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Home My WebLink About2021-12-06 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Meeting Remote Meeting December 6, 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 participants, including the Mayor, Councilmembers, 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: 1-253-292-9750, access code 670077847# as well as a link to join the Microsoft Teams Meeting. 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'Flaherty, City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present at the remote meeting were Councilmembers Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, Kate Kruller, Thomas McLeod, Zak Idan, Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY IDAN TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER QUINN FROM THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; Kari Sand, City Attorney; Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer; Hari Ponnekanti, Public Works Director; Eric Drever, Police Chief; Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director; Tony Cullerton, Deputy Finance Director; Tracy Gallaway, Parks and Recreation Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Juan Padilla, Human Resources Director; Stacy Hansen, Human Services Program Coordinator; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT — Councilmember Seal 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 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 at the virtual meeting. Mayor Ekberg asked those who had signed up to proceed with their public comments. David Chivis thanked the Police Chief and Fire Chief for their great work. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 11/15/21 (Regular Mtg.); 11/22/21 (Special Mtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers #387426-387519; #211000, #211103-211105 in the amount of $2,026,449.01 c. Park lease agreements: [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community Services and Safety Committee on 11115121.] (1) Authorize the Mayor to sign a lease agreement with the Tukwila School District for Duwamish Park. (2) Authorize the Mayor to sign a lease agreement with the Tukwila School District for Joseph Foster Memorial Park. (3) Authorize the Mayor to sign a lease agreement with the Tukwila School District for Riverton Park. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 6, 2021 Page 2 of 7 d. Award a bid and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Road Construction Northwest, Inc., for the West Valley Highway/Longacres Way construction project in the amount of $3,590,407.40 (plus contingency), [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on 11122121.] e. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with KPG, Inc., for the 2022 Overlay Program in the amount of $149,400.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on 11122121.] f. Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to Contract #20-131 with KPG, Inc., for the Surface Water Fund — East Marginal Way South Stormwater Outfalls project in the amount of $54,446.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on 11122121.] MOVED BY DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON, SECONDED BY IDAN THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Weekly COVID-19 report. David Cline, City Administrator, said the COVID report has new information regarding the vaccine clinics at the Sullivan Center in Tukwila, with a focus on making the services more available for walk-in customers. Based on a question from Councilmember Hougardy, Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator, said the number of meals distributed to seniors is based on the "number of meals, not individuals," and information will be forthcoming in the next COVID report regarding how often the meals are being provided. b. A resolution adopting a Legislative Agenda for use during the 2022 Washington State Legislative Session. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed resolution by title only A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR USE DURING THE 2022 WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY IDAN THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6-0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2033. c. An ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 2462 and 2538, as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code Sections 3.90.050 and 3.90.060, to amend eligibility criteria and to allow new applications for Multi -Family Residential Property Tax Exemptions to be submitted. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, 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, AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 2462 AND 2538, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 3.90.050 AND 3.90.060, TO AMEND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND TO ALLOW NEW APPLICATIONS FOR MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS TO BE SUBMITTED; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 6, 2021 Page 3 of 7 MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6-0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2665. d. Legislation updating the Investment Policy: (1) An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 1916 relating to the City's Investment Policy, thereby eliminating Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 3.28. MOVED BY IDAN, 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 NO. 1916 RELATING TO THE CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY, THEREBY ELIMINATING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 3.28; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY IDAN, SECONDED BY DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6-0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2666. (2) A resolution adopting an Investment Policy. MOVED BY MCLEOD, SECONDED BY IDAN THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING AN INVESTMENT POLICY. MOVED BY MCLEOD, SECONDED BY DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6-0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2034. NEW BUSINESS a. A resolution honoring former Mayor Jim Haggerton. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY IDAN THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Kate Kruller, Council President, read the proposed resolution in its entirety. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HONORING THE LEGACY OF JIM HAGGERTON AND HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF TUKWILA. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY MCLEOD THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilmember Seal recounted that Mayor Haggerton took her under his wing on her first trip to Washington D.0 as an elected official, and she extended support to his wife Carol and their amazing family. Councilmember Hougardy has had the privilege of working with Mayor Haggerton for many years. He always demonstrated true professionalism and was well respected by elected officials throughout the region. She extended condolences to his family. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 6, 2021 Page 4 of 7 Council President Kruller expressed that Mayor Haggerton's reach went well beyond the City, and he was a phenomenal representative at the National League of Cities. She recollected that Mayor Haggerton signed a ball at a lacrosse tournament at Fort Dent Park as "Mayor Jim." She will also think of him as "Mayor Jim." Councilmember Mcleod spoke to Mayor Haggerton's vision and the ability to implement that vision. It was Mayor Haggerton who appointed Mr. McLeod to the Planning Commission which has affected his ongoing service to the community. True visionaries like Mayor Haggerton create a positive ripple effect through their decisions and effective implementation. Councilmember Idan recollected many conversations with Mayor Haggerton where he offered his knowledge and experience, and he extended condolences to his family members. Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson had the privilege to begin her work as an elected official based on the vision Mayor Haggerton had for Tukwila. She is grateful to have the opportunity to honor him and extended condolences to his family. Mayor Ekberg said it is a great honor to recognize Tukwila's 1 gth Mayor and credited Mayor Haggerton for pulling Tukwila out of the recession. He expressed condolences to Carol Haggerton and the entire Haggerton family. *MOTION CARRIED 6-0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2035. b. An update regarding Human Services' pandemic response and resources. Stacy Hansen, Human Services Program Coordinator, provided an overview regarding the pandemic response by the Human Services Office to include information on rental and utility assistance, one-time increases to the Tukwila Pantry, Multi -Service Center, REWA (Refugee Women's Alliance), Housing Justice Project, Way Back Inn, Partners in Employment, Mary's Place and HealthPoint. Landlords have been a critical partner in this work, with King County Eviction Prevention and Rental Assistance Program being very active in Tukwila. Following is a service summary. 22 HB 1406 $110,777 104/318 Total $171,400 256/604 *2021 data through November 15, 2021. 1413 1406 $67,340 75/163 Total $234,631 201/449 The Councilmembers commended Ms. Hansen and her team members for their ongoing exceptional work and compassionate service to the Tukwila community and the entire region. c. A resolution recognizing new statewide protections for residential tenants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and replacing and repealing Resolution No. 1983. MOVED BY IDAN, SECONDED BY MCLEOD THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed resolution by title only. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 6, 2021 Page 5 of 7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, RECOGNIZING NEW STATEWIDE PROTECTIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL TENANTS IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, AND REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 1983, MOVED BY IDAN, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6-0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2036" d. Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board to accept a grant for sidewalk improvements along Macadam Road South, in the amount of $320,000.00 (City match of $80,000.00). MOVED BY IDAN, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD TO ACCEPT A GRANT FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ALONG MACADAM ROAD SOUTH, IN THE AMOUNT OF $320,000.00 (CITY MATCH OF $80,000.00). MOTION CARRIED 6-0. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg reported that there will be a "gift wrapping event" at 10;00 a.m. on December 7, 2021 at the Tukwila Community Center to support the Spirit of Giving effort on Saturday, December 14. b. City Council Councilmember Hougardy reported on the items discussed at the PCD (Planning and Community Development) Committee meeting that included an update on the Wadajir Development Agreement, which is a project aimed at providing affordable housing. This topic will come before the full Council in 2022. Ms. Hougardy said she has been reappointed to the AWC (Association of Washington Cities) Education and Training Committee; she will continue on as an AWC Board member as well; and was also appointed to the SCA PSRC (Sound Cities Association Puget Sound Regional Council) Economic District Board as an alternate. Council President Kruller attended the annual meeting for SCA and voted to support the new budget. She congratulated Councilmember Quinn as a representative on the Board, and noted that selections have occurred for Committees. Councilmember McLeod attended the recent Growth Management Planning Council (GMPC) meeting and was reappointed to the Council. He explained that he and a Sammamish Councilmember had voiced concern regarding countywide planning policies as it relates to equitable efforts in building affordable housing. He is pleased to report that the City of Sammamish is going to revisit its planning targets as it relates to increasing affordable housing. Councilmember Idan expressed appreciation to Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson for her great work this year as Chair for the CSS (Community Services and Safety) Committee. Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson reported on the items discussed at the CSS Committee this evening. One of the items is a request for a camera system at the Justice Center that will come before the full Council at the December 13 Council meeting. The other is an Interlocal Agreement for fire investigation services that will come before the Council in 2022. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator referenced the CA (City Administrator) Report and Monthly Construction and Budget Report and offered to answer any questions. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 6, 2021 Page 6 of 7 Additionally, Mr. Cline reported that heparticipated inthe Tukwila Police Department Town Hall meeting. These meetings will continue to be ongoing as part of the engagement plan the Police Department has put in place to interact with community members. Councilmember Idan referenced issues associated with soccer fields being inaccessible to youth groups in the community and discussions that have occurred on this topic at the Finance and Governance Committee. He also referenced nsmant input from the Somali Health Board regarding the difficulties and costs associated with reserving soccer fields. Hewould like bzsee a field developed atthe Tukwila Community Center that is made from Astro turf and is seeking Council consensus to move forward to ensure greater accessibility ofsoccer fields for youth. Heinquired ifARPA(American Rescue Plan Act) funds could beused for this purpose. Kari Sand, City Attorney, researched this issue and explained that itdid not meet the threshold needed for use ofARPAfunds. The Counui|rnernberoexchanged comments onthis issue and determined this topic could bediscussed aspart ofthe Budget/Capital Improvement Plan (C|P)process in2O22. EXECUTIVE SESSION — Collective Bargaining — Pursuant bmRCVV42'30-140(4)(b); and Property Sale wrLease — Pursuant toFkCVV42.30.110(l)(c) (60 minutes) Mayor Ekberg announced the Council will now go into an Executive Session to discuss: Collective Bargaining — Pursuant toRCW42'30'140(4)(b):and Property Sale orLeawe—Pwrswamt 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. Hmdeclared the meeting adjourned aaofthe conclusion ofthe 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. 8:25 p.m. Mayor Ekberg called for a brief recess to allow the Councilmembers to convene a separate remote meeting. Executive Session Start: 8:31 p.m Attendees: Mayor Ekberg; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; Kari Sand, City Attorney; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator for Property Sohs or Lease only); Juan Padilla, Human Resources Director (present for Collective Bargaining only); Laurel Humphrey. Legislative Analyst; Counci|nlernberm Semi Hougardy, Kru||gr, McLeod, |dan (present for Collective Bargaining only) and De|osthnosJohnson. Coumci|mernbarQuinn was not present Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 6, 2021 ADJOURNMENT Page 7 of 7 9:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT OCCURRED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE EXEC TIVE SESSION. Allan Ekberg, Mayor Christy O'Flaherty, Ik6cords Governance kTanager/City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 1/3/2022 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 1/4/2022