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On-site and Virtual Meeting January 3, 2022 — 7:00 P.m.
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
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CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL
Mayor Ekberg (on-Sibe)called the Regular Meeting ofthe Tukwila City Council (on-sibaand virtual) to
order at7:OOp.m. and led the audience inthe Pledge ofAllegiance.
Christy O'F|ahehy, City C|erh, called the roll of the Council. Present at the meeting were
Counci|membmn* Kathy HouQardy (remote). De'Semn Quinn (on-site), Kate KruUer(on-oita). Thomas
McLeod (on-site), Cynthia De|ostrinoaJohnson (nemote). Counci|mennber-BeotMohamed Abdi(Vn-oite).
Counci|membepBeo(TushSharp (on-oibs)
CITY OFFICIALS
Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David C|ine, City Administrator; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator;
Kari Sand, City Attorney; Kimberly VVm|den, Municipal Court Judge; Trish Kin|ow, Court Administrator;
Joel Buoh, Chief Technology Officer; Eric Drever, Police Chief; Eric Lund, Deputy Police Chief; Jay
V0ttwer, Fire Chief; Norm Golden, Deputy Fire Chief; ViukvCadsen. Finance Director; TonyCuUednn.
Deputy Finance Director; Tracy Ga|iavvay, Parks and Recreation Oiraotor� Hari Ponnekanti, Public Works
Director; NoraGier|off. Community Development Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development
Administrator; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT —Counoi|mennberQuinn stated "The City ofTukwila ielocated onthe
ancestral lands of the ComntSg|ioh people. We acknowledge their continuing connections to |and, waters
and culture. We pay our respects to their elders pamt, present and emerging."
MOVED BYKRULLER,SECONDED BYkHCLEO[3TO AMEND THE AGENDA TOMOVE THE OATHS
OF OFFICE (ITEM 4A) TO COME BEFORE PUBLIC COMMENTS. MOTION CARRIED 5'0.
PRESENTATIONS (Per Agenda Amendment above)
Oath of Office administered by Judge Kimberly Walden for Council Positions #3 and #7,with
terms ending December 31, 2025:
� De'Semn Quinn, Position #7
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Thomas McLeod, Position #3
Oath of Office administered by Mayor Allan Ekberg for Council Positions #1 and #5, with terms
ending December 31,2025:
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Mohamed Abdi.Position #5
° ToehSharp, Position #1
7:16 p.m. Mayor Ekberg oo||ed form brief recess toallow the newly elected officials to sign their Oaths of
Office.
7:19 p.m. Councilmembers Abdi and Sharp took their seats at the Council dais.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Those wishing toprovide public comment had the opportunity tmsign upvia email bv5:OOp.m.today to
read comments verbally sdthe virtual meeting. Mayor Ekberg asked those who had signed upboproceed
with their public comments.
Sally Blake spoke regarding issues associated with the 42»uAvenue Bridge. She emphasized that 3.0OO
trucks per day should not bepermitted hmcross the bridge, meitrepresents athreat hothe community.
She referenced prior warnings made to the City Council by the Allentown Advocates as it relates to
enforcement ofspeed and weight restrictions onthe bridge. Now atruck has hit the bridge, causing
significant damage. The Allentown Advocates have been correct in their assertions about the 42nd
Avenue South Bridge, and life safety should beopriority inthe City. The Allentown Advocates feel the
City ieputting business needs ahead ofthe interests nfthe residents.
Mary Fertakis spoke regarding the jersey barriers at 1241h Street and the 42nd Avenue Bridge. She
recounted multiple serious accidents, some involving deaths, at the intersection of 124th Street and 42nd
Avenue South. A family member of one of the deceased individuals recommended to the City that the
wooden barriers be extended tomitigate this dangerous situation. While nothing was done otthat time,
the City has now installed jersey barriers next tothe existing decaying ones. There are safety matters
associated with this area, and the current $220,000 being put toward the bridge will not resolve the
issues. In her view, the City leaders and staff are not engaging with the Allentown Advocates, as very
few have joined their Facebookpage. The Counoi|membershave oresponsibility toprioritize and budget
for these types ofissues; the Allentown Advocates want action and not words.
Hannah Hedrick lives near Codiga Park and is speaking about the 129th Street detour and the impacts to
those living onbOmPlace South atthe bottom ofthe hill. When trucks come down the hill, they are unable
tocontrol their speed, causing the houses toshake. She has 2new cracks inher home that are closest
hothe road. This detour has added to her commute time, and frustrated drivers are starting to pass the
trucks, which isillegal. She hopes the 129mStreet bridge will not continue tobe the detour route for much
longer.
Kelly Symonds expressed that the City is no closer to an emergency reroute of the 3,000 trucks a day
that cross the 42nuAvenue South Bridge. She has concern that the $22O.00Otorepair the damages from
the accident that occurred onthe bridge will not correct the wide range ofsafety issues. She would like to
see the City move forward with alternate routes through the use of Airport Way and movement of jersey
barriers in the Foster Point neighborhood to facilitate Baker Commodities. There have been multiple
studies regarding the bridge, and she feels that favoritism is occurring toward businesses and others at
the expense ofthe Allentown residents.
Joe Duffie congratulated the newly elected Councilmembers and offered the reminder that they are
working for the residents ofTukwila. Healso suggested that everyone get CC}V|D-10vaccines.
Lisa Krober is speaking on behalf of the entire Allentown neighborhood and would like to see the Council
take aholistic approach toward this area |n2O22. She referenced the need for truck friendly speed
bumps and relocation ofthe Seattle telephone pole storage. The Allentown neighborhood iehome to the
Tukwila Community Center, apark, and scenic access tothe river. She would like the Council tovalue
the north entrance to the City as worthy of attention and move forward to work with the residents toward
essential improvements.
b. Appointments and Reappointments to Boards and Commissions.
1. Arts Commission:
MOVED BYHOUGARDY.SECONDED BY QUINN T0CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF SHAWN
BELYEA TO POSITION #7 ON THE ARTS COA0K8|SS|QN, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/2825'
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
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2. Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board (COPCAB):
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENTS OF KATRINA
DOHN TO POSITION #4 AND ROGER ARNOLD TO POSITION #7 ON THE COMMUNITY ORIENTED
POLICING CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD, WITH TERMS EXPIRING 12/31/2025.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
3. Equity and Social Justice Commission:
MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY MCLEOD TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENTS OF KATHY
HOUGARDY TO POSITION #1 AND EILEEN ENGLISH TO POSITION #3 AND AARON DRAGANOV
TO POSITION #8 AND THE APPOINTMENT OF WILL RAGIN TO POSITION #7 ON THE EQUITY AND
SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION, WITH TERMS EXPIRING 12/31/2023. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
4. Human Services Advisory Board:
MOVED BY MCLEOD, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENTS OF
EILEEN ENGLISH TO POSITION #3 AND JAN BOLERJACK TO POSITION #7 ON THE HUMAN
SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD, WITH TERMS EXPIRING 12/31/2024. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
5. Library Advisory Board:
MOVED BY DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON, SECONDED BY QUINN TO CONFIRM THE
REAPPOINTMENTS OF MARIE PARRISH TO POSITION #3 AND CYNTHIA CHESAK TO POSITION
#7 ON THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD, WITH TERMS EXPIRING 12/31/2023.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
6. Park Commission:
MOVED BY ABDI, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENTS OF
NATHALIE SUMM TO POSITION #2 AND EARNEST YOUNG TO POSITION #4 AND THE
APPOINTMENT OF TEO HUNTER TO POSITION #7 ON THE PARK COMMISSION, WITH TERMS
EXPIRING 12/31/2024. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
7. Planning Commission:
MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY QUINN TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF ALEXANDRIA
TEAGUE TO POSITION #5 ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/2022.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
8. Sea -Tac Airport Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART):
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY MCLEOD TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF
BRANDON MILES TO THE NON -ELECTED STAFF POSITION ON THE SEA -TAC AIRPORT
STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY BOARD ROUND TABLE, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/2023.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
9. Future of Fire/Emergency Medical Services Community Advisory Committee:
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO APPOINT VERNA SEAL AS CHAIR OF THE
FUTURE OF FIRE/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
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a. Approval of Minutes: 12/6/21 (Regular Mtg.); 12/13/21 (Special Mtg.)
b. Approval of Vouchers: December 20, 2021: #387520-387636 in the amount of $1,335,217.91
MOVED BY HOUGARDY SECONDED BY DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA
BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
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NEW BUSINESS
a. Election of 2022 Council President.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO NOMINATE THOMAS MCLEOD AS COUNCIL
PRESIDENT FOR 2022.*
It was emphasized that the Council President is selected each year on a rotational basis, giving all
Councilmembers an opportunity to serve in that capacity.
Councilmember Kruller was acknowledged for excellent service as Council President in 2021, with full
support for Councilmember McLeod serving in the role for 2022.
*MOTION CARRIED 6-0, WITH MCLEOD ABSTAINING, TO ELECT THOMAS MCLEOD AS THE
COUNCIL PRESIDENT FOR 2022.
Council President McLeod took his position to the right of the Mayor at the Council dais.
b. A resolution establishing the titles, duties, and schedule of the standing City Council
Committees for 2022, and repealing Resolution No. 2017.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ IN
ITS ENTIRETY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed resolution in its entirety.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
ESTABLISHING THE TITLES, DUTIES, AND SCHEDULE OF THE STANDING CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEES FOR 2022, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2017.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED
AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2040.
Council President McLeod announced the membership of the 4 standing Council Committees for 2022:
Planning and Community Development Committee (1st and 31d Monday at 5:30 p.m.):
Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson (Chair), De'Sean Quinn, Kathy Hougardy
Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee (1st and 3rd Monday at 5:30 p.m.):
Kate Kruller (Chair), Mohamed Abdi, Tosh Sharp
Finance and Governance Committee (2nd and 4th Monday at 5:30 p.m.):
De'Sean Quinn (Chair), Kate Kruller, Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson
Community Services and Safety Committee (2nd and 4th Monday at 5:30 p.m.):
Kathy Hougardy (Chair), Mohamed Abdi, Tosh Sharp
Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst, explained that due to multiple holidays and a 5th Monday month, it
would be beneficial for 2 Special Committee Meetings to be conducted on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 for
the Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) and Planning and Community Development (PCD)
Committees.
Council consensus existed to conduct 2 Special Council Committee meetings for the T&I and PCD
Committees.
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REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor Ekberg commended the excellent work done by the Public Works Department during the recent
snow events as it relates to plowing and sanding roads. Police and Fire staff were also very busy during
this period, and he gave high praise tostaff from these departments over the last week.
b. City Council
Councilmember Hougardy referenced the AWC (Association of Washington Cities) Top 10 Achievement
Report that contains the following key items: $3 million in new revenue, Housing Stability Infrastructure
funding, American Rescue Plan Act, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. New resources include
an Equity Resources Guide, Climate Resilience Handbook and Forum, Home Rule Report, and State of
the Cities Report. The report also referenced 500 newly e|oobsd oOiuia|e in the State. She welcomed
Counoi|nnembersAbdiand Sharp and looks forward toworking with them.
Counci|nnemberQuinn also welcomed Counci|memberaAbdiand Sharp. Heattended the recent Teen
and Senior Intergenerational Center meeting and referenced the need to focus on issues associated with
the Allentown neighborhood to include having BNSF and Seattle City Light atthe table. He
acknowledged the great work done by the Public Works staff during the recent snow events.
Cound|noemberKru||eralso welcomed Counci|memheraAbdiand Sharp. She referenced the good work
of those plowing our streets during the snowstorms and relayed that Tukwila did better than some ofthe
other nearby cities. She looks forward toanew year.
Council President McLeod inquired if there would be a formal report to the Council regarding issues
associated with the snow events. Mayor Ekberg responded inthe affirmative.
Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson also welcomed Councilmembers; Abdi and Sharp and looks forward
toworking with them. She also referenced the good work of the Public Works crews and first responders
during the recent snow events.
Councilmember Abdi expressed appreciation for the warm welcome and recognizes there is a great deal
ofwork tobedone.
Counci|rnemberSharp acknowledged the great work done bythe Public Works crews during the
inclement weather and noted that the plow route ienow online. Heindicated that hehears the needs Vf
those living inthe Allentown neighborhood. He also referenced osurvey regarding Waste Management
that ieavailable and encouraged people tutake the survey. Healso emphasized that itieimportant b)
reach out to Councilmembers; with any issues of concern via email, text, social media, etc.
u. Staff
David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the CA(City Administrator) report and Monthly Construction
and Budget Report and offered to answer any questions.
Councilmember Hougardy asked what the format is to update the Council as it relates to the 42nd Avenue
South Bridge.
Councilmember Quinn said a situational report to the full Council regarding issues associated with the
Omicron variant and Waste Management, as well as the 42nd Avenue South Bridge would be beneficial.
Councilmember Kruller expressed that it would be helpful to have snow routes more prominently
displayed on the City's website. It would also be beneficial to have more readily available information for
those seeking shelter Vrwho lost heat intheir homes. She inquired ifthe City opened any shelters?
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City Administrator Cline explained that staff worked with community partners in King County and the City
of SeaTac to ensure there was a nearby warming shelter available for Tukwila residents.
Councilmember Kruller asked if there was outreach to those who were unhoused or in encampments.
Mr. Cline said he would look into this issue and provide information hothe Council.
Counci|memberKnuUerinquired regarding an update onthe CDV|Otesting site in Tukwila. Mr. Cline said
the Tukwila site has been open, and due to snow it did close temporarily except for appointments. This
involves apartnership with King County Public Health and the Church bythe Side ofthe Road. It is open
Monday through Saturday for appointments and vve|k-ins. There has been nnincrease intesting from
2OO-4OOtoover 8OOtests inthe last few weeks.
Counci|nnembor Kru||er referenced the Transit Riders Union portion of the CA Report as it re|obmo to a
meeting with Economic Development staff and a voter initiative involving minimum wage. She inquired
about the outcomes associated with the meeting, and Mr. Cline said he would provide more information to
the full Council.
Counci|mornberhruUerasked ifthe questions and comments made bvthe Allentown residents are being
captured. She feels they should be tracked to include answers and outcomes, when applicable. Mr.
Cline said staff are involved inmonthly meetings with Allentown residents. Staff will work onproviding an
update tothe Council onthis matter.
MISCELLANEOUS
Council President McLeod noted that for most of2021.the Council meetings were conducted virtually and
not on-site. Now onew variant has emerged and created agreat many new cases ofCOV|D. He would
like input from the City Council regarding conducting Council meetings on-site orvirtually.
The Councilmembers discussed this issue with the following key comments- Acknowledgement that the
Mayor has asked that staff work at home (where possible) to minimize risk; The need to be clear what
services are available to residents; The importance of meeting in person when possible and use the most
current data when deciding when it issafe to be on-site; Use of King County Public Health data as a
guide indecision making; Support to stay virtual and create a placeholder for a conversation about on-site
meetings in February; Recognition that itie possible to hold effective virtual meetings; The need to remain
virtual at this time without providing a date for on-site meetings until further evaluation when appropriate.
The Mayor explained this issue is being monitored regularly and that in December the City was preparing
tobring staff back on-site acouple ofdays per week. However, the risks associated with the Omicron
variant caused that b>bepostponed. Staff members are concerned about the health and safety of
themselves and their family members. |fthe City can avoid in-person meetings for amonth or2orfor the
quarter, that would beadecision the Administration could support.
Council President McLeod explained that the Council started virtual meetings in mid -2020 and remained
virtual through all of2O21,with the exception ofthe December 13. 2021 meeting. Hesuggested the
Council conduct virtual meetings atthis time and not put edate onwhen on-site meetings will resume.
Further evaluation can occur inJanuary.
Council consensus existed to conduct virtual Council meetings until such time as the situation regarding
C[>V|D-18 can be re-evaluated.
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8:47 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING.
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
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Christy O'Flaherty, Records Governance Manager/City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 1/24/22
AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 2/3/22
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