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Home My WebLink About2023-06-26 Committee of the Whole MinutesIm°.On-site and Virtual Meeting June 26, 2023 — 7:00 P.M. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting 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 Ied the audience in the Piedge ofAllegiance. OFFICIALS Present at the meeting were Council President Delostrinos Johnson (on-site); Councilmembers Kathy Hougardy (on-site), De'Sean Quinn (on-site), Kate KruUer(on'nihe). Thomas McLeod (on-site), Mohamed Abdi (on-site), Tosh Sharp (on-site). CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; Pete Mayer, Acting Deputy City Administrator/Parks and Recreation Director; Nora Gierloff, Community Development Director; Jerry Hight, Building Official; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Vicky Cadsen, Finance Director; Tony CuUerton, Deputy Finance Director; Kris KeUy, Parks Manager; Eric Lund, Deputy Police Chief; Hari Ponnakanti, Public Works Director; Cody Lee Gray, Public Works Operations Manager; Joel Bush, Acting Administrative Services Director/Chief Technology Officer; Laurel Humphpey, Legislative Analyst; Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Kruller stated The City of Tukwila is Iocated on the ancestral Pands 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. Dave Puki spoke on increased crime in his neighborhood and incidents that have occurred on his property. He requested the Council's assistance in mitigating the crime. 2. Greg Sherlock provided additional information regarding previous noise complaints he has submitted. 3, Mary Sue Houser introduced herself as the Regional Manager of King County Library System (KCLS) — Olympic region and shared KCLS is no longer charging fines for overdue items and expanding Tukwila Library hours next month. She introduced members of the Tukwila Library Advisory Board. 4. Joe Duffie commented on the recent Juneteenth Commemoration which was well attended and well organized. He expressed concern regarding potential financial impacts to residents as a result of initiatives such as the King County solid waste Re+ Pledge that was discussed at a recent meeting 5. Verna Seal expressed concern regarding an abandoned property in Tukwila Village that would benefit from being secured to protect the public. G. Peggy McCarthy is a member of the Con Committee for Proposition No. 1 (Puget Sound Fire Annexation Election). She commented on financial and operational impacts of annexing and not annexing into the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes June 26, 2023 Page 2 of 4 PRESENTATION Get to Know Puget Sound Fire (PSF): Accreditation Division Chief Norm Golden of Puget Sound Fire (PSF) provided an overview of PSF's accreditation through Center for Public Safety Excellence and Commission on Fire Accreditation International. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding accreditation and standards for services. 8:07 p.m. Councilmember Hougardy exited the Council Chambers. 8:09 p.m. Councilmember Hougardy returned to the Council Chambers. SPECIAL ISSUES a. A resolution adopting the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) 2024 Work PIan and Operating Budget. Claire Goodwin, Executive Manager of SKHHP presented the annual work plan and operating budget that prioritizes expansion/preservation of affordable housing in South King County. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding affordable housing projects, SKHHP, and the work plan. 8:29 p.m. Councilmember McLeod exited the Council Chambers, 8:31 p.m. Councilmember McLeod returned to the Council Chambers. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT SPECIAL MEETING CONSENT AGENDA. b. An ordinance modifying the adoption date for the 2021 State Building Codes. Jerry Hight, Building Official, indicated the State Building Code Council (SBCC) is delaying the implementation of the 2021 State Building Codes that were set to take effect on July 1, 2023, due to pending litigation. The draft ordinance modifies the effective date of the City's building codes in alignment with the SBCC. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE SPECIAL MEETING CONSENT AGENDA DIRECTLY FOLLOWING THIS MEETING. c. A contract with Berger Partnership for master plans for Foster Park and Tukwila Community Center, in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00. Pete Mayer, Acting City Administrator/Parks and Recreation Director, and Kris Kelly, Recreation Manager, explained the Berger Partnership has been selected to provide park master planning services for Joseph Foster Park and Tukwila Community Center Park. These parks are two of the highest priority park improvement project sites per the City's 2020 Park, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE SPECIAL MEETING CONSENT AGENDA DIRECTLY FOLLOWING THIS MEETING. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg attended the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Annual Conference last week. He shared that the Federal government announced over $42 billion in broadband funding to each state for high-speed internet infrastructure through the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes June 26, 2023 Page 3cf4 Washington State will be receiving more than $1.2 billion in funding. Tukwila is one of only two cities in the State that have been approved to develop a broadband solution towards digital equity. b. City Council Councilmember Hougardy commended Parks and Recreation staff for the recent Juneteenth Commemoration and thanked Councilmember Quinn for his inspirational opening remarks. She attended the AWC Annual Conference which included dialogue hubs and sessions on DEIB (diversity, equity, indunion, and belonging), affordable housing, Council ro|otiona, digital equity, and more, She shared AWC is an important resource as it serves and provides advocacy for every city in the State. Counci|rnemberC)uinn is the Chair of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission. He reported more training facilities are continuing to open throughout the State following recent funding from the State Legislature. He was honored to represent the City at the recent Juneteenth Commemoration. Councilmember Kruller attended the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce's Public Safety Summit, a Firemen's Pension Board meeting, a Transportation Policy Board meeting through Puget Sound Regional Council, and the 2023 graduation ceremony for Foster High School. She volunteered with Maverick Cares to provide families with supplies and food and attended an Open House at Fire Station 54, a Duwamish Alive! Workshop regarding stormwater runoff, a World Refugee Fair at Foster High School, and the Tukwila Children's Foundation's retreat. Representative Adam Smith hosted an Aviation Town Hall in Des Moines regarding aviation noise and emissions. The Seattle Seawolves recently advanced to the Major League Rugby Western Conference finals. Councilmember McLeod attended the AWC Annual Conference and highlighted sessions focused on managing difficult conversations with constituents and colleagues and essentials for successful council meetings. The AWC Annual Conference offers valuable, organic opportunities to network with other jurisdictions and elected officials. He attended the Open House at Fire Station 54. He thanked Councilmember Quinn for his opening remarks at the recent Juneteenth Commemoration and for building his understanding of how to honor and celebrate Juneteenth. Councilmember Abdi thanked Councilmember Quinn for sharing his journey with attendees at the recent Juneteenth Commemoration and gave kudos to staff for a successful event. He recently represented the City at the World Refugee Fair at Foster High School, and participated in an event through the Muslim Youth Association Foundation. He shared the Muslim community will be celebrating Eid on June 29, 2023. Councilmember Sharp attended the recent Juneteenth Commemoration and commended Parks and Recreation staff. Council President Delostrinos Johnson participated in a South King Housing and Homelessness Partners Executive Board meeting where they discussed guidelines for the 2023 Housing Capital Fund and funding strategies. She attended a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting. c. Staff Pete Mayer, Acting City Administrator/Parks and Recreation Director, highlighted the City will be sharing information through social media regarding the discharge of legal consumer fireworks that begins June 29, 2023. He noted several upcoming events including camps, youth activities and programming, and concerts. MISCELLANEOUS Following a requesfor more information from Councilmember McLeod regarding internet towers being installed in neighborhoods, Joel Bush, Acting Administrative Services DirectorfChiefTechnology Officer, explained as a result of receiving grant funding from the State Broadband Office, a Private LTE network is currently being deployed in neighborhoods with the greatest need for additional internet connectivity options. The grant requires the project be completed by June 30. TukwIa City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes June 26, 2023 Page 4of4 The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding the installation and permitting processes for this pjeot.andemphasizedtheneedtoproodive|yengageandinfnnntheoommuni\y. Following a request from Councilmember Kruller, consensus existed to forward the safety issues raised by Mr, Puki during public comments to the Community Services and Safety Committee for further discussion. Council President Delostrinos Johnson shared that John Garcia, a 17 - ear Foster High School student, was shot and killed at a bus stop on 42nd Avenue South. A memorial service is planned at Bonney Watson Funera Home on June 28. ADJOURNMENT 9:53 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURNED. Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson, Council President Andy Youn, De6ty City Clerk APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: 07/10/2023