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Home My WebLink About2021-09-27 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Remote Meeting per Governor Proclamation 20-28 September 27, 2021 — 7:00 P.m. 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, Counrilnembens, City staff, and legal counsel were not mt Tukwila City Hall and participated via aremote electronic system. The phone number for public participation that was provided via the agenda distribution process was: 1'253-292-9750, eoceaa code 670077847# as well aaalink to/o/n the Microsoft Teams Meeting. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CALL TO|0RDER/PLEDGEOF ALLEGIANCE Council President Kruller called the remote Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the audience inthe Pledge ofAllegiance. OFFICIALS Present at the virtual meeting were Council President Kruller; Councilmembers Verna Sea[, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn, Thomas McLeod, Zak Idan, Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; Emily K8iner, Assistant City Attorney; Nora Giedof[ Community Development Director; Max Baker, Development Supervisor; Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director; Tony Cullerton, Deputy Finance Director; Jay VWMm/er, Fire Chief; Norm Golden, Deputy Fire Chief; Juan PadiUa, Human Resources Director; Tracy Gallaway, Parks & Recreation Director; Nate Robinson, Teen Recreation Program Specialist; E/icDnaver. Police Chief; Eric Lund, Deputy Police Chief; Hari PonnekenU, Public Works Director; Joel 0umh, Chief Technology Officer; Brandon Miles, Business Relations Manager; Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Mayor Ekberg 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 paot, present and emerging." PUBLIC COMMENTS Those wishing to provide public comment had the opportunity tosign up via email by 5:00 p.m. today to read comments verbally etthe virtual meeting. There were nopublic comments. PRESENTATION An update onthe Teen and Senior Center—CmmmmmmmitvChemmpimms. Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator, and Nate Robinson, Teen Recreation Program Specialist, provided an update on the Tukwila Teen & Senior Center and community engagement efforts with highlights asfollows: the project teornhamidenUfied4potenba|sitosthatvviUimvo|vehmrtheroonnmunity outreach; potential funding will need to be identified for the next phase; a presentation on programming will beforthcoming tothe Council inDecember. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes September 27, 2021 Page 2 of 5 The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions and commended the project team for their approach to community engagement. It would be beneficial to incorporate this approach to community engagement for other urban planning projects. Councilmember Quinn expressed interest in measuring how the team meets project goals. Ms. Bianchi confirmed staff will return to Council at the end of the programming phase with that information. Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson encouraged the project team to continue outreach efforts to groups that have been more difficult to reach. In response to a question from Council President Kruller, Ms. Bianchi confirmed outreach to residents and property owners near potential sites will occur in the 3rd quarter. PUBLIC HEARING An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2652, as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 23.04, "Small Wireless Communication Facilities"; repealing Ordinance No. 2498, as codified in TMC Chapters 18.06 and 18.58; repealing Ordinance No. 2251 §71 and §72, as codified in TMC Chapter 18.58, "Wireless Communication Facilities"; repealing Ordinance No. 2135 §2 (part), as codified in multiple sections of TMC Chapter 18.06, "Definitions"; amending Ordinance No. 2251 §68, §69, and §70, as codified in TMC Chapter 18.58; amending Ordinance No. 2135 §1 (part), as codified in multiple sections of TIVIC Chapter 18.58; authorizing and establishing permitting regulations and aesthetic and design standards for the deployment of Small Wireless Facilities; adopting supportive findings. 7:50 p.m. Council President Kruller opened the public hearing and called for a staff report. Nora Gierloff, Community Development Director, and Emily Miner, Assistant City Attorney, explained that following the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) adoption of regulations regarding the deployment of small wireless communications facilities, the City adopted an interim ordinance in April 2021 which expires October 12, 2021. The proposed ordinance replaces the interim regulations, incorporates the new FCC requirements, and establishes a permitting process and aesthetic requirements for small wireless facilities. 8:06 p.m. Council President Kruller called for public comments. 1. Greggory Busch spoke on behalf of AT&T regarding Section 27 of the proposed ordinance pertaining to the applicants' documentation of structural analysis. He noted that since Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is exempt from providing such documentation, they send a letter to permitting jurisdictions stating they are not required to provide structural calculations which means AT&T is unable to locate on poles owned by PSE. He asked that the City consider addressing this situation to provide an alternative submittal document when the pole owner is exempt from the requirements regarding structural review. 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. In response to questions from the Council, Ms. Miner indicated staff will clarify with the City's Building Official whether the requested amendment complies with the International Building Code and stated any such amendments will be provided in track changes at the next meeting. 8:16 p.m. Council President Kruller closed the public hearing. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes September 27, 2021 Page 3 of 5 SPECIAL ISSUES a. An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2652, as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 23.04, "Small Wireless Communication Facilities"; repealing Ordinance No. 2498, as codified in TMC Chapters 18.06 and 18.68; repealing Ordinance No. 2251 §71 and §72, as codified in TMC Chapter 18.58, "Wireless Communication Facilities"; repealing Ordinance No. 2135 §2 (part), as codified in multiple sections of TMC Chapter 18.06, "Definitions"; amending Ordinance No. 2251 §68, §69, and §70, as codified in TMC Chapter 18.58; amending Ordinance No. 2135 §1 (part), as codified in multiple sections of TMC Chapter 18.58; authorizing and establishing permitting regulations and aesthetic and design standards for the deployment of Small Wireless Facilities; adopting supportive findings. In response to questions from Councilmember Hougardy, Ms. Miner confirmed small cells do not generate noise and noise standards have been included as a preemptive precaution. The City's design and concealment standards will result in the cell being concealed within the pole. In response to a question from Councilmember McLeod, Ms. Miner indicated some concerns the public may have regarding small cells include radiofrequency radiation emissions and cluttering the right-of-way. In response to a question from Council President Kruller, Ms. Miner indicated strand -mounted facilities will still be subject to design, safety, and concealment standards. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. b. An ordinance amending various ordinances as stated herein and as codified in various sections of Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Title 18, "Zoning" (18.41.080, 18.41.090, 18.41.100, 18.50.083 and 18.52.040), to set development standards for multi -family residential developments in the Tukwila South Overlay zone. Max Baker, Development Supervisor, explained staff is requesting this item be discussed at a future meeting to allow more time to address potential changes to the proposed ordinance and development standards due to new information and concerns raised by the applicant. Consensus existed to hold on discussing this item until a future meeting to be scheduled by staff. c. Weekly COVID-19 Report. David Cline, City Administrator, provided an update on the City's coronavirus response as follows: Beginning October 4, 2021, the Permit Center, City Hall, and Human Services will be open from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Mondays and Wednesdays for in-person services; City staff who are able to work remotely will continue doing so until January 3, 2022; information regarding additional ways to access the COVID-19 vaccine is available in the report. Council President Kruller inquired as to the hours of the COVID-19 clinic at the Church by the Side of the Road. d. An update on the Fire/Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee. Karen Reed, Consultant, shared an update on the activities of the Future of City Fire Services internal team that is comprised of internal stakeholders, representatives from key departments, and outside consultants. The internal team has developed a proposed advisory committee charter in response to the City Council's interest in having a community advisory committee. Committee membership applications have been distributed to the Councilmembers. In response to questions from Councilmember Idan, Ms. Reed confirmed she will work with Advisory Committee members to ensure they have the information they need to make informed decisions. She confirmed the meetings will be open to the public with agendas and meeting minutes to be made available online. Tukwila City Council Committee ufthe Whole Minutes September 27, 2021 Page 4 of 5 |nresponse tuaquestion from Council President Kru|ler, Ms. Reed confirmed the draft charter outlines processes for changes incommittee membership. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TOTHE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg reported Lowes employees will bevolunteering cdthe Tukwila Pantry for "Red Vest Day. b. City Council Councilmember Seal reported several items were forwarded to the October 4, 2021 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda from the Transportation & Infrastructure Services Committee meeting earlier tonight. She indicated she will beattending next week's Council meeting from out ofstate and may need hobe excused from that meeting should she encounter technical difficulties. Counci|nnenlberHouQerdyparticipated inoSouth County Area Transportation Board(8CATbd)nneetng where they discussed the legislative agenda and received areport from Puget Sound Regional Council onregional data trends. She attended a Highline Forum meeting that was hosted virtually by Tukwila and featured a presentation prepared by Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst, on the City's new capital facilities, resident buildings, street art, and utility box art program. She also attended onAssociation of Washington Cities Board of Directors meeting. CounoUmernbarMcLeod participated ina South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) Executive Board meeting where they continued work onpolicies dealing with capital funding and the advisory body to GKHHP. He shored he has received feedback from several community members who think the Council iadoing good work. CoVnci|memberNomreported the Finance and Governance Committee reviewed several items including the appointment ofthe Municipal Court Judge, onupdate from SCORE and their request for American Rescue Plan Act funds, annual resolutions authorizing the cancellation ofunclaimed funds and past due accounts receivable, and onupdate Vnthe General Fund. Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson reported participating in a Joint Recommendations Committee meeting and reported there were 12 applicants from the South King County region this year and 2 applicants from North King County with 9 grants awarded. South King County was awarded a total of $1.3 million in Community Development Block Grant funds for non -housing capital projects which included the Minor Homo Repair Program for Tukwila. Council President Kruller emphasized the importance of participating in local, regional and national committees and building relationships that directly benefit residents. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, clarified the Church bvthe Side ofthe Road isopen for COV|O-1Stesting Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes September 27, 2021 ADJOURNMENT Page 5 of 5 9:36 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT KRULLER DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURNED. Kate K6Aff7rCouy((A President Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: 10/8/21 AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE: 10111121