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Home My WebLink About2020-02-03 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers February 3, 2020 — 7:00 P.m. ��U��UU7�� "�uuu�� x u��^ REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL Mayor Ekberg called the Regular Meeting ofthe Tukwila City Council hoorder at7:OOp.m.and led the audience inthe Pledge ofAllegiance. ROLLCALL Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present were Councilmembers Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sman Quinn, Kate Kru||e[.Thomas McLeod, Zak |den. Cynthia De|ontrinosJohneon. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David C|ine, City Administrator; Rachel Bionohi, Deputy City Administrator; Mike Kenyon, City Attorney; Vicky Car|aen, Finance Director; Juan PadiUa, Human Resources Director; Jason Konioozka. Emergency Operations Manager; Latricia Kin|ow, Court Administrator; Laurel Humphney, Council Analyst; Andy Youn.Deputy City Clerk. APPOINTMENTS 1' Equity and Social Justice Commission: Confirm the reappointment of Aaron Draganov to Position #8 on the Equity and Social Justice Commission, with aterm expiring 12/31/2O21. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BYKFlULLER TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OFA/\RON DRAGANOVTO POSITION #B ON THE EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE COK8K4|8S|ON, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/2021. MOTION CARRIED 7-O. 2. Library Advisory Board: Confirm the reappointment of Cynthia Chesak to Position #7 on the Library Advisory Board, with a term expiring December 31.2021. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BYKOCLEODTO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF CYNTH|A CHESAKTO POSITION #7 ON THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/2021. 88C>T|ON CARRIED 7-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS Joe Duffie, 5332 South 140th Street, expressed his frustration regarding the lack of diverse representation in the Public Safety Plan concept art. It is important that the art in these City facilities represent the diverse community it serves. The community's wishes are not being heard. He urged the Council to reconsider the concept art. Rob|eh yWuone. 1513U65mAvenue Sou(h, shared that businesses are operating in the City without bank accounts, which has become public safety issue due to recent robberies. He asked the Council to help bring awareness to the issue of financial inclusivity, as venture capital funded businesses only serve a small percentage ofminority and women -owned businesses. Mr. K8uaoe relayed he is working on a resolution with surrounding jurisdictions. Council President Quinn proposed sending this resolution through the committee process once submitted by Mr. Musse Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes MunaAidkd. 3730South 148m Street, is from Somalia. She read a poem about memories from her motherland and her experience as an immigrant and refugee. There is a need for better access to modern technologies, funding, and equitable treatment ofall students atthe Tukwila School District. Mary Fertakis, 11822 42nd Avenue South, referencing the Public Safety Plan concept art, stated the choice to depict awhite male in the new Fins Stations marginalizes women and communities ofcolor and does not represent Tukwila's diversity. The voices of residents whose taxes are paying for these buildings are not being heard. The City has also failed to acknowledge the Duwamish people, the original settlers of this region. Latricia Kinlow, Court Administrator for the City of Tukwila, expressed her disappointment with last week's Council meeting and said community members should be involved in decisions that affect them. The City must fully commit to the cause of social justice and racial equity, as one of the most diverse school districts in the nation. There isstill an opportunity hzcorrect this. Cynthia Chesak, Arts Commissioner, clarified that the early stages of the Public Safety Plan art was discussed bythe Arts Commission. The Fire Stations are partly pub|ic'faoing.with other portions used ae homes for firefighters. She noted the art currently being designed is fnundadono|, and there will be many additional spaces to have artwork added in the Public Safety Plan facilities. The Councilmembers commented that last week was the first time the Public Safety Plan art was presented before the Council and asked that the Arts Commission and the Equity and Social Justice Commission review the art. Council President Quinn asked that this issue be brought before the Community Services and Safety Committee for further review. Consensus was received. a. Approval ofVouchers #383130-383203;1Q12OO.2OO1O2inthe amount cf8Q17.2G0.82. b. Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 6 to contract #17-068 with Weinstein AU, LLC.for the Public Safety P|an, Hna Stations 51 and 52, in the amount of$07.OS9.00. [Reviewed and forwarded h7 Consent bythe Community Services and Sah*h/ Committee on 1/27120.] r. Authorize the purchase of Public Safety Equipment in the amount of $231, 1 00.00� [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent bythe Community Services and SeXeh/ Committee on 1/27120.] Mayor Ekberg reported hewas inOlympia last week speaking tovarious State Representatives regarding the need to replace the 42'mAvenue Bridge. He visited Quality Sewing and Vacuum for "National Quilt of Valor Day" held by the Quilts of Valor Foundation which provides combat service members and veterans with quilts. Mayor Ekberg relayed the King Conservation District will be holding the first online voting in the country. He thanked all those who attended last week's City Employee Banquet. b. City Council Councilmember Seal relayed she was asked by a resident why the City did not hold celebrations for Martin Luther King Junior Day. She suggested celebrating Juneteenth (Freedom Day/the abolition of slavery) by way of proclamation. Councilmember Hougardy shared she was appointed to the Association of Washington Cities' Board of Directors representing District 13. She has also been elected enthe Vice Chair ofthe Regional Transit Tukwila City Council Regular K4inutey Committee. Cnumj|nlemberH attended mCity employee equity training and encouraged other Counoi|membenstoattend. Council President Quinn attended a meeting for the King County Consortium's Joint Recommendations Committee focusing on affordable housing, homelessness, and community development. Councilmember Kruller attended the Minority and Justice Commission meeting held through Washington State Courts. She relayed some discussions with residents, including a suggestion to utilize doorbell security cameras to reduce crime, and minimizing impact from construction near schools. Counoi|memberMcLeod reported the Planning and Economic Development Committee discussed a request for qualifications for the City's Economic Development Plan that will be $50,000 - $70,000. This item will beappearing before Council. Councilmember Idan referenced a previous request he made to install toddler swings at Cascade View Park and asked for anupdate onthis request. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the CA(City Administrator) report and monthly Construction and Budget Report, and offered toanswer any questions. d. City Attorney There was noreport. e. Council Analyst There was noreport. EXECUTIVE SESSION — Potential Litigation — Pursuant toRCVV42.3O.11O(1)(i)-3Ominutes Mayor Ekberg announced the Council will now go into an Executive Session to discuss: |twill last no longer 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 has concluded. 8:16p.m. Mayor Ekberg called for a brief recess to allow the Councilmembers to go to the Hazelnut Conference Room. Executive Session Start: 8:25p.m. Attendees: Mayor Ekberg; David C|ine, City Administrator; Mike Kanyon, City Attorney; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Councilmembers Seal, Hmugavdy, Quinn, KruUer. McLeod, |dan and De|ootrinoaJohnoon. 8:55p.nn. David Cline, City Administrator, made an announcement in the lobby of the Council Chambers that the Executive Session was being extended for 15minutes. Executive Session End: 9:03p.m. ADJOURNMENT Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes February 3, 2020 9:04 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. Allan Ekberg, Mayor Andy Youn, DeKuty City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 2/24/2020 AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE: 2/25/2020 Page 4 of 4