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Home My WebLink About2019-11-25 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting City Hall Council Chambers November 25,2019-7:00p.m' ��U��UU�7�� um,uu�� , u�� 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 in the Pledge of Allegiance. OFFICIALS Present were Council President Hougardy; Coumci|members Dennis Robertson, Verna Seal,Do.Sean Quinn, Kate Kruller, Thomas McLeod, Zak Idan. Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; Vicky Cudaen, Finance Director; Jack Paoo, Community Development Director; Lynn Miranda, Planning Supervisor; Chris Andree, Transportation Demand Management Program Assistant; Joseph Todd, Technology and Innovation Services Department Director; Joel Bush, Senior Technology Integration Manager; Eric Compton, Technology and Franchise Specialist; Ryan Larson, Acting City Engineer; Cyndy Knighton, Senior Program Manager; Gail Lmbanuna, Public Works Analyst; Jay VWUmer, Fire Chief; Bruce Linton, Police Chief; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Barbara Saxton, Administrative Support Coordinator. PUBLIC COMMENTS Pam Carter, 346OSouth 148th Street, spoke inher role asaValley View Sewer District Commissioner and Chair of the Metropolitan Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee (MWPAAC), which advises the King County Executive and King County Council on matters related towater pollution abatement. As Chair of MWPAAC, she encouraged the City to assign a new representative to attend meetings following the retirement ofthe City'acurrent representative. Proposed changes tothe King County capacity charge proposed by the Waste Treatment Division will be discussed at the December meeting. The Councilmembers discussed the need to review a contract with MWPAAC at a Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting early in2O2O. Ms. Carter also referenced the City's202OLegislative Agenda and her hope that it is supportive of returning funding for the Public Works Board. PUBLIC HEARING a. An ordinance renewing a six-month moratorium within the Tukwila International Boulevard Study area inthe City ofTukwila onthe development ofcertain uses such mmhotels, motels, extended stay facilities mrauto-oriented uses. 7:07p.rn. Council President Hnugardyopened the public hearing. Lynn Miranda, Planning 8uperviour, explained certain uses inthe Tukwila International Boulevard Study Area are inconsistent with the City'a vision of uses in this area. The Tukwila International Boulevard Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan calls for more intensification of neighborhoods around the transit station, neighhorhood-oriented businessen, and viewing Tukwila International Boulevard as more ofamain street than ahighway. Renewal ofthe moratorium would allow the City tocomplete zoning code revisions and the design manual tocarry out implementing the vision. Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes November 25.2U19 Page 2of0 7:09 p.m. Council President Hougardy called for public comments. Sharon Mann, 4452 South 160th Street, supports continuance of the moratorium, although she would like husee the zoning and design standardsdeDnmjeoon. She referenced the November 12.2O18gathering of investors, developers and real estate agents, where Councilmember Quinn announced that Tukwila — and specifically the Boulevard —had been approved as an Opportunity Zone, which is intended to increase capital investment inlow income communities. Two ofthose investors are now doing projects in GeaTacand Tacoma, while Tukwi|a'ezoning ienot inplace. The Councilmembers; asked clarifying questions on the time frame for the 2020 Work Program, and community outreach and partnerships. 7:17p.rn. Council President Homgmmdyclosed the public hearing. b. Amordinance amending the 2019-202Obiennial budget. 7:17p.mn- Council President Hougmmdyopened the public hearing. Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director, stated the public hearing is an annual process to amend the biennial budget, and is done for transparency, to communicate changes in the budget process, and to document the changes for historical purposes. Budget modifications include the following: p Housekeeping amendments such as adjusting budgeted beginning fund balance to actual beginning fund balance * Adjustments specific tothe Public Safety Plan • To reflect additional revenue -backed projects/expenditures ° Providing budget for unanticipated events that are not revenue -backed (2019 snow event) • Adjusting 2019 budget for the Fire Department to true up budget to reflect current level of service 7:20 p.m. Council President Hmmgandycalled for public comments. There were nopublic comments. 7:20p'mn. Council President Hmmgawdlyclosed the public hearing. SPECIAL ISSUES a' Anordinance renewing mmix-rnmmth moratorium within the Tukwila International Boulevard Study area inthe City mfTukwila on the development ofcertain uses such as hotels, motels, extended stay facilities orauto-oriented uses. Councilmember Quinn indicated this item was discussed at the Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee meeting onNovember 13.2U1S. The committee members forwarded this item with unanimous approval. Councilmember Quinn asked about steps to occur in the next six months and how that will lead to achieving the City'avision. Ms. Miranda reviewed the work undertaken since the Congress for New Urbanism (CNU) workshop in 2017, including zoning revisions, drafting new design guidelines, and analysis of mitigation and impacts associated with neohenne|izotion. Adnaft environmental checklist and 8EPAdetermination are needed, as well as finalizing zoning code revisions and design guidelines, and the public outreach process. Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes November 25.2O1A Page 3of6 Counni|memberRobertson referenced discussion ataHigh|ine Forum meeting onoState project tolook atthe traffic problem gtSIR 518between T|Band |'5. Herecommended consulting with the traffic engineer on that study to understand the impacts of narrowing traffic lanes. Hestated that opresentation iascheduled hobegiven toSeaTeo'eCity Council. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. b' Amordinance amending the 2$19-2020 biennial budget. Counui|mennberyWoLeod indicated this item was discussed at the Finance Committee meeting on November 12'2U1&. The committee members forwarded this item with unanimous approval. KAa. Carlsen distributed copies of the material included on pages 20-23 of the agenda packet in a format with a larger font and answered Councilmember questions on specific line items that detailed proposed amendments tothe General Fund and other funds. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. c. Aresolution adopting the 202MWashington State Legislative Agenda. Councilmember Robertson indicated this item was discussed at the Public Safety Committee meeting on November 4.2O19. The item was also discussed at the Finance Committee meeting on November 12, 2019. The committee members forwarded this item with unanimous approval. Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Adminiatnator, noted the Cib/'a State lobbyist will attend the next City Council meeting to give a preview of the upcoming legislative session. She also noted that support for the Public Works Board ieincluded inthe proposed legislative agenda. Ms. Bianchi explained the Cib/'oLegislative Agenda is a tool that staff and Councilmembers can use when discussing support or opposition for proposed legislation. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TOTHE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. d. A resolution adopting a Title VI Program. Councilmember Robertson, who served as Acting Chair for Councilmember Idan, indicated this item was discussed at the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on November 19, 2019. The committee members forwarded this item with unanimous approval. Chris Andree, Transportation Demand Management Program Assistant, explained this resolution formally establishes a Title V| Program in compliance with King County Metro's requirements in order to be eligible for pass -through funding as a federal sub -grantee of King County for the City's Transportation Demand Management Program. He stated staff from multiple departments are working to expand the process for handling Title VI complaints. Councilmember Quinn stated that in light of the fact he works for King County Transit —although he makes no decisions on federal issues —he would like this item to be handled outside of the Consent Agenda atthe Regular Meeting sothat hemay naousehimself. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM T0THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. e. A resolution adopting a Master License Agreement for small ue|| wireless facilities. Councilmember Quinn indicated this item was discussed at the Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee meeting onNovember 25.2O1g. The committee members forwarded this item with unanimous approval. Tukwila City Council Committee cf the Whole Minutes Eric Compton,Technology and Franchise Specialist, and Joel Bush, Senior Technology Integration Manager, explained that federal regulations mandate that cities allow wireless operators to use City poles tooperate 5Gsmall cell networks. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)also declared other elements such as naba structures for this use. This resolution and Master License Agreement template will ensure that operators meet City design stondarda, establishes process for approval to maintain City aesthedcs, protects City -owned asseto, and provides the best service for residents. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions on responsibility if a City pole is damaged; how carrier negotiations and incentives may help improve the City's WiFi network; capabilities of 5G versus 4G and the impact onthe operation ofautonomous vehicles; advantages for the public with improved cellular service; the distance considered safe from 5Gemissions (35hea0; and other design examples, specifically for poles inresidential neighborhoods. Richard Buooh, 1420 NVVGilman Boulevard, #9014. Issaquah, with VNnm|ees Policy Group, LLC, was here tospeak for AT&T. He expressed appreciation for the efforts of City staff in developing the Master License Agreement. He referenced Section 13.1, which addresses a company's responsibility to maintain or repair damage to the right-of-way, City facilities, or other property caused by its small wireless facility. Joe Duffie, 5332 South 140th Street, asked about the possibility of new poles being added to residential neighborhoods. This |eQia|mUon relates tosmall wireless facilities being added to light poles (power poles are not owned bythe City). Carriers would purchase new poles to meet City design standards and to handle the small wireless insts||ation, and those poles would be installed to replace existing poles. Another model would involve additional poles owned bythe carrier(s). with multiple carriers installed onone pole. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM T0THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. f. A resolution m|l#xximg for an administrative variance to allow vvet'f|owdpnwwfimg of improvements tothe StmrVinmAthletic Center. Councilmember Robertson, who served as Acting Chair for Councilmember Idan, indicated this item was discussed at the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on November 19, 2019. The committee members forwarded this item with unanimous approval. Ryon Larson, Acting City Engineer, explained the proposed resolution will allow onadministrative variance for improvements tothe StodineAthletic Center that will enclose areas below the stadium currently used for storage and covered flex areas for practice. Henoted these areas will baused for activities other than soccer, including STEM -based programs (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING' g. Amendment No. 2 twcontract with SNIKSArchitects for the Public Safety Plan —Public Works Shops facility — Phase 1. Councilmember Robertson, who served as Acting Chair for Councilmember Idan, indicated this item was discussed at the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on November 19, 2019. The committee members forwarded this item with unanimous approval. Gail Lobanora. Public Works Analyst, atobad the enhanced structural design will include seismic retrofit to strengthen the building to improve life safety performance of the Fleet and Facilities (Heiser) Building. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM T0THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes h- An ordinance on concurrency standards and transportation impact fees (Tukwila Municipal Code Chmpter9.48). Councilmember Robertson, who served as Acting Chair for Councilmember Idan, indicated this item was discussed at the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on November 19, 2019. The committee members forwarded this item with unanimous approval. Cyndy Knighton, Senior Program Manager (Transportation), distributed a revised version of the draft ordinance inthe agenda packet. The change reflects that staff ianot recommending that new Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) be assessed transportation impact fees at this time. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions on the fee calculation process, outreach to developers, and how impact fees are triggered. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. z4:126013V a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg attended the National League of Cities (NLC) conference last week. Healso participated in a visit to a Civics dama at Foster High School with Counci|nnembers Quinn and KruUerto discuss the 2020oeneue. b. City Council Coumj|mannberSeal attended the NUCSummit. She will bedistributing notes tothe Council onthe various sessions and topics she participated in, as well as sharing ideas with the Teens for Tukwila group. Councilmember Quinn attended the SKHHP (South King Housing and Homelessness Partners) Executive Board meeting on behalf of Councilmember Seal, where he voted in favor of a resolution in support of looking at and investigating opportunities to leverage funds in the region for affordable housing projects. He participated in the census presentation to a Civics class at Foster High School. Councilmember Kruller participated in the presentation to a Civics class at Foster High School. The Puget Sound Regional Council distributed recommendations on transit integration, which involves options for trips such aotrain tobus and access bzSea-TauAirport. Among other events, she participated inthe NLC's Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting, which included discussion on congestion pricing (different toll pricing at different hours). Councilmember McLeod attended the NLC Summit, where he attended sessions on budgeting basics, Opportunity Zones (and what they mean for the future of economic development), and testing coming to Dallas -Fort Worth Airport in 2020 on "Llber Elevate" (moving passengers by airplane or helicopter). Councilmember Idan expressed appreciation to Councilmembers who provided coverage for him during his recent absence. Council President Hougardy attended the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) "Cities on Tap" event, where the impacts of passage of 1-976 and AWC's legislative agenda were discussed. She participated in a tour with King County Metro's General Manager and King County Metro Equity Policy Director (Oe'Sean(Juinn).and discussed how the Equity Cabinet will beimplemented inall parts nfMetro. She was also part of the Washington State delegation to the conference of the National Federation of Women Legislators. Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes Page 6 of 6 David Cline, City Administrator, attended the 2O20census presentation toaCivics class atFoster High School. He noted that Joseph Todd, Technology and Innovation Services Department Director, and Juan Padilla, Human Resources Director, also attended. The event was part ofthe City'ecommunity outreach plan requested by the Council, and was arranged by Niesha Fort -Brooks, Community Engagement Manager. d. Council Analyst There was nnreport. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Kruller asked whether a response is planned for questions raised by students in the Civics class. Mayor Ekberg stated that Ms. Fort -Brooks will be compiling those questions and reporting back. Councilmember Quinn stated that Ms. Fort -Brooks will also be supporting the census count efforts. ADJOURNMENT 9:12p.mm.COUNCIL PRESUDENTHOUGARDY DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OFTHE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURNED. k)a".03- dhon"(arl 1a-111`1__/ Barbara Saxton, Admi6isfrative Support Coordinator APPROVED BYTHE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: 12/9/I9