HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-04-13 Planning and Community Development MinutesCity of Tukwila
City Council Planning & Community Development Committee
Meeting Minutes
April 13, 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, Griffin Lerner, Heidi Watters
Chair Kruller called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Lease Agreement: World Cup Viewing Lounge
Staff is seeking approval of a no -fee lease agreement for a portion of the old Sears building at
Westfield Southcenter for use as a viewing lounge for the 2026 World Cup.
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval. Forward to April 20, 2026 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda.
B. 2026 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket
Staff presented an overview of four potential amendments to the Comprehensive Plan in the
areas of zone consolidation, tree canopy targets, housing policy alignment, and PROS plan
alignment.
Committee Recommendation
Approval to schedule items before the Planning Commission as presented.
C. Draft Climate Action Plan & Environment Report
Committee members and staff discussed the craft Climate Action Plan and planned future
actions including the Tukwila Environment Report, partnership with Partners in Employment
on climate outreach, and an invitation to King County staff to discuss effective engagement at
the May PCD meeting.
Item(s) for follow-up:
Provide comprehensive UW student project report.
Provide list of previous accomplishments toward climate change actions.
Provide next steps on completing the draft Climate Action Plan.
Committee Recommendation
Discussion only.
MISCELLANEOUS
The eting adjourned at 6:38 p.m.
Committee Chair Approval