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Home My WebLink About2021-02-22 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Commiffee of the Whole Meeting Remote Meeting per Governor Proclamation 20-28 February 22, 2021 — 7:00 P.m. ��U��UUl7�� n�nvn�� " �� 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 mremote electronic system. The phone number for public participation that was provided via the agenda distribution process was: 1-253-292-9750, access code 60077847#as well asalink to join the Microsoft Teams COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President Kru||ernaUed the remote Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the audience inthe Pledge of Allegiance. OFFICIALS Present adthe virtual meeting were Council President Kru||er; Counoi|noembenaVerna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn, Thomas McLeod, Zak Idan, Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David C|ine, City Administrator; Rachel Bianohi, Deputy City Administrator; Vicky Cor|sen' Finance Director; Juan PadiUe, Human Resources Director; Rick Still, Porks& Recreation Director; Kris Kelly, Porha& Recreation Manager; Erio[)rever. Interim Police Chief; JayVNtbwer. Fine Chief; Norm GoNen, Deputy Fire Chief; Hari Ponnekanti, Public Works Director; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Minnie Dhe|kwe|, Deputy Community Development Director; Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer; Laurel Humphney, Legislative Analyst; Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Cound|rnennbar De|oatrinos Johnson stated ''The City of Tukwila is located on the ancestral lands of the Coast 8o|ishpeople. VVe acknowledge their continuing connections to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects hotheir elders past, present and emerging." SPECIAL PRESENTATION King County Health through Housing Program. Leo F|or' Director ofCommunity and Human Services, and Kelly Rider, Government Relations K8onager, gave an overview of King County's Health through Housing Initiative that aims to equitably house 1,600 King County residents experiencing, or at risk of, chronic homelessness by acquiring single -room settings like hotels; putting buildings into immediate service as emergency and affordable housing; funding sustainable and long-term supportive housing services; and converting buildings into permanent supportive housing while continuing to develop additional affordable housing. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions and commented on the importance of ensuring equitable placement of these facilities throughout the County and collaborating with communities. Consensus existed to forward this item to the Planning and Community Development Committee and provide updates tothe Community Services and Safety Committee. Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes February 22, 2021 PUBLIC COMMENTS Page 2 of 3 Those wishing to provide public comment had the opportunity to deliver public comments by signingup via email by 5:00 p.m. today to have the comments read or state them verbally at the virtual meeting. There were nopublic comments. SPECIAL ISSUES m' Weekly COVUD-19 Report' David C|)nm. City Administrator, provided an update on the City's coronavirus response as follows: The report will be streamlined in the future to focus on content of interest to the community; Updated metrics are available for human services, meeting the community's basic needs, and testing. JoyVWtbwer. Fire Chief, and Norm Golden, Deputy Fire Chief, encouraged the community hmcontinue utilizing testing sites. A mobile vaccination team will begin serving residents once the Fire Department receives aspecialized cooler that isarriving March 1.2O21. b. An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 246G§4<paML>,ws codified akTukwila Municipal Code Sections 7.12.260 and 7.12.270, to reflect changes made within the King County Code related to appeals of animal cmmtmmY authority. Vicky Cer|sen, Finance Director, indicated the proposed ordinance updates the Tukwila Municipal Code and changes references from "Board of Appeals" to "King County Hearing Examiner" in alignment with King County's code. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TOTHE SPECIAL MEETING CONSENT AGENDA DIRECTLY FOLLOWING THIS MEETING. ' u- Discussion onabid award and contract for demolition ofstructures mmSouth 116th Street. Kris Kelly, Parks & Recreation Manager, explained this item is for a bid award and contract with CR Construction todemolish two structures located on the parcel atSouth 11GmStreet due to liability and public safety concerns. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TOTHE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg thanked Westfield Southcenter for recently supporting a resident youth's wish through the Make-A-WishFoundoUon. b. City Council Coumci|memberSeal attended the Community Town Hall for the two finalists for the Police Chief recruitment. She reminded the public hoprovide feedback bvenloiUng by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2021. Councilmember Seal congratulated Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson for her recent appointment to Sound Cities Association's Equity and Inclusion Cabinet. Coumj|nlenlbarHouoardvparticipated inoSouth County Area Transportation Board meeting and on Equity and Social Justice Commission subcommittee meeting. She attended the Community Town Hall Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes February 22, 2021 Page 3 of 3 Counn|mernberQuinn reported Sue Rahr, Executive Director ofthe Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, will be retiring. Retired Washington State Patrol Captain Monica Alexander will be Interim Executive Director. Councilmember Quinn attended the Community Town Hall for the Police Chief recruitment and e Sound Cities Association Board of Directors Meeting. He relayed former Councilmember Duffle's kudos to Public Works staff for their work during the recent snow event. CmunuUrnemberDalomthnosJohnson thanked the Council for their support ofher appointment toSound Cities Association's Equity and Inclusion Cabinet. She thanked Public Works for their quick response to the snow. Council President Kru|ka/relayed she participated ininterviews and attended the Community Town Hall for the Police Chief recruitment. She thanked Public Works for maintaining snow routes and reported she celebrated Lunar New Year with the Vietnamese Martyrs Parish. Council President KruUerjoined a Regional Approach to Gun Violence and Impacts on Youth meeting through King County. She offered a reminder that National League of Cities will be holding the Congressional City Conference in March. David Cline, City Administrator, thanked Public Works, the Fire Department, and the Police Department for continuing to serve the community during the recent snowstorm, and the Technology & Innovation Services Department for creating the snow routes map. d. Legislative Analyst There was noreport. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Hougardy referenced a draft letter concerning noise metrics that is being sent to the Federal Aviation Administration from cities involved in the Highline Forum. Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst, shared the letter was prepared in response to a formal call for public comments onaviation noise effects. Consensus existed toauthorize the Mayor tosign nnbehalf ofthe City. Council President Kruller shared the King County Council recently appointed Judge Fa'amomoi Masaniai to fill a judicial vacancy in the District Court. Judge Masaniai has been a Public Defender serving in the Tukwila Municipal Court. ADJOURNMENT 3:31 p'mn.COUNCIL PRESIDENT KRULLER DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURNED. Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BYTHE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: 3/5/21