HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-06-05 Special Minutes - Tukwila and SeaTac Small Group Joint Meeting
City of Tukwila
City of SeaTac
Small Group Joint Meeting
Meeting Summary
Small Group Joint Meeting Tukwila/SeaTac
Location: Rainier Conference Room, 6300 Building
Date: June 5, 2014
Begin Time: 4:0 9 p.m .
End Time: 5 : 15 p.m.
PRESENT
From Tukwila: , Council Pre sident ; Joe Duffie and Dennis Robertson ,
Councilmembers; David Cline , City Administrator; Laurel Humphrey , Council
Analyst
From SeaTac: Mia Gregerson , Mayor; Tony Anderson and Pam Fernald, Councilmembers;
T odd C utts, City Manager
Welcome & Introductions
The meeting began with a welcome from Councilmember Robertson and self - introductions of
attendees.
Tukwila International Boulevard Shared Issues
Mayor Gregerson introduced the topic of development activity around the Tukwila Link Light Rail
Station area. She shared that SeaTac received technical assistance from the Urban Land Institute for
recommendations regarding development in the Angle Lake Station area and i t was a rewarding
experience for the city. The group discussed and deter mined an interest in coordination and
communication of planning efforts around TIB and 154th, which if successful could result in
complementary promotion of certain uses and/or avoi dance of competing interests. Bel - Red Road
serves as a useful model of a successful shared corridor. Tukwila will be reviewing its Tukwila
International Boulevard element of the Comprehensive Plan in early 2015, which provides a timely
opportunity to recei ve and consider information on coordinated strat egies. There was agreement t hat
both Planning Directors will be asked to coordinate on this issue and be prepared to share
updates with their respective Councils when appropriate .
Code Enforcement along Shared Corridors
Both cities face ongoing challenges relating to code compliance , and both are taking steps to address
them . This year, Tukwila has implemented a streamlined process, added staffing, and stepped up its
community involvement and educat ion efforts. SeaTac has hired a new code compliance coordinator
and established a work group that is reviewing codes and exploring proactive enforcement strategies.
Both cities expect to identify additional financial resources toward code enforcement dur ing their
respective budget processes this year. 2014 has already seen increased communications between
and the group agreed that this should be ongoing to share best
practices and collaborate on mutual issues along shared corridors. There was consensus that the
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TIB/154 area should remain a priority and there will be ongoing discussions on this topic at future
meetings of this group. As follow up to this discussion, Council Analyst will provide
information regarding rental inspecti on training.
Fire Services/Facilities
Tukwila has convened a committee that is in the process of reviewing opt ions for fire service with the
goal of making a recommendation to the Mayor and Council later this year . This discussion item was
requested by Tukwila for the purpose of hearing perspectives on the contract with Kent Regional Fire
Authority that took effect in January. SeaTac underwent a rigorous process leading to the deci sion to
contract for services, and City Manager Cutts stated that the transition has been seamle ss from a
service perspective. Costs are initially higher but are expected to even out over the next four to five
years. The group discussed partnership potentials such as facilities consolidation if Tukwila joined
with Kent RFA. SeaTac is close to finishing a design for Station 45.
Other
Councilmember Robertson inquired about innovative stormwater management practices. SeaTac has
implemented new fees, purchased a vactor truc k , developed a reporting mobile application, and
integrated field screenings with an asset management database.
In addition to the potential future topics already listed on the agenda (healthy food access, shoreline
management, com prehensive plan updates), the group proposed the following for future meetings:
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Continued discussions on TIB and 154 planning and code enforcement
SeaTac lessons learned from significant road construction on Military Road
Multifamily housing shared is sues
Future Meetings
The group expressed a desire to meet on a quarterly basis.
Meeting Summary by LH
Joint Meeting: Tukwila/SeaTac ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ... June 5, 2014
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