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City Council Community Development & Neighborhoods Committee
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
August 13, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall
Councilmembers: De'Sean Quinn, Chair; Kathy Hougardy, Verna Seal
Staff: Brandon Miles, Minnie Dhaliwal, Laurel Humphrey
Guests: Mike Pruitt, Segale Properties, LLC; Nicole De Leon, Cairncross & Hemplemann
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
Chair Quinn requested a moment of silence for the loss of Amairani Uribe Beltran, who was a
Parks and Recreation employee.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Ordinances: Shoreline Master Program
Staff is seeking Council approval of ordinances that will update the Shoreline Master
Progam and associated regulations in accordance with the Shoreline Management Act,
Department of Ecology (DOE) guidelines, and legislative rules. Tukwila has adopted three
policy documents related to the Green/Duwamish River, which is categorized as a Shoreline
of the State: Shoreline Master Program, Shoreline Element of the Comprehensive Plan, and
zoning regulations in TMC Chapter 18.44 Shoreline Overlay. State law requires cities to
periodically review and update their SMPs every eight years. The main areas of change in
this update are additional flexibility for the levee profile and floodwalls, increased height
incentives, public access & recreation, non -conforming structures, and vegetation
management. Technical edits include consistency with state regulations, streamlining,
eliminating duplication and renumbering.
The Committee reviewed Attachment A, staff's response to comments submitted at the
June 24, 2019 Public Hearing and made the following recommendation:
TMC 18.44.110.G.2.a.(2) (referenced in Attachment A, Item 4(1)
Councilmembers Robertson and Seal spoke in favor of deleting the proposed added
language. Councilmember Quinn stated he needed additional examples. The added
language will be left for Committee of the Whole review with additional examples from staff.
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The Committee reviewed Attachment B, staff's response to Department of Ecology's
comments and made no changes. Staff distributed and the Committee reviewed a handout
reflecting some of Councilmember Robertson's questions and comments submitted ahead
of time. Following discussion, the Committee made the following recommended changes:
4.5 Conclusions
Add phrase "and restore habitat," after "protect existing development from flood
hazards."
7.2 Key Findings of the Shoreline Inventory 1 Characterization Report and Restoration Plan
The Green/Duwamish River throughout Tukwila is a critical habitat resource for salmonids
and other species. Adult salmon heading upstream to spawn require cool water; and
juveniles heading downstream require food and refuge from high flows, particularly in tThe
Transition Zone, portion of the river which extends from river mile 10 upstr am from
thc'ntcrstatc 5 "ridge downstream through the northern City limits (see Map 2), where
juvenile salmon adjust from fresh to salt water habitat (osmoregulate), is of critical
importance because of significant habitat losses over the years. Additionally, tThe river
provides migratory habitat for numerous fish species, as well as riparian habitat for a variety
of wildlife.
Table 3. Summary of Buffer Widths for Land Use Zones and Shoreline Ecological Conditions
and Section 7.7(C), Urban Conservancy Environment, Establishment of River Buffers
Revert to 3:1 slope everywhere except Low Density Residential (LDR), which will be 2.5:1.
TMC 18.44.050(C)(3)(c)
Keep the phrase "beyond what may otherwise be required."
TMC 18.44.050(K)(1) (renumbered)
Add language that the Director of Community Development will review feasibility of the
dock alternatives.
TMC 18.44.110(G)(1)(b) (renumbered)
Add phrase "when non -conforming use ceases to exist" after "the two-year period."
The Committee agreed to forward the ordinances to the August 26, 2019 Committee of the
Whole. Staff will expand the comment matrix to include the Committee comments. Staff
pointed out that the Department of Ecology will not approve the Shoreline Master Program
until the City's Critical Areas update is also completed. Chair Quinn asked that staff present
a proposed schedule to the Committee of the Whole. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL AS
AMENDED. FORWARD TO AUGUST 26, 2019 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
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III. MISCELLANEOUS
Staff provided an overview of current issues related to SeaTac International Airport. Tukwila
participates in the SeaTac Airport Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART), along with other
cities, the Port, FAA, Delta, Alaska, and a cargo representative. The cities of Burien and Des
Moines have recently suspended participation in this committee due to concerns around
effectiveness and not receiving proper notice of Port Commission actions impacting the airport
communities. Administration recommends the City of Tukwila continue participation in StART
as having a voice at the table is better than not. StART has had some positive outcomes relating
to glide slope changes and examining ways to reduce usage of the third runway at night. Staff
asked if the Committee would like to forward this update to the full Council and Chair Quinn
suggested the City Administrator report for updates. Staff also reported that a Beacon Hill
neighborhood council has requested participation on the Airport Budget Proviso committee.
Staff notified the Committee that Westfield Southcenter wishes to repeat the food truck rodeo
event on September 22 and a lodging tax application will be brought forward.
Staff mentioned that a "Welcome the Water" event including a City Council riverside chat is
planned for Sunday, September 8. All three Committee members plan to attend.
Adjourned 6:37 p.m.
Committee Chair Approval