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Home My WebLink About2022-09-19 Regular Minutesw z Tukwila City Council o On-site and Virtual Meeting 3; MINUTES REGULAR MEETING Regular Meeting September 19, 2022 — 7:00 P.M. 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 7:00 p.m. MOVED BY MCLEOD, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO CONDUCT THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE DURING THE UPCOMING PRESENTATION WHICH WILL BE MOVED TO ITEM 3 BEFORE PUBLIC COMMENTS. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Felipe Ayala, Administrative Support Coordinator, 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; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; Kari Sand, City Attorney; Eric Dreyer, Police Chief; Eric Lund, Deputy Police Chief; Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Pete Mayer, Parks and Recreation Director; Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director; Tony Cullerton, Deputy Finance Director; Hari Ponnekanti, Public Works Director; Griffin Lerner, Public Works Analyst; Nora Gierloff, Community Development Director; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk; 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." PRESENTATIONS National Recognition Day for Prisoners of War (POW)/Missing in Action (MIA). Burien Elks National POW/MIA (Prisoners of War/Missing in Action) Recognition Day was established in 1979 through a proclamation signed by President Jimmy Carter. Since then, each subsequent president has issued an annual proclamation commemorating the third Friday in September as National POW/MIA Recognition Day. A national -level ceremony is held on every National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Traditionally held at the Pentagon, it features members from each branch of military service and participation from high- ranking officials. In addition to the national -level ceremony, observances of National POW/MIA Recognition Day are held across the country on military installations, ships at sea, state capitols, schools and veterans' facilities. Representatives from the Burien Elks conducted the above referenced ceremony to include the Pledge of Allegiance. The Mayor was presented with a flag of the United States as well as a P.O.W (Prisoners of War) flag and poster as well as a Proclamation from Governor Inslee. The Mayor expressed appreciation for the presentation and the ceremonial gifts. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 19, 2022 Page 2 of 5 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. Joe Duffie expressed appreciation for the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action presentation. Mr. Duffie explained there is a need to tighten up laws and signage at local parks as it relates to loud music, garbage, and people camping in the parks. He noted several recent issues at Joe Duffie Park for which he can provide pictures. He would like to see more done to mitigate these issues and take some of the pressure off the Police Department. Anthony Brocato with Recology expressed a desire to provide a tour of their recycling facility, and he looks forward to a long partnership with the City as it relates to the Solid Waste contract. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 9/12/22 (Special Mtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers #00401435-00401469 in the amount of $452,634.99 c. A resolution authorizing the cancellation of outstanding General Fund claims and payroll checks and Municipal Court checks. RESOLUTION NO. 2050 [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Finance and Governance Committee on 9/12/22.] d. A resolution ordering the cancellation of past due accounts receivable. RESOLUTION NO. 2051 [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Finance and Governance Committee on 9/12/22.] e. Authorize the expenditure of $100,000 from the State Seizure Fund to contribute toward a Valley Special Weapons and Tactics (VSWAT) armored vehicle. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community Services and Safety Committee on 9/12/22.] MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with Recology King County, Inc., for 2023-2033 comprehensive garbage, recyclables, and compostables collection. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY QUINN TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH RECOLOGY KING COUNTY, INC., FOR 2023-2033 COMPREHENSIVE GARBAGE, RECYCLABLES, AND COMPOSTABLES COLLECTION.* Councilmember Kruller referenced a recent comment from a resident relating to trash collection on TIB (Tukwila International Blvd.). The contract with Recology does reflect that the trash collection for TIB is covered. *MOTION CARRIED 6-1, WITH SHARP VOTING NO. b. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Miller Hayashi for the Test -to -Fit phase for the Public Works Shops Maintenance and Engineering Building Project, in the amount of $188,727.00. MOVED BY MCLEOD, SECONDED BY ABDI TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH MILLER HAYASHI FOR THE TEST -TO -FIT PHASE FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS SHOPS MAINTENANCE AND ENGINEERING BUILDING PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $188,727.00. MOTION CARRIED 7-0 Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 19, 2022 Page 3 of 5 c. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Allocation Agreement and Participation Form relating to the Local Government Opioid Settlement to mitigate harm associated with the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain who manufacture and dispense prescription opioids. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE ALLOCATION AGREEMENT AND PARTICIPATION FORM RELATING TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT OPIOID SETTLEMENT TO MITIGATE HARM ASSOCIATED WITH THE PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLY CHAIN WHO MANUFACTURE AND DISPENSE PRESCRIPTION OPIOIDS. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg reported that 2 individuals from the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) program are here attending conferences. Sukma Riverningtyas is here from Indonesia and Guillan Tibule is from the Philippines, and the Mayor will seek to find a time for them to attend a Council meeting to provide information about themselves and their studies. b. City Council Councilmember Quinn attended the recent Criminal Justice Training Commission meeting where the focus was on satellite training locations, which will increase training capacity and potentially eliminate wait lists for recruits. Additionally, this will alleviate new recruits being forced to take weeks of classes far from home. Council President McLeod attended the recent basketball fest in Tukwila, "You got Next." It was a well - attended, fantastic event with sponsorship that included the Seattle Sports Commission. He would like to see this event continue into the future. Councilmember Kruller attended the NLC (National League of Cities) Transportation Infrastructure and Services Meeting. The focus was on the FTA (Federal Transit Administration) collection of data as it relates to disasters such as earthquakes and floods, particularly relative to the transportation systems "after" the event. She also attended the SCA PIC (Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee) meeting and offered the reminder that nominations will be forthcoming for committees. Additionally, Ms. Kruller referenced the residents in the Allentown area who are conducting tactical urbanism by putting garbage cans and bags near Interurban to discourage people from dumping garbage on the ground. They have encountered setbacks and encouraging results and will continue to put out garbage receptacles. One of the residents, Kelly Symonds, asked about utilizing City dumpsters at the Fire Station or Tukwila Community Center to dispose of the garbage. She would like the City to look into this matter. Ms. Kruller also investigated the claims of high speeds on 42nd and concurs that it is a dangerous situation. While Tukwila uses speed cushions, other agencies use speed bumps that are made of asphalt. She would like to see options explored for this area of the City. Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson attended the recent SKHHP (South King Housing and Homelessness Partners) meeting which focused on legislative priorities, and this topic will be forthcoming to the Council. A focus of the meeting was creating an affordable housing inventory and an online mapping dashboard. Ms. Delostrinos Johnson also volunteered at the Tukwila, "You got Next" basketball event. She said it was a fun event and gave shout outs to Council President McLeod and Councilmember Abdi for their basketball skills. Councilmember Abdi also participated and volunteered in the Tukwila, "You got Next" basketball event and congratulated Council President McLeod for winning the event. He had an appointment today with a co-owner of a local body shop, and thanked staff from the Department of Community Development for providing assistance to the business owner. He believes that many small businesses have the need to meet with City staff as issues arise, and he would support a position dedicated to this work. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 19, 2022 Page 4 of 5 c. Staff Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator, referenced the CA (City Administrator) report and offered to answer any questions. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson, Chair of the PCD (Planning and Community Development) Committee, reported on the Health through Housing presentation that was provided by Kelly Rider from King County at the Committee meeting tonight. This topic had previously been before the full Council, and it was sent back to the PCD Committee to consider options for community engagement. At the Committee, there was unanimous approval to not move forward with community engagement right now, as the City waits to review the impacts of the LIHI (Low Income Housing Institute) Tiny Homes Village project in Tukwila. Ms. Delostrinos Johnson requested input from the full Council as it relates to waiting to move forward on community engagement until the Tiny Homes Village impacts can be assessed; or would the Council like a full presentation in the near future to review the Health through Housing project with King County. She emphasized that waiting on the Health through Housing project could mean that King County may choose to focus on other locations than Tukwila, causing Tukwila to lose its place in line. The Councilmembers exchanged comments and discussed this topic with the following key points: Concern that having King County staff do another presentation if Tukwila is really not ready to move forward would negatively impact their workload; Interest in having data from the Tiny Homes Village project before moving forward with King County; Recognition that the Tiny Homes Village in Tukwila is a contribution toward improving housing stock; Support for having a presentation from King County at a full Council meeting for enhanced transparency and information sharing to the community. Council consensus existed to have a presentation from King County on the Health through Housing Initiative. Councilmember Sharp explained that he makes inquiries of staff based on the input and questions posed to him by the citizens. He expressed appreciation to the Mayor, Department Directors and those staff members who are new to their jobs for the quick responses he receives. He said many people are fearful or uncertain of how to pose questions to staff. He conveyed that City staff are here to answer questions from the citizens, and questions can also be sent to himself or the Council. His job is to listen, inquire and pass on the information, and he extended thanks to the staff for providing the responses Councilmember Kruller, Chair of the TIS (Transportation and Infrastructure Services) Committee acknowledged Tukwila resident Sean Albert, who has been vigilant in focusing on Sound Transit issues, particularly related to a stop near the Allentown area. He has concern about the lack of responses to his communications that are being sent to City administration. The City does not have representation on the Sound Transit Board, and there is concern about a strategy for Tukwila. Mr. Albert should be commended for being attentive and trying to get ahead of any issues regarding the City. Ms. Kruller would like the Legislative Analyst to check into this issue, and she hopes for a report from City administration at the next meeting. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 19, 2022 Page 5 of 5 ADJOURNMENT 8:07 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. Christy O'Flaherty, 'cords Governance Man.•-r/City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 10/3/22 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 10/4/22