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ITEM INFORMATION
CAS NUMBER: 08-008 ORIGLNAL AGENDA DATE: JANUARY 28, 2008
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Resolution Creating Sign Code Advisory Committee
CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other
Mtg Date 1/28/08 Mtg Date Mtg Date 2/4/08 i itg Date ivltg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date
SPONSOR Council i'Igyor Adm Svcs DCD Finance Fire Legal P &R Police PIS
SPONSOR'S Resolution creating the "Sign Code Advisory Committee The purpose of the Sign Code
SUMMARY Advisory Committee is to start the creation of the legislative record. It will also provide an
opportunity for debate and issue resolution with affected parties prior to the creation of
the draft code and the formal public review process.
REVIEWED BY COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte
Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DATE: 1/14/08
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMEN. Approval
CONBEI fEE Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$N /A $N /A
Fund Source: N/A
Comments: N/A
MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
9/4/07 Sign Code Briefing to the Council
1/28/08 Forward to Reaular Meeting
MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS
1/28/08 Informational Memorandum from Staff dated 1/22/08
Resolution in draft form
Minutes from the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting of 1/14/08
2/04/08 Resolution in final form
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Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, CALLING FOR THE CREATION OF A SIGN CODE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND CALLING FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
IN THE CREATION OF A NEW SIGN CODE FOR THE CITY.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila recognizes that signs are vital to the continued
commercial success of businesses within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City's current sign code was written in 1982 and the City wishes to
update its sign code to reflect current and anticipated future development patterns, as well
as technological changes in the sign industry; and
WHEREAS, because a city's sign code has a significant impact upon the community,
the City Council desires to include Tukwila residents, businesses and property owners in
the update process; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the subject of sign regulations does not readily
fit the City's standing committee structure, and believes the updating process requires a
special approach in order to craft an appropriate sign code for Tukwila;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Ci 1 Y OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Sign Code Advisory Committee. A Sign Code Advisory Committee,
hereafter referred to as the "Committee," is formed to advise irk the development of a new
sign code for the City.
Section 2. Committee's Responsibilities.
A. The Committee shall be advisory on substantive issues related to the sign code
revisions. These issues include but are not limited to types of signage, placement /location
of signs, design of signs, temporary signs, off -site signs, billboards,
animated /electronic /holographic signs, and non conforming signs.
B. In consideration of time, the Committee shall not address the issues of code
administration, appeals, enforcement, and non aesthetic construction requirements of the
new sign code.
Section 3. Committee Makeup.
A. The Committee shall be comprised of two Councilmembers, to be determined by
the Council President one Planning Commissioner, to be determined by the Mayor; three
citizens -at- large, to be determined by the Mayor; and two business representatives, to be
determined by the Mayor.
B. All Committee members shall have equal standing on the Committee. The
Committee shall serve as an advisory body. General consensus should be obtained by the
Committee on matters related to the new sign code.
C. A quorum of the Committee shall not be required.
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Section 4. Chair. The senior Councilmember appointed to the Committee shall serve as
the Chair. The Chair shall strive to be neutral and be responsible for presiding over all
meetings, directing the process, and helping the Committee to arrive at consensus.
Sect 5. Committee Staffing.
A. The Department of Community Development, hereafter referred to as "DCD,"
shall be responsible for staffing all Committee meetings. Other City Departments may be
called to provide information to the Committee. DCD shall prepare issue papers, as
necessary, to be presented to the Committee.
B. DCD shall have the sole responsibility of drafting the actual code Language after
consulting and discussing pertinent issues with the Committee.
Section 6. Record. In order to ensure that a proper record is kept, all meetings of the
Committee shall be recorded by staff. All documents and items that go before the
Committee shall be part of the legislative record.
Section 7. Meetings, The Committee shall strive to limit its meetings to a total of 12
meetings, with the first meeting being devoted to organization and administrative functions
of the Committee. The Committee shall determine a regular meeting date, time and place.
All Committee meetings shall be open to the public. The Committee and DCD shall attempt
to reach out to groups that may have an interest in sign issues and invite them to observe
and provide pertinent discussion on signage issues.
Section 8. Schedule. The Committee shall condude its recommendations by
September 1, 2008 (or sooner). The Committee shall have an opportunity to discuss their
recommendations at a joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a
Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2008.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Joe Duffie, Council President
Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Office of the City Attorney Resolution Number:
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