HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAP 2010-09-13 Item 2B - Report - 2010 2nd Quarter Report: City Council / Community Development / Public WorksCITY COUNCIL
City of Tukwila
BUDGET PROGRAM GOALS:
SECOND QUARTER REPORT TO COUNCIL
April 1 June 30, 2010
Prepared for Community Parks Committee
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
1. Seek out opportunities for Councilmembers to further their knowledge, experience and awareness of
the different cultures represented within the Tukwila community' Assigned to Community Affairs
Parks Committee for implementation and /or follow -up.
2. Support programs and services that provide a sense of stability, community and unity throuahout
Tukwila's residential neiahborhoods: Assigned to Community Affairs Parks Committee for
implementation and /or follow -up. Councilmembers continue to sponsor a monthly Coffee Chat in the
Tukwila community.
3 Work toaether in cooperation with nearby cities to address common problems in the Hiahwav 99
corridor and Military Road: Assigned to Finance Safety Committee for implementation and /or
follow -up. A small standing committee of three members from each Council met on April 22, 2010, to
discuss items of common interest. The Military Road /Tukwila International Boulevard corridor was
one of those items. Another meeting has been scheduled for July.
4. Provide leaislative support and encouraaement to Tukwila residents Iivina in rental communities
through programs that hold owners and /or property manaaers accountable for providina safe places
to live throuah the implementation of a rental licensing oroaram Completed. On April 19, 2010,
Council approved a resolution adopting a residential rental business license and inspection program
fee schedule. In June, Substitute Senate Bill 6459 regarding rental property inspections, which was
actively opposed by Tukwila, became law.
5. Approve and implement standard operating procedures for the Council. Review and update
procedures on a reaular basis: Not currently assigned to a specific committee; monitored by the
Council President and Legislative Analyst. The Council did not implement any policies for
incorporation into the standard operating procedure manual during the second quarter.
6. Support the implementation of City endorsed programs (i.e.. Walk Roll Plan. Fire Master Plan,
Parks Recreation Open Space Plan) throuah policy related decisions not associated with direct
program funding: Assigned to Community Affairs Parks Committee for implementation and /or
follow -up.
7. Ensure a commitment to continued human services fundino in relation to the cost of Iivina throuah
consistent review of reaional, state and federal budgets affecting human services Droarams and
services: Assigned to Community Affairs Parks and Finance Safety Committees for
implementation and /or follow -up. This item will be scheduled for Committee review as budget reviews
deem appropriate.
8. Study the feasibility and implementation of televised City Council meetinas: Assigned to Utilities
Committee for implementation and /or follow -up.
9. Continue to foster relationships within local. reaional and state entities that encourage opportunities
for joint partnership and outreach: Assigned to Utilities Committee for implementation and /or follow
up. Councilmembers serve as representatives and alternates on local, regional and state boards,
committees and commissions including but not limited to: SCATBd, SKCEDI, WRIA 9, AHAB,
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Suburban Cities Association, Association of Washington Cities, Highline Forum and Cascade Water
Alliance.
10. Formulate an Adopt -a- Neiahborhood program that will provide Councilmembers the opportunity to
become more familiar with the chancing faces of communities and neighborhoods throughout the
City: Assigned to Community Affairs Parks Committee for implementation and /or follow -up.
11. Research the viability of sponsoring a City -wide Citizens' Academy: Assigned to Community Affairs
Parks and Finance Safety Committees implementation and /or follow -up.
12 Establish a process to provide updates to Council on issues that are brouaht forward at Council
meetings durina citizen comment opportunities: Completed. During the second quarter, City
Administration formulated an efficient process to update Council of such items. The system is
currently managed by the Mayor's Executive Assistant.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2nd QUARTER SIGNIFICANT ISSUES:
Land Use Activity
There were 30 land use decisions issued, the applications ranged from nine SEPA decisions; two
Shoreline Substantial Development Permits; one Board of Architectural Review approval; four
Administrative Design Review decisions; two modifications to Board of Architectural Review
approvals; one Short Plat; six Special Permissions for deviations from code for sensitive
areas /parking /sign /single family design standards; two Tree Permits; and three Administrative Zoning
letters and Noise Variances.
Revenue Enhancement
In response to the City budget situation DCD developed and implemented a hybrid approach to land use
fees. Most routine permits will pay a fixed application fee based on estimated number of processing hours
while more complex, less predictable permits would pay a retainer that covers a certain number of hours
with hourly fees once they are exhausted. We will also start passing through our hearing examiner and
mailing costs
Walk Roll Implementation
Perteet submitted the final Bicycle Routes and Sidewalk Segments Design Report which provides
preliminary design and cost estimates for projects recommended in the Walk and Roll Plan and staff will
brief the Transportation Committee on it in July. In May 2010, Tukwila and Perteet, Inc. partnered to
submit an award application for the design report project.
Two grant applications were submitted for policy development and implementation of a Safe Routes to
School Program at the Tukwila School District. The first grant is the Communities Putting Prevention to
Work grant (CPPW) with a maximum funding of $300,000. The Tukwila School District submitted this
application to Seattle King County Public Health, with the City of Tukwila, Feet First, Starfire, and
TreeSwing identified as partners. The second grant application was to the Washington State Department
of Transportation, for funding through the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program. This $413,200 grant is
by invitation only; Tukwila was invited to participate due to the relatively large number of pedestrian
vehicle and bicycle vehicle collisions that occur on and in the vicinity of Tukwila International Blvd.
Sensitive Area Ordinance Revisions
The Planning Commission approved the proposed revisions on June 24, 2010 and passed the draft
ordinance on to the City Council for its review The revisions to the SAO are primarily housekeeping and
include adoption of the Ecology wetland rating system, clarified information to be included in sensitive
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area special studies, revised mitigation ratios to be consistent with best available science, adding
enforcement and penalty provisions and correct the SAO map to remove seven sites that do not meet
sensitive area criteria. Revisions to the staff draft ordinance were approved by the Planning Commission
to address comments received from the Muckleshoot Tribe, Dept. of Ecology and several citizens. A
public hearing before the City Council is scheduled for July 26, 2010.
Crisis Diversion
Staff continued to spend significant amounts of time formulating a response to the County's proposal to
locate a Crisis Diversion Facility within the City. On May 17, 2010, the City Council, following public
testimony, adopted an ordinance allowing the CDF /CDIS to locate along West Valley Hwy through an
unclassified use permit process. Council modified the recommended area that the PC had suggested
following testimony from entities that noted that the Southcenter area may impact the consumers of the
CDF and /or CDIS. At the same meeting, the City Council also adopted an ordinance repealing the City's
moratorium.
Stream Team
Staff has received its first allotment of funds for the grant and has started to work on a course outline with
stakeholders and other Departments. In the fall, those that participate in the educational classes will work
to improve Cottage Creek on the City Hall grounds.
Rainbow Trailer Haven
The property owner has painted the fire lanes and all the debris along the fence line has been cleaned
up Owner is working on removing 2 utility poles leaning against Units 20 and 22. We are working one
on one to finalize Units 11, 21 and 25 with the building official and Units 3, 7 and 41 has to be finalized by
Labor Industries due to their electrical issues.
World Wide Video
Permits were issued, required inspections were approved, and finalized. All code enforcement issues
have been resolved with this property and the file has been closed.
Noise Ordinance
Ordinance is on track for adoption at the July 6, 2010 Regular Council meeting
Sound Transit
Sound Transit briefed Tukwila City Council and held a community meeting on noise issues associated
with Light Rail. There are a number of items that were deferred in order for Sound Transit to start
operating Light Rail in July 2009 Also, there are a number of items that require ongoing monitoring such
as noise, wetland mitigation and parking monitoring.
Staff has also been working with Sound Transit to resolve issues with the Commuter Rail Station design.
Some of the issues related to access have been more complicated as they are related to Strander
Boulevard extension. Staff reviewed 60% design plans and provided comments. Sound Transit plans on
submitting the Unclassified Use Permit in July.
Mini- Casinos
The City Council passed a moratorium on the establishment of any new card room mini casinos that will
run through September 2010. A public hearing was held on the issue in May.
BUDGET PROGRAM GOALS:
Planning
1. Adopt Shoreline Master Proaram Update: The City Council adopted SMP was sent to the Department
of Ecology for their review and public hearing in January 2010. Ecology requested additional
materials that were provided in April 2010, and DCD staff met with Ecology staff to go over
preliminary comments /concerns the Department has with the adopted SMP. Ecology has still not
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determined whether the submittal is complete. Once the submittal is complete, Ecology will set the
date for their public hearing and establish the 30 -day public comment period.
2. Adopt Tukwila Urban Center Plan and Planned Action: The Planning Commission (PC) sent the
public review draft plan back to staff to revise in response to the public comments in May 2009. Staff
met with Public Works and Fire throughout the spring to resolve issues related to street width. Staff
has begun revisiting plan priorities based upon ECONorthwest's market feasibility study. Staff intends
to focus on meetings with a stakeholder group in the third quarter of 2010, and using the results of
these meetings to revise the draft plan.
3. Adopt new Sian Code: The PC forwarded a Planning Commission recommended Draft of the new
Sign Code to the Council in April. The Council held a public hearing on the draft in June.
4. Begin Comprehensive Plan Review (12/2011 Adoption Target): In light of the state's budget issues,
the legislature acted to change the target adoption date from 2011 to 2014. Staff work has been
adjusted accordingly.
MIC /Planned Action update: Staff prepared a draft scope of work for the study, and has begun
data collection.
Climate Change Response: We have received grants for energy retrofits for City Hall. DCD Staff
has continued to staff the City's internal green team for the Mayor's Office.
PAA clean -up: Staff and City Attorney are waiting for King County to produce the first draft of an
Interlocal Agreement which will identify which services will be provided by the City and by the
County upon annexation by the City of the Orillia Road Area. The City and County will use the
Interlocal Method of Annexation.
Housina /Jobs target review: Building permits data for 2008 was submitted to King County as part
of the target updates for the Countywide Planning Policies
5. Comprehensive Plan Annual Amendments: City staff submitted an application to establish underlying
zoning that is consistent with the existing Comprehensive Plan designations for the Tukwila South
Annexation Area. This "housekeeping" amendment corrects an oversight that occurred when the
Tukwila South annexation ordinance was adopted. The CAP was briefed on all three requests for
Comprehensive Plan /Zoning map change, and the City Council held a public meeting and took public
comments on June 28.
6. Recvclina Proaram: The City of Tukwila was designated as a "Best Workplace for Recycling and
Waste Reduction" by King County. The Recycling Program initiated a program to provide portable
recycling containers for the public at sports events at the TCC.
7. Review Small Lot Residential Development Policies and Standards: Action on this item has been
delayed due to other priorities.
8. Complete Tukwila South Master Plan and Annexation: DCD staff took over review of the SAMP and
Shoreline permits and reviewed the La Pianta grading permits after the departure of Lisa Verner.
9. Complete TIB Revitalization Plan Update with Transit Oriented Development: Action on this item has
been delayed due to other priorities.
Code Enforcement
1. Increase community outreach programs.
Assisted with flood preparedness by photographing every home in the Foster Point neighborhood
and personally delivering meeting notices and other information to the affected residents.
Assistance will be Ongoing through third quarter 2010.
Participate in the Crime Hot Spots Task Force. Participation continuing through third quarter
Provided cleanup sites for the Court's alternative service program for people performing service
in lieu of jail time. Completed.
Provided information to landlords during a Crime -Free Housing training
2. Rental Housina Inspection Program:
Rental Housing Licensing and Inspection program adopted unanimously by Tukwila City Council
on April 19, 2010.
Drafted administrative rules, application form, inspection checklist, business license form,
provisional license form, tri -fold flyer
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Presented general information to Tukwila Apartment Managers and Owner's group at May
meeting.
Met with selected apartment managers and owners to review draft forms and documents in June.
Reserved meeting rooms for public meetings in July, October, and November.
Contacted all water districts for information on rental property. Each will be providing us with a
periodic (quarterly) report we can use to identify single family rentals.
Developing database of known rental properties.
Working with Permit Coordinator on permitting system requirements and set up.
Established geographic boundaries for determining inspection deadlines
3. Develop database of vacant /abandoned houses:
Identifying vacant/abandoned houses and determining
ownership /responsible party.
Monitoring vacant/abandoned houses for code violations.
4. Identify training opportunities and schedule said trainina for code enforcement officers:
One Code Enforcement Officer has completed First Aid Training offered by TFD The other is
scheduled for training in July.
Permit Coordination and Building
1. Adopt the 2008 National Electrical Code and related WAC rules. Council approval complete.
2 Adopt the 2009 State Building Codes and consolidate the administrative provisions for Title 16 of the
TMC including permit fee schedules: Draft ordinance completed for adoption of the 2009 State
Building Code and amendments thereto. Scheduled for committee review in June with council
approval due mid July 2010.
3. Provide code update training for all Building Division staff members related to the adoption of the
2009 State Building Code: Initial code update training completed second quarter. Building Official
Fire Marshal are working on local ordinances to allow five story Type VA buildings and amendments
to the High -rise provisions of the 2009 IBC in addition to new provisions for Mid -rise building
construction. Tentative schedule for adoption of all in July 2010
Planning Commission
1. Review Sian Code update: PC review was completed April 22, 2010.
2. Review Tukwila Urban Center Plan: Staff will return with a second draft of the plan in 2011 based on
the stakeholder input.
3 Review Small Lot Residential Development Policies and Standards: Action on this item has been
delayed due to other priorities.
4. Comprehensive Plan Update: Review of annual amendments is scheduled to begin in July.
5. Review Sensitive Area Ordinance Revisions: The PC held two work sessions and a public hearing
and sent a recommended ordinance to the City Council on June 24, 2010.
6. Joint Meeting with SeaTac: The PC held a joint meeting with SeaTac's Planning Commission
members to discuss areas of common interest. They discussed the different ways each commission
functions, station area planning issues, quality of life issues caused by frequent residential turnover,
and economic development. They would like to meet again during the Comprehensive Plan review
process to discuss issues related to the TIB area.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
2nd QUARTER SIGNIFICANT ISSUES:
The Parks and Recreation Department continued to work through budget challenges during the second
quarter. Staff spent a significant amount of time re- evaluating expenditures while developing ways to trim
current expenditures. Amidst all of the number crunching staff continued to implement quality
programming, care for parks and open space and offer quality services for the Tukwila community that
benefit individual and community wellness Highlights from the second quarter include the dedication of
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Codiga Park and the annual Backyard Wildlife Fair. Teen late night programs had record attendance
during the first and second quarter Senior programs also had strong attendance in all programming.
The pool continued to have great attendance in all programs with revenues consistently exceeding
projections. The inclement weather hampered golf play but the course is in great shape and as soon as
the sun shines play will drastically increase.
BUDGET PROGRAM GOALS:
ADMINISTRATION
1. Construct Phase 1 of Duwamish Riverbend Hill and open the park for public access. IN PROGRESS
Phase 1A is complete; Phase 1B will be complete at the beginning of the 2nd quarter. Phase I
dedication /celebration event is scheduled for September 18, 2010.
2. Design Phase II of Duwamish Riverbend Hill and continue arant funding efforts. IN PROGRESS
3. Apply for Grants to acquire open space for future conservation and Dark areas as determined by the
department's Parks. Recreations and Open Space Plan. ONGOING
4. Extend a lona term land lease at Tukwila Swimming Pool with the Tukwila School District. IN
PROGRESS
5. Design reaional trail connections that include new routes from the 154th Street Sound Transit Station
to the Green River Trail. ONGOING
6. Redesign and construct Phase 11 of Codiaa Farm Park to include trail system. interpretive markers,
picnic area. hand boat launch and parking area. COMPLETE
7. Design and construct a passive neighborhood park with the recent purchase of the 57th Avenue Park
expansion. COMPLETE
RECREATION
1. Complete uoorade of CLASS Software program. COMPLETED in 2009
2. Incorporate the TCC Spray Park into the Summer Plavaround Program. POSTPONED due to budget
reductions. Program is reduced to one site this year.
3. Offer marathon training activities /classes. COMPLETE Workshop has been offered through General
Recreation Programs.
4. Develop a Medical Alert Coalition to assist Tukwila Seniors in notifying EMS of medical conditions in
case of emeraencv. POSTPONED This was scheduled for 2010, however, may be re- prioritized due to
staffing changes.
5. Increase structured oroarammina in After School Program by implementing program specific classes
(i.e.. science. cooking. athletics. etc.) and allow flexibility of registration for these Droarams.
COMPLETED in Fall 2009
6. Develop a designated area for teens at the Community Center for activities. classes. homework. etc.
IN PROGRESS Staff are researching and possibly using a portion of the Raikes Foundation Grant to
convert Arts Room B into a dedicated space.
7. Increase Preschool program by addina evening activities for workina families. POSTPONED Funding
for this goal was not approved in the budget.
8. Investigate oricina structure for rentals to better utilize available rental space during slower times of the
year. ONGOING We offered reduced rates for holiday rentals, with little success We are continuing to
monitor.
9. Add one additional youth sports league. i.e.. T -ball. aids' fast pitch. summer basketball. flan football.
etc. POSTPONED due to budget reductions.
10. Increase oarticioation and activities with the Teen Council Program by implementing new activities
once a month. IN PROGRESS Teen Council is working on important skills such as SAT preparation,
college tours, scholarship opportunities, etc. Program will increase during upcoming school year.
11. Develop an 8 -team Co -Ed Senior Softball Tournament. POSTPONED due to scheduling of available
sites.
12. Plan a number of events on Thursdays before and after lunch to increase the daily numbers by 15%
to the Senior Lunch Proaram. includina new entertainment during the lunch hour. COMPLETE Since
2008, Thursday's numbers have increased by 18
13. Provide leadership and staff support for 2009 Tukwila Centennial events. COMPLETE
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14. Increase weekday (Monday through Thursday) rentals at TCC by 10 ONGOING Rentals
decreased from 2008 to 2009 due to global economy. 2010 has seen a rebound from 2009 and we are
continuing to promote and market our weekday rental space.
AQUATICS
1. Increase Aquatic Program Fee revenue by 10% each year. Ongoing.
2. Obtain a Iona term lease agreement with the Tukwila School District that allows for continued aquatic
services in Tukwila. Ongoing. Due to the future of the pool this issue must be resolved before any
alternatives to funding can be ascertained.
3. Produce a feasibility study for a remodel /expansion of the Tukwila City Pool. Postponed due to
budget situation.
4. Offer CPR classes or challenges to the community and /or City of Tukwila personnel at least once Der
quarter. Ongoing. Challenges have occurred as needed.
5. Offer Lifeguard Trainina classes or challenges at least once per quarter to the community and beyond
to help keep UD optimum Dart -time staff levels at the Tukwila City Pool. Ongoing.
6. Offer after school Special Olympics Swim Team program for Tukwila and other local area School
District students in the spring. Completed. Fifteen athletes participated on this year's team The
Tukwila Turtles brought home six gold, four silver and two bronze medals from the Aquatics State Meet.
7. Continue to work with the Tukwila Community Center in marketing and making pool time available for
TCC's special events and camps. Complete. TCC's Adventure Camp and Camp Tukwilly both have
nine visits scheduled and Teen Camp has seven visits scheduled over the summer.
PARKS MAINTENANCE
1. Assimilate new parks into the Parks Division (Codiaa Farm Park, Macadam Winter Garden. 57th
Avenue Park expansion. Duwamish Riverbend Hill) and develop maintenance plans for each.
ONGOING. Macadam Winter Garden, Codiga Park included in maintenance plans.
2. Provide Dark expertise in the design phase of the Duwamish Riverbend Hill project. ONGOING.
3. Inspect trail surfaces for safety hazards and repair (tree root damage, trail edge reinforcement and
asphalt overlay). ONGOING, working with street department to resurface trails versus hiring a
contractor.
4. Provide assistance to Recreation. Volunteers and Events Divisions for City -wide events. ONGOING.
5. Oversee park enhancement Droiects annually. ONGOING.
GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE
1. Replace fairway sprinkler heads (500 heads). Remove old heads, re- adjust swing joints and re -level
site. COMPLETE
2. Rebuild #9 Tee. Raise and re- contour surface. COMPLETE
GOLF COURSE PRO SHOP
1. Work with Elite Racing as the startina line host location for the Tukwila to Seattle Rock Roll
Marathon. COMPLETE
2. Conduct a new short game clinic for improving golf skills. Clinics will be instructed by in -house golf
professional. COMPLETE
3. Develop a new speed of play program to increase course Dlavability. COMPLETE
ARTS COMMISSION
1. Promote and increase participation in the Recycled Art Show by 25 COMPLETE
2. Partner with Sister Community and co- sponsor All Nations CUD Art Show and performing arts events.
COMPLETE for 2009
3 Continue fundraising opportunities in efforts to raise $250,000 for the centennial art piece at the new
Klickitat off -ramp. ONGOING
4. Implement the new art selection policy. IN PROGRESS
PARKS COMMISSION
1. Sponsor grand openings of Codiaa Farm Park and Duwamish Riverbend Hill Phase I. Codiga Park
Complete; Duwamish Riverbend Hill scheduled for 9/18/10.
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2. Review and assist administration on all 2009 -2010 CIP oroiects. IN PROGRESS
3. Attend Board Commission workshops sponsored by the Washinaton Recreation and Parks
Association. IN PROGRESS
LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
1. Report annually to the City Council on the status of library services and facilities available to Tukwila
citizens. ONGOING
2. Maintain and improve communication between the three libraries within Tukwila city limits. the Tukwila
Library Advisory Board. the Tukwila City Council, the Kina County Library System, the "Friends of the
Library" organization and the Tukwila aeneral public. ONGOING
3. Provide books to support Iiteracv in Tukwila and attend Parks and Recreation, and Kina County Library
System special events. ONGOING
4. Provide support to the Friends of Tukwila Libraries to promote Iiteracv in Tukwila. ONGOING