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D. Robertson C. O'Flaherty
Parks Committee Mayor Mullet Pace
R. Berry D D. Speck
Pam Linder, Chair E. Boykan R. Still
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Pam Carter B. Fletcher R. Larson
Dennis Robertson K. Fuhrer B. Miles
V. Jessop S. Whitinq
AGENDA
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Conference Room #3; 5 PM
ITEM ACTION TO BE TAKEN Page
1. PRESENTATIONS)
2. BUSINESS AGENDA
a. Duwamish Gardens Acquisition Property Purchase; a. Forward to 11/5 Pg.
Ryan Larson, Senior Engineer (information provided Regular Meeting.
under separate cover).
b. Renewal of moratorium on certain types of signage; b. Forward to 11/19 Pg.15
Brandon Mlles, Assistant Planner. Regular Meeting.
c. Tukwila Pond Water Quality Feasibility c. Information only. Pg.19
Study and Design Update;
Sandra Whiting, Urban En vironmentalist
d. Tukwila Pond Buffer Enhancement/Trail d. Information only. Pg.27
Construction Grant Application;
Sandra Whiting, Urban Environmentalist.
e. 2008 Budget and CIP Review; e. Discussion only. Pg.29
Kevin Fuhrer, Finance Director
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
4. MISCELLANEOUS
Next Scheduled Meeting: Tuesday, November 13, 2007
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Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 206 433 -1800 for assistance.
City of Tukwila
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Department of Community Deflelopment
Steve Lancaster, Director
TO:
Mayor
Community Affairs and Parks (CAP)
Jack Pace, Acting Director ~
Brandon Miles, Senior Planijr
FROM:
RE:
Renewal of moratorium on certain types of signage
DATE:
October 17, 2007
Issue
Renewal of a six-month moratorium on the acceptance of sign permit applications for the
installation of animated and electronic signs.
Background
On October 4,2007 the City Council adopted Ordinance 2165 which established a 180-
day moratorium on the installation of animated and electronic signs within the City. The
moratorium will expire at the end of November and given the significance of allowing
such signs within the City, staff proposes to renew the moratorium for an additional 180-
days.
The City is in the process of updating the City's sign code. As part ofthe update, the
regulations for animated and electronic signs will be evaluated. Planning staff has
briefed Council on the proposed update and ajoint meeting of the City Council and
Planning Commission is scheduled for this Thursday, October 25,2007.
Next Step
The November 13,2007 COW meeting has been canceled and due to the expiration of
the existing moratorium at the end of November, Planning staff requests that the
proposed ordinance renewing the moratorium be forwarded directly to the November 19,
2007 regular meeting for a public hearing and possible adoption.
Attachments
A. Ordinance 2165
B. CAP Memo from May 27,2007
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 .. Tukwila, Washington 98188 e Phone: 206-431-3670 · Fax: 206-431-3665
City of Tukwila
Washington
Ordinance No. d.) ~-5
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON; ESTABLISHING A SIX-MONTH MORATORIUM ON
THE FILING OF SIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND ELECTRICAL PERMITS
FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF ELECTRONIC SIGNAGE WITHIN THE CITY
OF TUKWILA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Title 19 of the Tukwila Municipal Code regulates signage within the
City of Tukwila; and
WHEREAS, as part of the City's 2007 budget process the Department of
Community Development identified the need to update Title 19, and $45,000 was
earmarked for that purpose; and
WHEREAS, as part of the update to Title 19, the City will study and amend its
current regulations of electronic signs, animated signs, holographic displays and
scoreboards, and study the traffic and safety concerns that these types of signs may
have; and
WHEREAS, the City has received and will continue to receive applications for
signs that may conflict with the City's update to Title 19 and may pose a potential threat
to public safety; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to limit the number of signs that may be rendered
nonconforming by an update to Title 19, thereby avoiding the need for a staged
amortization program for the removal of such signs, which could pose a financial
burden to business owners, property owners and the City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 35.63.200, RCW 35A.63.220 and RCW 36.70A.390, the
City may adopt a moratorium for a period of up to six months, providing it holds a
public hearing on that moratorium within 60 days after its adoption; and
WHEREAS, RCW 35A.12.130 authorizes an ordinance to take effect immediately if a
majority plus one of the Council deem the ordinance necessary for the protection of public
health, public safety, public property or the public peace; and
WHEREAS, without an immediate effective date, applications for sign permits could
continue to be received by the City, which could establish vested rights that are
inconsistent with the City's update to Title 19 and present legal challenges to the City's
sign regulations;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings of Fact. The "Whereas" clauses above are hereby adopted by
reference as the City Council's Findings of Fact, as if fully set forth herein.
Section 2. Purpose. The purpose of this moratorium is to allow the City adequate
time to study and adopt regulations to update Title 19 of the Tukwila Municipal Code.
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Section 3. Moratorium Imposed. A moratorium is hereby established on the filing
of sign, development and electrical permits for the erection, re-erection, construction, or
alteration of any sign which would be classified as an "Electronic Sign" as defined
under lMC 19.08.055; any sign which would be classified as an "Animated Sign" as
defined under TMC 19.08.030; any sign which displays a "Holographic Display" as
defined under TMC 19.08.105; and any sign considered a "Scoreboard" under lMC
19.08.195. Nothing in this moratorium shall be construed to prevent the maintenance of
an existing sign, provided the maintenance is consistent with the limitations specified in
TMC 19.12.050, "Exceptions-Permits Not Required," and Chapter 19.30, "Staged
Compliance Sign Amortization Program." This moratorium shall not apply to any sign
permit that was vested prior to the moratorium's enactment.
Section 4. Effective Period of Moratorium. The moratorium established by this
ordinance shall be effective as set forth in Section 7 below, and shall continue in effect
for six months thereafter unless repealed, renewed or modified by the City Council
after subsequent public hearing and entry of findings of fact.
Section 5. Public Hearing to be Held. A public hearing on the issues of the
moratorium shall be held not later than 60 days after the date of adoption of this
ordinance.
Section 6. 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 7. Emergency Declared--Effective Date. The Tukwila City Council hereby
declares an emergency, necessary for the protection of the public health, public safety,
public property and public peace. This public emergency ordinance shall take effect and
be in full force immediately upon adoption. Pursuant to Matson v. Clark County Board of
Commissioners, 79 Wn. App. 641, 904 P.2d 317 (1995), underlying facts necessary to
support this emergency declaration are included in the "Whereas" clauses above, all of
which are adopted by reference as Findings of Fact as if fully set forth herein.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNC~ THE CITY O:S:T~LA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this .,.c 1 day of ~;/(~ J ,2007.
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Published: h - 0 'T - 0 '7
Effective Date: ~ -01-- Of
Ordinance Number: ~ I ~ 5""
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City of Tukwila
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Department of Community Development
Steve Lancaster, Director
TO:
Mayor
City Council
FROM:
Jack Pace, Acting Director
Brandon Miles, Assistant Planner
RE:
Moratorium on certain types of signage
DATE:
May 29, 2007
Background
In the 2007 budget, the City Council approved $45,000 to update the City's sign code.
Planning staff, working with the City Attorney's office, has started to research and
analyze certain issues with the City's existing sign code. One specific item that will need
to be addressed within the sign code update is how the City regulates electronic and
animated signs.
The City currently prohibits animated signs within most zones. However, certain
exceptions are provided for scoreboards and animated signs at certain public facilities.
Additionally, the City does not consider a sign which displays time, date, and/or
temperature an animated sign.
The new sign code could significantly alter how the City regulates animated and
electronic signs. The proposed moratorium would prevent the construction of any
animated or electronic signs which may be contrary to the new sign code. By preventing
these signs from being installed, the City would limit the number of signs that might
become "non-conforming" under the new sign code.
The proposed moratorium would be effective for six-months from the date of adoption.
The City Council is required to hold a public hearing within 60-days from the date of
adoption. Should the City Council adopt the moratorium at tonight's meeting, a public
hearing can be scheduled for July 2, 2007.
Staff Recommendation
Adopt the moratorium and schedule a public hearing on the moratorium for July 2, 2007.
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 · Tukwila, Washington 98188 · Phone: 206-431-3670 · Fax: 206-431-3665
City of Tukwila
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Department of Community De1Ielopment
Steve Lancaster, Director
MEMORANDUM
Subject:
Mayor Mullet
Jack Pace, Acting Director, DCD \/!.1
October 18, 2007 ~ \
Tukwila Pond, Update on Water Quality Improvement Feasibility Study and Design
To:
From:
Date:
ISSUE
Briefing on status of project and presentation of conceptual designs for water quality improvements to
Tukwila Pond.
BACKGROUND
Design of the improvements to Tukwila Pond, as outlined in the Council-approved Tukwila Pond
Concept Plan are currently underway through a contract with Robert Droll Landscape Architect, being
managed by Parks and Recreation and through a second contract with Tetra Tech for feasibility and
design of \vater quality improvements, being managed by DCD. The concept plan calls for improvements
for public access and amenities to and around the pond, as well as wildlife protection and enhancement,
and identifies the need to improve water quality.
The water quality consultant, TetraTech has developed a series of conceptual design drawings for three of
the four elements of the water quality improvement program. Before proceeding to detailed design, staff
would like the consultant to present the concepts to the Council. The three concept drawings are attached
and show:
~ Hydroponic Docks/Islands. These are floating docks or islands that would be planted with
wetland vegetation to absorb nutrients (especially phosphorus) from the water column. They
would also provide nesting or browsing habitat for waterfowl and help to shade parts of the
pond, thus helping reduce temperatures underneath.
~ Circulation! Aeration! Alum Injection. This involves pumping an alum flocculate into the
pond to bind phosphorus into the sediment and keep it out of the water column. It also
involves aeration to circulate water in the pond and thereby improve the oxygen content.
~ Southwest Pond Area Planting. This element involves planting emergent wetland plants in
the shallow southwest area of the pond. The vegetation would help remove phosphorus from
the water column, provide some shading, and provide habitat benefits.
S. Whiting H:rrukwiIa Pond Plan/WQ Update CAP Info memo
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 e Tukwila, Washington 98188 · Phone: 206-431-3670 · Fax: 206-431-3665
A fourth element, dilution of the pond water by bringing in cleaner water, is still under evaluation by the
consultant. This alternative \vould lower phosphorus concentrations in the pond by flushing clean water
with low phosphorus concentrations into the system. Several dilution/flushing options are being
evaluated for their cost and effectiveness.
Detailed designs will be developed in November and finalized in December. Other tasks under this
contract include development of cost estimates, an operations and maintenance plan, a contingency plan,
and permit documents.
RECO:MMENDATION
Forward this issue to the COW for a presentation by the consultant, TetraTech.
S. Whiting H:ffukwila Pond Plan/WQ Update CAP Info memo
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Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Department of Community Development
Steve Lancaster, Director
MEMORANDUM
Subject:
Mayor Mullet
Jack Pace, Acting Director, DCD~~
October 18, 2007 ~
Tukwila Pond, Grant Proposal for Buffer/Public Access Improvements
To:
From:
Date:
ISSUE
Briefmg on application for a competitive grant from King County for Tukwila Pond buffer improvements
and installation of some public access features along the east side of the pond.
BACKGROUND
Design of the improvements to Tukwila Pond, as outlined in the Council-approved Tubvila Pond Concept
Plan are currently underway through a contract with Robert Droll Landscape Architect, being managed by
Parks and Recreation and through a second contract with Tetra Tech for feasibility and design of water
quality improvements, being managed by DCD. The concept plan calls for improvements for public access
and amenities to and around the pond, as well as wildlife protection and enhancement.
In order to implement part of the Concept Plan and to dovetail with the recent wetland restoration project
completed as mitigation for the Southcenter Square project, staff is working collaboratively with Parks and
Recreation to pursue a grant funding opportunity for buffer and public access improvements on the east side
of the pond.
King County is offering competitive grants up to a maximum of $10,000 for projects that reforest urban areas
or restore habitats and provide public access within the Urban Growth Boundary. The grant program is
called Wild Places in City Spaces and is part of the Urban Restoration and Habitat Restoration Grant Fund.
The objectives of the project will be to remove invasive vegetation, install native plants, develop a low cost
meandering trail through the buffer, and install interpretive signage at the previous construction access point
to formalize it as a vievlpoint into the restored wetland.
City staff (DCD and Parks) would provide design and oversight. Labor for removal of invasive plants
(mainly blackberries) would be contracted out. Staff and volunteer groups will provide the labor for
planting, mulching and trail construction. .
The grant application will request $10,000 (the maximum allowed). A 10% cash match is required and will
come from the Tukwila Pond 2008 budget (carryover funds from 2007). Staff will submit the grant
application by November 5, 2007 and will be working to identify volunteer groups to help with the project
and for long-term stewardship of the pond.
S.Whiting H:ITukwila Pond Plan/CAP Info memo grant appl.
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 · Tukwila, Washington 98188 · Phone: 206-431-3670 · Fax: 206-431-3665
CitY-Q[ Tukwila
City Council
MEMORANDUM
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
Kimberly Matej, Council Legislative Analyst !)...;
Mayor Mullet
Rhonda Berry, City Administrator
Kevin Fuhrer, Finance Director
DATE: October 18,2007
SUBJECT: Review of the Mayor's 2008 Proposed Budget and CIP
TO:
FROM:
CC:
Below you will find a list of budget and CIP pages expected to be reviewed at the October 23
Community Affairs and Parks Committee.
Please remember to bring your copy of the budget to all meetings.
BUDGET CIP
PAGES PAGES
Land Acquisitions & Park Develoo. 301 149 6-23
Foster Golf Course 411 164-167 156-157
Attachment A -- VII-IX
Attachment B -- X
Attachment C -- XI-XIV
Attachment G - Golf -- XXI-XXII