2018-05-15 Community Development and Neighborhoods Minutes

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City of Tukwila City Council Community Development & Neighborhoods Committee COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes May 15, 2018 - 5:30 p.m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall Councilmembers: Kate Kruller, Chair, Kathy Hougardy, Zak Idan Staff: Mayor Ekberg, David Cline, Derek Speck, Nora Gierloff, Stacy Hansen, Kia Shagena, Laurel Humphrey Guests: Michelle Hankinson, Nexus Youth and Families CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kruller called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. I. BUSINESS AGENDA Motion was made, seconded and carried to consider the Homeless Services Zoning item as the second order of business. A. 2018 Lodging Tax Application: Southcenter 50th Anniversary Staff is seeking Council approval of an application from the City of Tukwila for lodging tax funds in the amount of $90,500 to be used for costs related to the Southcenter 50th Celebration. The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee recommended approval of the funding request at its meeting on May 1, 2018. Southcenter Mall, now known as Westfield Southcenter, opened in 1968 and the City is partnering with other stakeholders to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Southcenter Shopping District. If approved, only the actual costs will be billed and unused funds will remain in the lodging tax fund. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MAY 21, 2018 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA. B. Zoning for Homeless Services Staff updated the Committee on homeless shelters and services, including code status and 2017 service statistics. The Zoning Code does not currently address shelters or services for those experiencing homelessness, so when Mary's Place approached the City with a proposal for a temporary shelter at the Barnaby's location, staff worked on a development agreement which was approved by the 2017 Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee. Ultimately Mary's Place opted not to locate in Tukwila and are currently pursuing a former addiction treatment center in Burien which could provide housing, services and shelter for approximately 200 people each night. Tukwila contracts with numerous agencies that provide services relating to housing stability, and shelters in neighboring cities serve Tukwila residents as part of a regional approach in South King County. The City could provide greater certainty to agencies desiring to locate shelters in Tukwila if the Council makes policy decisions around siting, criteria, and an approval process, which is a work plan item that could be included in the 2019-2020 budget.