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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-05-23 Community Affairs and Parks Minutes City of Tukwila Community Affairs and Parks Committee COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes May 23, 2011— 5: 00 p.m.; Conference Room #3 PRESENT Councilmembers: De'Sean Quinn, Acting Chair; Joe Duffle and Allan Ekberg (sitting in for Verna Seal) Staff: Jack Pace, Nora Gierloff, Brandon Miles and Kimberly Matej Guests: Jami Balint, Segale Legal Counsel CALL TO ORDER: Acting Committee Chair Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Li2htin2 /Ener2v Upp-rades: Potential for Additional Grant Funding Staff is seeking Committee approval to submit a request to the Washington State Department of Commerce for additional grant funding for lighting /energy upgrades; and if funding is awarded, to forward an amendment to the current agreement to accept additional funds directly to the June 13 COW for discussion. At the February 22, 2011, regular meeting, the Council approved a grant agreement with Washington State Department of General Administration in the amount of $163,904 for the design and completion of energy /lighting upgrades at various City facilities. Those upgrades are almost complete and the Department of Commerce has notified the City that additional grant monies may be available due to some entities not being able to utilize their grant funds. If the City receives additional funding, it would likely be under $50,000. The projects eligible for energy /lighting upgrades include: parking lot lights at City Hall and the 6300 Building; indoor lights at Old City Hall; outdoor lights at Tukwila Park, Bicentennial Park and the Golf Course; and installation of occupancy sensors in various locations. Committee Member Quinn requested that staff provide an end of implementation report that outlines results and cost savings of the energy /lighting upgrades. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL, APPLY FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS. FORWARD TO JUNE 13 COW FOR DISCUSSION, IF NECESSARY. B. Interlocal Aureement: Kent/Tukwila Permitting for Tukwila South Wetland Area Staff is seeking Council approval to enter into an interlocal agreement with the City of Kent to grant the City of Tukwila permitting authority relative to a wetland mitigation area associated with the Tukwila South project. Since the project's mitigation site is located within Kent's jurisdiction, an interlocal agreement is necessary. The Kent City Council has already authorized this permitting authority which will allow the applicant Segale Properties) to facilitate permitting through one city rather than two different jurisdictions. Additionally, permitting through Tukwila will provide that applicant with the constancy of utilizing the same parameters as those being followed for the Tukwila South project. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JUNE 13 COW FOR DISCUSSION C. Comprehensive Plan Update: Manufacturine Industrial Center Staff is seeking full Council approval to update the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code regulations relating to the Manufacturing Industrial Center (MIC). This recommended update, as per staff Communitv Affairs Parks Committee Minutes Mav 23, 2011— Page 2 and Planning Commission review, was conducted as part of the periodic review and update of the City's Comprehensive Plan as required by the Growth Management Act. The timing for this update is also driven by the current moratorium for issuing certain non industrial use permits, which expires on July 1, 2011. After reviewing the background report and public involvement as well as preparation and input on the issues and opportunities report, staff explained the Planning Commission recommended changes for the MIC. These changes parallel staff recommendation and staff concurs. A summary of the Planning Commission recommendations are summarized in Attachment F of the Committee agenda packet beginning on page 117. The draft ordinances reflect the Planning Commission changes. There will be a few additional housekeeping changes to the ordinances in the COW packet. Committee Members complemented staff on their thorough and efficient work on this process especially under the stringent time restrictions of the current moratorium. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JUNE 13 COW FOR DISCUSSION PUBLIC HEARING. D. Duwamish Hill Preserve Update At the request of Committee Chair Seal and as information only, staff provided an overview of the acquisition, description, development and future of the historical Duwamish Hill Preserve. INFORMATION ONLY. E. Parks Recreation Events Calendar As an information only item, Committee Members reviewed the Parks Recreation calendar for June and July. INFORMATION ONLY. III. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 5:47 p.m. Next meeting: Monday, June 13, 2011 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #3 40 Committee Chair Approval Minutes by KAM. Reviewed by NG.