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ITEM INFORMATION
ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: OCTOBER
Proposed emergency Comprehensive Plan Amendment to
Facilities Element
Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award
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Proposed emergency Comprehensive Plan Amendment to add "Fire" to the list of uses funded by the
General Fund; to reference the Fire and Parks Master Plans; and to add Level of Service goals for Fire and
Parks services to the Capital Facilities Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Planning Commission
recommend approval to City Council based on staff recommendations. Discussion to take place in PUBLIC
MEETING FORMAT at the 11/10/08 Committee of the Whole meeting.
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Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DAI"E. 9/22/08 CAP, 9/23/08 FS (Info Only), 10/13/08 COW, 10/20/08 Regular,
10/30/08 Planning Commission
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMIN. Approve and forward to COW for discussion
Commn'TEE Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE
AMOUNT BUDGETED
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
Forward to next Regular Meeting
Forward to Planning Commission, return to COW
APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
ATTACHMENTS
Informational Memorandum dated 9/22/08 with attachments
Minutes from the Community Affairs Parks Committee meeting of 9/22/08
Minutes from the Finance Safety Committee meeting of 9/23/08
No attachments
Staff report to the Planning Commission Public Hearing date 10/30/08
Minutes from the Planning Commission meeting 10/30/08
Ordinance in draft form
TO: Committee of the Whole
CC: Mayor Haggerton
Rhonda Berry
FROM: Lisa Verner, Mayor's Office
DATE: November 10, 2008
RE: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT (CAPITAL FACILITI IS
ELEMENT), file L08 -049
ISSUE
Amend the Capital Facilities Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan to add "Fire" to
the list of uses funded by the General Fund, to reference the 2008 Fire Master Plan and
2008 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan, and to add Level of Service goals for Fire
and Parks services.
BACKGROUND
Emeraencv
The City Council determined at its Regular Meeting on October 20, 2008 that this
proposed amendment is considered an "emergency" under TMC 18.80.020 and
necessitated expeditious action in 2008 in order to allow a discussion about and possible
adoption by Council of impact fees for Fire and Parks by the end of 2008.
Review Process
INFORMATION MEMORANDUM
The City Council determined at its Regular Meeting on October 20, 2008 the proposed
amendment had substance and should be reviewed by the Planning Commission. The
Planning Commission used the following Comprehensive Plan Amendment criteria
identified in the Tukwila Municipal Code:
1. TMC 18.80.010
2. TMC 18.80.050
After reviewing compliance with the criteria, Planning Commission recommends to the
City Council one of the following actions:
1 Adopt the proposed amendment
2. Adopt a modified version of the proposed amendment, or
3. Reject the amendment
In this case, the Planning Commission recommended approval (see below). A public
hearing before the City Council is scheduled for November 10, 2008 with COW
discussion later that evening. A decision on whether or not to adopt an ordinance for the
proposed amendment is scheduled for the Regular Meeting on November 17, 2008.
DISCUSSION
The staff report to the Planning Commission is attached as Attachment A. The findings
and conclusions as to why the proposed amendment meets the comprehensive plan
amendment criteria are included in this report.
The Planning Commission minutes from the October 30, 2008 meeting are included as
Attachment B. The draft ordinance adopting the amendment to the Capital Facilities
Element of the Comprehensive Plan is included as Attachment C.
PLANNING COMVIISSION ACTION
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed amendment at its
meeting on October 30, 2008. Notice published in the Seattle Times on
October 16, 2008. No public testimony was received at the hearing. Chair Parrish noted
that the numbers identifying the policy statements beginning with 14.1.14 (page 166 of
the Comprehensive Plan) needed to be re- ordered and staff agreed to do so. After
deliberations, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of
the proposed amendment.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL
The Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve the proposed
amendment to the Capital Facilities Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan to add
"Fire" to the list of uses funded by the General Fund, to reference and incorporate by
reference the 2008 Fire Master Plan and the 2008 Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Plan, and to add Levels of Service for Fire and Parks services as proposed.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the ordinance amending the Capital Facilities Element of the City's
Comprehensive Plan to add "Fire" to the list of uses funded by the General Fund, to
reference the 2008 Fire Master Plan and 2008 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan,
and to add Level of Service goals for Fire and Parks services.
Attachment A:
Attachment B:
Attachment C:
Staff Report to Planning Commission, file L08 -049
Planning Commission minutes from October 30, 2008 meeting
Draft Ordinance adopting Capital Facilities Element of the
Comprehensive Plan
HEARING DATE:
NOTIFICATION:
FILE NUMBERS:
APPLICANT:
REQUEST:
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STAFF REPORT
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PLANNING COMMISSION
October 30, 2008
Notice published in the Seattle Times, 10/16/08
L08 -049 Comprehensive Plan Amendment
City of Tukwila
Amend the "Capital Facilities Element" of the
Comprehensive Plan to add "Fire" to the list of uses funded
by the General Fund, to reference the Fire and Parks Master
Plans and to add Level of Service goals for Fire and Parks
services (see specific language in Attachment A)
City -wide
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: See pages 161 -2 and 165 -6 of the Comprehensive Plan for
current language (also Attachment B)
Not applicable
SEPA DETERMINATION: Categorically exempt (WAC 197 -11 -800 (19))
Lisa Verner
A. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application
#L08 -049)
B. Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element, pages
161, 162,165, and 166
C. TMC 18.80 Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan
and Development Regulations
D. City Council Minutes (10/13/08 and 10/20/08)
Staff Report: L08 -049
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BACKGROUND
FINDINGS
1. The City is initiating a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to amend the Capital
Facilities Element of the City of Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan. The Capital
Facilities Element presents the goals and policies for Tukwila's Capital Facilities
and begins on page 161 of the Comprehensive Plan. Planning under the Growth
Management Act (GMA) differs from traditional capital improvement plans
because it must identify specific facilities, include a realistic financing plan, and
adjust the plan if funding is inadequate or if development requires previously
unanticipated expansion.
The Capital Facilities Element does not currently list "Fire" as one of the
functional areas which may need capital facilities. It does list "Parks" as such an
area. The Capital Facilities Element also does not list levels of service for
existing and for future development for Fire and Parks services.
2. The City Council adopted the new Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan in
June, 2008 by Ordinance 2207; it did not include a specific level of service
standard. Since then, levels of service for Parks have been discussed by Council.
The Parks level of service will be adopted in Fall, 2008.
A new Fire Department Master Plan was submitted to the City in August, 2008
and the review process by City Council has begun; it is anticipated that the Master
Plan will be adopted in November, 2008. The levels of service for Fire were
discussed in conjunction with the Plan. The Fire level of service will be adopted
when the Master Plan is adopted.
3. The Administration is evaluating new sources of revenue for the City. One such
source is "impact fees" through which new development helps to pay for capital
facilities necessitated due to the new growth. Mayor Haggerton's goal is to
analyze options and to adopt impact fees by the end of 2008.
In order to have a discussion of whether or not to adopt Fire and Parks impact
fees, the City must have the following foundation:
A. Adopted Parks and Fire Master Plans with identified levels of
service
B. Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan which
identifies Fire and Parks
C. List of Fire and Parks capital facilities needed solely due to
anticipated new growth and development
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Emernencv
Review Process
The Growth Management Act allows impact fees for parks services and for fire
services, in addition to the traffic impact fees the City has already enacted. In
order to consider and adopt impact fees, the City needs to have adopted a Fire
Master Plan and identified a level of service goal for fire services.
DISCUSSION
The City Council has determined that this proposed amendment is considered an
"emergency" under TMC 18.80.020 and necessitates expeditious action in 2008 in order
to allow a discussion about and possible adoption by Council of impact fees for Fire and
Parks by the end of 2008. It meets the criteria for emergency comprehensive plan
amendments:
1. It preserves the health, safety and welfare of the public by adding fire
services and levels of service for fire services and parks services into the
adopted process for determining capital facilities necessary to provide
these services to the community.
2. It supports the economic well -being of the City by meeting the Growth
Management Act and establishing a foundation for future discussions on
revenue to provide fire services and parks services.
The City Council has determined that the proposed amendment has substance and should
be reviewed by the Planning Commission. The Council found the following:
The issue is not already addressed in the Comprehensive Plan There is a public
need for the proposed change; the change will recognize a variety of facilities and
services which need City capital facilities planning and implementation as well as
levels of service for Fire and Parks services. Amending the Comprehensive Plan
is the best way to meet this need and it is consistent with Growth Management
Act and RCW 80.02 (Impact Fees) specifications. Adding the Fire and Parks
levels of service (LOS) will allow the City to evaluate and prioritize new fire and
parks capital facilities needs and expenditures; the community benefits when
future capital facilities needs are identified, prioritized and funding determined
prior to being required.
The Planning Commission will use the following Comprehensive Plan Amendment
criteria identified in the Tukwila Municipal Code:
1. TMC 18.80.010
2. TMC 18.80.050
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After reviewing compliance with the criteria, Planning Commission may recommend to
the City Council one of the following actions:
1 Adopt the proposed amendment
2. Adopt a modified version of the proposed amendment, or
3. Reject the amendment
After the Planning Commission forwards a recommendation, the Council will schedule a
public hearing and COW discussion in November. A decision on whether or not to adopt
the proposed amendment would be scheduled for the Regular Meeting in either late
November or early December.
Vicinitv /Site Information
The proposed amendment will apply citywide.
Amendment
The current Capital Facilities Element language in the comprehensive plan does include
"Parks" but does not include "Fire" as one of the functional areas in which general
government facilities (capital facilities) are needed or planned. The Capital Facilities
Element also does not list levels of service for existing and for future development for
Fire and Parks services.
The amendment will provide a substantive base in the Comprehensive Plan for the
inclusion of capital facilities for the Fire Department in the City's CIP (Capital
Improvements Plan). The identification of both the Fire and Parks levels of service
(LOS) will allow the City to evaluate and prioritize new fire and parks capital facilities
'needs and expenditures. The inclusion of "Fire" and the addition of levels of service
provide more specific direction concerning the spending of City funds from the General
Fund.
The Growth Management Act (GMA) allows cities to adopt impact fees for parks, fire,
traffic and schools under RCW 82.02.090(7) if the Capital Facilities Element (CFE) of
the Comprehensive Plan identifies the service(s) for which impact fees might be charged.
The amendment will provide the foundation to allow the City to evaluate whether or not
to adopt impact fees for both Fire and Parks. These are actions which will allow the City
to operate more efficiently and evaluate new and additional sources of revenue.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CRITERIA (TMC 18.80.010)
1. A detailed statement of what is proposed and why
The detailed language of the proposal is identified in the Application
(Attachment A). There are three reasons for this proposal:
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Inclusion of "Fire" provides a substantive base from which to include fire
capital facilities in the City's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP); "Parks" is
already listed.
Identifying the levels of service for Fire and Parks provides a foundation
to determine what has been achieved and what will be achieved in the
future.
This amendment is one of the necessary steps which must be
accomplished before the City of Tukwila may evaluate whether or not to
adopt impact fees for Fire and Parks services. The Growth Management
Act (GMA) and the impact fee section of the Revised Code of Washington
(RCW) call for Fire and Parks services to be identified in the adopted
Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan (RCW
36.70A.070(3) and RCW 82.02.050(4)) before impact fees are adopted.
2. A statement of the anticipated impacts of the change, including the geographic
area affected and the issues presented by the change
The amendment will provide a substantive base in the Comprehensive Plan
for the inclusion of capital facilities for the Fire Department in the City's CIP
(Capital Improvements Plan). The amendment will comply with a Growth
Management Act (GMA) requirement and the impact fee section of the
Revised Code of Washington (RCW); it will allow the City to evaluate
whether or not to adopt impact fees for both Fire and Parks (RCW
36.70A.070(3) and RCW 82.02.050(4)). This amendment applies city -wide.
3. An explanation of why the current comprehensive plan or development
regulations are deficient or should not continue in effect; (be specific; cite
policy numbers and code sections that apply!)
The current Capital Facilities Element language in the comprehensive plan
does include "Parks" but does not include "Fire" as an area in which general
government facilities (capital facilities) are planned (see Bullet point #3 under
"Issues: General Government Facilities" in the Capital Facilities Element,
page 162). The current language does not include levels of service for either
Fire or Parks. The inclusion of "Fire" and the addition of levels of service
provide more specific direction concerning the spending of City funds from
the General Fund. They also allow the City's consideration of Fire and Parks
impact fees.
4. A statement of how the proposed amendment complies with and promotes the
goals and specific requirements of the Growth Management Act
The Growth Management Act (GMA) allows cities to adopt impact fees for
parks, fire, traffic and schools under RCW 82.02.090(7). In order to do this,
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the Capital Facilities Element (CFE) of the Comprehensive Plan must identify
the service(s) for which impact fees might be charged. Currently, "Parks" is
identified in the CFE but "Fire" is not; the amendment will correct this and
meet the GMA.
5. A statement of how the proposed amendment complies with applicable
Countywide Planning Policies
Four Countywide Planning Policies address levels of service, capital facilities
plans and/or parks:
LU -29 All jurisdictions shall develop growth phasing plans consistent
with applicable capital facilities plans to maintain an Urban Area
served with adequate public facilities and services to meet at least
the six year intermediate household and employment target ranges
consistent with LU -67 and LU -68. These growth phasing plans
shall be based on locally adopted definitions. service levels. and
fmancing commitments, consistent with the Growth Management
Act requirements. (rest of policy not reproduced) (emphasis
added)
LU -45 Jurisdictions' comprehensive plans for Urban Centers shall
demonstrate compliance with the Urban Centers criteria. In order
to promote growth within Centers, the Urban Center plan shall
establish growth strategies which:
CC -11
c. Provide a wide range of capital improvement projects, such as
street improvements, schools, parks and open space, public art
and community facilities; (rest of policy not reproduced)
(emphasis added)
All jurisdictions shall work cooperatively to ensure parks and op en
spaces are provided as development and redevelopment occur.
(emphasis added)
CC -13 All jurisdictions shall develop coordinated level -of- service
standards for the provision of parks and open spaces. (emphasis
added)
Regarding LU -29, The City has a 6 year CIP and will adopt "service levels"
(levels of service) for Fire and Parks. It will adopt lists of capital facilities
needed to support anticipated future growth as existing levels of service as
additions to the CIP. This proposed amendment supports these actions and is
consistent with this Countywide Planning Policy.
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Regarding LU -45, the City currently identified needed capital facilities and
improvement projects for Parks. It will identify capital facilities needed as a
result of future growth; these will be added to the CIP and, it is anticipated, be
funded through impact fees. This proposed amendment supports these actions
and is consistent with this Countywide Planning Policy.
Regarding CC -11, the City adopted a new Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Plan in June, 2008 which addresses facilities needed as development and
redevelopment occur. This proposed amendment supports these actions and is
consistent with this Countywide Planning Policy.
Regarding CC -13, the City is in the process of adopting clear and easily
administered level of service standards for Parks. It is anticipated these
standards will be adopted on September 2, 2008. This proposed amendment
supports these actions and is consistent with this Countywide Planning Policy.
6. A statement of what changes, if any, would be required in functional plans (ie,
the City's water, sewer, storm water or shoreline plans) if the proposed
amendment is adopted
No changes will be required in the City's functional plans if this amendment
is adopted. It allows the City to fully implement the adopted Parks,
Recreation and Open Space Plan and the to- be- adopted Fire Department
Master Plan (functional plans).
7. A statement of what capital improvements, if any, would be needed to support
the proposed change, and how the proposed change will affect the capital
facilities plan of the City
No capital improvements would be needed to support the proposed change. In
future, the proposed amendment will provide a substantive basis for including
"Fire" capital improvements in the CIP. A list of capital facilities that are
needed to maintain the levels of service and are due solely to future growth
will be added to the City's CIP in the event Fire and Parks impact fees are
adopted. As impact fees become available, projects on these lists will be
constructed or purchased.
8. A statement of what other changes, if any are required in other City codes,
plans or regulations to implement the proposed change
Level of service standards have been adopted for Parks; they will be adopted
for Fire in Fall, 2008. After review and evaluation, if the City Council
decides to move forward on impact fees, an ordinance for Fire and Parks
impact fees will be adopted.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CRITERIA (TMC 18.80.050)
1. Describe how the issue is addressed in the Comprehensive Plan. If the issue
is not adequately addressed, is there a need for the proposed change?
Yes, there is a need for the proposed amendment. The current Capital
Facilities Element language in the comprehensive plan does include "Parks"
but does not include "Fire" as an area in which general government facilities
(capital facilities) are planned (see Bullet point #3 under "Issues: General
Government Facilities" in the Capital Facilities Element, Comprehensive Plan
page 162). The current language does not include levels of service for either
Fire or Parks. The inclusion of "Fire" and the addition of levels of service
provide more specific direction concerning the spending of City funds from
the General Fund. They also allow the City's consideration of Fire and Parks
impact fees.
2. Why is the proposed change the best means for meeting the identified public
need? What other options are there for meeting the identified public need?
CONCLUSIONS
The proposed amendment is a necessary step which must occur in order for
the City to have a discussion concerning whether or not to adopt impact fees
for "Fire" and "Parks." The Growth Management Act requires that the
Capital Facilities Element identify the services for which impact fees might be
obtained. There are no other ways to accomplish this step.
3. Why will the proposed change result in a net benefit to the community? If not,
what type of benefit can be expected and why?
The amendment will provide a substantive base in the Comprehensive Plan
for the inclusion of capital facilities for the Fire Department in the City's CIP
(Capital Improvements Plan). Both the Fire and Parks levels of service (LOS)
will allow the City to evaluate and prioritize new fire and parks capital
facilities needs and expenditures.
The amendment will comply with a Growth Management Act (GMA)
requirement and allow the City to evaluate whether or not to adopt impact fees
for both Fire and Parks. These are both actions which will allow the City to
operate more efficiently and evaluate new and additional sources of revenue.
The community benefits when future capital facilities needs are identified,
prioritized and funding deteu prior to being required.
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In reviewing Comprehensive Plan criteria, staff concludes that:
1. Comprehensive Plan:
The proposed change is consistent with the GMA requirement that the
Comprehensive Plan Identify all areas of general government for which
capital facilities spending is necessary.
It clearly identifies levels of service for Fire and Parks services.
It adds references to Fire and Parks Master Plans as the basis for capital
facilities prioritization and spending decisions.
2. Impacts:
The City will have the planning documents in place to substantiate capital
facilities spending decisions.
The City will have adopted levels of service for Fire and Parks. The levels of
service will aid decision making around what new capital facilities are needed.
3. Public Need:
The GMA requirement for identified planning documents and links between
the documents and capital facilities decisions will be met.
Clearly stated levels of service identify what is currently being provided and
what needs to be provided for future growth in the City in order to equitably
provide for all citizens.
4. Community Benefit:
Adding the Fire and Parks levels of service (LOS) will allow the City to
evaluate and prioritize new fire and parks capital facilities needs and
expenditures; the community benefits when future capital facilities needs are
identified, prioritized and funding detelinined prior to being required.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council of
the proposed amendment to the Capital Facilities Element of the City's Comprehensive
Plan to add "Fire" to the list of uses funded by the General Fund and to add Levels of
Service for Fire and Parks services as proposed.
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CAPITAL FACILITIES
PURPOSE
This element of the Comprehensive Plan presents the goals and policies for
Tukwila's Capital Facilities. It is based upon a 6-year Capital Improvement
Plan, subject to annual review and updating to address changing needs and
the long -term goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
Planning under the Growth Management Act differs from traditional capital
improvement plans because it must identify specific facilities, include a
realistic financing plan, and adjust the plan if funding is inadequate or if
development requires previously unanticipated expansion. A key
requirement is concurrency —public facilities must be available when the
impacts of development occur.
The City has prepared a comprehensive list of proposed capital facility
improvements, estimated their cost and identified their potential benefits.
The current information is contained in the Financial Planning Model and
Capital Improvement Program, 2004-2009, and in the Capital Facilities
Element Background Report Supplement, dated 2004, both of which are
adopted by reference as part of this Plan. The City annually reviews and
updates this information and will continue to do so as the implementation of
the Comprehensive Plan proceeds.
The Capital Facilities Element is divided into two categories:
General Government Funds, which are the capital funds for all
general needs, such as residential streets, arterials, buildings, parks
and trails, and other improvements.
[Figure 41)
Enterprise Funds, which are funds whose source and use are
restricted to a respective enterprise and which cannot be used for
another purpose (in Tukwila, water, sewer, surface water, and the
Foster Golf Course). (Figure 42)
November 22. 2004
TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Capital Facilities
Attachment 0
TU KWILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Capital Facilities
ISSUES
General Government Facilities
There appear to be sufficient revenues, combined with developer
participation, grants, local improvement districts, and other miscellaneous
sources, to enable the City to meet its capital goals. The General
Government Funds are composed of the following funds:
The Residential Street Program which includes projects specifically
identified for residential street improvement.
The arterial street program is the Transportation Improvement
Program designed to correct deficiencies in arterial streets.
The program uses City funds, grants, developer funds, local
improvement districts, and mitigation payments. Many of
the projects identified in the Capital Facilities Element will
significantly reduce the current long term deficiency list.
The General Fund includes money for parks, trails, and fisheries
projects.
162 November 22, 2004
GOALS AND POLICIES
Goal 14.1
Public facilities that reflect desired levels of quality, address past
deficiencies, and anticipate the needs of growth through
acceptable levels of service, prudent use of fiscal resources, and
realistic timelines.
Policies
These policies are intended to ensure the availability of financing to
accomplish the goals expressed in the various other elements of the
Comprehensive Plan over the next 20 years.
General Government Policies
14.1.1 Ensure that capital facilities are provided within six years of
the occurrence of impacts that degrade standards.
14.1.2 Update the six-year financial planning model annually to
review and reassess growth, revenue, and cost totals and
forecasts.
14.1.3 Review capital facilities needs every three years.
14.1.4 Continue to target a minimum of 33 percent of total sales
tax proceeds to pay for capital projects.
14.1.5 Balance infrastructure investment between the residential
and commercial sectors.
14.1.6 Support policies and practices that will maintain an A -1
bond rating or better for the City by sound governmental
budgeting and accounting principals, revenue diversity, and
promoting the economic well -being of the City.
14.1.7 Allow issuance of bonds for facilities if repayment can be
made from revenue allocations.
14.1.8 Consider projects identified in the Capital Improvement
Plan for general operating revenues if substantial funding
from grants, developers, other jurisdictions, or other
funding sources becomes available.
14.1.9 Include a dedicated facllityfund and allocation for future
building needs in the financial planning model.
TUKW ILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Capital Facilities
TUKVVILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Capital Facilities
14.1.10
14.1.11
14.1.12
14.1.13
Consider City funding for preliminary engineering and
design of commercial street projects if the City determines
that the public's health, safety, and weftre will be
benefited
Use a mitigation -based fee system for each affected City
function as determined in the State Environmental Policy
Act evaluation of individual development applications.
Continue to pay for and improve residential area local
access streets and collector arterials in accordance with the
prioritized list of residential street projects, and provide
interfund loans or transfers for neighborhood water and
sewer deficiencies.
To provide a more timely option for residential street
improvements, property owners may form local
improvement districts and the City may pay for the design,
preliminary engineering, construction engineering, and local
improvement district formation costs. Residents will pay
the other costs such as, undergrounding utilities in the
street and undergrounding from the street to their house,
for the actual construction, and for any improvements on
private property such as rockeries, paved driveways, or
roadside plantings.
Enterprise Fund Policies
14.1.14 Structure utility rates and charges for services to ensure
adequate infrastructure development in addition to
operation and maintenance requirements.
14.1.15 Maintain adequate reserved working capital balances for
each enterprise fund's annual expenditures
14.1.16 Provide sewers to all residential and commercial areas in the
City as a safety and health issue by using a combination of
operating revenues, grants, loans, bonds, voluntary local
improvement district formations, and interfund loans.
14.1.17 Use bonded indebtedness as a funding alternative when
there is a general long-term benefit to the respective
enterprise fund.
14.1.18 Continue to fund the correction of single- family residential
neighborhood infrastructure deficiencies.
166 November 22, 2004
Sections:
18.80.010
18.80.015
18.80.020
18.80.030
18.80.040
18.80.050
18.80.060
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE
Chapter 18.80
AMENDMENTS TO THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Application
Documents to be Submitted with
Application
Docket
Notice and Comment
Staff Report
Council Consideration
Council Decision
18.80.010 Application
Any interested person (including applicants, citi-
zens, Tukwila Planning Commission, City staff and
officials, and staff of other agencies) may submit an
application for an amendment to either the compre-
hensive plan or the development regulations to the
Department of Community Development. Such
applications are for legislative decisions and are not
subject to the requirements or procedures set forth in
TMC Chapters 18.104 to 18.116. In addition to the
requirements of TMC 18.80.015, the application shall
specify, in a format established by the Department:
1. A detailed statement of what is proposed
and why;
2. A statement of the anticipated impacts of
the change, including the geographic area affected and
the issues presented by the proposed change;
3. An explanation of why the current
comprehensive plan or development regulations are
deficient or should not continue in effect;
4. A statement of how the proposed
amendment complies with and promotes the goals and
specific requirements of the Growth Management Act;
5. A statement of how the proposed
amendment complies with applicable Countywide
Planning Policies;
6. A statement of what changes, if any,
would be required in functional plans (i.e., the City's
water, sewer, storm water or shoreline plans) if the
proposed amendment is adopted;
7. A statement of what capital improvements,
if any, would be needed to support the proposed
change, and how the proposed change will affect the
capital facilities plans of the City; and
8. A statement of what other changes, if any,
are required in other City codes, plans or regulations to
implement the proposed change.
(Ord. 1770 §52, 1996; Ord. 1758 §1(part), 1995)
18.80.015 Documents to be Submitted with
Application
A. Applications for amendments to the compre-
hensive plan or development regulations shall provide
the following documents in such quantities as are
specified by the Department:
1. An application form provided by the
Department.
2. King County Assessor's map(s) which
show the location of each property within 300 feet of
the property which is the subject of the proposed
amendment.
3. Two sets of mailing labels for all property
owners and occupants (businesses and residents)
including tenants in multiple occupancy structures,
within 300 feet of the subject property.
4. A vicinity map showing the location of the
site.
5. A surrounding area map showing compre-
hensive plan designations, zoning designations, shore-
line designations, if applicable, and existing land uses
within a 1000 foot radius from the site's property lines.
6. A site plan, including such details as may
be required by the Department.
7. A landscaping plan, including such details
as may be required by the Department.
8. Building elevations of proposed structures,
including such details as may be required by the
Department.
9. Such photomaterial transfer or photostat of
the maps, site plan and building elevation, including
such details as may be required by the Department.
10. Such other information as the applicant
determines may be helpful in evaluating the proposal,
including color renderings, economic analyses, photos,
or material sample boards.
B. The Department shall have the authority to
waive any of the requirements of this section for
proposed amendments which are not site specific or
when, in the Department's discretion, such informa-
tion is not relevant or would not be useful to considera-
tion of the proposed amendment.
(Ord. 1770 553, 1996)
18.80.020 Docket
A. The Department shall maintain a docket of all
proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan and
development regulations that are submitted. If either
the Department or the Council determines that a pro
posed change may be an emergency, the Department
shall prepare the staff report described below and
forward the proposed change to the Council for
immediate consideration, subject to the procedural
requirements for consideration of amendments. An
emergency amendment is a proposed change or
revision that necessitates expeditious action to address
one or more of the following criteria:
1. Preserve the health, safety or welfare of
the public.
2. Support the social, economic or environ-
mental well -being of the City.
3. Address the absence of adequate and avail-
able public facilities or services.
4. Respond to decisions by the Central Puget
Sound Growth Management Hearings Board, the state
or federal courts, or actions of a state agency or the legis-
lature.
B. Non emergency changes shall be compiled and
submitted to the Council for review on an annual basis
in March so that cumulative effects of the proposals can
be determined. Proposed changes received by the
Department after January 1 of any year shall be held
over for the following year's review, unless the Coun-
cil or the Department determines the proposed change
may be an emergency.
(Ord. 2071 §1, 2004; Ord. 1770 §54, 1996;
Ord 1758 §1(part), 1995)
18.80.030 Notice and Comment
The docket. of proposed changes shall be posted in
the offices of the Department and made available to any
interested person. At least four weeks prior to the
Council's annual consideration of the changes proposed
on the docket, the City shall publish a notice in a
newspaper of general circulation in the City, generally
describing the proposed changes including areas
affected, soliciting written public input to the
Department of Community Development on the
proposed changes, and identifying the date on which
the Council will consider the proposed changes.
(Ord. 1758 §1(part), 1995)
18.80.040 Staff Report
A. At least two weeks prior to Council
consideration of any proposed amendment to either
the comprehensive plan or development regulations,
the Department shall prepare and submit to the
Council a staff report which addresses the following:
1. the issues set forth in this chapter;
2. impact upon the Tukwila Comprehensive
Plan and zoning code;
3. impact upon surrounding properties, if
applicable;
4. alternatives to the proposed amendment;
and
5. appropriate code citations and other
relevant documents.
B. The Department's report shall transmit a copy
of the application for each proposed amendment, any
written comments on the proposals received by the
Department, and shall contain the Department's
recommendation on adoption, rejection or deferral of
each proposed change.
(Ord. 1758 §1(part), 1995)
TITLE 18 a ZONING
18.80.050 Council Consideration
A. The City Council shall consider each request
for an amendment to either the comprehensive plan or
development regulations at a public meeting, at which
the applicant will be allowed to make a presentation.
Any person submitting a written comment on the
proposed change shall also be allowed an opportunity
to make a responsive oral presentation. Such oppor-
tunities for oral presentation shall be subject to reason-
able time limitations established by the Council.
B. The Council will consider the following in
deciding what action to take regarding any proposed
amendment:
1. Is the issue already adequately addressed
in the Comprehensive Plan?
2. If the issue is not addressed in the
Comprehensive Plan, is there a public need for the
proposed change?
3. Is the proposed change the best means for
meeting the identified public need?
4. Will the proposed change result in a net
benefit to the community?
C. Following Council consideration as provided
by TMC 18.80.050A and 18.80.050B, the City Council
shall take action as follows:
1. refer the proposed amendment to the
Planning Commission for further review and a
recommendation to the City Council;
2. defer further Council consideration for one
or more years to allow the City further time to evalu
ate the application of the existing plan or regulations; or
3. reject the proposed amendment.
(Ord 1856 §1, 1998; Ord. 1770 §55, 1996;
Ord. 1758 §1(part), 1995)
18.80.060 Council Decision
Following receipt of the Planning Commission's
recommendation on a proposed amendment referred
to the Commission, the City Council shall hold a
public hearing on the proposal, for which public notice
has been provided as required under the Public Notice
of Hearing chapter of this title. Following the public
hearing, the City Council may:
1. adopt the amendment as proposed;
2. modify and adopt the proposed amendment; or
3. reject the proposed amendment.
(Ord. 1856 §2, 1998; Ord. 1758 §1(part), 1995)
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14. Is there a potential for public safety issues by not adopting the Plan?
Ms. Verner explained the benefit of the Fire Master Plan is to understand the needs of the department to
continue to function and do a better job. Rhonda Berry, City Administrator, commented that putting the
aid car in service for a higher percentage of the time would provide an increase in response time (as it is
faster than the ladder truck).
Chief Olivas indicated that slippage is more likely to occur in the areas of training and fire prevention
than in response times. An increase in calls or an annexation could possibly produce a slippage in
response times. He concurred with Ms. Berry that having the aid car in service would improve response
goals.
Ms. Berry referenced the fourth Whereas clause in the ordinance "The Mayor has reviewed and
responded to the 2008 Fire Master Plan, specifying phased implementation based on available funding."
If we do not adopt the Administration's recommendations, then we have not responded to the Master
Plan as the Whereas clause states. Ms. Verner concurred.
Mayor Haggerton encouraged the Council to view the bigger picture of what the City is working to
accomplish. The master plan is comparable to any operations study in any corporation. It is presented in
detail, and it is up to the Council to provide for implementation as funding is available. Mayor Haggerton
indicated that in past years, Tukwila has not taken advantage of funding mechanisms other than the
maintenance and operations budget. Funding for capital items has come from maintenance and
operations; the City does need other mechanisms to fund capital items. In order to have the discussion
of impact fees, the Fire Master Plan needs to be adopted and in place. If the City were to implement
impact fees, it would be desirable to have them in place to take effect on January 1, 2009.
Councilmember Hernandez reiterated her desire to move this ordinance on for passage, due to the
caveat that implementation will only occur if funding is available.
15. Once the ordinance is passed, is it possible to amend the Fire Master Plan?
Ms. Vemer explained the Council is able to amend the ordinance after acceptance if circumstances have
changed. If the intent is not to implement the plan in its entirety at this time, that would need to be clearly
addressed. Ms. Verner indicated there is time to delay this for a couple of weeks to allow time for budget
discussions.
COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING.
h. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Capital Facilities Element.
Councilmember Hemandez indicated this item was at the Community Affairs and Parks Committee
meeting on September 22, 2008. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval.
The committee discussed whether the Comprehensive Plan Amendment meets the criteria for an
emergency. It also preserves the health, safety, and welfare of the public by adding fire services and
Levels of Service Standards (LOS) for Fire and Parks into the Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
process. The amendment supports the economic well being of the City by meeting the Growth
Management Act and establishing a foundation for future discussions on revenue to provide fire and
parks services.
COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor Haggerton attended the dignitaries' special Sound Transit Light Rail ride on October 7, 2008 and
the Rotary Luncheon on October 13, 2008. He also indicated the Northfield Car Wash lot has officially
been vacated.
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reference the Fire Master Plan. It is necessary that adoption of the plan occur before the impact fee
ordinance is approved.
Councilmember Quinn asked for confirmation that it is important we assure we are not levying a fee
without a list of projects to which those fees could be applied.
Ms. Verner indicated a list of projects has been compiled, so that if the Council does adopt impact fees,
there will be projects that those fees will cover.
Councilmember Quinn indicated the Council must also make a decision regarding the Mayor's
recommendations. Ms. Verner explained the Council can adopt or amend the recommendations.
Mr. Quinn inquired about waiting to make a decision now, and then possibly having to make a quicker
decision later and how that would affect public input.
Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, stated the same notice would be sent for public participation in any case.
Ms. Vemer indicated a Public Hearing on the Fire Master Plan was conducted this evening, and no one
has come forth as a party of record with concerns on this issue. The Comprehensive Plan amendment
component is being conducted in public meeting format this evening as well. There will be additional
public hearings at the Planning Commission and City Council meetings on these issues.
Councilmember Quinn requested information regarding the budget implications.
Ms. Verner explained the recommendations in the draft ordinance are the same as those included in the
preliminary budget. There is a caveat that projects are based on funding availability. If the
recommendations in the draft ordinance are adopted, it will be consistent with the budget. If the budget is
amended to add more Fire personnel, then that would be a faster implementation than what is proposed
in the Mayor's recommendations.
Rhonda Berry, City Administrator, explained a dollar amount has been set aside for two personnel to staff
the aid car from General Fund expenditures. Those expenditures will be ongoing with a year -one, 2009
start date. The other years of two through six do not have a date assigned to them. Year -two could
conceivably end up being in the year 2011; we really do not know when year -two through six will be, with
regard to timing, as it is dependent on available funding.
Councilmember Quinn relayed this means there will be additional opportunities over time to discuss
funding availability, and would not constitute a commitment toward funding capital facilities and
employees.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO RESCIND THE MAIN MOTION AND
CONSIDER THIS ISSUE AT THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 1, 2008.
MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
*MAIN MOTION (TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE) RESCINDED.
h. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Capital Facilities Element To be conducted in Public
Meeting format.
Councilmember Hernandez indicated this item was discussed at the Community Affairs and Parks
Committee meeting on September 22, 2008, and was offered as an informational item at the Finance and
Safety Committee meeting on September 23, 2008. It was also discussed at the October 13, 2008
Committee of the Whole meeting.
Ms. Hernandez explained this amendment would add text to the Capital Facilities element of the
Comprehensive Plan and identify the Fire Department as a general government facility, which may need
capital facilities funded by the General Fund. It will adopt by reference the 2008 Fire Master Plan and the
2008 Parks, Recreation and Open Space plan. It would also add level of service (LOS) goals for existing
and future development for both parks and fire services. The Council is being asked to decide if this
issue meets the criteria for an emergency amendment and whether to forward it to the Planning
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Commission for additional consideration.
7:55 p.m. Mayor Haggerton called for public comments.
No public comments were received.
*MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
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MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO DECLARE THE PROPOSED
AMENDMENT OF THE CAPITAL FACILITIES ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AN
EMERGENCY (TO ADD FIRE TO THE LIST OF USES FUNDED BY THE GENERAL FUND; TO
REFERENCE THE FIRE AND PARKS MASTER PLANS; AND TO ADD LEVEL OF SERVICE GOALS
FOR PRE AND PARKS) AND FORWARD IT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR ADDITIONAL
REVIEW.*
I. An ordinance establishing levels of service standards for parks and open space and amending
Ordinance #2207 that adopted the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING THE CITY'S PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN, ADOPTED BY
ORDINANCE NO. 2207, TO ESTABLISH LEVEL -OF- SERVICE (LOS) STANDARDS, IDENTIFYING
CAPITAL FACILITIES NEEDED TO MAINTAIN LOS STANDARDS FOR FUTURE GROWTH;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Hernandez indicated this item was discussed at the Community Affairs and Parks
Committee meeting on August 11, 2008 and at the Committee of the Whole meeting on August 25, 2008.
It was forwarded to the September 2, 2008 Regular Meeting for adoption and was pulled to add a list of
capital facilities anticipated due to future growth. Exhibit A of the ordinance, with the list of projects, was
compiled after the Community Affairs and Parks Committee and the Committee of the Whole meeting
discussions on this subject.
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
Councilmember Hemandez asked for information as to how the list of facilities was compiled.
Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director, indicated the list is based on a priority list of projects
anticipated due to growth. The rough costs can be found in the Parks, Recreation and Open Space plan.
If we do adopt impact fees, there are timelines involved for implementation, or the money would have to
be refunded.
The Councilmembers offered comments regarding the project list and conveyed the need to review the
material more thoroughly at the Committee level and then forward the ordinance back to the Committee
of the Whole.
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION AND THEN TO A FUTURE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Consideration of a specific rotation schedule for the position of Council President.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN TO AMEND TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE
2.04.070 (COUNCIL PRESIDENT MAYOR PRO TEMPORE) TO READ "THE GENERAL POLICY OF
COUNCIL IS TO ELECT PRESIDENTS IN A ROTATING ORDER BASED UPON SENIORITY." (adding
the 3 words 'based upon seniority)*
PLANING COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES
OCTOBER 30, 2008
The meeting was called to order by Chair Parrish at 7:00 PM
Present:
Absent:
Chair, Chuck Parrish; Vice -Chair George Malina; Commissioners, Allan
Ekberg, and Lynn Peterson
Commissioners Margaret Bratcher and Bill Arthur
Representing
City Staff: Minnie Dhahwal, Lisa Verner and Wynetta Bivens
PLANNING COM ESSION PUBLIC HEARING
Commissioner Parrish swore in those wishing to give testimony.
CASE NUMBER: L08 -049
APPLICANT: City of Tukwila
REQUEST: Amend the "Capital Facilities Element" of the Comprehensive
Plan to add "Fire" to the list of uses funded by the General Fund,
to reference the Fire and Parks Master Plans and to add Level of
Service goals for Fire and Parks services.
LOCATION: Citywide
Lisa Verner, Project Manager gave the presentation for staff. Ms. Verner stated that the
City Council has detennined it is an emergency to amend this portion of the
Comprehensive Plan now. Therefore, the City Council forwarded this case to the
Planning Commission for their review.
Ms. Verner provided an overview of the three proposed elements to be included in the
Comprehensive Plan, as listed in the October 30, 2008 staff report. The proposal meets
the TMC criteria, of which she also gave an overview.
Staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council of
the proposed amendment to the Capital Facilities Element of the City's Comprehensive
Plan,
1 to add "Fire" to the list of uses funded by the General Fund,
2. to reference and incorporate by reference the 2008 Fire Master Plan and the 2008
Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan, and
3. to add Levels of Service for Fire and Parks services as proposed.
Commissioner Parrish pointed out that staff needed to renumber the policies following
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the two which were being added. Staff agreed to make the correction.
There was no public testimony.
There were no further comments.
The public hearing was closed.
The Planning Commission deliberated.
COMMISSIONER MALINA MADE A MOTION TO RECOMMEND
APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL BASED ON STAFF'S FINDINGS,
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. COMMISSIONER PETERSON
SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL WERE IN FAVOR.
DRAFT
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUICWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE CAPITAL FACILITIES ELEMENT OF
THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADD "FIRE" TO THE LIST OF
USES FUNDED BY THE GENERAL FUND, TO REFERENCE AND
INCORPORATE BY REFERENCE THE 2008 FIRE MASTER PLAN AND THE
2008 PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN, AND TO ADD
LEVELS OF SERVICE FOR FIRE AND PARKS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Growth Management Act [RCW 36.70A.070(3)] calls for a city's
Comprehensive Plan to identify the functional areas for which capital facilities are
budgeted and funded; and
WHEREAS, the Capital Facilities Element of Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan does
not include "Fire" as one of the functional areas in which general government capital
facilities are needed or planned; and
WHEREAS, the Capital Facilities Element does not reference or incorporate by
reference the Fire Master Plan or the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan as a basis
for capital facilities planning; and
WHEREAS, the Capital Facilities Element does not identify levels of service for
either Fire services or Parks services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that these changes provide compliance with
the Growth Management Act and facilitate the City's evaluation and prioritization of
new fire and parks capital facilities needs and expenditures, and that the City's
Comprehensive Plan should reflect these changes; and
WHEREAS, in order to provide early and continuous public participation, a public
hearing was held at the October 30, 2008 Planning Commission meeting, and at the
November 10, 2008 Committee of the Whole City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, at the October 30, 2008 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission
considered and voted to recommend adoption of this proposed amendment;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CIU'Y OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings. The City Council finds that the City desires to plan and budget
for Fire and Parks capital facilities, using the 2008 Fire Master Plan and the 2008 Parks,
Recreation and Open Space Plan as the basis for capital facilities planning. The Council
further finds that a standard mechanism (levels of service) to evaluate and prioritize
new Fire and Parks capital facilities needs and expenditures is needed and desirable,
and that adoption of these changes will benefit the community as the City plans for its
future growth.
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Section 2. Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Adopted. Pursuant to RCW
36.70A.070(3), the Capital Facilities Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. City
Council is hereby amended, as set forth in Exhibit "A" to this ordinance.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to
be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published in
the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five days
after passage and publication as provided by law
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2008.
ATTEST AUTF- fENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY.
Office of the City Attorney
Attachments: Exhibit A
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council.
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
EXHIBIT A
Reference Fire Master Plan and Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan. The
Capital Facilities Element of the City's comprehensive plan shall be amended as follows
(3 paragraph under Purpose, page 161):
The City has prepared a comprehensive list of proposed capital facility
improvements, estimated their cost and identified their potential benefits. The current
information is contained in the Financial Planning Model and Capital Improvement
Program, 2004 -2009, the 2008 Fire Master Plan, the 2008 Parks, Recreation, and
Open Space Plan and in the Capital Facilities Element Background Report
Supplement, dated 2004, all Beth of which are adopted by reference as part of this
Plan. The City annually reviews and updates this information and will continue to do
so as the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan proceeds.
Additional Facilities. The Capital Facilities Element of the City's comprehensive plan
shall be amended as follows: (3 bullet under Issues: General Government Facilities,
page 162)
The General Fund includes money for fire parks, trails and fisheries projects
Additional Services. The Capital Facilities Element of the City's comprehensive plan
shall be amended as follows (Goal 14.1, page 165):
Public facilities and services that reflect desired levels of quality, address past
deficiencies, and anticipate the needs of growth through acceptable levels of service,
prudent use of fiscal resources, and realistic timelines
Fire Level of Service. In the Capital Facilities Element of the City's comprehensive
plan, add a new "Policy 14.1.14" (p. 166) as follows:
Use the following levels of service to guide City investments in Fire services:
Establish a goal of response to calls for service within the City in 5 minutes 33
seconds 90% of the time
Operate 4 Fire Stations distributed throughout the City
Provide the following fire services: prevention, suppression, aid, rescue, haz -mat
response, and public education
Maintain equipment level of 3 front line fire engines, 1 front line aerial fire
engine, and 1 front line aid car
Maintain personnel level of 3 shifts of professional firefighters per day
Parks Level of Service. In the Capital Facilities Element of the City's comprehensive
plan, add a new "Policy 14.1.15" (page 166) as follows:
Use the following levels of service to guide Parks acquisition and improvement
decisions:
Park/Facility
Type
Service
Area
up to l/2
Mini Park mile
Neighborhood 1 /2 to 1
Park* mile
Community 1 -5
Park miles
5 -20
Regional Park miles
Open Space
Neighborhood
Connector
Regional Trail
Community
Center
LEVEL OF SERVICE (LOS) STANDARDS
Current
Inventory
1.2
acres
50.4
acres
25.0
acres
132.0
acres
33.5
acres
1.9
miles
11.4
miles
1
center
Unit of
Measurement
0.07 acres per
1,000 pop.
2.81 acres per
1,000 pop.
1.39 acres per
1,000 pop.
7.36 acres per
1,000 pop.
1.87 acres per
1,000 pop.
0.90 miles of trail
per 1,000 pop.
0.64 miles of trail
per 1,000 pop.
1 per
15,000 pop.
2008
Population: 17,930
LOS Surplus
Demand (Deficit)
50.40
24.97
131.99
33.50
1.20 0 1.65
0 69.48
0 34.43
0 181.97
0 46.18
16.11 (14.20) 22.21
11.40 0 15.72
1.20 (0.20) 1.65
22.3 acres of neighborhood parks are school district property developed as a park.
The acreage above includes only parks in the City of Tukwila.
Regional park needs can be met outside of the City boundaries.
***Includes neighborhood connectors listed in the Walk Roll Plan.
Reorder "Enterprise Fund Policies." In the Capital Facilities Element of the City's
comprehensive plan, renumber the existing "Enterprise Fund Policies" (page 166)
beginning with 14.1.16 and continuing through 14.1.20.
2022
Population: 24,719
(estimated)
LOS Surplus
Demand (Deficit)
(0.45)
(19.08)
(9.46)
(49.98)
(12.68)
(20.30)
(4.32)
(0.65)