HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-05-10 Community Affairs and Parks MinutesCOMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
May 10, 2010 5:00 p.m.; Conference Room #3
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Duffie called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
City of Tukwila
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Joe Duffie, Chair; Joan Hernandez and Verna Seal
Staff: Jack Pace, Bob Giberson, Mike Cusick, Rick Still, Tracy Gallaway, Shannon Fisher,
Gail Labanara, Steve Lancaster and Kimberly Matej
Guests: Chuck Parrish
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Surplus of Duwamish Gardens Structures
Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution which surpluses buildings located at the following property
addresses: 11245 and 11269 East Marginal Way South (also known as Duwamish Gardens and /or Carosino
Farms. The resolution declares the Carosino brick house, farmstead house, barn and outbuildings as surplus
property and will allow for demolition and/or removal as appropriate.
The Washington State Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation (WSDAHP) has deemed the
farmstead house eligible for registration as a National Landmark; however, no paperwork or request has
been filed. Due to this eligibility, WSDAHP is requiring the City to advertise for bids two separate times to
offer relocation of the house. If no eligible bidders come forward, then the City can begin demolition. No
other building on these properties has been deemed with such value. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
FORWARD TO MAY 24 COW FOR DISCUSSION.
B. 2010 Parks and Recreation Issues Volunteer Program
Tracy Gallaway, Volunteer and Special Events Superintendent, gave a brief PowerPoint presentation on
Tukwila's Volunteer Program. She explained that the primary goal of the program is to cultivate
community connections. Examples of volunteer contributions include, but are not limited to: commissions
and boards, office support and assistance, coaches, Meals on Wheels, emergency support and special
events.
The City also promotes volunteer opportunities with 39 other organizations through links via the City
website. Tracy reported that 66 community members serve on 10 City boards and/or commissions and the
most frequent use of volunteer assistance is in the Parks and Recreation Department. Several volunteer
service statistics were provided including the number of individual volunteer hours, breakdowns for specific
services, special events and group projects. For example, in 2009, 1335 volunteers, spent 4501 hours
working on 25 group projects. The 2010 program initiatives encourage people to "meet up, have fun, do
good" by providing small one -day volunteer field trips to ignite interest in specifics projects and areas as
well as to increase program promotion and communication. Additionally, Tracy briefly discussed the
background check/assessment system currently being used for volunteers. It is called Operation TLC2
Making Communities Safe administered through the National Recreation and Parks Administration.
The presentation was brought to a close with staff reminding attendees of the upcoming June event, Hands
on Tukwila, a community cleanup event. Committee members expressed their appreciation for the
continued commitment in the volunteer program. INFORMATION ONLY.
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C. 2010 1 Ouarter Reports
The Committee reviewed the status of program goals as outlined in the 2010 1St Quarter Report, and had no
specific questions. INFORMATION ONLY.
JII. MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 5:32 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, May 24, 2010 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #3
Committee Chair Approval
Minu s by KAM.