HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-09-20 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Meeting
Remote Meeting September 20, 2021 — 7:00 P.m.
REGULAR MEETING
This meeting was conducted remotely, with the City Council, Mayor, and staff off-site and participating via o
remote electronic system.
All pad|ciponto, including the Mayor, Councilmambem. 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:
1'253-2Q2'O75O.access code 87UO77D47#aawell aoalink hojoin the Microsoft Teams Meeting.
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Mayor Ekberg called the Regular Meeting ofthe Tukwila City Council bzorder sd7:O1 p.m.and led the
audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Christ (7Fhahedy.City Clerk, called the roll ofthe Council. Present sdthe remote meeting were
Counci|noenobenaVenna Sea[ Kathy Hmugardy. De'Seon Quinn, Kate Kru|kar, Thomas WYoLeod, Zak Nan,
Cynthia De!ootrinosJohnson.
CITY OFFICIALS
Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David CUne, City Administrator; Rachel 0ianchi, Deputy City Administrator;
Kari Sand, City Attorney-, Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer; Hari Ponnekanti, Public Works Director;
Eric Dnever, Police Chief; Eric Lund, Deputy Police Chief; Matthew Valdez, Community Policing {}Oimar;
JayVWttwar. Fire Chief; Norm Golden, Assistant Fire Chief; Vicky Cedeen. Finance Director; Kimberly
VVa|den, Municipal Court Judge; Trish Kin|ow, Court Administrator; Tracy Ga|(uwmy, Acting Parks and
Recreation Director; Derek Speok, Economic Development Administrator; Nora Gier|of[ Community
Development Director; Meredith Sampson, Assistant Planner; Juan Padi||a, Human Resources Director;
Laurel Humphrey, Legie|ativeAna|yst� Christy D'F|ahehy, City Clerk.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT —Coumci|mennborDe|oethnosJohnson stated "The City ofTukwila ka
located nnthe ancestral lands ofthe Coast Sa|iohpeople. We acknowledge their continuing connections
to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging."
Those wishing to provide public comment had the opportunity b)sign upvia email bv5:0Opm.today bl
read comments verbally sdthe virtual meeting. Mayor Ekberg asked those who had signed uphoproceed
with their public comments.
W1eskenarnEhyoisspeaking regarding safety issues edCascade Behavioral Health Hospital inTukwila.
She explained there was a report that only 7 incidents occurred there in a year, and relayed that is
because the staff members are told not tVcall the police. Many ofthe patients come from jail, and itis
not safe to hire 1 manager who is trained in de-escalation for 120 patients.
K8eeenatArnarealso works atCascade Behavioral Health Hospital and said the staff are not allowed to
accuse patients even when the staff members are physically attacked. Areport from L&|can beprovided
showing how many staff members are assaulted bypatients.
Sara Moa||inspoke inreference hoconditions otCascade Behavioral Health Hospital, stating that while
safety meetings are conducted, only supervisors are involved and staff are not invited. They are told not
to call the Police, and if the Police are called the supervisors dismiss them when they arrive. The Police
took 37 minutes to arrive in 1 instance. and lies are being told about what is naa||y happening. This
situation needs bmbeinvestigated.
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Tigist Berhane also works at Cascade Behavioral Health Hospital and said the environment ksnot safe.
Nurses are not trained toprovide security and deal with violent patients. Asecurity guard needs tobe
hired tohandle those issues, sothe nurses can dotheir jobs without being injured. She asked if a dead
body has to come out of this facility for action to be taken to improve conditions.
Lidia Abushat spoke regarding conditions at Cascade Behavioral Health Hospital and conveyed that
issues happen everyday and lies are being told. Staff are advised not tmcall the Police and hocomplete
an incident report that is in paper form and for which no copies can be made; this affords management
the opportunity to"mess around" with the documentation. Patients are accepted into the facility even
when there isnubed for them. The conditions are unsafe, and nurses are not trained todeal with
psychotic patients with histories ofassault.
TigisdBerhanarelayed that the safety training provided at Cascade Behavioral Health Hospital isnot true
to the actual circumstances that exist edthe facility. They also want the nurses to provide security and
housekeeping duties. Will ittake adead body for things hochange?
APPOINTMENTS
Confirm the appointment of Tracy Gallaway to the position of Parks and Recreation Director.
MOVED BYSEAL, SECONDED BYKRULLERTO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT K3FTRACY
GALLAWAY TOTHE POSITION OFPARKS AND RECREATION D|RECTC]R'°
Each ofthe 7Comnci|nmmbersexpressed support for Me. Gallawa'scommitment bothe community,
equib/, public service, fresh k1ems. and leadership.
*MOTION CARRIED 7-O.
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation from Cascade Water Alliance. Ray Hoffman, Chief Executive Officer, and Ed Celbrnn'
ChiafEcmnommisUTraasum*r
Staff from Cascade Water Alliance provided an update on the future of Cascade's water supply, to
include information on the existing water supply, future water supply scenarios, Water Supply
Development Fund (VVSDF).and impacts onTukwila and other member agencies.
The Counoi|mernberaexpressed the importance ofthe essential long-term planning associated with this
issue and shared comments and asked clarifying questions regarding the presentation.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval ofMinutes: 9/13/21 | Mtg.)
b Approval ofVouchers #38OS43-387O2G;#21O9D1-21O9O5inthe amount of$1.2S7.397.53
c. Authorize the Mayor tosign Supp|enoentNo.1toconbact#21-O33vvhhPoceEngineers.|no..for
Sewer Lift Station #2.#4.and #12upgrades, inthe amount of$B3.OUO.00.
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on
6v/3/2Y.]
d. Authorize the Mayor to sign Supplement No. 1 to contract #20-116 with TranTech Engineering, LLC,
for the 42nd Avenue South Bridge Replacement Project, in the amount of $1,528,174.00.
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on
3/Y312Y.]
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS
SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7'0.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Weekly COVID-1 9 report.
David Cline, City Administrator, reported that while City facilities are open on some days of the week,
customers continue toopt for the online services that have been provided. There iaupdated information
in the report regarding Human Services and rental assistance. Activity at the C{JV|D testing center
remains high.
b. Strategiestoaddress homeless encampments.
Eric Orever, Police Chia[ and Matthew Valdez, Community Policing Officer, provided an update on the
Standard Operating Procedures relating to the Homeless Encampment Clean-up Program. The City's
comprehensive plan for handling homeless encampments will include: Identification, assessment,
remponse/enforuennent, c|ean-up, and monitoring of all encampment sites; Identification of management
plan tokeep "hot spot" sites clear from future activity; and Provision ofguidelines/specifications in
operations plans for the safe removal/disposal of biolhazards in identified areas and respectful
consideration ofcampers' personal items.
Based on questions by the Councilmembers, Chief Drever and Officer Valdez offered the following input:
Some homeless individuals choose to remain homeless even when services are offered; While it is
possible to arrest individuals for trespassing, the Police Department seeks a balance of "not criminalizing
homelessness" yet respecting the needs of affected property owners; Emphasis patrols are done on
Tukwila trails and parks by the Police Department; There are more homeless encampments in summer
than winter, and Tukwila is not resembling Seattle in that respect; Involvement ofMental Health
Professionals (KAHPe) who work with Tukwila Police has been valuable in dealing with a variety of issues.
c. A resolution adopting the Transit -Oriented Development Housing Strategies Plan.
MOVED B~/SEAL, SECONDED BYK8CLEODTHAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY
TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed resolution by title only.
ARESOLUTION OFTHE CITY COUNCIL 0FTHE CITY (]FTUKVVA\WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING THE TRANSIT- ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING STRATEGIES PLAN.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BYK8CLEODTHAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED
AS READ.*
Councilmember Hougardy expressed an interest in amending the attachment to the proposed resolution
to reflect reduction in parking requirements to 1 eba|| per unit within the next 5years (page 271 of the
agenda packet, Section A2—Next Stepe).
Additionally, on pages 237 and 238 of the agenda packet regarding "Recommendation Types," there is a
lack of clarity as to whether the language reflects the initial recommendation or the final recommendation
an itrelates to''A5-Reduce Step Back Requirements."
The Councilmembers; discussed the amendment to the proposed resolution and expressed support for
the staff recommendation and the amendment that was brought forward. |twas noted that the priority is
to provide affordable housing in Tukwila and encourage public transit related options.
Council President Kruller referenced an email sent to the full Council from Chuck Parrish on September
19, 2021 titled "TOD Housing Strategy Plan" and asked that it be included as part of the record.
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MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY SEAL TO AMEND THE ATTACHMENT TO THE
RESOLUTION (PAGE 58 OF THE ATTACHMENT AND PAGE 271 OF THE AGENDA PACKET)
SECTION A2 UNDER "NEXT STEPS" TO READ "THE CITY SHOULD CONSIDER A GOAL OF
REDUCING PARKING REQUIREMENTS TO 1 STALL PER UNIT WITHIN THE NEXT 5 YEARS."
MOTION CARRIED 7-0 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO ATTACHMENT A OF THE PROPOSED
RESOLUTION.
Councilmember Quinn expressed the importance of assessing the impacts of parking over time.
*MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2028, AS AMENDED.
d. An ordinance amending Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Title 18 to comply with Engrossed
Second Substitute House Bill 1220; adding definitions, allowed locations, and criteria for various
types of emergency, supportive and transitional housing; amending Ordinance No. 1976, as
codified at TMC Chapter 18.06; amending Table 18-6, "Land Uses Allowed by District."
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY 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 TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE (TMC) TITLE 18 TO COMPLY WITH ENGROSSED
SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1220; ADDING DEFINITIONS, ALLOWED LOCATIONS,
AND CRITERIA FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF EMERGENCY, SUPPORTIVE AND TRANSITIONAL
HOUSING; AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1976, AS CODIFIED AT TMC CHAPTER 18.06;
AMENDING TABLE 18-6, "LAND USES ALLOWED BY DISTRICT;" PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS
READ.*
Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson requested that this issue be monitored as the City moves forward. It
is important to ensure it is not overly restrictive and meets the intended needs.
Councilmember Seal referenced discussion at this evening's PCD (Planning and Community
Development) Committee meeting regarding a proposal from King County regarding a recreational
vehicle safe lot site. She inquired if this ordinance requires an amendment. Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City
Administrator, responded in the negative.
*MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2658.
e. School Speed Zone Cameras:
(1) A resolution relating to revenues generated from the use of Automated Traffic Safety Cameras in
School Zones.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY
TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed resolution by title only.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
RELATING TO REVENUES GENERATED FROM THE USE OF AUTOMATED TRAFFIC
SAFETY CAMERAS IN SCHOOL ZONES.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE
ADOPTED AS READ.*
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Based on questions from Councilmember Idan, Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst and David Cline,
City Administrator confirmed that no new cameras are being requested through this resolution and that
the revenues from the cameras will pay for the equipment and necessary staffing. The annual budget
amendment is revenue backed and will pay for the additional staffing.
Based on a question from Council President Kruller regarding the location of the 2 cameras, Mr. Cline
stated the cameras are both on South 144th Street, 1 facing east and 1 facing west. Ms. Kruller also
asked about the funding for the program, and Mr. Cline responded that it is revenue neutral.
Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson explained that she has a new position as the Associate Director of
Court Innovation at the Administrative Offices of the Court. She confirmed with Tukwila's City Attorney
that her position does not represent a conflict of interest as it relates to this topic. She expressed that she
is not in support of this traffic safety program as she does not believe levying fines is the best method. In
her experience, levying court fines is disproportionate toward communities of color and those with low
income. While she knows that Tukwila's Court is very conscious of these issues, she is not in support of
this program.
*MOTION CARRIED 5-2, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2029, WITH IDAN AND DELOSTRINOS
JOHNSON VOTING NO.
(2) Approve up to 1.25 FTE (full time employee) for the Municipal Court and up to 1.0 FTE for the Police
Department for staffing the Automated Traffic Safety Camera Program, to be included in the mid -
biennium budget amendment.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY MCLEOD TO APPROVE UP TO 1.25 FTE (FULL TIME
EMPLOYEE) FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT AND UP TO 1.0 FTE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
FOR STAFFING THE AUTOMATED TRAFFIC SAFETY CAMERA PROGRAM, TO BE INCLUDED IN
THE MID -BIENNIUM BUDGET AMENDMENT. MOTION CARRIED 5-2, WITH IDAN AND
DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON VOTING NO.
f. Approve submission of a grant application to the Department of Commerce Public Works
Broadband Program in the amount of $2,000,000.00 to support Tukwila's Municipal Broadband
Project.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO APPROVE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE PUBLIC WORKS BROADBAND PROGRAM
IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000,000.00 TO SUPPORT TUKWILA'S MUNICIPAL BROADBAND
PROJECT. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
g. 2021 2nd Quarter Financial Report.
Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director provided the 2021 2nd Quarter Financial Report with the following
highlights: General Fund revenues total $34.05 million and expenditures total $31.12 million, with retail
sales tax rebounding and exceeding 2020 levels; Business License Fee revenue is below the allocated
budget; All General Fund departments are below the allocated budget with the exception of the Fire
Department.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
There was no report.
b. City Council
Councilmember Hougardy referenced discussion at the PCD (Planning and Community Development)
Committee meeting this evening regarding a proposal from King County regarding a recreational vehicle
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safe lot site adthe former Randy's location inTukwila. She encouraged the Lbumci|membershJreview
the PCD (Planning and Community Development) Committee packet regarding this issue.
Council President Kruller extended thanks to Councilmember Quinn for filling in for her at a meeting with
State legislators. This past Wednesday, there was anevent regarding the 42nuAvenue South Bridge
design selection, and she commended staff for their work gtthe event. She noted there was discussion
regarding the possibility of fishing platform being constructed downstream on the aide of the bridge.
She was impressed that the consultant went down to the river and talked to the fishermen about possible
|ocobons, noting this exemplifies "listening to community."
There was noreport.
EXECUTIVE SESSION —CoUective Bargaining — Pursuant to RCVV42.30'140(4)(&). (80 minutes)
Mayor Ekberg announced the Council will now 0ointo onExecutive Session todiscuss:
Collective Borgaining—Pureuontho RCVV423O.14O(4)(b).
The total amount of time will be no more than 60 minutes, and no decisions will be made during the
Executive Session. Noaction will berequired inthe Open Meeting after the Executive Session has
concluded.
Hedeclared the meeting adjourned auofthe conclusion ofthe Executive Session. The Executive
Session will not be extended beyond the announced time, and they will not be returning toopen session
to adjourn orfor any other reason.
9:47 p.m. Mayor Ekberg called fora brief recess bo allow the Cnunoi|mernbenatoconvene a separate
remote meeting.
Executive Session Start: 9:51 p.m.
Attendees: Mayor Ekberg; [}avid Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Bimnchi, Deputy City Administrator;
Kari Sand, City Attorney; Juan Padi||a, Human Resources Director; Laurel Hunnphnsy, Legislative Analyst;
Counoi|membersSea|. Hougandy, Quinn, KruUer. McLeod, |dan. and De|oatrinoeJohnaon.
Executive Session End: 10:20 p.m
ADJOURNMENT
10:20 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING.
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Christ [yF|ahedv. Records Governance Manager/City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 10/4/2021