2019-09-24 Community Development and Neighborhoods Minutes

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City of Tukwila City Council Community Development & Neighborhoods Committee COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes September24, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall Councilmembers: De'Sean Quinn, Chair; Dennis Robertson, Verna Seal Staff: David Cline, Minnie Dhaliwal, Derek Speck, Jack Pace, Brandon Miles, Laurel Humphrey, Meredith Sampson CALL TO ORDER: Chair Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Entry and Wayfinding Signage Staff briefed the Committee on the creation of a Wayfinding and Gateway Signage Plan. A 2017 brand development process revealed that the City needs major improvement in this area, and the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee has expressed a desire to create a Plan, which would provide a framework for future installation of signage including locations, type, construction plans, and estimated costs. Funding this Plan is estimated to cost between $50,000- $100,000 and application will be made for lodging tax funds. Chair Quinn will report on this topic and staff will provide the presentation material to the entire Council. DISCUSSION ONLY. B. Lodging Tax Six -Year Financial Model and Ending Fund Balance Staff briefed the Committee on a Lodging Tax Financial Model and ending fund balance goals. The goal of a financial model is to ensure lodging tax funds are used in a strategic manner and that funds are set aside for future opportunities. The model was developed in partnership with the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, which recommends that ending fund balance never goes below $400K in any given year. Future projects of note include the Tukwila Pond development, Southcenter art investments, and small event development and support. Committee members discussed the information. DISCUSSION ONLY. C. Grant Application: Housing Supply & Affordability Staff is seeking Committee approval to apply for up to $100,000 in grant funding from the Department of Commerce for the development of a Housing Action Plan focused on transit - oriented development and Tukwila International Boulevard. This will allow the City to study the housing supply around the TIB Station and displacement around transit centers. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.