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Home My WebLink About2021-12-13 Special MinutesTukwila City Council Special Meeting On-site and Virtual Meeting December 13, 2021 - 9:08 P.M. MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING This meeting was conducted both on-site at Tukwila City Hall and also virtually based on the Governor's Proclamation 20-28, adopted March 24, 2020. 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. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ekberg called the Special Meeting of the Tukwila City Council (on-site and virtual) to order at 9:08 p.m. directly following the Committee of the Whole meeting. ROLL CALL Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present at the meeting were Councilmembers Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn, Kate Kruller, Thomas McLeod, Zak Idan, Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; Kari Sand, City Attorney; Nora Gierloff, Community Development Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director; Jay \/Vittwer, Fire Chief; Juan Padilla, Human Resources Director; Tracy Gallaway, Parks & Recreation Director; Eric Drever, Police Chief; Hari Ponnekanti, Public Works Director; Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer; Will Ragin, Technology Specialist; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk. F -ITC] 4,41 II-I'vAiT, 1 21,11131T, 1212111, MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY MCLEOD TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO MOVE ITEM 3, UNFINISHED BUSINESS (PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT) TO BE CONSIDERED AFTER ITEM 4, NEW BUSINESS. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. a. Approval of VouGheF6. (no vouchers for this meeting). b. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., for audio recording for Police interview rooms in the amount of $99,997.33. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community Services and Safety Committee on 1216121.] c. Approve an application for lodging tax funds from the City of Tukwila for the 2022-2023 NW Copa Surf Cup in the amount of $50,000.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Planning and Community Development Committee on 1216121.1 d. An ordinance adopting a new Chapter 2.105 of the Tukwila Municipal Code entitled "Indemnification of City Employees, Officials, and Volunteers." ORDINANCE NO. 2667 [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community Services and Safety Committee and the Planning and Community Development Committee on 1216121.] e. Accept as complete the 42nd Avenue South—Phase 3 Project (contract #17-090) with Active Construction, Inc.; authorize release of retainage, subject to the standard claim and lien release procedures (final cost of project, including retainage: $11,455,377.19). [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on 12/13/21.] Tukwila City Council Special Meeting Minutes December 13, 2021 Page 2 of 5 f. Accept as complete the 531d Ave South Project (contract #18-045) with SCI Infrastructure, LLC; authorize release of retainage, subject to the standard claim and lien release procedures (final cost of project, including retainage: $6,749,538.13). [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on 12113121.] g. Authorize the Mayor to accept the National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) grant to add one temporary FTE (full-time employee) in the Police Records Unit, in the amount of $146,279.00 (local match $14,627.90). [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Finance and Governance Committee on 12113121.] h. AR a4RanGe amendiRg Tukwila Muniripal Code SeGtiOR 2.0-5.0-10- tA_ fix the aMount of 9FApeRsat"GR f9F GeunG#lmembeFS foF yeaFs 2022 aF;d 023; Fepea!iRg GFdiRanGe No. 2564. [Re�lieWe6j aPd- f0_P41ard_49d_ tO Consent by the F4nanGe and GovernanGe Committee -on 1_2412421 7 A Feselution amending ResGlution No. 2016 to update the KiR9 County Sewage TFeat.m.en 2022 in the PUbIiG VVoFk6 Pee SGhedule. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and- 1nfrastr;uGtuFe Sen4Ges Committee on 4-2,4121: Councilmember Seal requested that item 2.i be removed from the Consent Agenda to be discussed under New Business. Councilmember Idan requested that item 2.h be removed from the Consent Agenda to be discussed under New Business. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. NEW BUSINESS (Per Agenda Amendment on Page 1) a. Resolutions of service appreciation. (1) A resolution expressing sincere gratitude to Zak Idan for his service as a Councilmember. Mayor Ekberg explained there was a slight modification to the resolution in the packet and a newer version was distributed to the Council in advance of the meeting. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson read the proposed resolution in its entirety. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY SEAL TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ.* The Councilmembers reflected on their experiences working with Councilmember Idan over the past four years and expressed their thanks for his service, passion, and insights. Councilmember Idan shared it has been a privilege to serve as a Councilmember and thanked residents, the Council, and City staff members. He is looking forward to spending time with his family. Councilmember McLeod presented a token of appreciation from the Council to Councilmember Idan. Mayor Ekberg presented Councilmember Idan with a token of appreciation from the Mayor's Office. *MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 2037. (2) A resolution expressing sincere gratitude to Verna Seal for her service as a Councilmember. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY IDAN THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Tukwila City Council Special Meeting Minutes December 13, 2021 Councilmember Quinn read the proposed resolution in its entirety. Page 3 of 5 The Councilmembers thanked Councilmember Seal for her service and reflected on her four terms as an Elected Official over the past 16 years and highlighted her passion for civil service and love for the Tukwila community. Councilmember Seal emphasized that she takes pride in the fact that the Tukwila City Council can get the job done despite differences in opinion. She thanked her family, City staff, and former Councilmembers Joan Hernandez and Dennis Robertson. Councilmember Hougardy presented a token of appreciation from the Council to Councilmember Seal. Katrina Dohn, Tukwila Resident, thanked Councilmember Seal for changing the Tukwila community for the better and for being an example of service and leadership. Mayor Ekberg presented Councilmember Seal with a token of appreciation from the Mayor's Office. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY QUINN TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 2038. Council President Kruller presented Councilmember Seal and Councilmember Idan with plaques containing the key to the City in recognition of their service on the Tukwila City Council. b. An ordinance amending Tukwila Municipal Code Section 2.05.010 to fix the amount of compensation for Councilmembers for years 2022 and 2023; repealing Ordinance No. 2564. (Removed from Consent Agenda for discussion under New Business) MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 TO FIX THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION FOR COUNCILMEMBERS FOR YEARS 2022 AND 2023; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2564; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2668. c. A resolution amending Resolution No. 2016 to update the King County Sewage Treatment Rates for 2022 in the Public Works Fee Schedule. (Removed from Consent Agenda for discussion under New Business) 10:08 p.m. Councilmember Idan recused himself from this item and left the Council Chambers. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6-0 WITH IDAN RECUSED. Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk, read the proposed resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2016 TO UPDATE THE KING COUNTY SEWAGE TREATMENT RATES FOR 2022 IN THE PUBLIC WORKS FEE SCHEDULE. Tukwila City Council Special Meeting Minutes December 13, 2021 Page 4 of 5 MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY SEAL TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6-0 WITH IDAN RECUSED, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 2039. UNFINISHED BUSINESS <Per Agenda Amendment on Page 1> Authorize the Mayor to enter into a purchase and sale agreement to sell the George Long Shops property generally located at 14000 Interurban Avenue South to King County for habitat and shoreline restoration and flood control for a minimum price of $26.73 per square foot of land and upon terms reasonable to the Mayor and City Attorney. 10:09 P.M. Councilmember Quinn recused himself from this item and left the Council Chambers. 10:09 P.M. Councilmember Idan recused himself from this item and left the Council Chambers. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT TO SELL THE GEORGE LONG SHOPS PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 14000 INTERURBAN AVENUE SOUTH TO KING COUNTY FOR HABITAT AND SHORELINE RESTORATION AND FLOOD CONTROL FOR A MINIMUM PRICE OF $26.73 PER SQUARE FOOT OF LAND AND UPON TERMS REASONABLE TO THE MAYOR AND CITY ATTORNEY. MOTION CARRIED 5-0 WITH QUINN AND IDAN RECUSED. 10:11 P.M. Councilmembers Quinn and Idan returned to the Council Chambers. EXECUTIVE SESSION — Collective Bargaining — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b) (15 minutes) Mayor Ekberg announced the Council will now go into an Executive Session to discuss: Collective Bargaining — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b) The total amount of time will be no more than 15 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 to adjourn or for any other reason. 10:11 P.M. Mayor Ekberg called for a brief recess to allow the Councilmembers to convene a separate remote meeting. Executive Session Start: 10:22 p.m. Attendees: Mayor Ekberg; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; Kari Sand, City Attorney; Juan Padilla, Human Resources Director; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Councilmembers Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn, Kate Kruller, Thomas McLeod, Zak Idan, and Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson. Executive Session End: 10:33 p.m. ADJOURNMENT 10:33 p.m. Adjournment occurred at the conclusion of the Executive Session. Tukwila City Council Special Meeting Minutes December 13, 2021 7 Allan Ekberg, Mayor Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 113/22 AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE: 1/4/22 Page 5 of 5