2019-10-29 Community Development and Neighborhoods Minutes

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City Council Community Development & Neighborhoods Committee COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes October 29, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall Councilmembers: De'Sean Quinn, Chair; Dennis Robertson, Verna Seal Staff: David Cline, Jack Pace, Rick Still, Robert Eaton, Kris Kelly, Stacy Hansen, Kraig Boyd, Laurel Humphrey CALL TO ORDER: Chair Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS II. BUSINESSAGENDA A. Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan A representative from MIG, Inc. updated the Committee on the update to the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan, focusing on process, progress, key findings and next steps. A significant portion of the work has been focused on engagement for a community needs assessment. The next phase will work to identify the capital improvement strategy. The plan will be presented to the City Council early next year. Chair Quinn urged continued family engagement using PTA resources. DISCUSSION ONLY. B. Interlocal Agreement: Property Acquisition Staff is seeking Council approval of an Interlocal Agreement with King County to receive Conservation Futures Tax Grant funding in the amounts of $335,000.00 (per year) for the acquisition of a parcel in the Duwamish Community and $25,000 for an Equitable Access Initial Acquisition Work project. Chair Quinn stated that he will recuse himself from voting on this matter due to related previous professional work. MAJORITY APPROVAL. FORWARD TO NOVEMBER 4, 2019 REGULAR MEETING. C. Resolution: Cottonwood Corner Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution that would name a park parcel located at the corner of South 128' Street and 37' Avenue South as "Cottonwood Corner." This site is part of the Green Tukwila program implementation and has an active stewardship group that has recommended this name. If approved, the Park Commission budget can fund an estimated $2,500 for a name sign. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO NOVEMBER 12, 2019 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.