CITY OF BURIEN
Educational Resource & Administrative Center (ERAC)
15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW
Burien, Washington 98166
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Board Room
7:00 p.m.
July 9, 2007
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McGilton called the Study Session of the Burien City Council to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor McGilton led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Joan McGilton, Deputy Mayor Rose Clark, Councilmembers Sue Blazak, Lucy Krakowiak, Sally Nelson and Gordon Shaw. Councilmember Jack Block, Jr. was excused.
Administrative staff present: Mike Martin, City Manager; Richard Loman, Economic Development Manager; David Johanson, Senior Planner; Michael Lafreniere, Parks and Recreation Director; Scott Thomas, Parks Acquisition & Development Planner; and Monica Lusk, City Clerk.
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Debrief on 4th of July Parade.
Nancy Damon, Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce, introduced her staff Diana Gearhiser and Brenna Arnesen, who were involved in organizing the parade. They noted that there were approximately 80 participants that included small children, drill teams, karate clubs, marching bands, and youth groups.
Debrief on 4th of July Fire Activity.
Fire Chief Mike Marrs stated that 50% more fire fighters were staffed for the holiday. The department received approximately 35 calls. He reviewed the majority of fire calls noting that most were not related to fireworks.
Police Chief Scott Kimerer stated that approximately four additional officers were staffed for the 4th of July. They responded to approximately 49 calls, which were all the calls that were received. Most violators were cooperative in stopping the fireworks. Due to irrigation, there were very few incidents in the parks.
CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE RECORD
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Letter Dated June 22, 2007, from Will Parry Regarding Lora Lake Apartments. |
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Email Dated June 29, 2007, from Deb White Regarding Lora Lake Apartments. |
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Email Dated July 2, 2007, from Mike Heinisch Regarding Lora Lake Apartments. |
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AGENDA CONFIRMATION
· Deputy Mayor Clark moved to affirm the Agenda. Councilmember Nelson seconded.
· Motion carried unanimously 6-0.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
City Manager's Report.
City Manager Mike Martin noted that the city has not received a reply from the Council’s response to King County’s Lora Lake Apartments proposal. The Port of Seattle is proceeding with the demolition.
Mr. Martin noted that the Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board issued a non-decision on the appeals from the city of Seattle and city of Burien regarding the potential annexation area. The two options available to the Council are to continue to negotiate with Seattle or to utilize the dispute resolution process.
Councilmember Krakowiak voiced her interest in being the alternate for the South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd).
· Councilmember Nelson moved to name Councilmember Krakowiak as the alternate to the SCATBd. Deputy Mayor Clark seconded.
· Motion carried 6-0.
Councilmembers Blazak, Clark and Krakowiak stated they would be attending the Community Recreation Center Open House on July 12 at the Burien Community Center.
After discussion, Councilmembers agreed to schedule a presentation by Deputy Gagliardi on gang activity on August 6.
Update on Community Center Master Plan.
Parks and Recreation Director Michael Lafreniere stated that the contract has been awarded to Opsis for their support of the master plan process, the scope of work has been negotiated, and the planning committee has been selected. He reviewed the meeting schedule and the public open house scheduled for July 12.
Discussion ensued regarding the membership of the stakeholders group and purpose of their meetings.
Mayor McGilton requested a past history of the work that has been done with the Community Center Plan, which was previously called the Facilities Plan and was referred to in the PROS Plan.
Discussion ensued regarding the notification outreach for the public open house, the need for a comparative matrix on what other cities charge for various services, involvement of the senior citizens, percentage of fees needed to support the facility, the maintenance and operation costs, and how the facility will fit on the site.
Councilmember Krakowiak requested that the past history include the decision to blend both the parks facility with the senior center, a list of the planning committee, and a sample list of the stakeholders group. She also requested scheduling a discussion on the roles of the Council at the next quarterly workshop.
Update on Outreach to Diverse Groups.
Mr. Martin introduced Maia Piccagli who was hired to reach out to the Hispanic community this summer.
Ms. Piccagli provided her background, which included working in Burien last year with Feet First. Last March, she met with the Council and community members on issues and concerns, and how to increase communication.
She noted that a scope of work was developed with the overall goal to create a more integrated, unified, and diverse Burien community. She reviewed the objectives, deliverables and methods.
Discussion on Downtown Parking Study, and Advisory Board Recommendations Regarding Parking Implementation Plan.
Senior Planner David Johanson introduced David Johnson with Transportation Solutions, Inc. Mr. Johanson summarized the Downtown Burien Parking Study, and reviewed the recommendations of the stakeholders group, Burien Business and Economic Development Partnership, and the Planning Commission. He provided the ranking recommendations from the Planning Commission, Burien Business and Economic Development Partnership, and staff.
Discussion ensued regarding the need to address temporary signage during the Town Square construction now, encouraging downtown business employees to park offsite, use of collected in-lieu fees, maintenance funding, the benefits of parking districts, and the use of metered parking fees.
Councilmember Nelson requested a follow-up on restrictive parking in front of businesses.
Discussion continued on pursing funding for long-term parking supplies and traffic circulation in the downtown.
Ed Dacy, 2016 SW 146th Street
Mr. Dacy assumed that the City Hall/Library parking would be in the 2 hour zone. Mr. Johanson stated there is a recommendation in the study to possibly restrict the parking to 3-4 hours.
Mr. Dacy noted that he had seen restrictive parking signs on 21st Avenue SW and SW 152nd Street for the Post Office, which he believed were in the city right-of-way. Mr. Martin stated he would investigate the matter.
Discussion on Proposed Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 5 to Town Square Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA).
Economic Development Manager Dick Loman stated that Urban Ventures Burien, LLC was set up to contribute 10% of the $38 million in equity and the Urban Partners’ principals had decided to accept an 80% participation from the Och-Ziff Capital Management Group. This Amendment No. 5 to the DDA substitutes Real Estate Capital Partners (“RECP”) for the Och-Ziff Group, who is participating in other Urban Partners’ projects. The Urban Partners’ principals remain with an equity interest and as managers of the Town Square project.
Mayor McGilton left the dais at 9:15 p.m. and returned at 9:18 p.m.
After discussion, Councilmembers agreed to place the motion on the July 16 Consent Agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
The Study Session of the Burien City Council was adjourned at 9:27 p.m.
Joan McGilton, Mayor
Monica Lusk, City Clerk