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* Community Affairs and Parks Committee
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE - Meeting Minutes
October 26, 2015 — 5:30 p.m. — Hazelnut Conference Room
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Verna Seal, Chair; Dennis Robertson, Allan Ekberg
Staff: David Cline, Jack Pace, Robert Eaton, Tracy Gallaway, Minnie Dhaliwal, Rick Still,
Laurel Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Seal called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Land Donation: South 126th Street and 37th Avenue South
Staff is seeking Committee approval to draft a resolution that would accept the donation of a parcel
of land, approximately 16,250 square feet, along South 128th Street and 37th Avenue South. The
land is heavily vegetated and contains an intersection for two tributaries of Riverton Creek. Staff
estimates the costs associated with receiving the property donation to be around $10,000,
including an appraisal, environmental assessment, survey and title report. The Park Commission
reviewed this issue at its October 21, 2015 meeting and supported staff's recommendation to
proceed. UNANIMOUS COMMITTEE APPROVAL.
B. Update on Tukwila Community Special Events
In response to public comment requesting that a community event aka "Tukwila Days" be
reinstated, the Council requested that the Community Affairs and Parks Committee host a
discussion on this topic. To aid in the discussion, Parks staff provided a summary of all community
special events and volunteer engagement activities sponsored by that department in 2015,
including attendance numbers. There is a wide variety of events tailored to different groups
including seniors, kids and families, wildlife and nature enthusiasts, and more. Tukwila Days was
discontinued in 2011 after receiving Council direction to reduce spending for special events. In
lieu of Tukwila Days, three new events were created: Tukwila Kid's festival, Community Heritage
and Culture Celebration, and Touch a Truck.
Coucilmembers, staff and guests discussed the purpose and value of various community events.
Tukwila is not a designated Seafair host city and there is a lot of summer time competition for
vendors due to several big festivals in area cities such as Kent and Renton. National Night Out
against Crime is a very successful event that brings neighbors together. Staff is hesitant to expand
the focus of the Backyard Wildlife Festival because it is a unique and educational event that is
specific to Tukwila. Following conversation no additional requests were made, but there was
general agreement that the opening of Tukwila Village will foster opportunities for new community
celebrations. INFORMATION ONLY.
Community Affairs & Parks Committee Minutes October 26, 2015 - Page 2
C. Ordinance: Amending Development Agreement for Washington Place Development
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would authorize a second amendment to
the Development Agreement with South Center WA, LLC for the property known as Washington
Place. The owners of 223 Andover Park East have requested this amendment as detailed
construction plans have revealed a need for a small amount of additional height. The existing
agreement as amended in May 2014 stipulates a maximum height of 190 feet for 50% of the site.
If approved, this second amendment will stipulate a maximum building height of 200 feet for 50%
of the site, with the maximum height of the parapet wall of the elevator penthouse being 205 feet.
As before, the building may have no more than 19 floors.
Councilmember Ekberg inquired about plans for wireless facilities that may impact the building's
height and DCD staff confirmed that the City has not seen anything in the design. Any future
modification to accommodate wireless facilities will require DCD approval. Councilmember Ekberg
suggested that the developer be reminded of this issue. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD
TO NOVEMBER 9, 2015 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
Meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m
Next meeting: Monday, November 9, 2015
Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by LH