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Home My WebLink About2023-01-23 Committee of the Whole MInutesCouncil �� n��.�.�� Tukwila City --''----- oftheWhole MeetingOn-site and Virtual Meeting January 23, 2023 — 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 distribution 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 ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President Delostrinos Johnson called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the audience inthe Pledge ofAllegiance. OFFICIALS Present at the meeting were Council President Delostrinos Johnson (on-site); Councilmembers Kathy Hougardy (on-site), De'Sean Quinn (on-site), Kate Kruller (on-site), Thomas McLeod (on-site), Mohamed Abdi (on-site), Tosh Sharp (on-site). CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David C|ine, City Administrator; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; Nora Gierloff, Community Development Director; Derek Spaok, Economic Development Administrator; Vicky Car|sen, Finance Director; Tony CuUerton, Deputy Finance Director; Pete Mayer, Parks and Recreation Director; Kris KeUy, Parks and Recreation Manager; Eric Dreyer, Police Chief; Eric Lund, Deputy Police Chief; Hari Ponnekanti, Public Works Director; Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer; Laurel Humphney, Legislative Analyst; Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk. 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 omerging." PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Greg Sherlock shared the 2022 Census of Agriculture is now available to complete for anyone operating a farm, ranch or other agricultural operations that produced and sold $1,000 or more of agricultural products during the census year. He encouraged everyone who received a form to submit their responses by February 6, 2023 to support agricultural activities in Tukwila. 2. Elaine Simons expressed she is attending tonight's meeting in solidarity with Tukwila's youth who are concerned about safety. She is speaking on behalf of her foster son, Jesse Sarey, who was fatally shot by an Auburn Police Officer. She stated police officers have not been held accountable. She urged the Council to divert funding from the Police Department towards increased social services for disadvantaged communities. 3, Royal Rubi spoke against the recent increase to the Police Department's budget and expressed police officers cannot uphold public safety if the public cannot trust officers to protect them, Police violence has harmed BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities. She is advocating for the reallocation of police funding towards BIPOC communities through affordable housing, counseLing and mental health services, and other social services, Tukwila City Council Comrnittee of the Whole Minutes January 23, 2023 Page 2 of 5 4. Castill Hightower commented on the lack of resources and investments towards marginalized communities. She urged the Council to listen to the needs of constituents and invest in public safety initiatives developed by community members, drug treatment centers, family -focused health centers, and transformative justice programs. 5. Jan Bo|e jankthanked the Council for permitting tiny home villages in Tukwila and provided a brief update on the Riverton Park Tiny Home Village which currently houses 40 individuals. She presented the Council with a handmade card from residents and shared she is open to discussing the potential of additional tiny homes at Riverton Park United Methodist Church. G. Victoria Pacho expressed her disappointment that the Council did not appear to be taking notes during public comments. Based on what she has observed hunight, model speakers are listened to while those who are vulnerable and share their trauma are not heard. She asked the Council to consider who they are defending and how they are contributing to continued ijustice against marginalized communities. She requested that the Council disallow the use of the blue stripe by police officers. 7. Renaissance Rev noted the Council has provided space tonight for community members to share their concerns and asked how that will translate to working with the community. Activists with the Black Lives Matter movement have been rearticulating the meaning of public safety and demanding to divest the police and invest instead in communities. He urged the Council to address the root causes of crime and reconsider how public safety can be achieved without hiring more police officers. 8. Madeline Nelson urged the Council to create solutions that are being asked for by the community. Council President Delostrinos Johnson thanked the public for attending tonight'smeehngandp/oviding public comments. She noted the Council can use tonight's feedback to improve how the City provides services to the community. The Council has work to do this year. She encouraged everyone to stay tuned. 7:49 p.m. 7:51 p.m. 7:54 p.m. 8:02 p.m. Councilmember Sharp exited the Council Chambers. Councilmember Sharp returned to the Council Chambers. Council President Delostrinos Johnson called for a brief recess. Council President Delostrinos Johnson resumed the meeting. SPECIAL ISSUES a. An update on the transition to the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority (PSRFA). PSRFA Fire Chief Matt Morris and Fire Chief Brian Carson provided an update on efforts to transition fire and emergency medical services from the City of Tukwila to the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority. The Councilmembers congratulated Chief Morris on his retirement and thanked the PSRFA for the update. b. A contract with B -Force Protection Security for parks security. Kris KeIIy, Parks and Recreation Manager, explained the proposed contractrenews parks security services with B -Force Protection Security, LLC, which will cover patrols through parks and locking of park gates and restrooms. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE SPECIAL MEETING CONSENT AGENDA DIRECTLY FOLLOWING THIS MEETING. Tukwila City Council Commttee of the Whole Minutes January 23, 2023 Page 3of5 c. A contract for remodeling Foster Golf Links #7 Green. Kris Kelly, Parks and Recreation Manager, explained the 7th green at Foster Golf Links is currently draining improperly, reducing optimal playability throughout the year. The proposed contract with Ridgetop Golf would remodel the green, allowing for less maintenance and better play for users. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE SPECIAL MEETING CONSENT AGENDA DIRECTLY FOLLOWING THIS MEETING. d. A contract with CrowdStrike for security monitoring services. JoeI Bush, Chief Technology Officer, explained the proposed 3-yearear subscription service with CrowdStrike is for security monitoring and real-time incident detection response that will reduce risk for the City and allow staff to provide services more efficiently. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE SPECIAL MEETING CONSENT AGENDA DIRECTLY FOLLOWING THIS MEETING. e. An ordinance updating Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 2.42, "Civil Service Commission." Eric Dmaver, Police Chief, explained Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 2.42 currently requires that the Police Chief fill vacant police positions from a list of the three persons highest on the hiring eligibility list. This "rule of three" reduces the City's ability to find the most qualified candidates before other agencies. Amending the TMC to increase the eligibility list to a "rule of five" will allow the Police Chief to see a deeper pool of applicants per position, allowing for a more efficient and competitive hiring process. Councilmember Quinn commented on the importance of memorializing why the change was made. Counci|memborShaqpexpreosedoonoamthatexpandingthee|igibi|bv|isthnma^m|eofthree"toa^ru|e of five" does not solve the issue of being unable to hire the best -qualified candidates for the City, The City should seek quality candidates over quantity of candidates, 8:50 p.m. Councilmember McLeod exited the Council Chambers, 8:51 p.m. Councilmember McLeod returned to the Council Chambers. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE SPECIAL MEETING CONSENT AGENDA DIRECTLY FOLLOWING THIS MEETING. f. 2023 City Council and Mayor participation on external Boards, Committees and Commissions. Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst, shared the annual draft list of Elected Officials participation on external boards, committees and commissions and explained the list is subject to change during the year. Council President Delostrinos Johnson indicated she is no longer part of the Sound Cities Association Equity & Inclusion Cabinet, REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg participated in the 17th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Walk and Parade in VVashington.U.C. Tukwila City Council Cornrnttee of the Whole Minutes January 23,2023 Page 4 of 5 b. City Council Councilmember Hougardy attended virtual briefings with updates on the 2023 Washington State Legislative Session where an unprecedented amount of bills being introduced. She participated in a South County Area Transportation Board meeting and a King County Regional Transit Committee meeting where they continued discussing 2023 workplans. She attended the 15'h Anniversary of the B- TownB|oghe|dattheHigh|ineHehtagoN1useum. Councilmember Kruller relayed she participated in a Washington State Conservation Commission tour of three King Conservation District pjecs in South King County: Bk Run Farm, North SeaTac Park, and Duwamish Riverbank Riparian Enhancement Pject. She reported Representative David Hackney is the new Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus and he invited her to attend the Washington State House of Representatives' Martin Luther King Jr. Day address. She was invited by SeaTac Councilmember Peter Kwon to attend a celebration commemorating the 120'h anniversary of Korean people in the United States, and was presented with a certificate to the City of Tukwila for proclaiming January 13th as Korean American Day. She also attended the Lunar New Year celebration held by the Vietnamese Martyrs Parish. Councilmember McLeod shared the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority (PSRFA) was recently at the Tukwila Community Center engaging with the community on fire safety techniques. The PSRFA has also reached out to Bates Technical College to start a diesel technician program for Fire Engines that may be available as soon as Spring or Summer 2023. Councilmember Abdi thanked Laurel Humphnay, Legislative Analyst, for helping him chair his first Community Services and Safety Committee meeting. He was invited to speak at numerous high schools and elementary schools around the region, He thanked the Council President for giving community members a safe space to speak tonight. Council President Delostrinos Johnson reported Claire Goodwin is the new Executive Manager of South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP). The SKHHP Executive Board recently recommended almost $1 .4 million in funding for two affordable projects: The first projectject is through Habitat for Humanity and would create 40 affordable condominiums and 20 townhomes in Burien, The second pjectinUhroughK8ercyHousingNorthwestandwou|dcreahaan8Q'unitmu|hfamilymixed' income affordable rental housing unit in Burien. c. Staff David C|ine, City Administrator, thanked Public Works for their recent efforts in cleaning up illegal dumping that occurred near the Duwamish Gardens along the Duwamish River. Tukwila City Councij Committee ofthe Whole Minutes January 23, 2023 Page 5 of 5 ADJOURNMENT 9:20 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURNED. Cyn elostrinos Johnson, Council President Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: 2/13/23