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Home My WebLink AboutCOW 2011-09-26 Item 4B - Ordinance - Livestock, Small Animals, and FowlCOUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS CAS NUMBI R: 11-082 I STAFF SPONSOR: JACK PACE A(;r.NDA hrr? AI Trri,r: Update to Tukwila's Small Animal Regulations Counci6 review ITEM NO. I ORIGINAI,Ac,ENDA DA'T'E: 8/22/11 Diswusvion Motion Resolution Ordinance BidAward Puhlic.Hearino Other MIS bate tlltg Date Mtg Dale Mtg Date 1013111 t1ltg Date Mts Date Mi pate 8/22&9/26 SPONSOR Council Mayor HR. DCD ❑Finance Fire IT P&R Police PIP SPONSOR'S TMC 7.08 which regulates the keeping of small animals and livestock has not been updated SUMMARY since its adoption in 1956. Citizens interested in urban agriculture and local food production have asked the Council to lower the minimum lot size for keeping chickens below the current standard of 10,000 sf. The draft ordinance makes this change along with minor housekeeping edits to make the regulations more enforceable. CO\U Mtg. CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm. DATE: 8/8/11,9/12/11 COMMITTEE CHAIR: S EAL 'RECOMMENDATIONS: SI /ADn4IN. Department of Community Development COMIN4TrTFI Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE E\I'r,NDI"]'URI? R "QUIRED AMOUNTBUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $0 $0 Fund Source: NA Connnents: MTG.DATEI RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 8/22/11 Forward the ordinance back to CAP to consider eliminating the minimum lot size 9/26/11 10/3/11 I MTG. DATE I ATTACHMENTS 8/22/11 I Informational Memorandum dated 8/3/11 Ordinance in Draft Form Minutes from the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting of 7/11/11 8/8/11 9/26/11 I Informational Memorandum dated 9/16/11 Ordinance in Draft Form Minutes from Community Affairs and Parks meeting of 9/12/11 and C.O.W. of 8/22/11 1 10/3/11 11 -Initials Meeting Date Prepared by rllayor; reviwn, 08/22/11 I JP 19 09/26/11 I JP I 10/03/11 I I JP I I ITEM INFORMATION CAS NUMBI R: 11 -082 I STAFF SPONSOR: JACK PACE A(;r.NDA hrr? AI Trri,r: Update to Tukwila's Small Animal Regulations Counci6 review ITEM NO. I ORIGINAI,Ac,ENDA DA'T'E: 8/22/11 Diswusvion Motion Resolution Ordinance BidAward Puhlic.Hearino Other MIS bate tlltg Date Mtg Dale Mtg Date 1013111 t1ltg Date Mts Date Mi pate 8/22&9/26 SPONSOR Council Mayor HR. DCD ❑Finance Fire IT P&R Police PIP SPONSOR'S TMC 7.08 which regulates the keeping of small animals and livestock has not been updated SUMMARY since its adoption in 1956. Citizens interested in urban agriculture and local food production have asked the Council to lower the minimum lot size for keeping chickens below the current standard of 10,000 sf. The draft ordinance makes this change along with minor housekeeping edits to make the regulations more enforceable. CO\U Mtg. CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm. DATE: 8/8/11,9/12/11 COMMITTEE CHAIR: S EAL 'RECOMMENDATIONS: SI /ADn4IN. Department of Community Development COMIN4TrTFI Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE E\I'r,NDI"]'URI? R "QUIRED AMOUNTBUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $0 $0 Fund Source: NA Connnents: MTG.DATEI RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 8/22/11 Forward the ordinance back to CAP to consider eliminating the minimum lot size 9/26/11 10/3/11 I MTG. DATE I ATTACHMENTS 8/22/11 I Informational Memorandum dated 8/3/11 Ordinance in Draft Form Minutes from the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting of 7/11/11 8/8/11 9/26/11 I Informational Memorandum dated 9/16/11 Ordinance in Draft Form Minutes from Community Affairs and Parks meeting of 9/12/11 and C.O.W. of 8/22/11 1 10/3/11 11 12 City of Tukwila TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT ISSUE Jim Haggerton, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM Mayor Haggerton Community Affairs and Parks Committee Nora Gierloff, Deputy DCD Director September 16, 2011 Revised after the Community Affairs and Parks Committee Meeting. Tukwila's Animal Regulations Should Tukwila's Animal Regulations at TMC 7.08 be revised to allow chickens to be kept on any lot regardless of area? BACKGROUND A citizen comment made at the May 16, 2011 Council Meeting requested that the City modify TMC section 7.08 to allow increased opportunities for residents to raise chickens. The following table compares the restrictions on chicken keeping in the South King County jurisdictions of Burien, Des Moines, SeaTac, Kent, and Renton, as well as Tukwila and Seattle. Burien NONE 20 ft NONE 3 2002 Des 22,000 sq ft 35 ft 45 ft 10 1981 Moines Tukwila 10,000 sq ft 20 ft 65 ft 12 1956 "Number allowed typically increases with lot size. Renton allows more than three chickens with an "additional animals permit." Renton allows chickens in rear yards only. SeaTac allows a total of 5 "outside animals," which includes chickens. Sources: Seattle Municipal Code 23.42.052, Renton Municipal Code 4 -4 -010, Kent Municipal Code 15.08.070, SeaTac Municipal Code 15.12.015, Burien Municipal Code 19.17.100, Des Moines Municipal Code 18.33.070, Tukwila Municipal Code 7.08 These results reveal that Tukwila's regulations at TMC 7.08, adopted in 1956, are the oldest and among the most restrictive of those examined. In the category of minimum lot size, Tukwila has the second most restrictive requirement, as no chickens are allowed on lots smaller than 10,000 square feet. Some jurisdictions do not require a minimum lot size for keeping chickens, instead allowing them as an accessory use. W: \2011 Info Memos \2011 -9 -12 CAP Memo.docx109 /16/2011 13 Min. Lot Setback: Setback: Regs City allowed* Size Lot Line residence Revised Seattle NONE NONE loft 8 2010 Renton 6,000 sq ft 10 ft* NONE 3* 2010 Kent 5,000 sq ft loft NONE 3 2007 SeaTac NONE NONE NONE 5* 2005 Burien NONE 20 ft NONE 3 2002 Des 22,000 sq ft 35 ft 45 ft 10 1981 Moines Tukwila 10,000 sq ft 20 ft 65 ft 12 1956 "Number allowed typically increases with lot size. Renton allows more than three chickens with an "additional animals permit." Renton allows chickens in rear yards only. SeaTac allows a total of 5 "outside animals," which includes chickens. Sources: Seattle Municipal Code 23.42.052, Renton Municipal Code 4 -4 -010, Kent Municipal Code 15.08.070, SeaTac Municipal Code 15.12.015, Burien Municipal Code 19.17.100, Des Moines Municipal Code 18.33.070, Tukwila Municipal Code 7.08 These results reveal that Tukwila's regulations at TMC 7.08, adopted in 1956, are the oldest and among the most restrictive of those examined. In the category of minimum lot size, Tukwila has the second most restrictive requirement, as no chickens are allowed on lots smaller than 10,000 square feet. Some jurisdictions do not require a minimum lot size for keeping chickens, instead allowing them as an accessory use. W: \2011 Info Memos \2011 -9 -12 CAP Memo.docx109 /16/2011 13 INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 2 14 1600 1400 Distribution of LDR Parcels by Parcel Area 1415 1200 Y •v N 1000 v U ru 800 a c 650 600 Z 400 200 t 0 2,000 6,500 6,500 10,000 10,000 20,000 Parcel Size (in square feet) 491 t 20,000 or larger The results of this analysis and possible changes to TMC 7.08 were presented to the Community Affairs and Parks Committee (CAP) on July 11` The Committee's direction was to focus changes to the code specifically on chickens and related housekeeping items, leaving the rules relating to other livestock, small animals and other fowl to be addressed at a later date. A draft ordinance revising TMC 7.08 with the following changes was presented to the CAP on August 8, 2011 and to the City Council on August 22, 2011. Allow chickens to be kept on parcels that are 6500 square feet or larger. 6500 square feet is the minimum conforming lot size in the Low Density Residential zone. This change will affect 1,415 LDR parcels in the city, 37% of all LDR parcels analyzed and an even larger percentage of parcels currently in single family use. Reduce setbacks to 10 feet between enclosures (coops, etc.) or fenced -in run areas and any residence or property line. Allow one chicken per 1000 square feet of parcel area. Prohibit the keeping of roosters, a common prohibition in urban areas due to noise concerns. Simplify the handling of animal waste and require that areas used by animals be kept clean to control odor, disease and pests. Exempt animals kept as pets from regulation in Chapter 7.08 as they fall under the more recently adopted Chapter 7.12. Specifically, guinea pigs, hamsters and parakeets are considered pets, while chinchillas and pigeons are now treated in the same way as rabbits. Delete obsolete references, such as those referring to a health officer or building superintendent. References to a health officer will instead refer to code enforcement officer. Allow residents to keep all animals that were legally owned before the changes are enacted. WA2011 Info Memos \2011 -9 -12 CAP Memo.docx209 /16/2011 INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 3 DISCUSSION A citizen commented at the August 22, 2011 Council meeting that he would like the minimum lot size for keeping chickens to be removed, he supported the ban on roosters and that he supported allowing chickens to be kept at p- patches. The Council sent the ordinance back to Committee for further discussion. Staff followed up with both citizens who commented on this issue to ask if they had any further changes for the Council's consideration. Neither one had additional recommendations. The attached ordinance has been amended to remove the minimum lot size for keeping chickens, instead treating them as an accessory use. This means that chickens cannot be kept on an otherwise vacant parcel but must be associated with another permitted use such as a residence or business. No change is required to allow chickens at p- patches. The limitation of one chicken per 1,000 square feet of parcel area remains so the number of chickens will be proportional to the size of the parcel. RECOMMENDATION The Committee is being asked to forward the ordinance the September 26, 2011 Committee of the Whole meeting and subsequent October 3, 2011 Regular Meeting. ATTACHMENTS Ordinance in draft form Minutes from August 22, 2011 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from the September 12, 2011 Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting WA2011 Info Memos \2011- 9- 12_CAP_Memo.docx309 /16/2011 15 16 Jil z AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 232 (PART) REGARDING LIVESTOCK, SMALL ANIMALS AND FOWL AS CODIFIED IN TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE (TMC) CHAPTER 7.08; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 232 §15, §17 AND §18; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, recognizes the public health benefits of locally and organically sourced food; and WHEREAS, the City's current regulations regarding livestock, small animals and fowl were adopted in 1956 and do not reflect changing public health priorities or local and national trends toward greater acceptance of urban agriculture, and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the particular popularity of chickens among residents of urban areas due to the sustainable source of protein provided by their eggs, the relative ease of their care, and the relative quiet and unassuming nature of chicken hens; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to allow more residents of the City opportunities to participate in the keeping of chickens for recreation and to provide themselves with a supplemental source of nutrition; and WHEREAS, the City Council has received comments from the public to the effect that the City's current regulations of livestock, small animals and fowl are needlessly onerous in relation to the keeping of chickens; and WHEREAS, the City desires to amend the City's current regulations of livestock, small animals and fowl to provide more regulatory flexibility for the keeping of chicken hens on small lots; to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by preventing nuisances; and to improve enforceability; and W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Small animals and fowl regulations amended strike -thru 9 -7 -11 NG:bjs Page 1 of 5 17 WHEREAS, these goals will be promoted by eliminatindowering the minimum lot size requirement for the keeping of chickens, reducing setback requirements, prohibiting roosters, exempting certain household pets from regulation, simplifying the regulation of manure handling and removal, and removing or amending language and references from Chapter 7.08 of the Tukwila Municipal Code that are out of date or inconsistent, NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Section 7.08.030, "Small animals and fowl defined," Amended. Ordinance No. 232 §3, as codified at TMC Section 7.08.030, is hereby amended to read as follows: 7.08.030 Small animals and fowl defined. "Small animals and fowl," where used in this chapter means and includes rabbits, chinchillas, chickens, geese, ducks, turkeys and pigeons. Section 2. TMC Section 7.08.040, "Chinchillas, guinea pigs, hamsters, parakeets and pigeons," Amended. Ordinance No. 232 §3(a), as codified at TMC Section 7.08.040, is hereby amended to read as follows: 7.08.040 Animals kept as pets. Dogs, cats, guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets, fish, parrots, parakeets and similar animals kept as household pets within a dwelling unit will not be subject to the limitations of this chapter. Dogs and cats are regulated by TMC Section 7.12. Section 3. TMC Section 7.08.050, "Rabbits, chickens, geese, ducks and turkeys," Amended. Ordinance No. 232 §3(b), as codified at TMC Section 7.08.050, is hereby amended to read as follows: 7.08.050 Roosters prohibited. The keeping of roosters within the City limits is prohibited. Section 4. TMC Section 7.08.070, "Number of livestock allowed," Amended. Ordinance No. 232 §5, as codified at TMC Section 7.08.070, is hereby amended to read as follows: 7.08.070 Number of livestock allowed. The number of horses, cows or cattle, sheep, goats or swine allowed on any given piece or parcel of property shall be regulated by the duly appointed Code Enforcement Officer of the City. W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Small animals and fowl regulations amended strike -thru 9 -7 -11 NG:bjs Page 2 of 5 i Section 5. TMC Section 7.08.100, "Minimum area for keeping," Amended. Ordinance No. 232 §8, as codified at TMC Section 7.08.100, is hereby amended to read as follows: 7.08.100 Minimum area for keeping animals. With the exception of chickens, no livestock, small animals or fowl shall be kept on any property within the City limits where the parcel does not contain a minimum of 10,000 square feet of area. N GChickens mays#afl be kept as an accessory to anv legal use regardless of the area of the DarcelGR aRV prepertv withi e—City Baits where the P a r_Gel rocs not GORta a M o 6 Jcuare feat of aFea Section 6. TMC Section 7.08.110, "Number of animals per area size," Amended. Ordinance No. 232 §9, as codified at TMC Section 7.08.110, is hereby amended to read as follows: 7.08.110 Number of animals per property area. Small animals and fowl shall be permitted in numbers as follows: 1. Twelve rabbits, twelve chinchillas, twelve pigeons or any combination of rabbits, chinchillas or pigeons, not to exceed a total of twelve collectively, for 10,000 square feet of property. 2. The number of rabbits, chinchillas or pigeons may be increased by 1 /10th for each additional 1,000 square feet of property. 3. Six geese, six ducks, six turkeys or any combination of geese, ducks or turkeys, not to exceed a total of six collectively for 10,000 square feet of property. 4. The number of geese, ducks or turkeys may be increased 1 /10th for each additional 1,000 square feet of property. 5. One chicken per every 1,000 square feet of property. 6. At no time shall the total number of small animals or fowl exceed a total of twelve for each 10,000 square feet of property. Section 7. TMC Section 7.08.120, "Distance from human habitation," Amended. Ordinance No. 232 §10, as codified at TMC Section 7.08.120, is hereby amended to read as follows: 7.08.120 Distance from human habitation. Enclosures for the housing of small animals and fowl shall be built and located not less than 10 feet from any place of human habitation and property line. The roaming area for the small animals and fowl shall be fenced and located not less than 10 feet from any adjacent place of human habitation. W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Small animals and fowl regulations amended strike -thru 9 -7 -11 NG:bjs Page 3 of 5 19 Section 8. TMC Section 7.08.150, "Manure removal," Amended. Ordinance No. 232 §13, as codified at TMC Section 7.08.150, is hereby amended to read as follows: 7.08.150 Animal waste and food waste. A. All enclosures, confinement areas, and /or open run areas shall be kept clean. Provision shall be made for the removal of animal waste and food waste so that the areas are kept free from infestation of insects, rodents or disease, as well as to prevent obnoxious or foul odors. Animal waste shall be properly disposed of and any accumulated animal waste must not be stored within the parcel setback area. Any storage of animal waste must not constitute a nuisance. B. Manure shall not be allowed to collect in any place where it can prejudicially affect any source of drinking water. C. Manure, when used as a fertilizer, must be plowed or spaded under within 24 hours after application. Section 9. TMC Section 7.08.160, "Enforcement," Amended. Ordinance No. 232 §14, as codified at TMC Section 7.08.160, is hereby amended to read as follows: 7.08.160 Enforcement. The Code Enforcement Officer for the City shall be authorized to enforce this chapter, unless otherwise provided. Section 10. TMC Section 7.08.180, "Exemptions," Amended. Ordinance No. 232 §16, as codified at TMC Section 7.08.180, is hereby amended to read as follows: 7.08.180 Exemptions. A. Residents may keep all animals legally owned and kept prior to the effective date of this ordinance, provided they do not constitute a nuisance. B. Any person, persons, firm or corporation who discontinues the keeping or reduces the number of livestock, small animals or fowl for a period of more than 90 days, or who sells or transfers his property, shall then become subject to all the provisions of this chapter. Section 11. Repealer. Ordinance No. 232 §15 relating to the issuance of permits for housing, §17 relating to fines for violations, and §18 relating to violations considered as separate offenses are hereby repealed. Section 15: The b uild ing F rintendent shall issue all permits for he using The GTT, CGTICfGITC�TILifT"f� Qc /�I� s mall animals and few B fildings must he npmnleted innl� ding "IV�.r�tAri. vfTf�TIA17 DrrTTQ�'l�7ri GVTTT�77C.0 1 manure pit within 60 days after issuonne of permit W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Small animals and fowl regulations amended strike -thru 9 -7 -11 NG:bjs Page 4 of 5 7 Section Any thereof, e punished by a f i Re not to eXGeed $100.00 or by i mpF i senment and impr offense. Section every day on wh i Gh a v of th erdiRanGe OGGUFS Section 12. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation. Section 13. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five days after passage and publication as provided by law. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 1 2011. ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED: Christy O'Flaherty, CMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney Jim Haggerton, Mayor Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Published: Effective Date: Ordinance Number: W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Small animals and fowl regulations amended strike -thru 9 -7 -11 NG:bjs Page 5 of 5 21 22 City of Tukwila Community Affairs and Parks Committee COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes September 12, 2011 S: 00 p. m.; Conference Room #3 PRESENT Councilmembers: Verna Seal, Chair; Joe Duffie and De'Sean Quinn Staff: Shawn Hunstock, Nora Gierloff, and Kimberly Matej CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Seal called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Draft Ordinance: Regulations Regarding Livestock. Small Animals and Fowl At the August 22, 2011, Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, Councilmembers were presented with the following changes to the City's ordinance regarding regulations relating to minimum lot size requirements for keeping chickens: Reduces minimum lot sizes from 10,000 square feet to 6,500 square feet Reduces property line and residence setbacks from 20 feet and 65 feet, respectively to 10 feet Allows one chicken per 1,000 square feet of parcel area Retains the limit of 12 small animals or fowl per 10,000 square feet of lot area A citizen request was made during that COW for the Council to reconsider lowering lots sizes further from 6,500 feet. Council sent the draft ordinance back to Community Affairs Parks Committee for further discussion after additional staff analysis. Staff returned with changes to the draft ordinance which eliminates minimum lot size requirements, and allows chicken as an accessory use. The other requirements outlined above remain in the ordinance. Committee Members requested that staff emphasize the requirements that will remain in effect in the information memo that is included in the City Council agenda packet. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO SEPTMBER 26 COW FOR DISCUSSION. III. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 5:16 p.m. Next meeting: Monday, September 26, 2011 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #3 1 Committee Chair Approval Mikes Mikest KAM Reviewed by NG. 23 C Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes August 22, 2011 Page 2 of 5 CITIZEN COMMENTS David Puki, 3748 South 152 Street, acknowledged and thanked the "Save the Tukwila Pool" members in the audience. He explained the group of citizens came together for a good cause, and 62% of the residents voted in favor of the Metropolitan Park District (MPD). He feels the Tukwila Pool can thrive since the successful election, and the facility can move forward with repairs and upgrades and be enjoyed by the community and region. He asked the Council to create a citizen advisory group that will assist the MPD Board with successful operations now and in the future. Vanessa Zaputil, 15171 52 Avenue South, #5, stated last year a group of citizens asked the Council to form a MPD for the Tukwila Pool. Voters have approved the MPD, and she urged the Council to establish a citizen pool advisory group as soon as possible. She feels an advisory group would be beneficial to the Council, acting as the Board of Commissioners, to ensure fiscal responsibility of the MPD and aid in the success of the facility. Ms. Zaputil expressed her concern at the elimination of the preschool program at the Tukwila Community Center. She feels the Council should have known about the decision to eliminate such an important program, and she disagrees with cancellation of the program, especially with such a short notice. Preschool programs are extremely important for the children of the community, and she urged the Council to correct this situation. Jacque Carroll, 16241 49 Avenue South, feels the intersection of Klickitat Drive and the exit ramp from State Route 518 is very dangerous, and she asked the Council to research this area. She feels the City has control over this particular area, and she asked the Council to review all options available to make the intersection safer for the community. Council President Ekberg asked that the Transportation Committee review the accident history and other issues related to this particular intersection. Georgina Kerr, 3836 South 116' Street, thanked the Council for their support of the pool initiative. SPECIAL ISSUES Councilmember Seal asked the Council to consider moving Special Issues Item 4d regarding gambling activities to the September 12, 2011 Committee of the Whole meeting. It was her intention to have the new ordinance relating to gambling tax triggers be separate from a repeal of Section 2 of Ordinance No. 2323. The City Attorney has indicated she would need additional time to draft two separate ordinances. With the two separate ordinances, the Council can discuss the taxing structure now, and after the citizen advisory vote, the Council could address Ordinance No. 2323. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO REMOVE SPECIAL ISSUES ITEM 4D FROM THE AGENDA AND FORWARD THE DISCUSSION TO THE SEPTEMBER 12, 2011 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING. (Reference Item 4d below) X a. An ordinance regarding livestock, small animals and fowl. Councilmember Seal indicated this item was discussed at the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting on August 8, 2011. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Nora Gierloff, Deputy Community Development Director, explained Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 7.08, which regulates the keeping of small animals and livestock, has not been updated since its adoption in 1956. Citizens interested in urban agriculture and local food production have asked the Council to lower the minimum lot size for keeping chickens below the current standard of 10,000 square feet. Staff is suggesting 6,500 square feet as that is the minimum lot size in the City's single family zone. 25 Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes August 22, 2011 Page 3 of 5 Stephen Reilly, 4377 158` Street, expressed his appreciation for the Council's consideration to update the outdated ordinance relating to chickens and the required lot size within the City. He supported the ban on roosters. He asked the Council to consider decreasing the lot size even more that the 6,500 square feet listed in the draft ordinance so the single family lots in Allentown would be allowed to own chickens. Most lots in the Allentown area are 4,500 square feet. Additionally, he would like the City to allow chickens within the pea patch /community garden areas within the City. By allowing chickens in these areas, residents in multi family housing could also enjoy the benefits of raising chickens. Ms. Gierloff clarified that the City's draft ordinance would not prevent individuals from keeping chickens at pea patch /community gardens, as long as the lot is at least 6,500 square feet. Additionally, many parts of Allentown were platted with 30 by 100 foot lots (or 3,000 square feet), and some lots were combined to make larger sites. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions of staff and exchanged comments to include: The need for staff to conduct additional research relating to chickens in community gardens or a pea patch; the necessity of assessing impacts created by reducing the proposed minimum lot size to allow chickens; and the potential for rodents to become prevalent in and around chicken coops. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO HAVE THIS ITEM RETURN TO A FUTURE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE MEETING. b. An Interlocal Agreement with King County for side sewer connection at Bow Lake Transfer Station. Councilmember Quinn indicated this item was discussed at the Utilities Committee meeting on August 9, 2011. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. 7:54 p.m. Councilmember Quinn recused himself from discussion on this item and left the Council Chambers. Bob Giberson, Public Works Director, explained the City is installing public sanitary sewer mains as part of the Southcenter Parkway Extension Project. King County has requested that the City provide an additional manhole and sewer piping to the edge of the right -of -way for the future side sewer connection to the Bow Lake Transfer Station, which is currently under construction. The interlocal agreement will reimburse the City for the $74,182.56 in charges for the Bow Lake side sewer connection. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. 7:58 p.m. Councilmember Quinn returned to the Council Chambers. c. A contract for 2011 Overlay and Repair Program construction management services. Councilmember Hernandez indicated this item was discussed at the Transportation Committee meeting on August 15, 2011. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. The contract is for construction management services for the 2011 Annual Overlay and Repair Program. Five consultant firms were short listed from the Consultant Works Roster, and Anchor QEA was chosen as the most qualified. The schedule for 2011 improvements include overlay for 3 road sections and Fort Dent's parking lot. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. 26