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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-09-22 Special MinutesCALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL CITY OFFICIALS TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL September 22, 2008 Council Chambers City Hall SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Mayor Jim Haggerton called the Special Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 9:56 p.m. directly following the Committee of the Whole meeting. Melissa Hart, Deputy 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; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk; Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Vouchers #341952 #342071 in the amount of $674,244.37 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Authorize the Mayor to enter into contracts with Reid Middleton, Inc. and Sound Inspections and Investigative Engineers, LLC for structural plan review services (no impact to the General Fund.) MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY LINDER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACTS WITH REID MIDDLETON INC. AND SOUND INSPECTIONS AND INVESTIGATIVE ENGINEERS, LLC. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. b. Authorize the Mayor to enter into exclusive negotiations with a developer for the Tukwila Village Project. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATIONS WITH LEGACY PARTNERS FOR THE TUKWILA VILLAGE PROJECT.* Councilmember Robertson speaking for the motion, stated both proposals are excellent and address all the issues of the vision for Tukwila Village as it was written. Legacy's proposal includes a partnership with the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) for 50 units of senior housing and the 25 townhouses available for purchase for income restricted home buyers. The housing proposed in Legacy's proposal will aid in the change of the transient nature that currently exists along the Tukwila International Boulevard corridor. Councilmember Hernandez stated she would like to speak in favor of the motion. Legacy's proposal addressed all elements of the proposal, to include senior housing, market rate apartments, townhouses, the outdoor plaza, indoor commons and retail. The additional information provided defined the site as containing a sit -down restaurant that currently does not exist along Tukwila International Boulevard. City of Tukwila Page 2 of 3 City Council Special Meetina Minutes September 22. 2008 Legacy also included an area where ethnic food vendors can capitalize on the diverse cultures of Tukwila and that type of retail would activate the space. Legacy proposes 80% of the project would be complete during Phase I construction. If the City wants Tukwila Village now, this is the developer to achieve that goal. The new housing stock will require the existing stock to redevelop in order to be competitive. Councilmember Linder spoke against the motion. The vision the community has for Tukwila Village has been duplicated by Tarragon. The details regarding where the Neighborhood Resource Center is located will be worked out with either developer. It was evident at the community meeting the residents' choice was Tarragon and their interpretation of the vision for Tukwila Village. Councilmember Duffie spoke against the motion. The community response to both developers was very good, but Tarragon's design is what the community wants for Tukwila Village. Councilmember Griffin spoke in favor of the motion. Part of being a visionary and having a vision is being able to see the bigger picture. Senior housing is very important to this project and making it a success. Legacy has that element in their design, the indoor and outdoor plaza, market rate apartments, and income restricted townhomes. Legacy's design goal is to attract young professionals to the community, and that is achieved in their design. The indoor space for gathering and the possible expansion of the library are other tools to activate the space. Legacy's proposed design encompasses the vision for Tukwila Village. Councilmember Quinn spoke against the motion. Retail is activation; Tarragon's proposed design puts that vision into reality. Tukwila Village with its affordable housing options, retail and gathering places can be the vision the community has for this space. He also stated he appreciated Legacy's aggressiveness and willingness to address the needs of the Tukwila community throughout this process. Tukwila Village is a powerful vision and the community deserves the options proposed by Tarragon. Mr. Quinn addressed the need for Tarragon to be flexible during the next stages of the process. Mayor Haggerton expressed his appreciation to both developers for all the hard work, patience and commitment to the Tukwila Village project. He thanked Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator, and staff for the hard work put into the Tukwila Village project. Mayor Haggerton also expressed appreciation to the City Council and citizens for their patience and vision. *ROLL -CALL VOTE: HERNANDEZ YES LINDER NO DUFFIE NO ROBERTSON YES GRIFFIN YES HOUGARDY NO QUINN NO MOTION FAILED 3 -4 WITH LINDER, DUFFIE, HOUGARDY AND QUINN VOTING NO. MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATIONS WITH TARRAGON FOR THE TUKWILA VILLAGE PROJECT* Councilmember Hougardy spoke in favor of the motion. Tarragon's design proposal embodies the vision of Tukwila Life. She also stated Legacy's inclusion of senior housing was greatly appreciated. Councilmember Hernandez requested information from Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator. If the City and the selected developer reach an impasse, is the City obligated to move forward or is the agreement able to be terminated. If so, would the City be able to start negotiations with the second choice developer. Mr. Speck stated the City and the developer will enter into an agreement to begin negotiations. If during the negotiations, both parties are not able to come together on the terms, then both parties would be able to terminate the agreement. At that time the Council could make the decision whether to start negotiations with the second choice. City of Tukwila Page 3 of 3 City Council Special Meetina Minutes Seotember 22. 2008 *ROLL -CALL VOTE: HERNANDEZ YES LINDER YES DUFFIE YES ROBERTSON NO GRIFFIN YES HOUGARDY YES QUINN YES *MOTION CARRIED 6 -1 WITH ROBERTSON VOTING NO TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATIONS WITH TARRAGON FOR THE TUKWILA VILLAGE PROJECT. ADJOURNMENT 10:27 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY LINDER THAT THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. (Committee of the Whole Minutes available under separate cover.) Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 10/6/2008