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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-07-18 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Meeting On-site and Virtual Meeting July 18, 2022 — 7:00 P.M. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING This meeting was conducted both on-site at Tukwila City Hall and virtually via Microsoft TEAMS. The phone number for public participation that was provided via the agenda distribution process was: 1-253-292-9750, access code 670077847# to include a link to join the Teams Meeting. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL Mayor Ekberg (on-site) called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:01 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 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 Cline, City Administrator; Andrew Tsoming, Assistant City Attorney; Eric Dreyer, 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; David Rosen, Parks and Recreation Fiscal Analyst; Nora Gierloff, Community Development Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Brandon Miles, Business Relations Manager; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk; Felipe Ayala, Administrative Support Coordinator. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT — Council President McLeod 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 sign up via email by 5:00 p.m. today to read comments verbally at the meeting. Mayor Ekberg asked those who had signed up to proceed with their public comments. 1. Greg Sherlock expressed concern that Tukwila Police reports are not sufficient to determine the noise coming from Sabey Data Center as a violation of the Tukwila Municipal Code and instead, the City is requesting a sound measurement test. He referenced the green funnel vents outside of the main doors at Tukwila City Hall and explained this is comparable to the noise he hears at home in addition to a high-pitched howl. Councilmember Kruller suggested the City consider an alternative resolution to this ongoing issue. 2. Sheldon Hampton is a Tukwila resident and expressed concern regarding excessive speeding on South 150th Street between Tukwila International Boulevard and 42nd Avenue South. As there is no speed limit sign posted there, the speed limit should be 25 mph. He asked if the City could install speed limit signs. 3. Joe Duffie commended the Police Chief for his response to a disturbance during last week's Council meeting. He attended a ribbon -cutting ceremony for the opening of the new Public Works Fleet and Facilities Building and suggested making a video of the new building available to the public. He emphasized the importance of addressing resident concerns. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 18, 2022 Page 2 of 5 Jan Bolerjack referenced the minimum wage petition that is on tonight's agenda and stated she has many individuals at the Church by the Side of the Road who work for a minimum wage and still do not earn enough for incidentals such as insurance, food and cars due to high rents. Raising the minimum wage is a step in the right direction towards a livable wage. 5. Sheila Coppola is the founder of Sidereal Fine Art Press and a member of the Tukwila Arts Commission. With the support of 4Culture, the Tukwila Arts Commission has invited Artist Jacoub Reyes from Florida, who will be conducting a workshop for the Duwamish Tribe and contributing a large woodblock print for the Duwamish Annual Gala. There will also be outdoor demonstrations at Sidereal. She asked for the Council's support in sharing the event with the community. The upcoming workshops will be taking place on August 31st and September 1st from 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. and the large print demonstrations will be on September 4th and 5th from 1 p.m. — 5 p.m. 6. Benton Coblentz spoke in support of the resolution on the minimum wage petition on tonight's agenda. He shared that Tukwila has always been a diverse and working-class community. He found a reference from 1916 to Tukwila residents protesting a rate hike on the Interurban Railroad that would have threatened their livelihoods and the community. He urged the Council to approve the resolution and make it easier for people to live and work in Tukwila. 7. Krysteena Mann is a Tukwila resident. According to the Economic Policy Institute, productivity has grown 3.5 times as much as pay after adjusting for inflation. She stated specific policies designed to share the wealth that higher productivity creates has been systemically dismantled and workers do not see the benefits of the excess wealth they create. She urged the Council to create an environment where the gains from worker productivity is returned to workers. Raising the minimum wage is a step in the right direction. 8. Jason Dooriv shared that in the past, he worked three jobs and was still unable to afford rent. When he applied for financial assistance, he was not able to qualify due to earning too much income. After joining a labor union, life has improved for him, and more money has made a difference in his quality of life. He expressed financial security affects mental health and well-being. PRESENTATION South King Housing and Homelessness Partners progress report and preliminary 2023 Work Plan. Angela San Filippo, Executive Manager of South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) provided an overview of SKHHP's progress in 2021, areas of focus, and the development of the 2023 Work Plan. Following input from SKHHP member jurisdictions, the 2023 Work Plan and budget will be considered for adoption at the August 19, 2022 SKHHP Executive Board meeting and be brought forward to each member jurisdiction for adoption. 7:45 p.m. 7:47 p.m. Councilmember Sharp exited the Council Chambers. Councilmember Sharp returned to the Council Chambers. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions and offered comments regarding the presentation. 8:01 p.m. 8:04 p.m. 8:05 p.m. 8:08 p.m. Councilmember Quinn exited the Council Chambers. Councilmember Quinn returned to the Council Chambers. Councilmember Hougardy exited the Council Chambers. Councilmember Hougardy returned to the Council Chambers. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 18, 2022 Page 3 of 5 CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 7/11/22 (Special Mtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers #00400987-00401080 in the amount of $982,803.50. c. Authorize the Mayor to accept the Port of Seattle Economic Development Grant for 2022-2023 in the amount of $44,000.00 (local match of $22,000.00) [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Planning and Community Development Committee on 4/18/22.] d. Authorize the purchase of golf carts for the Cart Replacement Program, in an amount not to exceed $60,556.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community Services and Safety Committee on 7/11/22.] e. Authorize the Mayor to accept the National Recreation and Parks Association "Parks as Community Nutrition Hubs" grant in the amount of $90,000.00 (funding coming to the City). [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community Services and Safety Committee on 7/11/22.] MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED.* Councilmember Sharp stated he is not in support of item 5.d. (purchase of golf carts). *MOTION CARRIED 7-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Bi -weekly COVID-19 report. David Cline, City Administrator, provided an overview of the biweekly COVID-19 report and answered clarifying questions from the Council. b. Fourth of July After Action Report. Eric Dreyer, Police Chief, and Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief, provided the After -Action Report with information regarding calls for service, call volumes, and staffing levels. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions and offered comments including acknowledgement that the data shows calls for service were down this year, which may or may not be due to the pilot of ground- based fireworks as there were many factors. It is also possible residents may not be calling to report fireworks as they are now aware officers need to identify individuals in the act of setting off illegal fireworks to issue citations. The Council will revisit the issue of whether to continue allowing certain ground-based fireworks in the future. c. A resolution amending Exhibit A, "Rules of Procedure of the Tukwila City Council," of Resolution No. 2022 regarding remote attendance at meetings, revising Rule II.G., "Remote Meetings." MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY MCLEOD THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk, read the proposed resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING EXHIBIT A, "RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL," OF RESOLUTION NO. 2022 REGARDING REMOTE ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS, REVISING RULE II.G., "REMOTE MEETINGS." MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2048. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 18, 2022 Page 4 of 5 8:48 p.m. Chambers. Councilmember Quinn recused himself from the following item and left the Council NEW BUSINESS a. Authorize the Mayor to sign a lease agreement with Sound Cities Association for office space in the 6300 Building through December 31, 2024. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SOUND CITIES ASSOCIATION FOR OFFICE SPACE IN THE 6300 BUILDING THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024.* Brandon Miles, Business Relations Manager, explained this item renews the current lease with Sound Cities Association for office space in the 6300 Building that expires on December 31, 2022 for another two years. The lease agreement will generate $54,714.00 in General Fund revenue for the City. *MOTION CARRIED 6-0, WITH QUINN RECUSED. b. A resolution on the Minimum Wage Petition. MOVED BY MCLEOD, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6-0, WITH QUINN ABSENT. 8:51 p.m. Councilmember Quinn returned to the Council Chambers. Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk, read the proposed resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD CONCURRENT WITH THE GENERAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 8, 2022, TO PLACE BEFORE THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY THE PROPOSITION OF WHETHER AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "ORDINANCE CONCERNING LABOR STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES" BE ADOPTED. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2049. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg attended the King County Fair opening ceremony in Enumclaw that was attended by a consortium of Mayors in King County along with King County Executive Dow Constantine. b. City Council Councilmember Hougardy participated in a Central Puget Sound Economic Development District Board meeting where they received updates on Industrial Lands and the Innovation Cluster Accelerator Program. She attended "See You in the Park" at Bicentennial Park. Councilmember Quinn thanked Sheila Coppola for coming to tonight's meeting and sharing information regarding the upcoming Tukwila Arts Commission event. He attended the "See You in the Park" event at Bicentennial Park. He reported he was recently nominated and elected Commission Chair for the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 18, 2022 Page 5 of 5 Councilmember Kruller participated in a Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Transportation Policy Board meeting where they worked on the final allocation of Federal Transit Administration funds, approval of projects for PSRC's 2025-2026 Federal Highway Administration funds, and the PSRC Transportation Work Program. She participated in a racial equity workshop through the City of Tukwila's Equity Policy Implementation Committee. Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson congratulated Councilmember Quinn on his recent appointment as Chair of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission and shared that she is inspired by his commitment to public service. She reported the Planning and Community Development Committee received an update on King County's Health through Housing initiative that will be presented at an upcoming Council meeting. She attended a South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) Executive Board meeting where they received presentations regarding affordable housing, discussed SKHHP performance metrics, and a proposal for providing a stipend for SKHHP Advisory Board members. Councilmember Abdi expressed appreciation for Police Chief Drever's assistance during last week's Council meeting. He relayed he was invited to speak to a summer school class on civic engagement at Foster High School. He received letters from 30 students at Hazen High School following a homework assignment they did on him. His mission is to inspire youth civic engagement and he expressed he will continue doing the best work he can as a Councilmember. Councilmember Sharp thanked Police Chief Dreyer for his assistance during last week's Council meeting. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the CA (City Administrator) report, Monthly Construction and Budget Report, and 2022 1st Quarter Work Plan update and offered to answer any questions. ADJOURNMENT 9:16 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. Allan Ekberg, Mayor Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 8/1/22 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 8/2/22