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Home My WebLink About2021-10-04 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Meeting Remote Meeting October 4, 2021 — 7:00 P.m. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING This meeting was conducted remotely, with the City Council, Mayor, and staff off-site and participating via a remote electronic system. All parhcipanCo, including the Mayor. Counci|membem. City staff, and legal counsel were not etTukwila City Hall and participated via a remote electronic system. The phone number for public participation that was provided via the agenda distribution process was: 1-253-2A2-Q75O.access code O7OO77847#aowell aoalink tojoin 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 O'Flaherty, City C|erk, called the roll of the Council. Present atthe remote meeting were Counci|mernbersKathy Hougardy. Do'SeanOuinn. Kate Kru||er.Thomas McLeod, Zak |dan. Cynthia Qe|ostrinosJohnson. MOVED BY MCLEO0.SECONDED BY|DANTO EXCUSE CO0NC|LA0EA0BER SEAL FROM THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 6'0. Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David C|ine, City Administrator; Rsmha| Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; Kari Sand, City Attorney; Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer; Hari Ponnekanti, Public Works Director; EhoDnewar. Police Chief; Eric Lund, Deputy Police Chief; JayV0thwer. Fine Chief; Norm Golden, Assistant Fire Chief; VickyCmdaen. Finance Director; Tony Cu||erton. Deputy Finance Director� Kimberly Walden, Municipal Court Judge; Trish Kinlow, Court Administrator; Tracy Gallaway, Parks and Recreation Director; Kris Ke||y, Parks and Recreation Manager; Matthew Austin, Parks Maintenance Supervisor; Derek Speoh, Economic Deve|npnnentAdnoinietnator� Nona Ginr|of[ Community Development Director; Juan Padi||a, Human Resources Director; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT —Counoi|memberHougardystated "The City ofTukwila islocated onthe ancestral lands ofthe Coast Sa|iehpeople. VVeacknowledge their continuing connections toland, waters and culture. VVepay our respects butheir elders past, 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 uptoproceed with their public comments. There were no public comments. APPOINTMENTS a. Municipal Court Judge: (1) Confirm the reappointment of Kimberly Walden to the position of Municipal Court Judge, with a term expiring 12/31/2025. MOVED BY I0AN,SECONDED BTQUINN TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT KJFKIMBERLY WALDEN TO THE POSITION 0FMUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/2025. MOTION CARRIED 6-o. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 4, 2021 (2) Oath of Office administered to Judge Walden by Mayor Ekberg. Mayor Ekberg administered the Oath of Office to Judge Walden. Judge Walden extended thanks for the continued opportunity to serve the Tukwila community. Page 2 of 6 The Councilmembers expressed appreciation to Judge Walden for her leadership, innovation, accountability, compassion and mentorship and making the Tukwila Municipal Court a welcoming place for customers, staff, and a new generation of judges in the state. It was noted Judge Walden is being reappointed to a 4 -year term. (3) An ordinance repealing Ordinance Nos. 2558 and 2420, as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Section 2.68.026; amending Ordinance No. 2261 §2, as codified at TMC Section 2.68.026, regarding the setting of salary for the Municipal Court Judge. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY MCLEOD THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 2558 AND 2420, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE (TMC) SECTION 2.68.026; AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2261 §2, AS CODIFIED AT TMC SECTION 2.68.026, REGARDING THE SETTING OF SALARY FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6-0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2659. b. Appointments to the "Future of Fire/Emergency Medical Services Community Advisory Committee." Earlier this year, the City Council determined the creation of an advisory committee would be an important step in the City's deliberations on the future delivery of Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the City to ensure community engagement on this important issue. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY QUINN TO APPOINT THE 13 INDIVIDUALS NOMINATED THIS EVENING TO THE FUTURE OF FIRE/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE AS FOLLOWS: SALLY BLAKE, KATRINA DOHN, RAMONA GROVE, ABDULLAHI MALLIN, PEGGY MCCARTHY, JOVITA MCCONNELL, DENNIS ROBERTSON, ABDULLAHI SHAKUL, VERNA SEAL, JIM DAVIS, BEN OLIVER, ANDY REISWIG, HIEN KIEU. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. PRESENTATIONS Police Department life-saving awards. Eric Drever, Police Chief. • Officer Kenneth Etheridge • Officer Aaron Zwicky • Officer Jarrett Wells • Officer Chris Daugherty Chief Drever presented the above officers with the Police Department life-saving awards. The Mayor and Councilmembers expressed appreciation to the Police Officers for their service to the community. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 4, 2021 Page 3 of 6 a. Approval of Minutes: 9/20/21 (Regular Mtg.) b. Approval ofVouchers #387O29-3871O2,#21OOOOinthe amount of$2.355.284.G7 c. Approve an application for lodging tax funds from the City of Tukwila for Gut Check Wrestling Tournament in the amount of $15,000.00, and for XV Rugby in the amount of $15,000.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Planning and Community Development Committee on g/2Oy2f] d. A resolution authorizing the cancellation of outstanding General Fund claims and payroll checks and Municipal Court checks. RESOLUTION NO. 2030 [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Finance and Governance Committee on 9127121.] n. A resolution ordering the ounoe||mtiVn ofpast due accounts receivable. RESOLUTION NO. 2031 [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Finance and Governance Committee on 9127121] f. Authorize the Mayor tosign acontract with Gray &{}eborne. Inc., for the Future Sewer Lift Station #13 —Feaeibi|ityStudyP jact.intheamountof$41.7OO.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on 9127/21] g. Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with the Washington State Military Department for a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance Grant for Tukwila Urban Center Pedestrian Bridge repairs, inthe amount of$15O.00O.O0.(City match $18.75O.00). [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on 8/27%2Y.] h. Authorize the Mayor to sign m consultant agreement with J.A. Brennan Associates, LLC. for the Chinook Wind Public Access Project, inthe amount of$63.373.1O. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on Q127121.7 i. Authorize the Mayor to sign a grant agreement with King County for Cooperative Watershed Management grant funds for the Gilliam Creek Fish Barrier Removal Project, in the amount of $200.000.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on &/2/72Y] MOVED BYHOUGARDY, SECONDED BY KRWLLERTHAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED G-0. Councilmember Quinn referenced that Item (i) on the Consent Agenda is with the King County Flood Control Zone District, which is a separate branch of King County government. UNFINISHED BUSINESS m. Weekly COV|Q'19 report. David Cline, City Administrator, explained that the COV|Oreport inthe Council Agenda packet has updates regarding online services, Human Services efforts, and activity regarding vaccinations and the COVID testing site in Tukwila. Council President Kruller inquired about City outreach as it relates to sharing information about how individuals can sign upfor alerts ontheir phones os itrelates boCOV|D-19exposure. She would also like tosee statistics associated with whether nrnot those alerts are the basis for anuptick inCUV|Dtesting. Mr. Cline referenced the "WA Notify" app that is available for use on mobile phones that checks for possible COV|Dexposure among people. JoyVVithmer, Fire Chief, explained that the testing site atthe Church bvthe Side ofthe Road had over 7OOpeople getting tested today. The good news iethat people are using the services and being vigilant. Council President Kruller would like to see information on the City website or Facebook page guiding people on how to sign up for phone alerts as it relates to COVID exposure as well as statistics associated with CC}V|Dcases associated with the phone alerts. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 4, 2021 Mr. Cline indicated he would look into this matter. Page 4 of 6 b. 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 TMC Chapter 18.58; authorizing and establishing permitting regulations and aesthetic and design standards for the deployment of Small Wireless Facilities; adopting supportive findings. MOVED BY MCLEOD, SECONDED BY IDAN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, 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 TMG 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; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY IDAN, SECONDED BY DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO AMEND THE LAST SENTENCE OF SECTION 18.58.110(F) ON PAGE 24 OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO READ: THE BUILDING OFFICIAL MAY ACCEPT ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF THE STRUCTURAL APPROVAL IF THE REVIEW AND CALCULATIONS ARE CONDUCTED BY ANOTHER AGENCY, SUCH AS THE POLE OWNER.** Nora Gierloff, Community Development Director, explained that the amendment gives the Building Official the ability to accept the expert analysis of other agencies as it relates to structural approval. This amendment meets the legal checkpoints and was approved by the City Attorney. **MOTION CARRIED 6-0. *MOTION CARRIED 6-0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2660, AS AMENDED. NEW BUSINESS Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Northwest Playground Equipment, Inc., for installation of a new gazebo at Tukwila Park in the amount of $80,000.00. MOVED BY DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON, SECONDED BY IDAN TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH NORTHWEST PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, INC., FOR INSTALLATION OF A NEW GAZEBO AT TUKWILA PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,000.00.* Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 4.2O21 Page 5of0 Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson, Chair of the CSS (Community Services and Safety) Committee, reported that this item was considered at the meeting this evening and forwarded to this Regular Meeting with unanimous approval. Councilmember McLeod inquired if the selection process involved the potential use of Tukwila businesses. Kris Ke||y, Parks and Recreation W4gnoger, explained that proposals from 3vendors were reviewed, with agoal ofgetting away from wood. This vendor has been used |nthe past, and construction ofgazebos was one ofthe items intheir wheelhouse. Council President Kruller inquired if the City is moving toward materials that do not burn, to include a metallic roof, Mr. Kelly responded inthe affirmative. *MOTION CARRIED 6-0. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg received comments from property owners regarding a recent event on Tukwila International Boulevard that involved trees that had come down. Mayor Ekberg extended thanks toMark A||en, Daniel Harris, and AJ McCray from the City's Street Department for their good work. b.City Council Council President Kru||erattended the recent Low. Safety and Justice Committee meeting as well as the King County regional meeting regarding the teen center. She imamember ofthe education -working group that focuses onthe impacts ofgun violence onyouth. The shootings involving youth are not subsiding, and she would like the Council bzwork with the Mayor before year-end toseek ways Loidentify areas where more can bedone. Counci|nnember|dancommended the Street Department crew referenced inthe Mayor's report for their service tnthe community. m' Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the CA(City Administrator) Report. Monthly Construction and Budget Report and offered toanswer any questions. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Delostrinos; Johnson said that over the last few weeks, there have been many comments at meetings regarding conditions and issues associated with Cascade Behavioral Health Center in Tukwila. The issues have impacts hmthe safety and health ofthe employees, patients, and surrounding community. She asked Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst, toresearch options available tothe Council maapath tomove forward. K0a. Humphrey said she presented an option tothe CSS (Community Services and Safety) Committee regarding submission ofaletter from the Council tothe Department nfHealth tnprovide advocacy to those individuals who have commented. The CSS Committee was supportive ofthis idea. The Councilmembers discussed the suggested option and expressed concern about the need for more information; the importance of involving health experts who can investigate the issues; and the significance ofthe content ofthe letter taking aneutral position. Ms. Humphrey relayed that she will prepare u draft in the next few days and seek consensus on the content atthe October 11.2O21Committee ofthe Whole meeting. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 4, 2021 ADJOURNMENT Page 6 of 6 8:03 p.m. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY IDAN TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Allan Ekberg, Mayor Christy O'Flaherty, Records Governance Manager/City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 10118/2021 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 10/19/2021