CITY OF BURIEN

Educational Resource & Administrative Center (ERAC)

15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW

Burien, Washington 98166

 

 

SPECIAL MEETING

North Classroom

6:00 p.m.

and

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

7:00 p.m.

July 16, 2007

 

Text Box: To hear Council’s full discussion of a specific topic or the complete meeting, the following resources are available: • Watch the video-stream available on the City website, www.burienwa.gov • Check out a DVD of the Council Meeting from the Burien Library • Order an audio cassette tape recording or DVD of the meeting from the City Clerk, (206) 241-4647

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL MEETING

 

Mayor McGilton called the Special Meeting of the Burien City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(li).

 

Present: Mayor Joan McGilton, Deputy Mayor Rose Clark, Councilmembers Sue Blazak, Jack Block, Jr., Lucy Krakowiak, Sally Nelson and Gordon Shaw.  Councilmember Sally Nelson arrived at 6:09 p.m.  Deputy Mayor Rose Clark arrived at 6:34 p.m.

 

Administrative staff present: Mike Martin, City Manager; Christopher Bacha, Interim City Attorney; and Scott Greenberg, Community Development Director.

 

SPECIAL MEETING ADJOURNMENT TO REGULAR SESSION

 

The Special Meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

Mayor McGilton called the Regular Meeting of the Burien City Council to order at 7:02 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; Christopher Bacha, Interim City Attorney; Richard Loman, Economic Development Manager; Scott Hardin, Finance and Administrative Services Director; Gary Coleman, Accounting Manager; Dean Tatham, IS/GIS Manager; Michael Lafreniere, Parks and Recreation Director; Stephen Clark, Public Works Director; and Monica Lusk, City Clerk.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS

 

Councilmember Block recused himself from the Port of Seattle presentation.

 

Presentation on State of the Port by Port Commissioner John Creighton

 

Port Commission President John Creighton addressed the Lora Lake Apartment issue.  He reviewed the Port of Seattle’s accomplishments of the past year.  The Port remains committed in terms of finding other areas of economic development in Burien, and focused on environmental stewardship.  The 3rd runway should be operational in 2008 and Sound Transit is scheduled to open at the airport in 2009.

 

Follow-up

Marco Milanese, Port of Seattle Community Relations Manager, will provide the Council with details on the PART 150 process for the 3rd runway. 

 

Councilmember Block returned to the dais at 7:25 p.m.

 

Presentations of the 2006 Arts Commission and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Annual Reports

 

Arts Commission Chair Rochelle Flynn highlighted the Commission’s 2006 accomplishments including involvement in arts education; public art; Downtown Burien Art Walk; City Hall and Strawberry Festival Visual Art Exhibits; and the summer concerts.  The Commission’s 2007 Work Plan was reviewed.

 

Parks and Recreation Board Chair Gwen Benedict highlighted the Board’s 2006 accomplishments including the PROS plan update and the dedication of two parks.  The Board’s 2007 work program was reviewed. 

 

Follow-up

The Arts Commission will consider including the elementary schools in the literary arts programs, and creating a community childrens band.  Correspondence sent from Ms. Flynn in April will be distributed in the Council’s mailboxes. 

 

Presentation by Burien Police Chief Scott Kimerer on 2006 Annual Police Reports for the City of Burien and the Community of North Highline

 

Police Chief Scott Kimerer reviewed the department’s goals.  It was noted that Part I crimes were the lowest in three years, and Part II crimes which had decreased in the llast two years.  Traffic grants were sought for “Click It Or Ticket” and “Drive Hammered Get Nailed.”  He reviewed the Crime Prevention Unit programs:  Block Watch, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). 

 

CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE RECORD

 

a.        

Email Dated July 3, from Paul Kelly Regarding Don’t Demolish Affordable Housing.

 

b.       

Email Dated July 5, 2007, from Angella Goodrich Regarding Don’t Destroy Affordable Housing.

 

c.        

Email Dated July 5, 2007, from Lorraine Hartmann Regarding Don’t Destroy Affordable Housing.

 

d.       

Paraphrased Telephone Call Received July 9, 2007, from Janet Stallman on Behalf of Laura Hunter Regarding Fireworks.

 

e.        

Letter Dated July 11, 2007, from Ray and Sue Horton Regarding Fireworks.

 

 

AGENDA CONFIRMATION

 

Direction/Action

Motion was made by Deputy Mayor Clark, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, and passed unanimously to affirm the July 16, 2007 Agenda.

 

CITIZENS' COMMENTS

 

There were no comments made by citizens.

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

a.        

Approval of Vouchers: Nos. 16775 Through 16899 for a Total Value of $665,592.86.

 

b.       

Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting, July 2, 2007; and Study Session, July 9, 2007.

 

c.        

Motion to Close-Out the Construction Contract for Jacob Ambaum Park Phase I Project.

 

d.       

Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 5 to Town Square Disposition & Development Agreement (DDA).

 

 

Direction/Action

Motion was made by Deputy Mayor Clark, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, and passed unanimously to approve the July 16, 2007, Consent Agenda.

 

BUSINESS AGENDA

 

City Manager’s Report

 

City Manager Mike Martin noted discussions have continued on the Lora Lake Apartments, and on the 2008 preliminary budget.  The city is starting an organizational development program “Good to Great.”  

 

Follow-up

Staff will arrange for a written report or presentation on the Burien Teen Leadership Council forum held this month.  

 

Council Review of Proposed Council Agenda Schedule

 

Follow-up

Staff will schedule a formal recognization for those who helped produce “From the Ground Up” at the Strawberry Festival.

 

Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Amendment With K&L Gates, LLC for Legal Services for Town Square and Related Projects

 

Direction/Action

Motion was made by Deputy Mayor Clark, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, and passed unanimously to authorize the city manager to execute a contract amendment with K&L Gates, LLC for legal services for Town Square and related projects.

 

Update on Live Video Streaming of Council Meetings

 

Deputy Mayor Clark left the dais section at 8:49 p.m. and returned at 8:52 pm.

 

Follow-up

Staff will provide a cost comparison for contracted minutes transcription compared with the costs of the new minutes format.

 

2008 Budget Discussion.

 

Follow-up

Staff will look into adding a stipend to the Council’s salary for use for small expenditures.

 

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

July 23, 2007, 7:00 p.m. Study Session Canceled – Summer Schedule

 

August 6, 2007, 6:15 p.m. Arts Commission Interviews

7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

         Announcements/Presentations  

 

Update on Gang Activity by Deputy Gagliardi.

 

         Consent Agenda

 

Approval of Vouchers:

 

 

Approval of Minutes:

 

 

Motion to Award Contract for Construction of Jacob Ambaum Park, Phase 2.

 

 

         Public Hearing & Discussion

 

Public Hearing on the 2008 Budget Prior to Its Preparation.

 

         Business Agenda

 

City Manager’s Report.

 

 

Motion to Approve Appointments to the Arts Commission.

 

 

Discussion on Motion to Adopt Ordinance No. xxx Amending the Traffic and Vehicle Code (Red Light Ordinance)

 

 

Update on City Hall/Library.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The Regular Meeting of the Burien City Council was adjourned at 9:36 p.m.

 

 

/s/ Joan McGilton, Mayor

 

/s/ Monica Lusk, City Clerk