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Community Affairs and Parks Committee
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE - Meeting Minutes
November 9, 2015 — 5:30 p.m. — Hazelnut Conference Room
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Verna Seal, Chair; Dennis Robertson, Allan Ekberg
Staff: David Cline, Jack Pace, Bob Giberson, Mike Cusick, Derek Speck, Joyce Trantina,
Kathy Stetson, Laurel Humphrey
Guests: Deb Twersky, 4Culture; David Puki, Resident; Steve Mullet, Resident; Akeyla Jimerson
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Seal called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Ordinance: Parking Regulations
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would reenact Tukwila Municipal Code
Chapter 9.20, Parking Regulations, and amend certain other sections accordingly. While draft
legislation was being developed to address commercial vehicle parking, other parking - related
items were identified for an update, and this ordinance captures several proposed amendments to
parking - related code as outlined in the informational memo. The draft ordinance passed out of
Committee on October 12 with a recommendation of approval, then was referred back to CAP by
the Committee of the Whole on October 26, which asked for additional committee discussion on
the question of recreational vehicles parked on right of way in residential zones. Currently
disallowed, this draft ordinance would allow them up to 24 hours. The Committee discussed this
and did not recommend a change to this proposal. The Committee asked staff to return with the
following:
• Additional information about sufficient public notice tied to the ordinance's effective
date.
• An amendment to Section 7, pertaining to "Municipal Parks and Trails," to change
the reference to 24 hours to 6 hours, making it consistent with the section just
above.
RETURN TO COMMITTEE.
B. Ordinance: Vehicle Parking on Residential Properties
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would amend Tukwila Municipal Code
8.2.5.020, Parking Limitations, to establish a limit of six on the number of vehicles allowed to be
parked on a single family residential property. Currently there is no limit, although the code does
require that all vehicles be parked on approved durable uniform surfaces to a maximum of 12,000
feet or 10% of the lot surface, whichever is greater. The proposal would exempt motorcycles and
mopeds, and include RVs, boats and trailers. Following public comment received on October 19,
the Council President and Committee Chair requested the item return to Committee for additional
discussion.
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The Committee, staff and guests discussed the proposal, with Councilmembers asserting
continued support for a vehicle limitation toward the goal of improving the appearance of
neighborhoods. Code Enforcement staff noted that this proposal will make investigation of
complaints much easier. The Committee requested staff return with the following:
• Addition of a time period of 48 hours to clarify that social gatherings or temporary
guests will not make a property noncompliant.
• Addition of language differentiating lots under and over 13,000 square feet, with
lots under that amount being subject to the number limitation and lots over that
amount subject to the existing code that specifies vehicle storage on durable
uniform surface no greater than 10% of the lot surface.
RETURN TO COMMITTEE.
C. 2015 Community Affairs and Parks Committee Work Plan
Committee members and staff reviewed the updated work plan included in the packet.
INFORMATION ONLY.
D. Travelers Choice Motel
At its September 28, 2015 meeting, the Community Affairs and Parks Committee directed staff to
work with 4Culture on a specific proposal and draft lease agreement regarding art- related uses at
the Travelers Choice Motel building. While the draft lease is not ready, staff briefed the Committee
on the proposed terms of the agreement. The 4Culture board met on Octobober 28, 2015,
expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, and are expected to vote on December 2. Meanwhile
the City will be awarding a demolition bid for the motel properties that may or may not include the
Travelers Choice, pending the decisions of the 4Culture Board and the City Council. The
Committee of the Whole will be discussing this later tonight and may choose to wait until December
7 to award the demolition bid to accommodate this timing. INFORMATION ONLY.
Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m
Next meeting: Monday, November 23, 2015
Committee Chair Approval
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