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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-02-07 Regular Minutes6:30 p.m. 6:59 p.m. No action taken. ROLL CALL: OFFICIALS: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers City Hall February 7, 2005 Executive Session 6:30 p.m. 30 minutes Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) Executive session began. Executive session ended. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: REGULAR MEETING 7:00 p.m. Steven M. Mullet, Mayor, called the Regular meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Bob Baker, Deputy City Clerk, called the roll of Council. Present were Council President Pamela Linder; and Councilmembers Joe Duffle, Joan Hernandez, Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton, Dennis Robertson and David Fenton. Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative Analyst; Jane Cantu, City Clerk; Bob Baker, Deputy City Clerk; Kevin Fuhrer, Finance Director; Nick Olivas, Fire Chief; David Haynes, Acting Police Chief; Viki Jessop, Administrative Services Director; Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director; Jim Morrow, Public Works, Director; Steve Lancaster, Director of Community Development; Lisa Verner, Project Coordinator, Community Development; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Darrell Baskin, Acting Patrol Captain, Police; and Jim Schell, Firefighter. MOTION TO AMEND THE AGENDA: CARTER MOVED; HAGGERTON SECONDED; TO AMEND THE AGENDA BY REARRANGING ORDER OF ITEMS UNDER THE HEADING OF PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS; SPECIFICALLY, TO CONSIDER ARTS COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS FIRST. The motion carried 7 -0. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Swearing in of two entry -level police officers Arnold Dizon and Matthew Ludwia David Haynes, Acting Police Chief, introduced Arnold Dizon and Matthew Ludwig. Mr. Dizon speaks four languages and holds a Bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Washington. Mr. Ludwig is new to the Tukwila area and holds a general Associate of Arts degree. Both men will attend the police academy in approximately one week. Mayor Mullet administered the Oath of Office to both men simultaneously. City of Tukwila Page 2 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 7, 2005 PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS: Arts Commission Russell Bradley Alida Tustison Cynthia Chesak Civil Service Commission Dennis Sivak Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board Library Advisory Board Steve Miller Position #3 Position #4 Position #5 CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: Term expires 12 -31 -08 (reappointment) Term expires 12 -31 -08 (reappointment) Term expires 12 -31 -08 (reappointment). All commissioners were present and re- introduced to Council. All are reappointments to the Commission. HAGGERTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO APPOINT RUSSELL BRADLEY TO POSITION #3, ALIDA TUSTISON TO POSITION #4, AND CYNTHIA CHESAK TO POSITION #5, ARTS COMMISSION, ALL WITH TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2008. The motion carried 7 -0. Position #1 Term expires 12/31/09 (fills unexpired term) Rhonda Berry, City Administrator, re- introduced Mr. Sivak to Council. No stranger to the City or volunteering, Mr. Sivak currently serves on the City's Parks Commission and announced he would immediately resign from that Commission if appointed to the Civil Service Commission. This appointment more closely matches Mr. Sivak's professional expertise. FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO APPOINT DENNIS SIVAK TO POSITION #1, CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2009. The motion carried 7 -0. John Snodgrass Position #2 Term expires 03 -31 -06 (fills vacancy) Sylvia Erskine Position #5 Term expires 03 -31 -07 (fills vacancy) Lynn Churchill Position #7 Term expires 03 -31 -08 (fills vacancy) Darrell Baskin, Acting Patrol Captain, introduced each of the prospective appointees. Mr. Snodgrass will serve as a business representative on the Board, while both women will serve as resident members. HERNANDEZ MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; TO APPOINT JOHN SNODGRASS TO POSITION #2, TERM TO EXPIRE MARCH 31, 2006; TO APPOINT SYLVIA ERSKINE TO POSITION #5, TERM TO EXPIRE MARCH 31, 2007; AND LYNN CHURCHILL TO POSITION #7, TERM TO EXPIRE MARCH 31, 2008; COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD. The motion carried 7 -0. Position #2 Term expires 12 -31 -06 (reappointment) Unable to be present, Mr. Miller previously agreed to serve if reappointed. CARTER MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO APPOINT STEVE MILLER TO POSITION #2, TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2006; LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD. The motion carried 7 -0. Paul Berry and Annie Dukes, West Hills Unincorporated Governance Task Force members, appeared in connection with previously submitted written comments to Council. Task Force members (from the Skyway neighborhood) are contacting City Council members of Seattle, Renton and Tukwila to inform them of considerations to incorporate or annex into one of the nearby cities. Although similar attempts were made in 1989, no incorporation or annexation took place. Mr. Berry noted a breakdown in communication at that time led to non action. Ms. Dukes spoke favorably of Skyway's "small town feel, lake views, and housing." With approximately 14,000 residents, Ms. Dukes said they are able to offer City of Tukwila residents benefits of annexation. City of Tukwila Page 3 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 7, 2005 Both Task Force members asked to receive information when necessary and promised to inform Councilmembers of upcoming Task Force meetings. All were invited to attend. A major topic of conversation by and for the Council, Mayor Mullet noted one major concern of a freeway separating the service areas if the Skyway neighborhood were to be annexed into Tukwila. Council debated various appropriate /preferred venues to discuss the issue. In the end, consensus existed to forward the item to the February 15, 2005 Community Affairs and Parks Committee. Frank Goroa, 5708 South 144 Street, Tukwila. was present to ask about current digging efforts by Puget Sound Energy (PSE) on South 144 Street. Out of concern for his family and neighbors, he noted digging began approximately 9 days ago, at 2:30 in the morning. Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, informed Council and Mr. Gorog that PSE received word of a "smell of [natural] gas" and was asked to investigate. Upon arrival to the scene, PSE officials confirmed the smell, began digging, found a leak in the line and noted replacement is necessary to portions of the line. Mr. Gorog noted he was never informed as to what was going on and has been inconvenienced by the digging. Mr. Morrow noted the work began at an inconvenient hour, yet was the result of a true emergent need. Pipework between 53 and 57 will be replaced. Joanne McManus. 5610 South 133 Street. Tukwila, spoke as a Neighborhood Resource Center representative. Noting many people walk the highway and with the City's presence (the NRC) on the highway, people are aware of the NRC and may even stop if they're having medical emergencies such as a heart attack. For that reason, she is in favor of the City placing a defibrillating unit at the NRC. Additionally, she volunteered to receive related training to use the equipment. Councilmember Robertson spoke in favor of Ms. McManus (or any of the NRC volunteers) taking the training. He attended such training at the Tukwila Fire Station and noted its value. There are other, related training sessions offered there as well. Mr. Robertson noted City volunteers should be afforded the opportunity to attend such training events. Mayor Mullet noted City Administration would look into the request and reminded Ms. McManus to dial 9 -1 -1 in the event of need. Vanessa Zaoutil, 15171 52 Avenue South. #5, Tukwila. provided Council with an update on progress between her husband, herself, and Sound Transit relative to the Sound Transit work staging area on 52" Avenue South. Many of the initial requests for improvement (made by the Zaputils) have been addressed by Sound Transit staff. The area in question and the cause for greatest concern is "the staging site on 52 Avenue South and Southcenter Boulevard." To be used for various Sound Transit construction activities throughout Tukwila, until approximately 2009, the Zaputil's are concerned with two issues not yet resolved. First, "unsightliness of the staging area." As a possible solution, Ms. Zaputil suggested screening the area. And, second, the need of "reducing impacts to 52 Avenue South, by relocating the site ingress /egress to Southcenter Boulevard." This, she stated, would be a safer place (moving them further from the I -5 /Southcenter Boulevard offramp. Relocating the entrance would also, in her opinion, reduce wear and tear on 52 Avenue South. Currently, she reported the entrance on 52 Avenue South is not adequate for the size and length of vehicles /equipment using the site. The appearance of the entrance to this community will appear in a state of disrepair for many years. Prospective tenants to the Zaputil's townhouse (rental) units have chosen not to rent for that reason. Ms. Zaputil stated her desire that the "City can do something to mitigate the appearance of the site." Further, she spoke in favor of the City being proactive now in enforcing the existing Transit Way Agreement. In speaking with the contractor for the project, the Zaputil's have learned he would indeed like the entrance changed. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Approval of vouchers #313468 313764, in the amount of $837,985.84 City of Tukwila Page 4 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 7, 2005 b. Accept as complete the 2003 small drainage project with D. L. Asahara Co., Inc.; authorizing release of retainage bond, subject to the standard claim and lien release procedures (final cost of project: $273,984.27). c. Accept as complete the generator installation at the Emergency Operations Center project with Pride Electric, Inc.; authorizing release of retainage subject to the standard claim and lien release procedures (final cost of project: $77,193.60). d. Accept as complete the Boeing Access Road bridge deck rehabilitation project with Concrete Barrier, Inc.; authorizing release of retainage subject to the standard claim and lien release procedures (final cost of project: $509,478.93). DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. The motion carried 7 -0. NEW BUSINESS: a. Authorize Mayor to sign the 2005 service contract with the Southwest Kind County Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $20.000.00 HERNANDEZ MOVED; ROBERTSON SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE 2005 SERVICE CONTRACT WITH THE SOUTH WEST KING COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00.* Discussion: Ms. Hernandez noted approval of the contract at a recent Finance and Safety Committee meeting. Further, she spoke highly of Nancy Damon, Director of the Chamber of Commerce. Citing attendance to many meetings on behalf of the City and much direct involvement in the community, Ms. Hernandez stated Ms. Damon represents the City well. *Vote: The motion carried 7 -0. b. Allentown /Foster Point water and sewer improvement proiect cost saving measures Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, reminded Council this project was previously bid and resulted in the receipt of six bids all of which came in over budget. Council formally rejected those bids on November 15, 2004. City staff and their consultants have reviewed the plans, specifications and new Geotechnical Engineering study (soils). Based upon that review, the project will be revised, redesigned and re -bid. With all suggested edits to the bid package, a cost savings of approximately $900,000.00 may be realized. One item to be eliminated from the bid package is the formerly planned sidewalk in Foster Point, yet it will appear as an additive. Savings are dependent upon bidding climate and current workload of bidders. Further, the savings are conservative and could be greater if the contractors aggressively bid the project. Answering Council inquiries, Mr. Morrow noted a sanitary sewer line at the base of, and water line upgrades to Poverty Hill would be listed on the bid as an "additive item." Based on bid pricing, they may be done. If not, the City may need to wait until 2006 or 2007 to do the work with City Council approval. The same holds true for re- adding the work of installing sidewalks, curbs and gutters in Foster Point. A factor in that consideration, however, is those projects do not currently appear within the C.I.P. Council debated the issues and took citizen comment. Ms. Carter reminded Council that Public Works Trust Fund monies were secured (in 2004) to complete this project. Mr. Morrow reiterated that neither the enterprise funds nor the General Fund could support completion of a project of this size. If the project is bid right away, staff will be able to begin construction during this construction season (perhaps as early as June). Todd Heisteman. property owner. Foster Point neighborhood. reported being involved in a short-plat subdivision in his area where he has secured grant monies ($80,000.00 approximate) to purchase a waterfront portion of his property. He would like to develop that site (in the future) as a community park. The grant monies came, of course, with conditions. Mr. Heisteman is concerned with being able to keep the money, yet noted he cannot "technically" short plat his property without sewers actually being "stubbed out." For that reason, he's been reluctant with proceeding with the short plat plans as there is a statute of limitations which may /may not City of Tukwila Page 5 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 7, 2005 be able to be extended to complete the work. Thus, he is in "limbo" and cannot move on his project, based on the issue at hand. Additionally, Mr. Heisteman spoke in favor of sidewalks, curbs and gutters in the neighborhood and wants to know how the City is able to just delete them from the bid documents. He sees this as the City not abiding by its own rules within the Tukwila Municipal Code. In response, Mr. Morrow informed everyone that this is not a road improvement project where those requested items are required. Rather, it is a sewer installation project and no one is required (according to the TMC) to install the questioned components. HERNANDEZ MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; TO MOVE FORWARD AND IMMEDIATELY PUT THE PROJECT BACK OUT TO BID. The motion carried 7 -0. Joanne McManus. 5610 South 133 Street. Tukwila. could not "care less" if there is not a sidewalk, yet does want a "steady, straight walking place," on the road which is directly in front of her home. c. Southcenter Parkway extension and South 178 Street realignment. Authorize the appropriation of $500,000.00 from the ending fund balance for additional design of the Tukwila Valley South project (supplement to David Evans' contract #04 -025). Councilmember Haggerton reported review of this item at the January 24, 2005 Transportation Committee meeting. Additional funding in the amount of approximately $500,000.00 is required to complete the design of Southcenter Parkway Extension from South 180 Street to South 200 Street and to design South 178 Street realignment. No consensus existed at the Committee level with regard to this project as much more information was anticipated after that meeting. Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, reported a February 2, 2005 presentation by La Pianta, where it was emphasized they were requesting a "completion date of July 1, 2007 for the complete construction of Southcenter Parkway extension, from South 180 to South 200 That would include not only the road, but the surface water system and the sewer system as well. In addition to that, they did present to the Council how the realignment of South 178 is critical to the success of their project, so that would also fall within the same parameter." Before that July 1, 2007 date, Mr. Morrow reported it will be an extremely tight timeline and the City needs two full construction seasons to complete "a lot of work in very difficult conditions." To that end, staff must have (in front of Council) a construction contract no later than January 1, 2006, leaving just 10.5 months to finish the design, to advertise the project, and award it for construction. Construction must begin no later than March or April, 2006. Staff has spoken with David Evans officials who report they are able to meet the deadline if the City proceeds in a very timely manner. We could have plans and specifications in our hands by late November, 2005. Council debate ensued: Issues of the proposed schedule, timing, budgets (or a lack thereof), other currently existing projects being worked by staff, the need for additional financial analysis, and information relative to sewer and surface water systems (gravity flow vs. pump stations) arose and were discussed at length. Councilmember Robertson spoke in favor of delaying the decision on this issue for one week to either receive additional information, absorb that which they already have and to allow for Council discussion on the related policy issues. Ms. Carter noted approval of this contract amendment is a separate issue from agreeing to pay for construction of the roads. This amendment is for design services only (roadway from southern city limits to South 200 Street and the surface water system). Proper planning and good timing will allow the City to determine a way for both entities to arrive at a mutually agreed upon way of paying for future construction costs and determining whether or not we should change the 178 Street alignment. Mr. Morrow reported La Pianta has presented a very good geotechnical report. David Evans and Associates will not be asked to duplicate that work. What La Pianta has presented is a proposed profile for both sewer and surface water. Staff is reviewing that profile to determine whether or not the design criteria (used by the City) is being met. He will make such a decision as to what type of sewer system concept David Evans will put into the City of Tukwila Page 6 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 7, 2005 final design mode, as well as the surface water system. Thus, those plans and specifications can be put out onto the street" for construction. Multiple times it was reiterated this contract supplement is for design services only. Monies used would not be used to duplicate anything already given to the City by the applicant, La Pianta. This is all brand new, final design work. It takes a concept and puts it into final plans and specifications that can be used by a contractor. We have not decided upon materials, the final depths, where connections will be made, potential elevations, etc. Sue Carlson. Seaale Properties. reported her company has spent upwards of $400,000.00 on engineering designs which the City could accept (or not), performed by Goldsmith and Associates. If the City chooses to accept the design as proposed, there is additional information that may be provided which could reduce the cost of this contract. This information was "offered up as a resource." It is Goldsmith and Associates who states they are approximately $110,000.00 away from "complete design of the road, the sewer, the stormwater" (from the City limits to 200"' Street). She noted much information has already been received by Mr. Morrow and staff and that he must decide what he wants the utilities to be like for the City. Councilmember Fenton spoke of a partnership between the City and La Pianta and called it "pivotal" to get information to the Public Works Department for examination. He spoke of the need for both entities to work together in order to make this project work. Mr. Morrow offered rebuttal comments and noted La Pianta does have a proposal put forth for both a sewer system and a surface water system. Mr. Morrow has very serious reservations as to whether or not those systems will work. A gravity sewer system does not provide the cleansing velocities necessary; i.e., when the materials enter the public system, it doesn't move. Therefore, the City would have to provide (at least twice per month) a complete flushing of the sewer line in order to prevent problems. Another alternative, involving a lift station, is being discussed with the applicant. They have agreed with that proposal and the City is moving forward with it. As it relates to surface water, the City is working with the applicant on basic information needed to make a final decision on how the system "should look." In both cases, however, if we were to accept the applicant's proposal, the City would be accepting risks Mr. Morrow could not endorse. LINDER MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATION OF $500,000.00 FROM THE ENDING FUND BALANCE, FOR THE ADDITIONAL DESIGN OF THE TUKWILA VALLEY SOUTH PROJECT (SUPPLEMENT TO DAVID EVANS' CONTRACT #04- 025).* Discussion: Further discussion took place on the motion as well as Councilmember Robertson's earlier suggestion to postpone the decision for one week. Going around the dais, each Councilmember offered their opinion on the main motion. *Vote: The motion carried 5 -2; with Councilmembers Robertson and Fenton voting NO. d. Labor contracts 1. Authorize Mavor to sian the labor agreement between the City of Tukwila and the Tukwila Police Officers' Guild for the period of January 1. 2004 December 31, 2004. *Clerical note: No debate took place as the proposed agreements were addressed in Executive Session earlier in the evening. CARTER MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TUKWILA AND THE TUKWILA POLICE OFFICERS' GUILD FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2004 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004. The motion carried 7 -0. 2. Authorize Mavor to sian the labor agreement between the City of Tukwila and the Tukwila Police Officers' Guild for the period of January 1. 2005 December 31. 2007. HERNANDEZ MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TUKWILA AND THE TUKWILA POLICE OFFICERS' GUILD FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2005 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2007. The motion carried 7 -0. City of Tukwila Page 7 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 7, 2005 3. Authorize Mavor to sign the labor aareement between the Citv of Tukwila and the Firefiahters Local No. 2088 for the period of January 1. 2005 December 31. 2007. LINDER MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TUKWILA AND THE FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL NO. 2088 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2005 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2007. The motion carried 7 -0. REPORTS: a. Mavor Mayor Mullet announced the "Maple Family honors Duwamish Tribal Longhouse project" is scheduled for March 19, 2005, at 1:00 p.m., at the Tukwila Community Center. Members of the Maple Family (whose ancestors were part of the original group of Duwamish River settlers in 1851) will serve as presenters. The Mayor announced Council President Linder will serve as alternate at the February 9, 2005 Suburban Cities Association Issues Committee meeting. b. Council Councilmember Joe Duffie attended the ribbon cutting ceremony at the Seattle Southside Visitors Center on February 2, 2005. Councilmember Joan Hernandez attended the January 31 King County Council Committee of Whole meeting; the February 1 Tukwila Business /Government Affairs Committee meeting; the February 2 ribbon cutting ceremony at the Seattle Southside Visitors Center; and the February 3 Equity and Diversity Commission meeting. Council President Pamela Linder attended the January 28 City of Tukwila Employee Appreciation banquet and the February 2 ribbon cutting ceremony at the Seattle Southside Visitors Center. Councilmember Pam Carter attended the January 25 Chamber Board meeting and the January 28 City of Tukwila Employee Appreciation banquet. In addition to her oral report, Ms. Carter presented a written summary from the AWC State of the Cities report. Councilmember Jim Haggerton attended the January 28 City of Tukwila Employee Appreciation banquet; the February 1 Tukwila Business /Government Affairs Committee meeting; the February 2 ribbon cutting ceremony at the Seattle Southside Visitors Center and subsequent presentation by the La Pianta group; and a February 3 Cascade Water Alliance "mini" Board meeting. Councilmember Dennis Robertson attended tonight's earlier Finance and Safety Committee meeting. Councilmember David Fenton spoke of personally removing graffiti from a bus stop on Tukwila International Boulevard (across from the NRC). While he was able to remove the paint from the glass and upper portion of the bus stop, he was unsuccessful in his attempts to remove it from the lower cement portion. Mayor Mullet reported recent expenditures in the amount of $1,200.00 to replace glass at area bus stops. On a related issue, Ms. Carter spoke in favor of sending correspondence to Metro regarding the need to replace glass at a bus stop near Tukwila Gardens Apartments. That glass has been broken /missing for quite some time and is unsightly. c. City staff Rhonda Berry, City Administrator, attended the January 28 Highline Forum (comprised primarily of former ACC members). Mayor Mullet was elected Co -Chair of the Forum which chose a mission "To Build a Constructive Future Together." Ms. Berry reported Kimberly Walden, Municipal Court Judge, was home and resting before the birth of twins. Until approximately May, 2005, Judge Pro Tems will be utilized to ensure efficiency with the processing of hearings, trials and other matters. City of Tukwila Page 8 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 7, 2005 d. City Attorney Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, had no report. e. Legislative Analyst Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative Analyst, noted the City Council should soon think about authorizing a representative (Council President perhaps) to purchase a gift and mail it to Ikawa, Japan, in connection with the upcoming trip. Consensus existed to allow the expenditure and mailing of gift. Ms. Lauterbach noted one issue before the legislature deals with relocating residents of trailer courts when sales are made. Council spoke in favor of writing a letter in support of trailer park owners being required to pay such costs associated with relocation efforts of residents. MISCELLANEOUS: Councilmember Duffie cautioned everyone of the increased number of Tukwila police officers in school zones due to reports of increased numbers of speeding drivers in those zones. Mr. Duffie was advised by Tukwila Police that more citations are currently being written in school zones than in recent history. Councilmember Hernandez noted tours are now available at Holly Park (a community of single- and multi- family homes). She noted Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator, has agreed to facilitate set up and transportation of a tour if Council is so inclined. Councilmember Haggerton spoke of an unsightly "yellow generator" near the Tukwila post office and asked if it could be screened from the public eye. ADJOURNMENT: 9:13 p.m. ROBERTSON MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. The motion carried 7 -0. Steven M. Mullet, Mayor ReUvJ Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Date minutes approved: February 22, 2005