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Home My WebLink About2023-10-23 Committee of the Whole Minutes�� n�� Tukwila =,"�� ~~~~~~..~°"" ~~~,""="""~~~.~' " ~." ~~..~~.,~ Meeting On -site and Virtual Meeting Octpber23, 2023-7:00p.m. This meeting was conducted both on -site a/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 tojoin the Microsoft Teams Meeting. COMMITTEE OF THE 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 cfAllegiance. OFFICIALS Present at the meeting were Council President Delostrinos Johnson (on -site); Councilmembers Kathy Hougardy (on -site), De'Sean Quinn (un'site). Kate KruUer(on~oho). Thomas McLeod (on -site). Tosh Shoqp(on'aiha). Councilmember Abdi was not in attendance. CITY OFFICIALS Allan Ekberg, Mayor; David C|ine, City Administrator Pete Mayer, Acting Deputy CitxAdminiotrehzr/Padku and Recreation Director; NonaGiedoff, Community Oeve|opmentOi/ect/r; Neil Tabor, Senior Planner; |naacG|onr. Associate Planner; Derek Gpenk, Economic Development Administrator; Vicky Cadsen, Finance Director; TnnyCuUerton. Deputy Finance Director; David Rosen, Parks and Recreation Fiscal Analyst; Eric Orever, Police Chief; Eric Lund, Deputy Police Chief; Hari Ponnekanti, Public Works Director; Joel Bush, Acting Administrative Services Director/Chief Technology Officer; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Cound|memberK4cLood stated "The City ofTukwila islocated 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 pant, present and emerging." PUBLIC COMMENTS 1 Derek Tolson expressed concern regarding vehicular speeding at the 62nd Avenue South crosswalk in front of City Hall, and requested the City implement traffic calming and pedestrian safety measures. 2. Greg Sherlock referenced his ongoing noise complaint regarding Sabey Data Center and indicated he is filing another complaint. He abated City Administration has not responded to his repeated requests and shared a story regarding Levi Strauss and how his leadership positively impacted the company. 3. Robert Neuffer spoke in support of Mr. Tolson's comment regarding traffic calming on 62ndAvenue South. He shared he has high expectations of City employees and thanked the Police Department for their responsive customer service. He urged the community to be accepting of cultural differences. 4. Joe Ouffie emphasized Election Day is approaching quickly and urged the public to vote. He spoke in support of the good work by first responders regardless ufinclement weather. He noted school has begun and emphasized the importance ofensuring youth safety. Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes PRESENTATION Utility Rate Study 101. John Gikandumci. President of FCS Grnup, presented an overview of the basics of utility rote setting to include existing sewer and surface water nates, the importance of rate studies, process, revenue requinamenta, costs of service, and rate design. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding next steps, comparison with surrounding jurisdictions, and calculation of rates. 7:44p.m.Counci|memberMcLeod exited the Council Chambers. 7:46 p.m. Councilmember McLeod returned to the Council Chambers. PUBLIC HEARING Miscellaneous Zoning Code Amendments: (1) Accessory Dwelling Units Ordinance (2) Comprehensive Plan and Development Code Amendment Ordinance (3) Housekeeping and Parking Standards Ordinance 7:54p.nn. Council President Delostrinos Johnson opened the public hearing and called for a staff report. Neil Tebor, Senior Planner, and Isaac G|nor. Associate P|anner, provided an overview of three draft ordinances that: updates Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations in alignment with State Law; clarifies the process for updating the Annual Comprehensive Plan docket and development regulations; and incorporates a variety of housekeeping code amendments and parking regulations in the Zoning Code. 8:0 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. 1. Greg Sherlock urged the Council to wait until closer to June 2025 to pass the ordinance updating AOU regulations as he believes EHB 1337wiU be legally challenged and there will be further State changes VzADUregulations. Council President Delostrinos Johnson asked for clarifying questions. In response to a question from Councilmember McLeod, Mr. Tabor stated the ordinance takes effect5 days after publication. 8:13 p.m. Council President Delostrinos Johnson closed the public hearing. SPECIAL ISSUES a. Miscellaneous Zoning Code Amendments: (1) Accessory Dwelling Units Ordinance (2) Comprehensive Plan and Development Code Amendment Ordinance (3) Housekeeping and Parking Standards Ordinance The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions and offered comments including compliance with EHB 1337 and alignment with other State laws, pros and cons of delaying the implementation of the ADU onjinance, increasing housing availability through middle housing options, and concern regarding congestion due holack cfsufficient parking, Tukwila City Council Committee nfthe Whole Minutes October 23.2O23 Page 3of4 8:35 p.m. Cuunci|momberSharp exited the Council Chambers. 8:37 p,m. Councilmember Sharp returned to the Council Chambers, CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. b. Two ordinances updating the term end dates for Boards and Commissions. David C|ine, City Administrator, explained the proposed ordinances update the term end dates for City Boards and Commissions from December 31 ofeach year hnMarch 31.aswell asthe meeting regulations for the Planning Commission to comply with RCVV35.G3.O4O� CONSENSUS EXISTED TOFORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING CONSENT AGENDA. c. 2nd Quarter Financial Report. 8:48p,m.Cound|memberQuinn exited the Council Chambers. 8:50 p.m. Councilmember Quinn returned to the Council Chambers. Tony CuUerton, Deputy Finance Director, provided an overview of the 2023 2nd Quarter Financial report and highlighted General Fund balances, revenues, and upcoming expenses. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding the financial report. d. An update pnSchool Safety. Eric Drever. Police Chief, shared updates on steps being taken bythe City toaddress school safety concerns. including the School Resource Officer program. 0:01 p.m.Counci|memberHougardyexited the Council Chambers. A:O3p.m.Counoi|mmmberHougardyreturned tothe Council Chambers. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions and offered comments including preparation for active shooter events by the Tukwila School District and Police Department, managing trauma -based responses to law enforcement, speeding and traffic, and staffing of Police Officers at Westfield Southcenter Mall. REPORTS o. Mayor Mayor Ekberg requested the Council dispense with reports due to the impending Special Meeting and Executive Session. b. City Council Counci|membens Hougan]y, Quinn, K8cLeod, Sharp and Council President De|ootrinosJohnson dispensed with their reports. Counci|momber KruUerspoke at the Happy Duwmmish Alive! Event at Duwamish Hill Preserve and thanked Olena Perry, Special Events and Stewardship Specialist, for coordinating the event. 20 years ago. Tukwila saved the site from being redeveloped. |tioosacred place tothe DuwomiohTribe. She represented the City at ribbon -cutting ceremony at Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Perk Diahiot, celebrating the 50t^ Anniversary of the Tukwila Pool. She reported representatives of regional agencies (including Hamdi Mohammed, Director of the City of Seattle's Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affains, Seattle City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, and Noha Mahgoub, Senior Police Advisor of Housing and Homelessness with the Governor's Office) recently met to continue discussing so|uhona, resources, and Tukwila City Council Committee ofthe Whole Minutes October 23.2O23 Page 4 of 4 funding for the asylum seekers at Riverton Park United Methodist Church. She shared there continues to be progress in transitioning the most vulnerable asylees to temporary housing solutions. c. Staff There was noreport. ADJOURNMENT 9:31p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT OEL(3STR|N{JSJOHNBONDECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURNED. ` Cynthia Delo�trifios Johnson, Council President AndyYoun. Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BYTHE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: 11/6/23