CITY OF BURIEN
Educational Resource & Administrative Center (ERAC)
15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW
Burien, Washington 98166
STUDY SESSION MINUTES
Board Room
7:00 p.m.
June 9, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McGilton called the Study Session 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, and Lucy Krakowiak. Councilmembers Kathy Keene and Gordon Shaw were excused. Councilmember Sally Nelson arrived at 7:02 p.m.
Administrative staff present: Mike Martin, City Manager; Christopher Bacha, Interim City Attorney; Angie Chaufty, Human Resources Manager; Richard Loman, Economic Development Manager; Lisa Clausen, Government Relations Specialist; Jennifer Rameriz-Santchez, Management Analyst; Scott Hardin, Finance Director; Scott Greenberg, Community Development Director; Stephen Clark, Public Works Director; and Monica Lusk, City Clerk.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Presentation by Mike Doubleday on 2008 State Legislative Session and Interim Issues
Lisa Clausen, Government Relations Specialist, introduced Mike Doubleday.
Councilmember Nelson arrived at 7:02 p.m.
Mike Doubleday, State Lobbyist, reviewed the City’s 2008 State Legislative agenda and outcomes, which included the Northeast Redevelopment Area (NERA), transportation funding, and early learning and out-of-school enrichment. He provided an update on the progress of issues during the 2008 legislative interim: Puget Sound Partnership (a handout was provided), climate change, King County Local Financing Task Force, Long Term Air Transportation Study, annexation, and reauthorization of Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU).
Follow-up
Staff will check to see if the City is eligible for funding sources for Early Learning, provide updates on the King County Local Financing Task Force work in relation to the hotel/motel tax, and provide updates on the Stormwater Phase II permitting compliance.
Presentation by Mike Heinisch on South King Council of Human Services
Mike Heinisch, President of SKCHS, introduced Nathan Phillips, SKCHS Capacity Project Director. Mr. Heinisch stated the organization was created in 1982 to address human services issues and has a membership of 86 agencies and cities. Their purpose is to enhance the quality, availability and accessibility of human services through collaboration, cooperation and coordination thus building stronger communities. He also spoke to the human services needs in south King County. KCHS addresses the needs by advocating, educating, collaborating, and promoting inclusion of diverse communities.
Nathan Phillips spoke to the capacity project - building better connectivity; building capacity among agencies; and educate and coordinate funders.
Follow-up
Staff will provide SKCHS with the contact information for the Somalia community in the city of Burien.
CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE RECORD
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Letter to Mayor McGilton, Dated June 2, 2008, from Kurt Triplett, Chief of Staff, King County Executive Office, Regarding North Highline Potential Annexation Area. |
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Email Dated June 2, 2008, from Jon Hartley Regarding Burien P&R. |
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AGENDA CONFIRMATION
Direction/Action
Motion was made by Deputy Mayor Clark, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, and passed unanimously to affirm the June 9, 2008, agenda.
City Manager's Report
Mike Martin, City Manager, noted the following:
· The King County Council approved and ratified an amendment to the Countywide Planning Policies (CPP) recognizing the 2007 King County Buildable Lands Report and its findings.
· Three conceptual designs for the main public art sculpture in Town Square Park will soon be presented to the Art Selection Panel that is being facilitated by 4Culture and City staff.
· The Growth Management Planning Council will hold a discussion at their meeting on June 18 on an amendment to the Countywide Planning Policies that would allow overlapping Potential Annexation Areas in the North Highline area.
· Geographic Information Systems (GIS) staff is developing guidelines and a policy to standardize how addresses are issued in the City.
Follow-up
Staff will get Council consensus on process to fill a Planning Commission vacancy, provide the number of Arts Commission members in various cities, schedule a discussion on the Arts Commission membership, and provide information on how King County Metro will provide community outreach during the upcoming Transit Center construction.
Discussion on Contract Modification with KPG, Inc., for Additional Construction Management Services on the 1st Avenue South Project, Phase 1
Stephen Clark, Public Works Director, provided an update on the project. A contract modification with KPG, Inc. for $185,000 is needed for additional construction management services required to complete to project.
Direction/Action
Councilmembers agreed to place the contract amendment on the June 16 Consent Agenda for approval.
Discussion on Motion to Adopt Resolution No 280 Establishing the Public Hearing Date for the Final Assessment Role for Local Improvement District (LID) No. 2 for the 1st Avenue South Corridor Improvement Project, Phase 1
Mr. Clark spoke to the history of the Local Improvement District (LID) No. 2. The next step is for Council to consider a resolution setting the time, date, and place for a public hearing on the final assessment role. .
Direction/Action
Councilmembers agreed to place Resolution No. 280 on the June 16 Consent Agenda for approval.
Discussion of Proposed Parking Space Lease
Richard Loman, Economic Development Manager, noted that 116 parking spaces are planned for the new City Hall/Library facility. The purpose the proposed lease is to create overflow parking of an additional 30 spaces at a convenient location for the new City Hall.
Direction/Action
Councilmembers agreed to place the parking space lease on the June 16 Consent Agenda for approval.
Discussion of Lease Extension at Interim City Hall
Mr. Loman noted that the current lease for the Interim City Hall terminates on November 10, 2008. Staff would like to extend the lease to July 30, 2009, due to the scheduled completion of the new City Hall. He noted that the rent would be increased to the “market” rate of $14.50 per square foot.
Direction/Action
Councilmembers agreed to place the lease extension for the interim City Hall on the June 16 Consent Agenda for approval.
Discussion on 2009 Work Plan Initiatives
Mr. Martin noted that the annual workplan is developed to be part of the budget process rather than after it to match necessary resources to activities. Staff requested Council’s comments on the draft initiatives and any additional initiatives they would like to add. Each department’s initiatives were reviewed.
Follow-up
Staff will add the following initiatives: public safety, low impact development, regional transportation funding strategy, affordable housing, sustainability incentive program for new developers, strategy for the community recreation center replacement, and expand on the relocation of the current community center.
Staff will schedule: an earlier retreat in 2009 to discuss the work program; a discussion on prioritization of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities Plan projects; and a discussion on potential funding for transportation.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Nelson reported on the semi-annual meeting of the Public Safety Crime Prevention Steering Committee for the National League of Cities.
ADJOURNMENT
Direction/Action
Motion was made by Deputy Mayor Clark, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, and passed unanimously to adjourn at 9:25 p.m.
/s/ Joan McGilton, Mayor
/s/ Monica Lusk, City Clerk