Planning 2014-07-24 Minutes - Public Hearing - 2015 Comprehensive Plan: Tukwila South and Economic Development Elements

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PC Public Hearing Minutes July 24, 2014 Add the following two bullets at the bottom of page 7 • Work with local chambers of commerce on business retention, business development, outreach, and joint efforts to promote the City. • Collaborate with local school districts to improve the educational opportunities for Tukwila school children. Staff did a walkthrough of the recommended language submitted in comment letters by Forterra and SeaTac Tukwila Food Innovation Network. Purpose Section Revisions Forterra, bullet 2, and SeaTac Tukwila Food Innovation Network each proposed recommended language on the following item: • The Commission revised the proposed recommended language to read; Improve and support the opportunities for education, skills training and job acquisition for Tukwila residents. • Forterra, bullet 3, revised to read; encourage entrepreneurs, and local startup businesses to establish in Tukwila. Forterra recommended language for two new bullets: The PC agreed to add the new language for the two recommended bullets as revised to read; • Support the development of current and new minority and veteran owned and run businesses. • Expand efforts to engage with and understand the economic development needs and priorities of traditionally under - represented groups in Tukwila neighborhoods. Issue Section Revisions • Page 4, bullet 2, revised to add at the end of the sentence, "particularly among low income or low English proficiency communities" • Page 4, bullet 5 support further enhancements • Next to last bullet on Forterra's comment letter, revised to read; Develop policies, programs, projects and plans that include input from diverse groups within the residential and business community using innovative engagement such as the Community Connector Program. • Last bullet on Forterra's comment letter revised to read; "Enhance regional recognition of Tukwila as an economic hub, promoting the success and diversity of its businesses and focusing on its positive business climate" Policies SeaTac Tukwila Food Innovation Network recommended language; 2.1.2, approved to add the word "creation" before the word retention 2.1.3, revised to read; expand access to quality, healthy, affordable and culturally appropriate foods and groceries for Tukwila residents Implementation Strategies Revisions The following bullet items were recommended by Forterra; language was revised to read; • Encourage businesses to incorporate environmental and social responsibilities into their practices. • Increase communication between the City of Tukwila and Tukwila businesses using innovative community engagement models. • Support businesses skills training for entrepreneurs and small businesses through partnerships with universities, colleges, community colleges, community -based organizations and other third parties. Page 4 of 5