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Home My WebLink About2023-08-14 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting On-site and Virtual Meeting August 14, 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 Ied the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 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; Pete Mayor, Acting Deputy City Administrator/Parks and Recreation Director; Nora Gierloff, Community Development Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Tony CuUerton, Deputy Finance Director; Eric Dnyver, Police Chief; Eric Lund, Deputy Police Chief; Hari Ponnekanti, Public Works Director; Mark Hafs, EIS Project Director; Joel Bush, Acting Administrative Services Director/ChiefTechnology Officer; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk, LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Quinn stated "The City of Tukwila is located on the ancestral lands of the Coast So|ioh 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 shared in addition to his ongoing noise complaint regarding the Sabey Data Center, a new noise issue has developed. He indicated he is filing complaints regarding both matters arid expressed he hopes to see a resolution. 2. Joe Duffie applauded the work of City staff and the Tukwila Police Department for their recent work coordinating National Night Out Against Crime and relayed his namant, positive experience riding along with Police Sergeant Bill Devlin. PRESENTATION An introduction to Recology — The City's new solid waste provider. Colleen Minion, Solid Waste Analyst, indicated she has been working with Waste Management, the City's current solid waste provider, and Recology to ensure a smooth transition to residents and businesses that will take place on November 1, 2023. Logan Homey, Government Relations and Sustainability Manager with Recology, provided an overview of current progress to date on the implementation of the contract. The Counni|members asked clarifying questions regarding customer service, outreach, |ogisdcs, and rate increases. Tukwila City Council Committee o[the Whole Minutes August 14, 2023 Page 2o{4 PUBLIC HEARING An ordinance regarding a Multi -Family Property Tax Exemption (MFTE) program 7:52 p.m. Council President Delostrinos Johnson opened the public hearing and called for a staff report. Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator, explained the proposed ordinance designates the Tukwila South Overlay Zone and Tukwila Urban Center as the Southcenter residential targeted area and makes other revisions to the multi -family property tax exemption (MFTE) program including: Renewing the application period to December 31, 2028; Limiting the number of eligible units to 800; Requiring a deadline for applicants to submit a complete building permit application; Including a process for tracking applications and notifying the Council; and housekeeping amendments. 7:55 p.m. Council President Delostrinos Johnson called for public comments. Council President Delostrinos Johnson asked if there was anyone who wished to make a public comment on this topic to speak now or press *6 on the phone to unmute. Phil Comba, Chief Operations Officer of Segale Prnperties, spoke regarding the importance of MFTE programs in spurring development and highlighted other potential benefits to the City. 8:05 p.m, CouncUmember Abdi exited the Council Chambers. 8:10 p.m. Councilmember Abdi returned to the Council Chambers. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding economic stimulus, financial impacts, capping app|ications, and the process for administrative revisions. 8:14 p.m. Council President Delostrinos Johnson closed the public hearing. SPECIAL ISSUES a. An ordinance regarding a Multi -Family Property Tax Exemption (MFTE) program. The Councilmembers offered comments regarding the proposed MFTE program, and discussed considerations around reporting to the Council regarding applications for the MFTE program, with support for revising the ordinance to clarify the Council will be notified when applications near the limit and when the application period nears the time limit. 8:18 p.m. Councilmember McLeod exited the Council Chambers. 8:20 p.m. Councimember McLeod returned to the Council Chambers. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING WITH AMENDMENTS AS DISCUSSED ABOVE. b. A resolution providing an honorary street designation for former Mayor Jim Haggerton. Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst, explained the proposed resolution provides an honorary street designation of Southcenter Parkway from Tukwila Parkway to Strander Boulevard as "Jim Haggerton Way." The honorary street designation is in alignment with Resolution No, 2052, the City's policy on naming of City property. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. Tukwila Cty Council Cornmittee of the Whole Minutes August 14, 2023 Page 3 of 4 c. An amendment to the agreement with NovoaGlobal, Inc. for automated traffic safety cameras in parks. Eric Onaver, Police Chief, explained the proposed contract amendment is for the inclusion of additional automated traffic safety cameras in public park speed zones and to extend the contract term from the initial pilot program. 8:40 p.m. Councilmember Hougardy exited the Council Chambers. 8:46 p.m. Councilmember Hougardy returned to the Council Chambers. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING CONSENT AGENDA. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg reported the Annual Tukwila Community Garage sale occurred over the weekend, He attended the Annual Summer Festival hosted by the Vietnamese Martyrs Parish. 8:50 p.m. Councilmember Quinn exited the Council Chambers. b. City Council Councilmember Kruller attended King County's celebration of the completion of the Chinook Wind project that will provide crucial salmon habitat. She joined the Planning Commission on a site visit in Renton featuring a Habitat for Humanity development. She highlighted there are more than 200 unused tiny homes in Seattle, and Pastor Proctor with Church by the Side of the Road is continuing efforts to host a tiny home village on their property. She was able to attend the Boeing Classic as a volunteer. Councilmember McLeod highlighted that in addition to the increase in the number of unhoused individuals otRivertonParkUnitedyWethodistChunch.thenainasubstantia|gnoupofrefugeenfromUheEastAhioan comrnunity also trying to find housing and in need of assistance, Councilmember Abdi reported he will be meeting with the Hih School Student Interns. c. Staff There was no report. EXECUTIVE SESSION — Property Sale or Lease — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(c); and Potential Litigation — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). (60 minutes) Council President Delostrinos Johnson announced the Council will now go into an Executive Session to discuss: Property Sale or Lease — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(c); and Potential Litigation — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). (60 min utes) 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 inthe Open Meeting after the Executive Session has concluded. She 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 sessiori to adjourn or for any other reason. Tukwila City Council Comrnittee af the Whole Minutes August 14, 2023 Page 4of4 9:07 p.m. Council President Delostrinos Johnson called for a brief recess to allow the audience members to exit the Council Chambers. Executive Session Start: 9:12 p.m. Attendees: Mayor Ekberg; David C|ine, City Administrator; James Haney, Assistant City Attorney; Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Brandon Miles, Business Relations Manager; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Councilmembers Hougardy, Kruller, McLeod, Delostrinos Johnson, Abdi, and Sharp. Executive Session End: 9:38 p.m. ADJOURNMENT 9:38 p.m. ADJOURNMENT OCCURRED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. ^� Cynthia Del s ripos Johnson, Council President Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT8/28/23