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Home My WebLink About2020-08-17 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Remote Meeting MINUTES REGULAR MEETING Regular Meeting August 17, 2020 — 7:00 P.M. This meeting was conducted remotely, with the City Council, Mayor, and staff off -site and participating via a remote electronic system. All participants, including the Mayor, Councilmembers, City staff, and legal counsel were not at Tukwila City Hall and participated via a remote electronic system. The phone number for public participation that was provided via the agenda distribution process was: 1-253-292-9750, access code 670077847#. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL Mayor Ekberg called the remote Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:01 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present at the remote meeting were Councilmembers Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn, Kate Kruller, Thomas McLeod, Zak Idan, Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; Kari Sand, City Attorney; Bruce Linton, Police Chief; Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director; Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director; Ryan Larson, Acting City Engineer; Trish Kinlow, Court Administrator; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Juan Padilla, Human Resources Director; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. PUBLIC COMMENTS Those wishing to provide public comment had the opportunity to deliver public comments via email by 5:00 p.m. today. Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst, acknowledged receipt of and read the following written comments received by email: 1 email was received and distributed to the Mayor and City Council, with a request to be read at the meeting from:. Stephen Reilly, who is objecting to the installation of speed zone cameras focusing on the adverse impacts and costs to the diverse and lower income community members. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 8/3/20 (Regular Mtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers #384317-384392; #200801-200802 in the amount of $1,991,189.57 c. An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2445, the Astound Broadband, LLC, Franchise Agreement, to amend the franchise term language and provide for a one-year extension of the franchise term. (Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Committee of the Whole on 8/10/20.J ORDINANCE NO. 2632 b. An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2038, as codified as Chapter 16.52, "Flood Plain Management;" reenacting TMC Chapter 16.52 to provide for Interim Flood Plain Management regulations and policies as required of jurisdictions participating in the National Flood Insurance Program; establishing six months as the effective period for the interim ordinance; adopting findings; providing for severability; declaring an emergency and establishing an effective date. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Committee of the Whole on 8/10/20.1 ORDINANCE NO. 2633 Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes August 17, 2020 Page 2 of 4 MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Weekly COVID-19 report. David Cline, City Administrator, provided an update on the City's coronavirus response referencing the continued work of the Human Services Office relative to rental assistance, collaboration with various partners to provide business assistance, and the Parks and Recreation Youth Summer Meals Program. Council President Quinn emphasized the need to mitigate issues associated with rental relief and avoiding mass evictions. Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson suggested the lifetime cap on rental assistance be revisited. Discussion ensued about taking the topic through a Council Committee or the Human Services Advisory Board. b. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with NovoaGlobal, Inc., for school speed zone automated safety cameras in the amount of $96,000—$137,000 annually, depending on volume, with no upfront costs to the City (the program is self-sustaining). MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY MCLEOD TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH NOVOAGLOBAL, INC., FOR SCHOOL SPEED ZONE AUTOMATED SAFETY CAMERAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $96,000—$137,000 ANNUALLY, DEPENDING ON VOLUME, WITH NO UPFRONT COSTS TO THE CITY (THE PROGRAM IS SELF-SUSTAINING).* Discussion ensued among the Councilmembers to include clarifying questions to the Police Chief and Court Administrator. The focus was on public safety, and concern that the tickets would negatively impact people of color and those of lower income. It was noted there are various off -ramps to end the contract if it is not working for the City. Suggestions were discussed regarding ways to use the revenue from this effort to include traffic calming measures, educational alternatives, and a potential traffic school. *MOTION CARRIED 5-2, WITH IDAN AND DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON VOTING NO. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg reported that in Tukwila, 3,103 people have been tested for COVID-19 with 11.8% testing positive, equating to 365 people. Of the 365 people who tested positive, 19 were hospitalized and there were 2 deaths. This is a higher percentage than other local cities. The Mayor emphasized the importance of the 2020 Census and encouraged everyone to turn in the forms. Tukwila is currently at 64.2%. A large banner encouraging participation in the Census is going up at the Saar's grocery store. b. City Council Council President Quinn attended the recent South King County Round Table event. He emphasized the importance of the Census, particularly as it relates to funding for transportation and public health issues. He referenced a Seattle Times article emphasizing that PPE (personal protective equipment) is a priority in Tukwila, and letting people know it is safe to shop here. Councilmember Kruller posted 2 signs at Saar's and 1 at Fire Station 52 regarding the Census. She asked City Administration if they could coordinate having signs posted at all of the City Fire stations regarding the Census. She commended the Abu-Bakr Mosque for the recent COVID-19 testing event they sponsored. Ms. Kruller referenced the upcoming virtual Council Chat on Saturday, August 22, 2020 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Additionally, she spoke with the manager at Saar's regarding social distancing and Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes August 17, 2020 Page 3 of 4 the need for masks. She noted the City has been given masks by King County and would like to see a plan to distribute the masks in the community, to include the Saar's grocery store. Councilmember McLeod reported on the Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting which moved the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce Southside Promise contract on to the next meeting for passage. This contract will provide assistance to businesses affected by COVID-19. Councilmember Idan also emphasized the importance of the Southside Promise contract and referenced the virtual Council Chat on Saturday, August 22, 2020 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Councilmember Seal referenced the virtual Council Listening Session to seek community input on the 2021-2022 budget. It will be conducted on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the CA (City Administrator) report and offered to answer any questions. Councilmember Hougardy referenced that there had been an inquiry regarding a stop sign on 561h Avenue South and asked about when it would be in the City Administrator Report. Mr. Cline responded it would be forthcoming in a future report. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Legislative Analyst Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst, said there is information on the introductory page of the City's website on how to participate in the virtual Council Chat on August 22, 2020 and the virtual Special Budget Listening Session on August 25, 2020. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Kruller said she has been contacted by citizens regarding having the audio and video (not just audio) available online for the Council meetings. She feels it would be helpful for the public to see the Councilmembers during the meetings. Council President Quinn asked if there is Council consensus to have both audio and video available from the Council meetings. Council consensus existed. Council President Quinn would like to work with the Legislative Analyst to develop a resolution based on the topic of traffic safety cameras in school zones that would involve use of revenue from the project for other mitigating measures. Examples include traffic calming, educational opportunities, and a traffic school with a goal of deterrence and changing behavior. Councilmember Kruller suggested that other models be investigated (such as the one used by Seattle) and encouraged the Police Chief to weigh in on the options. Council consensus existed to move forward with development of a resolution relating to options associated with traffic safety cameras in school zones. Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson requested that the topic of a cap on the lifetime allowance for rental assistance be revisited. Council consensus existed to take this topic to the Human Services Advisory Board and then the Community Services and Safety Committee. Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes August 17, 2020 Page 4 of 4 ADJOURNMENT 8:25 p.m. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY SEAL TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Allan Ekbe G9/r/c,ear. y 6.96;'iethey Key: Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 09/14/20 AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE: 09/16/20