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COW 2025-02-10 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKET
Tukwila City Council Agenda OF THE WHOLE ❖ yh11LA, © 905 ❖ COMMITTEE Thomas McLeod, Mayor Councilmembers::. Mohamed Abdi ❖ Armen Papyan Marty Wine, City Administrator ❖ Jovita McConnell ❖ Dennis Martinez Tosh Sharp, Council President ❖ Hannah Hedrick ❖ vacant N-SITE PRESENCE: TUKWILA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6200 SOUTHCENTER BOULEVARD REMOTE PARTICIPATION FOR THE PUBLIC: 1-253-292-9750, ACCESS CODE: 670077847# Click here to: Join i'' icrosoft Teams eeting For Technical Support: 1-206-433-7155 Monday, February 10, 2025; 7:00 PM ❑ Ord #2755 ❑ Res #2109 1. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The City of Tukwila is located on the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish people. We acknowledge their continuing connections to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS including comment on items both on and not on the meeting agenda Those wishing to provide public on -site at Tukwila City Hall items both on and not on the To provide comment via * citycouncilPtukwilawa.gov comments may verbally address the City Council both or via phone or Microsoft Teams for up to 5minutes for meeting agenda. hone or icroso Tea s, please email with your name and topic by 5:00 PM on the meeting date. your message is for public comment during the meeting, instructions. Please clearly indicate that and you will receive further 4. SPECIAL ISSUES a. Sale of Newporter parcel. b. Update on Middle Housing. c. Resolution revising the City Council Rules of Procedure. Pg. 1 Pg.17 Pg.83 5. REPORTS a. Mayor b. City Council c. Staff 6. MISCELLANEOUS 7. EXECUTIVE SESSION 8. ADJOURN TO SPECIAL MEETING COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING February 10, 2025 Page 2 ❖ SPECIAL MEETING ❖ ■ Ord #2755 ■ Res #2109 1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL 2. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 2/3/25 (Regular Mfg) 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. A resolution declaring the property located at 14840 Tukwila International Boulevard (Assessor Parcel Number 004100-0130) to be surplus; and approving an alternative sale process as authorized by Tukwila Municipal Code Section 2.64.030(4). Pg.1 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION 5. ADJOURNMENT This agenda is available at www.tukwilawa.gov, and in alternate formats with advance notice for those with disabilities. Meetings are audio & videotaped. K pi., If you are in need of translation or interpretation services at a Council meeting, ®®®rr please contact us at 206-433-1800 by 12:00 p.m. on the meeting date. WELCOME TO THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING The Tukwila City Council encourages community participation in the local government process and welcomes attendance and public comment at its meetings. MEETING SCHEDULE Regular Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month. The City Council takes formal action in the form of motions, resolutions and ordinances at Regular Meetings. Committee of the Whole Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. The City Council considers current issues, discusses policy matters in detail, and coordinates the work of the Council at Committee of the Whole meetings. PUBLIC COMMENTS Members of the public are given the opportunity to address the Council for up to 5 minutes on items both on and not on the meeting agenda during Public Comments. The City Council will also accept comments on an agenda item when the item is presented in the agenda, but speakers are limited to commenting once per item each meeting. When recognized by the Presiding Officer, please go to the podium if on -site or turn on your microphone if attending virtually and state your name clearly for the record. The City Council appreciates hearing from you but may not respond or answer questions during the meeting. Members of the City Council or City staff may follow up with you following the meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearings are required by law before the Council can take action on matters affecting the public interest such as land -use laws, annexations, rezone requests, public safety issues, etc. The City Council Rules of Procedure provide the following guidelines for Public Hearings: 1. City staff will provide a report summarizing and providing context to the issue at hand. 2. City staff shall speak first and be allowed 15 minutes to make a presentation. 3. The applicant is then allowed 15 minutes to make a presentation. 4. Each side is then allowed 5 minutes for rebuttal. 5. After City staff and the applicant have used their speaking time, the Council may ask further clarifying questions of the speakers. 6. Members of the public who wish to address the Council on the hearing topic may speak for 5 minutes each. 7. Speakers are asked to sign in on forms provided by the City Clerk. 8. The Council may ask clarifying questions of speakers and the speakers may respond. 9. Speakers should address their comments to the City Council. 10. If a large number of people wish to speak to the issue, the Council may limit the total amount of comment time dedicated to the Public Hearing. 11. Once the Presiding Officer closes the public hearing, no further comments will be accepted, and the issue is open for Councilmember discussion. 12. Any hearing being held or ordered to be held by the City Council may be continued in the manner as set forth by RCW 42.30.100. For more information about the City Council, including its complete Rules of Procedure, please visit: tt s:// .tu ila aov/e a ents/city-council/ COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS Initials Meeting Date Prepared ly Mayor's review Council review 1/13/25 DCS 2/10/25 DCS ITEM INFORMATION ITEM No. 4.A. & Spec 3.A. STAFF SPONSOR: DEREK SPECK ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 1/13/25 AGENDA ITEM TITLE Sale of Newporter Property CATEGORY n Discussion Mtg Date 01/13/25 Motion Mtg Date Resolution Mtg Date 2/10/25 Ordinance Mtg Date Bid Award Mtg Date Public Hearing [1 Other Mtg Date Mtg Date SPONSOR ❑ Council ►1 Mayor ❑ Admin Svcs ❑ DCD ❑ Finance ❑Fare El PAR El Police ❑ PIr SPONSOR'S SUMMARY The Council is being asked to approve a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement to sell the City's property at 14840 Tukwila International Boulevard to ]agpal Basra for the appraised value with a minimum price of $1.4 million and subject to additional terms and conditions. REVIEWED BY ❑ Trans&Infrastructure Svcs ❑ Community Svcs/Safety ❑ Finance & Governance ❑ Planning & Community Dev. ❑ LTAC ❑ Arts Comm. ❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm. DATE: COMMITTEE CHAIR: RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR/ADMIN. Mayor's Office/Economic Development COMMIFlEE Not applicable COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED $ APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $ Fund Source: Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION /13/25 Discussion 2/10/25 MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS /13/25 Informational Memorandum dated 1/6/25 2/10/25 Informational Memorandum dated 2/4/25 Draft Resolution Map of city property at 14840 Tukwila International Boulevard Aspire 11 Images Resume for ]agpal Basra 1 2 City of Tukwila Thomas McLeod, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: City Council FROM: Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator CC: Mayor McLeod DATE: February 4, 2025 SUBJECT: Sale of Newporter Property (14840 Tukwila International Boulevard) ISSUE Staff requests Council approval to sell the City's property at 14840 Tukwila International Boulevard to Jagpal Basra. BACKGROUND The City owns a 35,000 square foot vacant lot located at 14840 Tukwila International Boulevard as shown on the attached map (assessor parcel number 004100-0130). The City purchased the property in 2000 to relocate a business from the site of the future Tukwila Village development. At the time, it was occupied by the Newporter Motel, which the City later demolished. When that business did not relocate to the former Newporter parcel, the City planned to sell the property. To date, staff has not actively listed the site but has responded to inquiries from interested parties and reached out to some developers and we have received no other offers. Currently, the site is zoned Regional Commercial, which has a height limit of three stories or 35 feet. In recent years, the Department of Community Development (DCD) coordinated changes to the zoning in this neighborhood, primarily around allowed uses. In 2025, DCD plans to propose some additional zoning changes for the area, which may include increasing heights and reducing parking requirements. DISCUSSION In October 2024, the City received an offer from Jagpal Basra, who would like to purchase and develop the property. Mr. Basra's plan is to construct a mixed -use building with approximately 5 floors of studio, one, and two -bedroom apartments over approximately two floors of commercial space and parking. On January 13, 2025, staff presented the main terms of Mr. Basra's offer to the Council and received feedback on the following questions: (1) Are you interested in multi -family apartments over commercial at this site? (2) Are you open to considering increased height, decreased parking, and expanding the multi -family property tax exemption program to this area? (3) Do you have a preference for the City's options for selling the property? After the Council meeting, staff continued discussions with Mr. Basra and the parties have negotiated revised terms. In staff's opinion, the current proposal presents a good opportunity for the City. 3 INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 2 Staff is now asking for Council's approval to enter into a purchase and sale agreement (PSA) to sell the property to Mr. Basra under the following terms (in addition to standard terms and conditions): Proposed Terms (1) Price: Equal to appraised value but no less than $1,400,000.00. (2) Appraisal: Appraisal to be conducted jointly between Mr. Basra and City. (3) Deposit: 5% of purchase price; non-refundable; payable within 30 days of receiving development entitlements but no later than 12 months from execution of PSA. (4) Buyer Contingencies (prior to closing): a. City development agreement or zoning changes to allow: i. Maximum height of approximately 85 feet. ii. Minimum setbacks of 10 feet along property lines and no minimum setback along Tukwila International Boulevard property line. iii. Design review to be approved administratively. b. City to provide written confirmation that State law limits the City's on -site parking requirements to a maximum of 0.75 stalls per studio unit, 1 stall per one bedroom unit, and 2 stalls per unit with two or more bedrooms. c. City to expand the multi -family property tax exemption program (MFTE) to a geographic area that includes this site. d. Buyer's ability to complete a successful federal 1031 tax deferral exchange. (5) City Contingencies (prior to closing): a. Buyer to submit a complete building permit application for at least 100 residential units to be constructed on City parcel or in combination on an adjacent property. b. Buyer to provide copies of all environmental reports and surveys related to Newporter parcel to City. (6) Joint Contingencies a. Appraisal to be completed by September 1, 2025. b. Closing within two years after effective date of PSA. (7) Additional Provisions a. Jagpal Basra to retain majority control of property ownership entity until certificate of occupancy. Considerations Proposed Development. Staff believes the proposed development (approximately seven stories including five floors of multi -family residential and two floors of commercial and structured parking) is a good use for this site given the site is within a few blocks of a light rail station, served by frequent bus service, and walkable to local restaurants, stores, schools, library, a park and more. Although the proposed height and parking reductions do not meet the current zoning, they do meet the vision in the City's Comprehensive Plan and a long history of community desire for more development along Tukwila International Boulevard. Structured parking is very expensive to build but facilitates better pedestrian experiences for the neighborhood. The proposed development would serve as a catalyst for additional development in the neighborhood. Moving forward with new development would eliminate a vacant lot that attracts cleanliness and safety issues and can help stimulate new development elsewhere in the neighborhood. The proposed development would also help the City achieve its housing growth target of 6,500 net new housing units by 2044. Buyer Experience and Capacity. Staff toured the mixed -use, residential development the potential buyer is currently constructing in Tacoma called Aspire 11 (www.aspirel l.com). In staff's opinion, Aspire will be a quality development, and a project of similar quality would be 4 INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 3 good for this site. Based on initial impressions, staff believes the potential buyer has the experience, financial capacity, and relationships to carry out their proposed development. Prior to executing a PSA, staff will complete more detailed research to confirm the potential buyer's legal entity, financial capacity, and experience. Price: The proposed offer price would be equal to the appraised value with a minimum price of $1,400,000.00. To ensure a fair and quality appraisal, the buyer and City would jointly select one appraiser, agree on the appraisal instructions, title report, and all communications with the appraiser. Buyer and City would split the cost of the appraiser. Buyer Contingencies. Staff believes that the buyer's proposed contingencies for the height, setbacks, and confirmation of parking ratios, are reasonable because they would be required by any developer with the same mixed -use concept. The buyer requests administrative design review instead of Board of Architecture review to ensure greater predictability and shorten the permitting process. Staff supports that request because it is used for similar purposes in other areas of the City and will likely become a requirement by the State. The buyer's request to be eligible for the MFTE program is a normal request and staff believes it is reasonable for the City to consider adopting that policy. These proposed contingencies do not legally bind the City to approve code amendments or a development agreement for this proposed project; however, if the City does not approve a zoning or a development agreement meeting those contingencies, the buyer could choose to not purchase the property. City Contingencies. The City's contingencies described above are intended to ensure that the site is used for multi -family residential over commercial with structured parking. Joint Contingencies and Additional Provisions. The extended closing date (two years) is not standard but is reasonable for the site because the City wants this type of development, and it will take time to meet the buyer's contingencies. The provision for Mr. Basra to retain majority control is important because selecting him as a buyer is based on his experience and capacity. Process: As discussed in the January 13, 2025 meeting the Council has some options in terms of the process for selling the property. Staff believes that moving forward with this proposal now is in the City's best interest rather than listing the property on the open market because it is unlikely we would receive a better proposal for a similar development in the near term. Also, listing and actively marketing the property could take up to nine months (reducing time available to work on other projects), and possibly lose the current buyer. FINANCIAL IMPACT Due to the uncertainty of when the property would be sold, revenue from this sale is not reflected in the City's six -year financial plan. Based on the current proposal, and if the sale is completed, the City would receive at least $1.4 million in 2027. RECOMMENDATION The Council is being asked to discuss this item at the February 10, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting and to approve the Resolution at the February 10, 2025 Special Meeting. ATTACHMENTS Draft Resolution Map of City Property at 14840 Tukwila International Boulevard Aspire 11 Images Jagpal Basra Resume 5 6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, DECLARING T LOCATED AT 14840 TUKWILA BOULEVARD (ASSESSOR PARCEL 0130) TO BE SURPLUS; A ALTERNATIVE SALE PROCES TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE S WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila owns cert International Boulevard and also know .ssess Property"); and WHEREAS, the Mayor and t needed, and that the sale of th thereof; and WHEREAS, Tukwil property; NOW, THER WASHINGTON, HER PROPERTY ERNATIONAL BER 004100- VING AN IZED BY roperty located at 14840 Tukwila arcel number 004100-0130 ("the ind t e Property is surplus and no longer e best interests of the City and the people Code Chapter 2.64 provides for disposition of surplus CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, LVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Declarati "of Surplus. The property, both real and personal, located at 14840 Tukwila International Boulevard and also known as assessor parcel number 004100-0130 ("the Property"), belonging to the City of Tukwila, is hereby declared to be surplus. Section 2. Sale of Surplus Property Authorized. Pursuant to Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Section 2.64.030(4), the City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and/or his designee to engage in the alternative process for receiving offers, selecting buyers, negotiating the price of the Property, and negotiating additional deal terms as set forth in the Informational Memorandum attached hereto as Exhibit A. Section 3. Minimum Price Set. The City Council hereby establishes that for the purposes of TMC Section 2.64.020, the minimum sale price for the Property shall be its fair market value, as established by an appraisal conducted by an appraiser certified by the State of Washington, with a minimum price of $1,400,000.00. 2025 Legislation: Declaring Property Surplus Version: 01 /31 /2025 Staff: D. Speck Page 1 of 2 7 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Special Meeting thereof this day of , 2025. ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: Andy Youn-Barnett, CMC, City Clerk Tosh Sharp, Council President APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Office of the City Attorney Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Resolution;.mber: Attachment: Exhibit A, Informational Memorandum °ed F`; nary 4, 2025 2025 Legislation: Declaring Property Surplus Version: 01 /31 /2025 Staff: D. Speck Page 2 of 2 8 City Property at 14840 Tukwila International Boulevard The information included on this map has been compiled by King County staff from a vanety of sources and is subject to change wibout notice King County makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, as to accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or nghts to the use of such information This document is notintended br use as a survey product King County shall nut be liable for any general, special, indirect incidental, or consequential damages induding, but not limited to, lost revenues or lost profits resulting from the use or misuse or the information cortained on this map My sale of this map or information on this map is prohibited except by wnfen permission of King County Date: 2/4/2025 Notes: N A LAI King County 10 Aspire 11 1011 South 11 th St, Tacoma, WA 98405 Aspirel1.com The image is a rendering from Aspire.com The image is a rendering from Aspire.com 1 11 Aspire 11 The image is a rendering from Aspire.com The image is a rendering from Aspire.com 12 2 Aspire 11 Construction Photos Photo taken December 2024 Photo taken December 2024 13 14 Jagpal Basra PO Box 2127 Kirkland, WA 98083•Cell: (206) 235-9000 •jag@jilnw.com Real Estate Developer, Owner, and Operator History of developing, owning, and operating the highest quality real estate properties. Have developed, owned, and operated residential homes/communities, apartments, office buildings, warehouses, hotels, strip centers, and parking lots. Core Competencies • Land Acquisitions • Project Timelines • Development Expansion • Real Estate Operations • Real Estate Operations • Municipality/Zoning expertise • Real Estate Finance • Infrastructure Improvements • Airport Parking expertise • Quality Assurance • Strategic Planning • Budget Control Professional Experience Owned and operated general contracting and investment firms since 1988. These firms have focused on a number of areas including residential, multi -family, industrial, airport parking and commercial development. Effectively manage and strengthen relationships with clients, architects, engineers, city officials, building officials, and bank representatives. Consistently outperform industry wide benchmarks for IRR on all investments under management. As a developer I oversee daily operations, sub -contractor arrangements, quality control, job site coordination, and client meetings, payroll, budgeting, and job safety. Also develop designs, build drawings, and obtain permits. Read and lay out blueprints, produce cost/price estimates, and order materials. Additionally, I have had long term success as an operator of commercial real estate. Over the last several years I have developed the best airport parking management platform in the business. I have implemented a level of software, surveillance, and customer service that is unparalleled in the airport parking industry. Key Experience Commercial Have substantial experience in multi -family, commercial, and hotel real estate: • Aspire 11— 289-unit modern apartment community, with 12,000 SF of ground floor retail. Market rate project financed via HUD's 221(d)4 program. • Al Doors Warehouse — 20,000 SF Inuustrial/Office building, 8711 S 222" ST Kent, WA 98031 • 77 room Aberdeen Inn - 1860 Rogers PL Kamloops, BC, Canada • 76 room Ramada Inn - 10410 158th ST Surrey, BC, Canada • 32 unit apartment complex - 15342 20th Ave Surrey, BC, Canada • 30 unit town home project- 11950 232nd ST Maple Ridge, BC, Canada 15 • 34 unit apartment complex with underground parking — 827 Roderick Ave Coquitlam, BC, Canada • 65 unit apartment complex — 15988 32nd Ave Surrey, BC, Canada • 52 unit apartment complex — 30748 Cardinal Ave Abbotsford, BC, Canada • 35 unit apartment complex — 5889 152nd ST Surrey, BC, Canada • 55 unit apartment complex — 12589 72nd Ave Surrey, BC, Canada • 48 unit apartment complex — 22476 North. Ave Maple Ridge, BC, Canada Airport Parking • Park N Jet 2 Expansion II — acquired additional 6 acres to which are in the process of being developed to expand capacity of parking lot to 2,100 stalls. • Park N Jet 1 Expansion — permits are ready to develop 3 additional acres and project will be started soon • Park N Jet 2 Expansion - currently developing an additional 5 acres. • Park N Jet 2 - Brand new 4 acre state of the art airport parking facility at SeaTac International Airport. Purchased raw land, worked with city officials for permits and licensing, completed land and structural development with improvements. • Park N Jet 1 - Significant expansion and redevelopment of 3 acre airport parking facility at SeaTac International Airport. Redesigned and constructed the office building, and lot layout. Single Family Have significant experience in residential home development. Top to bottom development experience from purchasing raw land, developing into short plats, participating in. engineering/architectural work, to completing construction of luxury single family homes: • 16 lot subdivision - 98th Ave & 237th ST Kent, WA 98031 • 12 lot subdivision - 132nd Ave & NE 104th ST Kirkland, WA 98033 • 8 lot subdivision - S Ainsworth Ave & S 84th ST Tacoma, WA 98444 • 8 single family homes - Kirkland, Kent, Newcastle, and Renton Also developed 100+ single family homes in British Columbia, Canada from 1988 - 2000. 16 COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS Initials Meeting Date Prepared ly Mayor's review Council review 2/10/25 NT ITEM INFORMATION ITEM NO. 4.B. STAFF SPONSOR: NEIL TABOR ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 2/10/25 AGENDA ITEM TITLE Middle Housing Briefing CATEGORY n Discussion Mtg Date 2/10/25 Motion Mtg Date Resolution Mtg Date Ordinance Mtg Date Bid Award Mrg Date Public Hearing fl Other Mtg Date Mtg Date SPONSOR ❑ Council ❑ Mayor ❑ Admin Svcs ® DCD ❑ Finance ❑ Fare ❑ PAR ❑ Police ❑ I'U SPONSOR'S SUMMARY Staff will provide an overview presentation on middle housing requirements, draft work done to date and the upcoming schedule. This item is intended to elicit discussion and initial feedback from Council members. REVIEWED BY ❑ Trans&Infrastructure Svcs ❑ Community Svcs/Safety ❑ Finance & Governance ❑ Planning & Community Dev. ❑ LTAC ❑ Arts Comm. ❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm. DATE: COMMITTEE CHAIR: RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR/ADMIN. COi\ MI FI EE COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED $N/A AMOUNT BUDGETED $N/A APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $N/A Fund Source: Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 2/10/25 Discussion only MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 2/10/25 Informational Memorandum dated 2/10/25 Middle Housing Presentation HB 1110 Department of Commerce Middle Housing FAQ 17 18 City of Tukwila Thomas McLeod, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: City Council FROM: Nora Gierloff, Community Development Director BY: Neil Tabor, Senior Planner, DCD, and Isaac Gloor, Senior Planner, DCD CC: Mayor Thomas McLeod DATE: February 3, 2025 SUBJECT: Middle Housing Code Briefing ISSUE The City is required to update middle housing regulations by June 30th, 2025. Staff would like to brief the City Council and field any questions and feedback on the initial standards and the schedule leading up to adoption. BACKGROUND Housing overview As noted in discussions and various previous presentations, Tukwila exists within a region experiencing a severe housing shortage. Projections from the Washington Department of Commerce illustrate the need for 1.27 million new homes by 2044 statewide, while Tukwila's own targets will require about 240 new net units of housing each year, between 2025 to 2044. Tukwila has experienced very limited housing growth in recent decades, with the exception of a few recent projects, largely within the 55+ subset of housing. In order to meet housing targets, and provide broader housing opportunities for our community, the City's development code will need to be revised to better facilitate new development, with consideration for potential impacts to current residents. It is also important to note that much of Tukwila's residential -only zoned land exists within the lowest density allowance, with approximately 87% of residential -only zoned land designated as Low Density Residential (LDR). Standards within this zoning district have remained functionally unchanged since 1995, with development costs increasing significantly over this period. While middle housing is not expected to produce a large proportion of new housing, updating standards will assist in expanding housing options in the community and provide greater opportunities for homeownership in new housing development. Recent Legislation In Spring 2023, the Washington State Legislature passed HB 1110, requiring fully planning jurisdictions to broaden allowances for middle housing types, such as duplexes and townhouses. Other legislation, such as HB 1337 and HB 1293 concerning accessory dwelling unit allowances and objective design review respectively, intersect with requirements for middle housing and have the same deadline for adoption. HB 1110 designated three tiers of requirements for Cities based on population. Tukwila, with a most recently estimated population of 22,930 (OFM 2024), is currently a Tier Three City on the cusp of Tier Two. In the interest of preempting the necessity for a future code change and encouraging more infill housing development, staff has approached the update as a Tier Two City. 19 INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 2 Table 1: Basic requirements for cities subject to the middle housing bill in the 2024-2027 periodic update. CITY LIMITS: Number of middle housing units that must be allowed per lot within city limits NEAR A MAJOR TRANSIT STOP: Number of middle housing units per lot that must be allowed within X mile of transit WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Number of middle housing units that must be allowed within city limits if affordable units provided Sec. 3(2)(a) TIER ONE: Cities with population of at least 75,000 HB 1110, Sec. 3(1)(b) 4 du/lot on all tots zoned predominantly residential, unless zoning permits higher densities 6 du/ lot within 1/4 mile walking distance of a major transit stop, unless zoning permits higher densities 6 du/lot if 2 are affordable, unless zoning permits higher densities TIER TWO: Cities with population between 25,000 and 75,000 HB 1110, Sec. 3(1)(a) 2 du/lot on all Tots zoned predominantly residential, unless zoning permits higher densities 4 du/lot within 1/4 mile walking distance of a major transit stop, unless zoning permits higher densities 4 du/lot on all lots predominantly residential if one is affordable TIER THREE: Cities with population under 25,000 that are contiguous with the UGA of the largest city in a county with a population over 275,000 HB 1110, Sec. 3(11(c) 2 du/lot on all lots zoned predominantly residential, unless zoning permits higher densities HB 1110 requires Tier Two jurisdictions to allow at least six of nine middle housing types in zones that allow single-family homes. These middle housing types include: • Duplex • Stacked Flat • Triplex • Fourplex • Fiveplex • Sixplex • Townhomes • Courtyard Apartment • Cottage Housing Efforts to Date Staff has completed one middle housing grant through the Department of Commerce and is currently working with CAST architecture on a second Commerce grant focused on implementation middle housing. Middle Housing efforts were also integrated into the comprehensive plan update. Staff heard feedback from the community that was broadly supportive of a wider breadth of housing types, along with expressions of concern about rising housing costs, on -street parking availability, and ensuring that new development supports frontage improvements. Staff incorporated policies such as Housing 2.6 "Expand capacity for moderate density housing, i.e., "missing middle housing", in residential areas with low -density zoning throughout the City to increase homeownership and rental housing options." Additionally, a Future Land Use Map was created to prepare for the rezone of the Low Density Residential (LDR) and Medium Density Residential (MDR) zones to Community Residential (CR). DISCUSSION 20 INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 3 Code Amendments Below is a summary of anticipated code amendments as part of the Middle Housing update. Rezone Staff is proposing to rezone all land within the LDR and MDR zoning districts to Community Residential (CR). Consolidation of these two zones will streamline the middle housing adoption and eliminate unnecessary differentiation in zones. Density & Housing Type Allowances Staff is proposing to: • Establish a minimum lot size for CR zoning district of 5,000 square feet • Count accessory dwelling units toward total density allowance • Allow three units per lot (outside of mile transit buffer), with additional unit allowance per 1,500 square feet lot of additional lot area, up to 5 units per lot • Allow four units per lot (within 1/4 mile transit buffer), with additional unit allowance per 1,500 square feet lot of additional lot area, up to 5 units per lot • Allow 8 of 9 middle housing types, only not allowing Sixplexes Parking Staff is proposing to require: • 1 parking space per dwelling unit outside of the mile major transit stop buffer • No parking requirement within the mile major transit stop buffer, per State law Setbacks & Building Massing Staff is proposing to: • Reduce the existing 20-foot LDR front setback to 15 feet in CR zone, with additional encroachment allowances for porches and certain architectural features • Reduce the existing 10-foot LDR rear setback to 5 feet in CR zone • Increase building height allowance to 35 feet • Increase building lot coverage to 50% Road & Frontage Standards Staff is proposing to: • Broaden allowances for use of more appropriately sized roads • Require sidewalks and curbs for more types of development Design Review Staff is proposing to: • Update design standards to ensure they comply with "clear and objective" criteria requirements • Create a design checklist to provide clear options for residential developers Miscellaneous Anticipated miscellaneous updates include: • Update references to LDR and MDR zones and "single-family only" standards for consistency • Update definitions to comply with state law • Add graphics for clarity where applicable Anticipated Schedule Based on Planning Commission and City Council capacity, staff anticipates the following timeline for public hearings and City Council deliberations. Due to the work done at Planning 21 INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 4 Commission to date, staff proposes to conduct the Middle Housing public hearing at the Planning Commission during their April meeting. This schedule also includes Council action on the STEP Housing Ordinance addressed at previous Planning Commission and Council meetings and other miscellaneous ordinances. • Middle Housing Open House (Late February) • Middle Housing Public Hearing at Planning Commission (April) • STEP Housing Ordinance at Council (March -April) • Miscellaneous Ordinances at Council (March -April) • Middle Housing & Design Code Ordinances at Council (May -June) RECOMMENDATION Staff would like to confirm with the Council that the Public Hearing on Middle Housing should be held by the Planning Commission. ATTACHMENTS 1. Middle Housing Presentation 2. HB 1110 3. Department of Commerce Middle Housing FAQ 22 Middle Housing Update Committee of the Whole February 10, 2025 Background —Affordability Crisis • December 2016 Tukwila detached home cost - r4318,000 • December 2024 Tukwila detached home cost - �$603,000 • The median detached home in Tukwila is now almost 90% more expensive than it was in 2016. Middle Housing Update City Council Briefing February 10, 2025 Background —Affordability Crisis • December 2016 attached home cost: - N$140,000 • December 2024 attached home cost: - N$291,000 • The median attached home in Tukwila is now almost 108% more expensive than it was in 2016. • Attached homes remain the most affordable housing type. Middle Housing Update City Council Briefing February 10, 2025 Background —Attached Homes • Attached homes are, on average the most affordable housing type. • Attached homes can share fixed costs among multiple homes: — Land —Utilities such as water, gas, and power lines — Driveways and access roads Middle Housing Update City Council Briefing February 10, 2025 Background —Housing Prohibitions • In the 20th Century, cities across the USA downzoned property. • Across the Puget Sound, "70-90% of residential land now only permits detached homes and ADUs. • Many older apartment buildings and duplexes could not be built today. • The Seattle Metropolitan Area is now the 10th least affordable region in the nation. - N 49% of household income is needed annually to afford a home — Time for those with median income to save for a down payment: 12.5 years Middle Housing Update City Council Briefing February 10, 2025 Background —Local Context • Legislation — HB 1110 passed in the 2023 legislative session • Changes within the Comprehensive Plan — In anticipation of middle housing requirements, staff added policies addressing middle housing and established a future land use map as part of the comprehensive plan update • Code Development — Staff has worked extensively with the planning commission, including work predating the passage of HB 1110 — Staff is currently working with a consultant and across various departments to finalize draft code amendments ahead of public hearings Middle Housing Update City Council Briefing February 10, 2025 Housing Context • To achieve growth targets set by King County and integrated into the City's comprehensive plan, Tukwila needs to produce N240 units of housing per year through 2044 • Though the potential for home ownership will vary by project, Middle Housing types are likely to represent the majority of new owner -occupied housing over this period Middle Housing Update City Council Briefing February 10, 2025 Public Feedback Themes • Concerns over housing costs • Desire for broader housing options • Concerns over parking • Desire for frontage improvements with new development/redevelopment Middle Housing Update City Council Briefing February 10, 2025 Schedule 2025 • March —Open House • April - Public Hearing #1 • May&June -Adoption of Regulations Middle Housing Update City Council Briefing February 10, 2025 Table egislative Requirements : Basic requirements for cities subject to the middle housing bill in the 2024-2027 periodic update. TIER TWO: Cities with population between 25,000 and 75,000 HB 1110, Sec. 3(1)(a) TIER THREE: Cities with population under 25,000 that are contiguous with the UGA of the largest city in a county with a population over 275,000 HB 1110, Sec. 3(1)(c) CITY LIMITS: Number of middle housing units that must be allowed per lot within city limits 2 du/lot on all lots zoned predominantly residential, unless zoning permits higher densities 2 du/lot on all lots zoned predominantly residential, unless zoning permits higher densities NEAR A MAJOR TRANSIT STOP: Number of middle housing units per lot that must be allowed within mile of transit 4 du/lot within 1/4 mile walking distance of a major transit stop, unless zoning permits higher densities WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Number of middle housing units that must be allowed within city limits if affordable units provided Sec. 3(2)(a) 4 du/lot on all lots predominantly residential if one is affordable Middle Housing Update City Council Briefing February 10, 2025 Legislative Requirements • In residential zones jurisdictions, must allow at least 6 of 9 Middle Housing Types, which are: - Duplex - Stacked Flat - Triplex - Fourplex - Fiveplex - Sixplex - Townhomes - Courtyard Apartment - Cottage Housing Middle Housing Update City Council Briefing February 10, 2025 Legislative Requirements • Parking — Cannot require parking if: • Site is within 1/2 mile of major transit stop, including: — Sounder — Link Light Rail — Rapid Ride Stop — Can require: • 1 space per unit if lot is 6,000 sqft or less • 2 spaces per unit if lot is greater than 6,000 sqft Middle Housing Update City Council Briefing February 10, 2025 egislative Requirements • Must comply with new definitions for middle housing types • Design review for middle housing must be conducted administratively (no Council or Citizen Board review) Middle Housing Update City Council Briefing February 10, 2025 Related Legislation • HB 1337, ADU allowances — Must allow at least 2 ADUs of 1,000 sqft or greater per lot — Restrictions on parking required — Must allow ADUs to be sold individually — Cannot require owner occupancy — Largely compliant from Fall 2023 code update • SB 5258, Proportional Impact Fees & Unit Lot Subdivisions — Requires impact fees proportionate to residential unit sizes and allowance for unit lot subdivisions • HB 1293 — Design standards must be clear and objective Middle Housing Update City Council Briefing February 10, 2025 Middle Housing Code Update • The Middle Housing code update will contain several areas of amendments: — Zoning changes — Density & use allowances — Changes to development standards —Updated road standards — Design review changes - Definitions & consistency Middle Housing Update City Council Briefing February 10, 2025 Staff Intent • Expand opportunities for housing types, which provide for more options for the community • Create more affordable homeownership options than new single-family units • Ensure new infill development is high quality • Make new standards easy for developers to understand and staff to administer • Comply with state requirements Middle Housing Update City Council Briefing February 10, 2025 Rezone EagleV iet+, Teefia5clagie Zoning LDR- Low Density Res. MDR (Medium Density Res. -+- HDR- High Density Res. MUO - Mixed Use Office EN O -Office RCC- Residential Com. Center NCC-Neighborhood Com. Center RC -Regional Com. h District RCM - Regional Com. Mixed -Use C/Lf -Com, / Light Ind. HI - Heavy Ind. LI - Light Ind. MIC/L-Manufacturing Ind. Center (Light) MIC/H- Manufacturing Ind. Center (Heavy) TVS- Tukwila Valley South TUC -Pond TUC- Regional Center TUC -Commercial Corridor i TUC -Workplace TUC - TOD Tukwila Urban Center North Tukwila Manufacturing Industrial Center -a•.- Link Light Rail --R- Sounder Commuter Rail 1 _ ICityLimits g - ', Potential Annexation - ' Area 0.5 1 Miles E0gteVi ew Techeolagi Future Land Use CR - Community Residential HDR ' High Density Res. MU© - Mixed Use Office O- Office RCC- Residential Com. Center NCC- Neighborhood Com. Center ,iv RC -Regional Com. "'""` District RCM - Regional Com. as CfLI - Com./ Light Ind. HI- Heavy Ind. LI - Light Ind. MIC/L- Manufacturing Ind. Center(Light) MIC/H - Manufacturing -lnd. Center (Heavy) TVS- Tukwila Valley south TUC -Pond TUC -Regional Center TUC -Commercial Corridor ,..T: TUC -Workplace — TUC-TOD Tukwila Urban Center North Tukwila Manufacturing Industrial Center -•.R=- Link Light Rail -.R- Sounder Commuter Rail City Limits - - Potential Annexation -'Area 0.5 1 Miles Middle Housing Update City Council Briefing February 10, 2025 Density & Housing Types • To comply with state requirements, staff proposes: — Reducing the minimum lot size from 6,500 sqft to 5,000 sqft — Allowing 3 units per lot on Community Residential zoned parcels — Counting ADUs toward maximum unit density — Allowing an additional unit per each additional 1,500 sqft of lot area beyond the minimum lot size, up to 5 total units per lot Middle Housing Update City Council Briefing February 10, 2025 Density & Housing Types Staff is proposing to allow 8 of 9 Middle Housing Types, which are: - Duplex - Stacked Flat - Triplex - Fourplex - Fiveplex - Townhomes - Courtyard Apartment - Cottage Housing Middle Housing Update City Council Briefing February 10, 2025 Parking • Staff proposes to require a flat 1 parking space per unit, outside of the 1/2 mile buffers in which parking cannot be required • Developers will likely elect to provide additional parking on -site, especially in certain housing types Middle Housing Update City Council Briefing February 10, 2025 Setbacks and Massing • Reducing the front setback from 20 feet to 15 feet, with additional encroachment allowances for porches, bay windows, balconies, and other features • Reducing the rear setback from 10 feet to 5 feet • Increasing the height allowance from 30 feet to 35 feet • Increasing the building lot coverage to 50% • Reduce minimum lot width from 50 to 40 feet Middle Housing Update City Council Briefing February 10, 2025 Road Standards • Much of Tukwila's current road and frontage improvement standards are based on number of lots rather than number of units • Standards will be updated to increase the feasibility of infill development through broader application of private drives in conjunction with fire standards and lower thresholds for frontage improvements Middle Housing Update City Council Briefing February 10, 2025 Design Review • Update all design standards to ensure they meet "clear and objective" criteria • Create design checklist for single-family and middle family Middle Housing Update City Council Briefing February 10, 2025 iscellaneous • Add graphics for ease of understanding • Update definitions with state requirements • Remove and update outdated references to single-family, LDR and MDR zones Middle Housing Update City Council Briefing February 10, 2025 Upcoming Amendments • STEP Housing Updates (March -April) • Miscellaneous Updates (March -April) • Middle Housing & Design Code Package (May -June) Middle Housing Update City Council Briefing February 10, 2025 Questions & Discussion Middle Housing Update City Council Briefing February 10, 2025 CERTIFICATION OF ENROLLMENT ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1110 Chapter 332, Laws of 2023 68th Legislature 2023 Regular Session GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT —MINIMUM DEVELOPMENT DENSITIES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES EFFECTIVE DATE: July 23, 2023 Passed by the House April 18, 2023 CERTIFICATE Yeas 79 Nays 18 LAURIE JINKINS Speaker of the House of Representatives Passed by the Senate April 11, 2023 Yeas 35 Nays 14 DENNY HECK President of the Senate I, Bernard Dean, Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives of the State of Washington, do hereby certify that the attached is ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1110 as passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on the dates hereon set forth. BERNARD DEAN Chief Clerk Approved May 8, 2023 1:11 PM FILED JAY INSLEE Governor of the State of Washington May 10, 2023 Secretary of State State of Washington 49 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1110 AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE Passed Legislature - 2023 Regular Session State of Washington 68th Legislature 2023 Regular Session By House Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Bateman, Barkis, Reed, Taylor, Riccelli, Berry, Fitzgibbon, Peterson, Duerr, Lekanoff, Alvarado, Street, Ryu, Ramel, Cortes, Doglio, Macri, Mena, Gregerson, Thai, Bergquist, Farivar, Wylie, Stonier, Pollet, Santos, Fosse, and Ormsby) READ FIRST TIME 02/24/23. AN ACT Relating to creating more homes for Washington by increasing middle housing in family detached housing; 43.21C.495, and 43.21C.450; areas traditionally dedicated to single - amending RCW 36.70A.030, 36.70A.280, adding new sections to chapter 36.70A RCW; adding a new section to chapter 64.34 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 64.32 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 64.38 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 64.90 RCW; and creating new sections. 8 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON: 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature finds that Washington is facing an unprecedented housing crisis for its current population and a lack of housing choices, and is not likely to meet the affordability goals for future populations. In order to meet the goal of 1,000,000 new homes by 2044, and enhanced quality of life and environmental protection, innovative housing policies will need to be adopted. Increasing housing options that are more affordable to various income levels is critical to achieving including of 2021. There the state's housing goals, those codified by the legislature under chapter 254, Laws is continued need for the development of housing at all income levels, including middle housing that will provide a wider 50 p. 1 E2SHB 1110.SL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 variety of housing options and configurations to allow Washingtonians to live near where they work. Homes developed at higher densities are more affordable by design for Washington residents both in their construction and reduced household energy and transportation costs. While creating more housing options, it is essential for cities to identify areas at higher risk of displacement and establish antidisplacement policies as required in Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1220 (chapter 254, Laws of 2021). The state has made historic investments in subsidized affordable housing through the housing trust fund, yet even with these historic investments, the magnitude of the housing shortage requires both public and private investment. In addition to addressing the housing shortage, allowing more housing options in areas already served by urban infrastructure will reduce the pressure to develop natural and working lands, support key strategies for climate change, food security, recovery, and save taxpayers and ratepayers money. and Puget Sound 19 Sec. 2. RCW 36.70A.030 and 2021 c 254 s 6 are each amended to 20 read as follows: 21 Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in 22 this section apply throughout this chapter. 23 (1) "Administrative design review" means a development permit 24 process whereby an application is reviewed, approved, or denied by 25 the planning director or the planning director's designee based 26 solely on objective design and development standards without a public 27 predecision hearing, unless such review is otherwise required by 28 state or federal law, or the structure is a designated landmark or 29 historic district established under a local preservation ordinance. A 30 city may utilize public meetings, hearings, or voluntary review 31 boards to consider, recommend, or approve requests for variances from 32 locally established design review standards. 33 (2) "Adopt a comprehensive land use plan" means to enact a new 34 comprehensive land use plan or to update an existing comprehensive 35 land use plan. 36 (((2))) (3) "Affordable housing" means, unless the context 37 clearly indicates otherwise, residential housing whose monthly costs, 38 including utilities other than telephone, do not exceed thirty 39 percent of the monthly income of a household whose income is: p. 2 E2SHB 1110.SL51 (a) For rental housing, sixty percent of the median household income adjusted for household size, for the county where the household is located, as reported by the United States department of housing and urban development; or (b) For owner -occupied housing, eighty percent of the median household income adjusted for household size, for the county where the household is located, as reported by the United States department of housing and urban development. (((3))) (4) "Agricultural land" means land primarily devoted to the commercial production of horticultural, viticultural, floricultural, dairy, apiary, vegetable, or animal products or of berries, grain, hay, straw, turf, seed, Christmas trees not subject to the excise tax imposed by RCW 84.33.100 through 84.33.140, finfish in upland hatcheries, or livestock, and that has long-term commercial significance for agricultural production. ((44*)) (5) "City" means any city or town, including a code city. (((5))) (6) "Comprehensive land use plan," "comprehensive plan," or "plan" means a generalized coordinated land use policy statement of the governing body of a county or city that is adopted pursuant to this chapter. ((-(-6-)-)) (7) "Cottage housing" means residential units on a lot with a common open space that either: (a) Is owned in common; or (b) has units owned as condominium units with property owned in common and a minimum of 20 percent of the lot size as open space. (8) "Courtyard apartments" means up to four attached dwelling units arranged on (9) "Critical (a) Wetlands; (b) used for potable areas; areas. two or three sides of a yard or court. areas" include the following areas and ecosystems: areas with a critical recharging effect on aquifers water; (c) fish and wildlife habitat conservation (d) frequently flooded areas; and (e) geologically hazardous "Fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas" does not include such artificial features or constructs as irrigation delivery systems, irrigation infrastructure, irrigation ditches that lie within the boundaries of and canals, or drainage are maintained by a port district or an irrigation district or company. (((7))) (10) "Department" means the department of commerce. ((-(-8-)-)) (11) "Development regulations" or "regulation" means the controls placed on development or land use activities by a county or city, including, but not limited to, zoning ordinances, critical areas ordinances, shoreline master programs, official controls, 52 p. 3 E2SHB 1110.SL 1 planned unit development ordinances, subdivision ordinances, and 2 binding site plan ordinances together with any amendments thereto. A 3 development regulation does not include a decision to approve a 4 project permit application, as defined in RCW 36.70B.020, even though 5 the decision may be expressed in a resolution or ordinance of the 6 legislative body of the county or city. 7 (( )-)) (12) "Emergency housing" means temporary indoor 8 accommodations for individuals or families who are homeless or at 9 imminent risk of becoming homeless that is intended to address the 10 basic health, food, clothing, and personal hygiene needs of 11 individuals or families. Emergency housing may or may not require 12 occupants to enter into a lease or an occupancy agreement. 13 (((10))) (13) "Emergency shelter" means a facility that provides 14 a temporary shelter for individuals or families who are currently 15 homeless. Emergency shelter may not require occupants to enter into a 16 lease or an occupancy agreement. Emergency shelter facilities may 17 include day and warming centers that do not provide overnight 18 accommodations. 19 (((11))) (14) "Extremely low-income household" means a single 20 person, family, or unrelated persons living together whose adjusted 21 income is at or below thirty percent of the median household income 22 adjusted for household size, for the county where the household is 23 located, as reported by the United States department of housing and 24 urban development. 25 (((12))) (15) "Forestland" means land primarily devoted to 26 growing trees for long-term commercial timber production on land that 27 can be economically and practically managed for such production, 28 including Christmas trees subject to the excise tax imposed under RCW 29 84.33.100 through 84.33.140, and that has long-term commercial 30 significance. In determining whether forestland is primarily devoted 31 to growing trees for long-term commercial timber production on land 32 that can be economically and practically managed for such production, 33 the following factors shall be considered: (a) The proximity of the 34 land to urban, suburban, and rural settlements; (b) surrounding 35 parcel size and the compatibility and intensity of adjacent and 36 nearby land uses; (c) long-term local economic conditions that affect 37 the ability to manage for timber production; and (d) the availability 38 of public facilities and services conducive to conversion of 39 forestland to other uses. p. 4 E2SHB 1110.SL53 (((13))) (16) "Freight rail dependent uses" means buildings and other infrastructure that are used in the fabrication, processing, storage, and transport of goods where the use is dependent on and makes use of an adjacent short line railroad. Such facilities are both urban and rural development "Freight rail dependent uses" does infrastructure that are used in the and transport of coal, liquefied defined in RCW 90.56.010. for purposes of this chapter. not include buildings and other fabrication, processing, storage, natural gas, or "crude oil" as (((14))) (17) "Geologically hazardous areas" means areas that because of their susceptibility to erosion, sliding, earthquake, or other geological events, are not suited to the siting of commercial, residential, or industrial development consistent with public health or safety concerns. (((15))) (18) "Long-term commercial significance" includes the growing capacity, productivity, and soil composition of the land for long-term commercial production, in consideration with the land's proximity to population areas, and the possibility of more intense uses of the land. (((16))) (19) "Low-income household" means a single person, family, or unrelated persons living together whose adjusted income is at or below eighty percent of the median household income adjusted for household size, for the county where the household is located, as reported by the United States department of housing and urban development. (((17))) (20) "Major transit stop" means: (a) A stop on a high capacity transportation system funded or expanded under the provisions of chapter 81.104 RCW; (b) Commuter rail stops; (c) Stops on rail or fixed guideway systems; or (d) Stops on bus rapid transit routes. (21) "Middle housing" means buildings that are compatible in scale, form, and character with single-family houses and contain two or more attached, stacked, or clustered homes including duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, fiveplexes, sixplexes, townhouses, stacked flats, courtyard apartments, and cottage housing. (22) "Minerals" include gravel, sand, and valuable metallic substances. (((18))) (23) "Moderate -income household" means a single person, family, or unrelated persons living together whose adjusted income is 54 p. 5 E2SHB 1110.SL 1 at or below 120 percent of the median household income adjusted for 2 household size, for the county where the household is located, as 3 reported by the United States department of housing and urban 4 development. 5 (((19))) (24) "Permanent supportive housing" is subsidized, 6 leased housing with no limit on length of stay that prioritizes 7 people who need comprehensive support services to retain tenancy and 8 utilizes admissions practices designed to use lower barriers to entry 9 than would be typical for other subsidized or unsubsidized rental 10 housing, especially related to rental history, criminal history, and 11 personal behaviors. Permanent supportive housing is paired with on- 12 site or off -site voluntary services designed to support a person 13 living with a complex and disabling behavioral health or physical 14 health condition who was experiencing homelessness or was at imminent 15 risk of homelessness prior to moving into housing to retain their 16 housing and be a successful tenant in a housing arrangement, improve 17 the resident's health status, and connect the resident of the housing 18 with community -based health care, treatment, or employment services. 19 Permanent supportive housing is subject to all of the rights and 20 responsibilities defined in chapter 59.18 RCW. 21 (((20))) (25) "Public facilities" include streets, roads, 22 highways, sidewalks, street and road lighting systems, traffic 23 signals, domestic water systems, storm and sanitary sewer systems, 24 parks and recreational facilities, and schools. 25 (((21))) (26) "Public services" include fire protection and 26 suppression, law enforcement, public health, education, recreation, 27 environmental protection, and other governmental services. 28 (((22))) (27) "Recreational land" means land so designated under 29 RCW 36.70A.1701 and that, immediately prior to this designation, was 30 designated as agricultural land of long-term commercial significance 31 under RCW 36.70A.170. Recreational land must have playing fields and 32 supporting facilities existing before July 1, 2004, for sports played 33 on grass playing fields. 34 (((23))) (28) "Rural character" refers to the patterns of land 35 use and development established by a county in the rural element of 36 its comprehensive plan: 37 (a) In which open space, the natural landscape, and vegetation 38 predominate over the built environment; 39 (b) That foster traditional rural lifestyles, rural -based 40 economies, and opportunities to both live and work in rural areas; p. 6 E2SHB 1110.SL55 1 (c) That provide visual landscapes that are traditionally found 2 in rural areas and communities; 3 (d) That are compatible with the use of the land by wildlife and 4 for fish and wildlife habitat; 5 (e) That reduce the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land 6 into sprawling, low -density development; 7 (f) That generally do not require the extension of urban 8 governmental services; and 9 (g) That are consistent with the protection of natural surface 10 water flows and groundwater and surface water recharge and discharge 11 areas. 12 (((24))) (29) "Rural development" refers to development outside 13 the urban growth area and outside agricultural, forest, and mineral 14 resource lands designated pursuant to RCW 36.70A.170. Rural 15 development can consist of a variety of uses and residential 16 densities, including clustered residential development, at levels 17 that are consistent with the preservation of rural character and the 18 requirements of the rural element. Rural development does not refer 19 to agriculture or forestry activities that may be conducted in rural 20 areas. 21 (((25))) (30) "Rural governmental services" or "rural services" 22 include those public services and public facilities historically and 23 typically delivered at an intensity usually found in rural areas, and 24 may include domestic water systems((,,—)) and fire and police 25 protection services((, transportation and public transit scrviccs, 26 and othcr public utilitics)) associated with rural development and 27 normally not associated with urban areas. Rural services do not 28 include storm or sanitary sewers, except as otherwise authorized by 29 RCW 36.70A.110(4). 30 (((26))) (31) "Short line railroad" means those railroad lines 31 designated class II or class III by the United States surface 32 transportation board. 33 (((27))) (32) "Single-family zones" means those zones where 34 single-family detached housing is the predominant land use. 35 (33) "Stacked flat" means dwelling units in a residential 36 building of no more than three stories on a residential zoned lot in 37 which each floor may be separately rented or owned. 38 (34) "Townhouses" means buildings that contain three or more 39 attached single-family dwelling units that extend from foundation to 40 roof and that have a yard or public way on not less than two sides. 56 p. 7 E2SHB 1110.SL (35) "Urban governmental services" or "urban services" include those public services and public facilities at an intensity historically and typically provided in cities, specifically including storm and sanitary sewer systems, domestic water systems, street cleaning services, fire and police protection services, public transit services, and other public utilities associated with urban areas and normally not associated with rural areas. (((28))) (36) "Urban growth" refers to growth that makes intensive use of land for the location of buildings, structures, and impermeable surfaces to such a degree as to be incompatible with the primary use of land for the production of food, other agricultural products, or fiber, or the extraction of mineral resources, rural uses, rural development, and natural resource lands designated pursuant to RCW 36.70A.170. A pattern of more intensive rural development, as provided in RCW 36.70A.070(5)(d), is not urban growth. When allowed to spread over wide areas, urban growth typically requires urban governmental services. "Characterized by urban growth" refers to land having urban growth located on it, or to land located in relationship to an area with urban growth on it as to be appropriate for urban growth. (((29))) (37) "Urban growth areas" means those areas designated by a county pursuant to RCW 36.70A.110. (((30))) (38) "Very low-income household" means a single person, family, or unrelated persons living together whose adjusted income is at or below fifty percent of the median household income adjusted for household size, for the county where the household is located, as reported by development. (((31))) inundated or the United States department of housing and urban (39) "Wetland" or "wetlands" saturated by surface and duration circumstances adapted include include sufficient do for life swamps, support, means areas that are water or groundwater at a frequency to support, and that under normal a prevalence of vegetation in saturated marshes, bogs, soil conditions. Wetlands typically generally and similar areas. Wetlands do not those artificial wetlands intentionally nonwetland sites, including, drainage ditches, grass -lined but not limited to, created from irrigation and swales, canals, detention facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, farm ponds, and landscape amenities, or those wetlands created after July 1, 1990, that were unintentionally created as a result of the construction of a road, p. 8 E2SHB 1110.SL57 1 street, or highway. Wetlands may include those artificial wetlands 2 intentionally created from nonwetland areas created to mitigate 3 conversion of wetlands. 4 NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. A new section is added to chapter 36.70A 5 RCW to read as follows: 6 (1) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, any 7 city that is required or chooses to plan under RCW 36.70A.040 must 8 provide by ordinance and incorporate into its development 9 regulations, zoning regulations, and other official controls, 10 authorization for the following: 11 (a) For cities with a population of at least 25,000 but less than 12 75,000 based on office of financial management population estimates: 13 (i) The development of at least two units per lot on all lots 14 zoned predominantly for residential use, unless zoning permitting 15 higher densities or intensities applies; 16 (ii) The development of at least four units per lot on all lots 17 zoned predominantly for residential use, unless zoning permitting 18 higher densities or intensities applies, within one -quarter mile 19 walking distance of a major transit stop; and 20 (iii) The development of at least four units per lot on all lots 21 zoned predominantly for residential use, unless zoning permitting 22 higher densities or intensities applies, if at least one unit is 23 affordable housing. 24 (b) For cities with a population of at least 75,000 based on 25 office of financial management population estimates: 26 (i) The development of at least four units per lot on all lots 27 zoned predominantly for residential use, unless zoning permitting 28 higher densities or intensities applies; 29 (ii) The development of at least six units per lot on all lots 30 zoned predominantly for residential use, unless zoning permitting 31 higher densities or intensities applies, within one -quarter mile 32 walking distance of a major transit stop; and 33 (iii) The development of at least six units per lot on all lots 34 zoned predominantly for residential use, unless zoning permitting 35 higher densities or intensities applies, if at least two units are 36 affordable housing. 37 (c) For cities with a population of less than 25,000, that are 38 within a contiguous urban growth area with the largest city in a 39 county with a population of more than 275,000, based on office of 58 p. 9 E2SHB 1110.SL 1 financial management population estimates the development of at least 2 two units per lot on all lots zoned predominantly for residential 3 use, unless zoning permitting higher densities or intensities 4 applies. 5 (2)(a) To qualify for the additional units allowed under 6 subsection (1) of this section, the applicant must commit to renting 7 or selling the required number of units as affordable housing. The 8 units must be maintained as affordable for a term of at least 50 9 years, and the property must satisfy that commitment and all required 10 affordability and income eligibility conditions adopted by the local 11 government under this chapter. A city must require the applicant to 12 record a covenant or deed restriction that ensures the continuing 13 rental of units subject to these affordability requirements 14 consistent with the conditions in chapter 84.14 RCW for a period of 15 no less than 50 years. The covenant or deed restriction must also 16 address criteria and policies to maintain public benefit if the 17 property is converted to a use other than which continues to provide 18 for permanently affordable housing. 19 (b) The units dedicated as affordable must be provided in a range 20 of sizes comparable to other units in the development. To the extent 21 practicable, the number of bedrooms in affordable units must be in 22 the same proportion as the number of bedrooms in units within the 23 entire development. The affordable units must generally be 24 distributed throughout the development and have substantially the 25 same functionality as the other units in the development. 26 (c) If a city has enacted a program under RCW 36.70A.540, the 27 terms of that program govern to the extent they vary from the 28 requirements of this subsection. 29 (3) If a city has enacted a program under RCW 36.70A.540, 30 subsection (1) of this section does not preclude the city from 31 requiring any development, including development described in 32 subsection (1) of this section, to provide affordable housing, either 33 on -site or through an in -lieu payment, nor limit the city's ability 34 to expand such a program or modify its requirements. 35 (4)(a) As an alternative to the density requirements in 36 subsection (1) of this section, a city may implement the density 37 requirements in subsection (1) of this section for at least 75 38 percent of lots in the city that are primarily dedicated to single- 39 family detached housing units. p. 10 E2SHB 1110.SL59 1 (b) The 25 percent of lots for which the requirements of 2 subsection (1) of this section are not implemented must include but 3 are not limited to: 4 (i) Any areas within the city for which the department has 5 certified an extension of the implementation timelines under section 6 5 of this act due to the risk of displacement; 7 (ii) Any areas within the city for which the department has 8 certified an extension of the implementation timelines under section 9 7 of this act due to a lack of infrastructure capacity; 10 (iii) Any lots designated with critical areas or their buffers 11 that are exempt from the density requirements as provided in 12 subsection (8) of this section; 13 (iv) Any portion of a city within a one -mile radius of a 14 commercial airport with at least 9,000,000 annual enplanements that 15 is exempt from the parking requirements under subsection (7)(b) of 16 this section; and 17 (v) Any areas subject to sea level rise, increased flooding, 18 susceptible to wildfires, or geological hazards over the next 100 19 years. 20 (c) Unless identified as at higher risk of displacement under RCW 21 36.70A.070(2)(g), the 25 percent of lots for which the requirements 22 of subsection (1) of this section are not implemented may not 23 include: 24 (i) Any areas for which the exclusion would further racially 25 disparate impacts or result in zoning with a discriminatory effect; 26 (ii) Any areas within one-half mile walking distance of a major 27 transit stop; or 28 (iii) Any areas historically covered by a covenant or deed 29 restriction excluding racial minorities from owning property or 30 living in the area, as known to the city at the time of each 31 comprehensive plan update. 32 (5) A city must allow at least six of the nine types of middle 33 housing to achieve the unit density required in subsection (1) of 34 this section. A city may allow accessory dwelling units to achieve 35 the unit density required in subsection (1) of this section. Cities 36 are not required to allow accessory dwelling units or middle housing 37 types beyond the density requirements in subsection (1) of this 38 section. A city must also allow zero lot line short subdivision where 39 the number of lots created is equal to the unit density required in 40 subsection (1) of this section. 60 p. 11 E2SHB 1110.SL 1 (6) Any city subject to the requirements of this section: 2 (a) If applying design review for middle housing, only 3 administrative design review shall be required; 4 (b) Except as provided in (a) of this subsection, shall not 5 require through development regulations any standards for middle 6 housing that are more restrictive than those required for detached 7 single-family residences, but may apply any objective development 8 regulations that are required for detached single-family residences, 9 including, but not limited to, set -back, lot coverage, stormwater, 10 clearing, and tree canopy and retention requirements to ensure 11 compliance with existing ordinances intended to protect critical 12 areas and public health and safety; 13 (c) Shall apply to middle housing the same development permit and 14 environmental review processes that apply to detached single-family 15 residences, unless otherwise required by state law including, but not 16 limited to, shoreline regulations under chapter 90.58 RCW, building 17 codes under chapter 19.27 RCW, energy codes under chapter 19.27A RCW, 18 or electrical codes under chapter 19.28 RCW; 19 (d) Shall not require off-street parking as a condition of 20 permitting development of middle housing within one-half mile walking 21 distance of a major transit stop; 22 (e) Shall not require more than one off-street parking space per 23 unit as a condition of permitting development of middle housing on 24 lots smaller than 6,000 square feet before any zero lot line 25 subdivisions or lot splits; 26 (f) Shall not require more than two off-street parking spaces per 27 unit as a condition of permitting development of middle housing on 28 lots greater than 6,000 square feet before any zero lot line 29 subdivisions or lot splits; and 30 (g) Are not required to achieve the per unit density under this 31 act on lots after subdivision below 1,000 square feet unless the city 32 chooses to enact smaller allowable lot sizes. 33 (7) The provisions of subsection (6)(d) through (f) of this 34 section do not apply: 35 (a) If a local government submits to the department an empirical 36 study prepared by a credentialed transportation or land use planning 37 expert that clearly demonstrates, and the department finds and 38 certifies, that the application of the parking limitations of 39 subsection (6)(d) through (f) of this section for middle housing will 40 be significantly less safe for vehicle drivers or passengers, p. 12 E2SHB 1110.SL61 1 pedestrians, or bicyclists than if the jurisdiction's parking 2 requirements were applied to the same location for the same number of 3 detached houses. The department must develop guidance to assist 4 cities on items to include in the study; or 5 (b) To portions of cities within a one -mile radius of a 6 commercial airport in Washington with at least 9,000,000 annual 7 enplanements. 8 (8) The provisions of this section do not apply to: 9 (a) Lots designated with critical areas designated under RCW 10 36.70A.170 or their buffers as required by RCW 36.70A.170; 11 (b) A watershed serving a reservoir for potable water if that 12 watershed is or was listed, as of the effective date of this section, 13 as impaired or threatened under section 303(d) of the federal clean 14 water act (33 U.S.C. Sec. 1313(d)); or 15 (c) Lots that have been designated urban separators by countywide 16 planning policies as of the effective date of this section. 17 (9) Nothing in this section prohibits a city from permitting 18 detached single-family residences. 19 (10) Nothing in this section requires a city to issue a building 20 permit if other federal, state, and local requirements for a building 21 permit are not met. 22 (11) A city must comply with the requirements of this section on 23 the latter of: 24 (a) Six months after its next periodic comprehensive plan update 25 required under RCW 36.70A.130 if the city meets the population 26 threshold based on the 2020 office of financial management population 27 data; or 28 (b) 12 months after their next implementation progress report 29 required under RCW 36.70A.130 after a determination by the office of 30 financial management that the city has reached a population threshold 31 established under this section. 32 (12) A city complying with this section and not granted a 33 timeline extension under section 7 of this act does not have to 34 update its capital facilities plan element required by RCW 35 36.70A.070(3) to accommodate the increased housing required by this 36 act until the first periodic comprehensive plan update required for 37 the city under RCW 36.70A.130(5) that occurs on or after June 30, 38 2034. 62 p. 13 E2SHB 1110.SL NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. A new section is added to chapter 36.70A RCW to read as follows: (1)(a) The department is directed to provide technical assistance to cities as they implement the requirements under section 3 of this act. (b) The department shall prioritize such technical assistance to cities demonstrating the greatest need. (2)(a) The department shall publish model middle housing ordinances no later than six months following the effective date of this section. (b) In any city subject to section 3 of this act that has not passed ordinances, regulations, or other official controls within the time frames provided ordinance supersedes, regulations until the section 3 of this act. (3) (a) The department is directed cities implementing the requirements seek approval of alternative local requirements of this act. (b) The department may approve actions under this section for cities that have, by January 1, 2023, adopted a comprehensive plan that is substantially similar to the requirements of this act and have adopted, or within one year of the effective date of this section adopts, permanent development regulations that are substantially similar to the requirements of this act. In determining whether a city's adopted comprehensive plan and permanent development regulations are substantially similar, the department must find as substantially similar plans and regulations that: (i) Result in an overall increase in housing units allowed in single-family zones that is at least 75 percent of the increase in housing units allowed in single-family zones if the specific provisions of this act were adopted; (ii) Allow for middle housing throughout the city, rather than just in targeted locations; and (iii) Allow for additional density near major transit stops, and for projects that incorporate dedicated affordable housing. (c) The department may also approve actions under this section for cities that have, by January 1, 2023, adopted a comprehensive plan or development regulations that have significantly reduced or under section preempts, and 3(11) of this act, the model invalidates local development city takes all actions necessary to implement to establish a process by which of section 3 of this act may action necessary to meet the p. 14 E2SHB 1110.SL63 64 1 eliminated residentially zoned areas that are predominantly single 2 family. The department must find that a city's actions are 3 substantially similar to the requirements of this act if they have 4 adopted, or within one year of the effective date of this section 5 adopts, permanent development regulations that: 6 (i) Result in an overall increase in housing units allowed in 7 single-family zones that is at least 75 percent of the increase in 8 housing units allowed in single-family zones if the specific 9 provisions of this act were adopted; 10 (ii) Allow for middle housing throughout the city, rather than 11 just in targeted locations; and 12 (iii) Allow for additional density near major transit stops, and 13 for projects that incorporate dedicated affordable housing. 14 (d) The department may determine that a comprehensive plan and 15 development regulations that do not meet these criteria are otherwise 16 substantially similar to the requirements of this act if the city can 17 clearly demonstrate that the regulations adopted will allow for a 18 greater increase in middle housing production within single family 19 zones than would be allowed through implementation of section 3 of 20 this act. 21 (e) Any local actions approved by the department pursuant to (a) 22 of this subsection to implement the requirements under section 3 of 23 this act are exempt from appeals under this chapter and chapter 24 43.21C RCW. 25 (f) The department's final decision to approve or reject actions 26 by cities implementing section 3 of this act may be appealed to the 27 growth management hearings board by filing a petition as provided in 28 RCW 36.70A.290. 29 (4) The department may issue guidance for local jurisdictions to 30 ensure that the levels of middle housing zoning under this act can be 31 integrated with the methods used by cities to calculate zoning 32 densities and intensities in local zoning and development 33 regulations. 34 NEW SECTION. Sec. 5. A new section is added to chapter 36.70A 35 RCW to read as follows: 36 Any city choosing the alternative density requirements in section 37 3(4) of this act may apply to the department for, and the department 38 may certify, an extension for areas at risk of displacement as 39 determined by the antidisplacement analysis that a jurisdiction is p. 15 E2SHB 1110.SL 1 required to complete under RCW 36.70A.070(2). The city must create a 2 plan for implementing antidisplacement policies by their next 3 implementation progress report required by RCW 36.70A.130(9). The 4 department may certify one further extension based on evidence of 5 significant ongoing displacement risk in the impacted area. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Sec. 6. RCW 36.70A.280 and 2011 c 360 s 17 are each amended to read as follows: (1) The growth management hearings board shall hear and determine only those petitions alleging either: (a) That, except as provided otherwise by this subsection, a state agency, county, or city planning under this chapter is not in compliance with the requirements of this chapter, chapter 90.58 RCW as it relates to the adoption of shoreline master programs or amendments thereto, or chapter 43.21C RCW as it relates to plans, development regulations, or amendments, adopted under RCW 36.70A.040 or chapter 90.58 RCW. Nothing in this subsection authorizes the board to hear petitions alleging noncompliance with RCW 36.70A.5801; (b) That the twenty-year growth management planning population projections adopted by the office of financial management pursuant to RCW 43.62.035 should be adjusted; (c) That the approval of a work plan adopted under RCW 36.70A.735(1)(a) is not in compliance with the requirements of the program established under RCW 36.70A.710; (d) That regulations adopted under RCW 36.70A.735(1)(b) are not regionally applicable and cannot be adopted, wholly or partially, by another jurisdiction; ((ems)) (e) That a department certification under RCW 36.70A.735(1)(c) is erroneous; or (f) That the department's final decision to approve or reject actions by a city implementing section 3 of this act is clearly erroneous. (2) A petition may be filed only by: (a) The state, or a county or city that plans under this chapter; (b) a person who has participated orally or in writing before the county or city regarding the matter on which a review is being requested; (c) a person who is certified by the governor within sixty days of filing the request with the board; or (d) a person qualified pursuant to RCW 34.05.530. (3) For purposes of this section "person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, state agency, governmental p. 16 E2SHB 1110.SL65 66 1 subdivision or unit thereof, or public or private organization or 2 entity of any character. 3 (4) To establish participation standing under subsection (2)(b) 4 of this section, a person must show that his or her participation 5 before the county or city was reasonably related to the person's 6 issue as presented to the board. 7 (5) When considering a possible adjustment to a growth management 8 planning population projection prepared by the office of financial 9 management, the board shall consider the implications of any such 10 adjustment to the population forecast for the entire state. 11 The rationale for any adjustment that is adopted by the board 12 must be documented and filed with the office of financial management 13 within ten working days after adoption. 14 If adjusted by the board, a county growth management planning 15 population projection shall only be used for the planning purposes 16 set forth in this chapter and shall be known as the "board adjusted 17 population projection." None of these changes shall affect the 18 official state and county population forecasts prepared by the office 19 of financial management, which shall continue to be used for state 20 budget and planning purposes. 21 NEW SECTION. Sec. 7. A new section is added to chapter 36.70A 22 RCW to read as follows: 23 (1) Any city choosing the alternative density requirements in 24 section 3(4) of this act may apply to the department for, and the 25 department may certify, an extension of the implementation timelines 26 established under section 3(11) of this act. 27 (2) An extension certified under this section may be applied only 28 to specific areas where a city can demonstrate that water, sewer, 29 stormwater, transportation infrastructure, including facilities and 30 transit services, or fire protection services lack capacity to 31 accommodate the density required in section 3 of this act, and the 32 city has: 33 (a) Included one or more improvements, as needed, within its 34 capital facilities plan to adequately increase capacity; or 35 (b) Identified which special district is responsible for 36 providing the necessary infrastructure if the infrastructure is 37 provided by a special purpose district. 38 (3) If an extension of the implementation timelines is requested 39 due to lack of water supply from the city or the purveyors who serve p. 17 E2SHB 1110.SL water within the city, the department's evaluation of the extension must be based on the applicable water system plans in effect and approved by the department of health. Water system plan updates initiated after the effective date of this section must include consideration of water supply requirements for middle housing types. (4) An extension granted under this section remains in effect until the earliest of: (a) The infrastructure is improved to accommodate the capacity; (b) The city's deadline to complete its next periodic comprehensive plan update under RCW 36.70A.130; or (c) The city's deadline to complete its implementation progress report to the department as required under RCW 36.70A.130(9). (5) A city that has received an extension under this section may reapply for any needed extension with its next periodic comprehensive plan update under RCW 36.70A.130 or its implementation progress report to the department under RCW 36.70A.130(9). The application for an additional extension must include a list of infrastructure improvements necessary to meet the capacity required in section 3 of this act. Such additional extension infrastructure deficiency that a address within the first extension. city (6) The department may establish must only be to address is not reasonably able to by rule any standards or procedures necessary to implement this section. (7) The department must provide the legislature with a list of projects identified in a city's capital facilities plan that were the basis for the extension under this section, including planning level estimates. Additionally, the city must contact special purpose districts to identify additional projects associated with extensions under this section. (8) A city granted an extension for a specific area must allow development as provided under section 3 of this act if the developer commits to providing the necessary water, sewer, or stormwater infrastructure. (9) If an area zoned predominantly for residential use is currently served only by private wells, group B water systems or group A water systems with less than 50 connections, or a city or water providers within the city do not have an adequate water supply or available connections to serve the zoning increase required under section 3 of this act, the city may limit the areas subject to the requirements under section 3 of this act to match current water p. 18 E2SHB 1110.SL67 68 1 availability. Nothing in this act affects or modifies the 2 responsibilities of cities to plan for or provide urban governmental 3 services as defined in RCW 36.70A.030 or affordable housing as 4 required by RCW 36.70A.070. 5 (10) No city shall approve a building permit for housing under 6 section 3 of this act without compliance with the adequate water 7 supply requirements of RCW 19.27.097. 8 (11) If an area zoned predominantly for residential use is 9 currently served only by on -site sewage systems, development may be 10 limited to two units per lot, until either the landowner or local 11 government provides sewer service or demonstrates a sewer system will 12 serve the development at the time of construction. Nothing in this 13 act affects or modifies the responsibilities of cities to plan for or 14 provide urban governmental services as defined in RCW 36.70A.030. 15 Sec. 8. RCW 43.21C.495 and 2022 c 246 s 3 are each amended to 16 read as follows: 17 (1) Adoption of ordinances, development regulations and 18 amendments to such regulations, and other nonproject actions taken by 19 a city to implement: The actions specified in section 2, chapter 246, 20 Laws of 2022 unless the adoption of such ordinances, development 21 regulations and amendments to such regulations, or other nonproject 22 actions has a probable significant adverse impact on fish habitat; 23 and the increased residential building capacity actions identified in 24 RCW 36.70A.600(1), with the exception of the action specified in RCW 25 36.70A.600(1)(f), are not subject to administrative or judicial 26 appeals under this chapter. 27 (2) Amendments to development regulations and other nonproject 28 actions taken by a city to implement the requirements under section 3 29 of this act pursuant to section 4(3)(b) of this act are not subject 30 to administrative or judicial appeals under this chapter. 31 Sec. 9. RCW 43.21C.450 and 2012 1st sp.s. c 1 s 307 are each 32 amended to read as follows: 33 The following nonproject actions are categorically exempt from 34 the requirements of this chapter: 35 (1) Amendments to development regulations that are required to 36 ensure consistency with an adopted comprehensive plan pursuant to RCW 37 36.70A.040, where the comprehensive plan was previously subjected to 38 environmental review pursuant to this chapter and the impacts p. 19 E2SHB 1110.SL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 associated with the proposed regulation were specifically addressed in the prior environmental review; (2) Amendments to development regulations that are required to ensure consistency with a shoreline master program approved pursuant to RCW 90.58.090, where the shoreline master program was previously subjected to environmental review pursuant to this chapter and the impacts associated with the proposed regulation were specifically addressed in the prior environmental review; (3) Amendments to development regulations that, upon implementation of a project action, will provide increased environmental protection, limited to the following: (a) buffers (b) surface (c) surface (4) town to Increased protections for critical areas, such as enhanced or setbacks; Increased vegetation retention or decreased impervious areas in shoreline jurisdiction; and Increased vegetation areas in critical areas; Amendments to technical ensure consistency with retention or decreased impervious codes adopted by a county, city, or minimum standards contained in state law, including the following: (a) Building codes required by chapter 19.27 RCW; (b) Energy codes required by chapter 19.27A RCW; and (c) Electrical codes required by chapter 19.28 RCW. (5) Amendments to development regulations to remove requirements for parking from development proposed to fill in an urban growth area designated according to RCW 36.70A.110. 27 NEW SECTION. Sec. 10. A new section is added to chapter 64.34 28 RCW to read as follows: 29 A declaration created after the effective date of this section 30 and applicable to an area within a city subject to the middle housing 31 requirements in section 3 of this act may not actively or effectively 32 prohibit the construction, development, or use of additional housing 33 units as required in section 3 of this act. 34 NEW SECTION. Sec. 11. A new section is added to chapter 64.32 35 RCW to read as follows: 36 A declaration created after the effective date of this section 37 and applicable to an association of apartment owners located within 38 an area of a city subject to the middle housing requirements in p. 20 E2SHB 1110.SL69 1 section 3 of this act may not actively or effectively prohibit the 2 construction, development, or use of additional housing units as 3 required in section 3 of this act. 4 NEW SECTION. Sec. 12. A new section is added to chapter 64.38 5 RCW to read as follows: 6 Governing documents of associations within cities subject to the 7 middle housing requirements in section 3 of this act that are created 8 after the effective date of this section may not actively or 9 effectively prohibit the construction, development, or use of 10 additional housing units as required in section 3 of this act. 11 NEW SECTION. Sec. 13. A new section is added to chapter 64.90 12 RCW to read as follows: 13 Declarations and governing documents of a common interest 14 community within cities subject to the middle housing requirements in 15 section 3 of this act that are created after the effective date of 16 this section may not actively or effectively prohibit the 17 construction, development, or use of additional housing units as 18 required in section 3 of this act. 19 NEW SECTION. Sec. 14. The department of commerce may establish 20 by rule any standards or procedures necessary to implement sections 2 21 through 7 of this act. 22 NEW SECTION. Sec. 15. If specific funding for the purposes of 23 this act, referencing this act by bill or chapter number, is not 24 provided by June 30, 2023, in the omnibus appropriations act, this 25 act is null and void. Passed by the House April 18, 2023. Passed by the Senate April 11, 2023. Approved by the Governor May 8, 2023. Filed in Office of Secretary of State May 10, 2023. END 70 p. 21 E2SHB 1110.SL GROWTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES' HOUSING TEAM Frequently Asked Washington State Department of Commerce aestions about Midde Housing The document provides information about middle housing and the middle housing grant program funded in the 2022-2023 biennium. This document does not incorporate or address the requirements of House Bill E2SHB 1110, which applies to certain cities after June 2025. 1. W lat is „midc le lousing"? Middle housing (sometimes referred to as "missing middle" housing) refers to several housing types that fit between single family detached houses and large multi -family buildings. Middle housing includes duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, cottage housing, courtyard apartments, townhouses and stacked flats. Prior to World War II, middle housing types, such as courtyard buildings and row houses, were common in many cities across the country. The GI Bill, federal mortgage insurance, highway construction and other factors fueled nationwide suburbanization. A detached house was marketed as the American dream, which in turn helped lead many communities to adopt zoning ordinances that prohibited anything but detached houses in residential zones. The lower end of the middle housing spectrum includes smaller building types such as duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, small courtyard apartments and cottage housing. Because they are compatible in scale, form and character with typical detached houses, these lower scale middle housing types can fit well into most residential neighbourhoods. Agency contact Dave ()saki MIDDLE HOUSING POLICY SPECIALIST Local Government Division Dave.Osaki@commerce.wa.gov Phone: 564-200-4460 LOCAL GOVERNMENT DIVISION GROWTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES MIDDLE HOUSING GENERAL FAQ, MAY 2023 71 Some larger size middle housing types, such as three or four story multiplexes, can fit especially well along COnlDle[Ci8| corridors with proximity 1Otransit or as transitional f0rnOS and uses between commercial and mixed use corridors and lower scale residential uses. '�� ' «« UU -lat are some acvantagesf mic rJ|P housing? U|. ||~~~��(l ..��� Middle housing types can beeither renter Orowner occupied. Because Oftheir smaller size and use Ofless land, middle housing types are less expensive t0build, heat, and maintain than 8typical detached house. This increases home ownership opportunities for people who cannot afford the cost Ofalarger detached house, Home ownership iSthe gateway tObuilding household and generational wealth. Providing more housing through middle housing types can address the broader need that exists in the State of Washington for more housing units, housing choices and options to address issues like rising housing costs, displacement and homelessness. More housing choices and options means that moderate -income workers like firefighters, health care workers, and teachers may be able to afford to live close to work in the communities they serve. The smaller size of middle housing responds to changing demographic trend towards more people living alone Orinhouseholds without children. |n2O22, about 29%Ofall UShouseholds were one - person houswhoWn. Allowing middle housing will also provide property owners with more flexibility in how they use and build 0ntheir own land. Homeowners may wish to add rental units to their properties to offset the costs of homeownership, enable them to age in place or to accommodate multi -generational housing needs. Additionally, allowing middle housing in low density residential zones will be a step toward reducing the type of exclusive single family zoning that has historically contributed to both higher housing costs and the exclusion of underrepresented populations in many neighborhoods. '� \�/ | `� vv1V is ��|��|�� q . .� ~ . . ..~~ ~ . � | �� � | ��|��|��||[lU���(l |[l() ....~~ ~ housing ~`~ � || MU�|�[lP�l||��� �~~...�� ~~ ~~ � |�i'(�'� ` ''' `~ ' « qoUse-sca|| ec » a[lc VV����t yy�|| ,,||..� ,,�|| The term "house scale" means that the height, width and overall mass of middle housing types is very similar tOthe dimensions Ufmost detached homes. For example, 8house with 3'hOOsquare feet Of floor area On o 10,000 square foot |0t is typical in nlGDy cities. At[ipl8x on the S8nle |0t' with the same combined building dimensions, could accommodate three times as many households by providing three small units Ofl,2OOsquare feet each. With carefully written design and development standards, middle housing types like duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes and cottage housing can fit into the context of lower density residential neighborhoods of detached houses. Small and medium middle housing types fit easily into most residential areas because they are very similar to the size and look of existing detached houses. Those that are slightly larger (but still "house SC8|e") can be located iDselected residential areas near Oradjacent \Ohigher-intensity areas such 8S MIDDLE HOUSING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 2 72 mixed -use centers, transit nodes, commercial corridors and within or on the edges Ofdowntowns, thus providing transition t0detached and small middle housing. 4 LJ are Compre f � ~ � ' �DsPrP|| Af�P� f �O��|c � [)| housing |' ' including � ����l���\/��/ |A[l ||[)U'�|[l(l 'l(1||(�|���� ~. .`~ , ~ `~. . ~~~.. .�� ~~ .~.~~/ |�� ��)U�'�(l '���|����p�f��� �y|0(��| .~ ~~~...��/ ....~.~...~..`.~ ~� .~~^~. ���[lU|�f[\��� . . | �� �~ ~ ~..~� Under the Growth K48D8genleD1 Act A3M4J comprehensive p|8OS include g08|S, policies and supporting narrative and analysis. GMArequires that development regulations not only b8consistent with comprehensive plans, but actually implement them. Several important GMAcomprehensive plan housing element requirements were added iD2O21 by Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1220 (E2SHB 1220). For instance, the GMA State Planning Goal for Housing (RCW 36.70A.020(4)) was amended to read: "4. Housing. Plan for and accommodate housing affordable to all economic segments of the The current goal significantly strengthens the previous goal, which was to "Encourage affordable housing—^ E2SHB I 220's replacement of the prior verb "encourage" with the more active verb 11OCCOrnrn0d8te^ signals the legislative intent that plans and n8gU|O1i0nS are to provide more than just passive encouragement. The3O2l Housing Element amendments also made specific reference to middle housing types (using the term "moderate density hOUSing")aSfollows: "(2) A housing element ensuring the vitality and character of established residential neighborhoods that: (a) Hh\Includes astatement ofgoals, policies, objectives, and mandatory provisions for the preservation, improvement, and development of housing, including single-family residences, and within an urban growth area boundary, moderate density housing options including, but not limited to, duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes; (c)Identifies sufficient capacity Ofland for housing including, but not limited to, government - assisted hOUSiDg'hVUsingfO[nlOd8[otE\|0w,Y8ry|Uw,andextnBnle|ylom+iOCOnl8h0uSeh0|dS. manufactured housing, multifamily housing, group homes, foster care facilities, emergency housing, emergency shelters, permanent supportive housing, and within 8nurban growth area boundary, consideration of duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes;..." (emphasis added) Jurisdictions are required to address these middle housing requirements by their next required GMA periodic update deadline. This includes in both comprehensive plans and development regulations. For the eighty-two cities and four counties in the Central Puget Sound region, that deadline is MIDDLE HOUSING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 73 December 3l.2O24. Growth Management Periodic Updates Washington State Department Of Commerce � UU�P��� �� ���'��|P�0U�i�[l A|�PA�V ��l��lP���U7 ~� '` '~'~ ~ ''' ~~'~ ''~~~''��^~''~^~~� '^~~r~'' ''��� Middle housing was common in city neighborhoods across the United States, especially prior to WWII. Many of these middle housing types, built decades ago, are still part of many attractive and popular neighborhoods, such as the South Hill neighborhood in Spokane and the Maywood Hill neighborhood in Bothell. In recent years a number of Washington cities have amended their development regulations t0facilitate middle housing in 3inQ|e'f8rni|y residential neighborhoods. These include Bothell, Kirkland, Olympia, Spokane, Walla Walla, Wenatchee, Pasco and Ridgefield. The zoning regulations Vfsome cities nominally allow middle housing intheir single family neighborhoods. However, many such codes discourage or effectively preclude middle housing by requiring time-consuming, unpredictable and costly public hearings, such as conditional use permits, and the opportunity to appeal locally unpopular projects tOChvCnVnCi|S. Such process requirements tend to politicize the permit process and add delay, cost and risk to those wishing to construct middle housing. Toremove this barrier tomiddle housing, the review and approval 0fsuch projects nhou|d be subject to the same administrative process that applies to detached houses. 6. vv||V � . Why -I(lU|| c |(l[���( �U���'J�pf�()�� |..~..| |~.�~\J�`���...~ � o||an for � ��ic le ' 7 �OU�i[l[l .~~~..��� Apart from meeting statutory requirements, there are practical reasons for local governments toplan for middle housing. The Washington State Department 0fCommerce estimates that the state needs tnadd l] million homes over the next 20years t0accommodate projected gn0wth. |nthe four -county Central Puget Sound Region alone, Commerce estimates the need for over 600,000 units by 2044� The Puget Sound Regional Council recently estimated that enabling middle housing could potentially add up to 200,000 units to the housing supply, which is a significant percentage of the overall need. Middle housing has other tangible benefits anwell. It can offer a more sustainable and climate - resilient city by providing housing closer to employment, transit, and amenities, reducing long commutes and vehicle miles travelled, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and urban heat islands. Middle housing also supports the regional economy by increasing attainable workforce housing. Employers can better attract employees when more attainable housing options exist, especially in proximity tothe workplace. |talso contributes tnthe viability ofneighborhood-scale businesses by enabling more customers and employees to live close to businesses that offer goods and services. 7 [}p(l�|�f��f�p�[�������|���lU�'�� (l�/f�p�p|��� / People | U that | | iJ \J | housing � won't L/ | L] � r~ ^~ ''~~~^~ ' `~~~ ~~~''�� ~'' ~ '~r~ �V _� | L� || 'l | �� ��,� '1 | '� [T]|[ [` |�� �[)U��|[l[l How VV||| [l1|\J(_ |�� housing (�\/(�[l -)(� �� | | L/�iJ�� ')|�� . ~ ~ ~~~...��. ~,, ,,. .... ~ ~ .~.~....�� ~,~.. ~~`~ . .~~ ~ Middle Housing may not beaffordable tohouseholds stlower income brackets but itcan be attainable for people at -the moderate income b/8Ck813. Housing for lower income households generally can only occur with subsidies such as funding help from a non-profit group or a governmental agency otthe federal, state, county, orcity level. However, middle housing can be built MIDDLE HOUSING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 74 h«the private market and provide options for people inthe moderate income bracket. Actual costs will vary by jurisdiction, in large part based on the land cost within each community. Most cities and counties need both subsidized housing to meet the needs for lower -income households and other types of housing for households of moderate income levels. {� � u. | /� mic le � ��,~ ,� | f �(lU���U��0����||U�U��|�z� .~~~ ..�� ...~.~.~ . ~~ ~ -ian a detached �[\U���� ������ Middle housing is |eSS expensive to build, heat and maintain than single family detached housing. A middle housing unit uses less land area than a detached house. Each individual unit VfOmiddle housing building type is typically smaller (generally 800 to 1,200 square feet per unit) in square footage than 8detached house (often 2,5OOtO3,5OOsquare feet each). Other cost factors include the price ofthe land, specific housing type (e.g. a duplex vSahJVrp|exvSat0vvnh0VSe)'whether biS new construction or a remodel, amount of required on -site parking and local regional and sub -regional market conditions. These factors, and the increase in the supply of market rate housing created by enabling middle housing, can make housing available at lower cost than single family detached housing. This makes middle housing more attainable to moderate income households (above 80% of the area's median Middle housing also provides the opportunity to implement diverse housing configurations that can accommodate multi -generational households. Downsizing seniors, ^8rnpty'neSterS^and small families who may also he drawn to middle housing near or in the same neighborhood where they have always lived. Additionally, research indicates that building "middle -priced" housing inCo88SeS long-term regional affordability through 8process called filtering. This means that; 8Snew market -rate housing iSbuilt, higher -income people move there, leaving behind decent but older housing stock for those with lower - incomes. 8 [lO�������|�� 10U��(l"����(�|»� ^' ^~`^~~ ''''~~'~ '~~~'''�� "pencil"? The development industry has answered this question inthe affirmative. Middle housing innow being built in communities across the State that have amended their zoning codes to allow these housing types. Examples are the cities OfSpokane, Walla Walla and Kirkland. Statewide and regional organizations ofbuilders and Pea|tnrnhave stated that there inGmarket demand and that the private sector will respond if more cities nl|UVv middle housing types. The feasibility and production of housing, including middle housing, depends on the "four L's" lumber, labor, lending and land. The first three variables are outside the control ofstate and local governments, however, the fourth "land" iSsquarely within the purview 0flocal governments. Cities in particular can influence and control the feasibility of housing through their development regulations (e.g., permitted uses, development standards and permit processes) and the public infrastructure they build and rn8in18iD (e.g., n}8dS' utilities). MIDDLE HOUSING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 75 As noted above cities are directed hvthe GK4Ahousing goal tO"plan for and aCC0rnrnOd8te—avariety Ofhousing typRS—^ The GMAhousing element directs cities 10include plan policies tO ^iOC|ud8—nl8Od8toryprovisions for moderate density options including, but not limited to, duplexes, triplexes, and t0vvnhOU3eS.^ Adoption of middle housing development regulations, standards and processes is a way to remove barriers t0implementing the GMAhousing goal and provide the described moderate density housing 1M |� A||�1����� �/l�� �O(l� ��[lU|� �0��|P �[lU�'�(l ���tU�||V l�� . ~� .. ~..~ ~~ ..~ ~~~.. ~~.~ ....~�.~ ..~.~~...�� ..~`~....� ~~ OUR?�|f�|��'7 |tiSeasier 10project thep018nti8|f0rnlidd|8hOuSiDgdev8|0pnOeDtOve[\hO|Ongte0Orath8[thGn0v8[ the short term. Assuming zoning reforms to city development regulations, the Puget Sound Regional Council has estimated that up to 200,000 middle housing units could be built in the four county region (King'Pierce, Snohomish and KitS8pcounties) bythe year 2O44. This could average approximately lO'OOOunits Ufhousing each year. While this would bS8significant boost tVthe rSgiOn'3housing supply it would be spread over eighty two cities in four counties. Experience to date has shown that communities that have passed middle housing legislation have found that itiSbeing developed modestly and gradually. Part Ufthe reason for this )Sthe small number of builders that have experience in developing this type of housing. This inexpected to change gradually overtime if more jurisdictions allow middle housing and more builders gain familiarity constructing this housing type. 11 p��� �l(�ty�f|| � '����[l[l�f�l[l�������n�����|���`() q�[l� / | \�.... .. ~�� ~��|| U.��\J~~� � |\J | | housing? � . � use ��. . ~ `~. .~~.. ~~ . .. ..~~ ~ `~~~ ..��. A city may choose to continue using design guidelines and design review boards for certain project permits (e.g., commercial d8v8|Opnlenf) but should not d0SOfor middle housing. Permit review for middle housing would be similar to that of large -lot detached housing in most communities, which depends UDobjective design standards reviewed through anadministrative permit process. Some design guidelines could bere-written tOserve 8Sobjective design standards, without creating barriers \omiddle housing. The standards should beclear and objective, without the need for interpretation or be subject to inconsistent application. 1') UU'|| ��'r1�|P�[) ��'�(l ����l ��'|��`|P�l�A ���[lf�|[1�O �P���'� /z� vv�|| ...�iJ~|. ||~U..�.. available L/| rental �� ||� � housing ~~~~.~.~~.~ ownershi:) ')�()r1U/`f'� \�/|| |(lf�� yV'f | '� ~.~U~u� vv�|| |��. .,��� ��|��|�� �OU�|�(l �P �U��|V|���� . ....~~ ~ ~~~...�� ~~~~~~.,.~~~. Middle housing can be delivered by a builder to the market as either a rental or home ownership product. Alot may nrmay not h9subdivided depending Onthe housing market the property owner 0[ builder iScatering to, as well as on local development regulations which establish standards for lot size and other standards. Should a jurisdiction wish to encourage and facilitate home ownership, a local government may adopt d8vGl0pnleD\ regulations that are commonly called "unit lot subdivision". Unit lot subdivision MIDDLE HOUSING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 6 76 development regulations allow for fee -simple ownership Ofeach individual parcel, along with co - ownership OfaDySh8[8dSp8COS(SuCh8Sad[iv8vva»)vvi1hiDthe^p8[8Dtp8[Cel" Unit lot subdivisions provide 8 simpler way tO subdivide |@Dd for middle housing units, compared to 8 C0ndOnliDiunl process. Alternatively, middle housing can b88Downership product hvcreating 8 condominium ownership. This iSsomewhat costly and time-consuming but isstill on option. 1 '� Aren't ��U'|(~����� f���� -)�'�yl���\/ -}��[l���(�' � || ' Midde /.� ��....�L/~�|~~... U|~ ..�....,. |� ����|����(l| ��||(1VV|[l[l /v/|LJ(�|~ . � ~~..~ ~`~..~~ .~ allowing . ~ -dousing? /~~,�� � K48Dy builders, 8Sp8Ci8Uy for SrO8U SC8|8 iDfiU projects, are SrnaU buSiDeSS8S who COOSt[u[t only 8 few h0n0eS 81 8 \inl8. Like many Snl8U businesses, builders take risk and nluS\ COnnpet8 with other builders to SUCC88d. |nconstructing homes, builders must find land and negotiate sales prices with property owners, who themselves are seeking the highest price t0sell their land. Builders also must compete for labor and trade workers, including subcontractors, and pay wages in a competitive market that currently sees a shortage nflabor. The outcome is that the builders must be able to sell their product in a competitive environment against other builders, and existing housing for sale on the market. The price a builder will seek for their product will reflect this competitive environment, including whether the housing market has high or low demand at a particular moment in time and the availability of existing and new h0nn83 available for sale. Ahigh profit margin, a profit at all, and even staying in business as was seen during the Great Recession, is no certainty. Most of us live in homes that were constructed by builders. That has given many households the opportunity to build generational wealth through equity in their homes. Builders also employ construction and trade workers and pay wages inacompetitive market. The building industry itself creates employment benefits for those in financial services, real estate, house products (e.g., furniture) and much more. There iSagreat deal Ofeconomic benefit that results from the work nf builders. We all benefit from the production of housing and adding more housing to the housing stock to address the St8tS'3needs. ADecember 2O22Statewide Washington State Department of Commerce/Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) survey found that Statewide, 76% of the respondents indicated that they are either directly affected or know someone who is affected by housing costs and availability inWashington. Middle housing responds tOthis concern, MIDDLE HOUSING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 77 14 VU f �f ����[P�O��P[l| t ' f� f �P [l�(lA�|7A�|O�� � ~ organizations .~..~ ���f su 1[)rf ��� ~~' ` ''''~[` le � �[)U���(l ~~....��� A v8h81Y of non-profit 0[g8Diz81i0nS have 8xpn23S8d support for adoption Of state and |OCa| |8vvS that vvOu|d enable 8 greater supply Ofmiddle housing. AARP (formerly the American Association of Retired Persons) is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated Onissues affecting those over the age Of5O. AARPh8s indicated that walkable, small- to mid -sized housing that is affordable for middle income households cannot b8found because itnOlonger exists inmany places. AARPsupports middle housing because hprovides for size and affordability options that people 0fall Gg8S including older adults ' very much need but often cannot find. The middle housing type can enable family members to live with or near one another while having their own space or residence. The League of Women Voters of Washington State is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages the informed and active participation Ofcitizens ingovernment. |n2O23the League 0f Women Voters of Washington State testified in support of a Middle Housing Bill before the State Likewise, the Habitat for Humanity Seattle — King County & Kittitas Counties, expressed its support for the 2O33Middle Housing Bill. Habitat for Humanity Seattle — King County &Ki\1h8SCounties is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, renovating and preserving homes, advocating for fair and just housing policies and providing training and aCCSSS to resources to help individuals and families improve their shelter conditions. 1� L1Oyyyy�||[)������pp���� '~'''~`' `''''~r~''~r~~~~~`~~ � uressec . . �D m|c | � |�� �[)U���/l ~ .~~~ ..�x Like other land uses, middle housing is subject to setback, nnaXinlUnl height, nn8xiDnU[n lot coverage and other development standards adopted bythe local jurisdiction. For smaller "house scaled" middle housing building types like duplexes, triplexes, fourp|exen and cottage housing, setback, height and lot coverage requirements may be sufficient to address open space, much as they do for detached houses. Larger middle housing types may have their own unique open space requirements in addition to setbacks and maximum lot coverage. This might include Orequirement for acommon shared courtyard open space area. The local jurisdiction determines through its code requirements what type and how much open space ist0beprovided. MIDDLE HOUSING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 78 1 �� LJ(l�� ��|| �O�'�|�� �(lU��(l ���"r� fr��p (���()�y� .`~.. .~', ',... ....~`..~..~~~...��.~..~~` .~. ~....~~�� The effect of middle housing on tree canopies will depend on the regulations a |008| jurisdiction has in p|8CG for tree retention and [8p|8COnl8n1. In order to fit the context of 3iDg|e-f8nlik/ neighbourhood, tree regulations for middle housing vvOU|d be the same 83 for detached single family development. Some middle housing types, such aScottage housing and courtyard apartments, are well -suited tOthe placement 0ftrees iOcommonly shared grounds. |frequired, these trees and associated landscaping can bemaintained and protected through easements and covenants. In addition, jurisdictions5h0U|dCOnSiderp|Gnting0rproteCtingtn88S8|OngthSStr8gtinpVh|iChghtS of way, indesignated open space areas, and ODother publicly owned land. Communities that wish \0 address tree canopy issues comprehensively typically do so through a comprehensive urban forestry management program that addresses tree canopy priorities associated with all activities, not just housing development. 17 LJ()���D����O'�/�|�� �[lU�'�lM ���|1 [���M(l[l� fO��|'���lt��'���UP�� ' ' � How ~~~~ ''''~~'~ ~^~~'''�� ~'~ ~~r~''~ `^' ~'''''~`~ '~~^~~~� Middle housing supports sustainable and resilient development practices by providing infill housing closer to employment, transit and amenities, thereby promoting walkability and transit -oriented development. These factors lower greenhouse gas emissions and urban heat islands. Middle housing types also use less energy than typical detached houses due to the configuration of relatively small living spaces with shared walls and/or floors. Middle housing types are smaller hv design and require less energy to heat and cool, making them more energy efficient, 1{} (������'�f'�(l���f�����p ���yy��[������frU(,fU�������|��f��� .`.. ..`~.. existing `~`~. `~..~ ~~,,~. .....`~~.`~~`~.~ ..`...~.~ Vie ��(`/1�f�[l[l��| U[l'fqf1��f[�l�'�(`|(� 1[l ���[l(l '/| 'l�'[l(lf[)/l � ~iJ��� ....| ..��~ � ..~�...���~|~ .~U~|.. VV||| | � U .~ ~ ~ `. . �� will . ~. .. .�� .~ ~~. � community? Not only does the GK4A require jurisdictions to address housing element requirements in their COrnpn8heoSiv8 plans and development regulations, it also [8qUio3S to adopt and update G capital facilities plan to address such needs as water, sewer and transportation. The capital facilities element is to inventory existing capital facilities and forecast future needs for facilities based 0nprojected gr0wth. A financing plan to provide the facilities over a six -year and 20- year time horizon is required. The GMA capital facilities plan requirement addresses growth associated with all housing types, not just middle housing. Middle housing dO8S not mean that a jurisdiction will be accepting more growth. It simply means that a portion of the population and housing unit targets for the coming 20 years will be met in the form of middle housing types. Like any new development, middle housing may berequired t0pay impact fees Orconnection fees tO help compensate for the cost of improvements to existing infrastructure. New development must also mitigate S1Ornlvvate[ runoff per the |OCa| St0[nlvva\8r nloD8g9nl8nt requirements. MIDDLE HOUSING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 79 1 [] \�/�� f �|| f � f � / �| ��| /7 vv||�����||| �'l��|[l�-)��(��[)| ���(-(`|�� ']()U'�|[l(l 'l��[l[l��\/���|AL/|(� . ~ . ~ . ~~~ -~ ... ~~ ~ ~~~...�� ~~ ~..`.,~ ~ . �f���of U����(l� ~`'~~`r~''`'''��� ASwith any use, parking requirements will need t0consider context (9g,proximity tOlocal amenities and transit and the availability of on -street parking). Also important will be the likely traffic generation given the typical household sizes of middle housing. Not as many people are likely to live in a small middle housing unit as in a typical larger single family dwelling and may not on average have as many vehicles. For this r88S0O, some |OCa| jurisdictions have reduced off-street parking [equin3nl8D\S for middle housing. In many locations, vehicle parking needs can be at least partly met on the street. Right -sizing off-street parking to meet actual needs is important because parking is expensive and consumes lot area. |tiSestimated that the cost Ofeach parking stall ranges from $3O,0000ngrade \0 $90,000 in structure, while the amount of land required for on grade parking can be as much as 350 square feet. Added cost for parking will affect the price point of each middle housing unit and trying to accommodate too much parking on site will make it infeasible to accommodate a viable number of units. Reduced parking also provides additional space on the property that can go towards site amenities such 8Sdecks, patios, landscaping and trees. /)/l L� | /�f ' | ' ' ' f ' | ��w How / [l����\/[l|\/p� �������U����[l[����[l��� �O�����|�� � ~ ~`. � . . ~ ~~ . . ~ �~~~~ . .� . ~ �~� ~ . . . ~ ~ � || t regulations �(lU���(l 1(l|�pi�����[l� �P\/��|O�Dq��[l��4OU|����(l[l� �[l ��V ~~~ �� ~`~ ~~~.~..~ ~~ ~.~~...~.. .~��~.. ~..~ .. ...� community? 't '/ � The Growth Management Act emphasizes early and continuous public participation in the development and amendment of comprehensive land use plans and development [egU|cti0DS. Local jurisdictions have processes to provide public notice and inform the public of plan and development regulation amendment proposals. Amendments tOcomprehensive plans and development regulations also include Gpublic hearing, typically before the planning commission and/or the city/county council. You should contact the local jurisdiction for further information about their public participation procedures and for ways you may get involved. r)� \�/|| || r� | �� i' ' | �n | z� | Will ||| �l||()VV|[l(l [�l�\J(- |�� housing [Tl��p^(� single-family 1/)[l1���� |[l . . allowing ,,.. .�� . . . ~ ~ ~~~.. .�� make .`. ~ ~ . .�� ~ . . .. � .~. . .~~ .. . f || |~� my community i||����| � ~~''''''~''' � illegal? Allowing middle housing ano permitted type in dzoning district will not make single-family homes in that zoning district illegal. Expanding housing choices for those living inour State does not mean reducing the choice for those who wish to build, remodel or live in detached single-family homes. MIDDLE HOUSING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 80 ')r> \�/'|| ' | | || � �� '� '��� vv||| []�|[`(-|(� '][)U��|[l(l��()|\/(���||[l| (lU�||(lU��|[l(l [l��(�/~�� . . .~� ~ .'~.'...��.~ ~~ ~ ~~. ~.~....�� ..~~~~ The extent 0fhousing need inthe State i3SVgreat that n0one strategy alone will solve all housing needs. |\ will take 8concerted effort involving the implementation Of8range Ofstrategies tOaddress the housing crisis the State faces. Both the private and public sectors will need to deliver housing, each serving different types of needs. The private market typically will deliver housing for those 8tmoderate t0higher income levels; public sector assistance iSusually needed t0deliver housing for those atthe very low end ofthe income scale through incentives, subsidies, funding and coordination with non-profit and other housing developers. Middle housing should b8seen aSone 0fmany strategies needed tOaddress statewide housing needs. A primary reason more and more Washingtonians cannot find homes they can afford is the underproduction nfhousing that has occurred for atleast adecade. Middle housing provides a housing type and choice that has been missing from the housing stock for decades and will allow for more efficient use Ofland inour communities. Middle housing allows the private market, in particular, to deliver this housing type as part of an overall response to addressing housing needs. /}�l /��� ���rJ� |�� 1M q'�[l |P�'� to gentrification������ ��.� \/... . . . .�\J. |. .~U~�. . lead � LJ . ~ �� ~.~ ~ .~. . � | f'7 \�/�|| ',� | �� � rJ� | � f� ��r, �'�'l|A/���[Tl��[l� vv�|| [Tl�L](`|��||(lU���[l[lLJ���->|��(�����)(�q��[l(l��||L/�(- ~~ ~~~'''~'' � ''' ~ ~ housing ~~ ^~~~ existing ''z `~ '~ � �[lU�i�[l .~~~..:�. Gentrification is 8 process Of neighborhood change vvh8[e higher -income and higher -educated residents move into 8 historically marginalized neighborhood, housing costs [iS8 and the neighborhood is physically transformed through new higher -end construction and building upgrades. The outcome is the displacement of vulnerable residents. Gentrification iScaused h«many factors that gObeyond ahousing type. Acore driver Of gentrification is a strong demand for central city living by more affluent households, which in turn drives uphousing prices incentral city neighborhoods. Certain types Ofpublic investment iD marginalized neighborhoods may also contribute to gentrification by making the area more attractive tnlive, especially bywealthier households. But gentrification can, and has occurred, regardless of whether middle housing is or is not allowed. |npreparing their comprehensive plans and development regulations, the GMAHousing Element now requires that jurisdictions identify areas that may beothigh risk 0fdisplacement and also adopt anti - displacement poliCi8S. The need for such policies issubstantiated bythe 3O22Puget Sound Regional Council/Washington State Department of Commerce Statewide housing survey that found that 14% of the respondents were forced tOmove inthe last five years due 1Ocosts, eviction, O[foreclosure. Middle housing can help mitigate displacement. One strategy to minimize diSp|8C8nlen1 is to expand the housing stock. Expansion of the housing stock allows more opportunities for households of all MIDDLE HOUSING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 11 81 incomes t0find housing they can afford, while also addressing rising housing costs that leads people to move or experience foreclosures and evictions. MIDDLE HOUSING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 82 COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS Initialr Meeting Date Prepared by Mayor's review Council review 2/10/25 LH 2/24/25 LH ITEM INFORMATION IrEMNo. 4.C. STAFF SPONSOR: LAUREL HUMPHREY ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 2/10/25 AGENDA ITEM TITLE Resolution adopting revised City Council Rules of Procedure. CATEGORY ® Discussion Mtg Date 2/10/25 Motion Mtg Date Resolution Mtg Date 2/24/25 ❑ Ordinance Mtg Date ❑ Bid Award Mtg Date E Public Hearing Mtg Date ❑ Other Mtg Date SPONSOR ►1 Council ❑ Mayor ❑ Adrin Svcs ❑ DCD ❑ Finance ❑ Fire ❑ P&R ❑ Po/ice ❑ PW SPONSOR'S SUMMARY The proposed resolution adopts revisions to the Rules of Procedure, incorporating changes previously discussed by the City Council in December 2024 and other staff proposals. REVIEWED BY ❑ Trans&Infrastructure Svcs ❑ Community Svcs/Safety ® Finance & Governance ❑ Planning & Community Dev. ❑ LTAC ❑ Arts Comm. ❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm. DATE: 1/27/25 COMMITTEE CHAIR: PAPYAN RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR/ADMIN. COMMITTEE COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED $0 $ APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $ Fund Source: Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 2/10/25 Forwarded to next Special Meeting 2/24/25 MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 2/10/25 Informational Memo dated 1/21/25 Draft Resolution (updated after 1/27 Finance & Governance Committee) Draft Proposed Rules of Procedure Minutes from the 2/10 Finance & Governance Committee 2/24/25 83 84 City of Tukwila Thomas McLeod, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: Finance & Governance Committee FROM: Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst DATE: January 21, 2025 SUBJECT: 2025 City Council Rules of Procedure Update ISSUE Resolution adopting revisions to the City Council Rules of Procedure BACKGROUND The proposed revisions reflect Council direction and staff suggestions as listed below. Section Proposal Explanation I.D.1. Amend Requests for Administration Staff Assistance: Requests for time in the form The current language is ambiguous, and the suggestion clarifies proper channels of communication for individual Councilmembers requesting staff time and assistance. staff of assistance or a work be through product should made appropriate channels, determined based the the which arc upon nature of request. Requests for staff time in the form of questions, assistance or a work product should generally be directed to the Legislative Analyst, City Administrator, and/or Department Head. This helps ensure that a timely, effective response can be provided, provides transparency and allows the request to be evaluated for impacts pursuant to subsection D.2 below. 111.6.4 Amend Legislative Actions: All proposed ordinances and resolutions shall be reviewed by the City Attorney. and bear the Attorney's This is outdated language - the City Attorney indicates approval of legislation by other methods. certification that they are in correct form before final passage. 85 INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 2 IV.D Amend Seating: Members of the City Council will be seated at the Council dais in order of seniority, except that the Council President will be seated in the center during Committee of the Whole meetings and has the option This provides flexibility for those who wish to remain where they are. to sit to the right of the Mayor during Regular and Special Meetings. V.B.8 Amend Public Comment: Speakers should limit their remarks to 5 minutes or This was requested by consensus of the City Council at the 12/16/24 Work Session. The intention is to help the Presiding Officer be consistent and impartial with time allotments. Tess, time by the Presiding unless granted additional If six or fewer people have signed up to speak, comments will be limited to 5 minutes or less. If more than six people have signed up, comments will be limited to 3 minutes or less. Additional time may be granted by a majority of the Council. RECOMMENDATION Staff is seeking a Committee recommendation on the proposed revisions to forward to the Committee of the Whole on February 10, 2025 ATTACHMENTS Draft resolution Proposed revisions to Rules of Procedure 86 NOTE: Shaded text denotes changes made after the Finance & Governance Committee Meeting packet of January 27, 2025. See attachment. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2093; ADOPTING REVISED CITY COUNCIL RULES OF OCEDURE. WHEREAS, RCW 35A.11.020 gives the City Council o and regulate its internal operations within the provisions WHEREAS, the City Council intends to perio procedures to align with state law, the current envi NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COU HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The revised Rules o are hereby adopted. Section 2. The Rules of as necessary. Section 3. Res PASSED BY TH Meeting thereof this 111 on No. ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: 1111.11)))11.1.1110, oced IL OF ode City the power to organize le 3 CW; and ate its mV ing and other business d modern best practices; TY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, Council, attached hereto as Exhibit A, iewed on at least a biennial basis and updated reby repealed. OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular , 2025. Andy Youn-Barnett, CMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Office of the City Attorney Tosh Sharp, Council President Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Resolution Number: Attachment: Exhibit A, "Rules of Procedure of the Tukwila City Council" 2025 Legislation: Council Rules of Procedure Version: 01/21/2025 Staff: L. Humphrey Page 1 of 1 87 88 Exhibit A Rules of Procedure of the Tukwila City Council Introduction The Rules of Procedure set forth herein are adopted for the sole benefit of the members of the City Council to assist in the orderly conduct of Council business. These Rules of Procedure do not grant rights or privileges to members of the public or third parties. Failure of the City Council to adhere to these rules shall not result in any liability to the City, its officers, agents, and employees, nor shall failure to adhere to these rules result in invalidation of any Council act. I. City Council Powers and Duties A. City Council Authority 1. As the legislative branch of city government, / City Council is responsible ,t for passing laws, setting the municipal bud e; ' establishing policy, and other responsibilities defined by state law. 2. Decisions are made as a collective • ' and no i` 'dual member has any extraordinary powers beyond tho •f of ,�, memb } �'' , except as described in Section I.B. 3. Members of the Council sh refrain q becoming directly involved in the administrative affairs of t ' 'ncl g intervening in staff decision - making, scheduling or dire ``',, d executing priorities without the prior knowledge a he City Council as a whole. 4. The City Counc .s n• `olicyt } ection over judicial matters and members may not inte.cesses or decisions. B. Council Pre Pro Tempore 1. At th ng in January of each year, members of the City Coun � hall ele•;1 rom their number a Council President who shall hold office at pl ure of the Council. The general practice is to elect presidents i +tating order by seniority, which is determined by the: a. Greatest consecutive number of years served; b. Greatest consecutive number of years plus months or years served prior to the current term(s); c. Number of votes when elected. 2. If the Councilmember who is next in line is unable to serve as Council President, they will notify the City Council in writing by the last Regular Meeting of the previous year. If this opt -out request is approved by the City Council, service will fall to the next Councilmember in the order of seniority. The Councilmember whose opt -out was accepted by the City Council will remain at the top of the rotation with the opportunity to serve as Council President the following year. 89 3. In the absence of the Mayor, the Council President shall become the Mayor Pro Tempore and perform the duties of the Mayor except that the Council President shall not have the power to appoint or remove any officer or to veto any ordinance. 4. If a vacancy occurs in the office of Council President, the City Council, at their next Regular Meeting, shall select a new Council President to serve the remainder of the year. 5. If a vacancy occurs in the office of the Mayor, the City Council, at their next Regular Meeting, shall elect from their number a Mayor who shall serve until a Mayor is elected and certified at the next municipal election. C. Working Relationship with City Administration 1. Councilmembers should approach work th a collaborative spirit, assuming that city staff also want a success +utcome toward what is best for the City of Tukwila. 2. Councilmembers should communica with st. a respectful tone that acknowledges their professionalis ° -xperience, expertise. 3. If a Councilmember has a conce member says in any setting they w City Administrator. 4. The City Council expects th that questions are D. tndividu gal Reque 1, Individu assis' Ana meat a and alto I�. beiow, .sts be -made-. the-nat re- f--ti aff behavior or something a staff ress that concern to the Mayor and p - ntations be clear and concise, and ctly and efficiently. on Staff Assistance or staff time in the form of questions, oduct should generally be directed to the Legislative or, Mmmmand/or mmmmDepartment mmmHead, This mmhelps _enmsure ve response camn be provided, provides transparency t to be evaluate for impacts pursuant to subsection 4n-tlhe-fari.._ef-a-s-s4sfa-r ce-or work-prc duo-t ,houtd pre-te-c nn s-, wh h-a-r-e-detefm-based-upo+1 2. Requests for staff time are either minimal, with limited impact, or significant, meaning requiring one or more hours to complete and/or requiring the creation of a new work product, thereby affecting schedules, work assignments, or staffing levels. 3. No Councilmember shall request or direct staff to initiate any significant action, project or study without the consent of a majority of the Council obtained during a Committee of the Whole or Regular or Special Meeting. 2 2/4/25 90 The City Council should consider existing City priorities, budget and staffing levels when deliberating such a request. If approved by the full Council, the request will be noted on an appropriate committee work plan. Regardless of the level of staff assistance, written information provided by staff should be distributed to all Councilmembers. E. Consequences 1. The Council has power under state law to impose punishment on its members, short of removal of office, for violation of state law or these Council rules. 2. If a Councilmember violates state law or these rules, the Presiding Officer shall call such member to order, in which case such member shall be silent except to explain or continue in order. 3. If the Presiding Officer violates state law . t e rules, or fails to call an out of order member to order, then any oth em.' .f the Council may, under a point of order, call the Presiding 0 er or such 'er member to order, in which case the Presiding Officer . uch ember, a he case may be, shall be silent except to explain or cont .rder. Additional consequences reprimand, censure, expul occurring, removal of , e Co positions or co duties. Expuls the affirmative of expu II. City Council A. Regular Me 1. The City Coy shall meet regularly on the first and third Mondays of each month, excep those designated as City holidays, at 7:00 p.m. unless an alternative starting time is set and notice is provided to the public. 2. Regular Meetings will be held at Tukwila City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, unless otherwise publicly noticed. 3. During Regular Meetings the City Council may take formal actions including, but not limited to, adopting ordinances or passing motions or resolutions. B. Committee of the Whole Meetings 1. The City Council shall meet as a Committee of the Whole on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, except those designated as City hereof. a verbal admonition, written eeting at which the conduct is e from the Council committee chair ships, or removal of intergovernmental or in the Council's presence shall require of the entire Council, specifying in the order 3 2/4/25 91 holidays, at 7:00 p.m. unless an alternate starting time is set and notice is provided to the public. 2. The Committee of the Whole shall meet at Tukwila City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, unless otherwise publicly noticed. 3. Meetings of the Committee of the Whole shall be held primarily to consider current issues, discuss policy matters in detail, and coordinate the work of the City Council. The Committee of the Whole will have no power to take final actions including, but not limited to, adopting ordinances or passing motions or resolutions. C. Special Meetings Special meetings may be called by the Mayor, Council President, or any three Councilmembers by delivering written ce personally, by mail, by fax, or by electronic mail to each member he Council at least 24 hours before the time specified for the propo ing and with public notice made pursuant to RCW 42.30.080. D. Executive Sessions 1. The City Council may hold an Exe Special Meeting, or Com e of th confidential concern as se 2. Before convening a announce the pu be concluded. public announc ession during a Regular Meeting, ole to consider certain matters of .30.110. he Presiding Officer must publicly me upon which the Executive Session will sion may be extended to a later time by esiding Officer. 3. Council' m . keep confidential all written materials and verbal infor ion provi� d d Ong Executive Sessions. This prohibition continues to app ,ter an i ividual no longer serves on the City Council. E. Retreats and essions 1. The entire Concil may meet periodically in a retreat or work session setting as deemed appropriate by the Council President or a quorum of the Council, respectively. 2. No final action will be taken at a retreat or work session. 3. Retreat and work session meetings are open to the public and subject to the requirements of RCW 42.30. F. Attendance 1. Councilmembers are expected to maintain reliable attendance at all types of meetings described above. 4 2/4/25 92 2. Pursuant to RCW 35A.12.060, a City Council position shall be forfeited if the Councilmember fails to attend three consecutive Regular Meetings without being excused by the Council. 3. A Councilmember wishing to be excused from a Regular Meeting will provide advance notice to the Council President or Legislative Analyst, who will in turn notify the other members of the City Council in advance of the meeting. G. Councilmember Remote Attendance at Meetings 1. In the event of an emergency as declared by the City, State and/or Federal government, the City Council may arrange for electronic participation at a Regular Meeting, Committee of the Whole, Special Meeting, Executive Session, retreat, standing committee meeting,ur work session. a. During a fully -remote meeting, Coun ', tubers may attend by phone or other electronic means that participants to hear one another. b. Fully -remote meetings a be conducted such that occurring, subject to the In times of non-emergen value of in -person attenda However, remote a_ua=. nce present, wheth following provi a. Cou C b. e o to t- publicd arrangements must an hear the meeting while it is nts of RCW 42.30. cil prefers and recognizes the gs as integral to public service. Councilmember not physically able to be of a meeting, is allowed subject to the may attend remotely a maximum of five Regular or Whole meetings per calendar year; provided the by "majority vote, allow a Councilmember to attend tings remotely in excess of five per year due to medical s beyond the individual's control. member planning to attend a meeting remotely should notify the Legislative Analyst and/or Council President no later than two hours prior to the meeting start time or 15 minutes prior to an emergency meeting. c. A Councilmember attending remotely will be marked present, counted toward a quorum, and can vote just as if physically present. d. If a Councilmember's virtual connection should become lost during the meeting, the meeting should continue unless quorum is no longer met. A Councilmember's loss of a virtual connection will not be counted toward the maximum limit described in Section 2.a. e. Councilmembers are expected to follow current pandemic quarantine procedures as recommended by Public Health — Seattle & King 5 2/4/25 93 County. Remote attendance for this purpose will not be counted toward the maximum limit described in Section 2.a. III. Legislative Process A. City Council Business 1. Matters to be considered by the Council shall be placed on a standing committee, Committee of the Whole, or Regular Meeting agenda and include items required by law to be presented to Council, items requested by a majority of the Council, staff -initiated items in accordance with the City's strategic priorities and work plan, and items referred from previous meetings. 2. As a general practice, legislative actions to co e before the City Council for a decision should appear first before a ' ding committee, then the Committee of the Whole, then a Regular R ing. Informational items not requiring a decision may be schedule • ;"h '' flexibility as the situation requires. 3. Items may be placed directly on ag {' 'a of a Committee of the Whole or a Regular Meeting when the yr`s are approved by the Council President, and the items a +utine o the event of an emergency. B. Legislative Actions 1. Ordinances are such as land u safety issues. Washington Sta Many o be in the CI ordinanc e ite ' sed to regulate matters of local concern, I co � •l, local law enforcement and health and comply with the terms of the U.S. and stitution and the general laws of the City and State. assified as "codifiable," meaning the ordinance will ukwila Municipal Code, which makes the laws of ssible by subject matter. Examples of non-codifiable the annual property tax levy and adoption of the budget. Public eme t"cy ordinances may take effect immediately upon final passage if passed by an affirmative vote of 5 Councilmembers. 2. Resolutions are legislative items that are advisory or policy -oriented in nature. Resolutions may be used to offer support for ballot measures, set hearing dates for a street vacation or update fee schedules. Resolutions are not a part of the Tukwila Municipal Code. Resolutions are signed by the Council President but are sometimes signed jointly with the Mayor, or prepared for signature by all Councilmembers, particularly when ceremonial or honorary in nature. 3. Motions are generally short statements to direct that a specific course of action be taken on behalf of the City. 6 2/4/25 94 4. All proposed ordinances and resolutions shall be reviewed by the City Attorney and bear -the Attarn .y's certificafion that they are in correct-farrn before finai passage. C. Meeting Agendas 1. The City Clerk shall be responsible for preparing agendas for Regular, Special, and Committee of the Whole meetings, and presented in a timely manner to the Council President or designee for approval. After the proposed agenda has been approved, the City Clerk shall publish the final agenda in accordance with the provisions of RCW 42.30. 2. The order of a Regular Meeting agenda shall be: a. Call to Order b. Pledge of Allegiance c. Roll Call d. Land Acknowledgement e. Public Comments — lncludin mment on s both on and not on the meeting agenda. f. Appointments and Proclamati g. Presentations — lte rtinen the City but not relating to other agenda business, in or of guests, special awards, or speakers externI to th h. Consent A that are routine or non -controversial in nature a. s clu by the Council President, Committee of the Whole, . 4 by unanimous Committee action. Any Co ib. ay request to remove an item from the Consent nder New Business for further discussion. s — May be required by City, State, or Federal law or dire Council. Examples include but are not limited to Local Impro t Districts, zoning changes, biennial budget, annexation, moratoria, and quasi-judicial decisions. j. Unfinished Business — Items of a general nature, including resolutions and ordinances previously before a standing committee, the Committee of the Whole or entire Council. k. New Business — Items of a general nature, including resolutions and ordinances not previously before a standing committee, the Committee of the Whole or entire Council. I. Reports — Brief summaries up to 5 minutes of significant City -related activities from the Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator. m. Miscellaneous — Significant City -related items that may need further Council discussion, action, or City Administration follow-up. n. Executive Session 7 2/4/25 95 o. Adjournment 3. The order of a Committee of a Whole meeting agenda shall be: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Land Acknowledgment Public Comments — including comment on items both on and not on the meeting agenda. Presentations Public Hearings Special Issues — Items referred from Council committees, referred at a previous Council meeting, or approved for discussion by the Council President. h. Reports i. Miscellaneous j. Executive Session k. Adjournment or Adjoumme 4. The order of a Special Meeting age Meetings based on what may not take action on any IV. Meeting Conduct A. Presiding Office 1. All Regula by the 2. If nei Specia by a majo quorum, and cial Meeting ollows the same order of Regular e addressed. The City Council on a Special Meeting agenda. eetings of the City Council shall be presided over ayor's absence, by the Mayor Pro Tempore. nor the Mayor Pro Tempore is present at a Regular or e Presiding Officer for that meeting shall be appointed e of those Councilmembers present, provided there is a e appointment of a Councilmember as Mayor Pro Tempore shall not abridge their right to vote on matters before the Council. 3. All Committee of the Whole meetings shall be presided over by the Council President. The Council President may ask another Councilmember to fill in in the event of a temporary absence. If the Council President will be absent for an extended period of time (at least three meetings), the Council will elect a Councilmember to serve in that capacity until the Council President returns. 4. The Presiding Officer shall preserve strict order and decorum, state all questions coming before the Council, provide opportunity for discussion on each item on the table, and announce the decision of the Council on all 96 8 2/4/25 subjects. Procedural decisions made by the Presiding Officer may be overruled by a majority vote of the Council. B. Parliamentary Procedure Questions of parliamentary procedure not covered by these Rules of Procedure shall be governed by Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised (latest edition). C. Quorum 1. At all meetings of the City Council, four members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. 2. Confirmations of appointments by the Mayor, budget transfers, personnel levels, and formal motions, resolutions, ordinances, and amendments thereto shall require the affirmative votes of Councilmembers. D. Seating Members of the City Council will be -''"ed at Council dais in order of seniority, except that the Council =sident will seated in the center during Committee of the Whole etin. nd has the oplion to sit toot the right of the Mayor during Regular< • ecial Meetings. E. General Meeting Decorum 1. While the City Council is in decorum and a me sha the peace of the 2. Meeting partic remarks embers must preserve order and er delay nor interrupt the proceedings or upt any member that has the floor. us on the meeting agenda and confine or matter under discussion. 3. The Puld first call upon Chairs and members of standing com k on items referred from committees. 4. A Counc when recog desiring to speak shall address the Presiding Officer and d shall confine their remarks to the question under debate. 5. Councilmembers should aim to keep their initial round of comments to no more than 5 minutes, and staff or presenter responses to questions will not count against that time. 6. Councilmembers shall not be interrupted unless it is to be called to order. 7. No Councilmember shall speak a second time on the same item until each Councilmember has been given an opportunity to speak. 8. Councilmembers should speak respectfully to one another, to staff, and to members of the public. 9. Councilmembers should be attentive to speakers, minimizing distractions and refraining from side conversations. 9 2/4/25 97 10. Councilmembers should keep remarks brief, relevant, and nonduplicative. 11. Toward the goal of effective and efficient meetings, Councilmembers should arrive prepared, having reviewed materials in advance of the meeting. Clarifying questions may be directed to City Administration in advance of the meeting to allow for staff preparation. 12. To prevent Councilmembers from stepping out of the room and missing key information, repeating questions that they missed, or asking staff to repeat information, the Presiding Officer should call for a five-minute recess at approximately 90 minute intervals and between agenda items where possible. F. Motions, Debate, and Voting at Regular or S • ' al Meetings 1. Prior to discussion of an action item, a Co ' ember must make a motion, which must be seconded by another • unci � ber, to place it on the table, except those motions descn. ;' in subpar. ph 3 below, which do not require a second. 2. Motions are generally encouraged seconded by a Committ * mbe discussed in standing co 3. Motions not requiri request for a rol 4. After a motion may disc will vo 5. Coun staff prio made by a Committee Chair and those action items previously lude nominations, withdrawal of a motion, int of order. d seconded (if required), Councilmembers ons on the issue prior to the vote, including why they motion. y request a presentation or ask clarifying questions of ing debate. 6. If a resolutio ordinance, the City Clerk may read the item by title only or, if requested by any Councilmember, the document may be read in its entirety. 7. A motion may be withdrawn by the maker of the motion at any time. 8. A motion to amend is defined as amending a motion that is on the floor and has been seconded, by inserting or adding, striking out, striking out and inserting, or substituting. 9. A motion to call for the question shall close debate on the main motion and is nondebatable. This motion requires a second and fails without a two- thirds majority. Debate is reopened if the motion fails. 10. Motions shall be entertained in the order of precedence outlined in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (latest edition). 10 2/4/25 98 11. The Regular or Special Meeting Consent Agenda is adopted by a single motion. 12. When the discussion is concluded, the Presiding Officer shall repeat the motion prior to voting. 13. Unless otherwise provided for by statute, ordinance, or resolution, votes will be taken by voice, unless a roll call vote is requested by the Presiding Officer or any Councilmember. Voting normally shall be by seniority; however, this procedure may be changed by the Presiding Officer. 14. Each member present must vote on all questions before the Council and may abstain only by reason of conflict of interest. 15. Silence of a Councilmember during a voice vote shall be recorded as an affirmative vote except where such a Counc mber abstains because of a stated conflict of interest. 16. No vote may be cast by proxy. 17. The City Council votes on the mo will state the results of the vote. the Presiding Officer 18. In case of a tie vote on a otion, 4 yo motion fails subject to conditions outlined in RCW 35A.12.1 19. In cases where the r eem pposition, or on questions of little l�} importance, the 9 icer may seek approval by unanimous consent. 20. When the Cou motion conc G. Questions All questio der shall be decided by the Presiding Officer with the right tt, , of appeal to t majority of Councilmembers present. H. Adjournments 1. All meetings of the Council shall adjourn no later than 10:00 p.m., unless extended by majority approval of the Councilmembers present. Items not acted on by the 10:00 p.m. deadline shall be deferred to the next respective Council meeting as Unfinished Business, unless Council, by a majority vote or consensus of members present, determines otherwise. 2. Any Committee of the Whole, Regular, adjourned Regular, Special, or adjourned Special Meeting may be adjourned in the manner as set forth in RCW 42.30.090. ncurs ith an item that does not require a formal fficer will summarize the Council's consensus at the ion. 11 2/4/25 99 V. Public Participation A. Public Hearings: The following procedures shall apply to public hearings, except public hearings subject to Tukwila Municipal Code Chapters 18.104 through 18.116, which shall be subject to the procedures specified therein. 1. The Presiding Officer will formally open the public hearing. 2. City staff will provide a report summarizing and providing context to the issue at hand. 3. Proponents, opponents, and all other individuals who wish to speak to the matter may address the City Council for up to 5 minutes each. 4. City Councilmembers may ask further clarifying questions of proponents, opponents, other commenters, or staff. 5. Speakers are asked to sign in on forms !,{ •ed by the City Clerk or, for those participating remotely, via email i dva '�- of the meeting start time. 6. If a large number of people wish to the total amount of comment tim 7. Once the Presiding Officer closes will be accepted, and the ope 8. Any hearing being held o continued in the ma B. Public Comment 1. Time is set asi members of the o ad not incl`" .s. a '°:..-nda. 2. Pub the Ci to condu Councilme 3. The Presiding Officer will open the public comment period by explaining how to sign up as well as how any necessary follow-up may occur. ak to the is the Council may limit to the public Hearing. blic hearing, no further comments Councilmember discussion. eld by the City Council may be CW 42.30.100. tee of the Whole and Regular Meeting for ss the Council about items both included and o aow members of the community to provide input to should not interfere with the ability of the City Council ness. It is just one of many ways to engage with 4. Speakers will be limited to commenting once per item during the meeting. 5. Speakers are asked to sign in on forms provided by the City Clerk. 6. Speakers must wait to be recognized by the Presiding Officer. 7. Speakers are requested to first state their name for the record. 8. The.jolgtfimeloisublieszninignt Ishquidt o al c 3 r t if six orfewer people have sr rl rc p...to speak, comments ments will be limited d to minutes or lee a giss. if more than six people have sighed ,_. ...... � t comments will be limited to a minutes or less, Additional time rtrs .be r nt by a rpm orn y of the Council, oak °-shouldLl. -rot tl remarks -to- -minutes -r_e s, 12 2/4/25 100 onto dd taond tir u Pre-si-ding-Offic-er--or-nn-ate. tY- 9. All remarks should be addressed to the Council as a whole and not to individual Councilmembers, City staff, or members of the audience. 10. No speaker may donate speaking time to another individual. 11. If a large number of people wish to speak to a particular issue, the Council may limit the total amount of comment time dedicated to that issue. 12. Comments should not be taken on items subject to quasi-judicial consideration unless it is during a specified public hearing. 13. Written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk or designee for distribution to the City Council. If seven copies are not provided by the submitter, copies will be distributed to the Cit ouncil by the next day. 14. The Council has the right to invite anyone public comment period, which is done or majority vote. 15. In general, Councilmembers sho commenters. eak at times other than the sus, unanimous consent from en aging in dialogue with 16. Councilmembers can brief .uest ying information only. 17. Councilmembers should •.ff to give answers to public commenters on the 18. The Presiding O r w� han'� aach speaker in turn, reiterating how follow- up may occur C. Disruptions 1. Disrupti �"o �o meeting are prohibited and include but are not limite g a. Fa of a eaker to comply with the allotted public comment time. b. Outb •m members of the public who have not been recognized by the P -siding Officer. c. Interfering with other individuals desiring to provide public comment. d. Behavior that intentionally disrupts or impedes attendance or participation at a meeting. 2. If an individual is disruptive, the Presiding Officer may terminate that individual's comment period, request assistance to direct an individual to their seat or, in extreme cases, request assistance in removing the individual from the meeting room. 3. If a meeting has become disrupted to the point of a failure of resuming business, the Presiding Officer should call for a motion to recess. 4. If order cannot be restored, the City Council may order the meeting room cleared and continue in session or may adjourn the meeting and reconvene 13 2/4/25 101 at another location selected by majority vote of the members pursuant to RCW 42.30.050. Members of the press, except those participating in the disturbance, are allowed to attend, and final disposition may be taken only on matters appearing on the agenda. VI. City Council Committees A. Standing Committees 1. The City Council may choose to implement a framework of standing Committees, comprising three Councilmembers each, to aid in the transaction of its business. 2. The standing Committee titles, scopes of authority, and schedule will be adopted by resolution in January of each year. 3. The scopes of the standing Committees will b :lanced in accordance with the City's workload. 4. The Council President shall appoint th ch nd membership of each Committee by the second Regular M g of ea ear. 5. The standing Committees shall c•3 der ' make plicy recommendations to the City Council. Committees . ttimes refer items to the entire Council with no recommend-tion. 6. Each Committee committee. 7. Each Committee will approve Co can authorize th 8. In the ev Counc can b 9. Public co the Chair ma Chair sh ' to r e Council the findings of the w and approve the Committee agenda and efore distribution. The Committee Chair a Committee meeting. ee member is unable to attend a meeting, another d in the absent member's place. If no replacement eting may still take place with two members. pically not accepted at Council committee meetings, but e an exception in limited circumstances when an attendee may offer a necessary perspective or subject matter expertise. B. Ad Hoc Committees The City Council may establish such ad hoc committees as may be appropriate to consider special matters that do not readily fit the standing committee structure or that require a special approach or emphasis. 14 2/4/25 102 VII. Council Vacancies A. Vacancy A Council position becomes vacant upon the resignation, recall, forfeiture of position, or death of a Councilmember. The remaining members of the governing body shall appoint a qualified person to fill the vacant position. B. Resignation 1. A resignation including an effective date must be submitted to the City Council in writing. 2. TC6-6I occa 4 r ' r C. Appointment If a vacancy occurs in the office of Councilmember, the Council will follow the procedures outlined in RCW 35A.12.050 most qualified person available until an widely distribute and publish a notice o application form for applying. The conjunction with an interview of ea of the new Councilmember. VIII. Other Responsibilities A. Public Records Act Complia 1. Each Councilmember is res that govern public 2. Paper and elec recipient or sen subject to 3. Coun busine Emails an devices are pplicati andidate o fill the vacancy with the ion is held, the Council will cy, the procedure, and any orms will be used in o the Council selection complying with RCW 42.56, laws elate to the functional responsibility of the pofficial constitute a public record, which is on in accordance with RCW 42.56. o send and receive messages related to City City's email system, essages transmitted through personal accounts and p c records and must be retained accordingly. 5. Social media posts are a public record. Wherever possible, posting should contain links directing users back to the City's official website for in-depth information, forms, documents, or online services necessary to conduct official City business. 6. Public records created or received by a Councilmember will be transferred to the Legislative Analyst for retention by the City in accordance with retention requirements under state law. Public records that are duplicates of those in the possession of City staff, such as meeting agendas, are not required to be retained. 15 2/4/25 103 B. Open Public Meetings Act Compliance 1. Each Councilmember is responsible for complying with RCW 42.30, laws that govern public meetings. 2. If a quorum of the City Council is anticipated at a community or regional event or meeting, the Legislative Analyst or designee will evaluate the circumstances to determine if a notice of attendance or Special Meeting is needed. 3. For events not related to City business, four or more Councilmembers may attend, but may not discuss City business. 4. For events related to City business where a notice of attendance or Special Meeting has not been issued, only three Councilmembers may attend. 5. Councilmembers should not engage in e _f., or text threads or other communications involving a quorum of the ncil. 6. Councilmembers should refrain conversations involving other Coun co m ;sating on social media bers. 7. Councilmembers shall silence c ,•h• s '`' and other electronic devices ,t during meetings. To maintain transp cy and to ensure that all discussion and deliberation occurs p on th cord, Councilmembers shall not communicate in any electro n thF� pother Councilmember during a Council meeting. C. Code of Ethics 1. Councilmembe codified a 2. Counc any ac performan Employees a Chapter 2.95. IX. Joining the City Council s the Code of Ethics for Elected Officials as cipal Code Chapter 2.97 attempt to coerce or influence staff to engage in ict with, or creates an appearance of conflict with, the al duties as cited in the City's Code of Ethics for pointed Officials as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code A. Swearing -in 1. As provided for in RCW 29A.60.280, Councilmembers shall take an official oath of office upon commencement of their term of office. The oath may be given by the Mayor, City Clerk, or a judicial officer and will be recorded with King County. a. Newly elected Councilmembers will take an oath of office up to ten days before taking office, at the last Regular Meeting held before assuming office, or at the first Regular or Special Council meeting after the first of the year. 16 2/4/25 104 b. Newly appointed Councilmembers will take an oath of office before or during the first Regular or Special Council meeting following their appointment. B. Orientation 1. New Councilmembers will be scheduled for orientation meetings with the Mayor, City Administrator, Legislative Analyst, City Clerk, each Department Director, and the City Attorney. Meetings should take place within 30 days, but if scheduling challenges arise, may occur up to 60 days within election or appointment. 2. New Councilmembers are expected to review the City of Tukwila Councilmember Handbook, City Council Rules of Procedure, the Equity Policy, the AWC Mayor and Councilmember Handbook, and other relevant information. C. Required Training Councilmembers shall receive the Washington on the fundamentals of Public Records Act (PRA), and r 42.56.150. D. General Training Councilmembers are encou ' -• training on the role of a City Councilmember such that iso ered by Association of Washington Cities. ng fired by the State of Open Pub,r� eetings Act (OPMA), ention r-quirements per RCW X. Councilmember Trave A. Purpose 1. Counc regiona raged to be actively involved in city, county, state, organizations for the benefit of the Tukwila community. 2. Councilme s ay travel and attend training, education sessions, conferenceseetings, and reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with city procedures applicable to employees and officials, subject to budgetary limit set by the full Council. 3. Councilmembers should report out on conferences and trainings attended. B. Travel Budget 1. Budgets for City Council travel and training will be set during the biennial budget adoption and adjusted through the annual budget amendment process, if necessary. 2. All Councilmembers will have discretionary access to travel funds. 3_The entire Council, by majority, will make the final decision on use of funds should issues arise. 17 2/4/25 105 C. Travel Expenses 1. Councilmembers should exercise prudent judgment in incurring travel expenses on official city business. 2. Expenses eligible for reimbursement include standard (coach) airfare, baggage fees, ground transportation, mileage, registration, lodging, and meals (except alcohol). 3. All receipts must be retained and submitted for processing in accordance with current procedures established by the Finance Department. 4. Councilmembers may reserve a City vehicle for business travel when available. XI. Voucher Review A. Purpose 1. Vouchers are the checks with which the • its bills. Before the entire Council approves vouchers on the Co nt Age at a Regular or Special meeting, each transaction has gone ``ugh multipl ers of review, starting with the individual staff person r or the payment, to supervisor, and, if appropriate, the Department or depending on dollar threshold. Each transaction is then rev ed by • ignated Finance Department staff for final authorization and is }' es t„ ecks and balances help protect the City and provide assura laims presented for payment are complete and in co �e wi �,a. stablished budget and policies. 2. At the beginning ach ar, t' Legislative Analyst will create a schedule rotating the task ' ` on • `members. 3. The obliga he} 'uncilmember providing the review is to gain a general underst ngo sty enditures and ensure alignment with city budget and p 4. If the Co memo °`'r has a concern about any expenditure and how it fits with establi udget and policies, they should request background information or rification from the Finance Director or designated staff. In rare cases, the Councilmember may want to alert the full Council prior to voucher approval. 5. The reviewing Councilmember should verbally attest to their review prior to the City Council's approval of vouchers on a Consent Agenda. 18 2/4/25 106 City of Tukwila City Council Finance & Governance Committee Meeting Minutes January27, 2025 - 5:30 p.m. - Hybrid Meeting; Hazelnut Conference Room & MS Teams Councilmembers Present: Staff Present: 1. BUSINESS AGENDA Armen Papyan, Chair; De'Sean Quinn, Dennis Martinez Marty Wine, Aaron BeMiller, Laurel Humphrey, Tony Cullerton. Megan Marks A. Resolution: City Council Rules of Procedure Staff seeking approval of amendments to the Rules of Procedure regarding working with Administration staff, legislative actions, seating, and public comment. The City Council *previously gave direction at the 12/16/24 work session to structure public comment in such a way that the total time spent would be 30 minutes and the individual time limit should be 3 minutes depending on the number of signups. Item(s) for follow-up: • Clarify that the I.D.1 amendment around requests for assistance refers to individual Councilmembers making requests outside of a Council meeting. • Add language referencing a total public comment time of 30 minutes to Rule V.B.B. Committee Recommendation Unanimous approval. Forward to February 10, 2025, 2024 Committee of the Whole. MISCELLANEOUS New Fiscal Manager Megan Marks was introduced to the committee members. The meeting adjourned at 5:46 p.m. AP Committee Chair Approval 107 108 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS FEBRUARY 2025 City Council meetings and Council Committee meetings will be conducted in a hybrid model, with in -person and virtual attendance available. FEB 10 MON FEB 11 TUE FEB 12 WED FEB 13 THU FEB 14 FRI FEB 16 SAT * Community Services and Safety Committee Meeting 5:30PM City Hall - Hazelnut Rm Hybrid Meeting * Planningand CommunityDebbie Development Committee Meeting 5:30 PM 6300 Building - 2"d Fl Duwamish Conference Hybrid Meeting * City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting 7:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers Hybrid Meeting Special Meetingto p immediatelyfollow Committee of the Whole meeting. voeeNTUKWILA r RESTORATION AT RIVERTON PARK Join local forest steward to restore the park's natural environment. 11:30 AM -1:30 PM Riverton Park 13263 Macadam Rd S Click here to sign-up. j�,(` WiC1.G SOUTHCENTER FREE TAX HELP There are 3 ways to get tax help: in -person assistance at Westfield Southcenter Mall, virtual tax assistance or file your own for free. 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursdays thru Sundays 2426 Southcenter Mall #2005 (2ntl Floor) Click here for information. k TUKWILA RIVERSIDE RESTORATION WITH REI Join REI and local steward Chris for restoration. 9;00 AM-1:00 PM Bicentennial Park 7200 Strander Blvd Click here to sign-up. * Park Commission 5:30 PM Tukwila Community Center Hybrid Meeting �K„g"a„� Ba++S+wr+. f>r ■ ■ IDS D CHILD CARE WAGE BOOST Child care facilities in King County may apply to receive a quarterly wage boost to selected child care workers. Apply today thru Mar 7. Click here for information. FOSTER GOLF LINKS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Join us at the course for a morning of festivities! Light refreshmentsprovided. 9 holes for $3.50 or 18 holes for $7.50. Kick -Off at 9:00 AM Foster Golf Links 13500 Interurban Ave S To RSVP, email angie.cerny@tukwilawa.gov. CITY HALL BLOOD DRIVE Your blood donations support people across the Pacific Northwest under oin cancer undergoing treatment, surgeries, and g organ transplants. gpirority 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tukwila City Hall 6200 Southcenter Blvd Click here to sign-up. * Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board 5:30 PM New time Tukwila Justice Center Hybrid Meeting '` a 1'emt� DONATION NEEDED FOR TRUCK REPAIR COSTS Tukwila Pantry just had a repair bill for $14,369 on their truckplus additional $16,856 for truck rental. Click here to donate. "„ vw a COMMUNITY POLICE ACADEMY Free 8-week crash course in Tukwila Police Department operations. Classes are open to all with to those who live or work in Tukwila. Applications due Feb 21. Click here for information. BOARDS, Apply Due Click Or, healthcare, legal Click APPLY TO SERVE ON COMMISSION to be on Boards, Commissions and Committeesouand have your voice heard. Apply now! by 5:00 PM today. here for information. call 206-433-1850. King County M library System COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR Get connected with resources such as education, clinics and more! 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM here for information. FEB 17 MON FEB 18 TUE FEB 19 WED FE8 20 THU FEB 21 FRI FEB 22 SAT 2025 TUKWILA CITY OF OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP High school seniors or equivalent may apply for the scholarship. Due by Mar 31. Click here for information. Arts Commission Community Center Hybrid Meeting + f. :%19 FREE CERT TRAINING You will learn how to save lives andprotectproperty. Training starts on Mar 19. Apply now. Click here for information. * Civil Service Commission Hybrid Meeting " °' s SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR CITY COUNCIL VACANCY Applications due tomorrow, Feb 21, by 5:00 PM. Click here for information. BLACKBERRY REMOVAL WITH FORTERRA Join us to remove blackberries with Forterra. 1:30 PM -4:30 PM Duwamish Hill Preserve 3800 S 115 St Click here to sign-up. R'Ar ny_l_ CLASSICS CONCERT Feb 22, Sat 7:30 PM Feb 23, Sun 3:00 PM Foster Performing Arts Center m 4242 S 144 St Click here to buy tickets. — PRESIDENTS DAY--- «�t «-- * { « * " No Council or Committee meetings due to the holiday. Cityoffices are closed. Tukwila Community Center opens 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. ," *u Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar ** 2025 CITY HALL 16300 BUILDINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC MONDAYS THRU THURSDAYS 8:30 Arm -4:00 PM 206-433-1800 s. Feb 8 - Adaptive Pickleball - Click hereto sign-up. 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Tukwila Community Center - 12424 42"d Ave S ..�,4' Feb 11 - Restoration at Riverton Park- Click here to sign-up. 11:30 AM-1:30 PM Riverton Park - 13263 Macadam Rd S `� r Feb 12 -Riverside Restoration with REI - Click here to sign-up. 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Bicentennial Park - 7200 Strander Blvd Feb 13 - Foster Golf Links Centennial Celebration - Click here for information. 9:00 AM Kick -Off Foster Golf Links - 13500 Interurban Ave S 13 - City Hall Blood Drive - Click here for information. 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Tukwila City Hai - 6200 Southcenter Blvd 15 - Apply to be on Boards, Commission and Committees - Click here for information. Due by Feb 15. 21 - City Council Vacancy - Click here for information.. Applications due by Feb 21. 21 - Community Police Academy- Click here for information and to sign-up. Applications due by Feb 21. 21 - Duwamish Hill Preserve: Forterra Blackberry Removal - Click here to sign-up. 1:30 PM-4:30 PM Duwamish Hill Preserve - 3800 S 115" St 7 - Soul Line Dance St. Patty's Day Party (for Seniors) - Click here to sign-up. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tukwila Community Center - 12424 42"d Ave S 11 - Restoration at Riverton Park - Click here to sign-up. 11:30 AM -1:30 PM Riverton Park - 13263 Macadam Rd S 12 - Bicentennial Park - Riverside Restoration with REI - Click here to sign-up. 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM Bicentennial Park - 7200 Strander Blvd 15 - Duwamish Hill Preserve Restoration - Click here to sign-up. 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Duwamish Hill Preserve - 3800 S 115' St 21 - Duwamish Hill Preserve: Remove Blackberries - Click here to sign-up. 1:30 PM-4:30 PM Duwamish Hill Preserve - 3800 S 115" St 31 - 2025 Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship - Click here for information. Or, email Cheryl.Thompson@TukwilaWA.gav or call 206-433-1850. Due by Mar 31. Minimum Wage Rates - Applies to affected employers only. Click here for information. 206-552-6873 MinimureWage@TukwilaWA.gov FOOD BANK OPENS: Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays (except holidays) 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 3118 S 140th St Volunteers - THERE IS A DIRE NEED OF VOLUNTEERS for food packaging or food distributions. To volunteer, click here to sign up. ,..........__., ,. _.�.' Donors - Please donate at tukwilapantry.org(donate. Donations can be dropped off on Tuesday -Saturday from 8 AM - 11 AM or by appointment. -L M"" ** See King County TUKWILA LIBRARY 14380Tukwila International Blvd 206-242-1640 Library System Feb 15, Mar 15, Apr 19, May 17 & Jun 21 - Community Resource Fair - Click here for information. 11:30 AM-2:30 PM ** Free online tutoring & homework help for grades K-12. Click here for information. other events and fun activities at the Tukwila Library. Click here for inforration. WA. Fi tt1= CAREERS. ENTRY-LEVEL FIREFIGHTER REGISTRATION OPEN FOR WA FIRE CAREERS PARTNER AGENCIES This recruitment will remain open, and WA Fire Careers will be pulling scores on March 26 for the August academy. Click here For information and apply. Scroll down to select WAFIRECAREERS. FREE COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING Registration opens on Feb 17. Class starts on Mar 19. Ii Make a difference in your community! CERT-trained individuals can assist others by applying the basic response until help arrives. Sessions are from 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM or 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM. Click here for information. ^*'"' "" LOAN PROGRAMS FOR SEPTIC HELP 1-888-231-2170 CleanWater@Craft3.org ECOLOGY `,t.� Failing septic systems can result in sewage backing up in the home or entering local waterways and groundwater supplies. Click here for information. King Counter PROThe P ERaYTAX ncomeXEMPfoTtOhN program SENIORS Ow $84N 00. PERSONSlick We ITH DISAr BILITIES 206-296-3920 Exemptions.Assessments@kingCounty.gov FREE TAX ASSISTANCE 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursdays thru Sundays Westfield Southcenter Mall - 2426 Southcenter Mall #2005 ...... .. ...... „� >.. You may be eligible for free tax assistance OR you can file your own taxes for free! Tax is due Apr 15. Click here for information. 109 110 Tentative Agenda Schedule MEETING 1— REGULAR MEETING 2 — C.O.W. MEETING 3 — REGULAR MEETING 4 — C.O.W. FEBRUARY 3 See below links for the agenda packets to view the agenda items: February 3, 2025 Work Session February 3, 2025 Regular Meeting FEBRUARY 10 See below links for the agenda packets to view the agenda items: February 10, 2025 Committee of the Whole / Special Meeting FEBRUARY 17 FEBRUARY 24 SPECIAL ISSUES - City of Tukwila Asylum Response update and contract approval. Special Meeting to follow Committee of the Whole meeting. CONSENT AGENDA - Accept King County Youth Amateur Sports Grant. - Resolution updating the City Council Rules of Procedure. - Green Tukwila Restoration and Education Project: (1) Authorize the Mayor to accept the Community Forestry Assistance Grant from WA Department of Natural Resources, in the amount of $312,000.00. (2) Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with EarthCorps to restore Riverton Parks natural area, in an amount not to exceed $90,100.00. (3) Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Partner in Employment for the Youth Green Training Program at Tukwila Park, in an amount not to exceed $76,100.00. (4) Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Dirt Corp for the Green Jobs Training Program at Crystal Springs Park, in an amount not to exceed $100,050.00. - Southgate Park Restoration Phase 2: (1) Authorize the Mayor to accept the Improving Indoor Air through Forestry (IIAF) grant from King County for the Southgate Park Restoration Phase 2 Project, in an amount of $100,000.00. (2) Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with EarthCorps for restoration services, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00. - Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with True Blue Strategies for Experience Tukwila for February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00. - City of Tukwila Asylum Response contract approval. „ ,_ HAPPY No Council Meeting or Work Session due to the holiday. MEETING 1 — REGULAR MEETING 2 — C.O.W. MEETING 3 — REGULAR MEETING 4 — C.O.W. MARCH 3 WORK SESSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 10 SPECIAL ISSUES - $1.1 million ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) discussion. MARCH 17 WORK SESSION REGULAR MEETING PRESENTATION - Recology 2024 Annual Report presentation — discussion only. CONSENT AGENDA - Resolution approving South King Housing and Homelessness Partners Capital. MARCH 24