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

Board Room

7:00 p.m.

October 15, 2007

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

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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 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.

 

Administrative staff present: Mike Martin, City Manager and Christopher Bacha, Interim City Attorney.

 

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 7:00 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; Lisa Clausen, Government Relations Specialist; Scott Hardin, Finance and Administrative Services Director; Gary Coleman, Accounting Manager; Jennifer Ferrer-Santa Ines, Finance & Human Resource Specialist; Stephen Clark, Public Works Director; and Monica Lusk, City Clerk.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS

 

Update by Karen Goroski, Executive Director, on Suburban Cities Association Activities.

 

Ms. Goroski provided an update on the activities of the Suburban Cities Association (SCA).  The Association’s organization chart, long range goals through 2011, and the creation of SCA’s public policy positions were reviewed. 

 

Proponents for Ballot Measure Proposed to the People by the Legislature, Amendment to the State Constitution, Engrossed House Joint Resolution 4204, on School District Tax Levies.         

 

Benjamin Miksch, 20323 Marine View Drive SW, Normandy Park

Mr. Miksch spoke supporting EHJR Resolution 4204.  He noted that the funds associated with the ballot and campaign could have been spent in the schools.

 

Opponents for Ballot Measure Proposed to the People by the Legislature, Amendment to the State Constitution, Engrossed House Joint Resolution 4204, on School District Tax Levies.         

 

There were no opponents present to speak against the ballot measure.

 

CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE RECORD

 

a.        

Email Dated October 6, 2007, from Cindy A. Willis Regarding Letters on EIS for Emerald Pointe.

1.

b.       

Email Dated October 7, 2007, from Liz Ungar Mintek Regarding Don’t Destroy Affordable Housing.

3.

 

AGENDA CONFIRMATION

 

Direction/Action

Motion was made by Deputy Mayor Clark, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, to affirm the October 15, 2007 Agenda with the modification to move Business Agenda Item 9 “f” Delivery of the 2008 Preliminary Budget Document to Item 9 “b.”

 

Motion was made by Councilmember Krakowiak, seconded by Councilmember Blazak, and passed unanimously to amend Business Agenda Item 9 “d” to read “Discussion on and Possible Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification with Harris and Associates for the 1st Avenue South Corridor Improvement Project, Phase 1. 

 

A vote was taken on the main motion and passed unanimously as amended. 

 

CITIZENS' COMMENTS

 

Paul Conrath, 2857 SW 170th Street

Mr. Conrath stated he volunteers as a Burien Arts Association (BAA) board member and Gallery director.  He reviewed the activities and work plan of the organization.  He urged the Council to fund seed money in order to help the organization grow to one with paid staff.

 

Pam Harper, 16714 31st Avenue SW

Ms. Harper, BAA board member, spoke on behalf of the Association.  She spoke to the BAA’s partnerships, activities, and budget.  She requested $10,000 for seed money for the BAA from the city’s 2008 budget. 

 

Eric Dickman, P.O. Box 66793

Mr. Dickman, vice-president of Burien Little Theatre, asked that the cultural and arts funding be kept as separate line items in the budget.  It would clarify the funding and noted cultural funding is different than arts funding. 

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

a.        

Approval of Vouchers:  Nos. 17469 Through 17570 for a Total Value of $366,707.27.

 

b.       

Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting, October 1, 2007; Study Session, October 8, 2007.

 

c.        

Motion to Reject All Bids Received for the Ambaum Blvd SW and SW/S 156th Street Corridor Safety Improvements Project.

 

d.       

Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Reid Middleton for Assistance in Updating Burien’s Shoreline Master Program.

 

 

Direction/Action

Motion was made by Deputy Mayor Clark, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, and passed unanimously to Approve the October 15, 2007, Consent Agenda.

 

BUSINESS AGENDA

 

City Manager’s Report.

 

City Manager Mike Martin noted the following from his report:

·        the Growth Management Planning Council met on October 3

·        a Community Survey will be conducted to examine public support for a bond measure for the new community center

·        the Burien Police Department hosted a Russian Police Force

 

Mr. Martin suggested adding to the next week’s agenda discussions on the budget, Comprehensive Plan amendments, and potential legislation involving annexation.

 

Direction/Action

Councilmember Block suggested revising the legislative agenda to add on and off ramps at the Des Moines Memorial Drive and SR 518 Interchange.  Councilmembers requested a future discussion on the Ambaum Blvd SW and SW/S 156th Street Corridor Safety Improvements Project.

 

Delivery of the 2008 Preliminary Budget Document.

 

Direction/Action

Councilmember Block requested a placeholder for a human services center. 

 

Councilmember Nelson requested adding $10,000 for seed money for the Burien Arts Association. 

 

Councilmember Krakowiak requested placeholders for consultant services for Latino outreach, and for small organizations to do projects such as invasive weed removal. 

 

Councilmember Block suggested that the gambling and punchboard/pull tabs tax levy be the same. 

 

Councilmember Blazak requested a placeholder for additional funding opportunities when they become available for the Bike and Pedestrian Plan beyond its current annual funding.

 

Council Review of Proposed Council Agenda Schedule.

 

Follow-up

Staff will update the Proposed Council Agenda Schedule.  A discussion on potential revisions to the legislative agenda will be scheduled for October 22.

 

Discussion of and Possible Motion to Adopt Proposed Resolution No. 270, Regarding a Ballot Measure on School District Tax Levies.

 

Direction/Action

Motion was made by Deputy Mayor Clark, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, and passed unanimously to Adopt Resolution No. 270, Supporting Engrossed House Joint Resolution 4204, Proposed to the People by the Legislature, Amendment to the State Constitution, on School District Tax Levies.

 

Discussion of and Possible Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification with Harris and Associates for the 1st Avenue South Corridor Improvement Project, Phase 1.

 

Direction/Action

Motion was made by Deputy Mayor Clark, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract modification with Harris and Associates for the 1st Avenue South Corridor Improvement Project in the amount of $468,978, in substantially the same form as attached.  The motion carried 6-1, Councilmember Block opposed.

 

Settlement of Litigation with Family Trust Investments Trust (Lipscomb, Juanita Apts.).

 

Direction/Action

Motion was made by Deputy Mayor Clark, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, and passed unanimously to approve the terms and conditions of the CR 2A Agreement with the Family Trust Investments Trust (“FTI”) and authorizing the City Manager to execute a settlement agreement and all other necessary and proper documents settling the City’s nuisance abatement action against FTI in the amount of $200,000.

 

COUNCIL REPORTS

 

Councilmember Nelson reported on the National League of Cities Public Safety Crime Prevention Committee meeting.  She noted the importance of involving water districts in emergency preparedness.  

 

Mayor McGilton noted that the Municipal Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee tabled moving forward with the letter on incineration and the comprehension plan due to the Regional Policy Committee choosing not to visit the issue until 2008.  

 

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

         Tentative Agenda for: October 22, 2007, 7:00 p.m. Study Session

         Discussion Items

 

City Manager’s Report.

 

 

Discussion on Defining Sustainability

 

 

Continued Discussion on 2008 Preliminary Budget

 

 

Presentation and Discussion on the 2007 Comprehensive Plan Amendments.

 

 

Discussion on Motion to Adopt Proposed Ordinance No. xxx Relating to Ticketing Unlicensed Vehicles.

 

 

Transit Oriented Development Update.

 

 

Discussion on Affordable Housing.

 

         Council Reports

 

Mr. Martin suggested scheduling a discussion and potential action on a resolution regarding the Lora Lake Apartments for the October 22 Study Session.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The Regular Meeting of the Burien City Council was adjourned at 8:46 p.m.

 

 

/s/ Joan McGilton, Mayor

 

/s/ Monica Lusk, City Clerk