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On-site and Virtual Meeting March 7, 2022 — 7:00 P.m.
REGULAR MEETING
This meeting was conducted both on-site atTukwila City Hall and also virtually based unthe Governor's
Proclamation 2U-28.adopted March 24.2U20.
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/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL
Mayor Ekberg called the Regular Meeting ofthe Tukwila City Council toorder sd7:OOprn. and led the
audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present at the meeting were
Councilmembers Kathy Hougardy (on-site), De'Sean Quinn (on-site), Kate Kruller (on-site),
Thomas McLeod (on-site), Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson (on-site), Mohamed Abdi (virtual),
Tosh Sharp (on-site).
CITY OFFICIALS
/V|on Ekberg, Mayor; David C|ine, City Administrator; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator;
Kari Send, City Attorney; Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer; EhnDrmvar, Police Chief; Eric Lund,
Deputy Police Chief; Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Norm Golden, Deputy Fire Chief; Vicky Carlsen, Finance
Director; Tony Cullerton, Deputy Finance Director; Tracy Gallaway, Parks and Recreation Director;
Hari PonnekonU, Public Works Director; Nora Giedoff, Community Development Director; Derek Spech,
Economic Development Administrator; Brandon K4i|ms, Business Relations Manager; Laurel
Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Christy O'Raherty, City Clerk.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT —Counoi|mennberHougardystated^TheCUycfTukvvkakalooatedondhe
ancestral lands ofthe 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 pm. today to
read comments verbally stthe virtual meeting. Mayor Ekberg asked those who had signed uptoproceed
with their public comments.
Dennis Robertson stated he supports the Tukwila Pond Master Plan, emphasizing the significance of
protecting fish and vvi|d|i#e, for which the Tukwila Pond has e major role. He noted that studies
undertaken over the years have provided data that confirms the water quality in the pond, primarily due to
algae blooms, iedetrimental towildlife, pets, and people. Heexpressed the importance ofhaving
additional studies undertaken hoensure the health and safety ofpeople and wildlife, which will also
ensure better opportunities related togrant funding.
Dave Pukiiespeaking regarding the Teen and Senior Center topic. Hereferenced questions that have
been posed regarding this issue and emphasized that the questions are very valid, and helooks forward
to hearing the responses bothose questions. Aaitrelates tothe siting ofthis facility, he ianot infavor of
the Star Nursery site aethat was part ofthe voter approved Public Safety bond. Using the Star Nursery
site for something other than the Public Safety bond contradicts what the voters approved. He
encouraged the City to provide responses to the questions that have been recently posed and make
those responses available tothe public.
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Councilmember Kruller asked when City Administration would have responses to the referenced
questions above.
David Cline, City Administrator, said the Teen and Senior Center topic is scheduled to be on the
Committee of the Whole agenda on March 14, 2022.
APPOINTMENTS/PROCLAMATIONS
Appointments and reappointments to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC):
Reappoint Miesa Berry to Position #2; Jim Davis to Position #3; Ben Oliver to Position #6; Jean
Thompson to Position #7 and Appoint Mike West to Position #4; and Brian Jones to Position #8 on the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee with terms expiring March 31, 2023.
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO APPOINT MIKE WEST TO POSITION #4;
BRIAN JONES TO POSITION #8 AND TO REAPPOINT MIESA BERRY TO POSITION #2; JIM DAVIS
TO POSITION #3; BEN OLIVER TO POSITION #6; JEAN THOMPSON TO POSITION #7 ON THE
LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE WITH TERMS EXPIRING MARCH 31, 2023.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of Minutes: 2/28/22 (Special Mtg.)
b. Approval of Vouchers #00400186-00400266 in the amount of $2,119,402.29
G. AwtheFize the May9F to SigR a GE)"eGtiVe Bargaining AqFeeMeRt with the Tukwila P9IiGe Q#iGeFs Guild
Council President McLeod requested that Item C be pulled from the Consent Agenda (to be discussed
under New Business).
MOVED BY HOUGARDY SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM C. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Weekly COVID-19 report.
David Cline, City Administrator, provided an update on COVI D-1 9 and emphasized that in-person
services at City facilities are resuming during the month of March. He relayed that the mask mandate
ends on March 12, 2022, and there will be those who continue to wear masks for personal reasons while
in City facilities.
Council President McLeod inquired if mask -wearing is optional for the next Council meeting on March 14,
2022, and Mr. Cline responded in the affirmative.
Mayor Ekberg conveyed that the City Council could make their own determination on this issue.
b. Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the Puget Sound Regional Fire
Authority for fire investigation services.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE PUGET SOUND REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY FOR FIRE
INVESTIGATION SERVICES. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
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c. A resolution adopting the 2022 Tukwila Pond Master Plan for the City of Tukwila.
MOVED BY DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON, SECONDED BY MCLEOD THAT THE PROPOSED
RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. 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,
ADOPTING THE TUKWILA POND MASTER PLAN FOR THE CITY OF TUKWILA.
MOVED BY DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED
RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ.*
Councilmember Sharp asked for clarification regarding whether approval of the resolution equates to
approval with moving forward with the project. Mayor Ekberg explained the resolution adopting the
Tukwila Pond Master Plan is approving the vision for the pond. He emphasized that moving forward with
any aspects of the plan would then require Council approval for funding.
Councilmember Hougardy spoke in favor of approving the resolution.
*MOTION CARRIED 6-1, WITH SHARP VOTING NO, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2045.
d. An update on the Wadajir project. Rebecca Bouchey, Managing Director, Forterra.
Brandon Miles, Tukwila's Business Relations Manager, and Rebecca Bouchey, Managing Director at
Forterra, explained that Forterra is proposing the construction of a 154,500 square foot mixed use project
on the old Knight's Inn motel property at 14110 Tukwila International Blvd. The development would be
focused on supporting the environmental, social, and economic sustainability of Tukwila's East African
immigrant community. No decision is needed at this time.
The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions and exchanged comments on the project to include:
The importance of considering the impacts to adjoining neighborhoods; The significance of mitigating the
parking issues; Acknowledgement that this project is in alignment with Tukwila's values; The benefit of
creating affordable housing opportunities that involve home ownership; A desire to have labor
agreements in place so that those who live in Tukwila can be a part of the building project; Ensuring that
those living in the facility share in the overall tax burden.
e. An update to the 2022 Work Plan.
David Cline, City Administrator, explained the Citywide Work Plan is one of several communication tools
intended to summarize the major work of City departments. It is informed by the Strategic Plan goals,
and items reflected in the plan have already been prioritized and directed by the Council via the budget
process. Councilmembers, provided several formatting suggestions to maximize its effectiveness as a
communications tool, which have been incorporated into the Work Plan.
NEW BUSINESS
(From the Consent Agenda on Page 2.)
Authorize the Mayor to sign a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Tukwila Police Officers
Guild for 2022-2024.
A document was distributed to the Council regarding clarifying language relating to the Civil Disturbance
Unit Pay sections of the Tukwila Police Officers Guild collective bargaining agreement. The updated
language is being provided to the Council prior to action being taken this evening.
MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY QUINN TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE TUKWILA POLICE OFFICERS GUILD FOR
2022-2024, AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
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Budget Workshop: Structure mfCity Funds, Financial Policies, Bond Rating
VickvCodsen. Finance Uireotor, and TonyCu|k*rton. Deputy Finance Direotor, gave afinancial overview
to include City Funds, Financial Policies, Bond Rating, the Enterprise Resource Planning System, and
Priority Based Budgeting. There will beadditional budget workshops forthcoming inthe future.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor Ekberg visited the LIHI (Low Income Housing Institute) Tiny House Village in Skyway this past
week, which isintended torelieve homelessness. The Mayor reported that for the time being hewill be
attending the Regular City Council meetings by coming on-site and will attend the Committee of the
Whole meetings remotely via TEAMS.
b.City Council
Councilmember Hougardy reported that she visited the Sea -Tac Airport International Arrivals Facility and
also took the tour of the LIHI (Low Income Housing Institute) Tiny House Village in Skyway.
Council President McLeod attended the recent Growth Management Planning Committee meeting, which
focuses on the Countywide planning policies. Momentum was attained in gaining parity as itrelates to
affordable housing growth targets for cities. Healso attended the Police Department Teams Meeting,
and had a chance to see the video created by the Police Department as it relates to the work they do
involving homelessness. He said it was very powerful and encouraged the Councilmembers to view the
video.
Councilmember Kruller visited the Sea -Tac Airport International Arrivals Facility and also attended the
PSRC (Puget Sound Regional Council) King County Transportation Projects Selection Committee
Meeting. Additionally, she attended the Transportation Policy Board meeting where the focus iaonequity
inthe way project seleutionsanehand|ad. She referenced the Transportation and Infrastructure Services
Committee meeting, where the agenda included an item regarding Macadam Road Water upgrades and
sidewalk improvements and a grant application for approximately $8 million with a $2 million match for the
42"«Avenue South Bridge Replacement project. She emphasized that the decision has been made that
Option Binvolving the 124mStreet Bridge replacement ianot the chosen alternative, and Option Awill
move forward, which is replacing the 42nd Avenue South Bridge where it currently exists.
Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson took the tour of the LIHI (Low Income Housing Institute) Tiny House
Village inSkyway. Additionally, she provided an update on the Planning and Community Development
Committee meeting which involved a resolution on land use fees, a presentation on the rental housing
inspection program, and anupdate onthe Economic Development Plan.
Counoi|memberAbdireported that he attended the meeting virtually this evening due tomfamily
emergency.
David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the CA (City Administrator) report and Monthly Construction
and Budget Report and offered toanswer any questions.
Councilmember Sharp said he received a citizen inquiry regarding having Council minutes in the Council
agenda packet. Mr. Cline relayed that the Council minutes are online. The Counoi|nnmmbensdiscussed
talking about this issue at a future meeting.
Councilmember Sharp inquired about where answers to questions posed by the Council atmeetings are
located. Mr. Cline referenced page 244 of the City Administrator Report where "Responses to
Council/Community Inquiries" can befound.
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Councilmember Kruller expressed appreciation for the responses in the report associated with Stmrfire
Sports Complex.
Coumj(rnennberSharp explained that heisnot mnumbers person and kslooking etmultiple projects
equating to $136 million. With so many Tukwila residents struggling financially, we have to ask ourselves
if wecan afford these projects. Heisconcerned that many City residents will be priced out ofbeing able
bzcontinue living in Tukwila.
Council President McLeod explained that the Council builds the City budgetsthat reflect Tukvv|a'avalues
asitrelates toseniors, youth and transportation. The bridge project in particular will involve grant
funding, and these are things the City must dofor the community. |tisvital that the Council work together
aeabody. The Councilmembers referenced the budget process as being an asset in breaking down
funding sources and priorities, and decisions are made slowly to review both sides of the ledger.
Counci|member Kru||er referenced baking a walk along the river where the art associated with the "Artist in
Residence" program is in full view.
Councilmember Quinn referenced a camper near the Jack in the Box on Interurban Avenue that had
caught onfire and has been there for along time. Mayor Ekberg said oftentimes there are delays due ho
complex insurance related issues.
ADJOURNMENT
9:57 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING.
Allan Ekberg,
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Christy O'Flaherty, Records— Governance Manager/City Clerk
APPROVED BYTHE CITY COUNCIL: 3/21/22