HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-05-11 Planning and Community Development MinutesCity of Tukwila
City Council Planning & Community Development Committee
Meeting Minutes
May 11, 2026, 5:30 p.m. - Hybrid Meeting; City Council Conference Room & MS Teams
Councilmembers Present: Kate Kruller, Chair; Jo Camacho, Jane Ho
Staff Present: Laurel Humphrey, Derek Speck, Pete Mayer, Heidi Watters
Guest: Vicky Raya, King County
Chair Kruller called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Effective Engagement on Climate Strategies
Ms. Raya, Climate Equity Manager, presented suggestions and best practices for Tukwila to
consider.
Committee Recommendation
Discussion only.
B. Resolution: Public Benefit Rating System Open Space Classification
A resident is seeking Council approval to have his property at 4447 S. 148th St classified under
the County's PBRS.
Items for follow-up:
Return with answers to the following:
1. Can the Council say no?
2. Does this classification permanent - does it stay with the property regardless of owner?
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval. Forward to May 18, 2026 Regular Meeting.
C. Resolution: Supporting Designation of Certain Census Tracts as Opportunity Zones
Staff is seeking approval of a resolution requesting Governor Ferguson nominate 7 eligible
census tracts for designation as opportunity zones.
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval. Forward to May 18, 2026 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Camacho recommended a contact, Peter Donaldson at Sustainability
Ambassadors.
The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
Committee Chair Approval