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Home My WebLink About2023-08-28 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting On -site and Virtual Meeting August 28, 2023 — 7:00 P.m. ��K��UUlF�� nwnvn�� n u—~� This meeting was conducted both on -site o/Tukwila City Hall and virtually via Microsoft Teams. The phone number for public participation that was provided via the agenda distribution pnocexowax: 1-253-292-9750, access code 670077847# as well as a link tojoin the Microsoft Teams Meeting. COMMITTEE OFTHE WHOLE CALL TOORDER/PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE 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 Hougandy (on -site), Oe'Sean Quinn (on -site), Kate KruUer(on-uhe). Thomas McLeod (on -site), Mohamed Abdi (on -site), Tosh Sharp (on -site). CITY OFFICIALS David C|ine, City Administrator; Pete Mayer, Acting Deputy City Adminishotor/Porksand Recreation Director; Kari Sand, City Attorney; Karen Lentc, City Prosecutor; NonaGier|nff. Community Development Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Vicky Cadsen Finance Director; David Rosen, Parks and Recreation Analyst; Eric Drever, Police Chief; Eric Lund, Deputy Police Chief; Hari Ponnekanh, Public Works Director; Cyndy Nnighton, Senior Program Manager; Joel Bush, Acting Administrative Services Director/ChiefTechno|o0y Officer; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Cmunoi|memberMcLeod stated "The City nfTukwila is located onthe ancestral lands ofthe Coast Sa|ish 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 provided a background of his ongoing noise complaint regarding the Sabey Data Center and indicated he has filed multiple complaints regarding the noise issue. He expressed concern regarding City Administration's response to this issue. 2. Joe Duffie thanked the City for recently holding the Back to School Beach Bosh at Joseph Foster Memorial Park and requested the Council help keep the community informed on events of interest. He expressed appreciation for recent work completed by the City along 53rd Avenue South and Seattle City Light for their customer service during a recent power outage. 3. Kelle Symonds shared her concerns regarding the Allentown Truck Reroute Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process. She relayed recent safety incidents she has experienced along 42"u Avenue South along the DuwamiahRiver. Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes SPECIAL ISSUES a. An update onthe Financia|Suetminabi|dy Plan &Ut|dy Rate Study: Finanoim/Suetainabi|ity Committee Process. Vicky Cadsen, Finance Director, and Brian Murphy, Principal with BERKConsuNnQ. provided an overview of the proposed Financial Sustainability Plan and Utility Rate Study. The overview included the process to date with BERK for the development of the plan and next steps that include forming a committee 0nadvise nnthe development ofthe plan. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions and offered feedback regarding the proposed plan including the importance of bringing an equity -lenses, inclusivity, representation from varied community groups, and improving the recruitment process to remove barriers. 7:45p.m.Councj|memberAbdiexited the Council Chambers. 7:5Sp.m.Counoi|memberAbdireturned tnthe Council Chambers. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO PROCEED WITH THE PROPOSED FRAMEWORK AND REVISED COMMITTEE RECRUITMENT PROCESS. b. Ordinances updating 2024 Fire and Parks Impact Fee Schedules. VickyCodnen. Finance Director, and David Rosen, Parks and Recreation Analyst, explained the Fire and Parks Impact Fee Schedules are updated annually per Tukwila Municipal Code Sections 16.26.080 and 16.28.080. Fire and Parks Impact Fees are one-time charges assessed against new development projects to address increased demand for services created by development projects. Based onaquestion from Counci|memberHougordy regarding Puget Sound Fire' Ms. Carlsen clarified Fire Impact Fees remain the City's responsibility and are currently dedicated to repaying debt h)the Public Safety Plan. CONSENSUS EXISTED TOFORWARD THIS ITEM TOTHE SPECIAL MEETING CONSENT AGENDA DIRECTLY FOLLOWING THIS MEETING. c. An ordinance adopting amendments to Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 8.07 regarding drug possession. (Reference: Blake Decision). 7:50pmCounoi|memberHmugardyexited the Council Chambers. 8:01 p.m. Counci|momborHmugerdy returned tothe Council Chambers. Eric Dnaver, Police Chief, indicated the draft ordinance adopts provisions of Second Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5536 ("2E2SSB"), which established a permanent "Blake fix." The draft ordinance adopts byreference new state statues inalignment with 2E2SSB prohibits the possession ofcontrolled, counterfeit, and legend drugs without a prescription, and enables City prosecution of those violations in the Tukwila Municipal Court. Due to the expiration of drug possession statutes on July 1, 2023 through ESB 5476, this draft ordinance declares an emergency to take effect immediately upon passage. CONSENSUS EXISTED TQFORWARD THIS ITEM TOTHE SPECIAL MEETING CONSENT AGENDA DIRECTLY FOLLOWING THIS MEETING. d. An update on Allentown roadside barriers and consensus on next steps. Hari Ponnekand, Public Works Director, and Cyndy KniQhton, Senior Program Manager, provided an overview of the history and funding status of guardrail and/or barriers on 42nd Avenue South along the Uuwamiah River in Allentown. HistohoaUy, the roadside barriers in Allentown have been part ofthe broader "Small Roadway and Safety Improvements" CIP (Capital Improvement Program) Project that is now "Traffic Calming/Residential Safety Improvements" in the current G'yearC|P. Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes August 28.2023 Page 3of4 The Councilmembers offered comments and spoke in support for the Allentown roadside barriers to have its own C|Pproject poge. 8:2QpmCounci|memberQuinn exited the Council Chambers. 8:31 p.m. Cnunoi|memberOuinn returned tothe Council Chambers. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO PROCEED WITH GIVING THIS ITEM ITS OWN DEDICATED PROJECT PAGE WITHIN THE ClP. REPORTS a K8eywr Mayor Ekberg was not inattendance. b. City Council Councilmember Kruller attended the dedication event of Habitat for Humanity's La Fortuna development, a potluck event with several State and local elected officials in attendance, and was invited to speak at the Rotary Club of SeaTac-Tukwila. She reported the Salvation Army held a Back -to -School shopping event atOld Navy. She relayed feedback from residents in Allentown regarding the raised sidewalks in Allentown and shared Church by the Side of the Road is continuing conversations with the City for emergency housing tobeinstalled ontheir property. c. Staff There was noreport. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Kruller referenced Ms. Symonds' public comment regarding public safety and requested additional patrolling along 42nd Avenue South by the Duwamish River. She applauded the Tukwila Police Department for their response to a recent incident at Westfield Southcenter Mall. David C|ine, City Administrator, offered the reminder that staff will follow up with public commenters directly if contact information is ovoi|ob|e, and information is also be provided via the City Administrator Report. Tukwila City Council Committee nfthe Whole Minutes August 28.2U23 Page 4of4 ADJOURNMENT 8:48p.mn. COUNCIL PRESIDENT DELOSTR|NOSJOHNSONDECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURNED. - Cynthia 0e2sthnosJohnson, Council President AndyYoun. Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BYTHE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: AVAILABLE ONTHE CITY VVEBS|TE: 9/19/23 9/lO/23