The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About2022-04-25 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City CouncilCommittee of the Whole Meeting On-site and Virtual Meeting April 25, 2022 — 7:00 P.M. MINUTES 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 phonnumber for public participation that was provided via the agenda distribution process was: y'253-202-Q750,access code G70077847#mawell mamlink hojoin the Micmsoft Teams Meeting. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CALL TO ORDERIPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President McLeod called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Ied the audience in the Piedge ofAllegiance. OFFICIALS Present at the hybrid meeting were Council President McLeod ; Councilmembers Kathy Hougardy (on-site), De'Sean Quinn (on-site), Kate Kruller (on-site), Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson (on-site), Tosh Sharp (on-site). Councilmember Abdi was not in attendance. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor (virtual); David C|ine, City Administrator; Rachel Bienohi, Deputy City Administrator; Nora Gierloff, Community Development DirectorMax Baker, Development SupervisorDerek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Brandon Miles, Business Relations Manager; Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Norm Go|den, Deputy Fire Chief; Tracy Gallaway, Parks & Recreation Director; Eric Dnaver, Police Chief; Eric Lund, Deputy Police Chief; Hari Ponnekanh, Public Works Director; Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Counci|member Hougardy 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 1. Joe Duffie relayed the proposal for tiny house villages in Tukwila received grant funding and thanked the Council. He shared he had the opportunity to tour the Public Works Shops and was impressed by the progress on construction and the design of the building. He would like to see the City create a center for skilled trades where youth in the City can receive training. 2. Rebecca Bouchey is the Managing Director for Community Development at Forterra and is here to speak regarding the Multi -Family Property Tax Exemption (MFTE) Program which will benefit Tukwila's future and current residents. It has the potential to encourage affordable housing development and incentivize affordable homeownership. Forterra is working on a limited equity cooperative pject (Wadjir) for affordable homeownership. She urged the Council to approve staffs proposal that will be presented later this evening. Tukwila City CouncCommittee of the Whole Minutes April 25, 2022 Page 2 of 3 SPECIAL ISSUES a. An update on the City of Tukwila Community Leadership Initiative (TCLI) Program. Niesha Fort -Brooks, Community Engagement Manager, and members of the TCLI committee in attendance (Lina Stinson -Ali, Margaret Bratcher, Angel Taherazer, Khang Nguyen) provided information on the Community Leadership Initiative (formerly known as the Community Connectors program) that will be a community -led program to develop existing and future leaders in civic engagement, City services, policies and programs through a civic academy process with 8-10 cohort participants. The Councilmembers exchanged comments and expressed support for this pject moving forward. b. An update on the Multi -Family Property Tax Exemption Program, Tukwila International Boulevard. 7:46 p.m. CommjlmemLerQuinn left the Council Chambers Brandon Miles, Business Relations Manager, explained the Multi -Family Tax Exemption (MFTE) program reduces property taxes owed on a development by exempting the value of the multi -family residential improvements for up to 8, 12, and/or 20 years, subject to certain requirements. He provided an overview of Phase 1 of the MFTE program in the Southcenter District and explained Phase 2 would create a new Residential Targeted Area along Tukwila International Boulevard (TIB) allowing owner -occupied, affordable housing. Following Council support for creating a limited MFTE, staff will proceed with drafting an ordinance that will be brought forward in the near future. 7:53 p.m. 7:55 p.m.Councilmember Hougardy returned to the Council Chambers. Counci|memberHougondyleft the Council Chambers. The Councilmembers asked clarifyiquestions and offered comments to include financial impacts, potential expansion of the MFTE program, and affordable housing targets. CONSENSUS EXJSTED TO PROCEED WITH THE CREATION OF A LIMITED MULTI -FAMILY TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM ALONG TUKWILA INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD, 8:19 p.m. Councilmember Quinn returned to the Council Chambers. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg shared preschoolers helped celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees at the Tukwila Community Center. b. City Council Councilmember Hougardy reported the Community Services & Safety Committee reviewed a contract amendment with Karen Reed Consulting, and received updates on the park user plan, Police Department's 1st quarter update, and the recently deployed Specialized Police Intelligence Development Resource (SPIDR) Tech program which generates automated responses to keep reporting parties updated. She attended meetings for the King County Regional Transit Committee and South County Area Transportation Board where they discussed King County Metro and restarting RapidRide lines, fare collection, and electrification of the Metro Fleet. Councilmember Quinn indicated the Finance and Governance Committee discussed a Puget Sound Regional Council grant application for the South 144th Street Bridge Sidewalks project and reoeived updates on the Public Works Fleet & Facilities Tenant Improvement pject and the minimum wage initiative effort by Tukwila residents. He participated in a presentation to the Foster High School civics classes foliowing recent engagement from students, Tukwila City Council Committeof the Whole Minutes April 25, 2022 Page 3 of 3 Councilmember Kruller participated in a presentation to the Foster High School civics classes and thanked Ms. Gamboa, Ms. Krueger, and Mr. Weisbecker for the opportunity to meet with seniors and discuss their lived experiences. She recently toured the Public Works facility and was able to see the progress made on construction. She reported President Biden recently traveled to this region and Tukwila Police were involved in security efforts along with other law enforcement agencies. She attended meetings for K4C (King County -Cities Climate Collaboration) where they discussed comprehensive plans and modeling for the future to reduce emissions and a webinar on the various uses of unmanned aerial systems through the Federal Highway Administration. She congratulated Deanna Dawson for her recent appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Washington Cities. Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson thanked the Council for excusing her absence from Iast week's meeting. CouncU President McLeod reported presenting0ntheFooterHighSuhoo|oivicso|asoesa|ongwithoDher Councilmembers and suggested repeating this every year. He attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for Diecutstickerscom and expressed excitement at the addition of a great business to the Tukwila community. He reported touring the Allentown neighborhood with Representative Dave Hackney and speaking with Allentown residents. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, offered a reminder regarding the upcoming monthly Allentown Truck Reroute project meeting that will be occurring at the Tukwila Community Center at 5:30 p.m on April 26, 2022. ADJOURNMENT 8:46 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT MCLEOD DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURNED. Thomas McLeod, Cou cil President Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: 5/7/22