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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-02-28 Community Affairs and Parks Minutes 't 'N'1,P City of Tukwila r! Community Affairs and Parks Committee 1 90 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes February 28, 2011— 5:00 p.m.; Conference Room #3 PRESENT Councilmembers: Verna Seal, Chair; Joe Duffle and De' Sean Quinn Staff: Rick Still, Derek Speck, Jack Pace, Nora Gierloff, Brandon Miles, Lynn Miranda, Steve Lancaster and Kimberly Matej Guests: Vanessa Zaputil (resident), Ellen Gengler (resident), Aaron Hundtofte (Riverton Development), Kent Alexander (Riverton Development), Andy Ciarrocchi (Westfield) CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Seal called the meeting to order at 4:59 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Development Agreement: 12909 East Marginal Wav South (Riverton Development) Staff is seeking Council direction as to whether not to enter into a development agreement with the property owner, also known as Riverton Development, at 12909 East Marginal Way, regarding the construction of a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified, mixed use building. A development agreement has been suggested as a means to address some code ambiguities and uncertainties, including: Parking issues Split zoning Setbacks As a result of such an agreement, the City would experience its first LEED certified building and full frontage improvements. The Committee was in agreement that a draft development agreement should be prepared for the Committee /Council review process. Additionally, staff inquired about the Committee's preference for the project approval. Committee members recommended suggestion 2.b. as outlined on page 3 on the agenda packet, summarized below: Council will simultaneously review the development agreement and design review application, allowing the project to have one public hearing. Staff commented that development agreements are usually created and entered into when there is a unique project in which not every issue is addressed in the Code. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THE PROCESS AS OUTLINE IN LETTER B. FORWARD TO MARCH 14 COW FOR DISCUSSION. B. Tukwila Urban Center /Southcenter Plan: Public Involvement Strategy Staff is seeking Committee recommendation and Council approval on how to proceed with expanding public involvement in/on the Tukwila Urban Center Plan /Southcenter. At the September 27, 2010, Committee of the Whole meeting the City Council requested staff conduct additional research on opportunities for public outreach and involvement, rather than move forward with a consultant agreement to lead stakeholder outreach. The Council requested staff return to Committee with results on other outreach/public involvement alternatives. Community Affairs Parks Committee Minutes February 28.2011- Paae 2 After a brief overview of the history of the plan process to date, Committee discussion ensued. Committee members ultimately recommended that public involvement in this project should include both meetings with individual stakeholders and with a stakeholder group (see options 1 and 2 as outlined under the Recommendations in the Committee agenda packet). Committee members did not express interest in reducing the scope of the project as outlined in option 3. Committee members acknowledged that previously, the Council did not desire the approach of meetings with individual stakeholders as described in option 1; however, given the time that has passed and other considerations, the Committee felt it would be worthwhile to revisit the option with the full Council. RECOMMENDATION MADE WITH UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MARCH 14 COW FOR DISCUSSION. C. Ballot Measure Special Election: Tukwila Pool Metr000litan Park District Per previous Council direction, staff presented a timeline and draft resolution requesting the King County Director of Elections call a special election on August 16, 2011, and place on the ballot a measure regarding the formation of and funding for a Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District. Council originally considered calling a special election during the month of February 2011; however, a number of factors affected the ability to meet required timelines associated with the February deadline. Staff has prepared timeline requirements and estimated costs associated with placing the measure on the next available ballot which is August 16. Staff reported that the items such as levy rate and governance structure were derived from information provided in a memo from Rick Still, dated February 23, 2011. The memo is included in the Committee agenda packet for review. Vanessa Zapitul, Tukwila resident, spoke on behalf a citizen group that has expressed interest in the continued operation of the pool. Ms. Zapitul suggested the City consider a third party operator for the pool and alternate means of providing necessary staff. She stated that, regrettably, that the citizen group will not be able to support this process and /or a ballot measure if a third party is not considered. Committee members recognize that there are a number of factors involved with this ballot measure and continued operation of the pool facility. In consideration of such details, the Committee thought it may be in the best interest of the City Council to hold a work session to discuss these factors prior to making a decision on how to proceed. RECOMMEDATION TO HOLD A WORK SESSION PRIOR TO THE COUNCIL MAKING A DECISION. FORWARD TO MARCH 14 COW FOR DISCUSSION. D. Parks Recreation Events Calendar As an information only item, Rick Still reviewed a calendar of upcoming Parks Recreation events for the months of March and April with the Committee. INFORMATION ONLY. III. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m. Next meeting: Monday, March 14, 2011 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #3 Committee Chair Approval Mi t es KAM. Reviewed by NG and SL.