HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-11-09 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
Remote Meeting per Governor Proclamation 20-28 November 9'2020-7:00P.N.
This meeting was conducted remotely, with the City Council, Mayor, andotaffoff-oiteand
participating via remote electronic system.
All participants, including dm Mayor, Councilmembers, City staff, and legal ommnel were not
at Tukwila City Hall and participated via aremote electronic system.
The phone number for public participation that was provided via the agenda distribution
process was: Y-253��750, access code 670077847#eswell asalink tojoin the Microsoft
Teams Meeting.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council President Quinn called the remote Tukwila City Council meeting toorderat 7:00p.m.and led the
audience inthe Pledge ofAllegiance.
OFFICIALS
Present otthe virtual meeting were Council President Quinn; Cmunni|mambem Verna Seal,
Kathy Hougordy, Kate Kru||er, Thomas McLeod, Zak |dan` Cynthia De|osthnosJohnson.
CITY OFFICIALS
Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Bionchi, Deputy City Administrator; Vicky
Careem, Finance Director; Juan PediUa, Human Resources Director; FUok StiU, Parks& Recreation
Director; Eric Drever, Interim Police Chief; Jay VVittwer, Fire Chief; Had Ponnekandi Interim Public Works
Director; Joseph Todd, Technology and Innovation Services Director; Joel Bush, Senior Technology
Integration Manager, Gail Labanana, Public Works Analyst; Ryon Lonaon, Senior Surface Water Program
Manager; Brandon Miles, Business Relations Manager; Leunn| Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Andy
Youn. Deputy City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Council President Quinn announced that those wishing toprovide public comment had the opportunity ho
deliver public comments via email by 5:00 p.m. today.
Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst, acknowledged receipt ofand read the following written comments
received byemail:
1. Bridgette Agpaoa Ryder spoke on the topic of Land Acknowledgements and asked the Council to
collaborate with her toacknowledge and honor the Duwomimh People inmeaningful ways.
2. Maureen Huffman. General Manager of Embassy Suites in Tukwila, encouraged the Council to
continue supporting the Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority and allow its continued
oversight ofthe Tourism Promotion Area Interlocal Agreement amitcurrently stands toallow fora
successful public-private partnership.
3. Meredith WYoro, Director of Sales at Columbia Hospitality/Hotel |nterurban, spoke insupport of the
Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority's leadership as u destination marketing agency and
urged the Council toretain the current Tourism Promotion Area Interlocal Agreement as -in.
4. Jim Davis. General Manager ofthe DoubleTree Suites by Hilton in 8eaTac, spoke insupport of
the importance of the Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority's impact on the local tourism
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PUBLIC HEARING
a. Tax Levy Legislation
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(1) An ordinance levying the general taxes for the City commencing 11/11/20211.
(2) An ordinance relating to the limiting factor for the regular property tax levy above the rate of
inflation (implicit price deflator).
(3) An ordinance increasing the regular tax levy from the previous year commencing 11/11/20211.
7:08 p.m. Council President Quinn opened the public hearing and called for a staff report.
Vicky Cadsen, Finance Director, explained the proposed ordinances adopt the general and excess
property tax levies for 2021 and increase the regular tax levy from the previous year. The third ordinance
authorizes the City to increase the regular property tax limit factor above the rate of inflation if substantial
need is shown.
7:11 p.m. Council President Quinn called for public comments.
Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst, stated no sign-ups were received to comment on tax levy
legislation.
Council President Quinn asked if there was anyone else who wished to make a public comment on this
topic and to press *6 on the phone to unmute. There were no public comments.
7:14 p.m. Council President Quinn closed the public hearing.
b. Budget Legislation
(1) An ordinance adopting the 2021-2022 Biennial Budget.
(2) A resolution adopting the 2021-2026 Financial Planning Model and CIP (Capital Improvement
Program).
(3) An ordinance amending the 2019-2020 Biennial Budget.
7:14 p.m. Council President Quinn opened the public hearing and called for a staff report.
Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director, explained the proposed legislation adopts the 2021-2022 Biennial
Budget and 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Program that was first presented to the Council on October
5, 2020.
7:15 p.m. Council President Quinn called for public comments.
Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst, stated no sign-ups were received to comment on the budget
legislation.
Council President Quinn asked if there was anyone else who wished to make a public comment on this
topic and to press *6 on the phone to unmute. There were no public comments.
Councilmember Kruller asked if there will be additional chances forthe public to weigh-in and if there
have been any changes to the ordinances following input from the community.
Ms. Carlsen clarified the budget legislation will not be adopted until the Council's deliberations regarding
the budget are completed. The proposed ordinances must be adopted before the end of the year.
Amendments will be incorporated into the draft legislation once budget deliberations have concluded.
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Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst, noted the budget survey has closed but the public is welcome to
continue providing feedback at any time by emailing CityCounciI(cDTukwiIaWa.qov.
7:21 p.m. Council President Quinn closed the public hearing.
SPECIAL ISSUES
a. Tax Levy Legislation
(1) An ordinance levying the general taxes for the City commencing 11/1/2021.
(2) An ordinance relating to the limiting factor for the regular property tax levy above the rate of
inflation (implicit price deflator).
(3) An ordinance increasing the regular tax levy from the previous year commencing 11/11/20211.
Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director, clarified the tax levy legislation needs to be adopted by the end of
November to meet deadlines through the King County Assessor's Office.
Councilmember Seal explained there have been over 270 responses to the budget survey that was
distributed to provide a channel forthe community to provide input. The plan is to adopt the budget by
December 7, 2020.
CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THE TAX LEVY LEGISLATION TO THE NEXT REGULAR
MEETING.
b. Budget Legislation
(1) An ordinance adopting the 2021-2022 Biennial Budget.
(2) A resolution adopting the 2021-2026 Financial Planning Model and CIP (Capital Improvement
Program).
(3) An ordinance amending the 2019-2020 Biennial Budget.
Vicky Cadsen, Finance Director, indicated due to Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security
(CARES) Act funding, the ordinance amending the 2019-2020 Biennial Budget will have some changes
that will appear in strike -through underlined format forthe next Regular Meeting.
CONSENSUS EXISTED TO CONTINUE BUDGET DISCUSSIONS.
c. Weekly COVID-19 report.
David Cline, City Administrator, provided an update on the City's coronavirus response and highlighted
the following: City staff will continue to telework through July 5, 2021 in alignment with other agencies in
the region; Information regarding the King County Eviction Prevention Rental Assistance Program is
outlined in the report; Updated information is available regarding business recovery efforts in the City.
d. COVID-19 financial impact report.
Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director, provided an update on budgetary impacts due to COVID-19 as follows:
In order to meet year-end revenue projections, the City will need to receive $21.9 million more in revenue
over the final months of the year; The City is expected to collect an additional $6 million in sales tax
revenue by year-end to meet the year-end projection of $16.2 million.
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e. An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2633, Interim Flood Plain Management Regulations.
Ryan bemon. Senior Surface Water Program K8anager, explained this ordinance updates the Flood Plain
Management Regulations and Flood Insurance Rate Maps (F|F|K4e) incompliance with new federal and
state regulations.
CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TOTHE NEXT REGULAR MEETING CONSENT
AGENDA.
t Tourism Funding:
(1) Funding allocation principles
(2) Six Year Financial Plan
Brandon K4Uas, Business Relations Manager, provided an overview of the draft guiding principles and six-
year financial plan for the City's tourism funds. Staf
ix-yearfinanc|o|p|anfortheCitv'mb)uhamfunds.Stof supports continuing towork with the Seattle
Southside Regional Tourism Authority fordesUncdionmarketing services and also recommend investing
in other tourism related activities. A draft resolution will be forthcoming to adopt the guiding principles.
ComcilmemberKruller expressed concern there may bainsufficient communication with industry
stakeholders regarding the interlocal agreement for aTPA (Tourism Promotion Area). Coum:i|member
McLeod clarified the City will continue to be a part of the TPA but the guiding principles will allow for
greater flexibility and more focus on "Destination Development" marketing.
CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NOVEMBER 23 SPECIAL MEETING
CONSENT AGENDA.
0. An update on technology and economic development
Joseph Todd, Technology and Innovation Services Director, provided anoverview ofthe intersection of
technology and economic development maitrelates bmbroadband diversity toreduce pricing for residents
and creating e "Smart City" through aduucdion, infrastructure and analytics. He emphasized the
importance of investing in technology hubs or "incubator zones" to attract technology companies to the
a. Mayor
Mayor Ekberg thanked Joseph Todd, Technology and Innovation Services Director, for his work inthe
City overthe pastfewyears. He thanked first responders who were on stand-bycluring ElectionNight.
b. City Council
Counoi|member Seal participated inthe Po|iceChiefeeeroh listening session. She thanked staff forthia
first step in the outreach process with the community.
Councilmember Hougardy participated in the Police Chief search listening session and reported the
formatwas similar to the presentation to the Equityand Social Justice Commission. Councilmembers
Hougardy and Seal met with Teens forTukwi|a to hear their thoughts on on Intergenerational Center.
Counoi|member Hougardy participated in Cities Untapped session.
Cuun:UmemberKndlerattended a King County Regional Approach hmGun Violence introductory meeting
that has recently started up again. She participated in the Police Chief eaanoh listening session and e
Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting through the National League of Cities.
Counoi|member Knu||er shared then* is case ofCDV|O that has been reported in Tukwila Village. She
oskedforan update regarding land acknowledgement practices.
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Councilmember Seal confirmed the Finance Committee is currently working on land acknowledgement
practices and it will be discussed at the next meeting and forwarded to the Council before the end of the
year.
Councilmember Idan shared he will be meeting with Youth Voices for Justice on November 10, 2020 at 3
p.m. and invited other Counci|membenstnparticipate inthe discussion.
CouncUmember De|VsLrinos Johnson relayed she will be participating in the Youth Voices for Justice
meeting on November 10, 2020 and suggested bringing youth groups in the City together to determine
their priorities concerning on Intergenerational Center.
Council President Quinn participated in many of the meetings discussed by other Councilmembers in
their reports. He emphasized the importance of holding listening sessions to hear the community's
thoughts. He will be attending the Youth Voices for Justice meeting on November 10, 2020.
David Cline, City Administrator, reported Council President Quinn was a panel member at the "Using
Racial Equity Tools for Change" webinar held by Governing for Racial Equity and Inclusion.
d. Legislative Analyst
Laurel Humphrey. Legislative Analyst, reported Governor|ns|ee'e Proclamation 20-28 waiving certain
Open Public Meeting Acts requirements to include virtual Council meetings has been extended to
December 7'2O2O.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Kruller reported Randy's Restaurant will be closing and asked staff to reach out to the
restaurant tosee ifthere imany assistance the City can provide.
ADJOURNMENT
9:11 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT QUINN DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
ADJOURNED.
D4�Seand5dinn, Council President
Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED BYTHE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: 11121120