HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-02-09 Planning and Community Development MinutesCity of Tukwila
City Council Planning & Community Development Committee
Meeting Minutes
February 9, 2026, 5:30p.m. - Hybrid Meeting; City Council Conference Room & MS Teams
Councilmembers Present: Kate Kruller, Chair; Jo Camacho, Jane Ho
Staff Present: Nora Gierloff, Brandon Miles, Neil Tabor, Pete Mayer
Chair Kruller called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
BUSINESS AGENDA
A. World Cup Marketing Agreement
Staff is seeking approval of an agreement with True Blue Strategies in the amount of $200,000
for marketing, branding and promotion services for the 2026 World Cup.
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval. Forward to February 23, 2026 Special Meeting Consent Agenda.
B. Planning Commission Workplan
Staff presented a proposed workplan of items for the Planning Commission to address this
year. Committee members discussed the plan and emphasized the importance of addressing
climate change this year if feasible, and staff agreed to keep alert for grantmaking, technical
assistance, or other opportunities that could impact the prioritization.
Item(s) for follow-up:
Provide copy of existing energy map.
Committee Recommendation
Approval to schedule items before the Planning Commission as presented, subject to further
input by the City Council that may arise.
C. Salmon Recovery Grant & Critical Areas Code Update
Staff updated the Committee on the schedule to update the Critical Areas Ordinance with
funding provided by the Washington State Department of Commerce toa ddress Salmon
Recovery.
Committee Recommendation
Discussion only.
MISCELLANEOUS
Chair Kruller mentioned several items on her mind for future discussion, including: climate
change, code enforcement on weekends, and addressing encampments near the rivers. She
mentioned that committee members could come up with formal requests to present to the full
Council for consensus.
The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Committee Chair Approval