HomeMy WebLinkAboutPARK 2016-04-13 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKETCity of Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Parks & Recreation Department - Rick Still, Director
PARKS COMMISSION
Chair: Mike Martin
Vice Chair: Don Scanlon
AGENDA
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 5:30pm Tukwila Community Center
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
a. No Minutes to approve (Feb and March meetings cancelled) .......................... n/a
3. Citizen Comment
4. Business
a. Park Naming (20mins) .............................................................. ............................... pg.3
b. Green Tukwila Update (15mins) ............................................. ............................... n/a
c. Department Update (10mins) .................................................. ............................... n/a
S. Other
a. Park Commissioner Identification Jackets ( 5mins) ............. ............................... n/a
6. Adjournment
Next Meeting: May 11, 2016 @ 5:30pm
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City of Tukwila Allen Ekberg, Mayor
Parks & Recreation Department - Rick Still, Director
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO:
Park Commission
FROM:
Robert Eaton, Parks & Recreation Manager
DATE:
April 6, 2016
SUBJECT:
Park Naming
ISSUE
Naming of new habitat restoration property development site along East Marginal Way.
BACKGROUND
Public Works has been managing a habitat restoration capital improvement project along the
Duwamish River, upstream from North Winds Weir and downstream from Duwamish Hill Preserve. The
site extends from East Marginal Way to Tukwila International Boulevard. Construction will be
completed later this year and a name needs to be chosen so that proper signage may be fabricated in
installed with the project.
DISCUSSION
City Council Resolution 1400 addresses the process for naming City property. For Parks, the names
shall be recommended by the Park Commission to the Community Affairs and Parks Committee. The
following unranked criteria is used to guide the naming decision:
1. Geographical location
2. Historical considerations
3. Names of persons
4. Geological features
5. City identity and image
Where persons' names are used, they should be people who have made an outstanding contribution to
the community, or whose names are of historical significance to the area, or who the City would like to
recognize as an important influence in the area.
Public input was solicited through various forms of communication. Attachment A is what was
published in the Tukwila Reporter. Mike Perfetti, Public Works Habitat Project Manager, is managing
this project and provided a summary memo from the suggestions received (Attachment B).
Attachments C, D, and E are letters of support regarding specific submissions from the public and
Attachment F is a copy of Resolution 1400 regarding naming a park. Some things to consider as names
are discussed; historical heritage, more recent development of the site, and future site plans. Also, it
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has been suggested that if a broader name was chosen for the entire site, that it would be beneficial to
develop some historical artistic plaques or signs to serve as educational elements within the site. These
could include the history of the site.
From an operations, programmatic, and advertising point of view it may be best to not name it a
"park" compared to a "preserve" given the purpose of the site and to take into consideration the
surrounding sites so there is continuity but not such similarity it develops confusion. Staff will present
some additional thoughts on this at the meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None.
RECOMMENDATION
Review the request and forward the Commission's recommendation to the Community Affairs and
Parks Committee for consideration.
ATTACHMENTS
A: Tukwila Report Article
B: Memo from Mike Perfetti, Habitat Project Manager
C: Letter from Carol Bruce (received 3/25/16)
D: Letter from Christi Shaffer (received 4/1/16)
E: Facebook Post from Tony Carosino (dated 4/5/16)
F: City of Tukwila Resolution 1400 — Naming City Property
Phone. 206- 433 -1800 + Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukvwilaWA.gov
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Attachment A
Help Name a New City Park
The City of Tukwila is soliciting ideas for a park name for a future park and habitat restoration
site along the Duwamish River. The park site is situated in the industrial area between the
Tukwila International Boulevard (TIB) Bridge and the East Marginal Way South Bridge on the
north side of the Duwamish River, just downriver from the Allentown neighborhood. The park
will combine two distinct project efforts that are on sites adjacent to one another. Ideally, there
will be one park name that includes both sites.
The project site that is accessible from East Marginal Way South is scheduled to be completed
in 2016. The City purchased the 2.5 acre site in 2008 from the Carosino family. The Carosinos,
and others before them, including the Ray family, farmed this site from the 1880s until the
1980s. Produce from the farm known as Duwamish Gardens could be found at local area
markets such as Pike Place Market, and the farmstead served as a community center for
Italian- American immigrants in the early 20th century.
The other site is accessible from Tukwila International Boulevard and is the former home of the
Red Lion Hotel, and most recently, the Riverside Residences. It was purchased by King County
in 2015 for the purpose of habitat restoration. This 5.88 acre site is scheduled to be transferred
to Tukwila later this year and then developed as a restoration site by the City.
This area was home to the Duwamish until the 1850's, before federal policies relocated people
from their homes onto reservations. For hundreds of years, the Duwamish occupied village sites
in the valley. Nearby is the Duwamish Hill Preserve, a Tukwila City Park, which is of particular
cultural significance to the Native American community. Duwamish Hill Preserve is also known
as "Grandmother's Hill" and it represents an important part of "the Epic of the Winds ", a story
that tells how Grandmother and Storm Wind took revenge against the North Wind who (as one
version of the story goes) had attacked and killed nearly all of the Chinook Wind people, and
built an ice dam that kept salmon from returning up river. After a time, Grandmother and Storm
Wind melted the ice dam, restoring salmon to the river, and reviving access to the Chinook
Wind peoples' most important resource.
When complete, the combined project sites will include walking trails, viewing areas with
panoramic views of the river, a hand -carry boat launch, interpretive signage and art, a gathering
circle, informal park lawn, and small parking areas. Much of the sites will be excavated, creating
an embayment intended as habitat for threatened Chinook salmon and other fish and wildlife
species. Juvenile salmon rely on low -flow, off - channel areas to feed and rest, to adapt to the
salt -water environment and grow strong and healthy before journeying out into Puget Sound
and the Pacific Ocean.
These two projects will provide people with an opportunity to walk among the trees, to see and
access the river, to observe salmon and other wildlife, and to gather and learn Tukwila's history
and natural treasure, the Green / Duwamish River.
Please send any ideas for park names or questions regarding these projects to Mike Perfetti,
City of Tukwila, Habitat Project Manager, mike.erfettiCeTukwilaWA.ov.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
ROBERT EATON
FROM:
MIKE PERFETTI
SUBJECT:
PARK NAMING
DATE:
MARCH 25, 2016
CC:
RYAN LARSON
Robert,
ATTACHMENT B
We have solicited ideas for park names via articles in the Tukwila Reporter, the Hazlenut and as
advertised on our website. We have also asked representatives of the Muckleshoot and Suquamish
Tribes for name ideas, but have received no suggestions from them. We gave March 15th as the
deadline to all, so that we can present a list of names to the Parks Commission on April 13th, the
Community Affairs and Parks Committee on April 25th, the Council of the Whole on May 9th, and
City Council on May 16th.
Via email and phone, I received the following ideas for park names:
• Carrossino Duwamish Gardens (note this is the original spelling, which was later shortened;
I assume either may be acceptable)
• Carosino Park
• Chinook Cove Park
• Chinook Wind (2 votes)
• Chinook Wind Park
• Chinook Wind Restoration Park
• Duwamish River Tidal Park
• Duwamish Gardens
• Duwamish Gardens of Tukwila
• Duwamish Garden Park
• Duwamish River Salmon Park
• Filbert Meadows
• Fish First Park
• Ray /Carrossino Pioneer Park (from Ray Family), provided supplemental document.
• Salmon Cove Park
• The Tomato Farm
Next steps are to evaluate the list and prepare for discussion with the Parks Commission.
Thank you,
Mike
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Attachment C
Mike Perfetti, Habitat Project Manager
City of Tukwila, Public Works Department
6300 Southcenter Blvd., Suite 100
Tukwila, WA 98188
New Tukwila Park naming suggestion: Ray /Carrossino Pioneer Park
Dear Mike:
My name is Carol Neal Bruce and my family and relatives are either long -time or life -long Washington
residents. I have prepared this request on their behalf. Our "Ray" family has deep roots in the
Duwamish area and in recognition of their numerous contributions and vision for the community, we
respectfully request that the new Tukwila park be named Ray /Carrossino Pioneer Park. Below is
historical detail which lends support to this request that you honor the pioneer Ray and Carrossino
families by naming the park Ray /Carrossino Pioneer Park.
I assume that you will receive a suggestion that the park name include "Carrossino ". We agree they
should not be left out. They were long -time more recent owners of the property that is now park,
having purchased the land owned by my great grandparents (Thomas K. and Lucretia Ray). They
added a bocci court feature which was greatly enjoyed by community members and my understanding
is that they cultivated a vineyard business which contributed to the prosperity of the Duwamish area.
We recommend "Ray" be part of the park name because they are the original pioneer family
developing and residing on the property and contributed considerably to their community. Born in
Sioux City, Iowa on October 21, 1852 to Abner and Mary Ann (Keith) Ray, Thomas Kosciusko Ray
moved to Washington with his parents and siblings in 1878. The family settled on Green River six
miles from Auburn where they developed a ranch. T.K. was a young man of 24 when he traveled
westward with them and he engaged in helping the family develop the ranch as well as worked as a
teamster.
With his earnings, he purchased a tract of ten acres on the Duwamish River and began scrubbing out
the stumps from his land, eventually clearing the entire place. This is the property which you are
considering name suggestions. T.K. also rented 400 acres of adjoining land. T.K. married Lucretia
Julian December 5, 1890 and the Ray family remained on this property until 1910. Six of seven
children were born in their home on that property (Dorothy in 1884, Rhoda 1886, Eldra 1888, Viola
1894, Cecil 1899, Eugene 1903). Their first daughter, my grandmother Clara Leona Ray, happened
to be born nearby in her parent's (Jacob and Rebecca Julian) home at 7784, Duwamish. As
background establishing pioneer status, Lucretia's parents, Jacob and Rebecca Julian, came to the
territory of Washington with the pioneers of 1875 and Jacob filed on a homestead near Seattle. Later
he disposed of that tract and bought land on the Duwamish River where he farmed several years.
Following the tragic death of T.K. and Lucretia's daughter Violet, in 1910 they made the hard decision
to lease out their farm and relocated to Auburn. They bought out the heirs to his father Abner's ranch
of forty acres in Auburn and that property location is currently owned by the three children of TK's son
Attachment C
Eugene. TK's mother and father are buried in the Ray family cemetery on that farm as well as
numerous other Ray relatives including my father Donald Ray Neal.
According to "History of King County Washington, Volume III ", published 1929, T.K. Ray had a wide
acquaintance in King County and was well informed on matters pertaining to its history. He
experienced many of the hardships and privations incident to pioneer existence. He was thoroughly
appreciative of the advantages and improvements of modern times and played well his part in the
work of development and progress. His life was well spent and his many good qualities established
him high in public regard.
It is considerable reading but I include information from "Tukwila Community at the Crossroads by Kay
F. Reinartz, published 1991. It confirms family stories I have heard that T.K. Ray was a great man -
industrious, sharing, and socially I believe his kindness and understanding of the Indians passing
through is to be commended. The Ray children rowed across the river to visit with the Indians and
sell them apples. According to family stories, there existed distrust between town folk and the
Indians. T.K. and Lucretia allowed and encouraged their children to interact and establish a bond
where adults could not. T.K. and Lucretia also encouraged their children to do their best in school
and all graduated from high school. Back then, that was quite an accomplishment. They had a
welcoming home atmosphere to all townsfolk and provided a community gathering place and much
need social levity in a period when life could be both difficult and hard.
Also provided is a 2013 article published in the Tukwila Reporter regarding the Ray property and
family as well as three photos: Thomas K. Ray, Lucretia Julian Ray, and one photo that belonged to
my grandmother Clara Julian Ray. On the back she wrote "grandfather was on his way to Olympia,
Wash to open the first session of Legislature ". Grandfather referred to is Jacob Julien and the photo
has Jacob in front seat left, T.K. Ray front seat right, and the photo is too faded for the two "Ray" girls
in the back seat to be separately identified.
If there is any question as to the Ray /Carrossino connection to the park location, the King County land
grant and conveyance unto the City of Tukwila includes this paragraph "Easement reserved to
Thomas K. Ray for the use of water from a spring located on said property sufficient to supply the
house of said Ray for domestic purposes and to his barn sufficient water for the stock kept on the
farm now owned by said Ray, said spring being now used by said Ray for said purposes by
instrument recorded October 26, 1905, under Auditor's File No. 359506."
Ray /Carrossino Pioneer Park would fit well with other existing parks. Although you might question
why I even think of such, Pioneer is easy to remember. If you get a 911 call from the location, the
person might not remember the actual park name but they will remember Pioneer.
Please honor these two historical families, their humble beginning, passion for their new home and
that they made a better place for its citizens, neighbors, and friends. I appreciate your time and
consideration of this matter.
Sincerely,
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Attachment C
Carol Neal Bruce, great granddaughter of Thomas K. and Lucretia Julian Ray
9500 Moraine Way, Juneau AK 99801 (1 907 723 6669) cdbruce @gci.net
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"The
Thomas Ray
Family
Attachment C
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Attachment C
Tukwila Community at the Crossroads, Communities Flower on the River Banks, Chapter 10, pages 153 -155
With the breakup of most of the large donation claim acreages in the 1870s, the Grow land and the Johns land
were sold off. Details of the residents during this period are unknown, with the exception of the Thomas Ray
family. Thomas Ray came to the Duwamish Valley around 1882 and built a farmhouse and outbuildings on the
north side of the river in the area of 11269 East Marginal Way. He cultivated a thriving market garden and
orchard. By this time the commercial ferry service on the river had ended and the closest bridges were at Black
River Junction or Georgetown. The Rays provided ferry service for their neighbors living on the south side of
the river as well as travelers passing by.
The Rays were very sociable people who enjoyed company. Thus, when Ray built the house he made several of
the main -floor rooms large enough for the many parties and dances that his numerous daughters put on each
year. Throughout the 1880s the brightly lit house, with a collection of teams and wagons outside, resounded
into the wee hours of the morning with the strains of fiddle music, singing and merriment as parties, dances,
weddings and christenings were celebrated. Neighbors up and down the river put on their "Sunday best" and
paddled, walked or rode for an hour or more to join the fun. Sometimes a woman who traveled astride a horse
an hour or more to reach the Rays carried her party dress and changed in the Ray girls' upstairs bedroom.
Dancers, flushed and warm from the fast reels and mazurkas, spilled out onto the porch to enjoy the
refreshing air off the river.
In the late summer large parties of Indians from Vancouver Island traveling up the Duwamish to the White
River and Puyallup Valley hop fields routinely camped in a thicket of cedar trees across the river from the Ray
house. The children would put baskets of apples in the boat and row over to visit with the Indians and sell
them apples.
The Ray house retains many of its original features. It is a one - and - one -half story L- shaped house with an
intersecting gable roof. There is a one -story hip roof addition in the rear (west) side. The roof line has a boxed
cornice and plain frieze. Plain surrounds trim the window and door openings. Most of the windows are tall,
narrow and double hung, and come in pairs. On the front (east) facade is a 6 -by -14 foot hip roofed porch.
Turned posts support the roof. The ornate brackets on the posts have been removed.
Around 1915 the house was bought by Joseph and Teresa Carrossino, Italian immigrants. The Carrossinos put
in a bocci court in the garden between the house and the river, where they played the popular Italian game....
The house has been modified over the years. A rustic siding was replaced with "brick" composition siding in
1946. On the south facade a 6 -by -16 foot shed roof porch was enclosed with multiple paned windows in 1965.
The kitchen was also remodeled at this time. The 1965 earthquake destroyed a brick chimney on the south
side of the house.
Considering that the house is around 110 years old, it has undergone minor alterations. With the old
Duwamish River still flowing peacefully by on the south side, the immediate house setting remained very much
as it had always been through the 1970s. However, by 1990 the house was somewhat isolated by encroaching
commercial development.
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Attachment C
Known as the Ray - Carrossino house, it is one of the few nineteenth - century farmhouse still standing in 1990 in
Tukwila and the environs of Seattle. It is significant for its representation of the style of house of the settlers of
the 1880 period and their life, as well as that of the Italian immigrants of the early twentieth century.
Tukwila's Story, Tracing Historic Home
Published Tukwila Reporter, June 19, 2013
Thomas and Lucretia Ray
Thomas Ray has been credited with building the 1882 farmhouse referred by local residents as the Ray — Carrossino House.
Thomas or T.K. and Lucretia (Julian or Julien) Ray were married on Dec 5, 1880 in Duwamish, Washington Territory. Thomas
was born in 1853 and the family lived in Iowa where he attended school while working the family farm and learning to become
a teamster (driving teams of horses or mules).
Thomas and Lucretia's first child, Clara born on August 4, 1881 was followed by Dorothy (1884), Rhoda (1886), Eldra (1888),
Viola (1894), Cecil (1894), and then Eugene (1903). All of the children except Clara are believed to have been born in the farm
house. It was stated by Rodney Ray, who currently resides in the Auburn area, that his father, Eugene was born in an upstairs
bedroom of the house. The parents of Thomas, Abner Ray and Mary Ann (Keith) Ray also came to Duwamish, Washington
Territory and are buried in the area. Lucretia's father, Jacob Julian, came to King County where he purchased 68 acres of
farmland on the Duwamish River. He sold the land and purchased a larger farm where he continued to successfully farm for 20
years. Jacob Julian was a Democrat and the Duwamish precinct is where he faithfully voted for twenty seven years. It is noted
that he was very active and influential in local area public affairs serving as school director and road supervisor. He passed
away in 1905
A property of 10 acres on the Duwamish River was purchased by Thomas in 1881 or 1882. He was very successful with his
farm with growing fruit and vegetables in the fertile river bottom soil and also provided a ferry service for those living on the
South side of the Duwamish. The family lived in the sturdy farmhouse until 1910 and it has been said that they lived very
comfortably. Thomas had taken on farming land in the Auburn area where he moved the family. He lived there until his death
in 1940 at the age of 87. Lucretia passed in 1945 at age 83.
I just recently met 3 direct descendants of Thomas and Lucretia Ray, Carol Bruce (Clara), Judie Stewart (Clara) and Gwyn
Vukich (Eugene). They provided our organization with a host of family photos some of which are featured in this article along
with many stories of the Ray family. We also made a trip to visit the farm house with the Ray descendants and it was very sad
to see the once lively home boarded up and isolated by the local business development. This land was once a thriving farm
and family residence which was the center of the Ray family. We happily discovered that there was a family connection
between the Maple and Ray families by the marriage of Mary Van Asselt and William Julian in 1886 since Mary's mother was
Catherine "Jane" Maple.
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Attachment D
Parks Commission, c/o Mike Perfetti, Habitat Project Manager
City of Tukwila, Public Works Department
My family has submitted a recommendation that your new Tukwila Park be named the
Ray / Carosino Pioneer Park. I hope you will honor these two historical families in this way.
I am a great granddaughter of T.K. and Lucretia Ray, as Eldra Orlena Ray (born 1888) was my
grandmother. Growing up in Seattle, I knew Clara, Dora (Dorothy), Rhoda, Eldra, Cecil and
Eugene ever since I was an infant. They were all raised in the Duwamish house. There was a
strong feeling of family connection, sharing holidays, and support in times of need. Eldra was
widowed about the time my mother (Nancy Lucretia Woods) was born, so the family helped in
the childcare of Nancy and her older sister Charlotte.
The family often talked about what a successful farm T.K. and Lucretia created, and I felt
included in having a piece of this history. As an indication of the Ray Family strength, all the
'farm kids' graduated from high school. It was even more unusual for three young women who
grew upon a farm to pursue higher education. Grandma Woods ( Eldra) would share details of
how Dora, Rhoda, and she took the Interurban train into Seattle every day to Providence
Hospital where they trained to become Registered Nurses. These three sisters were in the first
graduating class of Registered Nurses at Providence in 1910, and there is still a large photo of
this class in the hall at Providence. Then they took the train to Chicago for Post - graduate
training, returning on a steamboat down the Mississippi River and through the Panama Canal.
After her doctor husband died young, Eldra worked as a nurse until retiring at 65, to support
her two daughters and herself.
I am 72 now, and living on Whidbey Island. Often when talking to people about how I got here,
I tell the history of my pioneer farm ancestors on the Duwamish River. I remember Eldra telling
me about her childhood and how close they were to the Duwamish Indians.
Ray /Corosino Pioneer Park would be an appropriate name for the new Tukwila park, since the
Ray family bought the Duwamish land, developed it and built their house, with the Corosino
family coming after them.
Thanking you for consideration,
Christi Shaffer, great granddaughter of Thomas K. and Lucretia Julian Ray
2270 Whidbey Shores Road, Langley, WA 98260 (360 730 -1236) shafferc @whidbey.com
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Attachment D
Parks Commission, c/o Mike Perfetti, Habitat Project Manager
City of Tukwila, Public Works Department
My family has submitted a recommendation that your new Tukwila Park be named the
Ray / Carosino Pioneer Park. I hope you will honor these two historical families in this way.
I am a great granddaughter of T.K. and Lucretia Ray, as Eldra Orlena Ray (born 1888) was my
grandmother. Growing up in Seattle, I knew Clara, Dora (Dorothy), Rhoda, Eldra, Cecil and
Eugene ever since I was an infant. They were all raised in the Duwamish house. There was a
strong feeling of family connection, sharing holidays, and support in times of need. Eldra was
widowed about the time my mother (Nancy Lucretia Woods) was born, so the family helped in
the childcare of Nancy and her older sister Charlotte.
The family often talked about what a successful farm T.K. and Lucretia created, and I felt
included in having a piece of this history. As an indication of the Ray Family strength, all the
'farm kids' graduated from high school. It was even more unusual for three young women who
grew upon a farm to pursue higher education. Grandma Woods ( Eldra) would share details of
how Dora, Rhoda, and she took the Interurban train into Seattle every day to Providence
Hospital where they trained to become Registered Nurses. These three sisters were in the first
graduating class of Registered Nurses at Providence in 1910, and there is still a large photo of
this class in the hall at Providence. Then they took the train to Chicago for Post - graduate
training, returning on a steamboat down the Mississippi River and through the Panama Canal.
After her doctor husband died young, Eldra worked as a nurse until retiring at 65, to support
her two daughters and herself.
I am 72 now, and living on Whidbey Island. Often when talking to people about how I got here,
I tell the history of my pioneer farm ancestors on the Duwamish River. I remember Eldra telling
me about her childhood and how close they were to the Duwamish Indians.
Ray /Corosino Pioneer Park would be an appropriate name for the new Tukwila park, since the
Ray family bought the Duwamish land, developed it and built their house, with the Corosino
family coming after them.
Thanking you for consideration,
Christi Shaffer, great granddaughter of Thomas K. and Lucretia Julian Ray
2270 Whidbey Shores Road, Langley, WA 98260 (360 730 -1236) shafferc @whidbey.com
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Attachment E
Posted on our P &R Facebook page 4/5/16:
Good morning. My name is Tony Carosino. I'm a member of the Carosino family that the city purchased
our property (Duwamish Gardens). This is in regards to the naming of the new park on our prior
property. I'm told the Ray Family is going to give a speech as to their naming of the park. I have
submitted a name and would like to again voice my name choice as Carosino's Duwamish Gardens in
honor of my family who owned the property for close to 90 years. I realize the Rays were a prior owner
but for not near as long as our family. The property actually was originally owned by the Schwabacher
family from papers we have. I believe they had the original land grant or homestead rights for the
property. If needed I could make a speech at the meeting for my naming choice, but not living in Seattle
I'm hoping this letter could be presented as my input. The name our family chose reflects a lot to our
culture of the Italians in the valley and outlying areas and the beauty of the place prior to the influx of
industry. Please contact me if further information is needed. Tony Carosino (509) 656 -0144. Thank
you.
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1908
City of Tukwila
Washington
Resolution No. ivao
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING
POLICIES FOR NAMING CITY PROPERTY; AND
REPEALING RESOLUTION 981.
WHEREAS, Resolution 981 was passed in 1985 to set policies for naming City property; and
WHEREAS, since 1985 the City has grown, development has increased, and Resolution 981
no longer applies as effectively as it once did; and
WHEREAS, Tukwila has a rich history, an important location, and a number of individuals
who have contributed to the City's development and enrichment; and
WHEREAS, naming of remaining property in Tukwila should be done in a fashion that is
responsible and reflects a thoughtful and meaningful process;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authority to Name City Property.
A. The Tukwila City Council shall be the final authority in approving the names of City -
owned real property.
B. New streets in the central business district and business /industrial areas shall be given
grid numbered names in order to enhance quick response by public safety officials in emergencies
and in order to facilitate access by the general public.
C. The City's Fire Marshal will approve the names of numbered City streets. The
Administration will inform the Council of these names when approved.
D. The names of parks in the City shall be recommended by the Park Commission. Their
recommendation will be forwarded to the Community and Parks Committee for consideration.
E. In all cases other than parks and numbered streets in the central business district, the
Community and Parks Committee will recommend a name or alternative names for City Council
consideration and approval.
Section 2. Criteria for Naming City Property.
A. Named City property and facilities including streets, parks, bridges, and facilities shall use
the following unranked criteria to guide their naming decision:
1. Geographical location;
2. Historical considerations;
3. Names of persons;
4. Geological features;
5. City identity and image
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B. Where persons' names are used, they should be people who have made an outstanding
contribution to the community, or whose names are of historical significance to the area, or who
the City would like to recognize as an important influence in the area.
C. When the name of City -owned real property or of a City facility is being changed, the
City Council will delay a final decision for thirty (30) days after a recommendation from a
Committee of the Whole is made.
Section 3. Repealer. Resolution 981 is hereby repealed.
PASSED BY THE CITY CIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a
regular meeting thereof this day of 7,U� , 1998.
Pamela Linder, Council President
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
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Jag E. Cantu, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Office o the City A orney
Filed with the City Clerk: /
Passed by the City Council: /
Resolution Number 13400
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