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Home My WebLink About2008-06-09 Community Affairs and Parks Minutes N City of Tukwila J Community Affairs and Parks Committee Ar isos COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes June 9, 2008 5: 00 p. in.; Conference Room #3 PRESENT Councilmembers: Joan Hernandez, Chair; Verna Griffin and De'Sean Quinn Staff: Katherine Kertzman, Karla Lindula, Hillman Mitchell, Bob Benedicto, Jack Pace, Rebecca Fox, Bruce Fletcher, Stephanie Gardner, Moira Bradshaw, Mary Miotke, Derek Speck and Kimberly Matej Guests: Ray Carlstedt, Comprehensive Plan Amendment Applicant CALL TO ORDER: Chair Hernandez called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. H. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Rock and Roll Marathon This item was brought forth to the Community Affairs Parks Committee as information only; the Finance and Safety Committee will serve as the recommending committee for full Council action. Staff is proposing City sponsorship of the first ever Rock Role Seattle Marathon. Although this major sponsorship is a commitment for three consecutive years, the first year of the marathon will serve as the closing event for the City's Centennial Celebration. Binders were distributed to the Committee which included general information regarding the Rock Roll Marathon and Elite Racing, the national advertiser and marketer of the event. The unique opportunity to become a sponsor was recently presented to the City, and could potentially have an estimated $5 -10 million direct economic impact for Tukwila. The event would be headlined through the Seafair festival which takes place in Seattle each summer. The marathon would be Seafair's kick -off festival event with a proposed start-line in Tukwila and scheduled finish -line at Qwest Field. Event components of the Seattle Rock Roll Marathon may include: Full Marathon Half Marathon Children's Running Event Fundraising Components Local Musical Bands and One National Headliner Community and High School Involvement Several staff members had the opportunity to attend the San Diego Rock Roll Marathon which took place the weekend of May 30, and shared their experiences of the event as well as event logistics. The proposed start location for the marathon is Foster Golf Links with a tentative date of June 28, 2009. The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee voted unanimously to recommend to Council the use of Lodging Tax Funds for support of the marathon. INFORMATION ONLY. B. Contract Amendment #2 with Sound Inspections and Investigative Engineers. LLC On March 3, 2008, the Council approved a contract amendment to increase the contract amount and extend the termination date for Sound Inspections and Investigative Engineers, LLC, for inspection and plan services for the Westfield Mall Expansion. Inspections have increased exponentially from January to May and staff is requesting a second contract amendment increasing the current contract amount by $100,000. The associated permit fee revenues cover the cost of inspections (see CAP minutes dated 2/11/08). UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO .TUNE 23 COW. Community Affairs & Parks Committee Minutes June 9. 2008 - Paae 2 C. 2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Staff summarized and provided a brief overview of the Comprehensive Plan Amendments annual review process. One application has been submitted for the City's consideration. The application is seeking to redesignate a portion of land from single-family residential (LDR) to medium density residential (MDR) near 152XX 65th Avenue South. Staff is seeking full Council determination of whether or not to forward the proposed amendment to the Planning Commission for further consideration. The Committee requested staff make some corrections in the analysis section of the informational memo clarifYing the accuracy of residential density designation of surrounding properties. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JULY 14 DISCUSSION. D. Draft Walk and Roll Plan This item was brought forth to the Community Affairs & Parks Committee as information only; the Transportation Committee wiII serve as the recommending committee for full Council action. Staff provided an overview of the draft Walk and Roll Plan which was previously distributed to Council. The following six recommend actions were highlighted as tools for building a connected non-motorized transportation network in Tukwila: I. Adopt Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Designs - Upgrade/lpdate design standards for bicycle and pedestrian facilities. 2. Designate and Adopt Bicycle Friendly Routes - Update the City's Non-lVfotorized Transportation Plan. 3. Continue Construction of Neighborhood Links - Prioritize unimproved rights-oi-way. 4. More than the Minimum for Pedestrian Safety - Include extra details for improving walkability designs. 5. Rail banking - Use of abandoned railroad spurs for trails. 6. Biking and Walking Programs - Provide education, promotion and participation in such programs. The draft Plan is currently available on the City's website, and staff has been gathering suggestions from the public as well as the City's Planning Commission. Additional review of the Plan will take place at the Transportation Committee meeting scheduled for June 10,2008. INFORMATION ONLY. III. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Next meeting: Monday, June 23,2008 - 5:00 p.m. - Conference Room #3 . ~ Committee Chair Approval M r1utes by KAM.