HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-05-12 Committe of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers May 12, 2014 — 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
CALL TO ORDERJPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council President Quinn called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:01 p,m.and
Councilmember Ekberg Ied the audience in the Piedge ofAIIegiance
OFFICIALS
Present were De'Sean Quinn, Council President, Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Dennis Robertson,
Allan Ekberg, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, KaheKruUer.
CITY OFFICIALS
Jim Heggerton, Mayor; David C|ine, City Administrator; Mike Villa, Police Chief; Joyce Trantina, Mayor's
Office; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Nora Gierloff, Community Development Deputy
Director; Stacy PWac8nagor, Assistant Planner; Derek Gpeck, Economic Development Administrator; Mary
Miotke, Information Technology Director; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Melissa Hart, Deputy City
Clerk.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Quinn announced that Cynthia Chesak (teacher at Foster High School) is in attendance
and has an invitation she would ike to extend to the CouncU. He explained that Ms. Chesak and the
students in attendance need to return to class, and that is why she will update the Council prior to the
Special Presentations.
Cynthia Chesak, 13218 315' Avenue South, extended an invitation to the City Council and audience to a
play that will be held on May 22 and 23, 2014 at the Foster Performing Arts Center. She said the school
had received funding to have an original play created, and Playwright Rachel Atkins was contracted to
write the piece. She explained the play is an original piece about the Duwamish Valley during 1855 to
1856 that depicts the life of homesteaders at that time and how the forthcoming creation of Military Road
would change their lives. Ms. Chesak stated that (City employee) Pat Brodin will play the role of lsaac
Stevens during the May 23 performance. She introduced some of the students who will be participating
in the play that were in attendance this evening to include: Amanda Beasley, Olivia Thompson and
Andrew Hougardy.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
a. A proclamation recognizing National Police Week and Peace Officers' Memorial Day.
Mayor Haggerton read a proclamation designating the week of May 11 — 17, 2014 as National Police
Week and May 15.2U14ea Peace Officers' Memorial Day. He stated thatthe Tukwila Peace Officers'
Memorial Ceremony will be held May 13, 2014, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the City Hall flagpole. Mayor
Haggerton presented the proclamation to Mike Villa, Police Chief.
Mike ViUa, Police Chief, explained that the Tukwila Police Department will host the Peace Officers'
Memorial Ceremony on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, to honor fallen Police officers.
b. Updates from:
• Global to Local — Adam Taylor
• Forterra — Becca Meredith
• Community Connectors — Reina Blandon (Tukwila resident), Joyce Trantina, Mayor's Office,
and Nora Gierloff, Community Deve!opment Deputy Director.
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Joyce Trantina, Mayor's Offize, explained the presentations this evening are to update the Council on the
activities of the various groups that are working to help Tukwila residents lead happy and healthier lives.
She reviewed the topics to be discussed and those presenting the various parts of the Council update.
Adam Taylor, Global to Local, thanked the Council for the opportunity to present the update on the recent
activities of Giobal to Local, He utilized a PowerPoint presentation to update the Council on the Iocal
programs. Highlights of the presentation included:
In 2010. Global to Local asked the community whether successful giobal health approaches could help
improve the lives of residents in King County?
Conquerinq Giobal Health on the Local Level:
Seattle is home to many giobal health organizations. King County has some of the worst disparities on
health issues in the United States, and the cities of SeaTac and Tukwila partnered as pilot sites.
Whv these cities:
Compared to King County, SeaTac and Tukwila have:
o 20% higher rates of death
o Twice the number of adults without health insurance
o 1-1/2 times the rate of diabetes-related deaths
o Almost three times higher teen birth rate
o Twice the number of students on free/reduced lunch program
o One-third of the population is foreign born
o Limited access to healthy foods, transportation, and low-cost recreation options
Where We Are Today:
m Community health promoters
• Community outreach
• Culturally tailored projects and initiatives
• Health education
• Systems change
o Community leadership
• Voice in the community
• Community driven solutions
• Leadership development
o Healthy technology
• Remote diabetes management:
• Self-management through smartphonetechnology
• Remote case management support
• Tech-support interpretation:
• Video
• Mobile (in development)
o Addressing social determinants of health
• Global to Local Connection Desk
• Connecting patients with critical social services
• Volunteer university students serve as resource referral specialists in partnership with
local clinic
In 2013 Global to Local:
o Provided support for more than 4,000 people
o Provided over 1,300 hours of mentoring for nearly 30 community leaders
o Enrolled over 2,000 ndividuals in health insurance
Our Future:
o
Increased partner support
o New community programs
o Reach through technology
o Program sustainability
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o Shared best practices
Partnerships and Sponsors:
o HealthPoint, Gwedish, Public Health: Seattle and King County, Washington Global Health
Alliance, City of GeaTac. City of Tukwila, YMCA, Bartell Dru8s, Tukwila School Disthot, AT&T.
Novo Nordisk and JP Morgan Chase
Becca Meredith, with Forterra stated that she would be providing a high-level overview of the Tukwila
Community Connector Program. Ms. Meredith utilized a PowerPoint presentation and highlights of the
presentation included:
Forterra's Mission and Vision: Creating Great Communities & Conserving Great Lands. They support
prosperous and healthy communities and conserving natural and working landscapes in Washington's
central Cascades and Olympic regions. The Duwamish Hill Preserve Project was 1ho first project Forterra
worked on with the City, along with the community garden at St. Thomas Church and other area projects.
Tukwila Community Connectors Project:
• 2012'2013: Research and design a Tukwila- specific Community Liaison Program
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Research — how to conduct the outreach
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Meet with Directors — conversations with City staff
• Talk with community
2013 — 2014: Pilot Program:
• lnterdepartmental team and advisory committee
• Equity and Diversity consultants and training of City staff
• Formed a partnership with the Chv. Forterra and Global to Local
Pilot Program and Traininqs:
• In-person outreach with surveys
Community Conversation Event on March 0, 2014
Celebration and Evaluation
Pilot Proqram Successes:
• Conducted two trainings
• Trained 7 community leaders
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Reached three new communities
• Completed 194 surveys
• Hosted a community conversation with over 130 attendees that was translated and interpreted in
7 languages
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Built relationships with community leaders
Reina Blandon, 13880 38m Avenue South, stated she has lived in the City for the past 4-1/2 years and
she thanked the City for the opportunity to participate in the Community Connectors Tukwila International
Boulevard meeting. She indicated that she enjoyed working with the people on the p ject and learning
about the City. With this know|edQe, she feels she is better able to assist the Latin community with their
needs, and provide guidance on services provided.
Nora Gierloff, Community Development Deputy Director, and Joyce Trantina, Mayor's Office, updated the
Council on the pilot p jec and how the Community Development Department utilized the process.
Highlights of the PowerPoint presentation included:
Two Way FIow of Information:
• Provided information to the community about City services and vision
• Collected information from the community about preferences and priorities
o Asked how long residents have lived in the City (from very recent to 25+ years)
o Asked attendees to vote on their visual preference on the types of buildings that are right
for their specific neighborhoods
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Surveys conducted by outreach Iiaisons and oriline surveys:
• The top five survey results included:
o Need More/Better Affordable Housing
o
Better Food Choices (fresh produce)
o
Lower Crime (positive feedback on the motel closures)
o
More Parks and Activities
n Safer Waiking and Biking Conditions
Information on the Comprehensive PIan Update:
• New policies and implementation strategies to be developed based on community priorities
o Food Access
o Housing
• New Parks and Open Space Element
Lessons Learned:
• One-on-one conversations reach different groups than booths at City events or via mailings
• Need to show follow-through to maintain credibility with community
• Needs to be an ongoing City effort on multiple topics
City Actions:
• Identify actions to show that City has Iistened to concerns.
• PIan and budget for a sustainable/on-going Community Connector Program
• Broaden understanding of City support in community (City Government 101)
FuturePnoiecte — NextStepsondvvaysbovsedme Community Connectors:
• Be out in the community to discuss the Comprehensive Plan — Report Back Sessions
• Emergency Preparedness
• Recycling Program
Ms. Trantina thanked the other partners in the program that included: Alma Villegas with Global to Local
and the many Health Promoters and Community Connector Partners. AdditionaUy, she offered thanks to
the City Team including Evie Boykan, Human Services Manager; Nate Robinson, Teen Program
Coordinator and Ra jean Kreel, Tukwila Fire Department. As Mayor Haggerton stated in his State of the
City Address (May 5, 2014 Regular Meeting), "In Tukwila everyone is welcome, everyone has a voice and
we are listening."
The Councilmembers each thanked City Administration, Community Connectors, health partners, and
City staff for their work on this project.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Quinn announced that Special Issues item 5c has been removed from the agenda this
evening and will be considered at the May 19, 2014 Regular Meeting.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments
PUBLIC HEARING
An ordinance renewing a moratorium on medical marijuana collective gardens.
On August 6, 2012 and August 5, 2013, the City Council enacted City Council Ordinances Nos. 2379 and
2404, which each renewed the moratorium on medical cannabis collective gardens and dispensaries.
The established moratorium is set to expire at midnight on May 31, 2014.
8:02 p.m. Council President Quinn opened the public hearing.
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Stacy MacGregor, Assistant Planner, explained that the item before the Council is a draft ordinance to
renew a moratorium on medical marijuana which is set to expire at midnight on May 31, 2014, In 2011,
the Washington State legislature passed ESSB 5073. creating rules regarding medical cannabis petients,
collective gordene, and medical cannabis dispensaries, and the Governor vetoed portions of the bill. The
partial veto has created conflicts in the remaining portions of the bill and the general assumption is that
dispensaries are prohibited by the veto, However, 'qualifying patients" can participate in "collective
gardens" The bill does allow local jurisdictions to adopt and enforce requirements for zoning, business
licensing, health and safety and business taxes related to the "production, processing, or dispensing of
cannabis and cannabis products within theirjurisdiction."
On August 15, 2011, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2348 establishing a moratorium on
cannabis collective gardens and dispensaries with the expectation that the State would provide
clarification on the statutes and the conflicts created by the partial veto. On August 6, 2012 and August 5,
2013, the City Council adopted Ordinance Nos. 2379 and 2404, which each renewed the moratorium on
medical cannabis collective gardens and dispensaries. The moratorium has been extended based on the
expectation that the State legislature would be revising or adopting new rules regarding the regulation of
medical cannabis. Neither new rules nor revised rules have been adopted by the Washington State
Legislature.
In March, 2014, U.S. District Attorney Jenny Durkin issued a statement that all medical cannabis
dispensaries are illegal but the Federal Department of Justice will not focus resources on individuals that
arein^dearandunambiguouncomp|ionoewithexistingstato|aws.^
The expectation remains that the future for medical cannabis in Washington State will involve either
merging the medical cannabis and recreational marijuana uses into a combined regulatory system or
establishing an independent regulatory system for medical cannabis. The current system with strict
regulations on recreational marijuana and no regulations on medical cannabis is untenable.
Council President Quinn called for public hearing comments.
There were no public hearing comments.
8:06 p.m. Council President Quinn closed the public hearing.
SPECIAL ISSUES
a. An ordinance renewing a moratorium on medical marijuana collective gardens.
Councilmember Robertson indicated this item was discussed at the Community Affairs and Parks
Committee meeting on April 15, 2014. The committee members were unanimous in recommending
approval.
The Council is being asked to consider the draft ordinance that would renew a moratorium on medical
marijuana collective gardens until May 19, 2015, unless extended by the City Council, pursuant to state
COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING.
b. Review of public hearing comments received regarding the Southcenter Plan Regulations and
The draft ordinances and resolutions to adopt and implement the City's Southcenter Subarea Plan for the
Tukwila Urban Center were discussed at the April 3, 2014 Council work session. Additionally, the Council
conducted a public hearing on the proposed legislation on April 14, 2014 and received written and verbal
testimony.
Ann Gygi, 1221 Second Avenue, Seattle, stated she is speaking tonight on behalf of Target Corporation.
She explained that Target appreciated the additional time the Council allowed for written comments to be
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accepted relating to the proposed Southcenter PIan. While the staff recommendations address only
some of Target's concerns, she encouraged the Council to support the staff recommended changes.
Nora Gierloff, Community Development Deputy DinacUxr, thanked everyone who reviewed the proposed
Southcenter Subarea PIan and provided comments on the draft egislation. She explained that staff
compiled the comments into a matrix with recommendations and staff responses. The Council is being
asked to review the matrix and decide whether or not to act on each suggestion.
Ms. Gierloff began review of the comment matrix (pages 25 through 35 of the agenda , and the
Council discussed the items to include the staff recommendations.
The Council conducted a review of the 13 questions identified on Attachment A, page 25 of the agenda
packet, and they exchanged comments and asked clarifying questions of staff on the following:
Design ^
Criteria `�
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Comment (language changes shown
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p,44.
Mid-term
actions
Improve otomwatertreatment. Move
midterm action (b) to the Short Term
action hst and add the word ensure SO it
reads: "The City wif work with property
owners on the north side of the pond to
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D. Robertson,
letter 4.28.14
Staff Response: Staff coordinated with Ryan
Larson, Surface Water Engineer, and suggests the
following change.
The City will work with all properties
discharging surface water to the pond to
ensure that existinq storm water collection and
improvements to the functions of the
treatment systems are properly maintained,
existing stormwater treatment system
(bioswaes) thus ncreasing the retention
of phosphorus and other pollutants.
Proper maintenance of these faciflties wifl
reduce the amount of phosphorus and other
pollutants reuchinnthepondhmthmmaximum
extent feasible under current conditions.
A. Ekberg,
letter 4.22.14
After Council discussion, there was Council consensus with the staff recommended change.
The Council conducted a review of the 3 questions as identified on Attachment C on page 33 of the
agenda packet, and they exchanged comments and asked clarifying questions of staff on the following:
Design
Criteria
Comment
in ^"~""""°'~='"° `
recommendations in bold)
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Interpretation
Public realm. Provide a definition.
A. Ekberg,
letter 4.22.14
Staff Response: Make the foliowing change.
1828120 Corridors
A. Purpose: To provide standards specific to a
hierarchy of corridors'and implement the vision
for Southcenter as set forth in the Subarea Plan.
B. A Corridor consists of the foliowing elements
which toqether comprise the public realm (see
Figure 18, Corridor Defrnition ofTerms):
p. 4 Service
Areas and
Mechanical
Equipment
Response to Targets suggestion for
new design guidelines for back of
house facades.
A. Gygi,
Target, letter
4.28.14
Staff Recommendation: Add loading dock to
the service areas and mechanical equipment
section of the Design Manual.
B,Aetooe4i-ve-Loading Docks and Service Bays:
Buildings containing loading docks or automotive
service bays shall be designed to minimize their
visibility from the public realm.
Staff Response: Make the change.
p 16, 7.
Entrances &
doors.
Secondary entrances. Change "shall"
to should under the photo examples to
A. Ekberg,
letter 4.22.14
provide more flexibility.
After Council discussion, there was Council consensus with the staff recommended changes.
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Page 7 of 12
The Council conducted a review of the 6 questions identified on Attachment D on page 35 of the agenda
packet, and they exchanged comments and asked clarifying questions of staff on the following:
Design �
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Criteria �"
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recommendations ~'. ''
Exhibit
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Lighting &
n Overlay
District
Baker Blvd Corridor. Provide a
Lighting and Sign Overlay District' that
eliminates City sign code amendments
so that this area can become a true
entertainment district with vibrant ights
and signs that will be a major attraction
in the Pacific Northwest.
A. Ekberg,
letter 4.22.14
Staff Response: This is a new concep for the
Pan that should be discussed by the CounciL
Plan funding
needs
Provide a listing of all public
investment needs identified within the
document.
A. Ekberg,
letter 4.22.14
Staff Response: Staff has developed m
summary table of proposed City actions.
After Council discussion, there was consensus to have the City revisit the proposed "Lighting & Sign
Overlay District" in the future.
Ms. Gierloff distributed a copy of a proposed "Recommended City Actions" table that identifies City
projects as part of the Southcenter Subarea Plan.
Councilmember Robertson suggested the "Recommended City Actions" table be included in the Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) similar to the City's bond schedule. Council Fresident Quinn concurred with
the suggestion and feels the table should also include costs and how the actions would be accomplished
in phases.
The Council conducted a review of the 46 questions identified on Attachment B. pages 27-31 of the
agenda packet, and they exchanged comments and asked clarifying questions of staff on the following:
Page # in Plan
Zoning Code Comment (language changes in
stnkeouttunderline, recommendations in bold)
Source and
Date
Staff comment/analysisloptions
and recommendation
Application of Corridor Standards:
pi 3
18.28.020.B�.o
Clarify that Corrido standards do not become
effective untii public right of way and
improvements, or private improvements and
public access, are implemented.
Revise to read as foliows:
a. Thoroughfare configuration, public frontage
condftions, building and parking placement, front
yard Iandscaping, and architectural aspects of
that portion of a building's facade within the first
185 feet of a parcel, measured from curb tine.,
provided, however, that where Corridors are
A. Gygi,
Target, letter
4.014
Staff Recommendation: Revise to read as
hollows:
a. Thoroughfare configuration, public frontage
conditions, building and parking placement,
front yard Iandscaping, and architectural
aspects of that portion of a building's facade
within the first 185 feet of a parcel, measured
from curb line, provided, however, that for
Future Corridors mapped on Figure 19
these Corridor Standards do not apry until
the Corridor is activated by: (i) City acouirinq
mapped on Fiqure 19 in Iocations that are not
the riqht of way and installinq thoroughfare
existing pubic streets, those Corridor Standards
and public frontage improvements or awfufy
do not apply until the Corridor is activated by: (i)
requiring dedication and installation of the
City acquirinq the right of way and instatinq
same in connection with a project roposal; or
thoroughfare and public frontage improvements
(ii) an applicant or owner elects to instail the
or Iawfully reQuiring dedication and installation of
Corridor improvements and provide pub!ic
the same in connection wit a project proposal,
access in connection with adjoining
or (ii) an apllicant or owner elects to install the
development.
Corridor improvements and provide public
access n connection with adjoining
development.
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Page # in Plan
Zoning Code Comment (language changes in
strikeout/underline recommendations in bold)
Source and
Date
Staff commentianalysisloptions
and recommendation
Application of C rridor Standards:
p.3.
18.28.020.B.4
Add: c. For structures proposed on a single
A. Gygi,
Target, letter
42814
The intent of having corridor standards is to
provide continuity along both sides of a
street. Aliowing each property owner to
s&ect a different corridor type for his
frontages woutd resuft in sidewaks that jog
back and forth and inconsistent
Iandscaping. The corner issue is discussed
otp,35. 18.28.1GO.C, which could ba
modified to address some of TargeVs
concerns:
Staff Recommendation: Make the
changes underlined below,
0. Corner Parcels
New buildings Iocated at the intersection of
two or more Corridors where Buiding
lot where more than one corridor applies, only
one bui!ding side shall be required to
constitute the public 'front-door.' Modification
requests to allow back-of-house functionality
shali be liberaly granted, subject to the back-
of-house screeninq quidance set forth in rnew
section of design manuaI. Where more than
two corridor types apply to a property, (i) no
structure shall be required to meet more than
two distinct corridor standards, (ii) the
appPicant shall be aMowed to select the front
door corridor type, consistent with subsection
18.28.1GO.C. and (iii) the applicant may select
a second corridor type to apply to multipte
buidinq sides and/or be allowed desin
flexibility through the modifications procedure
at TMC 18.28,130.C.
Orientation 5 required shall have an
entrance(s) oriented towards at east one
Corridor to be determined by the developer.
18.28.200 C. Add a New Section:
5. On sites where all sides of a building are
subject to Corridor standards per 18.28.020
B. 4 a. ciround level transparency may be
waived for the facade facing the Ieast
travelled Corridor.
The Design Manual already contains a
section on service areas.
P. 5
18.28.038.D.1.
a
Clarify that interior work is exempt from
ApplicabilityofcorridorStandards and Design
Review. Revise to read as foliows:
a. Projects meeting the thresholds for design
review set forth in18.28D3UD.1.b. and c.
shall be evaluated using applicable
regulations in this chapter and the guidelines
set forth in the Southcenter Design Manual.
Work performed within the interior of a
A. Gygi,
Target, letter
428.14
S ff Recommendation: Make this
change.
The proposed Ianguage reflects the City's
practice since design review was
implemented in Tukwila in 1989, For
consistency also add this Ianguage to the
Workplace section D. 2. A:
Buildings containing any dwelling units
which meet the foIowing thresholds for
design review shaM be evaluated using
applicable reguations in this chapter and
the guideines set forth in the Southcenter
Design Manual. Work performed within the
structure does not triqger design review or
application of District or Corridor Standards.
interior of a structure does not triqger
design review or application of District or
Corridor Standards.
Ms. Gierloff distributed a copy of Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 18.70, "Nonconforming Lots, Structures
and Uses," as a reference for the Council to review.
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Page # in Plan
Zoning Code Comment (language changes
in strikeout/underline recommendations in
bold)
Source and
Date
Staff comment/analysisloptions
and recommendation
Design Review
hresholds
p. 5-6,
18.28.080
Raise compliance threshold for exterior
remodels and expansions.
D. 1 ,b.4: Exterior expansions qreater than
A. Gygi,
Target, letter
4.28.14
Changing the threshold to 80% for non
voluntary destruction would make the TUC
standards more lax than other commercial
districts.
Staff Recommendation: Make only the
one change.
Adding building orientation/placement to the
standards that are triggered by 50%
destruction is reasonable. "compliance
with corridor-based architectural
standards and buudinq
20% of the existing buildinq footprint shall
meet aI requirements for the new portions of
the structure. between 1,500 and 25,000
feet in cizc on
cquarc (total premises).
orientation/placement is only
required...".
District Standards
p,9.l8.28.O4O
Add discussion of the other sides of Tukwila
Pond. Insert intent narrative for the Southern,
West and/or East edge, since only speaks to
Northern edge now.
A. Ekberg,
Hearing
4.14.14; letter
4.22.14
Staff Response: Make this change
p. 11,
18.28.050
Table 2 Land
Uses
1) Amend Land Use Table 2 to atow bars
and nightclubs east of the river and south of
Strando[ add P:to the TOD cotumn for that
use, |f feel strongly against this, add Sports
Bars to the allowed uses in the TOD District.
J. Durkan,
Desimone,
Hearing
4.14.14; letter
4.18.14
Staff Recommendation: Make this
change. The code anticipates Iarger, more
auto oriented uses in this Iocation closer to
the raitroad tracks so bars and nightclubs
could aso be appropriate.
Automotive Service and Repair. Do not allow
in the Commercial Corridor District.
D. Robertson,
letter 4.28.14
Staff Response: Removing this would not
cause any existing businesses to become
non-conforming unless the Commercial
Corridor was extended along 1 80th as
proposed by Councimember Robertson
above.
Recreation facilities (commercial indoor). Do
not allow in the Commercial Corridor District.
D. Robertson,
letter 4.28.14
Staif Response: Removing this would not
cause any nonconformities and would retain
the district's focus on arger scale retaiL
Recreation facilities (commercial outdoor).
Do not allow in the Commercial Corridor
District,
D. Rnbodenn,
letter 4.28.14
Staff Response: Removing this would not
cause any nonconformities and would retain
the district's focus on Iarger scale retail.
Repair shops (small scale goods: bicycle,
appliance, shoe, and computer). Do not allow
in the Commercial Corridor District,
D. Rnbodaon,
letter 4.28.14
Staff Response: Removing this would not
cause any nonconformities and would retain
the district's focus on arger scale retail.
p. 12, Table 2
Vehicle rental and sales (not requiring a
commercial driver's Iicense). Do not atlow in
the Commercial Corridor District.
D.Robertson,
letter 4,28.14
Staff Response: Removing this would not
cause any nonconformities and would retain
the district's focus on Iarger scale retail.
Park and ride Iots. Do not atow in the
Commercial Corridor District.
D. Robertson,
letter 4.28.14
Staif Response: Removing this would not
cause any nonconformities and would retain
the district's focus on larger scale retail.
P. 14, Table 3,
District
Standards
Maximum Height - TOD. Would like to see 45
feet changed to reflect the area can sustain
higher heights, such as "45 feet w/bli5"-
meaning 45 fee with potential to 5 or
whatever the appropriate height.
A. Ekberg,
letter 4.22.14
Staff Response: Change the row heading
to say "Maximum Height without
incentives":
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Corridor St Standards
p. 21, Fig. 19,
Label the Walkable Corrido along the eas
A. Gygi,
Sta Recommendation: Make this
Corridor Type
edge of Target's property as Future Walkable
Target, letter
change. This corridor segment has not
map
Corridor.
4.28.14
been developed with the frontal
improvements or easements for public use.
p. 44,
Covered walkways. lnclude the ability to use
A. Ekberg,
Staff Recommendation: Make this
1828210
covered walkways in front yards since it rains
letter 4.22.14
change. Add walkways to the Ianguage at
Front Yard
a Iarge portion of the year. This could
spaces shall be located to take advantage of
l8.28210. Front Yard Encroachments:
Encroachment
s
substitute for canopies and awnings and can
be detached from building fa9ade.
Building overhangs such as trellises,
canopies, awnings and freestanding
covered walkways may extend horizontally
into the public frontage.„
The Councilmembers exchanged comments and asked clarifying questions of staff on the above matrix.
9:29 p.m. Council President Quinn called for a brief recess.
9:34 p.m. Council President Quinn reconvened the Committee of the Whole meeting.
Open
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The amo nt of open space required for re ail
K. Hougardy
S aff Response: The Counci should
and office seems prohibitive. The amount of
open space required for retail and office
nhou|dberodunwdto1Oorsosquamfeotnr
based on some different calculations.
letter 4.25.14
discuss ideas for changes in this area.
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25 to 50 square feet of open space per
hotel/motel room seems like 4 often would be
difficult to pencil out as well. Hotels may
have 100 or more rooms. Are lobbies, pools,
weight rooms, e c. included in this space?
K. Hougardy,
letter 4.25.14
Staff Response: Pedestrian space for
commercial uses must be outdoors except
for childrens play areas.
p.57.
The talicized portion of the foliowing
K. Hougardy,
Staff Recommendation: Delete the
18.28.250.E.2.e
regulation is too restrictive: Pedestrian
Work session
foliows: In no aro
provision as cascs
spaces shall be located to take advantage of
4.3.14, letter
to be only
pedestrn spaces permitted
sunlight to the greatest extent possible.
4.25.14; and
facing, The remaining text adequately
north
South-facing plazas are generaily preferred,
unless particular lot configurations prevent
such orientation. In 110 cases are pedestrian
spaces to be on/y north-facing." Locating a
pedestrian space on the north side may be
the only option in some cases.
A. Ekberg
letter 4.2,14
conveys the intention.
p.80.
Providing at east 3 of the amenities in a
K. Hougardy
Staff Recommendation: Revise as foliows:
18.28.250.F.3.d
common open space is too much. What
Work session
"The common open spaces for a site shall
other option can we give?
4.3.14, letter
Ieast three the foliowing
provide at one of
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4.25.14
amenities for every 200 square feet of
common space, up to a maximum
requirement of 3 amenities, to
accommodate a variety of ages and
activities."
Councilmember Hougardy voiced her concern relating to open space requirements and she provided an
example of the amount of open space that would be required for a hotel under the proposed plan. She
reviewed her suggestions, and asked the Council to consider reasonable accommodations relating to
open space requirements for hotels/motels.
Ms. Gierloff suggested that lodging be treated the same as the other commercial uses, rather than having
Iarger open space requirements.
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After Council discussion there was consensus to have staff return to the nex Committee of the Whole
meeting with other options relating to open space requirements for the Council to consider.
COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE MAY 27, 2014 COMMITTEE OF
THE WHOLE WITH OPTIONS RELATING TO OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS.
c. A fire facilities agreement with Segale Properties based on timelines required in the original
Development Agreement executed in 2009. (Per the announcement on page 4, discussion on this
item has been moved to the May 19, 2014 Regular Meeting.)
The Council is being asked to consider a Fire Facilities Agreement with Segale Properties as part of the
Tukwila South Project. In 2009. the City signed a Development Agreement (DA) with Segale for the
development of Tukwila South. Section 4.8.3 of the DA requires that the City and Segale Properties
agree on the development of accounting protocols in order to track operation and maintenance costs
associated with providing Fire, Police, Public Works and Parks services to Tukwila South, as well as track
revenue generated by the development, including sales tax, Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) and utility
taxes. If the accounting protocols are not developed or the DA amended to address the issue, the DA will
terminate.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor Haggerton announced that he met with Craig Nenmmrthy, Executive Director, Puget Sound Clean
Air Agency, on May 7.2O14. He explained the City had received a Ietter in April 2014 from Mr.
Kenworthy relating to a proposed increase in dues, where the City would pay $21,832 in 2015. During
the meeting Mr. Kenworthy asked what they could do for the City, and Mayor Haggerton suggested
having a clean air monitoring station installed in the Allentown neighborhood. Mr. Kenworthy
acknowedged the request and said he would work on the issue. City Administration will follow-up on this
issue. On May 6, 2014. in conjunction with WCIA, the City conducted succession planning training for a
group of City employees. He announced that he will not be able to attend this year's (May 26, 2014)
Museum of Flight Memorial Day Event.
b. City Council
Council President Quinn stated that he will attend the (May 26, 2014) Memorial Day Event for the Mayor.
He announced that Councilmember Hougardy has completed the Association of Washington Cities
(AWC) Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership training, and he presented Councilmember
Hougardy with her certificate.
Counci!member Hougardy attended the Road Map Project ject meeting on May 8, 2014, and the Pediatric
Interim Care Center fundraising Iuncheon on May 9, 2014. She announced the AWC is creating a Rail
Committee and she has applied for consideration to serve on that new committee.
Councilmember Kruller attended the Department of Commerce Short Course on Planning on May 7,
2014. On May 8, 2014, she attended the Puget Sound Regional Council Transportation Policy Board
meeting and later that day the Road Map Project meeting. On May 9, 2014, she briefly attended the Art
Exhibit at the Tukwila Community Center.
c. Staff
David Cline, City Administrator, announced that City employees have participated in several recent
trainings that included Succession P|onning, Cultural Competency and an Introduction to Lean"
workshop. Additionally, another group of employees will participate in the upcoming High Performing
Organization training.
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d. City Attorney
The City Attorney's presence is not required at Committee of the Whole meetings.
e. Intergovernmental
Laurel Humphney, Council Ane|yst, reminded the Council that Councilmember Kruller will host the Council
Coffee Chat that has been rescheduled to May 17, 2014,
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Kruller explained she would like to update the Council on two items she will be taking to
the Sound Cities Association (SCA) Public Issues Committee (PIC) Meeting. The first is relating to an
update on the work done by the King Conservation District. She explained that at some point in the future
King Conservation District may request an increase in funding from the City. Secondly, she asked for the
Council's position relating to the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency and the proposed increase. She
explained that the proposed increase is being seen negatively by other agencies. There will be a vote on
this item at the upcoming PIC meeting and she asked whether there is or isn't Council support of the
increase. She read the foliowing statement as provided by SCA: "Emergency action. To take
emergency action to adopt the following proposed policy position. Sound Cities Association (SCA)
opposes the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency proposal for increased rates by $0.25 per capita, this
proposed increase of 44% or more is too dramatic of an increase to be borne by cities in a year or
biennium."
Council President Quinn commended Mayor Haggerton for updating the Council on the issue.
Councilmember Robertson asked when an increase was las proposed by the Puget Sound Clean Air
Agency.
Mayor Haggerton explained the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has not had an increase since 2009. A
copy of the letter and attachment will be provided to the Council.
After Council discussion there was consensus for Tukwila to vote "no" via Councilmember Kruller at the
upcoming P10 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
10:28 pm. COUNCIL PRESIDENT QUINN DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
ADJOURNED.
Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AND SIGNED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT ON 05/27/2014
AVAILABLE ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE 05/28/2014