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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCD 2026-04-13 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKET�J,�.r11LA kqs o i J � y av►J, r =O 1906 CITY OF TUKWILA City Council Committee Meeting Planning & Community Development Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Location: City Hall, Council Conference Room, Join remotely: 1-253-292-9750, Access Code: 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 866559860# or click here to loin the meeting 1. AGENDA BUSINESS AGENDA a. Lease Agreement with Westfield Southcenter for World Cup Viewing Lounge. Brandon Miles, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Government Relations b. 2026 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket Neil Tabor, Senior Planner 2. MISCELLANEOUS a. Draft Climate Action Plan and Strategies & Proposed Environment Report Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst RECOMMENDED ACTION Forward to 04/20 Pg. 2 Regular Consent Agenda Forward to 04/27 COW Pg. 11 Meeting Pg. 33 City of Tukwila Thomas McLeod, Mayor Marty Wine, City Administrator Agenda Item Sponsor Legislative History Recommended Motion EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ITEM NO. 1.A. AGENDA BILL Lease Agreement with Westfield Southcenter for World Cup Viewing Lounge Brandon Miles, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Government Relations April 13, 2026 Planning & Community Development Committee April 20, 2026 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda ❑ Discussion Only ❑x Action Requested MOVE TO Authorize the Mayor to execute a lease agreement in substantial form for a portion of the old Sear's building for the City's 2026 World Cup viewing lounge, with the final terms to be negotiated by the Mayor and the form approved by the City Attorney. The City is planning to use a part of the old Sear's building for a viewing lounge for the 2026 World Cup. The City needs to execute a no fee lease with Westfield Southcenter for the space. DISCUSSION The City has allocated just over $2 million of lodging tax funds for events and to get the City ready for the 2026 World Cup. As part of the City's initiatives, the City is going to host a viewing lounge on the second floor of the old Sear's building at Westfield Southcenter. The City needs to execute a no -fee lease agreement with Westfield Southcenter for the use of the space. Under state law, the City Council needs to approve the execution of the lease. FINANCIAL IMPACT There is no fee associated with this lease. ATTACHMENTS • Draft Agreement, Short Term Lease with Southcenter Owner LLC • Email between City Staff and Westfield Southcenter Staff 2 Effective Date: 03-10-2026 SHORT TERM LEASE AGREEMENT SHOPPING CENTER Southcenter LESSEE City of Tukwila, a Government Entity DBA City of Tukwila ADDRESS 6200 Southcenter Blvd. CITY/STATE/ZIP Tukwila, WA 98188 CONTRACT # SCR26024 Reservation Detail: HVAC* Maint. Trash Other Fee Rent/Fea Security Base Rent CAM* Fee Utility Fee Fee Removal Fee Sign Fee (total per Total Deposit Premises Start Date End Date total rtarm total partarm total partarm total wrterm total Partarm Wtal Mrtarra term total rtarm oa-time S 5/1/2026 7/31/2026 $1.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1.00 $0.00 Miscellaneous CAM - Common Area Maintenance; HVAC = Healing, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Permitted Use: Westfield Southcenter will provide the second level of the former Sears space to the City of Tukwila for World Cup activation at no cost from May 1 through July 30. The space will be used for public viewing of World Cup matches and other experiential activations. Operating hours will follow the game schedule and are subject to prior approval by Center Management. Payment Schedule: Due Date Base Rent Operations Utilities Other Fees Security Deposit Total Due May 1, 2026 1.00 1 0.00 0.00 $0.00 $1.00 Security Deposit on File: Payments shall be made payable as written below and directed to the following lockbox (always refer to SCR26024 on the check): Southcenter Owner LLC PO Box 56923 Los Angeles, CA 90074-6923 Percentage Rent Schedule: Monthly Term Percentage Rent Rate Sales Breakpoint Overage Due Date 5/1/2026-7/31/2026 0.00 % 1 $0.00 1 8/5/2026 Center Detail: Property Address Phone Additional Insured Language Property Management Southcenter Owner LLC, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield N.V., Unibail-Rodamco- Westfield SE, URW WEA LLC, Westfield LLC, Westfield America Limited Partnership, Southcenter 2800 Southcenter 206-246-0423 Westfield Property Management LLC, and any and all of their respective, parents, Westfield Property Tukwila, WA 98188-2888 partners, subsidiaries and affiliates, successors and assigns, employees, agents, Management LLC officers and representatives, together with any mortgagee, as their interests may appear. Lessee hereby contracts for the lease of certain space as described above upon the terms and conditions set forth (1) in this Contract for Short Term Lease Agreement ("Contract"), including the Reservation Detail, Payment Schedule, Percent Rent Schedule, and Center Detail, (ii) on the attached Contract for Short Term Lease Agreement Standard Terms ("Standard Terms") and (ill) Exhibit A (the Contract, the Standard Terms, and Exhibit A, collectively the "Lease"). The parties agree that signatures by facsimile or electronic delivery shall be accepted as originals. This Lease must be signed by both Lessee and Lessor to be effective. "LESSEE": "LESSOR": City of Tukwila, a Government Entity Signature: Westfield Property Management LLC, a Delaware limited liability company In its capacity as agent for the owner(s) of the Shopping Center Signature: Name: Name: Short Term Lease Agreement 1 of 4 SCR26024 3/10/2026 12:44 PM CONTRACT FOR SHORT TERM LEASE AGREEMENT STANDARD TERMS 1. Permitted Use. Lessee shall have the right to use the Premises for the "Permitted Use" as set forth in the Contract and for no other purpose ("Permitted Use"), expressly conditioned upon payment of all Rent as set forth herein and all other terms and conditions set forth in this Lease. The location and the square footage for the Premises at the Shopping Center is specifically set forth on the site plan depicting the Premises that may be provided to Lessee upon its written request therefor. Lessee hereby accepts the size and location of the Premises. Lessee shall continuously operate within the Premises in accordance with the Permitted Use and shall be open for business within the entire Premises on each day and for at least the hours that the Shopping Center is open. 2. Term. The term for this Lease shall commence on "Start Date" as set forth in the Reservation Detail section of the Contract ("Reservation Detail") and shall expire on "End Date" as set forth in the Reservation Detail (the "Term"), unless earlier terminated as set forth in this Lease. Lessee may be permitted early entry into the Premises prior to the Start Date solely for the purpose of the stocking and fitting out of the Premises for the Permitted Use, and in no event shall Lessee commence to conduct business to the public from the Premises prior to said Start Date. If Lessee nevertheless commences to conduct business to the public from the Premises prior to the Start Date, Lessee agrees that it shall pay a Base Rent for each such day of operation at a daily rate that will be determined on a prorated basis using the Base Rent rate set forth in the Reservation Detail. 3. Rent a. Base Rent. Lessee agrees to pay Lessor an amount equal to the "Base Rent" as set forth in the Reservation Detail (the "Base Rent") for the right to use and operate in the Premises in the Shopping Center. Lessee shall pay the Base Rent to Lessor in accordance with the schedule for payment set forth in the Payment Schedule section of the Contract ("Payment Schedule"). b. Percentage Rent. In addition to the Base Rent payable above, Lessee shall also pay to Lessor percentage rent equal to the amount (the "Percentage Rent") determined by multiplying (i) the amount of Gross Revenue that exceeds the "Sales Breakpoint" set forth in the Percentage Rent Schedule of the Contract (the "Percentage Rent Schedule"), by (ii) the "Percentage Rent Rate" set forth in Percentage Rent Schedule. All payments of the Percentage Rent, if applicable, shall be due on the Overage Due Date(s) set forth in the Percentage Rent Schedule. "Gross Revenues" shall mean the entire amount of gross revenues received with respect to the Premises by Lessee from third parties. C. Additional Rent. In addition to the Base Rent, Lessee shall also pay to Lessor the amounts described in the Reservation Detail, to the extent applicable, and any other amounts due under this Lease (collectively, "Additional Rent"). Any sums classified in this Contract as a tax (if any) are estimates based on tax rates effective when last checked by the Lessor and are subject to change. Notwithstanding any estimate or anything else to the contrary, Lessee shall be responsible for all actual taxes imposed on the rental pursuant to this Contract (except to the extent attributable to Lessor's income). d. Base Rent, Percentage Rent, Additional Rent and all other payments required under this Lease shall be collectively referred to herein as the "Rent." Rent shall be made in U.S. dollars and shall be made via (i) check, or (ii) wire transfer to a bank account designated by Lessor, at Lessors sole discretion without notice, demand, abatement, deduction or offset. If Lessee elects to make payments by check, such check(s) shall be made payable as written and directed to the lockbox as set forth in the Payment Schedule. Late payments shall incur interest at the rate of the lesser of ten percent (10%) or the maximum amount allowed by law, per month from the date such payments were originally due. e. To the extent that Percentage Rent is payable hereunder, Lessee shall prepare and keep full, complete and proper books and source documents, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, of the Gross Revenues, whether for cash, credit or otherwise, relating to Lessee's operation within the Premises. The books and source documents to be kept by Lessee shall include, without limitation, true copies of all state and local sales and use tax returns and reports, records of inventories and receipts of merchandise, daily receipts from all sales and other pertinent original sales records and records of any other transactions conducted in or from the Premises by Lessee and any other persons conducting business from the Premises. Pertinent original sales records shall include, without limitation, sales records which would normally be examined by an independent accountant pursuant to generally accepted auditing standards in performing an audit of Lessee's sales. f. With each payment of Percentage Rent, to the extent applicable, Lessee shall provide Lessor with a written statement certified as accurate by a duly authorized officer of Lessee, prepared in a format acceptable to Lessor, the Gross Revenues received, gross invoice amounts billed, discounts, rebates, charge backs, and other deductions, and the Percentage Rent calculations. Such statements shall be furnished to Lessor whether or not any Gross Revenues were received by Lessee during the applicable period. The receipt or acceptance by Lessor of any statement, or the receipt or acceptance of any payment made, shall not prevent Lessor from subsequently challenging the validity or accuracy of such statement or payment. g. To the extent that Percentage Rent is payable hereunder, at any time during the Term, upon reasonable notice from Lessor, Lessee shall provide Lessor and its agents and representatives with access to such financial records and supporting documentation as may be reasonably requested by Lessor, and Lessor may inspect the Gross Revenues received by or credited to Lessee and Lessee's calculation of the Percentage Rent, to determine that such fees and charges are accurate and in accordance with this Lease. If, as a result of such inspection, Lessor determines that Lessee has not made proper payments of Percentage Rent to Lessor, Lessor shall notify Lessee of the amount of such non-payment and Lessee shall promptly pay to Lessor the amount of the non-payment, plus interest at the rate of two percent (2%) per annum more than the prime rate as reported by the Wall Street Journal computed on a daily basis from the date of receipt by Lessee of the unpaid amount until the date of payment to Lessor. Lessor shall be responsible for the cost of such inspection, except that if such inspection reveals an underpayment to Lessor of at least five percent (5%) of the Gross Revenues for the audited period, then Lessee shall reimburse Lessor for all reasonable cost of such inspection. Lessor's audit right hereunder shall continue for one (1) year beyond the expiration or earlier termination of the Term, or the last sale of merchandise or other goods for which Lessor is entitled to receive a percentage of the Gross Revenues, whichever is later. 4. Security Deposit. Lessee shall provide to Lessor, upon execution of this Lease, a security deposit in the amount set forth in the Payment Schedule (the "Security Deposit"). No interest shall accrue on the Security Deposit. Lessor shall have the right, at its option and in its sole discretion, to apply all or part of the Security Deposit toward the payment of any amounts required to remedy any Default of Lessee in the payment of Rent or the performance of any other condition or covenant contained herein. If Lessor uses, applies, or retains the whole or any part of the Security Deposit in accordance with this Lease, Lessee shall deliver to Lessor the amount necessary to replenish the Security Deposit to its original sum within five (5) days after notification from Lessor of the amount due. Failure to pay the amount due within the required time period shall constitute a material default under this Lease. It is agreed that upon Lessee's surrender or vacation of the Premises, Lessor, or its agent or designee, shall inspect the Premises, and assess any and all damages to the Premises or Lessor's property or businesses caused by Lessee or on account of Lessee's business in the Premises. If the Premises are found to be in the condition in which they were provided to Lessee, and provided Lessee is not in Default under this Lease, the Security Deposit, or such portion thereof still held by Lessor after application of any portion for any prior Defaults by Lessee, will be returned to Lessee. If, however, there is any damage to the Premises or Lessee is in Default, the cost of curing such default, repairing such damage and/or restoring the Premises to the condition in which they were provided to Lessee (ordinary wear and tear excepted) will be deducted from the Security Deposit and the remainder will be returned to Lessee, and to the extent the cost to cure such Default or the cost of repair exceeds the amount of the Security Deposit, Lessee shall pay Lessor for the shortfall within ten (10) days after receiving notice thereof from Lessor. 5. Installation; Alterations; Maintenance and Repair. Lessee shall install, at its sole cost and expense, all equipment, trade fixtures and facilities necessary for the Permitted Use. Prior to such installation, Lessee shall submit design plans and specifications to Lessor for approval. All work undertaken by Lessee or its Short Term Lease Agreement contractors, subcontractors and other agents in connection with the installation, operation and maintenance of its equipment, trade fixtures and facilities shall be undertaken and completed in a good and workmanlike manner by professional, licensed and qualified personnel and contractors. Any fixtures installed by Lessee that cannot be removed without damage to the Premises or that remain on the Premises after the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease shall, at Lessor's option, become the sole property of Lessor upon such expiration or termination. Lessee, at its sole cost and expense, shall repair, replace and maintain in good condition all portions of the Premises. Lessee may not make any structural alterations to the Premises without the prior written consent of Lessor. Lessor shall not be responsible for any installations, alterations or maintenance of the Premises, nor shall it be liable for any installation, alteration or maintenance costs and expenses whatsoever. Lessee shall ensure that the Premises maintain the same standards of appearance and cleanliness as the remainder of the Shopping Center and any failure to do so shall be deemed a material breach of this Lease by Lessee. 6. Utilities. Lessee shall be solely responsible for directly contacting all necessary utility and service providers and procuring in its own name, and shall promptly pay for all fees, deposits and charges, including use and/or connection fees, hook-up fees, standby fees, and/or penalties for discontinued or interrupted service, and the like, for water, gas, electricity, fire alarm, burglar alarm, telephone, cable television, internet or data service, sewer and sanitation, solid waste disposal and any other service or utility used in or upon or furnished to the Premises, including any such services that may be supplied by Lessor (whereupon, in such case, such utility fees may be included as Additional Rent). Lessee shall be solely responsible for notifying any such providers, including, without limitation, any waste disposal providers, of Lessee's cessation of such services at the Premises upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease and Lessor shall have no obligation or liability with respect thereto. 7. Surrender. Prior to the expiration or date of earlier termination of this Lease, Lessee shall (i) remove all of its personal property, signs, sets, displays and equipment from the Premises and the Shopping Center, (ii) remove all telephone and data cabling installed by or on behalf of Lessee, (iii) restore the Premises to the condition in which the Premises existed prior to installing of such personal property, signs, sets, displays and equipment, subject to ordinary wear and tear, (iv) repair all damage caused by or in connection with Lessee's compliance with the obligations contained in this Section, (v) pay the Rent and other sums due and payable or outstanding; and (vi) surrender to Lessor the Premises, broom -clean and in good condition; provided, however, that Lessee shall not remove any fixtures or personal property affixed to the Premises. Any of Lessee's obligations under this Section which have not been performed by Lessee prior to the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease shall survive such expiration or termination. Further If Lessee fails to meet its obligations under this Section, Lessor shall have the right to cure such failure and, at Lessor's option, may either retain, remove or dispose of such property without any compensation to Lessee, and Lessee shall reimburse Lessor for its costs and expenses related thereto within five (5) days after Lessor gives written notice to Lessee of the amount due. 8. Indemnity. Lessee shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Lessor, its agents, affiliates, members and employees, and any department store operating within the Shopping Center, from and against any and all liabilities, claim demands, damages, expenses, fees, fines, penalties, suits, proceedings, actions and causes of action of any and every kind and nature (i) arising from or in any way connected with the Permitted Use, or (ii) arising from or in any way connected with Lessee's use of the Premises, or (iii) caused by Lessee or any of its affiliates, members, employees, contractors, subcontractors, agents and representatives, excepting any liability or claim arising or growing out of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Lessor, its employees, affiliates, members and agents. The provisions of this Section shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease. 9. Compliance; Permits. Lessee agrees that it has read and understands the rules and regulations for the Shopping Center attached hereto as Exhibit A (the "Operational Guidelines & Policies") and agrees and shall cause its employees to abide by the same, as such Rules and Reg's may be amended from time to time by Lessor. Lessee further agrees to comply with all applicable laws of the town, city, county, state and federal governments or any other public authority. Lessee further agrees that it shall not use, bring, maintain, release or discharge any hazardous materials on or onto the Premises or any other part of the Shopping Center. Lessee represents and warrants that Lessee has obtained, or will obtain prior to the commencement of its business operations, at its sole cost and expense, all required permits, authorizations, consents and approvals of any type or nature from the appropriate governmental authorities for use of the Premises for the Permitted Use, to the extent necessary (the "Permits"), and all of such Permits are, or will be, and will remain in full force and effect during the Term. Lessee shall provide copies of such required Permits to Lessor prior to the commencement of the Term. 10. "As -Is": Release. a. Lessee acknowledges that it has inspected the Premises (or will inspect the Premises prior to commencement of its business operations), observed no dangerous conditions, accepts the Premises "as is", and assumes all risk of injury or damage to Lessee's person or property, in connection with Lessee's use of the Premises regardless of the condition thereof. b. Lessee expressly waives all rights, if any, to assert any claims against Lessor, Westfield Property Management, LLC, Westfield U.S. Holdings, LLC, URW WEA LLC, Westfield America Limited Partnership and any and all of their parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, members, predecessors, successors, employees, representatives, any marketing fund, tenants and Lessees of Lessor for damage, destruction or loss of any equipment, property, goods, wares, merchandise, supplies, cash (or other evidence of customer debt such as checks or credit card receipts) upon the Shopping Center or, by any reason of fire, theft, robbery or burglary, bodily injury, personal injury or death or other loss, provided, however, such loss or damage is not due to the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Lessor or any of their parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, members, predecessors, successors, employees, representatives, any marketing fund, tenants and Lessees. Lessee accepts all responsibility for any injury or public liability incurred as a direct result of their display or fixtures or business operations. 11. Security. Lessor shall have no responsibility to provide security, supervision or protection against any loss that may be sustained by Lessee. Any Lessee requiring security must do so at Lessee's expense and utilize a security company approved by Lessor's representative. 12. Insurance. a. Lessee must provide written evidence of General Liability insurance for the Premises during the Term with a reputable and licensed insurance company acceptable to Lessor in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 in the aggregate. If Lessee owns or operates vehicles in the ordinary course of its business, Lessee must carry Automobile Liability insurance covering all owned, non -owned and hired vehicles with a per occurrence combined single limit of $1,000,000. The General Liability policy, and if applicable, the Automobile Liability policy, must be endorsed to include the additional insured as set forth in the Center Detail. The general liability policy evidenced by lessee will be endorsed to be primary and non-contributory with respect to any policy of insurance carried by Lessor and that any coverage carried by Lessor will be excess. The certificate of insurance and additional insured endorsements evidencing such coverage must be supplied prior to the commencement by Lessee of its business activities at the Shopping Center. Lessee must provide Statutory Worker's Compensation insurance as required by the laws of the state in which this Lease is in effect. Lessee shall give Lessor at least 30 days written notice of any cancellation or material change in coverage of Lessee's insurance policies. All policies of insurance evidenced by lessee will contain a waiver of subrogation in favor of the Lessor. b. Lessee must maintain all-risk property insurance including coverage for fire, theft, vandalism, malicious mischief, water damage which does not exclude backup from sewers or drains and/or sprinkler leakage, and extended coverage insuring Lessee's merchandise, furnishings, equipment and all other items of personal property of Lessee located on or in the Premises, in an amount equal to the full replacement cost thereof. 2of4 3/10/2026 12:44:39 PM SCR26024 Either party may change its address by written notice in accordance with this Section. C. The Workers Compensation insurance policy obtained by Lessee pursuant to this Lease shall contain an endorsement waiving any right of subrogation which the insurer may otherwise have against the non -insuring party. If Lessor has contracted with a third party for the management of the Shopping Center, the waiver of subrogation by Lessee herein shall also run in favor of such third party. d. If Lessee contracts with or hires any contractor, vendor, or other service company, Lessee shall require such contractor, vendor, or other service company to maintain the insurance requirements as listed above. Lessee shall also require all contractors, vendors, or other service companies to execute the Lessor's required release and hold harmless form and to also provide Lessor a certificate of insurance evidencing the insurance require prior to allowing any contractor, vendor, or service company to enter the premises. 13. Events of Default: Termination. a. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute a default and material breach of this Lease by Lessee (a "Default"): i. Any failure by Lessee to pay the Rent, and additional fees or other charge required to be paid under this Lease when due; or ii. Any failure by Lessee to observe or perform any other provision, covenant or condition of this Lease to be observed or performed by Lessee where such failure continues for twenty- four (24) hours after written notice from Lessor to Lessee; Provided that if the nature of such default is such that the same cannot reasonably be cured within twenty-four (24) hours, Lessee shall not be deemed to be in default if it shall commence such cure within such period and thereafter rectify and cure such default with due diligence in no event to exceed ten (10) days after written notice thereof from Lessor to Lessee specifying the particulars of the default; or iIL Abandonment or vacation of the Premises by Lessee; or iv. In the event that proceedings in bankruptcy or insolvency are instituted by or against Lessee, or a receiver is appointed, or if any substantial part of the assets of Lessee is the object of attachment, sequestration or other type of comparable proceeding, and such proceeding is not vacated or terminated within thirty (30) days after its commencement or institution. b. In the event of any Default by Lessee, Lessor in addition to any other remedies available to it at law or equity, including injunction, at its option, without further notice or demand of any kind to Lessee or any other person may: (1) terminate this Lease, declare the Term hereof ended and re-enter the Premises and take possession thereof without the need for court order and remove all persons therefrom, and Lessee shall have no further claim thereon or hereunder; and (2) even though it may have re-entered the Premises, thereafter elect to terminate this Lease and all of the rights of Lessee in or to the Premises. If this Lease is terminated hereunder due to a Default by Lessee, no payment received by Lessor shall be returned to Lessee. C. To the full extent permitted under applicable law, Lessor shall have no duty to relet the Premises or otherwise mitigate damages under this Lease, and Lessee hereby releases Lessor from any and all duty to relet the Premises or otherwise mitigate damages. Lessee agrees that Lessor shall not be liable, nor shall Lessee's obligations hereunder be diminished, because of Lessor's failure to relet the Premises or collect rent due with respect to such reletting. Lessee waives all rights to plead such failure of Lessor to mitigate damages as a claim or affirmative defense in any proceeding based on any Default by Lessee. d. This Lease is terminable at the will of Lessor at its sole discretion upon thirty (30) days' written notice sent to Lessee's address set forth above; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Term of this Lease shall be thirty (30) days or less, this Lease shall be terminable at the will of Lessor at its sole discretion upon twenty-four (24) hours' written notice sent to Lessee's address set forth above. If this Lease is terminated at the option of Lessor without any default of Lessee, Lessor shall refund to Lessee the pro-rata amount of the Rent paid to Lessor for the remaining portion of the Term. e. A default which shall not be remedied within the applicable grace period, if any, of the Lessee's obligations under the provisions of any other lease or tenancy agreement of real property in any shopping center owned (in whole or in part) or managed by Lessor or any partner of Lessor, including any parent, subsidiary, affiliate or successor -in -interest thereof, shall constitute a default by Lessee under this Lease, entitling Lessor to the rights and remedies of Lessor hereunder and at law or in equity. In addition, a default of Lessee's obligations under the provisions of this Lease shall constitute a default by Lessee (or any partner of Lessee including any parent, subsidiary, affiliate or successor in interest thereof) under any other lease or tenancy agreement of real property in any shopping center owned (in whole or in part) or managed by Lessor or any partner of Lessor, including any parent, subsidiary, affiliate or successor -in -interest thereof entitling the Lessor thereunder to the rights and remedies of Lessor hereunder and at law or in equity. 14. Assignment. This Lease may not be assigned or otherwise transferred or encumbered by Lessee, nor may any portion of the Premises be subleased by Lessee, without Lessor's prior written approval, which Lessor may withhold in its sole and absolute discretion. The direct or indirect sale of a controlling interest of Lessee, or the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of Lessee shall constitute an assignment of this Lease. 15. Lessors Right to Relocate Premises a. Lessor shall have the right in its sole and absolute discretion to relocate the Premises to another part of the Shopping Center upon not less than seventy two (72) hours' written notice to Lessee and Lessee shall relocate its Premises to such other location as designated by Lessor within said seventy two (72) hour period. The new premises shall be substantially the same in size, decor and nature as the Premises and shall be placed in such condition at Lessor's sole cost. b. Lessor shall additionally have the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to temporarily relocate the Premises to another location within the Shopping Center upon not less than seventy (72) hours' prior written notice to Lessee ('Relocation Notice'). The dates and duration of the period of relocation ('Relocation Period') shall be provided to Lessee in the Relocation Notice. Lessee shall be responsible, at its sole cost and expense, to relocate to and from the Temporary Premises on the beginning and end dates of the Relocation Period, respectively. Lessee's occupancy of the Temporary Premises shall at all times be subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and the term 'Premises' shall mean the Temporary Premises during such period of time. Lessee shall not be entitled to any adjustment in the Rent or to any other compensation as a result of or in connection with a temporary relocation made under this Section 15.b. 16. Sale of Shopping Center. Lessor shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to assign this Lease to any purchaser or other assignee or transferee of a Shopping Center, provided that any such purchaser, assignee or transferee shall agree in writing to assume all of Lessor's obligations under this Lease arising after the date of such purchase, assignment or transfer, provided, however, if Lessor does not assign this Lease to such purchaser, Lessor shall have the right to terminate this Lease upon written notice to Lessee without further obligation other than obligations which have accrued prior to and remain unsatisfied at the time of termination. 17. Notices. Any notice from one party to the other, which may be or is required to be given under this Agreement must in writing and sent by (i) personal delivery, or (ii) a nationally recognized overnight courier service, fees prepaid, addressed to the address set forth above. For notice to Lessor, the address is: 2049 Century Park East, 42n° floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067, Attn: Legal Department and legalnotices(.urw.com. 18. Signage: Visual Merchandising. The content, dimensions and location of any and all signage used by Lessee to promote the Permitted Use, and all visual merchandising of Lessee, shall be previously approved in writing by Lessor in its sole and absolute discretion. In no way limiting the foregoing, Lessee understands and agrees (i) that all signage must be professionally designed and prepared, shall not detract from the general appearance of the Premises or the Shopping Center, and that under no circumstances may any signage be handwritten, and (ii) that Lessee shall be solely responsible for all visual merchandising of Lessee, all visuals must professionally designed and prepared, and must be appropriate and relevant to the shopping season and Lessee's Permitted Use. Any failure to comply with the terms of this Section shall be deemed a material default and breach of this Lease providing Lessor with all rights and remedies set forth above. 19. Waiver of Jury Trial: Governing Law. To the extent enforceable, the parties to this Lease hereby waive and relinquish any and all rights that such party may have to trial by jury in any action, proceeding or counterclaim filed by either party, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, relating directly or indirectly to this Lease and/or the Premises, or any alleged acts or omissions of Lessor or Lessee in connection therewith. This Lease shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State in which the Premises are located pertaining to contracts made and performed entirely therein. 20. Holdover. Lessee shall not be permitted to holdover after the expiration of the Term or earlier termination of the Lease without Lessors prior written consent, which may be withheld, conditioned, or delayed in Lessor's sole discretion. If Lessor consents to Lessee holding over, any such holding over shall be considered a month -to -month tenancy, pursuant to the terms of this Lease at 200 % of the monthly Base Rent in effect at the expiration or termination of the Term, plus all applicable Percentage Rent and Additional Rent, if any. If Lessee holds over without Lessor's consent, such holding over shall be a material default, and Lessor shall be entitled to all remedies set forth in this Lease or by law, and no additional notice shall be required as a condition to recovering the Premises. Lessee shall indemnify, defend, and hold Lessor harmless from and against any and all loss, claims, demands, liabilities, damages (including consequential damages), attorneys' fees, costs, and any other expenses resulting from Lessee's failure to surrender the Premises in the manner and condition required by this Lease upon the expiration of the Term or earlier termination of this Lease. 21. Confidentiality. Except as reasonably necessary in the normal course of dealing with a party's employees, officers, directors, investors and prospective investors, attorneys, accountants, banks, lenders, advisors, and other representatives (all of whom will be required to honor the confidentiality of such information) orto the extent required by law, including, without limitation, reporting and disclosure requirements under applicable securities laws, (i) any and all information contained in this Lease or provided to or by Lessor and/or Lessee by reason of the covenants and conditions of this Lease, economic or otherwise, shall remain confidential between Lessor and Lessee and shall not be divulged to third parties without the prior consent of the other party hereto, and (ii) Lessee shall not disclose any material information regarding the Premises or the Shopping Center to third parties without Lessor's prior consent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessor and Lessee shall be permitted to divulge the contents of statements and reports derived and received pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 hereof in connection with any contemplated sales, transfers, assignments, encumbrances or financing arrangements permitted hereunder or in connection with any administrative or judicial proceedings in which either party is involved where such party may be required to divulge such information. The provisions of this Section shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease. 22. Going Out of Business. Lessee shall not conduct or permit to be conducted any going out of business, liquidation, store closing, or other similar sale in the Premises at any time whatsoever without the prior express written consent of Lessor. The parties agree that in the event Lessee breaches this provision, Lessor will suffer immediate and irreparable damages and shall be entitled to injunctive relief permanently enjoining Lessee from conducting, or permitting to be conducted, such a sale in the Premises. 23. Gross Revenue Reporting. Lessee shall furnish to Lessor, within five (5) days after the expiration of each month during the Term, a complete statement, certified by Lessee, of the amount of Gross Revenue, made from the Premises during such period. If Lessee fails to furnish to Lessor any monthly statement of Gross Revenue within the time required by this Section, then Lessee shall pay within ten (10) days of demand therefor by Lessor as Additional Rent, a special handling fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per statement which fee will be assessed on the fifth (5'h) of every subsequent month thereafter, until such statement is delivered to Lessor. This remedy shall be in addition to any and all other remedies provided in this Lease or by law to Lessor. In addition, if Lessee fails to furnish any two (2) consecutive monthly statements of Gross Revenues within the time required by this Section, then, without limiting any of the Lessors other rights under this Lease, Lessor shall have the right upon ten (10) days' prior written notice to conduct an audit as set forth in Section 3 above and any and all charges occasioned by reason thereof shall be the sole obligation of Lessee and payable on demand. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, Lessor shall have the right in its sole and absolute discretion to change the method of Gross Revenue Reporting upon ten (10) days' notice to Lessee. 24. Anti -Corruption. The parties shall not, directly or indirectly, in particular through public officials, intermediaries and third parties, let, commit, authorize or permit any action in connection with the negotiation, conclusion or performance of this Agreement which would cause the parties and/or the parties' affiliates to be in violation with any applicable anti -corruption or anti -bribery laws or regulations, including the French Sapin II law, FCPA and the UKBA. This obligation applies in particular to unlawful payments including facilitation payments, payments to public officials, representatives of any public authority national or local, public enterprise, or any person in charge of a public service, or their associates, families or friends. Each party agrees that it will not either promise, offer, or give, or agree to give, to any employee, representative or third party acting on behalf of the other party or accept, or agree to accept from any employee, representative or third party acting on behalf of the other party, any undue gift or benefit, be it monetary or other, with regard to the negotiation, conclusion or performance of this Agreement. Each party shall immediately notify the other party, if it becomes aware of or has specific suspicion of any corruption with regard to the negotiation, conclusion or performance of this Agreement at compliance.officer@urw.com or +33 1 76 77 61 00. In case any undue gifts, benefits or payments with regard to the negotiation, conclusion or performance of this Agreement are made in violation of this section, or if Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and/or any subsidiaries is aware of a final sentence for corruption or bribery made against the signatory party of this Agreement, Westfield may terminate this Agreement, without notice, with immediate effect or with a negotiated notice period. This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which together shall constitute a single instrument. 25. Consent to Certificate -Based Electronic Signature. Pursuant to the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN) the Parties hereby expressly agree to the use of certificate -based electronic signature software operated by DocuSign for execution of this document. The certificate based electronic signature generated by this software shall have the same legal effect as a handwritten signature and shall be admissible evidence of the Parties' mutual intent to be legally bound by this agreement. The Parties declare that they have received all information required to be fully aware of the certificate -based electronic signature process, and each Party hereby waives any challenge against the enforceability of this document based on the use of such certificate -based electronic signature software. In connection with the execution of this document each signatory accepts and acknowledges that their personal data will be processed for the purpose of authentication of their electronic signature and constitution of a record of proof of its validity. Such personal data will be transferred to DocuSign, as data processor in charge of the electronic signature platform. For further details regarding such data processing, and the exercise of all rights related to personal data protection legislation, the signatories to the data processing disclaimer which will be available via the DocuSign platform during the signature process. 26. Miscellaneous. a. The invalidity or unenforceability of any particular provision(s) of this Lease shall not affect the other provisions hereof, and this Lease shall be construed in all respects as if such invalid or unenforceable provisions were omitted. Short Term Lease Agreement SCR26024 3of4 3/10/2026 12:44:39 PM b. In the event of any conflict between the terms of this Lease and the terms of any Operational Guidelines & Policies, the terms of this Lease shall control. C. If any action is brought by either party against the other party, relating to or arising out of this Lease, the transaction described herein or the enforcement hereof, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party all reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with the prosecution or defense of such action. For purposes of this Lease, the term "attorneys' fees" or "attorneys' fees and costs' shall mean the fees and expenses of counsel to the parties hereto, which may include printing, photostating, duplicating and other expenses, air freight charges, legal research, deposition costs and fees billed for law clerks, paralegals and other persons not admitted to the bar but performing services under the supervision of an attorney, expert fees and all costs and fees incurred in connection with the enforcement or collection of any judgment obtained in any such proceeding. The provisions of this Section shall survive the entry of any judgment, and shall not merge, or be deemed to have merged, into any judgment. d. This Lease contains all of the agreements of the parties hereto with respect to any matter covered or mentioned in this Lease, and no prior agreement, negotiations, brochures, arrangements, or understanding pertaining to any such matter shall be effective for any purpose unless expressed herein. Any amendment to or other modification of this Lease must be in writing and signed by both parties hereto. e. This Lease may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall be deemed a single instrument. The parties agree that signatures by facsimile shall be accepted as originals. f. Lessee may not record this Lease or any memorandum or short form of this Lease in the public records. At Lessor's request, Lessee shall sign a recordable short form or memorandum of lease containing the terms required by statute and any other terms that Lessor wishes to include, which Lessor may record at Lessor's expense. THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS ARE HEARBY INCORPORATED INTO THIS LEASE For those Leases in which the Premises are located in Washington: 1. The following sentences are added to Section 8 of the Lease: "The indemnification obligations contained in this Lease shall not be limited by any worker's compensation, benefit or disability laws, and each indemnitor hereby waives any immunity that said indemnitor may have under the Industrial Insurance Act, Title 51 RCW and any similar or successor worker's compensation, benefit or disability laws. This waiver has been specifically negotiated by the parties and is for the exclusive benefit of the party to be indemnified hereunder and is not intended, and shall not be construed, to be for the benefit of any employee of any indemnitor hereunder or any other party." For any Lease with a Term of more than thirty (30) days, Subsection 13.d of the Lease is amended such that the Lease shall be terminable at the will of Lessor at its sole discretion upon twenty (20) days' written notice sent to Lessee's address as set forth in the Lease. Short Term Lease Agreement SCR26024 4of4 3/10/2026 12:44:39 PM Wesifleld EXHIBIT A SPECIALTY LEASING OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES & POLICIES The Shopping Center, including the enclosed areas, parking lots (if applicable) and peripheral developments, is private property. Any exhibitor or organizations that participate are subject to the operational guidelines & policies set by Westfield Shopping Center owners, management, marketing, Vehicle Display: and security staffs. These operational guidelines & policies are dictated in order to insure a safe and pleasant experience for exhibitors and shoppers. 1. Vehicles displayed in the Shopping Center must adhere to all local fire regulations. Center Operations: 1. Center hours are posted, or may be obtained from the Management. 2. The Shopping Center maintains a full-time security, housekeeping and landscaping staff. However, individual exhibitors are responsible for the safety, security, and cleanliness of their own displays. Any damage to mall floors, walls, furniture or plants will be billed to the Lessee/Licensee. The shopping Center assumes no responsibility for any loss or damage to property displayed in the mall or parking lot (if applicable). Unload and Setup: 1. All set-ups must take place outside of regular Center hours. Check with Mall Office for set up hours during holiday and high -traffic seasons. 2. If special arrangements are made for morning set-up, this must be accomplished at least two hour prior to the start of business at the Shopping Center. 3. Exhibitors may park at loading areas only to unload materials. Vehicles must be moved immediately after unloading is completed. 4. No vehicles will be allowed on the sidewalks or landscaped areas. 5. Promotional Doors are available in some Shopping Centers. Please contact Center Management for more information, including dimensions and load requirements. 6. Plywood mat protectors are required at some Shopping Centers and must be placed over the Westfield entrance mats prior to driving a vehicle into the Shopping Center. Please contact Center Management for more information. Display Areas: 1. All exhibitor personnel must be professionally dressed. Name tags and exhibit uniforms are recommended. 2. DRESS - To maintain a professional image in a casual atmosphere, RMUICart employees are to be dressed casually professional. This means no shorts, ragged or torn jeans, bare feet, "muscle -tanks", bare midriffs, thigh high skirts or low cut tops. Management reserves the right to close down any RMU whose employees are not dressed appropriately. 3. No person shall call out (hawk) to the shopping public that may pass by their exhibit or stand outside the exhibit. 4. Eating and drinking within your display is prohibited. (Drinks or food may not be stored at exhibit area.) 5. Lessee/Licensee is responsible for supplying tables, chairs, and other materials when applicable. All tables or counters must be skirted to the floor on all four sides. Color and quality of table skirting must be approved by Center management 10 days prior to set-up. 6. All exhibit signage must be pre -approved by Center management prior to set-up. All signs are to be professionally printed. Signs are to be in sign holders within the exhibit or on the exhibit table. Exhibit A - OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES & POLICIES -SPECIALTY LEASING SCR26024 2. Shopping Center Management requires less than one gallon of gas to no gas in tanks when vehicles are displayed on the property. Contact Center Management for more information. The gas tank must be taped shut, and the battery cables must be disconnected. 3. A drip pan must be placed under each vehicle and carpet pads must be placed under each tire. 4. An extra set of keys must be left with Security. Dealership employee or employee of Licensee/Leasee must clean car daily before 10:00 a.m. 5. A fire permit must be obtained prior to set-up. In order to comply with this regulation, please contact the Fire Department. VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE ABOVE NOTED OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES WILL BE GROUNDS FOR A FINE PER VIOLATION AND/OR IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF THE TEMPORARY REVOCABLE AGREEMENT. VIOLATIONS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE 5 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT. IF VIOLATIONS HAVE BEEN GIVEN AND NOT PAID, IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF THE TEMPORARY REVOCABLE AGREEMENT WILL ENSUE. Please keep a copy of these operational guidelines & policies requirements at the exhibit site. Please review these guidelines often with your employees and newly hired personnel. If you would like additional copies, please contact the Center Management. These Operational Guidelines & Policies may be altered, amended or modified by the Shopping Center at any time. AGREEMENT TO ACCEPT SPECIALTY LEASING OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES & POLICIES FOR " PLEASE SIGN BELOW AND RETURN THIS PAGE WITH YOUR AGREEMENT — I have read and understand the Operational Guidelines & Policies and agree to abide by them. I further agree to have all employees read and understand these Operational Guidelines & Policies. I understand that failure to do so may result in termination of activity in the shopping center. Business Name Owner's Name (Please Print) Owner's Signature Date Manager's Name Manager's Signature Date City of Tukwila A-1 3/10/2026 12:44:39 PM 7 Contract Type: Opportunity Name: I Tenant Information I Trade Name / Account DBA: Legal Name / Account Name Name (Optional): Address: Phone # Lease Information Lease Status: Contract M Tax Rev. Type (Q/NQ): Sales Category: LEASE ABSTRACT FOR WESTFIELD INTERNAL USE ONLY Specialty Leasing City of Tukwila - 5/1/26-7/31/26 (SCR) SL14Z-2 City of Tukwila City of Tukwila Brandon Miles 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 New Business SCR26024 SL Events BU Center Unit # Start Date End Date 12286 Southcenter SL14Z-2 5/1/2026 7/31/2026 Recurring Billing " Partial month minimum rent is already prorated in Salesforce BU Unit # Bill Code Start Date End Date Gross Amount Tax Rate Area 12286 SL14Z-2 Z09 5/1/2026 5/31/2026 $1.00 12286 SL14Z-2 ZA9 5/1/2026 5/31/2026 $0.00 One-time Fees BU Unit # Bill Code Start Date End Date Gross Amount Tax Rate Area GRAND TOTAL $ 0.00 Specialty Leasing Opportunity Abstract v. 1.4 3/10/2026 12:44:39 PM 6/11/2010 Steve Adams 8 Secu BU Unit # I Bill Code I Deposit Type I Amount Specialty Leasing Opportunity Abstract v. 1.4 3/10/2026 12:44:39 PM 6/11/2010 Steve Adams Brandon Miles From: SINGH Navdeep <navdeep.singh@urw.com> Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 3:03 PM To: Brandon Miles Subject: RE: City Activation Lease Terms - Following Information Needed for the Lease Hi Brandon, As per the three items we discussed. 1. Paragraph 6 (Utilities). The agreement states that the City is required to setup its own utility accounts and pay all fees and charges for utilities. Per our conversation last week, the City is not required to do this. a. The city will not be required to switch over the utilities in there name, this is something that will be handled by URW. 2. Paragraph (Insurance). The amounts are fine and we required more coverage from Swift in our contract with them. The City's insurance pool, WCIA, cannot name a third party as being insured. I can provide evidence of coverage letters like we have done in the past for Parks events. Will this suffice? a. As long as you have the insurance coverage and your provide the coverage letter that will be fine as we have done in the past. 3. Paragraph 23 (Gross Revenue Reporting). This section requires the City to report revenue. Asa reminder, our event is free so there will be no revenue generated by the City in the space. a. This is a general requirement in our leases but in this case that does not apply to the City Activation. It is up to you and the city legal team. I would prefer we sign the lease as is and we keep the email as a record of the three disputed items, rather than going through the redline process. Happy to hop on a call and discuss. Thankyou, Navdeep Singh General Manager UNIBAIL-RODAM CO-WESTFIELU Westfield Southcenter 2800 Southcenter Mall Tukwila, WA 98188 / United States Email:navdeep.singh(@urw.com Phone: (206)-619-8714 Part of the Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Group — urw.com Consider the environment, please print only if necessary. 10 City of Tukwila Thomas McLeod, Mayor Marty Wine, City Administrator Agenda Item Sponsor Legislative History Recommended Motion EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ITEM NO. 1.B. AGENDA BILL 2026 Comprehensive Plan Docket Items Nora Gierloff, DCD Director April 14, 2025 Planning & Community Development Committee April 27, 2026 ❑ Discussion Only Committee of the Whole ❑x Action Requested CONSENSUS TO forward proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments to the Committee of the Whole for finalizing the 2026 docket. Amendments to the comprehensive plan and map are only permitted once per year, except under specific limited circumstances. Due to this, proposed amendments are grouped together for action at the same City Council meeting. The comprehensive plan docket process is an iterative process which includes reviewing a proposed list of possible staff and privately initiated amendments to the comprehensive plan to identify which, if any, should be reviewed this year. Items included in the docket by Committee of the Whole will be forwarded to the Planning Commission for their review and recommendation and return to City Council for final decision or deferral in a fall meeting. DISCUSSION Staff did not receive any private applications for comprehensive plan amendments for the 2026 docket. City staff identified four items to include for consideration as further detailed below. If included in the docket, staff will provide a full analysis of the amendments to the Planning Commission and hold a public hearing. The Planning Commission will provide their recommendations before the items return to City Council for their consideration. Zone Consolidation The City has undertaken several significant rezones and zoning code amendments since 2023 which have modified allowed uses and development standards, while reducing the differentiation between several zoning districts. In part due to changes in state law, as well as elective decisions to create more usable development regulations, these changes have highlighted the opportunity for consolidation of zoning districts which are especially similar to other zoning districts, exist in only very small quantities of land or are not aligned with market and development realities. Staff would like to reevaluate the Office (0), Regional Commercial Mixed Use (RCM), Mixed Use Office (MUO) and Residential Commercial Center (RCC) zoning districts for consideration in consolidation of these zoning districts into existing or new zoning districts. If included in the docket a full proposal, including staff report, would be presented at a Planning Commission public hearing and receive their recommendation before the item returns to City Council. Tree Canopy Targets During the 2024 periodic update of the comprehensive plan numerical values associated with tree canopy coverage goals were inadvertently removed. While general goal language around tree canopy 11 coverage remains in the comprehensive plan, staff believes there is value in reinserting numerical values, updated by generalized use or zoning district, within the plan. Tree Canopy Goals (Goal 4.13) are proposed to be carried forward unchanged from the previous Comprehensive Plan. These goals were established after a robust public involvement process, including the convening of a Tree Committee comprised of a diverse group of stakeholders. Approximately 50% of Tukwila is impervious surface; tree canopy acts as crucial natural infrastructure, providing valuable citywide benefits such as reducing storm water loads on city infrastructure and improving water quality, fighting inequitable urban heating and air pollution, increasing aesthetics and wellness, habitat benefits and enhancing recreation. In summer 2026, staff will receive an updated tree canopy assessment, after which progress will be analyzed and next -steps identified; in coordination with Public Works, this process will also inform potential pathways for developing a ROW canopy goal. GOAL 4.13 Overall City-wide tree canopy increased to a total of 29% by 2034. Canopy cover in individual zoning categories increased by 2034 as listed below:* • Light Industrial zones: 3% increase from 20%, to achieve 23% cover • Heavy Industrial zones: 1% increase from 9%, to achieve 10% cover • Tukwila Urban Center and Tukwila South: 5% increase from 13%, to achieve 18% cover • Office and Commercial: 3% increase from 29%, to achieve 32% cover • Parks: 5% increase from 38%, to achieve 43% cover • Public Rights -of -Way: Increase canopy coverage through street tree planting. * Specific canopy goal to be established based on future assessment. No net loss of canopy cover in individual zoning categories, as listed below: • Low -Density Residential: Maintain current City-wide canopy coverage of 47% • Medium- and High -Density Residential: Maintain current City-wide coverage of 40%* *Zoning districts will be updated to reflect recent zoning changes. If included as part of the docket staff will work to reintegrate tree canopy goal values into the comprehensive plan and return the item to the City Council with a Planning Commission recommendation. Housing policy alignment with King County Countywide Planning Policies The 2024 periodic update was the first to include review of city comprehensive plans by King County staff. This review focused primarily on meeting required housing policies in the King County Countywide Planning Policies. The County will also be conducting annual and five-year reviews to measure housing growth progress and ensure consistency with housing policy language. During the review process staff addressed many of the County concerns about inconsistent policy language and the plan was approved by King County. However, staff was not able to address all inconsistencies with countywide policies and proposes to revisit housing policy language in this year's update. A copy of the final review from the King County Affordable Housing Committee is included as an attachment. If included as part of the docket staff will work to rectify items identified in the County's review and create new policy language to fill deficiencies, to be reviewed by the Planning Commission and 12 https://tukwilawa.sharepoint.com/sites/clerksintraneYCouncil Agenda Items/04-13 PCD Committee/Comp Plan Docket/4-13-26_PCD_DocketMemo (1).docx subsequently returned to City Council. Please note, some items identified in the review have been subsequently rectified by separate code amendments. Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Coordination The Parks and Recreation Department is currently updating their Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) plan with anticipation of adoption later in 2026. In the 2024 periodic update of the comprehensive plan the Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Element was largely guided by the current PROS plan. In order ensure alignment with any changes to the PROS plan, staff proposes incorporating any major changes from the update to the PROS plan into the associated element. ATTACHMENTS • Presentation • AHC Review Letter https://tukwilawa.sharepoint.com/sites/clerksintraneYCouncil Agenda Items/04-13 PCD Committee/Comp Plan Docket/4-13-26_PCD_DocketMemo (1).docx 13 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket Planning & Community Development Committee April 13, 2026 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process • The Comprehensive Plan can only be updated once per year, except for specific limited circumstances (RCW 36.70A.130(2)) • These amendments require significant staff analysis, noticing and Planning Commission time before being considered by City Council Docketing Process • The docketing process allows the City Council an opportunity to provide a preliminary decision on whether to advance potential comprehensive plan amendment topics • This "yea" or "nay" vote on a topic sets the final docket of amendments for consideration and gives staff direction on how to proceed 2026 Docket • No private applications for comprehensive plan amendments were received • Staff identified four proposed amendments for the docket Item 1: Zone Consolidation • Recent updates to zone standards have narrowed the difference in both allowed uses and development standards of several zoning districts within Tukwila • Staff proposes exploring consolidation of several zoning districts which are currently very similar in allowances to other zoning districts,, limited in overall acreage or otherwise compelling for consolidation Item 1: Zone Consolidation • The following zones are under consideration for consolidation into existing zoning districts • Office (0) • Regional Commercial Mixed Use(RCM) • Residential Commercial Center (RCC) • Mixed Use Office (MUO) City of Tukwila Seam,.. Zoning Map �- - Figure 18-10 unincorporated King Count' SeaTac Zoning Districts and Overlays Q CR- Community Residential HDR- High Density Residential O MUO-Mixed Use Office _ °uehcs�sh, - - O-Office SRSte s°' RCC- Res Cidential Commercial Cennr T"k •rxwv NCC. Neighborhood Commercial Center . RC - Ragional Commercial District sm rels RCM - Regional Commercial Mixed -Use i 3: it C/LI - C—nnercial/Light industrial 7 — U -Ughe Industrial HI- Heavy Industrial 1— MILL. Manufacurng Industrial Center (Light) _ MIOH - Manufacturing Industrial Center (Heavy) TVs -Tukwila Valley South -TUGP -Pond TUC -RC - Regional Center TUC -CC- Commercial Corridor —' TUC-WP- Workplace TUC-TOD- Transit Oriented Development ® Tukwila south 0-layO ® Urban Ranewsl Overlay ® Manufacturing Ind. Center Ovedey ® Public Recreation Overlay ' If-1 Potential Annexation Area j 0 0.5 1 M _ Item 2n. Tree Canopy Goals • During the 2024 periodic update of the comprehensive plan numerical tree canopy targets previously adopted removed were inadvertently • While general language still exists in the current plan, staff suggests reintegrating numerical values developed by the Tree Committee stakeholder group Item 2n. Tree Canopy Goals • 2015 comprehensive plan language GOAL 4.13 Overall City-wide tree canopy increased to a total of 29% by 2034. Canopy cover in individual zoning categories increased by 2034 as listed below:* Light Industrial zones: 3% increase from 20%, to achieve 23% cover Heavy Industrial zones: 1 % increase from 9%, to achieve 10% cover Tukwila Urban Center and Tukwila South: 5% increase from 13%, to achieve 18% cover Office and Commercial: 3% increase from 29 %, to achieve 329yo cover Parks: 5% increase from 38%, to achieve 43% cover Public Rights -of -Way: Increase canopy coverage through street tree planting. Specific canopy goal to be established based on future assessment. No net loss of canopy cover in individual zoning categories, as listed below: Low -Density Residential: Maintain current City-wide canopy coverage of 47% Medium- and High -Density Residential: Maintain current City-wide coverage of 40% • Current comprehensive plan language GOAL EN-11 Overall City tree canopy increased in diversity and total cover, with an increase in the use of native species, by 2034, and No Net Loss of canopy cover in individual zoning categories, or environmentally critical areas and open spaces. Item 3: Housing Policy Alignment • King County review of the comprehensive plan identified certain policies that do not comply with certain housing policies within the Countywide Planning Policies • Staff proposes exploring additional policy language or modifications to existing language to comply with Countywide Planning Policies Item 4n. PROS Element Update • The Parks and Recreation Department is currently updating the Parks,, Recreation and Open Space plan,, with the intention to complete the update later in 2026 • Staff proposes to align significant changes in the PROS plan with the PROS element of the comprehensive plan Request • The Planning and Community Development is requested to forward the item to the April 27,, 2026 Committee of the Whole • City Council is requested to approve the docket of items for comprehensive plan amendment consideration with any removal of any items they see fit Affordable Housing October 3, 2024 Committee Neil Tabor, AICP KING COUNTY Senior Planner GROWTH City of Tukwila MANAGEMENT 6200 Southcenter Boulevard PLANNING COUNCIL Tukwila, WA 98188 CHAIR Claudia Balducci Dear Mr. Tabor, King County Councilmember Thank you for submitting the City of Tukwila's draft Comprehensive Plan to the VICE CHAIR Affordable Housing Committee's (AHC) Housing -focused Draft Comprehensive Plan Alex Brennan Review Program for review on August 8, 2024. On behalf of the AHC, I am sending you Futurewise this summary of our review and recommendations. MEMBERS Susan Boyd Background Bellwether Housing The AHC is a subcommittee of the Growth Management Planning Council (GMPC), Jane Broom Microsoft Philanthropies consisting of representatives of King County and its cities, housing providers, area employers, and others. By direction of the GMPC, the AHC now conducts a housing- Kelly Coughlin Sno Valley Chamber of focused review of all King County jurisdictions' draft periodic comprehensive plan Commerce updates, assessing the draft plans for alignment with the King County Countywide Amy Falcone Planning Policies (CPP) Housing Chapter goals and policies prior to plan adoption. Kirkland Councilmember, Sound Cities Association As you know, our county is experiencing a deep and persistent housing shortage. In Nigel Herbig 2021, the State of Washington adopted House Bill 1220, which amended the Growth Kenmore Mayor, Sound Management Act, requiring local governments to plan for and accommodate housing Cities Association that is affordable to all income levels, including emergency housing. In response to this Thatcher Imboden state mandate and local interest in improving the effectiveness of local housing plans Sound Transit and policies, the AHC led a two-year process to amend the King County CPPs. Ryan Makinster Washington Multi -Family The result was a significant update to the CPP Housing Chapter, which was Housing Association recommended by the GMPC, adopted by the King County Council, and ratified by the Sunaree Marshall cities in 2023. The goals of both the statute and this implementation work are to On behalf of King County encourage cities and King County to work together to provide a full range of affordable, Executive Dow Constantine accessible, healthy, and safe housing choices to every resident in King County. Ryan Mclrvin This review is guided by Housing -focused Comprehensive Plan Review Standards, as RentoSound Councilmember, Sound Cities Association adopted by GMPC Motion 23-2. In summary, the AHC review seeks to determine whether each jurisdiction's draft plan and submission materials: Cathy Moore City of Seattle 1. address all CPP Housing Chapter policies; Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda 2. articulate implementation strategies for relevant CPP Housing Chapter Policies; King County and Councilmember Lynne Robinson 3. lay out meaningful policies that, taken together, support the jurisdiction's ability to Bellevue Mayor, Sound equitably meet housing needs. Cities Association Veronica Shakotko This program is still relatively new and evolving, and your engagement helps the AHC Master Builders understand how jurisdictions are seeking to address their housing needs while aligning Association of King and with the recent changes at the state, regional, and county levels. Snohomish Counties Robin Walls King County Housing Authority Maiko Winkler -Chin On behalf of Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell 25 The AHC acknowledges the substantial amount of time and effort that went into Tukwila's draft comprehensive plan. During review, the AHC noted that many of Tukwila's plans, policies, analyses, and implementation strategies align well with CPP Housing Chapter policies. In particular: 1. Tukwila's housing inventory and land capacity analysis provide a solid foundation for the draft plan. The detailed review of existing housing stock, land availability, and potential for future development demonstrates a clear commitment to planning for and accommodating the city's current and future needs, as required by CPPs H-1 and H-11. 2. Tukwila's draft plan prioritizes economic development and job creation, particularly in areas designated for mixed -use and industrial development. The focus on integrating high-tech, office, retail, and residential uses within the Tukwila South Overlay area is a strategic approach to creating a multi -use employment center that can drive economic growth and provide opportunities for residents. This strategy aligns with CPP H-15, which emphasizes the importance of increasing housing choices near major employment centers to improve the jobs -housing balance. Below, the AHC includes recommendations necessary for Tukwila to align with the CPP Housing Chapter policies. Recommendations to Align with the CPP Housing Chapter The AHC recommends Tukwila take the following actions to align its draft comprehensive plan with CPP Housing Chapter goals and policies. 1. Plan for and accommodate housing needs (CPP H-1) Relevant Countywide Planning Policies CPP H-1 requires Tukwila plan for and accommodate its allocated share of countywide future housing needs for moderate-, low-, very low-, and extremely low-income households as well as emergency housing, emergency shelters, and permanent supportive housing. Tukwila's Proposal and AHC Findings Policy H2.2 states that Tukwila will "encourage housing development to all income segments sufficient to meet needs consistent with adopted targets." However, CPP HA requires that jurisdictions plan for and accommodate allocated housing needs for moderate-, low-, very low-, and extremely low-income households, as well as emergency housing, emergency shelters, and permanent supportive housing needs. Recommendation 1: To align with CPP H-1, Tukwila should also commit to planning for and accommodating moderate-, low-, very low-, and extremely low-income housing needs, not just growth targets, as well as emergency housing, emergency shelters, and permanent supportive housing needs in Policy H2.2. 26 2. Identify sufficient capacity of land for emergency housing needs (CPPs H-1 and H-11) Relevant Countywide Planning Policies CPP H-1 requires Tukwila plan for and accommodate 1,748 net new housing units, including 1,242 emergency housing beds. CPP H-11 requires jurisdictions identify sufficient capacity of land for emergency housing. Tukwila's Proposal and AHC Findings The draft plan's Housing Background Report identifies that Tukwila lacks adequate capacity to accommodate its target of emergency shelter and emergency housing. It also identifies intensity of use and spacing requirements that serve as barriers to the development of emergency housing facilities (page 39). Policies and associated implementation strategies in the draft plan address this gap, including a commitment in implementation strategy H2.(4.5).1 to "review and amend regulations and fees for emergency shelters, transitional housing, emergency housing, and permanent supportive housing (STEP Housing) through code amendments and to ensure capacity and feasibility of STEP Housing development." However, Tukwila did not include an emergency housing capacity analysis. Without this analysis, the AHC cannot determine if Tukwila is planning for and accommodating its emergency housing need and has sufficient land capacity to accommodate its emergency housing need allocation, as required by CPP H-11. Recommendation 2: To align with CPPs H-1 and H-11, Tukwila should show sufficient land capacity for its allocated emergency housing needs. Tukwila should follow Washington State Department of Commerce's guidance for completing an emergency housing land capacity analysis. 3. Prioritize extremely low-income households (CPP H-2) Relevant Countvwide Planning Policies CPP H-1 requires that Tukwila plan for and accommodate 1,367 units affordable to households below 30 percent of area median income (AMI). CPP H-2 requires Tukwila to prioritize the need for housing affordable to households less than or equal to 30 percent AMI (extremely low-income). Tukwila's Proposal and AHC Findinafs The draft plan demonstrates sufficient capacity for 0 to 30 percent of AMI housing needs. However, the AHC is concerned that policies and implementation strategies in the draft plan do not prioritize 0 to 30 percent of AMI housing needs. Specifically, Tukwila indicates that Housing Element policy H2.1 and H2.2 and implementation strategy H2.(1-3).1 address CPP H-2. Policy H2.1 states that Tukwila will encourage production in all neighborhoods of diverse housing types that are appropriate for residents in all stages of life and all household sizes. H2.1. states that Tukwila will encourage development affordable to all income segments sufficient to meet needs consistent with adopted targets. Neither of these policies names housing affordable to 0 to 30 percent of AMI households or demonstrates a clear prioritization of extremely low-income households. Implementation strategy 1­12.(1-3).1, which commits Tukwila to amend its residential development standards to incentivize broader diversity of housing types, increase incentives for affordable housing, and reduce 27 regulations that increase housing development cost, also does not mention extremely low-income households. Recommendation 3: To align with CPP H-2, Tukwila should explicitly prioritize the housing needs of extremely low-income households in plan policies and implementation strategies. For examples of strategies Tukwila could use to align with CPP H-2, see the CPP Housing Chapter Technical Appendix.' 4. Complete the housing inventory and analysis (CPP H-3) Relevant Countywide Planning Policies CPP H-3 directs jurisdictions to conduct a housing inventory and analysis to help identify and address the greatest needs as well as summarize the findings in the Housing Element. Tukwila's Proposal and AHC Findings While Tukwila's submission includes many data points and substantive analysis, the AHC could not find specific information required by CPPs H-3(b), (g), (m). This includes: b. the number of existing housing units by condition; g. population age by race/ethnicity; and m. the housing needs of communities experiencing disproportionate harm of housing inequities including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. This analysis should inform additional comprehensive plan policy responses and strategies. For example, analysis responsive to CPP H-3(m) could help Tukwila further identify and address gaps in existing partnerships, policies, and dedicated resources for eliminating racial and other disparities in access to housing and neighborhoods of choice, as required by CPP H-4 and H-20. Recommendation 4: Tukwila should include all inventory and analysis components as required by CPP H-3 and summarize the findings in the Housing Element. This additional analysis should inform additional comprehensive plan policy responses and strategies. 5. Identify and address gaps in policies to meet the jurisdiction's housing needs (CPPs H-4, H-12, and H-13) Relevant Countywide Planning Policies CPP H-4 requires jurisdictions to evaluate the effectiveness of existing housing policies and strategies to meet the jurisdiction's housing needs and identify gaps in existing partnerships, policies, and dedicated resources for meeting housing needs. CPP H-12 requires jurisdictions to adopt and implement policies that improve the effectiveness of existing housing policies and strategies and address gaps in partnerships, policies, and dedicated resources to meet the jurisdiction's housing needs. CPP H-13 requires jurisdictions to implement strategies to overcome cost barriers to housing affordability. 1 Washington State Department of Commerce (2023 August). Guidance for Updating Your Housing Element. Page 33. [link] a] Tukwila's Proposal and AHC Findings Tukwila's draft Housing Background Report discusses barriers to housing development, specifically housing affordable to incomes below 80 percent of AMI (pp. 36-37). The report also proposes strategies to enable greater affordable housing production, including reducing restrictive development requirements, streamlining development and design review processes, and providing incentives for affordable housing development (pp.37-38). However, this discussion does not outline specific gaps in policy effectiveness, existing partnerships, and dedicated resources, nor specific cost barriers to housing affordability to which outlined strategies are meant to respond. The draft plan also does not commit the City to implementing any strategies identified in the Housing Background Report. Instead, the draft plan generally proposes to "identify and remove excessive regulatory barriers to housing production" (Policy H1.2), "modify residential zoning designations and development standard to align with city goals" (Policy H1.3) and "pursue establishing, or expanding, programs to provide tax incentives for increased housing development" (Policy H3.2). Therefore, the AHC finds that the draft plan does not meaningfully: • evaluate the effectiveness of existing housing policies and strategies to meet the jurisdiction's housing needs and identify gaps in existing partnerships, policies, and dedicated resources to meet housing needs, as required by CPP H-4; • adopt and implement policies that improve the effectiveness of existing housing policies and strategies and address gaps in existing partnerships, policies, and dedicated resources for meeting the jurisdiction's housing needs, as required by CPP H-12; and • implement strategies to overcome cost barriers to housing affordability, as required by CPP H-13. Recommendation 5: To align with CPP HA, Tukwila should include an analysis that identifies specific gaps in the effectiveness of existing housing policies and strategies to meet the jurisdiction's housing needs and identify gaps in existing partnerships, policies, and dedicated resources for meeting housing needs. This analysis should inform draft policies and implementation strategies that address CPPs H-12 and H-13. Tukwila should commit to addressing specific gaps in adopted policies and implementation strategies. Tukwila may provide updated implementation strategies to the AHC in 2025. Please see the Washington State Department of Commerce's "Adequate Provisions Checklists" as a guide for how Tukwila could conduct a gap analysis and address gaps in policies and strategies. 6. Prioritize the use of local and regional resources for income -restricted housing (CPP H-14) Relevant Countywide Planning Policies CPP H-14 requires jurisdictions prioritize the use of local and regional resources (e.g. funding, surplus property) for income -restricted housing, particularly extremely low-income households, populations with special needs, and others with disproportionately greater housing needs. 29 Tukwila's Proposal and AHC Findings Tukwila indicated in their submitted completeness checklist and implementation strategies that draft policy H2.2 and implementation strategy H2.(1-3).1 address the requirements of CPP H-14. Draft policy H2.2. states that the City will "encourage housing development affordable to all income segments sufficient to meet needs consistent with adopted targets." Implementation strategy H2.(1- 3).1 commits Tukwila to amend its residential development standards to incentivize broader diversity of housing types, increase incentives for affordable housing, and reduce regulations that increase housing development cost. Neither the policy nor implementation strategy demonstrates an intention to prioritize local or regional resources, such as funding or surplus public land, for income -restricted housing. Policy H2.2 and implementation strategy H2.(1-3).1 also do not mention regional or local resources or refer to extremely low-income households, populations with special needs, or other groups with disproportionately greater housing needs. Recommendation 6: To align with CPP H-14, Tukwila should include a policy and implementation strategy that commits Tukwila to prioritizing available resources for income -restricted housing (e.g. funding, surplus property), particularly extremely low- income households, populations with special needs, and others with disproportionately greater housing needs. For strategies to align with CPP H-14, see the CPP Housing Chapter Technical Appendix.2 7. Expand and support the supply of income -restricted housing near high -capacity and frequent transit while mitigating displacement (CPPs H-16, H-17, H-21, and H-23) Relevant Countvwide Planning Policies CPP H-16 requires jurisdictions to expand the supply and range of housing types, including affordable units, at densities sufficient to maximize the benefits of transit investments throughout the county. CPP H-17 requires jurisdictions to support development and preservation of income - restricted affordable housing near high -capacity transit. CPP H-21 requires that jurisdictions adopt policies and strategies that promote equitable development and mitigate displacement risk; mitigate displacement that may result from planning efforts, large-scale private investment, and market pressure; and implement anti -displacement policies prior to or concurrent with development capacity increases and public capital investments. CPP H-23 requires that jurisdictions adopt and implement policies that protect housing stability for renter households and expand protections and supports for moderate-, low-, very low-, and extremely low-income renters and renters with disabilities. Tukwila's Proposal and AHC Findings Tukwila's draft plan's future land use map (FLUM) proposes both "High Density Residential" and "Regional Commercial Center" zones —both of which allow for housing types typically affordable to households below 80 percent of AMI—in close proximity to the Tukwila International Boulevard Link light rail station. The FLUM also proposes maintaining high -density residential districts along frequent and high -capacity transit routes, include Metro's RapidRide. The draft plan designates the zone in immediate proximity to the city's Sounder station as a "Tukwila Urban Center - Transit 2 King County Countywide Planning Policies Appendix 4: Housing Technical Appendix, page 92. [link] A 30 Oriented Development" zone which contains a substantial portion of the city's total capacity for housing types typically affordable to households earning less than or equal to 80 percent of AMI. The AHC commends these efforts to orient future housing development around frequent and high - capacity transit; however, the AHC finds that proposed plan does not meaningfully expand the supply and range of housing types, including affordable units, at densities sufficient to maximize the benefits of these transit investments, particularly light rail and Rapid Ride, as required by CPP H-16. The plan also does not meaningfully support the development and preservation of income -restricted affordable housing that is within walking distance of these existing high -capacity and frequent transit investments, as required by CPP H-17. Specifically, the draft plan maintains low -density zones within one -quarter and one -half -mile buffers of its existing light rail station, Rapid Ride stops, and frequent transit stops, particularly along International Boulevard directly south of State Route 518 and west of State Route 599 (Housing Background Report, page 36). Many of these areas are also designated as "qualified census tracts" by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, which are more likely to see federal low- income housing tax credit investment than others (Housing Background Report, page 6). The draft plan also does not commit to adopting any specific incentives for affordable development within zones near transit, despite discussing such incentives in the Housing Background Report (page 37). The AHC recognizes that Tukwila has identified areas nearby International Boulevard as at high risk of potential displacement and that increased development capacity sufficient to maximize nearby transit investments could result in unintended displacement of low-income renters, immigrant households, and communities of color from homes and businesses (Housing Background Report, pp.32-34). However, the AHC considers low-income housing development to be a key anti - displacement strategy. There is also potential for Tukwila to implement new tenant protections and other displacement mitigation and equitable development measures to support potentially impacted communities, in alignment with CPPs H-21 and H-23. Recommendation 7: To align with CPPs H-16 and H-17, Tukwila should amend, edit, or propose new land use and housing element policies and implementation strategies to support the development and preservation of affordable housing near its existing light rail and Rapid Ride stations. The City should also implement new, higher density zones or overlays and affordable housing incentives that would support the development and preservation of affordable housing near transit. Concurrent with development capacity increases, Tukwila should implement measures that mitigate the involuntary relocation of residents, cultural assets, and businesses from their current locations and promote equitable development in areas at high -risk of displacement, particularly nearby to International Boulevard, in alignment with CPP H-21. Tukwila should also expand renter protections, in alignment with CPP H-23. For strategies to align with CPPs H-21 and H-23, see the CPP Housing Chapter Technical Appendix.3 Conclusion and AHC Resources Thank you again for your submission to the Committee's Housing -focused Draft Comprehensive Plan Review Program. AHC members valued the opportunity to review Tukwila's draft Comprehensive Plan 3 King County Countywide Planning Policies Appendix 4: Housing Technical Appendix, pp. 99-101. [link] 31 and related submission materials. Tukwila's participation in the plan review program is instrumental in the broader work of the Committee to empower local jurisdictions to address the affordable housing crisis in King County. AHC staff are happy to assist Tukwila in addressing these recommendations. For immediate resources and guidance on aligning with the CPP Housing Chapter, refer to the: • Enarrossed 2021 King County CPPs; • AHC Housing -focused Draft Comprehensive Plan Review Program Guide; and • Ki ng, County Resources for Documenting the Local History of Racially Exclusive and Discriminatory Land Use and Housing Practices. The AHC would also like to acknowledge that Tukwila may be challenged to address recommendations in this letter before the state -mandated deadline for comprehensive plan adoption of December 31, 2024, and may potentially adopt a comprehensive plan in 2024 that is not in alignment with the CPP Housing Chapter. In that case, the City is encouraged to amend its plan in 2025 to incorporate AHC feedback and bring its plan into alignment with the CPP Housing Chapter policies. If you have questions or need additional information regarding aligning with the CPP Housing Chapter, please contact lead staff for the AHC plan review program, Carson Hartmann, at AHCDlanreview@kingcountv.gov or 206-848-0681. Sincerely, Claudia Balducci Affordable Housing Committee Chair King County Councilmember, District 6 CC Dow Constantine Growth Management Planning Council Chair King County Executive Laura Hodgson Senior Planner Washington State Department of Commerce Plan Review Team Puget Sound Regional Council Plan Review Team King County Affordable Housing Committee 32 City of Tukwila Thomas McLeod, Mayor Marty Wine, City Administrator Agenda Item Sponsor Legislative History Recommended Motion EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ITEM NO. AI 2.A. AGENDA BILL Draft Tukwila Climate Action Plan & Environment Report Laurel Humphrey April 14, 2025 Planning & Community Development Committee ❑x Discussion Only ❑ Action Requested The Planning & Community Development Committee has established a focus area on climate strategies, and this agenda item is intended to provide further context for discussion. DISCUSSION Between January and June of 2024, students from the University of Washington Evans School conducted a project that included a Greenhouse Gas Inventory Assessment and development of recommendations for a Climate Action Plan. The students presented their final report to the Council on June 3, 2024. Staff is currently seeking a consultant to work on an environment report this year with funding from the King County Conservation District. ATTACHMENTS 1. Draft Climate Action Plan 2. Tukwila Environment Report: Status Brief & Action Plan — Draft Contents 33 per i '� • .r• CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS City Council Mayor Thomas McLeod Councilmember Tosh Sharp Councilmember Armen Papyan Councilmember Hannah Hedrick Councilmember Dennis Martinez Councilmember Mohamed Abdi Councilmember Jovita McConnel Councilmember De'Sean Quinn City of Tukwila Staff Colleen Minion - Solid Waste Analyst Nora Gierloff - Department of Community Development Director Griffin Lerner - Public Works Analyst Isaac Gloor - Department of Community Development Planner External Agencies and Partners King County -Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C)' Consultant Team UW Evans School of Public Policy and Governance Student Consulting Lab Lauren Hogrewe Meghan Reckmeyer Surabhi Subedi Valeria Lujan Vega 1 This Climate Action Plan was developed using the toolkit and emission inventory provided by K4C. Report Design: This document's formatting, including fonts and colors, draws inspiration from the San Francisco Climate Action Plan. We acknowledge and appreciate the work of the San Francisco Department of the Environment. POSITIONALITY STATEMENT 36 A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR 37 TUKWILA'S CLIMATE ACTION PLAN CONTENTS CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.................................................................................................................... 2 POSITIONALITY STATEMENT................................................................................................................................... 3 A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR.............................................................................................................................. 4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY............................................................................................................................................ 7 CommunityEngagement.................................................................................................................................... 7 Strategies............................................................................................................................................................ 8 OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................................................... 9 Whya Climate Action Plan?................................................................................................................................ 9 Visionand Values................................................................................................................................................ 9 Climate Action: Past, Present, Future............................................................................................................... 10 Acall to action................................................................................................................................................... 10 MajorClimate Impacts...................................................................................................................................... 11 King County and Pacific Northwest............................................................................................................... 11 Tukwila.......................................................................................................................................................... 11 Equity................................................................................................................................................................ 12 Engagingthe Community.................................................................................................................................. 12 CURRENT EMISSIONS PROFILE.............................................................................................................................. 13 Forecasted Emissions and Targets................................................................................................................ 14 CLIMATE RISKS AND RESILIENCE........................................................................................................................... 18 Floods and Sea Level Rise Risks.................................................................................................................... 18 Heat............................................................................................................................................................... 20 Landslides...................................................................................................................................................... 22 Flood Hazard Mitigation Planning —Tukwila Comprehensive Plan 2015........................................................... 22 Climate Risks Resilience Strategies................................................................................................................... 23 Flood/Sea Level Rise Risks............................................................................................................................ 23 Heat............................................................................................................................................................... 23 Landslides...................................................................................................................................................... 24 EQUITY CONSIDERATIONS.................................................................................................................................... 25 Demographics................................................................................................................................................... 25 Threats.............................................................................................................................................................. 25 Proximityto major highways........................................................................................................................ 25 Proximity to industrial centers...................................................................................................................... 26 Lackof open space........................................................................................................................................ 27 Vulnerabilities................................................................................................................................................... 28 Environmental Health Disparities................................................................................................................. 28 Climate and Economic Justice....................................................................................................................... 29 STRATEGIES AND ACTIONS................................................................................................................................... 31 Multi -Criteria Analysis Framework................................................................................................................... 31 Buildingsand Energy......................................................................................................................................... 33 Transportation.................................................................................................................................................. 38 Consumptionand Waste.................................................................................................................................. 42 NaturalSystems................................................................................................................................................44 CommunityResilience...................................................................................................................................... 46 99 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The 2023 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report identifies the undeniable impacts of human activities and associated GHG emissions on climate change and the urgency of climate solutions. These impacts cut across human and natural systems, including water availability and food production, health and well-being, cities and infrastructure, and biodiversity and ecosystems. The City of Tukwila and the surrounding Pacific Northwest (PNW) region are already facing such impacts, including increased frequency and intensity of wildfires, extreme and prolonged heat waves and heat domes, sea level rise, and flooding. The effects of climate change exacerbate existing public health, safety, and environmental hazards, which disproportionately impact historically overburdened communities. In alignment with a growing number of cities nationwide, Tukwila is adopting this Climate Action Plan to use as a roadmap to reduce emissions and support our community's resilience to the inevitable impacts of climate change. Community Engagement k y.� M Strategies Each climate action was evaluated based on the following criteria: emission reduction potential, ease of implementation, climate justice and equity, and economic recovery and local resiliency. The recommended climate actions are grouped in the following strategies listed below. Table 1: GHG Reduction and Community Resilience Strategies BUILDINGS AND ENERGY 1 Promote electrification and reduce reliance on fossil fuels in buildings. 2 Secure funding and grants for energy efficiency initiatives. 3 Improve building codes and standards. TRANSPORTATION 1 Prioritize sustainability, walkability, and dense, mixed -use development in land use planning. 2 Decrease demand for and overall use of personal automobiles. 3 Reduce emissions from government operations and city -owned and operated vehicles. CONSUMPTION AND WASTE 1 Increase waste diversion from landfills and reduce waste generation. 2 Increase education and awareness of waste diversion opportunities. 1' TURAL SYSTEMS Preserve, restore, and enhance local natural resources and open spaces. 2 Promote stormwater infrastructure and water efficiency. MMUNITY RESILIENCE 1• Plan for climate change by building staff, business, and community capacity. 41 OVERVIEW Why a Climate Action Plan? Climate change is one of the primary challenges facing our communities and cities today. As our planet grows warmer, local impacts have already been felt through the rise of extreme weather events. The smoke from wildfires has turned the sky orange and the air difficult to breathe, while diminishing snowpack in the Cascade mountains endangers the region's water supply. Heavy rainfall risks overflowing the Green and Duwamish Rivers, and deadly heat waves have become increasingly common. While climate change is a global challenge, there is a local opportunity to act. A majority of global emissions stem from the urban built environment, including our homes, buildings, streets, and infrastructure. There is an important role for cities in reducing emissions and preparing communities for the future through adaptation and mitigation. Local steps towards climate action today can have a profound impact on tomorrow. Over the next several decades, Tukwila and the Puget Sound region will continue to face threats to natural resources and the quality of life of future generations. The International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), in partnership with King County and the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group, established key reasons why local government climate change planning is necessary: • Climate change is already impacting the region and its residents. These impacts will intensify and accelerate in the coming decades. • Climate change impacts are certain to continue after greenhouse gas emissions are stabilized, meaning that governments must be positioned for long-term climate adaptation. • Strategic planning can reduce future risks and economic consequences. • Local governments are on the frontlines of climate impacts and are best positioned to advance community -centered climate resiliency and planning. For this reason, the city of Tukwila is committed to addressing climate change by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at the local level, promoting equity and building resilience. Vision and Values We envision a resilient future, united in a bold climate action plan. Through sustainable practices and community engagement, we thrive amidst challenges, ensuring a green and equitable future. 42 Climate Action: Past, Present, Future Before adopting the CAP, the City had already made significant efforts in environmental stewardship. The following timeline represents a high-level overview of some notable Tukwila climate efforts. Figure 1: History of Tukwila Climate Policies (Source: City of Tukwila) 2006:of • • Reduction • Washington legislation requires local governments to develop and implement a plan to reduce single -occupant vehicle trips to combat air pollution and traffic congestion, which results in Tukwila's 2007 Commute Trip Reduction Plan. 117: Resolution No. • Established the city's greenhouse gas reduction program and adopted a citywide resolution to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by SO percent by 2020. LIB ► • • � � • • • • � • • • . • i . • Established the Walk and Roll Plan to engage Tukwila residents who bike and walk for fun, fitness and travel. 1 • • • I A" • Established partnership with King County -Cities Collaboration (K4C) and participation in the Interlocal Agreement for Climate Collaboration. • Identifies local climate impacts including increased wildfire smoke days, heat waves, extreme precipitation, sea level rise, and flooding events. • Establishes 20•year plan to restore and manage 138 acres of natural spaces to reduce stormwater runoff, improve water and air quality, support communities, reduce greenhouse gases, restore habitat, and improve quality of life. • King County campaign that encouraged Tukwila residents to explore transit alternatives to drive - along travel including trips by bike, foot, transit, and ridesharing. • kkq Mes opportunities to preserve the natural character of the Green/Duwamish River shoreline, protect natural resources and ecology, and increase public access and opportunities. • Identifies waste management strategies to create a more resilient, equitable, and cost-effective system and to meet the 2030 goal of zero waste. A call to action 43 Major Climate Impacts King County and Pacific Northwest Heatwaves have and continue to become more frequent and severe. In King County, data from recent heatwaves show alarming trends; for instance, during the heat dome event of 2021, temperatures in Seattle soared to record highs, exceeding 1007 (37.8°C) for three consecutive days.2 This led to over 150 heat -related deaths in the region.' Wildfire frequency and intensity has increased. In September 2020, the PNW experienced a severe season of wildfire season.4 The Labor Day windstorm fanned numerous fires across Washington. More than 500,000 acres burned in less than a 36-hour period.' Urban flooding can occur during periods of heavy rainfall, melting snow, or severe storms. The geography of King County, with most rivers flowing from the Cascades, means that these waterways, including the Green, Snoqualmie, and South Fork Skykomish rivers, are susceptible to severe flooding during snow -melt periods which is exacerbated by climate change.' Coastal flooding can be caused by sea level rise. By 2030, King County is projected to have an increase of 2 to 3 feet sea level rise which could go up to up to 5 feet by 2100.7 Tukwila The Green and Duwamish Rivers run right through the center of Tukwila, putting it at severe risk of flooding, with projections indicating that over the next 30 years, 29% of all properties in Tukwila face a greater than 26% chance of being severely affected by flooding.$ Urban areas like Tukwila are particularly vulnerable to heatwaves due to the Urban Heat Island (UHI) phenomenon. Buildings, roads, and other man-made surfaces retain heat more than natural areas. This means that RISK 30% of all properties in Tukwila are at risk of flooding Temperatures could be approximately 1-6°F above those in less developed areas Could disrupt traffic and damage nearby homes Z Hottest Day Ever in Seattle (June 28, 2021). (2021, June 13). UW Emergency Management. https://www.washington.edu/uwem/2021/07/13/hottest-day-ever-in- seattle-iune- --2021/#:-:text=Seattle%20hits%20triple%20digits%20for. 3 Casey, J. A., Parks, R. M., Bruckner, T. A., Gemmill, A., & Catalano, R. (2023). Excess Injury Mortality in Washington State During the 2021 Heat Wave. American Journal of Public Health, 113(6), 657-660. https://doi.org/10.2105/amph.2023.307269. ° Weinberger, H. (2020, October 2). Wildfire smoke is still hurting Washington, weeks later. Crosscut. Retrieved from https:Hcrosscut.com/environment/2020/10/wildfire-smoke-still-hu rti ng-washi ngton-weeks-later. 5Wildfire Season 2020. Wildfire Division Season Summary. (2020, December 1). Washington State Department of Natural Resources. https://www.dnr.wa.gov/publications/rp fire annual report 2020.pdf. 6 King County Emergency Management. (n.d.). Flood. Retrieved from https:Hkingcounty.gov/en/legacy/depts/emergency-management/hazards/flood.aspx. 7 Turner, N. (2022, February 26). What new projections of sea level rise mean for Puget Sound and the WA coast. The Seattle Times. Retrieved from https://www.seattleti mes.com/seattle-news/environ ment/what-new-projections-of-sea-level-rise-mea n-for-puget-sound-a nd-the-wa- coast/#:-:text=According%20to%20proiections%20from%202018,to%205%20feet%20%E2%80%94%20bv%202100. 9 Tukwila, WA Flood Map and Climate Risk Report. (n.d.). RiskFactor.com. https:Hriskfactor.com/city/tukwila-wa/5372625 fsid/flood. Ell temperatures could be up to 6°F higher than less developed areas.9 Tukwila is expected to experience increases in the frequency of landslides as a result of the continued declines in snowpack and projected increases in the intensity of rain events.10 Equity Climate change doesn't affect everyone in the same way. It disproportionately impacts marginalized communities exposed to low air quality, food deserts, heat islands, housing affordability, lack of open space, few public transit options, high heating and energy costs, and longer commutes. Due to discriminatory policies such as redlining and zoning practices, marginalized communities have higher exposure to climate -related poor air quality and conditions such as nearby major highways, diesel particulate matter, industrial centers, waste disposal centers, energy generation and distribution sites, and urban heat island effects —all of which affect health conditions and life expectancy. Therefore, it is necessary to consider equity in climate action planning to systematically alleviate burdens, and to avoid perpetuating environmental injustices. Engaging the Community Community engagement is also a necessary starting point for climate action planning since many actions are carried out by and require the support of individuals in the community. Community engagement is a primary component of any climate action planning process, and is sometimes referred to or known as community - driven climate resilience planning.11 Increased community involvement in climate solutions increases the effectiveness of and public support for such solutions and democratizes the climate planning process12. One reason is that local -based knowledge and solutions can help cities develop unique place -based approaches and adaptation solutions that are rooted in success and community priorities13 14 By offering local solutions, community -centered climate planning ensures that planning goals are met and communities are empowered in the process. Community engagement may also facilitate the exchange of resources and information among community members, in turn building social capital, strengthening existing community networks, and enhancing resiliency among vulnerable communities. To achieve the full benefits of community -driven climate resilience planning, cities must enhance opportunities for community participation in decision -making. This includes building deeper partnerships with community -based organizations, increasing awareness of systematic racism, and committing to solutions that address root causes. 9 Yadrick, M. (2019, July 26). Extreme Heat and Seattle -Area Urban Heat Islands. Green Seattle Partnership. https:Hgreenseattle.org/extreme-heat-and-seattle-area- urban-heat-islands/. 10 How Will Climate Change Affect Landslides, Erosion, and Sediment Transport? https:Hcig.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/11/ps- sok sec05 sediment 2015.pdf. "Serena Alexander, Asha Weinstein Agrawal, and Benjamin Y. Clark. "Local Climate Action Planning as a Tool to Harness the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mitigation and Equity Potential of Autonomous Vehicles and On -Demand Mobility" Mineta Transportation Institute Publications (2021). https://doi.org/10.31979/mti.2020.1818. 12 Kane, J., Tomer, A., & Russell Black, J. (2022, September 22). Not according to plan: Exploring gaps in city climate planning and the need for regional action. Brookings. https://www.brookings.edu/articles/not-according-to-plan-exploring-gaps-in-city-climate-planning-and-the-need-for-regional-action. 11 Chen, R. (2023). Climate Change Communication Strategies for Urban Planners in Puget Sound, WA - ProQuest. University of Washington ProQuest Dissertations Publishing. https://www.proguest.com/openview/78dfe9e4lfOf293cb5ddl6796784f666/1?pg-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750&diss=y. 14 Climate Action Toolkit. (n.d.). In King County. https://your.kingcounty.gov/dnrp/climate/documents/climate-action-toolkit-04-2021.pdf. 45 CURRENT EMISSIONS PROFILE Human activities, like burning fossil fuels to meet energy and transportation needs, management of solid waste, and other practices, are the primary source of GHG emissions and the main driver of climate change globally. Understanding Tukwila's current and historic GHG emissions is imperative for implementing relevant and effective climate action. As illustrated in Figure 2, Tukwila's largest source of emissions in the community in 2019 was on -road vehicles, followed by building electricity, gas use in buildings, and aviation. Figure 2: Tukwila's 2019 GHG Inventory15 Refrigerants: 2% Solid Waste: 2% Built Environment:45°/0 Transportation & Other Mobile Sources: 51% is Cascadia Consulting Group. (2022). King County Communitywide Geographic Greenhouse Gas Emissions Puget Sound Regional Emissions. In King County. https://Vour.ki ngcounty.goy/d nrp/cl i mate/docu ments/2022/ki ng-cou ntV-geogra ph is-ghg-emissions-inventorV-and-wedge-report-09-2022. pdf Figure 3: Per Capita Emissions of Cities in King County (2019)16 Per Capita, by Jurisdiction 87.5 20 9'7 18.1 17.3 16.4 14.6 14.2 14.1 12.6 12.0 11.3 11.2 10.5 9.89.59.59.49.49.38.78.68.37.67.45.3 11111111111Ion Jurisdiction Sector • Built Environment • Refrigerants • Solid Waste & Wastewater •Transportation & Other Mobile Sources In 2019, Tukwila had the ninth highest level of total emissions of King County cities (627,410 MT CO2e). Tukwila ranked third in emissions per capita at 29.98 MT CO2e when comparing all cities in King County, as seen in Figure 3. The City had the highest level of per capita Transportation & Other Mobile Sources emissions (15.34 MT CO2e) and the third highest per capita built environment emissions (13.51 MT CO2e). Tukwila is home to over 21,000 residents, many of whom commute to work elsewhere. However, it is also the location of Washington State's largest shopping mall, the Westfield Southcenter, which brings in over 15 million visitors annually. 17 With limited accessible or convenient public transit options," the influx of commuters traveling via personal vehicle contributes to the increases in overall and per capita transportation sector emissions in Tukwila. Forecasted Emissions and Targets Current emission trends in Tukwila and globally make it clear that the City needs to take action to reduce emissions; however, it is also important to understand how much Tukwila should reduce and how fast those reductions need to occur. Figure 4 shows the trajectory of emissions in Tukwila if no future action is taken (black dotted line). The graph also depicts the impact on emissions reductions of federal, state, and regional 16 Geographic GHG Emissions Inventory Database. King County Communitywide Geographic Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report. Aug. 2022. https://kcl.sha repoint.com/:u:/t/DNRPa/EZ7hxHhEx2FLpu RtRAVbwB4BSDLkeOrg lQMgvMyylxd-wQ?e=7guluL. 17 Reporter, P. R., KOMO News. (2023, October 10). Westfield Southcenter mall expansion raises public safety concerns. KOMO. https://komonews.com/news/local/westfield-southcenter-mal I-tukwi la -wash inaton-seattle-expa nsion-d in ina-district-restau rant-row-retai I-shopping-crime-crisis- shooting-parking-garage-car-prowl-vehicle-auto-theft-fight-teens-proiect-holidays-black-friday-king-county#. 18 Shopping Center Westfield Southcenter. (n.d.). Www.westfield.com. Retrieved May 17, 2024, from https://www.westfield.com/united-states/southcenter/access. EVA policies (each colored wedge) and sector -specific plans and commitments. Washington State policies included the Energy Code, Clean Buildings Act, Clean Fuel Standards, Internal Combustion Engine Ban, Hydrofluorocarbon Policies, Clean Energy Transformation Act, and Climate Commitment Act. The wedge analysis also incorporates emissions reductions from federal vehicle regulations and regional transportation plan vehicle miles traveled reductions from the Puget Sound Regional Council. The red dotted line represents the Tukwila and King County targets, which include emissions reductions from a 2007 baseline of 50% by 2030, 75% by 2040, and 95% by 2050 and net zero emissions by 2050. The grey area of the wedge in Figure 4 represents both the gap of emissions reductions needed to accomplish Tukwila's emissions goals and the opportunity for CAP strategies and actions. Figure 4: Tukwila's Forecasted GHG Emissions Trajectory19 Forecasted Emissions Reductions 1.200.000 1.000.0111 f100.00D 8 600,000 400,000 200,000 Historical emissions estimation r � L J Scenario no action future Scenario. federal, state, and regional policies only Emissions gap Federal, State, & Regional Policies WA Energy Code - WA Clean Buildings Act . Federal Vehicle Regulations - WA Clean Fuel Standards - WA Internal Combustion Engine Ban . PSRC Regional Transportation Plan VMT Reductions . WA Hydrofluorocarbon Policies WA Clean Energy Transformation Act WA Climate Commitment Act Sector -Specific Plans & Commitments Aviation industry Regional manse, rail, and ferry transport Targeted emissions 19 Geographic GHG Wedge Planning Tool. King County Communitywide Geographic Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report. Aug. 2022. https:Hyour.ki ngcounty.gov/d nrp/cl i mate/documents/2023/psrea-protect-geographic-ghg-wedge-pla nn ing-tool-08-2023.xlsx. Figure 5: Projected GHG Emissions & Targets Needed20 700,000 600.000 500,000 tO 400,000 2 300,000 200,000 100,000 201E 2030 Projected GHG Emissions Tree loss Agriculture [i Refrigerants ti Wastewater process emissions Compost Landfill Marne & rail Aviation [i OH -road equipment On road vehicles Iti Industrial processes Propane Fuel oil t� Natural Gas tti EkctncRy (Target Transportation emissions are projected to be the fastest decreasing emissions source. As seen in Figure 5 and Figure 6, transportation and buildings sectors continue to be the largest sources of emissions projected out to 2050. Given the contribution of gas to emissions, it is important to continue electrifying buildings and expanding renewable energy generation in the electric sector to reduce overall emissions in Tukwila and regionally. To meet the Strategic Climate Action Plan and K4C targets of reaching 50%, 75%, and 95% emissions reductions by 2030, 2040, and 2050, respectively, it is clear that additional efforts at the local level are necessary. 20 Geographic GHG Wedge Planning Tool. King County Communitywide Geographic Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report. Aug. 2022. https://Vour.ki ngcounty.goy/d nrp/cl i mate/documents/2023/psrea-protect-geographic-ghg-wedge-pla nn ing-tool-08-2023.xlsx. i • Figure 6: Tukwila's Forecasted Emissions by Sector21 Forecasted Emissions 2019 2030 2040 2050 700,000 600,000 500.000 �% t 400.000 % O � v � 300.000 200.000 100.000 This scenario achieves the following reductions in GHG emissions (compared to baseline levels): 48% by 2030 64% by 2040 68% by 20SO Land tree carbon sequestration levels (i e., -sinks') were only estimated at the county level. It is recommended that sequestration is only considered after all possible emissions reduction pathways are pursued. therefore, sequestration estimations are only shown for 2050 as a mechanism for meeting long-term carbon neutrality goals. Z' Geographic GHG Wedge Planning Tool. King County Communitywide Geographic Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report. Aug. 2022. https://Vour.ki ngcounty.goy/d nrp/cl i mate/documents/2023/psrea-protect-geographic-ghg-wedge-pla nn ing-tool-08-2023.xlsx. 50 CLIMATE RISKS AND RESILIENCE Climate change poses multiple challenges to Tukwila, impacting its natural landscapes, utility services, economy, and biodiversity. Climate change could lead to higher sea levels, affecting the Green/Duwamish River by increasing river and stream water levels and altering tidal flows. The Green/Duwamish River is already struggling with elevated water temperatures, which is detrimental to salmon. In addition, Tukwila is also at a high risk of intensified urban heat island effects as the City's-built environment is characterized by extensive impervious surfaces. There are some areas that are also prone to landslides in Tukwila." This section expands upon climate risks specific to Tukwila, particularly focusing on flood and sea level rise risks, heatwaves, and landslides. In addition, it will discuss the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan23 flood mitigation planning briefly and lay out the strategies and recommendations that are specific to Tukwila's risks. Floods and Sea Level Rise Risks The Green and Duwamish Rivers run right through the center of the City. Tukwila is identified as having a severe risk of flooding. Projections indicate that over the next 30 years, 29% of all properties in Tukwila face a greater than 26% chance of being severely affected by flooding, which translates to 1,255 properties out of the City's total, highlighting a significant vulnerability within the community. 24 The implications of such flooding risks are multifaceted, impacting not just property and infrastructure but also accessibility to essential services, utilities, emergency response capabilities, and the broader economic health of the area. Flooding can sever transportation routes, disrupt daily life, and necessitate substantial recovery efforts.21 According to the data from Risk Factor, the City's infrastructure and properties face varied levels of flood risk as seen in Figure 7.26 Residential areas are at extreme risk, with 676 out of 3,741 homes potentially affected. Critical infrastructure is at moderate risk, roads face severe risk with 98 out of 200 miles vulnerable, commercial properties are at extreme risk, and social facilities face a major risk.27 22 City of Tukwila Hazard Mitigation Plan City of Tukwila Plan Annex. (2020). King County. https:Hcdn.kingcountV.gov/-/media/king-county/depts/executive- services/emergency-management/regional-catastrophic-preparedness- grant/plans/tukwila hazard mitigation plan with resolution.pdf?rev=2b2c4b62aa8e444ebffe218d5ec2c26a&hash=1C8D77607BA68AE44222AOB91B86C5A6. "City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan. (2015). City of Tukwila. https://www.tukwilawa.gov/wp-content/uploads/DCD-Comprehensive-Plan.pdf. 24 Tukwila, WA Flood Map and Climate Risk Report. (n.d.). RiskFactor.com. https://riskfactor.com/city/tukwila-wa/5372625 fsid/flood. 21 Tukwila, WA Flood Map and Climate Risk Report. (n.d.). RiskFactor.com. https://riskfactor.com/city/tukwila-wa/5372625 fsid/flood. 21 Tukwila, WA Flood Map and Climate Risk Report. (n.d.). RiskFactor.com. https://riskfactor.com/city/tukwila-wa/5372625 fsid/flood. 21 Tukwila, WA Flood Map and Climate Risk Report. (n.d.). RiskFactor.com. https://riskfactor.com/city/tukwila-wa/5372625 fsid/flood. 51 Figure 7: Flood Risk in Tukwila28 Figure 8: Community Impact from Flood in Tukwila29 Residential 0 Commercial Q Infrastructure Q Social Roads GD Risk levels Minimal Minor Moderate Major Severe Extreme Moderate Major �! Severe Extreme Extreme According to the City of Tukwila Hazard Mitigation Plan, the Green/Duwamish River runs through the entire City from the north and south boundaries. There are concerns based on King County's 100-year flood map, that flooding could affect 28 residential properties and 21 commercial properties (including a professional sports complex and a golf course).30 Flooding poses a substantial risk in the region and necessitates appropriate strategies for the City to become more adaptable and resilient to flooding. 28 Tukwila, WA Flood Mop and Climate Risk Report. (n.d.). RiskFactor.com. https://riskfactor.com/city/tukwila-wa/5372625 fsid/flood. 29 Tukwila, WA Flood Map and Climate Risk Report. (n.d.). RiskFactor.com. https://riskfactor.com/city/tukwila-wa/5372625 fsid/flood. 30 City of Tukwila Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex. (2020). King County. https://cdn.kingcounty.gov/-/media/king-county/depts/executive-services/emergency- management/regional-catastrophic-preparedness- grant/plans/tukwila hazard mitigation plan with resolution.pdf?rev=2b2c4b62aa8e444ebffe218d5ec2c26a&hash=1C8D77607BA68AE44222AOB91B86C5A6. 52 Heat As heatwaves become more intense in the PNW, urban areas like Tukwila are particularly vulnerable to adverse effects, including the Urban Heat Island (UHI) phenomenon. This phenomenon leads to significantly higher temperatures in urban areas compared to their surrounding rural zones, primarily due to the dense concentration of heat -absorbing infrastructure such as buildings, roads, and other man-made surfaces.31 These materials retain heat and re -emit it, resulting in elevated temperatures. For Tukwila, daytime temperatures could be approximately 1-6°F higher, with nighttime temperatures around 2-5°F above those in less developed, rural areas.32 The presence of heat islands in urban settings exacerbates the effects of heatwaves, posing health risks, particularly to vulnerable populations such as the elderly, children, and those with pre- existing health conditions. 31 US EPA. (2019, May 22). Reduce Urban Heat Island Effect. US EPA. https://www.epa.gov/green-infrastructure/reduce-urban-heat-island-effect. 3z Yadrick, M. (2019, July 26). Extreme Heat and Seattle -Area Urban Heat Islands. Green Seattle Partnership. https://greenseattle.org/extreme-heat-and-seattle-area- urban-heat-islands/. 53 Figure 9: Tukwila Morning Temperature (July 2020) 33 Morn ing_Temperature_ 14odel_King_County Morning Temperature_Model_King County 554.438531 555,417044 556,325663 557.653645 559.191308 560.589184 561.707485 562.685997 564.013979 569.186119 Figure 10: Afternoon Temperature (July 2020) Figure 11: Evening Temperature (July 34 2020) 35 Tukwila Black Riv Forest 5 c 6 m7 t to B Afternoon_ I enlUerature_Model_King_County Afternoon Temperature_r•todel_King_County <_85.740131 587,094106 588,109588 588.842992 589.407149 589.858474 590.366215 <_90,930372 591.607359 596.402691 ack Rive Forest Even ing_Temperature_Model_King_County Evening Temperature_Hodel_King_County <_80,409063 581,293931 <_82,178799 583.304995 584.592076 585.637829 586,603139 587,729335 589.096858 596.738899 33 ArcGIS Web Application. (n.d.). Www.arcgis.com; King County. https://www.a rcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index. htmI?id=84709c65cO8a4Obbb47dO723eflc797a&extent=-13604644.7965%2C6019787.1095%2C- 13561266.7829%2C6046616.5065%2C102100. 34ArcGIS Web Application. (2023). Www.arcgis.com; King County. https://www.a rcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index. htmI?id=84709c65cO8a4Obbb47dO723eflc797a&extent=-13604644.7965%2C6019787.1095%2C- 13561266.7829%2C6046616.5065%2C102100. 35ArcGIS Web Application. (2023). Www.arcgis.com; King County. https://www.a rcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index. htm I?id=84709c65cO8a4Obbb47dO723eflc797a&extent=-13604644.7965%2C6019787.1095%2C- 13561266.7829%2C6046616.5065%2C102100. M 54 Figure Figure 10, and Figure 11 are snapshots from the King County Heat Mapping Project36 adjusted to the Tukwila area. The data was collected on July 27, 2020. We can see in Figure 9 that the morning temperature is more spread out, however, in the afternoon and evening, the heat is concentrated in a single column and does not subside from afternoon to evening. Thus, the urban heat island pattern can be seen. The temperature escalates in the afternoon (Figure 10), reaching around 90 degrees due to heat concentration in some areas. Temperatures remain high even in the evening (Figure 11), highlighting the persistence of the urban heat island effect. The progression from morning to evening, with temperatures peaking and concentrating in the specific area in the afternoon and remaining consistently high at night not only exacerbates the discomfort during heatwaves but also amplifies health risks, energy demand for cooling, and overall environmental stress. Heat islands tend to affect already made - vulnerable populations, and thus necessitate comprehensive mitigation strategies. Landslides According to the King County Hazard Mitigation Plan, some areas in Tukwila are prone to landslides. A particular zone in Tukwila, situated near a significant arterial road around the 15200 block of Interurban Ave South, is identified as susceptible to landslides. This area, historically affected by slides, has undergone efforts to fortify the hillside. Below this potential landslide zone, Canyon Estates Condominiums are positioned, with jersey barriers installed at the base to block debris from slides. Should a landslide occur here, it might primarily disrupt traffic and damage nearby homes, though extreme cases could pose safety risks.37 Flood Hazard Mitigation Planning -Tukwila Comprehensive Plan 2015 Flood Hazard Mitigation Planning has been a critical resilience planning component of Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan. The plan outlines a multi -faceted approach to flood management and adaptation. It includes leveraging levee systems to protect critical areas from the Green River's flooding, participating in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program, and addressing localized flooding through infrastructure improvements, like the regional detention facility near Southcenter Boulevard. Future strategies emphasize coordinating with federal and local agencies for levee maintenance, enhancing riparian habitats without compromising levee integrity, and adopting land use and development regulations that mitigate flood risks, consistent with FEMA and the King County Flood Control District's policies.38 Table 2 provides the summary of Tukwila's comprehensive approach plans to take for flood mitigation and adaptation, focusing on both protection and environmental stewardship. 36ArcGIS Web Application. (2023). Www.arcgis.com; King County. https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.htmI?id=84709c65cO8a4Obbb47dO723eflc797a&extent= 13604644.7965%2C6019787.1095%2C- 13561266.7829%2C6046616.5065%2C102100. "City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan. (2015). City of Tukwila. https://www.tukwilawa.gov/wp-content/uploads/DCD-Comprehensive-Plan.pdf. "City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan. (2015). City of Tukwila. https://www.tukwilawa.gov/wp-content/uploads/DCD-Comprehensive-Plan.pdf. 55 Table 2: Flood Policies Summary —Tukwila Comprehensive Plan39 Goal Policies Summary Goal 4.9 Focuses on protecting natural flood attenuation functions to reduce severe flooding and damage. Policies include restricting development in hazardous areas, minimizing alterations to natural water features, reducing public health risks from flooding, and using bioengineering for flood control. Goal 4.10 Aims to ensure the levee system meets FEMA standards. Policies involve coordinating with agencies for levee maintenance, restricting encroachments, developing vegetation policies for levees, and collaborating on flood control projects. Goal 5.2 Seeks to expand the river's value through regional coordination and fostering river appreciation. Policies include coordinating with local jurisdictions, promoting river stewardship, and supporting habitat improvement projects. Goal 5.10 Focuses on improving water quality and control programs for the river. Policies cover designing shoreline developments to minimize pollution, managing flood control impacts on shoreline uses, and enhancing shoreline habitat functions. Climate Risks Resilience Strategies Based on Tukwila's context and some best practice research, some climate risk resilience strategies for Tukwila should include the following: Flood/Sea Level Rise Risks • Enhance their levee systems, which involves reinforcing existing barriers and incorporating advanced monitoring technologies for early flood detection and response. • Construct green infrastructure like rain gardens, permeable pavements, and green roofs can help manage stormwater runoff, and mitigate flood risks. • Strengthen community emergency planning by developing comprehensive evacuation and response plans and ensuring that residents are well-informed and prepared for flood events. • Promote ecological restoration by reviving natural habitats along rivers and streams to support biodiversity, improve water quality, and stabilize shorelines, thus reducing the impact of floods. • Partner with King County Flood District and Army Corp of Engineers to improve flood mitigation planning and building new codes. Heat • Develop an emergency plan focusing on establishing cooling centers strategically distributed across the City. "City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan. (2015). City of Tukwila. https://www.tukwilawa.gov/wp-content/uploads/DCD-Comprehensive-Plan.pdf. 56 • Offer incentives and rebates aimed at encouraging property owners to adopt climate -smart modifications. These could include transforming impervious surfaces to greener alternatives, installing green roofs, and improving indoor air quality. • Expand green spaces and uphold the health of current ecosystems. Key actions include boosting the tree canopy in heat -prone zones and ensuring that any tree removal is offset by equivalent planting to maintain carbon capture efficiency. Landslides • Conduct a thorough evaluation of the City's construction regulations to identify how they can be enhanced to better resist landslide threats. • Update zoning codes to limit or control development in high -risk areas, imposing strict building codes for areas that are deemed buildable. • Develop clear communication plans to inform residents about landslide risks, if there are any in the landslide risk zone, including education on recognizing early warning signs and appropriate response actions. 57 EQUITY �ONSIDERATION*cm Crafting Tukwila's Climate Action Plan requires understanding the City's unique history and the present challenges it faces. Located at the convergence of rivers, highways, and railroads, Tukwila's strategic location has long shaped its identity as a vital hub of commerce. However, this very positioning has also exposed the community to vulnerabilities. In this section, we will identify key threats and vulnerabilities specific to Tukwila, including proximity to major highways, proximity to industrial centers, lack of open space, and high health risks. Demographics Tukwila is a community marked by its diversity of racial and ethnic backgrounds. Notably, 40% of its residents are foreign born. Below is an overview of the demographic composition: Table 3: Tukwila QuickFacts from the US Census eureau40 Tukwila QuickFacts Race and Hispanic Origin White alone 31.8% Black or African American alone 17.4% Asian alone 24.4% Hispanic or Latino 22.2% Population Characteristics Foreign born persons, 2018-2022 40.0% Transportation Mean travel time to work (minutes) 26.8 Income and Poverty Median household income (in 2022 dollars) $76,331 Persons in poverty 13.3% Threats Proximity to major highway! During the 1950s, the federal government allocated funds for extensive highway expansion projects, often targeting the most economically disadvantaged neighborhoods within cities. This disproportionate focus on communities of color not only disrupts and fragments the physical, social, and cultural cohesion of these areas but also exacerbates air pollution and increases the prevalence of impervious surfaces, which increases the risk of extreme temperatures in the summer. Research on Seattle's zoning regulations from 1923 indicates 40 U.S. Census Bureau. (2023) QuickFacts. https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/tukwilacitywashington/PST045223#qf-flag-X. e that districts inhabited by Black or Chinese-American families were notably more inclined to receive commercial zoning, which correlates with higher concentrations of impervious surfaces." In Tukwila, this historical trend is evident in the construction of major highways Interstate 405 and Interstate 5, which intersect in the City (see Figure 12). The environmental consequences of highway development, such as increased air and noise pollution, have a negative effect on the quality of life for those living in proximity. Figure 12: Bird's Eye View of Interstates 405 and 5 Converging in Tukwila42 Proximity to industrial centers Tukwila's economy has a strong emphasis on commercial and industrial development. The City is home to two regional centers: the Tukwila regional growth center, which contains the Westfield Southcenter Mall area, and the North Tukwila Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC), which contains the southern third of King County International Airport/Boeing Field. Sixty-nine percent of land use in the North Tukwila MIC is industrial.43 Tukwila's proximity to industrial centers raises concerns regarding climate equity. Industrial activities in this area are likely to emit pollutants and contribute to environmental degradation, impacting the health and well- being of nearby residents. 41 D'Aquila, S. (2023, June 28). Extreme Heat and the Legacy of Racist Housing Policies in Seattle -The Urbanist. Www.theurbanist.org. https://www.theurbanist.org/2023/06/28/extreme-heat-and-the-legacv-of-racist-housing-policies-in-seattle/ https://www.theurbanist.org/2023/06/28/extreme- heat-and-the-legacy-of-racist-housing-policies-in-seattle/. 41 Google Earth. (2024). Google.com. https:Hearth.google.com/web/@47.46636778 https://earth.google.com/web/@47.46636778. 43 North Tukwila MIC. (2013). Puget Sound Regional Council. https://www.psrc.org/media/3359 https://www.psrc.org/media/3359. 59 Figure 13: Breakdown of Land Use in North Tukwila MIC44 Figure 14: Map of Land Use in North Tukwila MIC45 Current Land Use (856 net acres) is io C C N N cc cc Z 2- ro ro LL LL �+ N c� C L V1 69% 12% 4% d To ro m L 4+ O N � N E o 1A u S 13% 1% . _ u C N M Y f0 vai C O a aci > a y O p v c c M M M M Lack of open space The concentration of highways and large commercial and industrial centers contributes to a dense built environment in Tukwila characterized by structures such as buildings, parking lots and asphalt (Figure 15). This limits the availability of open spaces and exacerbates the urban heat island effect. Additionally, neighborhoods in Tukwila face disparities in access to green spaces and tree canopy cover. Areas with historically fewer trees are experiencing a faster loss of tree canopy compared to the countywide average. This is evident in Tukwila's Tree Equity Score Map (Figure 16), where locality scores are lower compared to neighboring areas like Burien, Kent, Des Moines, and Renton, with SeaTac also facing similar challenges.46 44 North Tukwila MIC. (2013). Puget Sound Regional Council. https://www.psrc.org/media/3359 45 North Tukwila MIC. (2013). Puget Sound Regional Council. https://www.psrc.org/media/3359 46 Tree Equity Score National Explorer. (n.d.). Www.treeequityscore.org. Retrieved May 17, 2024, from https://www.treeeguityscore.org/map#3.59/37.22/-98.75; Impervious Surface, United States / Maps / Data Basin. (n.d.). Databasin.org. https://databasin.org/maps/ffd397cfdelc4217b2fOe286488639c7/active/. Figure 15: Impervious Surface Coverage in Tukwila47 Figure 16: Tree Equity Score Map. Vulnerabilities <70 100 Tree Equity Score t eeomo JTukwila . Nei The score ranges from 0-100. The lower the score, the greater priority for tree planting. A score of 100 means the neighborhood has enough trees. *48 *The area where Southcenter Mall would be is not included in the Tukwila report. This area is included in the Renton report. Environmental Health Disparities All these threats and vulnerabilities lead to high environmental health disparities in Tukwila. The Washington Environmental Health Disparities Map, established in 2018, evaluates these disparities based on the following main factors :49 The cumulation of environmental exposures such as diesel emissions, toxic releases from facilities, and populations near heavy traffic roadways Environmental effects including proximity to hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facilities, and wastewater discharge. Socioeconomic factors ranging from limited English proficiency, education, race and ethnicity, unaffordable housing, and unemployment. Sensitive populations including those higher rates of death from cardiovascular disease and low birth weights. Individuals with pre-existing heart disease are at a higher risk of mortality when exposed to environmental stressors. Children who had a low birth weight are at risk of developing other health morbidities later in life that can be worsened by environmental stressors. 41 Impervious Surface, United States / Maps / Data Basin. (n.d.). Databasin.org. https:Hdatabasin.org/maps/ffd397cfdelc4217b2fOe286488639c7/active/ 48 Tree Equity Score National Explorer. (n.d.). Www.treeequityscore.org. https://www.treeeguityscore.org/map#3.59/37.22/-98.75 49 Washington Environmental Health Disparities Map / Washington State Department of Health. (n.d.). Doh.wa.gov. https://doh.wa.gov/data-and-statistical- reports/washington-tracking-network-wtn/washington-environmental-health-disparities-map https:Hdoh.wa.gov/data-and-statistical-reports/washington-tracking- network-wtn/washington-environmental-health-disparities-map. 61 As shown in the snapshot below from the WA Environmental Health Disparities Map, Tukwila is at the highest risk of environmental health disparities, environmental exposures, and environmental effects, and scores at a 9 out of 10 in socioeconomic factors. Figure 17: Washington Environmental Health Disparities Map Rank High :7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Low Climate and Economic Justice Environmental Health L Ranh Disparities V 2.0 W Environmental 111 — Exposures n A Environmental al- Effects Socioeconomic dil Factors 101 Sensitive Populations .lil 6 The Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool is another resource that combines risks and vulnerabilities to assess disparities in communities, particularly those facing burdens related to climate change and economic challenges.11 The tool evaluates eight key categories: climate change, energy, health, housing, legacy pollution, transportation, water and wastewater, and workforce development. By analyzing this data, the tool identifies communities that bear disproportionate burdens — often referred to as disadvantaged communities — due to being both overburdened and underserved. In Tukwila, certain areas are highlighted as disadvantaged, indicated by their depiction in gray on the tool's map. These areas exhibit concerning statistics, including ranking at the 99th percentile for fatalities and injuries caused by natural hazards annually compared to all national census tracts. Additionally, they rank above the 90th percentile for proximity to hazardous waste facilities and superfund sites, as well as the 95th percentile for levels of diesel exhaust in the air. 50 Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool. (2022, November 22). Geoplatform.gov. https://screeningtool.geoplatform.gov/. 62 Figure 18: Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool 1 � WHJTE rF�TER_I Burien Communities that are disadvantaged live in tracts that experience burdens. These tracts are highlighted O on the map. Des Moinep 63 STRATEGIES AND .^ `:TIONS The following section details the multi -criteria analysis framework that was used to analyze and prioritize climate strategies and actions for Tukwila. The framework identified core criteria that were assessed for each potential action: emission reduction potential, ease of implementation, climate justice and equity, and economic recovery and local resilience. Then, the chapter identifies recommended strategies and associated actions across five focus areas: buildings and energy use, transportation and land use, consumption and waste, natural systems, and community resilience. Multi -Criteria Analysis Framework The multi -criteria analysis framework serves to prioritize recommended climate strategies and actions for the City to implement. Table 4: Multi -Criteria Analysis Description Criteria Description Emission Reduction Potential This criterion assesses the estimated amount of emissions saved or reduced with the implementation of the action Ease of Implementation This criterion assesses the estimated ease or difficulty of implementation based on staff and financial capacity and constraints. Climate Justice and Equity This criterion assesses the relative ability of each action to influence and/or support the creation of equitable communities (affordability, health, distributed economic opportunity) Economic Recovery and Local This criterion considers community economic benefits Resiliency such as job creation, as well as community resiliency benefits. Z We used the following icons to help illustrate the scoring. f'D Emission Reduction Potential rn� / o \ Ease of Implementation �— o - o - Climate Justice & Equity Economic Recovery & Local Resiliency Strategies and their supporting actions fall under the following five focus areas: Figure 19: Climate Action Plan Focus Areas 65 Buildings and Energy Tukwila's built environment contributes approximately 45% of community wide GHG emissions. 51 This includes the electricity, natural gas, fuel oil, and propane used to power our homes and buildings. Washington's electric utilities are required to phase out fossil -fuel electricity and become GHG neutral by 2030.52 The strategies and actions in this focus area promote electrification and energy efficiency in buildings to support a clean energy transition. Strategy 1: Promote electrification and reduce reliance on fossil fuels in buildings. a �a si King County Communitywide Geographic Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report. Aug. 2022. https://VOur.kingcOuntV•gOy/dnrp/climate/documents/2022/king-countV-geographic-ghg-emissions-inventory-and-wedge-report- 09-2022.pdf. https://Vour.kingcounty.gov/dnrp/climate/documents/2022/king-countV-geographic-ghg-emissions-inventory-and-wedge-report-09-2022.pdf. 52 CETA Overview. (n.d.). Washington State Department of Commerce. Retrieved May 17, 2024, from https://www.commerce.wa.gov/growing-the-economy/energy/ceta/ceta- overview/#:—:text=The%201aw%20reguires%20utilities%20to. Retrieved May 6, 2024, from https://www.commerce.wa.gov/growing-the-economy/energy/ceta/ceta- overview/#:—:text=The%201aw%20req ui res%20uti lities%20to. • • 1.3 Join either the Seattle City Light Green Up Program or Puget Sound Energy's (PSE) Green Direct program to reduce emissions from government operations. 1.4 Install solar in municipal buildings parking lots. 1.5 Encourage businesses, large energy users, and residents to enroll in Puget Sound Energy's (PSE) Green Power Program. 1.6 By 2030, adopt an electrification ordinance for existing buildings to transition from fossil fuels to electric systems. Emission Reduction Ease of Implementation. Climate Justice & Equity Economic Recovery & PotentialF1 Local Resiliency 2.1 Use incentives provided by federal, state, and other programs, along with outreach efforts, to promote the development of renewable energy systems in residential, small business, and community settings, particularly focusing on benefiting marginalized communities. 2.2 Assess various options for financing and grants for energy efficiency projects for city buildings and facilities. 2.3 Explore and support the development of community solar programs and community microgrids through partnerships with energy providers and other cities in the region. 2.4 Explore suitable financing mechanisms to finance energy efficiency upgrades for commercial buildings. Action 3.1 Join the Regional Code Collaboration and K4C to actively participate in revising the Washington building code. 3.2 Conduct Energy Audits in all city -owned and operated buildings, and partner with local utility and private contractors. 3.3 Make energy improvements to upgrade equipment or improve building envelope/insulation/weatheriz ation in city-owned/operated buildings. 3.4 Require new construction of government buildings to meet highly efficient & net carbon standards by 2030 3.5 Adopt local amendments to the building code that go above and beyond the Washington State Energy Code. Emission Reduction Ease of Implementation Climate Justice & Equity Economic Recovery & Potential Local Resiliency IL�+lIllIll - o 0 0 0 ✓ ✓ ✓ - o 70 Transportation Transportation and other mobile sources, including on -road vehicles, off -road equipment, and aviation, contribute approximately 51% of community -wide GHG emissions.53 These strategies and actions build upon existing City programs, including the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) program, that aim to reduce single -occupant vehicle trips, traffic congestion, and air pollution. The recommended strategies and actions prioritize sustainable development, reduce demand for and use of personal automobiles, and decrease emissions from government operations and vehicles. Strategy 1: Prioritize sustainability, walkability, and dense, mixed -use development in land use planning. 53 King County Communitywide Geographic Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report. Aug. 2022. https://Vour.kingcountV•goy/dnrp/climate/documents/2022/king-countV-geographic-ghg-emissions-inventorV-and-wedge-report- 09-2022.pdf. https://your.kingcounty.gov/dnrp/climate/documents/2022/king-countV-geographic-ghg-emissions-inventorV-and-wedge-report-09-2022.pdf. 71 I MI -I * -1 ni* il 72 Action 2.1 Work with community organizations, homeowners, and renters to identify and address key barriers to electric vehicle ownership in the community, transit ridership, and other modes of transportation in Tukwila (biking, walking). 2.2 Work with local businesses and private landowners to promote installation of EV charging stations. 2.3 Expand outreach for and awareness of the Transportation Demand Management Program, including free transit for youth 18 and younger and the Metro Flex Program. Emission Reduction It ase of Implementatio11 Climate Justice &Equity Economic Recovery & Potential Local Resiliencv Emission Reduction I Ease of Implementation ■Climate Justice & Equity Economic Recovery & Local Potential Resiliencv 3.1 Conduct a study on current city -owned vehicles to assess timeline and feasibility of electrifying its fleet and begin to invest in transition to electric vehicles (through short -leases and as current vehicles reach end of useful life). 3.2 Identify sites in existing parking lots or other city -owned land for EV charging stations (grant funding eligible). 3.3 Continue to support remote work for municipal employees when possible. 3.4 Encourage public transit and walking to work of city employees Consumption and Waste Solid waste contributes only 2% of community wide GHG emissions; however, this focus area provides opportunity for the Tukwila community and government to practice waste prevention and responsible disposal and reduce upstream impacts of goods and services. The following strategies and actions recommend increased waste diversion, reduced waste generation, and increased education and awareness opportunities. Strategy 1: Increase waste diversion from landfills and reduce waste generation. 75 mission Reduct ase of Implementation mate Justice & Equity Economic Recovery & Local Potential a Resiliencv 2.1 Conduct commercial and residential recycling / compost education and outreach to educate residents and businesses about waste management best practices. 2.2 Increase City employee education and awareness around waste reduction. 2.3 Partner with schools to develop curriculum around sustainable practices, from proper waste segregation to resource conservation and best practices around emissions reductions. Natural Systems Tukwila's natural resources and green space provide an opportunity for local carbon sequestration, risk mitigation, habitat restoration, and improved environmental quality and community health outcomes among other benefits. The following strategies and actions prioritize the preservation of local natural resources and open spaces as well as increased stormwater infrastructure and water efficiency initiatives. Strategy 1: Preserve, restore, and enhance local natural resources and open spaces. Strategy 2: Promote stormwater infrastructure and water efficiency. 77 Action 2.1 Incentivize green stormwater infrastructure projects (e.g., rain gardens), prioritizing frequently flooded areas and frontline communities. Pair with policies to prevent displacement resulting from the potential increase in arooerty values. 2.2 Use climate change predictions for precipitation when replacing, sizing, or adding stormwater infrastructure. 2.3 Provide greywater reuse, low - impact development, and native vegetation education. Emission Reduction Ease of Implementation Climate Justice & Equity Economic Recovery & Local Potential Resiliencv Community Resilience Community resilience and wellbeing actions can help prepare community members for the unavoidable impacts of climate change. Any community resilience action should prioritize frontline and vulnerable communities who are first to experience the consequences of climate change. Strategy 1: Plan for climate change by building staff, business, and community capacity. ission Reduction Potential a 0 0 0 0 0 0 ✓ - ✓ - ✓ - o- o 0 0 [iA [iA 79 1.4 Encourage businesses to become more sustainable and climate -friendly and provide incentives (available funding through grants) to businesses that adopt eco-friendly practices, such as reducing waste, improving energy efficiency, and using sustainable materials. 1.5 Partner with local environmental organizations to develop guidelines and resources that help businesses transition to greener operations. 1.6 Assess city staff knowledge on climate change through a staff survey and subsequently tailor educational programs to empower staff in integrating climate action into their roles. Tukwila Environment Report: Status Brief + Action Plan — DRAFT contents Overview What is the environment? nature green infrastructure + ecosystem services management models: master vs. steward Who is responsible for shared resources? public lands - City stewardship, City/State regulations private lands - private stewardship, City/State regulations, incentives Status Brief, Vital Signs vital signs: nature air + climate water land vegetation creatures humans vital signs: green infrastructure + ecosystem services surface water management, flooding + WQ landslide prevention urban heating quality of life physical + recreation mental + wellness economic environmental equity climate Successes + Opportunities surface water management, flooding + WQ land stewardship: public + private urban forestry + canopy assessment + emerging threats community engagement + education policy + code updates capacity, staffing + funding environmental equity climate Action Plan surface water management, flooding + WQ land stewardship: public + private urban forestry + canopy assessment + emerging threats community engagement + education policy + code updates capacity, staffing + funding environmental equity climate Figures FAQ s Figure 1. Chart: City organization of environmental services, staff, plans + policies Figure 2. Chart: City environmental services gap analysis Figure 3. TBD FAQ: tree regulations FAQ: ECA regulations FAQ: shoreline regulations FAQ: surface water regulations FAQ: climate resilience FAQ: environmental equity FAQ: TBD Fact Sheets + Infographics Ecosystem Services trees + surface water Ecosystem Services soil health Ecosystem Services TBD How -To Sheets TBD Presentations + Slide Decks Status Brief + Action Plan City Council + Mayor 2/yr = qty 2 Status Brief + Action Plan City Departments 1/yr = qty 6 Status Brief + Action Plan Tukwila Community 3/yr = qty 3 Tree Regulations Tukwila Community as -needed = qty 4 Shoreline Regulations Tukwila Community as -needed = qty 2 Surface Water Regulations Tukwila Community as -needed = qty 2