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Home My WebLink About2021-01-11 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Remote Meeting per Governor Proclamation 20~28 January 11.2021— 7:00 P.M. This meeting was conducted remotely, with the City Council, Mayor, and staff off-site and participating viae remote electronic system. All participants, including the 8&ayuC Councilmen/bens, City staff, and legal counsel were not at Tukwila City Hall and participated via aremote electronic system. The phone number for public participation that was provided vie the agenda distribution process was: 1-253'202-0750, access code 670077847# as well as elink h7/oin the Microsoft Teams Meeting. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President Kru|ler called the remote Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:00p.m.and led the audience inthe Pledge ofAllegiance. OFFICIALS Present mdthe virtual meeting were Council PneaidentKmUer; Counoi|membem Verna Seal, Kathy HouQardy, De'8ean Quinn. Thomas N1oLeod, Cynthia De|oathnnaJohnyon. Zak|den. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David C|ine, City Administrator-, Reoho| Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; Vicky Cadsen, Finance Director; Juan PadiUa, Human Resources Director; Rick 8tiU, Parkm& Recreation Director; Eric Onever, Interim Police Chief; Jay V0tbwer, Fire Chief; Ben Hayman, Fins Marshal; Hari Ponnekmnh. Interim Public Works Director; Minnie Dho|iwm|, Deputy Community Development Director; Jaimie Reavie, Senior Planner; Jerry Hight, Building Official; RebecoaHixson. Senior Manager of Support Operations; Joel Bush. Senior Technology Integration Manager; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Andy Yqun.Deputy City Clerk. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Council President KmUerstated "The City ofTukwila islocated onthe ancestral lands ofthe Coast Sa|ish people. We acknowledge their continuing connections to |end, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerQing.^ PUBLIC COMMENTS Council President Km||er 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 byemail: Jonathan Joseph referenced the recent violence in Washington O.C. and asked the Council to connect with community members that may be affected by these events viaforums such as "Council Chats" and participatory models that elevate the experience ofall residents in decision-making processes. PUBLIC HEARING An ordinance amending various ordinances as codified in Tukwila Municipal Code Title 17, "Subdivisions and Plats," and Title 18. "Zonfng"mtthe sections as sisimd herein, to incorporate code amendments providing a process to modify subdivision project after it has received Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes January 11.2O21 Page 2 of 5 preliminary apprpval, to delegate final plat approval to the Director of Community Development, to change dna procedures for phasing of subdivision and to provide for additional extensions to the preliminary approval expiration of phased subdivisions, repealing Ordinance No. 2499. 7:06 p.m. Council President Kruller opened the public hearing and called for a staff report. Minnie Dhaliwal, Deputy Community Development Director, provided an overview of proposed changes bz the subdivision code that creates a process to allow for modifications ofpreliminary approved plats; modifieathe approval process forfina|plats; allows forthecreation ofaphasing plan for plats; and modifiemthe expiration time period for preliminary plats. 7:12 p.m. Council President Kruller called for public comments. Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst, acknowledged the following speakers: Nicole DoLeon, Attorney with Carnunoss &Hennpelnlann. spoke insupport ofthe proposed ordinance on behalf of Segale Properties and noted they have worked extensively with staff on these amendments. Council President Kruller 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 additional public comments. 7:15 p. m. Council President Kruller closed the public hearing. SPECIAL ISSUES a. Discussion on an ordinance amending various ordinances as codified inTukwila Municipal Code T|do 17. "Subdivisions and Plats," and Title 18. "Zoning" at the sections as stated herein, to incorporate code amendments providing aprocess to modify a subdivision project after |thas received preliminary approval, bmdelegate final plat approval tothe Director mf Cprnnnwn|ty Development, to change the procedures for phasing ofosubdivision and to provide for additional extensions to the preliminary approval expiration of phased subdivisions. repealing Ordinance No. 2499. Cbunci|membenMcLeod indicated that the Planning and Economic Development Committee did not have a recommendation but was supportive of items 1-3 as outlined in the packet. The committee had requested additional policy options for item 4 that were outlined by Ms. Dhaliwal inher presentation CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TOTHE SPECIAL MEETING ON JANUARY 25, 2021. b. Weekly C0VID49report. David Cline, City Administrator, provided an update onthe City's coronavirus response and highlighted the following: Updated numbers are available for Police and Fire service calls; Review of the metrics following the Governors announcement ofanew COV|D-1S phased recovery plan are underway; Per Counoi|member De|oethnooJohnson'e inquiry adthe last Council meeting, staff is seeking Council direction onwhat to include in the unemployment report. Coumcihnember Oolootrinos Johnson suggested identifying industries that are performing well in Tukwila that may offeremployment opportunities for residents. Council President Nr |bx asked if there is any information available on the location of the new high- volume community vaccination sites. Mr. Cline replied staff are working on connecting with King County to possibly locate one site in the City. c. Discussion on an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2171 §1 (part), as codified at Tukwila Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes January 11.2O21 Page 3 of 5 updated state building codes; repealing Ordinance Nos. 2539, 2503, 2402, and 2121; repealing Ordinance No. 2171 §1 (part), as codified etTIVIC Section 16.04.200| repealing Ordinance No. 2549 §17, as codified at TK8C Section 16.04.250; repealing Ordinance No. 2326 to sJ|rn|natw TIVIC Chapter 16.05 in its entirety. Jerry Hight, Building Official, expkainedUheprnpoaadondinenoeadoptsdxeVVaaNngtonSbaba2O18 International Building Code that iascheduled tobeeffectiveonFebruary 1 2021. Henoted the effective date ofthis ordinance iscurrently influx due tothe State Building Code Council's actions bodelay the effective clateto July 1, 2021. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TDTHE SPECIAL MEETING CONSENT AGENDA ON JANUARY 25,2021. d. Fire Legislation: (1) Discussion on on ordinance repealing Ordinance Noe 2435 and 2504 as codified in Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 16.1$, "UnbammsUpnmd Fire Code;" reenacting TIVIC Chapter 1$,16, "International Fire Code," to adopt the 2018 Edition of the International Fire Code and appendices with certain exceptions and amendments to apply within the City ofTukwila, to update Tukwila fire code regulations to better align with our regional fimm prevention padLnnna in M(|n0 County, to add code language for emergency responder radio systems that support the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network upgnade, and to improve code language to assist in the enforcement, implementation and understanding of Tukwila Fire Code requirements; repealing Ordinance Nos. 1786 and i787and updating regulations regarding fireworks and pyrotechnics and relocating those regulations tmTA8CChapter 1$.16. (3) Discussion on m resolution repealing Resolution No. 1967 and adopting a revised Fire Department fee schedule. Ben Hayman, Fire Marshal, indicated the proposed ordinance adopts the Washington State 2O18 |nbamedionsd Fine Code that is scheduled to be effective on February 1, 2021. This update also includes language supporting the implementation ofthe Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network upgrade. The effective date of this ordinance is also in flux due to the possible delay of the effective date perthe State Building Code Council. The proposed resolution contains administrative updates tothe Fina Department Fee schedule. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD BOTH ITEMS TO THE SPECIAL MEETING ONJANUARY 25, 2021. e. Discussion on aQrant in the amount of $72,485.84 to include matching funds in the amount of $7,248.58 for the National Criminal History Improvement Program. Rebecca Hixson, Senior Manager of Support Operations, explained the Police Departmenthas been awarded the 2020 National Criminal History Improvement Program Grant which funds SO96ofa temporary Disposition Research Specialist position from January 1 -December 31, 2021. The grant requires a1O96match that will bafunded from existing 2O21 budgeted funds from the Police Department. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding the grant and the position. CONSENSUS EXISTED T]FORWARD THIS ITEM T0THE SPECIAL MEETING CONSENT AGENDA DIRECTLY FOLLOWING THIS MEETING. t Discussion onCouncil meetings. Laurel Humphnay, Legislative Analyst, explained staff is seeking Council direction on the structure of Committee meetings for2021.Kthe Council wishes to retain its standing committees process, adraft resolution has been prepared per the next hem on the agenda and Committees could begin convening the week ofJanuary 25.2O21. Council President KmUerprovided onoverview ofalternative meeting frameworks and schedules. The Counni|mmnnbemexchanged comments aefollows: support for Committee review ofthe current Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes January 11.2O21 Page 4 of 5 begin recording Council Committee meetings; due to uncertainties from the pandemic, this is not an optimum time forchange; committees allow fora deep -dive into issues; and the need forcommunity Support existed from the Council tocontinue the current practice ofnomeetings onthe fifth Monday of the month; no meetings on weeks when a holiday falls one Monday; and allowing public commenters to verbally address the Council rather than having thairemai|e read. (1) Discussion on a resolution establishing the titles, duties, and schedule of the standing City Council Committees for 2021, and repealing Resolution No. 1982. Council President Krullenprovided enoverview ofthe 2021changes toCommittees and announced the Chairs and Councilmember assignments to Committees as follows: w Planning and Community Development: Chair Hougardyand Counci|membcrs Seal and McLeod ^ Community Services and Safety: Chair De|oodhnoaJohnson and Counci|members Quinn and man. • Finance and Governance: Choir Nanand Counoi|membom Hougerdyand De|oathnoyJohnaon • Transportation and Infrastructure Services: Chair Seal and Councilmembers Quinn and McLeod. CONSENSUS EXISTED TOFORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE SPECIAL MEETING DIRECTLY FOLLOWING THIS MEETING. g. Discussion on 2021 City Council participation on external Bnando. Committees, and Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst, presented the draft list ofCouncil participation and representation onexternal boards, commissions, and commissions forthe 2O21 calendar year. She noted the list will be updated throughout the year as needed and that Alternates are needed f or a f ew of the positions. Discussion ensued with the following outcomes: Councilmember Hougardy — Alternate for Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee. Council President KmUer — Puget Sound Regional Council Regional Transit Oriented Development Advisory Committee Councilmember Idan —Alternate on Puget Sound Regional Council: Regional Transit Oriented Development Advisory Committee The Council concurred with the list of representations, as emended. REPORTS a. nomymr Mayor Ekberg relayed he will be meeting with Representative Hackney and Senator Hasegawa along with Council President Km||er. b. City Council Counui|membsn Seal participated in Library Advisory Board meeting and was elected Vice Chair. Tukwila will beone ofthe first libraries boreopen due hmthe need foroommunib/access toservices provided. The Library Advisory Board is collaborating with the Tukwila Arts Commission and Parks and Recreation to install Little Libraries in parks. Coumi|member Hougmdyrepoded attending an Equity and Social Justice Commission meeting where they discussed their work plan and revising their vision and mission statement. They were also required to watch training videos on the Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act. Counc |nnember Quinn reported Sound Cities Association continued dnsr Racial Equity and Justice Series Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes January 11, 2021 Page 5 of 5 what Washington employers can do to support racial equity. He emphasized the importance of acknowledging current events and coming together as a community to solve problems. Councilmember McLeod thanked the Tukwila Police Department forsupporting a peaceful protest that was recently held at the Justice Center and for keeping the community informed. Councilmember ldan expressed that as an immigrant and refugee, it was diff icultto watch the recent events occurring at the Capital. He is supportiveof holding conversations withthe community through Council Chats. Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson expressed her hope that the community continues to talk about the recent events at the Capital to raise awareness, as those who are immigrants and refugees harbor memories of violence from their home countries. She relayed she met with leaders from the Somali Health Board regarding programs they would like to partner with the City on, including a soccerprogram for which they are seeking affordable use of fields. She asked staff is there is an opportunity to partner on a grant. Council President Kruller shared she moved to Tukwila because she wanted to live in a community that is a welcome map to the world. She emphasized the importance of effecting change, starting within communities. She thanked the Fire Department for their timely response to a vacant house that caught on fire in the Duwarnish neighborhood. Demolition may be occurring on that structure in the summer. She asked Councilmembers to coordinate with Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst, to update profiles on the City website. Council President Kruller thanked the Police Department for assisting with the peaceful demonstration that was recently held at the Justice Center and noted January 21, 2021 is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. C. Staff There was no report. d. Legislative Analyst There was no report. ADJOURNMENT 10:00 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT KRULLER DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOUPNED. Kate KruW. ObuncjrPfesiclent Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: 1/25/21 AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE: 1/26/21