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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAP 2009-04-27 Item 2D - Report - 2009 1st Quarter Report: Community Development / Parks and RecreationCITY COUNCIL City of Tukwila BUDGET PROGRAM GOALS 1 St QUARTER SIGNIFICANT ISSUES FIRST QUARTER REPORT TO COUNCIL January 1 March 31, 2009 Prepared for Community Parks Committee DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Jim Haggerton, Mayor There are no updates for the Council goals during the first quarter. Per direction given at the Council Retreat in late February /early March, each goal will be assigned to a Council Committee for implementation and /or follow -up. Committee assignments have been made by the Council President, but have not yet been distributed to full Council for comment. 1. Seek out opportunities for Councilmembers to further their knowledge, experience and awareness of the different cultures represented within the Tukwila community: Awaiting Council Committee assignment. 2. Support programs and services that provide a sense of stability, community and unity throughout Tukwila's residential neighborhoods: Awaiting Council Committee assignment. 3. Work together in cooperation with nearby cities to address common problems in the Highway 99 corridor and Military Road: Awaiting Council Committee assignment. 4. Provide legislative support and encouragement to Tukwila residents living in rental communities through programs that hold owners and /or property managers accountable for providing safe places to live through the implementation of a rental licensing program: Awaiting Council Committee assignment. 5. Approve and implement standard operating procedures for the Council. Review and update procedures on a regular basis: Awaiting Council Committee assignment. 6. Support the implementation of City endorsed programs (i.e. Walk Roll Plan. Fire Master Plan, Parks Recreation Open Space Plan) through policy related decisions not associated with direct program funding: Awaiting Council Committee assignment. 7. Ensure a commitment to continued human services funding in relation to the cost of living through consistent review of regional. state and federal budgets affecting human services programs and services: Awaiting Council Committee assignment. 8. Study the feasibility and implementation of televised City Council meetings: Awaiting Council Committee assignment. 9. Continue to foster relationships within local, regional and state entities that encourage opportunities for ioint partnership and outreach: Awaiting Council Committee assignment. 10. Formulate an Adopt -a- Neighborhood program that will provide Councilmembers the opportunity to become more familiar with the changing faces of communities and neighborhoods throughout the City: Awaiting Council Committee assignment. 11. Research the viability of sponsoring a City -wide Citizens' Academy: Awaiting Council Committee assignment. 12. Establish a process to provide updates to Council on issues that are brought forward at Council meetings during citizen comment opportunities: Awaiting Council Committee assignment. Planning Division Development Activity There were 12 land use decisions issued, the applications ranged from 2 Short Plats, 2 Shoreline Permits, 2 SEPA decisions, 1 Sign Variance, 2 Special Permissions for deviations from code for sensitive areas /signs, 1 Tree permit and 1 Shoreline exemption. 2009 First Quarter Report Prepared for Community Parks Committee Page 2 BUDGET PROGRAM GOALS Planning 1. Adopt Shoreline Master Program Update: The Planning Commission completed its review of the staff draft Shoreline Master Program, approved changes to the document and approved a Planning Commission Recommended Shoreline Master Program on February 5, 2009 to forward to the City Council. The City Council Committee of the Whole will begin its review of the SMP on March 23, 2009. 2. Adopt Tukwila Urban Center Plan and Planned Action: In February 2009 the public review draft of the urban center plan for the Southcenter area was made available for public review. On March 4, an open house for the Plan was held at the Albert Lee Appliance store. Approximately 25 business owners, property owners and city residents attended. March 12 Planning Commission begin their review of the Plan. 3. Adopt new Sign Code: In the fall of 2008 the Sign Code Advisory Committee completed its work in providing recommendations to the City on a new sign code. The proposed recommendations were presented to the City Council and the Planning Commission at a joint meeting on January 29, 2009. Planning staff provided a briefing to the Chamber on February 15, 2009. The Hwy 99 Action Committee was briefed on the recommendations on February 10, 2009. Planning staff also met with several businesses and property owners to discuss the recommendations. Planning and the City Attorney's Office have begun to work on the administrative and technical sections of the new sign code. 4. Begin Comprehensive Plan Review (12/2011 Adoption Target): Began discussion with planning staff regarding project scope, process and potential assignments for 2011 Comprehensive Plan Update. MIC /Planned Action update: No activity this quarter. Climate Change Response: In -house Green Team formed to address sustainability issues. First meeting held in March. PAA clean -up: No activity this quarter. Housing /Jobs target review: CAP was given a briefing on Housing /Job targets. 5. Review Small Lot Residential Development Policies and Standards: No activity this quarter. 6. Complete Tukwila South Master Plan and Annexation: No activity this quarter. 7. Complete TIB Revitalization Plan Update with Transit Oriented Development: No activity this quarter. Code Enforcement 1. Increase community outreach programs. A neighborhood was identified, letter mailed to all property owners in the area indicating that Code Enforcement staff would be inspecting the area for certain code violations (debris, junk vehicles, vehicle parking) after a certain date (one month later). The intent is to give the neighborhood a chance to clean up before we inspect, inform the citizens of the specifics of the regulations regarding the violations. Together with the Hot Spots group, we identified the presence of too many window signs in convenience stores as both a safety hazard and an aesthetic problem. We mailed "heads up" notices to all convenience store owners telling them the specifics of the regulations (no more than 25% of the window area, signs must be posted on inside of window). We let them know that we would be inspecting each location after a date certain and will contact them if we find violations. Both of these new programs are in "mid- stream" at the moment, but we will be able to analyze this approach for effectiveness in early April and should know if we will continue to use it. Permit Coordination and Building 1. Adopt the 2008 National Electrical Code and related WAC rules: No activity this quarter. 2. Adopt the 2009 State Building Codes and consolidate the administrative provisions for Title 16 of the TMC including permit fee schedules: No activity this quarter. 3. Develop a tracking and notification system for Backflow test reports: A solution has been reached for tracking and notification systems for backflow test reports. Complete. 2009 First Quarter Report Prepared for Community Parks Committee Page 3 4. Develop a combination permit for single family residential construction: Development was initiated this quarter and remains in progress. Completion and implementation is anticipated during the second quarter. 5. Provide code update training for all Building Division staff members related to the adoption of the 2009 State Building Code: No activity this quarter. Update training will resume when opportunities are posted by ICC chapters. Planning Commission 1. Review Sign Code update: PC review of the sign code will begin once review of the TUC plan is complete. 2. Review Tukwila Urban Center Plan: A public open house was held on March 4 A work session with Eric Calloway from FTB was held on March 12 and the public hearing was held on March 26 3. Review Small Lot Residential Development Policies and Standards: Action on this item has been delayed due to other priorities. 4. Comprehensive Plan Update: No activity this quarter. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 1 QUARTER SIGNIFICANT ISSUES The Parks and Recreation Department offered many quality recreational opportunities within the community during the first quarter of 2009. The annual Dr. Seuss Family Night had over 700 people in attendance including Tukwila Library Advisory Board members, who distributed books to all children attending the event. The senior program held their first Wii Bowling tournament with nine cities in attendance. This innovative program won a Washington Recreation and Parks Association Spotlight Award for "Best Program" in 2008. Construction started at Duwamish Riverbend Hill, excitement surrounding this new park continues to grow as the project begins to take shape. After many years of hard, dedicated work on behalf of Tukwila citizens this park will be a welcomed addition to the community. The department is also working with the Lake to Sound Coalition on regional trail connections, creating further opportunities for recreation and human powered transit. BUDGET PROGRAM GOALS Administration 1. Construct Phase I of Duwamish Riverbend Hill and open the park for public access: Working with Cascade Land Conservancy on Phase I, construction started this quarter and a grand opening is scheduled for this fall. 2. Design Phase II of Duwamish Riverbend Hill and continue grant funding efforts: In progress, currently applying for grant funding Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office. 3. Apply for grants to acquire open space for future conservation and park areas as determined by the department's Parks, Recreations and Open Space Plan: In progress. 4. Extend a long term land lease at Tukwila Swimming Pool with the Tukwila School District: In progress. 5. Design regional trail connections that include new routes from the 154th Street Sound Transit Station to the Green River Trail: In progress, signed Interlocal Agreement with the City of SeaTac for trail study and preliminary engineering design. 6. Redesign and construct Phase II of Codiga Farm Park to include trail system, interpretive markers, picnic area, hand boat launch and parking area: In progress. 7. Design and construct a passive neighborhood park with the recent purchase of the 57th Avenue Park expansion: In progress. Recreation 1. Complete upgrade of CLASS Software program: In progress, we have implemented and upgraded the CLASS program, and are nearly complete with the '09 upgrades. 2009 First Quarter Report Prepared for Community Parks Committee Page 4 2. Incorporate the TCC Spray Park into the Summer Playground Program: 2 Quarter Goal Staff are exploring ways to meet this goal. 3. Offer marathon training activities /classes: We are currently offering many fitness activities, and once the excitement of the marathon hits; we will be offering more specific classes. 4. Develop a Medical Alert Coalition to assist Tukwila Seniors in notifying EMS of medical conditions in case of emergency: Postponed. This goal has been postponed until later in the year. 5. Increase structured programming in After School Program by implementing program specific classes (i.e. science, cooking, athletics, etc.) and allow flexibility of registration for these programs: 3rd quarter goal, program will change with the new school year. 6. Develop a designated area for teens at the Community Center for activities, classes, homework, etc: In progress. Staff is working on plan to accomplish this goal. 7. Increase pre school program by adding evening activities for working families: Postponed. Funding for this goal was not approved in the budget. 8. Investigate pricing structure for rentals to better utilize available rental space during slower times of the year: In progress. We have completed data compilation from 2007 and 2008 on rental and overall usage and fees. Will be evaluating data and making recommendation during 2nd quarter. 9. Add one additional youth sports league, i.e.: T -ball, girls' fast pitch, summer basketball, flag football, etc: In progress. We are finalizing facility space and logistics to run a summer basketball league. 10. Increase participation and activities with the Teen Council Program by implementing new activities once a month: In progress. Teen Council is working on important skills such as SAT preparation, college tours, scholarship opportunities, etc. Program was initially designed to start small and will increase next school year. 11. Develop an 8 team Co -Ed Senior Softball Tournament: In progress. Staff is working with the Senior Co -Ed League to determine the logistics of making this happen. 12. Plan a number of events on Thursdays before and after lunch to increase the daily numbers by 15% to the Senior Lunch Program, including new entertainment during the lunch hour: In progress. Staff is planning Thursday activities to increase this number. 13. Provide leadership and staff support for 2009 Tukwila Centennial events: Ongoing. 14. Increase weekday (Monday through Thursday) rentals at the TCC by 10 In progress. Due to economic times, revenue for Mon Thursday rentals is down 27 Many businesses are either meeting Tess frequently or have cancelled meetings. Will work to develop and implement plan during 2 quarter. Aquatics 1. Increase Aquatic Program Fee revenue by 10% each year: Ongoing. Revenue is up 2% as of the end of February. 2. Obtain a long term lease agreement with the Tukwila School District that allows for continued aquatic services in Tukwila: Ongoing. Tukwila School District hired a real estate appraiser consultant firm to find the value of the land and our building. Awaiting the results. 3. Produce a feasibility study for a remodel /expansion of the Tukwila City Pool: Ongoing. A preliminary drawing has been done by ARC architects. 4. Offer CPR classes or challenges to the community and /or City of Tukwila personnel at least once per quarter: Ongoing. 5. Offer Lifeguard Training classes or challenges at least once per quarter to the community and beyond to help keep up optimum part -time staff levels at the Tukwila City Pool: Ongoing. 6. Offer after school Special Olympics Swim Team program for Tukwila and other local area School District students in the spring: Ongoing. Regular season started March 20 with fifteen athletes participating. 7. Continue to work with the Tukwila Community Center in marketing and making pool time available for TCC's special events and camps: Ongoing. TCC's Preschool made two pool visits in March and spring break camps will visit the pool three times the week of March 30 Parks Maintenance 1. Assimilate new parks into the Parks Division (Codiqa Farm Park, Macadam Winter Garden, 57th Avenue Park expansion, Duwamish Riverbend Hill) and develop maintenance plans for each: Ongoing. 2009 First Quarter Report Prepared for Community Parks Committee Page 5 2. Provide park expertise in the design phase of the Duwamish Riverbend Hill project: Ongoing. 3. Inspect trail surfaces for safety hazards and repair (tree root damage, trail edge reinforcement and asphalt overlay): Taking inventory and will get price quotes in May. 4. Provide assistance to Recreation Division for City -wide events: Assisting with special events and volunteer work parties. 5. Oversee park enhancement projects annually: Ongoing. Golf Course Maintenance 1. Replace fairway sprinkler heads (500 heads). Remove old heads, re- adjust swing joints and re -level site: In progress. 2. Rebuild #9 Tee. Raise and re- contour surface: In progress. Golf Course Pro Shop 1. Work with Elite Racing as the starting line host location for the Tukwila to Seattle Rock "n" Roll Marathon: In progress. 2. Conduct a new short game clinic for improving golf skills. Clinics will be instructed by in -house golf professional: In Progress. 3. Develop a new speed of play program to increase course playability: In progress. Arts Commission 1. Promote and increase participation in the Recycled Art Show by 25 In progress. 2. Partner with Sister Community and co- sponsor All Nations Cup Art Show and performing arts events: In progress. 3. Continue fundraising opportunities in efforts to raise $250,000 for the centennial art piece at the new Klickitat off -ramp: In progress. 4. Implement the new art selection policy: In progress. Parks Commission 1. Sponsor grand openings of Codiga Farm Park and Duwamish Riverbend Hill Phase I: 2 or 3 quarter goal. 2. Review and assist administration on all 2009 -2010 CIP projects:. In progress Attend Board Commission workshops sponsored by the Washington Recreation and Parks Association: In progress. Scott Kruize and Joanne McManus attended a Parks Board and Commission training sponsored by the Washington Recreation and Parks Association in February. Library Advisory Board 1. Report annually to the City Council on the status of library services and facilities available to Tukwila citizens: In progress, TLAB will present to the City Council during the 2 Quarter. 2. Maintain and improve communication between the three libraries within Tukwila city limits, the Tukwila Library Advisory Board, the Tukwila City Council, the King County Library System, the "Friends of the Library" organization and the Tukwila general public: In progress. 3. Provide books to support to literacy in Tukwila and attend Tukwila Parks and Recreation, and King County Library System special events: In progress. TLAB supplied books for the Tukwila Community Center's annual Dr. Seuss event in March. 4. Provide support to the Friends of Tukwila Libraries to promote literacy in Tukwila: In progress.