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�`�1► Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Councilmembers: Pam Carter Joe Duffie
Rhonda Berry, Acting City Administrator Dave Fenton Joan Hernandez
Jim Haggerton, Council President Pamela Linder Dennis Robertson
Monday, March 15, 2004; 7 PM
8. REPORTS
9. MISCELLANEOUS
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
11. ADJOURNMENT
Please bring your:
2004 Comprehensive Plan Update Notebooks
(blue, three -ring binders previously distributed)
At this time, there will be a brief reception
in honor of Ms. Berry's'appointment.
I a. Mayor c. Staff
b. City Council d. City Attorney
Ord #2041 Res #1545
1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL
2. SPECIAL a. Annual Comprehensive Plan amendments Pg. 3
PRESENTATIONS public meeting format.
b. Foster Golf Links Clubhouse update.
3. PROCLAMATION/ I Motion confirming Mayor's appointment of Rhonda Berry to the p 7
APPOINTMENT position of City Administrator.
4. CITIZEN At this time, you are invited to comment on items not included on this
COMMENT/ agenda. To comment on an item listed on this agenda, please save
CORRESPONDENCE your comments until the issue is presented for discussion.
5. CONSENT AGENDA I a. Approval of Minutes: 2/17/04 and 3/1/04 (Reg. Mtgs.)
b. Approval of Vouchers
6. PUBLIC HEARING Work plan and public process for the 2004 Comprehensive Plan pg. 13
update and Growth Management Act (GMA) technical update.
7. UNFINISHED A resolution approving the work plan and public process for the pg.17
BUSINESS 2004 Comprehensive Plan update and GMA technical update.
e. Intergovernmental
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City Clerk's office 206 433- 1800/TDD 206 248 -2933. This notice is available at www.ci.Tukwila.wa.us,
and also in alternate formats with advance notice for those with disabilities.
Tukwila Council meetings are audio taped.
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COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
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Agenda Item Title: 2004 Annual Comprehensive Plan amendments. (Special Presentation)
Public Meeting Format
Attachments
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ITEM No.
Original Sponsor: Council
Timeline:
Sponsor's Summary: Public Meeting regarding the three proposed annual Comprehensive Plan amendments for
2004.
Recommendations: Hold the public meeting and decide if the proposed amendments should be forwarded to the
Planning Commission for further review.
Sponsor:
Committee: CAP referred to the City Council for threshold determination on February 10, 2004.
Administration:
Cost Impact (if known): None
Fund Source (if known):
Meeting Date Action
02 -23 -04 Briefing on the annual amendments process including annual amendments and GMA technical
update.
03 -01 -04 Briefmg on the three proposed annual Comprehensive Plan amendments.
2/23/04 Memo from Steve Lancaster (2/12/04)
CAP meeting minutes (2/10/04)
Memo from Steve Lancaster (2/13/04) w /resolution, workplan.
03 -01 -04 Notebooks with a cover memo from Steve Lancaster dated 02 -25 -04 along with staff report for
each of the three proposed annual Comprehensive Plan amendments.
03 -15 -04 Memo from Steve Lancaster dated March 10, 2004. The Comprehensive Plan Amendment
binder was provided separately for March 1, 2004, meeting.
City of Tukwila
Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director
Date: March 10, 2003
To: Tukwila City Council W
From: Steve Lancaster
MEMORANDUM
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Subject: Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments for 2004.
The City Council was briefed on March 1, 2004, on the three proposed annual amendments to
the Comprehensive Plan. A public meeting is scheduled for March 15, 2004 to receive input on
the proposed amendments.
After the public meeting, the City Council will decide which proposed amendments will be
forwarded to the Planning Commission for further consideration. Staff's recommendation on
each of the proposed amendment is contained in the staff report that was distributed for March 1,
2004, meeting. If the proposed amendments are forwarded to the Planning Commission for
further review and recommendation, the Council will review the Planning Commission's
recommendation, hold a public hearing and make the fmal decision.
Please remember to bring your Comprehensive Plan Amendment binder that was
distributed separately for the last Council meeting.
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 Tukwila, Washington 98188 Phone: 206 431 -3670 Fax: 206 431 -3665
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Agenda Item Title:
Original Sponsor:
Timeline:
Sponsor's Summary:
Recommendations:
Sponsor:
Committee:
Administration:
Meeting
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Proclamation /Appointment
at e: March 15, 2004
Motion confirming appointment of Rhonda Berry to the position of
City Administrator
Council Admin. X Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Rhonda Berry was hired as Assistant City Administrator in October 1990. She has
served as Acting City Administrator since April 2003. Her work experience both
before and since coming to Tukwila, coupled with a Bachelor's degree in Business
Education and Masters' degree in Business Administration provide Rhonda with the
solid background required to assume the position of City Administrator.
Move to confirm Mayor's appointment of Rhonda Berry to the position of City
Administrator (effective March 16, 2004), placing her on the non represented salary
schedule Range F102.
N/A
N /A.
Cost Impact (if
known): Non represented salary schedule F102, Step 4 $9143 per month.
Fund Source (if known) General fund.
Action
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103 -15 -04 I Memo. to Council from Mayor dated March 11, 2004
1 Non represented Salary Schedule 2004
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City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 98188 Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
To: City Council Members
From: Mayor Mullet
Date: March 11, 2004
Re: Selection of City Administrator
Memorandum
This memorandum is to inform you of my decision to select Rhonda Berry to fill the
position of City Administrator.
Rhonda was hired as Assistant City Administrator in October of 1990. She has been in an
acting capacity since April of 2003 with the retirement of John McFarland. Her previous
work experience at the City of Oklahoma, the IBM Corporation in addition to her
Masters degree level of education, provide her with the solid background to assume the
position of City Administrator.
After review of her background, and tenure at the City, I recommend that Rhonda be
placed on the non represented salary schedule at F102, Step 4 $9143 per month which
falls into the middle of the range. The non represented salary schedule is attached.
Upon your approval, confirmation of her selection to the position will be effective March
16, 2004.
Phone: 206- 433 -1800 City Hall Fax: 206 433 -1833 www.ci.tukwila.wa.us
CITY OF TUK`VILA
NON- REPRESENTED SALARY SCHEDULE 2004
Classification Title
Administrative Support Technician
Office Technician
Office Specialist
Administrative Assistant
Program Coordinator
Management Coordinator
Management Analyst
Program Manager
Administrative Manager
Assistant Director
Department Administrator
Deparument Head
Department Director
City Administrator
Program Administrator
Job Title
Administrative Support Technician
Personnel Technician
Administrative Secretary
Civ. Svc. Secretary/Exam.
Deputy City Clerk
Executive Secretary
Legal Assistant
Systems Administrator
Personnel Assistant
City Clerk
Court Administrator
Police Records Manager
Legislative Analyst
Personnel Analyst
Public Works Analyst
Internal Operations Mgr.
Public Works Coordinator
Asst. City Administrator
Police Lieutenant
Senior Engineer
Building Official
Asst. Parks Rec. Dir.
Maint. Operations Mgr.
Planning Mgr.
Police Captain
Deputy Community Dev. Director
Asst. Fire Chief
City Engineer
Department Manager
Economic Development Director
Admin. Services Director
DCD Director
Finance Director
Parks Rec. Director
Fire Chief
Police Chief
PW Director
Range
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Al2
B21
B22
B23
C41
C42
C43
D61
D62
D63
D72
E81
E83
E91
City Administrator F102
Attachment A -1
2004 Salary Structure (Monthly)
DBM (Minimum)
Rating Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
All 2,968 3,061 3,154 3,247 3,340
Al2 1 3,183 3,283 3,383 3,483 3,583
A13 1 3,402 3,508 3,614 3,720 3,826
B21 3,538 3,671 3,804 3,937 4,070
B22 3,749 3,890 4,031 4,172 4,313
B23 3,960 4,109 1 4,258 4,407 1 4,556
B31 4,137 4,318 1 4,499 4,680 4,861
B32 4,446 4,641 4,836 5,031 5,226
C41 4,605 1 4,790 4,975 5,160 5,345 5,530
C42 4,809 1 5,002 5,195 5,388 5,581 5,774
C43 5,0121 5,213 5,414 5,615 5,816 6,017
C51 5,161 1 5,393 5,625 5,857 6,089 6,321
C52 5,456 1 5,702 5,948 6,194 6,440 6,686
D61 5,591 5,871 6,151 6,431 6,711 6,991
D62 5,789 6,078 6,367 6,656 6,945 7,234
D63 5,982 6,281 6,580 6,879 7,178 7,477
D71 6,107 6,442 6,777 7,112 7,447 7,782
D72 6,397 6,747 7,097 7,447 7,797 8,147
E81 6,501 6,826 7,151 7,476 7,801 8,126
E82 6,684 7,019 7,354 7,689 8,024 8,359
E83 6,874 7,218 7,562 7,906 8,250 8,594
E91 7,106 7,462 7,818 8,174 8,530 8,886
E92 7,387 7,757 8,127 8,497 8,867 9,2371
F101 7,668 8,052 8,436 8,820 9,204 9,588 1
F102 7,949 8,347 8,745 9,143 9,541 9,939
Step 7
8,451
8,694
8,938
9,242
9,607
9,972
10,337
CAS Number: 04-026
Original Sponsor:
Timeline:
Sponsor's Summary:
Agenda Item Title:
Recommendations:
Sponsor:
Committee:
Administration:
I Cost Impact (if known):
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Original Agenda Date:
.Public Hearing -2004 Comprehensive Plan Update workplan and public involvement
program Unfinished Business Resolution (Final Format)
The attached resolution adopts a public involvement progran and work plan for the 2004 Comprehensive Plan
Update as required by state law. The work plan was developed after staff review and analysis of existing
Comprhensive Plan policies and changes to the statewide Growth Management Act. It includes the annual
amendments, and GMA required items, as well as issues that need iiprovement to be consistent with current State
planning legislation.
2 -23 -04
Hold public hearing and consider proposed resolution
CAP- 2/10/04 forward to COW
Hameras sponsor.
,RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
2/23/04 1 COW briefmg— forward to Regular Meeting for public hearing
APPENDICES
Attachments
Memo from Steve Lancaster w/Draft Resolution, workplan, public involvement program
Memo from Steve Lancaster
Resolution Final Format w public involvement oroaram (Att_A) and
Work Plan (Att.B)
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Resolution 200 omprehensive Plan Update Public Involvement
Program and Work Plan
March 10, 2004
Background:
We are proceeding with the 2004 Comprehensive Plan update, including specific GMA
related changes and consideration of three amendments submitted by members of the
public. All amendments need to be adopted by December 1, 2004 to meet the State of
Washington's deadline.
Due to staffing, workload and scheduling issues we are focusing attention and resources
on making updates that are required to make Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan consistent
with recent changes to the Washington Growth Management Act. We have combined the
GMA update with our annual amendment review.
Work nlan and nuhlic narticination:
According to a schedule established by RCW 36.70.A.130(4), each city in Washington
must take legislative action to review and, if needed, revise its Comprehensive Plan and
development regulations to ensure they comply with the Growth Management Act
(GMA). Cities may use a variety of public processes to fulfill this requirement. The
needed level of review and revision will vary, depending on local factors, such as when
the most recent Plan and regulations were adopted.
The following includes a resolution adopting a public involvement program, work plan
and general timeline for the GMA update and annual amendment process as required by
RCW 36.70A.130. The work plan was developed after staff review and analysis of
existing Comprehensive Plan policies and changes to the Growth Management Act. It
reflects annual amendments, and GMA required items, as well as issues that need
improvement to be consistent with current State planning legislation. On February 10,
2004, the CAP was briefed on the resolution with workplan and public involvement
program The COW was briefed on February 23, 2004 and the Planning Commission
was briefed on February 26, 2004.
We will hold a public hearing on the resolution with work plan and public involvement
program on March 15, 2004. Once the resolution has been adopted, it will be conveyed to
the Washington Department of Commerce, Trade and Economic Development.
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6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 Tukwila, Washington 98188 Phone: 206 -431 -3670 Fax: 206 431 -3665
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COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
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Agenda Item Title: .Public Hearing -2004 Comprehensive Plan Update workplan and public involvement
program Unfinished Business Resolution (Final Format)
Original Sponsor: Council Admin. X
Timeline:
Sponsor's Summary: The attached resolution adopts a public involvement progran and work plan for the 2004 Comprehensive Plan
Update as required by state law. The work plan was developed after staff review and analysis of existing
Comprhensive Plan policies and changes to the statewide Growth Management Act. It includes the annual
amendments, and GMA required items, as well as issues that need iiprovement to be consistent with current State
planning legislation.
Recommendations:
Sponsor: Hold public hearing and consider proposed resolution
Committee: CAP- 2/10/04 forward to COW
Administration: Samerjas sponsor.
Cost Impact Of known):
Fund Source Of known):
None.
RECORD,OF'COUNCIL ACTION
2/23/04 1 COW briefing— forward to Regular Meeting for nubile hearing
APPENDICES
Meeting Date ,Attachments
2/23/04 Memo from Steve Lancaster w/Draft Resolution, workplan, public involvement program
3/15/04 Memo from Steve Lancaster
Resolution Final Format w/ public involvement orooram (Att.A) and
Work Plan (Att.B)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A WORK PLAN AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
PROCESS FOR UPDATING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, PER RCW 36.70A.130.
WHEREAS, the Growth Management Act (GMA) of 1990 established Statewide goals,
guidelines and procedural requirements to guide the development, coordination and
implementation of long -range plans; and
WHEREAS, the City, King County, and other jurisdictions within the County adopted
Countywide Planning Policies to provide a general framework for the implementation of GMA in
King County; and
WHEREAS, the City, in order to implement the requirements and goals of GMA and the
Countywide Planning Policies, adopted a Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Zoning Code in
1995, with appropriate public notice, involvement and environmental review; and
WHEREAS, Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 18.80 establishes a public process for
amending the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Lanc•Use Plan, Zoning Code and associated development
regulations have been regularly amended since adoption with public notice, involvement and
envL ,C..tal review; and
WHEREAS, the Washington State Growth Management Act requires Tukwila, by
December 1, 2004, to review and, if needed, revise the Comprehensive Plan and development
regulations to ensure they comply with the requirements of the Growth Management Act; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Zoning Code and other development
regulations have been reviewed and analyzed to determine needed revisions based on GMA
compliance per RCW 36.70A.130; and
WHEREAS, a public participation program has been developed to provide the public with
an opportunity to comment on the review and suggest needed revisions of the plan and
regulations; and
WHEREAS, a work program has been prepared to complete the needed revisions;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The Public Involvement Program for the 2004 City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan Update
(Attachment A), and the Work Plan (Attachment B) are hereby approved as the basis for
developing the amendments for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a
Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2004.
ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED:
Jane E. Cantu CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Office of the City Attorney
Comp Plan Workplan 3/11/04
City of Tukwila
Washington
Resolution No.
Jim Haggerton, Council President
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM
2004 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN/DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE
Attachment A
PURPOSE: Involve citizens, businesses and other potentially interested parties in the
preparation and adoption of the 2003 -2004 update to the Comprehensive Plan/Zoning
Code
ASSUMPTIONS:
Primary goals and objectives will be maintained from current Plan.
Update will focus on elements that require updating per changes to the Washington
Growth Management Act.
The secondary focus will be on any additional changes proposed by the public,
including map changes and improvements /clarifications of existing Comprehensive
Plan and Zoning Code, as part of the annual Comprehensive Plan amendment
process.
ROLES AND RESPONSBILITIES:
Planning Commission:
The Planning Commission will provide policy guidance for the update and ensure that the
public is involved throughout the process through an open house and hearings. The
public will be notified of events through direct mailings and legal notices.
September, 2003 Briefing (Tukwila Profile, Update Process, Scope and Schedule)
April, 2004 Briefings re background information and proposed revisions (3)
May, 2004 Public open house oh background information and proposed revisions
May 2004 Public hearing
June, 2004 Deliberations
July, 2004 Recommendation The Planning Commission will consider public
comments and make a recommendation to the City Council
City Council:
The City Council is the final decision maker for the Comprehensive Plan update. The
Council will receive periodic briefings on the update, review the Planning Commission
recommendation, and adopt amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. The public
meeting, open house and hearing will provide public involvement opportunities. The
public will be notified of events through direct mailings and legal notices.
September, 2003 Briefing (Tukwila Profile, Update Process, Scope and Schedule)
February, 2004 Public meeting re annual amendments
August, 2004 Briefings -The City Council will review background materials and
proposed amendments.
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September, 2004 Public open house, Public hearings. The City Council will hear
and consider public comments.
October, 2004 Deliberations
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT:
In addition to the public open houses, hearings and meetings associated with the Planning
Commission and City Council (above), the following are designed to bring the public into
the process and solicit their input on Update issues /priorities:
Review results from Vision Tukwila meetings and survey (March/April, 2003)
Consider comments from Tukwila Urban Center workshops (primarily focused on
housing issues and transportation element update) (2003 -2004)
Address interested groups as requested (i.e. Southwest King County Chamber of
Commerce, November, 2003)
Environmental review -SEPA checklist comment period (April, 2004)
Prepare regular "Hazelnut" articles focused on the Update (January- December, 2004)
Establish City web page presence and email address for Update (January- December,
2004)
Develop Comprehensive Plan Update mailing list including citizens, business owners,
other interested parties
Distribute Comprehensive Plan Update materials'( available) at City events, (i.e.
public meetings, Tukwila Days, Special Recycling Day, TUC workshops) locations
(i.e. Tukwila Community Center).
Prepare press releases as appropriate
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WORK PLAN
2004 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE
The City is required to take action to review and, if needed, revise the City's
Comprehensive Plan and development regulations to ensure compliance with the
requirements of the Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A. 130 (1). To accomplish
this, staff reviewed all Comprehensive Plan policies, comparing them with GMA
requirements as well as changes since the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan was adopted in
1995. Staff further reviewed comments from Washington Department of Community
Trade and Economic Development dating from initial Comprehensive Plan adoption in
1995 to make sure that all issues had been resolved.
As a result of this review, staff has identified the following revisions that are needed.
These, combined with three proposed amendments submitted by members of the public,
comprise the majority of the Comprehensive Plan work program as follows:
State Requirements for the 5 -year Plan and Development Regulations Update
I. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT
Discussion: The Growth Management Act (GMA) requires individual jurisdictions'
plans to be consistent with Countywide Planning Policies, including household and
employment targets aimed at reaching appropriate densities in Urban Growth Areas
(UGAs). Population and employment targets were adopted by King County and included
in Tukwila's 1995 Comprehensive Plan. King County Countywide Planning Policies,
adopted May, 2003, set updated growth targets for Tukwila and other cities within the
County.
Conclusion: Information contained in the Economic Development Element and
Background Report will be revised to incorporate current population and employment
targets specified in the Countywide Planning Policies.
II. HOUSING ELEMENT
Discussion: Staff has considered whether the Housing Element addresses the following
as required by GMA, including: 1) Targets or objectives for providing affordable housing
suited to income levels of people who live or work in Tukwila; 2) Strategy and
mechanisms for achieving targets; 3) Group homes, foster care, accessory dwelling units
and manufactured housing; 4) Housing inventory and analysis for future needs; 5)
Support and provide for efficient use of land and housing opportunities Countywide
Planning Policies.
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Attachment B
Tukwila has among the most affordable housing in the region. Strategies and policies are
in place to continue providing Tukwila's fair share of future regional low- and moderate
income housing. Some strategies include:
Smaller lots in single family zones
Accessory dwelling units allowed on lots at least 7,200 square feet
Increased density allowable through Planned Residential Development
Use of Community Development Block Grant funds to support low- income home
repair programs
As explained above, the Growth Management Act (GMA) requires individual
jurisdictions' plans to be consistent with Countywide Planning Policies, including
updated household and employment targets adopted in 2003. Tukwila's population
targets are derived from an allocation by the County based on population projections for
the state Office of Financial Management. Current targets are more realistic than earlier
targets, and reflect a reduction from 6,000 new living units to 3,200. These can be single
family houses, apartment or condo units. As required by GMA, Tukwila will need to
update the Comprehensive Plan Housing Element and Background Report to include
King County's most recent household targets. We will also prepare an updated housing
analysis and inventory to guide future policy.
Conclusion: Updated household targets, housing inventory and analysis for future
needs will be completed as part of GMA Technical Update.
II. NATURAL ENVIRONMENT ELEMENT
Discussion:
Comprehensive Plan Natural Environment element Policies 4.1.4 through 4.3.4 pertain
to environmentally sensitive areas. TMC Chapter 18.45 (Zoning Code Sensitive Areas
ordinance) guides development near.'environmentally sensitive areas such as steep slopes,
wetlands and watercourses.
Per RCW 36.70A.172 and .030(5), the City is required to: 1) review the critical
(sensitive) areas ordinances to see if they incorporate the best available science and
special consideration for anadromous fisheries; 2) identify sources of best available
science used to develop the critical areas regulations; and 3) have policies that give
guidance to its critical areas regulations, based on best available science.
Tukwila is in the process of reviewing its Comprehensive Plan policies and Development
Codes relating to Sensitive Areas to incorporate "best available science" and
consideration of anadromous fish. Tukwila's Sensitive Areas Ordinance (TMC Chapter
18.44) will be updated to incorporate the best available science and special consideration
for anadromous fisheries as required in RCW 36.70A.172. The Natural Environment
Element of the Comprehensive Plan will be evaluated and updated as necessary, based on
best available science to guide policies and regulations for environmentally sensitive
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areas, including wetlands, fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas, geologically
hazardous areas, and frequently flooded areas
Conclusion: Tukwila is required to complete this information. Update of Natural
Environment Element and, Sensitive Areas Ordinance in progress.
III TUKWILA URBAN CENTER ELEMENT
Discussion: The Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) Sub -area Plan, now being prepared, is
considered part of Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan TUC Plan work will set policy
direction and contain redevelopment specifics for the Tukwila Urban Center.
Sub -area plans may not be inconsistent with the adopted Comprehensive
Plan. RCW 36.70A.130(2)(a)(i), amended in 2002, allows a plan amendment more
frequently than once a year for "[T]he initial adoption of a sub -area plan that does not
modify the comprehensive plan policies and designations applicable to the sub area."
A sub -area plan that does not change Comprehensive Plan policies can be adopted at any
time, however a sub -area plan such as the TUC plan which proposes a change in policy
may only be considered once a year, together with other proposed comprehensive plan
amendments.
Policy wording will be ready prior to development guidelines. The entire TUC Plan will
not be ready for review and adoption until late 2004 or early 2005, after the December 1,
2004 deadline for amending the Comprehensive Plan has passed.
Since the TUC Plan will contain policy changes and will not be completed until later in
2004, it would be necessary to delay Plan adoption by nearly a year, until the 2005 annual
amendment process. To avoid this delay and in order to make the most efficient use of
staff time, TUC- related policy changes will be considered separate from the rest of the
Plan, and included in the 2004 annual Comprehensive Plan update. Once TUC- related
policy changes are adopted, the entire TUC Sub -area Plan can be considered and adopted
when it is completed in later 2004 or early 2005, rather than waiting nearly an additional
year.
Conclusion: The City will revise Tukwila Urban Center policies per guidance of
TUC Sub -area Plan work and Background Report update (in progress)
III UTILITIES ELEMENT
Discussion: Staff prepared a new Comprehensive Surface Water Management Plan
which proposes new or revised policies to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan per
revisions to the Growth Management Act. In addition, significant changes have occurred
in other City utilities, including telecommunications and solid waste management.
Conclusion: Staff will update data and revise policies requiring changes due to
preparation and anticipated adoption of the Surface Water Management Plan, as
well as any background information which is significantly out of date.
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IV. TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
Discussion: Staff review showed that the City has done the following as required by
GMA: 1) worked with the regional planning organization to designate the levels of
service on highways that are not of statewide significance; 2) incorporated the levels of
service set by WSDOT for highways of statewide significance and eliminated these
highways from the City's concurrency management system; 3) included an inventory of
state transportation facilities in the City's jurisdictional area. In addition, Tukwila uses a
variety of transportation strategies such as: Commute Trip Reduction (CTR),
Transportation Management Plans (TMP), multi -modal facilities (trails, bus stops,
commuter rail). Tukwila has designated LOS for local arterials. It has not as yet
designated LOS for Regionally Significant State Highways (non -HSS) as recently
required by the Puget Sound Regional Council, and needs to complete traffic estimates to
several state -owned facilities, primarily Interstate -5.
Conclusion: Most of the GMA requirements are met. However, Tukwila needs to
amend the Transportation Element to address the following:
LOS standards for non -HSS, and certain state -owned facilities;
Update planning horizon
V. CAPITAL FACILITIES ELEMENT
Discussion: Staff review of comments made from Washington CTED from the 1995
Comprehensive Plan adoption showed that information on the projected needs, current
capacities and funding sources is scattered through various documents and sources.
Conclusion: We recommend updating and consolidating capital facilities
information to show assets and funding sources more clearly.
IV. MAINTENANCE OF THE PLAN ELEMENT
Discussion: The City is required to monitor the Comprehensive Plan, including: 1) a
method for monitoring how well Comprehensive Plan policies and associated
development regulations are achieving the goals of the Plan and of the GMA; 2) a
process for amending the Comprehensive Plan; and 3) a definition of "emergency" for
the purpose of amending the plan or development regulations outside of the yearly
amendment process. Amendments must also be coordinated with King County and other
cities.
Tukwila monitors the effectiveness of its Comprehensive Plan development regulations
and other implementation techniques by addressing needed changes, performing analysis
(such as the regular "Buildable Lands" analysis) and completing annual amendments to
the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. In addition, the City conducts periodic
updates to related functional plans. The City sends a copy of proposed amendments to
Washington Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development, other state
and regional agencies.
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Conclusion: The plan monitoring requirements have been met, except for the
"emergency amendment." Tukwila needs to specify a definition and process for
"Emergency Amendments" to the Comprehensive Plan by revising the Maintenance
of the Plan Element and the Zoning Code.
VI. Background Information:
Discussion: When the draft Comprehensive Plan was reviewed by State staff prior to its
1995 adoption, the reviewer indicated that the Comprehensive Plan map should include a
"public lands" designation to identify lands useful for public purposes, such as facilities,
utility corridors, transportation corridors, recreation, schools and/or other public uses.
Conclusion:
We will update a Comprehensive Plan map to include existing information to
indicate a "public lands" designation per comments by Washington CTED.
VII. Annual Amendments
hi addition to the preceding GMA- related issues, the City will consider applications
for Comprehensive Plan policy and/or map changes which were received from private
parties who submitted requests for annual amendments prior to the December 31,
2003 deadline.
VIII Target Schedule
January, 2004
Staff prepares annual amendments GMA public involvement work program with
resolution
February, 2004
Brief CAP and COW re annual amendments, GMA revision process scope
Transmit scope of work/public process resolution to COW
Brief Planning Commission re GMA process, annual amendments
March, 2004
Public meeting re annual amendments;
City Council threshold decision re annual amendments
Public hearing on resolution/work plan/public process
Adopt Resolution on work plan/public process
Background information, policy drafts due from staff; Revise
Begin State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review for 2004 Comprehensive Plan
April, 2004
Issue SEPA
Planning Commission Briefing
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May, 2004
Planning Commission briefings
Public open house
Planning Commission hearing
June, 2004
Planning Commission Deliberation
July, 2004
Planning Commission prepares recommendations w/ ordinances;
Submit recommendations to CTED to meet "60 day" requirement
August, 2004
City Council briefings
September, 2004
Public open house
City Council Hearings
October, 2004
City Council Deliberation
November, 2004
City Council adopts ordinances
Ordinances forwarded to CTED
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