The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About2021-11-15 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Me Remote Meeting November 15, 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 padicipantu, including the Mayor, Cound|membera. 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: 1-253-2O2'Q75U.access code 87OO77847#aawell aaelink \ojoin the Microsoft Teams Meeting. CALL TO O0QER/P0EDGEOF 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 in the Pledge of Allegiance. Christy O'.CkvCharkca|led the roll ofthe Council. Present otthe remote meeting were CouncilnnennhereVenna Sea[ Kathy Hougerdy. Oe'Sean Quinn, Kate Kru|kar, Thomas McLeod, Zak |dan. Cynthia De|osthnosJohnsun. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David Cline, City Adminintrakn�Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; Kari Sand, City Attorney; Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer-, Hari Ponnekanti, Public Works Director; Erin Lund, Deputy Police Chief; Jay VWttmer, Fine Chief; Nnnn 8o|den, Assistant Fina Chief; Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director; Tony Cullerton, Deputy Finance Director; Tracy Gallaway, Parks and Recreation Director; Nora Gierloff, Community Development Director; Juan Padilla, Human Resources Director; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Christy O'F|mhehy, City Clerk. ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Ekberg announced that Jim Haggerton, the 191h Mayor of the City of Tukwila passed away this past week. Mayor Ekberg requested a moment of silence in honor of former Mayor Haggerton and his wife, LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT —Counoi|memberOe|ostrinmsJohnson stated "The City ofTukwila is located onthe ancestral lands ofthe Coast Sa|ishpeopie. VVeacknowledge their continuing connections toland, waters and culture. VVepay our respects bo their 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 mtthe virtual meeting. Mayor Ekberg asked those who had signed uptoproceed with their public comments. There were no public comments Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 15, 2021 CONSENT AGENDA Page 2 of 5 a. Approval of Minutes: 11/1/21 (Regular Mboj b. ApprovalofVouchers #387277-387373;#211OO8-211O11 inthe amount of$1.541.O21.S0 o. Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the City of SeaTac for building and electrical inspection services. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Planning and Community Development Committee on fy/Y/2iJ d. Human Services lease agreements: [Reviewed and forwarded h7Consent bvthe Community Services and Safety Committee oni1/i/3Y./ (1) Authorize the Mayor to sign a lease agreement for homelessness intervention/prevention with the Way Back Inn Foundation for Kennedy's Cottage (15421 42nd Avenue South, Tukwila). (2) Authorize the Mayor to sign a lease agreement for homelessness intervention/prevention with the Way Back Inn Foundation for Hartnett Manor (14688 Macadam Road South, Tukwila). (3) Authorize the Mayor tosign alease agreement for homelessness intervention/prevention with the Way Back Inn Foundation for Gregor House (14239 42nd Avenue South, Tukwila). e. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Pacifica Law Group for Bond Counsel services, in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Finance and Governance Committee on 1118121.] f. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRi). for GIS services, inthe amount of$O3.4D7.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Finance and Governance Committee on 1118121.] Q. Authorize traffic safety equipment purchases for the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)funds, inthe amount of$0O'8O3.47. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on/1/812/./ MOVED BfSEAL, SECONDED BfHOUGARDY THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7-n. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Weekly COVID-19 report. Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator, reported that there will be a COVID-19 pop-up clinic at the Sullivan Center inTukwila through December 18.2O21. Additionally, she explained that when bcomes to metrics regarding C{JV|Dvaccines, the City is able b)segregate 2ofTukwi|a'sprimary zip codes: Q81OB and 98188. That data reflects that Q596ofthe people who live inthose zip codes have received 1dose of the vaccine. Counci|nnemberDehstrinosJohnson asked ifthe Council could beprovided the yearly total ofhow many people are served through the Human Services Office. k8e. Bianchi responded inthe affirmative. K4a. [}e|ostrinos Johnson relayed that the pop-up clinic in Tukwila will provide vaccines for 5 to 11 year old children, and she inquired as to the outreach the City is using to get the word out. Ms. Bianchi responded that postings went out onsocial media today. She also encouraged individuals tovisit the vaccine locator. wa. gov website, as it provides vaccine locations based on zip code. b. Tax levy legislation: (1) Anordinance levying the general taxes for the City of Tukwila in King County for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2022, on all property, both real and personal, in said city, that is subject to taxation for the purpose of paying sufficient revenue to carry on the services of the several departments of said city for the ensuing year, with an excess property tax levy for the purpose of paying debt service on the City's Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds issued in 2016 and 2019, asrequired bylaw. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY|DANTHAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 15, 2021 Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. Page 3 of 5 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, LEVYING THE GENERAL TAXES FOR THE CITY OF TUKWILA IN KING COUNTY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2022, ON ALL PROPERTY, BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL, IN SAID CITY, THAT IS SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING SUFFICIENT REVENUE TO CARRY ON THE SERVICES OF THE SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY FOR THE ENSUING YEAR, WITH AN EXCESS PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING DEBT SERVICE ON THE CITY'S UNLIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ISSUED IN 2016 AND 2019, AS REQUIRED BY LAW,- PROVIDING AW;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2662. (2) An ordinance decreasing the City of Tukwila regular levy from the previous year, commencing January 1, 2022, on all property, both real and personal, in compliance with RCW 84.55.120. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, 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, DECREASING THE CITY OF TUKWILA REGULAR LEVY FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2022, ON ALL PROPERTY, BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL, IN COMPLIANCE WITH RCW 84.55.120; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2663. An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2641, which adopted the City of Tukwila's biennial budget for the 2021-2022 biennium. MOVED BY IDAN, SECONDED BY QUINN 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. 2641, WHICH ADOPTED THE CITY OF TUKWILA'S BIENNIAL BUDGET FOR THE 2021-2022 BIENNIUM; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY IDAN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2664. 7:14 p.m. Councilmember Quinn recused himself from the following item and left the virtual meeting. NEW BUSINESS Authorize the Mayor to sign a grant agreement with King County for flood reduction grant funds for the Gilliam Creek Fish Barrier Removal Project, in the amount of $300,000.00 (funds coming to the City). MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH KING COUNTY FOR FLOOD REDUCTION GRANT FUNDS FOR THE GILLIAM CREEK FISH BARRIER REMOVAL PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000.00 (FUNDS COMING TO THE CITY). MOTION CARRIED 6-0 WITH QUINN RECUSED. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 15, 2021 Page 4 of 5 :4 :1 O0 3 0, Mayor Ekberg expressed condolences tqMayor Hagoerton\sfamily and noted that Mayor Hoggedon spent 8years onthe Planning Commission, 12years maoCounci|nnernber,and 8years asMayor. b. City Council Councilmember Seal recalled her first National League of Cities (NLC) meeting, where she waemenboned bvMayor Haggndon. Hewill betruly missed inthe community. 7:16 p.m. Councilmember Quinn returned to the virtual meeting. Councilmember Hougardly extended condolences to the family of Mayor Haggerton and expressed how much she enjoyed working with him. This past week, Ms. Hougardy attended the AWC (Association of Washington Cities) Informational Session on tax restructuring. The 8tmba Legislature will be working on this, and it will eventually require a change bzthe Washington State Constitution. Additionally, atthe PCD (Planning and Community Development) Committee meeting this evening, discussion occurred on a Multi -family Tax Exemption and traffic impact fees. Council President Kruller offered condolences to the Haggerton family and spoke of the friendship she developed with the Mayor and his wife over the years. She recollected Senator Maria Cantwell seeking Mayor Haggertonout atlegislative sessions inWashington D.C. Hewas mmajor foroeinthe entire region. Ms. Kru|le«commended the Parks and Recreation staff for the recent event along the shoreline, providing educational opportunities about trees, plants and how they were used by native Americans. Additionm|ly, she referenced the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that was signed into law today. This will pave the way for Tukwila legislators to send money to our area and make a difference in the entire region. Councilmember McLeod extended condolences to the Haggerton family and noted that Mayor Haggerton appointed him tothe Planning Commission. Councilmember Idan conveyed condolences to the Haggerton family and appreciated Jim's insight as it relates to City government. It was helpful to him prior to being elected to the Council. Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson offered condolences to the Haggerton family and referenced the sacrifice ittakes tnbeapublic servant. Ms. Delostrinos Johnson reported on the CSS (Committee Services and Safety) Committee this evening, stating itwas one ofthe best meetings she has attended. Representatives from the Use ofForce Review Board were inattendance and shared their experiences. Tukwila isone ofthe first jurisdictions inthe State tohave elocal review board. She commended Chief Dnsverand Chief Lund for their work onthis effort. She encouraged Counoi|membersand others toreview the video from the meeting. Additionally, on the agenda for the meeting were 3 park lease agreements with the Tukwila School District that will be extended for 3Oyears. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, extended condolences to the Haggerton family, noting they epitomize the art oflistening and community. Additionally, hereferenced the CA(City Administrator) Report and offered toanswer any questions Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 15, 2021 Page 5 of 5 Counci|mem[er Seal said she has heard from multiple residents with concern about trees that are on private property that may come down in a windstorm into the public right of way. She referenced trees on South 144mStreet that are dead and on private property that may pose a risk to others if they come down. She wondered ifthere could beaHazelnut article that goes out Vnthis topic tohelp people better understand this situation. Mayor Ekberg said he would look into this issue. 7:32 p.m. Councilmember Quinn noted that former Mayor Jim Haggerton will be greatly missed. He and his wife, Carol, exemplified who "we are," and Jim was someone who was attentive to the needs of new Counci|rnemberg. EXECUTIVE SESSION —Potentia| Litigation — Pursuant koFXCVV42.38.110(1)(i).(30minutes) Mayor Ekberg announced the Council will now gointo anExecutive Session h/discuss: Potential Litigution—Pursuantho RL|VV42.3O.110(1)(0 The total amount of time will be no more than 30 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. He declared the meeting adjourned as of the conclusion of the Executive Session. The Executive Session will not be extended beyond the announced time, and they will not be returning to open session toadjourn orfor any other reason. 7:32 p.m. Mayor Ekberg called fora brief recess to a||ovv the Counoi|nnembers to convene a separate remote meeting. Executive Session Start: 7:38 p.m. Attendees: Mayor Ekberg; David C|ine, City Administrator; Rachel Bianohi, Deputy City Administrator; Kari Smnd, Qty Attorney; Louna| Humphrey, Legislative Ana|yet� Joel Bush, Chief Technology []fhoor (for IT support); Counci|membensS*a[ Hougandy, Quinn, KruUer. McLeod, |dan and De|oothnosJohnsnn. Executive Session End: 8:02 p.m. ADJOURNMENT 8:02 p.m. ADJOURNMENT OCCURRED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. Allat�rEkberg, Mayor Christ O'Flaherty, Records Governance Manager/City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 12/6/2021