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Home My WebLink About2021-08-16 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Meeting Remote Meeting August 16, 2021 — 7:00 P.m. REGULAR MEETING 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 K8oyor, Counci|mumbem. City staff, and legal counsel were not skTukwila City Hall and participated via aremote electronic system. The phone number for public participation that was provided via the agenda distribution process was: 1'253-2A2-8758.access code G7OO77847#uswell analink iojoin the Microsoft Teams Meeting. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL Mayor Ekberg called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the audience inthe Pledge ofAllegiance. Christy {}'Haherty.City Clerk, called the roll ofthe Council. Present atthe remote meeting were Councilmembers Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn, Kate Kruller, Thomas McLeod, Zak Idan, Cynthia De|osthnosJohnson. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David C|ine, City Administrator; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; Emily Miner, Assistant City Attorney; Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer; Hari Ponnekanti, Public Works Director; EhcOrover. Police Chief; JayVWbmxar. Fire Chief; Vicky Cadaen' Finance Director; Tony Cu(|erton, Deputy Finance Director; Tracy Ga||avvay, Acting Parks and Recreation Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Brandon W1i|as, Business Relations Manager; Juan PodiUo, Human Resources Director; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Christy O'F|mherty, City Clerk. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT — Council President Kru||erstated "The City ofTukwila ialocated onthe ancestral lands ofthe Coast 8a|ishpeople. We acknowledge their continuing connections toland, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their elders post, 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 atthe virtual meeting. Mayor Ekberg asked those who had signed uptnproceed with their public comments. David Chivis provided an update on recent security issues at the SHAG housing complex in Tukwila. There are now security guards onsite, and he appreciates the great response from the Police Department. PRESENTATIONS Fire Department Oaths of Office: JayVVitbwer, Fire Chief ° Joe Cur|, Fina Captain " Sean KAacK8i||on. Firefighter " Donald Pa/har, Firefighter Mayor Ekberg administered the Oaths of Office to Fire Captain Curl and Firefighters KAaoyWi||an and Parker. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 16, 2021 Page 2 of 5 a. Approval of Minutes: 8/2/21 (Regular Mtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers #386697-386703; #386707-386781 in the amount of $981,930.63 c. Award a bid and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Titan Earthwork for the 2021 Annual Small Drainage Program in the amount of $728,225.00 (plus contingency). [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on 819121.] d. Authorize the Mayor to sign Change Order No. 3 to contract #20-118 with Marshbank Construction, Inc., for the East Marginal Way South Stormwater Outfalls Project, in the amount of $211,011.80. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on 819121.] MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Weekly COVID-19 Report. David Cline, City Administrator, provided a summary of the COVID-19 Report, noting that the COVID testing site has seen an increase, and there will be a vaccine popup clinic at the Tukwila Village Farmer's Market on August 25. Additionally, the King County Library System will offer COVID-19 vaccines at the Tukwila Library on August 30 and September 20. b. Authorize the Mayor to sign a lease agreement with Enterprise FM Trust for the Fleet Management Program. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY MCLEOD TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ENTERPRISE FM TRUST FOR THE FLEET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. c. Impact Fee Exemptions for Early Learning Facilities: (1) Fire Impact Fees Exemption An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2571 §6, as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Section 16.26.030, and Ordinance No. 2571 §15, as codified at TMC Section 16.26.120, to add an exemption to fire impact fees for early learning facilities. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2571 §6, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE (TMC) SECTION 16.26.030, AND ORDINANCE NO. 2571 §15, AS CODIFIED AT TMC SECTION 16.26.120, TO ADD AN EXEMPTION TO FIRE IMPACT FEES FOR EARLY LEARNING FACILITIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2655. (2) Parks Impact Fees Exemption An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2572 §6, as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Section 16.28.030, and Ordinance No. 2572 §15, as codified at TMC Section 16,28.120, to add an exemption to parks impact fees for early learning facilities. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 16, 2021 Page 3 of 5 MOVED BY MCLEOD, SECONDED BY IDAN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2572 §6, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE (TMC) SECTION 16.28.030, AND ORDINANCE NO. 2572 §15, AS CODIFIED AT TMC SECTION 16.28.120, TO ADD AN EXEMPTION TO PARKS IMPACT FEES FOR EARLY LEARNING FACILITIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2656. (3) Transportation Impact Fees Exemption An ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 2521 §1, 2305 §1, and 2111 §1 (part), as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Section 9.48.020, and Ordinance Nos. 2622 §4 and 2521 §2, as codified at TMC Section 9.48.125, to add an exemption to transportation impact fees for early learning facilities. MOVED BY DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON, SECONDED BY IDAN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 2521 §1, 2305 §1, AND 2111 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE (TMC) SECTION 9.48.020, AND ORDINANCE NOS. 2622 §4 AND 2521 §2, AS CODIFIED AT TMC SECTION 9.48.125, TO ADD AN EXEMPTION TO TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES FOR EARLY LEARNING FACILITIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY IDAN, SECONDED BY DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2657. (4) Approve the requirement for bi-annual reports to the City Council regarding the Impact Fee Exemption Program for Early Learning Facilities to be provided on or before December 1 and June 1 each year. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO APPROVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR BI -ANNUAL REPORTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE IMPACT FEE EXEMPTION PROGRAM FOR EARLY LEARNING FACILITIES TO BE PROVIDED ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 1 AND JUNE 1 EACH YEAR. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg encouraged donations to the Oodles of Noodles event at SAARS Grocery in Tukwila on Saturday, August 21, 2021 from 9:00 a.m.-Noon. This fundraiser is being sponsored by Stillwater, the Tukwila Children's Foundation and the SeaTac-Tukwila Rotary Club to support youth in the community. b. City Council Councilmember Seal attended the recent "See you in the Park" event at Hazelnut Park. She commended all those who were involved in the event and was pleased to get great feedback on future uses of the park and the old Fire Station. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 16, 2021 Page 4 of 5 Councilmember Hougardy also attended the "See you in the Park" event at Hazelnut Park and felt there was great input from the community. Councilmember Quinn attended the "See you in the Park" event at Hazelnut Park and the summer festival etthe Vietnamese Martyrs Church. The festival was very well attended and agreat event. Council President Kruller attended the orientation for the Puget Sound Partnership Ecosystem Coordination Board toinclude their quarterly meeting. She also participated inthe Regional Task Force focusing on youth violence with a focus on issues that influence the school -to -prison pipeline. She also attended the "See you in the Park" event at Hazelnut Park and appreciated the community camaraderie that assisted a resident who was having car problems. She was pleased to see the Historical Society building near Hazelnut Park open for the event. Ms. Kru||oralso attended the NLC(National League nf Cities) "Rally to the Finish Lino" event relating to infrastructure. There was excitement regarding possibilities at the federal level, and discussions will continue regarding the best ways to help cities utilize the available funding opportunities. She also attended the PR8C(Puget Sound Regional Council) project selection task force, where scoring will include a focus on equity and zero deaths for pedestrians and cyclists. She also attended the recent Duwamish Basin Steward event as well as the summer festival at the Vietnamese Martyrs Church. This was ogreat event that focuses onmany cultures, with ongoing value -add to the entire community. Councilmember McLeod attended the "See you in the Park" event at Hazelnut Park and extended congratulations to the Vietnamese Martyrs Church for another successful festival. Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson extended praise and appreciation to Darren Hawkins and the Parks and Recreation staff for the summer program for kids at the Tukwila Community Center. This was not available last year and is invaluable tothe community. C. Staff David C|ine, City Adminiatnator, referenced the CA (City Administrator) Report and offered to answer any questions. Mr. Cline relayed that Police Chief Eric Qneverwou|d like to give an update on the Community Engagement Plan. Chief Drever explained that as part of the Police Department Community Engagement Plan, feedback from residents is critical. The CC>PCAB (Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board) survey has gone live, and Tukwila Officers now have business cards that will assist residents with getting immediate access tothe survey. The web address will beonthe cards aswell aoa{]Rcode that provides quick access tothe website and the survey. The survey includes 7different languages and allows residents toanswer questions that relate to their neighborhood. This will assist the Police Department indeveloping o6-yearStrategic Plan. Council President Kruller attended the recent Seattle Seawolves, Rugby event at Starfire Sports in Tukwila. This was anincredible event that was very well attended and included jerseys with Tuhwi|m's City Seal logo. This event was pulled together very quickly with great presentation and marketing for which she credited Brandon Miles, Tukmi|m'sBusiness Relations Manager. There iaconsideration for this event coming bo8badineSports 4-5more times, and she would like tosee the City support this over the long term asitbrings revenue tuthe Tukwila community. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 16, 2021 ADJOURNMENT 7:37 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. Allan Ekberg, Mayor" Christy O'Flaherty, Records Governance Manager/City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 9/1312021 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 9/14/2021 Page 5 of 5