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COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
May 23, 2016 - 5:30 p.m. - Council Chamber, City Hall
Councilmembers: De'Sean Quinn, Chair; Kathy Hougardy, Thomas McLeod
Staff: David Cline, Laura Benjamin, Moira Bradshaw, Chris Flores, Rachel Bianchi, Rick
Still, Jack Pace, Laurel Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. ANNOUNCEMENT
There was consensus to discuss the Committee work plan as the first item of business.
II. BUSINESSAGENDA
A. Committee Work Plan
Councilmember McLeod mentioned he has coordinated with Parks Department staff and will
be bringing forward an update on the Health Tukwila initiative. Chair Quinn noted that the
Committee has been working on the issue with playground access for apartment- dwelling
children. Since the topic first came up, there have been reports that one of the apartment
complexes is now prohibiting children from being in the laundry room. Chair Quinn has been
communicating with adjacent propertyowners and has requested sample agreement language
relating to the potential for a public private partnership to provide play space. The City
Attorney is currently working on this, and when it is complete the Committee will be prepared
to discuss next steps and make a recommendation to the full Council. DISCUSSION ONLY.
B. Contract Amendment: B -Force Security for Tukwila Parks
Staff is seeking Council approval of an amendment to a contract with B -Force Protection in the
amount of $11,100 to extend park security services through the end of 2016. The new contract
total will be $44,400. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JUNE 6, 2016 REGULAR
CONSENTAGENDA.
C. Contract Amendment:4Leaf Inspection Services
Staff is seeking Council approval of an amendment to a contract with 4Leaf Inspection Services
in the amount of $120,000 to extend the provision of inspection services through the end of
2016. Use of 3rd party inspection services has sustained the schedule due to two vacant building
inspector positions and the high level of development. Salaries from the vacant positions will
fund this amendment. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JUNE 13, 2016 COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE.
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D. Update on SeeClickFix "Tukwila Works" Tool
As follow up to the March 28, 2016 Committee meeting, staff returned with follow up
information on the SeeClickFix tool that will be known as "Tukwila Works" by community
members. This is an app and web based tool that will allow residents to report issues to the
City. It will be offered as an additional tool and is not meant to replace any existing method of
communication. During the last Committee discussion, several issues were raised including
concern about prioritizing technology, standardized response times, impact to code
enforcement staff workload, and questions about implementation in small cities such as
Tukwila. Staff addressed these issues and Committee members expressed support for moving
forward with the rollout along with the previously requested follow -up report. In addition, they
requested a brief demonstration be provided at a future Council meeting. COMMITTEE REVIEW
AND DISCUSSION.
E. Update on Housing Options Program
Staff provided an overview of the Riverton Compact Homes project, which is a proposed
development of 34 owner occupied compact single- family homes with community gardening
and recreation space on the Riverton United Methodist Church property. The City is working
with Homestead Community Land Trust, which will determine pricing and income eligibility.
The project will potentially be constructed in 2018, pending additional funding and a
development agreement with the City. The Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan
provides Council direction for staff to evaluate and reinstate the Housing Options program,
which was started in 2005. Due to the economic downturn, none of the projects proposed under
that program were constructed. Existing processes in the Zoning code such as Planned
Residential Development and special zoning overlay districts could give the City the ability to
provide housing flexibility in certain areas. Updates to the Code would require extensive
outreach to residents as directed by Council during the Comprehensive Plan amendment
deliberations in 2015. Committee members discussed their willingness to create opportunities
and think creatively to provide housing options and solutions. Chair Quinn referenced the
benefit in working with the "coalition of the willing" that can be found in many neighborhoods.
He stated that housing affordability is a regional crisis and finding solutions is reflective of
community values. LCLIP funding may be worth exploring in the search for solutions.
Councilmember Hougardy stated that the Riverton project may generate community interest
and excitement by providing a beautiful example of affordable housing. Councilmember
McLeod stated support for providing flexibility in housing options to communities that desire
them, as evidenced by the recent letter to the Committee from residents in Allentown.
COMMITTEE REVIEW AND DISCUSSION.
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III. MISCELLANEOUS
Staff briefed the Committee on a recent offer from a property owner along South 11511 Street to sell
two parcels to the City which could be used for the Duwamish Hill Preserve. The Committee
expressed support for pursuing this purchase.
The Community Affairs and Parks Committee Meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, June 13, 2016
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