Planning 2013-06-24 Minutes - Special Joint Work Session - City Council and Planning Commission

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City of Tukwila Tukwila City Council Planning Commission Joint Work Session Meeting Minutes June 24, 2013 5:30 p.m.; Council Chambers PRESENT Councilmembers: Planning Commissioners: Thomas McLeod, Chair; Brooke Alford, Mike Hanson, Miguel Maestas, Sharon Mann, Louise Strander Tree and Environment Advisory Committee Members: Chair; Sean Albert, Nancy Eklund, Christian Faltenberger, Heidi Watters, Kathleen Wilson Staff: David Cline, Jack Pace, Nora Gierloff, Carol Lumb, Sandra Whiting, Derek Speck, Brandon Miles, Laurel Humphrey CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m. Welcome and Overview Councilmember and Advisory Committee Chair Quinn opened the meeting with an overview of the Tukwila Tree and Environment Committee, referencing Resolution 1767, which established the . He described the meeting process that occurred September 2012 - May 2013, explained the purpose of the work session, and introduced Committee members. He also stated that while there would be no public comment opportunity, there is a Planning Commission public hearing on June 27 and DCD will be accepting written comment through that date. Presentation DCD Staff and Advisory Committee members delivered a comprehensive presentation of the in the following areas: Reviewing natural environment related goals/policies and recommending revisions Considering new goals/policies for urban forestry and recommending City tree canopy goals Providing guidance on: Tree clearing, management and protection o Street tree management o Tree health and canopy on public lands o Landscaping requirements for commercial and industrial areas o enforceable regulations; planting, restoration and demonstration programs; and allocation of sufficient resources.