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City Council Community Affairs and Parks Committee
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
November 28, 2016 - 5:30 p.m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall
Councilmembers: De'Sean Quinn, Chair; Kathy Hougardy, Thomas McLeod
Staff: David Cline, Rachel Bianchi, Derek Speck, Moira Bradshaw, Peter Lau, Evie
Boykan, Laurel Humphrey, Nora Gierloff, Joseph Todd, Tami Eberle - Harris, Jack
Pace, Kris Kelly, Dave Johnson, Robert Eaton, Rick Still
Guests: Susan Boyd, John Poulsen, Alyssa Mehl, Bellwether Housing; Todd Smith,
Resident
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
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II. BUSINESSAGENDA
A. Bellwether Housing Proposal
Staff is seeking Council direction on whether to continue discussions with Bellwether Housing
regarding a potential development agreement for an affordable housing project on Tukwila
International Boulevard. Bellwetherwould like the City to enter into a development agreement
that would modify the site's existing Regional Commercial regulations on use, height,
recreation space, and parking. Representatives from Bellwether spoke about the project,
which would include around 100 units targeted to income levels between 30 -60% area median
incomes. Councilmembers discussed the proposal. Chair Quinn noted that the community
needs more information about the reality of incomes and housing affordability in Tukwila. He
also suggested that Bellwether discuss the proposal with the Tukwila School District.
Councilmember Hougardy noted all parties be cognizant that site selection forthe Public Safety
Plan has not yet begun and could include properties on TIB. Councilmember McLeod asked
that staff continue alignment with other planning efforts such as the Center for New Urbanism
charrette planned for February 2017. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 12,
2016 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
B. Contract: 2016 Minor Home Repair Program
Staff is seeking Council approval for the Mayor to sign a contract with King County for the
receipt of $135,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the 2016 Minor Home
Repair Program. This program is administered by the Office of Human Services and provides
home repair services to low and moderate income homeowners. Tukwila serves as the fiscal
agent for the contract which also includes Des Moines, Covington and SeaTac. In 2015
contractors served 20 unduplicated households in Tukwila. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
FORWARD TO DECEMBER 5, 2016 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
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C. Resolution: 2017 Legislative Agenda
Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution that would adopt a legislative agenda for use
during the 2017 Washington State Legislative Session. The agenda includes items in the
categories of Transportation & Infrastructure, Housing & Human Services, Shared Revenue,
Revenue Reform, Public Records, Education, and Law Enforcement. Staff noted that the
Communications Division will contract with Jennifer Ziegler to represent the City in Olympia in
the coming session. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 12, 2016
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND SPECIAL MEETING.
D. Project Completion: Motel Demolition Project
Staff is seeking Council approval of project completion and release of the retainage bond to
CGI, LLC. in the amount of $636,194 for the Urban Renewal Motel Demolition Project. The work
was completed on August 2, 2016 and included one change order for the removal of
contamination from a detention pipe at the Travelers Choice site. State regulations require
new property owners to assume responsibility for contamination regardless of when it
occurred. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 5, 2016 REGULAR CONSENT
AGENDA.
E. Parks and Recreation Department Contracts
Park Security
Staff is seeking Council approval of a contract with B -Force Protection in the amount of $50,400
for continued park security services through December 31, 2018. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
FORWARD TO DECEMBERS, 2016 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
Duwamish Hill Preserve
Staff is seeking Council approval of a contract amendment with Forterra in the amount of
$7,500 for additional restoration activities at the Duwamish Hill Preserve. Funding comes from
a King Conservation District grant originally intended for soil testing. Lead and arsenic levels at
the site came back low enough to not require action, and the City agreed with KCD to transfer
the funds to restoration. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 5, 2016
REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
Parks and Recreation Software
Staff is seeking Council approval of an agreement with PerfectMlND Inc. for implementation
and ongoing subscription for parks and recreation records management software. The
implementation cost is $35,000 and annual subscription is $20,000. PerfectMlND was selected
by a cross - departmental team from an initial pool of six vendors that originally responded to
the City's RFP. This software package meets the City's goals and comes with excellent customer
service reviews and comprehensive reporting, among other benefits. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
FORWARD TO DECEMBERS, 2016 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
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F. Resolution: Reaffirming Commitment to being a Diverse, Tolerant and Inclusive City.
On November 14, 2016 the City Council requested preparation of a resolution to reaffirm a
message of tolerance and inclusivity. A previous resolution declaring the City to be an inclusive
community was adopted in 2006. Staff presented at draft at the November 21 Regular meeting
and several amendments were proposed at that time. The City Council chose to refer the
resolution to the Community Affairs and Parks Committee for additional review and a
recommendation. Committee members discussed the draft resolution, the amendments
proposed on 11/21, and the National League of Cities' Race, Equity and Leadership Call to
Action. The Committee recommended the following amendments to the draft resolution:
WHEREAS, we, as elected representatives of the people, have a responsibility not to stay silent
in the face of violence and discrimination against any of our constituents or compatriots; and
WHEREAS, the people of Tukwila recognize that people of all cultures, ethnicities and
backgrounds all do better when we work together; and
WHEREAS, we believe in the public sector for the public good, and advancing equity and inclusion
is critical to the success of our communities and our nation:
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
HEREBY RESOLVES ITS COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY AND INCLUSIVENESS FOR ALL
RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO OUR CITY. WE REJECT THE POLITICS OF DIVISION,
BIGOTRY, VIOLENCE AND DISCRIMINATION. WE WILL FIGHT FOR THE RIGHTS,
FREEDOMS AND INTERESTS OF ALL THE MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY NO MATTER
WHAT THE COLOR OF OUR SKIN, OUR GENDER, THE WAY WE WORSHIP, WHERE WE
WERE BORN, OUR SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR ANY OTHER IDENTITY. FURTHERMORE,
WE RESOLVE TO:
1. Prioritize and promote a welcoming environment for all in our community, and recognize the
rights of individuals to live their lives with dignity and free of discrimination.
2. Commit to pursuing a policy agenda that affirms civil and human rights, and ensures that those
targeted on the basis of culture, religion or immigration status can turn to government without
fear of recrimination.
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 5, 2016 REGULAR MEETING.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
The City's cottage housing ordinance has expired and staff will prepare an update to be presented
to the Council in 1st quarter 2017 that will factor in Riverton Methodist and other proposals in the
City. The market has changed since the original pilot and there are new opportunities.
Adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, December 12, 2016
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