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Home My WebLink About2020-06-15 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Meedng TINTLIMW REGULAR MEETING This meeting was not conducted at Tukwila City Hall, based on the Govmnor'aPmolamation 20-28 adopted March 24, 2020 which says /npart: 'Any public agency, subject to RCN/42.30, isprohibited from conducting any meeting, subject toRCW42.30unless (a) the meeting j�.� conducted in -person and instead provides anopt6x/(s) for the public toattend the proceedings through, at minimum, telephonic mcoeou.^ All pertiuipante, including the Mayor, Counci|mumbee. City staff, and legal counsel were not at Tukwila City Hall and participated via e remote electronic system. The phone number for public participation that was provided via the agenda distribution process was: 1'253'292-9750, access code 070077747#. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEIROILL CALL Mayor Ekberg called the remote Regular Meeting ofthe Tukwila City Council bmorder od7:OOp.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL AndyYoun. Deputy City Clerk, oe||md the roll ofthe Council. Present at the remote meeting were Counoi|memb*m Verna Saa|, Kathy Hougondy, De'Sean Quinn, Kate Knm||er, Thomas McLeod, Zak |dmn. Cynthia De|ootdnooJohnson. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; Karl Sand, City Attorney; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Henry Haah, Public Works Director; ViohyCadoen. Finance Director; Jay VVittwer, Fine Chief; Bruce Linton, Police Chief; Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director; Brandon Miles, Business Relations Manager; Laurel Humphrmy, Council Analyst; AndyYoun. Deputy City Clerk. PUBLIC COMMENTS Those wishing to provide public comment had the opportunity to deliver public comments via email by 5:0Op.m.today. Laurel Humphrey, Counui|Ana|yat.aoknovNedgedn*ceiptofandnaadthefo||ovWngwhMancnmmenta received byemail: 1. Abdul Yusuf requested that the Council reconsider the proposed ordinance renewing the moratorium on auto -oriented uses due to the impact it has on those whose livelihoods are dependent onsuch businesses. 2. Peggy McCarthy commented on f unding of proposed improvements to the Heiser property and Minkler Shop and expressed that consideration should be given to identifying funding sources for renovating the G20O building and UPS building before additional money isspent onrenovation studies orplans. Tukwila City Council Regular K0nutm June 15.2O2O CONSENT AGENDA Page 2 of 4 o. Approval of Minutes: 6/1/20 (Regular Mtg.); 6/8/20 (Special K8¢)j b. Approval ofVouchers: #383938-383Q51; 383852-384020; 200601 inthe amount of$7.758.58G.70. o. A resolution amending Resolution No. 1946 to waive late fees associated with the Residential Rental Business License and Inspection Program through 2020 in response to impacts ofthe Novel Coronavirus (COV|D-19). RESOLUTION NO. 1989. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent bythe Planning and Economic Development Committee on 5/Y8Y28] d. Award abid and authorize the Mayor tosign acontract with R.L A|iaCompany fortheRiverton F|apgotoRennova| Project, inthe amount of$1.503.2G7.15. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 8/1/20/ a. Authorize the Mayor tosign Amendment No. 6tocontract #17-O7O with [Dak.|nu..fornonatruoUon management for the Riverton Creek F|apgataRemoval Project, inthe amount of$1QS.8G5.0O. [Reviewed and /bn*andem/ to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Connndtmm on 6/1/20/ f. A resolution declaring o 2005 Cargo Mate Tandem Axle Enclosed Trailer surplus and authorizing its transfer ofownership to Renton Regional Fire Authority. RESOLUTION NO. 1990. [Reviewed and forwarded /oConsent bythe Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on8/y/2(I} g. A resolution declaring certain f leet vehicles and equipment surplus and authorizing their sale or disposal. RESOLUTION NO. 1991. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 8/1120./ h. Approve an application f rom the City of Tukwila for lodging tax funds forthe Saving LocalKC.com campaign (formerly Back to Business campaign) in the amount of $104,170.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent bythe Planning and Economic Development Committee on 8/1672D] MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Weekly COVUD- $ Report. David Cline, City Administrator, provided an update on the City'eoononmv ruo naoponms and highlighted the following: Human Services continues hoserve Tukwila residents through rental assistance funds; business recovery offortsmnmfmcuwad on reopening businesses safely; staff will bebringing results from the business survey within the next two weeks; four AmeriCorps/HungerCorps members will baassisting the City with food distribution efforts. NEW BUSINESS A resolution mfthe City Council commemorating Jummtmemthms anannual celebration mf African American emancipation. MOVED BYSEAL, SECONDED BY KRWLLERTHAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY. MOTION CARRIED 7'0. AndyYoun. Deputy City Clerk, need the proposed resolution inits entirety. MOVED BfKR0LLER. SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ.* The Counoi|memberm discussed various potential amendments to the proposed resolution and determined that consensus existed to consider additional ways to honor Juneteenth through the Council Committee process. Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes June 15, 2020 Page 3 of 4 MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY SEAL TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO ADD THE PHRASES, "SINCE 2007, HAS BEEN HONORED IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AND STATEWIDE" TO THE 4TH WHEREAS CLAUSE, AND "THROUGH CONTINUED LEARNING AND UNDERSTANDING OF ITS IMPACT ON COMMUNITY MEMBERS" TO THE RESOLUTION CLAUSE. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT THE AMENDMENTS. *MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 1992 AS AMENDED. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg had no report. b. City Council Council President Quinn participated in a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) meeting and highlighted that due to diminishing LTAC funds, the Council will need to have a process for prioritizing future funding requests. Councilmember Kruller reported she will be attending summer forums through the National League of Cities (NLC) and indicated several key pieces of legislation on transportation will be considered. Councilmember Kruller expressed appreciation forthe Teens for Tukwila sharing their experience following their recent attendance at an NLC conference. Councilmember McLeod reported at tonight's Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting, the Committee forwarded an application for lodging tax funds forthe Saving LocalKC.com campaign in the amount of $104,170.00 to the Consent Agenda tonight. Forthcoming will be an application for lodging tax funds from the Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority. Councilmember Idan urged City Administration to be proactive about bringing COVID-19 testing to the City. Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson reported at tonight's Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting, the Committee received an overview of service and staffing changes resulting from the recent furloughs due to financial impacts of COVID-19 which will be forwarded to the full Council forfurther discussion. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the CA (City Administrator) report, and offered to answer any questions. Councilmember Seal requested information on when Boards and Commissions will be able to reconvene. Following an inquiry from Councilmember Kruller on how Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds will be spent, Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director, explained CARES Act funds can be used forexpenditures incurred that are directly related to responding to COVID-19, including supplies, overtime, unemployment costs, and providing economic support to residents and businesses. Additional information will be forthcoming at the next Council meeting. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Council Analyst Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes June 15.2O2O Page 4 of 4 There was noreport. MISCELLANEOUS Council President Quinn spoke infovorofresuming Boards and Commissions meetings oathey are o means for community input. Counoi|membor Seal reported the Youth. Educadion& Families Council through the National League of Cities (NLC) will be postponing its meeting toJuly orAuguat. Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson requested an update on the Census 2020 efforts in the City. ADJOURNMENT 7:59 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. Allan Ekberg, Mayor Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 716/20