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Home My WebLink About2008-08-11 Committee of the Whole MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL August 11, 2008 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall EXECUTIVE SESSION 6:30 7:00 p.m. Personnel Issues, pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) Executive Session Start: 6:31 p.m. Executive Session End: 6:56 p.m. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President Duffie called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council President Duffie asked all City employees, citizens and visitors to stand and be recognized. OFFICIALS Present were Joe Duffie, Council President; Councilmembers Joan Hernandez, Pam Linder, Dennis Robertson, Verna Griffin, Kathy Hougardy, and De'Sean Quinn. ATTENDANCE Jim Haggerton, Mayor; Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk; Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk. CITIZEN COMMENT There were no citizen comments. SPECIAL ISSUES a. A resolution authorizing application to the Recreation Conservation Office (RCO) for funding assistance for the Duwamish Riverbend Hill Project Councilmember Hernandez indicated this item was discussed at the Community Affairs and Parks Committee on July 28, 2008. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. The application will request $220,000 in federal assistance funding from RCO relative to the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Matching grant funds in the amount of $110,000 are required if the City's grant application is successful. These matching funds are budgeted in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Councilmember Robertson inquired as to the language and sponsorship in item 4 of the draft resolution: The City acknowledges they are responsible for supporting all non -cash commitments to the sponsor share should they not materialize." Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director, indicated the language is a requirement of the grant application, and the City is the sponsor of this application for funding assistance. Council President Duffie asked for citizen comments on this item. No comments were provided. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. City of Tukwila Page 2 of 4 City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes August 11, 2008 b. Standby Power Upgrades Year One Bid Award Councilmember Griffin indicated this item was discussed at the Utilities Committee on August 4, 2008. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. The Standby Power Upgrades Year One project includes installation of standby generators and all associated equipment to City Hall and Fire Stations #52, #53, and #54. Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, stated this project will provide 100% of the load requirements for City Hall, Fire Stations #52, #53 and #54. The City found picking up the total loads for the facilities to be the most cost effective solution. Councilmember Linder stated the bid award is less than the Engineer's Estimate and inquired whether the surplus funds will remain in the general fund. Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, answered in the affirmative. Councilmember Robertson stated the surplus funds would aid in the completion of the Emergency Preparedness Plan's additional phases; additional discussion can occur during the budget process. He then inquired about the pick -up of 100% load; this would mean during an outage, the City would have a functioning City Hall. Mr. Morrow indicated at present time, if there is an outage, the City is not able to supply enough power for the Police Department alone, which is a 24 -hour, 7- day -a -week department. With 100% load capability, all of City Hall would be fully functioning, should an outage occur during normal business hours. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. c. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement with Mastro Properties for a multi family condominium project. Councilmember Hernandez indicated this item was discussed at the Community Affairs and Parks Committee on July 28, 2008. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. The City previously entered into a development agreement with Fountain Park LLC in 2006 for a 300 -unit, mixed -use residential development. It would include 5,000 square feet of retail space at the property located just south of 1 -405 between the Union Pacific Railroad and the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks and North of Longacres Way. Mastro Properties acquired the Fountain Park property by deed, in lieu of foreclosure, since they were lenders to Fountain Park. Mastro Properties would like to proceed with the development as contemplated in the Fountain Park development agreement. Councilmember Linder inquired as to when the railroad tracks would be moved. Jack Pace, Community Development Director, stated commencement of the relocation is Fall 2008. Mr. Pace provided a map of the area for Council to view during the discussion of the proposed project. Councilmember Hougardy inquired about the height of the railroad tracks in relation to the proposed complex. Mr. Pace indicated the height at completion will be about 12 feet, which is the height of the first level of the parking garage. Mayor Haggerton stated the expected completion for this project is 12 to 14 months. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. City of Tukwila Page 3 of 4 City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes August 11. 2008 REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Haggerton attended the Night Out Against Crime on August 5, 2008, with many compliments from citizens and visitors. He also reminded everyone of the Tukwila Days' celebration on August 16, 2008. b. City Council Councilmember Hernandez attended the Tukwila Governmental Affairs Committee presentation and National Night Out Against Crime on August 5, 2008. She thanked the Mayor and Councilmembers for attending the Sunwood neighborhood celebration. Ms. Hernandez also attended the Affordable Housing Advisory Board meeting on August 6, 2008; ribbon cutting for the new Euro -Asia Day Spa; and the Equity Diversity Commission meeting on August 7, 2008. Additionally, she attended the SWKC Chamber of Commerce meeting August 8, 2008; and on August 9, 2008 she hosted the final Council Coffee Chat at Foster Golf Course. One concern discussed was the golf course patrons parking on the grass, under the Joseph Foster tree. Councilmember Hougardy hosted a block party for the National Night Out Against Crime on August 5, 2008. Councilmember Quinn attended the National Night Out Against Crime event on August 5, 2008. Council President Duffie attended the National Night Out Against Crime event on August 5, 2008. He encouraged the City Council, City Administration, and staff to continue working together, reminding everyone "Together We Stand, Divided We Fall." c. Staff There was no report. d. City Attorney The City Attorney's presence is not required at Committee of the Whole meetings. e. Intergovernmental Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst, gave a reminder to Council about the Tukwila Day's celebration Saturday, August 16, 2008. Discussion will follow at a later date regarding possible Fall dates and times for future Council Coffee Chats. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Robertson stated after review of upcoming items for discussion, the Fall meetings will be lengthy. Mayor Haggerton stated Mr. Mel Pierano was in attendance. He is the 2008 commander of Tukwila's American Legion Post. This Post has been involved with a project called the Fisher House at Veterans' Hospital; this new residence for families with relatives in the hospital will open September 2008. Councilmember Hernandez announced the Historical Society meeting has been changed to Thursday, August 14, 2008 at Foster Presbyterian Church, in preparation for the Tukwila Day's celebration and the Historical Homes Tour. City of Tukwila Page 4 of 4 City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes Auoust 11. 2008 ADJOURNMENT 7:45 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT DUFFIE DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURNED. CI kancil sident Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk