CITY OF BURIEN
Educational Resource & Administrative Center (ERAC)
15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW
Burien, Washington 98166
SPECIAL MEETING
North Classroom
6:00 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
7:00 p.m.
June 18, 2007
SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor McGilton called the Special Meeting of the Burien City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of holding an Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter per RCW 42.30.110(lg).
Present: Mayor Joan McGilton, Deputy Mayor Rose Clark, Councilmembers Sue Blazak, Lucy Krakowiak, Sally Nelson and Gordon Shaw. Councilmembers Jack Block, Jr. and Sally Nelson were excused from the Special Meeting.
SPECIAL MEETING ADJOURNMENT TO REGULAR SESSION
The Special Meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McGilton called the Regular Meeting of the Burien City Council to order at 7:03 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor McGilton led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Joan McGilton, Deputy Mayor Rose Clark, Councilmembers Sue Blazak, Jack Block, Jr., Lucy Krakowiak, Sally Nelson and Gordon Shaw.
Administrative staff present: Mike Martin, City Manager; Chris Bacha, Interim City Attorney; Richard Loman, Economic Development Manager; Scott Hardin, Finance and Administrative Services Director; Gary Coleman, Accounting Manager; David Johanson, Senior Planner; and Monica Lusk, City Clerk.
ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS
Mayor McGilton recognized Troop Leader Ken DeVos and the boy scouts from Troop 375. The scouts were attending the Council meeting in order to earn their “Citizenship in the Community” badges.
Presentation by King County Councilmembers Julia Patterson and Dow Constantine on Roads and Transit Proposal.
King County Councilmembers Dow Constantine and Julia Patterson with Andrew Schmid, Sound Transit, gave an overview of the King County Roads and Transit proposal. They highlighted some improvements proposed for South King County: Burien Transit Center; SR 509; Light Rail extension from the airport to the Tacoma Dome; Light Rail planning study for Burien to West Seattle and for Burien to Renton; South Park Bridge replacement; and, SR 167 and I-405 improvements.
Councilmembers agreed to consider a resolution in September supporting the King County Roads and Transit proposal.
CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE RECORD
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Letter Dated June 1, 2007, from Ben G. Stark Regarding Lora Lake Apartments. |
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Letter Dated June 4, 2007, from Steve Norman Regarding Artwork for Town Square. |
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Email Dated June 8, 2007, from Doug Rahn Regarding Town Hall. |
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Email Dated June 8, 2007, from Anna Denton Regarding Lora Lake Apartments. |
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Email Dated June 8, 2007, from Ken Giesbers Regarding Thank You, Daniel Bretzke. |
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Email Dated June 9, 2007, from Eric Dickman, Burien Little Theatre, Regarding Burien Arts. |
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Letter Dated June 10, 2007, from Ray and Sue Horton Regarding Fireworks. |
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Letter Dated May 21, 2007, from Daniel A. Rosenfeld, Urban Partners, Regarding Burien Town Square Public Art. |
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Copy of Email to Executive Sims, Dated June 13, 2007, from Denise Reinke, RN, Regarding Lora Lake Apartments. |
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Email Dated June 13, 2007, from Marilyn Iverson Regarding Lora Lake Apartments. |
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AGENDA CONFIRMATION
· Deputy Mayor Clark moved to affirm the June 18, 2007, Agenda with the addition of revised Resolution No. 267 for discussion and consideration to Business Agenda Item 9 “c.” Councilmember Nelson seconded.
· Motion carried unanimously 7-0.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
The following citizens spoke in support of Resolution No. 267 Promoting the Use of Apprentices in Public Works Projects.
Lee Newgent, 11715 14th Avenue South
Bruce Smart, 443 SW 160th Street
Doug Strand, 29247 54th Place South, Auburn
Ben Freitg, 940723 11th Avenue NE, Seattle, Seattle.
Steve Kirby, 12027 15th Avenue NE, #401, Seattle
Jose Lar, Jr., 5018 NE Avenue, Seattle
CONSENT AGENDA
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Approval of Vouchers: Nos. 16525 Through 16672 for a Total Value of $2,636,133.71. |
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Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting, June 4, 2007. |
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Motion to Adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 470 Amending BMC Title 15, Building and Construction Related to Local Amendments to the State Building Code. |
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· Deputy Mayor Clark moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Nelson seconded.
· Motion carried unanimously 7-0.
BUSINESS AGENDA
City Manager’s Report.
City Manager Mike Martin noted the meeting that was held with State Representatives Zack Hudgins and Eileen Cody to discuss the Lora Lake Apartments situation. A meeting is scheduled with Representative Bob Hasegawa on July 11. A meeting with Dave Upthegrove is being rescheduled.
Mr. Martin stated applications are now being accepted for the Long Term Air Transportation Study (LATS) Committee.
Councilmember Block stated he would like to withdraw from the SCATBd and the Regional Law Safety & Justice committees due to scheduling conflicts.
Council reached consensus to nominate Councilmember Blazak to the SCATBd committee. Councilmember Blazak noted that an alternate was needed.
Councilmember Krakowiak requested a listing of when the committees meet.
Responding to Councilmember Blazak, Police Chief Kimerer stated that additional officers have been scheduled to enforce the ban on fireworks this 4th of July. He noted that all fireworks are illegal in Burien except for permitted shows.
Deputy Mayor Clark reviewed the proposal by Joan Cox to establish a dedicated gang unit in King County Sheriff’s Precinct 4.
After discussion, Councilmembers agreed to send a letter to the Metropolitan King County Council in support of the proposal.
Council Review of Proposed Council Agenda Schedule.
Councilmember Nelson requested a meeting with the Arts Commission to discuss the next steps for the Town Square art located in the Southern Zone.
After discussion, Councilmembers agreed to schedule the meeting on August 13, to include a review of the criteria, and also to invite the Parks and Recreation Board.
Councilmembers agreed to schedule a quarterly workshop to discuss Council process on September 24.
Motion to Approve Resolution 267 Promoting the Use of Apprentices in Public Works Projects.
Responding to Councilmember Krakowiak, Mr. Martin clarified that the $1.6 million appropriated the past legislative session was for the public portion of Town Square for the two story parking garage north of City Hall, which is a public development. It was confirmed that the resolution before the Council would make the apprenticeship program mandatory and it would apply to only public development. In 2005, the city’s purchasing policies have encouraged the voluntary use of apprentices enrolled in State-approved apprenticeship training programs on all city construction projects over $1-million dollars and that is what is in place for the Town Square project.
Mr. Martin confirmed that the resolution goes into effect upon adoption and would not apply to Town Square due to the disposition and development agreement in place.
Councilmember Nelson requested information on why the mandatory apprenticeship program was rejected in the past, on the costs to other cities that have a mandatory program, and the outcome of the school district’s pilot program.
Responding to Councilmember Blazak, City Attorney Chris Bacha said that since the city has control over the property and the development, it can include within its future development agreements requirements with the goals that are stated within the proposed resolution. The resolution, as drafted, would apply to public works construction projects over $1 million. The rules could also be incorporated into public /private development projects where the city has the ability to require the developers to include mandatory apprenticeship goals in the development agreements. Although the draft resolution does not specifically state that, as policy, the Council can include mandatory apprenticeships in any development agreements that are approved in the future.
· Councilmember Block moved to amend the language of Section 1.A.2(d) to read “where apprenticeship utilization conflicts with federal requirements.” There was no second to the amendment.
Responding to Councilmember Nelson, Mr. Martin stated that the guidelines would be brought before the Council for approval.
Mr. Bacha stated that the guidelines referred to by the city manager would also include definitions.
Councilmember Shaw stated he would abstain due to the need for more information although he supports apprenticeship set aside programs.
Councilmembers agreed to receive a statement from Mr. Chris Elwell.
Chris Elwell, Executive Secretary of the Seattle King County Building and Construction Trade Council
Mr. Elwell spoke to his communication attempts with Urban Partners to discuss an apprenticeship utilization program. He stated that Rushforth Construction has a limited agreement with one local and that local is in the process of renegotiating that agreement.
A vote was taken on the amendment to the main motion.
· Motion carried 5-0, 2 abstentions. Councilmembers Nelson and Shaw abstained.
Vote was taken on the original motion as amended.
· Motion carried 5-0, 2 abstentions. Councilmembers Nelson and Shaw abstained.
Motion Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a License to Demolish the Former Bartell Retail Store.
· Deputy Mayor Clark moved to authorize the City Manager to execute a license to demolish the former Bartell Retail Store, substantially in the form attached. Councilmember Nelson seconded.
Economic Development Manager Dick Loman gave an overview of the demolition of the Bartell Retail store, and noted that the license provided that Urban Partners may enter Parcel V for the purpose of demolishing the former Bartell retail store prior to closing.
Councilmember Block left the dais at 8:49 p.m.
· Motion carried unanimously 6-0.
Motion to Approve Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Easements, Restrictions and Reservations (CC&R’s) for Burien Town Square Condominiums.
· Deputy Mayor Clark moved to approve the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Easements, Restrictions and Reservations (CC&R’s) for Burien Town Square Condominiums, substantially in the form attached. Councilmember Nelson seconded.
Mr. Loman gave an overview of the CCR. He noted that the condominiums in Parcel 1 has a 20% limit on renters with 80% being owner/occupied.
Councilmember Block returned to the dais at 8:51 p.m.
· Motion carried 6-1. Opposed, Councilmember Shaw.
Motion to Express City’s Position on Possible King County Charter Amendments.
· Deputy Mayor Clark moved to express the City Council’s preference to retain partisan elected positions for King County government, both at the SCA PIC and through written communication to the Charter Review Commission. Councilmember Nelson seconded.
Mr. Martin gave an overview of the King County Charter amendments. The Suburban Cities Association (SCA) asked for the cities positions on the amendments so they could express them as a united body. On June 11, the Council focused on the amendment providing for non-partisan elected positions (Executive, Council and Assessor). It is strictly an advisory vote in terms of telling another agency what it is this city would like it to consider doing.
Mayor McGilton referred to packet page 187 where five amendments were listed. She noted that Councilmember Krakowiak would present the Council’s position at the June 20 SCA meeting.
Councilmember Krakowiak clarified the Council’s support for Item Nos. 1-3 and 5, and no support for Item No. 4.
· Motion carried 6-1. Opposed, Councilmember Nelson.
Discussion on Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 266, Establishing the 2007 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket.
Senior Planner David Johanson stated that the Planning Commission agreed with staff recommendations to include all proposed amendment requests on the docket. The docket currently contains 9 items, which he summarized.
Discussion ensued on the work program item related to housing and the timeframe for the docket cycle.
Council agreed to not add housing as placeholder on the docket.
Councilmembers agreed to place adoption of the resolution on the July 2 Consent Agenda.
Discussion on Celebration of Burien’s 15th Anniversary of Incorporation.
Councilmembers discussed the celebration and the following ideas were suggested:
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Coordinate with Parks and Discover Burien for a date |
Involve student groups |
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Involve previous Councilmembers |
Highlight youth and their wealth of talents |
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Involve Historical Society |
Hold a diverse celebration |
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Assign each advisory board with a task |
Invite Semolina dancers |
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Hold kid friendly, family oriented, day and evening activities and include painting |
Recognize the city as a community of 150 years |
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Form a committee |
Check in with the community on the vision |
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Have historical displays of incorporation |
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Councilmember Shaw left the dais at 9:25 p.m. and returned at 9:28 p.m.
Councilmembers agreed to look at the various dates at the July 2 meeting.
Discussion on 2008 Budget.
Finance and Administrative Services Director Scott Hardin gave an overview on the following operating budget topics:
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Tentative Agenda for:
June 25, 2007, 7:00 p.m. Study Session Canceled – Summer Schedule
July 2, 2007, 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
Announcements/Presentations
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Presentation by Senator Karen Keiser on State Legislative Session. |
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Consent Agenda
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Approval of Vouchers: |
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Approval of Minutes: |
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Business Agenda
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City Manager’s Report. |
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Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 266 Establishing the 2007 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket. |
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Discussion on Proposed Park Ordinance No. XXX. |
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Discussion on 2008 Budget: Capital Improvement Program Overview. |
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Discussion on Motion to Adopt Ordinance No. XXX Relating to Dangerous Dogs. |
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ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Burien City Council was adjourned at 10:04 p.m.
/s/ Joan McGilton, Mayor
/s/ Monica Lusk, City Clerk