HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAP 2013-07-22 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKETCity of Tukwila
Community Affairs &
Parks Committee
O Allan Ekberg, Chair
O De'Sean Quinn
O Kate Kruller
AGENDA
Distribution:
A. Ekberg
D. Quinn
K. Kruller
K. Hougardy
D. Robertson
Mayor Haggerton
D. Cline
C. O'Flaherty
S. Kerslake
K. Matej
L. Humphrey
R. Still
K. Stetson
R. Larson
MONDAY, JULY 22, 2013 — 5:15 PM
CONFERENCE ROOM #3 (at east entrance of City Hall)
Item
Recommended Action
Page
1. PRESENTATION(S)
2. BUSINESS AGENDA
a. An ordinance updating Tukwila Municipal Code
a. Forward to 8/12 C.O.W.
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Chapter 7.08 regarding livestock, small animals and
fowl.
and 8/19 Regular Mtg.
Kathy Stetson, Code Enforcement Officer
b. An ordinance adopting the 2012 International
b. Forward to 8/12 C.O.W.
Pg.7
Property Maintenance Code (IPMC).
and 8/19 Regular Mtg.
Kathy Stetson, Code Enforcement Officer
c. Final acceptance of the Tukwila Pool Roof Project.
c. Forward to 8/5 Consent
Pg.15
Rick Still, Parks & Recreation Director
Agenda.
d. Parks and Recreation updates:
d. Information only.
Pg.19
(1) Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan
Pg.23
(2) On -line registration
Pg.57
(3) Preschool update
Pg.59
Rick Still, Parks & Recreation Director
e. Update on Duwamish Gardens Project.
e. Information only.
Pg.63
Ryan Larson, Senior Engineer
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
4. MISCELLANEOUS
Next Scheduled Meeting: Monday, August 12, 2013
The City of Tukwila strives to accommodate those with disabilities.
Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 206 - 433 -1800 (TukwilaCityClerk @TukwilaWA.gov) for assistance.
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
FROM: Jack Pace, Community Development Department Director
BY: Bob Benedicto, Building Official
Kathy Stetson, Code Enforcement Officer
DATE: July 8, 2013
SUBJECT: Livestock, Small Animals and Fowl, Chapter 7.08
ISSUE
Should the City update Chapter 7.08 to specify the number of livestock animals permitted based
on lot size?
BACKGROUND
Tukwila's "Livestock, Small Animals and Fowl" regulations are contained in TMC Chapter 7.08.
Much of this chapter was adopted in 1956, with changes regarding the keeping of chickens
adopted in 2011.
DISCUSSION
Periodically, staff receives citizen inquiries regarding the regulations concerning keeping of
livestock animals in Tukwila, generally horses, but also sheep, llamas and goats. Chapter 7.08
contains the regulations surrounding Livestock, Small Animals and Fowl. Although the chapter
specifies the number of small animals and fowl, it leaves the number of livestock allowed up to
"the duly appointed Code Enforcement Officer of the City." This proposed ordinance defines
"livestock" to include horses, ponies, donkeys, mules, cattle, llamas, sheep, goats and swine. It
establishes the minimum lot size for keeping any livestock at one acre (43,560 square feet), and
it limits the number of livestock animals to two, with an additional one livestock animal for each
additional acre.
Research of other jurisdictions and published best practices for keeping large animals shows
that one acre of property is generally considered adequate to house up to two livestock animals.
Keeping livestock on properties smaller than one acre can present a nuisance to neighbors from
odor, noise, visual and other impacts. Requiring a minimum lot size of one acre for up to two
livestock animals further protects neighbors from some of these impacts.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None
RECOMMENDATION
The Council is being asked to approve the ordinance to adopt these changes to Chapter 7.08
and consider this item at the August 12, 2013 Committee of the Whole meeting and subsequent
August 19, 2013 Regular Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
Ordinance in draft form.
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DRAFT
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 232
AND 2351 (PART) REGARDING LIVESTOCK, SMALL
ANIMALS AND FOWL, AS CODIFIED IN TUKWILA MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTER 7.08; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City's current regulations regarding livestock were adopted in
1956, and do not reflect changing public health priorities and increased population
density; and
WHEREAS, the City's current regulations grant the authority to establish the
number of allowable livestock to the Code Enforcement Officer; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to adopt rules that are clear in their
intent and easily understood by the citizens of the City; and
WHEREAS, the presence of livestock on small residential lots can become a
nuisance to neighboring properties through increased noise, odors, and activities;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Section 7.08.020, "Livestock
defined," Amended. Ordinance No. 232 §2, as codified at TMC Section 7.08.020, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
7.08.020 Livestock defined.
"Livestock," where used in this chapter means and includes horses, ponies, donkeys,
mules, cattle, llamas, sheep, goats, and swine.
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Section 2. TMC Section 7.08.070, "Number of livestock allowed," Amended.
Ordinance Nos. 232 §5 and 2351 §4, as codified at TMC Section 7.08.070, are hereby
amended to read as follows:
7.08.070 Number of livestock allowed.
The number of horses, cows or cattle, sheep, goats or swine allowed on any given
Officer of the City.Two livestock animals may be kept on a minimum 43,560 square foot
parcel. One additional livestock animal is permitted for each additional 43,560 square
feet of property.
Section 3. TMC Section 7.08.080, "Maintaining horses, cattle, sheep and
goats within City limits," Amended. Ordinance No. 232 §6, as codified at TMC
Section 7.08.080, is hereby amended to read as follows:
7.08.080 Maintaining
livestock within City limits.
All livestock, except swine, may be kept or maintained within the city limits subject to the
minimum area requirements set forth in TMC Section 7.08.100, provided they are kept
not less than 100 feet from the nearest residence.
Section 4. TMC Section 7.08.090, "Maintaining swine within City limits,"
Amended. Ordinance No. 232 §7, as codified at TMC Section 7.08.090, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
7.08.090 Maintaining swine within City limits.
Swine may be kept or maintained within the City limits subject to the minimum area
requirements set forth in TMC Section 7.08.100, provided they are kept within an
enclosure as herein described, the outside limits of which shall be not less than 200 feet
from the nearest residence.
Section 5. TMC Section 7.08.100, "Minimum area for keeping animals,"
Amended. Ordinance Nos. 232 §8 and 2351 §5, as codified at TMC Section 7.08.100,
are hereby amended to read as follows:
7.08.100 Minimum area for keeping animals.
Chickens may be kept as an accessory to any legal use regardless of the area of the
parcel.
Ssmall animals or fowl other than chickens shall not be kept on any parcel that is less
than 10,000 square feet in size.
parcel does not contain a minimum of 10,000 square feet of area. Livestock may not be
kept on any parcel that is less than 43,560 square feet in size. The minimum area for
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Section 6. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon approval of the
City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary
corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; references to
other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering
and section /subsection numbering.
Section 7. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to be
invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
Section 8. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published
in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five days
after passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2013.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
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City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
FROM: Jack Pace, Community Development Department Director
BY: Bob Benedicto, Building Official
Kathy Stetson, Code Enforcement Officer
DATE: July 8, 2013
SUBJECT: International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 edition
ISSUE
Should the City adopt the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code as the property
maintenance and housing code for the City?
BACKGROUND
In 2004, the City first adopted the 2003 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code
as the housing and property maintenance code for the City, replacing the Uniform Housing
Code in use at the time. The IPMC was part of the monumental undertaking by the International
Code Council to standardize and coordinate building, fire, mechanical, plumbing and property
maintenance codes across the United States and represented a significant change.
The IPMC is used by Code Enforcement to establish standards for conditions on private
property. It addresses exterior property conditions, interior structure conditions and is the basis
for the rental housing inspection criteria. It has proven to be an excellent and easily understood
tool to effectively deal with property maintenance issues.
DISCUSSION
Over the years the IPMC has been revised several times. In 2010 the City adopted the 2009
edition. The 2012 edition has now been published and this proposal is to adopt that new edition
with a few additions and deletions, most of which are simply customizing the code to our City.
As we did for the 2009 edition, we are proposing new language in Chapter 4, clarifying that a
dwelling unit specifically requires a kitchen sink, cooking appliances and refrigeration facilities.
Although this is implied as part of the "dwelling unit" definition in section 202, we felt it was
important to be very clear on this point, especially as it pertains to rental housing inspections.
When the 2009 edition of the IPMC was adopted, it was erroneously placed in TMC Chapter 16,
along with the other International codes adopted at the same time. At that time the reference to
the 2003 edition, located in TMC 8.28.020 was not properly repealed, causing a conflict in our
code. We are clearing this discrepancy at this time by removing it from Chapter 16 and putting
it back Chapter 8.28 (Nuisances), where it more properly belongs.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
None
RECOMMENDATION
The Council is being asked to approve the ordinance to adopt the 2012 International Property
Maintenance Code and consider this item at the August 12, 2013 Committee of the Whole
meeting and subsequent August 19, 2013 Regular Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
Ordinance in draft form
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DRAFT
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2012 EDITION
OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
CODE; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2057; REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 2402 §2 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 16.04.020,
SUBPARAGRAPH 7; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in the interest of public health, safety and welfare, the City Council of the
City of Tukwila desires to adopt by reference the 2012 edition of the International Property
Maintenance Code to regulate and govern the conditions and maintenance of all
property, buildings and structures in the City; to provide the standards for supplied
utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that
structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use; to provide for the
condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use; and to
provide for the demolition of such existing structures in the City of Tukwila;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. International Property Maintenance Code Adopted. Tukwila
Municipal Code (TMC) Section 8.28.020, is re- enacted to read as follows:
8.28.020 International Property Maintenance Code Adopted.
A. The City of Tukwila hereby adopts by reference, as if fully set forth herein, the
2-003-2012 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code ("IPMC"), as published
by the International Code Council and as amended in TMC Section 8.28.020.B, to be the
Property Maintenance Code of the City of Tukwila. Three copies of the adopted IPMC are
on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Tukwila, and have been marked and
designated as such.
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B. The City of Tukwila hereby adopts the following changes to the IPMC as adopted
in TMC Section 8.28.020.A:
1: IPMC Section 101.1 shall reflect that the name of the jurisdiction is the City of
Tukwila.
2. The last sentence of IPMC Section 102.3 (Application of other codes) is
hereby deleted in its entirety. IPMC Section 102.3 shall now read as follows:
32. IPMC Section 103.5 (Fees) is hereby repealed in its entirety.
43. IPMC Section 111 (Means of Appeal) is hereby repealed in its entirety. Any
person directly affected by a decision of the code official or a notice or order or a civil
citation issued under this code or TMC Chapter 8.45 shall have the right to appeal to the
City Hearing Examiner or the Municipal Court as set forth in TMC Chapter 8.45. In
addition to, or in lieu of, any other state or local provisions for the recovery of costs or
penalties incurred or assessed under TMC Chapter 8.45, the City Treasurer may, pursuant
to RCW 35.80.030(1)(h), certify to the King County Treasurer an assessment amount
equal to the costs of abatement, removal, or repair of the property and /or any associated
penalties and collections to the tax rolls against the property for the current year and the
same shall become a part of the general taxes for that year, to be collected at the same
time and with interest at such rates and in such manner as provided for in RCW
84.56.020.
54. IPMC Section 112.4 (Failure to comply) is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Enforcement shall be according to TMC Chapter 8.45.
follows:
5. The following definitions shall be added to IPMC Section 202 (Definitions) as
"Department of Property Maintenance" is deemed to refer to "Code
Enforcement DivisionSection."
"Code Official" is deemed to refer to "Building Official."
The remainder of IPMC Section 202 shall remain in effect as currently
adapted,
6. The first sentence of IPMC Section 302.4 (Weeds) is hereby amended to
read as follows:
All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from
weeds or plant growth in excess of 24 inches.
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The remainder of IPMC Section 302.4 shall remain in effect as currently adopted.
7. The first sentence of IPMC Section 303.2 (Enclosures) is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Private swimming pools, hot tubs and spas containing water
more than 24 inches (610 mm) in depth shall be completely
surrounded by a fence or barrier at least 60 inches (1219 mm) in
height above the finished ground level measured on the side of
the barrier away from the pool.
The remainder of IPMC Section 303.2 shall remain in effect as currently adopted.
8. References to "ICC Electrical Code," "International Plumbing Code" and
"International Zoning Code" that appear in the index of Chapter 8 (Referenced Standards)
shall be deleted.
9. The first sentence of IPMC Section 304.14 (Insect screens) is hereby
amended to read as follows:
adopted.
During the period from January 1 to December 31, every door,
window and other outside opening required for ventilation of
habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas or
any other areas where products to be included or utilized in food
for human consumption are processed, manufactured,
packaged or stored, shall be supplied with approved tightly
fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per
24 mm) and every swinging screen door used for insect control
shall have a self - closing device in good working condition.
The remainder of IPMC Section 304.14 shall remain in effect as currently
10. A new section is hereby added as follows:
404.8 Dwelling Unit. Every dwelling unit as defined in Section 202 and
pursuant to Section 404.7 shall be provided with a kitchen sink, cooking
appliances, and refrigeration facilities, with a minimum clear passageway of
36 inches (914 mm) between counterfronts and appliances or counterfronts
and walls. Light and ventilation conforming to this code shall be provided.
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4011. The first sentence of IPMC Section 602.3 (Heat supply) is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or
lets one or more dwelling units fe011141113— or sleeping units,
on terms, either expressed or implied, to
furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat during
the period from January 1 to December 31 to maintain a
temperature of not less than 68° (20 °C) in all habitable rooms,
bathrooms, and toilet rooms.
The remainder of IPMC Section 602.3 shall remain in effect as currently adopted.
1412. The first sentence of IPMC Section 602.4 (Occupiable Work Spaces) is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Indoor occupiable work spaces shall be supplied with heat
during the period from January 1 to December 31 to maintain a
temperature of not less than 65 °F (18 °C) during the period the
spaces are occupied.
Section 2. Repealer. Ordinance No. 2057 is hereby repealed.
Section 3. Repealer. Ordinance No. 2402, as codified at TMC Section 16.04.020,
subparagraph 7, "The International Property Maintenance Code, 2009 Edition" (an
outdated reference), is hereby repealed.
Section 4. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon approval of the
City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary
corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; references to
other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering
and section /subsection numbering.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to be
invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published
in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five days
after passage and publication as provided by law.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2013.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director
July 16, 2013
Tukwila Pool- Roof Project - City Project No. 11263003
Project Completion and Acceptance
ISSUE
Accept Contract as complete and authorize release of the retainage.
BACKGROUND
The City performed this contract through an Interlocal Agreement by the Tukwila Metropolitan
Park District to manage projects utilizing the City processes. On December 17, 2012 the City
entered into contract No 11263003 with Bates Roofing LLC of Tacoma, Washington for the
installation of a new Thermoplastic Membrane Roof, replacing of flashing and replacing the
gutter to downspout transitions. Work began on April 23, 2013 and was Substantially Complete
on May 8, 2013. One change order was issued to the amount of $3,255.20 on January 4, 2013
to include the optional bided price for the flashing to provide an additional five years warrantee.
A second change order was issued to reimburse the City for permit fees paid in order to get the
project started. The project was completed on time and on budget.
Contract Award Amount (without sales tax)
Change Order 1 - Flashing
Change Order 2 - Permit Deduction (Non - Taxable)
Retainage
SUBTOTAL
Sales Tax at 9.5%
TOTAL PAYMENT DUE
TOTAL w /tax & retainage
$73,744.80
$3,255.20
($2,433.96)
($3,728.30)
$74,566.04
$7,315.00
$78,152.74
$81,881.04
Retainage of $3,728.30 was held from the single payment of Bates Roofing LLC.
RECOMMENDATION
The Council is being asked to authorize formal acceptance of the project and release of the
retainage bond, subject to the standard claim and lien release procedures, for the contract with
Bates Roofing LLC in the amount of $81,881.04 and to consider this item on the Consent
agenda of the August 5, 2013 Regular Meeting.
ATTACHMENT
Notice of Completion
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NOTICE OF C OF PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT
Contractor's UBI Number: 602-605'377
Date:
Name & Address of Public Agency
City of Tukwila
6200 South Center Blvd.
Tukwila, WA 98188
UBI Number:
Department Use OnlY
Assigned to:
Date Assigned:
Notice is hereb iven relative to the completion of contract or project described below
Project Name
Tukwila Pool- Roof Project
Contract Number
12-165
Job Order Contracting
El Yes No
Description of Work Done/Include Jobsite Address(es)
Installing new thermoplastic membrane roof, replaced all flashing and replaced gutter down spout transitions.
4414 S. 144th St. Tukwila, WA 98188
Federally funded road transportation project? El Yes V No
Contractor's Name
Bate's Roofing LLC
Telephone Number
253'473'0675
Affidavit ID*
Contractor Address
PD BOX 9418. Tacoma, VVA084OQ
If Retainage is Bonded, List Surety's Name (or attach a copy)
Hentschell & Associates lnc- Western Surety Company
Surety Agent's Address
621 Pacific Ave Suite 400, Tacoma, WA 98042
Date Contract Awarded
December 17, 2012
Date Work Commenced
January 2, 2013
Date Work Completed
May 8, 2013
Date Work Accepted
Contract Amount
Additions (+)
Reductions ( )
Sub-Total
Amount of Sales Tax Paid at
9.5%
(If various rates apply, please sen a breakdown
� 73.744.80
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3,255.20
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2,433.96 /no='�^�^�\
74,566.04
$ 7,315.00
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TOTAL � 81'881.04
n Qom., 4, , NOTE: These two totals must be equal
PD Buboo ��ruc
Please u tors and Sub-tiers Below:
Liquidated Dumugeo$
Amount Disbursed $
Amount Retained $
78,152.74
3,728.30
TOTAL $ 81,881.04
Subcontractor's Name:
UBI Number: (Required)
Affidavit ID*
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Please List all Subcontractors and Sub -tiers Below:
Subcontractor's Name:
UBI Number: (Required)
Affidavit ID*
Comments:
Contact Name: Diane Jaber
Email Address:
Title: Fiscal Specialist
Phone Number: 206- 433 -1871
Note: The Disbursing Officer must submit this completed notice immediately after acceptance of the work done under this contract.
NO PAYMENT SHALL BE MADE FROM RETAINED FUNDS until receipt of all release certificates.
Affidavit ID* - Provide known ones at this time. No LNI release will be granted until all affidavits are completed.
Submitting Form: Please submit the completed form to all three agencies below. For a faster response, please submit by e -mail.
Washington State
it rola C Department of Revenue
Public Works Section
PO Box 47474
Olympia WA 98504 -7474
(360) 725-7588
FAX (360) 664 -4159
PWC@dor wa.gov
Washington State
Department of Labor and Industries
Contract Release
PO Box 44274
Olympia, WA 98504 -4272
(360) 902-5772
FAX (360) 902 -6897
ContractRelease@lni.wa.gov
For tax assistance or to request this document in an alternate format, visit http: / /dor.wa.gov or call
Teletype (TTY) users may call (360) 705 -6718.
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Washington State
Employment Security Department
Registration, Inquiry, Standards &
Coordination Unit
PO Box 9046
Olympia WA 98507 -9046
(360) 902 -9450
Fax (360) 902 -9287
publicworks@esd.wa.gov
1- 800 - 647 -7706.
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
FROM: Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director
BY: Dave Johnson, Recreation Superintendent
DATE: July 17, 2013
SUBJECT: PROS Plan Update
ISSUE
Staff update for Community Affairs and Parks Committee on the status of the Parks, Recreation,
and Open Space (PROS) Plan.
BACKGROUND
The City is working to update the PROS Plan and has hired a consultant, MIG, to complete this
work.
DISCUSSION
Since the contract for services was initiated in March, there has been considerable work done,
primarily in Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the project. The main bulk of the work to date has been the
following elements of the community outreach and engagement piece:
Community Survey
A Community Survey gave all interested parties a voice in the planning process. Available
in written and on -line format between April 30 and July 8, the open- access survey collected
community input about community desires, initial priorities and important park and recreation
activities. Invitations to participate in the survey were communicated in a variety of ways to
the community. All told, there was excellent participation in the survey with a total of 331
completed questionnaires, including 81 paper versions (many from the Teen Late Night
program and Senior Lunch).
Community Workshop (May 22, 2013)
The Community Workshop was an open public meeting designed to encourage community
conversation on a range of topics. Following a presentation and overview of the planning
process, participants broke into smaller groups where they discussed key challenges,
opportunities and needs facing the park, recreation and open space system. The Workshop
was promoted in such places as the City's website, local schools, advertisement in the
Tukwila Reporter, invitations to Business Community and Apartment Manager's, and more.
Exhibit A is a summary of the Community Workshop.
Community Leader Focus Group (May 29, 2013)
A Community Leader Focus Group was held to identify individual and collective viewpoints
on the strengths, opportunities, and the desired future of Tukwila's parks, recreation
facilities, recreation programming, and open space resources. The invitees for the focus
group were stakeholders in the Parks and Recreation system and included, but were not
limited to representatives of such groups as BECU, Cascade Bicycle Club, Community
Schools Collaboration, King County Library System, Little League, Youth Soccer, Refugee
Women's Alliance (ReWA), Somali Community Services Coalition, Starfire, Teens for
Tukwila, Tukwila Food Pantry, and more. Exhibit B is a summary of the Community Leader
Focus Group.
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Education Expert Interviews (May — June 2013)
To create a plan that meets the needs of Tukwila's diverse community, the PROS planning
process included many opportunities for public input, participation, and engagement. One
strategy for input gathering included interviews with Education Experts from the Tukwila
School District. The consultant conducted key informant interviews with representatives of
the Tukwila School District. The interview protocol was designed to solicit school district
staff perspectives on the current parks and recreation services; additional programming
and /or parks that should be planned for; feedback on how the Department operates
including how it can be a more effective partner, and the needs of the community that aren't
being met. Exhibit C is a summary of the Education Expert Interviews.
Moving Listening Sessions (June 1, 2013)
An inclusive process that attracts diverse community input is critical to developing a plan
that meets the needs of the community now and in the future. Many members of linguistic
minority communities have participated in community workshops as part of the City's recent
strategic planning process, as well as planning for the development at Tukwila Village. One
of the most unique and interesting outreach efforts came through the Moving Listening
Sessions. Instead of a workshop format, we gathered information on community priorities
and concerns through a moving listening session. The objectives were to engage members
of the linguistic minority communities in conversation about recreation and play in the
neighborhood, including Cascade View Park; identify obstacles to the City's parks and
recreation facilities and program; identify community needs and preferences as they relate
to the City's Parks, Recreation, and Open Space systems; and identify priorities for
improvements in recreation spaces and programming.
Four Moving and Listening sessions were held on June 1 and each session paired staff with
an interpreter and 4 -7 members of a linguistic minority community (Somalian, Nepali,
Chin /Burmese, and Tigrinya /Amharic). Interpreters were arranged through the ReWA and
Dynamic Languages. City staff were provided with focus group protocol and coached on
information needs and questions to ensure similar information. The focus groups were
conducted as the group walked from the ReWA offices to Cascade View Community Park,
and continued at the Park. Immediately after the focus group, staff and interpreters
discussed what they heard and checked for mutual understanding. Exhibit D is a summary
of the Moving Listening Sessions.
Extended Outreach (May — July 2013)
We also went out to where the people are with information about the PROS Plan at 4 events
throughout the City. This outreach was conducted at a Teen Late Night event (May 3),
Backyard Wildlife Festival (May 11), Senior Lunch Program (July 2), and was on display in
the TCC Lobby for 3 weeks in June.
In addition to the Community Outreach and Engagement, the consultant has prepared draft
versions of the Existing Recreation Resources Summary, Recreation Program Inventory
Matrix, and Facility Inventory — all of which are at the review stage.
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WHAT'S NEXT?
The next steps in the process include the following:
1. Processing the survey results
2. Needs Assessment — The Needs Assessment will represent the larger community,
based on targeted outreach with different language -based groups, at venues
throughout Tukwila and with city and community leaders, area businesses, schools
and non - profits and other interested citizens of the city. Outcomes from this phase
will result in the Needs Assessment Summary Report which will include mapping of
park, recreation and open space service areas and gaps to provide a visual
assessment of community needs.
3. Technical Advisory Group (TAG) meeting #2 - TBD
4. City Council Update — A review of public input and analysis to date - TBD
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None
RECOMMENDATION
Information only
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Community Workshop Summary
Exhibit B: Community Leader Focus Group Summary
Exhibit C: Education Expert Interview Summary
Exhibit D: Moving Listening Session Summary
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Exhibit A
Tukwila Parks, Recreation
and Open Space Plan
Community Workshop
May 22, 2013
SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
The City of Tukwila is updating its Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan to guide the future of the
City's parks and recreation system. The Community Workshop is an open public meeting in the situation
assessment phase of the project. The meeting design supports community conversation on:
• Issues related to the City's parks, recreation programming, facilities, and open space.
• Which parks and facilities attendees use and how they use them.
• Barriers to accessing and /or using parks, recreation and open space amenities (including geographic,
pedestrian access, transit, cultural or other material or perceived obstacles)
• The activities people would like to do in parks.
• The desired role of the City's parks, recreation, and open space amenities in the future of the
community.
This document presents a summary of the Community Workshop event and resulting community input.
The Community Workshop was held at the Tukwila Community Center on Wednesday, May 22, 2013,
from 6 to 8 pm. The Workshop was open to the entire community, and attendees were invited to drop
in for as much or little time as they wanted.
6:00 PARTICIPANTS ARRIVE AND SIGN IN
As participants arrived and signed in, they were directed to participate in some interactive activities,
including interacting with a "graffiti board" on which they could illustrate their favorite parks, recreation,
and open space activities.
6:10 OPENING AND WELCOME
Dave Johnson, City of Tukwila Parks and Recreation, greeted attendees and thanked them for attending.
Dave also provided background on the PROS Planning process and schedule.
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6:15 OVERVIEW OF WORKSHOP PLAN
Dawn Couch, BERK, provided an overview of the workshop plan, reminding participants of the interactive
activities available (dotting a map of their favorite Tukwila parks, recreation facilities, and open spaces
and a "graffiti board" where they could illustrate or dot their favorite activities to do in Tukwila's parks,
recreation facilities, and open space). Dawn then explained the small group discussion portion of the
workshop.
6:20 SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION
Dawn Couch broke the group into three small groups of between four and six. Each group selected a
volunteer reporter /recorder, charged with leading the group discussion and recording the main points of
the discussion.
What do you like most about the City's parks, recreation amenities, and open space?
• Tukwila has a variety of parks, recreation facilities, and open spaces throughout the city.
o We have good quality and many parks and open spaces.
o There are parks of all sizes and uses.
o The parks we have are dispersed throughout the city.
• Parks, recreation facilities, and open spaces are clean, well - maintained, and aesthetically pleasing.
o Our parks are clean and well maintained.
o The parks and facilities are beautiful.
o The Tukwila Community Center is beautiful, well maintained, and has a lot of amenities.
o Our parks and facilities are well kept and clean.
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• Various park amenities allow for a variety of uses that suite all
audiences.
o The spray park is really a cool amenity and very well used and
loved.
o There are a wide variety of activities at our parks.
o We provide a lot of options —and try to have something for
everyone. If we realize that there is a population that isn't being
served, then we try to find a way to serve them.
o The River Trail is a unique resource and really fun!
• The easy access, from all directions, of the golf course makes it a great resource.
• People feel safe in our parks and they contribute to improving public safety, because people have
something to do.
What barriers do you and other members of the community face in accessing and
using these City amenities?
• Mobility of Tukwila's community members and the lack accessibility of parks and other facilities is
a challenge.
o There is limited public transportation to, from, and near many of our parks, recreation facilities,
and open spaces.
o We need our facilities to be more accessible; new transit routes and pedestrian /bike access
would help with this.
• Income and ability to pay for fee - for - service programs is a barrier for many communities.
o The need of the Parks Department to maintain revenue generation limits opportunities for
some, especially the low income.
o Many of our services are costly, which limits how many slots for each the department can
provide and who can access those slots.
o We have limited funds for providing scholarships to people, so some low- income people are
underserved by our fee based programs.
• Some community members do not feel comfortable with or aren't interested in program
offerings.
o We need to explore the community to find accessible instructional class topics for diverse
communities that do not feel comfortable with or aren't interested in /served by current class
topics.
o We need to make more community members comfortable taking classes through the Parks and
Recreation Department; right now many community members are barred from participating
because they don't feel comfortable or feel they don't have the skills to take a class.
o There are a lot of cultural barriers to exercise and valuing physical activity that we don't know
enough about yet.
• There is a lack of information about parks and recreational offerings, in some communities.
o Some community members, especially new ones, don't know where our parks are.
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o The Recreation brochure is primarily sent to residents and not delivered too many businesses.
o Park signage is only written in English.
• There is a lack of access to the water and water - related programming.
o There is limited access to the river —we need more hand launches for
kayaks and small boats. We also need to maintain the river's edge, to
limit blackberry bush growth.
o We need to provide better access to swim lessons— particularly adult
ones.
• We need to embrace the nontraditional sports that are becoming more
popular in this area — lacrosse comes to mind.
• The functions of the Community Center are limited, even though the facility is suited for and could
be serving broader purposes.
What roles do the City's parks, recreation programming, and facilities play in the
Tukwila Community? What role should they play?
• Parks are community centers.
o The parks we have are organizing centers for the community.
o Many of our parks and recreation facilities accommodate parties and things, making them a
celebration area.
o Our facilities are community gathering places.
o The parks and community center build a sense of community and are the most visible
representation of our community — specifically communicating our City's values and
commitments.
o Our community facilities provide the social interaction that keeps our neighborhoods strong and
healthy.
• Parks Department facilities are a nexus between the City and its staff, and community members.
• The Parks Department also builds relationships within the city — especially between community
members and City staff and the City as an institution.
• Our parks should provide opportunities for community engagement with the City and City staff.
• Parks, recreation facilities, and open spaces directly serve our most vulnerable and highest need
populations.
o Parks and other facilities are often a safe haven for the vulnerable in our community — especially
kids, seniors, and the homeless. This includes care services that provide structure and safety for
people who might not have that at home.
o We need to provide more free and low cost programming —the City should make a commitment
to not letting money be a barrier to access to Parks and Recreation programs.
• The Parks and Recreation Department serves public health functions, and brings health and
wellness services to our communities.
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o The Parks and Recreation Department should involve the community in health and wellness
activities, taking a role in improving the community's health.
o Parks should play a role in dealing with the current health and obesity crisis and making our
community a healthier place.
• Parks and Recreation's services are often educational and provide exposure to topics outside of
the common core.
o Our open spaces allow for nature exploration, environmental education, and stewardship in an
otherwise urban environment.
o Our Arts Commission should promote the Parks and Recreation department's arts activities.
o The Parks Department provides a lot of skill building and educational programming.
• The Parks and Recreation department is a great place to centralize disaster recovery efforts —its
facilities definitely are the first place people would go in case of emergency.
6:45 SHARE BACK
Led by their group appointed reporter /recorder, each of the three groups shared a summary of the key
points from their group discussion.
Group One
• Our community members value that we have great amenities that are clean, safe, well- maintained,
and varied. They also like that these options are open and never too crowded.
• We think some key barriers are in communication and public knowledge of all of our facilities and
programs.
• There is limited access to water resources like the river but we need more water safety if we open
those opportunities up.
• It is important to note that Parks facilities are safe, structured resources for our most vulnerable
(children, seniors, and low- income) and that in this way, the Parks and Recreation Department
serves human services and community needs for these groups. This (human services) might be an
opportunity to partner.
Group Two
• There is a new for community awareness of parks and recreation facilities and services.
• We should make an effort to fill voids (like in the Riverton area and on Cascade Hill) in the park
system
We should continue to make our facilities more accessible and work with transportation officials to
provide more transportation options to and from them.
Group Three
• We wanted to note that we have great parks that are a source of community pride.
• We could make our parks more effective for serving the community if we provided more translated
signage and advertising. This would also help us bring in some of the groups we are trying to target.
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• We need to help provide community voice to our leaders, not just about the value of parks and
recreation facilities and services, but also about the needs of the communities that we interact
with—most of whom do not have an established voice with community leaders.
7:15 THANK YOU
As the meeting adjourned, Dawn Couch reminded attendees to add to the interactive activities on their
way out. She also provided opportunities to address specific questions and feedback to her and the
meeting team.
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Exhibit B
Tukwila Parks, Recreation
and Open Space Plan
Community Leader Focus Group
May 29, 2013
SUMMARY
BACKGROUND & SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
As part of the City of Tukwila's efforts to gather broad and inclusive feedback to inform an update of its
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan, the City held a community leader focus group to identify
individual and collective viewpoints on the strengths, opportunities, and desired future of Tukwila's
parks, recreation facilities, recreation programming, and open space resources. The main objectives of
the community leader focus group were to:
• Identify strengths of Tukwila's Parks & Recreation system.
• Identify community needs and how those needs may be changing.
• Discuss how Tukwila's parks, recreation facilities, programming and natural amenities can best meet
community needs and preferences.
The Community Leader Focus Group was held at the Tukwila Community Center on Wednesday, May 29'
2013, from 4 to 6 pm. Community leaders were identified by the City of Tukwila's Parks and Recreation
Department program staff and invited to participate. BERK designed and facilitated the focus group. In
this summary, participant' ideas, perspectives and comments are presented according to theme and
discussion question, rather than the order in which they were originally shared. Comments are not
attributed to individual speakers.
ATTENDEES
• Sean Albert, Parks Commission and Land
Steward
• Mike Arizona, BECU
• Scott Elston, Tukwila Skyway Soccer Club
• John Forsyth, Showalter Middle School
• Nicole Grubbs, Westfield Shopping Center
• Mike Hansen, Sabey Corp.
• Chuck Parrish , Former Parks Commissioner
• Todd Pietzsch, BECU
• Alice Russell, Parks Commission
• Deborah Salas, Community Schools
Collaboration
• Donald Scanlon, Parks Commission
• John Sheller, King County Library System
• Mitch Stone, PacWest Little League
• Joe Tice, Tukwila Pantry
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DISCUSSION
What are the strengths of the Tukwila's parks, recreation facilities, recreation
programming, and open space amenities?
• The community center is a quality, well -used community gathering place.
o Our Community Center building is amazing and award winning. It has great parking lot designs
(Southcenter could use that!). The run off from the building goes into swales and trees.
o We use the Community Center a lot: from a business prospective, we use it every year for
scholarship foundation lunch. We have used it for last six or seven years. Others use it for
fundraising events, lunches, and dinners.
o Meetings and signups are easy to do here —and it's expected that they will be here in the
community.
o The city appointed library board and the rotary meets here (or did). This is excellent because it is
transparent for other community members.
o It is great that kids can walk here (to the community center).
o The Community Center is great as a place for meeting.
o The Community Center is a focal point, one thing you identify Tukwila with. It is a place for the
community to get together.
• Tukwila has some well- attended events that are a draw.
o We work with the Parks team and to the Dr. Seuss event each year – attendance is close to
1,000 people.
o The wildlife fair was here about a week ago, about 2,000 people attended.
• Tukwila has unique parks, recreation facilities, and open spaces amenities.
o My family comes down for the spray park; there really isn't anything of this quality nearby us. It
is a unique feature of Tukwila.
o Parks are a big draw for not only youth of this community but others.
o Having Starfire in the community is great. We start lots of the kids there for indoor soccer
leagues and then move them through the system. Starfire always gives financial support for the
youth programs.
o Tukwila has a great variety with picnic shelters, playfields, habitat, etc.
• The connectivity and functionality of the river trail is an asset.
o The path is a huge strength. Having a trail is great!
o The trail gets used a lot for walking and running. I use it all the time.
o The Duwamish has a bad reputation as a river but the trail is pretty nice.
• Parks and Recreation Department staff members are responsive to the community and committed
to Tukwila.
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o Whether or not they live here, there's a strong commitment to Tukwila. They work their tails off.
The City has also done a great job at retaining staff people.
o 10 -15 years ago the Parks Department met with kids at the high school and asked what they
wanted to change. I feel like they have done a great job at getting things going that the kids are
interested in. But how safe is it for the kids to walk home at midnight on a Friday?
o They're accessible and responsive, one can get responses quickly.
o The staff people have a can do attitude. We work with Darren and Nate a lot. They always have
ideas on how to pull things together, are always positive, and never say no. Not just Nate — I get
that positive attitude from everyone. It must be the culture on Tukwila Parks and Recreation
department.
o Some of the long time staffers were kids here. This was their first jobs for some of them —
they've been here a long time. That has built a strong sense of community.
o I spoke to a youth recently who said that some of the staff are absolutely amazing — Nate,
Darren.
o The staff have done a great job networking and finding partners in the community. Expertise in
that brings a lot to the table. Rotary does Thanksgiving lunch — if it weren't for the staff here,
that wouldn't happen. All groups rely on the staff to help them out. I think they do a great job,
bring in all kinds of businesses and clubs and groups here. They'll get you involved one way or
another.
o I was at the Forterra breakfast this morning and am so proud of the relationships with the City
and Duwamish Hill.
• The golf course is well - positioned, geographically, and accessible to novice golfers.
o People will drop off kids at soccer and go play golf.
o I heard it's a good golf course to learn on
• Summer camps and basketball are the biggest draws for kids. Some are local kids, but others are
parents that work in the community but don't live here.
• I do use the senior programs, they vary across the region. There's a hiking program, lunches, etc. I'm
very pleased with what they do here. If something is lacking, I'm not aware of it. Also they are very
reasonably priced. There's been a big push within the City for these programs to be self- sustaining,
but the Idea is that these are subsidized so that they are affordable.
• Happy, healthy kids perform better in schools.
What needs or preferences of the community are not being met?
• Embrace the community's diversity and make programs and facilities more accessible for its
myriad linguistic and cultural groups.
o A lot are having a hard time with language and they have their young kids interpreting. You deal
with it using a lot of patience, making sure the child understands basic English, so that they can
easily interpret. You're not there to take advantage, that's the perception. A lot are refugees,
and were just sort of dropped here. They're trying to figure it all out.
o There are cultural issues, stigmas with other cultures, divisions within cultures.
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o The mall has it figured out, there are all kinds of people there! The mall use the language line,
but the stores don't really need it. It's hard to tell what a lot of people are doing [at the mall],
but it is there is lots of diversity.
o You can use what we call "tour guides" — one quasi - English speaker brings in a group and points
things out. We work with them. We have a paid subscription to language line, and ask them to
help us. Some cultures don't even have a library. They have pretty distinct needs: immigration,
law, computer access, etc. Make use of the schools, they have key people they can turn to for
communication. We provide a space for people to come and watch Americans. They can hang
out without doing anything. There are low barriers to participation. Passive participation is an
option with the Culturefest.
o We used to have a vibrant outreach program. Some things we learned: first, never say you speak
for the community. We used to bring in various groups and all the conversation would be in the
target language. If you didn't speak it, you had an interpreter that could interpret for you in
English. We'd do a presentation first, an orientation, and then we'd allow more of an open
conversation, instead of a facilitated -type. [The participants] would all yell and talk and in the
end come up with an agreement, often not at all on the topic you needed.
• Engage the community in staffing the Tukwila's Parks and Recreation department, and providing
service delivery to the community.
o Budgets are tight everywhere, but we have a huge resource of youth here. There are many
without jobs. It would be great if there were summer jobs programs. Seniors need their lawns
mowed, jobs done; there are lots of youth that could do all that. Not sure where funding comes
from, but that could be done through the Parks Program. I think this would give them a sense of
ownership in their community.
o We try and encourage kids to apply for the summer camp jobs; we have probably five or six who
actually do it. We are trying to get more of the diverse kids to do it.
o We need to make things accessible and available. When we started the food bank, it was all
middle class white people. Now it's a diverse community — making them feel comfortable,
allowing them to just participate and then not ask them to do a lot. Let them slowly take
ownership. No one wants to take over.
o We should provide more opportunity to participate and volunteer.
• Leverage the excellent parks to improve Tukwila's image regionally.
o Starfire is a point of community pride.
o Starfire does a lot for the community in allowing the kids opportunity to be in that park and
through its after school programs.
o Starfire has really successfully marketed itself as a regional soccer facility.
• Make the Community Center inviting for children from all backgrounds.
o The Community Center is a focal point, what you identify Tukwila with. But what we heard in the
Strategic Plan was people on the other side of the Tukwila can't get here.
o For the most part, kids on other (East) side of Highway 99 are minorities and isolated from this
center.
o This facility is seen more as an adult facility, because most of the groups that use it are adult
driven. A lot of the youth don't come down this far.
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o There is a perception that the community center is not for minority children— more middle class,
not something that's for lower income families. Not the first time I've heard that, but heard it
again a few days ago.
• Provide safe, direct access to the river for all community members, including children.
o We need to open up the river a little more. It is a tidal river, which has slowly been canaled. The
shoreline has been ignored and made it so you can't get there. There is no connection to the
river.
o We miss out on great educational opportunity like the salmon run, which goes right through the
City.
o The river is an underutilized asset.
o We set up boat access, it has been a five year project. We partnered with Forterra, a partnership
which is ongoing. We are trying to get more businesses to join us. We have had a few others
help fund us. We need more help — a lot of the volunteers had no idea it was there.
o Part of the fun run was to plant trees at the end, in an effort to get the community involved. Not
sure how successful it will be.
o It is a jewel, still another thing that could be included in parks that isn't inclusive of the kids.
Right now there is no place for them. They have no experience with it —how many of them will
kayak?
• Get people to services as well as locate programs and services where the people are.
o [Taking services to the neighborhoods and bringing users to the community center] needs to be
combined, otherwise you will end up with a community of smaller communities with a 'you stay
over there and we will stay over here' attitude.
o Over the last summer, when there was one event [at the community center] there was not as
many kids when they did the same event in different areas. You saw a lot more kids and
integration.
o When I'm around the High School and Middle School area, there are always kids playing soccer
on the fields. Technically they're trespassing — it's funny because they aren't hurting anything
and it's not enforced. Either the signs need to come down and the gate removed, or there needs
to be another place where the kids can go and be and not be in the wrong place, even though it
is technically there for them.
o They're organizing enough to play soccer, so why kick them off? Where do they go?
• I think we need to maintain centralized service and programming because otherwise there won't be
fair service (or the perception that service isn't fair).
• That community (around Cascade View) needs to be uplifted and safer.
Do you have any concerns about the City's parks, recreation facilities, recreation
programing, or open space?
• Access for those most in need.
o Transportation is the biggest issue, to get kids safely to any events in the City. It is simply lacking.
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o It's true, there's no access for kids from low income families with working parents. They can't
get here. They don't want to get on the bus, it is scary for kids. We need to make sure they have
a same way to get here when they do not have any transportation.
o The Parks Commission had sent a letter to the mayor requesting more bus service – most bus
routes run north south, need east west. When light rail came in, they got rid of some routes, so
there is tension between these two issues.
o There is not adequate access; kids with low- income families or working parents can't get here.
They don't want to get on the bus. It is scary for kids; we want to make sure they have a safe
way to get here. Right now they have transportation.
• Infrastructure for people using transit, pedestrian, and bicycle modes is lacking.
o Those crosswalks on Highway 99 are the most terrible design —you can't see those lights on a
rainy date.
o I have to ride or walk to the Rainier Beach stop – I don't ride across the bridge. It's a very
dangerous road with no sidewalks and no shoulder.
o Not great for kids to ride bikes. Lots of neighborhoods without sidewalks.
o There is a walking path from Samara Apartments to Cascade View, that's why we put the food
bank where it is, because one third of our clients walk to us. It is really dramatic how many don't
have access to vehicles.
o By the Foster Library, I am impressed by the amount of walking people do. Some cities spend so
much money trying to create walkable communities to encourage walking, but here the walking
is already happening. We just need to make it safer.
o The Foster area is a tough place to walk to, but the kids want to go there and play.
• The golf course uses a lot of resources, but is not optimized for its best use.
o It's subsidized. It's getting $500,000 /yr. [there was some disagreement here]. There will be no
purchase of parkland if [the golf course] is using park funds. I've heard 94% of the customers are
from outside of Tukwila. It's not being used by the community here, so it shouldn't be
subsidized. Nothing will change here in the short term. Does the golf course qualify as open
space? Or is it like the creek? Not a park, but a green belt. What is open space?
o The golf course should market itself as a regional golf facility– when there's bad traffic, go play
golf.
o One of our best open spaces that we never use is the golf course. Even if you're not a citizen you
get a cheap rate. Would love to see it used for other things. You could have all kinds of great
things there – not JUST the golf course. Could be used for all kinds of things. Should use it for
more of the population.
o We do all our business events on bigger courses. Foster is not a big course. To make it better, it
must be bigger.
• There is a disconnect between neighborhoods and specific cultural communities; these pockets
need to coalesce around Tukwila as a whole.
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o We are a community of 31 languages, from 70 cultures. As a volunteer, this is the most exciting
part. Seeing the diversity in your own backyard. We need parks department staff to find the
leadership in those groups and introduce themselves. The school district has been hosting
different conversations to talk about different cultures. This expands into the city as a whole;
people need to feel like they belong. We all live in the same neighborhood.
o It is ironic that groups we're targeting are not represented today [in the community leader focus
group].
o A lot of the new community members were leaders at home, but they don't feel like they are in
that position now.
o As a diverse community, we have little pockets. But we need to start an overall community, that
isn't just based on culture. One thought is with the use of parklands, we can encourage one
group or another to sponsor a fair. Encourage groups to mingle that way.
• We don't know if senior's needs are being met.
o We haven't talked much about the senior program — is it meeting the needs? JoAnne is always
commenting the community center is the only place seniors can do anything. They come from
all over the place.
o Some seniors aren't able to get here or don't know that there are programs here.
• There is a need for partnership, understanding, and cooperation between the Tukwila School
District and Parks and Recreation Department.
o The constraints to partnering are around the programming — schools are facilities, you just need
to figure out joint use. The constraint is the lack of programming.
o There is a long standing problem that both groups have between them, but they need to sit and
talk about it.
o People should be receptive to how making the parks, recreation facilities, and open spaces in
the city more useful.
o The incoming superintendent wants to create a productive relationship, to pull it all together.
She wants the school district and city to come together a couple of times a year.
o It would be a better use of resources if the Parks and Recreation department did more programs
at the schools. It is certainly something they could do. There are elementary schools in all the
neighborhoods, and they are very accessible.
o Strikes me as you have some special groups that aren't pulling together to maximize their
resources. Wouldn't it be great if it was required that all kids had to learn to swim? Same with
little league and schools, that way they become lifetime users? Maximize those tax -paid
resources, how do we do that in a way that it is not divisive. Seems to me that if soccer is the
primary interest in the community then Starfire, little leagues, and schools could be good
partners in that.
o [The Library] used to have issues with kids and drugs after school. We had a lot of animosity
between the library and schools. We started to meet quarterly and now have a unified
approach. School relationships make it all run much more smoothly.
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• There are more people who work and leave than residents. So it is hard for people to invest time in
parks and open space. There will never be enough dollars. I would like to see more of a push for
employers to be involved, and getting employees involved on company time. Those are huge
untapped resources. Otherwise they leave and focus on where they live.
• We live in an amazing area to be outside to take advantage of everything in the region. But it is hard
to get people further from this facility involved.
Where would you like to see Tukwila's Parks & Recreation System focus over the next
five years?
Changes to Existing Facilities
• Improve and capitalize on the partnership between the City of Tukwila and the Tukwila School
District.
o Always use assets wisely. Every community has a school — it's the one public space that's always
there. I think that you have nice schools and fields, and should expand programming and use the
spaces there where kids come. Work out plans to have ongoing programs around the school.
Those are expensive buildings that aren't being used more than %Z the hours the entire year. Get
more programs out to kids in the neighborhoods.
o School Districts are really hard to work with. They charge for all kinds of stuff, but if they're
willing why not use them.
o There are schools where there have been facilities set up for both city use and school use. There
are community rooms /facilities on school grounds. No need to create new infrastructure, use
current assets. Much easier to add a gym or something as a joint use. Managed in a way that it's
used in a respectful way so that it's both a district and school asset.
o Want to see the school district and City resolve their issues and make this happen.
o We used to have issues with the kids, drugs, etc. So the Library and Schools started to meet
quarterly and now have a unified approach. School relationships to make it all run much more
smoothly.
• There's a lot of caring in this community. Focus on inclusion and cultural identity. How do you take
that perception and make it better? Make them feel like they are more accepted?
• Take the negative and turn it into a positive.
• Open up golf course to Frisbee, soccer, etc. It needs to attract more people.
New facilities
• Growth and development of Parks and Recreation facilities, especially in areas where there are
gaps in service.
o There is a problem with people being underserved in terms of open space along the Pacific
Highway corridor. It is a big population with limited facilities, so we need to add more facilities
and services. There are facilities there that could be used.
o The property behind Showalter is owned by City and should be developed for its best use.
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o I would love to see some sort of youth facility in the Cascade neighborhood. A long time ago, we
talked about doing something at Foster Library. We do stuff at the schools, but they close at a
certain time. Just having a recreation space that's open late would help a lot more. Maybe a
gym or center on that end of town.
o Would like to see something done about the soccer use, some sort of improvement to the
parks -owned land behind Showalter.
o The more open space we have the better, once it's gone it's gone. You don't tear down buildings
for parks.
o The turf field owned by the school district —In the summer you can drive by at any time and
there are no less than 70 -90 kids out there. As a soccer guy, it's cool, but the youth only know
one thing. Kids are coming from places where soccer is super popular. Is it our value to offer
them other opportunities in addition to soccer? Right now that is all they know. They need
something they can expand into. These kids are all low income —mom and dad work, so they're
out there all day. What do you do with these kids in the summer? They are the kids of the
community.
• Focus has been on youth, but parks and open space are for all users. We need to talk about
everyone— biking and walking trails would really help everyone.
• Wouldn't it be great if it was required that all kids had to learn to swim?
• There's been some discussion about a disc golf course at a park; appeal was that that's an activity
that all ages would be able to participate in and it's very inexpensive.
• Would like to do low cost things. There's an anti -tax attitude, so much so that we can't get things
funded anymore. Create a Parks District to pay for these things.
• Programming to get people out and about in the region.
• I want to see parks more wildlife friendly – get rid of grass and use native species. I also want to see
better use of parks along the river.
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Exhibit C
Tukwila Parks, Recreation
and Open Space Plan
Education Expert Interviews
SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
The City of Tukwila is updating its Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan to guide the future of the
City's parks and recreation system. To create a plan that meets the needs of Tukwila's diverse
community, the PROS planning process included many opportunities for public input, participation, and
engagement. One of the inputs selected for this process is data gathered through interviews with
Education Experts from the Tukwila School District.
This document presents a summary of key informant interviews conducted with representatives of the
Tukwila School District. BERK staff conducted the interviews, either in person or by phone. The interview
protocol was designed to solicit school district staff perspectives on the following topics:
• The City's current parks and recreation services;
• Any additional programming and /or parks that should be planned for
• Feedback on how the Parks and Recreation Department operates including how it can be a more
effective partner, and
• Needs of the community that aren't being met.
INTERVIEWS
• Guled Ali, Refugee Impact Strategic Advisor,
Tukwila School District Administration
• Brett Christopher, Principal, Showalter
Middle School
• Kathleen Gantz, Parent Involvement
Coordinator, Tukwila School District
Administration
• J.D. Hill, Athletics, Activities, &
Transportation Director, Tukwila School
District Administration
• Anne Marie Littleton, Social Worker,
Cascade View Elementary School
• Nina "Will" Williams, ELL & Student
Services, Tukwila School District
Administration
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STRENGTHS
An objective of the Education Expert Interviews was to hear what educators feel are the core strengths
of Tukwila Parks, Recreation, and Open Space facilities and programs as well as the department's
relationships with partners and stakeholders. Core strengths that educators mentioned throughout the
interviews were:
• Services and programs for youth are great and well received.
o Afterschool programs for teens, which provide structure, safe space, and help keep kids and
teens off the streets at night are great. Teen Late Night, in particular was described as "an
awesome place to be. They are getting around 150 kids a night and it is a quality program.
Another interviewee notes "it isn't too far from where people live, and they have so much
energy" and "I hear good things about it from the kids —it's like the cool thing to do. The kids
have a good time and they provide transportation."
o The teen room at the community center is a great asset for kids and teens, and allows them to
connect with Parks and Recreation in a safe, but self- directed way.
o "The summer sack lunch program is really important to the community, and I know that we are
keeping kids from going hungry." Another interviewee notes "What they are doing at Cascade
View is awesome, if that can be built up. Keep doing that and more of it!"
• Tukwila has quality recreation facilities.
o The pool has been refurbished and is starting to provide more offerings for kids.
o The community center is a great asset —it really helps connect children and families to Tukwila's
local government. It is also a community nexus. A lot of the community knows about it —but not
everybody.
o Our facilities are wonderful; they are high quality, clean, accessible, and well- maintained.
• There is diverse and responsive programming.
o The Parks Department has embraced diverse programming —like music lessons —that aren't
traditional parks and recreation offerings, but which have grown their active constituency.
o One interviewee noted that, "the pool and community center are really meeting needs by
having women's only swims and workouts."
o The Parks and Recreation Department is really responsive to the community and easy to talk to.
People trust the staff.
• The Parks and Recreation Department has cooperative staff with heart.
o Parks and Recreation Department staff members are focused on building relationships and
helping engage the people they come into contact with.
o One Education Expert said, "Tukwila Community Center has quality staff, who really believe in
what they do; they have a lot of ideas."
o The fact that [the staff] are trying to talk to the community is a strength. One interviewee said,
"five years ago I only knew Stacy and Evie [from the human services department], now I know a
lot of the Parks & Recreation staff. The fact that the City is trying to collaborate with the
community is a good thing."
o The Parks and Recreation Department is really introspective and self- aware; interviewees
appreciate that they are frequently reevaluating community needs. They are always evolving.
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o "Recreation coordinators are great partners!" Another interviewee provides a similar sentiment:
"I've never had anything but positive experiences, they are a great caliber of people— sweet,
professional, and kind —I've enjoyed everyone I have worked with in the community."
CONSTRAINTS & WEAKNESSES
When prompted, Education Expert interviewees offered insight into what they feel are the primary
constraints and weakness of the Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department and its parks, recreation, and
open space facilities and programs.
• Community language and awareness barriers and the City's outreach strategies
o We need to put some effort into providing information and advertising in more than one
language, and having more translators and interpreters at events.
o We need to build relationships with our Burmese and Nepali communities.
. There are partners who could help us with culturally and linguistically appropriate
outreach —the Parks and Recreation Department hasn't taken advantage of this yet.
o One Education Expert said, "You have a community meeting at the community center, but your
community can't get there. Your community is extremely impoverished; you are demonstrating
you really don't want feedback. I am constantly explaining to families how to get to the
community center."
▪ The schools have had to work hard at getting feedback. "We use word of mouth, you can
use print but many families are illiterate, so we have to put out a huge effort". Robocalls
work well and have increased turnout. Somali speakers prefer to hear the message, rather
than read it. You must also keep in mind whether or not they can walk there —most
[families] do not have transportation.
o [Referring to the Tukwila Community Center] "Not everyone knows about it, they learn things
through word of mouth. It is important they everyone knows about the community center and
that everyone can benefit from it. [How would you recommend the City reach people ?]
"Emailing the different organizations that know the communities, like ReWA and SCSC, they can
translate and send messages to as many people as possible and word will get out pretty
quickly."
o The city [staff] is not diverse at all —the people who work with the City do not reflect the
community at all. To build good relationships they need to establish those positions. They
should establish community liaisons. Getting an invitation for a one -time event doesn't' build
relationships. [The City get applicants from across the region, and they have to assess
candidates based on their skills] People from Tukwila should get priority. You can't have the
same expectations for a new immigrant as everyone else, if you do they will never have a
chance.
o People think they give input to the City with no follow up —there is an opportunity for
improvement here.
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• Lack of transportation and access are barriers to using parks, recreation facilities, and open
spaces.
o One interviewee said, "I think mobility is a key issue, which makes affordable transportation a
key need. Many of our facilities are too long of a walk." Others mentioned that it would be great
to co- locate programs in schools and other buildings near Tukwila's transit centers, Southcenter
Boulevard, Highway 99, 144th by the Foster Apartment complexes, and key cultural community
centers.
o Transportation is a problem —kids can't get to the community center. It is too far to walk,
making it a constraint.
• Costs are a barrier to the parts of the community that have the most to gain from access to parks
and recreation programming.
o Starfire is expensive to rent —more than other regional rentals like Highline Stadium, so people
go outside of Tukwila to use field turf areas.
o "A challenge to the before and after school care is that it does not accept DSHS vouchers. That
eliminates families that are most in need." [What is the obstacle ?] "Being licensed, but they can
get licensed if they want to. They are a City —they could get it done if they wanted to. No one
wants to go through the required paperwork that you have to yearly to be licensed."
• The relation between the City of Tukwila and the Tukwila School District is seen as an obstacle.
o "Different leaders [at the District] came through with different visions of what a partnership
looks like. The relationship between the City and the School District became unstable —to
increase access to services and programs we need to get back to what is best for kids and
families." [What's the problem ?] We share facilities and grounds; we are teaming on ball fields,
etc. We just need to build the partnership back up. [How ?] "Look into best practices— figure out
the focus, the mission — students, community and family, and inclusiveness...What will offer the
best experience to the diverse communities ?"
o [What can be done to improve the relationship ?] Just forget the past 5 years, come back to the
table, and do what's best for kids. We're all here to help this community be a place kids are safe
from all our adult issues.
COMMUNITY NEEDS
Education experts encounter community needs on a daily basis. To best insure the City's parks
recreation, facilities and programming best meet community needs now and in the future, interviewers
queried what community needs were unmet and how the communities' needs may change in the next
five years.
• Tukwila community's need is characterized by dramatic and quick community change
o [What is unique about the community's needs ?] The speed in which development came —it just
landed on the people here. It is now time to think about cultural competence. It is never done —
it is an ongoing effort. Open dialogue encourage more conversation from both sides, we just
need a structured environment to have those conversations.
o The city is very dynamic and growing —it is also varying a lot, so we must be responsive to that.
o More people are coming —the City is growing more and more diverse each year. Finding
apartments is getting difficult.
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• Health and nutrition information, particularly for parents
o Health and fitness benchmarks are not being met in many communities.
o The Tukwila community needs to put a greater focus on health and nutrition —which could be
enhanced through recreation programming focused on fitness and other programs focused on
healthy living (like healthy cooking classes).
o I am hearing things form the community —they want help with healthy eating habits. How to
have healthy eating habits —we need to show them what works.
o Health literacy is an area of community need.
o Exercise is not an accessible concept for cultural communities; we need to make it so.
o We need some gardening programs because Burmese and Bhutanese communities like
gardening, and this might be a great gateway for engaging these communities. They have some
gardens along the church.
• Services for children who are often put into the position of being adults
o It is really a challenge in that in some of the cultural communities, kids are the adults in their
homes and they are put into a position of leadership that they aren't ready for. They sometimes
have to miss school to help their parents. We have to help involve parents. [What would you
recommend ?] I'm not sure how this is done...lt would take a special person to run, someone
who reaches parents and kids, but kids at that age don't want their parents around.
o [What do the youth want ?] Relationships, trust. I am always looking for opportunities, to find
fun things to build relationships. You'd think we'd have everything in the big city, the truth is
everything costs and a lot of kids are looking for things to do.
o People don't like to admit it, but there are gangs here. We need education and
intervention.[What kind of gangs ?] The same old things — Bloods, Crips, Latino gangs. They are
all in Tukwila.
• Transportation resources and enhanced connectivity and walkability within the Tukwila
community, especially between parks, recreation facilities, open spaces and residences.
o We need shuttling to and from programs, especially late at night.
o We need more walkable routes and connectivity to and from parks and facilities.
o Rather than move kids from here to there, bring the programs up here to the kids.
• Services and programs for children, and especially at risk children.
o We need a Boys & Girls type program. For impoverished people there can be no fees associated.
There is an opportunity to partner with Community Schools Collaboration. Their program is free
and a lot kids benefit. The only kids who are benefiting from the City's programs are those who
don't qualify for government benefits.
o Many of programs are fee - based, so we need more free programs and scholarships for the
children and families in our community who can't afford to pay.
o A lot of our youth crave leadership and more traditional relationships with adults where they
have trust and structure. Children also want to learn.
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o Think about afterschool care differently; open it up to more kids. Currently [the school] provides
afterschool services from 3 – 5 that includes all staff to run academic groups and homework
help. The City staff can supplement to open it up to all kids. No fees, with snack, and a wide
range of activities based on student needs.
o We need more pre - school services. We have ECAEP that can take 25 kids in the morning and 25
kids in the afternoon. Families work so hard to get into that program, which is based on a point
system. Early education is grossly underserved here —tons and tons of families are turned away.
There are no DSHS providers in the area —it is really difficult to find. People are relying on
family, friend, and neighbor care, which is very sub -par. There is a real opportunity to make a
difference here.
• Places for children and youth to play in their neighborhood
o I would love to see more playgrounds with play equipment for young children.
o More playgrounds with play equipment for kids at all the parks. Now we have some big parks
with only one slide or two swings. We especially need equipment for three to seven year olds.
o Kids need open spaces where they can play, when they live in apartment complexes. Some of
the areas where we need more parks are near Cascade Community Park (which is over capacity),
Thorndike, and 42nd Hill.
o I see a lot of open spaces (empty lots) near 144th S and 146th S. There is an opportunity for some
public /private development for the community. You could set up as soccer fields, bike loops, or
regular playground equipment.
• Employment opportunities, in general and for youth
o Offering summer jobs is important because it prevents youth crime and gives kids something to
do. This is also a great thing for workforce development. This is something the City can expand.
The City is not going out of its way to hire students from different backgrounds. [What age
group are you taking about ?] Ages 15 – 21, it will give them some job experience, some income
and professional development...help to build their resume.
o [What are the most important community needs in the African communities ?] Summer jobs.
• Swimming, particularly for Muslim women
o Not too many people [in the Somali community] know how to swim. The Mosque is interested in
helping children learn to swim. It is important that women have access to the pool —it can work
if they have women staff at women only times. Swimming is very important for women. It can
help keep them healthy, and they can show their kids that you have to make an effort to be
healthy. Otherwise, obesity can happen over time.
• Educational programs for adults and seniors that enhance their quality of life and that of their
family.
o We are seeing a lot of health issues in the cycle of poverty especially with needing to encourage
fitness in refugee /immigrant communities, and needing to prevent long -term illnesses and
obesity related disease.
o We need more education for adults and seniors.
o Parent involvement is a community need —it would really be great to have some classes for
parents and children to do as families.
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o [in the Somali community] Recreational opportunities for older men —they don't feel
comfortable working out alongside women.
o You are providing recreational programs for seniors —[the schools] could really use the
volunteers to help in the classrooms. It would give a chance for youth to connect to seniors.
Cascade View could be an opportunity for a very interesting volunteering program for seniors.
o Seniors get a little left out because Tukwila has such a focus on families. Seniors are an
important community to serve, though.
• Other needs
o We need to collect and leverage our community data — thinking about areas where we could
share this burden as partners.
o We need to build community hubs at these parks and facilities.
o Now that the pool is refurbished, it would be a good time to build water safety and swimming
lesson programs for children and diverse communities that don't have experience around the
water.
PRIORITIES FOR THE FUTURE
The Education Experts were asked for ideas and preferences for Tukwila's Parks, Recreation, and Open
Space facilities and programs over the next five years. Themes across education experts' responses
include:
• A focus on health and fitness.
o I definitely think that health and fitness is an important end goal for Parks and Recreation over
the next five years.
• Enhanced outreach and service to Tukwila's diverse and historically underserved communities.
o We need to provide more outreach and awareness for citizens, and new residents, so that they
know what resources are available to them.
o Building partnerships with nonprofits would help the department target communities through
key leaders and build constituencies in specific communities (including underserved
communities).
o Building City of Tukwila's capacity and cultural competencies, to have more cultural
understanding and awareness.
• Continue to focus on Tukwila's children, regardless of income or ability to pay.
o Have more youth programs that are free or scholarship eligible.
o We need to prepare to serve more children —our youth base is growing!
o I would like to see our Big Brothers, Big Sisters program come back.
• Build relationships and trust with community members, including by engaging a variety of people
in Parks Department service delivery.
o We need more community members to know who staff members are, and build relationships
and trust with them.
o The City staff needs to be more diverse and Tukwila residents should get priority for those spots.
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o The city should engage more volunteers to help with classes and bring fresh faces to programs
and activities.
• Build co- located programs outside of the community center and closer to high need areas in
Tukwila.
• Build a dog park.
• I would like to see more mission -based leadership focused on serving students, families, and the
community.
• Parks and Recreation serves some public safety goals — especially in the prevention of gangs and
violence.
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Exhibit D
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PARKS & RECREATION and Open Space Plan
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Moving Listening Sessions
SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
The City of Tukwila is updating its Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan to guide the future of the
City's parks and recreation system. To create a plan that meets the needs of Tukwila's diverse
community, the PROS planning process will include many opportunities for public input, participation,
and engagement. An inclusive process that attracts diverse community input is critical to developing a
plan that meets the needs of the community now and in the future.
Many members of linguistic minority communities have participated in community workshops as part of
the City's recent strategic planning process, as well as planning for the development at Tukwila Village.
Instead of a similar workshop- format, we will gather information on community priorities and concerns
through a moving listening session with a staff member, an interpreter, and several community
members. The moving listening sessions will generate similar information as focus group, but will be tied
directly to the park spaces and individuals' specific experiences. The objectives of the session are:
• Engage members of the linguistic minority communities in conversation about recreation and play in
the neighborhood, including Cascade View Park.
• Identify obstacles, both material and perceived, to the City's parks and recreation facilities and
program.
• Identify community needs and preferences as they relate to the City's Parks, Recreation, and Open
Space systems.
• Identify priorities for improvements in recreation spaces and programming.
Description and Summary
Four Moving and Listening session were held on Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 10 -12 pm. The Moving
Listening Sessions paired City of Tukwila staff with an interpreter and 4 -7 members of a linguistic
minority community. Interpreters were arranged through the Refugee Woman's Alliance and Dynamic
Languages. City staff were provide a focus group protocol and coached on information needs and
questions to ensure similar information. The focus groups were conducted as the party walked between
the ReWA offices and Cascade View Park, the route map is shown in Exhibit 1. Immediately after the
focus group, staff and interpreters discussed what they heard and checked for mutual understanding.
The staff and interpreter discussion was recorded and transcribed. The summary presents input by
theme and discussion topic.
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SUMMARY
What do you like about this park and others in the community?
• Nepali, Somali, and Burmese participants appreciate the clean -up of the "jungle area" (where there
was dense vegetation on the hillside of the park) and want to see it maintained. They were
complementary about the change. Staff described it as a "work in progress ".
• The Somali participants have very positive reviews of the parks. They have been in the community a
long time and good networks. They sometimes have celebrations at Starfire and sometimes have
celebrations at the community center because the community organizes.
• Participants note how much families use the park —the park is beloved by the community.
• Though older people of the various communities do not mix that often, the park is a place that
everyone uses, and the children and mix. Participants note the importance of both having the
opportunity to gather as a group, and the opportunity to mix with other groups in a non - threatening
way. Parents gather and share the news with members of their own ethnic community while the
children do what children do in the middle [a staff member notes that this is the dynamic he often
observes in the park].
• Participants like the open mountains and the park is a lush area to come to. Green space is very
important to them.
• Participants like this place, love this park, and are very comfortable coming there, especially in the
daytime.
If no, what prevents you from using this park and others in the community? What would
make you use it more?
• Personal safety and security is a primary barrier to park usage for some participants.
o People generally feel safe at the park, but there are some issues there, too. The Somali and
Eritrean participants felt safe in the park.
o The biggest issues are safety at the park and walking around in the neighborhood (between park
and ReWa)
The Nepali community has recently experienced harassment, theft, and people trying to
take money. Some women in the community have been mugged, their jewelry has been
ripped from them in broad daylight. These experiences of being threatened in the
neighborhood has made the community uncomfortable with being out in public, including in
the parks. The muggings have happened to younger people, so the older people feel that
they themselves must be even more vulnerable and are afraid to go out.
o While they love the park in the daytime, nighttime can be intimidating.
• Participants describe gang members and people brandishing guns taking over the park at
night. The park users call the police, and when the police come the threats always run up
the hill and never get caught. The parks users were realistic and understand that the police
can't always come right away, and when they do the threat is rarely resolved, it just chases
the threats off temporarily.
. There is lots of gang activity and drug dealing within the parks. Local youth seem to be part
of the problem, immigrants believe they are seen as an easy mark.
• Park users are intimidated by people asking for money and cigarettes at the bus stop.
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o Burmese participants' questions seemed centered around security. They feel more security is
necessary, including things like security cameras.
o Community members don't always know how to get help if something happens.
• Transportation to and from parks and trails outside the neighborhood is a challenge
o Many people do not have transportation between parks.
o Walking to and from is sometimes not an option because of the public safety concerns.
o Many parks and facilities are far removed from the cultural communities.
o When it's summer, it's hard because they want the kids to get out and about but transportation
is a big issue; no shuttles that are easy for them to use.
• Awareness of resources and events are an obstacle to using them
o While some of the participants had "heard" of the community center, none had actually ever
used it. Some described it as a myth— something they everyone has heard about but no one has
seen.
▪ Somali participants who knew where the Community Center was, thought it was too difficult
to get to.
▪ The Burmese participants had never heard of it.
It is particularly difficult to access for new arrivals.
o Some community events don't have a lot of relevance to their community. For example, some
community members don't really celebrate public safety services in an American way —so a
touch a truck event doesn't mean anything to them. [Once it was explained exactly what the
event was about, they thought their kids would probably love to attend].
o The Eritrean participants who like jogging did not know there were running trails available in
Tukwila. They thought if they knew where they were and how to get to them, that they would
enjoy using them for jogging.
o When asked if they use any other park, the Eritrean participants' response was "what other
parks? Where are these parks? Do you have a list of parks to give us ?" —this speaks to the lack of
awareness of the recreation amenities in the City.
Even with a translated list, participants would be disinclined to go out and explore the parks
on their own. However, if a tour could be organized for a group of 10 or so, they would
share the information broadly throughout the community. No one would go on their own to
a place unfamiliar with everyone in the community.
There could be an opportunity to do parks tours for community groups and group leaders.
There is also some confusion about which open areas are parks, or are for private use.
• For newly arrived groups, navigating the cultural diversity in the community and park is somewhat
of an obstacle.
o Participants value that it is a public park, and believe it is good all cultural groups use it.
However, for some who are trying to navigate American culture, having to navigate all the
cultures is intimidating.
• Fees are an obstacle for some user groups.
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• In the summer months there are lots of activities and opportunities for recreation and exercise,
but there are not many opportunities the other 9 -10 months of the year when the weather is bad.
If yes, what activities do you or your family enjoy in this park? How do you get here?
• Celebrating and gathering with other community members.
o Communities have lots of events in the summer, but there is often not enough room for them to
celebrate /host them.
o They go to SeaTac a lot since there is more space for them there.
• Non - traditional sports and soccer.
o Badminton and table tennis are popular sports.
o Participants like Starfire, but need them to provide discounts because there are a lot of people
in their groups.
o Many cultural communities need soccer facilities that are closer to them. Many youth play
soccer on the school properties, but they are not technically allowed to do so. The communities
are trying to navigate the community and the resources, but it is very complicated. They have
tried to organize informal tournaments, but learned they couldn't reserve the grounds —an in
fact weren't supposed to use them.
. Participants want to be able to use soccer fields and we need to let them know they can use
the fields in the City, that it's affordable and can be reserved.
o The Burmese community likes to play a traditional game with woven ball.
• Health and fitness activities.
o Cultural communities are much more focused on fitness and exercise than the city thinks.
o Many participants like to jog and feel there is a real focus on group jogging in their communities.
For many, there was a social aspect to jobbing —so they prefer to jog where they are likely to
see their other co- ethnics jogging. For that reason, they always go to Foster Higher.
• Activities that they can participate in groups.
o People like to spend time together, as a community. Many of the participants mentioned a
desire to do things in community or family groups.
o Particpants stressed that in their cultures they want to do things as groups – can they sign up all
in a group instead of as individuals? People are disinclined to sign up for activities, or sign their
children, up for activities as individuals.
o Is there a standardized process or way that Tukwila could help them with organizing group
events or group registration for classes?
o The ethnic communities need time and opportunities to spend time together as a community,
so places they can gather are very important.
o Participants would like to do a soccer tournament to get all the people in their communities and
other neighborhoods together.
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What activities would you like to do but can't?
• Soccer is the most popular activity
o Both the Napoli and Somali participants mentioned soccer as a desirable, popular activity.
o The Cascade View Park, the closest park to the community isn't well set up for soccer. You do
get people practicing footwork, but it doesn't have the space for playing soccer.
o Starfire is somewhat far away —many people can't access it.
• There is interest in non - traditional sports, especially those that don't have school sponsored
counterparts, like badminton and table tennis.
o Kids create their own games since they don't have facilities for doing the games they want to
play, like table tennis or badminton.
o Many children played table tennis and badminton back home, and don't have a place to play
here.
o Volleyball is a popular sport in Eritrea, table tennis and foosball are also popular.
• Gardening is an activity that many would like to participate in, if there was community space to
do so.
o It's a big deal for them to use back at home, so they would like to do it here.
o Pea - patches would be something they're interested in, perhaps not year around but in the
warmer months. There are lots of open spaces on Highway 99 that have been vacant for a long
time, that could fill this need
o The trouble with Tukwila's pea -patch is that it is far away from would -be users.
• Space for traditional, cultural celebrations and gatherings.
o The park needs a larger, more usable covered area.
. The small covered area that does exist is not big enough for gathering under, and there is no
sitting area. It is not a shelter that meets their needs.
• The Nepali participants said they needed a shelter they can use year around, so that they
can come outdoors all times of the year. They have a love of being outdoors, being outside
of the apartment space.
• In Nepali culture, mourners need outdoor space to honor their dead. They need a place
they can gather every day for 13 –16 days when a family member passes. It needs to be
big enough to accommodate children and immediate family members, and something
that they can reserve for an hour a day during the 13 -16 day mourning period.
o Current options for large gatherings are expensive, such as Starfire and school properties.
. The local Somali community is very large, and there are not a lot of options (especially low -
cost options) for venues in which to gather and celebrate traditional holidays. For example,
July 1 is Somali Unification Day and they need a place to gather. It is good for the
community.
o People need space to be together as a cultural group.
o Often this space would be used for very close family members, so not a huge amount of space
but enough that would be covered for a big family; maybe with picnic tables for 10 -12 people.
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o It is important to find indoor opportunities for adults to gather, too. Maybe like an open
community room.
• More open space for amateur and non - organized soccer and sporting use.
o Many children are used to playing pick -up soccer on plain open space.
o It is hard and expensive to plan and make a reservation; people would like to be able to just go
play.
o Right now there is no place to play pick -up soccer but they would really like to. Often the park is
so crowded that you can't really play.
o Everyone likes playing soccer at Starfire, but they need some sort of discount because there are
a lot of people trying to use it and it is expensive.
• Open space, with amenities like benches and covered areas, for being outdoors year- round.
o Green space and more open space for passive use would be nice.
o There are no shelters at the park; there is not a place you could gather and sit at.
o Parks need more benches, because people don't want to sit on the concrete. Especially around
the swing area, or areas where people are supervising their children. People are watching their
kids here for hours sometimes.
o Participants would like to have a space they could user year- round; there's a real love of the
outdoors.
• There is a need for more swings. They get very crowded.
If you were able to change one thing about the parks or community spaces what would it be?
• For Cascade View park, lighting is a significant issue.
o The Somali participants feel the lights that are here are not bright enough. They look nice but
are a decorative item, not a security item.
• Play equipment is not sufficient to meet the needs.
o People fight over the swings, there are not enough of them. We looked around to where we
might put more swings, but swings need a pretty big fall area. That is what takes up so much
room. There are only a couple of flat areas, or you would have to dig into that hill.
• More information, especially information in their languages, that will help them navigate parks
and tell them what they can and can't use.
o People don't know what they can and can't use, so they are uncomfortable going to unfamiliar
parks.
o A park and information center would be a big help — people don't want to look ignorant and
don't want to have to ask for help, so they sometimes avoid those situations. They would access
this information passively.
o They don't see people at parks sometimes, and don't know who can go where or do what at
parks, so it can be confusing to use those facilities.
• Parks should be equipped with clean, drinkable water fountains.
o There are no water fountains at some of the parks.
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o There is no water source; this can be an incredible expense for people (buying and hauling water
bottles).
o Often a water fountain either doesn't work or isn't clean.
• People don't want to be around smoking, and don't want their children around smoke.
• Some participants couldn't think of anything they would change.
Is there anything else the City can do to improve the neighborhood environment for
encouraging wellness?
• Provide linguistically appropriate tours, tutorials on use, and information about parks.
o It would be ideal if we could get linguistically- appropriate information to them so they can share
it amongst themselves.
o Park tours would be a good way to get information out about the parks system, and they would
be easy to expand to community groups.
o People are really interested in knowing about the parks, but they don't necessarily want to go to
them on their own.
• Keep the dialogue with linguistic minority communities going.
o Somali people have a lot of centers nearby, which could provide an inlet.
o Some attendees would be willing to work as community ambassadors.
o It would be a good idea to work with the school at the Mosque and set up a time to meet with
members.
o Using common agencies is the best way to connect with the community.
o It might be possible to get some volunteer translators to help distribute a survey to gather
information.
o Parks and Recreation staff could attend a practice session at the soccer fields and meet with the
community there.
o Parks and Recreation staff should speak with the people who are using the facilities.
o There should be specific outreach out to seniors from these linguistic communities.
o Parks and Recreation staff should let people they reach out to for information know well in
advance of when you want to meet with them, so that they can plan on what they want to talk
about.
o Many participants were very interested in how they could work to improve the park and
community conditions in the neighborhood
Other Community Concerns
In addition to the questions queried by city staff, community members also mentioned other areas of
concern not directly related to the City's parks. These include:
• Parking during Ramadan is very limited in the City of Tukwila.
o It is an issue for this area, Ramadan brings sometimes up to 1,000 people to the parks, but they
have nowhere to park.
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o In the evening, some of the local merchants will allow them to use their spaces, but during the
day time there is really nowhere to park.
o Ramadan is a 30 -day event and parking is probably more of a constraint sometimes than others
are, but you know when it going to happen so the City could help plan for it. There are empty
lots along Tukwila International Boulevard that can be used for parking needed for the
community to attend Ramadan events at the mosque.
• Participants shared many concerns and questions about neighborhood conditions. Community
members are very interested in improving their neighborhoods, but often do not know how to
address their concerns about neighborhood conditions.
o Participants wondered about the empty houses and properties in the neighborhood. They
believe the empty properties attract crime.
o The Colonial Garden Apartments are in need of maintenance and attention from the owners. It
sounds like the owners don't follow up with needed repairs. They say that the Samara
Apartments owners are a lot more responsive. The residents at Colonial Garden Apartments
have had a lot of legitimate maintenance concerns, including problems with toilets.
o No one deals with garbage or maintenance and repairs in many neighborhoods.
o [from an interpreter] there is an opportunity to involve the community in maintaining the park,
it is their park. There is more opportunity with women, not so much the boys, they boys are
always messy. The women can teach the boys about respect for the park.
• The Burmese participants asked for a school bus to stop at Samara Apartments.
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City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
FROM: Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director
BY: Dave Johnson, Recreation Superintendent
DATE: July 17, 2013
SUBJECT: On -Line Registration Update
ISSUE
Staff update for Community Affairs and Parks Committee on information and options for On -Line
Registration Systems.
BACKGROUND
The Parks and Recreation Department uses a Software Program called CLASS to manage its
Activity Registrations and Facility Bookings. Through CLASS, participants can register in person
at the Community Center, mail their registration in, or call in to register — all of which are
processed by staff. The system tracks registration, manages activities, integrates with facility
reservations, etc. CLASS also is integrated with EDEN, the City's Financial Software. Our
annual cost for this program is approximately $9,000. Several years ago, a company called
Active Network purchased CLASS and has supported the software. Staff is exploring options to
add an On -line solution that would give participants the ability to register and pay for activities
via the internet.
DISCUSSION
Staff recently conducted an informal survey of other Parks and Recreation Departments
regarding on -line registration. Of the 15 respondents, 4 do not offer on -line registration. The 11
respondents that offer on -line registration use a solution from the Active Network product line.
Survey respondents noted that credit card transaction fees are absorbed by the participant
through cost recovery processes such as fee adjustments. The number of registrations
processed through their on -line solution ranges from 25% (Burien) to 55% (Pierce County). At
the May 2013 School District Provider meeting, the TSD staff was unanimous that most Tukwila
families would not use an on -line system to register for programs due to lack of access to
computers and /or internet.
While Active Network has supported CLASS, they are notifying users that they will only be
supporting it through 2017.
Active Network offers the following options for on -line solutions:
#1 - Hosted Internet Registration (HIR)
HIR is a CLASS -based product. While it's considered a "hosted product ", it is really more of a
hybrid, where the data is still written back to the City's onsite database. The webpages are
"hosted" on the Active Network servers but the data is protected and saved in our environment.
Since this is a CLASS -based product, Active Network will only support it through 2017.
Initial Cost = approximately $12,000
Annual Cost = 3% Credit Card Fees (approximately $18,000)
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#2 - Active.net
Active.net is a fully cloud -based 100% hosted product. The data is stored on the Active
Network servers. This is the program that Active Network is steering current CLASS users to.
Initial Cost = approximately $19,000 + tax
Annual Cost = 6% Transaction fee (approximately $67,000 based on 2012 revenue)
The transaction fee is charged on all transactions, whether conducted on -line or in person. If
we purchase Active.net, it would require us to change the entire system as Active.net does not
integrate with our current CLASS modules.
Customer support from Active Network has been substandard as of late. This coupled with the
phase out of program support is of concern to us and the other local users. There are upcoming
meetings with the local users to identify the common concerns and questions of the group as
well as 2 information sessions set up with Active Network in late July.
OTHER Options - The local network of other Parks and Recreation Departments are setting up
a software symposium in Fall 2013 with 4 - 5 other companies that also sell a similar type
registration system product. We are in the preliminary stages of investigating and reviewing
these other programs and look forward to learning more about them and comparing them side
by side at the symposium in the Fall.
There are a number of items to consider when looking at changing software systems and /or
adding an on -line element, especially cloud -based technology. We are working with the City's
IT Department and Clerk's Office to address them, including but not limited to data security and
access, records storage and retention, integration with EDEN, and installation and /or transition
time. We will include IT and Clerk's Office in the review process to make sure that all items are
addressed as due diligence is important in researching vendor /product options.
RECOMMENDATION
No recommendation at this time.
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TO:
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
FROM: Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director
BY: Dave Johnson, Recreation Superintendent
DATE: July 17, 2013
SUBJECT: Preschool Update
ISSUE
Staff update for Community Affairs and Parks Committee on the status of starting Preschool
program.
BACKGROUND
Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department ran a Preschool program for over 20 years, up until
August 2011, when the Pre - School instructor (.5 FTE Recreation Program Assistant) was laid -
off as a result of the City's budget situation.
During the budget process for the 2013 -14 budget, Council requested options for restarting the
Preschool program. At the November 26, 2012 Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole
meeting, there was council consensus to support staff recommendation of Preschool program
implementation in September 2014 and to include this program in a future budget amendment.
The intent of this memo is to update Community Affairs and Parks Committee of the progress of
that work prior to budget amendments this fall.
DISCUSSION
In starting a new Preschool program, there are a number of things to consider and careful
planning must take place, which takes time. Among the things to consider include, but are not
limited to assessment information for incoming Kindergartners, available program space,
program structure, staffing model, and budget, curriculum development, among others. The
registration period for Preschool programs typically begin in February for programs that begin in
September of the same year. It would have been difficult to carry out this level of planning and
promotion in such a short time frame to begin the program in 2013 when combined with staff's
existing work plan at the time. The following are the current steps in the process:
Assessment Information
Staff met with the Tukwila School District to review their assessment guidelines for incoming
Kindergarteners. Each child should be able to count to 20, recognize numbers, recognize
upper & lower case letters, write their first name, know basic colors & shapes, follow
directions, speak up for themselves when asked questions, and demonstrate social skills.
Over the past couple of years, the District has seen a decline in the number of incoming
Kindergarteners that are able to use fine motor skills (cutting & holding pencils) and gross
motor skills (running & jumping) — the types of skills that can be learned through a
Recreation -based early childhood program.
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Program Space
Since the closure of the previous Preschool program, we have re- allocated space at the
Tukwila Community Center (TCC) to be more multi -use and responsive to program
demands. As a result, there has been careful planning to program the Preschool into space
that currently exits at TCC. The new Preschool program will share the Youth Room during
times that our Before & After School program are not using the space.
Program Structure
We are planning for a Preschool program with the following structure:
• 3 -year old class that meets on Tuesday & Thursday from 9:15 — 11:15am. The
maximum enrollment for this class would be 18 participants.
• 4 -year old class that meets on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from noon —
2:30pm. The maximum enrollment for this class would be 20 participants.
• 2 1 -week Summer Camp sessions that would meet Monday — Friday from 9:0Oam —
noon. The Summer Camps would be for 3 and 4 year olds. The maximum
enrollment for each camp would be 18 participants.
Staffing Model
We are proposing to hire 0.5 FTE Recreation Program Assistant with primary duties to
include serving as the lead Preschool Instructor, and plan and prepare for all Preschool
activities and Preschool Summer Camp sessions. We also will have Seasonal Extra Labor
in the classroom to assist the Preschool Instructor during class time. This model maintains
a teacher -to- student ratio of 10:1 or better.
Budget
The estimated costs to run this program on an annual basis includes the instructor and extra
labor wages, benefits, and supply costs. We estimate that these expenditures will be
approximately $43,000 annually (based on 2013 Salary Schedule).
Fee Survey
Staff conducted a fee survey of surrounding Preschool programs that are run through Parks
and Recreation Departments. The results of that survey are as follows:
City Age Days /Wk Hrs /Day Hrs /Wk Fee /Mo.
SeaTac
4/5
3
3
9.00
$ 180
SeaTac
4/5
2
3
6.00
$ 120
SeaTac
3/4
3
2.5
7.50
$ 107
SeaTac
3/4
2
2.5
5.00
$ 100
Burien
4
3
2.5
7.50
$ 115
Burien
3
3
2
6.00
$ 107
Des Moines
3 -5
3
2
6.00
$ 89
Kentridge
3 -5
2
2.5
5.00
$ 100
KM Co -Op
3
2
2.25
4.50
$ 80
KM Co -Op
4
3
2.25
6.75
$ 100
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Fees
At the time that the former Preschool program ceased operation, cost recovery was nearly
100 %. The fees below are proposed options to recover a portion of the direct costs, which
include instructor and extra labor wages, benefits, and supply costs. Based on this, we
estimate the fees would be approximately:
100% Cost Recovery
Axe
Days /Wk Hrs /Dav Hrs /Wk
Fee /Mo.
X Max.
Participants
Revenue
Tukwila
3
2
2
4
$ 80
18
$14,400
Tukwila
4
3
2.5
7.5
$ 130
20
$26,000
Summer Camp
3/4
5
3
15
$ 55
36
$1,980
The fees would be charged monthly for 10 months. The total estimated revenue is
approximately $42,380 based on maximum attendance.
80% Cost Recovery
it
Axe
Days /Wk Hrs /Dav Hrs /Wk
Fee /Mo.
X Max.
Participants
Revenue
Tukwila
3
2
2
4
$ 64
18
$11,520
Tukwila
4
3
2.5
7.5
$ 104
20
$20,800
Summer Camp
3/4
5
3
15
$ 45
36
$1,620
The fees would be charged monthly for 10 months. The total estimated revenue is
approximately $33,842 based on maximum attendance.
60% Cost Recovery
Cit
Axe
Days /Wk Hrs /Day Hrs /Wk
Fee /Mo.
X Max.
Participants
Revenue
Tukwila
3
2
2
4
$ 48
18
$8,640
Tukwila
4
3
2.5
7.5
$ 78
20
$15,600
Summer Camp
3/4
5
3
15
$ 33
36
$1,188
The fees would be charged monthly for 10 months. The total estimated revenue is
approximately $25,381 based on maximum attendance.
Timeline
We are working toward the following timeline:
August 2013 Finalize Program Format and Set Fees
October 2013 Advertise for Instructor
January 2014 Hire Date
February 2014 Open House & Registration begins
September 15, 2014 First day of Preschool
May 29, 2015 Last day of Preschool
FINANCIAL IMPACT
$43,000 - A budget amendment request will be forthcoming through the 2014 General Fund
budget process.
RECOMMENDATION
No recommendation required at this time. A budget amendment request will come forward
through the formal budget process.
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n City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
FROM: Bob Giberson, Public Works Director
By: Ryan Larson, Senior Program Manager
DATE: July 19, 2013
SUBJECT: Duwamish Gardens
Project No. 90630102
30% Design Plan Update
ISSUE
Review the 30% Duwamish Gardens' project design.
BACKGROUND
The City acquired the Duwamish Gardens site in 2008 for future restoration as a salmon habitat site with minor
park elements. The project is currently in the design phase and staff is in the process of obtaining all construction
permits to clear the site of existing structures and secure construction funding. Construction is anticipated to begin
in spring of 2014, provided that permitting is completed and all construction funding can be secured.
The design is being led by the City's design consultant, J.A. Brennan. Project plans were presented to the City in
June for 30% of the design and the consultant is preparing 60% drawings that will be available in early September.
ANALYSIS
The 30% project design is based on information received during the cultural resources investigation, site
characteristics, and meetings with stakeholder groups including city staff, Tukwila Parks Commission, Sound
Transit, permitting and granting agencies, interested citizens, the adjacent property owner, and tribal interests. The
various stakeholders recommended the following criteria:
• Maximize the availability of wetted habitat area
• Protect identified cultural resources
• Design the site to minimize future maintenance of habitat features
• Provide public access across the entire site and to the water
• Provide interesting interpretive elements throughout the site to draw the public in. These elements could
include a signature art piece at the far side of the site, interpretive art throughout the site, natural stone
benches with engravings, signs, or stamped concrete.
• Provide onsite parking
Minor layout revisions are anticipated for the 60% design to further increase habitat areas that will include:
• Removing one view point and moving a section of the trail further north
• Moving the trail end back approximately 30 feet
• Ending the trail at the river's edge to reduce environmental concerns
RECOMMENDATION
Information only.
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PLANTING LEGEND
SEEDING/PLANTING BENEATH GUIDEWAY
STREETSCAPE LOW-GROWING PLANTING TREES AND
RAIN GARDEN - MOSTLY LOW-GROWING PLANTS
LAWN
UPLAND RIPAR,N PLANTING (EL. 13.)
MOIST RIPARIN PLANTING (EL.1 -13)
LOW MARSH NG (EL. 5-7.5)
DUWAMISH GARDENS
PLANTING PLAN
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68
r= VIIMMflI 30 13 =-N
30% DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
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SECTION B
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
DUWAMISH GARDENS
SITE SECTIONS
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70