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Home My WebLink About2021-06-14 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Remote Meeting per Governor Proclamation 20-28 June 14, 2021 — 7:00 P.M. MINUTES u�umu�� , �� This meeting was conducted remotely, with the City Council, Mayor, and staif off-site and participating via a remote electronic system. All participants, including the Mayor, Councilmembers, City staif, and legalcounsel wxxeno/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: 1-253-292-9750, access code 670077847# as well as a link to join the 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 in the Piedge ofAllegiance. OFFICIALS Present at the virtual meeting were Council President Kruller; Councilmembers Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn, Thomas McLeod, Zak [clan, Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson. CITY OFFICIALS AIIan Ekberg, Mayor;Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City AdministratorNora Gierloff, Community Development Director; Vicky Codsen. Finance Director; Juan PadiUa, Human Resources Director; Eric Dreyer, Police Chief; Mindi Mattmon, Emergency Manager; Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Norm Golden, Deputy Fire Chief; Ben Hayman, Fire Marshal; Tracy Gallaway, Acting Parks & Recreation Director; Hari Ponnekanti, Public Works Director; Cyndy Knighton, Senior Public Works Program Manager; Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Council President Kruller 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." PUBLIC COMMENTS 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 no public comments. PUBLIC HEARING A resolution adopting the 2022-2027 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program. 7:03 p.m. Council President Kruller opened the public hearing and called for a staif report. Cyndy Knihton.GeniorProBnamK8mnmge[exoeineddlisresoudonedoptstheennua|updatauftheSix- Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for 2022-2027 as required by State law. The proposed TIP adds five pjects and removes one pject because it is expected to be completed before July 1, 2021. Tukwila City CouncCommittee ofthe Whole Minutes June 14, 2021 Page 2of5 7:07 p.m. Council President Kruller caUecl for public comments. There were no public comments. Council President Kruller asked if there was anyone else who wished to make a public comment on this topic and to press *6 on the phone to unmute. There were no additional public comments. 7:08 p.m. Council President Kruller closed the public hearing. SPECIAL ISSUES a. A resolution adopting the 2022-2027 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. b. Weekly COVID-19 Report. RacheBianchi, Deputy City Administrator, provided an update on the City's coronavirus response as follows: Human services continues to assist households with rental assistance; data is available on programs such as Park n' Play, Senior Meals, and Tukwila pantry; Per a request from Councilmember Quinn, vaccine data by region and age has been included in the report. Following a request from Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson, Ms. Bianchi relayed King County Public Health — Seattle & King County continues to partner with the City to vaccinate communities that are not at the 70% vaccinated threshold. Based on a question from Council President Kruller, Mindi K8attsnn, Emergency Manager, confirmed the request to extend the National Guard's assistance at Tukwila Pantry has been denied. Volunteers are being trained and a contingency plan is in place. c. Emergency Management Update: (1) An update on the Emergency Management Program Work PIan. (2) A resolution to become a signatory of the Regional Coordination Framework for resource sharing during a disaster. Mindi Mattson, Emergency Manager, provided an overview of the City's Emergency Management Program and the Regional Coordination Framework which establishes a cooperative platform between different agencies to address emergency assistance and sharing of information and resources during a disaster or major planned event within King County. The proposed resolution adds the City as a signatory to the Regional Coordinator Framework. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THE RESOLUTION TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. d. An update and Council Consensus on the Fire Advisory Task Force and funding request for consultation services. Norm Golden, Deputy Fire Chief, provided an update on the activities of the Fire Advisory Task Force that was formed foliowing the recommendations from the Center for Public SafetyManagement (CPSM) Report. The task force is seeking approval to onboard consultants Bill Cushion and Kareen Reed, who both have extensive Iocal experience working with emergency services. There will be simultaneous implementation of a recruitment process to ensure an effective task force with membership that is representative of the community. Councilmember Wan asked for a list of budget amendments to date. Based on a question from Councilmember McLeod, Mayor Ekberg shared City Administrator David Cline Tukwila City CouncCommittee of the Whole Minutes June 14, 2021 Page 3 of 5 Based on a question from Councilmember Seal, Vicky Cedsen, Finance Director, indicated a budget amendment will be required to fund the request for consultant services that will come out of the General Fund. Foliowing an inquiry from Council President Kruller, Mr. Golden confirmed the consultants have extensive experience working with agencies to retain fire services within the organization in addition to other options such as contracting for services, annexing to a current agency, and forming Regional Fire Authorities. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FOR CONSULTATION SERVICES AND TIMELINE FOR ESTABLISHING THE COMMUNITY FIRE ADVISORY TASK FORCE. e. An update and Council Consensus on options for BNSF Alternative Access Study. Hari Ponnekanti, Public Works Directorprovided an update on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Intermodal Facility Access Study that reviews alternate routes for a new truck traffic route. Staff is seeking Council approval on Options 1 and 2 as outlined in the informational memorandum: (1) To update the David Evans contract to revise previous cost estimates in the report for the amount of $15,000 to $50,000; and (2) To complete an environment impact statement process which will cost approximately $75O.0OOhn$9OO.000.inaddition hzhiring aterm-limited Project WYanagerfor$30O.O0Oforhwoyeara. Councilmember Seal reported the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee discussed pursuing Option 3 (research and analysis of funding options) whenever feasible. Following a question from Councilmember Hougardy regarding funding sources, Mr. Ponnekanti explained funding sources could include a waste management surcharge for roads and road -related projects, bond issues, use of general funds, American Rescue Plan Act funds, or a combination of the above. Based on a question from Council President Nru||er, Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator, shared the City has been in communication with Allentown residents and intends to hold a community meeting in the near future. The term -limited Project Manager proposed through Option 2 will also be responsible for interacting with the community. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO PROCEED WITH OPTIONS 1 AND 2 AS OUTLINED IN THE AGENDA DOCUMENTATION. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg shared the Tukwila, City of Opportunity Scholarships were presented to awardees at the virtual Foster High School Awards Night. b. City Council Councilmember Seal reported the Tranand Infrastructure Services Committee forwarded 3 items to the next Regular Meeting Consent Agenda: The Public Works Shops Minkler Restroom Remodel Project, the Public Works Shops Fence and Gates Pject, and Transportation Demand Management Program Regional Mobility Grant Program Award. The Committee also discussed trash pickup and graffiti cleanup and received an update on the Public Works Tenant Improvements project. There will be a page on the City website that will have contacts listed for issues with illegal dumping and graffiti. Councilmember Hougardy attended a Sound Cities Association Women in Leadership meeting today where they discussed the impacts of the pandemic on women. Councilmember Quinn thanked the Council President and Laurel Humphray, Legislative Analyst, for their Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes June 14, 2021 Page 4 of 5 was at risk of damaging a resident's home. Public Works will be reviewing the matter. He thanked the Tukwila Police Department on behalf of neihborhood community safety teams for their coordination on a recent event. Councilmember McLeod thanked the Council President and Ms. Humphrey for the recent Council retreat. The King County Growth Management Planning Council is continuing work on countywide Planning Policies for which he is submitting amendments relating to jurisdictional responsibilities. Councilmember Idan thanked the Council President for facihtating the Council retreat.He reported the Finance and Governance Committee continued discussion on prioritizing restoration of service levels in the City, technology options for the Council Chambers and Council Committee conference rooms, and marijuana tax revenue which has been shelved due to conversations happening at the State level. The Committee opted to pursue Option 3, modernization of all technology for the Council Chambers and Committee rooms. Coumci|member Delostrinos Johnson thanked the Council President and Ms. Humphrey for an inspiring Council retreat. Council President Kruller attended a Housing Development Consortium meeting regarding permanent supportive housing as well as a presentation by the Cascade Water Alliance regarding the history and future of water supply. She participated in a Transportation Policy Board meeting through the Puget Sound Regional Council, a Public Issues Committee meeting through Sound Cities Association, and a Sound Cities Association Women in Leadership meeting. She attended the grand soft opening of the Holden Southcenter, an assisted living community. Council President Kruller thanked the Council for their patience with the Council retreat. c. Staff Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administratoroffered a reminder on the Inaugural Juneteenth Commemoration that will begin June 19, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. on ExperienceTukwila.com. She thanked all those who have worked on the project. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember [clan asked what could be done to support the Duwamish Tribe in their efforts to gain federal re -recognition. Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst, shared Cecile Hansen, Chairwoman of the Duwamish Tribe, wrote to her today and shared the link to sign a petition for federal recognition that she will forward to the Council. Councilmember McLeod encouraged the Council to reach out to Representative Adam Smith in addition to signing the petition. Council President Kruller suggested placing this as an item on a future Committee Services and Safety Committee agenda. Councilmember Quinn indicated he looks forward to more opportunities to engage with Chairwoman Hansen at a Council or Committee meeting. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes June 14, 2021 Page 5 of 5 ADJOURNMENT 9:15 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT KRULLER DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURNED. Kat- , C uncil President f01,1anedVia,earni.s...c.a,M Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: 6/25/21 AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE: 6/28/21