HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2013-08-26 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKETTukwila City Council Agenda
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Jim Haggerton, Mayor Councilmembers + Joe Duffie + Dennis Robertson
-9 David Cline, City Administrator + Allan Ekberg + Verna Seal
Kathy Hougardy, Council President + De'Sean Quinn + Kate Kruller
Monday, August 26, 2013, 7:00 PM Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. SPECIAL
PRESENTATION
Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan —Phase 2.
Ryan Motthau, Project Manager, MIG Consulting.
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3. CITIZEN COMMENT
At this time, you are invited to comment on items not included on this agenda
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(p /ease limit your comments to five minutes per citizen). To comment
on an item listed on this agenda, please save your comments until the issue
presented for discussion.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
An ordinance relating to a Zoning Code amendment to the Tukwila
Municipal Code that would add state - licensed marijuana retailers,
processors and producers as permitted uses in the Tukwila Valley South
and Heavy Industrial zones, repealing Ordinance No. 2405.
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5. SPECIAL ISSUES
a. An ordinance relating to a Zoning Code amendment to the Tukwila
Municipal Code that would add state - licensed marijuana retailers,
processors and producers as permitted uses in the Tukwila Valley
South and Heavy Industrial zones, repealing Ordinance No. 2405.
b. Study /report options for Allentown and the Burlington Northern
Santa Fe (BNSF) Intermodal Facility.
c. Fire Department Interlocal Agreement for Zone 3.
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6. REPORTS
a. Mayor
b. City Council
c. Staff
d. City Attorney
e. Intergovernmental
7. MISCELLANEOUS
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION
9. ADJOURNMENT
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TO:
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton
City Council
FROM: Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director
BY: Dave Johnson, Recreation Superintendent
DATE: August 21, 2013
SUBJECT: PROS PLAN UPDATE
ISSUE
Update for the City Council on the status of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS)
Plan by the consultant, MIG Inc.
BACKGROUND
The City is working to update the PROS Plan and hired a consultant, MIG Inc., to complete this
work. The Consultant will present an update on the status of the project work.
DISCUSSION
Since the contract for services was initiated in March 2013, there has been considerable work
done, primarily in Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the project. The main bulk of the work to date has
been Community Outreach and Engagement, which includes:
• Community Workshop (May 22, 2013)
• Community Leader Focus Group (May 29, 2013)
• Education Expert Interviews (May — June 2013)
• Moving Listening Sessions (June 1, 2013)
• Extended Outreach (May — July 2013)
• National Night Out (August 6, 2013)
• Community Questionnaire
The information and results garnered from these outreach efforts along with the inventory
completed by Consultant has lead to the Draft Parks & Recreation Needs Analysis
(attachment A). The Consultant will provide a summary update of this work which will include
Powerpoint slides.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None
RECOMMENDATION
Information only
ATTACHMENTS
Draft Parks & Recreation Needs Analysis
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Parks and Recreation Needs Analysis
1. Introduction
The Parks and Recreation Needs Analysis is a resource for making informed
decisions about future park and recreation improvements in Tukwila. The needs
identified in this report provide a basis for system -wide recommendations and
investments which will be discussed in the Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Plan (PROS Plan) update. This report is organized into the following sections:
• An overview and key findings from the public involvement activities and an
overview of the future of the system;
• An analysis of existing park access;
• An analysis of access to recreational activities and potential park capacity;
• An assessment of existing recreation programs; and
• Policy considerations for the next phase of the planning process.
Community Involvement Overview
Community Involvement is a major part of the PROS Plan that occurs in each
phase of the planning process. Opportunities to be involved in the planning
process to date captured information from a wide cross section of the community,
across Tukwila's diverse cultures and language groups. Feedback gathered from
the public, staff and City leaders highlights the needs facing Tukwila's park
system.
• Technical Advisory Group: The City held the first in a series of Technical
Advisory Group (TAG) meetings on March 20th, 2013 from 1:30 -3 pm at the
Tukwila Community Center. The TAG is an interdepartmental team working
alongside the planning team to ensure that the PROS Plan will be useful and
relevant to the city and larger community. The TAG will meet throughout the
planning process, convening at key phases. Members of the TAG include
representatives from the Mayor's Office, Planning and Community
Development, Fire Department and Parks and Recreation.
• Community Questionnaire: The Community Questionnaire was available online
and in paper format between April 30th and July 8th. The questionnaire allowed
respondents to candidly weigh -in on the park system at their convenience and
their own pace. The questionnaire generated a high degree of participation
with 418 total responses, representing 303 completed questionnaires. Results
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from the questionnaire also indicated that both workers and residents of
Tukwila were well represented.
• Community Workshop: The City held the first PROS Plan Community Workshop
on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 from 6 -7:15 pm, at the Tukwila Community
Center. The workshop allowed participants to discuss issues, opportunities and
challenges related to the City's parks, recreation programming, facilities and
open space. The workshop was open to the entire community, and attendees
were invited to drop in for as much or little time as they wanted. The evening
consisted of a presentation and overview of the project, a small group
discussion led by members of the planning team, and a report back from each
small group to the other groups.
• Community Leader Focus Group: The City held a focus group meeting with
community leaders on Wednesday, May 29th, from 4 -6 pm at the Tukwila
Community Center. The meetings invited feedback from representatives across
public and private organizations to identify the park system strengths and
needs facing the city. Parks and Recreation Department staff identified
participants, which included representatives from:
o Past and present Parks
Commission;
o BECU;
o Tukwila Skyway Soccer
Club;
o Showalter Middle School;
o Westfield Shopping
Center;
o Sabey Corp.;
o Community Schools
Collaboration;
o King County Library
System;
o PacWest Little League;
and
o Tukwila Pantry.
• Moving Listening Sessions: The City held four Moving and Listening sessions
on Saturday, June 1St, 2013 from 10 -12 pm. The Moving and Listening
sessions allowed residents of different language groups to discuss their
attitudes towards the park system in a convenient and engaging format. These
activities paired City of Tukwila staff with an interpreter and four to seven
members of a linguistic- minority community. The sessions occurred as the
groups walked between the ReWA offices and Cascade View Park. Following
the activities, staff and interpreters discussed what they heard to ensure
mutual understanding. The interpreters provided translations for four language
groups:
o Somalian;
o Nepali;
o Chin, Burmese; and
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o Tigrnya, Amharic.
• National Night Out Block Party Intercept: Taking advantage of the strong
Hispanic /Latino turn -out at the National Night Out (August 6th, 2013), the
project extended the reach into Tukwila's linguistic and ethnic communities by
intercepting participants at the Against Crime Block Party at the Rainbow
Haven Trailer Park near Tukwila International Boulevard. With assistance from
a Spanish language interpreter, project team and City staff interviewed
approximately 30 people using questions that built on the community
conversations started during the Strategic Planning process.
• Education Expert Interviews: The City held several interviews with school
district staff either in person or by phone. The purpose of the interviews was to
understand school perspectives related to the City's current parks and
recreation services, ideas for future recreation programming, feedback on how
the City can become a more effective partner and community needs. The
planning team conducted interviews with the following:
o Refugee Impact Strategic Advisor, Tukwila School District
Administration;
o Principal, Showalter Middle School;
o Parent Involvement Coordinator, Tukwila School District
Administration;
o Activities & Transportation Director, Tukwila School District
Administration;
o Social Worker, Cascade View Elementary School; and
o ESL & Student Services, Tukwila School District Administration.
• Extended Outreach: The City held three extended outreach activities intended
to gather feedback and build interest for the PROS Plan out in the community.
The events targeted programs oriented towards different ages and areas of the
city and included Teen Late Night, Backyard Wildlife and a senior program.
Each activity involved a series of interactive poster boards that asked
participants questions related to the existing state of the park system and
needs for the future. Participants indicated their responses and preferences by
placing sticky dots on the corresponding poster board location.
Representatives from the planning team were on hand to give information
about the plan and respond to questions.
Key .o
Throughout all the public involvement activities, several key needs related to the
park, recreation and open system surfaced. These outcomes drive the focus of the
Needs Analysis and will influence PROS Plan directions.
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• Accessible and connected parks and recreational opportunities: Participants
overwhelmingly voiced a need for more accessible and connected parks.
Across all involvement activities, participants indicated that they desire parks
and recreation activities and programming that are close -to -home and easy to
access. Many felt that existing opportunities are disconnected by busy streets
and physical distance and that there are few direct or affordable options to get
to parks. Improved access to the river was also an important need to
participants.
• Walking and biking, health and wellness: Walking, biking and activities that
promote general health and wellness are the most popular and desired in
Tukwila. Participants felt strongly that more opportunities that allow for these
activities are essential to overall quality of life.
• Socializing, gathering and a sense of community: According to community
feedback, opportunities and places that allow for socializing and gathering are
important. Many felt that these activities are central to a sense of community
and overall feeling of wellbeing. Feedback also indicated that Tukwila's diverse
cultural groups desire both formal and informal settings to meet, celebrate and
socialize.
• Opportunities for all: Many members of the city's diverse language groups felt
that the City needs to play a stronger role providing services in different
languages and that cater to different cultural needs. Some felt that the
language barrier prevents them from using parks and programs, or knowing
what's available.
• Affordable and convenient opportunities: Participants felt strongly that
recreation services and programs should be affordable. Many felt that
programs and classes should be more flexible and available at different times
and formats.
Strategic Plan Integration
Tukwila's recently adopted Strategic Plan
establishes a city -wide vision, supported by
strategic goals to guide the City's decision
making over the next five to ten years.
Tukwila's parks, recreation and open space
system plays a major role in supporting the citywide vision. Given the overall
direction of the Strategic Plan and community input from the PROS Plan, Tukwila
will focus its park, recreation and open space system towards the following:
City of Tukwila Strategic Plan
Vision:
The city of opportunity, the
community of choice.
• Opportunities and access for all: The park system will provide a solid
foundation of places and programs for the community, increasing access to all
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residents and workers, young and old, and across all cultures and language
groups.
• Inviting and connected places: The park system will offer safe, connected and
welcoming environments, strengthening individual neighborhoods and
community identity, while supporting economic vitality.
• A sense of community: The park system will foster a sense of ownership, with
places for social gathering and a network of strong partnerships.
• Health and wellness: The park system leads to healthy lifestyles, encouraging
play, interaction and information.
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2. Park Land Level of Service and Service Gaps
This section examines Tukwila's existing park land level of service and the
physical distribution of existing park sites. Together, these provide a more
complete measure of how well the community is served by park land.
Level of Service
Park land level of service (LOS) is a ratio that
expresses the number of park acres available to the
population. LOS is expressed as acres per 1,000
people. Tukwila's existing park land LOS for
developed parks is 12.75 acres per 1,000 people.
This is based on 244.3 acres of local and special
use parks that serve Tukwila's 19,160 residents.
The addition of the city's 20.7 acres of open space
increases this ratio to 13.83 acres per 1,000.
The 2008 PROS Plan discussed park and
recreation need primarily by the number of acres and recreation facilities. This
presents a somewhat limited picture of existing and future conditions and does
not consider how people are using the system or how well parks support desired
recreation activities. Tukwila's parks also serve non - residents, such as workers and
visitors. With an estimated 170,000 visitors to Tukwila on average each day, LOS
standards become even more challenging to apply.'
Existing Developed Park Land
LOS:
12.75 acres /1,000 people
Existing Developed Park Land
and Open Space LOS:
13.83 acres /1,000 people
Source: City of Tukwila 2013
estimates.
Access Overview
The access analysis identifies gaps in access to parks by examining the physical
distribution of Tukwila's park system. Those areas that lack access to the
specified facility or feature within the desired distance are considered to have a
gap in service. Gaps shown on the service area maps represent the general
location of underserved areas and are for illustrative purposes only.
This analysis is based on the typical walking or biking distance most people are
willing to travel to reach parks, which is generally a 1/4- to 1 -mile distance. The
analysis is based on use of GIS and the City's street system and trail network data
to simulate the path of travel for pedestrians and bicyclists.2 Physical barriers in
access, such as incomplete or disconnected street networks and the Green River,
as well as lack of park access points are accounted for in this analysis to provide a
more realistic assessment of the park system, based on the way people actually
get to parks.
1 Tukwila Strategic Plan (2012).
2 This is done using ESRI's Network AnalystTM extension.
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All parks provide benefits to residents and visitors and contribute to overall quality
of life, positively impact property values and make the city more attractive to work
in. Access to all City -owned parks includes local parks, special use parks and
open spaces. Based on the 1/4- to 1 -mile service area distance to these parks,
there are 10 gap areas. Map 1: All Parks Service Areas, depicts these gap areas as
P1 to P10. These gaps are categorized into those within commercial- and /or
industrial -zoned uses (non - industrial) and those within residential -zoned uses.
• Non - residential Park Gaps: There are four park access gaps in areas that are
primarily non - residential (commercial or industrial uses).
o Gap P1: Along East Marginal Way to the north, uses within gap P1
are industrial or airport - related uses.
o Gap P3: Also along East Marginal Way, Gap P3 is mostly
warehousing and offices.
o Gap P9: The Southcenter Mall is located within Gap P9.
o Gap P10: In southern Tukwila Gap P10 is offices and warehousing,
as well as undeveloped land just north of 200th Street.
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o Gap P4: To the west, Gap P4 is single family residential and is near
SeaTac's Hilltop Park and Sunset Park.
o Gap P5: Gap P5 is north of the Tukwila Pool and is also single
family residential.
o Gap P6: Gap P6 is north of 1 -405 and is a mix of commercial uses
(along Tukwila International Blvd.) and single family and multi-
family residential.
o Gap P7: South of 1 -405, Gap P7 is single family residential. Though
this area is near Crystal Springs Park, there is no direct access to
the park from the north.
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Local parks and schools provide a wider range of recreation opportunities that
special use parks and open spaces do not provide, offering more comprehensive
park benefits for residents. As such, the local parks and schools analysis omits
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special use parks and open space service areas, and focuses on gaps in access to
local parks and public school sites.3 Based on the 1/4- to 1 -mile service area
distance to these parks, there are four gap areas (Map 2: Local Parks and Schools
Service Areas). The map illustrates the importance of public school sites in areas
not served by local parks.
• Gap P2: This gap area is cut off from the rest of Tukwila by rail lines and the
hillside. The gap is close to Seattle's Kubota Garden Park however there are no
public school sites nearby.
• Gap P5: There are no nearby local parks, but Foster High School and
Showalter Middle School are in close proximity and provide sports fields,
courts and playgrounds.
• Gap P7: Crystal Springs Park is a nearby local park but there is no public
access from the west side of this park into Gap P7. No public schools exist
within this gap area.
• Gap P8: This gap area appears to have the highest density of housing of all
gap areas but lacks convenient access to a local park or school. Tukwila Park
is the closest local park, but not within a 1/4- to 1 -mile distance. The multi-
purpose fields and playground at Tukwila Elementary School are nearby, but
there is no direct access from this gap area.
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school fields, courts and playgrounds. Facilities within school grounds have limited public access
and are generally not available during school hours and events. Therefore, schools might not
always provide a reliable option for park and recreation needs.
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3. Recreational Activities Access and Park Capacity
This section evaluates how well the system meets the community's recreational
needs. Based on outcomes from the public involvement process, there are five
close -to -home recreational activities desired by residents: walking and biking,
social gathering, organized sports, unstructured play and river access. This section
evaluates the distribution of these activities across the city, identifying specific
gaps in access.
Access by Activity
The analysis of recreational activities relies on the same 1/4- to 1 -mile service area
distance used in the previous section for each activity. Access to sports fields and
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Walking and biking activities require safe,
convenient and accessible trails for recreation
and transportation. Tukwila's Green River Trial is
the primary trail system in the city and provides a
north /south connection along the Green River.
There are also several railways and rail branches
that have potential for future use as trails.
Map 3: Walking and Biking Service Areas shows
the 1/4- to 1 -mile service areas to developed park
access points on the Green River Trail. The map also highlights connections
(envisioned in the City's Walk and Roll Plan and supported by input to this
planning effort) that could greatly improve access for walking and biking
connectivity. Among other recommendations, the Walk and Roll Plan identifies
the spur that runs adjacent to East Marginal Way as a potential multi -use trail that
would provide connections to Seattle and major employers.4
Overall, there are few trails that connect the east and west ends of the city,
especially trails that cross the Green River, 1 -405 and 1 -5. There are also several
connections needed to expand access to popular destinations such as the Tukwila
Community Center. The need for improved walking and biking is especially
important given the potential for trails to improve access to other parks and
activity areas.
The analysis for walking and
biking is based on trails,
which support:
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use as public trails.
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• Gap WB1: Additional connections or trails are needed to the Tukwila
Community Center from the south and west. The Allentown Bridge provides the
primary access to the Community Center from the west. However, the bridge is
narrow with one sidewalk and no bike lanes.
• Gap WB2: A safe crossing or dedicated multi -use trail is needed that safely
crosses Tukwila International Boulevard. Safe crossings are currently limited in
this location.
• Gap WB3: A trail is needed that parallels Tukwila International Boulevard to
provide improved connectivity from north /south, and that safely crosses 144th
Street.
• Gap WB4: A safe pedestrian /bicyclist crossing is needed to connect opposite
sides of 1 -405.
• Gap WB5: A safe pedestrian /bicyclist crossing is needed that bridges 1 -5 and
allows for safe and convenient east /west connectivity. Because of the many
parks and recreation resources that exist on the east side of the city, the need
for improved walking and biking access within this gap area is especially
critical.
• Gap WB6: An additional pedestrian /bicyclist crossing across I -5 is needed,
near the Southcenter Mall. Improved walking and biking access across I -5 in
this gap area would open access to the mall for residents living on the west
side of I -5.
• Gap WB7: A trail is needed that links the Southcenter Mall with the Green
River Trail. Currently, the development pattern within this area is auto -
oriented, consisting of large block lengths, expansive parking lots and limited
opportunities for walking and biking. There are currently no safe east -west
walking and biking routes within this gap area.
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Social gathering occurs in small and large
spaces. These activities vary from smaller
gatherings under 20, to more formal gatherings
and events of 50 or greater. Large, formal social
gathering activities can require a number of park
and facility amenities such as restrooms, picnic
tables, drinking water access and parking. For
larger gatherings up to 50 people, the public is
required to reserve sites ahead of time through
the city. Group sizes greater than 50 are required to reserve the Community
Center. Map 4 shows the existing 1/4- to 1 -mile service area to social gathering
areas.
Spaces in public parks that
allow for social gathering
include:
• The Community Center
• Picnic shelters
• Open lawns
• Gap SG1: An area for social gathering may be needed in this gap area. Kubota
Garden Park in Seattle is the closet location that would support this activity.
• Gap SG2: This gap area is in need of a location for social gathering. Cascade
View Elementary School is the closest site that can support this activity.
• Gap SG3: This gap area comprises multi - family residential housing and is in
need of a site for social gathering. There are no nearby parks or schools that
would allow social gathering activities.
• Gap SG4: This gap area is also multi - family residential and in need of a site
for social gathering. Tukwila Park is nearby but is inaccessible to this gap area
and lacks the type of features needed to accommodate this type of activity.
• Gap SG5: Tukwila Pond Park is nearby, but is difficult to locate and lacks safe
or convenient access along much of its northern boundary. While Southcenter
Mall provides one form of social gathering, outdoor greenspace for workers and
visitors can be an important amenity.
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Organized sports occur on fields and courts that
allow for pick -up games, practices and /or team
sports. These include baseball fields, soccer
fields and multi - purpose fields, and full -court
basketball and tennis courts. In Tukwila, school
fields and courts provide for most organized
sports activities. Because most organized sports
participants need to drive, take transit or bike in
order to bring equipment, the service area uses a
Parks and Recreation Needs Analysis
Spaces in public parks that
allow for organized sports
include:
• Sports fields (Baseball
diamonds and multi-
purpose)
• Sport courts (Full court
basketball and tennis)
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longer 1- to 1 -mile service area. Map 5: Organized Sports Service Areas shows
the existing 1- tol -mile service areas to organized sports opportunities.
• Gap 0S1: This gap has no access to organized sports and may need improved
access to sports fields and /or courts. The nearest location to participate in
organized sports is provided at Rainier View Elementary School.
• Gap 0S2: This gap area comprises multi - family housing and is in need of
closer sports fields and /or courts. Tukwila Elementary School provides the
closest opportunity for organized sports but is inaccessible to the majority of
homes in this area.
While these gap areas represent the missing pieces in improving additional
opportunities for organized sports, there are a number of quality, quantity and
availability issues that impact the reality of access to this activity.
U nstr uctu re* P
Unstructured play encompasses all the places
where kids play (not including designated sports
fields and full ball courts discussed in Organized
Sports, above) including playgrounds, hillsides,
open lawns and 1 basketball courts. Map 6:
Unstructured Play Service Areas shows the
existing 1/4- to 1 -mile service area to
unstructured play areas.
• Gap Ul: This gap area is in need of a location
for unstructured play. The nearest site that
offers this activity is Rainier View Elementary School.
Spaces in public parks that
allow for unstructured play
include:
• Playgrounds
• Hilly terrain
• Open lawns
• Basketball courts (1/2-
court)
• Gap U2: This gap includes some multi - family housing and is in need of
additional access to unstructured play. Thorndyke Elementary School provides
the nearest location that offers this activity.
• Gap U3: This gap area is in need of a location for unstructured play due in
part, to the lack of public access to the northern boundary of Crystal Springs
Park
• Gap U4: This gap area is entirely multi - family housing and in need of places
for unstructured play. The closest location that offers this activity is Tukwila
Elementary School which is inaccessible to this location.
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ftiii, iii Access
River access includes all of the places where people can physically access or view
the river, including boat launches and docks,
water access points and fishing areas. Tukwila
is defined by the Green River and many of the
City's existing parks are located on or adjacent
to this waterway. The river access service area
includes parks with views of the Green River
which are also important to the community.
Map 7: River Access Service Areas shows the
existing 1/4- to 1 -mile service area to river
access areas.
Spaces in public parks that
allow for river access
include:
• Boat launches and docks
• Water access points
• Fishing areas
• River views
• Gap Rl: This gap area is in need of improved connections to access the river
and has potential for a boat launch. Currently, the Green River Trail is
inaccessible and on the other side of the river and there are no boat launches
nearby.
• Gap R2: This gap area lacks access to the river and is in need of improved
connections between employment centers and the Green River.
• Gap R3: This gap area lacks access to the river, is undeveloped and could
serve as a suitable location for a future river access site.
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Tukwila Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan
Park Capacity
Many of the City's developed parks are small, built -out or have limited public
access. There is also limited undeveloped land that is suitable for building new
parks. The park capacity evaluation uses a set of criteria to determine which parks
have the potential to meet some of the demand for additional recreational
activities, while filling gaps in existing access.
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The following criteria can be used to identify sites that have potential to fulfill
desired recreational activities.
• Ownership: Parks under the City's ownership make potential additions or
improvements more feasible. Sites owned by area schools or the county may
involve greater complexity and uncertainty in development or use negotiations.
• Improvement Potential: The improvement potential of the site involves four
factors.5
o Good Access: Sites that have multiple formal entrances and are easy
to access offer more potential and can be easily accessed by users.
o Public Parking: Sites that have existing public parking make it
easier to accommodate more users and larger groups.
o Restrooms: Sites that have existing restrooms can allow for greater
and extended use of the site.
o Fills Activity Gap: Sites with new activity potential and that improve
access to identified activity gap areas can help fill these gaps.
• New Activity Potential: Parks with new activity potential are those that do not
currently accommodate one or more of the top five close -to -home recreational
activities but have potential to do so. In some cases, parks may already feature
one of the desired activities but have the potential to add more. For example, a
site may already have an internal pathway that could be expanded to improve
opportunities for walking and biking.
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Table 1 provides a complete list of parks with capacity, identifying improvement
potential and activity potential. The table also indicates the parks that have
potential to fill identified activity gaps, which are also underlined in this section.
5 This assessment relied on a preliminary review of known constraints. Further assessment and due
diligence by the city will be required to determine a more accurate understanding of existing site
challenges and park improvement feasibility.
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Table 1: Park Capacity by Improvement and New Activity Potential
Ownership Im rovement Potential
New Activity Potential
Other Opportunities
57th Ave South Park
Cascade View Park
Crestview Park
Crystal Springs Park
Duwamish Park
Hazelnut Park
Joseph Foster Memorial /Lee Philips Park
Riverton Mini Park
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Codiga Park
Duwamish Hill Preserve
For Dent Park (Starfire Sports Complex)
Foster Golf Links
Ikawa Park (Japanese Garden)
Macadam Wetlands & Winter Garden
Tukwila Community Center
Tukwila Pond Park
Tukwila Pool
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North Wind's Weir
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Southgate Park
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• Walking and Biking: There are several parks with potential for new trails.
Nearly all are City -owned and most of these parks have good improvement
potential. Adding trails to Southgate Park would also fill a gap in this activity.
Parks with potential for new trails include:
o Codiga Park;
o Crestview Park;
o Crystal Springs Park;
o Duwamish Hill Preserve;
o Macadam Wetlands &
Winter Garden;
o Southgate Park;
o Tukwila Park;
o Tukwila Pond Park; and
o North Wind's Weir.
• Social Gathering: There are 11 parks that have available space for new picnic
shelters and /or open lawns that support informal social gathering activities
such as picnicking, socializing and small family gatherings.6 Most of these
sites are City- owned. There are five of these sites that have potential to fill
identified gaps in social gathering opportunities. Adding social gathering
spaces to many of these sites will require improved public access and public
parking.
o 57th Ave. South Park;
o Cecil Moses Memorial
Park
o Duwamish Hill Preserve;
o Hazelnut Park;
o I kawa Park;
o Macadam Wetlands &
Winter Garden;
o North Wind's Weir;
o Southgate Park;
o Tukwila Park;
o Tukwila Pond Park; and
o Tukwila Pool.
• Organized Sports: Of the five desired activities, facilities that allow for
organized sports require the most amount of level land area to accommodate
sports fields and courts. Riverton Park currently has a single multi - purpose
field and a small playground. The site is 4.9 acres and is mostly level with off -
street parking creating potential for a full basketball court or a more formalized
sport field.
• Unstructured Play: Because unstructured play can occur in a number of
different settings, activities that would support this need could be added in
multiple parks. Some of these sites are one acre or less but could
accommodate areas that integrate play with natural features and art work,
such as log or rock stepping stones, climbing or obstacle structures and
6 The city requires a permit for larger or formal events. Group sizes of 50 and greater are required
to reserve space at the Community Center.
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interactive artwork. There are also several parks with sloping topography that
can provide opportunities for play and challenge. Most of these sites are City -
owned and may require public parking. Adding unstructured play to Crystal
Springs Park would fill a gap in access to this activity. Parks with capacity for
unstructured play include:
o 57th Ave South Park;
o Cecil Moses Memorial
Park;
o Codiga Park;
o Crystal Springs Park;
o Duwamish Hill Preserve;
o Macadam Wetlands &
Winter Garden;
o Southgate Park; and
o Tukwila Park.
• River Access: Many of Tukwila's parks are along or near the Green River. There
are several that have capacity to increase access to water or that can
incorporate views of the river. Some sites, such as Duwamish Hill Preserve are
near the river but could have access to the river through safer street crossings
or trail connections. Duwamish Park and North Wind's Weir are not City -owned
making it more challenging for future improvements. Parks with capacity for
additional river access include:
o 57th Ave. South Park;
o Codiga Park;
o Duwamish Park;
o Duwamish Hill Preserve;
o North Wind's Weir; and
o Pamela Drive Open
Space.
• Other Opportunities: There are several additional recreational activities that
can be added into existing parks. During the community involvement activities,
residents identified these as additionally needed activities.
o Natural Preserve: User groups have identified the Duwamish Hill
Preserve as important to preserve for natural and cultural reasons,
allowing certain uses such as walking and viewing wildlife. The site
also provides views of the Green River and could accommodate a
picnic shelter.
o Disc Golf: Southgate Park has potential for adding a disc golf
course. Parks with capacity for a disc golf course offer open areas or
fairways ranging between 20 -40 feet wide, and can accommodate
nine or 18 tee pads and baskets, signage and user amenities such
as benches. However, the park currently has no public access,
parking or access to transit.
o Community Garden: The public has identified Southgate Park and
Duwamish Park as having potential for a community garden.
Gardens require at least six hours of unobstructed sunlight, access
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to a reliable water source and fencing. Southgate is City -owned and
has development potential but lacks a formal entry. Duwamish Park
is not City -owned but has good public access, parking and
restrooms.
o Dog Park: The public has also expressed a need for a dog park, or
off -leash dog area, at Crestview, Duwamish and /or Joseph Foster
Memorial /Lee Philips Park. Basic requirements for dog parks should
include secure fencing, access to water and shade and parking. All
of these parks have parking but are not owned by the City.
o Fishing: Tukwila Pond Park offers an opportunity for fishing that is
away from the river in an area that is not near other parks. Though
already used as a fishing spot, the site can be improved to expand
access, with user amenities such as wayfinding and informational
signage, trash and recycling cans and benches.
o Boat Launch: The city's proximity to the Green River make non -
motorized boat launches a desirable amenity to supply activities
such as canoeing and kayaking. Non - motorized boat launches
provide safe access to water that is shallow and slow moving, with a
gradually sloping pathway connecting to vehicle parking. Duwamish
Hill Preserve, 57th Ave South Park, Codiga Park, the Community
Center and Duwamish Park all offer potential for boat launching.
Except for 57th Ave, these sites are not directly on the water and
require safe crossing of a street to access the river. Duwamish Park
is also not owned by the City and has a steep river bank, making it a
more challenging site.
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4. Recreation Programming
This section describes the City's program participation, goals for program costs
and cost recovery and program service gaps.
Program Participation
Recreation program participation data provides a snapshot of the level of contact
that organized recreation activities create. The data is collected and presented in
terms of the number of units of participation (number of people multiplied by the
number of classes, sessions or events), therefore showing how many times each of
these program areas touches the community (Table 2).
Table 2: City of Tukwila Recreation Program Participation (2012)
Program Area
2012 Participation'
Preschool
1,805
Youth Programs
12,848
Teen Programs
4,297
Youth /Teen Athletics
10,051
Youth /Teen Special Events
1,396
Special Interest Classes
3,867
Fitness Classes
7,854
Adult Athletics
2,969
Open Gym /Racquetball, Fitness Room
28,052
Senior Services
5,276
Senior Trips and Tours
843
Senior Social Activity
447
Senior Classes
7,345
Senior Sports /Fitness
4,046
Rentals -TCC
57,876
Rentals - Athletics Fields
2,120
Rentals Picnic Shelters
3,358
Source: City of Tukwila. Participation measured in units = number of people in an activity x number of days
the activity meets. The data does not indicate how many unique individuals participate in each category,
which would be difficult or impossible to collect for some program types.
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• The largest participation number is reported for the rental of the Tukwila
Community Center. This reflects the large number of small and large events
that take place in and around this well used facility.
• Other high numbers reflect the focus on public good programs, such as youth
and senior programming as directed by policy (described below).
• The magnitude of many of these numbers reflects the regular attendance of a
group of participants over a series of regularly occurring programs.
• Participation in specific recreation programs is a complex function of various
factors including:
o Desire /demand;
o Awareness;
o Schedule;
o Location;
o Affordability; and
o Alternatives available.
Cost Recovery Goals
The Parks and Recreation Department is
working towards a program cost recovery model
based on a three tiered hierarchy. Each
program service level has a different cost
recovery range, from private programs that are
mostly to fully supported by user fees, to public
programs that are mostly supported by the City
(Table 3).8
Park and Recreation
Expenditures
• 2011: $3,495,780
• 7% of total City General
Fund Expenditures
8 Additional information is required (a breakdown of expenses attributed to program categories) to
examine the cost recovery performance by program area.
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Table 3: City of Tukwila Program Level of Service and Cost Recovery9
Level of
Service
Definition
Cost
Recovery
Range
Private
(discretionary)
Programs, services, and facilities that are special interest
in nature, and generally develop personal skills with
specific benefits though participation. The individual or
group receives the majority or all of the benefit. Although
the public may not expect the City to provide as it may be
provided by others, they may be pleased that it's
available. Pre - requisites skills may be required for
participation, and the program may result from
community requests.
60 -150%
Merit
(beyond basic
services)
Programs, services, and facilities that are beyond the
basic needs. Activities enhance or contribute to quality of
life and address community wide issues such as health
and wellness. They are accessible by all in the community
and the benefit is shared between the individual and
community. The community most likely things the activity
should be provided by the city. While it may be provided
by others, they can't provide the residents with the same
level of service as the City. May require considerable
planning or supervision.
25 -100%
Public
(essential)
Programs, services and facilities that are core essential
services. Activities promote health, safety, and welfare,
and enhance or contribute to quality of life. They are
accessible by all in the community and generally benefit
the population at large. The community has expressed an
expectation for the City to provide. The activities may not
be practical to recover a fee, may not usually be provided
by others, or require little to no instruction.
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• The existing cost recovery approach outlined above sets a framework for how
the City makes decisions about what programs to offer and how pricing should
be based.
• The breakdown of private, merit and public levels of service is intuitive, but
obscures the unique benefits that an individual program may provide, such as
reaching across multiple interests and achieving multiple benefits.
9 Source: City of Tukwila.
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• The City could be charging more for high- demand, private level programs. This
strategy would generate more revenue to offset costs related to programs that
have a broader public benefit.
Program Gaps
This section explores program gaps based on factors that impact participation
including demand, awareness, schedule, location, affordability and alternatives
available.
Dem in
While the need for programmed recreation offerings remains high over time, the
specific programs, classes and activities changes rapidly. The current needs for
additional programs as expressed by the community during the outreach for this
plan include:
• Youth sports;
• Outdoor recreation; and
• Fitness and wellness programs.
The needs identified during the PROS Plan process serve as an important check -
in with the community but should not be considered as the types of programs in
demand. Instead, demand will need to be monitored through participation trends,
public input and testing new and emerging activities or interests.
Aw re flans
Distributing information about programming options is one of the factors that is
especially challenging to Tukwila due to the large number of linguistic groups
residing in the city. While finding the methods that best connect to residents is
always a challenge, being able to provide the information in multiple languages
and identify the most culturally effective methods adds significantly to raising
awareness.
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Schedule is a key factor in matching programs to participants. Aligning programs
to fit around work, school and family schedules was an important finding from the
online questionnaire. Evening, weekend and early morning class times were most
desirable.
Currently, the majority of programming is held during weekday evenings, between
the hours of 6 and 8 pm. Most morning programs are oriented for youth, such as
swim lessons, summer camps and before school programs. There are fewer
programs that occur during the lunch hour, and few early morning classes
oriented for adults.
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The majority of recreation programs and classes are held at the Tukwila
Community Center. A few classes, such as the Summer Playground Program, are
held in local parks (Cascade View and Joseph Foster Memorial parks). The Tukwila
Pool is the location for all aquatics -based programs, including open swim and
swim lessons. Map 8: Programming Service Areas shows the existing 1/4- to /-
mile service area to parks and facilities where most programming occurs.
• Gap PG1: This area comprises lower density, single family housing and may
need more convenient access to program areas. The nearest programmable
space is the Tukwila Community Center.
• Gap PG2: This gap area is mostly single family housing and may need more
convenient access to program areas. The nearest programmable space is
Cascade View Elementary School.
• Gap PG3: This gap area is also mostly single family housing and may need
more convenient access to program areas. While the area is close to the
Tukwila Pool, the nearest non - aquatic programmable spaces are the Foster
Library, Foster High School and Showalter Middle School.
• Gap PG4: This gap area is mostly multi - family housing and lacking convenient
access to program areas. The nearest programmable space is Thorndyke
Elementary School.
• Gap PG5: This gap area is mostly single family residential and lacking any
access to program areas. There are no areas south of 1 -405 that are currently
used for programs.
• Gap PG6: This gap area is predominantly multi - family residential and lacks
any access to program areas. The nearest programmable space is Tukwila
Elementary School which is inaccessible to this gap area.
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The City has a direct hand in determining the affordability of programming to the
user through the application of the cost recovery policy. The gap in affordability is
largely about reconciling the variety of populations to serve, programs to offer and
the level of community investment. Affordability is also about the willingness and
ability of the City to make available more affordable programs and reconsider the
way its current cost recovery policy is applied.
Community input, particularly from the cultural and linguistic minorities in
Tukwila has indicated that even small user fees can be a major barrier to
participation. The community questionnaire explored the balance of City
investment and user fees for a selection of program types. Overall, respondents
indicated that costs should be shared in some way (few indicated that any
program should be 100% supported by the City). Two categories of programs were
notably high in responses indicating that the user should pay 100% of costs:
adult sports (35% of respondents) and fitness classes (21% of respondents).
A
tern fives
The Matt Griffin YMCA and Starfire Sports provide the widest array of alternative
recreation programs in and around Tukwila. As such these providers are the most
likely to overlap with City of Tukwila offerings. There is an important connection
between these alternatives and the affordability factor, with the City potentially
filling a different need for similar programs.
• Starfire Sports: Starfire is largely focused on soccer (and other field sports)
and offers a premium experience that is utilized by users from across the
region. This facility requires an annual membership that ranges from $35
(basic) to $50 (premier membership) for access to the facility and its
programs, and field use ranging from $33 /hour /participant for youth, to
$77 /hour /participant for adults. Between the cost, the demand for field space
and the location on the east side of the Green River Starfire can be seen as a
complement to the City programs and services with minimal overlap.
• YMCA: While not located in Tukwila, the Matt Griffith YMCA center offers a
wide and similar range of recreation opportunities near the border between
Tukwila and SeaTac. YMCA requires a one -time joining fee ranging from $25
(youth) to $100 (adults) with monthly membership from $32 (youth) to $65
(adult). This membership allows for unlimited use of all 13 YMCA facilities in
the greater Seattle area, including most health and wellness programs.
Specialty class and programs with fees are offered at a lower rate to members.
The YMCA also offers financial assistance with the intention of serving as
much of the community as possible. Considering the range of programs
available, the proximity and competitive costs, the YMCA can be seen as a
competitor to City programs.
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• Other Providers: The Existing Recreational Resources Summary identified a
number of other providers in the Tukwila area that supplement city programs.
Most of these focus on a specific type of activity or program, such as Whistling
Train Farm and Evergreen Ballet) and have more limited offerings. Most of
these other providers can be seen as a complement to City programs.
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5. Conclusions and Policy Directions
Tukwila's diverse population will require a future park system that is welcoming to
all users and that is responsive to the constantly changing face of the city.
Residents want close -to -home opportunities, and safe and inviting parks that
provide places to meet with friends and family, and that provide access to walking
and biking, health and wellness. Tukwila's population is made of residents as well
as visitors and workers who use parks, recreation facilities and programs in
different ways. Across the city, not all areas are being served equally, and some
gap areas have a greater need for increased access to parks and recreation than
others.
Implications
There are four overarching planning and policy implications that stem from results
of the analysis. The City will need to consider these issues, considering potential
strategies and system changes that will be addressed as the PROS Plan moves
into the next phase of the planning process.
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le Existing Syseine
Management of Tukwila's park, recreation and open space system must be
dynamic in the face of the many demands placed upon it and resourceful to the
finite amount of land and resources available. Previously adopted service
standards for parks and facilities are no longer realistic or accurate measures of
the system's performance as there are few opportunities to expand or build new
parks and facilities. The analysis shows that there is an overall lack of access to
parks, and distances between homes and park and recreation opportunities pose a
barrier for many. Yet, several of the City's existing sites have untapped potential
and can be reconsidered to maximize their use. The programming and features
within each park can be fine -tuned to better meet the demands of park users.
Creating safer, more accessible and direct routes to get to parks, together with
new park entryways, must be considered to extend the effectiveness of the
existing system.
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The City's recreation programs are offered based on a cost recovery hierarchy. The
City aims to recover all or most of the costs for programs that serve a smaller
percentage of the population, while the City subsidizes those that provide a
benefit to a wider range of the population. Feedback from the community
indicated a need for more alternative programs. Many members of the City's
diverse language groups desire new and expanded programming that is culturally
relevant and available in times and settings that are more convenient. The City
must operate within its financial means but should consider adjusting the way it
offers recreation programming based on who it serves and where its customers
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live. These adjustments will require a refinement in the way the City carries out its
existing cost recovery policy.
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Tukwila's park and recreation system comprises a number of partners, public,
private and non - profit. Many of the service gaps in city park land and recreation
activities can be filled when adding the service areas of school district sites. At
the same time, the City will need to continuously look for new and emerging
partnerships to ensure that no opportunities are overlooked. The City should
determine how to best strengthen its level of involvement with the school district
and other key partners, with the goal of maintaining a coordinated system of
recreation providers. Above all, the City must determine what role it will play
within this system of partnerships.
stering ng rig Intel ct iii in ii t ""ui iii in t se Community
•
Responses from the community involvement activities indicate that parks are an
essential ingredient to the city's quality of life. Yet, residents feel that parks and
recreation facilities can and should play a stronger role in their lives and in the
common welfare of the city. Residents want to know what's available and how
they can be involved. The diverse ethic and language groups need sources of
information in their languages across all City departments. Park neighbors expect
an open line of communication to discuss potential issues with park use. The
constantly evolving face of the city requires ongoing monitoring and polling of the
community to identify new issues and needs related to the park and recreation
system. The City will need to identify how it will check -in with existing and
potential park users, to anticipate what the community desires.
Next Steps
Next steps in the planning process include review and refinement of the Needs
Analysis and discussion of preliminary strategies for the next phase of the
process.
• TAG Meeting #2 (August 26, 2013): The planning team will present the
Needs Analysis to the Technical Advisory Group and get direction and
feedback for the next phase of the planning process.
• City Council Update (August 26, 2013): Following the TAG meeting, the
planning team will provide an update of the planning process to the City
Council and present the Needs Analysis.
• TAG Meeting #3 (Date TBD): The planning team will return to the TAG with
any needed revisions to the Needs Analysis and discuss strategies to address
the needs identified in the document.
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COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
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processors and producers as permitted uses in the Tukwila Valley South (TVS) and HI
zones and repeal the moratorium on recreational marijuana uses adopted on 8/5/2013.
This item went before the Planning Commission on 7/25. The Council is being asked to
hold a public hearing on 8/26 and schedule the adoption of the proposed changes on 9/3.
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SUMMARY Code. The proposed code changes would add state-licensed marijuana retailers,
processors and producers as permitted uses in the Tukwila Valley South (TVS) and HI
zones and repeal the moratorium on recreational marijuana uses adopted on 8/5/2013.
This item went before the Planning Commission on 7/25. The Council is being asked to
hold a public hearing on 8/26 and schedule the adoption of the proposed changes on 9/3.
REVIEWED BY III COW Mtg. Z CA&P Cmte F&S Cmte I I Transportation Cmte
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Draft Ordinance
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City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Parks
FROM: Jack Pace, Director DCD
BY: Stacy MacGregor, Assistant Planner
DATE: July 30, 2013
SUBJECT: Establishment of Marijuana Processing, Producing and Retailing as
permitted uses in Tukwila Municipal Code, Title 18 Zoning.
(Changes to memo made based on discussion at CAP —
shown in strike - through underlined format below)
ISSUE
Should the City establish zoning regulations for recreational marijuana producers, processors,
and retailers? This does not impact the possession and use of recreational marijuana and does
not impact the moratorium in effect related to medical marijuana collective gardens and
dispensaries.
BACKGROUND
In the fall of 2012, the Washington voters passed Initiative 502 (1 -502), legalizing the
recreational use of marijuana and directing the Washington State Liquor Control Board
(WSLCB) to regulate recreational marijuana producers, processers and retailers (see
Attachment A). On July 3rd, 2013, the Liquor Control Board released proposed rules regarding
the implementation of 1 -502. The WSLCB was scheduled to adopt final rules implementing 1-
502 on August 14, 2013. On August 13th, WSLCB staff recommended revising their proposed
rules, making them available for review on September 4, 2013 and adopting them on October
16, 2013 The rules are scheduled for adoption on August 11, 2013 and are set to go into effect
en- September 14t. Before the rules take effect, the WSLCB will determine a "maximum
number of retail outlets that may be licensed in each county ". There will not be a cap on
producer and processor licenses. Applications for marijuana producers, processors and
retailers will be accepted from November 18th through December 18th but the state - mandated
timeframe for issuing licenses will remain as December, 2013. There is no indication that the
pending revisions to the proposed rules will impact the following staff recommendations. The
2013.
1 -502 is silent regarding medical marijuana and is generally viewed as creating a separate
licensing process for recreational marijuana. The laws relating to medical cannabis
dispensaries, collective gardens, patients, and health care providers are still valid and
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enforceable and entirely independent from the recreational marijuana rules. The Washington
State Legislature has adopted a budget for 2014 with language that calls for the Liquor Control
Board to work with the Department of Health and Department of Revenue to develop
recommendations regarding the interaction of medical marijuana regulations and the provisions
of Initiative 502. The City of Tukwila's moratorium on medical marijuana is scheduled for
renewal with the expectation that new rules will be adopted by the state legislature during the
2014 legislative session at which time the City will have updated state regulations to review and
address.
The Federal Government's Controlled Substances Act (CSA) still prohibits the possession and
distribution of marijuana for any purpose.
Staff briefed Community Affairs and Parks Committee on July 8, 2013, regarding a moratorium
on recreational marijuana uses and a zoning code amendment to allow recreational marijuana
uses in certain zones. On July 22, the Council approved staff's request to draft a zoning code
amendment to allow recreational marijuana uses in certain zones in the City. As an interim
step, the Council adopted a moratorium on recreational marijuana processors, producers, and
retailers on August 5, 2013. The Planning Commission was briefed and recommended the
proposed zoning code amendment (option C that follows) permitting recreational marijuana
uses in the TVS and HI zones.
DISCUSSION
What is the City's role in the state process?
Initiative 502 was supported by 55.49% of Washington voters and 57% of Tukwila voters. In
only one out of Tukwila's 18 voting precincts did the "No" votes exceed the "Yes" votes and then
only by 3 out of 253 votes.
Under the proposed rules, a local jurisdiction will be notified when a license application is filed
with the WSLCB and the city will have 20 days to file written objections. The WSLCB's siting
criteria will prohibit recreational marijuana commercial uses generally within 1,000 feet of
schools, parks, recreation centers, transit centers, libraries, game arcades and child care
centers. The map attached shows that this requirement will substantially limit production,
processing, and retailing locations to the north and south sides of the City. City staff has been
told by staff at the Association of Washington Cities that the WSLCB will not issue licenses for
uses within residential zones (see Attachment B). However, 1 -502 does not provide this siting
restriction and nothing in the draft rules imposes this restriction. Further, the City of Tukwila's
home occupation definition would not restrict recreational marijuana uses as home occupations.
See Attachment C for a map showing the 1,000 foot separation imposed by the WSLCB.
State law allows the City to adopt and enforce zoning requirements, business licensing
requirements, health and safety requirements, and business taxes as exercises of the City's
police powers. A local ordinance cannot preempt a state law to outright prohibit a use and the
state statute may not preempt a local ordinance if the statute and the ordinance are not in
conflict. Existing regulations provide basic protections against the location of incompatible uses
but the increased production, processing, selling, or delivery of marijuana likely to be spurred by
the new State regulations may create additional impacts. Experience in other jurisdictions with
medical marijuana dispensaries indicates that businesses containing usable marijuana or
marijuana- infused products may have greater security issues compared with the other
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businesses. The production and possible processing of marijuana can create off -site odors and
growing marijuana indoors can have significant electricity needs. Residents and businesses
may be concerned that marijuana - related businesses can negatively impact neighborhood
character due to messaging on signs and the potential for robberies.
What are the City's options?
A. Do nothing above and beyond the WSLCB rules. The City could repeal the
moratorium and decide not to adopt any regulations related to recreational marijuana.
This would mean that on November 18, 2013, applicants could apply to
the WSLCB for a license to produce, process, and sell recreational marijuana at
locations throughout the City. While the 1,000 foot setback from schools, parks,
libraries, etc. would still apply, marijuana retailers could locate in any zone in which retail
uses are allowed (MUO, RCC, NCC, RC, RCM, TUC C /LI, LI, HI, MIC /L', MIC /H, and
TVS zones). Processors could locate where manufacturing, processing and /or
packaging of pharmaceuticals and related products, such as cosmetics and drugs are an
allowed use (NCC2, RC, RCM, TUC, C /LI, LI, HI, MIC /L, MIC /H, and TVS zones).
Producers may be allowed as greenhouses and nurseries (RCC, NCC, RC, RCM, TUC,
CL/I0, LI, and HI) or farming and farm - related activities (TVS zone). Additionally, these
uses could occur in residential zones subject to the home occupation requirements
which do not regulate use. Absent zoning regulations, marijuana uses could locate in
any area of Tukwila not restricted by the WSLCB. If future zoning regulations prohibited
an established use, the use could remain indefinitely.
B. Prohibit The City could prohibit (either on an interim or permanent basis) recreational
marijuana uses from locating within the City. On July- 22Auqust 5, 2013, the City Council
held a public hearing on aadopted a temporary moratorium prohibiting recreational
marijuana uses within the City of Tukwila. If adopted, tThis six month moratorium is
intended to prevent recreational marijuana uses from becoming legally vested while the
City adopts permanent development regulations. The moratorium is temporary but the
WSLCB has indicated that local moratoria will not be recognized in their licensing
decisions. As stated above, state law does not allow a local jurisdiction to prohibit a use
and an attempt at prohibition would likely be legally challenged.
C. Regulate. If the City wants to regulate marijuana -uses, its primary tool would be
through zoning regulations3. An amendment to the zoning code could allow recreational
1 Subject to additional, zone - specific regulations.
2 Subject to additional, zone - specific regulations.
3. Under the TMC, all businesses in the City are required to obtain a business license. Any business
license application for a recreational marijuana use would be denied for being in "violation of any local,
state, or federal law, rule or regulations prohibiting that conduct of that type of business." (TMC 5.04.110).
While some other cities are attempting to limit all recreational marijuana business uses via their business
license code, a review of state law and consultation with the City Attorney clarifies that a city cannot
require a business license for marijuana uses. State Law grants cities the authority to require a business
license in order to do business in that city. However, state law also prevents a city from requiring a
business license if a license is required from the state. Recreational marijuana uses that have a license
from the WSLCB would not be required to obtain a business license from the City of Tukwila and the City
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marijuana -uses only in certain zones in the city and /or subject to certain location
standards.
The maps attached show the locations that marijuana uses would be restricted by the
WSLCB and the areas that remain for potential marijuana uses (Attachments C and D).
Aside from a few isolated pockets, marijuana uses can generally be located in the north
and the south ends of the city. Marijuana uses have potential impacts that need to be
considered. Sites require increased security; production and possibly processing may
also require increased ventilation and electricity use on indoor sites and perimeter
fencing on outdoor sites. Off -site odors are an issue and building transparency
requirements under design review may conflict with security needs. Clustering
marijuana uses in one area allows these impacts to be consolidated; off -site impacts
could be limited. Ultimately, the impacts from commercial -scale marijuana uses are
unknown. If negative impacts from marijuana uses do not materialize, the City Council
retains the ability to expand marijuana uses to other areas in the future.
The north end of the City, where marijuana uses could be allowed, is generally
Manufacturing /Industrial Center -Heavy with an area of Light Industrial, Commercial -Light
Industrial, and Manufacturing /Industrial Center - Light. The Countywide Planning Policies
and the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan have polices in place to preserve this area for
manufacturing and industrial uses making marijuana uses inappropriate in this area.
The south end of the City has Tukwila Urban Center, Heavy Industrial, Mixed -Use Office
and Tukwila Valley South zoning available for marijuana uses. The City is in the process
of amending and adopting a new sub -area plan that will address uses and design
standards in the Tukwila Urban Center zone. The Tukwila Valley South zone would
allow indoor or outdoor production, and zoning currently supports both retail and
processing uses. The Heavy Industrial zone currently would support all uses aside from
outdoor grows (farming). Attachment E shows locations in the HI and TVS were
recreational marijuana uses would be permitted.
Only state - licensed recreational marijuana facilities should be allowed as a permitted
use. This proposal would not alter Federal or State criminal law related to marijuana,
and it would not place any City employee or official in the position of permitting or
sanctioning any marijuana - related activity. Rather, it would be an exercise of the City's
authority to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by preventing incompatible
uses —in this instance, marijuana - related activity and businesses - -in areas where such
activity could cause inappropriate off-site impacts.
The timinq of this proposed ordinance is intended to qet ahead of the WSLCB accepting
applications so that the City retains the ability to direct the location of recreational
marijuana uses. The drafting of this ordinance included considerable input from the City
Attorney and Chief of Police and has been thoroughly vetted and is legally sound. The
state requires that recreational marijuana uses be allowed, but cities are allowed to
impose zoning regulations as they see fit.
of Tukwila could not issue a business license to any applicant for marijuana use because those uses are
in violation of Federal Law.
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What does staff recommend?
Staff's recommendation is to regulate marijuana uses as outlined in Option C above. This
would allow for marijuana retailing, production and processing to be added as permitted uses in
the Tukwila Valley South and the Heavy Industrial zones but restrict the area where marijuana
uses can occur to areas where the potential impacts are minimized. Marijuana -uses would be
prohibited in all other zones in the City. Marijuana -uses would be subject to state licensing
requirements and would regulate in concert with state law while not authorizing or giving
permission to circumvent or violate federal law.
Next Steps
The Community Affairs and Parks Committee is being asked to review the draft zoning code
amendment and make a recommendation to the full City Council.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Liquor Control Board 1 -502 Fact Sheet
B. AWC I- 502 Fact Sheet
C. Map: Location Restrictions Imposed by 1 -502 (with park buffers outside Tukwila included)
D. Map: Zones where uses would be permitted (with park buffers outside Tukwila included)
E. Map: Where marijuana uses would be permitted under the proposed ordinance (with
park buffers outside Tukwila included)
F. Draft Zoning Code Amendment (updated to reflect changes since it was drafted)
G. Timeline requested at Community Affairs and Parks
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Washington State
Liquor Control Board Fact Sheet
Initiative 502's impact on the Washington State Liquor Control Board
Summary
Initiative 502 would license and regulate marijuana production, distribution, and possession for persons
over 21; remove state -law criminal and civil penalties for activities that it authorizes. Tax marijuana sales
and earmark marijuana - related revenues. The new tightly regulated and licensed system would be similar
to those used to control alcohol.
Licenses and Fees
Creates an application process that mirrors the liquor license application process
Creates three new marijuana licenses: producer, processor, and retailer. The fee for each license is a
$250 application fee and $1000 annual renewal fee.
• Marijuana Producer: produces marijuana for sale at wholesale to marijuana processors and
allows for production, possession, delivery, distribution.
• Marijuana Processor: processes, packages, and labels marijuana /marijuana infused product for
sale at wholesale to marijuana retailers and allows for processing, packaging, possession,
delivery, distribution.
• Marijuana Retailer: allows for sale of useable marijuana /marijuana infused products at retail
outlets regulated by the WSLCB.
The initiative allows the WSLCB to charge fees for anything done to implement/enforce the act. For
example, fees could be charged on sampling, testing, and labeling that would be the cost of doing
business as a licensee
Marijuana Taxes
The initiative creates three new excise taxes to be collected by the WSLCB:
• Excise tax equal to 25% of the selling price on each sale between licensed producer and
licensed processor. Paid by the producer.
• Excise tax equal to 25% of the selling price on each sale of usable marijuana /marijuana infused
product from a licensed processor to a licensed retailer. Paid by the processor.
• Excise tax equal to 25% of the selling price on each licensed retail sale of usable
marijuana /marijuana infused product. Paid by the retailer. This tax is in addition to any /all
applicable general, state, and local sales and use taxes, and is part of the total retail
price.
• All funds from marijuana excise taxes are deposited in the Dedicated Marijuana Fund.
Disbursements from the Dedicated Marijuana Fund shall be on authorization of the WSLCB or a
duly authorized representative.
Initiative 502 allows for the WSLCB to enact rules that establish procedures and criteria for:
• The equipment, management and inspection of production, processing, and retail outlets.
• Books and records maintained by licensed premises.
• Methods of producing, processing and packaging of marijuana /marijuana infused products, to
include conditions of sanitation.
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• Standards of ingredients, quality, and identity of marijuana /marijuana infused products
produced, processed and sold by licensees.
• Security requirements for retail outlets and premises where marijuana is produced and
processed.
Retail Outlets
Specific number of retail outlets and licenses will be determined by the WSLCB in consultation with the
Office of Financial Management taking into account population, security and safety issues, and
discouraging illegal markets. The initiative also caps retail licenses by county.
• Retail outlets may not employ anyone under the age of 21, nor allow anyone under the age of
21 to enter the premises.
• Retail outlets are only authorized to sell marijuana /marijuana products or paraphernalia.
• Retailers are allowed one sign identifying the outlet's business or trade name, not to exceed
1600 square inches.
• They are not allowed to display marijuana or marijuana related products in a manner that is
visible to the general public.
Possession
If enacted, individuals twenty -one years of age or older are legally authorized to possess and use
marijuana - related paraphernalia and any combination of:
• One ounce of useable marijuana;
• 16 ounces of marijuana infused product in solid form; or
• 72 ounces of marijuana infused product in liquid form.
Individuals will still be subject to criminal prosecution for:
• Possession in amounts greater than what is listed above.
• Possession of any quantity or kind of marijuana /marijuana infused product by a person under 21
years of age.
Price
The Office of Financial Management places a price estimate of $12 per gram. Medicinal marijuana
dispensary prices on average range between $10 and $15 per gram with some premium products
exceeding $15 per gram.
Based on average retail mark -up practices, estimated producer price is $3 per gram and estimated
processor price is $6 per gram.
Timeline
• November 6, 2012: Public vote on Initiative 502.
• December 6, 2012: Initiative 502 goes into effect (30 days after general election).
• December 1, 2013: Deadline for the WSLCB to establish the procedures and criteria
necessary to implement the initiative.
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ASSOCIATION
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Washington State voters passed Initiative 502 on election
night, legalizing marijuana use.
What does the initiative do?
The initiative legalizes marijuana use for persons over
21. Private stores, producers and processors are allowed
to be licensed to sell marijuana and marijuana infused
products. The Washington State Liquor Control Board
(LCB) is tasked with regulating and taxing marijuana.
Portions decriminalizing the possession of marijuana take
effect Dec. 6, 2012. Rules regarding licensing and sales
are set to occur no later than Dec. 1, 2013.
Who can sell marijuana?
The initiative provides for licensed retail locations.
Marijuana stores can only sell marijuana, marijuana -
infused products, and paraphernalia.
Stores are allowed to sell to an individual any
combination of the following: one ounce of useable
marijuana, 16 ounces of marijuana- infused product in
solid form, or 72 ounces of marijuana- infused product
in liquid form. Stores may not allow on- premises
consumption.
Stores are prohibited from advertising or showing product
visible from outside the store.
No one under the age of 21 may enter marijuana stores,
and store owners and employees also must be over 21.
What are the rules for users?
In addition to being over 21, marijuana cannot be opened
or consumed in public. The initiative also establishes
a presumptive standard for driving under the influence
of marijuana- similar to standards for alcohol- but only
available as a blood test.
How is marijuana going to be regulated?
The LCB is tasked with regulating and licensing marijuana
producers, processers, and retailers. The maximum number of
retailers per county, the maximum amount of marijuana a re-
tailer and producer have on premises, how and when marijua-
na could be transported, and product labeling requirements
become responsibilities of the LCB. Rules about security re-
quirements, employee training and supervision, and locations
and hours of retail operations are also the LCB's tasks.
Cities and counties must be notified of any applications
in their jurisdiction and may object under a process
similar to liquor license objections. No license can be
approved for locations within 1,000 feet of elementary or
secondary schools, playgrounds, recreation centers, day
cares, parks, transit centers, libraries, and arcades.
Will the initiative impose taxes on
marijuana?
Yes. At each transaction point (producer to processor,
processor to retailer, and retailer to consumer) a 25%
excise tax would be levied. Local and state sales tax will
also be levied on retail sales.
The excise taxes are to be placed in a dedicated marijuana
fund and are to be primarily distributed to the state's
Basic Health Plan, the state general fund, health - related
programs, and the LCB for administrative costs. Local
governments do not get a share of the excise tax.
Does the initiative address medical
marijuana?
The initiative is silent on medical marijuana. However,
1 -502 may impact medical users as marijuana could be
purchased at retail stores. Furthermore, state and local
criminal penalties for possession and use are eliminated.
And what about federal law?
The initiative does not change federal law, and the
federal government could continue to arrest marijuana
producers, processors, retailers, and users.
AWC co tact
Candice Bock, candicebgawcnet
Legislative a Policy Advocate.
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i , or
AWC has not taken a position for or against this ballot initiative. AWC's
role is to provide its members with educational materials that can be
shared with elected officials, staff and the community. In addition,
please review the PDC's guidelines for elected and appointed officials'
participation in ballot proposition activity.
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ATTACHMENT F
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING VARIOUS ORDINANCES
RELATING TO LAND USE AND ZONING AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 18.40.020 AND ESTABLISHING A NEW
SECTION 18.50.210; ADOPTING ZONING RESTRICTIONS ON THE
PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, AND RETAILING OF RECREATIONAL
MARIJUANA USES; DESCRIBING THE LAND USE IMPACTS
TRIGGERING SUCH RESTRICTIONS; IDENTIFYING THE
PERMITTED ZONE FOR RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA USES AS
THE TUKWILA VALLEY SOUTH AND HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONES;
ESTABLISHING SEPARATION AND DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS
WITHIN THE PERMITTED ZONES; ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES
FOR ENFORCEMENT OF VIOLATIONS INCLUDING ABATEMENT OF
MARIJUANA NUISANCES; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2405,
WHICH ESTABLISHED THE MORATORIUM ON RECREATIONAL
MARIJUANA USES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, since 1970, federal law has prohibited the manufacture and
possession of marijuana as a Schedule I drug, based on the federal government's
categorization of marijuana as having a "high potential for abuse, lack of any accepted
medical use, and absence of any accepted safety for use in medically supervised
treatment." Gonzales v. Raich, 545 U.S. 1, 14 (2005), Controlled Substance Act (CSA),
84 Stat. 1242, 21 U.S.C. 801 et seq; and
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2012, Initiative 502 was passed by the voters of the
State of Washington, providing a framework under which marijuana producers,
processors, and retailers can become licensed by the State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, Initiative 502 directs the Washington State Liquor Control Board
(WSLCB) to develop rules and regulations to:
1. Determine the number of producers, processors and retailers of marijuana
by county;
2. Develop licensing and other regulatory measures;
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3. Issue licenses to producers, processors, and retailers at locations which
comply with the Initiative's distancing requirements prohibiting such uses
within 1,000 feet of schools and other designated public facilities; and
4. Establish a process for the City to comment prior to the issuance of such
licenses; and
WHEREAS, the WSLCB is expected to adopt new regulations on recreational
marijuana on August 1 ,1October 16, 2013, and to begin issuance of marijuana producer,
processor and retail licenses to qualified applicants in December 2013; and
WHEREAS, Section 69.51A.140 RCW delegates authority to cities and towns to
adopt and enforce zoning requirements, business licensing requirements, health and
safety requirements, and business taxes as exercises of the City's police powers; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to clarify that the manufacture, production,
processing, retailing, possession, transportation, delivery, dispensing, application, or
administration of marijuana must comply with all applicable City laws, and that
compliance with City laws does not constitute an exemption from compliance with
applicable state and federal regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila believes that the health, safety, and welfare of the
community is best served by excluding from certain zones any production, processing,
selling or delivery of marijuana; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila adopted Ordinance No. 2405 imposing a
moratorium on recreational marijuana uses while zoning for said uses is established;
and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2405 requires formal action by the City Council to
terminate the moratorium; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has studied the land use and other secondary impacts
of recreational marijuana use, and has now drafted a zoning ordinance to address these
impacts; and
WHEREAS, the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Responsible Official issued
a threshold decision for this draft ordinance on July 30, 2013 which was not
appealed; and
WHEREAS, on July 25, 2013, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on
the draft zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the draft zoning
ordinance to the City Council; and
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WHEREAS, on August 26, 2013, the City Council held a hearing on the draft zoning
ordinance, after proper notice, during its regular meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council after due consideration believes that certain amend-
ments to the City's zoning code are necessary; and
WHEREAS, the City Council decided to adopt a zoning ordinance and to formally
repeal the moratorium on recreational marijuana uses (Ordinance No. 2405);
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Formal Repeal of Moratorium. Ordinance No. 2405, a moratorium on
the establishment of marijuana producers, processors, and retailers asserted to be
authorized under Initiative No. 502, is hereby repealed.
Section 2. TMC Section Adopted. A new section is hereby added to Tukwila
Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 18.06, "Definitions," as follows:
Marijuana
"Marijuana" means all parts of the plant Cannabis, whether growing or not, with a
THC concentration greater than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis; the seeds thereof;
the resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt,
derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds or resin. The term does not
include the mature stalks of the plant, fiber produced from the stalks, oil or cake made
from the seeds of the plant, any other compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture,
or preparation of the mature stalks (except the resin extracted therefrom), fiber, oil, or
cake, or the sterilized seed of the plant which is incapable of germination.
Section 3. TMC Section Adopted. A new section is hereby added to TMC
Chapter 18.06, "Definitions," as follows:
Marijuana Processor
"Marijuana processor" means a person licensed by the state liquor control board to
process marijuana into useable marijuana and marijuana- infused products, package
and label useable marijuana and marijuana- infused products for sale in retail outlets,
and sell useable marijuana and marijuana- infused products at wholesale to marijuana
retailers.
Section 4. TMC Section Adopted. A new section is hereby added to TMC
Chapter 18.06, "Definitions," as follows:
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Marijuana Producer
"Marijuana producer" means a person licensed by the state liquor control board to
produce and sell marijuana at wholesale to marijuana processors and other marijuana
producers.
Section 5. TMC Section Adopted. A new section is hereby added to TMC
Chapter 18.06, "Definitions," as follows:
Marijuana Retailer
"Marijuana retailer" means a person licensed by the state liquor control board to sell
useable marijuana and marijuana- infused products in a retail outlet.
Section 6. TMC Section Adopted. A new section is hereby added to TMC
Chapter 18.06, "Definitions," as follows:
Marijuana- infused Products
"Marijuana- infused products" means products that contain marijuana or marijuana
extracts and are intended for human use. The term "marijuana- infused products" does
not include useable marijuana.
Section 7. TMC Section Adopted. A new section is hereby added to TMC
Chapter 18.06, "Definitions," as follows:
Useable Marijuana
"Useable marijuana" means dried marijuana flowers. The term "useable marijuana"
does not include marijuana- infused products.
Section 8. TMC Section 18.34.020 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2368 §35, 2287
§25, 2251 §47, 2021 §7, 1986 §12, 1974 §8, 1971 §15, 1814 §2, 1774 §2, and 1758 §1
(part), as codified at TMC Section 18.34.020, (Heavy Industrial) "Permitted Uses," are
hereby amended to read as follows:
18.34.020 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted outright within the Heavy Industrial District, subject to
compliance with all other applicable requirements of the Tukwila Municipal Code:
1. Adult entertainment establishments are permitted, subject to the following
location restrictions:
a. No adult entertainment establishment shall be allowed within the
following distances from the following specified uses, areas or zones, whether such
uses, areas or zones are located within or outside the City limits:
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(1) In or within 1,000 feet of any LDR, MDR, HDR, MUO, 0, NCC, RC,
RCM or TUC zone districts or any other residentially -zoned property;
(2) In or within one -half mile of:
(a) Public or private school with curricula equivalent to
elementary, junior or senior high schools, or any facility owned or operated by such
schools; and
(b) Care centers, preschools, nursery schools or other child care
facilities;
(3) In or within 1,000 feet of:
(a) public park, trail or public recreational facility; or
(b) church, temple, synagogue or chapel, or
(c) public library.
b. The distances specified in TMC Section 18.34.020.1.a. shall be
measured by following a straight line from the nearest point of the property parcel upon
which the proposed use is to be located, to the nearest point of the parcel of property or
land use district boundary line from which the proposed land use is to be separated.
c. No adult entertainment establishment shall be allowed to locate within
1,000 feet of an existing adult entertainment establishment. The distance specified in
this section shall be measured by following a straight line between the nearest points of
public entry into each establishment.
2. Automobile, recreational vehicles or travel trailer sales rooms and travel
trailer or used car sales lots. No dismantling of cars or travel trailers or sale of used
parts allowed.
3. Automotive services:
a. gas, outside pumps allowed
b. washing
c. body and engine repair shops (enclosed within a building)
4. Beauty or barber shops.
5. Bicycle repair shops.
6. Billiard or pool rooms.
7. Brew pubs.
8. Bus stations.
9. Cabinet shops or carpenter shops employing less than five people.
10. Commercial laundries.
11. Commercial parking subject to TMC Chapter 18.56, Off - Street Parking and
Loading Regulations.
12. Computer software development and similar uses.
13. Contractor storage yards.
14. Convention facilities.
15. Daycare centers.
16. Extended -stay hotel /motel.
17. Financial:
a. banking
b. mortgage
c. other services
18. Fix -it, radio or television repair shops /rental shops.
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19. Fraternal organizations.
20. Frozen food lockers for individual or family use.
21. Greenhouses or nurseries (commercial).
22. Heavy equipment repair and salvage.
23. Hotels.
24. Industries involved with etching, film processing, lithography, printing, and
publishing.
25. Internet data /telecommunication centers.
26. Laundries:
a. self -serve
b. dry- cleaning
c. tailor, dyeing
27. Libraries, museums or art galleries (public).
28. Manufacturing and industrial uses that have little potential for creating off -
site noise, smoke, dust, vibration or other external environmental impacts or pollution,
including but not limited to, manufacturing, processing, repairing, packaging and /or
assembly of:
a. Previously prepared metals, including, but not limited to, stamping,
dyeing, shearing or punching of metal, engraving, galvanizing and hand - forging;
b. Food, including, but not limited to, baked goods, beverages (including
fermenting and distilling), candy, canned or preserved foods, dairy products and
byproducts, frozen foods, instant foods and meats (provided that no slaughtering is
permitted);
c. Pharmaceuticals and related products, such as cosmetics and drugs;
d. Previously prepared materials including, but not limited to, bags,
brooms, brushes, canvas, clay, clothing, fur, furniture, glass, ink, paint, paper, plastics,
rubber, tile and wood;
e. Electronic, mechanical or precision instruments such as medical and
dental equipment, photographic goods, measurement and control devices, and
recording equipment.
29. Manufacturing and industrial uses that have moderate to substantial
potential for creating off -site noise, smoke, dust, vibration and other external
environmental impacts including but not limited to, manufacturing, processing,
assembling, packaging and /or repairing of:
a. Chemicals, light metals, plastics, solvents, soaps, wood, coal, glass,
enamels, textiles, fabrics, plaster, agricultural products or animal products (no rendering
or slaughtering);
b. Electrical or mechanical equipment, vehicles and machines, including,
but not limited to, heavy and light machinery, tools, airplanes, boats or other
transportation vehicles and equipment;
c. Previously manufactured metals, such as iron and steel fabrication;
steel production by electric arc melting, argon oxygen refining, and consumable
electrode melting; and similar heavy industrial uses.
30. Marijuana processor
31. Marijuana producer
32. Marijuana retailer
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3033. Medical and dental laboratories.
3134. Mortician and funeral homes.
3235. Motels.
3336. Offices, including:
a. outpatient medical clinic
b. dental
c. government - excluding fire and police stations
d. professional
e. administrative
f. business, such as travel, real estate
g. commercial
3437. Parks, trails, picnic areas and playgrounds (public), but not including
amusement parks, golf courses or commercial recreation.
3638. Pawnbrokers.
3639. Planned shopping center (mall).
3710. Plumbing shops (no tin work or outside storage).
3841. Railroad tracks (including lead, spur, loading or storage).
3942. Recreation facilities (commercial - indoor), athletic or health clubs.
4043. Religious facility with an assembly area less than 750 square feet.
4444. Rental of vehicles not requiring a commercial driver's license (including
automobiles, sport utility vehicles, mini -vans, recreational vehicles, cargo vans and
certain trucks).
/1215. Rental of commercial trucks and fleet rentals requiring a commercial
driver's license.
4316. Restaurants, including:
a. drive - through
b. sit down
c. cocktail lounges in conjunction with a restaurant.
4447. Retail sales of health and beauty aids, prescription drugs, food,
hardware, notions, crafts and craft supplies, housewares, consumer electronics, photo
equipment, and film processing, books, magazines, stationery, clothing, shoes, flowers,
plants, pets, jewelry, gifts, recreation equipment and sporting goods, and similar items.
4518. Retail sales of furniture, appliances, automobile parts and accessories,
liquor, lumber /building materials, lawn and garden supplies, farm supplies.
4649. Rock crushing, asphalt or concrete batching or mixing, stone cutting,
brick manufacture, marble work, and the assembly of products from the above
materials.
47-50. Sales and rental of heavy machinery and equipment subject to
landscaping requirements of the Landscape, Recreation, Recycling /Solid Waste Space
Requirements chapter of this title.
4851. Salvage and wrecking operations.
4952. Schools and studios for education or self- improvement.
5053. Self- storage facilities.
5154. Storage (outdoor) of materials is permitted up to a height of 20 feet
with a front yard setback of 25 feet, and to a height of 50 feet with a front yard setback
of 100 feet; security required.
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5255. Storage (outdoor) of materials allowed to be manufactured or handled
within facilities conforming to uses under this chapter; and screened pursuant to the
Landscape, Recreation, Recycling /Solid Waste Space Requirements chapter of this
title.
5356. Taverns, nightclubs.
5457. Telephone exchanges.
5558. Theaters, excluding adult entertainment establishments, as defined by
this code.
5659. Tow truck operations, subject to all additional State and local
regulations.
5760.
5861.
5962.
determines to
outright within
Truck terminals.
Warehouse storage and /or wholesale distribution facilities.
Other uses not specifically listed in this title, which the Director
be:
a. similar in nature to and compatible with other uses permitted
this district; and
b. consistent with the stated purpose of this district; and
c. consistent with the policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan.
Section 9. TMC Section 18.40.020 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2368 §41, 2287
§30, 2251 §54, 2235 §8, 2097 §17, 2021 §10, 1986 §15, 1974 §11, 1971 §17, 1830
§25, 1814 §2, 1774 §5, and 1758 §1 (part), as codified at TMC Section 18.40.020,
(Tukwila Valley South) "Permitted Uses," are hereby amended to read as follows:
18.40.020 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted outright within the Tukwila Valley South District,
subject to compliance with all other applicable requirements of the Tukwila Municipal
Code:
1. Adult entertainment establishments are permitted, subject to the following
location restrictions:
a. No adult entertainment establishment shall be allowed within the
following distances from the following specified uses, areas or zones, whether such
uses, areas or zones are located within or outside the City limits:
(1) In or within 1,000 feet of any LDR, MDR, HDR, MUO, 0, NCC, RC,
RCM or TUC zone districts or any other residentially zoned property;
(2) In or within 1/2 mile of:
(a) Public or private school with curricula equivalent to
elementary, junior or senior high schools, or any facility owned or operated by such
schools; and
facilities;
(b) Care centers, preschools, nursery schools or other child care
(3) In or within 1,000 feet of:
(a) public park, trail or public recreational facility; or
(b) church, temple, synagogue or chapel, or
(c) public library.
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b. The distances specified in TMC Section 18.40.020.1.a. shall be
measured by following a straight line from the nearest point of the property parcel upon
which the proposed use is to be located, to the nearest point of the parcel of property or
land use district boundary line from which the proposed land use is to be separated.
c. No adult entertainment establishment shall be allowed to locate within
1,000 feet of an existing adult entertainment establishment. The distance specified in
this section shall be measured by following a straight line between the nearest points of
public entry into each establishment.
2. Animal veterinary, including associated temporary indoor boarding; access
to an arterial required.
3. Automobile, recreational vehicles or travel trailer sales rooms and travel
trailer or used car sales lots. No dismantling of cars or travel trailers or sale of used
parts allowed.
4. Automotive services:
a. gas, outside pumps allowed
b. washing
c. body and engine repair shops (enclosed within a building)
5. Beauty or barber shops.
6. Bicycle repair shops.
7. Billiard or pool rooms.
8. Brew pubs.
9. Bus stations.
10. Cabinet shops or carpenter shops employing less than five people.
11. Commercial laundries.
12. Commercial parking, subject to TMC Chapter 18.56, Off - Street Parking and
Loading Regulations.
13. Computer software development and similar uses.
14. Contractor's storage yards.
15. Convalescent and nursing homes for not more than 12 patients.
16. Convention facilities.
17. Daycare centers.
18. Dwelling - one detached single - family unit per existing lot (includes factory
built or modular home that meets UBC).
19. Extended -stay hotel /motel.
20. Farming and farm - related activities.
21. Financial:
a. banking
b. mortgage
c. other services
22. Fix -it, radio or television repair shops /rental shops.
23. Fraternal organizations.
24. Frozen food lockers for individual or family use.
25. Greenhouses or nurseries (commercial).
26. Heavy equipment repair and salvage.
27. Hotels.
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28. Industries involved with etching, film processing, lithography, printing and
publishing.
29. Internet data /telecommunication centers.
30. Laundries:
a. self -serve
b. dry- cleaning
c. tailor, dyeing
31. Libraries, museums or art galleries (public).
32. Manufacturing and industrial uses that have little potential for creating off -
site noise, smoke, dust, vibration or other external environmental impacts of pollution,
including but not limited to, manufacturing, processing, assembling, packaging and /or
repairing of:
a. Food, including, but not limited to, baked goods, beverages (including
fermenting and distilling), candy, canned or preserved foods, dairy products and
byproducts, frozen foods, instant foods and meats (provided that no slaughtering is
permitted);
b. Pharmaceuticals and related products, such as cosmetics and drugs;
c. Previously prepared materials including, but not limited to, bags,
brooms, brushes, canvas, clay, clothing, fur, furniture, glass, ink, paint, paper, plastics,
rubber, tile and wood;
d. Electronic, mechanical or precision instruments such as medical and
dental equipment, photographic goods, measurement and control devices and recording
equipment.
33. Marijuana processor
34. Marijuana producer
35. Marijuana retailer
3336. Medical and dental laboratories.
3437. Mortician and funeral homes.
3538. Motels.
3639. Offices, including:
a. outpatient medical clinic
b. dental
c. government - excluding fire and police stations
d. professional
e. administrative
f. business, such as travel, real estate
g. commercial
37 '10. Pawnbrokers.
3841. Planned shopping center (mall).
3642. Plumbing shops (no tin work or outside storage).
4043. Parks, trails, picnic areas and playgrounds (public), but not including
amusement parks, golf courses or commercial recreation.
41-44. Railroad tracks (including lead, spur, loading or storage).
4245. Recreation facilities (commercial - indoor), athletic or health clubs.
4346. Recreation facilities (commercial - indoor), including bowling alleys,
skating rinks, shooting ranges.
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4447. Religious facility with an assembly area of less than 750 square feet.
4548. Rental of vehicles not requiring a commercial driver's license (including
automobiles, sport utility vehicles, mini -vans, recreational vehicles, cargo vans and
certain trucks).
4549. Rental of commercial trucks and fleet rentals requiring a commercial
driver's license.
4750. Research and development facilities.
4651. Restaurants, including:
a. drive - through;
b. sit down;
c. cocktail lounges in conjunction with a restaurant.
4952. Retail sales of health and beauty aids, prescription drugs, food,
hardware, notions, crafts and craft supplies, housewares, consumer electronics, photo
equipment and film processing, books, magazines, stationery, clothing, shoes, flowers,
plants, pets, jewelry, gifts, recreation equipment and sporting goods, and similar items.
6953. Retail sales of furniture, appliances, automobile parts and accessories,
liquor, lumber /building materials, lawn and garden supplies, farm supplies.
5454. Sales and rental of heavy machinery and equipment subject to
landscaping requirements of the Landscape, Recreation, Recycling /Solid Waste Space
Requirements chapter of this title.
5255. Salvage and wrecking operations that are entirely enclosed within a
building.
5656. Schools and studios for education or self- improvement.
5457. Self- storage facilities.
5558. Storage (outdoor) of materials allowed to be manufactured or handled
within facilities conforming to uses under this chapter; and screened pursuant to the
Landscape, Recreation, Recycling /Solid Waste Space Requirements chapter of this
title.
5659. Studios - art, photography, music, voice and dance.
5760. Taverns, nightclubs.
5661. Telephone exchanges.
5962. Theaters, excluding adult entertainment establishments, as defined by
this code.
6963. Tow truck operations, subject to all additional State and local
regulations.
6164. Truck terminals.
6265. Warehouse storage and /or wholesale distribution facilities.
6366. Other uses not specifically listed in this title, which the Director
determines to be:
a. similar in nature to and compatible with other uses permitted outright
within this district;
b. consistent with the stated purpose of this district; and
c. consistent with the policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan.
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Section 10. TMC Section 18.50.210 Adopted. TMC Section 18.50.210,
"Marijuana Related Uses," is hereby established to read as follows:
A. The production, processing and retailing of marijuana is and remains illegal
under federal law. Nothing herein or as provided elsewhere in the ordinances of the
City of Tukwila is an authorization to circumvent federal law or provide permission to
any person or entity to violate federal law. Only state - licensed marijuana producers,
marijuana processors, and marijuana retailers may locate in the City of Tukwila and
then only pursuant to a license issued by the State of Washington. The purposes of
these provisions is solely to acknowledge the enactment by Washington voters of
Initiative 502 and a state licensing procedure and to permit, but only to the extent
required by state law, marijuana producers, processors, and retailers to operate in
designated zones of the City.
B. The production, processing, selling, or delivery of marijuana, marijuana- infused
products, or useable marijuana may not be conducted in association with any business
establishment, dwelling unit, or home occupation located in any of the following areas:
Low Density Residential
Medium Density Residential
High Density Residential
Mixed Use Office
Office
Residential Commercial Center
Neighborhood Commercial Center
Regional Commercial
Regional Commercial Mixed Use
Tukwila Urban Center
Commercial /Light Industrial
Light Industrial
Manufacturing Industrial Center /Light
Manufacturing Industrial Center /Heavy
C. Any violation of this section is declared to be a public nuisance per se, and, in
addition to any other remedy provided by law or equity, may be abated by the City
Attorney under the applicable provisions of this code or state law.
Section 11. No Non - conforming Uses. No use that constitutes or purports to be
a marijuana producer, marijuana processor, or marijuana retailer, as those terms are
defined in this ordinance, that was engaged in that activity prior to the enactment of this
ordinance shall be deemed to have been a legally established use under the provisions
of the Tukwila Municipal Code and that use shall not be entitled to claim legal non-
conforming status.
Section 12. Adoption of Findings of Fact. The City Council adopts as its
preliminary findings the recitals set forth above. The City Council may adopt additional
findings in the event that additional evidence is presented to the City Council.
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Section 13. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon approval of the
City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary
corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; references to
other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering
and section /subsection numbering.
Section 14. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause
or phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to
be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
Section 15. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be
published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force
five days after passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2013.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
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ATTACHMENT G
TIMELINE
Actions by the City of Tukwila (taken and scheduled) are in bold
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
November 6, 2012: Washington Voters approve Initiative 502 to decriminalize marijuana possession and
create a system to license recreational marijuana producers, processors and retailers
May 17, 2013: WSLCB released draft rules to implement 1 -502
June 10, 2013: WSLCB revised their timeline for final adoption of licensing regulations
July 3, 2013: WSLCB released proposed rules to implement 1 -502
July 8, 2013: Community Affairs and Parks — review of medical and recreational moratoriums
July 9, 2013 SEPA Notice of Application for zoning code amendment to zone for recreational
marijuana uses
July 22, 2013: Department of Commerce received zoning code amendment to zone for
recreational marijuana uses
July 22, 2013: Committee of the Whole Public Hearings— moratoriums on recreational marijuana
and medical cannabis
July 25, 2013: Planning Commission Public Hearing – zoning code amendment to zone for
recreational marijuana uses
July 30, 2013: SEPA Determination of Non - Significance issued on zoning code amendment to
zone for recreational marijuana uses
August 5, 2013: Full Council adopts moratorium on recreational marijuana and renews moratorium
on medical cannabis
August 12, 2013: Community Affairs and Parks — review of zoning code amendment to zone for
recreational marijuana uses
August 14, 2013: WSLCB to adopt proposed rules (action not taken, schedule revised)
August 26, 2013: Committee of the Whole Public Hearing— zoning code amendment to zone for
recreational marijuana uses
September 3, 2013: Full Council may adopt zoning code amendment to zone for recreational
marijuana uses
September 4, 2013 WSLCB scheduled to release revised proposed rules
October 16, 2013: WSLCB scheduled to adopt revised proposed rules
November 16, 2013: WSLCB rules become effective
Nov 18 -Dec 18, 2013: WSLCB accepts applications (30 -day window)
December 1, 2013: Rules are complete (as mandated by law). WSLCB begins issuing Producer, Processor
and Retail licenses to qualified applicants.
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City of Tukwila
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
August 12, 2013 — 5:15 p.m.
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Allan Ekberg, Chair (via telephone); De'Sean Quinn and Kate Kruller
Staff: Jack Pace, Nora Gierloff, Minnie Dhaliwal, Evie Boykan, Stacy MacGregor, Laurel Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Ekberg called the meeting to order at 5:16 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Ordinance: Amending the Zoning Code relating to Recreational Marijuana.
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would amend the Municipal Code to establish
zoning regulations for the processing, production and retail sale of recreational marijuana. Initiative 502,
passed in November 2012, legalizes recreational marijuana use and directs the Washington State Liquor
Control Board (WSLCB) to license and regulate producers, processers and retailers of marijuana and
marijuana infused products. The WSLCB is expected to adopt implementation rules and to begin issuing
licenses this year.
On July 22, the Council approved staff's request to draft a zoning code amendment to designate
recreational marijuana uses in certain zones in the City. On August 5, the Council adopted a six -month
moratorium on recreational marijuana production, processing and retail to allow time for the development
of sound zoning regulations. The Planning Commission has received a briefing and has recommended the
zoning code amendment reflected in this proposed ordinance, which would permit recreational marijuana
uses in the Tukwila Valley South (TVS) and Heavy Industrial (HI) zones in the south end of the city.
Under the proposed WSLCB rules, recreational marijuana commercial uses will be prohibited generally
within 1,000 feet of schools, parks, recreation centers, transit centers, libraries, game arcades and child
care centers, which would effectively limit these uses to the north and south sides of the City. The staff -
recommended zoning proposal would further limit use areas to exclude residential areas, the
manufacturing and industrial areas in the north end, and Tukwila Urban Center and Mixed -Use Office in
the south. This proposal would restrict recreational marijuana use areas in order to minimize potential
impacts and prevent incompatible uses, yet meet the intent of the law.
Committee members and staff discussed the proposal at length. Among the key points affirmed by staff
were the following:
• Property owners have the right to decline to lease to a use on the grounds of federal illegality.
• Continuous renewal (rolling) of a moratorium is not viewed favorably and could subject Tukwila
to litigation.
• The proposal has been thoroughly vetted and is legally sound. The state requires that recreational
marijuana uses be allowed, but cities are allowed to impose zoning regulations as they see fit.
• The 2014 Washington State budget has language that calls for the WSLCB to develop
recommendations to harmonize medical and recreational marijuana regulation. New rules for
medical marijuana anticipated in the spring of 2014 would allow an opportunity to revisit the
zoning code and adjust as needed.
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• Commercial condo owners within an area zoned for recreational marijuana could lease or sell to
these uses, depending on the condo agreement.
• 100% of the 25% recreational marijuana retail tax will go to the state.
Councilmember Quinn requested that a thorough chronology of staff research and Council action leading
to the recommendation to regulate be included in the information presented to the Committee of the
Whole.
Committee members were divided on the proposal, with Councilmembers Kruller and Quinn favoring the
zoning proposed by this draft ordinance. Committee Chair Ekberg indicated that limiting to TVS and HI
in the south end is too restrictive, and he would like to consider more allowed areas for recreational
marijuana uses in Tukwila. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL TO FORWARD TO AUGUST 26
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION.
B. Briefing on Mobile Food Truck Vendors
Staff is seeking committee direction on the regulation of mobile food trucks located on private property.
Mobile street food vending is becoming more popular nationwide. Other cities are changing regulations to
actively promote food trucks, while others limit their existence with an outright ban or separation
requirements from brick and mortar restaurants. Food trucks have been active in Tukwila for at least two
decades and there are currently 11 who have or who have applied for a business license.
Currently, the Tukwila Municipal Code does not include provisions specific to mobile food trucks. They
are not allowed on public sidewalks, and they are allowed in any zone that permits restaurants. They are
also required to obtain a business license, for which they need to meet various permitting requirements.
Code Enforcement inspects every food truck doing business in Tukwila to verify licenses and permits. If
there is a violation, Code Enforcement can issue a civil infraction upon both the property owner and the
mobile food truck owner. The vendor must cease operation until inspection requirements can be met.
Staff presented three policy options for the committee's discussion:
1) Make no changes;
2) Draft new regulations to facilitate or promote mobile food vending (such as allowing them on
sidewalks, allowing clusters, allowing them in additional zones, or allowing promotional events);
3) Draft new regulations to impose additional restrictions (such as restricting zones, adding separation
requirements, limiting hours of operation, or imposing design standards).
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions of staff and discussed the policy options. Committee Chair
Ekberg favored not taking immediate action since existing processes provide control, and there is not a
pressing problem at hand. Councilmember Quinn expressed an interest in option 2 (promotion), adding
that he is interested in Portland's model of allowing food trucks in parks after an RFP and competitive
bidding. Councilmember Kruller is also interested in promotion, citing an example from Boston with a
standardized design component. It was agreed upon that a committee member would report on the
discussion to the Committee of the Whole and encourage the full Council to give some thought to policy
direction on this issue. Human Services staff mentioned that mobile food trucks can provide valuable
economic opportunity for those who are unable to open a permanent restaurant space due to affordability.
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ONLY.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Committee Chair Ekberg mentioned citizen comments regarding BNSF establishing a gravel parking area for
trailers. Staff indicated that research has been done on this matter, noting the limitations due to federal
preemption regarding railroad activities. Staff is prepared to brief Council, if desired.
COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
Initials
Meeting Date
Prepared by
Mayor- review
Council review
08/12/13
KAM
C Motion
Mtg Date 9/3
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08/26/13
KAM
❑ Other
Meg Date
CATEGORY ►1 Discussion
Mtg Date
SPONSOR CouttnSSciilG E Mayor E HR E DCD E Finance E Fire E IT L P&R ❑ Police ❑ PTV
SPONSOR'S Staff is seeking Council direction regarding City participation in two (2) unbudgeted
SUMMARY studies pertaining to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe's (BNSF) South Seattle Intermodal
Facility located in the Allentown neighborhood.
REVIEWED BY E COW Mtg. E CA &P Cmte E F &S Cmte ❑ Transportation Cmte
Utilities Cmte E Arts Comm. E Parks Comm. E Planning Comm.
DATE: COMMITTEE CHAIR:
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMIN.
COMMITTEE
Mayor's Office
Per Council direction send directly to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM No.
5.B.
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ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 08/12/13
AGENDA EM TITLE
Unbudgeted Study /Report Options for Allentown and the BNSF Intermodal Facility
Jj8/,j1/13 &
C Motion
Mtg Date 9/3
❑ Resolution
Mtg Date
E Ordinance
Meg Date
E Bid Award
Mtg Date
❑ Public Hearing
Mtg Date
❑ Other
Meg Date
CATEGORY ►1 Discussion
Mtg Date
SPONSOR CouttnSSciilG E Mayor E HR E DCD E Finance E Fire E IT L P&R ❑ Police ❑ PTV
SPONSOR'S Staff is seeking Council direction regarding City participation in two (2) unbudgeted
SUMMARY studies pertaining to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe's (BNSF) South Seattle Intermodal
Facility located in the Allentown neighborhood.
REVIEWED BY E COW Mtg. E CA &P Cmte E F &S Cmte ❑ Transportation Cmte
Utilities Cmte E Arts Comm. E Parks Comm. E Planning Comm.
DATE: COMMITTEE CHAIR:
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMIN.
COMMITTEE
Mayor's Office
Per Council direction send directly to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$50,000 - $230,000 $0.00 $Unknown
Fund Source: CIP - 104 ARTERIAL STREET FUND
Comments: Expenditure amounts are determined by Council direction,
MTG. DATE
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
8/12/13
Citizen input received
MTG. DATE
ATTACHMENTS
08/12/13
Informational Memo dated 08/07/13
BNSF Meeting Summary dated 04/24/13
2013 -2018 CIP page 13 - BNSF Regional Center Access
2012 Federal Briefing Book - BNSF Excerpt
2013 Federal Briefing Book - BNSF Excerpt
08/26/13
As shown above, to include summary of citizen input from 8/12 Council meeting
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MEMORANDUM
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City o Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
TO: Tukwila City Council
FROM: Kimberly Matej, Government Relations Manager
DATE: August 7, 2013
SUBJECT: Unbudgeted Study/Report Options for Allentown and the BNSF Intermodal Facility
ISSUE
Staff is seeking Council direction regarding City participation in two (2) unbudgeted studies pertaining
to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe's (BNSF) South Seattle Intermodal Facility located in the
Allentown neighborhood.
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL
This specific issue is applicable to Goal One of the City's Strategic Plan: A community of inviting
neighborhoods and vibrant business districts. A 2013 priority within this goal is an improved
environment for community livability; specifically, to create strategies to mitigate neighborhood
impacts of freight mobility.
BACKGROUND
The BNSF South Seattle Intermodal Facility located in Allentown became fully operational in 1970. In
1989, the Allentown neighborhood was annexed by the City of Tukwila. This annexation finally
provided this previously unincorporated area a voice within a full-service city. In January 2000, an ad-
hoc committee (Burlington Northern Intermodal Task Force) was established to consider alternative
truck access routes into the Intermodal Facility. The Task Force recommended four alternative routes
for consideration, and presented a Meeting Report Summary, which Cooper Consulting Company
prepared on April 10, 2000.
Over the past several years, the City has been working with the Allentown community on issues
regarding the impacts of the BNSF Intermodal Facility in the neighborhood. A considerable amount of
correspondence has been exchanged between BNSF representatives and the City in an effort to build
a foundation for sustainable and cooperative relationships between the Intermodal Facility and its
residential neighbors. These efforts to address concerns have included diocuemiono, meetings and
correspondence between the City and community repnesaVtativeo. BNSF representatives, and
Federal legislators.
During the 2n« Quarter, staff was preparing to identify a consultant who could conduct and present a
data-driven report of findings quantifying the effects of the Intermodal Facility onto the Allentown
community (also referred to as a neighborhood livability study). Hovvever, new information presented
during a meeting with BNSF this past April could effect how the City Council would like staff to move
forward with this issue. This new information is outlined in the next section for Council consideration.
Communication with neighborhood representatives has been ongoing to ensure that they receive
updated information regarding the status of their concerns in a timely manner. Additionally, federal
legislators have been provided written status summaries of this issue as reflected in the City's 2012
and 2013 Federal Briefing Books (Attachments 3 and 4), and regular conversations take place
between the City's federal lobbyist and key federal legislative staff members.
DISCUSSION
On April 24, 2013. a meeting took place between BNSF and City representatives (including
Councilmembers) wherein the City inquired to BNSF's interest in participating in a financial and/or
consultant selection partnership for a neighborhood livability study. BNSF declined to participate in the
Unbudgeted Study/Report Options page 2
study if the consultant was going to look at the direct impacts of the Intermodal Facility onto the
community. Initial cost estimates to conduct a neighborhood livability study range between $50'000 —
$80,000.
During the same rneebng. BNSF reported thpd, in regard to alternate ingress and ggreos. the best
alternative would be to create a southern route into the Intermodal Facility. BNSF suggested
conducting a 3096 design report for a southern route alternative. The report would include such things
as an Environmental Impact Statement and U0S|iD8S, essentially putting the project into a "shovel-
ready" (3096 design) position. This design report would result in a total project cost that could be
considered reasonably accurate. BNSF proposed a 50/50 split between BNSF and the City to pay for
the report. This report is estimated to cost a total of $300,000.
In the event BNSF and the City consider partnering to apply for a future Transportation Investment
Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant to fund an alternate ingress/egress mute, this type of
report will likely need to be conducted. The application period for FY 2013 TIGER grant funds is now
closed, and it is currently unknown if there will be FY 2014 TIGER grant funds.
Funding was not identified in the 2013-2014 Biennial Budget to fund either of the above-described
studies/reports. Based on Council direction to move forward, potential project funding vviU be added to
the CIP 104 Arterial Street Fund (see attached CIP page) in the 2014 column of the BNSF Regional
Center Access p 'ect.
RECOMMENDATION
[}u8 to direction needed within a policy on this particular issue, there is no staff recommendation. New
information as presented at the April 24, 2013. meeting with BNSF could effect how the Council would
like to proceed with this iueue, and is presented here for full Council discussion.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1: BNSF Meeting Summary dated 04/24/13
Attachment 2:2U13-2O18C1P page 13—BNSF Regional Center Access
Attachment 3: 3:2012 Federal Briefing Book— BNSF excerpt
Attachment 4: 2013 Federal Briefing Book — BNSF excerpt
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Attachment 1
BNSF Meeting Summary dated 04/24/13
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City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
MEETING SUMMARY
MEETING DETAILS:
BNSF Follow -Up Meeting
April 24, 2013 — 11:00 a.m.
Tukwila City Hall Conference Room #3
ATTNENDEES:
BNSF— John Hovland, Director of Marketing Facility Development; Colleen Weatherford, Director of
Public Private Partnerships; and Terry Finn, Director of Government Affairs
City— Councilmembers Allan Ekberg, Verna Seal, and De'Sean Quinn; Mayor Haggerton, David
Cline, Kimberly Matej and Michelle Giguere (Ball Janik, LLP)
Agenda Topic — BNSF Results of Engineering Options
At the November 13, 2012, meeting between BNSF and City representatives, John Hovland
committed to have BNSF consider engineering options for an alternative means of ingress and egress
for the Intermodal Facility, in place of the current route which travels down South 124th Street. Mr.
Hovland reported that as a result of consideration of these options, the best alternative would be to
create a southern route into the Intermodal Facility.
Mr. Hovland discussed the possibility of 30% design report for a southern route consideration. He
estimated the cost for the report to be approximately $300,000 on the high -end. The report would
include such things as EIS and timelines, essentially putting the project into a "shovel- ready" (30%
design) position if funding were to be identified or possibly secured via grant monies. This design
report would result in a total project cost that could be considered reasonably accurate. Mr. Hovland
proposed a 50/50 split between BNSF and the City to pay for the report. City representatives relayed
that a decision in regard to such a commitment would need to be considered by the full Council as
well as the City Attorney's Office. Additionally, City representatives conveyed the importance of the
City and community playing a partnership role in any such request for proposal (RFP). In response,
Mr. Hovland relayed that BNSF could prepare an RFP for the design report, and inquired if the City
would be interested in that preparation beginning in the meantime. City representatives concurred
with his suggestion.
BNSF invited the City to provide names of any contractors it would like on the bid list for
consideration. If the RFP were put out for bid, bids would be returned within 45 days. The process for
securing and completing a contract would take longer; however, BNSF estimated 120 days from bid to
design report completion. See page 2 for potential funding options (TIGER).
ACTION ITEM NO 1: Within in three weeks, BNSF will forward a draft RFP for a 30% design report
to the City of Tukwila for initial review and input.
Agenda Topic — Neighborhood Communication
City representatives related the Allentown community's continued interest in open, transparent
communication between the community, City and BNSF, and mentioned different concerns between
and among different areas of the neighborhood (i.e.: houses located on 124th as compared to
residents on other streets or businesses across the river, etc.)
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Mr. Hovland mentioned that Allentown property owners are still approaching BNSF offering to sell
property, and BNFS has declined to do so. In regards to activity in the araa, he communicated that
there will likely be some pavement/parking lot work being done in the Intermodal Facility.
BNSF expressed willingness to attend a more formal meeting within the community (as compared to
National Night Out a couple years ago) as long as there is a broad agenda that includes a set
discussion topic for BNSF such as the impact of intermodal facility operations.
ACTION ITEM NO. 2: Follow-up with this item once the Council agrees to decision and process for
how to proceed with Action Item No. 1.
Aqenda Topic — BNSF Interest in Consultant (Neiqhborhood Livability)
City representatives related Allentown community concerns regarding quality of life issues as a result
of the Intermodal Facility location. In response, the City would like to secure a consultant that can
identify impacts, provide data-driven (empirically supported) iOhJ[[O8t|VO, and suggest potential
mitigation opportunities relating to the BNSF Intermodal Facility within Allentown. The City inquired
about BNSF's interest in providing financial and/or consultant selection partnership.
BNSF replied that if the consultant would be looking at direct impacts of the Intermodal Facility onto
the community, they will not participate. Movvevar, if the consultant were secured to conduct a cost
benefit analysis of the proposed project referencing the 30Y6 design report for a southern route
g|ternative, they would be willing to have an internal discussion to consider participation.
The City and BNSF discussed that consultant findings would have to be non-binding. BNSF stated
that there are some unmitigatable circumstances. All representatives agreed that any
recommendations for mitigation would simply be recommendations, and would not commit the City or
BNSF to taking any specific actions.
As an extension of this item. the group discussed the possibility applying for a future TIGER V or VI
grant for this potential p ject. The latest rounds of TIGER V applications are due by June 3, 2013, so
submission to this cycle of funding would not be possible. TIGER funds are awarded on a competitive
basis for projects that will have a significant impact on the NoUon, a metropolitan area, or a region.
Successful projects depend signdioant|yonthene|ationa| partnerships of the community/city/business
affected and benefited by the pr jeot.
ACTION ITEM NO. 3: Determine interest in and viability of preparing for TIGER VI grant funding, if
additional TIGER funds are provided in the 2014 FY budget. Decision to be made by Council. No
specific deadline; timeliness should be considered.
NOTE: All action Items are dependent on the timely advancement of agreed to tasks (i.e.: an RFP for
a specific ingress/egress construction project, and another RFP that is geared to a cost-benefit
analysis of various improvements), which need to be ted in order to submit TIGER VI
application next spring, if that course of action is pursued. Each RFP will need to identify specific
intended outcomes as a result of consultant work.
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Attachment 2
2013 -2018 CIP, page 13
BNSF Regional Center Access
CITY OF TUKWILA CAPITAL PROJECT SUMMARY
2013 to 2018
PROJECT: BNSF Regional Center Access Project No. 99510409
DESCRIPTION: Construct a new access to the BNSF Regional Distribution Center.
JUSTIFICATION: Relocate the 900+ truck trips /day from residential streets in Allentown, increase efficiency of truck
access between BNSF Facility and freeways, overall freeway traffic and regional freight movement.
STATUS: At least two alternatives have been identified, yet no cost estimates have been determined.
MAINT. IMPACT: To be identified.
COMMENT: This will have a major positive impact on the Allentown neighborhood. Seeking grant funding through
FAST Corridor, yet no funding is available at this time.
FINANCIAL Through Estimated
in $000's
2011 2012 2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
BEYOND TOTAL
EXPENSES
Design
133
133
Land (R /W)
0
Const, Mgmt.
0
Construction
0
TOTAL EXPENSES
133
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
133
FUND SOURCES
Awarded Grant
0
Proposed Grant
0
Mitigation Actual
0
Mitigation Expected
0
City Oper. Revenue
133
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
133
TOTAL SOURCES
133
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
133
2013 - 2018 Capital Improvement Program
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Attachment 3
2012 Federal Briefing Book — BNSF excerpt
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May 2012
CITY OF TUKWILA
Meeting with representatives from the
Surface Transportation Board
and
City of Tukwila
Washington, D.C.
May 10, 2012
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TUKWILA, WASHINGTON
BNSF & ALLENTOWN
Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) operates an intermodal freight yard in the Allentown neighborhood of
Tukwila. BNSF has recently acquired adjacent property designated by Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning
Code for low density residential use. BNSF applied for a Comprehensive Plan amendment and a rezone to
designate the newly acquired property for manufacturing and industrial use. Upon learning that the City
Administration would recommend the City Council deny this request, BNSF withdrew its application and
asserted that federal law preempts the City from enforcing its land use and environmental regulations with
regard to railroad activities.
The location of the BNSF intermodal rail yard in Tukwila, adjacent to a residential neighborhood, has been an
issue for many years. The impacts to homeowners include heavy truck traffic through the single - family
neighborhood and significant noise at all hours of the day and night. Neighbors have been very vocal in their
opposition to expansion of non- residential uses into their neighborhood, and have submitted petitions and
letters opposing the rezone to the Tukwila City Council.
The City of Tukwila recognizes the vital role that rail transport plays in the nation's economy and security. We
also believe that the current regulatory scheme governing railroad operations places an unnecessary and
unhealthy burden upon host communities.
The issue of federal preemption related to railroads and local land use authority was addressed by the US
Conference of Mayors, which in 2007 adopted a resolution urging the United States Congress to "hold hearings on
existing federal law governing railroads and enact legislation clarifying that current federal law does not preempt
state and local environmental and land use planning laws."
The City has met with BNSF to explore possible compromise solutions, but the results of those discussions did not
lead to a resolution of this matter. In turn, on May 16, 2011, the Tukwila City Council unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 1741, petitioning the United States Congress to:
1. Hold hearings on existing law governing railroads;
2. Direct the Surface Transportation Board to immediately open an investigation into the inordinate power
exercised by the railroads over local environmental and land use planning laws and to take immediate steps
to remedy an imbalance of power; and
3. Enact legislation clarifying that federal law does not preempt state and local environmental and land use
planning laws in terms of the expansion of rail yards in urbanized areas where such expansion is
inconsistent with locally adopted Comprehensive Land Use Plans.
CURRENT STA"T1
On July 18, 2011, the City and BNSF met to clarify misunderstandings and work towards addressing community
concerns. Representatives from several of the City's Federal Congressional Delegation were in attendance. Since
that meeting, BNSF representatives have not scheduled additional meetings that they obligated themselves to on
July 18 and in a letter dated August 10, 2011 (see next page). Additionally, BNSF officials have communicated that
they will not meet with the community; they will only meet with specific City representatives. The last
communication between the City and BNSF was in an e -mail dated January 23, 2012, from BNSF that stated a
meeting would be arranged in February 2012. There has been no further communication from BNSF since that
time. The City remains open to further discussions with BNSF, continues to hope for good resolution, and
appreciates the assistance of our Delegation has provided to date.
City of Tukwila
BNSF Rezone
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August 10,2011
Jim Haggerton
Mayor
City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, Washington, 98188-2544
Re: Expected Response
Dear Mayor Ha.t*erton:
John A. Hovland 8fl5F RaDway Company
Director 2500 Log Metric Dr.
Alarketng Potty Deve1opmen1 Ft. Wotth, Tens 76131
617357.6170
817.352.0005 fax
0Na:retard° CO-corn
RECFIVED
TUG 15 2011
CITY Or ocvvILA
MAYOR'S OFFICE
This letter is in response to your e-mail dated August 1st and in response to your conversation with Terry
Finn on August 2nd. As you indicated in your e-mail, I agreed to respond to your questions from the July
18th meeting. It was our intent for Terry Finn to provide those responses at the community gathering
held on August 2nd. Based on Terry Finn's conversation with you at that meeting, it is our understanding
that you would like these responses in writing. This letter addresses that request.
We believe the July 18th meeting was very productive. It was a great opportunity for the City and BNSF
to clarify misunderstandings and work towards addressing the community's concerns_ BNSF proposes to
continue this open dialogue through periodic meetings with the City. We propose initially to meet with
you and your team every six months. Then we can adjust the frequency as needed. If you are amenable
to this idea, 1 will coordinate with your staff to schedule the first meeting.
You asked about BNSF's long-term expansion and property acquisition plans for the rail yard. As we
discussed at the July 18th meeting, our future expansion and property acquisition plans are a product of
future demand. However, at this time, BNSF has no near-term plans to expand the facility's capacity or
to acquire additional residential property other than properties that are currently under negotiation. We
are examining various improvements to maximize the efficiency of our existing facility footprint such as
an Automated Gate System (AGS). AGS could also provide benefits to the community, which we can
describe more fully at our next meeting.
We are proud that we have been a part of your community for over 100 years now. Moving forward we
envision our proposed meetings providing a forum to be in frequent and open dialogue regarding issues as
they arise like those discussed at the July 18 meeting. The result, we hope, will be a positive joint effort
with you and the community to foster greater partnership and understanding. Please feel free to give me a
call at any time. You can also call Terry Finn, at 206-625-6135, for a local representative.
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2013 Federal Briefing Book — BNSF excerpt
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BNSF
DESCRIPTION
Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSFJ operates an intermodal freight yard in the Allentown
neighborhood o[Tukwila. BNSF has recently acquired adjacent property designated by Tukwila's
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code for low density residential use. BNSF applied for a
Comprehensive Plan amendment and a rezone to designate the newly acquired property for
manufacturing and industrial use. Upon learning that the City Administration would recommend the
City Council deny this request, BNSF withdrew its application and asserted that federal law preempts
the City from enforcing its land use and environmental regulations with regard to railroad activities.
The location of the BNSF intermodal rail yard in Tukwila, adjacent to a residential neighborhood, has
been an issue for many years. The impacts to homeowners include heavy truck traffic through the
single-family neighborhood and significant noise at all hours of the day and night. Neighbors have
beenvnryvocalintbeiroppositinotooxpausi000fnno'resideutinluncsintntbeicnrigbborbood,and
have submitted petitions and letters opposing the rezone to the Tukwila City Council.
The City of Tukw }a recognizes the vital role that rail transport plays in the nation's economy and
security. We also believe that the current regulatory scheme governing railroad operations places an
unnecessary and unhealthy burden upon host communities.
The issue of federal preemption related to railroads and local land use authority was addressed by the
US Conference of Mayors, which in 2007 adopted a resolution u ing the United States Congress to
"hold hearings on existing federal law governing railroads and enact legislation clarifying that current
federal law does not preempt state and local environmental and land use planning laws."
CURRENT STATUS
Since last May, representatives from the City of Tukwila and BNSF have met three times on the following
dates: July 12, 2012, November 13, 2012 and April 24, 2013.
These meetings have included discussions regarding alternate means for i for the Interrnoda!
Facility located in Tukwila's Allentown neighborhood. Through these meetings, two alternate routes have
been eliminated, and one potential route appears worthy of additional consideration. BNSF is interested in
considering an alternate access point from the southern-most portion of the Facility, and has inquired to
Tukwila's interest in sharing the financial cost for a 30% Design Report in relation to this proposed access
route.
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COMMENTS MADE AT AUGUST 12, 2013 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
REGARDING STUDY /REPORT OPTIONS FOR ALLENTOWN AND THE BURLINGTON NORTHERN
SANTA FE (BNSF) INTERMODAL FACILITY
Mary Fertakis, 11822 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila, explained she is speaking on behalf of Brooke Alford, who
was unable to attend this evening. She read a statement prepared by Ms. Alford, which included:
Ms. Alford has been involved with this issue since BNSF applied for a rezoning of residential property in
Allentown approximately two years ago. During the summer of 2011, representatives of the Allentown
community met with the Mayor, a few Councilmembers and the City Administrator at that time, Steve
Lancaster. When the question of appropriate mitigation arose, a request was made for a professional
consultant to assess the situation and to explore which mitigation strategies could be utilized to prevent
further impacts on the community from any expansion of the intermodal yard activity and boundaries.
The City Administrator wanted to ensure the community would support mitigation negotiations. A
community meeting was held to discuss the issue and the group agreed to support mitigation research,
with the full understanding the railroad industry holds federal preemptive rights that superseded local
jurisdiction.
The community has continued to make requests for consulting services in the two years since. The south
parcel that was purchased has since been developed and yard activity has been expanded with no buffer
to the adjacent residential properties. She feels a study is needed, along with clear, meaningful mitigation
measures for which to negotiate, and in a timely manner. The north parcel could also be developed at
any time.
Ms. Alford also feels opportunities were missed to engage Senator Maria Cantwell in this issue on their
behalf. The neighborhood is in complete support of an alternative truck access. The BNSF request for
partnership in pursuing 30% design for bridge access from 48th Avenue would allow increased traffic
away from the neighborhood. That increased yard capacity would need proper mitigation.
At a meeting approximately two years ago, a BNSF representative stated the facility currently has
capacity to load one -half a truck in the yard. They would like capacity to load 1 full train in the yard. He
also mentioned a potential need for automatic loaders at some point, both of which indicate potential
expansion at this yard.
She would like Council to vote to fund a livability mitigation study and to have citizen involvement in the
crafting of the request for proposal (RFP). She supports the partnership to pursue the initial study and
design of the alternate 48th Avenue access option.
Lisa Krober, 11830 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila, acknowledged all the citizens who are in attendance this
evening regarding this issue. She feels that what happens in the BNSF intermodal facility directly impacts
the health and well -being of the Allentown community and the City, and the situation should no longer be
ignored by the Council. The issues of where trucks are driven in and out of the site may be resolved with
a potential new bridge on 48th Avenue; however, that does not change the impact of expansion of this
facility on the neighborhood.
While Ms. Krober feels the new bridge may solve part of the problem, she does have an issue with the
City spending public funds on a study for the bridge on behalf of a for - profit corporation.
Ms. Krober feels the City should move forward with mitigation measures to safeguard the neighborhood
without waiting for BNSF. Time and money has been spent on bike trails, a Community Center, and the
Strategic Plan. She recognizes that BNSF has government -given rights to do what they do, but feels that
does not diminish a responsibility to hold them accountable for their impact on the community,
environment and neighbors. She stated that Senator Cantwell's office has asked the neighborhood
community what they would like her to do. They want the most viable, solid buffer between the BNSF
yard and the residents
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Josh Farris, 4408 S 124th Street, Tukwila, explained the effect the rail yard has on residences in the
area. One year ago he installed a sliding door. The vibrations from trucks going by every day affect that
door and their media center. Sometimes the door will close and latch and other days it will not, and the
media center no longer sits level as the foundation is settling. He mentioned a report that says trucks
drive through the Allentown neighborhood 900 times a day. Installing a bridge on 48th would be a better
alternative; however, having a consultant work on mitigation is still important as it relates to the trucks
driving through the neighborhood and the impacts of the type of work being done at this location. He
feels spending public funds on a private company should not be done on principle; however BNSF does
pay property tax on the area and they have some rights as well. The bridge would take the trucks out of
the area. Mr. Farris noted that other commercial businesses such as Baker Commodities could also use
the new bridge, relieving even more trucks from 42nd Avenue. He encourages support to fund a study on
a 48th Avenue bridge and also for a mitigation study.
Karen Wendt, 12537 51st PI. S., Tukwila, stated she lives across the street from where BNSF expanded
the parking lot. Trucks travel in and out of the yard from 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. When she has asked
about calling the Police, she was told it is a civil matter and "it is BNSF." Vibrations from the truck traffic
have caused cracks along their door jams and foundation, and there is also a lot of noise. She noted that
the new entrance may be the best solution for the majority of residents in the area, but her home will still
be exposed to a lot of dirt and exhaust.
Dana Farris, 4408 S. 124th Street, Tukwila, is a parent and she walks with her new baby across that
street every day. She would like to see the speed reduced. During a conversation with BNSF's
representative at the community's National Night Out event, she noticed a big separation from the rail
yard and the truck drivers. BNSF does not take ownership for the trucks as the drivers are independent
contractors. She feels this is a disconnect, as BNSF is the reason those drivers are in the neighborhood
and any conversation needs to include discussion of those drivers.
Emmett Jackson, 5023 S. 124th Street, Tukwila, explained his house is the last one before you would
enter the BNSF rail yard. In 1997, he woke up to a scream from his wife. A truck was in their yard about
4 feet from their door. That truck took their neighbor's home right off the foundation. In November 1998,
at 7:00 a.m., he thought there had been an earthquake when a truck hit his house. There have many
close calls since then. His foundation has settled and the back doors will not close. He noted there is a
stop sign at the gate, but most drivers ignore it. He feels he would not be able to sell his house and said
his property deed has a reference that says the area has problems with traffic, noise and pollution.
Mr. Jackson stated 11 homes are being built on the other corner that will likely house young families with
children who are not familiar with the situation they are moving into. He feels those people deserve some
protection.
Georgina Nelson Thomas, 3836 S. 116th Street, Tukwila, lives right across the river from Poverty Hill
and Allentown, and she has been hearing these types of comments since she moved here in 1997. She
stated she supports and is in agreement with those who have spoken this evening.
Mark Wendt, 12537 51st PI. S., Tukwila, remembers seeing a plan for a concrete barrier with a wood
fence. The actual barrier in place is a cyclone fence covered with blackberries. He has been woken up
numerous times late at night with trucks dropping and moving trailers with their lights on and beeping
from being backed up, and the house vibrates from the engines running all night. The proposed bridge
would come into their back door. Their only recourse is to be bought out.
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COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
Meal' ngDate
Prepared li)y
Mayor's review
Cow mil review
08/26/13
CF
Motion
Date 9/3/13
09/03/13
CF
Bid Award
A kg Date
Public Hearing
A kg Date
7 Other
Mtg Date
CATEGORY Discussion
Mtg Date
Mtg
SPONSOR Council — Mayor I I FIR DCD _ Finance Fire ____ IT P&R Police 1 131F
SPONSOR'S The City of Tukwila Fire Department is seeking approval to enter into a Master Interlocal
SUMMARY Agreement with other Zone 3 Fire Agencies. This agreement will memoralize language
that will be common to all future agreements with participating agencies, that fall within
the life of this agreement. The Council is being asked to consider and approve the
agreement.
RI NIEWI ID BY COW Mtg. 1 1 CA&P Cmte F&S Cmte 11 Transportation Cmte
Utilities Cmte 1 1 Arts Comm. _ Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DATE: 8/20/13 COMMIYFEE CHAIR: ROBERTSON
ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM No.
5.C.
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STAFF SPONSOR: CHRIS FLORES
ORIGINAL AGENDA DX11:: 8/26/13
AG ENDA ITEM TITLE King County Master Interlocal Agreement
8/26/13
Motion
Date 9/3/13
Resolution
Mtg Date
Ordinance
Mtg Date
Bid Award
A kg Date
Public Hearing
A kg Date
7 Other
Mtg Date
CATEGORY Discussion
Mtg Date
Mtg
SPONSOR Council — Mayor I I FIR DCD _ Finance Fire ____ IT P&R Police 1 131F
SPONSOR'S The City of Tukwila Fire Department is seeking approval to enter into a Master Interlocal
SUMMARY Agreement with other Zone 3 Fire Agencies. This agreement will memoralize language
that will be common to all future agreements with participating agencies, that fall within
the life of this agreement. The Council is being asked to consider and approve the
agreement.
RI NIEWI ID BY COW Mtg. 1 1 CA&P Cmte F&S Cmte 11 Transportation Cmte
Utilities Cmte 1 1 Arts Comm. _ Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DATE: 8/20/13 COMMIYFEE CHAIR: ROBERTSON
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR/ADMIN.
CommniEl
Fire Department
Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
EXPINDITURI, RI Q UIRI 0 AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Fund Source:
Comments:
MTG. DATE
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
08/26/13
MTG. DATE
ATTACHMENTS
8/26/13
Informational Memorandum dated 08/12/13
King County Zone 3 Master Interlocal Agreement
Minutes from the Finance and Safety Committee meeting of 8/20/13
9/3/13
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City of Tukwila
TO:
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton
Finance & Safety Committee
FROM: Chris Flores, Acting Fire Chief
DATE: August 12, 2013
SUBJECT: King County Zone 3 Master Interlocal Agreement
ISSUE
The Tukwila Fire Department seeks to enter into a Master Interlocal Agreement with the King
County Fire Zone 3 partnering agencies.
BACKGROUND
Interlocal agreements associated with the fire service, and within King County and Zone 3 are
not uncommon. The drafting of such agreements inevitably results in the expenditure of much
time, and energy. Legal fees and staff costs are also commonly expended. The King County
Zone 3 Master Interlocal Agreement has been designed to incorporate language that will be
common to all future agreements of this nature, thereby reducing the time, energy, and expense
associated with the production of said agreements. The agreement was entered into by all
major Zone 3 partnering agencies, with the exception of Renton and Tukwila, last year.
DISCUSSION
Rachel Turpin has reviewed the agreement. She has indicated in her feedback that some of the
language is somewhat unconventional, but that it is a low risk to proceed, and that she does not
see any major issues with the City signing the agreement. Additionally, Rachel has
recommended a course of action for utilizing this agreement in the future.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no foreseeable financial impact associated with entering into this agreement.
RECOMMENDATION
The Council is being asked to consider and approve this item at the August 26, 2013 Committee
of the Whole meeting and subsequent September 3, 2013 Regular Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
KING COUNTY ZONE 3 MASTER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
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KING COUNTY ZONE 36/11/2012
MASTER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
1. PARTIES.
The original parties to this King County Zone 3 Master Interlocal
Agreement are as follows:
King County Fire Protection Districts 2 (Burien), 11 (North
Highline), 13 (Vashon Fire), 20 (Skyway /Bryn Mawr / /Lakeridge), 39
(South King Fire & Rescue, 43 (Maple Valley Fire), 44 (Mountain
View Fire), together with the cities of, SeaTac Fire Department,
Renton Fire & Emergency Services, Tukwila Fire Department, the
Kent Regional Fire Authority and the Valley Regional Fire
Authority, the Port of Seattle Fire Department and King County
Medic One.
The intent of the original parties is to create one master
interlocal agreement for eventual execution by various municipal
corporations, including but not limited to fire protection
districts and regional fire protection service authorities,
cities, counties, other special purpose districts, and other
agencies such as federal and state agencies, in order to create
one applicable master interlocal agreement with common provisions
between all agreeing parties. Additional parties can bring
themselves under the provisions of this Agreement by either
executing this Master Interlocal Agreement or a counterpart
thereof. Some of the interlocal agreements, which will be
exhibits hereto, will include some but not all of the parties to
the Master Interlocal Agreement.
2. RECITALS.
A. The original parties to this Master Interlocal Agreement have
found and concluded that there are many interlocal agreements
currently in existence in King County between fire protection
districts, between such districts and cities, between cities
and the County, and various other combinations, which
contain overlapping redundant terms and conditions. It is
further found that many of these repetitive and overlapping
terms and conditions could be avoided by having one master
interlocal agreement containing all of the standard
provisions agreed upon perpetually by the parties.
B. The original parties to this Agreement further find that
there is a continuing trend toward cooperation between fire
protection districts in King County and a beginning trend of
cooperation between cities and fire protection districts. In
an ever increasing frequency, these municipal corporations
are engaging in consolidated functions, complete
consolidations of administration or operations, and in fact
mergers. This Master Interlocal Agreement is intended to
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further these trends toward cooperation and consolidation of
functions.
C. The original parties to this Master Interlocal Agreement
perceive a need for a master agreement to set forth the
common, standard, and repetitive provisions rather than have
these common terms and conditions included in most, if not
all, of the interlocal agreements.
D. The interlocal agreements which shall be appended hereto as
exhibits could be independent, "stand- alone" contracts
between the parties, but the parties would prefer to keep
such interlocal agreements simple and short, containing only
the substantive provisions relevant to the circumstances at
hand, while incorporating by reference the standard terms and
provisions of this Agreement by making each interlocal
agreement an exhibit to this Master Interlocal Agreement.
3. AUTHORITY.
Authority for this Agreement is contained for all applicable state
agencies, political subdivisions, special purpose districts and
municipal corporations in the State of Washington by RCW 39.34,
the Interlocal Cooperation Act. With respect to regional fire
protection service authorities, additional authority is contained
in RCW 52.26.090. Additional authority is contained in RCW
52.12.021 and RCW 52.12.031, with respect to the fire protection
districts. With respect to water districts, additional authority
is contained within Title 57 RCW. With respect to cities,
additional authority for such contracts is contained within RCW
35, and Title 35A for optional municipal code cities. Authority
for such agreements by the County is contained within Title 36
RCW.
4. PURPOSE AND INTENT.
The purpose of the original parties to this Master Interlocal
Agreement and any parties added later shall be to save costs and
expenses, as well as time, by avoiding redundancy and repetitive
terms and provisions in various interlocal agreements when the
common terms and provisions of this Master Interlocal Agreement
are already in effect. The intent of the parties is to create a
master interlocal agreement that can include the parties' general
agreement as to many standard terms and provisions without
limiting the parties' flexibility to execute an interlocal
agreement containing substantive provisions when the circumstances
arise. Whenever a new subject for cooperation, consolidation, or
mutual and joint action requires an interlocal agreement, the
parties may execute one without undue expense or needless waste or
time.
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5. RECORDING.
This Agreement shall be recorded and filed pursuant to the
provisions of RCW 39.34.
6. TERM OF AGREEMENT.
The term or duration of this Agreement shall be perpetual, subject
to the below - stated termination provisions. This Agreement by its
own force does not require the expenditure of any specific
municipal corporation's funds.
7. CONFLICT BETWEEN AGREEMENTS.
If there is any conflict between the terms and provisions hereof
and the specific terms of an interlocal agreement, it is
understood and agreed that the specific conflicting provisions of
the interlocal agreement shall control. This conflict rule is
applicable not only to interlocal agreements specifically appended
hereto as exhibits at any time, but also any other interlocal
agreements hereafter entered into between any parties to this
Agreement.
8. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT.
This Master Interlocal Agreement may be terminated upon mutual
agreement of all of the parties then signatory thereto by
execution of a written instrument of termination.
9. WITHDRAWAL FROM AGREEMENT.
Any of the original parties, or any of the additional parties
added to this Master Interlocal Agreement at any time may withdraw
from the Master Interlocal Agreement by submitting written notice
to any of the parties to the Master Interlocal Agreement with
which the withdrawing party has entered into any interlocal
agreement that references or incorporates this Master Interlocal
Agreement, whether it be an exhibit to this Master Interlocal
Agreement or not. A withdrawal shall be effective upon the date
stated in the notice, so long as the notice is properly given at
least ninety (90) days before the effective date.
10. MODIFICATION OR AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT.
This Master Interlocal Agreement may be modified or amended, but
such amendment shall require the mutual written assent of all
parties then signatory to the Master Interlocal Agreement. The
index of exhibits, below referenced, shall include a list of all
parties to all applicable interlocal agreements.
11. LEAD AGENCY CONCEPT.
In many, if not all of the interlocal agreements appended to this
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Master Interlocal Agreement, the concept of a lead agency will be
used. When the term "lead agency" is used in this Master
Interlocal Agreement or any interlocal agreement executed
hereafter between the parties, the concept shall mean and include
that the lead agency shall be primarily responsible for the
administration and implementation of the referenced agreement.
The agency taking the lead on any particular agreement does not
thereby incur any greater liability for performance of the
agreement, which shall remain with the parties as set forth in the
interlocal agreement. The lead agency will be responsible for
contract administration in the manner specified in the interlocal
agreement. Lead agency duties may include but not be limited to
billing the other parties for appropriate reimbursement of costs
incurred under the agreement, acting as the employer when called
for under any applicable agreement (unless otherwise provided in
the interlocal agreement), and also acting as liaison or
contracting party with any third parties affected by the
interlocal agreement.
12. REIMBURSABLE COSTS.
Those interlocal agreements which provide for reimbursable costs
to the lead agency or any other party shall, unless specified
otherwise in the interlocal, use the current version of the
Washington State Fire Chiefs Association wage and benefit schedule
to establish the rates for all costs for reimbursement.
13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
This Master Interlocal Agreement and Exhibit A (regarding
reimbursable costs) embrace and include the entire understanding
of the parties. This Agreement supersedes and cancels any prior
negotiations or communications between the parties with respect to
the subject matter of the Master Interlocal Agreement, but the
execution of the Master Interlocal Agreement does not supersede
any interlocal agreements executed between these parties prior to
this Agreement's effective date. Further, it is understood and
agreed that the Master Interlocal Agreement is intended for use in
conjunction with future exhibits, which shall be interlocal
agreements between some or all of the parties hereto. Such
interlocal agreements are to be appended as exhibits to this
Agreement and are intended to be incorporated herein by reference
as a part of the Master Interlocal Agreement.
14. GOVERNING LAW.
This Agreement is entered into and shall be governed by the law of
the State of Washington. In the event of a dispute that has
completed arbitration or been held ineligible for arbitration, the
venue shall lie in King County, Washington.
15. ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES.
It is the intent of all parties to the Master Interlocal Agreement
that disputes, if any, between any of the parties hereto shall be
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resolved as informally and amicably as possible by settlement
without the assistance of any outside professionals in dispute
resolution. However, if such conciliation fails, the parties
agree that mediation may be used. If the parties are unable to
resolve the dispute through mediation, then an arbitrator shall be
selected through the auspices of the American Arbitration
Association, or any such entity providing arbitrators as the
parties may agree upon. The arbitration shall proceed, however,
with a single arbitrator and with the parties sharing the costs
proportionately, depending upon how many of the parties are
involved in the dispute. Only if arbitration is unsuccessful or
declared by a court to be inapplicable to the dispute shall the
parties proceed to Superior Court.
16. CONSTRUCTION /INTERPRETATION.
This Agreement is being entered into and shall be construed and
interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of
Washington.
17. EXHIBITS /INDEX OF EXHIBITS.
With the exception of Exhibit A regarding a cost schedule, the
other exhibits to this Master Interlocal Agreement are intended to
be separate and independent interlocal agreements that are
rendered complete by their inclusion as exhibits to this
Agreement. Since this Master Interlocal Agreement is in a certain
sense open -ended and may be subject to numerous exhibits, it is
understood and agreed that a master index of the exhibits or
interlocal agreements shall be maintained. That index of exhibits
or interlocal agreements to which this Master Interlocal Agreement
makes reference shall be maintained at the offices of counsel, now
declared to be:
Brian Snure
The above counsel shall be the custodian of the index and shall
make available to any party to this Agreement at any time not only
the index of exhibits, but any individual interlocal agreement
which any party to this Agreement desires to obtain.
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18. INDEPENDENT COUNSEL REVIEW.
While it is recognized that many of the parties to this Agreement
have historically used as their general counsel either Brian Snure
or Joseph F. Quinn, it is understood and agreed by all parties
that each party has the right to have independent counsel review
this Master Interlocal Agreement, or any interlocal agreement
executed hereunder as an exhibit, to ensure objective and
disinterested review hereof.
19. HOLD HARMLESS /INDEMNIFICATION.
Each of the parties which are signatories hereto, by executing
this Master Interlocal Agreement or by executing any of the
interlocal agreements which are exhibits hereto, after review of
this Master Interlocal Agreement, are deemed to hold harmless and
indemnify any and all other parties to any respective interlocal
agreement between the parties for any negligence, errors or
omissions of the indemnifying party. The indemnification and hold
harmless is mutual with respect to any of the negligence, errors
and omissions of any of the other parties, with respect to their
own negligence, errors and omissions. Each party, therefore,
remains solely liable for their own sole negligence, errors or
omissions. Such indemnification extends not only to the actual
party, but all employees, agents, volunteers and parties acting on
their behalf. The respective parties to the interlocal agreement
are not deemed to be agents of each other for purposes of these
agreements. IT IS FURTHER SPECIFICALLY AND EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD
THAT THE INDEMNIFICATION PROVIDED HEREIN CONSTITUTES EACH PARTY'S
WAIVER OF IMMUNITY UNDER INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE, TITLE 51 RCW,
SOLELY TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THIS INDEMNIFICATION CLAUSE.
THE PARTIES FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE MUTUALLY
NEGOTIATED THIS WAIVER.
20. WAIVER OF BREACH.
The failure of any party to this Agreement to insist upon strict
performance of any of the covenants and agreements contained in
this Agreement or any of the interlocal agreements which are
exhibits, or to exercise any option or right conferred by this
Agreement or those agreements, in any one or more instance shall
not be construed to be a waiver or relinquishment of any such
option or right or of any other covenants or agreements which
shall all be and remain in full force and effect.
21. ATTORNEY'S FEES.
If any party brings any legal action in court to enforce any
provisions of this Agreement or any documents executed in
connection therewith, the successful prevailing party shall be
entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and other costs
incurred in that action, in addition to any other relief to which
that party may be entitled.
22. NOTICES.
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Any notice required or desired to be served, given or delivered
hereunder or under any of the interlocal agreements shall be in
writing and shall be deemed to have been validly served, given or
delivered upon deposit in the United States mail by registered or
certified mail with proper postage prepaid and addressed to the
party to be notified. Each party to this Master Interlocal
Agreement shall include the applicable address below the signature
block hereof and below the signature block of any interlocal
agreement entered into as exhibits to this Agreement.
23. COUNTERPARTS.
This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in two or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all
of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
As additional parties are added to this Master Interlocal
Agreement, a counterpart will be used to include them into the
Master Interlocal Agreement.
24. ASSIGNMENTS.
No party may assign or delegate any right or duty under this
Agreement without unanimous written consent of all parties.
25. SEVERABILITY.
The invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of any provisions
hereof or of any individual interlocal agreement incorporated
herein as an exhibit shall not in any way affect, impair,
invalidate or render unenforceable this Agreement or any
provisions thereof, of any of the interlocal agreements which are
exhibits hereto or any provisions thereof.
26. CAPTIONS.
The captions and headings of the paragraphs of this Agreement and
of the individual interlocal agreements which are exhibits hereto
are for convenience and reference only and are not to be used to
interpret or define provisions.
27. VARIATIONS IN PRONOUNS.
All pronouns include the masculine, feminine, neuter, singular or
plural as the identification of persons, places, firms,
corporations or entities as the context may require.
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28. BENEFITS
This Agreement shall not be construed to provide any benefits to
any third parties. Specifically, and without limiting the
foregoing, this Agreement shall not create or be construed as
creating an exception to the Public Duty Doctrine.
29. SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS.
If any party to this Agreement or any of the interlocal agreements
which are exhibits hereto ceases to exist by reason of merger,
dissolution, or any other such corporate change of form, and if
there is a successor corporation or entity surviving the merger,
dissolution, or otherwise to which the duties of any contracting
party are assignable, then the terms and provisions of this Master
Interlocal Agreement and any applicable interlocal agreements
which are exhibits hereto are deemed to apply to that
successor /assignee municipal corporation, so long as the
applicable laws of the State of Washington allow such municipal
corporation to assume those duties and responsibilities.
30. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Agreement is dated the day of , 2012, the
date on which the last of the signatures below has been affixed to
the Agreement. This Master Interlocal Agreement shall not
operate, however, and be effective until the effective date of the
first interlocal agreement appended hereto.
SIGNATURE PAGES TO FOLLOW
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King County Fire Protection
District 2
Chair
Commissioner
Commissioner
Attest:
Secretary
Approved as to Form:
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King County Fire Protection District
11
Chair
Commissioner
Commissioner
Attest:
Secretary
Approved as to Form:
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King County Fire Protection
District 13
Chair
Commissioner
Commissioner
Attest:
Secretary
Approved as to Form:
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King County Fire Protection
District 20
Chair
Commissioner
Commissioner
Attest:
Secretary
Approved as to Form:
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King County Fire Protection
District 39
Chair
Vice Chair
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Attest:
Secretary
Approved as to Form:
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King County Fire Protection
District #43
Chair
Vice Chair
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Attest:
Secretary
Approved as to Form:
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King County Fire Protection
District 44
Chair
Vice Chair
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Attest:
Secretary
Approved as to Form:
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Kent Fire Department Regional Fire
Authority
Board Chair
Board Vice Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Attest:
Secretary
Approved as to Form:
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Valley Regional Fire Authority
Board Chair
Board Vice Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Attest:
Clerk of the Board
Approved as to Form:
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City of Renton
By: City Manager
Attest:
City Clerk
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City of SeaTac
By: City Manager
Attest:
City Clerk
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City of Tukwila
By: City Manager
Attest:
City Clerk
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Port of Seattle /SeaTac
International Airport
By: Fire Chief
Attest:
City Clerk
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King County Medic One
By: EMS Division Director
Attest:
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Finance & Safety Committee Minutes August 20, 2013 — Page 2
B. Fire Department Interlocal Agreement for Zone 3
The Tukwila Fire Department is seeing Council approval to enter into a Master Interlocal Agreement with
King County Fire Zone 3 partnering agencies. This master agreement includes common language that will
be applicable to future agreements, thereby reducing time and expense associated with drafting future
agreements. All major Zone 3 partnering agencies except for Renton and Tukwila entered into this
agreement in 2012. The language has been reviewed by the City Attorney's Office, and staff recommends
this action as a cost - effective step for the City. UNANIMOUS AGREEMENT. FORWARD TO
AUGUST 26 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
C. Fire Department 2013 First -Half Report
Acting Fire Chief Flores presented a 2013 First -Half Report regarding Tukwila Fire Department
performance, accomplishments, challenges, and activities. In the future, this information will be presented
on a quarterly schedule.
Committee members were appreciative of the information presented and requested additional components
for future reports, including more statistical data regarding service issues, aid calls, data per station, calls
per zone, and equipment use per zone. Committee Chair Robertson suggested providing more detail on
response data and tying Fire Department reporting into the Citywide Strategic Plan and the Crime
Reduction Initiative. The Committee recommended scheduling a Fire Department presentation before the
full Council. INFORMATION ONLY.
D. Financial Planning Model Attachment A
As follow up to the July 16 Committee discussion, staff presented a proposed reformatting of the Financial
Planning Model Attachment A. The new format includes restructured line item groupings as well as a
definition key to certain revenue types. The proposed format more closely aligns the revenue line items
and account groupings with those used in the City's internal quarterly financial reports and those
prescribed by BARS. The proposal also includes a new supporting schedule named "Attachment A —
Revenue Detail" to provide more information on each revenue line item.
Committee members were very complimentary and agreed that the proposed format aligns with their
previous requests and is logical and understandable. Additional requests were made by Committee Chair
Robertson to expand detail to Lines 10, 11, and 12. The Committee requested the development of a 6 -9
year chart showing actuals for the previous three years as well as a graphical representation of
relationships between the different funds the City uses. Councilmember Quinn would like this tool to be
available for discussion at the 2014 Council retreat. Committee Chair Robertson requested that budget
tools similar to Attachment A also be reviewed when staff time permits. INFORMATION ONLY.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
Next meeting: Wednesday, September 4, 2013 — 5:30 p.m. — Conference Room #3
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Upcoming Meetings & Events
August /September 2013
26th (Monday)
27th (Tuesday)
28th (Wednesday)
29th (Thursday)
30th (Friday)
31st (Saturday)
➢ Community
Affairs & Parks
Crate,
5: 15 PM
(CR #3)
➢ City Council
Committee of
the Whole Mtg.,
7:00 PM
(Council
Chambers)
➢ Transportation
Crate,
5:15 PM
(CR #1)
Peanut Butter and
Jam Family
Entertainment Series
FREE family fun!
12:00 Noon
(Community Center by
the Spray Park)
This week:
Caspar Babypants
City Council Special
Meeting Workshop.
Proposed 2014 -2019
Capital Improvement
Program
5:30 7:30 PM
(Community Center;
Meeting Room B)
Tukwila Int'l. Blvd.
Action Crate. S
Trash Pickup Day
9:00- 10:00 AM
For location or
information contact
Sharon Mann
206- 200 -3616
Floating Movie
Night
8:00 PM
(Tukwila Pool)
Last splash before
back to school!
Movie: Surf's Up
Fee: $2.00 per person
For more information
call 206-267-2350
2nd (Monday)
3rd (Tuesday)
4th (Wednesday)
5th (Thursday)
6th (Friday)
7th (Saturday)
Labor
City offices
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,Y
Day
closed
g
I�1 Omuu
1,
D Utilities Crate,
5:00 PM
(CR #1)
> Civil Service
Commission,
(Postponed to
9/9/13)
➢ Arts
Commission,
5:30 PM
(Community
Center)
D Library
Advisory
Board,
7:00 PM
(Foster Library
4060 S. 144`x` St
D City Council
Regular Mtg.,
7:00 PM
(Council
Chambers)
➢ Finance &
Safety Crate,
5:30 PM
(CR #3)
Volunteer
Work Party
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Northwinds Weir on
the Duwamish.
2914 S. 112`h St.
For information
visit
www.earthcorps.org
➢ Equity &
Diversity
Commission,
5:15 PM
(CR #3)
TUKWILA POOL CLOSURE 9/1/13 — 9/8/13
For Holiday and Maintenance work
> Arts Commission: 1st Tues., 5:30 PM, Tukwila Community Center. Contact Stephanie Gardner at 206 -767 -2342.
> City Council Committee of Whole (C.O.W.) Meeting: 2nd & 4th Mon., 7:00 PM, Council Chambers at City Hall.
> City Council Regular Meeting: 1st & 3rd Mon., 7:00 PM, Council Chambers at City Hall.
➢ Civil Service Commission: 1st Mon., 5:00 PM, Conf. Room #3. Contact Kim Gilman at 206 - 431 -2187.
> Community Affairs & Parks Committee: 2nd & 4th Mon., 5:15 PM, Conf. Room #3. (A) An update on the Community Activity
Nutrition Network (`1" CANN). (B) Update regarding issues associated with amplified noise in City parks. (C) An amendment to the
Sign Code.
➢ COPCAB (Community Oriented Policing Citizens Adv. Board): 4th Thurs., 6:30 PM, Conf. Rm #5. Chris Partman (206 -431- 2197).
➢ Equity & Diversity Commission: 1st Thurs., 5:15 PM, Conf Room #3. Contact Joyce Trantina at 206 - 433 -1868.
> Finance & Safety Committee: 1st & 3rd Tues., 5:30 PM, Conf. Room #3
>Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: Every other month 12:00 NOON. Contact Katherine Kertzman at 206 -575 -2489.
> Parks Commission: 3rd Wed., 5:30 PM, Meeting Room B at Community Center. Contact Dave Johnson at 206 - 767 -2308.
> Planning Commission /Board of Architectural Review: 6:30 PM, Council Chambers at City Hall. Contact 206 -431 -3670.
> Transportation Committee: 2nd & 4th Tues., 5:15 PM, Conf Room #1 (A) Tukwila Urban Center - Pedestrian /Bicycle Bridge
Acceptance of State Regional Mobility Grant. (B) Preliminary Draft Resolution Relating to Apprenticeship Program.
> Tukwila Historical Society: 3rd Thurs., 7:00 PM , Tukwila Heritage & Cultural Center. Contact Pat Brodin at 206 -433 -1861
>Tukwila Int'l. Blvd. Action Cmte: 2nd Tues., 7:00 PM, Tukwila Community Center. Contact Chief Villa at 206 - 433 -1815.
> Utilities Committee: 1st & 3rd Mon., 5:00 PM, Conf. Room #1.
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Tentative Agenda Schedule
MONTH
MEETING 1-
REGULAR
MEETING 2 -
C.O.W.
MEETING 3 -
REGULAR
MEETING 4 -
C.O.W.
August
5
12
19
26
See agenda packet
cover sheet for this
week's agenda
(August 26, 2013
Committee of the Whole
Meeting).
September
3 (Tuesday)
Proclamations/
9
Special Presentations:
16
23
Proclamation:
Appointments:
"Coverage is Here
King County" - The
countywide effort to
enroll 180,000 newly
eligible King County
residents in Medicaid
and the Health Benefit
Exchange once open
enrollment starts on
October 1, 2013.
LID 33 Bond
Ordinance.
A proclamation
declaring September
28, 2013 as the Mayor's
Day of Concern for the
Hungry.
Public Hearing:
Confirm the
appointment of
Christopher Lawrence
to Position #4 on the
Human Services
Advisory Board.
A proclamation for
National Recovery
Month.
Consent Agenda:
Crime Reduction
through property
acquisition.
An ordinance
amendin the
g
Comprehensive Plan.
FD ILA with Kent for
regional training
consortium.
Council policy on use
of electronic devises.
Special Issues:
2013 Small Drainage
Program Bid Award.
National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination
System Acceptance of
2 Grants.
Unfinished Business:
An ordinance
amending the Zoning
Code relating to
recreational
marijuana.
Zone 3 Fire Master
ILA.
New Business:
Crime Reduction
through property
acquisition.
An ordinance
amending the
Comprehensive Plan.
A resolution in
support of the Medic
One /EMS Levy.
An ordinance
confirming and
levying the
assessments for LID
#33.
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