HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-01-27 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers January 27, 2020 — 7:00 P.m.
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Council President Quinn called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at7:OO p.m. and led the
audience inthe Pledge ofAllegiance.
OFFICIALS
Present were Council President Quinn, Counoi|nlemberaVerna Geo|, Kate Kru||er, Thomas K8oLeod,
Zak |dan.Cynthia De|omtrinosJohnson.
Counci|nnemberHougandywas not inattendance.
CITY OFFICIALS
Allan EkbeqJ, Mayor; David C|ine, City Administrator; Rachel Bianchi' Deputy City Administrator;
Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director; Henry Hash, Public Works Director; Joseph Todd, Technology and
Innovation Services Director; JayVWtbwer. Fire Chief; Bruce Linbon, Police Chief; Joel Bush, Senior
Technology Integration Manager; Tracy Gallaway, Parks &Recreation Manager; Louns| Hunnphrey,
Council Analyst; Barbara Soxton, Administrative Support Coordinator.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Public Safety Plan Art. Enrnallowinski, Weinstein A+L�and Steve Schmitz, DLFfGroup.
The presenters provided information on art features being incorporated into the two new fire stations and
the Justice Center. These include both interior and exterior features, and include input received from
users, the Arts Commission and community members.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pat Larson, 14244 55th Avenue South, spoke on behalf of the Citizens for Tukwila Schools' levy
campaign, which supports Proposition 1 and Proposition 2 on the February 11, 2020 ballot.
REPORTS
a. Mayor.
Mayor Ekberg attended the United States Conference of Mayors'Winter Meeting last week. On
January 26, 2020, he attended the Lunar New Year celebration at the Vietnamese Martyrs Church, and
the Seattle Seawolves game at Starfire Sports where he presented the game ball to the referee with
Counci|memberKru||er.
b. City Council
Councilmember Seal reviewed the items discussed at the first Finance Committee meeting of the year
that was held earlier this evening.
Counoi|rnemberKru||erhas heard numerous reports ofcar vandalism. She noted that voting for Position
2ofthe King Conservation District isbeing conducted on-|ine. She has been doorbeUingfor the school
|evy, and participated in the trash pick-up day on Tukwila International Bou|evonj, for which she
expressed appreciation toSharon Mann. She also attended the Lunar New Year celebration etthe
Vietnamese Martyrs Church, and was honored to hand the game ball to the referee at the Seattle
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Councilmember McLeod attended his first meeting of the South King Housing and Homelessness
Partners (GKHHP)onJanuary 24.202O. OnJanuary 25.2O2O.heattended ocoffee chat with
Representatives Steve Bergquistand Zack Hudgins otFhendzCaW
Councilmember Idan walked the McMicken Heights neighborhood this weekend to talk to residents. He
noted some renters are not able to take advantage of the City's mailbox program if the property owner is
not willing to participate.
Counci|member De|ootrinoo Johnson acknowledged YWono, a student from Foster High School in the
audience, whom she met while doorbelling for the school levy and who has shown an interest in City
government. K80. Oe|ootrinoe Johnson aen/as on the Board for the Tukwila Chi|dren'e Foundation. where
Stacy Hansen from the City's Human Services Department recently gave a presentation on the increase
in need the department is facing. She asked that the information from the presentation be nhonad with
the Council.
Council President Quinn referenced the Council Analyst's recent request for Council input on o potential
Town Hall. He attended the Finance Committee meeting this evening, and a meeting of the Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee, which included a presentation about the Food Hall coming to Tukwila Village later
this year.
There was noreport.
d' Council Analyst
There was noreport.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Seal referenced today's Supreme Court decision on the definition of "public charge" in
relation hoimmigration issues. The Northwest Immigrant Rights Project hada|iabsningaeaeionbmdoy.
and W1a. Sae| will be passing information on to the Qty'a Human Services Deportment,
Councilmember Kruller noted the Seattle Seawolves' owner, Shane Skinner, presented the City with a
championship ring last year and asked about options for displaying this and similar gifts to the City.
ADJOURN TO SPECIAL MEETING
8:23 p.mm.COUNCIL PRESIDENT QUINN DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
ADJOURNED'
� Quinn, Council President
Barbara Saxton,
Admirtistrative Support Coordinator
APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: 2/24/20