Community Engagement Manager Jessica Snhauberger,Human Resources Technician City Clerk's Office: Felipe Ayala, Administrative Support Coordinator Finance Department: Tony Cu||arton.Deputy Finance Director Jeremy Brecher-Haimson. Management Analyst Intern Lilly Fmrraz.Management Analyst Intern Police Department: Rebecca Hixaon.Senior Manager, Support Operations Ambra Durbin, Records Specialist Lea Park, Records Specialist Public Works: Adam Cox, Transportation Project K8anmger Edgar Temado.Facilities Custodian c. Introduction of 2019 Interns. Christopher Engstnom, City Clerks Office TubithaGo|ier.Police Department Khong Nguyen, Fire Marshal's Office Anostosiya Shapiro, Community Development Natasha Singh, Parks &Recreation Ty|e/Tran. Public VVurka RohitTripathy.Technology & Innovation Services Zachary Warner, Fire Department JVehYum. Finance Department d. Puget Sound Regional Council's Draft VISION 2050 Plan. Laura Benjamin, Senior Planner with Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC), presented the Council with an update on PSRC's Draft VISION 2050 Plan. The long-range forecast is for continued growth with a projected population growth of approximately 1.8 million people by 2050. VISION 2050 will focus on regional growth, increasing housing choices, providing equitable opportunities, preserving open space and farms, regional transportation, and environmental protection. The Plan is expected to be adopted at the General Assembly inSpring 2O2O. |nresponse hmquestions from the Council regarding akjoint comment letter, Jack Pace, Community Development Director, explained that Sound Cities Association (SCA) is guiding the process for a joint comment letter that could be approved through the King County Growth Management Planning Council. Cities will have an opportunity to provide feedback on the draft letter at the next SCA Public Issues Committee meeting inSeptember. APPOINTMENTS a. Appointments and reappointments (i) Arts Commission: Confirm the appointment of Dylan Mahler to the Student Representative Position on the Arts Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes August 19, 2019 Page 3 of 5 MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY QUINN TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF DYLAN MAHLER TO THE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE POSITIONS ON THE ARTS COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 06/30/2021. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. (2) Equity and Social Justice Commission: Confirm the appointment of Kraig Boyd to Position #4 and Gabriela Quintana to Position #9 on the Equity and Social Justice Commission, with terms expiring 12/31/2020. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY QUINN TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF KRAIG BOYD TO POSITION #4 AND GABRIELA QUINTANA TO POSITION #9 ON THE EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION, WITH TERMS EXPIRING 12/31/2020. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. (3) Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: Appoint Jean Thompson to Position #7 on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, with a term expiring 7/31/2020. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY MCLEOD TO APPOINT JEAN THOMPSON TO POSITION #7 ON THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 7/31/2020. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Reappoint Miesa Berry to Position #2, Jim Davis to Position #3, Asia Wen to Position #4, Mike West to Position #5, Ben Oliver to Position #6, Dan Lee to Position #8, and Ashley Messmer to Position #9 on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, with terms expiring 7/31/2020. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO REAPPOINT MIESA BERRY TO POSITION #2, JIM DAVIS TO POSITION #3, ASIA WEN TO POSITION #4, MIKE WEST TO POSITION #5, BEN OLIVER TO POSITION #6, DAN LEE TO POSITION #8, AND ASHLEY MESSMER TO POSITION #9 ON THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE, WITH TERMS EXPIRING 7/31/2020. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Vouchers #381646; #381647-381784; #190801-19082 in the amount of $6,088,862.03. b. A resolution declaring certain fixtures, equipment and outbuildings from the combined Public Works Shops facility surplus, and authorizing their sale or disposal. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Public Safety Committee on 8/5/19j RESOLUTION NO. 1964. c. Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the King County Fire Chiefs Association for Regicinal-Autematis-Aid,--Peviawe4-anci-fGrwarded-to Consent by tho Public Sofoty Committoo on 8/5/191 Council President Hougardy requested that item c be removed from the Consent Agenda to be discussed under New Business. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED, WITH THE EXCLUSION OF ITEM C. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. NEW BUSINESS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION UNDER NEW BUSINESS: Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the King County Fire Chiefs Association for Regional Automatic Aid. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Public Safety Committee on 8/5/191 MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY SEAL TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING.* Council President Hougardy explained new information was provided after the last Public Safety Committee meeting. Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes August 1Q.2019 Page 4of5 *MOTION CARRIED 7-0. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg attended afundraising event for Still Waters that was held otthe Foster Golf Links. He requested a Moment of Silence in honor of Amairani Uribe-Beltran, who was a Parks and Recreation Department employee. b. City Council Counci|nlemberSeal shared the |mprovComedy Sports Night attheTukwi|aCommunhvCenharhes been rescheduled hnAugust 29.2010. Councilmember Quinn attended the Memorial Service for Amairani Uribe-Beltran. Councilmember Kruller attended the Memorial Service for Amairani Uribe-Beltran and the Celebration of Life for Darlene "Oonna^Thornton. Councilmember Idan reported participating in a "Ride -Along" with the Police Department and thanked the Police Department for their excellent work. o. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the CA(City Administrator) report, and answered clarifying questions bythe Council. d. City Attorney There was noreport. e' Council Analyst Laurel Humphnay, Council Ana|yst, referenced the Monthly Report from the Program Management Quality Assurance (PMQA) provider for the Public Safety Plan, and offered to answer any questions. MISCELLANEOUS Counui|membar Quinn asked if additional penalties could be added for nauk|eos driving and racing on City streets. Bruce Unbon, Police Chief, explained per RCVV4G.O1.SOO. naoNesa driving is a gross misdemeanor and punishable byup0n3O4days injail and amaximum fine cf $5.00O.Andrew Tsoming.Assistant City Attorney, offered to look into the possibility of additional infractions. Council support existed to have the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee review the issue of mitigating reckless driving. Council President Hougardy offered a general reminder that the Council will be having a social gathering with the Tukwila School Board on August 21, 2019 at the Sullivan Center Summer Shindig. ADJOURNMENT 8:31 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes August 18.201Q Page 5o/5 Allan Ekberg, M Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BYTHE CITY COUNCIL: 80/13