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Home My WebLink About2022-12-05 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Meeting On-site and Virtual Meeting December 5, 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 7:00 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 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). MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER HOUGARDY FROM THE REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 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; Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director; Tony Cullerton, Deputy Finance Director; Hari Ponnekanti, Public Works Director; Nora Gierloff, Community Development Director; Pete Mayer, Interim Parks and Recreation Director; David Rosen, Parks and Recreation Fiscal Analyst; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk; Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT — Mayor Ekberg 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 Jennifer and Mary, managers of the new Sherwin Williams store, dropped off flyers and announced the store will be opening in January 2023. Katrina Doan spoke regarding dangerous traffic conditions on 46th Avenue South in the area south of 144th Street. This is a main thoroughfare to Showalter Middle School, with no sidewalks, and cars, foot traffic and buses are all navigating the street at the same time. She and other residents are very fearful that a tragedy could occur if traffic calming measures are not put in place. She asked that this area of the City be prioritized for traffic calming as soon as possible. Sandra Craft spoke regarding parking issues in the area of Tukwila Village. Her husband is having surgery on both legs and will be off work for 30 days. They are unclear as to where he can park his vehicle during this time period without it being towed. She emailed management at Tukwila Village and has not heard back. Councilmember Kruller suggested they consider acquiring a handicap placard for their vehicle. Mayor Ekberg said the Police Chief and City Administrator will talk with Ms. Craft, and he offered the reminder that this area is private property. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Page 2 of 5 Councilmember Kruller asked that an email received from Peggy McCarthy regarding the City's budget be made a part of the public record of this evening's meeting. Mayor Ekberg confirmed it is a part of the public record. APPOINTMENTS Confirm the appointment of Peter Mayer to the position of Parks and Recreation Director MOVED BY DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF PETER MAYER TO THE POSITION OF PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR.* David Cline, City Administrator, expressed the outstanding work performed by Mr. Mayer in the last 4 months while working for Tukwila in an interim capacity. He emphasized that he spoke with former employers and colleagues of Mr. Mayer who has worked for various organizations in his 27 years of experience in the field of Parks and Recreation. He has an excellent resume and came with glowing references. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions and exchanged comments as follows: What caused Mr. Mayer to want to work for Tukwila; Acknowledgement of the benefits Mr. Mayer has already brought to the City through his leadership; Appreciation that Mr. Mayer chose Tukwila as his employer; Concerns about allegations that had appeared in a newspaper article. *MOTION CARRIED 5-1, WITH SHARP VOTING NO. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 11/21/22 (Regular Mtg.); 11/28/22 (Special Mtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers #00401882-00401945 in the amount of $2,529,305.20 c. Approve an application for lodging tax funds from the City of Tukwila for Experience Tukwila for $190,000; 2023-2024 Basic Operations for $338,048.00; and 2023-2024 Seattle Seawolves Partnership for $150,000.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Planning and Community Development Committee on 11/21/22.] d. PSRFA (Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority): [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community Services and Safety Committee on 11/14/22.] (1) Authorize the Mayor to sign a lease agreement with the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority for Fire Station 51, 17951 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila, WA. (2) Authorize the Mayor to sign a lease agreement with the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority for Fire Station 52, 15447 65th Avenue South, Tukwila, WA. (3) Authorize the Mayor to sign a lease agreement with the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority for Fire Station 53, 4202 South 115th Street, Tukwila, WA. (4) Authorize the Mayor to sign a lease agreement with the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority for Fire Station 54, 4237 South 144th Street, Tukwila, WA. (5) An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 1317 regarding the Office of Fire Chief thereby eliminating Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 2.24, "Fire Chief." ORDINANCE NO. 2690. (6) An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2528, reenacting Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 2.42, "Civil Service Commission," to eliminate references to a City Fire Department. ORDINANCE NO. 2691. (7) An ordinance repealing Ordinance Nos. 167, 548, 572, 842 and 1223; reenacting Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 2.48, "City Fire Department Pension Participants," to maintain State death and disability provisions. ORDINANCE NO. 2692. (8) An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 1276; reenacting Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 2.92, "Hazardous Materials Incident Command Agency," to update designation. ORDINANCE NO. 2693. (9) A resolution expressing the intent to pursue the benefits of receiving fire and emergency medical services from the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority via annexation. RESOLUTION NO. 2060. e. Authorize the Mayor to sign a grant agreement with the Association of Washington Cities for the Mental Health Professional Co -Responder Program in the amount of $92,083.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Committee of the Whole on 11/28/22.] Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Page 3 of 5 MOVED BY MCLEOD, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Impact fee updates: (1) An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2571 to update the Fire impact fee schedule, as codified in Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 16.26 as Figure 16-1, "Fee Schedule;" repealing Ordinance No. 2643. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2571 TO UPDATE THE FIRE IMPACT FEE SCHEDULE, AS CODIFIED IN TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16.26 AS FIGURE 16-1, "FEE SCHEDULE;" REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2643; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6-0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2694. (2) An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2572 to update the Parks impact fee schedule as codified in Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 16.28 as Figure 16-1, "Fee Schedule;" repealing Ordinance No. 2644. MOVED BY ABDI, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2572 TO UPDATE THE PARKS IMPACT FEE SCHEDULE AS CODIFIED IN TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16.28 AS FIGURE 16-1, "FEE SCHEDULE,"; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2644; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY ABDI, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6-0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2695. b. A resolution adopting a Legislative Agenda for use during the 2023 Washington State Legislative Session. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY ABDI THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk, read the proposed resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR USE DURING THE 2023 WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6-0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2061. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Page 4 of 5 REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg asked Pete Mayer what drew him to Tukwila. Mr. Mayer said the employees are dedicated, creative, and fully committed to the community. He is honored they have placed their trust in him to lead the department. Mr. Mayer also referenced the tremendous turn out and donations associated with the City's Spirit of Giving event. Tukwila works hard for its community members. b. City Council Council President McLeod attended the recent Growth Management Planning Council meeting where the focus was on how to best measure affordable housing targets for all jurisdictions. Councilmember Kruller is on the Community Advisory Council for the LIHI (Low Income Housing Institute) Tiny House Village at Riverton Park. They recently opened their doors, and there will be a formal celebration in the near future. Additionally, she worked with the Association of Washington Cities on federal priorities. She also participated in the Puget Sound Regional Council and Transportation Policy Board joint session on racism and equity. It was such a good session, and she suggested it be considered for City staff. Ms. Kruller attended the Sound Cities Association annual meeting and voted for the City as it relates to incoming leadership and the budget. The Chamber of Commerce also had its annual meeting, and the Seattle Building and Construction Trades Council had an open house at the Teamster Hall that she attended. The National League of Cities Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee met, and she may be pursuing conversations about electric buses and other transportation related opportunities. The LIHI and Maverick Cares Program worked together and were able to provide food and supplies to over 400 tiny homes for Thanksgiving. Councilmember Delostrinos Johnson, Chair of the PCD (Planning and Community Development) Committee, said the Committee reviewed the Draft Economic Development Plan, which will be coming to the Committee of the Whole in 2023. Councilmember Abdi thanked the Public Works crews for their work during the recent snow event. Councilmember Sharp also complimented the Public Works crews for their great work. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the CA (City Administrator) Report and offered to answer any questions. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Kruller said the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee discussed Phase 2 of the Maintenance and Engineering Building at tonight's meeting. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 Page 5 of 5 ADJOURNMENT 8:01 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. 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