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Home My WebLink About2024-01-22 Special MinutesCouncil Tukwila City On -site and Virtual Meeting ��U��AU�� umnnumx� m �� MEETING �� *�8wv�v=xv�x xnw^�"�oxvv�� January 22,2O24-7:OOp.mm. This meeting was conducted both on -site ot 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. CLOSED SESSION — Collective Bargaining — Pursuant hoRCVV42.3O14UN\(b). Mayor McLeod announced the Council will now enter into closed session in the Hazelnut Conference Room to discuss collective bargaining strategy, pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b). Closed session start: 5:30 p.m. Closed session end: S:4Op.m. CALL TOORDER / PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE Mayor McLeod called the Special 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 Counci|members Oe'Soan(]uinn (on -site), Mohamed Abdi(on-ait*). Armen Papyon(on'siUs).JoviteMcConnell (on'aite). Dennis Martinez (on -site). MOVED BYQUINN, SECONDED BYPAPYANT0EXCUSE THE ABSENCE OF COUNC|LK8E&OBER SHARP. MOTION CARRIED G-O. CITY OFFICIALS Thomas McLeod, Mayor- David C|ine, City Administrator; Marty Wine, Deputy City Administrator/ Administrative Semimes Dinanhor; Ka/i Sand, City Attorney; Nora Giedoff, Community Development Director- Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Vicky Cudaan, Finance Director; Tony Cu||erton, Deputy Finance Director; TC Croono Chief People Officer; Pete Mayer, Parks and Recreation Director; EricOrover. Police Chief; Eric Lund, Deputy Police Chief; Hari Ponnekand, Public Works Director; Joel Buoh, Chief Technology Officer; Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst; Andy Ynun, Deputy City Clerk; Ta|itha Cnoes, Administrative Support Coordinator. Mayor McLeod referenced the public comments regarding the asylee housing situation at Riverton Park United Methodist Church (RPUK8C) at the January 8, 2024 Council meeting. He acknowledged the community's strong emotions and concerns regarding the situation, and noted Council meetings are a limited public forum, and the purpose of the Council meetings are to conduct business on behalf nfthe Tukwila community. Meeting disruptions will be addressed through various methods toensure the Council may continue its business. Hethanked the public for their cooperation. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Quinn stated "The City of Tukwila is located on the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish people. We acknowledge their continuing connections to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging." Tukwila City Council Special Meeting Minutes PRESENTATIONS m. Oath of Office administered by Mayor McLeod to Hannah Hedrick, Council Position #3, with a term expiring upon certification ofthe November 2O2SGeneral Bectinn°. ~Counci|member Hedrick was officially sworn in prior hzthe meeting. Councilmember Hedrick took her place on the dais following the ceremonial oath of office. b. Update on status of collective bargaining. TC Croone, Chief People Officer, provided an update on the status of collective bargaining efforts with the City's labor union groups. The City is currently negotiating 5contracts and piloting an interest -based bargaining approach with the Teamster 763 negotiation team. New union positions have been created, and several seasonal and full-time employees were promoted. A market wage study was successfully completed. Mediation sessions are scheduled in February and the City looks forward tocontinuing negotiation discussions inthe upcoming months. PUBLIC COMMENTS Based on the number ofindividuals signed up to speak. Mayor McLeod asked for Council consensus to reduce the time limit to 2 minutes per individual. Consensus existed to reduce the time limit to 2 minutes. Mayor McLeod stated those wishing to provide public comments may verbally address the City Council both on -site or via phone or Microsoft Teams for up to 5 minutes for items both on and not on the meeting agenda. Public Comments will be accepted separately for the resolution supporting approval of the Tukwila School District Propositions 1 and 2.under item 8C. 1. Matt House, Business Agent with Teamsters Local Union No. 763, provided information regarding bargaining efforts todate. Heasked the Council provide the City's bargaining team the authority needed to ensure equity with Police Department employees and emphasized the importance of recruiting and retaining quality employees. 2. Mike Ronda, Project Manager, shared employees that fulfill basic services tend to be invisible but are still a necessary component of City business. He asked the Council to set priorities that reflect the City's values. 3. Russell BeUehdge, NPDES Coordinator, relayed Public Works is also a first responder in many cases. He stated employees have been working without the security of labor contract and urged the Council to renew the remaining contracts. 4. Adib Altallal, Utilities Engineer, referenced inflation and shared City employees have not seen wage increases despite being under -market. 5. Tanya Taylor, Administrative Support Coordinator, shared Teamsters Local No. 763 comprises almost half of all City staff and is responsible for providing many services including fleet repair and maintenanoe, custodial, providing clean wa0er, maintaining roods, aidewa|ko, and bridgen, and more. She emphasized they are asking for equity. G. Dennis Robertson nahananoed dhaAoy|me encampment at Riverton Park United Methodist Church (RPUMC) and stated there is a need for an ordinance to maintain health and safety at the encampment, Tukwila City Council Special Meeting Minutes January 22.2O24 Page 3of0 7. Greg Sherlock referenced the January 8, 2024 Council meeting and shared he was unable to speak that night regarding an ongoing noise complaint with Sabey Data Center. He expressed his concern regarding the management ofmeeting disruptions atthat meeting. 8. Joe Ouffie congratulated Counoi|member Hedrick on her appointment to the City Council. He emphasized the need for the City howork together. Q. Christina Goto shared she was in attendance at the January 8, 2024 Council meeting. She expressed concern regarding the misalignment of City values based on the land acknowledgement, and stated the City ienot doing enough for the aay|eea. 10. Jan Bolerjack provided an update on the recent flooding events at hotels where many asylees had been moved and thanked City staff for ensuring aay|oeswere aofu|y nahomed. She noted the City and RPUMC have been the only agencies to step up, and stated this is a regional problem. 11. Jonathan Ouykerurged the Council tovote against the ordinance ontemporary encampments and take individual responsibility by making a statement against the proposed ordinance. 12. Kate Kruller shared additional resources the City may consider including an organization that provides job training, housing, and reentry, and the Salvation Army which has a program to set up warming and cooling centers in local facilities. She asked if there are avenues to find additional funding orresources towards helping the omy|ees. 13. Shane Merritt is a resident in Allentown and expressed concern regarding speeding by semi -trucks on the street directly outside of his house. 14. Chloe Hubert referenced the Asylee encampment at RPLIMC and requested the City directavailable funding towards helping the asy|eea. APPOINTMENT Confirm the appointment ofKathy Huugondybo Position #5on the Equity and Social Justice Commission, with aterm expiring March 3i'2U2S. MOVED BY MARTNEZ,SECONDED BYPAPYA0T0CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OFKATHY H[]UGAROYTOPOSITION #SC]NTHE EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING MARCH 31'2U25.MOTION CARRIED G-0. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 1X3/24 Mtg.); 1/9/23 Mt/j; 1/10/23 Mtg.) b. Approval ofVouchers #UO4U4837—OO4O5O27.#AQO00317inthe amount of$4.45O.SG1.81. o. A resolution updating the CUv's designated representatives to serve on the Cascade Water Alliance and repealing Resolution No. 1661.(voided from Y/B/24Regular Meeting) RESOLUTION NO. 2U8Q MOVED 8YQUINN, SECONDED BYPAPYANTOAPPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA A8 SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 6-O. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Discussion on a contract with Flock Group, Inc. Eric Lund, Deputy Police Chief, explained the Police Department isseeking Council approval toenter into a new 5-yearcontract with Flock Group. Inc. to provide Automated License Plate Readers throughout the City. The current contract expires at the end of 2024 and renewing for a 5-year term now will lock in the current pricing with the same 26 cameras plus 2 additional cameras, 8 additional Flock Safety Condor cameras around the perimeter of Southcenter Mall, and integration with the mall's security camera network. The total amount ofthe new contract over the 5'yearterm io$511 300.08. Tukwila City Council Special Meeting Minutes 7:5Op.m.Coumj|nlemberPapyanexited the Council Chambers. 7:52pm.Counoi|memberPopyanreturned tothe Council Chambers. b. Discussion on a grant agreement with the Office of Public Defense for the Simple Possession Advocacy and Representation (SPAR) Program. David C|ine, City Administrator, indicated the City has been awarded $50.000.00 for the Simple Possession Advocacy and Representation (SPAR) Program through the Washington State Office of Public Defense for providing defense counsel, consultation, and representation for defendants facing charges orcharged with simple possession orpublic use offenses. c. Discussion on a resolution in support of Tukwila School District Propositions 1 and 2. Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst, provided an overview of two propositions on the February 13, 2024 Special Election ballot that renews the Tukwila School District's Educational Programs and Operations and Technology levies. The draft resolution expresses the Council's support for these propositions. NEW BUSINESS m. Authorize the Mayor to sign o contract with Flock Group, Inc. for automated license plate readers, inthe amount ofs511,%D0.0O. MOVED BY MARTNEZ`SECONDED BYQUINN TQAUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TOSIGN A CONTRACT WITH FLOCK GROUP, INC. FOR AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READERS, |NTHE AMOUNT OF $511.3OO.00.MOTION CARRIED G-0. b. Authorize the Mayor to sign a grant agreement with the Off ice of Public Defense for the Simple Possession Advocacy and Representation (SPAR) Program, in the amount of $50,000.00 (coming tothe City). MOVED BYAB0.SECONDED BYQUINN TOAUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TOSIGN AGRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE gFPUBLIC DEFENSE FOR THE SIMPLE POSSESSION ADVOCACY AND REPRESENTATION (SPAR) PROGRAM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00. MOTION CARRIED GQ. c. A resolution of the City Council expressing its collective position supporting approval for Tukwila School District Propositions 1 and 2, on the ballot for the February 13, 2024 Special MOVED BYQUINN, SECONDED BYMARTNEZTOREAD THE RESOLUTION |NITS ENTIRETY. MOTION CARRIED G'O. Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk, read the resolution in its entirety. Mayor McLeod called for public comments onthis issue, pursuant hoRCVV42.17A.b55regarding ballot 1. Riley Haggard introduced Maddy, a student ofthe Tukwila School District, who recited apoem regarding propositions 1 and 2 and its positive impacts on student learning. MOVED BY MCCONNELL'SECONDED BYMARUNEZ TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ' MOTION CARRIED G-O'TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NQ.209U. d. A resolution establishing the titles, duties, and schedule of the standing City Council Committees for 2024, and repealing Resolution No. 2063. Louna| Humphrey. Legislative Analyst, introduced the draft resolution establishing the 2024 standing City Tukwila City Council Special Meeting Minutes January 22.2024 Page 5ofO meetings to once a month and convene work sessions instead, to provide newer Councilmembers more opportunities to get up to speed on big topics such as the Comprehensive Plan, 2024-2025 biennial budget, and capital projects, The pilot schedule will be revisited in July. The Councilmembers offered comments in support of the streamlined process and finding a balance that works for everyone. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY MCCONNELL TO READ THE RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED G'O. Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk, read the resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKVVLA. VVASH|NGT0N, TO RE-ESTABLISH THE T|TLES, DUT|ES, AND SCHEDULE {}FTHE STANDING CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES FOR 2O24. AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2OG3° *Note: The o*sobbwn read bytitle only incorrectly referenced repealing Resolution No 2040. MOVED BYQUINN, SECONDED BYMARONEZ TOADOPT THE RESOLUTION ASREAD. MOTION CARRIED G-O.TOADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2091. Council President Abdi announced the members of the 4 standing Council Committees for 2024: Planning and Community Development Committee (2" Monday ofevery month at5:3Dp.rn.) Counci|membersMartinez (Chair). Shorp, Papyan Community Services & Safety Committee (2nd Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m.) Counci|membemMcConnell (Chair).Quinn, Hedrick Finance & Governance Committee (411 Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m.) Counci|membersOuinn (Chair). Sharp. McConnell Transportation & Infrastructure Services Committee (4t^ Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m.) Counci|membersPopyan(Chair). Martinez, Hedrick The full Council will convene in work session meetings to discuss varying topics on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at 5:30 pm. REPORTS o. K8eymr Mayor McLeod attended the U.S. Conference ofMayors in Washington, D.C. and had the opportunity to collaborate and build relationships with many local Mayors. b. City Council Counoi|momberUuinn thanked Pastor Jan 8okarjackfor her public comments tonight. He recently attended 2 funerals and expressed the importance of movement for progress rather than credit. Council President Abdi expressed appreciation for those who came and gave public comments. He has been speaking with local elected officials as the asy|ee crisis requires a regional response. He noted the importance ofgiving grace and coming together inthis difficult time. Councilmember Papyan commended Katrina Dohn and other members of the community for their work supporting other members of the community, including asylum seekers. He also recently donated some Tukwila City Council Special Meeting Minutes materials to the Riverton Park United Methodist Church, While he is searching what can be done to address the issue, the asylee situation requires a coordinated regional response. Counci|momborK8oConneU shared she recently lost members ofher family, She participated in the Puget Sound Fire Governance Board meeting and was also nominated to the Puget Sound Fire Citizens Advisory Planning Committee. Councilmember Martinez met with Chief Carson of Puget Sound Fire and had the opportunity to tour their facility and discuss staffing and various programs. He participated in a South County Area Transportation Board meeting, a Puget Sound Fire Governance Board Meeting, and the South King Housing and Homelessness Partnership Executive Board meeting. He congratulated Counci|memberSharp on his daughter's recent birth. 8:31 p.m.Counci|mmmberMcConnell exited the Council Chambers. 8:33p.m.Counci|memberMcConnell returned huthe Council Chambers. Counci|memberHedrick thanked everyone who provided public comments. She thanked the Council and stated she joined the Council through an interview and appointment process. David C|ine, City Administrator, thanked City staff for assisting asylees housed at o |noa| hotel over the weekend. ADJOURNMENT 8:35 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENSUS EXISTED TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING. / � bmas MoLaod.May& ^ ' Andy Youn, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BYTHE CITY COUNCIL: 2/5/24