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COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
May 30, 2007- 5: 00 p.m. Wednesday Meeting due to Memorial Day Holiday
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Pam Linder, Chair; Pam Carter and Dennis Robertson
Staff- Rhonda Berry, Bruce Fletcher, Jack Pace, Bob Benedicto, Dave Johnson, John Dunn,
Don Tomaso and Kimberly Matej
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Linder called the meeting to order at 4:59 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
H. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. 2006 State Building Code
Bob Benedicto discussed the major changes that will be reflected in the 2006 State Building
Code affecting the City of Tukwila (see TMC Chapter 16.04). The City will need to adopt the
2006 State Building Code, repealing Ordinance 2157 in order to comply with the requirement
that minimum performance standards and objectives in the City of Tukwila not be less than those
contained in the State Building Code.
The proposed draft ordinance includes several administrative changes that do not correspond to
the Tukwila Municipal Code as well as conformation of certain sections to requirements set forth
in the International Building Code (IBC). Bob stated that the majority of processes we use in
Tukwila are under the IBC.
The new amendments ensure uniformity throughout our processes and will assist in consistency
of schedules. Bob noted code changes of particular interest were:
Children playground structures in malls require fire suppression coverage.
ESFR sprinkler heads can eliminate the need for smoke and heat vents.
Group M Occupancies (retail) Aisle access ways are now required to provide
occupants egress aisles within merchandise pads.
Staff will be including another amendment not reflected in the memo to the Committee. This
amendment refers to TMC 16.04.170 Additional Requirements for Security Devices, #7 the
revision will remove approval of the Chief of Police and outline approval for new construction
through the Department of Community Development and existing occupancies through the Fire
Department regarding one action deadbolt hardware (rather than two action type) required for
commercial occupancies. Additional topics will be added to the amendment overview in the
memo submitted to full Council. The two items include Section 16.04.110 expiration and the
elimination of a plan review for electrical permits in conjunction with fire alarm systems.
The Committee inquired how staff intends to educate the business community on these new
regulations. Staff responded that new developments will be led through compliance with the
regulations and existing developments would be notified through training processes and tenant
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improvements as a means to ongoing education. The Committee has requested this information
be added to the memo prior to being submitted to full Council. The Committee was concerned
with the potential liability associates with handling new regulation information between code
changes. Don Tomaso stated that he has asked legal to research this further.
The Committee complimented Bob on his memo and recommends the new ordinance be
forwarded to full Council for discussion. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JUNE
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B. Tukwila Community Center Rental Fees
The last increase for Tukwila Community Center (TCC) rental fees was in 2002. Staff reported
that since that time inflation has gone up almost 15%, and in comparison to other King County
cities, Tukwila's rental fees currently fall in the low to mid range. The proposed increases are not
based on percentages across the board, but rather cost rates in consideration of surrounding
municipalities with comparable amenities. Based on 2006 figures, it is possible that the fee
increase would increase revenue as much as $20,000 overall; however, it is important to
remember that ongoing maintenance of the facility and continuing replacement costs.
Dave Johnson and John Dunn explained that the majority of rentals are secured by non-residents
and that rental of the Banquet and Social Halls bring in the most revenue. Staff pointed out that
the alcohol damage deposit for non-athletic use rental of the gym has increased substantially.
This is due to the possibility of having to shampoo the carpet after such an event. The cost of
shampooing the entire carpet is estimated at $2,700.
Staff continues to waive fees on a case by case basis for special locally based non profit groups.
This helps the Center to give back to the Tukwila community while providing low or no cost
opportunities for these groups.
The Committee requested staff revise the submitted memo prior to attaching to the Committee
minutes to reflect a summary of the fee changes. Additionally, the Committee recommends that
staff consider reviewing rental fees on a biennial basis rather than waiting as long as five years. A
copy of the memo submitted by staff is attached to the minutes for additional information as per
Committee request. INFORMATION ONLY.
C. Countywide Planning Policies
Staff reported that the recent changes to the Countywide Planning Policies have no adverse
impacts to the City of Tukwila. However, of particular interest is the potential annexation area
(PAA) of the locale currently known as Skyway. The City of Renton has amended their PAA to
include Skyway. In addition, a small portion of Skyway will be annexed to the City of Seattle.
A copy of the memo and accompanying map submitted by staff is attached to the minutes for
additional information as per Committee request. INFORMATION ONLY.
III. ANNOUNCEMENTS - No announcements.
IV. MISCELLANEOUS - Meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, June 12,2007 - 5:00 p.m. - Conference Room 3
?~ L Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by KAM.
Parks and Recreation Department
Bruce Fletcher, Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Steve Mullet
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
FROM: 1)p Dave Johnson, Recreation Superintendent
John Dunn III, Facility Coordinator
DATE: May 31, 2007
SUBJECT: Rental Fees for Tukwila Community Center
ISSUE
Increase Rental Fees for Tukwila Community Center.
BACKGROUND
The "new" Tukwila Community Center opened in 1997 and a new rental fee structure was prepared
and implemented in 1996 to schedule rental space for the "new" facility. The TCC rental fees were
last adjusted in 2002. Some fees were increased and some fees remained the same.
Since 2002, inflation has increased at the rate of nearly 14%. Based on this and our rental fee study
information, we are proposing an increase to our rental fees for the Community Center. The proposed
fees continue to keep us competitive in the marketplace with comparable facilities.
In addition to fee changes, we are implementing an additional damage deposit of $1,000.00 for events
using the Non-Athletic (NA) Gym when they are approved for alcohol, which increases their total
damage deposit amount to $2,000.00. NA Gym events are those that utilize the carpet and thus are
more prone to damage and/or additional clean-up. The additional deposit allows us a mechanism to
cover for these potential expenses.
The proposed fees will be effective for rental events that take place after January 1, 2008. For rental
events that reserve space for 2008 on or after June 1, 2007, the new fees will be assessed. For
rental events that reserve space 2008 before June 1, 2007, the current fees will be assessed.
ACTION TAKEN
Staff has prepared promotional material with the new fees is prepared and ready to go (flyers.
information for the website) and letters will be sent out to "on-going" rental customers to notify them of
the fee changes. Staff has also updated the Computer Registration/Facility Booking system in
preparation for the new fees.
Staff reviewed the fee proposal with the Parks Commission on May 16th. 2007, and the commissioners
were all in support of the fee proposal.
RECOMMENDA TION
No action necessary as this is provided for informational purposes per Council Resolution #1536.
cc: City Administrator
Director of Parks & Recreation
City of TukWila
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Department of Community Development
Steve Lancaster, Director
INFORMATION:MEMO
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Community Affairs and Parks Committee ~
Jack Pace, Acting Director, Department of Community Development '
Amendments to Countywide Planning Policies .
May 23, 2007
BRIEFING
Staff wishes to brief the CAP on updates to the Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs).
BACKGROUND
The Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) that requires cities and counties to
work together to adopt Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) that serve as a framework for
each individual jurisdiction's comprehensive plan, and ensure countywide consistency in
land use efforts. The CPPs are adopted by the King County Council and ratified by the
cities throughout King County.
Amendments to the CPPs become effective when ratified by ordinance or resolution by at
least 30% of the city and county governments representing at least 70% of the population of
King County. A city shall be considered to have ratified an amendment to the CPPs unless,
within 90 days of adoption by King County, the city takes legislative action to disapprove it.
Tukwila has generally allowed amendments to the CPPs to become effective without taking
action. In 2004, Tukwila adopted amendments to the CPPs via Resolution 1527. Tukwi1a
has never disapproved an amendment to the CPPs.
DISCUSSION/ANAL YSIS/AL TERNATlVES
On April 9, 2007, the King County Council approved Ordinance 15709 that ratified three
amendments on behalf of unincorporated King County as follows:
1. Motion 06-01 amends Renton's Potential Annexation Area to include the West Hill.
The West Hill is located between Renton, Seattle and Tukwila, and is one of the
largest unincorporated urban areas remaining in King County. (See attached map.)
Renton has taken action to include this area in its P AA.
Tukwila Staff Comment: This area is not in Tukwila's PAA, and its inclusion in
Renton's PAA presents no problem to Tukwila.
2. GMPC Motion 06-02 establishes household andjob growth targets for cities,
Potential Annexation Areas (P AAs), and urban unincorporated areas, in addition to
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annexation areas. This measure ensures that cities take on additional target levels
consistent with the capacity to accommodate jobs and housing in these areas that are
annexed and incorporated. Renton had requested this amendment specifically to
address the incorporation ofFairwood. Since this measure was proposed, the
proposed incorporation failed to be approved by voters of the proposed city.
Tukwila Staff Comment: This measure ensures that in any case where a new city
incorporation occurs within the P AA of an existing city, the growth targets for the
existing city would be adjusted commensurate with land use capacity for lands
remaining in the PAA of the existing city. Tukwila supports this measure.
3. GMPC Motion 06-03 designates the Overlake district of Redmond as an Urban
Center, and amends the list of Urban Centers to include Overlake.
Tukwila Staff Comment: Tukwila does not object to this measure as Overlake
generally meets the criteria established for designation as an Urban Center. We note
that incentives were established to assist cities in dealing with the impacts of denser
growth in the designated Urban Centers. These incentives include provision of high
capacity transit (Countywide Planning Policy LU-46) and fmancing strategies for
urban facilities and services (LU-47). To the extent that additional Urban Centers,
including Overlake, are established, the resources available for the existing Urban
Centers including the Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) are decreased.
SUMMARY
Based on staff review, these policy changes have no adverse impacts to Tukwila.
Including the West Hill/Skyway area in Renton clarifies that in the longer term it will
become part of Renton.
Staff requests that the CAP brief the COW on this issue. No further action is requested.
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1 MOTION NO. 06-1
2 A MOTION to amend the interim Potential Annexation Area
3 map in the Countywide Planning Policies.
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7 WHEREAS, Countywide Planning Policies LU-31 and LU-32 anticipate the collaborative
8 designation of Potential Annexation Areas (P AA) and the eventual annexation of these
9 areas by cities.
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11 WHEREAS;the attached P AA map amendment removes one of the largest unincorporated .
12 urban areas not .within the P AA of any city and adds this area to the City of Renton P AA.
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14 WHEREAS, the attached P AA map amendment is supported by the City of Renton and
15 King County.. . .
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17 BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE GROwrn MANAGEMENT PLANNING COUNCIL OF
18 KING COUNtY HEREBY MOVES AS FOLLOWS:
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21 1. Amend the Interim Potential Annexation Area Map by including the area known as .
22 West Hill, shown on attachment A of this motion, within the Potential Annexation
23 Area of the City ofRento~
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25 2. This amendment is recommended to the Metropolitan King County Council and the
26 Cities of King County for adoption and ratification.
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28 ADOPTED by the Growth Management Planning CoUncil.ofKing County on
29 April 26, 2006 in open session and' ed by the chair ofthe GMPC.
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