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Community Affairs and Parks Committee
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
January 11, 2010 5: 00 p.m.; Conference Room #3
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Joe Duffie, Chair; Joan Hernandez and Verna Seal
Staff: Shawn Hunstock, Jack Pace, Brandon Miles and Kimberly Matej
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Duffie called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Stream Team Program: Grant Aareement with Kina Countv
Staff is seeking full Council approval to enter into a grant agreement with King County for an educational
program entitled Stream Team Stewardship Training Program.
Staff provided a brief background of the Stream Team concept which is being created to promote long
term stewardship of Tukwila's streams and wetlands. The Stream Team Stewardship Training Program is
intended to reach out to residents whose property contains streams and wetlands and /or associated buffers
providing education on the protection and care of these sensitive areas. The Program also includes a
restoration component.
Staff explained that Mayor Haggerton signed the grant agreement in December 2009 due to late arrival of
the agreement and the County desiring expedient processing; however, the Council can still exercise
authority not to accept grant funding. This agreement requires a $2,500 cash match from the City.
Stormwater Utility Funds will be utilized for the match.
Committee Member Seal requested clarification as to why this item was coming forward to Council for
approval. Staff responded that the item was coming forward for full Council approval because matching
funds were involved.
After a brief discussion among the Committee, members made a two -fold decision: 1.) recommend
acceptance of the grant, and 2.) have a full Council policy discussion regarding the most efficient way to
proceed with such items. An important factor to consider is that currently, Council approval is required
for items over $40,000. Matching grant reporting requirements to Council also need clarification as
outlined in the both the Financial and CIP policies. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL FOR GRANT
ACCEPTANCE. FORWARD TO JANUARY 25 COW FOR DISCUSSION ON GRANT
COUNCIL REPORTING PROCESS.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 5:23 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, January 25, 2010 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #3
Committee Chair Approval
Mirgrtes by KAM.