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Home My WebLink About2021-04-19 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Meeting Remote Meeting April 19, 2021 — 7:00 P.m. REGULAR MEETING This meeting was conducted remotely, with the City Council, Mayor, and staff off-site and participating via 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 that was provided via the agenda distribution process was: 1'2b3-2Q2-Q75O.access code S7O877D47#anwell 000link kojoin the Microsoft Teams Meeting. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGECxF ALLEGkANCE/ROLLCALL Mayor Ekberg called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Christy C7Heherty.City Clerk, called the roll ofthe Council. Present edthe remote meeting were Cound|mernbarsVerna Sea[ Kathy HVugmrdy, DeSean Quinn, Kate KruUer, Thomas W1o[eod. Zak |dmn. Cynthia De|osihnnsJohnson. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; Kari Sand, City Attorney; Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer; Eric Drever, Police Chief; Norm Golden, Deputy Fire Chief; Vicky Cadsen, Finance Director; Tony CuUedon, Deputy Finance Director; Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director; Hari Ponnekmnti. Public Works Director; Nora Giedoff, Community Development Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Brandon K8i|eo, Business Relations Manager; Juan Padi||a, Human Resources Director; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT —Cound|memberMcLeod stated "The City ofTukwila kalocated onthe ancestral lands ofthe Coast 8oUshpeople. VVeacknowledge their continuing connections toland, waters and culture. We pay our respects totheir elders past, present and nrnerQing.^ SPECIAL PRESENTATION Recognize the promotion and swearing inofPolice staff. Eric Dremer,Police Chief ° Deputy Police Chief Eric Lund (Badge #126) " Commander Dale Rock (Badge #163) Mayor Ekberg administered the Oath of Office to Deputy Chief Eric Lund and Commander Dale Rock. PUBLIC COMMENTS Those wishing to provide public comment had the opportunity to sign upvia email by 5:00 p.m. today to read comments verbally otthe virtual meeting. Mayor Ekberg asked those who had signed upboproceed with their public comments. Greg Sherlock referenced noise issues from the SabeyData Center that have been ongoing over the past 3yeara. The noise volume is very audible from inside his home, and he has alerted those at the Sabey Data Center. There has been ongoing confusion regarding Code Enforcement staff addressing this issue over the years. He requested this matter be handled based on Tukwila Municipal Code 8.22.050-3a3. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 19, 2021 Page 2 of 4 CONSENT AGENDA a. ApprovalVfMinutes: 4/5/21 Mtz> 4/12/21 Mtg) b. Approval of Vouchers #385921-386009; #210401-210403 in the amount of $1,649/017.26 c. Applications for lodging tax funds: (1) Approve an application for lodging tax funds from the City of Tukwila for Experience Tukwila in the amount of$1OO.00O,OO. (2) Approve an application for lodging tax funds from the City of Tukwila for the 2021]uneteenth celebration inthe amount of$5,OOO.00. [Reviewed and forwarded boConsent bvthe Planning and Economic Development Committee m7415<21] d. Authorize the Mayor tosign anagreement with True Blue Strategies for Experience Tukwila inan amount not b}exceed $12S,OOO.00. /Reviewed and forwarded bnConsent by the Planning and Economic Development Committee um415121] MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BYKRULLER THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Weekly COVID-1 9 report. David Cline, City Administrator, provided anupdate onthe Weekly CC)V|D-1Sreport referencing ongoing work from Human Services staff and the Business Recovery Program. Based onthe American Rescue Plan, the City will receive $4.43million over the next 2years. The Finance and Governance Committee will work onthe prioritization ofthose funds. REPORTS m. Mayor Mayor Ekberg reported that the 42nd Avenue South Bridge will be closed for inspection. Detour routes have been posted, with mailings going out toresidents inthe Allentown and Duvvarnishneighborhoods. b.City Council Counoi|mennberHougardyprovided mreport from the Planning and Community Development (PC[}) Committee, where an update on the Juneteenth event was provided to the Committee. Additional information will beforthcoming tothe Council asitbecomes available. Additionally, mtthe PCD meeting onupdate was received onthe South King County Housing and Homelessness Partners Interlocal agreement. Counci|membarQuinn participated inthe event atthe Church bythe Side ofthe Road that included collaboration with Reverend Terrence Proctor, Ted Howard from the Tukwila School District, and Representative Debra EnLenman. Conversations included ways toengage the community around issues associated with going back -to -school, behavioral and mental health needs, and COVID-19 testing and vaccines. Council President Kru||erattended the Chamber ofCommerce event regarding County -wide plans for transportation equity. Additionally, it has come to her attention that consideration is being given to dropping the Boeing Access Road Station from the Link Light Rail plan. She would like the City to engage and emphasize the significance ofthis station for Tukwila. K8e. KruUeralso attended the grand opening of Legacy Gaming in Tukwila, a technology related business that can be very beneficial to local students. Through the National League of Cities (NLC), she has attended many meetings regarding transportation and infrastructure issues being undertaken at the federal level. She also provided cleanup assistance as part of the Duwamish Alive Earth Day event at the Duwamish Hill Preserve that included volunteers from BECU,Fodernaand Tukwila residents. There will beanother Earth Day event onthe Green River Trail onApril 27.2O21at1:OOp.m. Ms. Kru||eralso attended community events involving Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 19, 2021 Page 3 of 4 youth adShowalter Middle School and Foster High School, toinclude the Black Students Union. Additionally, it has come to her attention there will be a march from Bahama Breeze in Tukwila to Renton City Hall. She is asking that safety measures beundertaken hoensure all participants are safe during the march. Counoi|nnemberDeiostrinVsJohnson provided mreport from the Community Services and Safety (CSS) Committee meeting. The CSS discussed a proposal to establish a Fire Department Task Force based on the Public Safety Management Report Recommendations. This item will becoming before the full Council atthe next Committee ofthe Whole meeting. The expectation iethat members ofthe Task Force will include staff from the Fire Department, Fire Union, Councilmembers, and members of the community. Additiona||y, there will be a vigil on April 23. 2021 at 6:00 p.m. mtTukwila Village sponsored by the Tukwila Children's foundation. There has been ogreat deal ofviolence both onT`Jand inthe community, and this ieatime tocome together for healing. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the CA(City Administrator) report and the 2021 1st Quarter Work Plan update and offered hoanswer any questions. Councilmember Hougardy expressed appreciation for the information in the report associated with Fire Station 52.regional partnerships, and community connections. Councilmember McLeod referenced the portion of the report regarding Planning Commission applications and inquired aatothe timeline for selecting oCommissioner. Mayor Ekberg responded that the timeline for selection is mid-May. Council President Kru||erreferenced the portion ofthe report associated with the annual work plan. She inquired about how changes to the report are noted and if the Council has an opportunity for input. Mr. Cline said the report iebased onthe Strategic Plan goals and City Council budget priorities. Ms. Kru|lar requested that the work plan come forward asaCouncil agenda item. Additionally, Ms. Kru||erinquined about waivers as it relates to overhead power lines as opposed to undergrounding of power lines. Mr. Cline said waivers to undergroundinQ can be provided by the Public Works Director and offered that there can be further discussion on this topic through the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Councilmember Seal, Chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, expressed support for this topic coming to the Committee. Council President Kruller referenced the upcoming closure of the 42nd Avenue South Bridge due to it being inspected. She relayed that many residents are confused about the detours and how trucks will be routed and how the detours will beenforced. Mr. Cline explained that the detour route for trucks is off 129th Avenue South at the Steel Mill Bridge into Skyway. For cars and residents, 11 5th Avenue South can be used, and signage will be improved. The bridge inspection occurs every year for et least 1 day from 8:00 8.m.-4:00 p.m. d. City Attorney Kari Sand, City Attorney, referenced comments made at the April 12, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting under Public Comments regarding the Health through Housing initiative. She explained the claims are not substantiated and that no contract with King County has been put forward for Council consideration. Additiona||y, ernei|avvith public comment do not establish a serial meeting as prohibited by the DPK8A ({)pen Public Meetings Act). Elected officials are required to receive training on the {}PKAA and public records for which the City Clerk's Office retains those training records toensure compliance. e. Legislative Analyst There was no report. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 19, 2021 MISCELLANEOUS Page 4 of 4 Councilmember Idan requested clarification regarding Boards and Commissions reading the Land Acknowledgement statement at their meetings. Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst explained that the Council implemented this practice at their meetings and encouraged the Planning Commission todoeoos well. The Planning Commission has moved forward with reading the statement attheir meetings. The Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) Commission has also undertaken discussions regarding the Land Acknowledgement statement. Councilmember Hougardy, a member of the ESJ Commission, explained the initial discussion has brought up multiple issues that it would be helpful to consider prior to moving forward. Councilmember Idan concurred with waiting to assess what comes out of the ESJ Commission regarding their consideration of this topic. EXECUTIVE SESSION — Potential litigation — Pursuant toRCVV42.3O.118(1)(i) (60 minutes) Mayor Ekberg announced the Council will now gninto anExecutive Session todiscuss: Potential l—Pursuant toRCW 42.3O1101>(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. Hedeclared the meeting adjourned asofthe conclusion ofthe Executive Session. The Executive Session will not be extended beyond the announced time, and they will not be returning toopen session b»adjourn orfor any other reason. 7:53 p.m. Mayor Ekberg called for a brief recess to allow the Cmwoni|mnemmbemstmconvene m separate remote meeting. Executive Session Start: 7:55 p.m Attendees: Mayor Ekberg; David C|ine, City Administrator; Rachel Bimnchi, Deputy City Administrator; Kari Sand, City Attorney; NornGiarloff, Community Development Director; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Counci|mennbers Sea[ Hougardy. Quinn, KruUer. McLeod, |dan, and [>e|omthnoaJohneon. Executive Session End: 8:54 p.m ADJOURNMENT 8:54 p.m. Adjournment occurred atthe conclusion mf the Executive Session. Allan Ekberg, Mayor . . ......... . ... Christy(]' Records Governance Manager/City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 5/3121