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September 18'2023-7:00 P'K8.
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CALL TO ORDERIPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL
In the absence of Mayor Ekberg, Mayor Pro Tempore, Cynthia Do|oathnwn Johnson called the Regular
Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:00 pm. and led the audience in the Pledge of
Felipe Aya|a, Administrative Support Coordinator, called the mU of the Council. Present at the meeting
were Counoi|menbom. Oo'Sean Quinn (on -site); Thomas McLeod (on -site), Cynthia De|nnthnooJohnson
(on -site), Mohamed Abdi (on -site); Tosh Sharp (on -site).
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BYABD| TO EXCUSE COUNC|LK8EK8BERS HOUGARDY AND
KRULLER FROM THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 5'0.
CITY OFFICIALS
David C1ine, City Administrator; Kari Sond, City Attorney; Pete Mayer, Acting Deputy City
Administrator/Parks and Recreation Director; Eric Onaver, Police Chief; Eric Lund, Deputy Police Chief;
ViokyCadxon. Finance Director; Tony CuUerton. Deputy Finance Director; HuhPonnekanki.
Public Works Director; Nora Qedoff, Community Development Diroohuc Joel Quuh, Acting Administrative
Services Director/Chief Technology Officer; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; AndyYnun. Deputy
City Clerk; Felipe Ayala, Administrative Support Coordinator.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT —Cnunoi|momborAbdistated "The City ofTukwila iulocated onthe
ancestral lands ofthe CoastSa|iuh people. We acknowledge their continuing connections to |and, waters
and culture. We pay our respects to their elders paat, pmaerk and emerging."
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Those wishing to provide public comment had the opportunity to sign up via email by 5:00p.m. today to
read comments verbally at the meeting. Mayor Pro Temporn, Cynthia Dm|osthnos Johnoon, asked those
who had signed up to proceed with their public comments.
1. Greg Sherlock indicated the noise nuisance emitted from thaSsbay Data Center's rooftop heating
and cooling units persist. Heproceeded to file acomplaint demanding the city take immediate action.
2. Jovha K4oCunmd| raised o«feh/ concerns pertaining to a sewer line installation on her street. There is
o |arga, uncovered hole and unattended equipment atthe construction site which poses auofoh/ risk
to children and residents.
3. Joe DufTie mihootod the importance of obeying traffic nJwo and rogulationo, especially now that
school is bank in session. He commended the Police and Fire Department for their work and
reminded citizens to oeU 9'1'1 in case of an emergency instead of taking matters into their own
handn.
4. Brian Carson, Fire Chief atPuget Sound Regional Fire Authority (zSRFA).thanked City leadership
for the ongoing collaboration through the years and stated it is an honor to serve the City of Tukwila.
He distributed a challenge coin to each Council member as a token of their appreciation and joining of
the City and PSRFA.
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APPOINTMENT
Confirm the appointment of Ann Durant to Position #2on the Planning Commission, with atmrm
expiring December 31, 2026.
MOVED BY K8CCLEOO' SECONDED QYABO| TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF ANN OURANT
TO POSITION #20N THE PLANNING CCjK8K8|SS|0N, WITH TERM EXPIRING 0ECEk8BER 31.
2026. MOTION CARRIED 5'0.
Ms. Durant introduced herself and expressed her enthusiasm to serve the City of Tukwila.
PRESENTATION
An update onOlympic Heritage Behavioral Health -DanDav/o Deputy CEO, and Kevin
Bovenkamp\Assistant Secretag'DSHS
Mr. Davis and Mr. Bovenkemp provided on overview of the DSHS Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health
facility that was purchased from Acadia Healthcare in early August 2023. The facility will add
approximately 100 beds for patients in the care of DSHS. Incoming patients will likely be more stable
than those who came to the prior hospital, and there will be no drop-offs of patients from local law
mnfon:omonUEMTa. When patient discharges do occur, there will boawarm handoff<o pre -coordinated
transportation and support staff. There will be about 20 security offines, and the total number of
employees will be around 400.
The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions pertaining to facility operations and |ogioUoo, patient
intake and release prooess, and the need for this facility.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of Minutes: 8/21/23 (RagularMtg); 8/28/23 (Special Mt0)
b. Approval ofVouchers #OO4O3918-#0O4O4O05; #99000261 inthe amount of $577.388.84.
c. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Planning for Recreation Access Grant Agreement from the
Washington Recreation and Conservation [ffioe(RCO). inthe amount of $187.300.00.
[Reviewed and forwarded /o Consent by the Community Services and Safety Committee on 8/2E123.1
d. Authorize the Mayor to sign a grant agreement with the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) for
the Alternative Response Co'ReoponderProgram. in an amount not to exceed $105.000.00.
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community 3envinou and Safety Committee onf128/23.}
e. Authorize the Mayor to sign o grant agreement with the Washington State Patrol for the National
Criminal History Improvement Program (NCH|P), to extend the tann through September 30. 2024 (Total
grant amount: $73.140.00 with 10% match offunds spent).
[Reviewed and forwarded toConsent bythe Community Services and Safety Committee onQ/11/23j
f. A resolution authorizing the cancellation of outstanding General Fund claims and Municipal Court
nhaohn. RESOLUTION N(J.2O7T
[Reviewed and forwarded toConsent bythe Finance and Governance Committee on0/1//23.}
O. Aresolution ordering the cancellation ofpast due Accounts Receivables. RESOLUTION NC3.2O78
[Reviewed and forwarded toConsent bythe Finance and Governance Committee onQ/i1/23.]
MOVED BYk8CLEOD.SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA 0EAPPROVED AS
SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8:12 p.m. Counui|memberDuinn rouuood himself per RCVV42.23.O40 from item 7 (Amendment No. 2 to
/nteduoa| Agreement #14'062 with King County regarding the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBC) Program) as he has a remote interest as an employee of King County Metro.
Authorize the Mayor tosign Amendment No. 2 to|nterloca|Agreement #14-062mith King County
regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)Program.
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MOVED BY K8CLEOO' SECONDED BY AB0 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AMENDMENT
NO. 2TQ|NTERLOCAL AGREEMENT #14'062 WITH hJN0 COUNTY REGARDING THE
C[JK8K8UN|TY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM.
MOTION CARRIED 4'O'WITH QUINN RECUSED.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
The Mayor was not inattendance.
b. City Council
CouncUmombmMcLeod attended the King County Play Equity Coalition's annual Youth Play Day event
hosted atthe Tukwila Community Center by the Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department. He
commended the Parks and Recreation Department, vo|u/ko*ra, coalitions ofbusinesses and community
members that are working h/wovd a more equitable play landscape for youth.
Cnunoi|member Abdi stated he is pleased to know 8mUo Montoya is the newYouth/Tomn Recreation
Program Specialist at the Parka and Recreation Department. He shared that she is a Foster High School
alumni and former Camp Counselor. He spoke positively of her character and qualifications as he knows
her and her family personally. He also indicated her predecessor, Nate Robinson, Executive Director at
Family First Community Center, is montohng her and is pleased to see talented youth inour community
join the city.
Counci|member Sharp reported on the Transportation and Infrastructure Services (TIS) Committee
meeting. The items discussed included the acceptance nf agrant from King County Re+ inthe amount nf
$83.000 for recycling; acceptance of the 2022 Overlay and Repair project; and the Washington State
Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program allocation.
Council President DoloshinoaJohnson attended the King County Play Equity Coalition's annual Youth
Play Day event at the Tukwila Community Center. She gave aohoutoud0n the Tukwila Community Canter
(TCC) staff for hosting the event and making TCC such a spectacular place for the community.
David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the CA (City Administrator) report and monthly Construction
and Budget report and offered to answer any questions. He highlighted the outreach being done with
respect to homelessness and relayed that three projects are underway on this effort.
Council President De|oothnosJohnuon inquired about opportunities for community input pertaining to the
possible future tiny home village at Church by the Side of the Road (CBSF).
David Cline, City Administrator, relayed that there would be an open public pnonmao. and the CBSRis
excited to engage in these conversations as they continue this process.
MISCELLANEOUS
Following a request from Coumci|memberShoqo. Council consensus existed to receive an update at e
future Council meeting from Eric Dravor, Chief of Police, concerning back -to -school aofeb/ measures and
the School Resource Officer (SRO)program.
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ADJOURNMENT
8:23 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING.
Cynthia p1ostrinos Johnson, Mayor Pro Tempore
F lipe Ayala, Administrative Support Coordinator
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 10/2/23
AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 10/3/23