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Community Affairs and Parks Committee
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
April 25, 2011— 5: 00 p.m.; Conference Room #3
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Verna Seal, Chair; Joe Duffle and De'Sean Quinn
Staff Steve Lancaster, Jack Pace and Kimberly Matej
Guests: Brooke Alford, Chuck Parrish, Pam Linder and Mary Fertakis
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Seal called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. 2012 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Anolication for Minor Home Repair Program
Staff is seeking Council authorization to submit the 2012 Community Development Block Grant application
to King County requesting $125,000 for the Minor Home Repair Program.
The City's application proposes to continue the Human Services Minor Home Repair Program for
Tukwila as well as the fiscal management (via- self renewing interlocal agreements) of similar
programs for the cities of SeaTac, Des Moines and Covington. The 2012 grant application proposes the
addition of program participation from the City of Pacific. The increase of this year's funding request
as compared to $110,000 in 2011, is a result of the addition of the City of Pacific as well as continued
work with lead based paint.
As with past applications, incorporation of multiple cities into one application makes our request more
competitive against other projects. The funding for this program is not a guarantee, and monies for the
program are still at risk for cuts (at the federal level). UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO
MAY 9 COW FOR DISCUSSION.
B. Lease Extension: Way Back Inn
Staff is seeking Council approval to enter into a 10 -year lease agreement with the Way Back Inn for the
property located at 14688 Macadam Road South, if the Way Back Inn receives a grant from the Boeing
Employees Credit Union in the amount of $15,000.
The Way Back Inn provides transitional housing for families with a child(ren) under the age of 14.
Currently, the City leases City-owned houses to the Way Back Inn to assist with homeless families. The
Way Back Inn has applied for a $15,000 grant from Boeing Employees Credit Union to assist with
necessary housing repairs for the unit located at 14688 Macadam Road South. If awarded the grant, the
Credit Union will require that the above reference housing unit have a 10 -year lease with the City. The City
is currently leasing the property to the Way Back Inn for five -year increments, and the existing lease is set
to expire on October 1, 2013.
Staff is recommending that the City enter into a 10 -year lease for the unit if the grant is received (lease
dated contingent on grant date). Upon Council approval, a letter stating such will be sent to the Way Back
Inn. In the event, the grant is not awarded; the current lease will remain in effect. UNANIMOUS
APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MAY 9 COW FOR DISCUSSION.
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C. Resolution: Onnosina Federal Preemption of Land Use Authoritv related to Railroads
Mayor Haggerton is seeking Council approval of a resolution which opposes federal preemption of local
land use authority related to railroads. Additionally, the draft resolution urges the Unites Stated Congress to
clarify its intent regarding local authority.
This draft resolution is the direct result of recent property acquisition and a request for a rezone via a
Tukwila Comprehensive Plan amendment from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF). The
Comprehensive Plan amendment requested a rezone from Low Density Residential (LDR) use to
Manufacturing and Industrial use. The amendment was ultimately withdrawn by BNSF upon City staff
recommendation to deny the request. BNSF declared that federal law preempts the City from enforcing its
land use and environmental laws in regards to railroad activities.
After discussion, it was suggested that reference to the following concepts be included in the resolution:
The extremely diverse population of this area will negatively impact families including property
devaluation of the moderately priced housing stock which is inhabited by multi generational families
that include recent immigrant and ethnic minorities.
An expansion of railroad operations could be harmful (i.e.: run -off) to work that is being done to
restore the river and the fish habitat as well as the interruption of other natural habitats, nesting and a
continuous balanced eco- system. The river is already a Super Fund site and ongoing source control
continues to be a concern.
The City of Tukwila already has limited housing stock, which makes meeting Growth Management
Act (GMA) requirements challenging. The expansion and continued property acquisition by the
railroad will reduce the City's available -housing stock.
The proximity of yard operations and potential expansion to the Duwamish Riverbend Preserve may
be of substantial concern to the Duwamish Tribe, who considered a large portion of the Preserve to be
sacred.
Committee Chair Seal requested that, once discussed at Council, the Mayor sign the resolution with the
Council President in order to show the solidarity of the legislative and administrative branches of
government on this issue. Staff will incorporate items suggested above in the draft resolution which is sent
to full Council. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MAY 9 COW FOR DISCUSSION.
D. Parks Recreation Events Calendar
As an information only item, Committee Members reviewed the Parks Recreation calendar for May and
June. INFORMATION ONLY.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, March 28, 2011 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #3
Committee Chair Approval
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