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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-05-11 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting City Hall Council Chambers May 11, 2009 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES Council President Hernandez called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Ms. Hernandez introduced Justyce Edgar and Tyler and Cameron Snow, members of the YMCA Seahurst Child Care Group, who led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. OFFICIALS Present were Joan Hernandez, Council President, Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Pam Linder, Dennis Robertson, Verna Griffin, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn. CITY OFFICIALS Jim Haggerton, Mayor; Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Rebecca Fox, Senior Planner; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Shawn Hunstock, Finance Director; Mary Miotke, Information Technology Director; Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Manager; Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst; Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a. Update on the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) 2040 Plan. Jack Pace, Community Development Director, introduced Ben Bakkenta, Principal Planner with the Puget Sound Regional Council. Mr. Bakkenta utilized a PowerPoint presentation to provide an overview of the 2040 Plan: Puget Sound Regional Planning o VISION 2040 Adopted in April 2008 and replaces VISION 2020 o Regional Economic Strategy Prosperity partnership and Industry clusters o Transportation 2040 Long -range multi -modal transportation plan Regional Forecast of Population and Jobs o Expecting to add 1.5 million people and 1.2 million jobs by 2040 o Different travel needs and preferences Regional Growth Strategy o Purpose: Guidance for local growth targets o Increased growth in mid- to large -size cities, especially cities with designated transit centers o Decreased growth in rural areas, unincorporated areas and small cities o Increased job- housing balance in the region o King County's 10 Core Cities 230,000 people and 262,000 jobs Auburn, Bothell, Burien, Federal Way, Kent, Kirkland, Redmond, Renton, SeaTac and Tukwila. Growth by the numbers o Population growth by regional geography and county Metropolitan Cities increase 32 Core Cities increase 21 Larger Cities increase 11% Percent of each county's workforce that commutes to King County (1970 -2000) o Snohomish County One worker in three commutes to King County. o Pierce County One worker in four commutes to King County. o Kitsap County One worker in seven commutes to King County. Objectives o Align with VISION 2040 and the Regional Economic Strategy o Respond to the 2040 growth forecasts for person and freight travel demand Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes May 11, 2009 Page 2 of 6 o Make progress on the major transportation system issues facing the region o Coordinate local, county, state and transit projects o Create a sustainable financial strategy Major factors shaping transportation 2040 o Sustainable funding New sources of revenue Gas tax buying power is declining, while costs are increasing o Environment Climate change 51 of area's greenhouse gases are from transportation Puget Sound water quality o Congestion and Mobility Mobility for people and goods highway congestion is forecast to increase Tukwila's Role o Tukwila is a Core City o Opportunity for significant infill redevelopment residential and commercial o Transit oriented Development Sounder and LINK stations Metro Rapid Ride on Tukwila International Boulevard Transportation Schedule o May 28, 2009 Draft Transportation 2040 plan released o 45 -day comment period opened o September 2009 PSRC to review community comments o May 2010 updated final transportation plan issued Mr. Pace indicated the current focus for future growth is in the Tukwila Urban Center and Transit Oriented Development districts. Councilmember Quinn requested clarification on the possible federal funding under the new administration. Mr. Bakkenta indicated federal funding is uncertain at this time, and that option is part of the policy analysis. Council President Hernandez inquired about tolling funding sources and whether they would require ballot approval. Mr. Bakkenta indicated tolling would require authorization from the legislature. PSRC would include the request for tolling as part of a legislative agenda and the financial plan aspect. Pam Carter, 4115 South 139 Street, indicated there have been recent comments that Tukwila has not taken its fair share of growth. She stated the proposed Urban Center Plan and the growth indicated by the Transportation 2040 Plan address the issue of additional housing in the Tukwila Urban Center. CITIZEN COMMENT There were no citizen comments. SPECIAL ISSUES a. Minor Home Repair Program. Councilmember Griffin indicated this item was discussed at the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting on April 27, 2009. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. The Council is being asked to authorize the Mayor to sign an application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the 2010 Minor Home Repair Program for the cities of Tukwila, SeaTac, Des Moines, and Covington. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes May 11, 2009 Page 3 of 6 Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Manager, indicated the City has applied for this grant for the last 5 years. This program assists low- income households with minor home repair and preventative maintenance. In 2008 the program provided over 23 repair jobs and 200 hours of assistance. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. b. 2009 Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Councilmember Griffin indicated this item was discussed at the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting on April 27, 2009. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Jack Pace, Community Development Director, indicated it is not necessary to consider the specific merits or substance of the request to make a decision about next steps. The request is for Council to review the two applications and either 1) refer the proposals to the Planning Commission for review, 2) defer action, or 3) reject the proposals. Rebecca Fox, Senior Planner, utilized a Powerpoint presentation to provide an overview of the two applications. Osterlv Park Townhomes: Mike Overbeck is requesting a redesignation from Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential at 3421 S 144 Street. The .25 -acre property has been the subject of a long -term code enforcement action, and is the site of a former meth house that was recently demolished. The Comprehensive Plan amendment /rezone area is part of a multi parcel proposal for a 31 -unit townhome project, which will be developed in phases. The rezone property would be part of phase 2 of Tukwila's first townhome project. Urban Renewal Overlay District: The applicant, City of Tukwila, seeks to amend the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code to create a new "Urban Renewal Overlay District" for commercial, commercial redevelopment, and multi family zoned properties within the existing Urban Renewal Area. The area was originally designated in the January 2000 "Tukwila International Boulevard Plan." The proposed Urban Renewal Overlay District is comprised of approximately seven blocks, and generally lies between South 140 Street, 37 Avenue South, South 146 Street, and 42 Avenue South. This includes the Tukwila Village site, and has long been the focus of community planning efforts and public improvements. Ms. Fox indicated the applicant has requested Comprehensive Plan development regulation changes to include increased building height; reduced residential parking requirements; maximum number of dwelling units determined by the building envelope, no specific set limit; and ground floor live /work space to meet ground floor office /retail requirement. New criteria /requirements would include 75% of residential parking to be covered, provision of active uses on ground floor, provision of leases that prohibit on- street residential parking, parking space for shared vehicle, protection for adjacent residential uses with building setback, and provision of pedestrian amenities. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. c. Contract Amendment with Commercial Development Solutions. Councilmember Griffin indicated this item was discussed at the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting on April 27, 2009. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. The contract with Commercial Development Solutions will expire on June 30, 2009. The City entered into the contract for project management for the Tukwila South project. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes May 11, 2009 Page 4 of 6 d. King County Animal Control options. Councilmember Linder indicated this item was previously discussed at the Finance and Safety Committee meeting on April 7, 2009. Ms. Linder indicated her understanding of the decision by the Council at the April 20, 2009 Regular Meeting was that staff would bring this item back to the Council after the May 28, 2009 Budget Workshop. Rhonda Berry, City Administrator, indicated there are three options for discussion 1) Continue the current Interlocal Agreement at $60.00 per hour for 12 hours a week; 2) approve the Interlocal Agreement Amendment for 10 hours of enhanced Services at $46.75 per hour; or 3) discontinue the Interlocal Agreement with King County Animal Control Services. Councilmember Quinn inquired whether the amendment is time sensitive. Mike Villa, Assistant Police Chief, indicated the amendment is not time sensitive. Councilmember Robertson indicated he is not in favor of the original agreement with King County. He requested that prior to City Administration resuming the current agreement, he would like to revisit the terms of the agreement. Ms. Berry clarified the Interlocal Agreement for animal control services is active and has not been cancelled. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE JUNE 15, 2009 REGULAR MEETING. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Haggerton attended the National Day of Prayer at City Hall and the SeaTac Land Use Committee meeting on May 7, 2009. On May 9, 2009 he attended the Backyard Wildlife Festival. He reminded Council of the National Police Officers Memorial event at City Hall at 9:00 a.m. and the Tukwila Pantry fundraising luncheon on May 15, 2009. On Saturday, May 16, 2009, the King County- sponsored recycling event will be held at the Tukwila Village site. b. City Council Councilmember Linder attended the Backyard Wildlife Festival on May 9, 2009. Councilmember Griffin attended the Equity and Diversity Commission meeting on May 7, 2009. Councilmember Hougardy attended the Tukwila Government Affairs meeting on May 5, 2009. She also attended the National Day of Prayer on May 7, 2009 and the Pediatric Interim Care Center fundraiser luncheon on May 8, 2009. On May 9, 2009, she attended the Backyard Wildlife Festival. Councilmember Quinn attended the Foster High School Showcase event on May 8, 2009. Council President Hernandez attended the Tukwila Government Affairs meeting on May 5, 2009 and the Equity and Diversity Commission meeting on May 7, 2009. She also attended the Chamber of Commerce luncheon on May 8, 2009. On May 9, 2009, she attended the Backyard Wildlife Festival. c. Staff Rhonda Berry, City Administrator, attended the Foster High School Showcase event on May 8, 2009. Mike Villa, Assistant Police Chief, provided a PowerPoint presentation briefing on the status of two Tukwila Police Department grant applications. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes May 11, 2009 Page 5 of 6 COPS Federal Grant Proiect Specific $1 billion competitive federal grant used to create new and preserve existing law enforcement jobs with a focus on community- oriented policing programs. Tukwila's grant application is for $2.4 million. Creating and Preserving Jobs. o Retain or fill new positions o Grant provides 36 months of 100% entry -level salary and benefits. o City to commit to pay for ancillary costs and provide a 12 month commitment for the officers Community Oriented Policing (COP) o Increase capacity to implement COP strategies Problem solving; partnerships; organizational transformation o Organizational transformation Mission orientation; enhance COP; prevent /solve /control crimes 8:36 p.m. Councilmember Quinn left the Council Chambers. Proposed Program o Crime Prevention Resource Team Commander Oversee Sergeant, Crime Prevention, School Resource Officer, Training, Accreditation and COP Coordinator; continue and enhance COP o Traffic Officer o Currently unfilled position; handle majority of citizen complaints; administer Adopt -a- School Program o Tukwila Urban District COP Team 1,200 business, 100,000 people per day 34% of all Calls for Service and 37% of all cases are in this district Six person team with an office at Westfield Mall, with shifts during the peak time for the area Benefits o Increase public safety; reduce crime in Urban District; decrease unsustainable overtime and incident response time citywide; increase neighborhood patrols Councilmember Robertson inquired as to when Tukwila will know the status of the grant. Assistant Chief Villa indicated the deadline for an award is September 30, 2009. Council President Hernandez requested information on the office space available from Westfield and asked if the new office space would be considered the Urban District's Neighborhood Resource Center. Assistant Chief Villa indicated the space available is for the officers to complete paperwork and utilize computer and office equipment and will not act as a Resource Center. Edward Byrne Memorial Recovery Act The purpose of the grant is to create and preserve jobs and criminal justice. Tukwila was notified the allocation from the Department of Justice is $121,000. Disparity with King County: o Memorandum of Understanding is required to be accepted by all 18 cities and King County or the grant is forfeited. o King County proposed they retain 43% of the awarded grant. o Awarded cities proposed 10% of original allocation to King County. o Negotiations are currently in the works with King County for fair and equitable distribution. Tukwila's proposed project for the grant is for a mobile police incident command post consisting of: field command and control operations with computers and whiteboards, protected from media. It would be used for in- progress incidents and pre planned events. Current Incident Challenges: Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes May 11, 2009 Page 6 of 6 o Environmental elements, set -up time, operational security, information management. Currently the City has a fixed command post Anna Bernhard, 14241 59 Avenue South, indicated the addition of the mobile command unit would increase the workload for the Police Records Clerks. She asked if the grant would allow for additional clerk positions. Assistant Chief Villa indicated the grant application does not cover additional Records Clerk positions. 9:15 p.m. Councilmember Quinn returned to the Council Chambers. Council President Hernandez thanked Assistant Chief Villa for the update on the grants. d. City Attorney The City Attorney's presence is not required at Committee of the Whole meetings. e. Intergovernmental There was no report. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Robertson inquired about the status of the agenda for the upcoming budget workshop. Mayor Haggerton indicated the request was forwarded to Council President Hernandez for review and Council consensus on the requested items. ADJOURNMENT 9:21 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT HERNANDEZ DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURNED. J n Hernandez, Council President/ f Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk