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Home My WebLink About2020-11-16 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Meeting. Remote Meeting November 16, 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, CounuUmembers, City staff, and legal counsel were not miTukwila City Hall and participated via a remote electronic system. The phone numberfonpub|icparticipation ihsdweaprovided via the agenda distribution process was: 1-253-292-9750, access code 670077847# as well as a link to join the MicrosoftTeams Meeting. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL Mayor Ekberg called the remote Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:00p.m.and led the audience in the Pledge ofAllegiance. ROLL=CALL Christy O'Flaherty, City Clark, called the nu|| ofthe Council. Present at the remote meeting were Counci|membens Verna Seal, Kathy Hougandy. De'Seen Quinn, NoteKnu||er. Thomas McLeod, Zak Nan. Cynthia 0e|oothnoeJohnoon. CITY OFFICIALS Allan EkberQ, Mayor; David [1im\ City Administrator; Rachel Bianohi, Deputy City Administrator; Kari Sand, C]b/ Attorney; Joel 8mah. Senior Technology Integration Manager; Eric Onav*r, Interim Police Chief; Jay VWtbwer, Fire Chief; Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director; Tony Cullerton, Deputy Finance Director; Rick SUU, Parks and Recreation Director; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Had Ponnekanti. Interim Public Works Director; Derek Spark, Economic Development Administrator; Juan Padi||a, Human Resources Director; Trish 0n|ovv, Court Administrator; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Christy O'Naherty, City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a. Introduction and Oath of Office to Nmnn Golden to the position of Deputy Fire Chief. A/6eo Ekberg, Mayor JayVWtbxmr, Fina Chief, introduced Norm Go|den, Deputy Fire Chief, to the City Council, and &1myur Ekberg administered the Oath of Office. b. Recognize the promotion and swearing |mpfSergeant Isaiah Harris /Badge #213> and Sergeant Cw|th Cullens (Badge #1$4). EricDmevmr, Interim Police Chief Mayor Ekberg administered the Oath ofOffice toSergeant CaithCullens and Sergeant Isaiah Harris. 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 Anm|yst, acknowledged receipt of and read the following written comments received byemail: Dr. Bhd0etteAQpaoa Ryder requests that the City dothe following: (1)Complete Land Acknowledgements at City events; (2) Propose Resolution acknowledging the Duwmmimh Tribe and supporting federal recognition; (3)Centering the DuwmminhTribe and history inall Tukwila City life; and (4) Raising Duwomish voices in leading Tukwila. Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes November 16, 2020 Page 2 of 6 CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval ofMinutes: 11/2/20 Mtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers inthe amount of $1.927,756.42 c. Authorize the yWayortoa|gnaoontnactwbhOgden Murphy Wallace, PLLC.h»r2021-2022 City Attorney Services inthe amount of$33.0OO.0Oper month, plus expenses. [Reviewed and forwarded toConsent by the Finance Committee on 10126120.] d. Authorize the Mmynrtumignauontnactwiththe Walls Law Finnfor2O21-2O22 Prosecution Services in the amount of $12,500.00 per month. [Reviewed and forwarded to [ox/oeot bythe Finance Committee on 18126/20} e. Authorize the yWayortoeignacontract with Kishenbeum&Goss, |nc..p.S.'for2O21-2022 Public Defense Services inthe amount of$2S.1OO.00per month. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent bythe Finance Committee onY(126120./ f. An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2833. Interim Hood Plain Management Regulations (Tukwila Municipal Code /TK8C\ Chapter 16.52); reenacting TMC Chapter 16.52 to update flood plain management regulations and policies as required ofjurisdictions participating inthe National Rood Insurance Program. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Committee of the Whole on 11191207 ORDINANCE NO. 2637 g. Authorize the Mayor tosign anagreement with RH2Engineering, |nn..for construction management services forthe2O2O Central Business District Sanitary Sewer C|PP Lining Phase 4project, inthe amount of$64.508.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on 11/2/20/ MOVED BY KPKWLLEFk, SECONDED BY HOWGAR0f THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0' a. 0VemWy COVID-19report. David Cline, City Administrator, provided an update on the City's coronavirus response referencing that the Governor has implemented new restrictions. Additional funding may beforthcoming to assist with business recovery. Councilmember Seal inquired if the new restrictions will impact the casinos, as that could also impact revenues. Mr. Cline said hewould get back tothe Council onthis issue. Council President Quinn suggested that the total number of C0V0 tests occurring at the Church by the Side ofthe Road in Tukwila would bebeneficial to add to the report. Mc Cline relayed that he would work on adding that information tuthe COV|D-10 report. Counci|member Kmu||er said she receives monthly updates frnmthe SCA PIC (Sound Qdee Association Public Issues Committee) about strategies to assist businesses. She inquired if City administration might be able to get those updates more quickly, so the City can incorporate best practices that may be in use by neighboring cities. Mr. Cline said he meets with his peers nmQu|ady and will seek to get those reports from SCA. Counni|memberMcLeod emphasized the need tuhave business assistance beavailable famterthenwhat has been occurring and hoped the City could take the necessary steps to aid that effort. Mr. Cline agreed expediency for businesses is a priority and will check into that issue. b. Legislative Agenda: (1) An update from David Foster, City Lobbyist. Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes November 16, 2020 Page 3 of 6 Councilmember Kruller suggested reaching out to Representative Hackney, who lives in Tukwila, to have a meet and greet to discuss issues relevant to the City. Mr. Foster relayed that he will reach out to Representative Hackney. (2) A resolution adopting a Legislative Agenda for use during the 2021 Washington State Legislative Session. MOVED BY SEAL, 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 A LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR USE DURING THE 2021 WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Council President Quinn inquired if discussions will occur regarding the issue of Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) mitigation payments. Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator, responded in the affirmative. *MOTION CARRIED 7.0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2008. c. Tax levy legislation: (1) An ordinance levying the general taxes for the City commencing 1/11/2021. Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director, explained there has been a change made to this ordinance based on the need foran adjustment due to an outstanding issue with King County regarding the multi -family property tax exemption that was granted for Washington Place. The issue has not yet been resolved, and the ordinance has been amended to reflect $3,902,975 (from $3,602,975) forthe Excess Tax Levy. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY 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, LEVYING THE GENERAL TAXES FOR THE CITY OF TUKWILA IN KING COUNTY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2021, ON ALL PROPERTY, BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL, IN SAID CITY, THAT IS SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING SUFFICIENT REVENUE TO CARRY ON THE SERVICES OF THE SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY FOR THE ENSUING YEAR, WITH AN EXCESS PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING DEBT SERVICE ON THE CITY'S UNLIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ISSUED IN 2016 AND 2019, AS REQUIRED BY LAW; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2638. (2) An ordinance relating to the limiting factor for the regular property tax levy above the rate of inflation (implicit price deflator). MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY 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. Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes November 16, 2020 Page 4 of 6 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE LIMITING FACTOR FOR THE REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY ABOVE THE RATE OF INFLATION (IMPLICIT PRICE DEFLATOR); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2639. (3)An ordinance increasing the regular tax levy from the previous year commencing 1/1/2021. MOVED BY SEAL, 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, INCREASING THE CITY OF TUKWILA REGULAR LEVY FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2021, ON ALL PROPERTY, BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL, IN COMPLIANCE WITH RCW 84.55.120; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY MCLEOD THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2640. NEW BUSINESS Award a bid and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with ICON Materials for the Andover Park East Water Main Pavement Repair Project, in the amount of $141,546.00 (plus contingency). MOVED BY DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO AWARD A BID AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH ICON MATERIALS FOR THE ANDOVER PARK EAST WATER MAIN PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $141,546.00 (PLUS CONTINGENCY). MOTION CARRIED 7-0. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg referenced the new COVID-19 restrictions put in place by Governor Inslee, and conveyed that where applicable, City staff will remain working remotely until July 2021. b. City Council Councilmember Seal referenced the Budget Work Session on November 17, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Councilmember Hougardy attended the recent AWC (Association of Washington Cities) Equity and Social Justice Committee meeting on November 12, 2020. Council President Quinn attended the Sound Cities Association Racial Equity and Justice Series on November 13, 2020. Councilmember Kruller emphasized that the new COVID-19 restrictions will negatively impact many in the community who are already struggling and hopes to see mitigating measures from City administration. Ms. Kruller has been attending the Sound Cities Association Racial Equity and Justice Series, where there was a focus on how persons of colorcan succeed in running forelected office. She also attended the SCA PIC (Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee), where discussions took place regarding homelessness and nominations for2021 Committees. Councilmember Kruller also attended Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes November 16, 2020 Page 5 of 6 the PSRC (Puget Sound Regional Council) Transportation Policy Board Meeting as well as the NLC (National League of Cities) Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting. She also participated inthe "My Brother's Keeper' meetinQ, which focuses Vnreducing gun violence. K4e. Knd|er also visited Randy's Restaurant (an iconic Tukwila establishment near the Museum of Flight) on its last day of operation and acquired a commemorative cup and menu to donate to the Tukwila Historical Society. She hopes that City administration may be able to assist with a display case and moving items aosome ofthe Historical Society Board members donot live locally. CounoUmembex McLeod referenced the upcoming Budget Work Session on November 17, and he will be attending the upcoming SKHPP(South King Housing and Homelessness Partnership) meeting. C. Staff David [1ino. City Administrator, referenced the CA (City Administrator) report and offered to answer any questions. Mc Cline said that currently City businesses are allowed to have |emo restrictive outdoor seating through January 10.2O21, and staff would like tosee that extended through June 2O21. Council consensus existed to have this topic brought before the City Council for approval. Councilmember Kruller suggested that businesses could use tents outside to expand opportunities, similar towhat iooccurring inthe City ofKent. d. City Attorney There was noreport. e' Legislative Analyst Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst, offered a reminder about the Budget Work Session on November 17, 2020 ot5:3Op.m. MISCELLANEOUS Counni|member Do|outhnom Johnson would like to see prosecution and public defense contracts reviewed in 2021 through an equity lens to reaffirm the City's position onequity 000 priority throughout City operations. Mayor Ekberg said the staff member who handles these contracts will be made aware ofthis issue. The Councilmembers expressed support forthis item moving through the Committee process in 2021. Ms. DelostrirmsJohnson explained that inher interactions with members ofthe community, erecurring theme continues to come up regarding the City's placement of the Justice Center and the negative impact it has had onsome residents. She would like tVtake another step toward confronting systemic racism and make a formal statement that helps move the community forward on this issue. She has prepared a draft statement for consideration and hopes the full Council will contribute to the language. The Councilmembomexpressed support for considering this issue. CounoUmember Kn/Uer referenced changes occurring on 53rd Avenue South that will be o benefit to the residents. Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson, Chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, commended Public Works sLafffortheirnecond efforts regarding modifications tothe G3m Avenue South Project. Some changes occurring into next year will include a bike lane that does not go downhiU, and bikes can use sidewalks or travel uphill; change in direction of streets; and m flashing Tukwila City Council Regular Minutes November 16, 2026 0 -MME Council President Quinn commended Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson for her excellent leadership as Chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee this year. EXECUTIVE 9jESSION — Potential Property Sale — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1}(c) — 30 minutes Mayor Ekberg announced the Council will now go into an Executive Session to discuss: Potential Property Sale — Pursuant to RCW 42.30. 11 0(l)(c) The total amount of time will be no more than 30 minutes, and no decisions will be made during the Executive Session. No action will be required in the Open Meeting after the Executive Session has concluded. He declared the meeting adjourned as of the conclusion of the Executive Session. The Executive Session will not be extended beyond the announced time, and they will not be returning to open session to adjourn or for any other reason. 8:16 p.m. Mayor Ekberg called for a brief recess to allow the Councilmembers to convene a separate remote meeting. Executive Session Start: 8:20 p.m. Attendees: Mayor Ekberg; David Cline, City Administrator, Kan Sand, City Attorney; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Councilmembers Seal, Hougardy, Quinn, Kruller, McLeod, Idan and Delostrinos Johnson. Executive Session End: 8:49 p.m. ADJOURNMENT 8:49 p.m. Adjournment occurred at the conclusion of the Executive Session. Allan Ekberg, Mayor Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 12/7/20 AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE: 12/15/20