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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-10-14 Community Affairs and Parks MinutesCity of Tukwila Community Affairs and Parks Committee COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE - Meeting Minutes October 14, 2014 — 5:30 p.m. — Hazelnut Conference Room PRESENT Councilmembers: Joe Duffie, Chair; Dennis Robertson, Verna Seal Staff: Frank Iriarte, Kathy Stetson, Jack Pace, Chris Partman, Dave Johnson, Laurel Humphrey CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Duffie called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Misc: Recap of September 27, 2014 "Clean and Green" Event Staff provided the Committee with an update on the results of the Tukwila Community Cleanup Event held on September 27, 2014. Simultaneous events were held at the Saars Super Saver Foods Store and at the Tukwila Community Center. Over 23 tons of electronic waste, scrap metal, appliances, furniture and yard waste were legally and safely disposed as a result of the event. The City will continue to host this event in future years incorporating improvements based upon lessons learned. A companion curbside collection event is planned for the spring or summer. Committee Chair Duffie noted that property owners not in compliance with City code would benefit by participation in these City- sponsored events. Committee and staff discussed targeted outreach opportunities, such as a direct mailing to include a hypothetical case study of costs associated with abatement and liens. Councilmember Seal asked if there were options other then tax liens that could result from a judgement during the abatement process. Staff is currently undergoing a process review and will seek a legal opinion. The Committee briefly discussed the topic of mandatory garbage collection, and staff reminded members that a discount associated with implementing this program will expire in 2015. INFORMATION ONLY. B. Ordinance and Resolution: Residential Rental Licensing and Inspection Program Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would amend Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 5.06 to include the following: • Rename "Inspection Certificate" to "Inspection Checklist" to avoid confusion with the Certificate of Compliance that is issued upon satisfactory completion of inspection. • Delete "the legal use and occupancy of the rental unit" as a required elements on the Certificate of Compliance. • Delete the phrase "and to the rental unit's occupants" as a party to receive notifications. State law requires landlords to provide tenants with 48 hours' notice of intention to enter the unit and inspection reports are available as public records. • Add a requirement for properties with five or more units to use approved non -City inspectors. This will free up staff time and the inspection requirements are the same. Properties with fewer than 5 units will still have the option to use a City or non -City inspector. Community Affairs & Parks Committee Minutes October 14, 2014 - Page 2 • Extend the timeline for future required inspections from four to eight years if the property is a member in good standing of the Crime -Free Rental Housing program operated by the Police Department. Staff is also seeking Council approval of a resolution that would update the Residential Rental Business License and Inspection Fee schedule as follows: Description Fee Annual Residential Rental Business License Property with five or more units $100.00 $175.00 Property with one, two, three or four units $00.00- $60.00 Inspection fee per unit (City inspector) $05.00 $50.00 Re- inspection fee per unit (City inspector) $05.00 $50.00 Hearing Examiner appeal fee $300.00 Committee members were generally supportive of the proposed program amendments but requested that a provision be added that properties that are in compliance with the Crime -Free Rental Housing program yet still receive complaints be added back to a four year inspection cycle. Staff will propose an appropriate number of complaints to trigger this for the Committee of the Whole discussion. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL WITH REQUESTED AMENDMENT. FORWARD TO NOVEMBER 10, 2014 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. C. Update on Duwamish Hill Preserve Phase II Staff presented the Committee with an update on the progress of the design of Phase II of the Duwamish Hill Preserve. The project is currently in the Design Development phase as shown on the project design schedule, and staff distributed an updated concept design from SvR Design Company. It is expected that construction bidding will open in February or March 2015, with project completion in June 2015. INFORMATION ONLY. III. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Robertson informed the Committee that the draft ordinance to update the animal control code is nearly ready for review. He reminded the Committee that an ordinance to update restrictions on commercial vehicle parking in residential areas is also being planned. Meeting adjourned at 6:22 p.m Neneting: Tuesday, October 28, 2014, 5:30 p.m. Minutes by LH Committee Chair Approval