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City of Tukwila
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
May 13, 2013 5:15 p.m.
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Allan Ekberg, Chair; and Kate Kruller
Staff: Bob Benedicto, Rick Still, Tracy Gallaway, Shannon Fisher, Amy Kindell, Jack Pace, Joyce
Trantina
Guests: Sharon Baker, Andrew Kindell, Vanessa Zaputil and Ellen Gengler
CALL TO ORDER:
Committee Chair Ekberg called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A.
Ordinance: 2012 State Building Codes
Staff is seeking Council approval to adopt the 2012 State Building Code, 2012 Washington State Energy
Code, and related permit fee schedules and fee adjustment. Codes change every three years, requiring
adoption by City Council via ordinance. This ordinance adjusts the fees and ties them to the Consumer
Price Index. This 50% recovery rate for the direct costs associated
with permits and inspections in the Department of Community Development. On average, the adjustment
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outlined in the ordinance reflects an increase of about 2.7%.
TO MAY 28 COW FOR DISCUSSION.
B.
Sister Cities Committee Report and Recommendation
Staff is seeking Committee approval to change status to emeritus. There has been a decline in the program
for the past several years. The cost of trips to Japan are expensive, and it has become difficult to find
students who can afford to participate and families to host visiting students. Putting our relationship with
maintain the relationship, but it be would inactive. Regionally,
many other cities are also reducing their activities in this area. The Sister Cities Committee will continue
fundraising, participating in meetings, and working together to determine the next steps. Staff will work
with City Administration on the best method of communication with officials in Miyoshi. The Council will
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be provided information once the appropriate course has been determined.
TO ACCEPT THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
C.
Staff is seeking Council approval to accept
County Coalition, and Seattle and King County Public Health, with funding from the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. The funding will be used to support policies that support universal swimming
opportunities and overcoming barriers to participation in aquatic activities. Both the City and MPD will be
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kept updated regarding progress of the project.
REGULAR MEETING CONSENT AGENDA.
D.
Update: Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan (PROS)
As information only, staff updated the Committee on the status of the PROS Plan. The online survey has
been started, with hard copies provided to teens and seniors. Information is being shared and surveys
conducted at community events, such as the recent Backyard Wildlife Fair. A community workshop is
scheduled for May 22, 2013. On June 1 there will be a mobile listening event, for four different cultural
INFORMATION ONLY.
groups at Cascade View Park.
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III.MISCELLANEOUS
Chair Ekberg referenced the following items as potential agenda items for CAP:
The crime free community signage on Southcenter Parkway needs to be repainted.
Inquiries have been made about the possibility of allowing A-frame signs in neighborhood
commercial centers, or consider allowing these signs for 1-day events, provided the City establishes
standards. Perhaps this can be considered during the Comprehensive Plan update.
Process to adopt online enrollment for Parks and Recreation programs.
Meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #3
Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by JCT. Reviewed by KAM.