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Home My WebLink About2021-04-05 Regular MinutesCouncil Tukwila City Remote MeetingRegular Meeting MINUTES REGULAR MEETING April 5, 2021 — 7:00 P.M. This meeting was conducted remotely, with the City Council, Mayorand staif off-site and participating via a remote electronic system. All participants, including the Mayor, Councilmembers, City staff, and legal counsel were not at Tukwila City Hall and participated via a remote electronic system. The phone number for public participation thawas provided via the agenda distribution process was: 1-253-292-9750, access code 670077847# as well as a link to join the Microsoft Teams Meeting. CALL TO ORDERIPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL Mayor Ekberg called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:01 p.m. and Ied the audience in the Piedge of Allegiance. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present at the remote meeting were Councilmembers Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn, Kate Kruller, Thomas McLeod, Zak !clan, Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David C|ina, City Administrator; Rachel Bienohi, Deputy City Administrator; Kari Sand, City Attorney; Emily Miner, Assistant City Attorney; JoeI Bush, Chief Technology Officer; Eric Drever, Police Chief; Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Norm Gn|den, Deputy Fire Chief; Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director; Tony Cullerton, Deputy Finance Director; Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director; Hari PonnekanU, Public Works Director; Nora Giadoff, Community Development Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Nate Robinson, Teen Recreation Program Specialist; Laurel Humphroy, Legislative Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, 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 emerging." SPECIAL PRESENTATION Puget Sound Clean Air Agency. Erik Saganio, Technical Analysis Manager Mr. Saganie utilized an electronic presentation to update the Council on the Allentown Air Quality Overview to include health effects of fine particle pollution; sources of air pollution in the area; historical levels; focus communities; current air pollution monitor location and history; and 2018 Air Quality Study in the Allentown community in 2018. The Councilmembers offered comments and asked clarifying questions regarding the presentation. PROCLAMATION A proclamation recognizing April 2021 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month." Cindy Madrid, Development Coordinator, King County Sexual Assault Resource Center Council President KruHer read the proclamation in its entirety and acknowledged Ms. K8adhd, who was in Tukwila City Council Regutar Meeting Minutes April 5, 2021 Page 2 of 5 PUBLIC COMMENTS Those wishing to provide public comment had the opportunity to sign up via email by 5:00 p.m. today to read commentverbaily at the virtual meeting. Mayor Ekberg asked those who had signed up to proceed with their public comments. Sally Blake, a resident for the last 40 years in the Allentown neighborhood, requested that 48th Place South be the option for the bridge that serves Allentown. This option is both supported by BNSF and will better serve the health, welfare, and safety of those living in the Allentown neighborhood. David Shumate utilized an electronic presentation to provide information regarding options to include immediate construction of a temporary bridge on 48th Place South; concurrent design of a new permanent bridge on 48th while applying for SEPA review and construction funds; and concurrently begin modifying/repairing the existing 42n1 Avenue South Bridge. Sean Albert referenced the lack of structural integrity of the 42Sean Albert referenced the lack of structural integrity of the 42nd Avenue South Bridge with a rating of 7.56 out of 100. The Allentown residents prefer the alternative option that was previously investigated by the City to build a bridge at 48' Place South. The residents are significantly impacted by truck traffic and diesel emissions that would improve with a bridge at this Iocation. Kelle Symonds, a 30 -year resident of Allentown, said she is a semi -truck driver and has awareness of the challenges associated with truck and bridges. She was very hopeful after attending meetings in 2015- 2D16 at the Tukwila Community Center (TCC) where alternative routes were explored. The 48th Place South location is a viable option and would improve the quality of life for those in Allentown. Lisa Krober has been a homeowrier in AUentown since 1999. She expressed concern that the City did not use foresight to be actively invested in preparing for a new bridge at 48th Place South, which is also supported by BNSF. The new federal funding options could be used for this purpose. A bridge at this location would ease burdens on 42nd Avenue South and get traffic out of the neighborhoods. Keith Hubrath moved to Allentown last September and is an "Allentown Advocate." He lives near TCC and is greatly impacted due to truck traffic. He did research and found a BNSF Access Study done in 2016 that identified 48th Place South as the preferred route to the BNSF rail yard. He has almost been hit twice by a truck at 42nd and 124th; ignoring the truck traffic issues could be at the cost of someone's life. Council President Kruller requested that the Powerpoint presentation used by the speakers be sent to the full Council. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 3/15/21 Mtg.); 3/22/21 Mtg.) b. Approval ofVouchers #385845'385S2O;#21O2U0.#21O3O5'21O3U0inthe amount of$1.425.O94.2S c. Department of Community Development contracts: (1) Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Reid Middleton, Inc., for structural plan review services, in the amount of$150.OUO.O0. (2) Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with BHC Consultants for plan review and inspection services, in the amount of $150,000.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Planning and Economic Development Committee on 3//5/2Y.] MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Tukwila City Council Regkar Meeting Minutes April 5, 2021 Page 3 of 5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Weekly COVID-19 report. David Cline, City Administrator, provided an update on the COVID-19 report referencing the American Rescue Plan for which the City expects to receive $4.3 million in direct allocation. The Finance and Governance Committee is working on prioritization of the funds. Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief, provided a summary of an event at the Teamster's Hall in Tukwila on Saturday, April 3, where 514 people received COVID vaccines. Fire Department staif were on hand, as were 5 Councilmembers who volunteered throughout the event. b. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with McGranahan Architects for the Teen and Senior Center Programming and Feasibility Study, in the amount of $305,845.00, and grant budget authority up to the amount of $351,721.00. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH MCGRANAHAN ARCHITECTS FOR THE TEEN AND SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMMING AND FEASIBILITY STUDY, IN THE AMOUNT OF$305.W45-0O,AND GRANT BUDGET AUTHORITY UP TO THE AMOUNT OF $361.721-00'^ Council President Kruller expressed concern regarding use of the word "teen," as she recalls the word "youth" being included in the past. She would like to avoid limiting the City's options. There was Council consensus to retain the wording in the motion as written. *MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator, introduced Nate Robinson, Teen Recreation Program Specialist, who used an electronic presentation to provide an overview of the Tukwila Teen and Senior Center project. He introduced Bookie Gates and Tali Hairston, Community Engagement Consultants, who will focus on establishing trust and connections through a transparent and transformative process. The Councilmembers expressed support and excitement regarding this vitaproject. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg participated in the Tukwila Pantry event on Saturday, April 3. Supporters of the Pantry had a socially distanced gathering for a video in front of Lowe's in support of their grant application. b. City Council Councilmember Seal volunteered at the vaccine event at the Teamster's Hall in Tukwila, and she thanked the Teamsters and Fire Department for their great work. Councilmember Hougardy reported that the Equity and Social Justice Commission met this past Thursday and are looking into training opportunities. The Commission is still seeking a high schoorepresentative and are also looking forward to the Juneteenth celebration. The Commission is also discussing the possibility of having Land Acknowledgements at their meetings. Additionally, Ms. Hougardy is a member of the Greater Seattle Partners which works on economic development issues to include business retention, equity issues, and access to good jobs. She is pleased to be working on a sub -committee associated with access to good jobs for those in South King County. Councilmember Quinn reported that he attended the Sound Cities Association (SCA) Board Meeting and volunteered at the COVID vaccine event at the Teamster's Hall on April 3, 2021. He referenced issues associated with semi -truck damage done in the Duwamish neighborhood and would like to see follow-up Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 5, 2021 Page 4 of 5 documentation. Additionally, he reported that he has been appointed as the Assistant General Manager for Strategies and Partnerships for King County Metro. Council President Kruller attended the Puget Sound Regional Transportation Policy Board meeting regarding construction project selection. Tukwila did not originally make the list, however, there is still an opportunity for consideration that may involve matching funds that could help with the bridge project. It is her understanding that a proposed Transportation bill has a line item for Tukwila for $17 million that the City should be pursuing. She supported the event at the Tukwila Pantry as it relates to a possible grant from Lowes, and she volunteered at the COVID vaccine event at the Teamster's Hall. The event at the Teamster's Hall also involved King County Zone 3 agencies from the south end, and tabletswere used in the vaccine process that enhanced efficiency. The Tukwila Fire Department mobile vaccine unit will now be able to utilize those tablets as well. Ms. Kruller referenced the input from residents based on impacts associated with construction activity. She spoke with the Mayor about this, and a stop -work order may be forthcoming. She also referenced issues associated with semi -truck damage in the Duwamish neighborhood, and asked that the City reach out to those residents. Additionally, she thanked the Allentown Advocates for coming forward and expressing their concerns. Councilmember McLeod attended the recent Growth Management Planning Council (GMPC) meeting, where the focus is on development of a draft of the County -wide Planning Policies. Councilmember !clan commended the Allentown Advocates for being organized and informative. Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson also commended the Allentown Advocates for their comments. She also thanked Council President Kruller for her diligence, timeliness, and follow-up as it relates to requests coming to the Council. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the CA (City Administrator) report and Monthly Construction and Budget Report and offered to answer any questions. Councilmember Seal inquired if there is only 1 application for the Planning Commission. Mayor Ekberg responded that there are 4 applications for the Planning Commission. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Legislative Analyst There was no report. EXECUTIVE SESSION — Potential litigation — Pursuant toRCVV42.3O.11O(1)U) (60 minutes) Mayor Ekberg announced the Council will now go into an Executive Session to discuss: Potential litigation — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) The total amount of time will be no more than 60 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. 9:25 p.m. Mayor Ekberg called for a brief recess to allow the Councilmembers to convene a Tukwila City Councfl Regular Meeting Minutes April 5, 2021 Page 5 of 5 Executive Session Start: 9:30 p.m. Attendees: Mayor Ekberg; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; Kari Sand, City Attorney; Raymond Delos Reyes, Attorney; George Mix, Attorney; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Councilmembers Seal, Hougardy, Quinn, Kruller, McLeod, Idan, and Delostrinos Johnson. 9:45 p.m. Attendees: Mayor Ekberg; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; Kari Sand, City Attorney; Andrew Tsoming, Assistant City Attorney; Hari Ponnekanti, Public Works Director; Nora Giedoff, Community Development Director; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Counci|nmmmbaroSee|.Hougandy.Quinn.KruUer.MoLeod.|dan.andOe|osthnnsJohnson. Executive Session End: 10:25 p.m. ADJOURNMENT 10:25 p.m. Adjournment occurred at the conclusion of the Executive Session. Allan Ekberg, Mayor Christy O'FlahertyRecords Governance Manager/City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 4/19/21