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Home My WebLink About2020-07-20 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Meeting Remote Meeting per Governor Proclamation 20-28 July 20, 2020 — 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING This meeting was not conducted e/Tukwila City Hall, based on the Governor's Proclamation 20-28 adopted March 24, 2020 which says in part: "Any public agency, subject to RCW42.30, is prohibited from conducting any meeting, subject to RCW42.30 unless (a) the meeting is not conducted in -person and instead provides an option(s) for the public to attend the proceedings through, atminimum, telephonic access." All participants,including the Mayor, Councilm embers, City Staff, Legal Counsel were not at Tukwila City Hall and participated via e remote electronic system. The public participation that was provided via the agenda distribution process was: 1-253-202-0758ecceooxode670077847#. CALL TO ORDERIPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEIROLL CALL Mayor Ekberg called the remote Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:00p.m.and led the audience in the Pledge ofAllegiance. ROLL CALL Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present at the remote meeting Counni|members Verna Smd, Kathy Hougardy, Da'Seon Quinn, Kato K,uUer, Thomas McLeod, Zak Nan. Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson. Allan Ekberg. yWmyoc David Cline, {]h/ Administrator; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; Kah Sond, City Attorney; VlckyCaduan. Finance Director; K4ikePerfetU. Habitat Project Manager; Brandon yWi|oo. Business Relations Manager; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Minnie Dha|iwm/. Deputy Community Development Director; Bruce Linton, Police Chief; Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Manager; Henry Haoh, Public Works Director; Had Ponnekanti, Deputy Public Works Director; Scott Bates, Project Manager; AdibA|taUa|. Utilities Engineer; Laurel Humphroy, Legislative Analyst; AndyYoun. Deputy City Clerk. Update mn202U Census. HyeEunPark, Census External Partnerships Program Manager with King County, and NieshaFort- Brooks, Commuagement Manager, providedinformation and highlights onefforts relating to the 2020Census inKing County and the City ofTukwila. The Counci|mombmm emphasized the importance ofthe census and asked that administration consider strategies forudd|tiono|engagement efforts. PUBLIC COMMENTS Those wishing to provide public comment had the opportunity to deliver public comments via email by 5:O0p.m.today. Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst, acknowledged receipt ofand read the following written comments received by email: 1. Peggy McCarthy referenced the recent destruction ofthe Tukwila Park Gazebo due toofire and urged the Council toincrease fire services atFire Station 52. 2. JovitoK0oConneU referenced the recent fire at Tukwila Perk and social media posts regarding fire department staffing levels and asked the Council to mitigate the risk to the community due to reduced staffing cdFire Station 52. Tukwila City CouncilRegular Minutes July 2O.2O2O CONSENT AGENDA Page 2 of 5 a. Approval of Minutes: 7/6/20 Mtg.) b. Approval ofVouchers: #384140-384141; 384142'384222; 200703 inthe amount of$1.122,2GO2G. o. Aresolution authorizing submission of an application(s) for grant funding assistance forthe Gilliam Creek Fish Barrier Removal Project 105) to the Salmon Recovery Funding Board and to the Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board aeprovided |nRCVV 77.85, RCVV77.S6.180. WAG 42Oand other applicable authorities. RESOLUTION NO. 1994 [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 716120} d. Applications for lodging tax funds: (1) Approve an application for lodging tax funds from Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce for the^8outhaide Promise" initiative in the amount of$58.00D. (2) Accept staff's recommendation to provide a reduced amount of lodging tax f unds in the amount of $75.000 to Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority for its "Emergency Funding for Meetings Marketing." Staff is directed to provide notification to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee ofthe Counoi|'a decision and bring the application back tothe City Council after the prescribed time of RCVVG7.28.1817(2) has been met. (3) Approve an application for lodging tax f unds from the City of Tukwila for "Experience Tukwila" digital development inthe amount of$D8.375. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Committee of the Whole on 7113/20/ e Affimnthe City of Tukwila "Outdoor Seating and SignageA||owanca forBusinesses in Response to CDV|O-iS.''tobeeffective onJune 15. 202Oand will expire onJanuary 10.3021 unless otherwise terminated orextendmj. [Reviewed and forwarded boConsent bythe Committee of the Whole on 7113120./ f. Aresolution adopting the Tukwila Hazard Mitigation Plan. RESOLUTION NO. 1995 and forwarded bnConsent bythe Committee ofthe Whole on71Y3/20./ g. Authorize the Mayor twsign acontract with Lake Washington ConntrunUon.LLC. forthnTukwi|a Community Center Siding Repairs Project Phase U|. inthe amount of$11G.58S.8U (plus contingency). [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Committee of the Whole on 7113120.] MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7+0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Weekly COV/D-19 Report. David Cline, City Administrator, provided an update on the City'ocoronaviruo response and highlighted the following: The City iucontinuing torefine ereopening plan; Fire calls foroervioeare down significantly; King County has provided unadditional 8.00Umasks for distribution. In response to clarifying questions from Councilmember Kruller, Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator, explained the following: Human Services typically commits all rentalassistance funds at the beginning of every month with no more available until funding replenishes the following month; Due to the loss ofthe National Guard, additional volunteers are needed atthe Tukwila Food Pantry. NEW BUSINESS m. Authorize the Mayor to sign a professional mervVmmm agreement with Mammoth Agency for the "Experience Tukwila" marketing campaign in an amount not to exceed $95,00000 MOVED BYKHCLEOD,SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MAMMOTH AGENCY FOR THE "EXPERIENCE TUNW|LA" MARKETING CAMPAIGN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TOEXCEED $96.000.00.° Cuunoi|member McLeod indicated this item was forwarded unanimously by the Planning and Economic Development Committee. Funding will come from the City'a lodging tax funds and ePort of Seattle grant (no general funds will be used forthio agreement). Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes July 20, 2020 Page 3 of 5 Councilmember Kruller asked that information be provided on the metrics that will be used to measure the success of the marketing campaign. *MOTION CARRIED 7-0. b. Award a bid and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Miles, Inc., for the 2020 Overlay Project in the amount of $299,449.05 (plus contingency). MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY IDAN TO AWARD A BID AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH MILES, INC., FOR THE 2020 OVERLAY PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $299,449.05 (PLUS CONTINGENCY).* Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson indicated this item was forwarded unanimously by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Due to budgetary impacts of COVID-19, the 2020 Overlay Program was reduced, and advertising was delayed. *MOTION CARRIED 7-0. c. Award a bid and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with R. L. Alia Company for the Strander Boulevard and Andover Park East Sewer Repair Project in the amount of $258,830.00 (plus contingency). MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY QUINN TO AWARD A BID AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH R. L. ALIA COMPANY FOR THE STRANDER BOULEVARD AND ANDOVER PARK EAST SEWER REPAIR PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $258,830.00 (PLUS CONTINGENCY).* Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson indicated this item was forwarded unanimously by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The contract is forcritical sewer repairs at two sites due to pipe failure. *MOTION CARRIED 7-0. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg reported he will be participating in a virtual South End Mayors Meeting to discuss budget reduction scenarios. He emphasized the importance of wearing face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19. b. City Council Councilmember Seal stated that as the Chair of the Finance Committee, she has been meeting weekly with the Mayor, City Administrator, and Finance Director on the biennial budget. She recently participated in the Prioritizing and Budgeting for Racial Equity session held through Governing for Racial Equity & Inclusion (GREI) and a webinar held by Governor Inslee's office regarding COVID-19. Councilmember Hougardy participated in the webinar held by Governor Inslee's office regarding COVID- 19 and a joint virtual meeting held by the Regional Transit Committee and Mobility Environment Committee. Council President Quinn spoke on the passing of United States Representative John Lewis, who was an icon of the civil rights movement. Councilmember Kruller participated in the Prioritizing and Budgeting for Racial Equity session held through Governing for Racial Equity& Inclusion (GREI). Tukwila City CouncilRegular Minutes July 20.2020 Page 4 of 5 Councilmember McLeod reported the Planning and Economic Development Committee will be spending future meetings examining the lodging tax budget process and the issue ofpromoting tourism pont' pundem|c|nthe[]h/. Counoi|member|donencouraged residents towear face coverings. o. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the CA (City Administrator) report, and 2020 2»u Quarter Work Plan update and answered clarifying questions from the Council. CounoUmember HouQardy requested access tothe online portal of historical photos and documents. Counoi|mambor KruUer suggested Police Chief Linton involve students and parents in the decision - making process for continued police presence at Tukwila School District to ensure the community is heard. d. City Attorney There was noreport. m. Legislative Analyst There was no report. EXECUTIVE SESSION, -Potentiu|/PendinQ Litigation -Pursuant to RCVV 42.30.110(l)(i)-30 rn/nutuo Mayor Ekberg announced the Council will now gointo anExecutive Session todiscuss: Potential/Pending Litigation -Pursuant ��42.30.110(l)(i)-30minutes The total amount oftime will benomore than 30nminutes. and nndecisions will bemade during the Executive Session. Noaction will barequired inthe Open Meeting after the Executive Session has concluded. He declared the meeting adjourned as of the conclusion of the Executive Session. The Executive Session will not beextended beyond the announced time, and they will not be returning toopen session to adjourn or for any other reason. 9:04 p.m. Mayor Ekberg called for a brief recess to allow the Counci|mmemmbmrs to cwmnmnm in separate remote meeting. Executive Session Start: 9:09 p.m. Attendees: Mayor Ekberg; David Cline, City Administrator; Kari 8and, City Attorney; Laurel Humphrey, Council Codown. Finance Director; Joel Bush, Senior Technology IntegrationyWanager; Counoi|members Sea|, HouOordy, Quinn, Kru|ler, McLeod, Nan and Da|omthnoaJohnoon. Executive Session End: 9:35 p.m. ADJOURNMENT EL35 uoionofthe Executive Session. Allan Ekberg, Mayor Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes July 20, 2020 Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 08103/20 AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE: 08/04/20 Page 5 of 5