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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-04-12 Community Affairs and Parks MinutesCOMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 12, 2010 5:00 p. m.; Conference Room #3 PRESENT Councilmembers: Staff: Guests: CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Duffle called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. City of Tukwila Community Affairs and Parks Committee Joe Duffle, Chair; Joan Hernandez and Verna Seal Kathy Stetson, Stacy MacGregor, Mary Hulvey, Jack Pace, Evie Boykan, Bruce Linton, Mayor Haggerton, Steve Lancaster and Kimberly Matej Chuck Parrish II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. 2011 Minor Home Repair Program Staff is seeking Council authorization to submit the 2011 Community Development Block Grant application to King County requesting $110,000 for the Minor Home Repair Program. The City's application proposes to continue the Human Services Minor Home Repair Program for Tukwila as well as the fiscal management (via self renewing interlocal agreements) of similar programs for the cities of SeaTac, Des Moines and Covington. This year's proposal asks for additional funding to address work with lead based paint. As with past applications, incorporation of multiple cities into one application makes our request more competitive against other projects. The funding for this program is not a guarantee. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO APRIL 26 COW FOR DISCUSSION. B. Interlocal Agreement between Tukwila and King County regarding Permits for the Tukwila South Annexation Area Staff is seeking Council approval of an interlocal agreement with King County for the processing of building permits and land use applications that were filed with King County prior to Tukwila's annexation of the southern most portion of the City. There are currently four permit related items outstanding that were filed with the County prior to the City's annexation (two land use applications, one construction permit and one code enforcement file). This interlocal agreement will allow King County to complete outstanding actions as necessary on these applications and /or files as well as provide continuity of permitting In addition to the interlocal agreement, staff distributed a draft resolution at the Committee meeting which authorizes King County to charge applicant fees as relative and appropriate for the above items. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO APRIL 26 COW FOR DISCUSSION. C. DRAFT Noise Ordinance Staff is seeking Council approval of a draft ordinance relating to noise. Adding clarity to definitions, enforcement and standards, this will repeal the current Noise Ordinance which was last amended in 2002. The Committee was provided with an update on the draft ordinance last December (see CAP minutes dated December 14, 2009). At that time, staff suggested the ordinance be separated into two sections (to improve efficiency and enforcement); however, they have since determined that this separation did not provide the Community Affairs Parks Committee Minutes April 12, 2010 Pape 2 most efficient means for enforcement. The draft ordinance now applies to the Department of Community Development as well as Police. Highlights of new definitions and enforcement regulations in the draft ordinance include: Inclusion of commercial music (commercial establishments that produce music). Definition of noise sensitive units (i.e.: church, school, hospital or public library). Regulations based on plainly audible sounds which can be detected via unaided hearing, including rhythmic bass or comprehensible musical rhythms that are difficult to measure with a noise meter Removed reference to public disturbance noise, and refer only to noise. A more consistent, reliable and enforceable way to measure potential sound disturbances. Change in penalties for ordinance violations; first and second offenses are civil penalties and will result in monetary fines, and a 3 offense is a misdemeanor. If two civil penalties have been assessed within a one -year period, City- issued permits and /or license for the location may be suspended or revoked until the condition is corrected. Staff reviewed exemptions to the regulations, such as community events and sounds that happen during the daytime hours, and explained the variance process. Variances will be administered based on the number of days noise will be generated. Notice will now be required only when sound exceeds 30 days and only to those tenants that will be affected by the noise. The Committee had a lengthy discussion regarding the criteria for residential party variances including sound limits (i.e.: time, days and distance) and notification to abutting property owners when a variance has been granted. Staff will provide options for addressing these two concerns and the information will be presented to Council when this item moves forward to the COW. Staff reported that this ordinance will be sent to the Department of Ecology for review. STAFF TO PROVIDE REQUESTED INFORMATION. FORWARD TO APRIL 26 COW FOR DISCUSSION. III. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 5:49 p.m. Next meeting: Monday, March 22, 2010 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #3 Committee Chair Approval Mi tes by KAM. Reviewed by KS.