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Home My WebLink AboutCDN 2019-12-10 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKETCity of Tukwila Community Development & Neighborhoods Committee O De'Sean Quinn, Chair O Dennis Robertson O Verna Seal AGENDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2019 — 5:30 PM HAZELNUT CONFERENCE ROOM (At east entrance of City Hall) Distribution: D. Quinn Mayor Ekberg D. Robertson D. Cline V. Seal R. Bianchi K. Hougardy C. O'Flaherty Z. Idan A. Youn L. Humphrey Item Recommended Action Page 1. PRESENTATION(S) 2. BUSINESS AGENDA a. Overview of Parks, Recreation and Open Space a. Discussion only. Pg.1 (PROS) Plan capital projects and priorities as part of the PROS Plan update. Jon Pheanis, Project Manager, MIG Consulting. Robert Eaton, Parks & Recreation Manager b. Update on 2019 Parks and Recreation projects and b. Discussion only. Pg.125 initiatives. Rick Still, Parks & Recreation Director c. Foster Golf Links fees: c. Forward to 1/6/20 Consent Pg.133 (1) A resolution repealing Resolution No. 1926 Agenda. relating to the setting of green fees. (2) An ordinance updating regulations relating to setting green fees. Craig Zellerhoff, Parks & Recreation Manager d. An ordinance updating Critical Areas regulations. d. Return to a Community Pg.147 Minnie Dhaliwal, Community Development Deputy Director Development and Please bring your binder (distributed separately). 4' Neighborhoods Committee meeting in 2020. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS 4. MISCELLANEOUS Next Scheduled Meeting: January 2020 SThe City of Tukwila strives to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 206-433-1800(TukwilaCityClerk(&TukwilaWA.gov) for assistance. _J.City of Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: Community Development & Neighborhoods Committee FROM: Rick Still, Parks & Recreation Director By: Robert Eaton, Parks & Recreation Manager CC: Mayor Ekberg DATE: December 4, 2019 SUBJECT: PROS Plan — Council Update and Engagement — Capital Projects ISSUE Council Update and Engagement on the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan Update. BACKGROUND The current 2014 - 2019 Parks, Recreations, and Open Space (PROS) Plan was adopted by Ordinance Number 2207 on February 18, 2014. On May 6, 2019, City Council approved a consultant agreement hiring MIG to assist the City in updating the PROS Plan. Staff are working closely with MIG throughout the process to update the PROS Plan for adoption in early 2020. The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan Update is into the third of four phases. The project began with Phase 1, development of a "Community Engagement Plan" and implementation of the various engagement strategies throughout phases two and three. Community engagement strategies included; park pop -ups, one-on-one interviews, listening sessions, online survey, advisory group meetings, community workshop, Park Commission workshops, staff strategy sessions, and Council Committee. Phase one culminated with the "State of the System Summary" document. Phase two then moved into a "Needs Assessment" and analysis which identified ten "Key Needs" (attachment A). Phase three is focused on "Capital Projects and Priorities", which will help guide decision making to meet the identified needs. The fourth and final phase, is reviewing the draft plan, and the council adoption process, which is slated for 1st Quarter of 2020. The PROS Plan consultant is also updating the Parks and Recreation Elements for inclusion in the next update of the City's Comprehensive Plan. On October 29, 2019 MIG presented an update to the Council Committee on the PROS Plan process and accomplishments through Phase 2. The highlight included community engagement efforts, summary of the needs assessment findings, identified key challenges, barriers, and potential opportunities. The Council Committee entered into a time of question and answer, and provided valuable input on the plan. INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 2 DISCUSSION Since the October 29, 2019 presentation, the PROS Plan Update project moved into phase three, focused on capital projects and priorities. MIG's presentation (attachment B) will focus on sharing ten identified key needs and prioritizing which type of projects may help meet those needs as identified through the community engagement efforts. MIG is seeking Council Committee's input to help guide future decision making on capital projects by prioritizing types of projects that best address the key needs. Additionally, an updated DRAFT Tukwila Pond Concept is included in the presentation to facilitate discussion and seek Council Committee input for that site specifically as well. FINANCIAL IMPACT Discussion only RECOMMENDATION Discussion only ATTACHMENTS A. DRAFT Needs Assessment and Appendices B. PowerPoint Presentation 2 ZACouncil Agenda IlemsTarks and RecreatiWPROS updateWEMO - PROS Plan Update & Engagement 2 -Capital (12-4-19) - FINAL.doc Needs Assessment •s; M Draft I November 2019 Tukwila Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan 1-1 ared by 12 Needs Assessment Nearly everyone in the community has an idea or interest in the future of parks and recreation. This Needs Assessment summarizes the combined results of public involvement activities completed to date and the technical analysis of needs for parks and recreation facilities and programs in Tukwila. The City will use results to identify and prioritize recommended projects, programs, and policies for the future. This document summarizes community -wide needs and is organized into the following five sections: r • Trends, summarizes some of the top opportunities and challenges facing communities and park systems across the country and in the region; • Park Access Analysis, discusses the physical location of parks and identifies underserved locations; • Community Outreach Overview, summarizes the multi -layered approach to understanding ideas, interests, and needs from the people of Tukwila; • Key Needs, combines community desires with the technical analysis to identify key needs to carry through into potential and more specific recommendations; and • Priority Parks and Next Steps, identifies the relative importance of need by park. There are also three appendices that provide additional detail on community involvement results, and park access. • Appendix A: In -Person Outreach Summary; • Appendix B: Interactive Map Survey Results; and • Appendix C: Park Access Analysis Maps NEEDS ASSESSMENT 1 1 5 Trends Recreation trends at the national, state and regional level provide insight on popular activities, challenges, and potential opportunities to consider in Tukwila's park, recreation, and open space system. Community Cohesiveness and Inclusion The growing demographic diversity of communities — including people of different ages, cultures, interests and abilities —has fostered an emphasis on creating welcoming and inclusive parks and recreation activities. This includes social and activity space for specific age groups, including youth, teens, younger and older adults and seniors, as well as multi -generational facilities with programs and amenities where three generations can recreate together. Through design, parks are incorporating more group social spaces. Instead of isolated picnic tables and benches scattered about a park, larger tables and grouped seating and tables (or movable chairs and tables) are provided to allow extended families to socialize and even to bring neighbors and strangers together —fostering a greater sense of community cohesiveness in parks. Signage, sometime in multiple languages, focuses on creating a welcoming atmosphere and where positive behaviors are introduced, rather than noting what behaviors are prohibited. Cultural Relevancy and Responsiveness As American communities become more diverse and multi- cultural, cities are responding to evolving community needs, cultural preferences, and the need for equitable services. Tukwila has a majority minority population, meaning there are more residents of different cultures and ethnicities than residents who identify as Caucasian. Generally speaking, research has shown that cultural and ethnic groups use public spaces differently and experience unique barriers to accessing parks and programs. Park agencies are responding to the diverse cultural makeup of their communities in a variety of ways, including by improving community outreach and information, providing culturally responsive park design and programming, and 2 1 NEEDS ASSESSMENT 0 even hiring more diverse staff. There is also a growing need for agency -hosted cultural events, vendors and entertainment that reflect a wider array of interests and cultures. The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) conducted primary research to support the state's planning efforts that included participation among diverse racial or ethnic groups. Table 1 compares top activities at the state level among different racial/ethnic groups. While walking is the top activity across all races/ethnicities, other popular activities vary depending on race/ethnicity. Table 1: Top Statewide Recreation Activities by Race/Ethnicity African hite Hispanicsjit Asians Americans 71.Wg - Park 1. Walking - Park 1. Walking - Park or .1. Walking - Park settin or trail settin trail settin or trail setting rivers or 2. Playing 2. Attending an 2. Relaxing, streams outdoor concert reading, or event hanging out 3. Visiting a beach 3. Attending an 3. Visiting a beach 3. Attending an or tide pools outdoor concert or tide pools outdoor concert or event 4. Relaxing, 4. Day hiking or event 4. Attending an 4. Visiting zoos, outdoor concert reading, gardens, or or event hanging out arboretums 5. Gather or 5. Visiting rivers or 5. Visiting zoos, 5. Picnicking, BBQ, collect things in streams gardens, or or cookout nature setting arboretums Source: State of Washington 2017 Assessment of Outdoor Recreation Demand Report, Eastern Washington University (July 2017) An Active, Aging Population The population across the United States is aging, given the prevalence of the Baby Boomer generation and fact that people are living longer. This means that recreation agencies must provide facilities and programs to serve older adults who possess diverse interests and varying abilities. The "older adult population" includes people with a range of needs: seniors interested in developing new skills and learning new activities; those seeking to stay active and physically fit; those with health issues and access concerns; seniors desiring more contemplative activities or connections to senior services; those looking for NEEDS ASSESSMENT 13 7 intergenerational and/or social interactions; and those who want more quiet environments. According to Tukwila's Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment, services that address physical, sensory, or memory disabilities, as well as financial and transportation barriers are key needs for older adults. Still, since older adults today stay active and healthier longer, many older adults do not consider themselves "seniors" or "disabled" and will not participate in programs in a senior center. Many adults over 65 - the traditional retirement age - continue to work full or part time outside the home. Greater Work/Life Balance There is a growing effort among cities to be more responsive to the recreation and social needs of employees and to help working residents balance work and non -work activities. More commercial areas are also providing public open space as a way to enhance the shopping/dining/lodging experience and encourage visitors to stay longer and spend more money. Some cities are striving to foster these benefits as a way to attract and retain businesses and increase the economic impacts of parks and open space. Design options include providing outdoor workspaces, outdoor eating areas and a greater variety of amenities and facilities in commercial, office and industrial areas, such as trails/walking routes, plazas and program space. Lunch-time recreation programs (e.g., yoga, boot camps, walking clubs), evening events and programs (e.g., sports leagues, music in the park) and other pop-up events and activities (e.g., food trucks, farmers' markets) are becoming more popular for serving employees as well as attracting residents and shoppers to commercial and business areas. Play for All Ages The benefits of play for children are well documented through research. These include providing playgrounds and environments to encourage active play, dramatic play, exploration, skill -development and socialization. Children's play areas are diversifying to better support these opportunities. Instead of traditional playground equipment for ages 2-5 and 5-12, cities are providing more diverse nature play, water play, adventure play, thematic and 4 1 NEEDS ASSESSMENT destination play areas that appeal to all ages, plus offer multi -generational and parent/child play opportunities. Trail -Based Activities Trails for non -motorized transportation and recreation continue to grow in importance. Nationally, trail -related recreation, including walking, hiking and running, are among the most popular outdoor recreation activities. According to the 2016 Outdoor Foundation Outdoor Participation Study, running, including trail running, was the most popular outdoor activity in the United States, with more than 53 million participants involved and a participation rate of 18 percent. Table 2 shows top recreation activities at the state and regional level. Based on the data, walking is the top activity across the state and in the Seattle -King County region. Table 2: Top Recreation Activities Statewide and Seattle -King County Region Seattle - State- King County Activity_ wide IJ Activi LASion 1. Walking - Park or trail 84% 1. Walking - Park or 89% setting trail setting 2. Visiting riv rs or 66% 2. Visiting a beach or 67% streams V tide pools 3. Visiting a beach of tide 60% 3. Attending an 66% pools outdoor concert or event 4. Attending an outdoor 58% 4. Visiting zoos, 61 % concert or event gardens, or arboretums 5. Gather or collect 54% 5. Day hiking 57% thinas in nature settina Source: State of Washington 2017 Assessment of Outdoor Recreation Demand Report, Eastern Washington University (July 2017) Cities are using a variety of strategies to meet this demand, such as providing loop trails in larger parks, providing off- street multi -use trails, designating on -street bike routes, ensuring sidewalks are wider and accessible, providing pedestrian cross -walks and bridges over roadways to support connectivity, developing soft -surfaced nature and jogging trails and connecting parks and community destinations with trails. NEEDS ASSESSMENT 15 9 Connecting All Ages to Nature Across the country, there is a movement to re -connect children and adults with nature and the outdoors. Table 2 shows that nature -based activities are among the most popular at the state and regional level. Since close -to -home access is critical, cities are protecting nearby natural areas, integrating natural elements into developed parks, and providing programs to introduce people of all ages to nature and wildlife. Some agencies are introducing "naturehood parks" in lieu of the traditionally manicured neighborhood parks. These spaces are designed to include pollinator patches, native plants, community gardens and low -quality nature spaces that allow kids to dig holes, find bugs, get muddy, throw rocks and explore. More cities are investing in wildlife habitat, riparian corridor protection and the enhancement of park ecological functions as well, both to support environmental systems and connect people to nature. Park Activation Park activation maximizes the benefits of existing parks by providing places and activities that are more welcoming, flexible, or that offer multiple benefits. Trends include drop - in as well as organized activities that support active, passive and social opportunities to increase the use and vibrancy of public spaces. Park agencies are designing and developing activity and social hubs in parks to increase park use. These include permanent elements such as group seating areas, dog parks, chess tables and outdoor ping pong, as well as temporary play elements and mobile recreation programs. While "activated" parks will have higher maintenance needs because of the higher level of use, this investment provides an important balance to parks designed to provide quiet open space, solitude and aesthetic and visual appeal. Art in public spaces can express the multifaceted and culturally diverse qualities of a community, as well as the town or city's brand and identity. Creating a unique connection with the users of a park and the surrounding community can increase ownership and support, decrease vandalism and drive additional use of public spaces. 6 1 NEEDS ASSESSMENT 10 Partnerships and Resource -Sharing Non-profit, private and other public organizations and entities provide a major resource for recreation, allowing two or more independent organizations to utilize one facility —are on the rise. Examples include locating adult education evening programs in high schools and renting out community kitchens to small business for catering to support local enterprises. Trends also show increases in providing Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS), public spaces required in private high -density developments to support private patron as well as public use. Homelessness Across the nation, an increase in people who lack housing or are marginally housed has increased the presence of people experiencing homelessness in parks. While there is no best approach for addressing the homeless population in parks, cities are realizing that the strategy of "moving people on" has been moving the problem from park to park and city to city. Some agencies are taking more proactive steps to address the special needs of these populations. For example, through park design and the provision of recreation amenities such as outdoor ping pong tables, card and chess tables, and little libraries, agencies are connecting people experiencing homelessness to appropriate activities in parks. Other agencies are providing special "pit stop" programs (with restrooms and showers) and food programs —staffed by social service and non-profit organizations to provide a place where social service agencies can support people in need. Other agencies are exploring or offer other innovative solutions, such as storage facilities / lockers for personal belongings, micro houses and car camps in underutilized public spaces, and even temporary shelter programs in recreation centers. NEEDS ASSESSMENT 17 11 Park Access Analysis The City of Tukwila is committed to providing nearby park and recreation opportunities to the entire community. In coordination with the City's 10-Minute Walk Campaign, the park access analysis provides an assessment of the geographic distribution of parks and recreation facilities. Through initial analysis of Tukwila's park and recreation system, the Trust for Public Land (TPL) - a partner of the 10-Minute Walk Campaign - provided an assessment of Tukwila's existing parks through its ParkServe program. The ParkServe program evaluates access to parks and provides optimal suggested locations for new parks using a variety of factors. According to the assessment, Tukwila has a higher percentage of residents that live within a 10- minute walk of a park when compared to the national average (Figure 1). Figure 1: Tukwila's 10-MIte Walk Score t_ 7 1 % of residents live within a 10 minute walk of a park. ORMA'A-t 4 111 National average 54% Source: www.tpl.org/city/tukwila-washington Yet based on the ParkServe results, there are several areas outside of a convenient walking distance to an existing park. ParkServes's three suggested locations for a new park (Figure 2) include: • The area along Southcenter Boulevard, between 42nd Avenue and 51st Avenue has a high to very high need for a park (Number 1 in Figure 2); • The area south of Crystal Springs Park between 51st Avenue and 54th Avenue has a high to very high need for a park (Number 2 in Figure 2); and • To the north end of the city east of I-5 has a moderate need for a park (Number 3 in Figure 2). 8 1 NEEDS ASSESSMENT 12 Figure 2: Park Need and Suggested Locations for New Parks Park Need ■ very Agn Nigh Moderate 0 optimized Points Optimized points are suggested locationsfor anew park, ranked based on the estimated increase of residents served within a 10-minute walk of a park. Circle encompasses a 1/4 mile radius. Source: www.tpl.org/city/tukwila-washingti Using the ParkServe results as a started point, this Needs Assessment evaluated Tukwila's park system using a network analysis approach to identify areas where residents live outside of a 1/4-to 1/z-mile distance (10-minute walk) to a developed city park. The network approach determines walkability based on the street network, accounting for significant barriers in walking routes. The analysis did not include open space sites and included both residential and non-residential land uses. As a demographically diverse community, the Project Team applied three socio-economic and demographic criteria to better understand convenient access to parks through an equitable lens. These include: • Overall 1/4- 1/2 -mile distance to a developed park (Map 1: Park Access); • Park access and areas with a higher percentage of households with a lower median income than the NEEDS ASSESSMENT 19 13 county median income average (Map 2 of Appendix C: Low Median Income); • Park access and areas with a higher percentage of households with children (Map 3 of Appendix C: Households with Children); and • Park access and areas with a higher percentage of a non -white population (Map 4 of Appendix C: Non - White Population). Appendix C presents maps that show unique demographic or socio-economic characteristics in color, with areas that are within a 10-minute walk to a park (1/4-1/z-mile distance) AND that meet the unique characteristics in white (no color). Areas in the city that show color are not within a convenient distance to a developed park. Based on results of the Project Team's access analysis, the three ParkServe suggested locations generally align with park gap areas shown in Map 1 and in the maps of Appendix C. These sites show the greatest need for additional parks and recreation opportunities when considering community -wide equity. These areas should be considered for future park development or improved access to recreation opportunities. 10 1 NEEDS ASSESSMENT 14 11 North Wind's C BURIE fW -� Park Walking Access — 1/4-Mille Walking Access 1/2-Mille Walking Access Parks, Open Space, and Trails = Local Park 7-1 Open Space Special Use Park Existing Trails Base Map Features City Limits Boundary Adjustment Area Water Body River / Streams Roads �~ Railway / Rail Branch Map 1: Park Access Puget Sound PP r` v amish •eserve MR- Codiea Par �Pamela,,Drive verton 57th Ave Open Space lini Park South Parks .. Lookout Park ::Foster Joseph Foster 'iGolf;L'.iriks Memorial /Lee Phillips Park kwila ool r � Black River Lot Hazelnut � Park�lnterurliarc Macadam HIII:L'ot;i�: Winte'rl�Garden Fort Dent Park/ & Wetlands ireX�S' ::Starf,ports ^• � 152n ' Tukwila 7 -Hill Q 154t \ / L F-1 156th Tukwila 158th vrystalS.p Park 1C60th Pak\'n tJapanese�Garden P i rk ai Crestview o' - Park r 164th Slade i�� —�• Strander � Tukwila • h� PondiPSrk a� U S. 7 O (n > O Minkler - -S I d nd of •� m o 1(Oth River�l. Lake Washington Plaza ont RENTO nial � /' Z -Fr O Mile 0 Ya Yz 1 For park ownership information see Park and Facility Inventory 2019 Data Source: Tukwila GIS, King County GIS I NAD 1983 ®IR Ham StatePlane Washington North 16 Community Engagement Overview The community engagement process involved a variety of activities designed to stimulate participants' thinking about needs, preferences, and new ideas. In total, more than 500 stakeholders weighed in through community interviews,, listening sessions, pop-up events, an online survey, and meetings with the Parks Commission and Advisory Group. As an initial first step in the planning process, the Project Team met with City representatives and staff familiar with community outreach in Tukwila to discuss the Plan and identify challenges, opportunities, and goals for community outreach. The approach to community engagement is based on the following goals: 1. Continue to build relationships in Tukwila; 2. Ensure clarity and transparency; 3. Create opportunities for inclusive participation; 4. Collaborate and inform decision -making; and 5. Build long-term capacity and support for plan implementation. Community Interviews These meetings provided a direct line of communication with stakeholders who are intimately knowledgeable about Tukwila as well as those requiring more direct or one-on-one involvement. From June through August 2019, the Project Team held seven one-on-one interviews with community residents and leaders. One-on-one interviews lasted about one -hour and residents were compensated with a $25 gift card for their time. Interviews were conducted in locations convenient to the participant, often in a coffee shop, the public library, or a place of work. Appendix A provides additional results from these interviews. Participants included: • A Foster High School student; • A senior resident with a disability; • A small business manager; NEEDS ASSESSMENT 113 17 • A mother and PTA representative with three school children in the Tukwila school district; • A community activist and pastor of a local church; • Representatives from a local community health clinic that provides health services to low income residents and communities of color; and • A longtime police officer with the Tukwila Police Department. Listening Sessions From August through October 2019, the Project Team also facilitated three listening sessions with Tukwila youth, Tukwila families, and an ethnic group. The goal of these meetings was to gain a deeper insight and knowledge about parks strengths and weaknesses and opportunities and changes residents would like to see. All three listening sessions were conducted at the Tukwila Community Center and took between one to two hours to conduct. Families and youth were also compensated for their time. Appendix A provides additional information from these meetings. Participants included: • Youth from the Tukwila Teen Program; • Latino elders in Tukwila; and • Five different families who live Tukwila, from various diverse backgrounds, with four families representing communities of color. Pop -Up Events The City of Tukwila and members of the Project Team held a series of informal conversations using information displays (or pop -ups) at multiple locations that corresponded with Tukwila's "See You in the Park" events over the summer of 2019. Appendix A provides additional information on these events. Pop -ups took place at the following Tukwila parks: • Cascade View Community Park (June 12, 2019); • Bicentennial Park (July 10, 2019); • Crestview Park (July 24, 2019); • Tukwila Community Center (August 7, 2019); and • Sullivan Center (August 21, 2019). Pop-up at Crestview Park 14 1 NEEDS ASSESSMENT iff Pop-up at Cascade View Community Park Four large poster boards were displayed on easels. Each board displayed a topic to solicit perspectives from the participant, including: • Solicitation for ideas for parks, recreation facilities, and natural area. Participants filled out a form with their idea and provided their name and email address for a chance to win a $20 gift card; Solicitation for ideas for a vision for the Tukwila Pond. The boards provided various images such as a bike and walking path, water features, water activities, and water access for inspiration. Community members voted for their favorite proposed idea with colored dots. Additionally, residents were provided with post it notes to share their own ideas for the pond; • Gain perspectives on how residents use Tukwila parks facilities, and natural areas; and Gain perspectives on which parks residents like to use, those with barriers, and those which they avoid. A large map of Tukwila was displayed asking residents to identify parks currently visited and those they avoid. Online Map Survey From August 9, 2019 through October 10, 2019, the Project Team used an interactive map -based survey to gather information about existing conditions and future opportunities for Tukwila's parks, recreation and open spaces. Appendix B provides more detailed results of the survey and map responses. A major goal of this survey was to hear from a broad spectrum of the community through a tool that is convenient and engaging, allowing participants to respond at their own pace and provide as much information as desired. The survey was available in English, Vietnamese, Somali, and Spanish. Participants accessed the online survey through a link on the City's website. Place -based questions (represented by a "pin" placed by respondents on the online map) indicated what parks people go to, what they like about it, and what challenges and ideas they have for the parks, recreation and open space system. NEEDS ASSESSMENT 115 19 Parks Commission Meeting On June 19, 2019, members of the project met with the Tukwila Park Commission to introduce the planning process to the Commission and identify goals for the plan, as well as gain a better understanding of the Park Commission roles and responsibilities. Members of Tukwila's Arts Commission also participated in the meeting. Advisory Group Meetings The Project Team held two meetings with the Advisory Group. The group is composed of City staff and department directors or managers that have a stake in parks and recreation. The meetings allowed staff to be informed of project progress and to review and provide feedback on project materials. These meetings also allowed staff to provide their input and ensure that public outreach activities are well -coordinated with other ongoing City initiatives, activities, and events. 16 1 NEEDS ASSESSMENT 20 Key Needs Stakeholder input conveyed the types of facilities and activities participants most enjoy, challenges, potential partnerships, and ideas for improving the system. Results from the engagement process are summarized over the following pages, along with findings from the Older Adults Recreation Services Needs Assessment. More detailed summaries from outreach events and responses are compiled in Appendices A and B. In considering results from the range of engagement activities, a number of commonalities emerged. The ten themes below are phrased as outcomes for which to strive through planning and investment. Community members envision a future where Tukwila's parks, recreation, and open space system has the following attributes. Close interaction with nature Getting out in nature is the top reason participants indicated for spending time in Tukwila parks. Whether getting out to observe, relax, or exercise, community members enjoy close interaction with nature. Further, respondents' identified providing natural, low -impact places that support wildlife habitat as the top idea for improving parks and recreation in the city. Community members value Tukwila's abundant natural elements: forests, the pond, rivers, salmon, native plants, and animals. Another high priority was expanding programs and activities related to nature and outdoor recreation activities, such as wildlife watching and guided hikes. NEEDS • Protect and restore the river, fish/salmon and wildlife habitat, and forests. • Increase tree canopy, remove invasive plants, and revegetate. • Integrate more natural elements in parks, create nature play areas, and add trails. • Include interpretive elements about fish, wildlife, native plants, conservation, and Duwamish history. NEEDS ASSESSMENT 117 21 • Provide opportunities to learn about nature through classes, exploration programs, and guided seasonal nature walks. Cultural heritage inspiration A strong connection to cultural roots stood out as a distinguishing aspect of Tukwila's system. The rich cultural heritage of Tukwila can be traced back to the Duwamish people. Participants emphasized the importance of respecting tribal traditions and values. One of the top ideas for improving the system is to create unique places that reflect Tukwila's character, history, or culture. Further, expanding cultural arts programming, cultural celebrations, and educational events are community members' highest program -related priorities. Duwamish links to nature, stories, arts, and other practices provide inspiration that can be conveyed through physical designs, as well as through programming. More broadly, participants expressed a desire to hold cultural events as a way to bring people of different cultures together. NEEDS • Look for opportunities to highlight the significance of the Duwamish Tribe in Tukwila. • Convey history and culture through art and interpretive installations. • Offer programs and events dedicated to sharing tribal traditions, such as story telling, culinary practices, art, weaving, nature, and others; also encourage sharing of other cultures and inspire "unity through diversity". • Protect and restore native plants, the river, salmon and wildlife habitat; offer guided hikes about Tukwila's ecosystems and the indigenous people's connections to them. • Sustain the Longhouse and Duwamish Tribal Services as important resources to indigenous peoples and the broader community. • Involve the Duwamish people for guidance in shaping the future system. 18 1 NEEDS ASSESSMENT 22 Vibrant urban water centerpiece Community members see the Green-Duwamish River and Tukwila Pond Park as major assets that could be further accentuated as a focus of the system. The waters and banks of the 12.5-mile segment of the river sustain fish and wildlife and provide a serene backdrop to nearby parks and trails. Tukwila has an opportunity to be a leader in restoring this urban ecosystem and maintaining the health of the river. Numerous responses captured a desire to invest in parks and habitat restoration of green spaces along the river and within Tukwila Pond Park. Additional ideas involved expanding river -related recreational activities, such as canoeing or kayaking, and activating portions of the riverside Interurban Trail with vendors, cafes, and river -facing patios. NEEDS • Encourage closer interaction with the river to inspire stewardship. • Use best practices for managing the river and improving water quality; promote river clean-ups and pollution prevention. • Restore the river as a source of community pride in collaboration with Green Tukwila Partnership and the Duwamish people; use the North Winds Fish Weir as a model for restoration and river connections. • Increase river and Tukwila Pond visibility, orient adjacent businesses towards the water, and explore business partnerships to support water -related activities. • Make the river -side Interurban Trail more accessible and fun. Lively park -adjacent commerce Participants described nearby food, cafes, and other businesses as an important means of better activating parks. They pinpointed the synergy created between parks and commerce and expressed a desire to see more local businesses and development around parks to stimulate park use. Providing places to gather and eat was also rated among the top ideas for making parks and recreation better in Tukwila. In addition to providing traditional picnic and gathering areas in parks, nearby commerce could help meet needs of busy residents, workers, and families with NEEDS ASSESSMENT 119 23 convenient access to refreshments and park -facing seating areas. NEEDS • Explore business partnerships to arrange portable vendors, such as food trucks and coffee carts. • Integrate trail -side concessions and rental stands (e.g., for skates, scooters, and bikes). • Encourage complementary nearby uses, such as ground floor shops, cafes, and restaurants with easy access to adjacent parks. • Encourage permanent buildings with direct access onto a public park or plaza (e.g., small restaurants, ice cream stands, community facilities). Expanded parks/preserved open space Community members conveyed a sense of urgency around preserving sufficient open space for future generations to enjoy. Residents appreciate convenient access to parks and green space for fresh air, exercising, socializing, dog walking, and screen breaks. Particularly with Tukwila's share of denser housing types, anticipated residential development, and limited land available for new parks, it is crucial to acquire park land to keep pace with growth. Strategically acquiring land to grow the system may broaden park access to ensure that every resident is no more than a 10-minute walk from a high -quality place to play, exercise, enjoy nature, or link to a trail. NEEDS • Work toward the goal of providing park access for all within a 10-minute walk by seeking parkland acquisition opportunities in areas identified as being underserved. • Look for possibilities to convert underutilized spaces or vacant lots in underserved areas. • Protect or conserve more private land with mature tree canopy. 20 1 NEEDS ASSESSMENT 24 What would make parks and recreation better? An enhancement of an existing park, trail, facility 38 A new park - 25 A new feature/facility/activity 24 A class, program, event 14 A play area or structure _ 9 20 40 Reinvigorated quality of existing parks and facilities A theme that echoed throughout the community input was the desire to elevate the quality of existing parks and facilities to make them more inviting, comfortable, and stimulating. Reinvesting and maximizing use of existing resources resonated strongly with residents. Suggestions ranged from enhancing basic comfort and safety to providing more stimulating park activities and formats. Ideas for stimulating use involved upgrading or expanding features within existing parks, such as community gardens, playgrounds, and areas for dogs. Some of the greatest barriers to park use that respondents identified were needs for maintenance and repair/restoration. Participants frequently suggested improving maintenance practices, planning more sustainably, and incorporating artistic elements to enhance the beauty of public spaces. NEEDS • Sustain comfortable, quality experiences through added amenities, such as restrooms, water fountains, sun and shade exposed seating/tables, lighting, and parking improvements. • Increase maintenance and pursue sustainable practices to conserve resources. • Repair and upgrade features, such as exercise stations, basketball courts/hoops, playground surfacing and equipment, and path surfacing. • Add new elements into existing parks, such as Results from the map survey community gardens, innovative playgrounds, spray features, and dog play areas. • Rethink recreational use around the river and Tukwila Pond; consider perimeter pathways around the pond with trail connections, kayak launch, and equipment rental. • Integrate public art, signage/wayfinding, and interpretive elements. Fun fitness opportunities Exercising, playing, and dog walking are among the most popular activities that draw residents to Tukwila's parks. Community members also value open grass areas for play and pick-up sports. Overall, features and programs that support fitness are an important part of Tukwila's system. NEEDS ASSESSMENT 121 25 Beyond competitive sport facilities, participants are looking for fun play and fitness activities that bring exercise regimes to parks, expand or close gaps in the trail network, and respond to current trends. Providing a variety of enjoyable ways to stay fit and healthy is particularly crucial in Tukwila, where recent studies show fewer people exercise as compared to the King County average. NEEDS • Built-in stretching and exercise stations. • Features to support adventurous activities, such as youth -focused bike skills areas. • Fitness walking loops, longer trails for running, extended/connected trail network. • Additional off -leash dog areas, which also encourage walking among dog owners. • Outdoor workout classes. • New programs that support spontaneous play and fitness. Affordable, stimulating experiences for all ages Numerous responses captured a desire for Tukwila's parks to be more stimulating across all age groups. Participants frequently noted a lack of things to do in parks and about half indicated that a new feature, facility, or activity would make parks and recreation better in Tukwila. Suggestions pointed to a need for a rich variety of elements to support multiple types of activities. A common sentiment emerged, describing parks and programs as typically catering to the young children and lacking in variety and interest for older youth, teens, adults, and seniors. The Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment highlighted a need to address social isolation among older adults, which can lead to significant health issues. Community members are looking for better activation of spaces and more stimulating experiences, whether through park features or through programs and events to meet diverse needs and interests. They also noted affordability as an important quality to maintain. 22 1 NEEDS ASSESSMENT 26 NEEDS • Integrate public art and interpretive elements to add interest and enhance the user experience. • Expand affordable and/or free programming to better meet the needs and interests of older youth, teens, adults, and older adults. Consider adding activities specific to older adult needs and interests, such as a peer support volunteer program, programs for those with memory impairments, intergenerational activities, and other recommended programs from the Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment. • Offer drop -in activities, such as pick-up soccer, chess, and hiking groups, where participants may spontaneously participate. • Develop programs/classes related to: outdoor workouts, water -related activities, park stewards, environmental education/awareness, nature walks, hiking clubs, arts, and crafting. • Hold more arts, cultural, and educational events and festivals. • Track park use data and preferences to better inform decision -making. Convenient, accessible system Participants identified unsafe, or lack of, pedestrian and bicycle connections as predominant reasons preventing park use. A long-term goal is for every Tukwila resident to be within a 10-minute walk from a park or green space. Improving walking paths, bike routes, and trails and closing gaps in the system will facilitate safe and comfortable access. Lack of convenient public transportation was also indicated as a top barrier. In particular, residents highlighted a need for better transit access to the Tukwila Community Center, which was overwhelmingly cited as the most widely used recreational facility in Tukwila. Another critical need involves improved promotion and wayfinding around parks. Not knowing where Tukwila parks are located was the top reason respondents identified that keeps them from using parks. Overall, residents seek to maximize use of park and facility resources by making access more comfortable and convenient. NEEDS ASSESSMENT 123 27 • Improve park wayfinding and signage and include universal symbols or use of multiple languages. • Improve walking and biking connections between parks, trails, and residential neighborhoods; link gaps in the system; improve surfacing/striping; and enhance safe crossing points. • Expand the trail system in creative ways, such as boardwalk wetland paths and converting abandoned railroad tracks in the urban center to paths. • Improve safe pedestrian and bike access around the library, community center, schools, and the Longhouse; consider adding stoplights, bus stops, and improved crosswalks. • Consider managed bike share mobility. • Improve transit access to parks and facilities. • Address parking needs at the Fort Dent Park/Starfire Sports Complex. Safe, family -friendly places Concern for safety often keeps community members from enjoying parks and trails. When asked to identify barriers within the park system, respondents most frequently cited feeling unsafe in certain areas. Prominent issues involve homeless encampments and anti -social behavior, drug activity, human trafficking, and needles. Several specific areas where people indicated feeling unsafe: Bicentennial Park, Cascade View Community Park, Codiga Park, Tukwila Pond, Crestview Park, Crystal Springs Park, among others. Many reported feeling uncomfortable hearing gunshots from nearby firing range while visiting Duwamish Hill Preserve. Respondents also frequently cited needed maintenance and upgrades to equipment and facilities as key issues. Overall, community members are seeking changes to support safe, family -friendly parks throughout Tukwila. NEEDS • Add lighting in parks and along trails. • Improve visibility by trimming overgrown shrubs and brush. 24 1 NEEDS ASSESSMENT • Address negative affects of anti -social behavior in public spaces; identify sustainable solutions to homeless encampments. • Increase monitoring and police presence; enforce stronger regulation of illegal/unsafe activities. • Encourage park stewardship/recruit volunteers. • Better activate parks and trails and increase use throughout the day. Partnerships Stakeholders emphasized a desire to continue to build relationships with active partners and tap into community networks. They offered the following promising suggestions for potential partners in advancing aspirations for Tukwila's system. • CBOs and grassroots • Friends of Grandview organizations • Scouts • Non-profit funding . L.T.A.C. (Lodging Tax partners 1 Advisory Committee) • Property managers • Ethnic groups • Small businesses • Faith groups • Green Tukwila • Community health • Stream Keepers �► workers • School District • Law enforcement • Forterra Priorit Parks and Next Steps Tukwila's 21 developed parks generated the most interest during the community engagement process. As compared to open space, these sites are intended for public use and also require a higher percentage of funding for maintenance and operations. Key findings from the community and a review of site conditions from the State of the System Summary highlight sites with a relative higher need for potential investment. Table 3 identifies parks with the highest priority for needed improvements. These sites received a higher level of comments related to perceived barriers or site issues. Of NEEDS ASSESSMENT 125 29 these sites, Tukwila Park and Tukwila Pond Park also ranked lower in overall condition based on the park design and character criteria. Key needs for these sites are primarily related to improving site surveillance and user safety, as well as site activation, transit and bike/ped access, and site maintenance and restoration. Table 3: High Priority for Improvements Perceived Site Park Barriers' Conditions' Key Needs Cascade View High Good • Site surveillance/safety Community improvements Park Codiga Park High NA • Site surveillance/safety improvements Crystal High Moderate • Site surveillance/safety Springs Park improvements Duwamish Hill High Moder • Transit access Preserve e Site surveillance/safety improvements High F4 Maintenance/restoration 4improvements • Site surveillance/safety Tukwila Park Tukwila Pond High Poor Improved walk/bike Park connections • Site activation • Maintenance/restoration • Site surveillance/safety improvements 1 Based on assessment of community input. 2 Based on State of the System Summary park design and character criteria scoring: Good = high score, Moderate = moderate score, Poor = low score. Table 4 identifies parks with a moderate priority for improvement. Crestview Park and Fort Dent Park also received moderate scoring based on the park design and character criteria. Key needs for these sites include improved user comfort, site safety and surveillance, and improved circulation or parking management. Table 4: Moderate Priority for Improvements Perceived Site Park Barriers' Conditions' Key Needs Moderate • User comfort amenities Crestview Park Moderate Bicentennial Moderate NA • Site surveillance/safety Park improvements Fort Dent Park Moderate Moderate • Site circulation (Starfire Sports improvements/parkin 26 1 NEEDS ASSESSMENT 30 Park Perceived Barriers' Site Conditions' Key Needs Complex) management Tukwila Moderate Good Transit access Community Center 1 Based on assessment of community input. 2 Based on State of the System Summary park design and character criteria scoring: Good = high score, Moderate = moderate score, Poor = low score. Table 5 identifies the remaining developed parks in the city's system that received a lower priority. While there were fewer overall comments related to perceived barriers at these sites, four of the parks received a moderate to poor score for the park design and character criteria. Table 5: Lower Priority for Improvements Park Perceived Site Barriers' Conditions' Low NA 57th Ave South Park Duwamish Gardens Low — NA Duwamish Park Low Moderate Foster Golf Links Low NA Hazelnut Park Low Poo Ikawa Park (Japanese Garde Low NA Joseph Foster V Memorial/Lee Philips Park ow Moderate Macadam Winter Garden & Wetlands Low 7row NA NA Riverton Mini Park Riverton Park Low Moderate Tukwila Pool Low NA 1 Based on assessment of community input. 2 Based on State of the System Summary park design and character criteria scoring: Good = high score, Moderate = moderate score, Poor = low score. Next Steps The Needs Assessment identifies the most critical findings from community involvement conducted to date, combined with the technical analysis of needs. The Project Team and City will use key needs and observations from this document to identify and prioritize recommendations for the PROS Plan. NEEDS ASSESSMENT 127 31 32 Appendix A Bill A 11 Ul"t-&I IFI A3� L V. a - November 2019 Tukwila Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan f F-repared by 34 Q4 I N T.4 R Tukwila Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan: In -Person Outreach Summary I October 2019 From June through October 2019, members of the project team conducted extensive outreach for the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan and as part of the 10-Minute Walk campaign. The project's Community Engagement Plan provides the goals and identifies target audiences for the in -person outreach. In -person outreach included one-on-one interviews with community residents and leaders, community listening sessions, and pop-up activities during Tukwila's See you in the Park events. Outreach Summary Interviews From June through August 2019, the project team held seven one-on-one interviews with community residents and leaders. One-on-one interviews lasted about one -hour and residents were compensated with a $25 gift card for their time. Interviews were conducted in locations convenient to the participant, often in a coffee shop, the public library, or a place of work. Participants included: • A Foster High School student; • A senior resident with a disability; • A small business manager; • A mother and PTA representative with three school children in the Tukwila school district; • A community activist and pastor of a local church; • Representatives from a local community health clinic that provides health services to low income residents and communities of color; and • A longtime police officer with the Tukwila Police Department. Gabriela Quintana Consulting In -Person Outreach Summary 1 1 35 Questions included: • How important are green spaces/parks to you and your community? • What does it mean to you to have a park within a 10-minute walk? • What prevents you from using the parks what would you like to see in the parks? Listening Sessions From August through October 2019, the project team also facilitated three listening sessions with Tukwila youth, Tukwila families, and an ethnic group. The goal of these meetings was to gain a deeper insight and knowledge about parks strengths and weaknesses and opportunities and changes residents would like to see. All three listening sessions were conducted at the Tukwila Community Center and took between one to two hours to conduct. Families and youth were also compensated for their time. Participants included: • Youth from the Tukwila Teen Program; • Latino elders in Tukwila; and • Five different families who live Tukwila, from various diverse backgrounds. The listening session's questions were similar to the one-on-one questions; however, the groups had the opportunity to provide further feedback on how parks in Tukwila could improve. Sample Questions included: • How important are green spaces/parks to you and your community? • What does having a park within a 10-min walk mean to you? • What prevents you from using the parks/ what would you like to see at the parks? • What do you love about Tukwila Parks? • How can Tukwila improve its parks? Community Pop -Ups The City of Tukwila and members of the project team held a series of informal conversations using information displays (or pop -ups) at multiple locations that corresponded with Tukwila's "See You in the Park" events over the summer of 2019. Pop -ups took place at the following Tukwila parks: • Cascade View Community Park (June 12, 2019); • Bicentennial Park (July 10, 2019); • Cascade View Park (July 24, 2019); Gabriela Quintana Consulting 36 In -Person Outreach Summary i 2 • Tukwila Community Center (August 7, 2019); and • Sullivan Center (August 21, 2019). Four large poster boards were displayed on easels. Each board displayed a topic to solicit perspectives from the participant, including: • Solicitation for ideas for parks, recreation facilities, and natural area. Participants filled out a form with their idea and provided their name and email address for a chance to win a $20 gift card; • Solicitation for ideas for a vision for the Tukwila Pond. The boards provided various images such as a bike and walking path, water features, water activities, and water access for inspiration. Community members voted for their favorite proposed idea with colored dots. Additionally, residents were provided with post it notes to share their own ideas for the pond. • Gain perspectives on how residents use Tukwila parks facilities, and natural areas; and • Gain perspectives on which parks residents like to use, those with barriers, and those which they avoid. A large map of Tukwila was displayed asking residents to identify parks currently visited and those they avoid. During the events, community residents, as well as guests from nearby cities had the opportunity to vote on new ideas to incorporate into Tukwila parks, share which parks are utilized more, and offer ideas on how to improve them, while suggesting ideas that might increase the utilization rates at parks. Key Themes The following summaries are observations from the listening sessions, interviews, and pop -ups are organized around common categories themes or topics. Strengths and Opportunities • Tukwila residents see Tukwila as a "hidden jewel", as it sits not far from Seattle, is in close proximity to major freeways and shopping, and is seen as one of the last affordable places to live in the greater Seattle area. • Parks are great because they are free and not all kids have a yard. • Tukwila also has many parks to enjoy with various amenities, including dog parks, walking trails, water ways, and more. • The parks are an attraction not just to current residents, but also to others living in surrounding areas, from SeaTac to far as Renton. During one of the pop-up events, one Gabriela Quintana Consulting In -Person Outreach Summary i 3 37 individual disclosed that he was in Tukwila utilizing the dog park because "it's much better and bigger than what Renton has to offer". Similarly, former residents of Tukwila come back to utilize the parks. One former resident stated that she likes to come visit her mom and take her dog to the dog park (Crestview Park). • Residents appreciate access to green space as away to get fresh air and allow people to walk, exercise, build relationships and keep kids away from their screens. The bike trails are a plus. • Tukwila Community Center is greatly appreciated because of the many amenities it has to offer. • Having a park within a ten-minute walk would encourage people to exercise more, and keep people from using transportation to get to the park. • Because residents see Tukwila as their "hidden jewel", they want others to see Tukwila as a desirable city and want to see more development that could create access to water, more local businesses around the parks, and an increase in amenities and programming as part of their recreation. Challenges • There is a perception of feeling unsafe due to poor sight lines to and through parks and facilities. One person expressed that she really wished she could use the trails at Tukwila Springs Park but that it feels isolated with the overgrown vegetation. • Some residents reported feeling unsafe due to the presence of homeless and potential drug users/sellers. People expressed major concerns with Cascade View Park and the perception of undesirable activity. • There are concerns about how safe it is to get to and from the parks. The majority of respondents felt there is a lack of lighting on the streets, heavy traffic, and a lack of sidewalks, or crosswalks. Specific areas of concern with street safety are parks near Military Road and Macadam because of the lack of sidewalks. This often prevents older adults from using parks. One community leader from Healthpoint Health Clinic stated that, "choices for walking are on a big street without sidewalks or lighting". • Teens expressed some frustration with the lack of public transportation to the Tukwila Community Center. Lack of public transportation prevents many people from using the Community Center's amenities to it's greatest potential. Teens who have participated in the TCC's teen program described the teen night as an awesome program, but difficult to attend. They talked about the challenges of finding transportation to and from the TCC. Gabriela Quintana Consulting In -Person Outreach Summary 14 Ideas • The majority of youth and adults expressed a need for more opportunities for older kids, teens, and adults. • Residents expressed desired amenities including walking/running paths in parks (including the TCC), built-in exercise equipment, tennis courts, another skate park, basketball courts, community garden space, and more programing. • Seniors expressed the need to have more gardens with flowers and gardening opportunities. • Residents felt amenities translate into community participation and community development. Residents expressed a desire to have more business partnerships to have food trucks, shops, and other business to walk to. • The parent groups emphasized the need to improve the playgrounds to include rubber landing vs wood chips. They expressed that rubber landings could be safer and more hygienic. • Free programing is also important to residents, especially during the summer. One person had a vision of holding soccer games and chess games that one could just "pop - in" without having to pay or sign-up for. The summer programs provided at the TCC are great for the younger youth but do not provide enough variety or age appropriate programs for older youth. • Others expressed the need for more basketball courts as well as a need to replace the hoops in the parks where courts currently exist. • One consistent message was the desire to have clean, well -lit bathrooms at all park locations as well as plenty of sitting areas and water fountains. Sitting areas should have shade, especially at dog parks or parks with playgrounds. • People are excited about the possibility of turning the Tukwila Pond into something that can be used by all. People envision a track around the pond to either run or walk, with access to water activities such as a kayak launch or rental opportunities. One resident stated that "the water ways in Tukwila are the "jewel" of the city". Another person suggested connecting the bike trail from the Green River to the pond as a way to get people to use the pond. • Some residents see the Duwamish /Green River as a huge asset to Tukwila that is being underutilized. People would like to see more kayak launch areas, water activities being offered like canoeing or Kayaking classes. One individual suggested a business partnership where people could launch a kayak at one end of the river and then be picked up at another end point. Gabriela Quintana Consulting In -Person Outreach Summary 1 5 39 • There is also a strong desire to see the City of Tukwila utilize parks to convene community through events. More than one individual suggested using the "See You in the Park" events as a way to bring people from different cultures together by celebrating different cultural events and holidays. For example, having a Cinco de Mayo, or Diwali celebrations to educate others about the meaning behind different cultural holiday while meeting neighbors from different countries. Conclusion Tukwila Residents greatly appreciated the opportunity to have input on the Plan. The three in - person outreach efforts allowed residents from diverse backgrounds to use their voice to help shape the future of Tukwila's parks and recreation system. It is clear that the city's residents see a great deal of potential in what the parks can offer and what their city can look like. Tukwila resident have a vision. They are hungry to turn their city into a walkable, family friendly city, with parks that work for everyone. Gabriela Quintana Consulting EK In -Person Outreach Summary 1 6 44 Appendix B IFI L V. .1 - November 2019 Tukwila Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan f F-repared by 42 Interactive Map Survey Results From August 9, 2019 through October 10, 2019, the Tukwila Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan project team used an interactive map -based survey to gather information about existing conditions and future opportunities for Tukwila's parks, recreation and open spaces. When combined with outcomes from other community engagement activities from the planning process, the survey results will help shape the future vision of the parks, recreation and open space system. A major goal of this survey was to hear from a broad spectrum of the community through a tool that is convenient and engaging, allowing participants to respond at their own pace and provide as much information as desired. The survey was available in English, Vietnamese, Somali, and Spanish. Participants accessed the online survey through a link on the City's website. It is important to note that this survey is one of several methods for collecting input from the Ogden community. The results of all public involvement efforts will be considered together to balance the relative advantages and disadvantages of each. Place -based questions (represented by a "pin" placed by respondents on the online map) indicated what parks people go to, what they like about it, and what challenges and ideas they have for the parks, recreation and open space system. This allowed respondents to place as many pins as needed. Responses to multiple choice questions provided further clarity on location responses, as well as several open-ended "other" questions that allowed for additional detail. The summary of results includes: • I. Park Use • II. Barriers or Issues • III. Recreation Programs • IV. Ideas • V. Demographics • Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments: Write-in responses to the open-ended questions and "other" responses. • Appendix B: Map Pin Totals by Park This summary provides percentages based on the total number of responses for each question. For many questions, the survey allowed respondents to select multiple responses. Therefore, the total number of responses for each question may vary. For questions requesting feedback via pinned locations on the map, each respondent could place as many pins as needed. Questions associated with these pins are reported based on the number of pins placed, not the total number of respondents. INTERACTIVE MAP SURVEY RESULTS 11 43 I. Park Use 1. Have you visited a Tukwila Park in the past year? Yes No 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 2. If you haven't, why don't you use parks in Tukwila? Select all that apply I don't know where the parks are located I'm too busy It's difficult to access them Don't feel safe or welcome There's not enough to do There is nothing of interest to me 0 10 20 30 2 1 INTERACTIVE MAP SURVEY RESULTS 3. Which Tukwila Parks do you use? Tukwila Community Center Fort Dent Park Tukwila Park Duwamish Hill Preserve Duwamish Park Crestview Park Cascade View Community Park Tukwila Pond Park Tukwila Pool Riverton Park Crystal Springs Park Duwamish Gardens Codiga Park Macadam Winter Garden & Wetlands Hazelnut Park Foster Golf Links S7th Ave South Park Joseph Foster Memorial/Lee Philips Park Ikawa Park (Japanese Garden) Bicentennial Park S. 128th St. Parcel Riverton Mini Park 53 22 1 15 11 11 11 9 13 6 5 4 3 3 3 1 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 INTERACTIVE MAP SURVEY RESULTS 13 45 Figure 1: Location of Favorite Parks (colored "heat spots" show concentrations of responses to Question 3 from the pin map) River F-----m Southern Heights 1A V� -'514ah 5fi rr ++//2�_j3 h1ine s 1ta5rh ti hark 599 Tu rc, nits Sk yw�y ti 4 5134 940 Sout11 R@ Park Lookol� 5 t3 Lee Fleld� s rfi� Vif- 4 _ Par%'5 144th St Biac-- gt Pamel Karel rwt a Tukwila Hill .,,0001- i1• �Arkw aY -Crys Paris Park `R Bic 11 Tukwila!w Paris M cVan ..917rFt 0 eaTac. rillia 41 INTERACTIVE MAP SURVEY RESULTS 46 4. What do you typically do at this site? (Check all that apply) Get out in nature Relax, enjoy the outdoors Exercise/physical activity Walk/play with/exercise my dog(s) Bring kids to play Attend a community event Gather with family/friends Picnic Participate in recreational classes or programming Play sports Bring kids to play sports 206 90 149 121 121 103 100 3 3 32 31 50 100 150 200 250 INTERACTIVE MAP SURVEY RESULTS 15 47 Table 1: What do you typically do at this site? (Parks with the most pins by activity) Gather with family/friends Tukwila Community Center; Riverton Park; Duwamish Hill Preserve; Fort Dent Park Bring kids to play Tukwila Community Center; Fort Dent Park; Joseph Foster Memorial Bring kids to play sports Fort Dent Park; Tukwila Community Center Play sports Fort Dent Park; Tukwila Community Center; Foster Golf Links Exercise/physical activity Tukwila Community Center; Fort Dent Park; Duwamish Hill Preserve Participate in recreational Tukwila Community Center classes or programming Attend a community event Tukwila Community Center; Fort Dent Park Picnic Tukwila Community Center; Fort Dent Park; Tukwila Park; Riverton Park Walk/play with/exercise my Duwamish Hill Preserve; Tukwila Community Center; Fort dog(s) Dent Park; Joseph Foster Memorial; Crestview Park Get out in nature Duwamish Hill Preserve; Tukwila Community Center; Tukwila Park; Macadam Winter Garden & Wetlands Relax, enjoy the outdoors Tukwila Community Center; Duwamish Hill Preserve; Tukwila Park 61 INTERACTIVE MAP SURVEY RESULTS II. Barriers or Issues 5. What kind of barrier or problem do you/your family see here? Choose the general topic that best describes the barrier or problem. Choose up to 3. Feels unsafe or unwelcoming Maintenance/ repair/ restoration needed Unsafe or lacking sidewalks/ bike routes No convenient public transit Not enough activities for kids Not enough variety of things to do Not enough seating, shade, or shelter Can't find parking High traffic or street/ crossing is dangerous or unpleasant There isn't a nearby park or green space Not enough activities for adults or seniors 31 27 21 0 20 40 60 80 INTERACTIVE MAP SURVEY RESULTS 17 . • Figure 2: Location of Barriers or Issues (colored "heat spots" show concentrations of responses to Question 5 from the pin map) raver Rargt�. .S L akeridge r_ in ur Wwarnish Park o e�kr u1 �4j rTu1� i -}qn �unjty Z `� ! :e Skyway � � van larK St uil� rgate Park �ookout.P nth 5t Lee Field 1 4,2"d St C_.scade View ommunity Party IS 144th 5t Bla 5 1 40h st-, h "It Parcel Lazelnut P)e a 30 0 S 15alh S: J, rukwila Nall spa �, lkr?ifa hark Tu kwdOfa" rkwa) crys�Spfngs. Park Fe_ park �� ICILY dl1 5 173rd SI SeaTac P. + SvaWL—Tacomr, 1 . 11. 1.- S 11bth L a n ra in 4 S 132nd 5t S 135t ,► —MA 11131(eriW Pa d Park I-1716k 81 INTERACTIVE MAP SURVEY RESULTS 50 III. Recreation Programs 6. What types of programs and activities would you like to see more of in Tukwila? Choose up to 3. Cultural arts programming/cultural celebrations or educational events Community -wide events/celebrations Nature/outdoor recreation activities (wildlife watching, group hikes, tours, etc.) Youth before and after school programs INTERACTIVE MAP SURVEY RESULTS 19 51 Adult fitness and wellness classes (yoga, dance, aerobics, etc.) Older adult services/active aging trainings and programs Life-long learning or support programs (language classes, accounting/finance, etc.) Adults sports leagues (coed, men's, or women's) 10 1 INTERACTIVE MAP SURVEY RESULTS 52 Infant/toddler activities or early childhood programs Informal exercise opportunities, indoor and outdoor (drop -in fitness, pick-up games, etc.) Youth sports or activities (soccer camps, swim lessons, etc.) Teen programs or classes (sports -related, cooking, arts, computer/IT, etc.) INTERACTIVE MAP SURVEY RESULTS 111 53 7. What types of programs and activities would you like to see more of in Tukwila? Choose up to 3. Cultural arts programming/ cultural celebrations or educational events Community -wide events/ celebrations Nature/ outdoor recreation activities (wildlife watching, group hikes, tours, etc.) Youth before and after school programs Adult fitness and wellness classes (yoga, dance, aerobics, etc.) Older adult services/ active aging trainings and programs Life-long learning or support programs (language classes, accounting/ finance, etc.) Adults sports leagues (coed, men's, or women's) Infant/ toddler activities or early childhood programs Informal exercise opportunities, indoor and outdoor (drop -in fitness, pick-up games,... Youth sports or activities (soccer camps, swim lessons, etc.) Teen programs or classes (sports -related, cooking, arts, computer/ IT, etc.) 54 52 1:?3 1 26 25 15 i13 0 50 100 150 12 1 INTERACTIVE MAP SURVEY RESULTS 54 IV. Ideas 8. What would make parks and recreation better in Tukwila? Your ideas could be small enhancements that would make a park or facility better or the next big idea. An enhancement of an existing park, trail, facility A new park 25 A new feature/facility/activity 24 A class, program, event 14 A play area or structure - 9 W 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 INTERACTIVE MAP SURVEY RESULTS 1 13 55 Figure 3: Locations for My Park or Recreation Idea (colored "heat spots" show concentrations of responses to Question 8 from the pin map) A play area or structure A new An enhancement of an feature/facility/activity existing park/trail/facility A class/program/event A new park 141 INTERACTIVE MAP SURVEY RESULTS 56 9. Overall, what are the types of park setting(s) you value most? Choose all that apply. Natural places that support wildlife habitat and low impact recreation uses Open grass areas for play, pick-up sports, and picnicking Unique places that reflect Tukwila's character, history, or culture Places to gather and eat INTERACTIVE MAP SURVEY RESULTS 115 57 Competitive spaces such as fields and courts for soccer, basketball, etc. Indoor spaces for classes, camps and events V. Demographics 10. Do you live, work or go to sch< 11 Live in a nearby community Live in Tukwila Work in Tukwila Go to school in Tukwila ? Choose all that apply: � I • I I 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 161 INTERACTIVE MAP SURVEY RESULTS 11. What is your age? 65+ # of people 29 55-64 48 45-54 59 35-44 57 25-34 51 18-24 6 Under 18 1 12. Do you have children living in your household? 13. Most people think of themselves as belonging to a particular ethnic or racial group. How do you identify yourself? Choose all that apply. Ethnicity dL O WP: le Caucasian/White (not Hispanic) 177 Asian or Asian American 26 Native American 13 African American/ Black 13 Hispanic/ Latino 12 INTERACTIVE MAP SURVEY RESULTS 117 59 14. What language(s) are most ._ - L_.___17 Language # of people English 242 Spanish 6 Vietnamese 2 15. Please indicate your gender Gend e Female 151 Male 74 Prefer not to say 17 181 INTERACTIVE MAP SURVEY RESULTS Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments The following comments are unedited except where any personal information has been omitted. 2. Why don't you use parks in Tukwila? 1. Don't live in the area 2. Don't live in the neighborhood 3. far from where I live 4. Have retired and moved out of the area! 5. 1 didn't know there were parks in Tukwila 6. 1 don't live in the area 7. 1 live in another area now 8. 1 live in Kirkland. 9. 1 live in Rainier Beach and tend to use the nearby parks, such as Lakeridge & Seward Park. 10. 1 live in SeaTac and use parks here alot. 11. 1 live in Seattle. 12. 1 live in Seattle. I used to work for Kaiser Permanente when it was Group Health, and I loved walking along the Duwamish River - it made my workday go so much better. 13. 1 only return to Seattle a couple times a year but I have visited the park in the past. 14. 1 seldom travel to the area. 15. 1 was a former resident of Tukwila, I still work here, I've just not had the occasion to visit one of the parks here since moving. 16. I'm too old. 17. It's not in my neighborhood 18. Just moved to the area, still learning the best parks 19. Transportation 20. Please work with the Dwamish Tribe on any use of the land and parks. Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I Al 61 3. What do you typically do at this site? (Check all that apply) Park Other• Location 1. Please inclue the Duwamish Tribe in this significantly important area 57th Ave South Mini Park 2. Please inclue the Duwamish Tribe in this significantly important area Bicentennial Park 3. Please inclue the Duwamish Tribe in this significantly important area Cascade View Community Park 4. Access the river. Codiga Park 5. canoeing Codiga Park 6. environmental restoration Codiga Park 7. 1 would like this park better if I didn't feel spooked by it. Codiga Park 8. Lunchtime spot to view otters, heron and other nearshore life Codiga Park 9. Overlooking the Duwamish River, homeland of the Duwamish tribe Codiga Park 10. Please inclue the Duwamish Tribe in this significantly important area Codiga Park 11. restoration events Codiga Park 12. Visit the nesting birds (osprey, green heron) in the area Codiga Park 13. Please inclue the Duwamish Tribe in this significantly important area Crestview Park 14. Use off -leash dog park Crestview Park 15. For work Crystal Springs Park (Lower) 16. forestry restoration events Crystal Springs Park (Lower) 17. Green Tukwila Crystal Springs Park (Lower) 18. 1 bring my kiddo to play at this playground several times a month. It's our Crystal Springs favorite playground because its off the beaten path. It would be nice if it had Park (Lower) swings the safety ones and the big kid ones for me so I can swing with my daughter. 19. 1 live on this street and this park is a nightmare. Crystal Springs Park (Lower) 20. Please inclue the Duwamish Tribe in this significantly important area Crystal Springs Park (Lower) 21. Community Service Cleanup Effort Crystal Springs Park (Upper) Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A2 62 3. What do you typically do at this site? (Check all that apply) Park Other• Location 22. Trying to enjoy the very wildlife we have left Crystal Springs Park (Upper) 23. Access the river. Duwamish Gardens 24. Please inclue the Duwamish Tribe in this significantly important area Duwamish Gardens 25. Use to launch kayak into river and also watch wildlife. Love the river otters! Duwamish Gardens 26. Enjoy the view and cultural history Duwamish Hill Preserve 27. 1 am a teacher and bring my classes here. Duwamish Hill Preserve 28. Learn about the Duwamish people Duwamish Hill Preserve 29. Lunch Time with views of Industrial Duwamish Zone Duwamish Hill Preserve 30. Meditation and homage to ancestral spirits Duwamish Hill Preserve 31. Not my favorite because of gun shots next door. Duwamish Hill Preserve 32. Restoration events Duwamish Hill Preserve 33. The gunshots at this park are very disturbing. I used to come here all the Duwamish Hill time, it was my favorite park especially because it is one of the few that Preserve actually makes mention of the Duwamish people. However I can't go here anymore because of the gunshots. Not only do they bothor me but they disturb my dogs so much they get terrified and even throw up from the stress. Please address this. This is a serious problem. Imagine having PTSD, being a vet, etc ... this park is not accessible because of the gunshots. I imagine it significantly affects wildlife as well. 34. To see the work that can be done if we all work together and pass strict Duwamish Hill environmental laws! Preserve 35. Visiting site very sacred to the Duwamish tribe Duwamish Hill Preserve 36. volunteer to help preserve this historic ecosystem and site Duwamish Hill Preserve 37. Volunteer with Duwamish Alive Duwamish Hill Preserve Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A3 63 3. What do you typically do at this site? (Check all that apply) Park Other• Location 38. Walking to the tippy-top of the Hill to watch the Blue Angels perform during Duwamish Hill Seafair. BEST view ever!!! Preserve 39. Watch the flight path. Listen to the sound of gun fire. Duwamish Hill Preserve 40. Only discovered this Clark by accident once. while walking for exercise from Duwamish Park TCC through Allentown. 41. Please Ask Tukwila to Include the Duwamish Tribe in this significantly Duwamish Park important area to the Duwamish People. 42. Please inclue the Duwamish Tribe in this significantly important area Duwamish Park 43. This would be a great location for DOG PARK!!! The field is unused and Duwamish Park riddled with mole hills. 44. We love bringing our canoe here to paddle on the Duwamish River Duwamish Park 45. Access bike trails Fort Dent Park (Starfire Sports Complex) 46. Autumn trees in full color are lovely. When out walking for exercise it's good Fort Dent Park to have public restrooms open. (Starfire Sports Complex) 47. Bike Fort Dent Park (Starfire Sports Complex) 48. bike ride rest stop Fort Dent Park (Starfire Sports Complex) 49. biking through on the Green River Trail Fort Dent Park (Starfire Sports Complex) 50. Come to enjoy before/after sports events Fort Dent Park (Starfire Sports Complex) 51. 1 used to enjoy the family 4th at the fort but that didn't happen this year. Fort Dent Park (Starfire Sports Complex) 52. Please inclue the Duwamish Tribe in this significantly important area Fort Dent Park (Starfire Sports Complex) Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A4 3. What do you typically do at this site? (Check all that apply) Park Other• Location 53. Use the restrooms, take a break Fort Dent Park (Starfire Sports Complex) 54. Watch my adult sons play soccer Fort Dent Park (Starfire Sports Complex) 55. Wonder if we will ever be able to improve the environment along this long Fort Dent Park strech of impacted shoreline (Starfire Sports Complex) 56. Golf Foster Golf Links 57. Great opportunity to have dinner or lunch or just a drink with a friend Foster Golf Links 58. save natural space along the river for salmon Foster Golf Links 59. To see the potential this area could have if converted to a wildlife reserve Foster Golf Links 60. Nothing left to do anymore now that the library has been removed which Hazelnut Park was a bad choice 61. Great for Easter egg hunt with young kids or a quiet reading time on a picnic Ikawa Park blanket in summer (Japanese Garden) 62. It is kind of like a little cave ..the tree's are beautiful. I usually just sit there Ikawa Park for 15 min or so and decompress. I am hoping it could be maintained (Japanese eventually, it would be wonderful to have a working pond again, I havent Garden) been down there for almost a year. 63. Please inclue the Duwamish Tribe in this significantly important area Ikawa Park (Japanese Garden) 64. Please inclue the Duwamish Tribe in this significantly important area Joseph Foster Memorial, Lee Philips Field 65. Use off -leash dog area Joseph Foster Memorial, Lee Philips Field 66. Visit a historic site Joseph Foster Memorial, Lee Philips Field Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A5 65 3. What do you typically do at this site? (Check all that apply) Park Other• Location 67. ride bikes on path Lee Philips Field 68. Gov't meetings at community center Macadam Wetlands & Winter Garden 69. Please inclue the Duwamish Tribe in this significantly important area Riverton Mini Park 70. Check out the community garden Riverton Park 71. 1 like the peaceful quiet feel of this park. Sometimes I make my own disc golf Riverton Park course here. I also like to use gully gardens p-patch. 72. Please inclue the Duwamish Tribe in this significantly important area Riverton Park 73. Enjoy the water Riverview Plaza Riverfront 74. The entire Green River/Interurban Trail system is a great asset for exercise in Riverview Plaza a relatively stress free environment. I think we should work to better Riverfront incorporate the river into our park systems. 75. Visit while riding the Green River Trail. Riverview Plaza Riverfront 76. Attend meetings and often walk around after Tukwila Community Center 77. Backyard Wildlife Fair - many years, Caregiver Conference at Comm. Ctr 2 Tukwila years Community Center 78. bank restoration Tukwila Community Center 79. environmental restoration Tukwila Community Center 80. Granddaughter attended pre-school for the past two years, and enjoyed the Tukwila playground area with her friends/classmates quite often. Community Center 81. 1 work at Tukwila Community Center Tukwila Community Center Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A6 3. What do you typically do at this site? (Check all that apply) Park Other• Location 82. meetings Tukwila Community Center 83. play at the skate park Tukwila Community Center 84. Please inclue the Duwamish Tribe in this significantly important area Tukwila Community Center 85. Racketball Tukwila Community Center 86. Spray Park for the kids Tukwila Community Center 87. Volunteer Tukwila Community Center 88. watch salmon Tukwila Community Center 89. We rented the kitchen and banquet rooms for anniversary party. Beautiful Tukwila venue„ Community Center 90. Green Tukwila events Tukwila Park 91. i like all the parks but i cannot get the little tear drop to click on more than Tukwila Park one park. instructions said to click more that one but does not give instructions on how to do this 92. Please inclue the Duwamish Tribe in this significantly important area Tukwila Park 93. pull ivy Tukwila Park 94. restoration events, get out of the office Tukwila Park 95. Stop to use restroom when walking Tukwila Park 96. Trying to enjoy the very wildlife we have left Tukwila Park 97. Volunteer Tukwila Park 98. This area needs some improvements for salmon, and is extremely hard to Tukwila access Parkway Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments A7 67 3. What do you typically do at this site? (Check all that apply) Park Other• Location 99. Try to get a glimpse of Salmon and see if there have been any improvements Tukwila on the Gilliam Creek Parkway 100. A sketchy place to go alone. Nice to have a quiet nature spot so close to Tukwila Pond shopping & business , but since it's isolated with no visibility from street I Park never stop by myself. 101. Lunchtime spot to view wildlife (aquatic birds) Tukwila Pond Park 102. Please inclue the Duwamish Tribe in this significantly important area Tukwila Pond Park 103. See if there are any improvements Tukwila Pond Park 104. swim lessons Tukwila Pool 105. Enjoy the water No Park Location 106. i like all the parks and they are unique, i tried to click on more parks but i No Park dont know how, the instructions were not clear Location 107. 1 used to come here all the time as a kid and wish there was still play No Park equipment. Location 108. look at the potenial natural lands opportunities for this forgotten area No Park Location 109. Look for my lost cat No Park Location 110. Lots of great outdoor space. Sometimes parking is limited but usually I can No Park find parking. Location 111. Please inclue the Duwamish Tribe in this significantly important area No Park Location 112. Please inclue the Duwamish Tribe in this significantly important area No Park Location 113. swim! No Park Location 114. This site needs some serious reworking so it functions as a natural space No Park Location 115. Use the bike trail No Park Location Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A8 5. What kind of barrier or problem do you/ your family see here? Park Choose the general topic that best describes the barrier or Location problem. 1. 1 only visit this space when there is an event there. Often the bathroom or Bicentennial water to drink is malfunctioning. This might be a great candidate for an Park Adopt a Park program where a corporation gets to claim it and maintain it. 2. lots of homeless people, the shoreline should be no tresspassing areas with Bicentennial the exception of a few well marked areas. They hide and set up tents on the Park banks 3. People doing drugs in parking lot Bicentennial Park 4. In spite of all the enhancements and trimming the base of shrubs and trees, Cascade View this location is infested with drug dealers and human traffickers! The kids Community know it, the families know it, the neighbors know it - and sadly those Park misusing the park know it! Turn the lights back on at night. Have a patrol come by at unpredictable times, drop a plain -clothed officer in there to observe and ultimately disrupt the drug sales. Put security cameras up in the eastern part of the park. Stop people from starting camp fires or camping there. 5. Unsavory people hang out in large groups Cascade View Community Park 6. When I'm there with friends their have been people yelling or homeless up Cascade View the hill . I seen cars with people inside. (drugs?) I go for the fun activities they Community do during summer but always with an extra eye on my kids e Park 7. dogs running without owners being responsible Codiga Park 8. Drug Deal City! Such a nice little space, but neighbors wonder why there is Codiga Park so much churn in terms of unfamiliar cars coming and going - 24 Hours a Day! Not sure why we don't plant someone from law enforcement there to figure it out and ultimately discourage this activity. Then families might feel like it's safe to stop and enjoy the area. The shelter looks inviting and playful, yet there are absolutely not items for kids to play on while they're there. 9. 1 like this park but avoid it because of the drug usage that happens in the Codiga Park parking lot all day long. Seen people shoot up right in front of me and it's not somewhere I would want to bring my kiddo. Which is sad because it's a good vantage point to watch the salmon pass to spawn. 10. Very dense vegatation feels unsafe Codiga Park 11. Did not know this existed till now. Crestview Park 12. Homeless people and drug dealing/smoking is common Crestview Park Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A9 •• 5. What kind of barrier or problem do you/ your family see here? Park Choose the general topic that best describes the barrier or Location problem. 13. This park has only recently become more popular due to the dog park. Most Crestview Park times, when it is open the shelter is occupied and there is no other place to just sit and enjoy the green space. This place comes to life when P&R holds an event there. Otherwise, there is no major draw. 14. too much ivy and invasive plants; need kiosk to make it more welcoming; Crystal Springs way finding signs that let people know there is a loop trail (I haven't seen Park (Lower) them if they are there). 15. Did not know this existed till now. Crystal Springs Park (Upper) 16. It's a dead end with 4 signs telling you not to park and pretty much every day Crystal Springs someone is parked there doing so.ething illegal whether it's drugs or Park (Upper) prostitution or now the homeless want to try and live there and wonder around our properties. 17. Needs better lighting, it feels dark which can make it feel unsafe as a single Crystal Springs woman Park (Upper) 18. No running water near the shelter. At one point all the picnic tables were Crystal Springs removed. The bathrooms are not near where people are using the park. The Park (Upper) parking is limited and is not where people are using the park. Glad there is yet a second dog park in McMicken Heights when the other eight neighborhoods in Tukwila have none! What's that about? Why is there a limit to what hours someone can walk their dog there? If more people use the space at whatever hour for good purposes, it makes it harder for others to use it for less that desireable purposes. Like all the other spaces, it seems a little run down and not well maintained. Maybe think about how you'd like people to enjoy that space and provid ammentities that would attract them to use it. 19. There are always people smoking weed at this park. Many people at night Crystal Springs too causing noise and disruption. Park (Upper) 20. There is a lot of nefarious activity that happens in the parking lot at this park. Crystal Springs Park (Upper) 21. It would be great to have a safe crossing from Duwamish Hill to Duwamish Duwamish Gardens. I have to actually drive this very short distance to cross safely. I Gardens love both of these parks. 22. This is a relatively new space. People aren't sure what to do there. The Duwamish people that are usually there are there at all hours using it to buy/sell drugs. Gardens If you are reading all of my pin drops, there is a common theme running through all of them. What do you intend this park to be for? Kind of a gift from King County, but not really understood by the public and not inviting enough without something to draw them there and explain how nice it is/what they can do there. Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A10 70 5. What kind of barrier or problem do you/ your family see here? Park Choose the general topic that best describes the barrier or Location problem. 23. Gunfire from the firing range can be triggering Duwamish Hill Preserve 24. I've been told that the police firing range is here and the sound is very loud Duwamish Hill and disturbing. Hearing gunshots makes me not want to go here. Maybe Preserve they could sound proof it in some way. 25. THE GUNSHOTS ARE A PROBLEM. A BIG BIG BIG PROBLEM Duwamish Hill Preserve 26. The parking strip across the street from the Hill Preserve is like skid row. Duwamish Hill Preserve 27. This park is covered in trash, dog wasted, and often has questionable people Duwamish Hill hanging around. It feels unsafe. Preserve 28. This space has been coming along with grants and corporate "service days" Duwamish Hill combined with community organized work parties for a long, long time. But Preserve things that are put there get run down. Gangs tag the few sitting benches available, the wonderful amphetheater looks old and dilapitated. Youth use the space for drinking and drugs and when the community doesn't know to use the space, others move in for less than desireable purposes. The parking spaces at the bottom would be fair enough, it it weren't being used for drug deals/drug taking. Maybe make use of the plateaued space P&R has at the top of the hill for their "shed" and turn that into 6-7 parking spaces. Again have a security guard come by at sporadic times that aren't predictable, but when we know others misuse the park to disrupt that behavior. And offer storytelling events, small theatrical arts performances and just plain old historical expertise for visitors to learn more about what is a very significant place to our First Nations people, the Duwamish Tribe. 29. This seems to be a one -family picnic area. The huge field to the east should Duwamish Park be used heavily. Duh! Perfect for a dog park! Ask the right neighbors this time about whether they'd like that to happen. Plenty do! And make it a model dog park, so it remains a healthy, safe place to bring Man's best Friend! 30. 1 don't know about this space or anything about how its used. That's a Fire Station 51 barrier. 31. Amazingly good use of the space as a sports complex in partnership with Fort Dent Park Starfire and the Sounders. People who live in the area or dare to explore on (Starfire Sports their own time find that they are confronted with homeless people on the Complex) trail and are afraid to walk across the footbridge and walk north. This will be part of the Lake to Sound Trail effort. Time to have City staff daily walk it to see if something can be done to improve safety. Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A11 71 5. What kind of barrier or problem do you/ your family see here? Park Choose the general topic that best describes the barrier or Location problem. 32. 1 don't like having to pay for parking even to use the park if I am not using Fort Dent Park Starfire. (Starfire Sports Complex) 33. Many times handicap parking is unavailable. About 25 % of the time, Fort Dent Park soneone parks in the handicap parking & I see them playing soccer out on (Starfire Sports the field. I have made a comment to the driver/player, they just laugh, Complex) ignore me or make a nasty comment. 34. Needs to be more clear what to do when an event is taking place. Parking is Fort Dent Park usually blocked off for event only. (Starfire Sports Complex) 35. Parking during soccer events is awful Fort Dent Park (Starfire Sports Complex) 36. The parking lot is often busy, but is also poorly lined which makes it difficult Fort Dent Park to find an actual parking spot. (Starfire Sports Complex) 37. No added value to our wildlife Foster Golf Links 38. Perfect as a golf course (and ultimate frisbee golf course). BUT it doesn't Foster Golf appear to belong to the public, unless you golf. Maybe create an Links opportunity for non -golfers to go for a stroll around the park by providing a map/path/ and way -finder information about the history of the area - or particular features. 39. Desperately need a covered picnic area and more for the kids in this area to Hazelnut Park do. 40. Not maintained Ikawa Park (Japanese Garden) 41. 1 think this is Joe Duffie Park beside Tukwila Elementary. Under maintained Interurban Hill and overgrown! With all the upgrades to the school, it might be time to Lot spruce it up again and revitalize its use as intended. To understand nature in this part of the City; to use it for educational purposes. 42. always trash, lots of weeds, not maintained well. looks bad Joseph Foster Memorial, Lee Philips Field 43. Dog park could use a walking path around the edge of the field. A lot of us Joseph Foster walk and let our dogs run free. Currently we are walking in the grass. Memorial, Lee Philips Field Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I Al2 72 5. What kind of barrier or problem do you/ your family see here? Park Choose the general topic that best describes the barrier or Location problem. 44. The general condition of this park, and really all parks I've visited and see, is Joseph Foster very poor. I would like to see green grass in the parks as well. Memorial, Lee Philips Field 45. There should be a basketball court here Joseph Foster Memorial, Lee Philips Field 46. Foster Park has all the potential as a park: Baseball fields, open space, and Lee Philips so on. It lacks plain old Tender Loving Care! Mow the lawns. Water grass Field where you want people to play. Maybe update the trail that goes around the south field! More benches to sit on. And please, please, please maintain the exercise equipment. Half of it doesn't work due to poor maintenance. Don't get me started on the bathrooms. Really? No doors on stalls and no toilet seats? Really? That tells me you know there are people misusing the facility! Take back the Park ! Get a routine security officer to make the rounds and maintain things to a family -friendly level. Also, a lot of people are not happy that after all the construction on 53th Avenue, that where the tennis courts used to be was replaced with a substandard grass area. Some feel there should be at least a half basket ball court, so youth can use it to play a game of pick up! 47. Lighting isn't great. Lee Philips Field 48. People drive too fast on that street Lee Philips Field 49. Public restrooms are closed too many months of the year Lee Philips Field 50. the play structure is outdated and needs to be more welcoming for all the Lee Philips kids who live in the area. Swings would be a welcome addition. Field 51. The street is highly used but there are no cross walks. Even with the speed Lee Philips humps people drive above the speed limit. Field 52. There were some individuals that appeared to be using needles and drugs in Lookout Park this area. 53. Never let this park or this innovative use of the space go! This is the kind of Macadam park where a lot of thought and creative ideas about the experience went Wetlands & into the design. Please don't let this rare space get run down. Maybe offer Winter Garden tours after work and on weekends to help visitors understand what vegetation is featured there. Parking is limited. 54. water features are all dried up Macadam Wetlands & Winter Garden Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A13 73 5. What kind of barrier or problem do you/ your family see here? Park Choose the general topic that best describes the barrier or Location problem. 55. lots of moles making the lawn sketchy Riverton Park 56. How could we let this space become so run down. The trail is not Southgate Park maintained. The trees are being assaulted by ivy - Cut that stuff back for Pete's Sake! Offer opportunities for people to enjoy the space with a small nature tour guide to tell us things about what is there (maybe a treasure hunt that identifies things unique to this space) - plants and animals. Help us understand how this kind of space is becoming rarer. Drop in a picnic table, bench and fireplace. Let people know they can enjoy time together in this urban forest! 57. Being that this is the headquarters for P&R, and staff probably start/finish Tukwila their day there, this place is looking better and better - and has tons of Community programs for people to enjoy. Center 58. It would be nice if there was a safe side walk to Codiga Park from the Tukwila community center Community Center 59. Now we drive easily; how do elderly non - drivers or new immigrants who Tukwila live in apartments along Int Blvd get the enjoy this great park ? Community Center 60. Parking was awkward, especially when needing to unload into the Tukwila community center for setup in the park behind. Community Center 61. Some staff need customer service training. Too many signs. Tukwila Community Center 62. Had my wallet stolen there Tukwila Park 63. Please look at putting in lighting - this is needed in the winter months Tukwila Park 64. This has improved with the jungle gym and slide for kids. We can't figure out Tukwila Park why there is a bench there that faces away from the play area. Most parents want to sit nearby and watch their children play. Not all need a picnic table. Kudos for slowing cleaning up the park. It does still seem like a variety of people show up there - especially late in the day and after dusk where they aren't there to enjoy the park as much as "make a connection" and sell /buy drugs, etc. 65. Too many people doing drugs in the parking area. Tukwila Park 66. Access to this site is very difficult at best. Site does not feel safe. Tukwila Pond Park 67. Did not know this existed till now. Tukwila Pond Park Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A14 74 5. What kind of barrier or problem do you/ your family see here? Park Choose the general topic that best describes the barrier or Location problem. 68. Notorious for attracting drifters and drug addicts. There needs to be an Tukwila Pond effort to take -back -the -park by bring in a security guard at certain times of Park the day, strategically marketing to people who work nearby that this is a safe place to stroll, eat your lunch and relax. I haven't been there in a little while, but the path, facilties and outlooks over the pond were dilapitated , run down and broken. Parking isn't checked, but this green space expects you to use retail or corporate parking and walk to the water. Maybe designating space we can use and haveing a security guard in the vicinity would help victors have more confidence when leaving their cars. 69. Park area is cornered and blocked by industrial/shopping buildings Tukwila Pond Park 70. The drunk/high people congregate there Tukwila Pond Park 71. tons of garbage, I have seen street people take stuff right out of the Tukwila Pond dumpster next to Tukwila Pond and sort what they wanted and left the rest Park wherever they were standing or sitting. 72. Extreme cracking and buckling - son fell riding scooter Tukwila Pool 73. Crossing the bridge feels unsafe No Park Location 74. Drunk and high people there, garbage everywhere No Park Location 75. Encampments. No Park Location 76. 1 believe this is the space behind the fire station and the Tukwila Historical No Park Society museum. This looks to be such a clear case of a little bit of upkeep Location will go a long ways. Ask the Historical Society how they want to use the space and help them do it!! Supposedly this is one of last places where the Hazelnut trees are prevalent. Start there and think - Doesn't this have a couple of nice place to have a picnic or sit on a bench. I think it is sorely lacking in those areas. What can you do to help peopl want to use it more? Have events in collaboration with the HS? Play music there on Saturdays and see what happens. It is a very pleasant spot that is not highly utilized. Seattle is doing all kinds of thinks to revitalize and take back it's green spaces for community. Tear a couple of pages our of their play book! I know they hire contractors to just put on fun activities and market to bring people outside! Maybe a passport with each park on it and some reward to riding your bike to them all or having a picnic in each. Raffle off something really cool so people are inspired to get out and try to win! 77. 1 don't know about this space or anything about how its used. That's a No Park barrier. Location Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A1S 75 5. What kind of barrier or problem do you/ your family see here? Park Choose the general topic that best describes the barrier or Location problem. 78. 1 know. You're thinking, "This is not a park!" Which is my comment. No Park Homeless campers, drug dealers, drug takers and sex traffickers have Location returned to this space. At one time Forterra regarded this as a nice park space to protect and preserve. Work with the School District to revitalize the green space they have in the soccor field and around the basketball court and jungle gym for kids - get those fence gates unlocked after school and on weekends. Partner with the school administrators in making it a great space for kids to play and ride their bikes. Put in a little picnic area. Place garbage cans out by the soccer field and talk to the teams that use it about putting their water bottles, food, broken gear and other trash in them. Hold some kind of a relay day event, for running, potato sack racing and other such fun things. This should be a very active space any time the sun is up. 79. 1 live on the East Side and only visit Tukwila on occasion. No Park Location 80. It is unclear how to get from the Green River Trail to East Marginal bike trail No Park Location 81. It is unclear if the track is open to the public because of the fence No Park Location 82. Kids living in the Thorndyke zone have to go a long way to find an outdoor No Park play area. Location 83. Loud amplified music on weekends. No Park Location 84. More parks with walking trails near cascade view would be nice although I No Park don't know where a space would allow for that. Location 85. No public neighborhood park in this area No Park Location 86. Novigating by bike from the Interurban to Fort Dent is tricky, Also the Grady No Park Way bridge access toward Renton is dangerous for bikes. Location 87. Parking is limited (though improving), no play equipment No Park Location 88. Please get input from the Duwamish Tribe for maintenance of the Duwamish No Park river. It is a very important part of their tribal traditions Location 89. Sidewalk not complete on eastside No Park Location 90. The bike trail is pretty rough here and access to Fort Dent is very difficult to No Park navigate. Location 91. The Tukwila Pool is awesome! All the other little green spaces marked No Park nearby, except the football field may improve with school district Location Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A16 76 5. What kind of barrier or problem do you/ your family see here? Park Choose the general topic that best describes the barrier or Location problem. construction - otherwise are virtually unknown to most people in the area as spaces they can use as a park. Innovative thinking, marketing and event creation would help heaps! 92. This is a scary intersection which the bike lanes lead to. No Park Location 93. This pin was meant for the "Southgate Greenbelt" area along 42nd Ave S. No Park heading north toward Riverton. It could be a nice habitat area with some Location park benches and a safe trail or two. 94. Trail is undeveloped on this side of the river south of S180th. Partnership No Park with Segale to extend this trail all the way to the south Tukwila boundary Location might be a logical extension of the trail system especially as Segale develops. There is a trail on the east side of the river but limited crossing points for pedestrians. 95. We live just north of Angle Lake and bike a lot, this hill makes it difficult to No Park visit parks in Tukwila to get back. I know that sounds lazy. Location 96. Why is this a "Park Desert?" Notice we have absolutely nothing to offer No Park residents/seniors/children-youth in this entire neighborhood? What's up Location with that? Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A17 77 7. What types of programs and activities would you like to see more of in Tukwila? 1. there are so many great programs, i cannot choose 3, there are kids, g kids, niece, nephews that participate in so many activities 2. Adult classes that are not fitness related. Cooking classes, art/craft classes, social activities - book group, knitting group etc. 3. Anything that preserves natural habitat 4. Art classes for all ages 5. Ballet, soccer, better swim class times/dates 6. Bicycling along the Green River Trail 7. Broader programs for youth that build into broader programs for teens ... art club, volunteer projects for example 8. Consultation with Duwamish Tribe 9. Definitely more community festivals and events. 10. Disappointed to hear the Silver Sneakers class moved to afternoon! Many retirees have busy lives and want A.M. exercise . 8:15 AM Senior Strength morning class has been excellent. How industriously is the TCC staff recruiting another instructor? 11. Enrichment in the parks- 12. excising outdoors, enjoying the natural world along with learning are my joys. Tukwila has this wonderful river filled with wildlife that is such a treasure. 13. Field sports 14. Fire work at Fort Dent on the Forth of July 15. For years, I have been asking for a space that women can drop in at the gym and either play basketball or just jog around the court area on the perimeter - for a flat surface to get into shape that is indoors -without being made to feel it's for men only. Open gym should not be for one gender only. Work on that and you 'll get me back. 16. homeschool programs 17. 1 am a pickleball ambassador and have been playing for over 20 years. I am an adjunct instructor at the Tukwila Comm Ctr putting on pickleball training and clinics. With this being one of the fastest growing sports for all generations all races all levels, it is a perfect segway into helping build pickleball programs and facilities to accomodate the every growing base of players. 18. 1 like to ride my bicycle around and hang out by the river 19. 1 think there are a lot of programs that serve a lot of different people. I think we need to hear from people who are not connected to our programs to answer this question. 20. 1 want to be sure the natural areas in Tukwila are protected and that the Duwamish tribe is included in this plan. Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A18 7. What types of programs and activities would you like to see more of in Tukwila? 21. 1 would like more opportunities to hear from the Duwamish tribe about the natural resources in this area, and for events and volunteer opportunities to help restore and maintain greenspace along the river. 22. I'd like to see us use our rivers more. 23. In case I don't get the chance to add this thought later; wherever feasibile pasrks should include community vegetable / flower gardens 24. Include the Duwamish in your planning efforts since this is their land. 25. Include the Duwamish Tribe in this significantly important area to the Duwamish People. 26. Invest in restoring the Duwamish River and salmon runs 27. Keeping sites clean and make garbage bins available at Duwamish sacred sites 28. Life long learning would not let me select it so consider it selected. 29. Men's groups. Hiking and walking strictly for men and other groups. 30. Model airplane construction, 3-D printing, computer lab, graphic design 31. moer youth basketball events 32. More activities for ages 5 and under. 33. More for seniors 34. More of all of these! As well as a semi -regular artisan/handcrafter mark 35. Music for dancing. 36. Not enough sports programs for kids 37. Out door tai chi 38. Please consider vital salmon habitat in your planning 39. Programs addressing natural habitat particularly the importance of the area for salmon habitat 40. Programs that honor the Native keepers of the land 41. Return land to the Duwamish Tribe! 42. salmon habitat/forestry restoration events and activities 43. See people to gather to together and be active. 44. Senior bus increase to match going senior communities that are being developed in our city 45. Specialized recreation for Special Needs. Clearly it is not even on your radar as it isn't even listed here. 46. Swim Lessons for Summer Camp Kids Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A19 79 7. What types of programs and activities would you like to see more of in Tukwila? 47. The Green and Duwamish Rivers are sacred to the Duwamish People. A tremendous amount of cleanup has been done on the Duwamish. I encourage the city of Tukwila to coordinate nature activities with the tribe and to be sure to protect and care for these remaining wild areas. 48. The nature/ tour option will be of more interest when I retire in a couple more years. 49. There should definitlely also be more activities for youth and older adults. I think it would be VERY IMPORTANT to add programming about the significance of the Duwamish people and work with the Duwamish Tribe, incorporate this into ALL PROGRAMMING AND PARKS 50. Things to encourage people to get out and enjoy parks - and take care of them 51. Would love to see community wide street fairs, featuring local arts, crafts, plant sales, music, etc. Would also love to see more community around our parks and natural spaces Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A20 8a. What's your idea for this location? ---Something else entirely: Park Location 1. Purchase more private forests and conserve them 146th St Parcel 2. Place is great maybe a proper bathroom Cascade View Community Park 3. This is a great community park and very used by families nearby. We do see Cascade View enhancements to it often. Community Park 4. A new larger playground, renovate the basketball court, add a kid -friendly Crestview Park bike area or track. 5. The grass in the dog park is awful, dusty in the summer and muddy in the Crestview Park winter. A drainage and watering system would be amazing! We don't take our dogs as much as we could if the conditions were better. 6. more maintenance Crystal Springs Park (Lower) 7. Provide active elements in the upper area of the park, (playground, picnic Crystal Springs shelter, disc golf, etc.) Park (Upper) 8. Talk about the history of the Duwamish people and preserve the salmon Duwamish habitat. Gardens 9. This is such a wonderful learning space, to have an event which utilizes the Duwamish Hill educational features would be great. Preserve 10. Dog park! No one uses the unkept ballfield anyways. Duwamish Park 11. DOG PARK!! This park is only half utilized. There is a baseball field that is Duwamish Park unused due to mole hills all over it. DOGS would love it! 12. A driving range for foster golf. Foster Golf Links 13. restoration of salmon habitat Foster Golf Links 14. Create a "natural playground" here, building on the historical society and Hazelnut Park how kids use to play. 15. Expand this park when Station 52 moves! Hazelnut Park 16. The fire station will soon go away. I hope a really nice park for kids to play is Hazelnut Park put in the placeof fire station. 17. Add a spray park here! Lee Philips Field 18. Finish paving the walking trail around the Lee Phillips Fields and repair areas Lee Philips in need. Field Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A21 8a. What's your idea for this location? ---Something else entirely: Park Location 19. put a fence around the grass field so people dont drive through and do Lee Philips donuts in the field in the winter. I'd be nice to see the park grass be upkept Field better. 20. 1 have seen the great work that has happened at North Winds Weir and it North Wind's seems like it would make a great addition to the City of Tukwila's park Weir system since it can connect with Duwamish Hill Preserve, Duwamish Gardens, etc. along the Duwamish River. 21. Disc Golf Course Southgate Park 22. Disc Golf Course, Ropes Course, Zip Line Southgate Park 23. Better handicapped parking Tukwila Community Center 24. more community art/ culture events, highlighting our unity through diversity Tukwila Community Center 25. Pickleball League Tukwila Community Center 26. restoration of salmon habitat Tukwila Community Center 27. awnings for pic nics Tukwila Park 28. Would like to see an effort to connect the random walking trails throughout Walking Trail 2 Tukwila Strip 29. A teen center closer to the Highschool and Middle School No Park Location 30. Areas to provide further protection of natural resources and education on No Park the issues. Location 31. Connect 43rd to 44th for access to Riverton Park No Park Location 32. Duwamish Tribal Services No Park Location 33. Green space with benches and pretty TREES and benches just 31ong blocks No Park from the new apartments . Condos , at Interurban Hotel . Location 34. 1 live near here and for years have been thinking this empty lot would be a No Park great combo of Pea -Patch and Restoration area. The invasive plants could be Location removed, restore and add to the existing wooded/tree area, and make the lower part a pea patch (there are a lot of apartments in the area). Because of Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A22 8a. What's your idea for this location? ---Something else entirely: Park Location the EXTREMELY UNSAFE AND UNACCESSIBLE hill, I THINK THIS AREA COULD BE USED AS A ZIG-ZAG PATH/RAMP THAT EASES THE GRADE OF THE SLOPE AND MAKES 53RD AVE SOUTH SAFER AND MORE ACCESSIBLE. Fruit trees and/or the p-patch beds could go between the path. And maybe even save a space for a food truck/local food vendor to serve the park and ride in high traffic. 35. Include the Duwamish in this planning effort - this is their land. No Park Location 36. Inclusion of the Duwamish tribes in the conversation related to what should No Park happen in the community, especially related to the use of the river. Location 37. More green/wildlife spaces and quieter roads No Park Location 38. program more activities to promote and encourage trail use. Tukwila has No Park many wonderful trails that are underutilized by public. Location 39. Restore the forest and add trails No Park Location 40. Stop spraying toxic chemicals; don't destroy the view of the osprey nest, add No Park signs to tell people about the wildlife habitat Location 41. Such a neat space. Dead end parking lot with a great view. Maybe Boeing No Park would make a donation? Location 42. There is a vacant lot here- would make for a great space to add a community No Park garden. This would help to enhance the surrounding area and homes as well Location as mitigate the rough traffic that we see go through Crestview park 43. There used to be nice stretching/exercise features along the trail but they No Park have mostly fallen apart. Especially down near Costco, it would be nice if Location some of these features were restored/hardened to allow more public use without inviting homeless encampments. I think we are underutilizing the river as one of our major recreational focuses. If people have closer interaction with the river they may provide more support for protecting it from polution and cleaning it up. 44. We wish this area felt safer for our kids. At the library and school area there No Park is a lot of problems with transients, drugs, guns, and safety issues at the Location library. We live close enough to ride our bikes, but it is dangerous, cars don't stop for you at the crosswalks, and there is not safe spots to park bikes. 45. Would like a track or more running friendly (longer) trails No Park Location Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A23 8b. If you have an idea (such as a program, event, or policy) that Park doesn't have a location on the map, describe it below: Location 1. Include the Duwamish tribe in your planning Bicentennial Park 2. Turn the cabin into a rental/concessions stand, skate, scooter, bike, etc. Bicentennial rentals for use on the trail... and to access the urban center. Park 3. Love the summer program you guys do during summer and free meals thanks Cascade View Community Park 4. More festivals and events like other surrounding cities Cascade View Community Park 5. More activities to regulate unsafe activities happening in this area. Codiga Park 6. Develop a large, regional draw, playground utilizing the topography of the Crystal hillside on the lower park section above the tennis court. A "Crystal Springs" Springs Park playground with water, or colored mats representing water. (Upper) 7. Duwamish Hills Preserve is the only "bald" in the greater Seattle area and Duwamish deserves more attention and care than it gets. Focused restoration work is Hill Preserve needed. 8. 1 wish there were more non sport outside activities which connected with Duwamish nature, history and culture. Also many of the parks and natural areas aren't Hill Preserve well known it would be great to popularize them 9. The Duwamish Hill Park goes through changes during the seasons and I would Duwamish love to attend a walk through pointing out native plants and animals and how Hill Preserve they adapt. This park remains a reminder of indigenous history and I would love to share this place with others. 10. Community Garden Duwamish Park 11. Since the fire place will be going away at Hazelnut park, I hope to see a nice Hazelnut park put there in its place. The kids in this area need a place to play other Park than the Tukwila Elementary School. 12. Develop a walking area through the wetland using boardwalks, etc. Could Macadam also connect the Tukwila Hill area to the east with the Foster area with a Wetlands & walkway. Winter Garden 13. This area has no Tukwila park. Recreational dessert. Raisbeck Park 14. Add sidewalks along 40th. For people to get to Southgate & Riverton Parks. Riverton Park Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A24 8b. If you have an idea (such as a program, event, or policy) that Park doesn't have a location on the map, describe it below: Location 15. Outdoor workout classes. Riverton Park 16. Add sidewalks along 40th. For people to get to Southgate & Riverton Parks. Southgate Park 17. Disc Golf Southgate Park 18. Disc golf course Southgate Park 19. Underwater Basket Weaving... in the Duwamish River Southgate Park 20. Disc golf, pickleball, Tukwila Community Center 21. It was discussed when I was there to talk about sustainable practices when it Tukwila comes to sheep and wool. Wool is a fantastic substance that can be used in Community gardening, for water and energy conservation, and to add to compost. I Center believe there was also interest in crafting/spinning classes. 22. Lights to make Green River trail safer to walk at night. Tukwila Community Center 23. stated elsewhere in the survey - wherever feasible community managed Tukwila vegetable/flower gardens should be included. Ideally, this would be at least a Community small feature in every public park in Tukwila. Center 24. Better signage from the opposite sides of the park so that I know where the Tukwila entrance is. Pond Park 25. Create a regional attraction site that has a walking paths/trails around the Tukwila site, improve water quality, add fountains, create open play turf area and Pond Park event venue area. Provide parking and multiple access points to the site for urban center area. 26. Acquiring this land for a future park is critical to preserving enough open Non -Park space in this neighborhood as it densifies. Although there are two schools in Location this neighborhood, there are no outdoor parks. As a family with children, we struggle with where to walk with our kids. 27. Develop trail system in the urban center utilizing existing abandoned railroad Non -Park tracks (rails to trails), to promote and improve pedestrian access in the urban Location center. 28. Encourage people to care about parks. Get them involved in their parks in a Non -Park positive way. Too many parks have become places for people to get drunk Location and high and scare off other users. Too many parks are completely neglected. Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A25 8b. If you have an idea (such as a program, event, or policy) that Park doesn't have a location on the map, describe it below: Location 29. 1 think all these spaces need to include information about the Duwamish Non -Park Tribe. I've learned about the significance in what is now called Tukwila to the Location Duwamish Tribe through the Longhouse and events there, but not from living in Tukwila. 30. Include the Duwamish Tribe in this significantly important area to the Non -Park Duwamish People. Keep natural spaces! Location 31. Make the Interurban Trail more accessible and fun. Similar to Austin's river Non -Park walk. It should be more visible, have vendors renting bikes, selling ice Location cream/coffee, and have restaurants that have patios facing it. Work to clean up the river so it becomes something we can be proud to show off with an awesome trail system. 32. Perform a land swap with the rendering plant and use those grounds as an Non -Park expansion for the golf course Location 33. Please consider adding the Duwamish Tribal Services on the map and include Non -Park as a very important area to Indigenous Peoples. I have utilized the Longhouse Location many times for variety of cultural reasons. Consider adding stop light in order to cross the street and bus stop in front and across street from Longhouse. Many drivers not slowing down and consequently makes it very dangerous to cross street and to walk along that area. 34. Policy mentioned above - inclusion of the Duwamish tribes in decision making Non -Park and thinking about the beneficial uses in the area Location 35. Restoration, revegetation, invasive removal, so that riparian areas contribute Non -Park to salmon habitat necessary to honor treaty responsibilities. Location 36. Return land to the Duwamish, and have their leaders guide the community in Non -Park how to preserve its beauty. Focus all efforts on stopping climate change - we Location don't have much time! 37. Some programming to promote trail use. This could be community events Non -Park that encourage walking and biking on the trails. Also, more connections to Location trails could help too. 38. This area needs a very large park as it will be full of housing in the future and Non -Park there will be no public open space left if it is not reserved now. It could also Location easily be a regional draw given close proximity to Kent, trails (to Seattle and Auburn), and 1-5. Disc golf would be a big hit here. 39. This property is for sale and is one of only a few very large vacant lots left in Non -Park the city. It should be purchased, preserved and made into a neighborhood Location park. 40. Tukwila absolutely needs to invest in more parks and habitat restoration of Non -Park current green spaces along the Duwamish - Green river. This is such an asset Location Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A26 8b. If you have an idea (such as a program, event, or policy) that Park doesn't have a location on the map, describe it below: Location to the region, from Salmon, to people, to Orcas in the Salish Sea and Tukwila has such an amazing opportunity to being a leader in restoring this river and maintaining the health of the region. The creation of the Green Tukwila Partnership is a great first step, but it should prioritized and invested in a serious way. Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A27 Do you have additional ideas or comments you would like to share? 1. save the areas along the duwamish/Green River 2. Anywhere the bicycle/pedestrian ways can be made accessible for all, including wheelchair users would be good. Restoring natural river habitat and integration of native American cultural and historical heritage into the expression of the character of the parks would bring a richness to the entire system, unique, enjoyable, and educational. 3. Cascade view community park is beside a 25/h and a 35/h roads, it has no barriers for kids, so most of the times they run to the streets to pick up a ball or play. And its south-west side is always full of drug addicted people, specially where the bus stop is. 4. Continue to do outreach for communities that do not use the Tukwila Community Center. 5. Dog parks 6. Had trouble navigating within the survey. 7. 1 *love* Geocaching and this is one of the things I like to do in Tukwila, or wherever I find myself. Preserving natural space, and the river, are important to me in mentally recuperating from urban life. Please continue to priortize the natural areas of Tukwila. 8. 1 am a neighbor of the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse. I have had conversations with tribal members enough to know how important areas in Tukwila are to them. Development has severely degraded salmon habitat. Please make efforts to reverse this decline. 9. 1 am very concerned about maintaining a vital salmon habitat along the Green-Duwamish River. PLEASE make keeping these natural areas a priority, for all of our sake. 10. 1 appreciate the Tukwila center & Park and think any improvements would be terrific for the community. 11. 1 appreciate Tukwila's efforts to provide more accessible natural areas within the city that the public can enjoy which also connects to the area's history and cultures. 12. 1 bike on the Green River trail often. It's a real jewel in the area. It would be great if the Cottonwood tree surface roots could be controlled. It can be jarring especially for those like me with back problems. Some of the bumps they produce are at least painted so you know where they are 13. 1 don't access the parks outside of the city hall area on my own because I heard they are not safe. Maintaining lights, clearing trails, brush cutbacks, lots of garbage cans for trash removal goes a long way to making a place look maintained and just get the feeling it is cared about, therefore, safer. These are the things that make me feel more comfortable in park environments. Because I don't access Tukwila's parks I cant say if any of these things are an Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A28 Do you have additional ideas or comments you would like to share? issue (parks and recs park by the community center is outstanding by the way)but these are things that make a difference to me. 14. 1 don't walk in Crestview Park as much as I would like because of the homeless persons there. 15. 1 especially appreciate green and open natural space within Tukwila, particularly along the Duwamish River. And the public art ...let there be more! 16. 1 have been impressed with how many parks are in Tukwila, but can see that they need attention. I would like to see continued volunteer efforts to enhance the parks, money should be added to establish community events that help draw more people to the parks. Would like more running choices and a track that can be used with good lighting. A lot of the parks feel unsafe as a woman because of poor lighting. Community gardens are a great impact and help to educate and create community. Always love labeling of plants to help others understand. 17. 1 have only lived here a few years my wife may respond with more input. in our area there is a lot, parcel # 004000-0715 on south 146th st east of 42nd that is un developed and no house stands on the property. to my knowledge it isn't for sale but I believe all communities especially in the greater Seattle area are at a point that if we don't save land from houses and save some green space we won't have any. we will miss out on opportunities to make the community a better place for all of us. I value parks I enjoy using parks but if there are no parks the community is worse off. 18. 1 hope community has yoga class for kid. 19. 1 hope we can find the way to use government's free land to grow fruits farms or veggies for the community. I hope we can use some vegetables and coffee ground ..that the stores throw away for compost. Also we can have rain water '?;) to water our organic fruits and vegetables. Beside that we can grow some flowers that can make the city looked more beautiful. We might have to find volunteers from companies, government staffs, or individuals who have tools and knowledge to make our city because better. Thank you. 20. 1 know you have to use your entire budget, but I'm sick of everything getting built up and when times go bad maintenance is cut and everything looks like crap, which ALWAYS happens. Since Brett stopped being the main person taking care of Crystsl Spings it looks like crap unless we complain. The overgrowth up there right now is ridiculous. You can't even drive down the street without trees branches hitting your car. Garbage is all over and these park guys think where the street parking is it's not their responsibility to pick up all the garbage your park dwellers leave everywhere around where their cars are. I work 2 jobs and don't have time to do their jobs too. If they don't have enough time then you should not be adding anything to these parks because they aren't being maintained and hire peoole to take care of what you already have. Im tired of looking like we live in the ghetto. Bring everything you already have Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A29 Do you have additional ideas or comments you would like to share? up to par and don't add more that won't be maintained. If everything was completely clean with maintenance it would be more welcoming than parking in the middle of a garbage pit. 21. 1 love Tukwila Community Center and it's wonderful staff. I attend many of their scheduled events, tours and trips . It is a wonderful place for seniors to gather and take part in their activities. They Care!! 22. 1 really like the interactive map and being able to place pins. 23. 1 think more community events and festivals ect would benefit the community. We often go to other festivals. Block parties. Street fairs. Parades in other surrounding towns. It would be nice to have them here too. Have more of a community feel. I know some things are starting up and hope to see these events grow! Its hars because Tukwila doesnt really have a town center like other communities and towns. 24. 1 think one of the hardest parts is just finding parks that we can bike or walk to between neighborhoods that are safe. Also park safety is a big deal, there are plenty of parks in the city I avoid because of that. 25. 1 urge Tukwila Parks and Recreation to include the Duwamish Tribe in planning for this significantly important area to the Duwamish People. 26. 1 use the Crestview dog park and I am very happy to have it! I would like to see a shelter added: something with a roof that can catch rainwater for dog bowls, a few covered seats, and an information board. 27. 1 would like to see fitness classes get a priority. Quite often they get cancelled or moved with no notification to attendees. Attendance check in is also a barrier with only one access point/ computer which is often down. Community center closures for special events and maintenance impede a fitness routine. 28. 1 would like to see more Caucasian people participate in Tuesday's Lunches. Not have it all Hispanic oriented. Take better care of our parks and natural resources and keep them respectfully clean and pleasant in appearance and don't allow homeless people to occupy them. And lower the prices in Senior outings. Make it more affordable for low income. 29. 1 would like to see more enforcement of loitering and trespass laws in our local parks. Tukwila park is being taken over by transients who also bring drug use and criminal activity with them, which I've witnessed first hand. I don't feel safe bringing my kids there anymore. It's right accross from city hall yet is overlooked by police. This is unacceptable. 30. I'd like to see more green initiatives at local parks. Clover in the grass lawns, native plant buffers, rain gardens. Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A30 •E Do you have additional ideas or comments you would like to share? 31. I'd like to see more programs and classes at locations in the community. TCC is great, but difficult to get to for some people. Any chance at having a community center along International Blvd? Or could the City do more to get more programming at school sites? 32. Identify areas of the city that don't have access to parks, trails and/or exercise places and then work with the residents to help identify existing resources (this may mean help create a safe walking route around their neighborhood and hold community events/programs that promote walking/biking). 33. Improve lightings in parks for safety. 34. Include and Support the Duwamish Tribel I I 35. Include the Duwamish Tribe in this significantly important area to the Duwamish People. 36. Increase support for forest restoration efforts like Green Tukwila Partnership. It helps check so many boxes by creating opportunities to access and connect with nature, build community and get to know people, connect with a place, make parks safer, and improve the many benefits of forest such as clean water and air quality. 37. Is this survey available in languages other than English? Are there other outreach efforts to elicit responses from those who don't have computer access and/or speak a language other than English? The area between 1-5 and Military Road, between 116th and 518, particularly south of 144th, has very few developed parks and open space. 38. It is vital to include the Duwamish people at all stages of the planning process of the Parks, Rec and Open Spaces Plan. As salmons runs and other plant and animals species continue to collapse in the warming, unnaturally -straightened waterway, it is vital to restore as much habitat as possible, particularly along the Duwamish waterway / Green River. Including the members of the Duwamish community in the process is integral to connecting settler/immigrant communities and the original people of this region - all of whom now call Tukwila home. 39. It'd be nice if there were more police presence in the parks, I feel like there is a lot of drug usage in the parks and people smoking dope in the parking lots. Cascade view, Crystal springs and Codiga come to mind. 40. I've found connectivity to be a huge issue in my neighborhood (by Foster High School). I'm a runner, and it's a real struggle to find loops. Tons of dead ends, green belts without recreation access. The "other hill" in Tukwila is much better with walking passages between streets... it's completely doable to find a running loop. For instance, why isn't there a walking trail from the detention pond (at 42nd Ave S & S 152nd St) to near Thorndyke or 43rd PI S? I understand it to be public property (or the city could at least grab an easement on the property lines). Consider yourself a runner or walker trying to run 2-3 miles ... where are the loops? And as Gary develops more land, we miss our opportunity to get permanent walkway easements from developers as Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A31 91 Do you have additional ideas or comments you would like to share? part of a master plan. Think about Seattle... there are tons of stairs at the end of streets and make walkways at dead ends. Tukwila is missing that long-term urban trail/connectivity vision. On another topic, the city is doing an awesome job with International Blvd redevelopment!! 41. Keep doing what you are going-- especially the senior trips! I found the interactive part of this survey hard to do-- had to start over 3 times. 42. Keep up the Sr Adult MWF free workouts and thank you for hosting them. 43. More money should be allocated to maintaining the great parks that the City owns. More upkeep will lead to more use. 44. More programs involving and celebrating the Duamish nation would be terrific. 45. More restoration! We need more healthy forests in our parks! 46. Most people visiting Duwamish sacred sites seem to have no idea the significance of where they are. Let's add some interpretive signs and have educational programs in coordination with the Duwamish tribe. Our region puts up interpretative signs about wherever the Denny party or other white settlers may have done. Archaeological dig on the Duwamish river proves our native tribe has lived near the river at least 1400 years. (This site on the Duwamish river is on the International Historic register.) Let's please keep these sites clean and cooperate with the Duwamish people to educate people about our historic Duwamish river and the people who have lived, and still lived near its banks for hundreds of generations. Tukwila Parks can be an ally in respectful use of this land and river. 47. My family is 1 year new to the area. I would love to know more about opportunities for my son (currently 4yo) and I to volunteer together. 48. My family uses the Green River trail to commute and for recreation. Maintenance and restoration of lighting and safety measures is a concern for us. We especially love the story telling signage and artworks in our favorite Tukwila parks, and this is what brings us back. 49. No. 50. PARKS AND OPEN SPACE AND RESTORATION ARE VITALLY IMPORTANT. THIS ABSOLUTELY MUST BE PRIORITIZED!!!!!!!!! As I've mentioned, Please include the Duwamish Tribe in these significantly important areas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 51. Play spaces for different ages. Developmental Classes for Parents. Preschools more Play based child centered. No woodchips for park.. foam like would be amazing! Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A32 92 Do you have additional ideas or comments you would like to share? 52. Please Include the Duwamish Tribe in this significantly important area to the Duwamish People. I urge the city to make their natural areas a priority in their plan. 53. Please consult the Dwamish people as to the use of lands. Their expert knowledge and family ancestry position them to know what to do to preserve land, and make best use of it as well. 54. Please consult with the Duwamish Tribe about how they would like to see the Tukwila Parks used. Thank you! 55. Please consult with the Duwamish Tribe on your parks, open space and other environmental planning. I fully support their status. They are organized and legitimate and their ancestors are the first people to set foot anywhere in Tukwila. 56. Please emphasize access to the Duwamish/Green river sites. I live on the banks of the Duwamish River and hope everyone in Tukwila can enjoy the river from as many well - maintained access points as possible. 57. Please ensure that the specialized recreation continues. What about more classes --especially recreation and exercise opportunities for the special needs community. 58. Please enter into conversation with the Duwamish people to gather input on Tukwila parks, which include significant places to the Duwamish people! 59. Please include the Duwamish Nation in these conversations! 60. Please include the Duwamish people in your plans for the Tukwila parks. 61. Please include the Duwamish tribal community in the work you do caring for the land and river. And please keep river restoration and salmon habitat on your radar. 62. Please include the Duwamish tribe in all decisions! 63. Please include the Duwamish Tribe in planning efforts regarthis significantly important area to the Duwamish People. 64. Please include the Duwamish Tribe in the conversations and decision -making processes associated with the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan. 65. Please include the Duwamish Tribe in your considerations/planning process for how to improve Tukwila Park. Thank you!! 66. Please include the duwamish tribe in your review of the land use. Without input from black and/or indigenous people of color, this is an incomplete review. 67. Please include the Duwamish Tribe when collecting data and community input. Help us protect vital salmon habitat along the Green-Duwamish River, and please make natural areas a priority in your larger plan. Thank you! Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A33 93 Do you have additional ideas or comments you would like to share? 68. Please keep maintaining natural areas as a priority for your parks department. They are critical for protecting salmon habitat and for human health and wellbeing. Thanks! 69. Please keep green spaces green! Urban natural spaces provide important resting places for migratory wildlife and help protect our waterways, keeping Puget Sound healthy. 70. Please keep Riverton Park a passive park. Love the community garden. Maybe the paved area in northeast corner need a better use. Please no teams at this park. Keep it a play area. Dog area. Walking park. Thank you 71. Please keep the area friendly to the Duwamish! 72. Please keep the Duwamish tribe informed 73. Please make natural areas a priority for the future of Tukwila, especially the protection of the vital salmon habitat in the Green-Duwamish river. 74. Please make natural areas a priority in your plan. Thank you. 75. Please pay special attention to areas of critical salmon habitat along the Duwamish River and habitat for other wild species. In an industrialized area, these resources are precious. 76. Please prioritize natural areas and habitats 77. Please prioritize non -human life. Please find ways to promote the health and success of all of the other lives in Tukwila. 78. Please prioritize the health and preservation of natural areas in the city's plan. These natural areas are sacred to the Duwamish Tribe, unceded land that houses Tukwila. 79. Please protect Green River ecology, natural history, and features of cultural significance to Duwamish people 80. Please put a priority on maintaining natural areas. The river matters to a lot of us! 81. Please see my comments re adding Duwamish Tribal Services to your survey and map. They are still here and were part of the original 1855 Treaty. Thank -you. 82. Please seek input from the Duwamish tribe when making decisions affecting the Duwamish River! They are important neighbors and sharers & keepers of the wilderness! 83. Please start patrolling the parks so they are safe to go to without having to worry about homeless, drug activity or needles and drug paraphernalia on the ground. Also do more regular cleaning of the playground equipment. 84. Preserving our natural spaces are KEY to our well-being and the well-being of our planet. Please take care to preserve them!! Thank you. Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A34 Do you have additional ideas or comments you would like to share? 85. recognize that, when walking TO a park, you are reliant on a successful and fully funded Public Works department; when you use a restroom; use a drinking fountain; play in the creek; go fishing; or drive anywhere, ever. 86. Return this land to the Duwamish Tribe! 87. Sidewalks and new roads/trails to parks. Safe access is important. And helps it feel more welcoming. 88. Start investing in nature programs that include different languages other than English. Tukwila is very diverse and the language barriers is what keeps us from coming together as a community and keep it clean. 89. Thank you ! I enjoy the tukwila community center tremenfoud 90. Thank you for all that you do! 91. Thank you for trying to keep the parks in good shape, we really need them with all of our new traffic and new neighbors! 92. Thank you very much for the opportunity to weigh in on our parks! I did not realize there were so many... With grandgirls in tow, I hope we can hit them all one day. Or at least the ones we've not yet visited. Thanks again! Oh, and I really like this format you used for the survey! Very cool, easy to figure out and maneuver thru. Can't wait til 2025 when we can do this again! 93. Thanks for offering this survey. I hope you push out the results as you have the survey, so everyone can see what people think. Not just some high level summary - give us the results to see. 94. The community center is a beautiful location, and as a farmer in a more rural area, I'm glad that there is interest in a city area. 95. The parks system is incredibly important to Tukwila community and the Duwamish Tribe. Please consider including Duwamish tribe members and leaders in further conversations about the upkeep and preservation of green spaces in Tukwila. Thank you! 96. The recent Seattle Times article on September 30, 2019, about the oxbow area next to the USPS distribution center was quite an eye opener for me. If Tukwila was able to purchase that piece of land and dedicate it to salmon recovery and public park, wouldn't that be wonderful???????!!!!!!!M It is available now, probably for a short time. Can't the City step in and purchase the land? With all the talk about conservation being a priority, it is disappointing to see the overwhelming majority of the Duwamish River's riparian areas covered in parking lots and business buildings. I always wonder for how much longer the wildlife that still hangs on by a thread will be able to survive. Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A35 95 Do you have additional ideas or comments you would like to share? What a wonderful park, for wildlife and people, that oxbow could be! Tukwila, are you able to step in? 97. The wooded area of Crestview Park needs the underbrush cleared out. As it is now it does not feel safe. 98. This survey is very difficult to manage on a phone, I did not fill out pin drop too hard, I do not have access to a computer. 99. This was very confusing to fill out 100. Tukwila basically needs to do a better job of maintaining all the parks we currently have. I always see lots of trash everywhere and tons of weeds. Play bark around the playground equipment always seems so thin, weeds grow easily. Grass isn't very green. Doesn't feel lush. So much is outdated. Parks and pools in the surrounding cities are way better. People don't want to come here because of this. It would be nice to see a Koi pond where kids can feed the fish. Not sure where you would put something like this, but I had heard in the past the city was considering it, and nothing ever came of it. 101. Tukwila has beautiful, well maintained parks... 102. Tukwila has repeatedly blown ne away with the commitment to new parks and their upkeep. I hated to see the old house on East Marginal demolished, but when the BEAUTIFUL Duwamish Gardens went into that sacred space, I was deeply appreciative. THANK YOU for making our community so beautiful. I feel so lucky to live here. 103. Tukwila has such great green space as well as access to salmon habitat, which is unique and I hope that the city recognizes the need to maintain, restore, and protect these areas. Thanks for all that you do! 104. Want to learn about native plants and wildlife 105. We all should care for our shared environment. I want my city to find ways to keep our parks and environment safe, clean and natural. This is very important and I want to request city of Tukwila to keep our parks and natural habitat protected. 106. Would love to see another community center, or more programming for youth and families in the Cascade View area, near Cascade View Park. Would love to see Tukwila Days come back as a multicultural festival. Appendix A: Open -Ended Comments I A36 0 Summary By Park Pins are counted in a park if they are within 100' of the boundary of the park ir L 57th Ave South Park 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cascade View Community Park 11 2 10 0 0 2 1 7 1 2 3 5 1 Crestview Park 10 3 4 0 1 9 0 1 0 11 4 5 2 Crystal Springs Park Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Crystal Springs Park (Upper) 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 2 2 Crystal Springs Park (Lower) 9 2 5 0 0 3 0 0 0 4 11 8 6 Duwamish Park 9 6 4 0 0 1 0 3 2 6 10 9 5 Hazelnut Park 1 1 3 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 2 3 1 Joseph Foster Memorial, Lee Philips Field 12 4 11 3 0 7 0 2 2 11 6 5 3 Riverton Mini Park 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 Riverton Park 15 9 9 1 0 10 0 4 5 7 5 10 3 Tukwila Park 14 8 6 1 2 9 1 8 5 7 19 15 8 Bicentennial Park 7 7 11 25 29 10 4 10 46 3 3 1 2 3 9 9 4 1 3 23 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 4 14 0 0 4 24 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 11 3 0 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 7 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 2 2 11 24 4 1 5 27 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 8 10 2 0 0 41 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 5 0 0 0 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 4 15 11 1 1 5 14 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 14 11 29 11 4 3 18 21 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 6 1 12 9 8 3 21 14 7 11 3 4 7 3 10 1 25 14 8 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 Codiga Park Duwamish Gardens Duwamish Hill Preserve Fort Dent Park (Starfire Sports Complex) Foster Golf Links Ikawa Park (Japanese Garden) Macadam Winter Garden & Wetlands Tukwila Community Center Tukwila Pond Park Tukwila Pool OPEN SPACE Black River Lot 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Cecil Moses Memorial Park Christensen Road Property/Riverview Plaza Riverf Interurban Hill Lot Lookout Park North Wind's Weir P-17 Pond Siccardi Parcel Southgate Park TIB Parcel Tukwila Hill Tukwila Parkway Wilcox Drive/Pamela Drive Open Space CD Interactive Map Survey Results (DRAFT) Appendix B: Map Pin Totals by Park Summary By Park Pins are counted in a park if they are within 100' of the boundary of the park 57th Ave South Park Cascade View Community Park Crestview Park Crystal Springs Park Total Crystal Springs Park (Upper) Crystal Springs Park (Lower) Duwamish Park Hazelnut Park Joseph Foster Memorial, Lee Philips Field Riverton Mini Park Riverton Park Tukwila Park Bicentennial Park Codiga Park Duwamish Gardens Duwamish Hill Preserve Fort Dent Park (Starfire Sports Complex) Foster Golf Links Ikawa Park (Japanese Garden) Macadam Winter Garden & Wetlands Tukwila Community Center Tukwila Pond Park Tukwila Pool Black River Lot Cecil Moses Memorial Park Christensen Road Property/Riverview Plaza Rive Interurban Hill Lot Lookout Park North Wind's Weir P-17 Pond Siccardi Parcel Southgate Park TIB Parcel Tukwila Hill Tukwila Parkway Wilcox Drive/Pamela Drive Open Space How often do you visit this site? 0 0 0 5 3 4 7 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 0 9 5 2 8 2 0 3 5 4 10 1 0 0 7 7 5 7 1 18 3 1 6 5 1 8 6 1 4 13 6 12 11 7 21 1 5 6 1 0 2 4 3 9 30 9 21 3 0 5 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 5 1 0 1 3 1 1 1 2 4 1 4 5 4 3 5 3 5 1 98 Interactive Map Survey Results (DRAFT) Appendix B: Map Pin Totals By Park Summary By Park Pins are counted in a park if they are within 100' of the boundary of the park 57th Ave South Park Cascade View Community Park Crestview Park Crystal Springs Park Total Crystal Springs Park (Upper) Crystal Springs Park (Lower) Duwamish Park Hazelnut Park Joseph Foster Memorial, Lee Philips Field Riverton Mini Park Riverton Park Tukwila Park Bicentennial Park Codiga Park Duwamish Gardens Duwamish Hill Preserve Fort Dent Park (Starfire Sports Complex) Foster Golf Links Ikawa Park (Japanese Garden) Macadam Winter Garden & Wetlands Tukwila Community Center Tukwila Pond Park Tukwila Pool Black River Lot Cecil Moses Memorial Park Christensen Road Property/Riverview Plaza Interurban Hill Lot Lookout Park North Wind's Weir P-17 Pond Siccardi Parcel Southgate Park TIB Parcel Tukwila Hill Tukwila Parkway Wilcox Drive/Pamela Drive Open Space (D Interactive Map Survey Results (DRAFT) What kind of barrier or Droblem do vou/ vour familv see here? 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 2 5 1 3 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 6 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 2 5 0 4 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 5 0 3 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 2 6 0 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 5 6 0 1 1 1 3 4 2 6 10 3 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Appendix B: Map Pin Totals By Park Summary By Park Pins are counted in a park if they are within 100' of the boundary of the park I What's your idea for this location? 57th Ave South Park Cascade View Community Park Crestview Park Crystal Springs Park Total Crystal Springs Park (Upper) Crystal Springs Park (Lower) Duwamish Park Hazelnut Park Joseph Foster Memorial, Lee Philips Field Riverton Mini Park Riverton Park Tukwila Park C,PECIAL USE PARKS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 1 0 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 Bicentennial Park 0 0 1 1 0 0 Codiga Park 0 0 1 1 0 0 Duwamish Gardens 0 0 0 0 0 1 Duwamish Hill Preserve 0 0 1 2 0 1 Fort Dent Park (Starfire Sports Complex) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Foster Golf Links 0 0 1 0 0 2 Ikawa Park (Japanese Garden) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Macadam Winter Garden & Wetlands 1 0 1 0 0 0 Tukwila Community Center 0 3 2 4 0 4 Tukwila Pond Park 2 1 5 1 1 0 Tukwila Pool 0 0 1 0 0 0 Black River Lot 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cecil Moses Memorial Park 0 0 0 0 0 0 Christensen Road Property/Riverview Plaza Rived 0 0 0 0 0 0 Interurban Hill Lot 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lookout Park 0 0 0 0 0 0 North Wind's Weir 1 0 1 0 1 1 P-17 Pond 0 0 0 0 0 0 Siccardi Parcel 0 0 0 0 0 0 Southgate Park 0 3 2 0 0 2 TIB Parcel 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tukwila Hill 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tukwila Parkway 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wilcox Drive/Pamela Drive Open Space 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 00Interactive Map Survey Results (DRAFT) Appendix B: Map Pin Totals By Park Summary By Park Pins are counted in a park if they are within 100' of the boundary of the park Overall, what are the types of park setting(s) you value most? 57th Ave South Park 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cascade View Community Park 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 Crestview Park 2 2 0 1 1 0 1 Crystal Springs Park Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Crystal Springs Park (Upper) 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 Crystal Springs Park (Lower) 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 Duwamish Park 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Hazelnut Park 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 Joseph Foster Memorial, Lee Philips Field 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Riverton Mini Park 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Riverton Park 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Tukwila Park 1 1 0 2 2 0 1 Bicentennial Park 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 2 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Codiga Park Duwamish Gardens Duwamish Hill Preserve Fort Dent Park (Starfire Sports Complex) Foster Golf Links Ikawa Park (Japanese Garden) Macadam Winter Garden & Wetlands Tukwila Community Center Tukwila Pond Park Tukwila Pool OPEN SPACE Black River Lot Cecil Moses Memorial Park Christensen Road Property/Riverview Plaza Riverfi Interurban Hill Lot Lookout Park North Wind's Weir P-17 Pond Siccardi Parcel Southgate Park TIB Parcel Tukwila Hill Tukwila Parkway Wilcox Drive/Pamela Drive Open Space Interactive Map Survey Results (DRAFT) Appendix B: Map Pin Totals By Park 101 102 Appendix C IFI L V. a - November 2019 Tukwila Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan f F-repared by 104 C 4 •` 107th 112t Duwamish Hill -Preserve a edens sh Duwamish dens 7 Park Siccardi \ .mP•arceI v PF G'2 e Southgate �—L'ookout Park Park I(II�I ' :::Foster 14 t 39t Joseph Foster 'cGolf:Lin,, -T Mern. orial7lee & Wetlands 150th r 152nd Tukwila ` A 7 � Hill 154th MIE / 156th 158t T CrystaySprings Ikaw �11—_ 160th Pa:S.kk''��iapanes PP Puget Sound LF Black River Lot : an L'o6 ti: .0 1 Dent Park/ ••StarfireSports Lake Washington L _I i Riverview Plaza Riverfront Stran er RENTO Tuklvila Bicentennial L ond,Park Park inklerl _ 11 1 - - /I Z O Mile 0 Ya Yz 1 For park ownership information see Park and Facility Inventory 2019 Data Source: Tukwila GIS, King County GIS I NAD 1983 Ham StatePlane Washington North MW v C .7 152nd 154th 58t v Puget Sound PP GaNe M iokout Park rr � ��I .......... 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Stran er Bicentennial Park W Walking Access << Tukwila Pond,Park Park � 1/4-Mile to 1/2-Mille Walking Access S< �� aa) Non -White Population (2017) Mlnkler t• 18% - 50% �E - AC P-1I7 Pod' ri F_ A 51 % 91 nd Parks, Open Space, and Trails — 1FUT Q' 1 Oth Local Park Open Space versed --�-- Special Use Park _ Todd O Existing Trails Base Map Features City Limits Boundary Adjustment Area AWater Body River /Streams / m Roads Railway / Rail Branch Ma 4: Non -White Population p p and 0 0 1/4 ,% Mile For information Park Facility Inventory Park Access park ownership see and 2019 Data Source: Tukwila GIS, King County GIS I NAD 1983 Ham StatePlane Washington North w "Neil f ` Council Engagement Meeting 2 December 10/ 2019 71 tt 'Y y I lJ 1906 ii O M I G ' • •Capital Review • Off and Needs Improvement F'r A doption Foundation Assessment P• June —July 2019 August - October October — November December —January 2020 • Tour • Park • Project List • Draft Plan • Community Commission • Maintenance/ • Project Video Engagement Plan • Survey Operations Strategy • PC/CC Review • Pop -ups • Listening • Public Workshop • Final Plan • System Summary Sessions • Needs Assessment TAG Mtg. 1 TAG Mtg. 2 TAG Mtg. 3 Council Engagement Council Engagement Council Engagement 2 • Competition with critical services Table 1: Comparable Cities and Percent of Total Operating Expenditures for Parks and Recreation Services 12% 12% 11% 12% 5% 13% 7% 13% 11% 5% M: G 3 • Strained maintenance resources Table 2: Comparable Cities and Park Maintenance Auburn Federal Way Kent Mercer Island Renton SeaTac Average Tukwila 293 $ 10,316 $ 35,208 16 18 312 $ 6,511 $ 20,857 15.5 20 288 $ 7,730 $ 26,840 37.5 7.7 165 $ 2,702 $ 16,376 11.9 13.8 250 $ 5,842 $ 23,368 27 9.3 233 $ 1,293 $ 5,545 12.7 26 257 $ 5,732 $ 21,366 20.1 16 159 $ 1,652 $ 10,400 8 20 • Park Pop -ups: 100+ at five events across the city • Interviews (7): high school student; resident with a disability; local small business manager; PTA representative; local pastor; local health professional; city police officer • Listening Sessions (3): five different families with children of diverse backgrounds/ethnicities; Latino elders; Tukwila Teen Program • Online Survey: 371 respondents/637 visitors • Advisory Group Meetings (2) • Park Commission Meeting • Community Workshop • Staff Strategy Session M I G 5 • Reinvigorated quality of parks and facilities • Family -friendly parks • Affordable, stimulating experiences • Close interaction with naturc • Fun fitness opportunities M I G • Lively park -adjacent commerce • Cultural heritage celebration • Vibrant urban water centerpiece • Expanded and preserved open space • Comfortable bike/ped accessibility M I G 7 C31 High Good • Site surveillance/safety improvements High NA • Site surveillance/safety improvements High Moderate • Site surveillance/safety improvements High Moderate • Transit access • Site surveillance/safety improvements High Poor • Maintenance/restoration • Site surveillance/safety improvements High Poor • Improved walk/bike connections • Site activation • Maintenance/restoration • Site surveillance/safety improvements • Safe good surveillance, lighting and activity • Welcoming clean comfortable and well -maintained • Equitable options for all ages, reflects neighborhood • Sustainable long-term design and maintenance/protect natural environment M�� 00 w 0' AL � f�11�-1f7 `� �G� —� $ ��cl� -; i,l b�f�blt f UNA 1 r•! fr �" i �{^i r�Tl�l �y�, ��--- f ur,�ttii� � G�f�a, � � rb1�v• WOV gg0 Fs'R � 1� � •�F 1� i �CNf' � �-�" � �� r� nper,�' 4 ` �'L+G — =.ram �,�-Ivpira[s � "� LccAnuaJ oov Puqq 10 `aw Air- .� '1 :..,w. 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As ad __eM Akkx t1C.mA] ON _ desire to m-imagine Tukwila Pored Park Peskyant5, workers, and vlsl m are very mtere:tod.in the potential _Qr" redevelop and lrawale 4t 5 01.. a pm:i is impPloved, findings with TmT—C ire of thpo site as a recreaGxlal• ertvvxinvntal, and carlam c resarce. Tukwila Pcx i5 a t titian gem wtlhil pia d w ll sp t! dill a to a r E4f GUh [ esalanade alo lg!he north edp use': all and a boat rentals will f EGA ak Pak System The 25 aaa park serves as an Important natural space to walerfowrl and is &iym bed kthrale ire pond as a destipaiion ri dovm1avxl TLk.mla Mir N W ' • •Capital Review • Off and Needs Improvement 47 �••• • Foundation Assessment P• June —July 2019 August - October October — November December —January 2020 • Tour • Park • Project List • Draft Plan • Community Commission • Maintenance/ • Project Video Engagement Plan • Survey Operations Strategy • PC/CC Review • Pop -ups • Listening • Public Workshop • Final Plan • System Summary Sessions • Needs Assessment TAG Mtg. 1 TAG Mtg. 2 TAG Mtg. 3 Council Engagement Council Engagement Council Engagement 15 124 City of Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: Community Development & Neighborhoods Committee FROM: Rick Still, Parks & Recreation Director CC: Mayor Ekberg DATE: December 4, 2019 SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Department Update ISSUE Parks and Recreation 2019 Initiatives Update BACKGROUND Throughout 2019, Parks and Recreation facilitated several projects that positively impacted Tukwila. Staff is attending the Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee to provide an update and answer questions. DISCUSSION The following updates are items listed within the CDN workplan. Senior Levy: Staff applied for a King County Veterans, Seniors, Humans Services Levy grant to support community outreach and social services in May 2019. Unfortunately, funding was not awarded, however Parks and Recreation will receive a one-time $90,000 grant to support outreach efforts to expand older adult recreation opportunities (no match is required). Staff are strategizing how to implement recommendations identified in the Older Adult Recreation Services assessment. The one-time grant must be expended by December 31, 2020. PROS Plan Update: The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan Update is into the third of four phases. The project began with Phase 1, development of a "Community Engagement Plan" and implementation of the various engagement strategies throughout phases two and three. Community engagement strategies included; park pop -ups, one-on-one interviews, listening sessions, online survey, advisory group meetings, community workshop, Park Commission workshops, staff strategy sessions, and Council Committee. Phase one culminated with the "State of the System Summary" document. Phase two then moved into "Needs Assessment" and analysis which identified ten "Key Needs". Phase three is focused on "Capital Projects and Priorities", which will help guide decision making to meet the identified needs. The fourth and final phase, is reviewing the draft plan, and the council adoption process, which is slated for 1st Quarter of 2020. The PROS Plan consultant is also updating the Parks and Recreation Elements for inclusion in the next update of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Artist in Residency: There were two Artists in Residence in 2019, one focused on Tukwila International Blvd activation and the other focused on the Duwamish River corridor. Over the last year the artists developed a variety of projects, activities and events with the goal of determining 125 INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 2 what sort of art interests were most appealing in Tukwila. CDN received a mid-term report in July 2019 and a final presentation will be going before City Council in early 2020 to share successes, challenges and recommendations. On December 6th the Artists in Residence are hosting a party to celebrate with the community (TCC Social Hall 6-8pm). Creative Consultancy (Southcenter District) — Community Engagement, Updates: In early 2019 staff applied for and received a Creative Consultancy grant from 4Culture. This funding was used to hire an artist to develop a community arts project. The project that was developed was for art in the Southcenter District in the Baker Boulevard area. Everyone that was granted a Creative Consultancy planning grant had an opportunity to apply for funding for their projects. This was a very competitive process and limited funds were available. Our Creative Consultancy project wasn't selected by 4Culture; however, the Tukwila Lodging Tax Advisory Committee was interested in supporting the project and recommended to City Council to fund the project using LTAC funds. City Council subsequently approved the funding and the artist is working with City staff to implement the project. Tukwila South Trail Study: Blueline Landscape Architects firm was hired early in 2019 to perform high level master planning of the Tukwila South Trail. Their work included trail feasibility study and preliminary design. The study is 90% complete and gives the City a great plan for future trail layout that includes rest areas, access points, trail loops, potential open spaces and connection to the neighboring agency (Kent) trail system. Fort Dent Parking Lot Overlay/Curbing Update: Parks and Recreation have been partnering with Public Works Department since 2001 to restore the Fort Dent Parking Lot via the city's overlay public works project. The parking lot has been repaved in portions as funding has been available and is now almost completely done. This year we were able to repave a large portion, apply slurry to another section, and repair a significant amount of broken curbing, as well as new ADA sidewalk entryway approaches. Foster Golf Links Reclaimed Water Update: Staff are continuing the two-year test plot area on the 18th Tee and communicating monthly with King County Reclaimed Water on usage. 10-Minute Walk: Staff worked with a property owner to develop a long-term lease which would eventually lead to purchasing a property near Tukwila International Blvd. In May, after months of time and effort, the site became unavailable. Staff amended the 10-Minute Walk scope of work and applied grant funding towards additional community outreach for the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan (PROS) update. The additional funding enabled PROS Plan consultants to attend several See You in the Park events, host one on one discussions, and participate in community listening sessions. The additional engagement provided staff with new strategies for engaging with Tukwila's diverse community and develop additional policy framework for recreation, park maintenance, and capital investments. Green Tukwila: In 2019, work on the Green Tukwila Program continued to implement the 20-year Stewardship Plan. The annual Green Tukwila Day event occurred on October 5, 2019 at Tukwila Park where 50 volunteers removed invasive ivy and planted native plants for several hours. There are great photos of this event that can be viewed at the following url: httos://flic.kr/s/aHsmHGmFUz 126 ZACouncil Agenda ItemslParks and Recreafion12019 PR updatelTPR Department Update Info. Memo 12.4.19.doc INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 3 As of the end of October, there were 756 volunteers that had spent 1,521 hours restoring the native landscape in Tukwila parks. Work consisted of planting, mulching, removing English ivy, Himalayan blackberry, and other invasive plants. In the past 10 months, volunteers planted 472 trees, cut 35 survival rings, and planted 1,384 native plants to re-establish the environment and support Tukwila's urban forest. Foster Golf Links: A Green Fees Ordinance will be brought forward to Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee on December 10, 2019 that will align the fee structure and process the same as how they are managed for Recreation; in short, it will allow for dynamic pricing so Foster Golf Links may be current with the market which could increase revenues annually to keep up with inflation. The resolution and ordinance are scheduled for CDN on December 10, 2019 and consent on the next available Regular Meeting, January 6, 2020. Lake to Sound Trail: King County is working with local agencies to develop the regional trail that will connect Lake Washington to the Puget Sound through Des Moines, SeaTac, Tukwila, and Renton. The project is being managed by King County and developed in Phases. The portion of the trail in Tukwila is currently in construction. The project is slightly behind schedule due to sensitive area wetland restorations in Renton however, the Tukwila section of the trail has been moving forward and was recently paved in November 2019. Landscape work will occur later in the project along the shoreline between the railroad and the existing trail. 146th Play Space — Lease, Acquisition, Design Update: See 10-Minute Walk note above. Afterschool Programs: Afterschool programs continue to operate at full capacity at the Tukwila Community Center with 100 children registered. Funding for this program is allotted by City Council and enables staff to serve 100 kids vs. 35. Staff provide an array of engaging activities including arts and crafts, games, homework help, and pick up physical fitness activities and sports. Parks Grant Applications and Agreements: Staff brought forward two applications during the first half of 2019, a Recreation Conservation Office (RCO) grant and a Conservation Futures Tax Levy grant. The funding requests supports the purchase of the S.116th St. property. CIP Update: As part of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan Update, the capital projects list and priorities are being updated to reflect the needs and desires of the community. The list will include life cycle replacement items as well as capital projects. New CIP sheets will be drafted upon completion of the PROS Plan that will reflect the priorities of the community and needs of the parks infrastructure system. Property Donations/Naming Update: The naming of the S. 128th St parcel as "Cottonwood Corner" was presented at the November 12, 2019 Committee of the Whole meeting and forwarded to the January 6, 2020 Regular meeting for final Council approval after the required 30-day review period. Staff have been working diligently over the year on multiple potential acquisitions, most of which were by property owners interested in donating. Unfortunately, several became unavailable and ZACouncil Agenda ItemsTarks and Recreafion12019 PR updatelTPR Department Update Info. Memo 12.4.19.doc 127 128 INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 4 will not be acquired. There is one property owner, however, still currently interested in donating to the city, staff are working on that site which is in the Ryan Hill area. A site survey and short plat are underway and a necessary step in the process. Tukwila Pond Update: As part of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan Update, a preliminary [current] conceptual rendering of Tukwila Pond will be created to serve as a starting point for moving into larger master planning efforts. The master plan will be funded through the Lodging Tax as approved by Council on June 17, 2019 for $125,000. Parks & Recreation Staff are working closely with MIG, the PROS Plan Update consultant, for the initial conceptual rendering. Upon completion, staff will advertise a Request for Proposals to contract a consultant for the overall Master Planning of the site, which will include elements of connectivity between Tukwila Pond and the Southcenter District. FINANCIAL IMPACT Discussion Only RECOMMENDATION Discussion only ATTACHMENTS A. Tukwila City Council Community Development & Neighborhoods Committee — 2019 Workplan =za may. l \ F � ZXouncil Agenda ItemslParks and Recreabon12019 PR updatelTPR Department Update Info. Memo 12.4.19.doc •mow ir_: INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 5 Z:ICouncil Agenda IlemsTarks and Recreation12019 PR updatWPR Department Update Info. Memo 12.4.19.doc 129 130 EDTukwila City Council Community Development & Neighborhoods Committee - 2019 Work Plan Description Qtr Dept Action or Briefing Status/Notes 1. Sound Transit TIBS Redevelopment 1 DCD B 2. Tukwila Village CDA Board — City Role 1 ED A 3. PROS Plan - Consultant Contract 1 PR A 4. S. 146th Play Space - Lease 1 PR A 5. S. 146th Play Space - Acquisition 1 PR A 6. Sullivan Center Service Agreement 1 PR A 7. Senior Levy - 2018 Funding - Capital Improvements 1 PR A 8. Senior Levy - 2018 Funding - Needs Assessment Contract 1 PR A 9. Economic Development Plan Outreach Strategy 1 ED A 10. Homestead Land Trust Development Agreement 2 DCD A 11. Shoreline Master Program Code Update 2 DCD A 12. Sensitive Areas Code Update 2 DCD A 13. PROS Plan - Community Engagement Strategy 2 PR B 14. S. 146th Play Space - Design Consultant and process 2 PR A 15. Senior Levy - 2019 Funding Contract 2 PR A 16. Foster Golf Links - Marketing Plan 2 PR B 17. TIB Plan Implementation 2-3 DCD A 18_ Permit Tracking Software Briefing 3 DCD B RFQ results in 2019 19. Economic Development Plan Adoption 3 ED A 20. PROS Plan - Draft Plan Review 3 PR B Adoption 2020 21. S. 146th Play Space - Community Engagement 3 PR B 22. AiRs (River and TIB) - Community Engagement, Updates 3 PR B 23_ Creative Consultancy (Southcenter District) - Community Engagement, Updates 3 PR B 24. Tukwila South Trail - Study Consultant 3 PR A 25. Fort Dent Parking Lot Overlay/Curbing - Update 3 PR B 26. Foster Golf Links - Golf Cart Replacement Update 3 PR B 27. Foster Golf Links - Reclaimed Water Update 3 PR B 28. HealthPoint Site Land Sale 3 ED A 29. Short Term Rental Regulations 4 DCD A 30_ Residential Definitions Code Update 4 DCD A 31. BECU Development Agreement 4 DCD A 32. 10-MinuteWalk -Update 4 PR B 33.1 Senior Levy - 2019 Funding - Implementation Update 4 PR B City of Tukwila Updated January 23, 2019 W Tukwila City Council Community Development & Neighborhoods Committee - 2019 Work Plan 34. 1 Green Tukwila - Update 4 PR B 35. Foster Golf Links - Green Fees Ordinance 4 PR A 36. Lake to Sound Trail - Construction Update 4 PR B 37. Southcenter 50`f' Briefings 1-2 ED B Ongoing through Summer 2019 38. Lodging Tax Funding Applications/Contracts 1-4 ED A Applications accepted on rolling basis 39. King County Modular Units DCD A KCHA land in Tukwila 40. Census Plan Outreach & Engagement AS B 41. Equity Policy Implementation Update AS B 42.1 Grant Application — Port of Seattle Economic Development ED A Standard-Reports/Briefings Dept Notes Tukwila Works Admin Services Community Connectors Admin Services Code enforcement Updates DCD Afterschool Program Updates Parks South King Housing & Homelessness Partnership DCD/Admin Svcs K4C Updates DCD Parks Grant Applications & Agreements Parks Parks Capital Projects Updates Parks Potenfial Items : Dept Notes Changes to multi -family property tax exemption program Economic Development Pending developer requests Development Agreements Economic Development Pending developer requests Property Donations/Property Naming Parks & Recreation Sponsorship agreements Economic Development Branding and wayfinding projects and contracts Economic Development Legislative positions related to tourism and economic development Economic Development City of Tukwila Updated January 23, 2019 City of Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: Community Development & Neighborhoods Committee FROM: Rick Still, Parks & Recreation Director BY: Craig Zellerhoff, Parks & Recreation Business Manager CC: Mayor Ekberg DATE: December 4, 2019 SUBJECT: Golf Green Fees Update ISSUE Resolution and Ordinance to modify setting of Green Fee at Foster Golf Links. BACKGROUND Green fees are the major source of revenue for operating, maintaining and making capital improvements at the City of Tukwila owned Foster Golf Links. Green Fees at Foster Golf Links were last increased in 2018 by way of Resolution 1926 and are referenced in the TMC Chapter 12.12 "Foster Golf Links Fees" as adopted by Ordinance 2567. This is a static pricing system that increases fees on a bi-annual frequency. DISCUSSION To maintain proper price points, stimulate growth, and work towards revenue goals, staff is recommending the ability to apply dynamic pricing for golf fees at Foster Golf. The City desires to authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to set and adjust green fees as needed, "dynamic pricing" rather than adhering to a static fee schedule for two years. This would become similar to the policy established for setting recreation program fees. In order to do this, both Resolution 1926 and Ordinance 2567 will need to be repealed. Draft versions of both the revised Resolution and Ordinance are attached. Attachment A, the draft Resolution, repeals the existing Resolution 1926 that establishes the static Green Fees. Attachment B, the draft Ordinance, repeals the existing Ordinance 2567 and includes some housekeeping and necessary updates to the TMC Chapter 12.12 "Foster Golf Links Fees" as well. A summary of those revisions are listed below: 12.12.010 Fee Schedule A. Fees established. The green fees shall be set by the Director of Parks and Recreation. established by res ell itioe of the Git y -G ineil B. DireGt theFitt . The DiFeo+or of Parks 'rRd ceGFeatiC)R asauthorized to aarast 12.12.020 Residential Fee Eligibility In order to be eligible for Residential Fees, the individual must present identification to prove they reside within the City limits of Tukwila. Eligibility rents will be issued red to gwallfylYllY for eaGh year. Cards R;ay GRIy be us -1 by III.- i-dillirb ini nneident d61F!Rg the year issw 133 INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 2 12.12.050 "Weekend" Fee A "Weekend" fee shall be established on Saturdays and Sundays fr^ ppil 11 thFough Onth -rk;a Q') nn faa ^hall r,a ;a a,a,a;+;ar, +a all ar.r,H—ki^ .roar, f— 12.12.060 "Winter" Fee A "Winter" fee shall be established for all days from 9s#eb November 1 st through the last day of-Febpjafy March. This fee shall allow all gelfeps(Fegarr�vf reside--y' te plyJ TLpytir9 the appFepFiate appli^ahlo "A^cir7^n+ial Fee." \ "' 12.12.070Application of "junior" Fee A "Senior" fee shall apply anytime to anyone 62 years old and older. The three remaining sections all move down one number because "Senior" is inserted where "Junior" used to be, there are no other changes. FINANCIAL IMPACT There is no financial impact at this time. The dynamic fee structure will assist Foster Golf Links in staying current with the market which should increase revenues annually to keep up with inflation. RECOMMENDATION The Council Committee is being asked to consider forwarding this item to the Consent Agenda at the January 6, 2020 Regular Meeting. ATTACHMENTS A. Draft Resolution — Repealing Resolution 1926 B. Draft Ordinance — Repealing Ordinance 2567 C. Resolution 1926 D. Ordinance 2567 134 DCouncil Agenda Items\Parks and Recreation\FGL Green Fees Ord\MEMO - FGL Fee Update 2020 dynamic pricing 12-10-19.doc DRAFT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1926 RELATING TO THE SETTING OF GREEN FEES FOR THE CITY'S FOSTER GOLF LINKS. WHEREAS, Foster Golf Links' green fees help fund the operation, maintenance, and capital improvements at the City -owned golf course; and WHEREAS, to support comparability with current market rates, the City must be able to apply dynamic pricing to Foster Golf Links' green fees; and WHEREAS, green fees for Foster Golf Links were last set via Resolution No. 1926; and WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila is amending the Tukwila Municipal Code to authorize the Director of Parks and Recreation to set and adjust green fees as needed rather than adhering to a static fee schedule, similar to the policy established for setting the City's recreation program fees; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Repealer. Resolution No. 1926 is hereby repealed in its entirety. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2020. ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Office of the City Attorney , Council President Filed with the City Clerk:_ Passed by the City Council: Resolution Number: W:\Word Processing\Resolutions\Repeal resolution setting green fees at Foster Golf Links 11-21-19 cz:bjs Page 1 of 1 135 136 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2567, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12.12, "FOSTER GOLF LINKS FEES"; REENACTING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12.12 TO UPDATE REGULATIONS RELATING TO SETTING GREEN FEES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2567, as codified in Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 12.12, establishes regulations and procedures for green fees at Foster Golf Links in the City of Tukwila; and WHEREAS, Foster Golf Links' green fees help fund the operation, maintenance, and capital improvements at the City -owned golf course; and WHEREAS, to support comparability with current market rates, the City must be able to apply dynamic pricing to Foster Golf Links' green fees; and WHEREAS, green fees for Foster Golf Links were last set via Resolution No. 1926; and WHEREAS, the City desires to authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to set and adjust green fees as needed rather than adhering to a static fee schedule, similar to the policy established for setting recreation program fees; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Repealer. Ordinance No. 2657 is hereby repealed. Section 2. TMC Chapter 12.12 Reenacted. Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 12.12 is hereby reenacted to read as follows: W: Word Processing\Ordinances\Foster Golf Links fees-TMC 12.12 11-21-19 Cz:bjs Page 1 of 4 137 CHAPTER 12.12 FOSTER GOLF LINKS FEES Sections: 12.12.010 Fee Schedule 12.12.020 Residential Fee Eligibility 12.12.030 "Extra hole" Charge 12.12.040 "Twilight" Fee 12.12.050 "Weekend" Fee 12.12.060 "Winter" Fee 12.12.070 Application of "Senior" Fee 12.12.080 Application of "Junior" Fee 12.12.090 "Promotional" Fee 12.12.100 Inclusion of Taxes in Green Fees Section 3. TMC Section 12.12.010 is hereby reenacted to read as follows: 12.12.010 Fee Schedule Fees Established. The green fees shall be established -set by FeSG1 011 of the the Director of Parks and Recreation. Section 4. TMC Section 12.12.020 is hereby reenacted as follows: 12.12.020 Residential Fee Eligibility In order to be eligible for Residential Fees, the individual must present identification to prove they reside within the City limits of Tukwila. Eligibility Gamic will be issued to qUalifyiRg individuals by the Fester (;elf Ljnkr-, PrA_ 5shep . ng a peried from jaRUaF2y during the year issued. Section 5. TMC Section 12.12.030 is hereby reenacted to read as follows: 12.12.030 "Extra Hole" Charge An "Extra Hole" fee shall be charged when a player desires to play an additional 9 holes after the first 9-hole fee has been paid. The amount of the Extra Hole fee shall be the difference between the 9-hole and 18-hole fee for the particular player. W: Word Processing\Ordinances\Foster Golf Links fees-TMC 12.12 11-21-19 cz:bjs Page 2 of 4 138 Section 6. TMC Section 12.12.040 is hereby reenacted to read as follows: 12.12.040 "Twilight Fee" A "Twilight" fee shall be charged to all golfers one hour before the official sundown time or when there is not enough time to complete nine holes. Twilight fee applies to golfers of all ages and categories. Official sundown time shall be as stated in the Nautical Almanac, U.S. Naval Observatory for Seattle, Washington. Section 7. TMC Section 12.12.050 is hereby reenacted to read as follows: 12.12.050 "Weekend" Fee A "Weekend" fee shall be established on Saturdays and Sundays Section 8. TMC Section 12.12.060 is hereby reenacted to read as follows: 12.12.060 "Winter" Fee A "Winter" fee shall be established for all days from OEteber November 1st through the last day of €ebr a4y-March. This fee shall alle ^, all gelforc (regardless of resideRG ) to play payiRg the apprepFig 3Tde rc =e Section 9. TMC Section 12.12.070 is hereby established to read as follows: 12.12.070 Application of "Senior" Fee A "Senior" fee shall apply anytime to anyone 62 years old and older. Section 10. TMC Section 12.12.080 is hereby reenacted to read as follows: 12.12.080 Application of "Junior" Fee A "Junior" fee shall apply anytime to anyone 17 years old and younger. Section 11. TMC Section 12.12.090 is hereby reenacted to read as follows: 12.12.090 "Promotional" Fee A "Promotional" fee may be authorized by the Parks and Recreation Director to encourage play and promote the golf course. W: Word Processing\Ordinances\Foster Golf Links fees-TMC 12.12 11-21-19 CZ: bjs Page 3 of 4 139 Section 12. TMC Section 12.12.100 is hereby reenacted to read as follows: 12.12.100 Inclusion of Taxes in Green Fees All green fees as established by this ordinance include the City's Admissions Tax and State Sales Tax within the stated amount. Section 13. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; references to other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering and section/subsection numbering. Section 14. 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 15. 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 2020. ATTEST/AUTH ENTICATED: Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk /_1Wa00TkIaII7_1Mto] 101:1►41c3'9 Office of the City Attorney Allan Ekberg, Mayor Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Published: Effective Date: Ordinance Number: W: Word Processing\Ordinances\Foster Golf Links fees-TMC 12.12 11-21-19 CZ: bjs 140 Page 4 of 4 City of Tukwila Washington Resolution No. 1 c V , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, SETTING GREEN FEES FOR THE CITY'S FOSTER GOLF LINKS; AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1877. WHEREAS, pursuant to Tukwila Municipal Code Section 12.12.010.A, green fees are established and updated by City Council resolution, most recently by Resolution No. 1877, passed March 14, 2016; and WHEREAS, green fees are the major source of revenue for operating and improving the City of Tukwila -owned Foster Golf Links and an increase is necessary to meet the revenue needs for operating, maintaining and making capital improvements; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The following green fees are hereby established for play at the City's Foster Golf Links. GREEN FEES 18 Hole Fees Weekday (Mon - Fri) $34.00 Weekday (Mon - Fri) RESIDENT $30.00 Weekday (Mon - Fri) Senior (62+ years) $29.00 Weekday (Mon - Fri) Senior (62+ years) RESIDENT $24.00 Weekend (Sat - Sun) $39.00 Weekend (Sat - Sun) RESIDENT $35.00 Twilight $16.00 Junior (17 years or younger) $17.00 W:\Word Processing\Resolutions\Green Fees 2018 2-28-18 RE:bjs Page 1 of 2 141 A 1vv 9 Hole Fees Weekday (Mon - Fri) $24.00 Weekday (Mon - Fri) RESIDENT $21.00 Weekday (Mon - Fri) Senior (62+ years) $20.00 Weekday (Mon - Fri) Senior (62+ years) RESIDENT $17.00 Weekend (Sat - Sun) $28.00 Weekend (Sat- Sun) RESIDENT $25.00 Twilight $16.00 Junior (17 years or younger) $11.00 Section 2. Repealer. Resolution No. 1877 is hereby repealed. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this 'T- H day of M o,, ,h , 2018. ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: Christy O'Flak6rty, MMC, City Cle APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney W:\Word Processing\Resolutions\Green Fees 2018 2-28-18 RE: bjs I , '4UI / kc- Verna Seal, Council President Filed with the City Clerk. � Passed by the City Council - _S -L Resolution Number: Page 2 of 2 142 City of Tukwila Washington r� Ordinance No. C� 1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 1990 AND 1930; REENACTING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12.12, "FOSTER GOLF LINKS FEES," TO UPDATE GOLF FEE REGULATIONS FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE GREEN FEES SET BY RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department staff analyzed current golf rates in the region and are updating the green fees structure via a resolution of the City Council; and WHEREAS, minor changes in operations and revisions to the green fees necessitate an update to the Tukwila Municipal Code to be consistent with the green fees resolution; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Repealer. Ordinance Nos. 1990 and 1930 are hereby repealed. Section 2. TMC Chapter 12.12 Reenacted. Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 12.12 is hereby reenacted to read as follows: CHAPTER 12.12 FOSTER GOLF LINKS FEES Sections: 12.12.010 Fee Schedule 12.12.020 Residential Fee Eligibility 12.12.030 "Extra Hole" Charge 12.12.040 "Twilight" Fee 12.12.050 "Weekend" Fee 12.12.060 "Winter' Fee 12.12.070 Application of "Junior" Fee 12.12.080 "Promotional" Fee 12.12.090 Inclusion of Taxes in Green Fees W: Word Processing\Ordinances\Foster Golf fee regulations 2-28-18.doc RS:bjs Page 1 of 3 143 Section 3. TMC Section 12.12.010 is hereby reenacted to read as follows: 12.12.010 Fee Schedule. A. Fees established. The green fees shall be established by resolution of the City Council. B. Director's authority. The Director of Parks and Recreation is authorized to adjust green fees and promotional fees to encourage play and promote the golf course. Section 4. TMC Section 12.12.020 is hereby reenacted to read as follows: 12.12.020 Residential Fee Eligibility In order to be eligible for Residential Fees, the individual must present identification to prove they reside within the City limits of Tukwila. Eligibility cards will be issued to qualifying individuals by the Foster Golf Links Pro Shop covering a period from January 1 to December 31 for each year. Cards may only be used by the individual resident during the year issued. Section 5. TMC Section 12.12.030 is hereby reenacted to read as follows: 12.12.030 "Extra Hole" Charge An "Extra Hole" fee shall be charged when a player desires to play an additional 9 holes after the first 9-hole fee has been paid. The amount of the Extra Hole fee shall be the difference between the 9-hole and 18-hole fee for the particular player. Section 6. TMC Section 12.12.040 is hereby reenacted to read as follows: 12.12.040 "Twilight" Fee A "Twilight' fee shall be charged to all golfers one hour before the official sundown time or when there is not enough time to complete nine holes. Twilight fee applies to golfers of all ages and categories. Official sundown time shall be as stated in the Nautical Almanac, U.S. Naval Observatory for Seattle, Washington. Section 7. TMC Section 12.12.050 is hereby reenacted to read as follows: 12.12.050 "Weekend" Fee A "Weekend" fee shall be established on Saturdays and Sundays from April 1st through September 30th. Section 8. TMC Section 12.12.060 is hereby reenacted to read as follows: 12.12.060 "Winter" Fee A "Winter" fee shall be established for all days from October 1st through the last day of February. This fee shall allow all golfers (regardless of residency) to play paying the applicable "Resident Fee." W: Word Processing\Ordinances\Foster Golf fee regulations 2-28-18.doc RS:bis Page 2 of 3 144 Section 9. TMC Section 12.12.070 is hereby reenacted to read as follows: 12.12.070 Application of "Junior" Fee A "Junior" fee shall apply anytime to anyone 17 years old and younger. Section 10. TMC Section 12.12.080 is hereby reenacted to read as follows: 12.12.080 "Promotional" Fee A "Promotional" fee may be authorized by the Parks and Recreation Director to encourage play and promote the golf course. Section 11. TMC Section 12.12.090 is hereby reenacted to read as follows: 12.12.090 Inclusion of Taxes in Green Fees All green fees as established by this ordinance include the City's Admissions Tax and State Sales Tax within the stated amount. Section 12. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; references to other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering and section/subsection numbering. Section 13. 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 14. 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 , 2018. ATTEST/AUTH ENT[ CATED: r �1 }- '� i Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: -per-Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney Allan Ekberg, Mayor Filed with the City Clerk:_ Passed by the City Council.- Published. - Effective Date: Ordinance Number: W: Word Processingl0rdinances\Foster Golf fee regulations 2-28-18.doc RS:bjs Page 3 of 3 145 146 City of Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: Community Development and Neighborhood Committee FROM: Jack Pace, DCD Director BY: Minnie Dhaliwal, Deputy Director, DCD CC: Mayor Ekberg DATE: December 4, 2019 SUBJECT: Critical Areas Code and Shoreline Master Program Update 'Please bring your binders"' ISSUE The City of Tukwila is required to periodically update its Critical Areas Code, Shoreline Master Program and associated regulations for compliance with changes to the Shoreline Management Act, Department of Ecology guidelines, and legislative rules. BACKGROUND 1. Critical Areas Code Update On November 26, 2019, the Committee reviewed the public comments received at the public hearing held on September 23, 2019, and asked staff to incorporate the changes discussed below. 11. Shoreline Master Program Update On September 3, 2019, the City Council reviewed two draft ordinances: one amending the Shoreline Master Plan and the second one amending the shoreline regulations in the zoning code. The public hearing was held on June 24, 2019. The City Council reviewed the draft ordinances including the public comments on August 26, 2019, and asked staff for additional information on non -conforming structures located in the shoreline jurisdiction. DISCUSSION 1. Critical Areas Code Update Based on direction from the Committee the following changes will be included in the draft ordinance: 18.45.80 Wetlands Designations, Ratings and Buffers F. Variation of standard wetland buffer width 2. Interrupted Buffer: Waiver for interrupted buffer may be allowed by the Director as a Type 2 permit if it complies with the following: i) The buffer is interrupted by a paved public or private road; existing or future levee legally constructed adjacent to an off channel habitat: legally constructed buildings; or legally appr parking lots. This waiver does not apply to accessory structures such as sheds and garages. ij) The existing legal improvement creates a substantial barrier to the buffer 147 function; INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 2 iii) The interrupted buffer does not provide additional protection of the critical area from the proposed development; and iv) The interrupted buffer does not provide significant hydrological, water quality and wildlife functions. This waiver does not apply if large trees or other significant native vegetation exists. v) Enhancement of remaining buffer is required if feasible. 18.45.100 Watercourse Designations, Ratings and Buffers E. Variation of standard watercourse buffer width 2. Interrupted Buffer: Waiver for interrupted buffer may be allowed by the Director as a Type 2 permit if it complies with the following: i) The buffer is interrupted by a paved public or private road; legally constructed buildings; or legally appr parking lots. This waiver does not apply to accessory structures such as sheds and garages. ij) The existing legal improvement creates a substantial barrier to the buffer function; iii) The interrupted buffer does not provide additional protection of the critical area from the proposed development; and iv) The interrupted buffer does not provide significant hydrological, water quality and wildlife functions. This waiver does not apply if large trees or other significant native vegetation exists. v) Enhancement of remaining buffer is required if feasible. 18.45.160 Critical Area Master Plan Overlay The critical area buffers widths for those areas that were altered, created or restored as mitigation (Wetland 10 1 Johnson Creek and the Green River off -channel habitat) at the time of approval of the Sensitive Area Master Plan Permit No. L10-014 (SAMP) shall be vested as shown on I'Map Al; provided the adiacent land was cleared and graded pursuant to a city approved grading permit; and provided further that those mitigation measures required by the SAMP were performed and meet the ecological goals, in accordance with the terms of the SAMP. 18.45.190 Time Limitation, Appeals and Vesting C. Vesting: Projects are vested to critical area ordinance in effect at the time a complete building permit is submitted except for short plats, subdivisions, binding site plans and shoreline permits. Short plats or subdivisions or binding site plans are vested to the critical area ordinance in effect at the time complete application is submitted for preliminary plats or for the binding site plan. The final plat and all future building permits on the lots remain vested to that same critical areas ordinance in effect for the preliminary plat or preliminary binding site plan application, so long as building permits are applied for within five years of the final plat. For single family residential short plats and subdivisions which received preliminary plat approval prior to the adoption of this ordinance, building permits on the lots shall be considered under the critical areas ordinance in effect on the date of the preliminary plat application provided complete building or construction permits are submitted within five years of the final plat approval. Vesting provisions for shoreline permits are provided in TMC 148 18.44 INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 3 II. Shoreline Master Program Update At the September 3, 2019, meeting the City Council asked staff to review amendments to the section pertaining to the non -conforming structures located in the shoreline jurisdiction. The Councilmembers discussed the impact of adding the phrase "and there is a minimum of 12-foot vegetative buffer landward from the top of the bank" to TMC 18.44.110. G.2. a. (2). Planning Commission had recommended no limit on the cost of alterations of non- conforming structures on properties that have no reasonable development potential outside the shoreline buffer. The City Council recommended that no limit on the cost of alterations be tied to shoreline buffer restoration requirement. Additionally, the City Council wanted staff to review how adding a minimum width requirement for buffer restoration would impact the affected properties. There are approximately ten small lots along the river in Tukwila that have no reasonable development potential outside the shoreline buffer. Waiving the limit on the cost of improvements to non -conforming structures in exchange for a minimum of 12-foot vegetative buffer landward from the top of the bank appears feasible for all of them. Additionally, these lots could apply for a Shoreline Variance for relief from standards where there are extraordinary or unique circumstances related to the physical character or configuration of property. Also, a minimum width of 12 feet could accommodate two rows of trees. Staff recommends the following the revisions: 18.44.110. G.2. a. (2) If the structure is located on a property that has no reasonable development potential outside the shoreline buffer, there shall be no limit on the cost of alterations, provided the applicant restores andlor enhances the shoreline buffer from above the Ordinary High Water Mark to at least 12 feet landward of the top of the slope along the entire length of the subject property to meet the vegetation management standards of this chapter. If the structure is located on a property that has reasonable development potential outside the shoreline buffer, the cost of the alterations may not exceed an aggregate cost of 50% of the value of the building or structure in any 3-year period based upon its most recent assessment, unless the amount over 50% is used to make the building or structure more conforming, or is used to restore to a safe condition any portion of a building or structure declared unsafe by a proper authority. FINANCIAL IMPACT No direct impacts are expected due to these changes. RECOMMENDATION Committee is being asked to review the code revisions discussed above. Staff will bring back the Shoreline and Critical Areas ordinances incorporating the Committee's recommendations. 149 150