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Meeting Date
January 26, 2004
February 2, 2004
ITEM INFORMATION
O O 1 Original Agenda Date January 26, 2004
Public Hearing of a proposed ordinance extending a temporary moratorium on the acceptance
of applications for certain land divisions and land use decisions within the area designated for
transit oriented development.
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Approval on February 2. 2004. Existing moratorium expires February 18, 2004.
Recommend adoption of the proposed ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on the
acceptance of applications for development activities, land divisions, and land use decisions
within the area designated for transit- oriented development (TOD) around the commuter
rail/Amtrak station at Longacres.
Conduct a Public Hearing and adopt the proposed ordinance.
CAP recommends proposed ordinance to COW
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Council adopted Ordinance No. 1996, Establishing a temporary moratorium on the acceptance of
applications for certain land divisions and land use decisions within the area designated for transit
oriented development.
Council held a public hearing on adopted Ordinance No. 1996. No action was taken, allowing the
moratorium to continue uninterrupted until it expires in March, 2003.
Council held a public hearing on Ordinance 2014 modifying and renewing the six -month moratorium.
3.03.03 Council adopted Ordinance No. 2014, establishing a temporary moratorium on the acceptance of
applications for certain land divisions and land use decisions within the area designated for transit
oriented development.
8.11.03 1 Council held a public hearing on proposed Ordinance 2025 renewing the six -month moratorium.
8.18.03 Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025, establishing a temporary moratorium on the acceptance of
applications for certain land divisions and land use decisions within the area designated for transit
oriented development.
APPENDICES
Meeting .Date 1 Attachments
1.26.04 I Memo to City Councilmembers RE: Public hearing on a proposed ordinance, establishing a temporary
moratorium on Iand divisions and certain land use decisions in the Longacres TOD planning area.
1.2604 1 Proposed ordinance renewing six -month moratorium.
1.26.04 1 Copy of January 13, 2004 memo to CAP RE: Six-month renewal of Ordinance No. 2025.
1.26.04 1 Copy of Public Hearing Notice
1.26.04 Copy of letter dated January 12, 2004 sent to affected property owners and businesses in the TOD
planning area.
1.26.04 1 Minutes of CAP meeting, January 13, 2004.
City of Tukwila
Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director
TO: City of Tukwila Co nclmembers
From: Steve Lancaster n LN
Date: January 20, 2004
Subject: Public hearing on an ordinance renewing a temporary moratorium on land
divisions and certain land use decisions in the Longacres TOD planning area.
Background
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
To date, Council has adopted three six -month moratoriums on the acceptance of applications for certain
land divisions, and development activities and land uses within the area designated for transit- oriented
development (TOD) around the temporary commuter rail /Amtrak station at Longacres (see Figure 1). The
first Ordinance (No. 1996) was adopted in September 2002. When it expired in March, 2003, Council
adopted Ordinance No. 2014, allowing more interim use of properties during this planning period, while
maintaining a moratorium on activities and uses that would have significant long -term impacts on the
ability to successfully develop a TOD. When Ordinance 2014 expired on August 30, 2003, Council
adopted Ordinance No. 2025, which extended the existing moratorium.
Planning for the TOD area is underway, and there is still a need for keeping the moratorium in place until
a master plan for the area is in place. CAP authorized staff to forward the proposed ordinance to Council
for a public hearing at their COW meeting on January 26, 2004. Notice for the public hearing on the
moratorium was provided. In addition, individual letters were sent to affected property owners and
businesses notifying them of the scheduled hearing. Attached is a copy of the proposed ordinance.
Update on the TOD Plan
In the fall of 2002, the City received a $1.5 million federal grant to:
prepare a TOD master plan for the Longacres area, identifying land use, urban design and
transportation/circulation objectives
complete the Tukwila urban center (TUC) plan and incorporate the TOD plan in the overall
plans for the TUC.
Since passage of the moratorium:
all but one of the series of workshops and stakeholder meetings have occurred.
The staff and consultant team, based on workshop results, is preparing detailed land use
scenarios (based on public and City feedback) for the combined TUC /TOD areas, using
two development alternatives.
This plan will be folded into the overall Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) plan. A draft TUC
plan is anticipated to be available in June, 2004. The final TUC Plan is anticipated to be
completed and ready for the adoption process in fall of 2004.
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 Tukwila, Washington 98188 Phone: 206 -431 -3670 Fax: 206 431 -366
In November, 2000, the Council approved an Unclassified Use Permit (UUP) for the construction
and operation of the temporary Sounder Commuter Rail Station located within the TOD area.
This UUP will expire at the end of February. In February, staff will be recommending the
extension of this UUP for the temnorary station so that the design of the permanent Sounder
station can be coordinated with the final TUC /TOD plan. Staff recommends a modification to
the current moratorium ordinance to allow the UUP for the temporary station to be extended
while the moratorium is in place.
Provisions of the Ordinance
Within the TOD planning area the current ordinance:
Prohibits the filing of all permits and approvals related to:
land divisions
such uses or activities as manufacturing, industrial auto oriented businesses.
Exempts the filing of and approvals related to:
The expansion of existing businesses on existing lots.
Sign permits and building permits for tenant improvements.
Allows the filing of approvals related to:
All other uses currently allowed under TUC zoning, which support and implement the
vision for the area, including those that are easily redevelopable such as auto sales
lots, contractor or storage yards, or commercial parking.
Allows for the extension of a current land use permit from the moratorium provisions.
Proposed Next Stens
1. Council holds a public hearing on the moratorium at their COW meeting on January 26, 2004.
2. At the next regular meeting on February 2, 2004, Council has the following options:
a. Take no action. Current Ordinance No. 2025, establishing a moratorium on development in
the TOD, will expire on February 18, 2004. Land divisions, development activities and land
uses will be allowed under the City's zoning. Planning and implementation of a TOD and
other transportation improvements may be more difficult.
b. Adopt the proposed ordinance, essentially extending the current moratorium for six months.
Council would then revisit the issue in six months (August, 2004).
Staff Recommendations
There is still a need for keeping the existing ordinance in place until a land use /transportation
framework is adopted. Staff recommends renewing the ordinance with the modification allowing
the extension of permits for current land use permits. Attached is a copy of the ordinance.
Transit-Oriented Development / TOD Planning Area
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CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON
Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, RENEWING A SDC-
MONTH MORATORIUM ON ACCEPTANCE OF
APPLICATIONS FOR CERTAIN LAND DIVISIONS, AND
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND LAND USES WITHIN
THE AREA DESIGNATED FOR TRANSIT ORIENTED
DEVELOPMENT AROUND THE TEMPORARY
COMMUTER RAIL/AMTRAK STATION AT LONGACRES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila issued an Unclassified Use Permit in 1999
allowing Sound Transit to construct a temporary station for Sounder
commuter rail and Amtrak service at Longacres, adjacent to the Burlington
Northern Railroad; and
WHEREAS, Sounder's Unclassified Use Permit for the temporary station
expires in February, 2004, and either the station must be built or permit
renewed prior to this date; and
WHEREAS, the City recognized the unique opportunity to promote a more
compact, mixed use, pedestrian supportive pattern of development that makes
effective use of its proximity and accessibility to the rail station, and includes
a mix of retail, service, office and residential uses; and
WHEREAS, a more intensive pattem of transit- oriented development (TOD)
would assist the City with the redevelopment of the Tukwila Urban Center,
one of thirteen designated urban centers within King County, and provide
workers with commercial, public and recreational services close to where they
live or work; and
WHEREAS, a more intensive pattern of TOD would benefit the region by
assisting in achieving Growth Management Act requirements and increasing
Local and regional transit ridership; and
WHEREAS, in August, 2001, the City held a workshop, inviting other key
stakeholders to explore the possibilities for a TOD in the Longacres area and
WHEREAS, the workshop resulted in strong support for the project and a
"vision" for land use and transportation in the Longacres TOD area; and
WHEREAS, to implement this vision, the City applied for and was awarded a
$1.5 million grant by the Federal Highways Administration to prepare a
master plan for the Longacres area, identifying land use, urban design and
transportation/circulation objectives, as well as to prepare implementing
ordinances and design guidelines, complete environmental review of the plan
and designate it as a planned action, and integrate the design of the permanent
commuter rail/Amtrak station; and
WHEREAS, while the City anticipates the TOD master plan project to be
completed by the end of 20043, some issues need to be addressed immediately
in order for the TOD project to be successful; and
WHEREAS, the Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) zoning district allows for a
variety of high- intensity regional uses in the TOD planning area, including
light industry and warehousing, some of which may not be of appropriate type,
density or character to support the intent of a TOD; and
WHEREAS, the City has already received a proposal for development within
the TOD planning area that would have been inconsistent with the stated
vision for the TOD and threaten the successful implementation of the TOD
master plan; and
WHFREAS, the Longacres site is considered one of the region's key
opportunities for TOD, primarily due to the large amount of vacant and
redevelopable land surrounding the station; and
WHEREAS. Sound Transit's Tlnclassified Ilse Permit for the tem ,orary
Sounder Commuter Rail Station will need to he extended in order to ensure
that the nernranent Sounder Station is designed based on a com-ileted TOD
master nlan. and
WHEREAS, any significant amount of new development occurring prior to
the establishment of a desired pattern of uses in the TOD master plan could
jeopardize the City's ability to implement the TOD plan; and
WHEREAS, the City has already received a proposal for development within
the TOD planning area that would have been inconsistent with the stated
vision for the TOD and threaten the successful implementation of the TOD
master plan; and
WHEREAS, the City's Municipal Code allows for the division of land and
adjustment of boundary lines that, if allowed to occur in the TOD planning
area, would make future land assemblage for a TOD project difficult and
costly, and threaten the successful implementation of the TOD master plan;
and
WHEREAS, within the TOD planning area, the City desires to take
immediate steps to preserve the land available for development or
redevelopment and restrict land uses that do not implement the vision for the
area until the TOD at Longacres master plan and environmental review are
completed, certain implementing zoning regulations are adopted by the City,
and other related regional transportation infrastructure issues are decided; and
WHEREAS, the City also desires to ensure public input on these issues; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to preserve the status quo for the protection of
the health, safety and welfare of City residents, as it relates to development in
Tukwila, until these matters are more fully considered and, therefore, has
determined that an emergency exists; and
WHEREAS, on September 16, 2002, the City adopted Ordinance No. 1996
establishing a six-month moratorium on acceptance of applications for certain
land divisions, and development activities and land uses within the area
designated for transit- oriented development (TOD) around the temporary
commuter rail/Amtrak station at Longacres; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 1996 expired on March 16, 2003, and the TOD
planning process was not yet completed; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on proposed Ordinance No 2014 was held on
February 24, 2003 and Council adopted Ordinance No. 2014 on March 3,
2003;
WHEREAS. a nublic hearing on proposed Ordinance 2025 was held on
August 11. 2003.
WHEREAS. on August 18. 2003, Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025.
establishing a temnorary moratorium on the accentance of annlications for
certain land divisions and land use decisions within the area designated for
transit oriented development.
WHEREAS. Ordinance No.2025 will expire on February 18. 2004, and the
TOD planning nrocess is not vet completed: and
WHEREAS. a public hearing on this proposed ordinance was held on January
26. 2004:
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings of Fact and Emergency Declared. The "Whereas" clauses, above,
are hereby adopted by reference as the City Council's findings of fact as if fully set forth
herein. Furthermore, the City Council hereby declares an emergency necessary for the
protection of the public health and safety.
Section 2. Moratorium Area Established. For the purposes of this ordinance, "the TOD
planning area" is identified in Figure 1. This area is bounded by I -405 on the north,
Tukwila city limits on the east, the southem boundary of parcel number 2523049006 on
the south, and West Valley Highway on the west.
Section 3. Moratorium on Activities. A moratorium is hereby established upon the
filing of permits and approvals within the TOD planning area relating to:
(a.) Land divisions: This includes all permits and approvals related to subdivisions, short
subdivisions, boundary line adjustments, and lot consolidations.
(b,) Development Activities and Land Uses: Except for sign permits, building permits for
tenant improvements. the extension of current land use nermits, and expansion of
existing businesses on existing lots, this includes all applications and approvals for
any and all (i) rezones, (ii) conditional use permits, (iii) unclassified use permits, (iv)
variances, (v) binding site plans, (vi) required environmental review, (vii) building
permits, and (viii) land altering permits relating to the following activities and uses:
Amusement parks
Automobile, recreational vehicles or travel trailer sales rooms. No dismantling of cars
or travel trailers nor sale of used parts allowed.
Automotive services
Cemeteries and crematories
Commercial laundries
Drive -in theaters
Drive- through restaurants
Electrical substations distribution
Heavy equipment repair and salvage
Internet data/telecommunication centers
Manufacturing, processing and/or packaging of foods, including but not limited to,
baked goods, beverages (except fermenting and distilling), candy, canned or preserved
foods, dairy products and byproducts, frozen foods, instant foods and meats (no
slaughtering)
Manufacturing, processing and/or packaging pharmaceuticals and related products,
such as cosmetics and drugs
Manufacturing, processing, and/or packaging previously prepared materials including,
but not limited to, bags, brooms, brushes, canvas, clay, clothing, fur, furniture, glass,
ink, paint, paper, plastics, rubber, tile, and wood
Manufacturing, processing, assembling, packaging and/or repairing electronic,
mechanical or precision instruments such as medical and dental equipment,
photographic goods, measurement and control devices, and recording equipment.
Manufacturing, processing and/or assembling previously prepared metals including,
but not limited to, stamping, dyeing, shearing or punching of metal, engraving,
galvanizing and hand forging.
Motels
Recreation facilities (commercial indoor), including bowling alleys, skating rinks,
shooting ranges
Warehouse storage and/or wholesale distribution facilities
Section 4. Effective Period of Moratorium. The moratorium established by this
ordinance shall become effective as set forth in Section 7 below, and shall continue in
effect for six months thereafter unless repealed, renewed or modified by the City Council
after a subsequent public hearing and entry of findings of fact.
Section 5. Work Program. The Mayor is authorized to allocate the necessary resources
to prepare a work program to address the land use and transportation planning issues
identified in this ordinance and the City shall implement such a work program.
Section 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase
of this ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance, be declared
unconstitutional or otherwise invalid for any reason, or should any portion of this
ordinance be pre empted by state or federal law or regulation, such decision or
preemption shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of
this ordinance or its application to any other persons or circumstances.
Section 7. Effective Date. This ordinance, as a public emergency ordinance necessary for
the protection of the public health and safety, shall take effect and be in full force
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2004..
Al PEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By
Office of the City Attorney
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
o City of Tukwila
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!:_J Department of Community Development
TO: Community Affairs and Parks Committee Members
From: Steve Lancaster, Director
Date: January 13, 2003
Subject: Renewing the current moratorium on certain land divisions and development
activities within the transit oriented development (TOD) planning area
Background
To date, Council has adopted three six -month moratoriums on the acceptance of applications for
certain land divisions, and development activities and land uses within the area designated for
transit- oriented development (TOD) around the temporary commuter rail/Amtrak station at
Longacres (see Figure 1). The first Ordinance (No. 1996) was adopted in September 2002. When
it expired in March, 2003, Council adopted Ordinance No. 2014, allowing more interim use of
properties during this planning period, while maintaining a moratorium on activities and uses that
would have significant long -term impacts on the ability to successfully develop a TOD. The
third ordinance (No. 2025) was adopted in August 2003, renewing Ordinance 2014.
Ordinance No. 2025 will expire February 18, 2004. Council must decide whether to hold a public
hearing and renew the ordinance or let the moratorium lapse. Planning for the TOD area is
progressing, however there is still a need for keeping the moratorium in place until a master plan
for the area is in place.
In November, 2000, the Council approved an Unclassified Use Permit (UUP) for the construction
and operation of the temporary Sounder Commuter Rail Station located within the TOD area.
This UUP will expire at the end of February. In February, staff will be recommending the
extension of this UUP for the temnorary station so that the design of the nermanent Sounder
station can be coordinated with the final TUC /TOD plan. Staff recommends a modification to
the current moratorium ordinance to allow the UUP for the temporary station to be extended
while the moratorium is in place.
Provisions of the Ordinance
Within the TOD planning area the current ordinance:
Prohibits the filing of all permits and approvals related to:
land divisions
such uses or activities as manufacturing, industrial auto oriented businesses.
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Steve Lancaster, Director
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 Tukwila, Washington 98188 Phone: 206 431 -3670 Fax: 206- 431 -3665
Exempts the filing of and approvals related to:
The expansion of existing businesses on existing lots.
Sign permits and building permits for tenant improvements.
Allows the filing of approvals related to:
All other uses currently allowed under TUC zoning, which support and
implement the vision for the area, including those that are easily redevelopable
such as auto sales lots, contractor or storage yards, or commercial parking.
Exempts the extension of a current land use permit from the moratorium provisions.
Update on the TOD Plan
In the fall of 2002, the City received a $1.5 million federal grant to prepare a TOD master plan
for the Longacres area, identifying land use, urban design and transportation/circulation
objectives. These grant funds will also be used to complete the Tukwila urban center (TUC) plan
and incorporate the TOD plan in the overall plans for the TUC.
Since passage of the original moratorium:
Three of a series of four workshops and stakeholder meetings have been held. The consultant
team, based on workshop results, is developing a future land use and capital improvement
scenario for the TOD area.
This plan will be folded into the overall Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) plan. A draft of the
TUC plan (including the TOD area) is anticipated to be completed and ready for public
review in June, 2004. Council consideration of the draft plan is expected to take place in fall,
2004.
Options
1. Council renews Ordinance 2025 with the recommended modification. It remains in effect
for six months, at the end of which Council must hold another public hearing and renew,
modify, or repeal the moratorium.
2. Council renews the Ordinance without modification. Its provisions remain the same as
the current Ordinance No. 2025, without modifications. The UUP for the Sounder
temporary commuter rail station lapses and the station becomes non compliant The
moratorium remains in effect for six months, at the end of which Council must hold
another public hearing and renew, modify, or repeal the moratorium.
3. Council modifies the Ordinance further. It remains in effect for six months, at the end of
which Council must hold another public hearing and either renew, modify, or repeal the
moratorium.
4. Council allows the Ordinance to lapse. Land divisions, development activities and land
uses will occur in the area as allowed under the City's zoning. Planning and
implementation of a TOD and other transportation improvements may be more difficult.
Proposed Next Stens
There is still a need for keeping the existing ordinance in place until a land use /transportation
framework is adopted. Staff recommends renewing the ordinance without modifications.
Attached is a copy of the ordinance.
1. Forward the Ordinance as written or amended to the Council for a public hearing at their
COW meeting on January 26, 2004.
2. At their regular meeting on February 2, 2004, the Council will determine whether to renew or
modify the Ordinance, or allow the current moratorium to lapse.
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CITY OF TUKWILA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
An Ordinance renewing a six -month moratorium on
acceptance of applications for certain land divisions, and
development activities and land uses within the area
designated for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) around
the temporary commuter rail /Amtrak station at Longacres.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Tukwila City Council will hold a public
hearing on Monday, January 26, 2004 at 7:00 p.m., in Council Chambers, at
Tukwila City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, to consider
All interested persons are invited to attend to voice approval, disapproval, or
opinions on this issue. For those unable to attend in person, you may submit
written testimony to the City Clerk's Office until 5:00 p.m., on the day of the
hearing.
Tukwila City Hall is wheelchair accessible. The City strives to accommodate
people with disabilities; reasonable accommodations are available at the public
hearing with advance notice to the City Clerk's Office. This notice is also
available in alternate formats for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the
City Clerk's Office at 206 433 -1800 or TDD 206 -248 -2933 if we may be of
assistance.
Published: Seattle Times 01/ aka--
Jane E. Cantu, CMC
City Clerk
January 12, 2004
Dear Sir or Madam:
City of Tukwila
Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Tukwila City Council is considering renewing Ordinance No. 2025 establishing a temporary
moratorium on certain land divisions, and development activities and land uses within the area
designated for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) around the temporary commuter
rail/Amtrak station at Longacres (see Figure 1). This renewal will include a modification
allowing the extension of current land use permits under the moratorium.
According to City records, your property or business may be affected by this moratorium.
Consequently, we wanted to notify you of the public hearing on this ordinance scheduled for
Monday, January 26, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, located in Tukwila City Hall,
6200 Southcenter Blvd.
The moratorium is intended to preserve land available for development or redevelopment and
restrict land uses that do not implement the vision for the area until land use and transportation
plans and regulations supporting the TOD are in place.
Within the TOD area, the current ordinance.
Prohibits the filing of all permits and approvals related to:
land divisions
such uses or activities as manufacturing, industrial auto oriented businesses.
Allows the filing of and approvals related to:
The expansion of existing businesses on existing lots.
Sign permits and building permits for tenant improvements.
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Allows the filing of approvals related to:
All other uses currently allowed under TUC (Tukwila Urban Center) zoning which
support and implement the vision for the area, including those that are easily
redevelopable such as auto sales lots, contractor or storage yards, or commercial
parking.
The current Ordinance, No. 2025, expires February 18, 2004. Council must hold a public hearing
and decide whether to renew the ordinance or let the moratorium lapse. Planning for the TOD
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 Tukwila, Washington 98188 Phone: 206 431 -3670 Fax: 206 431 -3665
area is underway, and there is still a need for keeping the moratorium in place until a master plan
for the area is in place.
For additional information, or to obtain a copy of the proposed ordinance, please contact Alice
Strand, Senior Planner, or Jack Pace, Deputy Director, at 206.431.3670.
Sincerely,
c 'c L. A.--
Steve Lancaster
Director, Department of Community Development
Community and Parks Committee
January 13, 2004
Present: Pam Linder, Chair; Joe Duffle, Dave Fenton
Steve Lancaster, Rhonda Berry, Lucy Lauterbach
Renewing Moratorium on TOD The moratorium on building in the Transit Oriented
Development area (TOD) has been in place since 2002. Since that time the City has broadened
the uses allowed in the area. The TOD master plan has also made progress, with a series of
meetings to explore future land uses and infrastructure plans. The current moratorium will
expire February 18.
Steve explained that one thing in the ordinance extending the moratorium is an allowance for the
Sound Transit station unclassified use permit to be extended Staff wants that provision in order
to allow negotiations for the station to proceed. Steve thought they could negotiate a better
permanent station if the permit were not forced to be closed now. The design for the permanent
station is still in flux.
Pam asked about staffing for Sound Transit. Steve said he has had from 1 -1.25 FTE people
working on Sound Transit over the past couple of years. However, as work on permitting is
nearing an end, the next phase will relate more to development and construction, which is why
Public Works is devoting a person to Sound Transit now. Pain asked that he detail that in a short
memo to Council. Recommend moratorium ordinance to COW.
Tukwila Library Rhonda and the mayor have a meeting with Bill Ptacek to discuss changes at
Tukwila Library. Rhonda explained the City had an agreement with the Library District in 1982,
and another interlocal was adopted when citizens assumed the cost of the Library District taxes
in 1991. The later agreement discusses how library services will remain at the same level, which
leads to various interpretation. This item will be on the Council agenda next week. Information.
Committee chair approval