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Home My WebLink About2023-10-16 Regular Minutesxu«nvwCouncil �� xxmo City��xx On -site and Virtual Meeting REGULAR MEETING �� ^^~�v~°"= "~"~'~~=""�� October 1G,2U23—T:OUpnm. ' This mootingwas 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 pnoc000wmx: 1-253-292-9750, access code 670077847# as well as a link tojoin the Microsoft Teams Meeting. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT/ROLL CALL Mayor Ekberg called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the audience inthe Pledge ofAllegiance. ROLL CALL Andy Youn, Deputy City C|erk, called the roll of the Council. Present at the meeting were Counni|membera Kathy Hougardy (on -site), De'Sean Quinn (on -site), Kate KruUer(on'site). Thomas McLeod (on'sib*);Mohamed Abdi(on'oihe).ToshSharp (nn'site). MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY ABDI TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER DELOSTRINOS JOHNSONFROM THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED G'0. CITY OFFICIALS David C|ine, City Administrator; Pete Mayer, Acting Deputy City Administrator/Parks and Recreation 0naohor; Nora Gier|off, Community Development Director; Derek 8peok, Economic Development Administrator; VickyCadnen. Finance Director; TonyCuUedon. Deputy Finance Director; EricDraver. Police Chief; Eric Lund, Deputy Police Chief; Hari Ponnekanti, Public Works Director; Joel Bush, Acting Administrative Services Direotor/ChiefTeohno|o0y Officer; Laurel Humphnay, Legislative Analyst; Andy Youn.Deputy City Clerk. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Coumj|member KruUer stated "The City of Tukwila in located on the ancestral lands of the Coast Sa|ish people. We acknowledge their continuing connections to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their elders paat, present and emerging." He acknowledged OchaberSth is Indigenous People's Day and November isNative American Heritage Month. AGENDA AMENDMENT MOVED BYKRUU_ER, SECONDED BYQUINN TOAMEND THE AGENDA TOADD A PRESENTATION FOR THE PROMOTION QF POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFF BEFORE APPOINTMENTS. MOTION CARRIED G-O. PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Austin Bernard shared he is a homeowner in the Foster Point neighborhood. He referenced on email sent by his wife regarding challenges they are facing with two rental properties on the lots next to their home and highlighted examples of excessive noise and activities from the rental properties. He requested the City investigate the rental licenses ofthese properties. 2. Jun Lange. representing Washington Solar Energy Industries Association 0WA\SBAJ, spoke on behalf of WASEIA members who have expressed concern regarding Tukwila's new fire permit fees, which is extremely high in comparison with surrounding jurisdictions, He requested the City re -assess its fire permit fees. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 1O.2U23 Page 2of4 3. Pam Carter shared she did not receive mailers that Reco|ogy indicated they sent to all current Waste Management customers. She expressed concern regarding Recology's lack of clear, accurate information to residents. 4. Joe Duffie commended the Police Department and Fire for the outstanding service they provide to the community. He expressed concern for youth safety with speeding and reckless driving occurring in the City. He urged residents to read their Local Voters' Pamphlets and vote. PRESENTATION (per agenda amendment) Promotional Swearing in of Police Sergeant Matt Valdez. Mayor Ekberg administered the Oath of Office to Sergeant Valdez. APPOINTMENTS Financial Suotainmhi|hy Committee Modmn(m): Confirm appointments tothe Financial 8ustminabi|ih/Cmmnnmittme. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY QUINN TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO THE FINANCIAL SU8TA|NAB|L|TYCOK8K8|TTEE.° ArtaBahannaat Abdkwo|iMohamed °K0OT|DN CARR|EDG'U. Councilmember Kruller shared an application was received on October 16, 2023 from Peggy McCarthy, The Councilmernbers discussed the application that was received after the extended deadline, and offered comments including acknowledgment the recent extension was for applications from businesses, the importance of a consistent application process, and having other opportunities to provide input. Councilmember Kruller spoke in favor of the applicant's experience in municipal financial management. MOVED BYSHARP, SECONDED BY KQULLERTOAPPOINT PEGGYK8CCARTHYTOTHE FINANCIAL SUSTA|NA8|L|7fCOK8K8|TTEE.^ KahSand, City Attorney, stated that per RCVV35A.12.10O.the Mayor can cast avote inthe case ofatie in the vote of the councilmernbers, with respect to matters other than the passage of any ordinance, grant, or revocation of franchise or license, or any resolution for the payment of money. *MOTION FAILED 4-3, WITH HOUGARDY, QUINN, MCLEOD, AND MAYOR EKBERG VOTING NO. MOVED BYKRULLER,SECONDED BYSHARP TOESTABLISH ANALTERNATE LIST TOTHE FINANCIAL SUSTA|NAB|L|TYCOK8K8|TTEE.° Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst, suggested appointing Peggy McCarthy as an alternate hzthe Financial Sustainabi|ity Committee. Following discussion regarding the level of participation by Committee alternates, consensus existed to appoint Ms. McCarthy as an alternate and decide the level of participation for alternates at a later time. Councilmember Kruller made a friendly amendment to her motion to instead appoint Peggy McCarthy as an alternate to the Financial Sustainability Committee, with the concurrence of the Council. *MOTION CARRIED G'U,ASAMENDED. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval ofMinutes: 10C2/23(Regular Mtg.);108}/23(Special Mtg) b. Approval ufVouchers #OO404O94-804042U1;#AQOOU274inthe amount of$1.882.4S2.83. o. Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interagency Agreement with the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Committee of the Whole on 1019123.] d. Accept as complete the Macadam Road S Water Upgrade project (contract #22-015) with Laser Underground & Earthworks, Inc.; authorize release ofretainage. subject to the standard claim and lien procedures (final cost ofproject, including retainage: $2.434.891.07) [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee on 1012123.] MOVED BYKRULLEFLSECONDED BY&BO|TOAPPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA J4S SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED G-0. NEW BUSINESS Affirm the Mayor's October 6, 2023 Proclamation of Emergency regarding the growing humanitarian crisis and need for additional resources at the Riverton Park United Methodist Church. MOVED BYQUINN, SECONDED BYKRULLER TOAFFIRM THE MAYOR'S OCTOQERG.2023 PROCLAMATION OFEMERGENCY REGARDING THE GROWING HUMANITARIAN CRISIS AND NEED FOR ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AT THE RIVERTON PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Eric Dnever, Police Chief, provided an update on the crisis at Riverton Park United Methodist Church and the response by the City and other governmental and community agencies since the declaration of the state of emergency. *MOTION CARRIED 6-U. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Ekberg shared he and Kah Sand. City Attorney, recently visited Riverton Park United Methodist Church and spoke with Pastor Jan Bo|erjack. b. Council Councilmember Kruller attended a Public Issues Committee meeting through Sound Cities Association (SCA) where they reviewed the 2024 State legislative priorities, the King County Cultural Access sales tax, King County Flood Control District budget, and appointments to regional boards and committees. Applications toserve on a regional board and committee are due November 13, 2023. She participated in a Transportation Policy Board meeting through Puget Sound Regional Council where they continued to review the project selection process for federal funds. King County — Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C) recently met with Mike Fong, Director ofthe Washington State Department of Commerce, to discuss various programs being developed by the Department of Commerce. She participated in a recent Intergovernmental task force meeting onthe asy|eeand refugee seekers at the Riverton Park United Methodist Church, and shared the City's requests included an on'siteoperationa| manager, case management services, translation services, and alternative housing options. Councilmember McLeod reported the Puget Sound Fire Governance Board will be holding a Public Hearing on the Fire Benefit Charge. He will be making the link available online for those interested. I Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 1O.2023 Page 4of4 Councilmember Sharp reported the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee reviewed the design services contract for the 2024 Annual Overlay Program, grant acceptances for Landslide Risk Assessment and Management through FEMA and the Chinook Wind Extension through King County Parks, a grant application for concrete overlay repairs through WSDOT, and received the annual bridge inspections and repairs update. David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the CA (City Administrator) reportand 2O23VVorkp|an3rd Quarter update and offered to answer any questions. Counoi|memberHouQandyrequested additional information nnthe Neighborhood VVabchcnondinohzrfor SHAG. Councilmember Sharp suggested the 2023 Workplan 3rd Quarter update be added to the City's website to highlight all the work being done by City staff to residents. Kari Sand, City Attorney, offered a reminder regarding the upcoming quasi-judicial public hearings for 4 site -specific rezone applications and stated the Council should not engage in "ex parfe^communications. MISCELLANEOUS Following a question from Councilmember Sharp regarding a mailer sent to residentsbythe Valley View Sewer District, Council consensus existed to have staff provide an update regarding the mailer. ADJOURNMENT W19p.m.UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TOADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. � Allan Ekber ",Mayor ~ � Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BYTHE CITY COUNCIL: 11/6Q3