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Home My WebLink About2023-03-20 Regular MinutesCouncil Tukwila City On-site and Virtual Meeting MINUTES REGULAR MEETING Regular Meeting March 20, 2023 — 9:05 p.m. 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 distnbution process was: 1-253-292-9750, access code 670077847# as well as a link to join the Microsoft 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. Andy Youn, Deputy Cty Clerk, called the roll ofthe 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), Tosh Sharp (on-site). MOVED BY DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER ABDI FROM THE REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David C|ine, City Administrator; Rachel 8ianchi, Deputy City Administrator; Nora Gierloff, Community Development Director; Derek 3peck, Economic Development Administrator; Brandon Mi|en, Business Relations Manager; Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director; Tony Cullerton, Deputy Finance Director; Pete W1ayer, Parks and Recreation Director; David R000n, Parks and Recreation Fiscal Analyst; Eric Dnaver, Police Chief; Eric Lund, Deputy Police Chief; Hari PonnekmnU, Public Works Director; Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Council President 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 indicated he has not received a response from the City regarding his request that Sabey Data Center be notified in writing that they must comply with the requirements of the Tukwila Municipal Code. He stated his noise complaints have gone unresolved over the past few years and feels City Ieadership may have a conflict of interest. 2. Joe Duffie relayed it was difficult for the audience to hear the Council workshop held on March 13, 2023 and asked that the Councilmembers speak directly into the microphone in the future. He thanked the Council President for the recent statement regarding the death of Mr. Tyre Nichols. PRESENTATIONS Abigail Tabason, Interim Executive Director, thanked the Council for inviting her to speak regarding Still Waters, a local nonprofit in Tukwila supporting families and students with food insecurity by providing shelf stable, kid -friendly meals. She provided an overview of the number of students served, which has grown following the COVID-19 pandemic, staffing and funding challenges experienced by Still Waters, and noted students are leaving the City due to lack of available shelters in this area. She thanked the many partners and donors who have supported Still Waters in various ways, and shared the community can also support by donating, volunteering, or delivering meals for students. The Councilmembers expressed appreciation for Ms. Tabason's work and for her presentation. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 20, 2023 Page 2 of 5 CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of minutes: 3/6/23 b. Approval ofvouchers #OO40207O-UO4O2773inthe amount of$1.37S.1O&24. c. Accept ascomplete the 2O21Small Drainage Program Project (contract #21438)with Titan Earthwork, LLC; authorize release of retainage, subject to the standard claim and lien release procedures (final cost of pjeot. including retainage: $764.469.1O). [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on 3/6/23.] d. Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to contract #23-012 with KPG Psomas, Inc. for South 119'h South Street Pedestrian Crossing design and construction management services in the 2023 Annual Overlay Program Prject, in the amount of $52.254.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on 3/6/23.] e. Authorize the Mayor to accept the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant award for the Road Safety Plan component of the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan, in the amount of $200.000.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on 3/6/231 f Approve an application for lodging tax funds from Starfire Sports for tourism promotion activities for $110.000.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Planning and Community Development Committee on 3/G/23.} g. Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to an agreement with the Department of Ecology for 2021-2023 Municipal Stormwater Capacity -Building (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System — NPDES), for additional funding in the amount of $62,000.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee on 3/2O/23.] MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY MCLEOD TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Authorize the Mayor to sign a grant agreement with King County for the 2023 Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy, in the amount of $60,000.00. 7:43 p.m. Councilmember Quinn recused himself per RCW 42.23.040(2) from item 6a (grant agreement with King County) as he has a remote interesas an employee of King County Metro and exited the Council Chambers. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON TO AUTHORJZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH KING COUNTY FOR THE 2023 VETERANS, SENIORS, AND HUMAN SERVICES LEVY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $GO,UQU.00.MOTION CARRIED 5'O. 7:44 p.m. Councilmember Quinn returned to the Council Chambers. 7:44 p.m. 7:46 p.m. Councilmember Hougardy exited the Council Chambers. Councilmember Hougardy returned to the Council Chambers. b. Discussion on Public Works Campus Phase 2: Test -to -Fit Cost Estimate, Brandon Milea, Business Relations Manager, and Laura Maman, Principal with Milier Hayashi Architects, provided an update on the test -to -fit process for the Public Works Shops with an overview of the project goa|s, stakeholder input process, conceptual master plan uosts, and evaluation criteria. Based on the results of the evaluation criteria, design Concept A is recommended. The next steps are schematic design, design development, environmental review and permitting, and construction. Staff will be continuing to discuss financing at Committee meetings. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 20, 2023 Page 3 of 5 The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding the project goals, design elements,off-nemps. and estimated cost. 8:21 p.m. 8:23 p.m. Councilmember Quinn exited the Council Chambers. Councilmember Quinn returned to the Council Chambers. c. Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to contract #22-18vvdhS6iedaOble±zJohmsen, Inc. for pject management services for the Public Works Shops Maintenance and Engineering Building Project, in the amount of$]9,66Q-0M (bringing the original contract over $40,000.00). MOVED BY DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SJGN AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT #22-119 WITH SHIELS OBLETZ JOHNSEN, INC. FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS SHOPS MAINTENANCE AND ENGINEERING BUILDING PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,660.00 (BRINGING THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT OVER $40,000.00). MOTION CARRIED 6-0. d. Discussion on the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority (PSRFA) Annexation PIan. David Cline, City Administrator, explained the final PSRFA Annexation Plan is scheduled for adoption by the PSRFA Board on April 5, and at the City's Regular Meeting on April 17. Following concerns raised during discussion at the February 27, 2023 Committee of the Whole, the Annexation Plan has been revised as follows: Facility transfers were revised to a 15 -year lease; and the Citizen's Advisory Group will have a 3 -year rotation, The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions and exchanged comments regarding the Annexation Plan. Consensus existed to proceed with the proposed plan and timeline. e. Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the Washington State Broadband Office and execute other necessary contracts within the scope of the grant to conduct a Proof of Concept for a Private LTE network for student internet access. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY MCLEOD TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE BROADBAND OFFICE AND EXECUTE OTHER NECESSARY CONTRACTS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE GRANT TO CONDUCT A PROOF OF CONCEPT FOR A PRIVATE LTE NETWORK FOR STUDENT INTERNET ACCESS.* Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer, indicated the City was recently awarded $1 million in funding to deploy a private wireless network to connect students to broadband. The hotspots will be deployed in Allentown, Tukwila Hill, and Tukwila International Boulevard. The grant will provide for funding of all infrastructure and three years of spectrum license fees and managed services. A budget amendment may be required in the future if the Council wishes to continue the projectbeyondtheinido|gnantbann. *MOTION CARRIED 6-0. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg recently visited Raisbeck Aviation High School as a guest speaker. b. City Council Councilmennber Hougardy reported the Planning and Community Development Committee forwarded two items to upcoming Council meetings: a contract with MAKERS Architecture and Urban Design to support updating of the City's Comprehensive Plan; and a resolution revising the distribution of State House Bill 1406 funds. Tukwila City CouncRegular Meeting Minutes March 20, 2023 Page 4 of 5 Councilmember Quinn participated in a Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) meeting. He is the Chair ofthe WSCJTC, which consists of 21 appointed Commissioners and works to establish law enforcement standards and training. Council President Delostrinos Johnson attended a South King Housing and Homelessness Partners Executive Board meeting where they discussed the priorities and workplan for 2024. Counci|rnemberKruUerksUleChoirnftheNationa|LeagmsofCitias(NLC)Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee. She thanked the Council for approving the signing of a letter from NLC regarding rail safety. The Committee is also convening a roundtable to discuss rail safety that will be attended by key stakeholders in the rail industry. She recently joined the Friends of the Hill in pulling invasive blackberry from the Duwamish. Tukwila Metropolitan Pool District recently held their annual Spring Egg Hunt, which was well attended, Councilnnember McLeod attended a King County Growth Management Planning Council meeting where they continued work on making recommendations to the Affordable Housing Committee. Councilmember Sharp reported the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee reviewed the following items: An ordinance on compost procurement; an Interlocal Agreement with the City of SeaTac; a contract amendment for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System; a grant application resolution for the Nelsen Side Channel pject; an annual update on bridge inspections and repairs; and the 2023 Committee workplan. c. Staff David Cline, City Administratorreferenced the CA (City Administrator) Report and shared the City is hosting the first of two public information sessions on March 22, 2023, regarding the rulemaking for Initiative Measure No. 1., concerning minimum wage and fair access to additional hours. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Kruller referenced a recent Council meeting where a statement was read regarding the death of Tyre Nichols, and clarified a previous statement, indicating incidents can happen in high stress, dangerous situations despite law enforcement reform efforts. She stated there is more work to be done to continue restoring trust between law enforcement and the public. She expressed confidence in the Tukwila Police Department as they have demonstrated their commitment to improvement and reform. EXECUTIVE SESSION — Potential Litigation — Pursuant kmRCW42.3$.110(1)(N(0minutes) Mayor Ekberg announced the Council will now go into an Executive Session to discuss: Potential Litigation — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) (60 minutes) The total amount of time will be no more than 60 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. 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. 9:30 p.m. Mayor Ekberg called fore brief recess to allow the Councilmembers to convene to the Executive Session. Executive Session Start: 9:36 p.m. Tukwila City CouncRegular Meeting Minutes March 20, 2023 Page 5 of 5 Attendees: Mayor Ekberg; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator; Kari Sand, City Attorney; Eric Drever, Police Chief; Laurel Hunnphrey, Legislative Analyst; Counoilnnennbors Hougardy, Quinn, KruUer, McLeod, Delostrinos Johnson, and Sharp, Executive Session End1O28 pm ADJOURNMENT 10:28 p.m. Adjournment occurred at the conclusion of the Executive Session. ,,SIgnedv,aSeamessDocsco,n C'f(1a 6e/g Key Oh(eSect32t1/4beObI,e3-a37bca3LY AUan Ekberg, , Mayor Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 4/3/23