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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2008-01-28 Item 4D - Resolution - Sign Code Advisory Committee J�W1LA, COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS s y Initials ITEM No. isti k IG Meeting Date 1 Prepatld a Mayor's review 1 Council review 1 t si i o 01/28/08 1 JP A4(.. I% 1 1 isos I I 1 I I 1 ITEM INFORMATION CAS NUMBER: 08-008 I ORIGINAL AGENDA DA LE: 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 MIS Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date SPONSOR Council 111 Mayor Adm Svcs DCD Finance Fire Legal P&R Police PW 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 /ADM1 I. Approval CommrrTEE 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 1 RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 9/4/07 1 Sign Code Briefing to the Council 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 ..y Cit Of Tuki v la OI J Jim Haggerton, Mayor 1 6 Department of Community Development Jack Pace, Director X TO: Mayor Committee of the Whole FROM: Jack Pace, Director RE: Resolution Creating the "Sign Code Advisory Committee" DATE: January 22, 2008 In 2007, Planning staff provided a briefing to the Planning Commission and City Council on the proposed plan to update the City's sign code. Planning staff had suggested the creation of a special Committee to assist in the update. The purpose of the Committee is to start the creation of the legislative record and to 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. Upon completion of the Committee's work, staff will finalize a draft code that will be presented to the Planning Commission and City Council for their review. The attached proposed resolution authorizing the Advisory Committee provides specifics on: Responsibilities; Committee Make -Up; Staffing; Keeping of the Record; Meetings; and Schedule Community Affairs and Parks (CAP) Committee reviewed the proposed resolution at their January 14, 2008 meeting. CAP unanimously approved the resolution and forwarded the resolution to COW for consideration. Next Sten Staff recommends that the draft resolution be reviewed and forwarded to the February 4, 2008 Regular Meeting for possible adoption. 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 Tukwila, Washington 98188 Phone: 206 431 -3670 Fax: 206 431 -3665 DRAFT 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 CITY 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 in 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. C:\Documents and Settings\AlI Users\ Desktop \Kelly\MSDATA\Resolutions\Sign Code Advisory Committee.doc BM:ksn 1/74/2008 Page 1 of 2 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. Section 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 conclude 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: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users Desktop \KeUty\MSDATA\Resolutions' Sign Code Advisory Committee.doc BM:ksn 124200S Page 2 of 2 st OVILA r o City of Tukwila 0 i o Community Affairs and Parks Committee 1908 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes January 14, 2008 5 :OO p.m.; Conference Room #5 PRESENT Councilmembers: Joan Hernandez, Chair; Verna Griffm and De' Sean Quinn Staff: Bruce Fletcher, Evie Boykan, Jack Pace, Brandon Miles, Rhonda Berry, Derek Speck and Kimberly Matej Guests: Chuck Parrish, Chris Slat, Steve Beck, Michelle Ferrell and Jamie Durkin CALL TO ORDER: Chair Hernandez called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS A Starfire Sports presentation made under Business Agenda Item C. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Interlocal Agreement for Minor Home Repair Program At the May 21, 2007, Regular Council meeting, Council authorized Mayor Mullet to sign an application for a Community Development Block Grant for 2008 Minor Home Repair. If received, this grant would be administered by the City of Tukwila and would serve the communities of Tukwila, SeaTac and Des Moines (also see CAP minutes dated May 15, 2007). Grant monies have been appropriated and staff is now seeking approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between the Cities of SeaTac, Des Moines and Tukwila for the planning, funding and implementation of a joint minor home repair program in 2008. In an effort to improve administrative efficiencies and reduce contracts, the granting agency (King County) has required larger financial contracts and use of limited fiscal agent which is why the three cities have submitted the grant together through one fiscal agent (Tukwila). Targeting low and moderate income homeowners, the Minor Home Repair program served 25 unduplicated Tukwila homes in 2007 and a total of 45 unduplicated households within the three cities. A total of 740 hours were spent on repairs including electrical, plumbing, carpentry and roofing. Terms of the interlocal agreement are almost identical to last year, with the exception that the agreement will be self renewing as long as grant funds continue to be received. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JANUARY 28 COW. B. Resolution for Creation of the Sign Code Advisory Committee for Sian Code Update In 2007, a joint meeting of City Council and Planning Commission was held to introduce the Sign Code Update process. Staff is ready to move forward with the formation of the Sign Code Advisory Committee and begin the update /revision process of the Sign Code. It is anticipated that the Advisory Committee will complete its recommendations by September 1, 2008. Staff is seeking full Council approval of a resolution which will create and provide specific functioning of a Sign Code Advisory Committee. Additionally, the resolution calls for public participation in the process of creating a new sign code for the City. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JANUARY 28 COW.