Planning 2015-05-21 Item 3 - Adoption of 4/23/15 Minutes

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Public Hearing Minutes April 23„ 2015 VISION Vision- Revisions: • Under respect for the past and present, in the sentence that begin, `Tukwila will continue...' after the word 'a' replace, the word `confluence' with `strategic crossroad' • In the same paragraph the last sentence should add visit to read, "Conduct business, shop, visit or live in this urban area." • In the paragraph that starts with our present institutions change the last sentence to substitute "long term" for older and add "and families" after residents. • On Page 2, under We support our families, last sentence, add the word `engaged' in front of the word `responsible' • Under we support our children, third sentence, add the word `educated' after the word `healthy' • Under we appreciate our surroundings, second sentence, following the words `shop in' add the word `visit' • On Page 3, under `We seek to provide.....' first sentence, after the word `positive' add the word `healthy' • On Page 3, under `We seek to provide....:' six lines down, strike the word `older' and replace it with the words, `long term and newer' MOTION Commissioner Mann made a motion to adopt the Vision section of the Comprehensive Plan as amended by the Planning Commission and forward it to the City Council for review. Commissioner McLeod seconded the motions.. All were in favor. Director's Report: • The Commissioners that attended the National APA Conference shared some of those things that stood out to them and comments regarding their experience: Well attended and worth it; it was fantastic; planning healthy communities; others were encouraged to make the investment to go next year; exciting; great energy; Seattle looked good, good opportunity; some things that stood out were collaboration, relationships, and engagement; came away with a lot of information that will help them to make decisions on zoning request; very grateful to the City for the opportunity; appreciate being allowed the opportunity to attend. Really really good; great experience; major incentive to be on the Commission and get that type of knowledge; looking forward to attending next year if possible; it would be to the benefit of the citizens and the City to get the economic life back to the boulevard; Kudos to the City and DCD for reaching out to the citizens they're doing a great job. 0 Staff encouraged Commissioners to participate and spread the word regarding the Waste Management recycling pledge. Staff will email information to the Commissioners again. Adj ourned: 8:10 PM Submitted by: Wynetta Bivens Planning Commission Secretary Page 3 of 3