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Home My WebLink About2021-08-09 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Remote Meeting per Governor Proclamation 20~28 August 9,2o21 — 7:00 P.m. MINUTES 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 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: 1`253-202-0750i access code 670077847# as well as m link /ujoin the Microsoft Teams COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CALL T0ORDER/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 Pledge ofAllegiance. OFFICIALS Present at the virtual meeting were Council President Kruller; Councilmembers Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn, Thomas McLeod, Zak Idan, Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David C|ina, City Administrator; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; NonsGiedoff. Community Development Director; VickvCer|een. Finance Director; TonyCuUedon, Deputy Finance Director; Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief-, Norm Golden, Deputy Fire Chief; Juan Padilla, Human Resources Director; Tracy Gallaway, Acting Parka& Recreation Director; Eric Dnaver, Police Chief; Hari Ponnekond, Public Works Director; Joel 0ueh, Chief Technology Officer; Brandon W1i|es, Business Relations Manager; Andy Youn.Deputy 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 paet, present and emerging." PUBLIC COMMENTS Those wishing to provide public comment had the opportunity to sign up via email by 5:00 p.m. today to read comments verbally otthe virtual meeting. 1. David Chivis thanked the Mayor, Councilmembers and Chief of Police for their continued assistance resolving recent security concerns and ioauae at the SHAG Apodnnenba in Tukwila. He relayed tenants will be coming together to work on a solution. He asked where clothes can be donated. Rachel Bionchi, Deputy City Administrator, mhonsd Human Services (6300 8outhmsnbar Boulevard) accepts donations and is currently open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 2. Madeline Hightower iaeresident atthe SHAG Apartments and thanked everyone for their quick response bzthe recent security issues which have slowed considerably. Tukwila City Council Committee nfthe Whole Minutes PRESENTATION A briefing on the Puget Sound nutrient permit process. Kanluron Guud, Division Director ofKing County Wastewater Treatment Division, explained the Department ofEcology iedeveloping onoverly prescriptive general permit process that would require King County bodedicate considerable resources tomonitor one element ofwater quality. Heurged the City to submit comments to the Department of Ecology regarding their proposal by August 16, 2021. Rebecca Singer, Resource Recovery Section Manager of King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, provided an overview of the draft Puget Sound Nutrient General Permit, its impacts on King County residents and bueineeeea, and alternatives howastewater treatment infrastructure. Coumjhnemberkdonrecused himself from this discussion. In response to a question from Councilmember Quinn, Ms. Singer indicated nutrients were not planned as part of the region's wastewater infrastructure as most nutrients input comes from other sources. She explained Puget Sound has a complex system with naturally occurring low oxygen zones and all sources ofdecreased oxygen needs tobeconsidered. Based on question from[ouncilmember McLeod, Ms. Singer indicated the Department of Ecology convened a GeneralPermit Advisory Committee comprised ofdifferent public agencies and utilities that offered alternative approaches such as collecting data during the first permit term. Council President KruUershared she iaonominee for the Ecosystem Coordination Board through Puget Sound Partnership which is aligned with the Department of Ecology's priorities. Council consensus existed to sign a letter providing comments to the Department of Ecology. PUBLIC HEARING Impact fee exemptions for Early Learning Facilities. Fine Impact Fees Exemption: An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2571 GS, as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Section 16.28.030. and Ordinance No. 2571 §15. eecodified ot TIVIC Section 16.26.120, to add an exemption to fire impact fees for early learning facilities. Parks Impact Fees exemption: Anordinance amending Ordinance No. 2572§G.oacodified etTukwila Municipal Code (lMC)Section 1G.28.O3O'and Ordinance No. 2572§15,oecodified ot TIVIC Section 16.28.120, to add an exemption to parks impact fees for early learning facilities. Transportation Impact Fees exemption: Anordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 2521§1.23O5§1. and 2111 §1 (part), as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Section 9.48.020. and Ordinance Nom. 2022 §4 and 2521 §2, as codified atTK8{| Section 9.48.125, to add onexemption totransportation impact fees for early learning facilities. 7:62 p.m. Council President KrmUUermpened the public hearing and called for astaff report. Brandon Miles, Business Relations Manager, explained Substitute House Bill (GHB) 1331 authorized local governments to exempt early learning facilities from development impact fees. As discussed by the Finance and Governance Committee and at the July 26, 2021 Committee of the Whole, the proposed ordinances exempting fire, parks, and transportation impact fees exempt 80% of the required impact fees. 7:54 p.m. Council President Kruller#alled for public comments. Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minute August 9, 2021 Page 3 of 5 There were nopublic comments. Council President Kru||erasked ifthere was anyone else who wished bomake apublic comment onthis topic and to press *6 on the phone to unmute. There were no additional public comments. 7:55 p.m. Council President kCrw}kerclosed the public hearing. SPECIAL ISSUES a, Impact fee exemptions for Early Learning Facilities. (1) Fine Impact Fees exemption: An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2571 §G, as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC)Section 1G.28.D3O.and Ordinance No. 2571§15.ascodified sd TMC Section 16.26.120, toadd an exemption bzfire impact fees for early learning facilities. (2) Parks Impact Femmexwmmptimm:AnordinonceomendingC>rdinonneNo.2572GG.oeoodifiedat Tukwila Municipal Code (TyWC)Section 16.28.D3O.and Ordinance No. 2572 §15.aacodified gt TMC Section 16.28.120, to add an exemption to parks impact fees for early learning facilities. (3) Transportation Impact Fees exemption: An ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 2521 §1. 23O5§1.and 2111§1 (part), as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code JMC) Section 9.48.020, and Ordinance Nom. 2622 §4 and 2521 §2, as codified at TMC Section 9.48.125. to add an exemption totransportation impact fees for early learning facilities. Mr. Miles referenced a previous request from the Council for regular reporting regarding impact fee exemptions for Early Learning Facilities and suggested formalizing the Council's intent through a motion gtthe next Regular Meeting. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING' b. Weekly COVID-1 9 Report. David Cline, City Administrator, provided anupdate onthe City's coronavirus response oafollows: Aeof August 3, City staff are now required to wear masks in City facilities regardless of vaccination status; the City is continuing to encourage telecommuting to those who can to keep the public and other employees safe; Human services reporting will resume August 19, 2021; The Church by the Side ofthe Road ia seeing a significant increase in the number of COVID-1 9 tests and positive test results. c' Police Department Community Engagement Plan. Eric Dravor,Police Chief, provided anoverview ofthe Tukwila Police Department's Community Engagement Plan that takes a three -prong approach of transparency, accountability, and community engagement to build stronger relationships with the community. He highlighted standing programs that address public safety needs and new initiatives that will improve community engagement, including the Use nfForce Review Board, the Community Oriented Policing Citizen's Advisory Board (CC}PCAB). Active Bystander for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Project. Based on a question from Councilmember Hougardy, Chief Drever indicated he is assessing the feasibility of bringing back the Community Engagement Coordinator position within the current budget. Councilmember McLeod relayed residents in the Allentown and Duwamish neighborhoods have expressed odesire for more police patrols. Based on a question from resident David Chivis, Chief Drever referenced the Community Engagement Plan inensuring the Police Department maintains astreamlined approach for hearing and responding ho community concerns. Based onequestion from Council President Kollar, Chief Drever explained he is working closely with the Tukwila School District and engaging with students, parents, teachers and other stakeholders regarding Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes August 9, 2021 Page 4 of 5 Chief Drever shared that due to recently enacted legislation that governs how police officers respond, it will be difficult for Tukwila Police to detain suspects and/or engage in pursuits as the new higher "probab|ecouoe^standardwiUbedifDcu|ttoeobab|ieh.TheTukvv|aPo|imaOepartn>entwiUcontinuebo work with State Legislators to help clarify and/or change the law to ensure the needs of the community are met. Additionally, the Police Department has partnered with Sound Health hubring onboard gfull-time mental health professional that iapart ofaone-year pilot program. a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg reported Rick Still, Director ofParks & Recreation, will be retiring inthe near future. He thanked Mr. Still for his many years ofservice tnthe City and wished him the best inhis retirement. b' City Council Councilmember Seal thanked all those who participated in National Night Out. She reported the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee reviewed the following items: 1) an update on a grant application for sidewalk improvements to Macadam Road South; 2) the bid award and contract for the 2021 Annual Small Drainage Program that was forwarded to Consent; 3) a supplemental agreement for the East Marginal Way South SbormvvahsrOutfalls project; and 4)aresolution regarding school zone automated traffic safety camera revenue that will be forwarded to a future Council meeting for further discussion. She relayed the deadline for the Fire Advisory Task Force has been extended to August 13, 2021. Councilmember Hougardy participated in National Night Out and attended a Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Sea -Tac Airport with Council President Kruller and received an update on airport operations and tour of the new arrivals terminal. She attended an Equity and Social Justice Commission meeting and offered a reminder regarding the upcoming "See you in the Park" event that will betaking place onAugust 11.2O21. Councilmember Quinn participated in National Night Out and attended a Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission meeting. Cound|nnember McLeod thanked everyone who helped make National Night Out a success. He thanked community member Jerry Thornton. Counni|nxemher|danparticipated inNational Night Out and thanked Police Officer Matt Valdez. He reported the Finance and Governance Committee continued discussing funding prioritization for utilizing American Rescue Plan Act funds. Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson thanked the Council for excusing her from the August 2.2O21 Regular Meeting. Council President Kruller attended a remote listening session through NationalLeague ofCities on restoring transit ridership and the Sound Transit Board of Directors meeting regarding the realignment proposal to the Sound Transit 3 Plan. She participated in the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce luncheon focusing on Sea -Tac Airport updates and rode along with Police Chief Drever for National Night Out. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, offered a reminder regarding the "See you in the Park" event that will occur on August 11, 2021 at Hazelnut Park from 5:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. and shared the Tukwila Historical Society will be open as well. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes August 9, 2021 Page 5 of 5 MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Quinn relayed community members are continuing to report issues with Waste Management services and having difficulty with timely responses to inquiries. David Cline, City Administrator, confirmed staff will follow up with Waste Management. ADJOURNMENT 9:20 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT KRULLER DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURNED. Kate K0,46r, CouWA'President Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: 8/20/21 AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE: 8/23/21