2017-11-27 Community Development and Neighborhoods Minutes

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City of Tukwila City Council Community Development & Neighborhoods Committee COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes November 27, 2017 - 5:30 p. m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall Councilmembers: Kathy Hougardy, Chair, Verna Seal, Kate Kruller Staff: David Cline, Rachel Bianchi, Brandon Miles, Jack Pace, Moira Bradshaw, Stacy Hansen Guests: Richard Liu, Bellwether Housing; Jonathan Smith, Bellwether Housing; Alyssa Alcantara; Bellwether Housing, Charis Chin, Human Services Advisory Board; Jan Bolerjack, Human Services Advisory Board; Zak Idan, resident. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Hougardy called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. I. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Tourism and Economic Development Branding Staff is seeking Council approval of a Brand Blueprint, Checklist, and Style Guide culminating from the work performed by Total Destination Marketing (TDM) over the course of 2017. TDM was hired by the City for branding and marketing services, and the project included stakeholder interviews, focus groups, a destination assessment, surveys, and an advisory committee. The City Council has been involved in decision-making about the branding throughout the year, most recently via approval of a brand mark/logo on October 2, 2017. Pending Council approval of the three brand documents, staff will develop an action plan for implementation. Councilmember Seal clarified that the brand is to be used for day marketing. Councilmember Hougardy asked about the existing monument signs. Staff clarified that this effort is not being proposed for any monument signs. Councilmember Hougardy asked what happens to the Brand Advisory Committee at this point. Staff suggested that they be transitioned to a smaller group called a Brand Leadership Committee that provides ongoing advice for the next one to two years. Additionally, regular meetings with stakeholders will continue during the implementation phase. Councilmember Hougardy asked that the material be shared with the council in advance of the December 11 packet since it is being contemplated for adoption on December 11 at the special meeting. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 11, 2017 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. B. Ordinance: Development Agreement with Bellwether Housing Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance to enter into a Development Agreement (DA) with Bellwether Housing for an affordable housing project to be located on South 152nd Street, bordered by the Avalon, Ambassador Gardens, and Seasons apartment complexes. Bellwether would like the City to modify its existing High Density Residential (HDR) regulations via the development agreement process to allow them to achieve a financially viable project that is in character with a transit oriented development. In 2016, the Council expressed support for