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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-07-08 Community Affairs and Parks Minutes City of Tukwila Community Affairs and Parks Committee COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes July 8, 2013 5:15 p.m. PRESENT Councilmembers: Allan Ekberg, Chair; and Kate Kruller Staff: Jack Pace, Stacy MacGregor, Bob Giberson, Ryan Larson, Laurel Humphrey CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Ekberg called the meeting to order at 5:17 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Ordinance: Medical Cannabis Collective Garden Moratorium Renewal Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would renew a moratorium on medical cannabis collective gardens and dispensaries through May 31, 2014. This will be the second renewal of the original moratorium originally placed by Ordinance 2348 on August 15, 2011. Initiative 502, passed last November, decriminalizes recreational marijuana use and allows for state licensing of recreational marijuana retailers, processors and producers. The recently adopted state budget includes a proviso directing the Washington State Liquor Control Board to develop recommendations regarding the interaction of medical marijuana regulations and the provisions of Initiative 502. Renewing the moratorium will give the City time to investigate the potential changes to zoning regulations that may be necessary to address these recent changes as well as to receive any regulatory clarity that may be forthcoming from the State during the January March 2014 Legislative Session. Staff noted that the seventh recital will be modified to reflect the current status of the state budget. Committee Chair Ekberg requested that these changes be presented in strikeout/underline for the COW. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JULY 22 COW FOR PUBLIC HEARING. B. Ordinance: Marijuana Processing, Producing and Retailing Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would establish a moratorium on recreational marijuana producers, processors and retailers for six months from the ordinance effective date. Pursuant to the provisions of Initiative 502, the Washington State Liquor Control Board is in the process of developing rules regarding its implementation. The final rules are due to go into effect on September th 14, with applications for licenses being accepted for 30 days, through mid-October. Licenses will be issued beginning December 1, 2013. Under the draft rules, recreational marijuana commercial uses will be prohibited within 1,000 feet of schools, parks, recreation centers, transit centers, libraries, game arcades and child care centers. Establishing a moratorium now will allow the City time to draft a zoning code ordinance that will coordinate most effectively with the Liquor Control Board Rules as well as with the provisions of Initiative 502. Staff indicated that there will be a presentation of potential code amendments to the Planning Commission at its July 25 meeting, after which recommendations will come before the Council. After a discussion of the zoning considerations, Committee members agreed that establishing the UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JULY 22 moratorium would be of benefit to the City. COW FOR PUBLIC HEARING. Community Affairs & Parks Committee Minutes July 8, 2013 Page 2 C. Agreement for King County Acquisition Services for Duwamish Gardens Staff is seeking Council approval to authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with King County for land acquisition services regarding the Duwamish Gardens site. Duwamish Gardens was acquired in 2008 for future restoration as a salmon habitat site with minor park elements, and is currently in the design phase with construction anticipated in spring of 2014. Amalfi Investments owns bordering property on the north and west sides, and has proposed a plan under which the City would sell approximately 2,700 square feet of the existing site near East Marginal Way South, and in return Amalfi would sell the City approximately 16,500 square feet of land that includes river frontage. Preliminary contact with the Duwamish Gardens granting agencies indicates that approval will be granted if certain criteria relating to value, habitat benefit, and acquisition and sale requirements are met. King County provided the real estate acquisition services for the original purchase of the site and is now willing to provide services for this additional property exchange for a total not to exceed $50,000. Staff indicated that this land exchange is of benefit to both parties and recommends authorization of the UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JULY 22 COW FOR DISCUSSION. agreement. D. Grant Acceptance from the King Conservation District for Duwamish Gardens Staff is seeking Council approval to accept a grant in the amount of $300,000 from the King Conservation District (KCD) for the Duwamish Gardens Project. As mentioned during item C, the project is currently in the design phase with construction anticipated to begin in spring of 2014. The total construction cost estimate is $2,500,000. This KCD grant does not have matching fund requirements but does require that UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. the funds be used for construction as described in the application. FORWARD TO JULY 15 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA. E. Duwamish Neighborhood Trail Crossing Staff provided committee members with an update on safety concerns and enforcement at two trail th crossings along the Green River Trail (one located at 40 Avenue South, east of Interurban Avenue th South, and the other located on South 116 Street east of East Marginal Way South.) Since hearing from citizens with concerns about these intersections, work has been done to improve sight distance and sign th visibility at the 40 Avenue South location. There are plans to add additional signs within the next 2-3 weeks at both trail crossings that will prominently warn bicyclists of the mandatory stop sign ahead. Spot enforcement by police officers at these intersections will also help with public awareness. Committee Chair Ekberg suggested painted warnings on the trail roadway as an additional measure of notice, and staff agreed to look into it. Committee members will be updated this fall regarding results of INFORMATION ONLY. the described safety improvements. III. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 6:29 p.m. Next meeting: Monday, July 22, 2013 5:15 p.m. Conference Room #3 Committee Chair Approval Minutes by LH. Reviewed by BG.