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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-06-04 Regular MinutesREGULAR MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Steven M. Mullet called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Christy O'Flaherty, Deputy City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present were Verna Griffin, Council President; Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton, Pam Linder, and Dennis Robertson. CITY OFFICIALS Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director; Kevin Fuhrer, Finance Director; Jack Pace, Acting Community Development Director; Brandon Miles, Assistant Planner; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Katherine Kertzman, Tourism Manager; Mary Miotke, IT Manager; Jane Cantu, City Clerk; Christy O'Flaherty, Deputy City Clerk. AMEND AGENDA MOVED BY GRIFFIN, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO MOVE NEW BUSINESS ITEM 6, REGARDING ELECTRONIC SIGNS, TO BE CONSIDERED AFTER UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEM 5H. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. CITIZEN COMMENTS CONSENT AGENDA TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL June 4, 2007 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall Robert Neuffer, 13813 37th Avenue South, thanked the City for the increased police presence in his neighborhood. In his view, it is important for government to provide services to taxpayers. He also commented that it is very difficult for citizens who work long hours to find the time to volunteer. a. Approval of Minutes: 5/21/07 (Regular). b. Approval of Vouchers #331772 #332025 in the amount of $908,246.25. c. Accept as complete the 2006 Overlay and Repair Program with Lakeside Industries; authorize release of retainage, subject to the standard claim and lien release procedures (final cost of project, including retainage: $761,235.05). MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. BID AWARDS Award a contract to L. W. Sundstrom, Inc., for the Macadam Winter Garden project in the amount of $348,908.74 ($227,400.00 in budgeted funds and $155,508.74 from the Real Estate Transfer Tax). MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO L. W. SUNDSTROM, INC., FOR THE MACADAM WINTER GARDEN PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $348,908.74 ($227,400.00 IN BUDGETED FUNDS AND $155,508.74 FROM THE REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX). MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes UNFINISHED BUSINESS Page 2 of 10 June 4. 2007 a. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with the Museum of Flight for marketing Tukwila and Seattle Southside Visitor Services to visitors from outside the region in the amount of $25,000.00 annually for ten years. MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH THE MUSEUM OF FLIGHT FOR MARKETING TUKWILA AND SEATTLE SOUTHSIDE VISITOR SERVICES TO VISITORS FROM OUTSIDE THE REGION IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR TEN YEARS. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. b. Authorize the Mayor to sign Supplemental Agreement No. 2 (to Contract #05 -085) with Siemens ITS for the Tukwila Urban Center Signal Interconnect and ITS Project in the amount of $136,274.00. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 2 (TO CONTRACT #05 -085) WITH SIEMENS ITS FOR THE TUKWILA URBAN CENTER SIGNAL INTERCONNECT AND ITS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $136,274.00. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. c. A resolution declaring an emergency in response to damages to public property caused by a collapsed sanitary sewer (near Shasta Beverages). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN RESPONSE TO DAMAGES TO PUBLIC PROPERTY CAUSED BY A COLLAPSED SANITARY SEWER. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the proposed resolution by title only. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1636. d. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with R. L. Alia Company for emergency sanitary sewer pipe repair in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 (near Shasta Beverages). MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH R. L. ALIA COMPANY FOR EMERGENCY SANITARY SEWER PIPE REPAIR IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $35,000.00 (NEAR SHASTA BEVERAGES). MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Mayor Mullet explained the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) provides a mechanism for bypassing the standard bidding process in emergency situations. The City has utilized this measure approximately 6 times in the past 8 years. Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, indicated the City's standard bidding procedure involves stringent requirements for contracting and purchasing approvals. In extreme situations, the typical process is bypassed, and the emergency declaration procedure permitted by State law is utilized. This method not only saves time, but also affords a higher degree of safety and health to the public. In lieu of the emergency declaration process, a Special Meeting of the Tukwila City Council could be called as crisis situations occur. In the case of the above sewer repair issue, another option would have been to close the businesses in the vicinity of the leak for approximately 8 weeks until the standard bidding process could be implemented. The Revised Code of Washington provides the emergency declaration procedure as a means for immediate action in the event of crisis related conditions. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes e. Seven Street Vacations for the Sound Transit Link Light Rail Project: Page 3 of 10 June 4. 2007 1. An ordinance vacating certain property located within the City, dedicated for street purposes, generally described as 35th Avenue South, running southwesterly from Southcenter Boulevard (South 154th Street) for approximately 354 feet. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, VACATING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY, DEDICATED FOR STREET PURPOSES, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS 35th AVENUE SOUTH, RUNNING SOUTHWESTERLY FROM SOUTHCENTER BOULEVARD (SOUTH 154TH STREET) FOR APPROXIMATELY 354 FEET, INCLUDING THE PARTIAL CUL -DE -SAC BULB; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Carter explained the City Council approved 7 street vacations on May 16, 2005 relative to the Sound Transit Link Light Rail project. Conditions for satisfying the street vacations, to include the provision of monetary compensation as well as easements, were not met by April 30, 2007 in accordance with the approving ordinances. Sound Transit has requested that April 30, 2008 be the date established for satisfying conditions for the 7 street vacations. All other content and conditions remain the same for each ordinance. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY LINDER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the proposed ordinance by title only. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, conveyed the ordinances do not become effective until the conditions have been met and the documents recorded by the City Clerk's Office. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2158. 2. An ordinance vacating certain property located within the City, dedicated for street purposes, generally described as 48th Avenue South, running northeasterly from S. 134th Place to the Interstate 5 on -ramp at State Route 599. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, VACATING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY, DEDICATED FOR STREET PURPOSES, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS 48TH AVENUE SOUTH, RUNNING NORTHEASTERLY FROM S. 134TH PLACE TO THE INTERSTATE 5 ON -RAMP AT STATE ROUTE 599; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the proposed ordinance by title only. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2159. 3. An ordinance vacating certain property located within the City, dedicated for street purposes, generally described as 47th Avenue South, running northeasterly for approximately 310 feet, from South 134th Place to the Washington Department of Transportation right -of -way. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the proposed ordinance by title only. Page 4 of 10 June 4. 2007 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, VACATING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY, DEDICATED FOR STREET PURPOSES, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS 47TH AVENUE SOUTH, RUNNING NORTHEASTERLY FOR APPROXIMATELY 310 FEET, FROM SOUTH 134TH PLACE TO THE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGHT -OF -WAY; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2160. 4. An ordinance vacating certain property located within the City, dedicated for street purposes, generally described as a remnant of 49th Avenue South, running northeasterly for approximately 100 feet, parallel to Washington Department of Transportation Interstate 5 right -of -way. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, VACATING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY, DEDICATED FOR STREET PURPOSES, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS A REMNANT OF 49TH AVENUE SOUTH, RUNNING NORTHEASTERLY FOR APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET, PARALLEL TO WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INTERSTATE 5 RIGHT -OF -WAY; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY LINDER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the proposed ordinance by title only. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2161. 5. An ordinance vacating certain property located within the City, dedicated for street purposes, generally described as a portion of S. 138th Street at the intersection of S. 138th Street and the westerly side of Washington Department of Transportation Interstate 5 right -of -way. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, VACATING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY, DEDICATED FOR STREET PURPOSES, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF S. 138TH STREET AT THE INTERSECTION OF S. 138TH STREET AND THE WESTERLY SIDE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INTERSTATE 5 RIGHT -OF -WAY; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the proposed ordinance by title only. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2162. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes Page 5 of 10 June 4. 2007 6. An ordinance vacating certain property located within the City, dedicated for street purposes, generally described as a portion of S. 146th Street, running southeasterly for approximately 222 feet, from 51st Avenue South to Interstate 5 right -of -way. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, VACATING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY, DEDICATED FOR STREET PURPOSES, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF S. 146TH STREET, RUNNING SOUTHEASTERLY FOR APPROXIMATELY 222 FEET, FROM 51ST AVENUE SOUTH TO INTERSTATE 5 RIGHT -OF -WAY; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the proposed ordinance by title only. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2163. 7. An ordinance vacating certain property located within the City, dedicated for street purposes, generally described as a portion of South 133rd Street, located at the intersection of S. 133rd Street and State Route 599 right -of -way. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, VACATING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY, DEDICATED FOR STREET PURPOSES, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF SOUTH 133rd STREET, LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF S. 133RD STREET AND STATE ROUTE 599 RIGHT OF -WAY; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the proposed ordinance by title only. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2164. f. Authorize the Mayor to sign Contract Amendment A (to Contract #03 -123) with Gordy's of Tukwila to facilitate an improved business model regarding concessions at Foster Golf Course. MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT AMENDMENT A (TO CONTRACT #03 -123) WITH GORDY'S OF TUKWILA TO FACILITATE AN IMPROVED BUSINESS MODEL REGARDING CONCESSIONS AT FOSTER GOLF COURSE. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. g. Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement for design services with Beckwith Consulting Group for the Six -Year Park, Recreation, and Open Space Plan in the amount of $40,000.00. MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY CARTER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN SERVICES WITH BECKWITH CONSULTING GROUP FOR THE SIX YEAR PARK, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE PLAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000.00. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes h. Authorize the Mayor to increase the staff of the Parks Division by .25 full -time employee (FTE) with funding from the extra labor budget. MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO INCREASE THE STAFF OF THE PARKS DIVISION BY .25 FULL -TIME EMPLOYEE (FTE) WITH FUNDING FROM THE EXTRA LABOR BUDGET. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. NEW BUSINESS (Considered at this time per motion to amend agenda on Page 1) An ordinance establishing a six -month moratorium on the filing of Sign, Development and Electrical Permits for certain types of electronic signage within the City of Tukwila. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON; ESTABLISHING A SIX -MONTH MORATORIUM ON THE FILING OF SIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND ELECTRICAL PERMITS FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF ELECTRONIC SIGNAGE WITHIN THE CITY OF TUKWILA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the proposed ordinance by title only. MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Page 6 of 10 June 4. 2007 Councilmember Robertson inquired if a public hearing would be held on this issue sometime in July. Jack Pace, Acting Community Development Director, indicated the proposed date of the public hearing at this time is July 2, 2007. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2165. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Continued) i. Tukwila Village Update; Ron Sher, Metrovation In October 2006 the City hired the development firm, Metrovation, to provide a recommendation on development of Tukwila Village as a mixed -use, community gathering place as a catalyst to neighborhood revitalization. Mayor Mullet provided historical information related to this matter. Revitalization of the Highway 99/ Tukwila International Boulevard area has been discussed for approximately the past 10 years. This effort at urban renewal was undertaken with the awareness the City would put more into the property than would be received as a sales price. The intent was to replace $3 million of assessed value with over $40 million of assessed value bringing in tax revenues and enhanced economic development. The concept being discussed this evening is the 7th proposal in the past decade regarding possible development in this area of the City. It involves approximately 4 acres (of the 12 -acre site) on the north side of South 144th Street. Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator, explained various aspects of this topic would continue to be discussed at future Council meetings. Mr. Speck relayed the City entered into a contract with Metrovation in October 2006 in the amount of $10,000.00. Metrovation was asked to provide consultant services with regard to developing a vibrant public space on the property owned by the City on the north side of South 144th Street. Ron Sher is the Managing Partner for Metrovation and was a former partner in Terranomics, which at the time was the largest retail leasing brokerage on the west coast. Mr. Sher purchased the Crossroads Mall City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meetina Minutes in 1988 and holds the master lease in the Third Place Commons at Lake Forest Park. He also has ownership in the Third Place Bookstore, Elliot Bay Books, and Honeybear Bakery. Area residents have lower than average median incomes; There is a perception of poor public safety and high crime; The presence of Southcenter precludes any major /regional retail development in the area; and High office vacancy rates will deter investment in new office buildings along TIB Page 7 of 10 June 4, 2007 Mr. Sher utilized a Powerpoint presentation to recommend the core concept for Tukwila Village as well as a conceptual site plan. The concept features a mixed -use development with a public commons, retail, office, and residential, anchored by a 10,000 square foot King County Library. Located at the intersection of Tukwila International Boulevard (TIB) and South 144th Street, the site is appropriate for serving the entire community. The design of the center is calculated to focus all the activity on the site around a large multi purpose public commons. The second floor office creates a prominent facade along TIB and complements the retail and restaurant uses on the ground floor. By combining elevators, utilizing surface parking and sharing common facilities, the costs of the project are minimized. The residential portion of the site is designed to be built in phases if the market will not absorb all the units at once. Mr. Sher suggested that oftentimes rentals rather than ownership is preferred, with the goal of maintaining control of the tenant base. He indicated civility and safety is integral to the central gathering place, and in order to jumpstart a community, the assurance of "good neighbors" is essential. The plan relies on the concept of a third place which is neither home nor work. The third place is where people choose to associate in a casual environment. Creating a vibrant center in this environment requires cooperation from private, public and non profit sectors. A non profit or public organization brings the community into the center by actively managing the commons. Mr. Sher also suggested that a police presence be available on the site to both send a message regarding expectations and provide a feeling of safety for visitors. Japhet Koteen, Metrovation, provided a summary of the context/location of the project. A market study of the area concludes there are four major impediments to attracting private development to the corridor: This combination of factors leaves a gap between the market value of properties along TIB and what it would cost to build them. Until there is a reasonable rate of expected return, a private real estate investor will not develop the site. However, Tukwila has taken steps to improve the economic outlook by increasing law enforcement activity and investing in public infrastructure. The Sound Transit Link Light Rail station can also be expected to stimulate growth, both in the region and adjacent to the station. Karen True, Metrovation, provided an overview of the third place concept. The third place is where people choose to spend their leisure time in association with friends and colleagues; it helps unify and revitalize the neighborhood and provides multiple benefits to residents and users. To transform a retail center into a third place, there needs to be a combination of community participation by a non profit organization, the civic support of the local government, and the emphasis on financial viability from the private sector. In Lake Forest Park, Friends of the Third Place Commons was established as an independent community stewardship group that actively manages the public space for the benefit of the people and businesses that use it. There were 802 events scheduled by Friends of the Third Place Commons in 2006. Ms. True emphasized the importance that events be free of charge to those who wish to participate. Councilmember Duffie relayed concern about spending additional dollars on this area of the City without greater interest from commercial developers. Mr. Sher indicated that with the current situation in this area of the City and Tukwila's ownership of the land, this could be an exceptional national model of a local government, a library, and a developer working together. Councilmember Hernandez asked if pre leasing would occur prior to construction. Mr. Sher indicated that after a proposal was made, firm leases would need to be in place before the property was signed over. Ms. Hernandez also inquired about the need for structured parking. Mr. Sher conveyed that structured City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meetina Minutes Page 8 of 10 June 4. 2007 parking proved to be too expensive and is not necessary. Councilmember Hernandez asked for clarification regarding a recommendation for rental housing rather than owner occupied housing. Mr. Sher indicated the decision on housing is one that can be made by the City over the course of the overall project. Council President Griffin inquired as to the size of the non profit organization that runs Friends of the Third Place Commons. Karen True from Metrovation indicated there are 13 board members, and 3 staff members who work a combined total of 40 hours per week. Ms. Griffin also expressed appreciation at the explanation regarding rental housing being a means to maintain control of the tenant base. Councilmember Carter asked if some of the parking could be given up for special events, and Mr. Sher responded in the affirmative. Ms. Carter inquired about the drive through restaurant shown in the plan, and Mr. Sher relayed that is something optional for the City and not essential to the success of the project. Ms. Carter also asked for clarification regarding the building on the corner that blocks sight lines. Mr. Sher explained the building on the corner is 1 -story, and the buildings behind it are 2 -story. It creates cohesiveness to the circle or main area, and from the north there is no impediment to the view. He suggested Tukwila maintain design controls over the project to assure the City's goals are established. Councilmember Haggerton indicated he has recently visited an urban center renewal project near Atlanta, Georgia that was very well done with 2 levels of residential over retail. The housing component involved 3 stories with parking on the ground level that was very visually pleasing. Mr. Haggerton also conveyed that he leans toward owner occupied housing. Councilmember Linder commented that the City does not have a gathering place for people to call their own and conveyed this concept would fill that niche. It would also establish much needed development and design standards in this area of the City. Ms. Linder also expressed the desire to have restaurants included that are not "chains." Councilmember Robertson requested clarification as to the difference between a community gathering place and a community center. Mr. Sher indicated that community centers do not always have enough going on all of the time such that people will come and stay for a while. Community centers also lack the retail and restaurant element that tends to draw people to a location. Mr. Robertson inquired about the ProForma figures provided in the agenda packet. Mr. Sher indicated the numbers were based on fair market value and on the best estimate of what the real numbers would be without pushing them too much. Bill Ptacek, King County Library System, conveyed willingness on the part of the library system to partner with the City in the proposed Tukwila Village development. He conveyed the importance of libraries in communities and sees tremendous promise in this proposal and looks forward to a decision by the City. Councilmember Carter inquired as to whether the library system would be able to participate in the project if the City chose to hold on to the property for a few more years. Mr. Ptacek indicated the library system has bond issue money at this time, and it would buy far more today than it would in a few years. Value would be lost over time. Robert Neuffer, 13813 37th Avenue South, expressed support for the concept and wondered if it is big enough. In his view, the Tukwila Community Center is not easily accessible to everyone, and the City should move forward with this project. The park that was developed in this area is very well utilized. Michael J. West, 14864 Tukwila International Boulevard, has owned a collision repair shop on TIB for the past 35 years (together with his wife, Donna). Mr. West has observed 4 presentations on this issue and would like the City to move on its current investment and make a firm commitment to Tukwila Village. There has been unfinished construction work left on the Boulevard for some time as well as red traffic cones on the sidewalks. From his standpoint, there has been a lack of commitment and action toward this area of the City, and he would like to see Tukwila Village brought to fruition. Rune Harkestad, 520 Kirkland Way, Kirkland, is one of the owners of the Riverton Heights Shopping Center across the street from the proposed Tukwila Village development. Mr. Harkestad relayed support City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meetina Minutes for the concept presented this evening and would like the City to proceed with the proposal. Once a decision is made, there will still be a great deal of work to be done and years before anything is actually built. In his view, office space is critical in order for retailers to be successful, and this could kick off other projects. Gary Vanderhoff, Pastor, Neighborhood Life Center, indicated this is a great plan to start building on. Tukwila lacks a community gathering place, and this would be a wonderful addition. He is also very impressed with the concept's commitment to partnerships. He inquired if the changes made at the Crossroads Mall have improved conditions for businesses in that area. Mr. Sher indicated that businesses in the vicinity of the mall are referencing their proximity to Crossroads in advertisements, indicating there has been a positive impact. Page 9 of 10 June 4. 2007 Jeff Rosen previously had an office in Tukwila at 320 Andover Park East. Mr. Rosen spoke in favor of rental housing as opposed to owner occupied. In his opinion, ownership conveys a sense of entitlement and exclusion and renting is more democratic and embracing. He also expressed concern about the development being big enough. Rick Forschler, 13529 Military Road South, has lived in the City for 32 years. Mr. Forschler conveyed that since this project will act as a catalyst to economic development in the region, the initial dollar amount is not something to be overly preoccupied about. He conveyed concern about whether or not the proposed concept is big enough. From his standpoint, it would be irresponsible to do nothing and let the property become a drain and encouraged moving forward with the proposal. Kevin Gaw, 3432 South 141st Street, has lived in the City for approximately 6 months. He expressed support for ownership housing and has concern that this proposal does not go far enough. In his view, the entire area will need to be redeveloped as well, and he suggested this development be a showcase project. He suggested the development have solar exposure and views of Mt. Rainier and that the City be forward thinking in this endeavor. Sharon Mann, 4452 South 160th Street, commented that Sound Transit brings people to the area, and it is important that Tukwila have the facilities to attract people who take pride in the community. Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator, indicated that anyone wishing information about upcoming meetings on this issue should complete the sign -up sheet available in the Council Chambers. REPORTS a. Mayor The Mayor had no report. b. Council Councilmember Duffie attended the Citizens' Police Academy on May 30, 2007 and was given an opportunity to drive a police vehicle. Councilmember Hernandez also attended the May 30, 2007 Citizens' Police Academy where students were instructed on the safe use of firearms. Councilmember Carter indicated she will be leaving on June 5, 2007 for the National League of Cities (NLC) Conference. Councilmember Haggerton reported that on May 30, 2007 he traveled to Atlanta, Georgia for the NLC Information Technology and Communications (ITC) steering committee. A major priority of the committee is to establish a National Broadband Policy. A task force has been assembled, and preliminary findings will be presented at the December 2007 NLC Conference. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes c. Staff There was no report. d. City Attorney Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, indicated the motion to acquire information from the School District was stricken in exchange for the data being provided. e. Intergovernmental There was no report. ADJOURNMENT 9:52 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Si eve ^'N f\/ r\Th tASZQL4 Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Christyb' Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: June 18, 2007 Page 10 of 10 June 4. 2007