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Home My WebLink About2021-05-10 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City CouncY Commiffee of the Whole Meeting Remote Meeting per Governor Proclamation 20~28 May 10, 2021 — 7:00 P.m. This meeting was conducted remotely, with the City Council, Mayor, and staff off-site and participating via a remote electronic system. All participants, including the Mayor, Counoilne/nbmxs,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 via the agenda distribution process was: /'253-2D2-975Oaccess code G7D077747#amwell oomlink br/ointhe Microsoft Teams COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President Kruller called the remote Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the audience inthe Pledge VfAllegiance. OFFICIALS Present at the virtual meeting were Council President Kruller; Councilmembers Verna Saa|, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn, Thomas McLeod, Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson. Counci|rnernber|danwas not inattendance. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David C|ine, City Administrator; Rachel Bionchi, Deputy City Administrator; Nora Gier|off, Community Development Director; JayVWUvver. Fire Chief; Norm Golden, Deputy Fire Chief; Vicky Cadsen.Finance Director; Juan Padilla, Human Resources Director; Tracy Gallaway, Acting Parks & Recreation Director; Eric Orever, Police Chief; Hari Ponnekand, Public Works Director; Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Mayor Ekberg stated ''The City of Tukwila is located on the ancestral lands of the Coast So|ish people. We acknowledge their continuing connections to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerginQ." PUBLIC COMMENTS Those wishing to provide public comment had the opportunity to sign up via ernmi| by 5:00 p.m. today to read comments verbally atthe virtual meeting. There were no public comments. SPECIAL ISSUES a' Weekly COVID-1 9 Report. David Cline, City Administrator, provided an update on the City's coronavirus response asfollows: Governor Jay Inslee recently announced a pause meaning King County is continuing in Phase 3; Staff is looking for feedback on the updated Tukwila Fire Department report included in this report; the City is continuing to encourage the public to review outbreak and vaccination rates through Public Health — Seattle & King County's dashboard. Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes May 1O.2021 k. Anordinance 1missue debt for the General Fund portion ofthe Public Works Shops Page 2 of 4 Vicky Cadsen.Finance Director, explained the proposed ordinance delegates authority tothe Finance Director through the end ofSeptember toissue debt b)fund the General Fund portion ofthe Public Works Shops Phase | project. PerUleCity'scunentdebtpo|k:y.thed/oftonjinonoea|eorafundnouhstonding 2011 and 2014 Limited Tax General Obligation bonds through a direct placement process if total debt service savings can be achieved through market opportunities. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. #. Continuation ofdiscussion on prioritizing service level increases and consensus on funding Phase 1. Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director, explained that due to loss of revenue from the COVI D-1 9 pandemic, expenditures and service levels were reduced Citv-wido.|frevenues return sdahigher leve|thonUhe adopted budget, the Council will need to provide direction on which programs and services should be prioritized. Staff is recommending the restoration of service levels in three phases, with Phase I utilizing sales tax mitigation payments to target services impacting quality of life, revenue -backed services, contractually required oervioes, and critical services. The Councilmembers discussed the Phase I recommendations from staff and provided comments as follows: while the Economic Development Plan is animportant way todiversify revenue streams, itshould bemoved toPhase ||;Code Enforcement directly impacts quality oflife inTukwila and thus needs h»be prioritized in Phase 1; Staff is reviewing systemic issues and process improvements relating to permitting within the Department of Community Development that should be completed prior to Council action. CONSENSUS EXISTED TOINCREASE SERVICE LEVELS AS IDENTIFIED NNPHASE UWITH AMENDMENTS AS DISCUSSED ABOVE. d. Technology &AmnovatiomServioms—Updatemn Strategic P&mm' Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer, shared Technology and Innovation Services' strategic plan, roadmap and vision which has been updated to encompass planning through 2025. REPORTS e. Mayor Mayor Ekberg stated this week is National Police Week and, May 15m is Peace Officers Memorial Day in observance of those who have fallen in the line of duty. He thanked the Tukwila Police Department for their service. b. City Council Councilmember Seal reported the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee reviewed a bid award for Sewer Lift Station Number 2, an Interlocal Agreement with the City of SeaTacfor Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements, acceptance of a Sound Transit System Access Fund grant for the West Valley Highwoy/LonQaoresWay project, asvveUos asupplemental agreement for the West Valley Highway design. The Committee requested that a PowerPoint on the last item be provided to the full Council. Councilmember Hougardy stood in for Chair Idan on the Finance and Governance Committee. The Committee discussed the disposition ofthe former Fire Station 52 site aswell as marijuanatax revenue following Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson's request, Councilmember Hougardy relayed this week is Affordable Housing Week and attended a webinar on permanent supportive housing as a solution for homelessness. Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes May 10, 2021 Page 3 of 4 CounoUnrennberQuinn shared there have been concerns from community members relating hoissues with permitting and relayed the Council passes these issues onto staff for follow-up. He offered the reminder that Tukwila is a community of neighbors, and activities at home should not disproportionately affect neighbors. Council President Kruller attended a meeting reviewing ways in which different industries and organizations can better support women and minority-owned businesses, a webinar on permanent supportive housing for Affordable Housing Week, and an event on regional affordable housing partners. She shared that she and the Mayor attended a ceremony held by Governor Inslee, who came to the Tukwila Community Center to sign two key bills on Economic Justice and the Working Families Tax Credit. Council President Kruller relayed the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee through National League of Cities is continuing to work on issues relating to rail crossings. She isworking with the Mayor boadvocate for the 42nuAvenue South Bridge and broadband infrastructure. o. Staff There was noreport. d. Legislative Analyst There was noreport. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Hougardy reported the Highline Forum is requesting cities sign a letter of support from Senator Maria Cantwell regarding funding residential sound insulation against aircraft noise. There was consensus tosign the letter ofsupport. Council President Kruller shared the City has received a request from Senator Patty Murray to support King County Metro's funding request for updates tothe south campus base. Counci|memberQuinn recused himself from this discussion. There was consensus tosupport King County Metro's funding request. Council President Kruller congratulated the Parks and Recreation Department for being awarded the Washington Recreation & Parks Association 2O21 Spotlight Award for Program Excellence inHealth & Wellness for its Operation Senior Meal Drop. |nresponse tooquestion from Council President KruUerregarding the summer internship program, David Cline, City Administrator, confirmed the City will not be hosting high school summer interns this year due tothe CC)V|D-1Qpandennioand safety concerns. ADJOURNMENT 9:08p.mm,COUNCIL PRESIDENT KRULLER DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OFTHE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURNED. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes May 10, 2021 Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: 5/21/21 AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE: 5/21/21 Page 4 of 4