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City Council Community Development & Neighborhoods Committee
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
November 13, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall
Councilmembers: De'Sean Quinn, Chair; Dennis Robertson, Kathy Hougardy
Staff: David Cline, Joseph Todd, Jack Pace, Rick Still, Lynn Miranda, Max Baker, Joel
Bush, Minnie Dhaliwal, Stacy Hansen, Eric Compton, Laurel Humphrey
Guests: Gregg Busch, AT&T; Kari Marino, Verizon Wireless
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESSAGENDA
A. Resolution: Hearing Examiner Appointment
Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution that would appoint Sound Law Center, LLC.
As the City's Hearing Examiner to preside over hearings related to land use, code
enforcement, police forfeitures, and other matters. The accompanying agreement is for a
period ending July 1, 2022 and for an hourly rate of $175. Hearing Examiner costs are
covered either as permit application fees or a pass through to the applicant. UNANIMOUS
APPROVAL. FORWARD TO NOVEMBER 18, 2019 REGULAR CONSENTAGENDA.
B. 2019 Kin County ounty Minor Home Repair Program
Staff is seeking Council approval for the Mayor to sign a contract with King County for
$110,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the 2019 Minor Home Repair
Program. This program is administered by the Office of Human Services and provides home
repair services to low and moderate income homeowners. Tukwila serves as the fiscal agent
for the contract which also includes Des Moines, Covington and SeaTac. Staff distributed a
corrected version of the contract. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO NOVEMBER 18,
2019 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
C. Ordinance: Moratorium within Tukwila International Boulevard Studv Area
Staff is seeking Council approval to renew the existing moratorium in the Tukwila
International Boulevard study area which is set to expire on January 10, 2020. Doing so will
allow maintenance of the land use status quo until the City completes its review and
adoption of zoning code changes that will reflect the Comprehensive Plan's vision and
recommendations from the Congress for New Urbanism. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
FORWARD TO NOVEMBER 25, 2019 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
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D. Community Center Video Security Purchase
Staff is seeking Council approval to purchase a security camera system replacement for the
Tukwila Community Center in an amount not to exceed $70,000. The current system failed
in September and is at the end of its useful life. Cost savings in the Parks & Recreation
budget in other areas can cover this expense. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO
NOVEMBER 18, 2019 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
E. Resolution: Small Cell Master License Agreement Template
Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution that would adopt a Master License
Agreement template for use with Franchisees. All wireless carriers will be seeking to
implement 5G technology and MLAs are needed to establish requirements, roles,
responsibilities, compensation and approval processes. Adoption of a template will
expedite the approval process and establish City standards. Chair Quinn suggested
updating the memo to include a bulleted list highlighting important points in the agreement
and what partnerships have been established. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO
NOVEMBER 25, 2019 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
F. Public Service Recognition by the City Council
The Committee previously requested a program to highlight exceptional work done by City
employees in a public manner so that the community is more aware of high quality public
service. A nomination form will be made available for use byemployees, managers, Council,
and the public, and nominations will be forwarded to the Council President for review. The
Council President will determine individuals and acts of service to be formally recognized
at two Council meetings in 2020 and will evaluate the program at the end of the year.
DISCUSSION ONLY.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Staff noted that the Rental Housing Association of Washington has filed a complaint for
declaratory relief against the City of Burien with regard to its recently adopted rental
housing ordinance. Staff will monitor this development.
Adjourned 6:01 p.m.
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Committee Chair Approval