HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-26 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Councii Committee of the Whole Meeting
Remote Meeting per Governor Proclamation 2O -2D October 2G.2830-7:n0P.m.
This meeting was conducted remotely, with the City Council, Mayor and staff off-site and
participating via oremote electronic system.
All participants, including the Mayor, Counc0me/nbons, City staff, and legal counsel were not
atTukwila City Hall and participated via aremote electronic system.
The phone number for public participation that was provided via the agenda distribution
process was: /-253-292-0750' aroaoa ondm 670077847#, as well mselink tujo/n the Microsoft
Teams Meeting.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council President Quinn called the remote I ukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the
audience inthe Pledge ofAllegiance,
OFFICIALS
Present aithe virtual meeting were Council President Quinn; Counoi|membenaVerna Seal,
Kathy Hou8ardy, KateKruUer. Thomas McLeod, Zak|don. Cynthia De|ostrinosJohnson.
CITY OFFICIALS
Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David C|ine, City Administrator; Rachel Qianohi, Deputy City Adminiatrohor� Vicky
Cadsen, Finance Director; Rick Still, Parka& Recreation Dinechrr� Eric Drever. Interim Police Chief; Jay
VVittwer, Fine Chief; Hari Ponnekand. |n0ahm Public Works 0naobzr; Adam Cnx, Transportation Program
Manager; Juan PmdiUa, Human Resources Director; Jack Pace, Community Development Director;
Joseph Todd, Technology and Innovation Sen/ioaa Director; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Andy
Youn, Deputy City Clerk.
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 9.m. today.
There were no public comments
SPECIAL ISSUES
a. Weekly COVID-19 report.
David Cline, City Administrator, provided anupdate onthe City's coronavirus response and highlighted
the following: Following Council President Quinn's request, staff are working with King County
Department of Community and Human Services to obtain tenant assistance data; Health and wellness
activities are outlined in the report; Updated COV|D-19 outbreak counts have been included in the report.
b. COVID-19 financial impact report.
VickyCadsen. Finance Director, explained the projected ending fund balance is$13.787.O78. exceeding
the reserve policy's requirement of 18% unreserved fund balance. In order to meet year-end revenue
projections, the City will need to receive $23.8 million more in General Fund revenue and $G.4million in
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sales tax revenue. Departments are projected to expend approximately $20.4 million additional before the
end ofthe year.
o. Anagreement for 3O%design ofthe 42"uAvenue South Bridge Replacement Project.
Hari Ponnekanti, Interim Public Works Director, and Adam Cox, Transportation Program Manager,
provided an overview on the proposed agreement with TranTech Engineering in the amount of
$1,078,487 as a replacement option for the 42nd Avenue South Bridge. A 30% design, better cost
estimates, and consideration of alternative locations for the replacement bridge will make this project
" grant ready" and improve chances ofreceiving grant funding. Henoted the Bridge Advisory Review
Committee (BRAC) Local Bridge Program is now open and accepting applications until February 19,
2021.
CONSENSUS EXISTED TQFORWARD THIS ITEM TOTHE NEXT REGULAR MEETING CONSENT
AGENDA.
d. An update onthe Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE),local hire and apprenticeship
outcomes for the Public Safety Plan — Fire Station 51and the Justice Center.
Justine Kim, Senior Project Manager with Shie|e Ob|etz Jnhnson, provided an overview of the Public
Safety Plan's utilization of local hires, disadvantaged businesses (DBE), and apprenticeships. While both
the Fire Station 51 and Justice Center projects exceeded the DBE and apprenticeship utilization goals,
|oou| hire data was more difficult to ascertain as Tukwila shares zip codes with other jurisdictions.
Councilmember Kruller asked if there had been any feedback from unions regarding the DBE, local hire
and apprenticeship initiative and how Tukwila compares to surrounding jurisdictions.
Rachel Bianohi, Deputy City Administrator, indicated she would follow up regarding data on surrounding
jurisdictions,
Council President Quinn suggested this presentation be brought to the Equity and Social Justice
Commission.
m. Mayor
There was no report
b. City Council
Council President Quinn shared the Governor's Proclamation regarding the Open Public Meeting Actand
the restriction on limiting agenda topics to those that are necessary and routine or related to COVID-19
has been removed.
Councilmember Seal reported the Finance Committee reviewed the practice of land acknowledgement
and will be continuing towork on this issue with the intent ofbringing something before the full Council
before the end of the year.
Councilmember Hougardy attended a South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) meeting, a
King County Regional Transit Committee meeting, and participated in an Equity Workgroup through
Association ofWashington Cities.
Councilmember Kruller thanked staff for providing information that was requested by National League of
Cities (NLC) on the City's newly opened Spice Bridge Food Hall. She has been invited to speak at a
national panel for NLCregarding the Food Hall. Counoi|memberKruUerparticipated inavv*binarthrough
NLC on lessons learned from Expanded Drone Pilots. She suggested making the recordings of the
budget sessions available tothe public,
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Councilmember McLeod reported attending a South King Housing and Homelessness Partners meeting.
Council President Quinn offered a warning about local coyote sightings and reported participating in a
meeting for Deputy Mayors, Mayors Pro Tempore, and Council Presidents held by Sound Cities
Association.
c. Staff
There was no report.
d. Legislative Analyst
There was no report.
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8:58 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT QUINN DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
ADJOURNED.
ai'8ean�b6inn, Council President
Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: 11/8/20
AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE: 11/9/20