HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06-25 Community Development and Neighborhoods MinutesCity of Tukwila
City Council Community Development & Neighborhoods Committee
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
June 25, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall
Councilmembers: De'Sean Quinn, Chair; Dennis Robertson, Thomas McLeod
Staff: Derek Speck, Brandon Miles, Tracy Gallaway, Laurie Dunning, Jim Toole, Jerry
Hight, Jack Pace
Guests: Sarah Kavage & Olisa Enrico -Johnson
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Contracts: Demolition & Asbestos Abatement
Staff is seeking Council approval of a contract with PCI Democon in the amount of $49,477
for demolition and abatement services for a residential property at 15026 42nd Avenue
South. Staff is also seeking Council approval of a contract with EHS-International Inc. in the
amount of $12,584 for asbestos abatement at the property. The City has been working with
the property owner on code issues for many years, culminating in the issuance of a Findings,
Determination, and Order of the Improvement Officer on September 4, 2018. The City has
been unsuccessful at getting the Voluntary Correction Agreement completed and is moving
forward with contracts for demolition and asbestos abatement pending Council approval.
Once completed the City will lien the property for the associated expenses. UNANIMOUS
APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JULY 8, 2019 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
B. Contract Amendment: Plan Review & Inspection Services
Staff is seeking Council approval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract 18-179 with BHC
Consultants in an amount not to exceed $80,000 for plan review and inspection services. The
current contract amount of $20,000 is nearing fulfillment due to heightened permit activity
in Tukwila, and the proposed amendment will allow the city to meet the increased demand.
Permit fees cover the cost of the contract and amendment. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
FORWARD TO JULY 8, 2019 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
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C. Artists in Residency Program Midterm Report
Staff introduced the two Artists -in -Residence, Olisa Enrico -Johnson and Sarah Kavage, who
provided the Committee with a midterm update on the program, covering goals,
partnerships, grants, projects, programs, and more. Councilmembers discussed the
information and offered suggestions such as partnering with 4-Culture and meeting with
WRIA 9 for the "Map Your River" exercise. September 8 will be "Salmon Day," which will
include a City Council Chat. Committee members expressed appreciation to the artists and
staff. DISCUSSION ONLY.
D. Economic Development Plan Outreach
Staff is seeking Council input and approval of the community involvement process for creating
an economic development plan, which will be a policy document intended to build on the
Economic Development element of the Comprehensive Plan. Staff's goal for the community
involvement process is to provide an opportunity for anyone who would like to provide input
to do so, including residents, businesses and property owners. Engagement strategies include
a page on the website, email distribution list, in -person and electronic surveys including
translations, business summits, and more. Outreach activities will take place primarily in July
and August, with staff analysis this fall and aiming for Council review and plan adoption by the
end of the year. Councilmembers expressed support for the outreach plan and discussed ideas
for content to be included in the plan itself. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JULY 8,
2019 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Adjourned 6:45 p.m.
Committee Chair Approval