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Home My WebLink About2020-11-02 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Meeting. Remote Meeting November 2, 2020 — 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING 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# 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 7:00 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; Joel Bush, Senior Technology Information Manager; Eric Drever, Interim Police Chief; Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director; Tony Cullerton, Deputy Finance Director; Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director; Had Ponnekanti, Interim Public Works Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Juan Padilla, Human Resources Director; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Police Department life-saving medals: Officer Isaiah Harris and Officer Peter Tiemann. Eric Drever, Interim Police Chief Police Department presentation of awards: Life Saving Medals: Officer Isaiah Harris Officer Peter Tiernann 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: Jonathan Joseph thanked the Council for a plan to develop a space for teens and seniors and asked the Council to seek various community perspectives and plan for purposeful engagement strategies. Council President Quinn asked that the process for public comments be reiterated. Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst, explained that those wishing to provide public comments have the opportunity to deliver public comments via email. All written comments received by email to CityCouncil@TukwilaWa.gov prior to 5:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting can be read aloud during the Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes November 2, 2020 Page 2 of 4 meeting by City staff within the normal five-minute time limit. If a commenter chooses not to opt in for the comment to be read at the Council meeting, it will still be distributed to the City Council electronically. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 10/19/20 (Regular Mtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers #384758-384847; #200900, 201004, 201 1 01-201 02 in the amount of $1,674,471.50 c. Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with King County for Cooperative Watershed Management grant funds for the Gilliam Creek Fish Barrier Removal, Green the Green, and Riverton Creek Flap Gate Removal projects, in the amount of $200,000.00 (coming to the City). [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 10119120.] d. Approve an application for lodging tax funds from the City of Tukwila for basic operations of the City's tourism program for 2021 and 2022, in the amount of $290,119.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Planning and Economic Development Committee on 10119120.] e. Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with TranTech Engineering, LLC, for 30% design for the 42nd Avenue South Bridge Replacement Project, in the amount of $1,078,487.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Committee of the Whole meeting on 10126120.] 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 staff, rental assistance, business recovery efforts, and meeting the basic needs of the community. Councilmember Seal asked if the Church by the Side of the Road is still doing COVID testing. Mr. Cline replied in the affirmative and emphasized that the testing is for everyone and not just Tukwila residents. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion on proposed 2021-2022 Biennial Budget: Administrative Services Department The Councilmembers discussed the proposed budget for the Administrative Services Department. No decisions were made, and questions needing staff follow-up were noted in a tracking document. b. Discussion on proposed 2021-2022 Biennial Budget: Finance Department The Councilmembers discussed the proposed budget for the Finance Department, Department 20, and the Contingency Fund. No decisions were made, and questions needing staff follow-up were noted in a tracking document. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg emphasized that in the event of issues associated with Election Day, the Emergency Operations Center will be activated. However, information from the Police Department is that there are no credible threats at this time. If there is a need, the appropriate proclamations will be implemented with ratification to be brought forward to the Council. The Mayor reported that he had a great meeting with the Teens for Tukwila group. He also relayed that there are multiple Board and Commission openings in the City and to refer to the City website for more information. Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes November 2, 2020 Page 3 of 4 lb. City Council Councilmember Hougardy attended the Soundside Alliance Meeting where the focus was on work plans and budgets. She relayed that due to issues associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the City had decided to remove the funding (approximately $5,000) for continued participation in the Soundside Alliance. She explained that all of the other agencies involved in the Soundside Alliance are going to continue their funding to participate in the work of the Alliance. For Tukwila to continue to be a regional leader, she will be advocating through the budget process for the funding to be continued. Councilmember Kruller attended a class on cybersecurity and litigation in the digital age as well as a legislative priorities meeting in her capacity as Chair of the AWC (Association of Washington Cities) Federal Advocacy Committee. She also participated in 2 women's events, one with the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce Women of Influence forum that focused on legislation ensuring a certain percentage of women are on Boards and Commissions. The 2rd event was the Chamber of Commerce leadership breakfast for women. Additionally, SCA (Sound Cities Association) had Port Commissioners join in a meeting regarding their new Equity Program. She reported that the PSRC (Puget Sound Regional Council) had a general assembly meeting with a request from Snohomish County to make amendments to GMA (Growth Management Act) targets. The request was supported by the Assembly as part of Vision 2050. Ms. Kruller offered the reminder that those in South King County are at 4 times greater risk of getting COVID-1 9 at this time, with going to grocery stores at peak times bringing about the greatest risk. She encouraged everyone to get their flu shots and hunker down at home to ensure maximum safety. Councilmember McLeod reported on the Planning and Economic Development (PED) Committee where Joseph Todd, the City's Technology and Innovation Services Director, provided excellent insights and information regarding technology and economic development. Mr. McLeod expressed that Mr. Todd is a real visionary and will be missed as he moves on to other opportunities. He suggested that Mr. Todd attend the next Committee of the Whole meeting to share his insights with the entire Council. Councilmembers Hougardy and Idan, as members of the PED Committee, concurred with the recommendation to have Mr. Todd attend the next Committee of the Whole meeting. Council consensus existed to have Mr. Todd attend the next Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss technology and economic development. 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. Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes November 2, 2020 ADJOURNMENT 9:11 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. Allan Ekberg, mayor Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 11/16/20 AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE: 11/18/20