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Home My WebLink About2022-10-03 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council On-site and Virtual Meeting MINUTES Regular Meeting October 3, 2022 — 7:00 P.M. 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. 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; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; Kari Sand, City Attorney; Eric Dreyer, Police Chief; Eric Lund, Deputy Police Chief; Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief; Norm Golden, Assistant Fire Chief; James Booth, Fire Captain; Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director; Tony Cullerton, Deputy Finance Director; Hari Ponnekanti, Public Works Director; Nora Gierloff, Community Development Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk; Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk; Felipe Ayala, Administrative Support Coordinator. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT — Councilmember Abdi 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." MOVED BY MCLEOD, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO INTRODUCE MEMBERS OF THE YOUNG SOUTHEAST ASIAN LEADERS INITIATIVE (YSEALI) TO BE THE SECOND ITEM UNDER PRESENTATIONS. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS Greg Sherlock provided a summary of events and timelines associated with the ongoing issue of noise from the Sabey Data Center. He has been working on this issue for several years and is now heading into mediation with the Sabey Data Center. He expressed doubt that the Sabey organization would act in good faith unless City Administration informs them in writing that they must adhere to the Tukwila Municipal Code as it relates to noise issues. He asked Council President McLeod and the City Council to provide assistance with this matter. Joe Duffle asked the Councilmembers to be mindful of always speaking into the microphones. He also asked the Council to provide clarity to the community as it relates to the difference between Tiny Homes and Motels. James Booth is the President of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 2088, representing the Tukwila Fire Department. He urged the City Council to approve the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Interlocal Agreement that is on the agenda this evening. He emphasized that this agreement is good for the community, good for the troops, and good for the organization. This agreement with provide sustainable fire services to the Tukwila community for decades to come. Tukwila CiCouncil Regular Meeting Minutes October 3, 2022 Page 2 of 6 APPOINTMENTS Confirm the appointment of Bao Dennis Nguyen to the Student Representative position on the Equity and Social Justice Commission, with a term expiring June 30, 2024. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF BAO DENNIS NGUYEN TO THE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE POSITION ON THE EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2024L MOTION CARRIED 7-0. PRESENTATIONS a. Promotion of Fire Department staff: Eric Dunkley to Fire Captain - Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief Mayor Ekberg administered the Oath of Office to Captain Dunkley. b. Introduction of members of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI). (Per Agenda Amendment above) Mayor Ekberg introduced members of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) program. Sukma Riverningtyas is here from Indonesia and (3ui||anTibu|e is from the Philippines. The program builds leadership capabilities of youth and promotes cross-border cooperation to solve regional and global challenges. The focus area of these students is climate change, emergency management, and disaster recovery. Ms. Riverningtyas and Mn. Tibule shared some of their goals and experiences. c. Presentation of Mayor's Proposed 2023-2024 Biennial Budget. Mayor Ekberg provided a summary of the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget, a copy of which was provided to the City Councilmembers. Foliowing are the top priorities: • Teen, Youth and Senior Programs— The City will maintain these programs and this budget includes an investment in our parks system of $600,000 to enhance the user experience in critical park assets around the City. • Police and Public Safety— This budget fully funds staff in the Tukwila Police Department and will allow us to hire more officers, which will result in a higher level of service than what we have today. • Fire and Emergency Medical Services — These services will be enhanced with the contract to the PSRFA that is slated to begin on January 1, 2023 and will include a higher level of service than what we have today. The cost of the contract is less than the 2022 budget for the Tukwila Fire Departmentand includes new services such as a broad public education effort and a new CARES unit that deploys a social worker and nurse to low -acuity calls for emergency medical services. • Communications & Community Engagement —This work is maintained in this budget with no reductions to the way we communicate and engage with the Tukwila community. • Infrastructure Maintenance— Over the next two years, this budget fully funds our existing identified Neighborhood Traffic Calming Prngram.00nshuotoanewbridgoai4D"uink/A]|enhownandnondnuestomaintainandimprnve our utility infrastructure. • Human Services & Rental Assistance— The City has had a robust response to supporting low-income community members impacted byC0V\D're|atodwage loss. This budget includes more funding specifically for this purpose and the general rental and utility assistance program we provide, as well as ongoing support to organizations working in our community around housing, wellness, food security and support for independence. Councilmember Quinn emphasized the importance of the Council coming together to work through the budget as a team. Council President McLeod referenced the budget workbook guide in the front cover of the budget binder as well as the reference manual previously provided to the Council. He suggested that Councilmembers reach out to staff with any questions regarding budget related issues. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 3, 2022 Page 3 of 6 CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 9/19/22 (Regular Mtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers #00401470-00401548 in the amount of $1,036,405.83 c. Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to Contract #22-099 with KPFF Consulting Engineers for construction services for the Green River Trail Improvements Project in the amount of $273,977.69. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on 9/19/22.] d. Authorize the Mayor to sign a Contract with David Evans and Associates (DEA) for a GIS utility inventory in the amount of $199,970.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on 9/19/22.] e. Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 2 to Contract 4121-163 with J.A. Brennan Associates for the Chinook Wind Public Access Project in the amount of $58,933.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on 9/19/22.] f. Authorize the Mayor to accept a grant from the Department of Ecology for the Stormwater Management Action Plan in the amount of $72,353.00 (local match $10,853.00). [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on 9/19/22.] g. Authorize the Mayor to accept a grant from the Department of Ecology for the Stormwater Quality Retrofit Project in the amount of $1,176,341.00 (local match $176,451.00). [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on 9/19/22.] h. Award a bid and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Pacific Exteriors, LLC, for the City Hall Siding Repairs Project in the amount of $158,806.86 (includes contingency). [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Finance and Governance Committee on 9/26/22.] MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Authorize the acquisition of additional school zone speeding cameras with revenue generated from the cameras. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY QUINN TO APPROVE THE ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOL ZONE SPEEDING CAMERAS WITH REVENUE GENERATED FROM THE CAMERAS. MOTION CARRIED 6-1, WITH DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON VOTING NO. b. Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority: (1) Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority for Fire/Emergency Medical Services. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY MCLEOD TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE PUGET SOUND REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY FOR FIRE/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. (2) Approve the expenditure of up to $1.1 million for an interfund loan for Fire Department apparatus (new engine) and $200,000 for fire equipment to be included as part of a future budget amendment. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY MCLEOD TO APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $1.1 MILLION FOR AN INTERFUND LOAN FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT APPARATUS (NEW ENGINE) AND $200,000 FOR FIRE EQUIPMENT TO BE INCLUDED AS PART OF A FUTURE BUDGET AMENDMENT. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Tukwila CiCouncil Regular MeetinMinutes October 3, 2022 Page 4 of 6 c. A resolution adopting a policy for naming or renaming City -owned property; and repealing Resolution No. 1400. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Felipe Ayala, Administrative Support Coordinator, read the proposed resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE GITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A POLICY FOR NAMING OR RENAMING CITY -OWNED PROPERTY; AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1400. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2052. NEW BUSINESS An ordinance repealing Ordinance Nos. 2497 §3, 2195, 1789, 1677 §11, 1469, and 1363 §1 (part), as codified in Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 8.30, "Crimes Relating to Persons." The City Attorney recommends adoption of the proposed ordinance with an emergency declaration calling for the ordinance to become effective immediately upon passage. This is because Chapter 7.105 RCW went into effect on July 1, 2022, and consequently, the Tukwila Municipal Code provisions relating to protection orderviolations are now out of syncwi1hoLato|mw.whichcou|dautjeotpendingoaaos0o|mga| challenge and aftect the City's ability to enforce these important laws. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY MCLEOD THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Felipe Ayala, Administrative Support Coordinator, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON; REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 2497 §3, 2195, 1789, 1677 §11, 1469, AND 1363 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED IN VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.30, "CRIMES RELATING TO PERSONS," AS STATED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY MCLEOD THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2680. REPORTS a. Mayor There was no report. b. City Council Councilmember Hougardy attended a Regional Transit Committee meeting where they received a briefing on the prioritization process for RapidRide and flexible mobility services such as Via to Transit that provide service from anywhere in the City to the Tukwila Community Center or to the Tukwila Light Rail Station. Via to Transit is currently a pilot program and she will continue advocating that it become a permanent program. She participated in a South King County Area Transportation Board meeting and received an update on the Active Transportation Plan, a statewide plan for people who bike and walk, through the Washington State Department of Transportation. They also received an update on projects selected for Federal Highway Administration funding through the Puget Sound Regional Council that includes King County Metro's South Bus Base Expansion and the South 144th Street Bridge sidewalk expansion project. She attended an Association of Washington Cities Board Meeting and received updates on legislative priorities, a Highline Forum meeting, and the Seattle Southside Chamber of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 3, 2022 Page 5 of 6 Commerce Mayor's Reception. She referenced the City Administrator Report and noted a Miracle Village Community Advisory meeting was held and the grand opening for the Miracle Village Tiny Homes will be October 18. She congratulated the City for receiving an honorable mention award from the American Institute of Architects Washington Council for the design of Fire Station 51. Councilmember Quinn thanked the Council, members of the public, employees, and labor groups for their participation in the recent Budget Town Hall. Council President McLeod acknowledged and thanked Melissa Mafua, Union Representative for Teamsters Local 763, and Councilmember Quinn, Chair of the Finance & Governance Committee, for bringing forward the idea to hold a Budget Town Hall with labor partners. Councilmember Kruller attended the recent Budget Town Hall with City employees and shared the Council appreciates hearing from employees. She offered a reminder regarding two upcoming Budget Work Sessions on October 11, 2022 and October 13, 2022. She attended a workshop through National League of Cities (NLC) regarding electric vehicle charging stations. She also applied for the position as Chair for the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee through NLC with the support of Association of Washington Cities. She participated in Port U: Cargo 101 through the Port of Seattle and learned about the container shipping industry. She relayed the Riverton Tiny House Village is also progressing and sewer and water lines have been installed. She also attended the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce Mayor's Reception where she met the YSEALI fellows and Mayor Ekberg spoke on the state of the City and major initiatives. Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson shared she met with the YSEALI fellows and thanked the Mayor for providing them with a great experience. She offered clarification that the Health through Housing Initiative is through King County, not the City, and she encouraged the public to tune into future Planning and Community Development Committee meetings to learn more about this topic. Councilmember Sharp participated in the recent Budget Town Hall with City employees and shared he hopes employees will be brought into the process more often. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the CA (City Administrator) report and offered to answer any questions. Additionally, Mr. Cline referenced his attendance at the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) conference. He was a panel member that presented information about the work done by the ICMA Institute on Race, Equity, and Inclusion over the past two years. He shared information with the panel about Tukwila's Equity Plan that will be featured in articles from the National Civic League and the Kettering Foundation. Councilmember Kruller inquired about a body of water in Tukwila she recently encountered, and Mr. Cline explained it is the Chinook Wind project, which is part of a King County rehabilitation project to reclaim the Duwamish River as a habitat for young fish. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Hougardy recently attended the AWC (Association of Washington Cities) stakeholder group where kudos were given to Mayor Ekberg for the great input he provides to the organization. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Collective Bargaining — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b) (45 minutes) Mayor Ekberg announced the Council will now go into an Executive Session to discuss: Collective Bargaining — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b) (45 minutes) The total amount of time will be no more than 45 minutes, and no decisions will be made during the Executive Session. No action will be required in the Open Meeting after the Executive Session has concluded. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 3, 2022 Page 6 of 6 He declared the meeting adjourned as of the conclusion of the Executive Session. The Executive Session will not be extended beyond the announced time, and they will not be returning to open session to adjourn or for any other reason. 8:14 p.m. Mayor Ekberg called for a brief recess to allow the Councilmembers to convene to the Executive Session. Executive Session Start: 8:20 p.m. Attendees: Mayor Ekberg; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; TC Croone, Chief People Officer; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Councilmembers Hougardy, Quinn, Kruller, McLeod, Delostrinos Johnson, Abdi, and Sharp. Executive Session End: 8:27 p.m. ADJOURNMENT 8:27 p.m. THE REGULAR MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. ,:onort via S.am.s.,cs.com Allan Ekberg, Mayor A:stl,,R.,oin C.3)/(ttedr-ii 06:12thitetty Christy O'Flaherty, Records Governance Manager/City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 10/17/22 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 10/18/22