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Home My WebLink About2019-10-14 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting City Hall Council Chambers October 14, 2019-7:00 P.m. ��U��UU�� u�"uu�� u �� COMMITTEE 0FTHE WHOLE CALL TO ORDEFVPLEDGECJF ALLEGIANCE Council President Hougardy called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:02p.m.and led the audience inthe Pledge ofAllegiance. OFFICIALS Present were Council President Hougardy; Councilmembers Dennis Robertson, Verna Seal, De'Sean Quinn, Kate Kruller, Thomas McLeod, Zak Idan. CITY OFFICIALS David C|ine, City Administrator; Vicky Carlsen. Finance Director; Jeff Friend, Fiscal Manager; Bruce Linton, Police Chief; JayVNttwer, Fire Chief; Laurel Hunnphrey, Council Analyst; Barbara Soxton, Administrative Support Coordinator. Coumci|na»mberQuinn stated that today kaIndigenous Peoples Day, and acknowledged that Tukwila ks on Duwamish Territory. PUBLIC COMMENTS David Puki, 3748 South 152nd' stated he has watched his property taxes climb over the past 5years during the increase in residential housing prices and referenced other factors affecting these increases. He asked ifthe City'e plans include embracing single-family housing along the Tukwila International Boulevard corridor or whether high -density, no -cars allowed rental apartments is the objective. He noted Section 8 of the City's Comprehensive Plan does not identify single-family homes as valued in this dishiot, and he would like to participate in discussions regarding that section. SPECIAL ISSUES a. Anordinance and amendment bothe ymterlouua|Agreement with SCORE (South Correctional Counci|rnernbarKru|kerindicated this item was discussed mtthe Public Safety Committee meeting on October 7, 2019. The committee members forwarded this item with unanimous approval. Vicky Cadaen, Hnonma Director, introduced Devon Schrum, Executive Director with SCORE. Ms. Schrum shared information regarding the $5,000,000 deficit resulting from Federal Way leaving as amember city. She referenced mission -based management measures SCORE has taken to increase revenue. A mu|U-diecip|inary committee has been formed with area Finance Directors and Police staff to work through the issues. Because nfthe changes implemented, 8CORE'sbudget has been reduced by $500,000. Ms. Carlsen explained the ordinance would amend the Interlocal Agreement between all member cities and SCORE. Federal Way will be removed as a member city effective January 1, 2020, and Des Moines will become amember city (not just ahost oih/). Tuhwi|a'ashare ofthe capital contribution was 896;itwill increase toS.G496. Debt service will now berolled inospart cf SCORE'eoperating budget. With bonds being refunded as a result of Federal Way leaving, additional savings will be realized and Tukwila's share ofdebt service will be$0O.00Uless each year than the current amount paid. Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes The Coumci|memberoreferenced ored-line version ofUhe|nbarbca|Agraemerdandhadquestonsabout language changes and deletions inseveral places. They asked that the City Attorney weigh inonthe changes atthe next Regular Meeting. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. 1b' 2019 2ndQuarter financial report. Counoi|memberMcLeod indicated this item was discussed at the Finance Committee meeting on September 23.2U1S. Jeff Friend, Fiscal Manager, presented an overview of the City's financial position as of June 30, 2019. General Fund revenues exceeded General Fund expenditures by$G17.DOO. General Fund revenues are $178,000 over allocated budget. General Fund expenditures are less than allocated budget by $156,000. Ms Codmenstated the Finance Department has begun work ona10-yoarfinancial euatainubi|ityplan that will cover the entire Chx'ofinancio| operation, including revenue and expenditures. Various tools, including the priority -based budgeting model and performance measures, will be put to place to gather and analyze this information. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg was not inattendance. b. City Council Councilmember Robertson commented on the potential for a flood disaster in the Green River Valley. While the area's flood protection capability is critical, the King County Flood Control District's budget shows only a196increase inexpenditures ineach nfthe next Gyears. The conversation onclimate change needs tocontinue: The City'owork tocontrol storm drain flooding inthe City has worked; however, vvecannot fix potential flooding ofthe river byourselves. Coumci|member Quinn participated in a presentation for some of the residents at Horizon House senior facility, who also recently had presentations from Tukwila School Board members. These residents are learning about changes in the area, and may be doing a bus tour of Tukwila soon. Councilmember Kruller noted that nominations for Sound Cities Association (SCA)positions are now open. Upcoming SCAmeetings include: (1)Apartner event with Seattle/King CountyBui|dingTredeaon community work agreements and apprenticeship utilization programs; (2) Regional Homelessness Authority discussion; and (3) Public Issues Committee workshop on the Martin vs. City of Boise decision by the Ninth Circuit Court, which said it is unconstitutional under the 8th Amendment (under cruel and unusual punishment) b)criminalize and ban homeless people. Council President Hougardy attended a Women in Business and Leadership luncheon sponsored by the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce at which Patty Murray was among the speakers. She also attended a Parks and Healthy Communities meeting sponsored by Global to Local and Somali Health Board. A contingent of young soccer players with the Congolese Integration Network shared concerns about safety in parks and walking in the City, and the lack of places to play soccer and be active, which creates esense ofcommunity. There was no report. Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes Page 3 of 3 d. Council Analyst There was no report. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Kruller referenced several issues she has heard during recent conversations with citizens, including speeding on 160th (even with the addition of speed cushions) and on 164th, concern about sight lines at the intersection of 160th and 42nd, the black fence at the corner of 160th and 42nd, and requests for LED lights inCrystal Springs Park. ADJOURNMENT 8:23p.mn.COUNCIL PRESIDENT HOUGAR0YDECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURNED. w�l �"'b e"� i� IJVJA ac��" Kathy' Hou6t�, 4ou Pci (President Barbara Saxton, Adehinfistraitive Support Coordinator APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: 49/44ji9— 10/24/I9