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Community Affairs and Parks Committee
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE - Meeting Minutes
January 26, 2015 – 5:30 p.m. – Hazelnut Conference Room
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Verna Seal, Chair; Kate Kruller (Absent: Dennis Robertson, Allan Ekberg)
Staff: Rick Still, Brandon Miles, Stacy Hansen, Ryan Larson, Rachel Bianchi,
Laurel Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Duffie called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. 2015 -2016 Human Services Contracts
Staff is seeking Council approval of six two -year human services contracts for a variety of social
services as outlined below. Funding for these was approved by the City Council through the
2015 -2016 Biennial Budget as part of the Human Services Departmental proposal.
• Renton Area Youth Services – Substance Abuse /Mental Health: Two year total $62,660
• Renton Area Youth Services – RAYS School Based Counseling: Two year total $110,184
• Refugee Women's Alliance – Family Support & Case Management: Two year total
$42, 400
• Multi- Service Center – Emergency Assistance Program: Two year total $90,000
• Institutefor Family Development —Pact: Two year total $43,200
• Tukwila Pantry – Food Bank: Two year total $48,740
Staff clarified for the Committee that Tukwila students in other school districts are able to take
advantage of similar programs through their district. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD
TO FEBRUARY 2, 2015 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
The Committee agreed to consider the Resolution relating to the Chinook Wind Project as the next
item of business.
B. Resolution: Site Acquisition for the Chinook Wind Project
Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution that would accept the Chinook Wind Site from
King County at no cost following successful acquisition by King County. The County has
entered into a purchase and sale agreement with the owner of the Sleeping Tiger properties to
acquire the site, located between Tukwila International Boulevard and the expanded Duwamish
Gardens project.. The purchase and sale agreement includes several contingencies that must
be resolved by February 22, 2015, including obtaining Tukwila's commitment to accept the site.
The County's interest stems from their the need to provide mitigation sites and a desire for
additional salmon habitat in the area. An environmental assessment and cultural resources
review are currently underway. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 9,
2015 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
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C. Resolution: Adopting the 2015 Legislative Agenda
Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution that would adopt a legislative agenda for use
during the 2015 Washington State Legislative Session. The draft legislative agenda includes
items in the categories of Transportation and Infrastructure, Shared Revenue, Revenue Reform,
Marijuana, and Human Services Funding. An additional bullet regarding support for Sound
Transit in its effort toward a Sound Transit 3 ballot measure in 2016 was distributed. The
Finance And Safety Committee requested this additional language and the Community Affairs
and Parks Committee expressed their support as well. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD
TO JANUARY 26, 2015 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
D. 2015 Committee Work Plan
Committee Chair Seal indicated that this item would be postponed due to the absence of two
standing Committee members.
IV. MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 5:53 p.m
Next meeting: Monday, February 9, 2015
Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by LH