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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-04-28 Community Affairs and Parks Minutes _xs %LA, iP ti City of Tukwila I P Community Affairs and Parks Committee 1909 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 28, 2008 5:00p. in.; Conference Room #3 PRESENT Councilmembers: Joan Hernandez, Chair; Verna Griffin and De'Sean Quinn Staff Evie Boykan, Bruce Fletcher, Moira Bradshaw, Rhonda Berry and Kimberly Matej Guests: Chuck Parrish CALL TO ORDER: Chair Hernandez called the meeting to order at 4:58 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. H. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Minor Home Repair Program for 2009 Staff is seeking Council authorization to submit the 2009 Community Development Block Grant application requesting $75,000. The City's application proposes to continue the Human Services Minor Home Repair Program for Tukwila as well as the fiscal management of similar programs for the cities of SeaTac and Des Moines. As with the 2008 application, incorporation of three cities into one application makes our request more competitive against other projects. The funding for this program is not a guarantee. Evie explained that this program predominantly serves the lowest income homeowners, allowing repairs that may not normally be completed. The program assistance generally falls into one of two categories, preventative maintenance or repairs. Additionally, the program only serves single family homeowners. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MAY 12 COW FOR DISCUSSION. B. Parks and Ooen Space Plan Bruce Fletcher stated that staff had set an aggressive timeline for the review and adoption of the new Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan due to a grant deadline with the Washington State Recreation Conservation Office [RCO; formerly known as the Office of Interagency Committee (IAC)]. However, it has been determined that it would be most beneficial to the City and the Plan to approach the review a bit slower. Staff has requested a two month adopted plan extension from the RCO which is currently due June 1. A draft plan was not available for distribution to the Committee. Staff should have a draft document to the Committee for review within a week and a half. This item will return to the Community Affairs and Parks Committee for discussion on May 12. Bruce discussed two items in the draft plan including park impact fees and results of a mail out/phone back survey. RETURN TO MAY 12 COMM AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE. C. Renewal of Sian Code Moratorium Ordinance The current moratorium on animated and electronic signs will expire on May 26, 2008. Staff is requesting that the moratorium be extended for an additional 180 days due to the recent formation of the Sign Code Advisory Committee. This will be the second renewal of the moratorium (see Council minutes dated 06/040/7 and Community Affairs and Parks Committee minutes dated 10/23/07). UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MAY 12 COW FOR DISCUSSION. Communitv Affairs & Parks Committee Minutes April 28. 2008 - Paae 2 m. MISCELLANEOUS Bruce shared two recent awards given to the Parks and Recreation Department by the Washington Recreation and Parks Association: . Macadam Winter Garden: WRPA Spotlight Award for Best Park (population less than 35,000) . WRP A Spotlight Award for Best Park/Trail Map - Regional Parks and Trail Map Meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m. Next meeting: Monday, May 12,2008 - 5:00 p.m. - Conference Room #3 ~ Committee Chair Approval Mmutes by KAM.