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Community Affairs and Parks Committee
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
September 26, 2011 5: 00 p.m.; Conference Room #3
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Verna Seal, Chair; Joe Duffie and De'Sean Quinn
Staff: Shawn Hunstock, Rick Still, Jack Pace, Derek Speck, Lynn Miranda, Nora Gierloff and
Kimberly Matej
Guests: Brooke Alford, resident; Sean Albert, resident; and Jacek Pawlicki, Segale Properties
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Seal called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Status Report: Southcenter Plan Revision Process
As an information only item, staff updated the Committee on the current status of the Southcenter Plan
(Tukwila Urban Center Plan). This past March, Council directed staff to reduce the scope of the Plan and
conduct stakeholder outreach (See Council minutes dated March 14, 2011).
After review of the vision and regulations of the draft Plan with Community Development, Public
Works and Fire Departments, Community Development staff is now ready to take the revised draft
Plan to the Planning Commission for review. Once the Planning Commission has completed review,
their recommendation to Council will be forthcoming. This item is expected to return to Council during
the second quarter of 2012. INFORMATION ONLY.
B. Update: Duwamish Hill Preserve
As an information only item, staff updated the Committee on a parcel of land due west of the Duwamish
Hill Preserve (1.9 acres) that is currently for sale. As the Hill continues to develop, it may be beneficial for
the City to consider expansion opportunities when available. The City has applied for and is recommended
for a $250,000 grant from King County Conservation Futures for acquisition of this property; however, the
Legislature is not scheduled to approve this funding until next year.
Rick Still also provided a brief overview of a curriculum day which was held at the Hill this past Saturday.
The intent of curriculum day was intended to assist teachers in integrating the rich history and archeology of
the Hill into their lesson plans and/or classrooms. INFORMATION ONLY.
C. Parks Recreation Events Calendar
As an information only item, Committee Members reviewed the Parks Recreation calendar for October
through December. Committee Members complemented Parks and Recreation staff on Saturday's Touch -A-
Truck event. INFORMATION ONLY.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 5:31 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, October 10, 2011 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #3
Committee Chair Approval
Mi tes b KAM. Reviewed by SH.