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Home My WebLink About2021-11-08 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Remote Meeting per Governor Proclamation 20-28 November 8, 2021 — 7:00 P.m. AIR 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: Y-253-2Q2-Q758access code 67DD77847#aawell msalink hojoin the Microsoft Teams COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Council President Kru|hsrodled the remote Tukwila City Council meeting ioorder ot7:O0 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 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 Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Bianchi, DeputyCity Administrator; Nora Gierloff, Community Development Director; Trish Kinlow, Court Administrator; Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director; Tony Cullerton, Deputy Finance Director; Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Norm Golden, Deputy Fire Chief; Juan PadiUa, Human Resources Director; Tracy Ga||avvoy. Parke & Recreation Director; Eric Drever' Police Chief; Eric Lund, Deputy Police Chief; Bill Dmv|in, Traffic Sergeant; Hari Ponnahanti, Public Works Director; Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Idan 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 respectsto 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 otthe virtual meeting. 1. Robert Neuffer expressed concern regarding the Automated School Zone cameras on South 144th Street as he feels it may cause negative impacts for those who cannot afford to pay fines. He suggested mitigating speeding through other measures such as physical redesign of the road, better signage, speed cushions, paint strips and lowering the speed limit. He stated the safety of children takes precedence over generating revenue for the City. Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes November 8, 2021 Page 2 of 5 PUBLIC HEARING a. Tax levy legislation: (1) Anordinance levying the general taxes for the City commencing I/1/2022' (2) Anordinance decreasing the regular tax levy from the previous year commencing 11M/2022. 7:08 p.m. Council President KruUAmropened the public hearing and called for a staff report. Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director, explained the proposed ordinances are to (1) adopt the general and excess property tax levies inthe amounts of$17.O1S.O97and $4.474'075respectively for 2O22.and (2) decreases the regular tax levy from the previous year byO.1896. 7:09 p.m. Council Pmms|dwntKrwNmr called for public comments. There were no public comments. 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. 7:10 p.m. Council President KruU|mrclosed the public hearing. b- Amordinance adopting mmamended 2821-2022mid-biennium budget. 7:1gp-mm' Council President h[ruklmropened the public hearing and called for mstaff report. Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director, explained this ordinance adjusts the 2021-2022 budget to identify significant changes in financial plans, policy decisions, and provide transparency for key decisions. The proposed amendments include housekeeping amendments, adjustments specific to allocating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, increases certain general fund revenue streams, adjustments to meet personnel contractual obligations, and reflects revenue -backed projects/expenditures. 7:11 p.m. Council President Krm8lercalled for public comments. There were nopublic comments. Council President Kruller asked if there was anyone else who wished to make a public comment on this topic and hopress °Gonthe phone tounnoute. There were noadditional public comments. 7:11 p.m. CmmmuiU President KruUKercUmsmd the public hearing. SPECIAL ISSUES a. Tax levy Ueg[mymtimm: (1) An ordinance levying the general taxes for the City commencing 11/11/2022- (2) An ordinance decreasing the regular tax levy from the previous year commencing 11/11/2822' Following oquestion from CouncilnemberH .Ms. Carlsen explained page 11of the agenda packet shows the levy limit worksheet provided bvKing County hodetermine the estimated regular levy limit using the limit factor for the district or implicit price deflator. The City is required to use the lower of the two methods, amounting toonallowable regular tax levy of$17.G1S.D97for 2O22.Ms. Car|aennoted the regular property tax levy has decreased 0. 18% from the previous year due to a refund of a multi- family property tax exemption levy. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes November 8, 2021 Page 3 of 5 b. Anordinance adopting an amended 2021-2M22mid-biennium budget. CONSENSUS EXISTED T0FORWARD THIS ITEM T0THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. c' Weekly COVID-19 Report. David Cline, City Administrator, provided an update on the City's coronavirus response as follows:The City is targeting January for reopening of City facilities for in-person services; The Tukwila Pantry recently held acelebration marking the opening ofthe outside roof; Children ages 5through 11 have begun receiving vaccinations. Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief, and Norm Golden, Deputy Fire Chief, explained the Mobile Vaccination Team will begin providing booster shots to homebound individuals as soon as vaccines have been released by King County. d- Amupdate mnthe Automated SchomyZmneCmmnemaPrognanm- Eric Drever, Police Chief, provided an update on the School Zone automated cameras that were installed onSouth 144mStreet inthe vicinity ofFoster High Schoo and Showalter Middle School. Speeding was reduced from 1G27warnings issued inSeptember hoG82 warnings issued inOctober. Staff are reviewing the feasibility ofadding osecond set ofcameras along 42nuAvenue South tofurther reduce speeding violations inschool zones. The Councilmembers exchanged comments and highlighted the need for more data prior to making decisions on continuing or expanding the camera program. The intent is to correct speeding to increase safety inschool zones rather than generating revenue. Trish 0n|ow.Court Administrator, noted speeding ina school zone iaaviolation ofthe law that results in a ticket that cannot be mitigated when the ticket is issued by an officer. Additionally, tickets issued through the automated cameras program allow for hearings and payment plans, do not go on an individual's driving record, and do not require officers toengage directly with the public to issue citations. Mayor Ekberg reported the Tukwila Pantry held a ribbon -cutting ceremony for the opening of their roof. He noted resident Katrina Dohn is coordinating with the City of Auburn to assist 100 residents that were displaced by an Auburn apartment fire. b. City Council Councilmember Seal reported the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee received an update onthe Public Works Fleet & Facilities Tenant Improvements Project, NeighborhondTraffio Calming Program, Annual bridge inspections and repairs, and Surface Water Fund — Duwamish River Basin stewardship. The Committee forwarded o grant for the <3i||iann Creek Fish Barrier Rernuvo| project and aresolution onthe 2022Legislative Agenda. Councilmember Hougardy participated in an Equity and Social Justice Commission meeting where they continued working on the qualifying questions for the Tukwila Police hiring process for interview panel members. She attended Cities on Tap through the Association of Washington Cities where they presented the 2O22 legislative priorities. Councilmember Quinn attended a Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission meeting where new commissioners were welcomed. He attended the ribbon -cutting ceremony for the new roof at Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes November 8, 2021 Page 4 of 5 Councilmember McLeod attended the ribbon -cutting ceremony at the Tukwila Pantry. He stated hmwould like other Councilmembers to be considered for the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners Executive Board next year. Councilmember Idan reported the Finance and Governance Committee reviewed the 2022 Legislative Agenda and amongst other items, held odiscussion regarding the possible addition ofprojects using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)funds. Council President Kruller asked for clarification regarding Cascade View Elementary School safety improvements (page 21 of the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee packet). She reported President Biden recently passed a large infrastructure bill that will include funding much needed by local governments. She reported the Association of Washington Cities Federal Legislative Priorities Committee recently passed their 2O22Legislative Agenda. #' Staff David Cline, City Administrator, reported there is C{}V|D-19 vaccination pop-up clinic otthe Sullivan Center that is open every weekend. This weekend, it will be open from 1:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. and all 3 vaccines will be available, including booster shots for eligible adults (individuals with significantly compromised immune systems, individuals who are G5years and o|der, individuals ogee 50-64 with underlying medical conditions, and individuals 18 and older who live in long-term care settings). Mr. Cline reported the Future Fire/EMS Community Advisory Committee will have their first meeting on November 9,2021. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Seal relayed she received a phone call from a resident in her neighborhood who had an encounter with someone who had entered into the resident's vehicle, damaged the interior then proceeded to attempt to enter the resident's house. When the resident called the police, she was told the police could not help. Eric Draver, Police Chief, stated this is not the response Tukwila Police Department expects to provide and hewill follow-up onthis issue. EXECUTIVE SESSION —CoUective Bargaining — Pursuant toRCVV42.3O.140(b) /G0minutes total) Council President Kruller announced the Council will now go into an Executive Session to discuss: Collective Bargaining—Purouantto RCVV42.3O.14O(b) The total amount of time will be no more than 60 minutes, and no decisions will be made during the Executive Session. No action will be required in the Open Meeting after the Executive Session has concluded. She declared the meeting adjourned es ofthe conclusion ofthe Executive Session. The Executive Session will not be extended beyond the announced time, and they will not be returning to open session to adjourn orfor any other reason. 8:27 p.m. CmumpAK President KrmUUer called for brief recess to allow the Counoi0mmemmbemstm convene aseparate remote meeting. Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes November 8, 2021 Executive Session Start: 8:33 p.m. Page 5 of 5 Attendees: Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; Koh Sand, City Attorney; Juan PodiUe, Human Resources Director; Vicky Cgdaen, Finance Director; Laurel Hurnph/ey, Legislative Analyst; Counoi|membersVan)a Sem|, Kathy Hougavdy' De'Sean Quinn, Kate Kruller, Thomas McLeod, Zak Idan, and Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson. Executive Session End: 9:21 p.m. 9:21 p.m. Adjournment occurred at the conclusion of the Executive Session. Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BYTHE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: 11121121