HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAP 2011-08-22 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKETCity of Tukwila
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V. Seal
Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs
J. Duffie
D. Quinn
S. Hunstock
C. O'Raherty
Parks Committee
A. Ekberg
J. Hernandez
S. Kerslake
Matej
K. Mate
D. Robertson
O Verna Seal, Chair
O Joe Duffie
O De'Sean Quinn
AGENDA
MONDAY,, AUGUST 22 2011
CONFERENCE ROOM #3, 5:00 PM
Item Recommended Action Page
1. PRESENTATION(S)
2. BUSINESS AGENDA
a. Interlocal Agreement with King County for climate a. Forward to 9/12 COW Pg.1
change collaboration. and 9/19 Regular Mtg.
Brandon Miles, Senior Planner
b. Community Challenge grant application. b. Committee approval. Pg.15
Jack Pace, Community Development Director
c. Parks Recreation Events Calendar c. Information only. Pg.19
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
4. MISCELLANEOUS
Next Scheduled Meeting: Monday, September 12, 2011
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City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Parks
FROM: Brandon J. Miles, Senior Planner
DATE: August 12, 2011
SUBJECT: King County- Cities Climate Collaboration
ISSUE
Should the City participate in the King County- Cities Climate Collaboration?
BACKGROUND
City staff has been working with King County to create the King County- Cities Climate
Collaboration which will address climate change and sustainability issues at the County level.
Attached for consideration by the City Council is a resolution pledging the City's support for the
King County- Cities Climate Collaboration and Interlocal Agreement which will create the
framework for the Collaboration (hereinafter "Collaboration) Each local government that
participates in the Collaboration has a membership fee based on population. The City's annual
membership fee will be $700 which will come from the Green Fund in the Mayor's Budget.
The goal of the Collaboration is as follows:
Develop Regional emission targets and track progress towards these goals;
Share local success stories and challenges;
Pursue and share grants, resources and group funding sources;
Provide coordinated outreach and messaging on climate change solutions;
Raise the profile of climate efforts of King County Cities and the County itself;
Coordinate City and County sustainability efforts through workshops, presentations and
other efforts.
The Cities of Snoqualmie, Redmond, Mercer Island, Renton, Kirkland, Shoreline and Issaquah
have already pledged their support.
DISCUSSION
In 2007, the City Council adopted Council Resolution #1649 that outlined the City's commitment
to reduce greenhouse gases. The Resolution also pledged the City's support for the U.S.
Conference of Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement. Over 500 cities and towns in the United
States have signed the Agreement. While, the U.S. Conference of Mayor's Climate Protection
Agreement provides resources and political legitimacy to addressing the issues of climate
change and sustainability, it is focused on the national and international level. The
Collaboration is focused at the County level to address the needs of King County residents.
INFORMATIONAL MEMO
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All cities are struggling with higher expenses and lower revenues. Larger jurisdictions such as
Seattle, King County, Bellevue, and Redmond have staff focused on environmental stewardship
and sustainability. However, the City of Tukwila uses existing resources to focus on such
issues. City staff lacks some of the technical knowledge regarding sustainability that exists in
other cities. The Collaboration provides an opportunity for smaller cities, like Tukwila, to partner
and share limited resources with other cities in the County.
More importantly, participating in the Collaboration could assist the City in securing grant
funding. Federal and State Grants typically reward grant applications that include multiple
agencies. The Collaboration will be more likely to secure grant funding than Tukwila would on
our own. By being part of the Collaboration the City may benefit from funding of projects within
Tukwila.
RECOMMENDATION
The Council is being asked to consider the resolution and interlocal agreement at the
September 12, 2011 Committee of the Whole meeting and subsequent September 19, 2011
Regular Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
Interlocal Agreement
Information about the King County- Cities Climate Collaboration
WA2011 Info Memosdimatecollaboration.doc
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING THE KING COUNTY
CITIES COLLABORATION TO CREATE A REGIONAL NETWORK
OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS DEDICATED TO SHARING
RESOURCES TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES OF CLIMATE
CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila, King County and the undersigned cities of King
County, wish to work together to directly respond to climate change and reduce global
and local sources of climate pollution; and
WHEREAS, we believe that by working together we can increase our efficiency and
effectiveness in making progress towards this goal; and
WHEREAS, we are interested in achieving this goal in a way that builds a cleaner,
stronger and more resilient regional economy; and
WHEREAS, we are interested in focusing on local solutions to leverage and partner
with related collaborative efforts; and
WHEREAS, partnering on sustainable solutions will advance progress towards
cities' environmental, climate change, and energy goals such as those adopted by the
nearly half of King County cities that have signed on to the U.S. Conference of Mayors
Climate Protection Agreement
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Tukwila agrees to participate in this effort and collaborate
regionally with our county and city partners to develop and coordinate the following:
Outreach: Develop, refine, and utilize messaging and tools for climate change
outreach to engage decision makers, other cities, and the general public.
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Coordination: Collaborate on adopting consistent standards, benchmarks,
strategies, and overall goals related to responding to climate change.
Solutions: Share local success stories, challenges, data and products that
support and enhance climate mitigation efforts by all partners.
Funding and resources: Collaborate to secure grant funding and other shared
resource opportunities to support climate related projects and programs.
Section 2. Upon signature of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Tukwila,
other participating King County cities, and King County, the City of Tukwila will
participate and contribute to the King County- Cities Climate Collaboration by dedicating
staff and a financial contribution as outlined in the Interlocal Agreement.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2011.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, CMC, City Clerk Allan Ekberg, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney
Attachment: Interlocal Agreement
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR CLIMATE COLLABORATION
This Agreement "Agreement is entered into pursuant to Chapter 39.34 RCW among
participating Cities of King County, (hereinafter referred to as the "Cities and King County,
(hereinafter referred to as the "County 201 S. Jackson, Suite 701, Seattle, WA 98104
(collectively, "the Parties Chapter 39.34 RCW.
Whereas, we, King County and the undersigned Cities of King County, wish to work together to
directly respond to climate change and reduce global and local sources of climate pollution;
Whereas, we believe that by working together we can increase our efficiency and effectiveness in
making progress towards this goal;
Whereas, we are interested in achieving this goal in a way that builds a cleaner, stronger and more
resilient regional economy;
Whereas, we are interested in focusing on local solutions to leverage and partner with related
collaborative efforts;
Whereas, partnering on sustainable solutions will advance progress towards Cities' environmental,
climate change, and energy goals such as those adopted by the nearly half of King County Cities that have
signed on to the U.S.. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Cities and King County mutually agree as follows:
1. Purpose and Scope of this Agreement
1.1 The purpose of this Agreement is to outline responsibilities and tasks related to the County
and Cities that are voluntarily participating in the King County- Cities Climate
Collaboration. The Parties will develop and coordinate on the following efforts:
(a) Outreach: Develop, refine, and utilize messaging and tools for climate change
outreach to engage decision makers, other cities, and the general public.
(b) Coordination: Collaborate on adopting consistent standards, benchmarks,
strategies, and overall goals related to responding to climate change.
(c) Solutions: Share local success stories, challenges, data and products that support
and enhance climate mitigation efforts by all partners.
(d) Funding and resources: Collaborate to secure grant funding and other shared
resource opportunities to support climate related projects and programs.
1.2 It is not the purpose or intent of this Agreement to create, supplant, preempt or supersede
the authority or role of any individual Party.
1.3 All tools, outreach materials, data, collaborative efforts, and other resources that are
developed as part of this Agreement are optional for Cities and King County to adopt or
utilize.
Organization
2.1 Each Party shall appoint one designee and an alternate to serve as its representative.
Upon the effective execution of this Agreement and the appointment of designees and
alternate designees for each Party, designees shall meet and choose, according to the
voting provisions of this section, representatives to serve as Chair and Vice Chair to
oversee and direct the activities associated with meetings including the development of
the agendas, running the meeting and providing leadership.
2.2. No action or binding decision will be taken without the presence of a quorum of active
designees or alternates. A quorum exists if a majority of the designees present at the
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meeting. Each designee shall have an equal vote, with a supermajority vote of 75% of all
designees being required to approve the final scope of the collaboration program or
amend the scope. Any vote to increase the amount of funding required by each Party,
however, shall only be binding on those who specifically agree to such increase.
2.3 Designees shall have the authority and mandate to administer the Tasks outlined in
Section 3.
2.4 Designees may approve a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to secure a vendors or
consultants needed to accomplish any Task, and shall interview one or more applicants
and make an appointment provided sufficient funds are available.
2.5 Designees shall meet and report on a quarterly basis to ensure that Tasks are efficiently,
effectively and responsibly delivered in the performance of this Agreement, including the
allocation of resources.
2.6 Designees shall develop an initial annual work plan and budget which will be finalized
within one month of approval of the Agreement by the Parties. Subsequent annual work
plans will be developed and approved on or before the anniversary of the adoption of the
first years' work plan in conjunction with budget planning for consideration and adoption
by the Parties' legislative bodies.
2.7 If direct payment in support of the annual work plan, such as for consultant services or
hiring staff, can be arranged by participating Cities, this is preferred. If direct payment
occurs, these funds will be accounted for towards that city's contribution. If this is not
possible, funds collected from any source on behalf of the Parties shall be maintained in a
special fund by the County as ex officio treasurer on behalf of the Collaboration. The
County shall also serve as the contractual agent for the Parties in acquiring any serviced
needed to complete Tasks of the Agreement.
Tasks
3.1 Climate Collaboration Work Plan. Finalize the Scope of Work for this King County
Cities Collaboration consistent with this Agreement. This will take place after
commencement per Section 5 of this Agreement and is funding- dependent.
3.2 Sustain the King County Cities Climate Collaboration (Budget $10,000). Pay necessary
expenses to support expansion of the King County SWD GreenTools Roundtable
program to include every other -month forums on climate related sustainability issues.
The Roundtables will be held at various venues throughout King County and topics will
focus on the collaborative actions highlighted in the King County- Cities Climate Pledge:
outreach, coordination, solutions, funding and resources. Speakers will include King
County and City staff and other invited partners.
3.3 Hire a staff member, partial staff member, or consultant to support achieving the
priorities identified in the King County- Cities Climate Pledge (Budget $9,000 $80,000
depending on commitments made)
(a) The staff member will help lead implementation of the King County- Cities Climate
Collaboration initiatives, including but not limited to: sustainable transportation;
clean fuel vehicles; community energy retrofits; renewable energy projects;
community outreach; and other topics defined and agreed upon in the final Scope of
Work or annual Work Plans. Staff could develop and implement a general
countywide program that supports City sustainability projects or programs. Staffing
options include hiring a part- to full -time staff from King County or a participating
King County City to lead the effort
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(b) Products that will be developed, to be clarified in the process of finalizing the Scope
of Work, and dependent on funding, include:
1. Directory of local climate solutions related resources to include:
a. County technical expert pool. A list of relevant County technical
experts on staff that already support city sustainability projects
and programs. This could be expanded with mechanisms for
cities to directly contract with County staff to support
implementation of specific projects and programs.
b. Technical experts from all participating jurisdictions that could
help support other cities' efforts, share local success stories, or
potentially be contracted out to work with other cities.
Technical experts from academia, research institutions, utilities
and other organizations.
d. List of consultants with local experience and expertise on
diverse range of climate and sustainability related functions.
e. Best practices and lessons learned from relevant local projects
and programs.
2. Symposium for city and County staff focused on local climate solutions.
Forum for all local technical experts a broader group than those
engaged in the King County- Cities Climate Collaboration to share
information and best practices
4. Opportunities for local governments to increase understanding and gather
information on specific climate change mitigation efforts.
Other products as defined and agreed upon in the process of finalizing
the Scope of Work, provided they are consistent with the King County
Cities Climate Pledge and focused on sustainability and climate change
related outreach, coordination, solutions, or funding and resources.
4. Funding
4.1 The minimum required financial contribution for each King County City to participate in
this Agreement is shown below. In no event shall the Cities be responsible for amounts
incurred by King County in excess of what is set forth in this Agreement without an
amendment according to the terms hereof.
4.2 To the extent this Agreement is renewed annually, the Parties shall update the work plan
and contribute funds to King County for estimated costs, as described below, in advance
of services provided. Any funds not used in any given year will be used in the execution
of the following year's Work Plan or refunded, on a proportional basis based on initial
contributions, within forty -five (45) days in the event of a Party's termination of this
Agreement.
4.3 The Parties represent that funds for service provision under this Agreement have been
appropriated and are available. To the extent that such service provision requires future
appropriations beyond current appropriation authority, the obligations of each Party are
contingent upon the appropriation of funds by that Party's legislative authority to
complete the activities described herein. If no such appropriation is made, the Agreement
shall terminate as to that Party provided the Party provides notice of termination prior to
the other parties prior to the adoption of the annual work plan per Section 2.6.
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Pooulation
Cate eories
Under
5,000
5,000-
19,999
Jurisdiction
$SOO
�kykomtsJ)
Beaux Arts Village
Hunts Point
Milton
Yarrow Point
Carnation
Medina
Clyde Hill
Algona
Black Diamond
$700
North Bend
Normandy Park
Pacific
Duvall
Newcastle
Enumclaw
snoquahnie
Woodinville
Lake Forest Park
Bothell
Covington
Tukwila
Population
Level 1
198
299
394
831
1001
1,7u6
2,965
2,9F4
3,014
4,151
Level 2
5,731
6,335
6,514
6"695
10,380
14.669
10,670
1.0,938
12,598
17,090
17,575
19.107
Pooulation
Cateeories
20-
39,999
40-65,000
Over
65,000
Over
250,000
King
County
Jurisdiction Population
$3,200 Level
Kenmore
20,460
Maple Valley
22,694
Mercer Island
22,659
SeaTac
26,909
Des Moines
29,673 f
Issaquah
30,434
Burien
33,313
$2,000
Level
Sammamish
45,780
Kirkland
45,787
Shoreline
53,007
Redmond
54,144
Auburn
62,761
$2,500
Levels
Federal Way
59,306
Renton
90,927
Kent
92,411
Bellevue
122,363
$5,000
Level
Seattle
608,660
$10,000
Level?
Note: Population data `rorn the Puget Sound Regional C'ouncil's download o, 2010 census data
5. Duration
This Agreement is effective upon execution by King County and a minimum of eight King
County Cities which will contribute at least $9,000 total, after approval by the legislative body of
each Party. The Agreement will be posted on the web site of each Party after authorization in
accordance with RCW 39.34.040. and .200. The Agreement will have a term of one year and will
automatically renew each year unless terminated as provided in Section 7.
6. Latecomers
Non -party King County cities may opt into this Agreement at any time. If cities join after an
annual work is finalized, they will pay a pro -rated amount, calculated as the preceding year's
annual financial contribution for that jurisdiction multiplied by the percentage of the remaining
time in the year.
7. Termination
7.1 In addition to termination for lack of appropriation under Section 5, a Party may end its
participation in this Agreement upon written notice to the other Parties prior to October
1 st to be effective at the end of the calendar year. Except as set forth in 7.2, no refunds
will be paid to individual Parties who terminate.
7.2 In the event of individual terminations that result in fewer than eight remaining City
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participants, this Agreement shall be deemed terminated and all funding remaining after
all services, fees and costs incurred to that date are paid, shall be returned by King
County to the remaining participants pro rata based on their original relative contribution
amounts. Such payment shall be made within forty-five (45) days of the termination
date.
8.
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11.
Communications
The following persons shall be the contact person for all communications regarding the
performance of this Agreement.
King County
Matt Kuharic
King County Department of Natural
Resources and Parks Director's Office
201 South Jackson, Suite 701, Seattle, WA
98104
Phone: 206 296 -8738
E -mail address:
matt.kuharlc@kingeounty.gov
City of Tukwila
Brandon Miles
Community Development Department
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, WA 98188
Phone: 206 431 -3684
Email address:
Brandon.Miles@TukwilaWA.gov
Indemnification
To the extent permitted by state law, and for the limited purposes set forth in this Agreement,
each Party shall protect, defend, hold harmless and indemnify the other Parties to include the
officers, employees, agents and contractors of the Party, while acting within the scope of their
employment as such, from and against any and all claims (including demands, suits, penalties,
liabilities, damages, costs, expenses, or losses of any kind or nature whatsoever) arising out of or
in any way resulting from such Party's own negligent acts or omissions, torts and wrongful or
illegal acts related to such Party's participation and obligations under this Agreement. Each Party
agrees that its obligations under this subsection extend to any claim, demand and /or cause of
action brought by or on behalf of any of its employees or agents. For this purpose, each Party, by
mutual negotiation, hereby waives, with respect to the other Parties only, any immunity that
would otherwise be available against such claims under the industrial insurance act provisions of
Title 51 RCW. The provisions of this subsection shall survive and continue to be applicable to
Parties exercising the right of termination pursuant to this Agreement. In no event do the Parties
intend to assume any responsibility, risk or liability of any other Party or otherwise with regard to
any Party's duties or regulations.
Compliance with All Laws and Regulations
The Parties shall comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations and
standards necessary for the performance of this Agreement.
Non- exclusive Program
Nothing herein shall preclude any Party from choosing or agreeing to fund or implement any
work, activities or projects associated with any of the purposes hereunder by separate agreement
or action.
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1.2. No Third Partv Rights
Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to, nor shall it be construed to, create any rights
in any third party, or to form the basis for any liability on the part of any Party, or their officers,
elected officials, agents and employees, to any third party.
13. Amendments
14.
15.
16.
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This Agreement may be amended, altered or clarified only the unanimous consent of the Parties
represented by affirmative action of their legislative bodies.
Entire Agreement
This Agreement is a complete expression of the intent of the Parties and any oral or written
representations or understandings not incorporated herein are excluded.
Waiver
Waiver of any default shall not be deemed to be waiver of any subsequent default. Waiver of
breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other or
subsequent breach and shall not be construed to be a modification of the terms of the Agreement
unless stated to be such through written approval by the Parties which shall be attached to the
original Agreement.
RCW 39.34 Required Clauses
a) Purpose. See Section 1 above
b) Duration. See Section 5 above.
c) Organization of separate entity and its powers. No new or separate legal or administrative
entity is created to administer the provisions of this Agreement.
d) Responsibilities of the Parties. See provisions above.
e) Agreement to be filed and recorded. The City shall file this Agreement with its City Clerk.
The County shall place this Agreement on its web site. The Agreement shall also be recorded.
f) Financing. Each Party shall be responsible for the financing of its contractual obligations
under its normal budgetary process.
g) Termination. See Section 7 above.
Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts.
The persons signing below, who warrant they have the authority to execute this Agreement.
Dow Constantine
King County Executive
Date:
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
City of Tukwila
Date:
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Pledge and Collaboration Objectives
The Pledge is a partnership between the Cities of King County and King County itself to
increase the effectiveness of local sustainability and climate change solutions by working
together. The Collaboration aims to:
o Develop regional emissions targets and track progress towards these goals
o Share local success stories and challenges
o Pursue and share grants, resources and group funding sources
o Provide coordinated outreach and messaging on climate change solutions
o Raise the profile of climate efforts of King County Cities and the County itself
o Coordinate City and County sustainability efforts through workshops,
presentations and other efforts
What is the plan?
To achieve these objectives, the King County- Cities Climate Collaboration started hosting bi-
monthly Sustainable Cities Roundtables on climate solutions in January 2011. In addition,
O During the summer of 2011, cities will be encouraged to commit to the King County- Cities
Climate Collaboration Pledge and participate in the Sustainable Cities Roundtables'.
O As the collaboration develops, participating city staff will develop resources to support
local efforts, such as:
o Creating a directory of local climate solutions resources including a technical
expert resource directory
o Developing a list of consultants with local experience and expertise
o Documenting and sharing best practices and lessons learned from local projects
and programs
O When City pledges provide sufficient funding, additional staffing will be hired to
implement joint projects in the pledge focus areas and pursue additional resources to
support city sustainability efforts.
O Members will have the opportunity to participate in Sustainable Cities Roundtable series
and workshops that help to advance local and regional climate solutions.
Who is participating?
Multiple entities have participated in developing this initiative, including King County, ICLEI-
Local Governments for Sustainability, and the cities of Bellevue, Black Diamond, Kirkland,
Mercer Island, Redmond, Renton, Seattle, Shoreline, Snoqualmie and Tukwila.
O All King County Cities are encouraged to participate
O Cities will begin signing the pledge at the June S Sustainable Cities Roundtable
2010 Sustainable Cities Roundtable details: htto:// vour. kinQCOLinty. sov/ solidwaste /ereenbuildine /roundtable.asn
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How is this Different from Existing Efforts?
The King County- Cities Climate Collaboration is the only collaborative climate effort focused
solely on local King County -based efforts. Existing networks, such as ICLEI and the Mayor's
Climate Protection Initiative, provide resources, camaraderie and political legitimacy, but
their scope is on a much larger scale. The Collaboration is focused on the needs of local King
County governments.
Collaboration can bean effective motivator for change: it can increase commitment;
catalyze action; promote mutual learning through social networks; and strengthen local
governments' ability to attract sustainable development investments from both the private
sector and grantor agencies. Within the Collaboration, King County municipalities can work
together on tangible projects and programs, standardize goals and measures for assessing
progress, and share best practices and lessons learned. Collaboration through this effort is
also a great way to achieve results with limited resources.
Why Work with King County?
Early on, Collaboration cities asked King County if it could be a vehicle for helping organize
Collaboration activities, provide fiscal management and participate in this local focus on
climate solutions. King County has a history of striving to assist its cities and towns with a
broad range of sustainability and environmental efforts. Collaborating with King County
government provides additional resources and political legitimacy that can help move the
effort forward.
Why is this Important?
To address climate change, action needs to be taken at all levels of government. Climate
policy, projects and programs can be fragmented and inconsistent, and many of the tools
needed to develop cohesive responses are lacking. Localities must overcome financial,
technical, informational, capacity related and institutional obstacles. Currently, local climate
change action has achieved more success than national efforts, but there is a great need to
further address sources of climate pollution. For significant emission reductions to occur,
city and county governments need to work together.
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What will this Pledge funding do?
in support of this effort, King County has already pledged funding to expand the Sustainable
Cities Roundtable to a monthly event, with every -other month focused on local and regional
climate issues and initiatives. These roundtables are opportunities for sharing best practices,
discussion, hearing from experts, workshops and brainstorming on specific projects.
When pledged city funding levels are sufficient, the Collaboration will hire full /partial staff
support for Pledge priorities. In future years, the Collaboration may also host an annual
symposium, or annual symposium session track addressing local climate solutions.
Cities that sign the pledge will also sign a Technical Service Agreement that includes a
detailed Scope of Work for this effort. The Collaboration's Scope of Work will be voted on
annually by participating Cities and King County and requires a majority vote by three
quarters of participants. Contact either of the below representatives for more details.
Show me the Money (Funding the Pledge)
It's a familiar story: the "green" program sounds nice but how will we pay for it? The King
County- Cities Climate Collaboration Pledge includes annual fiscal commitments of its
signatories, sometimes helping fund staff support that we perhaps can't afford in our own
cities. While the pledge amount is relatively small, what if you already feel like you are
scraping the bottom of the barrel for funds?
A recent ICLEI Fact Sheet on sustainability program funding sources provides some ideas:
o Consider the General Fund. As this work assists the efforts of multiple departments,
the Collaboration could be considered a general City benefit.
o Leftover federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) or other
stimulus related funding. If grant expenditures weren't as high as predicted, they
could be directed towards membership.
o Utilities budgets may sometimes provide membership funding. Greenhouse gases
come from multiple sources such as landfills, streets and sewers. These departments
may be good matches because of the strong nexus between climate pollution
creation and mitigation.
o For future years consider incorporating membership costs in solid waste or
other utility fees
o Some Cities institute cost saving programs through energy efficiency retrofits and
operational changes. If your city has or is considering such a program, consider
dedicating your savings towards a membership aimed at capitalizing on similar
programs.
For the full factsheet, see www.icleiusa .ore /library /documents /ICLEI Sustainabilitv Fundine Fact Shcet.odf.
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o Environmental Education and Outreach budgets of various departments may also be
a natural fit for budgeting the Climate Collaboration.
Pledge Funding Population Tiers
The Pledge tiers for Collaboration members are based on signatory cities' population sizes.
The original tiers were derived by a sample budget to operate the Collaboration including
staff needs, events funding, and expanding the Sustainable Cities Roundtable. Three
variations of Pledge Tier levels were developed to meet the projected budget. The variations
were evaluated by a steering committee based on their fairness to each city, what budgets
could realistically incorporate, and what would be sustainable for annual pledging over time.
The tiers selected actually were those least expensive for larger cities, and were agreed
upon by a wide range of city types, including rural cities, cities of different sizes and different
locations across King County.
For more information about this effort, contact:
Matt Kuharic, Senior Climate Change Nicole Sanders, Associate Planner
Specialist City of Snoqualmie Planning Department
King County Dept of Natural Resources and (425) 888- 5337 x•
Parks Director's Office NSandersaci.snoaualmie.wa.us
(2o6) 296 -8738 (office)
rnatt.kuharic wkinacountv.i2�ov
Web: httD: /www.kini2�countv.2ov /climate
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City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
FROM: Jack Pace, Community Development Director
Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator
DATE: August 17, 2011
SUBJECT: Community Challenge Grant
ISSUE
The Department of Community Development (DCD) plans to revise the City's Comprehensive
Plan and zoning codes for the Tukwila International Boulevard Corridor (TI BC) starting in 2012.
Staff seeks Council approval to apply for a Federal grant to support this work.
BACKGROUND
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is issuing $30 million in grants for the
Community Challenge Planning Grant Program which is intended to achieve affordable,
economically viable, and sustainable communities. The grants may be used to amend
comprehensive plans, zoning codes, and building codes to promote mixed -use development,
affordable housing, the reuse of older buildings, and similar activities to promote sustainability
and livability at the local or neighborhood level. The application deadline is September 9, 2011.
DISCUSSION
DCD plans to revise the City's Comprehensive Plan and zoning codes for the TIBC in 2012.
This grant can support the Department's work and expand the scope of the work.
BUDGET
The grant requires the applicant to provide a match of a minimum of 20 percent of the requested
funding amount in cash or in -kind contributions. In -kind contributions may include staff time and
city facilities. DCD and Economic Development already have budgeted sufficient staffing to
meet the match requirements. No increased City general funds will be needed.
RECOMMENDATION
The Community Affairs and Parks Committee is being asked to approve this grant application at
its meeting on August 22, 2011.
ATTACHMENTS
Community Challenge Grant Proposal Summary
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Community Challenge Grant 2011
Proposal Summary
Grant Program Overview
The U.S. Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will issue $30 million in grants through the
Community Challenge Grant Program (FR- 5500- N- 33)which is intended to foster reform and reduce
barriers to achieving affordable, economically viable, and sustainable communities. The grants may be
used to amend comprehensive plans, zoning codes, and building codes to promote mixed -use
development, affordable housing, and similar activities to foster sustainability and livability at the local
or neighborhood level. The application deadline is September 9, 2011.
Purpose
The City will use the grant funds to encourage the Tukwila International Boulevard Corridor between
South 160 Street and Southgate Park (approximately South 137th Street) to become a more
economically viable and sustainable neighborhood through new development, redevelopment, and
revitalization. The City will amend the comprehensive plan, zoning codes, building codes, and
infrastructure policies and may adopt new housing policies to achieve this purpose. The City envisions
these changes will result in more transit oriented development, expanded housing choices, and a safer
and more livable community.
Activities
1. Assess current conditions for the Corridor
Demographics and trends
Physical, environmental and social changes since adoption of the 1995 Comprehensive Plan
Private sector demand for redevelopment
Infrastructure capacity
Zoning and building codes and development policies
2. Meaningfully engage residents, businesses, and property owners in the Corridor and broader
neighborhood with a special effort to engage minority and disadvantaged populations.
3. Meaningfully engage other government agencies such as Water District 125, Val -Vue Sewer
District, Seattle City Light, King County Metro (transit and sanitary sewer), and the City of
SeaTac.
4. Perform economic analyses of market potential for development.
5. Develop and implement changes to the City's comprehensive plan, zoning codes, and building
codes.
6. Develop alternatives and recommendations for sustainability strategies with an emphasis on
market forces that encourage private development to reduce energy and water consumption
and sewer and storm drain effluent through integrated city and utility district policies for the
Corridor.
7. Develop integrated infrastructure policies and priorities.
8. Develop housing policy alternatives and strategies to encourage redevelopment of less efficient
and older existing multi family apartments with transit oriented, mixed income and mixed -use
apartments and promote equitable, affordable housing choices.
9. Develop incentives for businesses and property owners to invest in facade improvements.
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Potential Supporters (letters of support)
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Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee, local businesses and religious organizations, King
County Metro (transit and municipal sewer), Val -Vue Sewer District, Water District 125, Puget Sound
Regional Council, Sound Transit, Cascade Land Conservancy, Futurewise, El Centro de la Raza, Refugee
Women's Association (ReWA), Somali Community Coalition, etc.
Budizet
Use of Funds
City staff coordination and work $285,000
Consultants and data $275,000
Other S 40,000
Total 600,000
Source of Funds
HUD grant $480,000
City in -kind (already budgeted) $120,000
Total $600,000
Outcomes
1. Updated Comprehensive Plan Element on Tukwila International Boulevard including transit
oriented development strategies and standards
2. Report on current demographics and trends
3. Report on alternatives and strategies for sustainable infrastructure including conceptual designs
for needed utility system upgrades
4. Report on affordable housing alternatives and recommended policy and implementation tools
5. Report on tools to redevelop non conforming uses and underutilized property
6. Report on tools to encourage property owners and business owners to invest in facade
improvements.
7. Evaluation of redevelopment potential for three "prototype" properties based on market
financials
8. Meaningful involvement of underserved populations such as recent immigrants and minorities
9. Participation of key property owners and businesses in King County's RapidRide Corridor
Development Committee
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PARKS ION
DATE: August 15, 2011
TO: City Council Members
City Administration
Department Heads
FROM: Rick Still, Parks Recreation Director
RE: Tukwila Parks Recreation— Updated Events Calendar
Attached you will find the Tukwila Parks Recreation Upcoming Activities Events
calendar. We hope that you will find this a useful tool to keep up to date on the many
activities, events and programs that our department offers to the Tukwila community.
Some items that should be of special note include:
August 29- September 5
TCC Maintenance Closure —Open for Registrations Only. No facility rentals,
programs or classes. Staff will be on -site 8:30am- 6:00pm, Monday- Friday.
September 10
Hands On Tukwila event Clean -up along the Duwamish River in
conjunction with the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance.
September 24
Tukwila Days: Touch -A -Truck Safety Emergency Preparedness Fair.
Event will run from 10:00am- 2:00pm in the parking lot at Foster High School.
October 6 -9
Sister Cities Committee hosts incoming delegation from Japan.
Also note new additions have been underlined. If items are removed they will remain on
the calendar and will contain a strike through the item (there are no such items on this cal-
endar).
Tukwila Community Center 12424 42nd Ave. S.
Tukwila, WA 206 768 -2TCC www.tukwilawa.gov
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August 29— September 5
TCC Maintenance Closure TCC open for registrations
only. No facility rentals, programs or classes. TCC
hours will be 8:00am -6am, Mondav Friday.
September 1
Youth Teen Basketball registration begins at TCC.
September 9
Teen Late Night at TCC, 8:00- 11:00pm
September 10
Hands On Tukwila —Clean up along Duwamish River,
10:00am- 2:00pm
September 12 -15
Regional FEMA Drill
September 13 -15
Camp Wrinkle Ranch (Tukwila Senior Program)
September 16
United Way Day of Caring— Community Volunteer
Event at the Cottage Creek Buffer Enhancement
Project Site, 9:00am
September 23
Teen Late Night at TCC, 8:00- 11:00pm
September 30
Teen Late Night (Fear Factor) at TCC, 8:00- 11:00pm
October 6 -9
Sister Cities Delegation from Japan
October 7
Teen Late Night at TCC, 8:00- 11:00pm
October 11
Volunteer Work Party at KWB Clothing Bank, 1:30
3:30pm
October 11
Adult Volleyball League Begins at TCC. 6:00- 9:00om
October 14
Teen Late Night at TCC, 8:00- 11:00pm
October 15 16
Evergreen Cat Fanciers Cat Show at TCC
October 21
Teen Late Night at TCC, 8:00- 11:00pm
October 22
Seattle -King Countv Public Health Department
Vaccination Clinic and Drill at the TCC
October 27
Autumn Harvest Carnival at TCC, 6:00pm
October 28
Teen Late Night at TCC, 8:00- 11:00pm
Tukwila Community Center 12424 42nd Ave. S. Tukwila, WA 206 -768 -2822 wwwAukwilawa.aov
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November 1 Winter Rates Begin at Foster Golf Links
November 16 Thanksgiving Dinner for Seniors at TCC, 11:00am
November 17 Volunteer Work Party at Tukwila Pantry, 1:30- 3:30pm
November 18 Teen Late Night at TCC, 8:00- 11:00pm
December 2
Teen Late Night at TCC, 8:00- 11:00pm
December 3
Tukwila Sister Cities Breakfast with Santa at TCC, 9:00- 11:00am
December 10
Holiday Giving Program Event at TCC, 10:00am
December 10 11 The Maine Event Cat Show at TCC
December 16
Teen Late Night at TCC, 8:00- 11:00pm
December 19 thru 30 Winter Break Camp at TCC
December 31
New Years Eve Party Dinner at Billy Baroos
Tukwila Community Center 12424 42nd Ave. S. Tukwila, WA 2 6 -7 TCC www.tukwilawa.gov
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