2017-08-14 Community Development and Neighborhoods Minutes

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City Council Community Development & Neighborhoods Committee COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes August 14, 2017- 5:30 p.m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall Councilmembers: Kathy Hougardy, Chair, Verna Seal, Kate Kruller Staff: Derek Speck, Brandon Miles, Rachel Bianchi, Laurel Humphrey Guests: Jay Woolford and Joyce Robertson, SHAG CALL TO ORDER: Chair Hougardy called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. I. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Visitor Marketing Update Staff briefed the Committee on the criteria and process for review and approval of a brandmark to be used for the City's visitor marketing efforts. The brandmark is a design element used to represent a product, in this case, the Southcenter area as a destination targeted to people within 50 miles of the City. The City contracted with Bill Baker of Total Destination Marketing, formed a Brand Advisory Committee, and developed the concept of "accessible fun" that was supported by the City Council. The next step includes finalizing the brandmark, which can then be used in advertising, wayfinding, and more. Staff intends to bring three draft brandmarks to the City Council for consideration. DISCUSSION ONLY. B. Tukwila Village Community Organization Staff is seeking Council direction on the formation of a nonprofit organization to manage the community room, community kitchen, and plaza at Tukwila Village. The Development Agreement with Tukwila Village Development Associates executed in 2012 provides for the developer and City to cooperate on the formation of an independent community organization to manage, operate, maintain, and promote the use of the plaza and commons. The Senior Housing Assistance Group (SHAG) is helping the developer with the formation of the nonprofit and have recommended some draft concepts for mission, vision, resources, obligations and board. Councilmember Seal stated that residents have been asked her about the origin of the proposed name of "Sullivan Center at Tukwila Village." Staff will provide written information to help with talking points. Councilmember Kruller expressed concern about achieving an appropriate balance between community use and SHAG resident use of the spaces. Staff replied that expectations will be established between the Board and the Executive Director, and the bylaws will include stakeholder reporting. Councilmember Kruller also requested that TIBAC be given opportunity to comment on the proposal. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO AUGUST 28, 2017 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.