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Regular Meeting
June 1, 2009 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Haggerton called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. and led the audience in
the Pledge of Allegiance.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present were Councilmembers Joe Duffie,
Joan Hernandez, Pam Linder, Dennis Robertson, Verna Griffin, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn.
Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Steve Victor, Assistant City Attorney; Shawn Hunstock, Finance
Director; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Nora Gierloff, Community Development Deputy
Director; Brandon Miles, Senior Planner; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; David Haynes, Police Chief;
Nick Olivas, Fire Chief; Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director; Lisa Verner, Project Manager;
Mary Miotke, Information Technology Director; Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City
Clerk.
Rocco Morgan, 14717 59 Avenue South, referenced escalating crime in his neighborhood. This past
February, a SWAT team took action at a home that had a marijuana growing operation. That home now
shows signs of neglect, including very tall grass and can be a further magnet for crime. He indicated that
his neighbors have had vehicles vandalized, and his wife recently witnessed shoplifting at a local
convenience store. He would like the Council to look into this situation.
Rhonda Berry, City Administrator, relayed that the Code Enforcement staff will be alerted about the
condition of the property. She explained there are legal limitations regarding the City entering private
property.
The Councilmembers thanked Mr. Morgan for speaking to this issue and encouraged involvement in the
City's Block Watch program and ongoing communication with neighbors to raise awareness of potential
issues.
Anna Bernhard, 14241 59 Avenue South, commented that recently one of her neighbors had their door
kicked in and about $500 worth of property was stolen. She is also concerned about this issue.
Michelle Ledine, 14710 59 Avenue South, is Mr. Morgan's neighbor and echoed his concerns regarding
recent crime in their neighborhood.
Mylene Patton, 5810 South 147 Street, has also experienced vehicle vandalism, with over $2,000 worth
of equipment stolen.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Vouchers #346839- #347087 and #200906011 in the amount of $769,900.04.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED
AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
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BID AWARD
Award a contract to Lakeside Industries for the 2009 -2010 Overlay Program in the amount of
$1,560,638.50.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY LINDER TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO LAKESIDE INDUSTRIES
FOR THE 2009 -2010 OVERLAY PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,560,638.50.
MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
PUBLIC HEARING
a. An ordinance vacating portions of the existing Frager Road right -of -way from approximately
existing City limits to South 200 Street for the Tukwila South Project.
Mayor Haggerton explained that the three public hearings this evening involve the Tukwila South Project.
7:22 p.m. Mayor Haggerton opened the public hearing and asked for a staff report.
Lisa Verner, Project Manager, updated the Council on the Frager Road street vacation, as related to the
Tukwila South Project. The portion of Frager Road to be vacated extends from City limits, south to South
200 Street, encompassing approximately 140,000 square feet, or 3.23 acres. The estimated appraised
value is $1.95 million. A new, relocated section of Southcenter Parkway will be built along the west edge
of the valley, which means this particular portion of Frager Road will no longer be needed. Section 4.11 of
the City's Development Agreement calls for the City to vacate that section of Frager Road right -of -way,
after it is annexed into the City. In exchange, the City will receive 13.38 acres of right -of -way for the
relocated Southcenter Parkway. The Council meeting packet includes an ordinance for this vacation. The
Mayor's Office has recommended approval of the ordinance. Three conditions must be met before the
ordinance can finalize:
1) Dedication of the relocated Southcenter Parkway right of way
2) Construction of the relocated Southcenter Parkway
3) Placing the deed for the nearby Fire Station land in escrow
Mayor Haggerton called for public comments.
No public comments were received.
7:25 p.m. Mayor Haggerton closed the public hearing.
b. An ordinance vacating portions of the existing Southcenter Parkway right -of -way from
approximately South 180 Street to existing City limits for the Tukwila South Project.
7:25 p.m. Mayor Haggerton opened the public hearing and asked for a staff report.
Lisa Verner, Project Manager, described the sections of Southcenter Parkway involved in the street
vacation. Approximately 198,000 square feet, or 4.5 acres is to be vacated back to La Pianta, and 17,190
square feet, or .4 acres, would be vacated back to other adjacent property owners. The estimated
appraised value is $1.85 million. As part of the Tukwila South project, a new, relocated Southcenter
Parkway will be built along the west side of the valley. Section 4.11 of the Development Agreement calls
for the City to vacate these sections. The City will receive 13.38 acres of right -of -way for the relocated
Southcenter Parkway. The Mayor's Office has recommended approval of the ordinance.
Just as with the previous street vacation, there are two conditions which must first be met:
1) Dedication of the relocated Southcenter Parkway right -of -way
2) Construction of the relocated Southcenter Parkway
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Mayor Haggerton called for public comments.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read an email received on June 1, 2009 from Mark Elliott, with Gaco
Western at 18700 Southcenter Parkway. He indicated they would like to maintain their arterial frontage or
be compensated for the loss of it. They expressed the following concerns regarding the proposed street
vacation.
"1. Our road frontage will change from a major arterial to a frontage road.
a) This could negatively impact the value of our property
b) Visibility is negatively impacted
c) The change will make ingress and egress from our property more difficult, especially for larger trucks.
2. Enjoyment of our property will be reduced with 4 lanes of traffic speeding by at higher rates of speed."
7:31 p.m. Mayor Haggerton closed the public hearing.
c. A resolution declaring the real property located at Frager Road and South 200 Street to be
surplus; and authorizing its exchange.
7:32 p.m. Mayor Haggerton opened the public hearing and asked for a staff report.
Lisa Verner, Project Manager, reported the subject property is currently owned by King County and used
as a storm detention pond for South 200 Street. The property will not continue to serve in that capacity
because the storm drainage from South 200 will be rerouted and placed into the South Pond, as
proposed in the Tukwila South Project. Section 4.12 of the Development Agreement calls for the City to
declare this property as surplus and allow the Mayor to exchange the property with La Pianta. The
Mayor's Office has recommended approval of the resolution. Two conditions must be met prior to
activating the resolution:
1) Annexation into the City
2) Replacement of the storm drainage for South 200 Street
Mayor Haggerton called for public comments.
There were no public comments.
7:34 p.m. Mayor Haggerton closed the public hearing.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. An ordinance granting a non exclusive franchise to tw telecom of washington, IIc for the
purpose of constructing, operating, and maintaining a telecommunications system in the City.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
GRANTING A NON EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO tw telecom of washington IIc, LEGALLY
AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, OPERATING, AND MAINTAINING A
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM IN CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY IN THE CITY;
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2227; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2231.
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b. An ordinance vacating certain property dedicated for street purposes, generally described as
35 Avenue South, running southwesterly from Southcenter Boulevard (South 154 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.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY
TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2232.
c. Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with Anchor -QEA, LLC for construction management
services for the 2009 -2010 Overlay and Repair project in the amount of $216,085.00.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN
AGREEMENT WITH ANCHOR -QEA, LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR
THE 2009 -2010 OVERLAY AND REPAIR PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $216,085.00.
MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
d. Tukwila South Project:
1. An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement with La Pianta, LLC
for the project known as Tukwila South.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
TUKWILA AND LA PIANTA LLC FOR THE TUKWILA SOUTH DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ.*
Lisa Verner, Project Manager, brought the following issues to the Council's attention:
1) They need to adopt the Development Agreement on the same night as the other nine ordinances
and resolutions. They are linked and refer to each other. The Council can either adopt them all at
the current meeting, or at a Special Meeting on Monday, June 8, 2009. The packet contains an
informational memorandum on this topic. Steve Victor is present from the City Attorney's Office to
answer any questions on this issue.
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2) The zoning code ordinance in the packet had some errors. A revised ordinance has already been
distributed. The issues are:
a. Page 12: a reference change
b. Page 13: section was alphabetized
c. Page 16: new language was unintentionally entered and the revision will simply remove
that text and revert back to the text from their May 26 version
d. Page 18/19: a few asterisks were added next to the word setback on page 231 of their
notebook, which referenced Fire Department access
e. Page 27: the language was modified to make it broader in scope
f. Page 30: new expiration language was inserted as previously discussed for Sections 23,
24 and 25
Councilmember Linder asked Ms. Verner to explain the land value the City is trading and receiving, to
ensure the City has a net gain from the property exchanges.
Ms. Verner explained the and swap estimated appraised values are:
1) $30,000 for the surplus storm water pond
2) $1.85 million for the Southcenter Parkway vacation
3) $1.95 million for the Frager Road vacation
The total is approximately $3.83 million and 8.9 acres. In comparison, La Pianta will convey about 13.38
acres to the City with a value of $6.2 million, so the City will definitely receive more value.
Councilmember Linder asked whether the question asked at a previous meeting about the trail width had
been answered. Ms. Verner indicated it is a policy decision, and offered the following information:
1) There is not a trail width standard for grants, so the trail can be any width and still qualify for
grants.
2) The Council discussed different widths on different sections of the trail and how best to meet all
the varying policy, negotiations and regulatory conditions.
Councilmember Linder requested additional explanation as to the basis for the deviation from current City
policy. Ms. Verner replied the engineering on this issue has not yet been accomplished.
Ms. Linder replied that she would encourage the use of the policy standard of 18 feet with exceptions on
a case -by -case basis.
MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO CHANGE THE TRAIL WIDTH IN THE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FROM 14 FEET TO 18 FEET, IN CONJUNCTION WITH CURRENT
CITY POLICY.
Councilmember Robertson said there are two distinct sections of trail, one of which goes along the top of
the existing levee. That levee is only 14 feet wide. Making the trail 18 feet wide would require altering the
levee itself. However, future levee construction could allow for that wider width.
Councilmember Hougardy indicated she had made a proposal that they keep the trail at 14 feet over that
levee; then widen it to 18 feet elsewhere.
Jack McCullough, representing La Pianta LLC, explained that at one point La Pianta had planned to fill in
the area behind the levee, up to the top of the levee, as part of their property development. If that had
occurred, then having an 18 foot wide trail would have been a very simple addition. Since the design
work, the City has stated some preference for increased development setbacks from the levee as part of
the Shoreline Master Program discussions. As a result, there would be no reason to backfill that area,
and the trail width would again be limited to the levee crown width. Given that the City has not finalized
that setback distance, La Pianta did not want to commit to a trail width wider than the levee crown
because that could have resulted in very expensive modifications to the levee.
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La Pianta then suggested the Development Agreement reflect a 14 foot width, and the City would revisit
the policy issue as part of the Shoreline Master Program, and La Pianta would be required to
accommodate the results of that process. La Pianta, therefore, agreed to donate the 14 feet, with the
knowledge that the Shoreline Master Plan may require a wider width later. The new language was crafted
to help ensure the current 14 -foot width was due to these circumstances and did not become the
precedent for 14 -foot wide trails in the future.
Councilmember Linder asked him to explain a scenario where the new Shoreline Master Plan would
widen this section of trail. She also asked him to clarify whether La Pianta would donate the extra width if
the Shoreline Master Plan called for that extra width. Mr. McCullough replied that La Pianta will need to
get shoreline permits for construction of future levees. Per the Development Agreement, those permits
would be governed by the Shoreline Master Plan. If those regulations require a wider width, then La
Pianta will have to meet those criteria.
Councilmember Griffin referenced Section 4.5.1. She suggested language that says the width of the
easement shall be at a minimum 14 feet.
*MOTION TO CHANGE TRAIL WIDTH WITHDRAWN BY LINDER, SECOND WITHDRAWN BY
ROBERTSON.
Councilmember Quinn asked for the City Attorney's opinion on Councilmember Griffin's proposal.
Steve Victor, Assistant City Attorney, replied he did not have any objections to Councilmember Griffin's
proposal. It is consistent with La Pianta's position.
MOVED BY GRIFFIN, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO ADD THE WORDS "AT A MINIMUM" TO
PAGE 12, SECTION 4.5.1 OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO READ: THE WIDTH OF THE
EASEMENT SHALL BE AT A MINIMUM 14 FEET OR SUCH GREATER WIDTH AS MAY BE
REQUIRED UNDER THE CITY'S SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Councilmember Robertson spoke against the main motion, as he does not think this contract is ready to
be signed at the current meeting. The changes were only supposed to be minor changes and /or in case
the annexation or other events did not occur. By contrast, the redline changes go significantly beyond
minor updates and are content related.
For instance, in section 3.3a, the word conditional was deleted and the words special permission were
added. The workbook does not deal with special conditions. That text was added during the Committee of
the Whole meeting, but there is no indication either in a memo, a document, or editing marks that it is a
whole new section.
Councilmember Robertson believes the Development Agreement was well negotiated and would add
value to the City. There are still a few issues to work through. He believes several of the issues will
require staff research. He suggested that instead of trying to adopt it at the current meeting, they leave
this on the table for discussion purposes and take it off the table for passage.
Councilmember Griffin agreed there are several new and /or different sections that should be discussed
before passage.
Councilmember Quinn preferred they work through the changes one at a time. He felt some verbiage
changes did not reflect the discussions and agreement he thought they had reached during previous
meetings.
Lisa Verner, Project Manager, indicated she would go through each change for any discussion needed by
the Council.
On page 3 of the Development Agreement under section 2.2, they changed the number of acres. Under
section 3.3 they changed conditional uses to special permission for both a) movie theaters and c)
warehouses, which went before the Council during the May 20, 2009 meeting. At that meeting there were
no objections so staff included it in the May 26, 2009 packet. Ms. Verner explained the City Attorney
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determined they should not use the term "conditional uses" and define criteria for them within the
Development Agreement. Rather, that is a Zoning Code issue.
Councilmember Robertson pointed out that has taken the decision from the Planning Commission and
City Council to the Hearing Examiner, which constitutes a policy change.
Nora Gierloff, Community Development Deputy Director, indicated this issue came up during the
May 19, 2009 meeting. Staff's concern was on implementation. They wanted everything relevant in the
Zoning Code to ensure that residents and staff would not also have to be familiar with background
documents, which was the basis for the text changes in both the Development Guide and the Zoning
Code. They wanted an approval process that would list those special criteria in one place. Staff was trying
to streamline that process, hence the change to having the Hearing Examiner as decision maker. There
was not much discussion on these points at that Council work session.
Councilmember Robertson said one of the limitations to building another mall is the inclusion of a large
multi- screen theater. That issue was not covered by doing an economic analysis on whether a multi
screen theater would impact other theaters. Ms. Gierloff confirmed that regional malls are prohibited in
the Development Agreement.
Councilmember Quinn requested clarification on the two procedures. Mr. Victor replied that procedurally
the process is similar. The difference is in the appeal process. For special permission uses, the appeal
process goes directly to Superior Court. Rhonda Berry, City Administrator, added the City has also been
instructed by the Washington Cities Insurance Authority (WCIA) to use the Hearing Examiner whenever
possible.
Councilmember Robertson said they are talking about two issues:
1) Whether to go with the special permission rather than conditional use
2) Decide if they are happy with how special permissions and conditional uses are defined
He is currently more concerned with the latter issue. Councilmember Robertson referenced the existing
code, and asked whether it was possible to interpret it such that it conflicts with building a super -mall. A
500,000 square foot limitation is a large mall, and there is nothing that says a developer could not simply
build two 499,000 square foot malls. The only limiting factor seems to be that a developer could not put a
movie theater in both of them. They are ultimately trying to avoid competition between two malls.
Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator, explained that he originally advocated this type of
clause in the agreement because he believes a multi- screen theater is integral to a large shopping mall's
success. He does not believe Tukwila has sufficient market to support two such facilities. They sought to
limit that in two ways:
1) Limit the number of movie theater screens
2) Limit the size of retail malls
He believes both of those limits are represented sufficiently in the existing language. It might seem vague,
but that economic analysis would give them the details necessary to adequately evaluate any future mall
or theater project. Mayor Haggerton agreed with Mr. Speck's analysis. During early negotiations it
became clear they wanted a big mall and theater, and that was not the City's intent, and it was limited to
three screens.
Councilmember Robertson questioned the Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) in section 3.5.
The purpose was to determine whether a project can move forward prior to any serious development
work being done. In this context, it has been proposed that such a letter be submitted after something is
built. The Federal Emergency Management Act (FEMA) website states that a building permit cannot be
based on a CLOMR because the CLOMR does not change the national floodpiain map.
Ms. Verner said this section does not issue the permit, but rather defines what is necessary to get the
permit. This allows the City to work in a parallel process with the levee modifications. Once the
Development Agreement is signed, they can work on the other elements. If they can get a CLOMR, it
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might make sense to do so at that time. A Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) must be issued before the
FEMA map can be changed, which is the goal.
Councilmember Robertson said he had been under the impression that municipalities do not want to put
themselves in such a position. Other municipalities have issued moratoriums on development in
floodplains to avoid this very scenario.
8:52 p.m Mayor Haggerton called a brief recess.
9:00 p.m. Mayor Haggerton reconvened the meeting.
Steve Victor, Assistant City Attorney, replied there is a two -step process. The CLOMR is a tool that allows
FEMA to have an early look at the plan. If they conditionally approve the plan, the applicant is very likely
to get the final revision, namely the LOMR. The CLOMR is not a requirement, rather a suggestion. Mr.
Victor indicated the clearing and grading permit in this instance involves much more grading than would
normally be necessary. In order to make the language consistent, one way to do that would be to remove
the reference to a CLOMR. That would not preclude the applicant from obtaining a CLOMR. It would
simply reconcile the rest of the language, specifically the last sentence, which would be appropriate after
the issuance of a LOMR. He indicated the reference to a CLOMR could be removed entirely.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY QUINN TO REMOVE THE WORD "CLOMR" IN ALL
AREAS OF PAGE 5 OF SECTION 3.5 OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Ms. Verner referenced section 4.3.2, which affects the dedication of Southcenter Parkway. The attorneys
decided it is best to have a new easement for the new location and then finalize after the road is
constructed.
Councilmember Linder referenced the comments made at the public hearing from Gaco Western and
asked for clarification.
Mr. Victor indicated it appears the property owner wants compensation for diminution in value as a result
of street changes. This is not normally a compensable charge for that type of change. This parcel cannot
be landlocked per the Development Agreement. Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, conveyed the
business does have adequate access based on the current design.
Ms. Verner suggested adding the words "PSE or PSE'S DESIGNEE AND CONTRACTORS" in section
4.3.4.2.
MOVED BY GRIFFIN, SECONDED BY LINDER TO ADD THE WORDS "...PSE OR PSE'S DESIGNEE
AND CONTRACTORS..." TO THE TOP OF PAGE 9, SECTION 4.3.4.2 OF THE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Councilmember Robertson proposed a change to section 4.4, the sanitary sewer system. There are two
systems discussed in that section:
1) The initial sanitary sewer, paid for by the grant money
2) The additional sewer capacity as defined on page 12.
The paragraph following that definition seems to confuse the initial sewer construction with the additional
sewer construction, and he would like to see greater clarity.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LINDER TO ADD THE UNDERLINED LANGUAGE
BELOW TO PAGE 12, SECTION 4.4 OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, WITH THE FIRST
SENTENCE READING, IN PART "CONSTRUCTION OF THE INITIAL SOUTHCENTER PARKWAY
SEWER LINES SERVING THE TUKWILA SOUTH PROPERTY..." AND THE LAST SENTENCE
READING, IN PART "....OR A PARCEL BUILDER FOR THE INITIAL SOUTHCENTER PARKWAY
SEWER LINE SHALL BE...." MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
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Councilmember Robertson asked Ms. Verner when the City would issue the bond (for Southcenter
Parkway construction). Ms. Verner replied the City would use grant money first and then utilize City
money. The bond issuance depends on when the grant money has been fully utilized. The approximate
timeline is expected to be the summer of 2012. She indicated they did not anticipate spending money
until after confirmation that the agreement would not terminate.
Councilmember Robertson questioned the language in section 4.9. He said the wording in that section
seems unclear in the last sentence. Specifically, the text says the permit would be issued after the
expiration of the Department of Ecology's review. Ms. Verner said the expiration date comes after the
review period, which includes any appeals or discussions, which is standard.
Mr. Victor explained it is typical that if the Department of Ecology did not respond during the review
period, the permit would be issued. Councilmember Robertson asked what would happen if they did
respond. Ms. Verner replied they would issue an appeal, which would go before the Shoreline Hearings
Board, who in turn would resolve the issue. Mr. Victor added that during that process, all other processes
for that permit are stopped until that appeal is complete. There would not be a basis for La Pianta to insist
on issuance of a permit if the matter is under the jurisdiction of the Shoreline Hearings Board.
Ms. Verner explained the language in sections 4.11 and 4.12 was modified to reflect the two land
vacations and one surplus property. Section 5.1 simply corrected the language to make it symmetrical.
Section 5.2 updated the reference to the most recent Comprehensive Plan. Sections 5.2.3 and 5.2.4 are
grammatical changes.
Councilmember Quinn asked why the word applicable was added. Ms. Verner replied the new language
narrowed down the need to respond only to those applicable situations.
In section 5.3.2 net new trips was a defined term that staff wanted to continue to use. Councilmember
Robertson pointed out that the term pm peak hours had been removed. Ms. Verner explained the term
was synonymous with net new trips and defined in the agreement.
Section 5.5.4 relates to the Master Storm Water Infrastructure Plan. The changes refer to the defined
terms and the criteria for approval. Councilmember Robertson pointed out the last sentence is a problem
because Section 4.9 specified that action would be taken within 30 days, without any reference to
meeting any criteria. They have no way of ensuring the eight core requirements and five special
requirements are actually included.
Ms. Verner said this text indicates the Master Storm Water Infrastructure Plan is something the applicant
needs to do. It identifies the criteria they need to satisfy, as defined in Section 1.1.2.4 of the King County
Surface Water Design Manual. Councilmember Robertson pointed out that if they do not require that plan
being complete prior to issuance of the clearing and grading permit, the City would have no way of
knowing whether those criteria were met. The existing text indicates the permit would be issued no matter
what. Ms. Verner replied that was the agreement they reached after negotiations with La Pianta, but it
stipulated the City would issue a decision within that time frame based on all the design criteria, not
merely give a permit within that time frame.
Councilmember Robertson pointed out that section 4.9 indicates the clearing and grading permit would be
issued within 30 days, and that approval of the Master Storm Water Infrastructure Plan would not be
required prior to issuance of that permit. That was not in the original contract. That seems to put the City
in a weak position. Ms. Verner replied that La Pianta had already submitted their preliminary master
drainage plan when they first wanted to discuss site utilities. So the City already has a good idea of what
they have in mind. She said the City has adequate leverage to deny the infrastructure permit, if they do
not submit acceptable designs. Councilmember Robertson expressed the proposed text gives the City
very little leverage in that scenario.
Mr. Victor explained the intent was not to create a conflict for the City where they had already negotiated
a 30 -day turnaround on the clearing and grading permit. This provision requires the applicant, along with
the permit application, to submit the Master Storm Water Infrastructure Plan. It must substantially address
all those elements, or they do not get the permit. The only distinction is the final Master Storm Water
Infrastructure Plan does not need to be finally approved prior to the clearing and grading permits.
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MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LINDER TO AMEND THE MAIN MOTION TO DELAY
ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE DISCUSSION ON THIS ISSUE TO
THE JUNE 8, 2009 SPECIAL MEETING.
Councilmember Quinn asked whether they could still meet their timelines and deadlines, if all the
amendments are moved to the June 8, 2009 meeting. Ms. Verner said yes, if a decision can be made on
June 8.
*MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO AMEND THE MAIN MOTION.
*MAIN MOTION APPROVED, AS AMENDED, TO DELAY ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE THIS
EVENING AND CONTINUE DISCUSSION ON THIS ISSUE TO THE JUNE 8, 2009 SPECIAL
MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
2. An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adopting the Tukwila
South Master Plan.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE TUKWILA SOUTH MASTER PLAN; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
FORWARDED TO THE JUNE 8, 2009 SPECIAL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
3. An ordinance amending the City's zoning code, Tukwila Municipal Code Title 18; adopting a
new Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 18.41 relating to a new Tukwila South Overlay district;
adopting the Tukwila South Design manual.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 18, "ZONING CODE," TO REFLECT THE
ADDITION OF A NEW "TUKWILA SOUTH OVERLAY" DISTRICT; ADOPTING THE TUKWILA
SOUTH DESIGN MANUAL; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1758 §1 (PART); PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
FORWARDED TO THE JUNE 8, 2009 SPECIAL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
4. An ordinance amending Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 17.16 relating to detailed procedures
for binding site improvement plans.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1833, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 17.16, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR BINDING SITE IMPROVEMENT
PLANS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY
TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
June 1, 2009 Page 11 of 12
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE FORWARDED
TO THE JUNE 8, 2009 SPECIAL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
5. An ordinance amending Tukwila's Shoreline Master Plan map to pre- designate the shoreline
area located within the Tukwila South Potential Annexation area as "urban environment" and for
such designation to be effective upon annexation.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING TUKWILA'S SHORELINE MASTER PLAN MAP TO PRE DESIGNATE THE
SHORELINE AREA LOCATED WITHIN THE TUKWILA SOUTH POTENTIAL ANNEXATION
AREA AS "URBAN ENVIRONMENT" AND FOR SUCH DESIGNATION TO BE EFFECTIVE
UPON ANNEXATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY
TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
MOVED BY GRIFFIN, SECONDED BY LINDER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
FORWARDED TO THE JUNE 8, 2009 SPECIAL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
6. An ordinance designating the Tukwila South Project area a Sensitive Area Master Plan Overlay
district.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
DESIGNATING THE TUKWILA SOUTH PROJECT AREA AS A SENSITIVE AREA MASTER
PLAN OVERLAY DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY LINDER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE FORWARDED
TO THE JUNE 8, 2009 SPECIAL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
7. An ordinance vacating portions of the existing Frager Road right -of -way from approximately
existing City limits to South 200 Street for the Tukwila South Project.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
VACATING PORTIONS OF THE EXISTING FRAGER ROAD RIGHT -OF -WAY FROM
APPROXIMATELY EXISTING CITY LIMITS, AS OF THE DATE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION,
TO SOUTH 200TH STREET, FOR THE TUKWILA SOUTH PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY LINDER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY
TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
FORWARDED TO THE JUNE 8, 2009 SPECIAL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
June 1, 2009 Page 12 of 12
8. An ordinance vacating portions of the existing Southcenter Parkway right -of -way from
approximately South 180 Street to existing City limits for the Tukwila South Project.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
VACATING PORTIONS OF THE EXISTING SOUTHCENTER PARKWAY RIGHT -OF -WAY
FROM APPROXIMATELY SOUTH 180TH STREET TO EXISTING CITY LIMITS, AS OF THE
DATE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION, FOR THE TUKWILA SOUTH PROJECT; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY
TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE FORWARDED
TO THE JUNE 8, 2009 SPECIAL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
9. A resolution declaring the real property located at Frager Road and South 200` Street to be
surplus; and authorizing its exchange.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
DECLARING THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT FRAGER ROAD AND SOUTH 200TH
STREET TO BE SURPLUS; AND AUTHORIZING ITS EXCHANGE.
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE
READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed resolution by title only.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE
FORWARDED TO THE JUNE 8, 2009 SPECIAL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
REPORTS
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN TO DISPENSE WITH REPORTS.
MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
ADJOURNMENT
10:03 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
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Minutes prepared by Lady of Letters, Ync.
Reviewed by Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 7/6/2009