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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAP 2008-12-08 Item 2A - Discussion - Cascade Land Conservancy Membership City of Tukwiia Jim Haggerton, Mayor Department of Community Development jack Pace, Director TO: Mayor Community Affairs and Parks ~~ Jack Pace, Director of DC r Bruce Fletcher, Director 0 lcs and Recreation FROM: RE: Cascade Land Conservancy Cascade Agenda Membership DATE: December 2, 2008 Issue Should the City participate in the Cascade Land Conservancy's "Cascade Agenda" as a member city? Background On October 27,2008, Jeff Aleen with Cascade Land Conservancy briefed Community Affairs and Parks (CAP) about the possibility of the City participating in the Cascade Agenda. CAP asked staff to see what role the Conservancy could play with regards to on-going and future planning activities in order to see if membership would be beneficial to the City. DCD and the Parks Department met with Cascade Land Conservancy to discuss possible projects where the City could use the assistance of the Cascade Land Conservancy. As the City Council may be aware, the Parks Department has had an ongoing relationship with Cascade Land Conservancy for several years. The City has committed itself to reducing greenhouse emissions within the City by 20 percent by 2020. Membership in the Cascade Agenda as a "Leadership City" would be beneficial to the City in achieving its greenhouse gas reduction goals. In 2009, Cascade Land Conservancy could assist the City in public outreach associated with the City's greenhouse emission reduction efforts and in the early update process of the Comprehensive Plan which will include new sections devoted to climate change and sustainability. The climate change and sustainability goals will most likely include efforts to add additional open space and nature areas within the City in order to increase livability. Joining at the "Leadership City" level has an annual membership fee of$5,000. B. Miles Page 1 12/04/2008 H:\Global Warminll\CAP. 2008.12.05.doc 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 .. Tukwila, Washington 98188 · Phone: 206-431-3670 e Fax: 206-431-3665 Discussion Tukwila would be the first city in south King County to become a member of the Cascade Agenda. Membership will assist staff in our ongoing effort to create a more sustainable City. DCD and Parks will be split the annual membership dues of $5,000 Recommendation Staff recommends that the City join at the "Leadership level". Given Council time constraints in December and January, staff would request to take this to the January 5, 2009 Regular Council meeting. At that time Jeff Aken will provide the same briefing that was previously provided to CAP. Additionally, planning staff will provide an update on the City's 2008 green initiatives and what staff has planned for 2009. Attachment( s): Draft Resolution Brochure from Cascade Land Conservancy Minutes from 10/27/08 CAP Meeting B. Miles Page 2 H:\Global Warming\CAP, 2008.l2.05.doc 12/04/2008 DRAFT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUK\VILA, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE "CASCADE AGENDA" CITY PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the population in the Puget Sound region is expected to double in the next 100 years, in addition to the already dramatic growth recently experienced, thereby significantly impacting the growth of cities and towns; and WHEREAS, long-term ecosystem health, economic vitality and quality of life are of critical importance to the citizens of the City; and WHEREAS, in the face of such growth, the City can maintain and enhance the quality of life by guiding how and where this growth will occur; and WHEREAS, The Cascade Agenda is a 100-year collective vision for the Central Puget Sound region Vvit.'1 the goals of conserv'J..l'1g 1.3 million acres of working farms, forests cu,d natural areas, and creating vibrant and livable communities, while sustaining a strong regional economy; and WHEREAS, The Cascade Land ConservanClJ, recogrnzmg the relationship between making our communities spectacular enough to attract growth and the conservation of this region's ecosystems and working lands, has launched the "Cascade Agenda Cities Program" to help local jurisdictions create complete, compact and connected communities; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKvVILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City endorses the vision articulated in The Cascade Agenda as beneficial to the City and the region as a whole. Section 2. The City shall pursue a partnership with the Cascade Land ConservanClJ as a member of the Cascade Agenda Cities Program to advance this vision within the community. Section 3. The City will seek to align policies and programs on community development, housing, transportation, parks, open space, and sustainability with the objectives of The Cascade Agenda Cities Program, striving to make the City more complete, compact and connected. Section 4. The City shall appoint a staff person to act as the City's primary link with respect to Cascade Agenda Cities related activities. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2008. ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED: Joe Duffie, Council President Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Filed v.rith the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Resolution Number: Office of the City Attorney C:\Do--urnenls and Settings\All Users\Desktop\Kelly\MSDATA \Resolutions\Cascade Oties Agenda Program.doc SG:ksn 12/4/2008 Page 1 of 1 CASC:ApEAGENDA CITIES are Complete, Compact. and Connected, •■,"i. The Cascade Agenda cities Program l accbrnOisheilthby: Educating partner.clties It takes to become a truly livable city 17ielping these cltiett.,..anO their residerts.-...make smart choices abOut'futere growtI'l,.. I aframeWcirk'fOr, coatimidus Improvement and sharing bes that enablecities to make theMneighbothOods even baiter II CAREFUL PLANNING OF Ti4E. REGION'S CITIES WILL PROVIDE MORE CHOICES FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. COMPLETE Urban neighborhoods have a vibrant mle of people, public gathering spaces. civic and cultural anchors, and retail establishments. COMPACT NOW development is designed to mains neighborhoods efficient, walkable and affordable. CONNECTED Residents can use transit. walk and bike safely to daily clenirlilti011S. Communities have links between natural arid urban areas, allowing residents access to waterfronts, parks and trails. GENDA:Cl.. BENEFITS By becoming a member of the Cascade Agenda Cities Program. you are demonstrating initiative, taking action and gaining access to the following services Recognition as a regional leader in creating smart communities Technical assistance on growth options Access to best practices through a region-wide learning network of peers Workshops with other innovative cities and regional experts Community outreach on how to create a better future for the region Membership In the Cascade Agenda Coalition—directed at Influencing State level policy CITY RESPONSIBILITIES To facilitate a productive partnership the Cascade Agenda Cities program requests the following of participating cities: I. Member Cities Pass a resolution aligning city policies with the principles of the Cascade Agenda Odes program Designate a primary staff contact II. Leadership Cities Apply to the Cascade Agenda Cities Leadership Program Pass a resolution aligning city policies with the principles of the Cascade Agenda Cities program Designate a staff contact and create an interdepartmental team Assist in an evaluation of city policies to advance compact growth Use policy review to identify opportunities and develop strategies for improvement Implement improvement strategies Participate In a learning network with cities across the region Agree to an annual membership fee CASCADE AGENDA CITIES PROGRAM )7 cc ha■eii/oVi• I crty•ckin dnClcor)rioctedpl orulyr4' 1' 1 Please e.)1.1taCt affF■Itan ;it leffag sir 20690p,69II iO CASCADE LAND CONSERVANCY 61S 2nd Avanun, &AM 600 Seattln,WA 98504 The Puget Sound region has a spectacular natural environment with mountains, forests, streams and a strong legacy of working lands. It is a striking place to live with a strong lob market, great neighborhoods and community assets, remarkable parks. libraries and museums. The region Is at a critical moment In Its history. Population Is expected to double in the next 100 years, adding enough peoplu so populate six cities the size of Seattle. Globally, climate change threatens the natural environment, economy and standard of living. In response to these mounting pressures. Puget Schind residents must work together to protect their quality of life now arid crease a better future for those who come after them. rill-, THE CASCADE AGENDA Careful planning of the region's a ties will provide more choices for future generations. By building most new hornes in walkable neighborhoods near transit, this new growth will not compromise natural areas, working farms and forests that make this region special. Locating homes near transportation, jobs )1i1c1 shopping will also make it easier to get around, helping to make the cities more affordable, attractive and safer places to live, work and raise families. Ti)e C0Scoclo Agenda Is 0 collective 10C4ue0r vision conservir)9 Wssshinglorths rernaricakilo'InneisCopi2s in tho face aria growhio pulatpn end., cl,t0t)ging,oconoirrib:160, City of Tuhwila Community Affairs and Parks Committee COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes October 27,2008, - 5:00 p.m.; Conference Room #3 PRESENT Councilmembers: Joan Hernandez, Chair; Vema Griffin and De'Sean Quinn Staff: Bruec Fletcher, Lisa Verner, Jack Pace, Brandon Miles, Rhonda Berry and Kimberly Matej Guests: Brooke Alford (parks Commissioner), Jeff Aken (Cascade Land Conservancy), Chuck Parrish (resident) and Mark Hancock (Segale Properties) CALL TO ORDER: Chair Hernandez called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. n. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Cascade Agenda Cities Program . Staff is seeking full Council approval of a resolution which establishes the City as a member of the . Cascade Agenda Cities Program. "-.V Brooke Alford, Parks Commissioner, introduced Jeff Aken from Cascade Land Conservancy (CLC) and ./} briefed the Committee on The Cascade Agenda. Jeff spoke further to the Agenda and how it reaches out to communities within the region as well as to different stakeholders. The Cascade Agenda Cities Program began last year and is an extension of the Agenda. It acknowledges that we are all planning under the Growth Management Act and also incorporates the greater Agenda vision which looks out over 100 years. The Cities Program encourages partnering with cities to talk about creating livable cities through smart choices about future growth. Additionally, the Program assists cities in connecting planning policies to things the community cares about (traffic, housing, walk-ability, etc.). The Program focuses on working towards creating communities that are: complete, compact and connected. Jeff described the two types of levels in the Cities Program: the Membership level and the Leadership level. The Membership level results in no cost to the city and requires a council resolution supporting membership. The Leadership Cities requires a council resolution, costs $5,000 annually and Cascade Land Conservancy establishes a closer partnership with the member city on a policy level often resulting in specific planning objectives between CLC and the city. Committee members were interested in the Program and have requested staff return to Committee at a later date with a draft resolution and recommendation regarding which level the City should pursue. STAFF WILL RETURN TO COMMITTEE AT A LATER DATE WITH A RECOMMENDATION AND RESOLUTION. B. Tukwila Pond Park Development Contract with Robert W. Droll. Landscape Architect Staff is seeking Council approval of a consultant agreement with Robert W. Droll Landscape Architect in the amount of $34, 1 00.54 for Tukwila Pond Park Development Design. The most recent contract with Robert W. Droll expired in August 2008, with a remaining balance on the agreement. Since the agreement was not extended prior to its expiration, staff must draw up a new agreement for the unspent/available funds remaining from the original agreement ($34,100.54). The new agreement will be valid for one year. According to the agreement, Robert W. Droll will continue to serve as consultant to the City in the capacity of park planner/landscape architect as well as preparation of bid documents. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO NOVEMBER 10 COW FOR DISCUSSION.