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ITEM INFORMATION
CAS NUMBER: 11-022 ISTAFF SPONSOR: NORAGIERLOFF 1 ORIG INAL AGENDA DATE: 2/28/11
;I ITN NI TITLE Public Review Process for Manufacturing Industrial Center (MIC) Study
C I'NGORY N Discussion n Motion Resolution Ordinance N Bid Award Public Hearing Other
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SI'()NSOR's The Department of Community Development work plan includes a study and update of the
SI'.`I \I,'RY Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code for the MIC Area. Staff has completed a background
report and stakeholder survey. The next step in the original work plan was to take issues
and opportunities to the Planning Commission for a hearing and recommendation. The
Council is being asked to consider whether a stakeholder committee process should be
undertaken prior to review by the Planning Commission and City Council.
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DATE: 2/14/11 COMMITTEE CHAIR: VERNA SEAL
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMIN. Department of Community Development
COMMII`i'EE Forward Stakeholder Process Alternative to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT/ FUND SOURCE
ExPI RI?QUIRFD AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
Fund Source:
Co111772ents:
MTG. DATE RECORD OF COU ACTION
02/28/11
MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS
2/28/11 Informational Memorandum dated 1/31/11
Resolution in draft form
Minutes from the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting of 2/14/11
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\.e INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
FROM: Nora Gierloff, Deputy DCD Director
DATE: January 31, 2011
SUBJECT: Manufacturing Industrial Center Study Process
ISSUE
Should we expand the public outreach efforts for the Manufacturing industrial Center (MiC)
Study? The original work plan (Attachment A) reviewed by Council included public hearings
before the Planning Commission and City Council as well as a stakeholder survey process.
BACKGROUND
The Department of Community Development work plan includes a study and update of
Tukwila's Manufacturing Industrial Center and SEPA Planned Action as part of our periodic
review of Comprehensive Plan policies. Manufacturing Industrial Centers are designated areas
in which the region aims to preserve and enhance concentrated manufacturing and industrial
activity. To be eligible, a city commits to discourage incompatible land uses within MIC
boundaries. Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan vision for the MIC supports "existing and future
industrial activity to maximize employment and economic benefits to the people of Tukwila and
the region."
The City has periodically received requests to revise its industrial land policies and codes, either
to remove land from industrial designation or to allow a wider range of uses in the
Manufacturing /Industrial Center. We have received two Comprehensive Plan Amendment
applications for 2011 that affect the MIC area, one to add property to the designation and one to
remove it.
Staff has completed a detailed background report on the current conditions in the MIC area. The
report entitled, Tukwila Manufacturing Industrial Center Comprehensive Plan Update
Background Report, dated October 2010 was included in your January 3, 2011 Council packet.
City staff briefed the Planning Commission and Tukwila International Boulevard Action
Committee (TIBAC) on the information contained in this Report.
DISCUSSION
The public involvement process for the MIC study has begun. The public has been notified of
the study via the City of Tukwila website, the Hazelnut and the "Tukwila Reporter," with a call for
expression of interest in receiving information and becoming involved. All businesses, property
owners and tenants in and adjacent to the MIC were sent a postcard informing them that study
materials were posted on the city website, encouraging them to take an online survey and
offering the opportunity to join an email update list. Three responses were received to the
survey that was posted on the website.
Staff contacted selected business owners and stakeholders via a letter to request their
participation in a questionnaire pertaining to their operations in Tukwila. Staff has continued to
contact businesses via telephone, and is conducting interviews either in- person, or via
telephone according to the business' preference. To date we have been able to conduct twenty
interviews and will be compiling the themes into a summary issues and opportunities paper.
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INFORMATIONAL MEMO
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At their briefing Planning Commission (PC) members expressed concern that these efforts may
not be sufficient to gather all viewpoints and concerns. They have suggested that a committee
or workshop process outside of the planned public hearings would complement the individual
interviews that staff has undertaken to date. Staff has developed the following options for
expanding public involvement in the process.
1. Public Workshops:
We could reach out to those who have indicated an interest in the MIC Study process by
joining the email list or participating in the survey process and invite them to one or two
workshops to review and comment on the Issues and Opportunities summary memo. A
notice would also be posted on the website. The limited time commitment for this option
may increase the numbers of those willing to participate. It has taken a considerable amount
of staff time to recruit the survey participants, even though the time required is
approximately 20. minutes and they choose the time and type of the interview.
2. Meetings with a Stakeholder Group:
An alternative would be a stakeholder committee similar to that used for the Sign Code
update. The composition of that 8 member group was:
2 City Council members
1 Planning Commission member
3 Residents
2 Business Representatives
In order to keep the committee at a workable size (no more than 10 plus staff) we would
need to limit the number of committee members to a subset of those stakeholders who have
participated so far. We suggest the following composition:
2 City Council members
1 Planning Commission member
2 Residents
4 Business Representatives /MIC Property Owners
Staff would work with the CC to develop a resolution specifying the review process, staff
would work to recruit interested parties and the Mayor would appoint the members. We
would hold work sessions to review and comment on the Issues and Opportunities memo
and develop a recommendation to the PC.
3. Move Straight on to the Planning Commission:
In this option the PC would serve as the citizen review body and comments would be
accepted through the public hearing process. This would allow us to move forward most
efficiently and still provide multiple opportunities for public input and involvement.
Whichever process is chosen we would hold a PC hearing and PC work session(s) to develop a
set of recommended updates. This would be followed by a City Council hearing and possibly
Council work sessions.
RECOMMENDATION
The Committee is being asked to make a recommendation on the above alternatives and
forward the issue to the Committee of the Whole meeting on February 28' 2011.
ATTACHMENT
A. MIC Study Work Plan
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MIC Study Work Plan
Clarify study goal:
Purpose
Update information pertaining to MIC
Consider economic activity, development and development codes in the MIC in
light of the Comprehensive Plan's vision for the MIC that supports "existing and
future industrial activity to maximize employment and economic benefits to the
people of Tukwila and the region," and perceived pressure on the MIC to allow
non industrial uses to locate /expand
Recommend modifications /actions as indicated
4 Quarter, 2010:
Background Materials and business survey to website
Prepare mailing to property owners, tenants (300 x 2)
o Letter /postcard announcing study, possible issues. Request involvement via
online survey, email list.
Identify and contact interview candidates
e Short list of possible business contacts
o Boeing
o Sabey
o KCIA
o Jorgenson Forge
o Museum of Flight
o Aviation High School
o USPS
o Group Health
o McCormick and Schmick's Catering
o Trucking firm
o Other smaller property owners /businesses
Groups
o Representative of Realtors
o Agency such as ECOSS, Duwamish Transportation Management
Association (TMA)
o Tribe (Muckleshoot, Duwamish)
o TIBAC
o Friends of the Hill
o Interview businesses individually, either in person or by phone as business
desires—
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ist Quarter, 2011
Request guidance re public review process (i.e. stakeholder Advisory Committee,
Planning Commission, etc.)
Depending on direction from City Council, foiiii Manufacturing Industrial Center
advisory group or use other public outreach body (i.e. Planning Commission) or
hold workshop.
Prepare summary of issues, concerns, possible action based on responses from
interviews
2nd —rd quarters, 2011
Depending on direction from City Council, hold meetings or workshop for
stakeholders and public with clear, focused agenda including data, results of
interviews. Introduce alternatives
o Present results to designated public outreach body, Planning Commission, CAP
and City Council. Request guidance.
Revise alternatives from feedback
e Planning Commission hearing, recommendation
o City Council review, action
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itRAFT
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, CALLING FOR THE CREATION OF A MANUFACTURING
INDUSTRIAL CENTER (MIC) ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND CALLING FOR
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THE REVIEW OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AND ZONING CODE REGULATIONS FOR TUKWILA'S MANUFACTURING
INDUSTRIAL CENTER.
WHEREAS, the area covered by Tukwila's MIC /H and MIC /L Zoning Districts was
designated by King County as one of four Manufacturing Industrial Centers (MIC) in
1995; and
WHEREAS, Tukwila's MIC is approximately 966 acres along the Duwamish River
from Boeing Field to South 125th Street; and
WHEREAS, cities planning under the Growth Management Act are required to
periodically review and update their goals, policies and regulations; and
WHEREAS, a Tukwila Manufacturing Industrial Center Comprehensive Plan
Update Background Report was completed in October 2010 and presented to the
Planning Commission on October 28, 2010, and to the City Council on January 3, 2011;
and
WHEREAS, staff has conducted interviews with 20 MIC business and property
owners to gather their knowledge and concerns about the area; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the subject of the future of Tukwila's
industrial lands does not readily fit the City's standing committee structure and believes
the update process would benefit from a special focus;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. MIC Advisory Committee. An MIC Advisory Committee, hereafter
referred to as the "Committee," is formed to review background material and stake-
holder surveys and develop recommendations for updates to the Comprehensive Plan
Policies and Zoning Code regulations for Tukwila's Manufacturing Industrial Center.
Section 2. Committee's Responsibilities. The Committee shall review King
County's updated Countywide Planning Policies for Manufacturing Industrial Centers
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and evaluate Tukwila's compliance. They will also be advisory on issues related to
adjustments to the geographic extent of the MIC, updates to the Comprehensive Plan
goals and policies and any updates to Zoning Code regulations.
Section 3. Committee Makeup. The Committee shall be comprised of two City
Councilmembers to be determined by the Council President; and one Planning
Commission member, two Tukwila residents and four MIC business or property owners,
all to be determined by the Mayor. All Committee members shall have equal standing.
A quorum of the Committee shall not be required to conduct meetings.
Section 4. Chair. The senior City Councilmember appointed to the Committee
shall serve as the Chair. The Chair shall strive to be neutral and be responsible for
presiding over all meetings, directing the process and helping the Committee to arrive at
consensus recommendations. In the absence of the Chair the other City Council
member shall serve as chair.
Section 5. Committee Staffing. The Department of Community Development
(DCD) shall be responsible for staffing all Committee meetings including creating
agendas and preparing review packets.
Section 6. Record. In order to ensure that a proper record is kept, all meetings of
the Committee shall be recorded by staff. All documents and items that go before the
Committee shall be part of the legislative record.
Section 7. Meetings. The Committee shall strive to limit the number of meetings
needed to reach a recommendation to no more than four total. DCD will coordinate
establishment of a regular meeting day, time and place. All Committee meetings shall
be open to the public.
Section 8. Outcomes. DCD staff will document the Committee's recommen-
dations and present them to the Planning Commission and City Council. The
Committee shall have an opportunity to discuss their recommendations with the
decision makers.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2011.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, CMC, City Clerk Allan Ekberg, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney
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1 a Community Affairs and Parks Committee
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
February 14, 2011 S. 00 p.m., Conference Room #3
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Verna Seal, Chair; Joe Duffle and De' Sean Quinn
Staff: Rick Still, Derek Speck, Jack Pace, Nora Gierloff, Bob Giberson, Rebecca Fox, Brandon Miles and
Kimberly Matej
Guests: Brooke Alford
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Seal called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
L PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Agreement for Liahting./Energv Unarades Grant Fund Exnenditure
Staff is seeking Council approval to enter into an agreement with Washington State Department of General
Administration (GA) for management and monitoring services related to the execution of grant funds the
City has received for lighting upgrades to City facilities.
Early last year the City accepted grant funds in the amount of $129,500 from the Washington State
Department of Commerce (see Finance Safety Committee minutes dated February 2, 2010). The funds
are now ready to be expended and will be done so through the an interagency agreement between the City
and GA. This process /agreement uses performance contracting in which the City contacts with GA and in
turn, GA contacts with an Energy Service Company (ESCO) to complete the project. This type of
contracting allows for the design and completion of energy /lighting upgrades and rebates at a guaranteed
price. The City match for this project is $15,387, and will be funded through the green initiatives budget
line item in the Mayor's Office. The total project cost is $163,904 (broken down as follows: $129,500 grant
funds, $15,387 City matching funds, and $19,017 in utility rebates from Seattle City Light and/or Puget
Sound Energy).
Staff is requesting the Committee move this item directly to tonight's COW for discussion in consideration
of the need to expend grant funds by the end of May. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO
FEBRAURY 14 COW FOR DISCUSSION.
B. Manufacturing Industrial Center (MIC) Work Plan Study
Staff is seeking Committee recommendation and Council approval on how to proceed with expanding
public involvement in the Manufacturing Industrial Center (MIC) Work Plan Study.
As part of the Comprehensive Review Plan review that must be conducted by 2014, the Department of
Community Development has completed the process of reviewing and preparing background information
and current conditions in the City's Manufacturing Industrial Center. This information includes but is not
limited to the original vision for the area, how things have changed and what the City needs to in response
to those changes. Staff is now approaching the public involvement process of the review.
After reviewing the options for public involvement as outlined by staff, Committee members recommended
formation of a stakeholder group for review of the Issues and Opportunities Memo (see No. 2 on page 14 of
the Committee agenda packet), the results should then move forward to the Planning Commission for
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review, public hearing and recommendation to full Council. RECOMMENDATION MADE WITH
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FIi BRATIRY 28 COW FOR DISCUSSION.
C. 2010 4 Ouarter Reports
The Committee reviewed the status of program goals as outlined in the 2010 4 Quarter Reports.
Committee Members were informed that Administration is currently considering other options for reporting
out on program goals and other important information in a more efficient and timely manner.
INFORMATION ONLY.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 5:34 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, February 28, 2011 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #3
4 F Committee Chair Approval
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