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Tukwila City Committee theWhole Meeting
Remote Meeting per Governor Proclamation 20-28 February 14, 2022 — 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
This meeting was conducted remotely, with (he City Council, Mayor, and staif off-site and
participating via a remote electronic system.
All participants, including the MayoCity staif, 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
COMMJTEE OF THE WHOLE
CALL TO ORDERIPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council President McLeod called the remote Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led
the audience in the Piedge ofAllegiance.
OFFICIALS
Present at the virtual meeting were Council President McLeod; Councilmembers Kathy Hougavdy,
De'Sean Quinn, Kate Kru||ar, Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson, Mohamed Abdi, Tosh Sharp.
CITY OFFICIALS
Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David C|ine, City Administrator; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator;
Kari Sand, City Attorney; Nora Gierloff, Community Development Director; Derek Speck, Economic
Development Administrator; Vicky Cedeen, Finance Director; Tony Cu||edon, Deputy Finance Director;
Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Norm Go|den, Deputy Fire Chief; Tracy GoUavvey, Parks & Recreation Director;
Nate Robinson, Teen Recreation Program Specialist; Eric Dreyer, Police Chief; Eric Lund, Deputy Police
Chief; Hari PonnehanU, Public Works Director; Brittany Robinson. Public Works Grant Analyst; Mike
Perfetti, Senior Surface Water Manager; Adam Cox, Transportation Project Manager; Joel Bush, Chief
Technology Officer; Laurel Hunnphnay, Legislative Analyst; Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk.
AGENDA AMENDMENT
Council President McLeod asked for consensus to amend the agenda to move Land Acknowledgements
after Public Comments.
CONSENSUS EXISTED TO AMEND THE AGENDA AS REQUESTED ABOVE.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (per agenda amendment)
Those wishing to provide public comment had the opportunity to sign up via email by 5:00 p.m. today to
read comments verbaily at the virtual meeting.
1. Hannah Hedrick referenced comments made at previous Council meetings regarding the effects of
the truck reroute across South 129th Street bridge in her neighborhood. She requested immediate
speed cushions and traffic citation speed cameras be considered as temporary mitigation until a
permanent solution can be found. She indicated the Washington State Legislature is considering bilis
that would allow speed cameras near parks and community centers that would be beneficial in
reducing speeding throughout Allentown. In the meantime, she urged the Council to consider
installing speed cushions as a response to the current declared state of emergency.
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2. Joe Duffie referenced the Tukwila Teen and Senior Center and expressed his support for the Bartell
site that will be better than having the trucks that are currently parked there in the middle of the City.
Additionally, the Bartell site will allow the City to potentially utilize the park that is across the street.
3. David Puki shared he cannot use Microsoft Teams to attend the virtual Council meetings as you need
high-speed intenneL He agrees with Mr. Duffle's comments and supports the Bartell site. He noted the
Star Nursery site was originally supposed to be a fire station prior to being removed from the Public
Safety Plan. He expressed concern regarding repurposing the original intent of the Star Nursery site
and urged the Council to keep the promise to use that site for a fire station.
Councilmember Kruller referenced an email sent to the Council on February 11, 2022 from Pam Carter
regarding the siting for the Tukwila Teen and Senior Center.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councilmember Abdi 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 past, present and emerging."
SPECIAL ISSUES
a. Weekly COVID-19 Report
David Cline, City Administrator, provided an update on the City's COVID-19 response as follows: There is
updated information about Human Semicea, business assistance, and food resources. The City is
partnering with Global to Local to provide COVID-19 booster shots at the Sullivan Center on Saturday
mornings.
b. Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) grant applications:
(1) A resolution authorizing submission of an application for grant funding assistance for the
Gilliam Creek Fish Barrier Removal Project.
(2) A resolution authorizing submission of an application for grant funding assistance for the
Nelsen Side Channel Project.
Brittany Robinson, Public Works Grant Analyst, indicated the proposed resolutions are for grant
applications to the State of Washington Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) for the Gilliam Creek
Fish Barrier Removal Project and the Nelsen Side Channel Pject. The RCO requires project applicants
to submit a resolution when applying for grant funds and has a 15% match. The 15% match for the
Gilliam Creek Fish Barrier Removal Project will be funded by the King County Flood Control District and
Cooperative Watershed Management grants awarded to the City and City Capital Improvement Project
funds as needed. The required 15% match for the Nelsen Side Channel Pject will be funded by
Surface Water utility funds.
CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD BOTH ITEMS TO THE SPECIAL MEETING CONSENT
AGENDA DIRECTLY FOLLOWING THIS MEETING.
c. An update on the Teen & Senior Center siting.
Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator, and Nate Robinson, Teen Recreation Program Specialist,
provided an overview of the two final potential sites for the Tukwila Teen and Senior Center (TTSC): The
Bartell site and Star Nursery site. The Star Nursery site was preferred by more individuals in the
community based on feedback that is available in the report from McGranahan Architects. Two
community members have proposed a contribution of $1 million towards the development and operations
of a technology/media facility should the Bartell site be chosen. Staff will be returning to the Council at a
future meeting for further direction on siting.
The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions and made comments including the following: It would be
helpful to see cosestimates and environmental assessments for the two sites; the Bartell site is centrally
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Nursery site is located in a single-family residential neighborhood and will require additional
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Councilmember Sharp expressed concern regarding moving forward with TTSC when there will be a
large cost to the City coming for the Allentown neighborhood. He asked how TTSC will be different than
existing community facilities such as the Tukwila Community Center and the Sullivan Center.
In response to a question from Council President McLeod, Ms. Bianchi relayed it is staffs understanding
that the use of the Star Nursery site can be converted as there was flexibility in the Public Safety Plan
bond. The City is seeking bond counsel regarding the Star Nursery site and will return with further
information.
Ron Lamb spoke regarding his proposed donation for a techia lab at the proposed TTSC if the
Bartell site is chosen and explained there is an opportunity for this pject to be transformative for the City
and the Tukwila community. He expressed hope that the City has the courage and the imagination to
move forward with this innovative project.
d. A briefing on "Missing Middle Housing."
Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator, explained that over the weekend, the Washington State
Legislature's proposed legislation, HB 1782 regarding "Missing Middle Housing," was amended to apply
to cities of 30,000 or more. The legislation would have required significant zoning code and
Comprehensive Plan changes and would permit middle housing types within a half mile walking distance
of mjortnanaitotops.Asthepooposed|egia|abonno|ongerapp|ieatoTuhwi|o.shepnopoaedreturningto
the Council at a later time with an update.
CONSENSUS EXISTED TO DISCUSS THIS ISSUE AT A FUTURE MEETING.
e. 42ndAvenue South Bridge TypeSize and Location Report.
Hari Ponnekanti, Public Works Director, and Khashayar Nikzad, President of TranTech Engineering,gave
an overview of the Type, Size, & Location (TS&L) Report from TranTech Engineering that provides four
options for replacement of the 42 Avenue South Bridge:
• Option 1: New 42nd Ave S Bridge with Steel Girders: Replace the structure in its current location
with the main span consisting of steel girders.
• Option 2: New 42nd Ave S Bridge with Concrete Girders: Replace the structure in its current
Iocation with the main span consisting of concrete girders.
• Option 3: New S 124th Ave Bridge with Steel Girders: New structure at S 124th St with the main
span consisting of steel girders.
• Option 4: New S 124th Ave Bridge with Concrete Girders: New structure at S 124th St with the
main span consisting of concrete girders.
The next steps are to select a bridge location, advance design to 30% and 60%, complete design and
bidding by the end of 2023, and complete construction by end of 2025.
The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions and offered comments as follows: It is important to be
clear, transparent, and proactively communicative to the public; South 124th Street has more clearance
with respect to a significant floodinevent; More information is needed on traffic flow impacts to the
Allentown neighborhood if the 42nd Avenue South Bridge is removed; There is an opportunity to design an
iconic and attractive bridge; The replacement bridge does not address the issue of rerouting truck traffic
out of the Allentown neighborhood.
CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO A FUTURE MEETING.
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REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor Ekberg shared the 2022 City of Opportunity Schoarship is now open to applicants through March
31, 2022. The application is available on the City website through the first link under news and headlines.
b. City Council
Councilmember Hougardy reported the Community Services and Safety Committee discussed a grant
agreement for the Summer Experiences and Enrichment for Kids fund that was forwarded to the February
28th Special Meeting Consent Agenda and will utilize American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for
summer recreation, outdoor recreation, and youth ecology and restoration stewardship programs. The
Committee also discussed an Interlocal Agreement for Fire Investigation Sen/ioeo, received updates on a
proposal for safe and sane fireworks, and an update on the Police Department Co -Responder Program.
Councilmember Quinn reported the Finance and Governance Committee discussed a contingent -based
sales tax audit that will identify and collect misdirected sales tax revenue due to the City that was
allocated to other neighboring jurisdictions. The Committee also received an update on the 2021 General
Fund preliminary results and an annual report from Technology and Innovation Services.
Councilmember Kruller suggested having an update from Community Development on permitting in
response to increased community concerns regarding delays. She commended the Police Department's
Public Information Officer for being a great example of engaging with residents on social media. She
would like to see a City spokesperson engaging on social media channels to update the community when
needed. Councilmember Kruller commented it is currently difficult to find the Traffic Calming Program
priority list on the City's website, and it would be beneficial for the community if the information could be
found more readily.
Council President McLeod shared a question he received from a resident who asked that the City website
be updated to show current events under upcoming eventon the main webpage.
c. Staff
There was no report.
MISCELLANEOUS
In response to a question from Councilmember Sharp regarding delays processing permits,Mr.Cline
noted staffing in Community Development has been a challenge, and the City is in the process of
recruiting additional staff. A presentation from Nora Gierloff, Community Development Oiractor, that was
made to the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee will be forwarded to the full Council.
Councilmember Sharp asked for further information regarding a schedule for priority pothole repairs.
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ADJOURNMENT
9:54 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT MCLEOD DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING ADJOURNED.
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APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: 2/25/22
AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE: 2/28/22