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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-08-24 Community Affairs and Parks Minutes City of Tukwila Community Affairs and Parks Committee COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes August 24, 2009 S: 00 p. m.; Conference Room #3 PRESENT Councilmembers: Verna Griffin, Chair; and Joe Duffie Absent: Kathy Hougardy Staff: Jack Pace, Bob Benedicto, Nick Olivas, Lisa Verner, Rhonda Berry and Kimberly Matej Guest: Jeremy Eide, Jack McCullough and Mark Segale CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Griffin called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Ordinance Adontina the 2008 Electrical Code Staff is seeking full Council approval of an ordinance adopting the Washington Cities Electrical Code (WCEC) and by reference, the 2008 National Electrical Code as the Tukwila Electrical Code. State codes are revised, amended and republished on a three -year cycle; and it is to the City's advantage to do the same, ensuring our regulations are equal to or better than State regulations. The current Tukwila Electrical was updated in March 2007 by the adoption of the 2005 National Electrical Code (NEC) and amendments developed by the Chief Electrical Inspector of Labor and Industries. As the newest update to the Tukwila Electrical Code, staff recommends adoption of the Washington Cities Electrical Code which was created through joint efforts of the Association of Building Officials and MyBuildingPermit.com. The requirements as set forth in the WCEC are equal to or higher than those of the State. This new code has eliminated administrative issues with the State electrical code as well as given continuity to the way 26 local /regional jurisdictions enforce their electrical codes. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO SEPTEMBER 14 COW FOR DISCUSSION. B. Tukwila South Development Agreement Uodate Staff provided a brief update on the implementation of the Tukwila South Development Agreement. Since June 10, City staff and LaPianta representatives have been working diligently, and provided the following information: Accountant After several interviews, parties have agreed on an accounting firm to develop protocols to measure and track expenses relative to the Tukwila South Project. A draft services contract has been sent to the firm for review. Accounting protocols are expected to be completed by years end or before. Escrow Agent An agent has been identified to establish an account for letters of credit. An agreement is currently in draft form and is near completion. Annexation The notice of intent to annex has been submitted to the Boundary Review Board. It is anticipated that the Boundary Review Board will hold a public hearing sometime in October, with staff returning to Council with a resolution this Fall. Fire Station Land A selection committee has held interviews and selected an architecture and planning firm to identify the best property location and building size for a new fire station. Levee Modification Application The application has been submitted to the Corps, the Corps has taken a preliminary look and asked some clarifying questions. The Corps has asked the City to complete an independent peer review which Anchor and KPFF will conduct. Green River Trail The trail is still on schedule and shoreline issues are currently in discussion. Community Affairs Parks Committee Minutes August 24. 2009 Page 2 Staff inquired as to the frequency and venue in which the Committee would like to receive updates regarding the Tukwila South project. Committee members determined the best venue to provide such updates would be at a meeting in which all Councilmembers are typically present, preferably a Committee of the Whole meeting, at a minimum of every other month or as needed. INFORMATION ONLY. III. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 5:23 p.m. Next meeting: Monday, September 14, 2009- 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #3 Committee Chair Approval Mi utes b, KAM. Reviewed by LV.