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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-01-24 Community Affairs and Parks Minutes ,otiILA k J sti City of Tukwila 4. 0 Community Affairs and Parks Committee 1908 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes January 24, 2011 5:00 p.m.; Conference Room #3 PRESENT Councilmembers: Allan Ekberg, Acting Chair (filling in for Verna Seal); Joe Duffle and De' Sean Quinn Staff: Shawn Hunstock, Nora Gierloff, Minnie Dhaliwal, Rick Still and Kimberly Matej Guests: Chuck Parrish CALL TO ORDER: Acting Committee Chair Ekberg called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Ordinance: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance amending sections of the Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Chapters 9, 18 and 21 relative to electric vehicle infrastructure. Recent State legislation has mandated that local governments allow electrical vehicle infrastructure. Deadlines for cities to implement these requirements were based on population relative to freeways. Tukwila must implement electric vehicle infrastructure regulations by July 1, 2011. In order to provide assistance with formulating these regulations, as well as a framework for consistency across jurisdictions, Puget Sound Regional Council and the Department of Commerce compiled a model ordinance to provide guidance to local jurisdictions. In regards to Tukwila, the draft ordinance outlines the following change to the TMC: The addition of definitions relative to electric vehicle, charging station, types of charging stations and parking. Enforcement of electric vehicle parking spaces for publically owned stations. Zoning for electric vehicle charging stations. Parking and signage regulations for electric vehicles. Reference to the State Environmental Policy Act. The Planning Commission has reviewed these proposed amendments, and recommends forwarding the draft ordinance to the City Council for consideration. Staff referred to Exhibit A of the ordinance which was not included in the Committee agenda packet. Exhibit A includes pictures of proposed signage relative to electric vehicle charging stations, parking, etc. The exhibit will be included in the agenda packet that goes to full Council. Based on citizen suggestions and Committee discussion, staff intends to make minor changes to the draft ordinance as listed below: Section 4: Check with PSRC on the definition. Section 5: Eliminate last line from the definition. Section 11: Review Police Department perspective on impacts related to enforcement on private property. Section 12: Allow level 3 charging stations as an accessory use where not permitted. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 14 COW FOR DISCUSSION. Community Affairs Parks Committee Minutes January 24, 2011- Pape 2 B. Parks Recreation Event Calendar As an information only item, Rick Still reviewed a calendar of upcoming Parks Recreation events for the months of February and March with the Committee. He also gave a brief overview of events planned throughout the year. On Rick's inquiry, Committee Members commented that they would like to see regular updates to this calendar communication tool. Committee Member Duffle recommended that Parks Recreation staff put calendars in each Councilmember's mailboxes for those who are not on the Committee. INFORMATION ONLY. III. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 5:54 p.m. Next meeting: Monday, February 14, 2011 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #3 ae Committee Chair Approval mutes by KAM. Reviewed by MD.