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Home My WebLink About2023-11-20 Regular Minutesr~ Tu kwila �� x uwnn��xx*m ��x ��*umnxu~xx On -site and Virtual Meeting REGULAR MEETING �� Regular Meeting This meeting was conducted both on -site at Tukwila City Hall and virtually via Microsoft Teams. The phone number fovpuh0cparticipation that was providedvia the agenda distribution process was: 1-253-292-9750, access code 670077847# as well as a link tojoin the Microsoft Teams Meeting. CALL TO ORDER/PBDGEOF ALLEGIANCE/LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT/ROLL CALL Mayor Ekberg noUod the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Mayor Ekberg stated "The City of Tukwila is located onthe ancestral lands of the Coast 8a|ioh peop|a. We acknowledge their continuing nnec(iono to |ond, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging. ROLL CALL Felipe Ayala, Administrative Coordinator, called the roll of the Council. Present at the meeting were Counci|membmm Kathy Hougandy (on -site), Oe'Sean Quinn (on -site), Kate &mUer (on -site), Thomas McLeod (on -site); Cynthia Uo|VnthnnnJohnson (on'ai(e). Mohamed Abd|(on-site). TonhSharp (on -site). CITY OFFICIALS David C1ine, City Administrator; Pete Mayer, Acting Deputy City Adminiotrako r/Perho and Recreation Director; Kmh Sand, City Attorney; Max Baker, Development Supervisor; Neil Tabor, Senior Planner; Derek Spenk, Economic Development Administrator; Vicky Cedoen, Finance Director; TbnyCuUerton. Deputy Finance Director; Thah Kin|ow.Judiuia| Branch Administrator; David Rosen, Parks and Recreation Fiscal Analyst; Eric Orever, Police Chief; Eric Lund, Deputy Police Chief; Hari PonnekenU, Public Works Director; Joel Buoh, Acting Administrative Services Dinector/ChisfTnohno|ogy Officer; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Andy Youn. Deputy City Clerk; Felipe Ayala, Administrative Coordinator. PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Greg Sherlock referenced his ongoing efforts to have the city address the noise nuisance emanating from thoSabey Data Center. He expressed his frustration and disappointment at this reoccurring issue. 2. Joe Duffieviohod everyone e nice Thanksgiving and offered a reminder on road safety to keep kids safe on the streets during the holiday season. 3. Kol/n VVostra handed out a document containing topics from the Ronbmm Protection proposal. She shared her experience dealing with month -to -month fees, which has taken away her ability hn relocate. She emphasized the need for capping fees and no|000dion assistance. 4. 4rtiNosrati thanked the Council and the Mayor for agreeing to take onRenter Protections. He emphasized the need for passing stronger legislation to protect renters. Ei Krysteena Mann thanked the Council for the conversations about renter protections and her appointment to the Financial Sustoinabi|by Committee. She shared her experience as e committee member and emphasized the need for stronger renter protections. PRESENTATION Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 20, 2023 Page 2 of Medium and High -Density Zoning Analysis. Neil Tabor, Senior Planner, gave a brief overview of the presentation and introduced the presenter, Jennifer Shuch, Analyst, of Leland Consulting Group. Ms. Shuch provided an overview of the City's medium and high -density residential zoning district development regulations, the South King County housing market, strategies for aligning the City's Zoning Code and housing goals, and recommendations to increase housing supply. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions and offered comments pertaining to the data presented, recommendations, and the Comprehensive Plan Process. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 11/6/23 (RegularMtg.); 11/13/23 (Special Mtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers #00404385-00404490; #99000293 in the amount of $1,640,878.64. c. An ordinance establishing Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 2.24, "Fire Personnel," to designate the offices of Fire Chief and Fire Marshal. ORDINANCE NO. 2719. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community Services and Safety Committee on 11/13/23] d. Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to Interlocal Agreement #22-133 with the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community Services and Safety Committee on 11/13/23] MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Tax Levy legislation: (1) An ordinance levying the general taxes for the City of Tukwila in King County for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2024, on all property, both real and personal, in said City, that is subject to taxation for the purpose of paying sufficient revenue to carry on the services of the several departments of said City for the ensuing year, with an excess property tax levy for the purpose of paying debt service on the City's unlimited tax general obligation bonds issued in 2016 and 2019, as required by law. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Felipe Ayala, Administrative Coordinator, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, LEVYING THE GENERAL TAXES FOR THE CITY OF TUKWILA IN KING COUNTY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2024, ON ALL PROPERTY, BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL, IN SAID CITY, THAT IS SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING SUFFICIENT REVENUE TO CARRY ON THE SERVICES OF THE SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY FOR THE ENSUING YEAR, WITH AN EXCESS PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING DEBT SERVICE ON THE CITY'S UNLIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ISSUED IN 2016 AND 2019, AS REQUIRED BY LAW; PROVIDING FORSEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DAIE. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2720. (2) An ordinance increasing the City of Tukwila regular levy from the previous year, commencing January 1, 2024, on all property, both real and personal, in compliance with RCW 84.55.120. Tukwila City Coundl Regular Meeting Minutes November 20, 2023 Page 3 of 6 MOVED BY DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Felipe Ayala, Administrative Coordinator, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, INCREASING THE CITY OF TUKWILA REGULAR LEVY FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2024, ON ALL PROPERTY, BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL, IN COMPLIANCE WITH RCW 84.55.120; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON, SECONDED BY ABDI TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2721. b. An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2688, which adopted the City of Tukwila's Biennial Budget for the 2023-2024 biennium, to adopt an amended mid -biennium budget. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Felipe Ayala, Administrative Coordinator, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2688, WHICH ADOPTED THE CITY OF TUKWILA'S BIENNIAL BUDGET FOR THE 2023-2024 BIENNIUM, TO ADOPT AN AMENDED MID -BIENNIUM BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO, 2722. c. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with McKinstry for an Investment Grade Audit for the Tukwila Community Center HVAC Replacement project, in the amount of $84,000.00. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY ABDI TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH MCKINSTRY FOR AN INVESTMENT GRADE AUDIT FOR THE TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER HVAC REPLACEMENT PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $84,000.00. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. d. Approve 1.25 FTE (full time employee) for the Tukwila Municipal Court for staffing the Automated Traffic Safety Camera Program, to be included in the mid -biennium budget amendment. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY ABDI TO APPROVE 1.25 FTE (FULL TIME EMPLOYEE) FOR THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL COURT FOR STAFFING THE AUTOMATED TRAFFIC SAFETY CAMERA PROGRAM, TO BE INCLUDED IN THE MID -BIENNIUM BUDGET AMENDMENT. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. e. 2023 Proposed Site -Specific Rezones: (1) A resolution confirming the denial of the proposed Comprehensive Plan map amendment and rezone of certain real property located at 13536 52nd Ave S from Low Density Residential (LDR) to High Density Residential (HDR). Tukwila Council Regular Meeting Minutes MOVED BYHOUGARDY.SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6-0,VNTH MCLEOD ABSTAINING. Felipe Ayala, Administrative Coordinator, read the proposed resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFTUKVVLA. VVA3H|NGlON, CONFIRMING THE DENIAL OFTHE PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP AMENDMENT AND REZONE OFCERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT1353G52ND AVENUE S..TUKVV|LA. FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDF)TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (HOR). MOVED BYHOWGAR0Y, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6-0,WITH K8CLEOD ABSTAINING, T0ADOPT RESOLUTION NO'2082. (2) A resolution confirming the denial of the proposed Comprehensive Plan map amendment and rezone mfcertain rmo| property located atG2S0 South 151stStmed from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Medium Density Residential (MDR). MOVED BYABQ.SECONDED BYOEUDBTRINOSTHAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Felipe Ayoa, Administrative Coordinator, read the proposed resolution by Uda only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFTUKVV|LA. VVASH|NGTON, CONFIRMING THE DENIAL OFTHE PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP AMENDMENT AND REZONE OFCERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ATG260S.151ST STREET, TUKVV|LA, FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR)TD MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MDR). RESOLUTION NO. 2u83WAS ADOPTED AS READ7-0. REPORTS a' mayor Mayor Ekberg had the privilege of attending the National League ofCities (NLOconference and enjoyed the opportunity to meet with fellow mayors and elected officials. They discussed the auy|oesituation that Tukwila is currently involved with, and there was unanimous agreement that the federal government needs to pay some attention to this matter. The Seattle 3nuthoido Chamber of Commerce presented him with the 2023 Public Semurd of the Year award. lb. Council Cnunci|member Hougmrdy attended the National Foundation ofWomen Legislators (NFVVL)conference in Orlando, Florida. The session topics included public health issues; VVomen'o Health at PNid|ife. Navigating the Healthcare System, Advances in A|zheimeru Cane. Haa|thnmna & Living Solutions for Aging Popu|ationo. New Advances for Adult Vaccines, and legislation allowing biosimi|ar medications. Other oeuuinno included combating Organized Retail Chme, Workforce Development, Supporting eC|een Energy Enunnmy, VWne|eaa PoUcy, Staying Safe Online, and Human Trafficking. She also participated and contributed to NFVVL'o pod000t called "Elected Women Across America" and received the ^AWomen ofExcellence" award from the foundation while she was there. Council President DelouhinouJohnson attended the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) monthly Executive Board meeting, where they approved funding for four affordable housing projects across the region utilizing the capital funding program from 8KHHP. These items will eventually come tnthe Council for approval and the Council will get tosee the types ofprojects being funded. She Tukwila Council Regular Meeting Minutes announced that this was her laotSNHHP meeting as the City's mpmnentotive, and they will be looking for a new Counci|memb*x to oomo in that position. She indicated this in e great opportunity to work with other elected officials on this important topic. Cbunc|mnmbmr Km|lev attended the National League of Cities (NLC) conference in At|anta. Georgia, and was happy hobejoined byCounoi|memberAbdiand Mayor Ekberg. Shennpnrtodonthom**tinOoohe participated in including the NLC Board meeting. Legislative Action Committnm, NLC Rail Roundtable and drop -in office hours to discuss rail projecto, ianuea, and opportunities. The Executive Director of the U.S. Joint Office of Energy and Transportation joined in to talk about n|eothn charging opportunities and grants. In the general assemblies, Hokeem (]|uaeyi. Author, and NASA Astrophysicist, gave an inspiring speech about his upbhnging, the obstacles he overcame. and his professional accomplishments. Beth yWaoy. Author of ^Oopeoiok^, was also featured. She recommended the Council to |nuk into her newly released book called "Raising Lazarus" that talks about the need for leadership, urganoy, and change in cities and towns regarding the opioid crisis. She represented the Transportation and Infrastructure Services (11S) Committee adthe Resolutions Committee and General Meeting. She attended the government meeting on Friday regarding the auy|eosituation at Riverton Park United Methodist Church. She is very proud of the work administration undertook while she and the Mayor were away. She relayed that the public can now access updates on the asylee situation at www.tukwilawa.gov under News & Headlines section. She looks forward to attending the Allentown Truck Reroute Project meeting and sharing the transportation news she learned while mtthe NLC conference. 8:43 p.m. Counoi|membevHuuganjy exited the Council Chambers. 8:47 p.m. Councilmember Hougardy returned to the Council Chambers. Coumcilmember McLeod attended the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority (PSRFA)Board of Governance meeting. He indicated the meetings have been held in Covinghnn, but the next meeting is to be held in Kend, which will be the location for next year's meetings. He attended on FBI class on active shooters. The discussions increased his awareness of the oity'o emergency management and how target - rich Tukwila is. He appreciated the class as this is something everyone needs to have egn*ater awareness of, and he will take this forward into 2024. CounoUmember Abdi congratulated Coumci|membex Hougardy and Mayor Ekberg for their awards. He had the pleasure of attending the National League of []hen (NLC) conference with Mayor Ekberg and Counoi|momber KmUer. He participated in multiple workshops including the Public Safety and Crime Prevention Federal Advocacy Committee, Local Leadership on Youth Led Climate Action, and Road Safety Interventions That Work and Save Lives. He thanked Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst, for coordinating the trip for the conference. He wished a happy holiday to everyone. CounoUmember Sharp reported onthe Transportation and Infrastructure Services (TIS) [bmmbbae meeting and the items that were discussed including ofranchise agreement with Valley View Sewer Diatho1, consult selection and award for the Luoo| Road Safety Portion of the Transportation Bement and the3nuthoonter Bou|evand/G5thAvenue S Signa|, and an agreement with Hope|inkfor Transportation Demand Management (TDyW)Oudraaoh Services. David [1ino. City Administrator, referenced the CA (City Administrator) report and offered to answer any questions. He indicated there is now webpage where the public can obtain information and updates on theauy|ee situation at Riverton Park United Methodist Church. There have been ongoing meetings and good cooperation with county, ntate, and federal partners to find more sustainable solutions regarding this matter. Councilmember Kruller asked if the asylee situation is getting better or worse. David CUma, City Administrator, stated that the situation is not getting better, The space inside the fence line that the city paid for to make sure people staying inside are safe and secure in maxed out. A census will be performed this week, and he will have an update on that. They expect that there are 400 people inside the fence |ine, which is not sustainable. They continue to look at life -safety issues and they may come to Council with some additional ordinances to give them additional tools, if necessary. Tukwila Council Regular Meeting Minutes MISCELLANEOUS CvunnUmomber Sharp commented on the challenges of performing a thorough review of vouchers without additional documentation hoverify their legitimacy. There isnot enough time 0nreview hundreds nf entries in three days. He will bring this up to the new Council in January. EXECUTIVE SESS|ON—Potantim| Litigation —Puraumnt to RCW 42.30'110(1)(i). (45mnhnotes Mayor Ekberg announced the Council will now go into on Executive Session to discuss: Potential Litigation — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(l)(i). (60 minutes) The hzhd amount of time will be no more than 80 minuheu, and no decisions will be made during the Executive Session. No action will be required in the Open Meeting after the Executive Session has concluded. Hedeclared the meeting adjourned as of the conclusion of the Executive Session. The Executive Session will not beextended beyond the announced time, and they will not beretuming to open session ho adjourn orfor any other reason. 2L57 p.m. Mayor Ekberg called for brief neoeon to allow the audience members to exit the Council Executive Session Start: 9:04p.m. Attendees: Mayor Ekberg; David Cline, City Administrator; Kah Sand, City Attorney; Laurel Humphrey. Legislative Analyst; Counui|members Hnugendy, Quinn, KmUmr, K8cLeod, Dm|oathnon Johnson, Abdi. and Executive Session End: 9:50p.m. ADJOURNMENT 9:59p.mn.A0J0L~N08ENT OCCURRED, AT THE CONCLUSION OFTHE EXECUTIVE SESSION. ° Allan Ekberg, Mayor ^ Fe ipe Ayala, Administrative Coordinator APPROVED BYTHE CITY COUNCIL: 1214/23