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COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
June 23, 2008 5: 00 p.m.; Conference Room #3
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Joan Hernandez, Chair; Verna Griffin and De'Sean Quinn
Staff: Evie Boykan, Ryan Larson, Bob Benedicto, Jack Pace and Kimberly Matej
Guest: Nicholas Lee, Westfield Southcenter Mall
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Hernandez called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
H. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Interlocal Cooneration Agreement Regarding the Communitv Development Block Grant and Home
Investments Partnership Programs
Staff is seeking full Council approval to enter into an interlocal agreement with King County regarding
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investments Partnership (Home)
programs.
This is an agreement entered into every three years between the City and County which outlines the
processes and responsibilities between the City and County regarding Block Grant funds for housing
rehabilitation and the Home program which focuses on permanent housing. Participation in the CDBG
and Home programs allows the City representative to take part in the process and influence how those
funds will be distributed and utilized. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JULY 14 COW
FOR DISCUSSION.
B. Riverton Creek Flap Gate Removal Proiect Grant Agreements
This item was originally heard in the Utilities Committee on September 5, 2007; however, staff
determined that the subject matter fits more appropriately into matters referred to the Community Affairs
and Parks Committee.
Staff is seeking approval to enter into grant agreements with the State of Washington Recreation and
Conservation Office ($42,000) and the People for Puget Sound ($30,000) for project feasibility and
design work funding of the Riverton Creek pipe and flap gate removal. This project will improve fish
access to the Creek by removing the pipes and flap gates, providing an open water connection to the
river. The grant funding combined with $50,000 from the City will total $122,000 for this portion of
the project. Additional grant funding will be required for the construction phase.
The Committee requested staff attach the appropriate CIP page regarding this project in the information
submitted to full Council. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JULY 14 COW.
C. Westfield Shoppingtown Mall Development Agreement Second Amendment (Sign Code)
Staff is seeking approval for a second amendment to the Westfield Shoppingtown Mall Development
Agreement regarding signage (for information on first amendment, see Committee minutes dated August
14, 2007). Westfield has been vested to the provisions of the Tukwila Sign Code in effect on January 1,
2007.
As part of Tukwila's Centennial Celebration, temporary signs have been hung on the two parking
garages at the Mall. Westfield has requested approval from the City to continue using signage and the
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respective hardware on the garage walls after the current Centennial signs are removed. A total of 11
signs, each a maximum of 12 by 24 feet, would advertise products or services available at the mall.
According to the second amendment, the signage will qualify as on- premise "Brand Alliance" signs
since they will only refer to products, services and/or businesses that are on mall property. Committee
members asked several questions regarding criteria in the amendment which were clarified by staff.
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JULY 14 DISCUSSION.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, July 14, 2008 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #3
.DtJ Committee Chair Approval
MAutes by KAM. Reviewed by EB RL.
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