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Home My WebLink About2022-09-26 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting On-site and Virtual Meeting September 26, 2022 — 7:00 P.M. MINUTES 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 dishibution process was: 1-253-292-9750, access code 670077847# as well as a link to join the Microsoft Teams Meeting, COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CALL TO ORDERJPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President McLeod called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the audience in the Piedge of Allegiance. OFFICIALS Present at the meeting were Council President McLeod (on-site); Councilmembers Kathy Hougardy (on- site), De'Sean Quinn (on-site), Kate Kruller (on-site), Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson (remote), Mohamed Abdi (on-site), Tosh Sharp (on-site). CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekbe/g, Mayor; David C|ine, City Administrator; Rachel Bionohi, Deputy City Administrator; Nora Gierloff, Community Development Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Brandon K8i|es, Business Relations Manager; Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director; Tony Cullerton, Deputy Finance Director; Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Norm Golden, Deputy Fire Chief; Pete Mayer, Interim Parks and Recreation Director; Eric Dreyer, Police Chief; Eric Lund, Deputy Police Chief; Hari PonnekanU, Public Works Director; Griffin Lerner, Public Works Analyst; Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer; Laurel Humphnay, Legislative Analyst; Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmennber 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 1. Greg Sherlock provided an update on the ongoing noise issue from the Sabey Data Center and indicated there has recently been some reduction in noise levels. Similar episodes of reduced noise in the past have been temporary. He stated the Tukwila Municipal Code is the City's laws and put in place to protect businesses as well as homeowners. Businesses must be managed well and abide by the City's codes. 2. Dennis Robertson referenced Item 4.d on tonight's agenda (Interlocal Agreement with the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority (PSRFA)) and indicated he was not speaking on behalf of the Future of Fire/EMS Community Advisory Committee but expressing his own thoughts. He commended the City for the thoroughness of the proposed contract with the PSRFA and offered the reminder that the long-term goal is annexation which will eventually allow the City to reduce its expenses significantly as the cost of the Fire Department comes off the City's budget and shifts to property owners and businesses. When the annexation proposal comes before voters, he urged the City to share the costs of funding fire services. 3. David Chivis thanked the Police Department for their responsiveness and service to the community. He reported the SHAG Apartments are experiencing issues with car break-ins and stolen catalytic converters and expressed concern that management at the SHAG Apartments is not working on behalf of residents. Council President McLeod referenced an email from Terry Lund into the record. Tukwila City CouncI Committee of the Whole Minutes September 26, 2022 Page 2 of 4 SPECIAL ISSUES a. Discussion on the acquisition of additional school zone speeding cameras. Eric Dreyer, PoIice Chief, explained speed zone cameras were installed and became operationalal on September 1, 2021 in the school zone on South 144thStreet in front of Foster High School and Showalter Middle School. As the cameras were effective at reducing speed violations by 59% by the end of the school year, staff are seeking Council approval to place additional school speed zone cameras on 42nd Avenue South near Foster Hi h School, Showalter Middle School and Thorndyke Elementary School. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions and exchanged comments hih|ihbadasfo|lows: Outreach and education is important both to discourage speeding and help individuals navigateoptionoho appeal fines when needed; Distribution of excess revenues may go towards school traffic and pedestrian safety, including infrastructure pjects;|tiaimportanttnveachaba|mncebobwaendioproportionaha|y impacting vulnerable communities and enforcing laws against speeding to ensure public safety;Gpoeding cameras should be reassessed annually. 7:40 p.m. Councilmember Abdi exited the Council Chambers 7:43 p.m. Councilmember Abdi returned to the Council Chambers. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. b. Discussion on additional parks zone speeding cameras. Eric Dreyer, Police Chief, provided an overview of potential placement of speed zone cameras to address traffic safety near Tukwila parks and presented the results of a three-day study conducted at five parks: Codiga Park, Tukwila Community Center, Duwamish Gardens Park, Duwamish Park, and Macadam Winter Garden. The Councilmembers discussed the results of the study, emphasized the need to mitigate speeding near parks, and expressed concern regarding Codiga Park, which is seeing significant speeding violations by commercial semi -trucks. CONSENSUS EXSTED TO RETURN THIS ITEM TO COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER DISCUSSON. c. A resolution adopting a policy for naming or renaming City -owned property; and repealing Resolution No. 1400. Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst, gave an overview of the revised draft policy on naming City -owned property that includes expanded public participation in any naming decision. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. d. An Interlocal Agreement with the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority. 8:22 p.m. 8:24 p.m.Councilmember Hougardy returned to the Council Chambers. Councilmember Hougardy left the Council Chambers. David C|ine, City Administrator, Kari Sand, City Attorney, and Norm Gokden, Deputy Fire Chief, presented the draft Interlocal Agreement for fire and emergency services with Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority (PSRFA) that would begin January 1, 2023 with the ultimate goal of going to the voters for approval to annex into the PSRFA by April 2024. The Interlocal Agreement will provide same or enhanced fire and emergency services and response times to the City. Additionally, the City's Public Safety Plan planned for purchases of apparatus and equipment: The apparatus will be ordered by the PSRFA and reimbursed by the City through an interfund loan in an amount notto exceed $1.1 million and the equipment purchases are not to exceed $200,000.00. Staff is seeking Council approval of the Interlocal Agreement and expenditures for the Public Safety Plan that will be included as part of the 2022 budget amendments. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes September 26, 2022 Page 3 of 4 The Cnunci|mennbersasked clarifying questions regarding the financing ofthe finaapparatus and equipment, how the statement of principles factored into the proposed contract, levels of service, and ensuring the City is well -represented on the PSRFA's Governance Board. 8:50 p.m. 8:53 p.m.Councilmember Abdi returned to the Council Chambers. Councilmember Abdi left the Council Chambers. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. e. Budget outreach overview and feedback to date. Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator, and Tony CuUedon, Deputy Finance Dinactor, provided an overview of 2023-2024 biennial budget outreach efforts and feedback from the community. f. Proposed 282J-2D24Biennial Budget: Tourism and Lodging Tax Fund, and updated Six -Year Financial Plan. Brandon Miles, Business Relations Manager, provided an overview of the proposed 2023-2024 Biennial Budget: 101 Fund (Tourism) and the Six -Year Financial Model that is used for planning purposes. The 101 Fund consists of proceeds from a special excise tax on lodging charges and is used to promote tourism within the City, 9:44 p.m. 9:47 pm.Councilmember Hougardy returned to the Council Chambers Counci|nnembarHougan]yleft the Council Chambers. g. Proposed 2023-2024 Biennial Budget: Public Safety Plan Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator, and Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director, provided an overview of thepnopooed2O23-2O24Biennio|Budget:3O5Fund(Pub|icSafetyP|on).The3U5Fundoonsistsofvoter- approved debt, non -voted debt (Limited Tax General Obligation bonds), and other dedicated revenue sources and is used to construct a new Justice Center housing Police, Emergency Operadiono, and the Municipal Court, and reconstruct existing fire stations. h. Proposed 2023-2024 Biennial Budget: City Facilities (303 and 306 Funds). Hari Ponnekanti, Public Works Director, and Griffin Lerner, Public Works Analyst, provided an overview of the proposed 2023-2024 Biennial Budget: 303 Fund (General Government Improvements) and 306 Fund (City Facilities). The 303 Fund is used for improvements, additions, or other miscellaneous minor capital projects. The 306 Fund is used for new construction or major construction ofCih/ facilities. 10:15 p.m. Coumci|memberAbdileft the Council Chambers. 10:17 p.m. CouncilmemberAbdi returned to the Council Chambers. i. Proposed 2023-2024 Biennial Budget: Residential and Arterial Streets. Griffin Lerner, Public Works Analyst, provided an overview of the proposed 2023-2024 Biennial Budget: 103 Fund (Residential Streets) and 104 Fund (Bridges and Arterial Streets). The 103 Fund is used for maintenance, lane widening, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, illumination and undergrounding of utilities of the residential street system. The 104 Fund is partially funded by real estate excise tax (REET) and is used for preliminary engineering, right-of-woy, construction engineering, and construction of arterial streets and bridges. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes September 26, 2022 Page 4 of 4 j. Proposed 2023-2024 Biennial Budget: LEOFF 1 Retiree Health Care Budget. Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director, provided an overview of the proposed 2023-2024 Biennial Budget: 503 Fund (LEOFF 1 Retiree Self -Insured Health Care Plan). The 503 Fund receives contributions on behalf of retired LEOFF 1 employees and accounts for the City's self-insured health care plan for Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters (LEOFF 1) Retirees. 10:19 p.m. 10:21 p.m.Councilmember Sharp returned to the Council Chambers. Coumci|memberSharp left the Councii Chambers. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg had no report. b. City Council Councilmember Quinn reported the Finance and Governance Committee received the monthly General Fund Expense update and forwarded contracts for Microsoft Enterprise Services and City Hall siding repairs. Councilmember Kruller attended the Tukwila Police Department's Community Town Hall at Westfield Southcenter Mall where they discussed crime and public safety related issues impacting the City and shared resources available to the public. She offered a reminder regarding the Special Budget Town Hall that will be taking place on September 27, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Council President McLeod attended the Tukwila Police Department's Community Town Hall at Westfield Southcenter Mall and commended the Police Department for their informative presentation to the public. He referenced the Special Budget Town Hall that will be occurring on September 27, 2022 and relayed the purpose of the meeting is to seek input from labor partners and City employees regarding the 2023- 2024 Biennial Budget. c. Staff There was no report. ADJOURNMENT 10:24 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT MCLEOD DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURNED. T mas McLeod, President Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: 10/08/22