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Home My WebLink About2021-01-25 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Remote Meeting per Governor Proclamation 20-28 January 25, 2021 — 7:00 P.M. MINUTES This meeting was conducted remotely, with the City Council, Mayor, and staff off-site and participating via aremote electronic system. All participants, including the Mayor, Councilmembers.City staff, and legal counsel were not a/Tukwila City Hall and participated via aremote electronic system. The phone number for public participation that was provided via the agenda distribution process was: /-253-292-975D,access code G7DU7D847#amwell asalink /ojoin the Microsoft Teams Meeting. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Council President Knu|karcalled the nomous Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the audience inthe Pledge ofAllegiance. OFFICIALS Present akthe virtual meeting were Council President Km||er;Coumci|mmmbeusVerna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn, Thomas McLeod, Zak Idan, Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; Vicky Codmen, Finance Director; Tony Cu|kerton' Deputy Finance Director; Juan PadiUe, Human Resources Director; Rick Still, Parka& Recreation Director; EricDrever. Interim Police Chief; Jay VVhkwar, Fire Chief; Norm Golden, Deputy Fire Chief; Ben Hayman, Fire Marshal; Hari Ponnakand,Interim Public Works Director; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Minnie Dhaliwal, Deputy Community Development Director; Brandon Miles, Business Relations Manager; Joel Bush, Senior Technology Integration Manager; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Quinn stated "The City of Tukwila is located on the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish people. We acknowledge their continuing connections to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their elders past. present and emenging." SPECIAL PRESENTATION Abriefing tothe City Council mngrowth targets byKing County staff. Rebeccah MasNn' Planner with King County, and Karen Wolf, Senior Policy Analyst with King County, gave an overview of the implementation of the Growth Management Act, the role of the Growth Management Planning Council and regional growth targets. lhe[ouncUmembers asked clarifying questions regarding growth targets. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes January 25, 2021 Page 2 of 3 PUBLIC COMMENTS Council President Kruller announced that those wishing to provide public comment had the opportunity to deliver public comments via email by5:OOpm.today. There were no public comments. SPECIAL ISSUES a' Weekly CgV|C-19report. David Cline, City Administrator, provided anupdate onthe City's coronavirus response as follows: Tukwila is now in Phase 1 of the Recovery Plan and can advance to Phase 2when the region meets certain metrics; staff is reviewing the Council's request regarding outreach about job openings; Firefighter Cathy Browning is now operating the COVID-1 9 testing site at Church by the Side of the Road; two mass vaccination sites will beopening inSouth King County; Vaccine eligibility can bechecked through Washington State Department ofHealth's Phase Finder tooL b' Application for lodging tax funds: Spice Bridge International Food Hall otTukwila Village. Brandon yWi}ea. Business Relations Manager, explained Global to Local is seeking funding in the amount of $5,000 for the development of digital marketing assets to include a website and enhanced social media presence for the Spice Bridge International Food Hall. CONSENSUS EXISTED TK)FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING CONSENT AGENDA. REPORTS a. KAoVor Mayor Ekberg thanked Firefighters Cathy Browning, Jeff Nichols, and the Tukwila Fire Department for their assistance inoperating the Church bythe Side of the Road COV|O-1Stesting site. b. City Council Counci|memberSea| shared King County Library System offers free printing and curbside pickup services a|their libraries through their website. Councilmember Hougardy participated in an Ad Hoc Equity and Social Justice Commission meeting where the Commission continued revising their mission statement, and reviewed upcoming \nainingmand the celebration ofJun*deenth. Councilmember Quinn attended the recent Sound Cities Association (SCA) Board Meeting. He also reported the Washington State Department n[Health's 2U20Community Recovery -Oriented Needs Assessment (C[)RONA)Survey results indicate the pandnmichas had a significant impact onthe ability o[King County residents &xmeet financial obligations oressential needs. Counoi|memberMcLeod reported the King County Growth Management Planning Council will bemeeting on January 27. 2021. He attended o South King Housing and Homelessness Partners meeting. Councilmember Idan relayed the Finance and Government Committee met earlier tonight and invited the Council to review the 2021 Committee Workplan. He indicated he will be absent from the February 1 s', 2021 Regular Meeting. Councilmernber Delostrincis Johnson attended a Community Oriented Policing Citizen's Advisory Board (COPCAB) meeting and requested the 2021 Community Survey from C(]PCAB be presented atan upcoming Community Services and Safety Committee meeting. She also recently met with Teens for Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes January 25, 2021 Page 3 of 3 Tukwila. She encouraged everyone to share information regarding the COVID-19 vaccine to reach as many community members as possible. Council President Kruller attended a Public Issues Committee meeting through Sound Cities Association where the Committee voted to support funding for the West Seattle Bridge. C. Staff There was no report. d. Legislative Analyst There was no report. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember McLeod relayed South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) is bringing forward an updated Interlocal Agreement for approval by participating jurisdictions. SKHHP is also considering changing to a 5010 and putting together an advisory board. Consensus existed to review the proposed changes to the Interlocal Agreement. Council President Kruller asked Administration to follow up on possible clearcutting of trees near the Sabey Data Center. ADJOURNMENT 8:38 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT KRULLER DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURNED. Kate KrOJ, Cou Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: 2/5/21 AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE: 2/8/21