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Home My WebLink About2020-10-05 Regular MinutesRemote Meeting Tukwila City Council MINUTES REGULAR MEETINQ �� RegularMeeting 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 distnbution process was: 1'253-292'9750access code 670077847# as well as a link to join the Microsoft Teams Meeting. 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, Clty Administrator; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; Kari Sand, City Attorney; Joseph Todd, Technology Services Director; Joel Bush, Senior Technology Information Manager; Trish Kinlow, Court Administrator; Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director; Tony CuUerton, Deputy Finance Director; Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director; Hari Ponnekanti, Interim Public Works Director; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Minnie Oha|kwa|, Deputy Community Development Director; Meredith Sampson, Assistant Planner; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Juan Padi|ka, Human Resources Director; Niesha Fod'BrVoka, Community Engagement Manager; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Presentation of Mayor's Proposed 2021-2022 Biennial Budget. Mayor Ekberg provided a summary, via videformat, of the 2021-2022 Bienial budget, a copof which was provided to the City Councilmembers. Foliowing are key points: • It was previously projectedthan* would be a need to use $4.8 million in contingency this year; there will only be a need to spend approximately $700,000 from contingency. � Based on the City's Equity Policy, Tukwila will continue to be an inclusive community that provides equal access to all, and the "Reducing Barriers for all People" initiative will be implemented. • This budget protects the most vulnerable with no reductions to human services. • The Police Department will proceed with the "Mental Health Professional" pilot project. • The Fire Department remains a Tier 1 priority program in this budget. • Several areas in the City will see "frozen" positions reinstated such as the Permit Center and Street Department. PUBLIC COMMENTS Those wishito provide public comment had the opportunity to deliver public comments via email by 5:00 p.m. today. Laurel HumphreyLegislative Analyst, acknowledged receipt of and read the followirig Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes October 5, 2020 Page 2 of 5 Peggy McCarthy requested that the City find another method to supplement the General Fund finances other than using the resources of Utility Funds. Greg Haffner, Curran Law Firm, representing Tukwila Interurban Investment Company (owner of 13451 Interurban Ave. South), requested reconsideration of a decision to not extend the sidewalk on the south side of 52nd to Interurban from where the sidewalk ends just NE of the intersection of 52"d and 53rd. Will Toaspern, Government Affairs and Contracts Coordinator, Solid Ground, urged support for the Health through Housing Bill currently before the King County Council. He asked the Council not to dilute the effort by adopting a city sales tax under consideration this evening as New Business item #6. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 9/21/20 (Regular Mtg.); 9/28/20 (Special Mtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers # 384576-384651; #200800, #200902 in the amount of $3,325,991.10 c. Accept as complete the 2019 Small Drainage Program Project (contract #19-163) with KC Equipment, LLC, and authorize release of retainage, subject to the standard claim and lien release procedures (final cost of project, including retainage: $442,115.94). [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 9/21/204 d. Award a bid and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Michels Corporation for the 2020 Commercial Business District Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $709,907.00 (to include contingency). [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 9/21/20.] e. Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to contract #20-060 with Cooper Zietz Engineers, dba Akana, for review and approval of development permits in Public Works/Community Development in the amount of $61,000.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 9/21/20.] f. Authorize the Mayor to sign a consultant agreement with J. A. Brennan Associates for the Tukwila Pond Master Plan in the amount of $150,000. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community Services and Safety Committee on 9/28/20.] g. False alarms: (1) An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1363 (part), as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code Section 8.08.040, "False Alarm — Fines," to revise language regulating false alarm fees; repealing Ordinance No. 2434. ORDINANCE NO. 2634 (2) A resolution repealing Resolution No. 1818, and adopting a false alarm fee schedule. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Committee of the Whole on 9/28/20.] RESOLUTION NO. 2004 h. COVID-19 Community Assistance: City utility payments. Affirm the City of Tukwila Water and Sewer Utility Policy in response to COVID-19 to temporarily suspend the imposition of past -due and late penalties on delinquent water and sewer accounts and to temporarily discontinue the water shut-off on delinquent accounts subsequent to Governor Inslee's February 29, 2020 Proclamation of Emergency No. 20-05 and subsequent orders. The policy will be effective on April 1, 2020 and will expire on December 31, 2020. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Committee of the Whole on 9/28/20.] MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY 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 continuing work of Human Services and the Business Recovery Program. Basic needs continue to be met associated with food and nutrition, and a new COVID testing site is opening in the City this week. Councilmember Kruller referenced 13 people who lost their homes due to a fire in Tukwila. She would like information on the outreach being made by the City to those who were affected. Mr. Cline said he would get information out to the Council this week on this issue. Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes October 5, 2020 Page 3 of 5 b. South King County Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) Work Plan and budget: (1)A resolution adopting the 2020-2021 South King Housing and Homelessness Partners Work Plan. MOVED BY MCLEOD, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2020-2021 SOUTH KING HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PARTNERS WORK PLAN. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2005 (2) A resolution adopting the 2021 South King Housing and Homelessness Partners budget. MOVED BY MCLEOD, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2021 SOUTH KING HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PARTNERS BUDGET. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2006. c. Discussion on Equity Policy 2020 implementation. Niesha Fort -Brooks, Community Engagement Manager, provided an overview of this item. The Equity Policy Implementation Committee (EPIC), which includes City staff members, provided recommendations on the top 4 equity priorities for 2020: (1) Consistent Equity Training; (2) Changes to hiring practices and Anti -Bias Training in the hiring process; (3) Development of Equity Toolkit; (4) Creation of an Outreach Guide. The EPIC is seeking feedback prior to finalizing the policy. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions and offered input on the process and look forward to the policy being finalized and implemented City-wide. NEW BUSINESS An ordinance relating to taxation; imposing the additional local sales and use tax under RCW 82.14.530 to fund investments in affordable and supportive housing and housing related services, including mental and behavioral health related facilities, to be codified at Chapter 3.15 of the Tukwila Municipal Code. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO TAXATION; IMPOSING THE ADDITIONAL LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX UNDER RCW 82.14.530 TO FUND INVESTMENTS IN AFFORDABLE AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND HOUSING RELATED SERVICES, INCLUDING MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RELATED FACILITIES, TO BE CODIFIED AT CHAPTER 3.15 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes October 5, 2020 Page 4 of 5 MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY MCLEOD THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* The Councilmembers discussed this item, to include the benefits and disadvantages associated with working with King County on this issue, or imposing a sales and use tax specifically for Tukwila to provide funding options for affordable housing. *MOTION FAILED 5-2, WITH SEAL, HOUGARDY, QUINN, IDAN, DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON VOTING NO, TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE. REPORTS a. Mayor There was no report. b. City Council Councilmember Hougardy participated in the AWC (Association of Washington Cities) Board Meeting, where the focus was on the Legislative Agenda for next year. The Legislative Session will be shorter with fewer bills and will be conducted in a virtual environment. There will be options for agencies that have similar issues or concerns to participate in "Cities on Tap" discussions that will also be conducted "virtually." Council President Quinn received the Preliminary 2021-2022 budget book and has started going through the extensive document. He encouraged the Council to go through the document to facilitate the upcoming conversations that will benefit the community as part of the budget process. Councilmember Kruller has received feedback that residents would like to see a Police presence on 53rd Avenue South as it relates to folks driving the wrong way on a 1 -way street, creating public safety concerns. She also referenced the public comment from this evening regarding a sidewalk in the City, expressing concern about ADA accessibility and what sort of conditions trigger the need for changes. She has concern about those using wheelchairs as it relates to navigating to the Metro Bus station. Ms. Kruller commended the Public Works staff for quick action for residents on South 160th Street as it relates to a garbage collection issue. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the CA (City Administrator) report as well as the Monthly Construction and Budget report and offered to answer any questions. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Legislative Analyst There was no report. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Kruller attended the event for Police Chief Bruce Linton, who is moving on to work with veterans at King County. She also relayed that Peter Lau, Engineer in the Public Works Department, will be leaving the City. She commended both Chief Linton and Mr. Lau for the good work they have done in Tukwila. Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes October 5, 2020 Page 5 of 5 ADJOURNMENT 9:25 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENT EXI -ED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. Allan Ek, ayor C?h4.e.Ue?YC)4-162/te't't''Y ' Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk APPROVED BYTHECITYCOUNCIL: 10/19/20 AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE: 10/21/20