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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-07-21 Regular MinutesCALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL CITY OFFICIALS SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Tony Eng Phillip Thelin Chloe Frank Marcus Pablo Danny Paquette Ari Charoni Cameron O'Donnell TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL July 21, 2008 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Mayor Jim Haggerton called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at7:00 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present were: Council President Joe Duffie, Councilmembers Joan Hernandez, Pam Linder, Dennis Robertson, Verna Griffin, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn. Jim Haggerton, Mayor; Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Margaret King, Assistant City Attorney; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director; Stephanie Gardner, Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Rebecca Fox, Senior Planner; Jaimie Reavis, Assistant Planner; Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Manager; Mary Miotke, Information Technology Director; Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. a. Contribution by HomeStreet Bank to the Macadam Winter Garden Project; Carol Kolson, Business Development Officer. Stephanie Gardner, Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant, explained that HomeStreet Bank has come forward with a donation of $2,500 to the City for seasonal interpretative signs at the Macadam Winter Garden. The summer seasonal sign will be unveiled on August 23, 2008. HomeStreet Bank will host an ice cream -in- the -park event on that date from 1:00 -2:00 p.m., and all are invited to attend. Ms. Gardner introduced Carol Kolson, Business Development Officer from HomeStreet Bank. Ms. Kolson presented a check in the amount of $2,500, as a donation toward signs at the Macadam Winter Garden, to Mayor Haggerton and Rhonda Berry, City Administrator. Ms. Kolson indicated the staff of HomeStreet Bank looks forward to future opportunities for volunteering in the City. The Mayor, City Administrator, and City Councilmembers thanked Ms. Kolson for this contribution to the City of Tukwila. b. Special Olympics Medal Presentation; Malcolm Neely, Aquatics Program Coordinator. Malcolm Neely, Aquatics Program Coordinator, came forward to introduce members of the Tukwila Turtles Special Olympics swim team. These youngsters compete at swimming events throughout the region and do an exceptional job. Mayor Haggerton presented Certificates of Achievement to the following members of the Tukwila Turtles swim team who were in attendance this evening: City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes The Mayor, City Administrator, and Councilmembers shook the hands of the Tukwila Turtles team members and thanked them for the outstanding job they do representing the City of Tukwila. CITIZEN COMMENTS Page 2 of 7 July 21. 2008 Other members of the Tukwila Turtles, not in attendance this evening, will be provided certificates at a later date: Joel Nazarino, Julie Roles, Yonas Tassew, Joey Cane, Luise Frishhulz, Ciara Neely, Kenna Ramey, Jana Field. Kathleen Crabtree, 115 Wells Avenue North, Renton, is Tukwila's community representative to the King County International Airport Roundtable. She reported that Seaport Airlines is now flying out of Boeing Field. This is a commuter -only service, with 9 flights a day (on business days) from Seattle to Portland. The flights are scheduled to run just in the morning and evening to correlate with standard, business related working hours. The planes have 9 seats and 1 propeller, thereby requiring less of a security presence. Ms. Crabtree invited the Councilmembers to attend the 80th anniversary celebration events at Boeing Field on July 25 -26, 2008. Councilmember Hernandez asked if information could be provided on the current phone number for the King County International Noise Hotline. Ms. Crabtree indicated she would follow up with Councilmember Hernandez with that information. Councilmember Griffin reported that one of her co- workers utilized this commuter airline service, and he indicated it was a very small plane and one of the quietest plane trips he had experienced. The Councilmembers thanked Ms. Crabtree for her work on the roundtable and for the continued updates to the Council. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 7/7/08 (Regular). b. Approval of Vouchers #340431 #340705 in the amount of $1,045,597.76 c. Accept as complete the Green River Pedestrian Utility Bridge Repairs project with Epic Construction, LLC; authorize release of retainage, subject to the standard claim and lien release procedures (final cost of project, including retainage: $98,295.55). MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Draft Walk and Roll Plan 7:24 p.m. Mayor Haggerton opened the public hearing and called for citizen comments. Jaimie Reavis, Assistant Planner, provided an overview of this issue. The draft Walk and Roll Plan is a Citywide bicycle and pedestrian plan. It includes ideas for where Tukwila's bicycle friendly routes, and new sidewalks and trails should be located; design standards for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure; and ideas for education and encouragement programs. The objective is also to encourage more people to get out and bicycle and walk, and to do so safely. The contents of the plan were developed as the result of an extensive public outreach effort. This included a variety of public meetings and events with stakeholders, to include Tukwila employers, representatives from the Tukwila School District, and members of bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organizations. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes Since completing the draft plan, comments have been received from the public, and the plan has been reviewed by the Transportation and Community Affairs and Parks Committees, and at the Committee of the Whole. The public comment period for the plan will end at the close of this public hearing. Jim Glover, 4008 South 158th Street, commented regarding the need for standardization of trail and road signs. Mr. Glover indicated he uses the trails in the area, to include the Interurban and Green River trails. He has noticed a reduction in the signage he previously observed on the trails. He relayed the importance of adequate and clear signage. People need to know where they are allowed to go, and attention needs to be drawn to the trails, so citizens know they are available. Councilmember Hernandez indicated there used to be signs asking bicyclists to dismount in certain areas of the trails. She inquired if those types of signs would be replaced or has that practice been discontinued. Ms. Reavis indicated it is still the standard to have that type of signage on the trail. She relayed that the issues of signage will be reviewed before the final plan is compiled. 7:32 p.m. Mayor Haggerton closed the public hearing. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Continued discussion on Draft Walk and Roll Plan. The Councilmembers discussed elements of the draft Walk and Roll Plan and offered the following remarks: the need to clearly identify changes to the plan based on public input; further prioritization of capital funding issues based on the plan components; the necessity to make a distinction between trails traveled for recreation and those used for getting from "point A to point B" (trails near homes for point -to- point travel are often used for crime activities); the need to assure the "Safe Routes to Schools" element of the plan is addressed; and assurance that information be provided to the Council regarding other City documents and budget issues that will be impacted by the plan. Ms. Reavis indicated next steps include staff review and incorporation of public comments into the draft plan. A final plan and ordinance of adoption will be brought to the Transportation Committee and then to the full Council in September 2008. b. Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with King County for continued participation in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) programs. Page 3 of 7 July 21. 2008 MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH KING COUNTY FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAMS. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. c. 2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendments. The City has received a request to change the designation of 1.4 acres in the eastern portion of a property located at 152xx 65th Avenue South from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Medium Density Residential (MDR). Councilmember Hernandez indicated this item was discussed at the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting on June 9, 2008. The Committee members forwarded this item to the full Council for discussion. It was also discussed at the July 14, 2008 Committee of the Whole in Public Meeting format. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY LINDER TO FORWARD THE 2008 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A RECOMMENDATION.* Debra Tsuruda, 6220 South 153rd Street, spoke in opposition to the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment. Ms. Tsuruda submitted a letter to the Department of Community Development regarding this issue that was distributed to the City Council. The letter states: City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 7 July 21. 2008 "As long time tenants of the San Juan Apartments (25 years) we do not want to see two story duplexes in the back of our property. We have enjoyed the green belt backing to the west side of the San Juan's for many daytime walks. However, even that area has drawn police activity through the years. My understanding is that there will be trails throughout the proposed property in this zone -which will encourage even more illicit activity. The traffic on this hill has already become challenging because of the high density to the east of 65th, to the north of 51st, and to our immediate west. Nothing has been addressed concerning road changes or traffic. We already have cars speeding through 153rd, to which I will be addressing the City Council shortly regarding speed bumps along this street. We would prefer only single family homes built, as there are plenty of rentals already available on the hill. We therefore strongly urge you to keep Parcel #3597000360 zoned as Low Density Residential." Ms. Tsuruda commented that, in her view, the zoning designation map has mistakes in it based on her comparisons through the use of Google. She urged the Council to be good guardians of the community. Ray Carlstedt, 3921 SW 102nd Street, Seattle, is the half owner of the property that is the subject of this rezone request. The property had belonged to his mother -in -law, and they have been trying to sell it for the past 25 years. Mr. Carlstedt indicated he is not a developer, but a 40- hour -a -week machinist, and has been unable to sell the property with the current LDR zoning designation. The taxes on the property are prohibitive for him to continue paying. He relayed that the property is park -like, with trees, and he is willing to donate the other 4.4 acres to the City for a park. Rebecca Fox, Senior Planner, explained the Council is not being asked to approve the Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezone request this evening. The motion would refer this issue to the Planning Commission for their review and recommendation. If the Council chooses to refer this matter to the Planning Commission, they will then conduct a public hearing, which will be noticed in the newspaper. Property owners and residents within 500 feet of the subject property will also be notified. The item will then come back to the City Council for a public hearing, which will be similarly noticed. After this evening's Council meeting, if this item goes forward to the Planning Commission, there will be additional opportunities for public comment. The majority of the Councilmembers expressed support regarding the importance of review and a subsequent recommendation by the Planning Commission on this issue. It was conveyed that the Planning Commission has the most experience regarding land use matters in the City. Due diligence in making an informed decision involves a broad scope of information and a full perspective, best afforded by a recommendation from the Planning Commission. Councilmember Robertson, speaking against the motion, offered the following comments. 1. On page 95 of the July 14, 2008 agenda packet, the applicant gives the reason for changing the zoning (from single family to medium density) as "conform to the surrounding zoning." A review of the zoning in the area indicates that the surrounding zoning is "single family," making the information provided by the applicant incorrect. 2. The applicant could choose to develop the front part of the property as single family if the applicant chose to sell at single family prices. The area in the back of the property is not able to be developed, regardless of the zoning designation, since it is a wetland. 3. To send this to the Planning Commission only makes sense if they can answer other questions that are required, and in Mr. Robertson's view, those do not exist. Additionally, all comments from the public, and in writing on this issue, have been in opposition to the proposal. To send this to the Planning Commission equates to postponing the decision and also increases their workload at a very busy time. *ROLL CALL VOTE: HERNANDEZ YES LINDER YES DUFFIE YES ROBERTSON NO GRIFFIN YES HOUGARDY YES QUINN YES MOTION CARRIED 6 -1 TO FORWARD THE 2008 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A RECOMMENDATION. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meeting Minutes d. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the Development Agreement with WEA Southcenter, LLC for the expansion and renovation of Westfield Southcenter Mall. Margaret King, Assistant City Attorney, read the proposed resolution by title only. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Page 5 of 7 July 21. 2008 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO AMEND THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH WEA SOUTHCENTER, LLC, FOR THE EXPANSION AND RENOVATION OF WESTFIELD SOUTHCENTER MALL. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Councilmember Robertson indicated he has observed the Tukwila Centennial signs are no longer on display at the Mall, and business signs are being advertised. Mr. Pace conveyed the signs have gone up prior to the Development Agreement being approved by the City Council. Councilmember Robertson explained he is speaking against the motion due to the 10 -year time period for this agreement. While he is in favor of the intent of the agreement, in his view, a period of 3 -5 years would be a more appropriate period of time. A 10 -year time period for this property owner, or a subsequent owner, to voluntarily comply with the provisions of this agreement could prove to be tenuous. Mr. Robertson also conveyed concern regarding the current owner changing the signs prior to an agreement being signed. Councilmember Linder commented that during discussion on this issue, it was conveyed that 10 years was the amount of time required to amortize the cost of the signs. There were comments expressed by the Councilmembers regarding the time constraints being experienced by staff at the Mall in trying to meet the July 25, 2008 deadline for the expansion. There was also disappointment relayed regarding the alteration of the signs prior to execution of the Development Agreement. *ROLL CALL VOTE: HERNANDEZ YES LINDER YES DUFFIE YES ROBERTSON NO GRIFFIN YES HOUGARDY NO QUINN YES MOTION CARRIED 5 -2 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1665. e. Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with King County and the Department of Natural Resources for the sale and distribution of reclaimed water. MOVED BY GRIFFIN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH KING COUNTY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF RECLAIMED WATER. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. f. Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with King County regarding the Foster Golf Reclaimed Water Line Extension project. MOVED BY GRIFFIN, SECONDED BY LINDER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH KING COUNTY REGARDING THE FOSTER GOLF RECLAIMED WATER LINE EXTENSION PROJECT. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes g. Authorize the Mayor to sign grant agreements for the Riverton Creek Flap Gate Removal project: 1) from the State of Washington Recreation and Conservation Office in the amount of $42,400.00; and 2) from the People for Puget Sound in the amount of $30,000.00. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO SIGN GRANT AGREEMENTS FOR THE RIVERTON CREEK FLAP GATE REMOVAL PROJECT: 1) FROM THE STATE OF WASHINGTON RECREATION AND CONSERVATION OFFICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,400.00; AND 2) FROM THE PEOPLE FOR PUGET SOUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000.00. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. h. A resolution authorizing application for funding assistance for the Duwamish Gardens Acquisition project. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO WASHINGTON STATE'S RECREATION AND CONSERVATION OFFICE FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR THE DUWAMISH GARDENS ACQUISITION PROJECT, A WASHINGTON WILDLIFE AND RECREATION PROGRAM (WWRP) PROJECT, AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 79A.15 RCW, "ACQUISITION OF HABITAT CONSERVATION AND OUTDOOR RECREATION LANDS." MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY LINDER THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Margaret King, Assistant City Attorney, read the proposed resolution by title only. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1666. REPORTS a. Mayor Page 6 of 7 July 21. 2008 Mayor Haggerton attended the community meeting regarding the Tukwila Village project on July 16, 2008. He has received many positive comments regarding the event. The Mayor indicated he will be out of the office from July 23 -24, 2008 at the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Board of Directors meeting. Mayor Haggerton requested input from the Council regarding the budget process. In his view, policy should drive the budget, rather than the budget driving policy. The Mayor is interested in ideas of a broad nature that will provide a general vision for the City. He gave an example of the development vision for Tukwila International Boulevard. That concept has been established in the past; if it were something the Council would like to see upgraded as a policy decision, then Administration could work on the provision of staffing and resources. If the Council is interested in this approach, the departments could compile issues for consideration. The Councilmembers exchanged comments on this issue, and all were receptive to the Mayor's suggestion regarding policy issues and the budget process. The Mayor also explained the City will be implementing the budget module in the financial software this year. b. City Council Councilmember Hernandez attended the July 16, 2008 community meeting regarding the Tukwila Village project. She offered appreciation to Derek Speck, Kimberly Matej, and Bev Willison for their work on the event. Ms. Hernandez also attended the C.A.S.T.T. performance on July 18, 2008. She commented on how much she enjoyed the event and on the talent of the performers. Efforts will be made to better promote the performances in the future. Ms. Hernandez also hosted the Council Coffee Chat at Foster Golf Course on July 19, 2008. Councilmember Linder also attended the July 16, 2008 community meeting regarding the Tukwila Village project and was grateful to see so many in attendance. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meetina Minutes Council President Duffie also attended the July 16, 2008 community meeting regarding the Tukwila Village project. Mr. Duffle conveyed thanks to the City from the family of Danny Tang, who recently passed away. The funeral and candlelight vigil were attended by hundreds of people. Page 7 of 7 July 21. 2008 Councilmember Robertson attended the July 16, 2008 community meeting regarding the Tukwila Village project. He indicated the turnout by the citizens shows a great deal of interest in this matter. He hopes City Administration will provide a good financial comparison of the 2 proposals for use in making future decisions. Councilmember Griffin attended the dress rehearsal for the C.A.S.T.T. performance and the community meeting on the Tukwila Village project on July 16, 2008. She offered compliments to the staff for their work on the Tukwila Village event, and she felt the food was unique and "fabulous." Councilmember Hougardy also attended the July 16, 2008 community meeting on the Tukwila Village project and was very impressed with the various ethnic food selections. Councilmember Quinn attended the July 16, 2008 community meeting on the Tukwila Village project. It was suggested that in the future, it would be helpful to have information go out in different languages. He also offered thanks to Derek Speck and Kimberly Matej for their work toward this important event. c. Staff There was no report. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Intergovernmental Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst, reported that visitors from our Sister City of Miyoshi, Japan, will be in Tukwila for an unofficial visit. (They are traveling from Seattle to The Dalles in Oregon.) The group will be at the Tukwila Community Center for lunch on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 for an hour and gifts will be exchanged. The Council is welcome to attend. Ms. Matej also reminded the Council of the Joint City Council /Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, July 24, 2008 from 6:00 -9:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to discuss the draft Shoreline Master Plan. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Linder offered clarification that surveys regarding Tukwila Village did go out in the languages of Spanish and Somali. She would like to do a Council Coffee Chat this Saturday, July 26, 2008 at the Tukwila Trading Company. Ms. Linder reported that Elda Beam, who was responsible for the Highline Botanical Garden, has passed away. The garden has been well cared for and is quite "fabulous." She encouraged people to visit the grounds or arrange for a tour. Council President Duffie has observed many people enjoying the Macadam Winter Garden, and he thanked Councilmember Linder for her efforts in making the project a reality. ADJOURNMENT 8:53 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. lm aggerton or Christy O'Flahe City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 8/4/2008