HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAP 2009-07-27 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKET Distribution: M. Hart J. Pace
City of Tukwila V. Griffin S. Hunstock D. Speck
Community Affairs K Duffle V. Jes R. Still
K. Hougardy S. Kerslake B. Arthur
J. Hernandez K. Kertzman C. Parrish
:k J Parks Committee D. Robertson G. Labanara J. Eide
i Mayor Haggerton K. Matej K. Narog(cover)
Verna Griffin, Chair R. Berry M. Miotke S. Kirby(email)
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Joe Duffie E. Boykan C. O'Flaherty S. Norris(email)
O Kathy Hougardy B. Fletcher N. Olivas
AGENDA
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2009, 5:00 PM
Conference Room #3
ITEM I RECOMMENDED ACTION Page
1. PRESENTATION(S)
2. BUSINESS AGENDA
a. Additional housekeeping code amendments; a. Forward to Planning Pg.1
Jack Pace, Community Development Director, Commission
b. Update on growth targets; b. Information only. Pg.13
Jack Pace, Community Development Director.
c. Second Quarter Reports. c. Information only. Pg.23
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
4. MISCELLANEOUS
Next Scheduled Meeting: Monday, August 10, 2009
Committee Goals:
Seek out opportunities for Councilmembers to further their knowledge, experience and awareness of the different
cultures represented within the Tukwila community.
Support programs and services that provide a sense of stability, community and unity throughout Tukwila's residential
neighborhoods.
Provide legislative support and encouragement to Tukwila residents living in rental communities through programs
that hold owners and /or property managers accountable for providing safe places to live through the implementation
of a rental licensing program.
Formulate an Adopt -a- Neighborhood program that will provide Councilmembers the opportunity to become more
familiar with the changing faces of communities and neighborhoods throughout the City.
Ensure a commitment to continued human services funding in relation to the cost of living through consistent review
of regional, state and federal budgets affecting human services progams and services (also assigned to F &S).
Research the viability of sponsoring a City-wide Citizens' Academy (also assigned to F &S).
S The City of Tukwila strives to accommodate those with disabilities.
Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 206 433 -1800 for assistance.
TO:
City of Tukwila
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Par Committee
FROM: Jack Pace, DCD Director
Shelley Kerslake, City Atto
DATE: July 23, 2009
SUBJECT: Additional Housekeeping Code Amendments.
ISSUE
Should the following Zoning Code amendments be added to the Housekeeping Code
changes: 1) Amendments to address the recommendations of Washington Cities
Insurance Authority (WCIA); 2) Amendments to clarify the difference between a hotel, a
motel and an extended -stay lodging facility?
BACKGROUND
Staff had previously briefed Community Affairs and Parks Committee on May 11, 2009,
regarding a myriad of housekeeping code amendments. Those amendments were
forwarded over to the Planning Commission to review in detail and make a
recommendation to the City Council. Planning Commission was briefed on the proposed
changes and a public hearing is tentatively scheduled on August 27, 2009. Staff would
like to incorporate a couple of other amendments to the list for Planning Commission's
review. The first proposed amendment would address the recommendations of
Washington Cities Insurance Authority. The second one would address the definition of
a hotel, a motel, and an extended -stay lodging facility.
DISCUSSION
I. Code Amendments to address WCIA's recommendations:
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
After the annual review and audit by the Washington Cities Insurance Authority the City
has received the attached letter (Attachment A). This year the audit focused on Land
Use exposures. As part of the audit report, WCIA strongly recommends that the City
use a hearing examiner to the maximum extent allowed by law and that the hearing
examiner's decision be final and appealable directly to superior court. WCIA further
recommends that the Planning Commission and City Council focus on legislative land
use matters such as the shoreline master program, zoning code text amendments, area
wide rezones, and comprehensive plan amendments and leave the quasi judicial
matters to be handled by the City's hearing examiner. The rationale for this
recommendation is sound. In recent years cities have seen an increase in very costly
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land use litigation. The area of land use has become increasingly technical and
contentious. Moreover, to have the Council continue to sit in a quasi judicial capacity
severely restricts the role of council members. As you know, when sitting in a quasi
judicial capacity the Council is not allowed to engage in any conversation regarding the
application and must restrict its consideration to the evidence presented. Legislators
are elected to represent constituents and many citizens do not understand when they
are told that a councilmember can't consider their concerns. WCIA has called this out
as a source of potential liability.
As a result of WCIA's recommendation staff has proposed several changes to the land
use code dealing with quasi judicial matters and transferring those matters to the
hearing examiner. There are currently five categories of land use processes- Type 1
through Type 5. See attached section of the Zoning Code listing decision makers for the
different categories. Under the existing code Type 4 decisions are generally made by
the Planning Commission and Type 5 decisions are made by the City Council. Also, the
Planning Commission and the City Council is listed as the appeal body for some Type 2
and Type 4 decisions.
In order to address the concerns raised by WCIA there are two policy options for the
Committee to consider.
Option 1: Change the Zoning Code so that all quasi judicial land use decisions are
made by the Hearing Examiner. This would mean all Type 4 and Type 5 decisions
including Design Review and Rezones will be made by the Hearing Examiner. Also, the
appeal body of all administrative decisions would be changed from the Planning
Commission and/or City Council to the Hearing Examiner. Under the current code
Design Review applications are approved by the Board of Architectural Review, which is
comprised of the same members as the Planning Commission.
This option would address WCIA's concerns; however it may create some issues if the
decision makers for the Rezone application and the Comprehensive Plan Amendment
are different, since every Rezone application has an associated Comprehensive Plan
Amendment. Also, it may not be prudent to have the Hearing Examiner review Design
Review applications.
Option 2: Change the Zoning Code so that a majority of quasi judicial decisions are
made by the Hearing Examiner, however keep the same decision makers for Design
Review, Unclassified Use Permit, Rezone, Subdivision and Unique Signs until such time
that substantive changes are made to the underlying code and the review criteria. The
City is in the process of updating Tukwila Urban Center Plan with specific design
guidelines. Staff is also preparing to start work for the ten year update to the
Comprehensive Plan, which the City is required to update by 2011. As part of this
update the City may want to have the Zoning Map different from the Comprehensive
Plan map, which would separate the quasi judicial rezone process from the
Comprehensive Plan amendment process. Also, Sign Code update is in progress and
the decision makers for unique signs will be decided as part of the Sign Code update
process.
INFORMATIONAL MEMO
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Staff recommends policy option #2.
II. Code amendments to better define a hotel, a motel and an extended -stay lodging
facility.
The International Building Code along with the Washington State Departments of
Revenue and Health and the Washington State Landlord- Tenant Act all define transient
accommodations as less than 30 continuous days. The definition of a hotel and a motel
in Zoning Code needs to clarify that "transient" in the code means "less than 30
continuous days Staff is recommending amending the definitions of a hotel and a
motel in order to make them consistent with the International Building Code (IBC).
Additionally a definition for an extended -stay lodging facility will need to be added to the
Zoning Code.
If an extended -stay lodging facility is separately listed in the Zoning Code then the
regulations for such a facility will need to be addressed in the Zoning Code. Listed
below are some policy options for the Committee to consider regarding regulating an
extended -stay lodging facility:
1. Limit or not limit the stay in an extended -stay lodging facility to 180 days.
2. Allow extended -stay lodging facilities in
a. All zones that allow hotel /motels (RC, RCM, TUC, CLI, LI, HI, MIC /L,
MIC /H, TVS zones)
b. Zones that allow multifamily units above commercial uses (MUO, RCC,
NCC,RCM,TUC,TVS)
c. Zones that allow apartments (HDR and RC zones).
d. Zones that allow apartments and hotel /motels (RC zone).
Staff recommends changing the definition of a hotel and a motel to limit the
accommodation to 30 days, in order to be consistent with International Building Code.
Staff also recommends adding a definition for an extending -stay lodging facility; limiting
the accommodation in an extended -stay to 180 days; and allowing extending -stay
lodging facilities in all zones that allow hotel /motel.
RECOMMENDATION
Forward the proposed changes to the Planning Commission for consideration and
review. After Planning Commission review and hearing staff will return to CAP with
Planning Commission's recommendations.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Washington Cities Insurance Authority's letter dated May 21, 2009.
B. Existing Zoning Code listing different types of land use decisions and decision
makers.
WA
May 21, 2009
Dear Rhonda:
cities
Insurance Authority
Rhonda Berry
City Administrator
City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Blvd.
Tukwila, WA 98188
RE: 2009 Annual Review Audit
It was a pleasure to meet with you, Shawn and Jack last week to perform the Annual
Review and Audit, in accordance with the terms of the WCIA Membership COMPACT.
I want to thank all of you for setting aside a portion of your day to meet with me.
1 2008 AUDIT RESULTS (In Compliance)
2009 AUDIT RESULTS
MANDATORY REOUIREMENT
ATTACHMENT A
I was happy to verify that the City had no mandatory requirements generated from the
2008 Public Works Audit. Therefore the City is considered to be in compliance with the
terms of the WCIA COMPACT.
As you know, this year's Audit focused on Land Use exposures. The Audit resulted in
one mandatory requirement being generated, which will be monitored for compliance in
2008. Please be aware that failure to comply with the mandatory requirements may result
in a financial penalty.
4.4 Does the City's SEPA checklist require the applicant to swear under penalty of
perjury that all information provided is true and correct?
Although the SEPA guidelines do not require it, WCIA is requiring that its Member
Cities require that checklists submitted by applicants be accompanied by a sworn
statement under penalty of perjury that all information provided in the checklist is true
and correct. Our defense attorney has had at least three cases dismissed on summary
judgment because of the penalty of perjury law. In addition, at trial, he has blown up the
SEPA checklist and was able to use the fact that the applicant lied in misrepresentation
cases. It can also be used as leverage for settlement in mediation. Defense counsel calls
P.O. Box 88030
Tukwila, WA 98138
Phone: 206- 575 -6046
Fax: 206- 575 -7426
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May 21, 2009
the penalty of perjury language the "gold standard You can comply with this
mandatory by adding the words Under penalty of perjury to the signature statement on
the SEPA checklist so that it reads "Under penalty of perjury the above answers are true
and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on
them to make its decision."
INFORMATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
1.15 Does the Planning Commission make final, substantive decisions on site specific
permits or approvals?
1.16 Does the Planning Commission act as an administrative appeal body, making
decisions on site specific permits or approvals on appeal from staff or others in the
City?
Currently, Tukwila's Planning Commission is making final decisions on certain types of
permits as well as acting as an administrative appeal body under certain circumstances.
WCIA recommends the Planning Commission be an advisory body that makes
recommendations to the City Council on land use matters. WCIA further recommends the
Planning Commission's role emphasize legislative land use matters of general
applicability, such as the comprehensive plan, shoreline master program, zoning code
text amendments, and area -wide rezones, and that quasi-judicial matters be handled by a
hearing examiner.
1.37 What is the role of the City Council in the Iand use planning and decision
making process?
1.38 Is the Council's role Iimited to adoption of ordinances related to the
comprehensive plan or development regulations?
1.39 Does the Council approve any types of land use permits?
1.40 Does the Council hear any appeals of permit decisions or other land use
approvals made by other agencies of the City?
In our meeting, we discussed the current role of the City Council, which includes many of
the land use decisions as well as appeals from the Planning Commission's decisions.
While the City uses a hearing examiner, there are many land use decisions that the City
Council and Planning Commission are involved in which can lead to an increase in
liability for the City of Tukwila. WCIA recommends that the City use a hearing examiner
to the maximum extent allowed by law and that the hearing examiner's decision be final,
appealable directly to superior court.
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May 21, 2009
1.42 Doe City Council members attend meetings and /or public hearings of the
Planning Commission or other land use advisory committees?
Currently, City Council members are involved in making quasi judicial permit decisions.
WCIA recommends City Council members refrain from attending hearings of its
advisory committees on such matters to avoid any conflicts of interests of possible
violation of the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine.
1 PROPERTY AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE PROGRAMS
I provided current copies of your property and auto schedules for review. As we
discussed, there are a few entries on the property schedule that are described as
miscellaneous items that will need to be updated so that we can identify what is being
insured. Also, the values on many of the autos listed on the auto schedule had not been
updated for replacement cost or depreciated for actual cash value and Shelley indicated
that she would work on getting these updated. Please let WCIA Administrative Assistant
Tiffany Woods know if there are any changes you wish to make or the changes can be
made "on line" at the WCIA Web Site.
RISK PROFILE
I was pleased to discuss the Risk Profile which shows the City's losses compared to the
Actuarial Group Averages. Hopefully the material presented was of interest. Again, it is
our hope that this information may assist Members in looking at their specific areas of
loss. If you have any questions regarding this documentation, please be sure to call.
1 COMPACT STATUS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
The City still needs to meet your First Mandatory Training requirement and your
Attorney Attendance for 2009.
Member Services Manager Patti Crane will be sending out announcements periodically
for all of the various trainings that will be scheduled throughout the year. Please feel free
to call her if you have any questions or wish to schedule additional training.
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May 21, 2009
SUMMARY
This completes the findings of my recent visit. I appreciated the hospitality shown me
while I was there. Please let me know if you have any other risk management concerns or
if I can be of further service.
Debbi Sellers, RPLU
Senior Risk Management Representative
Washington Cities Insurance Authority
206 -575 -6046
cc: City File
Sections:
18.104.010
18.104.020
18.104.030
18.104.040
18.104.050
18.104.060
18.104.070
18.104.080
18.104.090
18.104.100
18.104.110
18.104.120
18.104.130
18.104.140
18.104.150
18.104.160
18.104.170
18.104.180
18.104.190
PERMIT APPLICATION
TYPES AND PROCEDURES
Classification of Project Permit Applications
Consolidation of SEPA Procedures and Appeals
Consolidation of Permit Applications
Relationship to SEPA
Pre application Conferences
Application Requirements
Notice of Complete Application to Applicant
Notice of Application Contents
Notice of Application Procedure
Party of Record
Posted Notice
Mailed Notice
Time Periods for Permit Issuance
Applications Modifications to Proposal
Vesting
Hearing scheduling Notice of Hearing
Notice of Decision
Referral to Other City Departments
Date of Mailing
ATTACHMENT B
18.104.010 Classification of Project Permit Applications
Project permit decisions are classified into five types, based on the degree of discretion associated with
each decision, as set forth in this section. Procedures for the five different types are distinguished according
to who makes the decision, whether public notice is required, whether a public meeting and /or a public
hearing is required before a decision is made, and whether administrative appeals are provided.
1. TYPE 1 DECISIONS are made by City administrators who have technical expertise, as
designated by ordinance. Type 1 decisions may be appealed to the Hearing Examiner who will hold a
closed record appeal hearing based on the information presented to the City administrator who made the
decision. Public notice is not required for Type 1 decisions or for the appeals of those decisions.
TYPE 1 DECISIONS
TYPE OF PERMIT
Any land use permit or approval issued
by the City, unless specifically
categorized as a Type 2, 3, 4, or 5
decision by this Chapter
Boundary Line Adjustment, including
Lot Consolidation (TMC 17.08)
Development Permit
Minor modification to BAR approved
design (TMC 18.60.030)
Minor Modification to PRD
(TMC 18.46.130)
I DECISION MAKER
As specified by
ordinance
Community
Development
Director
Building Official
Community
Development
Director
Community
Development
Director
Sign Permit, except for those sign
permits specifically requiring approval
of the Planning Commission, or denials
of sign permits that are appealable
Tree Permit (TMC 18.54)
Wireless Communication Facility,
Minor (TMC 18.58)
2. TYPE 2 DECISIONS are decisions which are initially made by the Director or, in certain cases,
other City administrators or committees, but which are subject to an open record appeal to the Hearing
Examiner, Planning Commission, City Council or, in the case of shoreline permits, an appeal to the State
Shorelines Hearings Board pursuant to RCW 90.58.
TYPE OF PERMIT
Administrative Design
Review (TMC 18.60.030)
Administrative Planned
Residential Development
(TMC 18.46.110)
Binding Site
Improvement Plan
(TMC Chap.17.16)
Cargo Container
Placement
(TMC 18.50.060)
Code Interpretation
(TMC 18.90.010)
Exception from Single
Family Design Standard
(TMC 18.50.050)
Parking standard for use
not specified
(TMC 18.56.100)
Sensitive Areas
(except Reasonable Use
Exception)
(TMC 18.45)
Shoreline Substantial
Development Permit
(TMC Chapter 18.44)
Short Plat
(TMC 17.12)
INITIAL
DECISION
MAKER
Community
Development
Director
Short Plat
Committee
Short Plat
Committee
Community
Development
Director
Community
Development
Director
Community
Development
Director
Community
Development
Director
Community
Development
Director
Community
Development
Director
Short Plat
Committee
Community
Development
Director
Community
Development
Director
Community
Development
Director
TYPE 2 DECISIONS
APPEAL BODY
(open record
appeal)
Board of
Architectural
Review
Hearing
Examiner
Hearing
Examiner
Hearing
Examiner
Hearing
Examiner
City Council
Hearing
Examiner
Planning
Commission
State
Shoreline
Hearings Bd
Hearing
Examiner
Sign Area Increase
(TMC 19.32.140)
Sign Permit Denial
(TMC Chapter 19.12)
Special Permission
Parking, and Modifica-
tions to Certain Parking
Standards (TMC
18.56.065 and .070)
Special Permission Sign,
except "unique sign"
(various sections of TMC
Title 19)
Wireless Communication
Facility, Minor (TMC
18.58)
TYPE OF PERMIT
Resolve uncertain zone district
boundary
Variance (zoning, shoreline,
sidewalk, and alteration, sign)
TYPE OF PERMIT
Conditional Use Permit
(TMC Chapter 18.64)
Modifications to Certain
Parking Standards
(TMC Chapter 18.56)
Public Hearing Design
Review
(TMC Chap. 18.60)
Community
Development
Director
Community
Development
Director
Community
Development
Director
Planning
Commission
Planning
Commission
Hearing
Examiner
Community Planning
Development Commission
Director
Community Hearing
Development Examiner
Director
3. TYPE 3 DECISIONS are quasi judicial decisions made by the Hearing Examiner following an
open record hearing. Type 3 decisions may be appealed only to Superior Court, except for shoreline
variances that may be appealed to the State Shoreline Hearings Board pursuant to RCW 90.58.
TYPE 3 DECISIONS
INITIAL
DECISION
MAKER
Planning
Commission
Planning
Commission
Board of
Architectural
Review
I DECISION MAKER
Hearing Examiner
Hearing Examiner
4. TYPE 4 DECISIONS are quasi judicial decisions made by the Board of Architectural Review or
the Planning Commission, following an open record hearing. Type 4 decisions may be appealed to the
Hearing Examiner or the City Council, based on the record established by the Board of Architectural Review
or Planning Commission, except Shoreline Conditional Use Permits, that are appealable to the State
Shorelines Hearings Board pursuant to RCW 90.58.
TYPE 4 DECISIONS
APPEAL BODY
(closed record
appeal)
City Council
Hearing
Examiner
City Council
Reasonable Use Planning City Council
Exceptions under Commission
Sensitive Areas
Ordinance
(TMC 18.45.180)
Shoreline Conditional Planning State
Use Permit Commission Shorelines
(TMC 18.44.050) Hearings
Board
Subdivision Preliminary Planning City Council
Plat Commission
(TMC 17.14.020)
Unique Signs Planning City Council
(TMC 19.28.010) Commission
Variance from Parking Planning Hearing
Standards over 10% Commission Examiner
(TMC 18.56.140)
Wireless Communication Planning City Council
Facility, Major or Waiver Commission
Request
(TMC 18.58)
5. TYPE 5 DECISIONS are quasi judicial decisions made by the Hearing Examiner or City
Council following an open record hearing. Type 5 decisions may be appealed only to Superior Court.
TYPE 5 DECISIONS
TYPE OF PERMIT 1 DECISION MAKER 1
Planned Residential Development City Council
(PRD), including Major Modifications
(TMC Chap. 18.46)
Rezone (TMC Chapter 18.84) (City Council
Sensitive Area Master Plan Overlay City Council
(TMC 18.45.160)
Shoreline Environment Redesignation City Council
(Shoreline Master Program)
Subdivision Final Plat City Council
(TMC 17.12.030)
Unclassified Use City Council
(TMC Chapter 18.66)
(Ord. 2135 §19 2006; Ord. 2119 §1, 2006)
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City of Tukwila
Department of Community Development
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and P ks Committee
From: Jack Pace, DCD, Directo
Date: July 23, 2009
Subject: Update on King County Growth Targets
ISSUE
Briefing on new growth targets for King County and the City.
BACKGROUND
Back in March, the CAP was given a briefing on King County growth targets. Every five years,
the state Office of Financial Management (OFM) issues population projections for each county
in the state as a basis for GMA planning. Based on these projections, counties and cities
collaborate in determining local allocations of that growth. The act requires that local growth
numbers be updated at least every ten years. See Attachment A, March 4, 2009 Informational
Memorandum for additional information.
UPDATE OF KING COUNTY GROWTH TARGETS
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Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Jack Pace, Director
Attachment B, Briefing Paper on Update of King County Growth Targets is an update of staff's
work since March. The results of this process are shown in the attached tables, Proposed
Housing Target Ranges and Proposed Job Target Ranges. The existing targets for the 2001- 2022
planning period will be replaced by the 2006 2031 planning targets.
For the City of Tukwila, the new housing target increased by approximately 1600 housing units
from the 2001 -2022 household growth targets. However, the 2006 Housing Capacity study gives
current zoning capacity of 4311 units. Therefore, as we do the Comprehensive Plan update, we
need to plan for approximately 489 additional housing units. Most, if not all of the additional
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 Tukwila, Washington 98188 Phone: 206 431 3670 Fax: 2 06- 431 -3665
housing can be planned for in the Tukwila Urban Center, Tukwila Village, and Tukwila
International Station.
The new additional job projections (2006 -2031) range from 14,700 to 16,300 jobs. The
additional jobs can be met in our existing commercial and industrial districts.
NEXT STEPS
As noted in attachment B, no action is required on the targets at this time. The GMPC will be
briefed in July, with a vote for adoption possible at the GMPC's September meeting.
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City of Tukwila
Department of Community Development Jack Pace, Director
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
FROM: Jack Pace, DCD Director
DATE: March 4, 2009
Subject: Briefing on new Growth Targets
ISSUE
Briefing on new growth targets for King County and Cities
BACKGROUND
H: \KC Growth Targets Briefing Paper 2- 5- 09.docJP
ATTACHMENT A
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Under Washington State's GMA, King County and its cities must adopt comprehensive plans
that accommodate 20 years of anticipated population and employment growth. Plans must
provide for land uses and densities, capital facilities and transportation infrastructure, that are
sufficient to meet future needs. Local governments have discretion as to how they will
accommodate the growth within their borders. Local jurisdictions must update their
comprehensive plans at least every 7 years. Cities in King County last completed their plan
updates in 2004. The deadline for the next plan update is December 2011.
Every five years, the state Office of Financial Management (OFM) issues population projections
for each county in the state as a basis for GMA planning. Based on these projections, counties
and cities collaborate in determining local allocations of that growth. The act requires that local
growth numbers be updated at least every ten years.
New Population and Employment Projections for King County
In King County, growth targets are policy statements indicating the minimum number of
households and jobs each jurisdiction plans to accommodate during the current Growth
Management period. The targets are based on the OFM population projections along with
employment forecasts produced by the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC). The county is
an attractive region which, over the long term, is expected to see robust amounts of growth.
OFM released new projections in 2007, which show King County growing at a faster rate
than previously forecasted. The result: nearly 100,000 more people countywide in 2022 than
currently planned for. Overall, the county is expected to grow by about 450,000 people
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between 2006 and 2031 to a total population of 2.3 million. The graph below shows the new
projection as an extension of historical trends and compared with the 2002 OFM projection.
The latest employment forecasts released by PSRC in 2006 show growth in the county, over
this same period, of nearly 450,000 jobs to a total of 1.7 million jobs.
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The GMPC is a formal body consisting of elected officials from King County, Seattle, Bellevue,
other cities and towns, special purpose districts, and the Port of Seattle. The GMPC responds to
the GMA requirement that counties and cities collaborate to develop and adopt Countywide
Planning Policies (CPPs). Household and job growth targets are contained in the CPPs.
The CPPs were originally adopted by the GMPC in 1994. Growth targets were updated in 2002,
for a planning period extending to 2022. The county and cities incorporated those targets into
their 2004 plan updates. The GMPC will be considering new updates to the targets based on
the new population projections from OFM, thus providing substantive guidance to cities as they
update their 20 -year comprehensive plans once again. New growth targets would extend the
countywide planning period out another 9 years, with a horizon of 2031, 20 years beyond the
2011 comprehensive plan update requirement.
The CPPs establish the policy framework for allocating growth targets. Those policies include:
1) Limiting growth in Rural and Resource areas,
2) Focusing growth within the existing Urban Growth Area, within cities, and within designated
Urban Centers and Manufacturing /Industrial Centers,
3) Improving jobs- housing balance within four planning subareas, and
4) Fostering a pattern of growth that ensures efficient use of infrastructure and can be served
by public transportation.
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Development of the targets, which are formally adopted by the GMPC and ratified by the county
and cities, involves extensive coordination among staff from throughout the county. Through this
process, every jurisdiction is expected to take its fair share of growth. The rationale for the staff
recommended target allocation is based on best available demographic, economic, and land
use data, and also incorporates unique factors and local policies.
The timeline below gives an overview of the schedule for GMA planning actions for King
County.
CPPs
OFM Projections
Comp Plan Updates
Growth Targets (current)
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The Puget Sound Regional Council recently adopted Vision 2040, a growth management,
transportation, and economic development strategy for the 4- county region. With Vision 2040,
the PSRC has amended its Multicounty Planning Policies (MPPs) to address coordinated action
around a range of policy areas, including land use and development patterns. The GMPC will be
updating its countywide policies in 2010 to bring them into consistency with the MPPs.
Vision 2040 also contains a Regional Growth Strategy that provides substantive guidance for
planning for the roughly 1.7 million additional people and 1.2 million additional jobs expected in
the region between 2000 and 2040. The Strategy retains much of the discretion that counties
and cities have in setting local targets, while calling for broad shifts in where growth locates
within the region. In comparison to current targets and plans, the Strategy calls for:
Increasing the amount of growth targeted to cities that contain regionally designated urban
centers (to include both metropolitan centers and many suburban cities)
Increasing the amount of growth targeted to other large cities (with combined population
and employment of at least 22,500)
Decreasing the amount of growth targeted to Urban designated unincorporated areas,
Rural designated unincorporated areas, and to smaller cities
Achieving a greater jobs housing balance within the region
New growth targets for King County are expected to move toward achieving the desired pattern
of growth laid out in Vision 2040, while recognizing the long -term nature of the regional land use
goals and the many challenges involved in "bending the trend" away from past growth patterns.
05/11/2009
Next Steps
Staff work toward updated growth targets for King County is underway now. In the coming
months, cities will be asked to review and provide input on a range of potential future growth
scenarios. Based on this process, recommended draft targets may go to the GMPC as early as
July 2009, with a vote for adoption possible at the council's September 2009 meeting. Once
adopted, growth targets must be ratified by the county council and cities. Adopting targets
ahead of the 2011 comprehensive plan updates will ensure that appropriate and timely planning
can be done to accommodate projected growth.
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UPDATE OF KING COUNTY GROWTH TARGETS
BRIEFING PAPER JUNE 2009
Washington's Growth Management Act requires local jurisdictions in King County to adopt and
periodically update their comprehensive plans to accommodate 20 years of anticipated population and
employment growth. In King County, the amount of growth that each city must plan for is set forth in
"growth targets" that are adopted in the Countywide Planning Policies. As part of a broader review and
update of the CPPs occurring through 2010, the Growth Management Planning Council (GMPC) has
directed staff to develop updated growth targets for consideration and potential adoption in 2009.
In King County, growth targets are policy statements indicating the minimum number of households or
housing units and jobs each jurisdiction intends to accommodate during the current Growth Management
planning period. The current targets, adopted in 2002, are based on Office of Financial Management
(OFM) population projections along with employment forecasts produced by the Puget Sound Regional
Council (PSRC).
The county is an attractive region which, over the long term, is expected to see robust amounts of both
residential and employment growth. Planning for anticipated growth is essential to maintain the vitality
and livability of our region. To that end, growth targets represent a local jurisdiction commitment to
accommodate a share of the region's growth through planned land uses and densities, implementing
regulations, and capital facilities plans and investments. However, because land development is
determined by many factors beyond local government control, the targets are not an obligation to achieve
a prescribed level of growth by a certain date.
In 2008, a committee of senior staff from cities throughout the county and from the county itself convened
to draft updated growth targets. The "Growth Targets Committee" met monthly from July 2008 through
June 2009 and developed a proposed approach, methodology, schedule, and range of numbers for a
growth targets update. On April 15, 2009, the Committee recommended to GMPC an approach that
addresses the following factors.
Respond to GMA timelines and local planning needs. The Growth Management Act requires
comprehensive plan updates every 7 years, with the next due in 2011. GMA also requires a UGA review
every 10 years that addresses 20 -year growth needs. With both deadlines coming up for King County
jurisdictions in the next several years, a 2009 adoption of updated growth targets ensures statutory
compliance and provides cities with the information they need to plan ahead for anticipated needs. New
growth targets would extend the planning period out to 2031, 20 years beyond the 2011 plan update
deadline.
Incorporate new population projections from OFM. Every five years, the state Office of Financial
Management issues population projections for each county in the state as a basis for GMA planning.
OFM released new projections in 2007, which show King County growing at a faster rate than previously
forecasted and currently planned for. According to the new projections, the county is expected to grow by
about 450,000 people between 2006 and 2031 to a total population of 2.3 million. The latest employment
forecasts released by PSRC in 2006 show growth in the county, over this same 25 -year period, of nearly
440,000 jobs to a total of 1.7 million jobs in 2031.
Implement Vision 2040 and the Multicounty Planning Policies. Vision 2040 provides substantive
guidance for target allocations in each of the four PSRC counties. Vision 2040's Regional Growth
Strategy and updated MPPs call for shifts in where growth locates within the region, among the counties,
and to groupings of cities called "regional geographies." City- specific target numbers are to be worked out
in each county. Regional policy guidance on targets is broadly consistent with current King County CPPs,
including limiting rural growth, focusing growth in cities and Urban Centers, and improving jobs- housing
balance. New growth targets for King County will move toward achieving the desired pattern of
development called for in VISION 2040, while recognizing the long -term nature of the regional land use
goals and the many challenges involved in moving away from past growth patterns.
Follow a bottoms -up process that balances regional and local factors. The county and cities are
addressing the growth targets update collaboratively. Every jurisdiction is expected to take a "fair share"
of the growth, determined through a process that considers best available demographic, economic, and
land use data, and also incorporates regional and countywide policy direction along with unique local
factors and policies. Based on these factors, the Growth Targets Committee developed a methodology to
convert population and employment forecasts into proposed targets totals for each of the regional
geographies in the county. The results of this process are summarized in the table below.
Table 1: Proposed Growth Allocations to Regional Geographies
Proposed Growth Allocations 2006 2031
Regional Geography Housing
Population Units Jobs
Metropolitan Cities 206,100 103,000 199,700
Core Cities 139,700 72,800 166,700
Larger Cities 62,200 29,000 42,700
Small Cities 22,700 10,800 9,600
Urban Unincorporated 25,300 18,100 10,600
Rural 13,000 5,400 0
King County Total 469,000 239,100 429,300
Within each Regional Geography, staff met to develop a proposed range of draft targets for housing and
jobs for each jurisdiction. Criteria that were used to inform the allocation included the following:
Countywide Planning Policies, including existing adopted targets for the 2001 -2022 planning
period
Data from the 2007 Buildable Lands Report, including development trends and land capacity
Current population, jobs and land area
Location within the county, including subarea
Local policies, plans, zoning and other regulations, and major development projects and
proposals
"Fair share" distribution of the responsibility to accommodate future growth
The results of this process are shown in the tables— Proposed Housing Target Ranges and Proposed Job
Target Ranges —which are attached to this memo. The tables indicate a range of potential targets for
each city and unincorporated urban area. Within the range, some regional geographies may need to plan
for the high or low end in order to reach the overall total for the grouping. As a point of comparison,
existing targets for the 2001 -2022 planning period are also shown. These targets will be replaced by the
new targets once adopted.
Next Steps. The Growth Targets Committee will present draft local target ranges to the GMPC at its next
meeting on July 15. The GMPC is scheduled to take action to approve final targets at its September 16
meeting. If approved by GMPC, the targets, like any other Countywide Planning Policy, must be ratified
by the King County Council and by cities.
Distribution of this memo and proposed target ranges is intended to further local review by cities. Staff will
be providing this information to local city councils and other key decision makers. No action is required on
the targets at this time, but feedback generated through the local review process is important as the
Growth Targets Committee and the GMPC refine the targets proposal in the coming months.
Questions about the growth targets, along with the recommended policy position, should be directed to
Chandler Felt, King County Strategic Planning, at (206) 263 -9693 chandler.feltr7a kinacountv.aov, or
Michael Hubner, Suburban Cities Association, at (253) 856 -5443 mhubneranci.kent.wa.us.
King County Growth Targets Update
Proposed Housing Target Ranges, June 2009 Local Review Draft
Existing Household Allocations to Updated Plannng Targets
Growth Targets Regional New Additional Housing Units
(2001 -2022) Geographies (2006 -2031)
Regional Geography
City Subarea
Metropolitan Cities
Bellevue
Seattle
Total
Core Cities
Auburn
Bothell
Burien
Federal Way
Kent
IGrkland
Redmond
Renton
SeaTac
Tukwila
Total
Larger Cities
Des Moines
Issaquah
Kenmore
Maple Valley
Mercer Island
Sammamish
Shoreline
Woodinville
Total
Small Cities
Algona
Beaux Arts
Black Diamond
Carnation
Clyde Hill
Covington
Duvall
Enumclaw
Hunts Point
Lake Forest Park
Medina
Milton
Newcastle
Normandy Park
North Bend
Pacific
Skykomish
Snoqualmie
Yarrow Point
Total
Urban Unincorporated
SeaShore
South County
East County
Total
King County UGA Total
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10,117 I 1 15,000 17,000 19,000
51510 ."'-e 88,000 86,000 84,000
61,627 I 103,00D 1 103,000 103,000 103,000
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6, 188 1, 4 w 7,700 8,100 8,500
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9,083 ".r .S1 s .1 9,200 9,700 10,200
6,198 •'if'I 13,300 14,000 14,700
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48,142 72,8001 69,000 72,600 76,200
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2,500 2,750 3,000
5,000 5,250 5,500
2,500 3,000 3,500
1,500 1,650 1,800
1,800 1,900 2,000
3,000 3,500 4,000
4,000 4,500 5,000
2,500 2,750 3,000
22,800 25,300 27,800
190 200 210
3 3 3
1,900 2,000 2,100
330 350 370
10 11 12
1,470 1,550 1,630
1,140 1,200 1,260
1,425 1,500 1,575
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475 500 525
19 20 21
50 55 60
880 925 970
120 125 130
665 700 735
285 300 315
10 10 11
1,615 1,700 1,785
14 15 16
10,602 11,165 11,728
1,425 1,500 1,575
12,255 12,900 13,545
3,515 3,700 3,885
17,195 18,100 19,005
King County Growth Targets Update
Proposed Job Target Ranges, June 2009 Local Review Draft
Regional Geography
City Subarea
Metropolitan Cities
Bellevue
Seattle
Total
Core Cities
Auburn
Bothell
Burien
Federal Way
Kent
Kirkland
Redmond
Renton
SeaTac
Tukwila
I Total
Larger Cities
Des Moines
Issaquah
Kenmore
Maple Valley
Mercer Island
Sammamish
Shoreline
Woodinville
Total
Small Cities
Algona
Beaux Arts
Black Diamond
Carnation
Clyde Hill
Covington
Duvall
Enumclaw
Hunts Point
Lake Forest Park
Medina
Milton
Newcastle
Normandy Park
North Bend
Pacific
Skykomish
Snoqualmie
Yarrow Point
Total
Urban Unincorporated
SeaShore
South County
East County
Total
King County UGA Total
Existing Job Allocations to Proposed Planning Targets
Growth Targets Regional New Additional Jobs
(2001 -2022) Geographies (2006 -2031)
40,000 1 „p*u=,;a
92,083
132,083 1
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11,500 1 12,500 13,200 13,900
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21,760 J 21,850 23,000 24,150
27,597 1': ,a, M''- z' {i4.. N 27,300 28,700 30,100
9, 288 1t r. ;J 24,000 25,300 26,600
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112,217 1 166,700 158,450 166,800 175,150
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City of Tukwila
CITY COUNCIL
2nd QUARTER SIGNIFICANT ISSUES
BUDGET PROGRAM GOALS
SECOND QUARTER REPORT TO COUNCIL
Prepared for Community Parks Committee
April 1 June 30, 2009
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
1. Seek out opportunities for Councilmembers to further their knowledge, experience and awareness of
the different cultures represented within the Tukwila community: Assigned to Community Affairs
Parks Committee for implementation and /or follow -up. Councilmembers had the opportunity
to attend Somali Culture 101: Truth Fiction at New Holly Gathering Hall on June 11, 2009.
2. Support programs and services that provide a sense of stability, community and unity throuahout
Tukwila's residential neighborhoods: Assigned to Community Affairs Parks Committee for
implementation and /or follow -up. Councilmembers continue sponsoring a monthly Coffee
Chat in the Tukwila community.
3. Work toaether in cooperation with nearby cities to address common problems in the Hiahwav 99
corridor and Military Road: Assigned to Finance Safety Committee for implementation and/or
follow -up. Mayors from Tukwila and SeaTac have been communicating regarding the
possibility of a joint meeting between the two city councils. Due to an increased workload,
Tukwila City Council was not able to commit to a specific meeting date during second quarter.
4. Provide leaislative support and encouraaement to Tukwila residents living in rental communities
through oroarams that hold owners and /or property managers accountable for providina safe places
to live throuah the implementation of a rental licensino proaram: Assigned to Community Affairs
Parks Committee for implementation and/or follow -up. Tukwila Councilmembers actively
opposed HB 1296/SB 5495 which provided for limitations on rental housing inspections.
Relative legislation was deferred this legislative session. Department of Community
Development staff continues to move forward with developing a rental housing licensing
program for Tukwila.
5. Approve and implement standard operating procedures for the Council. Review and uodate
procedures on a reaular basis: Not currently assigned to a specific committee. During second
quarter, the Legislative Analyst continued to research, gather information and prepare draft
materials relative to Council standard operating procedures.
6. Support the implementation of City endorsed programs (i.e. Walk Roll Plan, Fire Master Plan, Parks
Recreation Open Space Plan) through policy related decisions not associated with direct oroaram
funding: Assigned to Community Affairs Parks Committee for implementation and /or follow
up. This item was not scheduled for Committee review during the second quarter.
7. Ensure a commitment to continued human services funding in relation to the cost of living throuah
consistent review of regional. state and federal budaets affectina human services D rograms and
services: Assigned to Community Affairs Parks and Finance Safety Committees for
implementation and /or follow -up. This item will be scheduled for Committee review as budget
reviews deem appropriate.
8. Study the feasibility and implementation of televised City Council meetinas: Assigned to Utilities
Committee for implementation and/or follow -up. Information Technology staff has conducted
preliminary research on this topic, which will be scheduled for Committee discussion during
the third quarter.
9. Continue to foster relationships within local, reaional and state entities that encourage opportunities
for ioint partnership and outreach: Assigned to Utilities Committee for implementation and /or
follow -up. Councilmembers serve as representatives and alternates on local, regional and
state boards, committees and commissions including but not limited to: SCATBd, SKEDI,
WRIA 9, AHAB, Suburban Cities Association, Association of Washington Cities, Highline
Forum and Cascade Water Alliance.
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10. Formulate an Adopt -a- Neighborhood program that will provide Councilmembers the opportunity to
become more familiar with the chanaina faces of communities and neiahborhoods throughout the
City: Assigned to Community Affairs Parks Committee for implementation and /or follow -up.
This item was not scheduled for Committee review during the second quarter.
11. Research the viability of sponsoring a City -wide Citizens' Academy: Assigned to Community
Affairs Parks and Finance Safety Committees implementation and /or follow -up. This item
was not scheduled for Committee review during the second quarter.
12. Establish a process to provide updates to Council on issues that are brouaht forward at Council
meetings durina citizen comment opportunities: Assigned to Transportation Committee for
implementation and /or follow -up. This item was not scheduled for Committee review during
the second quarter.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2nd QUARTER SIGNIFICANT ISSUES
Land Use Activity
There were 23 land use decisions issued, the applications included four Short Plats /Boundary Line
Adjustments, one Board of Architectural Approval, one Shoreline Permit, two SEPA decisions, one
Variance, three Special Permissions for deviations from code for sensitive areas /signs, two Tree permits,
two Wireless Facility permits and seven administrative letters such as Shoreline exemptions, zoning
letters or code interpretations.
Sound Transit
Staff has been working with Sound Transit to meet the permit conditions and finalize inspections for Light
Rail to begin revenue service on July 18th. There are a number of items that will be completed by Sound
Transit by the opening date. However there are some items that they have requested to be deferred.
Also, there are a number of issues that will require ongoing monitoring such as noise, wetland mitigation
and parking monitoring.
Staff has also been working with Sound Transit to resolve issues with the Commuter Rail Station design.
We have had weekly meetings with them for the last couple of months. We are currently reviewing their
application for parking determination. They plan to submit an Unclassified Use Permit by October 2009
and are anticipating approval by City Council by March 2010.
BUDGET PROGRAM GOALS
Planning
1. Adopt Shoreline Master Proaram Update: The City Council Committee of the Whole began its
review of the SMP on March 23, 2009 and a public hearing was held on April 20 Due to the
urgency of the Tukwila Valley South project the hearing was continued to July 13 and City
Council review will resume at that time.
2. Adopt Tukwila Urban Center Plan and Planned Action: The Planning Commission (PC) held a
hearing on March 26 which was continued to April 23 and then May 28 to allow for
additional public comment. The PC also held three worksessions to discuss the specifics of
the plan. They sent the draft back to staff to revise in response to the public comments and
we anticipate review of the second draft in September.
3. Adopt new Sian Code: Planning and the City Attorney's Office have continued to work on the
administrative and technical sections of the new sign code. PC review of the draft will start
once review of the TUC plan is complete.
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4. Benin Comprehensive Plan Review (12/2011 Adoption Target). 2011 Comprehensive Plan Update:
Began discussing project scope, process and potential assignments for 2011 Comprehensive
Plan Update.
MIC /Planned Action update: No activity this quarter.
Climate Chanae Response: Green Team has continued to meet. A pilot program to increase
recycling has been started in the 6200 and 6300 buildings.
PAA clean -up: No activity this quarter.
Housina /Jobs target review: Staff is working toward updating the growth targets for King
County: the Planning Commission and the Community Affairs and Parks Committee have
been briefed on the process for updating the growth targets.
5. Review Small Lot Residential Development Policies and Standards: No activity this quarter.
6. Complete Tukwila South Master Plan and Annexation: The development agreement and all
ordinances have been approved by the City Council and the annexation agreement is
proceeding.
7. Complete TIB Revitalization Plan Update with Transit Oriented Development: No activity this
quarter.
Code Enforcement
This quarter much of Code Enforcement's staff time has been spent working on two large cases:
Rainbow Trailer Haven (40 -unit trailer park with multiple building and electrical violations), and Riverside
Residences (lack of business license, failure to install fire alarm upgrades, and zoning code violations).
1. Increase community outreach oroarams.
Coordinated with Court personnel to establish the "Jail Alternatives Program" whereby
court fines can be worked off by providing labor /clean up around the City. Staff provided
equipment and locations for the workers.
Presented code enforcement information at a Tukwila Community Schools Collaboration
community meeting.
Conducted two formal and many informal informational meetings with the residents of
Rainbow Trailer Haven to address the various code violations and provide information to
the residents on the process for compliance. Worked with Human Services and other
social service agencies to find assistance for these residents.
Attended and participated in meetings with El Centro de la Raza, Columbia Legal Services,
property owner, and residents about Rainbow Trailer Haven violations and process for
compliance.
Provided testimony at the public hearing before state legislators regarding their
consideration of a bill which would restrict inspection of rental housing.
Provided information to Public Health Seattle -King County for their grant application on
the Healthy Housing Alliance program. If successful, Tukwila will be the pilot community
to develop tools and procedures to inspect and improve the quality of rental housing over
the next two years.
Planned and participated in the second annual Day of Caring volunteer event with the
Churches of Tukwila. Church volunteers removed weeds and debris from four private
residences in Tukwila. These homeowners were elderly and /or disabled and unable to
maintain their property. Code enforcement staff provided dump passes to dispose of the
debris.
Permit Coordination and Building
1. Adopt the 2008 National Electrical Code and related WAC rules: The Washington Association of
Building Officials in partnership with MyBuildingPermit.com (MBP) has developed their final
draft of "The Washington Cities Electrical Code (WCEC). Staff has been attending
development meetings during the development period which began in 2008. The Code was
created to provide cities with a document that complies with RCW 19.28.010(2). The Code
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omits all administrative and procedural State rules that cities cannot or choose not to adopt.
This Code will provide enforcement consistency among those cities that enforce the NEC and
choose to adopt the WCEC. The final draft is in review with the intent of submitting an
adopting ordinance for the 2008 NEC and the WCEC by the end of the third quarter 2009.
2. Adopt the 2009 State Buildina Codes and consolidate the administrative Provisions for Title 16 of the
TMC includina permit fee schedules: No activity this quarter.
3. Develop a trackina and notification system for Backflow test reports: Complete.
4. Develop a combination permit for sinale family residential construction: Complete.
5. Provide code update trainina for all Buildina Division staff members related to the adoption of the
2009 State Buildina Code: No activity this quarter.
Building Division continues to provide inspection services within 24 hours of inspection requests.
Planning Commission
1. Review Sian Code update: PC review of the sign code will begin once review of the TUC plan is
complete.
2. Review Tukwila Urban Center Plan: Comments form the public and PC has been compiled and
staff will return with a second draft of the plan in the 3rd or 4 quarter.
3. Review Small Lot Residential Develooment Policies and Standards: Action on this item has been
delayed due to other priorities.
4. Comprehensive Plan Update: No activity this quarter.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
2 QUARTER SIGNIFICANT ISSUES
The Parks and Recreation Department offered a variety of events, recreational activities, and volunteer
opportunities during the second quarter of 2009. The Backyard Wildlife Festival was a great success.
June was a busy and active month for the Volunteer Program, over 200 Tukwila residents participated in
the annual Tukwila Community of Service Day. Additionally, the Tukwila School District implemented a
day of community service where over 400 students participated in clean up activities at various parks
throughout Tukwila. The Recreation Division welcomed Steve Batz to Senior Programs as the new
Recreation Program Specialist. Summer programs began with the annual "Kick Off To Summer" event for
teens in mid -June. All summer camp programs were off to a great start and are being held at Showalter
Middle School for the second year. The Parks Division has been working diligently throughout the 2nd
quarter to keep parks green, the lack of rain has been an added challenge for this division as they closely
watch their budget. Golf rounds were down during the first quarter however the beautiful weather of the
2 quarter has increased golf play. Billy Baroos opened in late June at the Foster Golf Links Club house
and is quickly becoming a welcome addition to the community. The Arts Commission and Tukwila
Centennial Committee hosted the first Plein Air Paint out in mid -June, over 45 artists participated in the
event. Phase 1 of the Duwamish Riverbend Hill project is 85% complete, with Phase II construction to
begin soon.
BUDGET PROGRAM GOALS
Administration
1. Construct Phase I of Duwamish Riverbend Hill and ooen the park for public access: In progress.
2. Desian Phase II of Duwamish Riverbend Hill and continue grant fundina efforts: In progress.
3. Apply for arants to acauire open space for future conservation and park areas as determined by the
department's Parks. Recreations and Ooen Space Plan: In progress.
4. Extend a Iona term land lease at Tukwila Swimming Pool with the Tukwila School District: In
progress.
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5. Design regional trail connections that include new routes from the 154th Street Sound Transit Station
to the Green River Trail: In progress, trail study and preliminary engineering design from the
Tukwila Community Center to the SeaTac Community Center is complete.
6. Redesign and construct Phase II of Codiaa Farm Park to include trail system, interpretive markers,
picnic area. hand boat launch and parking area: In progress.
7. Design and construct a passive neighborhood park with the recent purchase of the 57th Avenue Park
expansion: CIP Project on hold.
Recreation
1. Complete upgrade of CLASS Software program: Complete.
2. Incorporate the TCC Spray Park into the Summer Playground Program: Postponed due to 2009
budget reductions. Program is limited to 1 site this year.
3. Offer marathon trainina activities /classes: In progress. Staff will be working to offer
activities /classes in preparation for 2010 marathon.
4. Develop a Medical Alert Coalition to assist Tukwila Seniors in notifying EMS of medical conditions in
case of emergency: In progress. Staff is working to implement this by the end of the year.
5. Increase structured programming in After School Proaram by implementing program specific classes
(i.e. science, cooking. athletics, etc.) and allow flexibility of registration for these programs:
Complete. Program has been restructured and changes will be implemented with the new
school year.
6. Develop a designated area for teens at the Community Center for activities. classes. homework, etc:
In progress. Staff is working on plan to accomplish this goal.
7. Increase pre school program bv adding evening activities for workina families: Postponed. Funding
for this goal was not approved in the budget.
8. Investigate pricing structure for rentals to better utilize available rental space during slower times of
the year: In progress. Have completed data compilation from 2007 and 2008 on rental and
overall usage and fees. Will be evaluating data and making recommendation by September 1.
9. Add one additional youth sports league, i.e.: T -ball, girls' fast Ditch, summer basketball, flaa football,
etc: Postponed due to 2009 budget reductions.
10. Increase participation and activities with the Teen Council Proaram by implementina new activities
once a month: In progress. Teen Council is working on important skills such as SAT
preparation, college tours, scholarship opportunities, etc. Program will increase during
upcoming school year.
11. Develop an 8 team Co -Ed Senior Softball Tournament: Postponed due to scheduling.
12. Plan a number of events on Thursdays before and after lunch to increase the daily numbers by 15%
to the Senior Lunch Program, including new entertainment durina the lunch hour: In progress. Staff
is planning Thursday activities to increase this number.
13. Provide leadership and staff support for 2009 Tukwila Centennial events: Complete.
14. Increase weekday (Monday through Thursday) rentals at the TCC by 10 In progress. However,
due to economic times, many businesses are either meeting less frequently or have cancelled
meetings. Will continue to monitor and provide opportunities for this to occur.
Aquatics
1. Increase Aquatic Proaram Fee revenue bv 10% each year: Ongoing. Revenue is up 13% as of the
end of June.
2. Obtain a long term lease agreement with the Tukwila School District that allows for continued aquatic
services in Tukwila: Ongoing. Attorneys are reviewing information to deliver a estimate for
lease extension or purchase.
3. Produce a feasibility study for a remodel /expansion of the Tukwila City Pool: Ongoing. A
preliminary drawing has been done by ARC architects.
4. Offer CPR classes or challenges to the community and/or City of Tukwila personnel at least once per
auarter: Ongoing.
5. Offer Lifeguard Trainina classes or challenaes at least once per auarter to the community and beyond
to help keep u0 optimum part -time staff levels at the Tukwila City Pool: Ongoing.
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6. Offer after school Special Olympics Swim Team oroaram for Tukwila and other local area School
District students in the spring: Complete. Special Olympics athletes won numerous medals at
the State Championship Games in May.
7. Continue to work with the Tukwila Community Center in marketing and making pool time available for
TCC's special events and camps: Ongoing. TCC's Adventure camp and Camp Tukwily will be
utilizing the pool throughout the summer.
Parks Maintenance
1. Assimilate new parks into the Parks Division (Codiaa Farm Park, Macadam Winter Garden, 57th
Avenue Park expansion. Duwamish Riverbend Hill) and develop maintenance plans for each:
Ongoing.
2. Provide park expertise in the design phase of the Duwamish Riverbend Hill project: Ongoing.
Construction in progress.
3. Inspect trail surfaces for safety hazards and repair (tree root damage, trail edge reinforcement and
asphalt overlay): Deferred to 2010 due to 3% budget cut.
4. Provide assistance to Recreation Division for City -wide events: Ongoing. Parks crews have
assisted with several special events and volunteer work parties including Tukwila Pond buffer,
Backyard Wildlife Fair, Showalter student work day and Family Forth at the Fort.
5. Oversee park enhancement projects annually: Ongoing.
Golf Course Maintenance
1. Replace fairway sprinkler heads (500 heads). Remove old heads, re- adjust swing joints and re -level
site: In progress.
2. Rebuild #9 Tee. Raise and re- contour surface: Scheduled for August.
Golf Course Pro Shop
1. Work with Elite Racina as the starting line host location for the Tukwila to Seattle Rock `n Roll
Marathon: Completed.
2. Conduct a new short aame clinic for improving golf skills. Clinics will be instructed by in -house golf
professional: Completed.
3. Develop a new speed of play program to increase course olavability: In progress.
Arts Commission
1. Promote and increase participation in the Recycled Art Show by 25 Completed. The Arts
Commission sponsored the Recycled Art Show, participation was similar to 2008 with greater
participation from Foster High School Students.
2. Partner with Sister Community and co- sponsor All Nations CUD Art Show and performing arts events:
In progress.
3. Continue fundraisina opportunities in efforts to raise $250,000 for the centennial art piece at the new
Klickitat off -ramp: In progress.
4. Implement new art selection policy: In progress.
Parks Commission
1. Sponsor grand openinas of Codiaa Farm Park and Duwamish Riverbend Hill Phase I: 3rd quarter
goal.
2. Review and assist administration on all 2009 -2010 CIP projects: In progress.
3. Attend Board Commission workshops sponsored by the Washinaton Recreation and Parks
Association: In progress.
Library Advisory Board
1. Report annually to the City Council on the status of library services and facilities available to Tukwila
citizens: In progress. TLAB members presented recent activities and updates to the City
Council in May.
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2. Maintain and improve communication between the three libraries within Tukwila city limits, the
Tukwila Library Advisory Board, the Tukwila City Council. the King County Library System, the
"Friends of the Library" oraanization and the Tukwila general public: In progress.
3. Provide books to support to literacy in Tukwila and attend Tukwila Parks and Recreation, and King
County Library System special events: In progress. TLAB supplied books for the Tukwila
Community Center's annual Dr. Seuss event in March.
4. Provide support to the Friends of Tukwila Libraries to promote literacy in Tukwila: In progress.