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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-08-14 Community Affairs and Parks Minutes �c J o Citv of Tukwila Q N; Community Affairs Parks Committee V isoa COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes August 14, 2007- 5: 00 p.m. PRESENT Councilmembers: Pam Linder, Chair; Pam Carter and Dennis Robertson Staff: Jack Pace, Sandra Whiting, Moira Bradshaw, Derek Speck, Rhonda Berry, Shelley O'Keefe and Kimberly Matej Guests: Richard Chung, Director of Development, Westfield Southcenter Mall CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Linder called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. H. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Amendment to Equitv and Diversity Commission Ordinance Staff is requesting an amendment to the existing ordinance which establishes the term appointments for the Equity and Diversity Commission. Currently, seven of the nine Commission appointments are set to expire simultaneously. The amendment will allow for a balanced distribution of term expirations with five positions expiring one year and four positions the following year. Commission appointments serve 2 -year terms. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO AUGUST 27 COW. B. Westfield Shominatown Mall Development Agreement (Sip-n Code) Staff briefed the Committee on Westfield's comprehensive exterior signage plan/package that the Mall intends to implement as part of their expansion and redevelopment. As per Westfield's Development Agreement with the City, the redevelopment and expansion project is vested with existing City Codes as of October 6, 2004. In the process of reviewing this signage plan, City staff have determined that recent revisions reflected in the City's 2006 Sign Code make it advantageous for Westfield to modify the existing Development Agreement reflecting a change in the Sign Code vesting to January 1, 2007. Staff reports that this change will have no negative impact on the adjacent business community or the City as a whole. If Council supports this amendment, a public hearing must be held regarding the proposed change, followed by a Council Resolution which authorizes the Mayor to sign the amended agreement. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO AUGUST 27 COW. C. Tukwila Pond Plan Update DCD staff provided the Committee with a Tukwila Pond update regarding two current contracts: water quality improvements /design and landscape architecture. The topographical survey is almost complete, and Parks and Recreation staff will return to Committee with a project update when the landscape architect completes 35% of design work. Additionally, DCD staff will return to Committee in September to discuss water quality and the results of the detailed feasibility study. Communitv Affairs & Parks Committee Minutes Auaust 14.2007 - Paae 2 Staff also discussed current wetland. mitigation (for Southcenter SquarelWig project) and the opportunity to build and install an osprey nesting platform at the Pond. INFORMATION ONLY. D. Second Quarter Reports/Type 2 Permit Activity Report In regards to 2nd Quarter Reports, the Committee sought clarification on the status of several items as listed below with corresponding staff response. Committee members commented that they found DCD staff s Type 2 reports very interesting as well as a useful means to take a quick look at things happening in the City. INFORMATION ONLY. Department of Community Development Administration . 2. Complete Draft Update of Shoreline Management Master Program The draft that has been submitted to the Department of Ecology is a technical report regarding habitat inventory. Staff will be waiting for Ecology comments and will modify the draft document as required. Council can expect to see a draft of this program in the first quarter of2008. 3. Complete Tukwila Urban Center Plan/Planned Action Designation Staff cannot provide an estimated completion date at this time. A commitment has not been received from the project consultant. Code Enforcement . 1. Develop Proposal for Rental Housing Licensing Program The outcome of the Pasco court case will have an impact of how the City proceeds with this program. Staff is working closely with the City Attorney. Staff resources may hinder forward movement at a later time. Parks and Recreation Department Aquatics . 2. Significantly Improve the Facility's Look and Feel by Replacing the Pool Liner and Tile. and by Upgrading the Pool's HV AC Control's and Capabilities The Committee expressed concerns of the pool potentially closing if the School District chooses not to extend the lease past the current end date of September 15, 2011. III. ANNOUNCEMENTS No announcements. IV. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m. Next meeting: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 - 5 :00 p.m. - Conference Room 3 r~L Committee Chair Approval Minutes by KAM.