Jeremy Hammar

This Comprehensive Plan for Normandy Park outlines the community's long-term direction towards 2044, guiding decisions that support its goals and vision while meeting the requirements of the Washington State Growth Management Act. The plan is structured around key elements including Vision and User Guide, Land Use, Housing, Transportation, Capital Facilities, Parks and Recreation, Environmental, and Economic Development, providing a comprehensive framework for community development.

The agenda includes items such as calling the meeting to order, roll call, approval of the agenda, approval of the minutes, public comment, continued business, new business including electing the 2026 President and Clerk of the Board, and adjournment. The meeting also involved discussion of the 2025 Property Tax Resolution Amendment, with a revision to capture only the 1% increase allowed by Washington State law, resulting in a levy rate of approximately $0.25 per $1,000 of assessed value. A financial analysis indicated that the 1% increase would generate approximately $6,000 in additional revenue, with homeowners seeing a minimal annual increase in their MPD taxes.

The Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Plan guides the City of Normandy Park in planning, funding, and implementing a comprehensive program for managing stormwater runoff, addressing both current and future requirements. The plan includes elements such as stormwater planning, public education and outreach, public involvement, MS4 mapping, illicit discharge detection, runoff control from new and existing developments, source control, and operations and maintenance. It also focuses on regional coordination and compliance with NPDES permit requirements, including long-range planning, low impact development, and stormwater management action planning. The plan emphasizes continuous improvement, public engagement, and adaptive management based on regular evaluations and feedback.

The City Council meeting included a Waste Management annual report presentation, discussion of the Civic Center design and Miller Hull contract, approval of ordinances related to Water District 49 franchise agreement and legal holidays, and approval of Arts Commission expenditures. Other items included the approval of professional services for a branding plan (moved to a later meeting), a 2021-2022 biennial budget amendment, ratification of countywide planning policies, adoption of a Type V public participation plan, approval of moving forward with a Heritage Tree Program, and confirmation of a South King Housing and Homelessness Partners delegate.

The City Council meeting included presentations on life-saving awards for police officers. Discussion items included the 2021-2022 Biennial Budget Amendment #2, a proclamation establishing Arbor Day, a King County Water District franchise agreement, approval of a scholarship fund, an asbestos abatement and demolition contract, a bond proposition for a new civic center, pro and con committee appointments for the civic center bond, and a request to submit a letter to the Highline School District. An amendment to a contract was also discussed.