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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-03-24 Community Affairs and Parks Minutes y City of Tukwila Q Community Affairs and Parks Committee 1908 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes March 24, 2008 S: 00 p.in.; Conference Room #3 PRESENT Councilmembers: Joan Hernandez, Chair; Verna Griffin and De'Sean Quinn Staff: Bruce Fletcher, Evie Boykan, Jack Pace, Dave Johnson, Derek Speck, Rhonda Berry, and Kimberly Matej Guests: Deborah Salas, Jenny McCoy and Chuck Parrish CALL TO ORDER: Chair Hernandez called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. H. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Contract for Tukwila Communitv School Collaboration Staff returned to Committee to present a draft contract for services between the City of Tukwila and Community Schools Collaboration (previously known as Tukwila Community School Collaboration or TCSC). Staff is seeking full Council authorization for the Mayor to sign a contract for services between the City and the Collaboration based on Council's budget request for such funding in the amount of $100,000. The Committee initiated a request at the February 11, 2008, Community Affair and Parks meeting for a contract that would incorporate a scope of work with built in performance objectives to provide a basic outline of the City's expectations for the Community Schools Collaboration (CSC). Deborah Salas, Executive Director of CSC, is very pleased with the standardized reporting requirement. She stated that the program's monthly reports are improving and the standardization is assisting CSC to look at things on paper. Additionally, the reporting will allow the City to determine how their funding is impacting the program. Although somewhat limited, the reports will be a best effort to collect information based on what is available for collection. Ms. Salas clarified that the organization has been legally renamed to Community Schools Collaboration; however, the Tukwila project will still be referred to as Tukwila Community School Collaboration or TCSC. The draft contact will need to be modified to reflect this change. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO APRIL 14 COW FOR DISCUSSION. B. Development of an Interoretive Center at Fort Dent Park Jenny McCoy, Tukwila resident and member of the Tukwila Historical Society, attended the meeting to discuss a proposal regarding the possible development of a historic preservation plan and interpretive center at Fort Dent Park. This idea originated in January after the City Council discussed the exploration of a Public Facilities District for Fort Dent Park/Starfire. Ms. McCoy stated that representatives from Starfire had contacted her as a member of the Tukwila Historical Society to further discuss the possibility of setting aside a portion of the park for a historic interpretive center. Ms. McCoy explained some of the significant historical events that happened at Fort Dent Park and other essential beginnings of the areas original settlers including the original Duwamish Village, Joseph Foster Cabin, Henry Tobin Sawmill and the Fort Dent Blockhouse. Community Affairs & Parks Committee Minutes March 24. 2008 - Paae 2 Eventually, Ms. McCoy would like to encourage the Tukwila City Council to do two things: . Approve a perimeter of Fort Dent Park to be designated and set aside for historic preservation. . Approve a resolution acknowledging Tukwila's recognition of the Duwamish Tribe. Committee members were responsive to Ms. McCoy's ideas and dedication to such an opportunity. Some concerns that were briefly discussed included: potential parking challenges, as well as maintenance, upkeep, ongoing funding issues, matching grant requirements, compliance with shoreline setback regulations and overall City responsibility. Additionally, Committee Chair Hernandez articulated the importance of City staff review of this type of project before any commitment can be made considering the potential resource involvement and potential impacts on maintenance. INFORMATION ONLY. C. Contract Amendment with Commercial Development Solutions At the December 3,2007, Finance and Safety Committee meeting staff reported, as information only, an extension of the contract for Commercial Development Solutions (contract with Lisa Verner). At that time, contract funds had not been completely expended, so the expiration date was extended in order to utilize unspent contract funds. The current contract extension runs though June. Lisa has been a great resource for the City as well as an integral part of discussions moving forward relative to Tukwila Valley South. In an effort to keep the momentum and continuity of discussions moving forward, staff is requesting full Council approval for a contract amendment that will extend the current Commercial Development Solutions contract through December 31, 2008, and add an additional amount of funding for contract services not to exceed $64,000. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO APRIL 14 COW FOR DISCUSSION D. 2007 4th Quarter Reports The Committee reviewed the status of program goals as outlined in the 4th Quarter Report. Staff reported that Codiga Farm is currently in the design phase. Cascade View Community Park Phase II is complete. A human sundial recently constructed at Showalter Middle School is finished and functional. The Arts Commission, in cooperation with the school district, look fonvard to extending an invitation to the Council to view and use the sundial. ill. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 5:47 p.m. Next meeting: Monday, April 14, 2008 - 5:00 p.m. - Conference Room #3 ~ Committee Chair Approval .. utes by KAM. Reviewed by RB and BF.