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COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
July 11, 2016 - 5:30 p.m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall
Councilmembers: De'Sean Quinn, Chair; Kathy Hougardy, Thomas McLeod
Staff: David Cline, Chris Partman, Mary Hulvey, Laurel Humphrey
Guests: David Della, Waste Management; Pam Fernald, SeaTac Councilmember; Pam
Carter, Sharon Mann, and Lenny Autio, TIBAC
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. ANNOUNCEMENT
II. BUSINESSAGENDA
A. Discussion on Solutions for Litter Control on Tukwila International Boulevard
The Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee (TIBAC) submitted a proposal to the
Mayor and City Council to revise business license requirements to require collection and
disposal of trash and garbage on the exterior of the business including the adjacent sidewalk.
Current city code (as well as the International Maintenance Code) prohibits business owners
from accumulating or allowing accumulation of litter on their property other than in approved
receptacles. Some cities have code provisions requiring merchants to keep adjacent sidewalks
free of litter. Councilmembers, staff and guests discussed the proposal, noting that any new
policy must be applicable to all areas of the city. The following key points emerged:
• Enacting a provision relating to adjacent sidewalks may be desirable.
• Any new policy arising from this discussion must be applicable to all areas of the
City as well as enforceable.
• The current contract with Waste Management does not include litter solutions,
but WM is exploring this service and there maybe future potential.
• Education on current or potential law is key, particularly with small business
owners.
• Certain types of receptacles may be more effective.
• There should be consideration of the needs and limitations of small business
owners.
The Committee asked representatives from TIBAC to provide additional detail on their request,
including recommendations on receptacle preference and placement. The City Attorney will then
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be consulted on the legality of enforcing such prescriptions. Mr. Della indicated that Waste
Management may be able to assist with a future educational component. Chair Quinn encouraged
Committee members to submit additional questions relating to code enforcement and legal
limitations as a follow up to this discussion. DISCUSSION ONLY.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
The Community Affairs and Parks Committee Meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Nextmeeting: Monday, July25, 2016
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