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Community Affairs and Parks Committee
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
February 9, 2009 5: 00 p.m.; Conference Room #3
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Joan Hernandez, Chair (filling in for Verna Griffin); Joe Duffle and Kathy Hougady
Staff: Jack Pace, Brandon Miles, Ryan Larson, Jim Morrow, Rhonda Berry and Kimberly Matej
CALL TO ORDER: Council President Hernandez called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
H. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Renewal of Sign Code Moratorium
The current moratorium on certain types of signage throughout the City (animated and electronic,
free standing taller than six feet, freeway interchange signs and billboards) will expire in April 2009.
Staff is requesting that the moratorium be extended for an additional 180 days (6 months) to allow
for completion of the Sign Code update. The moratorium prevents new signs from being installed that
may be in conflict with the updated code once it is complete. A public hearing, as required for this issue,
is tentatively set for the March 2, 2009, Regular Council meeting. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 23 COW FOR DISCUSSION.
B. Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for Conservation Futures for Duwamish Gardens.
Staff is seeking full Council approval for an amendment to the Conservation Futures Interlocal
Agreement between King County and the City of Tukwila. This amendment will provide for two
Conservation Fund Levy allocations for the Duwamish Gardens acquisition project. Once this amendment
has been made, the City will be able to receive reimbursement through Conservation funding for the
project totaling $700,000 for the 2007 and 2008 funding cycles. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 23 COW FOR DISCUSSION.
C. Riverton Flao Gate Removal Proiect Consultant Selection
Staff is seeking full Council approval to enter into a consultant agreement with Berger /Abam Engineers,
Inc. in the amount of $121,842.00 for the preliminary design of the Riverton Creek Flap Gate Removal
Project.
The City was previously awarded $72,500 in grant funding from the State of Washington Recreation and
Conservation Office and the People for Puget Sound for project feasibility and preliminary design work.
The additional money required for this consultant agreement will be funded though the City's 301 Fund.
This project will improve fish access to the Creek by removing pipes and flap gates, providing an
open water connection to the river and habitat improvements. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 23 COW FOR DISCUSSION.
III. 1VHSCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 5:38 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, February 23, 2009— 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #3
Committee Chair Approval
Vinutes by KAM. Reviewed by BM and RL.