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Home My WebLink About2022-04-04 Regular MinutesTukwila City On-site and Virtual Meeting MINUTES REGULAR MEETING Regular Meeting April 42022-7:00P.K8. 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/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL Mayor Ekberg called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:01 p.m. and led the audience in the Piedge ofAllegiance. Andy Youn, Deputy 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 (on-site), Tosh Sharp (on-site). CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David C|ine, City Administrator; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; Emily Miner, Assistant City Attorney; Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer; Eric Orever, Police Chief; Eric Lund, Deputy Police Chief; Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Norm Go|den, Deputy Fire Chief; Vicky Cadsen, Finance Director; Tony Cullerton, Deputy Finance Director; Tracy Gallaway, Parks and Recreation Director; Hari Ponnekand, Public Works Director; Nora Gierloff, Community Development Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Bryan Still, Public Works Operations Manager; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Christy O'F|aherty, City Clerk; Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT — Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson 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 signupviaemoi|by5:OO[zm.hodayto read comments verbaily at the meeting. Mayor Ekberg asked those who had signed up to proceed with their public comments. David Chivis said he attended a wonderful event that was handled by Nate Robinson, Teen Recreation Program Sialist, to provide an opportunity for Foster Hih School youth and senior citizens in the community to interact. He explained that there is a new manager at the SHAG (Sustainable Housing for Ageless Generations) facility who is working on addressing various issues. He asked for information as it relates to the proposed Teen and Senior Center. Chad Roberson explained he lives in the Cascade View neighborhood and relayed there has been an uptick in crime by way of home and car break-ins, shootings and graffiti that has the residents feeling unsafe, He would like to work with the City and other community members to help resolve these issues. He suggested outreach to those in the community who may need assistance with language barriers. Councilmember Kruller said she also lives in the Cascade View neighborhood and would like to work on coordinating a block watch and asked Mr. Roberson to leave his contact information with the Legislative Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 4, 2022 Page 2 of 4 Council President McLeod conveyed that he has spoken to Mr. Roberson and will also speak with the Police Chief about options. The City Council and the Police Department do take the concerns very seriously. Councilmember Kruller relayed that more Ietters from students from the CivicsClass were recived, and she would like them entered into the record. Council President McLeod explained approximately 75-80 letters have been sent to the Council by the students, and it is the Council President's responsibility to respond. Rather than sending an email to each student individually acknowledging receipt of their Ietter, he reached out to the teachers, and he will be going on-site to respond to the students in their classrooms. A date of April 19, 2022 is being considered, and that date has yet to be confirmed. Councilmember Kruller expressed interest in attending. Councilmember Quinn requested that an update be given regarding the Teen and Senior Center based on the request by Mr. Chivis under the Public Comments portion of the meeting. David Cline, City Administrator, explained that currently the City Council is gathering input from the community as it relates to the design and location for the proposed Teen and Senior Center. PROCLAMATIONS A proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month Councilmember Kruller read a proclamation recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of Tukwila. PRESENTATION Promotions of Fire Department staff. Norm Golden, Assistant Fire Chief Joshua Kelch to the position of Battalion Chief, and Cathy Browning to the position of Fire Captain Mayor Ekberg administered the Oaths of Office to Captain Browning and Battalion Chief Ne|ch. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 3/21/22 (Regu|aryWbJj; 3/28/22 (Special Mtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers #00400349-00400431 in the amount of $845,354.26 c. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with KPG-Psomas for the South 152nd Street SRTS (Safe Routes to Schools) Project Design in the amount of $453,254.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on 3/21/22.] MOVED BY HOUGARDY SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUB80ITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Bi -Weekly COVID-19 report. David C|ine, City Administrator, said the Bi -Weekly C{]V|C-19 report has information regarding assistance Tukwila City CouncRegular Meeting Minutes April 4.2O22 Page 3of4 REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg attended an event recognizing the Riverton Creek Flapgate project that allows salmon to swim upriver to spawn. King County Executive Dow Constantine was also in attendance. There is also great bamboo artwork in this area of the Green River Trail. b. City Council Councilmember Hougardy attended the recent SCA (Suburban Cities Association) dinner, where in- person networking occurred with the attendees to include King County Executive Dow Constantine, She also attended the Greater Seattle Partners Economic meeting and the King County Metro Electrification celebration (opening of charging facility and beginning of battery -electric bus service). yWs.Hougondy provided the opening remarks at this event and was proud to be able to convey compliments to those who worked so hard on this pjecL Councilmember Quinn reported that he had the privilege of speaking with Mr. Roberson who spoke under the Public Comments portion of toniht's meeting. He was inspired by the willingness of the resident to seek to resove the issues as a community. He also spoke to a resident from Tukwila Village where new management is underway, and there are ongoing concerns about safet. He would like to see the City work together with community members with creativity and innovation. Councilmember Kruller attended the King County Metro Electrification celebration, where Foster High School student Preston Hopp sounded the trumpet charge during the event, She also attended the SCA dinner and emphasized the importance of being able to network with regional leaders in person. Additionally, Congressman Adam Smith was recently in town, noting that he supported 9 Tukwila projects, with $1 miUiongoingtotheVVad jir development. He has really moved the needle for Tukwila and the region. She also reported on the Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Services Committee meeting this evening that involved approving an application for a RAISE grant for the Strander Blvd. Extension project and a grant award from King County Waterworks for the Stormwater Quality Retrofit project. Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson received a call from a resident in the Duwamish neighborhood who reported an outbreak of vehicle break-ins and vandalism, Community safety has become a common theme, and she is hoping that discussions can occur around this important issue. She also attended the Joint Recommendations Committee meeting (An inter -jurisdictional body that provides funding recommendations and advice on guidelines and procedures for King County and its city partners on a wide range of housing and community development issues), where the topics included: The Annual Performance Report; renewal of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement; and an update on funding timelines for applications for applicable projects. Ms. Delostrinos Johnson reported on the Planning and Community Development Committee meeting where the topics included applications for the use of Lodging Tax Funds for a Juneteenth commemoration and a Fiesta 5K OLE; an ordinance extending a rezone for Vintage@Tukwila; and an update on the Tukwila Village Development Association, which manages the Sullivan Center. Councilmember Abdi reported that he joined a Muslim Board for the agency Essentials First, which provides hygiene and warmth kits to vulnerable populations including those who are homeless or living in shelters. He also relayed that he was invited to be involved in the Juneteenth celebration. Councilmember Sharp explained that he was approached by a senior citizen from Tukwila who expressed appreciation for the recent recycling event. He attended the Vietnam Veterans Memorial event and emphasized the significance of the sacrifice the veterans have given to this country. While they do not request thanks for their sen/ima, it is important to acknowledge them for the contributions they have given and to help them out when poaoib|e, as many are struggling. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 4, 2022 Page 4 of 4 c. Staff David C|ine, City Administna0xr, referenced the CA (City Administrator) report and Monthly Construction and Budget Report and offered to answer any questions. Additionally, Mr. Cline explained that City staif will follow up with those who provided public comments. Councilmember Hougardy stated that there is a great deal of good information in the CA Report, referencing the portions of the report regarding briefings with Senators Murray and Cantwell; the Teens for Tukwila meeting with Representative Bergquist; the Teen Room and Late Night event with 65 teens participating; the update on the 42nd Avenue South Bridge with a plan to open one lane in the southbound direction on April 5; and the response to Councilmember Sharp's request that the Council Meeting Minutes be more accessible by adding the Iinks to the weekly agenda email. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Hougardy referenced a water main break on March 30, 2022 in the early morning, which received a quick response from the Public Works Department. She asked Bryan Still, Public Works Operations Manager, to provide a summary of the event, Mr. Still provided an overview of the water main break at the intersection of Andover Park West and Tukwila Parkway that ruptured at 1:15 a.m. on March 30 involving a 18SOa8^cast iron water main. It was an all -hands on deck project, requiring 80-90 tons of material to refill it with gravel and 20 tons of asphalt on top of that. The water was back on by 2:00 p.m., and the road was opened via a temporary patch by 6:00 p.m. on March 30. This was a good example of City staif coming together for a successful end The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding the overview and thanked the Public Works Department for their great work. ADJOURNMENT 8:05 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. Allan Ekberg, Mayor ecords Governance APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 4/18/22