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Home My WebLink About2022-11-07 Regular MinutesrJ,� TukwilaCouncil �� City��xx On-site and Virtual Meeting MINUTES REGULAR MEETING �� RegularMeeting November 7,2022-7:00P.K0. This meeting was condLlcted both on-site at Tukwila City Hall and virtually via Microsoft TEAMS. The phone nurnber 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 audence in the Pledge of Allegiance. Andy Youn, Deputy City C|enh, called the roll of the Council. Present at the meeting were Counoi|membe/s Kathy Hougardy (on-site), Oe'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 Ekbery, Mayor; David C|ine, City Administrator; Rachel 8kanchi, 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; Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director; Tony Cullerton, Deputy Finance Director; Hari Ponnekanti, Public Works Director; Nora Gierloff, Community Development Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT — Councilmember Kruller 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 reported he has experienced noise from the Sabey Data Center for the past several years. He has come before the Council several times to speak regarding this issue. He expressed accountability is crucial for good performance, and City Administration is lacking accountability. 2. Joe Duffie expressed the quality of the services residents receive does not reflect the taxes paid and referenced several examples in his neighborhood including trash and broken lights. He urged the Council to enforce the City's rules and policies and help residents receive the services they need. He offered the reminder that Fhdoy. November 11, 2022 is Veteran's Day. Mayor Ekberg shared the Museum of Flight will be holding its annual Veteran's Day Ceremony where he will be in attendance. 3. Sandra Craft is a current resident of the SHAG Apartments and expressed concern regarding recent parking changes at Tukwila Village wherein residents were told to move cars from street - level parking or be towed. She relayed residents do not feel safe parking in the garage due to break-ins. Additionally, SHAG management only allows one car per household to park in the garaga, and the other car would need to be parked on public streets where it is at risk of break- ins. Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator, explained the Tukwila Village site is privately mwned, with surface parking intended to be shared between the library, Sullivan Center, and businesses, and garage parking intended for apartment residents. Better security and parking signage are some options that may help with the parking situation. Tukwiia City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 7, 2022 Page 2 of 3 The Councilmembers expressed appreciation for Ms. Craft's comments. Consensus existed to discuss this item further at a Committee meeting. 4. David Chivis expressed concern regarding the parking issues at SHAG Apartments and relayed SHAG management did not provide sufficient time for residents to move cars before towing. He indicated more residents would park inside the garage if they knew their cars would be safe. PRESENTATIONS Public Safety: The Changing Landscape of Law Enforcement. Mike ViUa, Port of Seattle Police Chief, and Eric Drever, City of Tukwila Police Chief. 7:49 p.m. 7:52 p.m. 7:56 p.m. 8:04 p.m. Counci|memberHouganjyleft the Council Chambers. Councilmember Hougardy returned to the Council Chambers. Councj|memberAbdileft the Council Chambers. Councilmember Abdi returned to the Council Chambers. Chief Villa and Chief Dreyer provided an overview of Public Safety, focusing on the challenges faced by law enforcement including recruitment and nahandon, troining, trends in pm|icing, and engaging with the public. The Councilmembers congratulated Chief Villa for his recent appointment as the Chief of the Port of Seattle Police Department and asked clarifying questions regarding community nslations, interagency ooUobonadon, changing the narrative around law enforcement, diversity, and recruitment. 9:05 p.m. 9:11 p.m. Mayor Ekberg called for a 5 -minute recess. Mayor Ekberg reconvened the Regular meeting. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 10/17/22 (Regular Mtg.); 10/24/22 (Special Mtg.) b. Approval ofVouchers #0O4O17U8'OO4O1772inthe amount of$1.G0U.7Q8.37 MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. NEW BUSINESS Budget work session The Councilmembers reviewed the materials in the packet to include follow-up to prior Council questions, budget outreach effurts, and new revenue sources. A public hearing will be conducted on November 14, 2022. Following discussion, Council consensus existed for staff to return with information on whether increasing business license fees would be a viable alternative to a B&O tax. Council consensus existed to extend the Reguar meeting past 10:30 p.m. REPORTS a. Mayor There was no report. Tukwia City CouncI Regular Meeting Minutes November 7, 2022 Page 3 of 3 b. City Council Councilmember Hougardy attended a Soundside Alliance Police Committee meeting where they discussed the 2023 workplan. Councilmember Quinn emceed a regional event to reduce gun violence that was attended by elected officia|s, communities of color and behavioral health professionals. He stressed the urgency of integrating resources and partnering to ensure public safety. Councilmember Kruller reported the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee received an update on the Public Works Shops Phase 2 pject.andnaviewedsavera|busineashemsindudin0gnant awards associated with the Nelsen Side Channel and Gilliam Creek pjects.Staffo|sopresenhadon overview of the Via to Transit program that will be expanded in 2023 to include a Community Van and Free Youth Transit in Tukwila. Councilmember Kruller shared that residents are concerned about potential landslides due to rainfall near the Presbyterian Church along 56th Ave South. She said resident Sean Albert suggested adding the Boeing Access Light Rail station to the City's Comprehensive Plan. 10:46 p.m. Council President McLeod exited the Council Chambers. 10:48 p.m. Council President McLeod returned to the Council Chambers. Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson reported the Planning and Community Development Committee reviewed and forwarded two contracts for plan review and inspection services to a forthcoming Consent Agenda. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the CA (City Administrator) Report and offered to answer any questions. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Hougardy requested an update from Administration regarding Mr. Sherlock's noise complaint through the King County Office of Alternative Dispute Resolution. ADJOURNMENT 10:51 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. Allan Ekbeayor Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 11/21/22