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Home My WebLink About2020-10-12 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Remote Meeting per Governor Proclamation 20-28 October 12, 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, Council/ne/nbecs, City staff, and legal counsel were not a/Tukwila City Hall and participated via aremote electronic system. The phone number for public participation that was provided via the agenda distribution process was: 1-253-292-9750' access code 670077847# as well as a link to join the Microsoft Teams Meeting. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President Quinn called the remote Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the audience inthe Pledge mfAllegiance. OFFICIALS Present at the virtual meeting were Council President Quinn; Councilmembers Verna Seal, Kathy HouQandy, Kate KruUer. Thomas McLeod, Zak |dan. Cynthia De|mmtrinoaJohnomn. CITY OFFICIALS /U|mn Ekberg. Mayor; David C|ine, City Administrator; Rachel Bianchi' Deputy City Administrator; Kari Gand, City Attorney; Vicky Car|aen, Finance Director; Rick Still, Parko& Recreation Director; ErioDrever. Interim Police Chief; Jay VWdm/er, F|ns Chief; Huh Ponnekand. Interim Public Works Director; JVo| Bush. Senior Technology Integration Manager; Gail Labanena, Public Works Analyst; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Andy Yuun, Deputy City Clerk. Council President Quinn stated today is Indigenous Peoples' Day and acknowledged Tukwila is on the traditional land ofthe DuvvamishPeople. PUBLIC COMMENTS Council President Quinn announced that 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 ofand read the following written comments received by email: 1. Jonathan Joseph asked that the Council develop a land acknowledgement statement to be said aloud at every public meeting in recognition of the Coast Salish and Duwamish communities. Councilmember Seal indicated this issue will be reviewed by the Finance Committee. PUBLIC HEARING Concurrency Management ordinance. Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes October 12.2D2O Page 2mf4 Hari Ponnekanti, Interim Public Works Manager, explained the proposed update to concurrency management simplifies the process used to ensure necessary facilities are available concurrent with new development. The draft ordinance amends Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 9.5O.and the accompanying resolution proposes mnew 2U2OPublic Works fee schedule. 7:08 p.m. Council President Quinn called for public comments. Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst, stated no sign-ups were received to comment on the Concurrency Management ordinance. Council President Quinn asked if there was anyone else who wished to make a public comment on this topic. There were no public comments. 7:09 p.m. Council President Quinn closed the public hearing SPECIAL ISSUES m. Concurrency Management (1) Anordinance repealing Ordinance Nos. 2110and 2155'aocodified ms Chapter 9.50, "Concurrency Management;" reenacting TMC Chapter 9.50 to amend regulations relating toconcurrency testing. (2) A resolution tmupdate the Transportation Concurrency Test Fee Schedule and clarify the application ofcertain fees, and repealing Resolution No. 1S45. Hari Ponnekanti, Interim Public Works Manager, clarified that the resolution to update the Transportation Concurrency Test Fee schedule does not need tomove forward as this item iaduplicated bythe Public Works fee schedule resolution that will be discussed later in this meeting. CONSENSUS EXISTED TQFORWARD THE ORDINANCE ONLY TJTHE NEXT REGULAR MEETING CONSENT AGENDA. b' A resolution adopting a new Public Works Fee Schedule for 2021-2023. Gail Lubonana. Public Works Analyst, indicated this resolution increases water, aewer, and surface water nahaa for 2021-2022. She clarified the proposed fee schedule in this resolution also encompasses the updated concurrency management fees. Councilmernber Kruller clarified this item was forwarded with no recommendation as the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee felt additional information was needed through the budget deliberation process. CONSENSUS EXISTED TOREVISIT THIS ITEM AFTER BUDGET DELIBERATIONS. c. Weekly COVID-19 report. David Cline, City Administrator, provided onupdate nnthe City's coronavirus response and highlighted the following: the Mayor's proposed 2021-2022 biennial budget was presented to the Council; the City continues to support business recovery and basic needs of the community; the COVI D-1 9 testing site is up and running, with flyers available in multiple languages. d. Discussion ona resolution todiscontinue atemporary pay reduction for non -represented employees based on a budget shortfall associated with the Coronavirus pandemic. ViokvCar|sen. Finance Director, explained this resolution repeals Resolution No. 1988 which instituted 10% pay reduction for specific non -represented staff and a 10% furlough for all other non -represented staff. Due to the City's stronger financial position as a result of timely actions in response to the Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes October 12, 2020 Page 3 of 4 Coronavirus pandemic, the City will be discontinuing the staff furlough, allowing the City to return to normal business hours bJserve the community. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TOTHE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. REPORTS a' Mayor Mayor Ekberg announced Joseph Todd, Technology and Innovation Services Director, has accepted a position with another agency and will be leaving the City at the end of this month. b. City Council Councilmember Seal offered a reminder regarding the upcoming budget workshop on October 13, 2020. She asked that the Council let Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst, know in advance if there are questions that will need tobeanswered bystaff. Councilmember Hougardy attended an Equity and Social Justice Commission meeting. Councilmember Kruller participated in a King County -Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C) work session and aRacial Equity and Justice session through Sound Cities Association. Council President Quinn presented in the Racial Equity and Justice session through Sound Cities Association eoapanel member. c' Staff There was noreport. d. Legislative Analyst There was noreport. MISCELLANEOUS Following a request for input from Councilmember McLeod, the Council discussed a draft resolution through South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) supporting local tenant protection and displacement prevention, and the need to balance the needs of landlords and tenants. ADJOURNMENT 8:35 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT QUINN DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OFTHE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURNED. � e'Sean Quinn, Council President Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes October 12, 2020 APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: 10/31/20 AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE: 11102120 Page 4 of 4