2018-10-09 Community Development and Neighborhoods Minutes

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City of Tukwila City Council Community Development & Neighborhoods Committee COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes October 9, 2018 5:30 p.m. Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall Councilmembers: Kate Kruller, Chair; Kathy Hougardy Staff: David Cline, Jack Pace, Vicky Carlsen, Jeff Friend, Stephanie Gardner, Moira Bradshaw, Derek Speck, Brandon Miles, Laurel Humphrey CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kruller called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. I.PRESENTATIONS II.BUSINESS AGENDA A.Grant Agreement: King County Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) Staff is seeking Council approval to accept $77,500 in VSHSL funding from the King County Department of Community and Human Services Division. Funds will be used to develop an Older Adult Recreation and Services Needs Assessment and to perform minor capital improvements at the Community Center to update or enhance accessibility. No City matching funds are required for this award. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 15, 2018 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA. B.Ordinance: Off-Street Parking Regulations Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would allow off-premises parking areas for municipal uses and police stations as a conditional use in most zones as well as clarify standards for locating parking areas. The new Justice Center will include public parking across the street which is not allowed in the current code. The amendment is being handled as an emergency because it meets the requirements of preserving the welfare of the public, supporting the economic well-being of the city, and addressing the absence of public facilities and services. The Planning Commission recommends approval of the amendment. Chair Kruller asked if other potential uses, such as a farmers market, would be possible under the amendment, and staff replied that they would. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 22, 2018 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. C.2019-2020 Biennial Budget Staff presented proposed 2019-2020 budgets for the Lodging Tax (101 Fund). This fund includes the 1% special excise tax revenue charged on certain overnight stays in Tukwila, and use is limited to tourism promotion. Staff pointed out that the memo includes a typo for 2012 revenue it should be $522,033. The Citys supply of hotel rooms continues to increase, but supply is starting to catch up to demand. Projected revenues are $775,000 for 2019 and $800,000 for 2020. Expenditures in 2019 and 2020 will be for the continuation and development of events, a