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Councilmembers Present: Thomas McLeod, Kathy Hougardy, Zak Idan <br />StoffPresent: David Cline, Brandon Miles, Derek Speck, Jack Pace, Laurel Humphrey <br />Chair McLeod called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. <br />I. BUSINESSAGENDA <br />A. Business Recovery Update <br />Staff presented an overview of efforts toward helping businesses recover from the COVID-19 <br />pandemic closures. Staff is seeking Council approval to send a letter supporting the King <br />County appropriations bill that would provide $3M for small business relief and $8M for <br />tourism marketing. <br />Committee question(s) requiring follow up <br />• Return to committee with proposed criteria for CDBG small business grants if <br />application is successful. <br />• Provide translation services to business owners when appropriate. <br />• Explore a business license fee deferral program for small businesses. <br />Committee Recommendation <br />Discussion only. Chair McLeod will ask for consensus on the King County letter at tonight's <br />Council meeting. <br />II. MISCELLANEOUS <br />Committee members and staff began discussion of the 2020 Committee work plan, specifically <br />the status of the zoning changes on Tukwila International Boulevard last discussed in early <br />March. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 23 and it is scheduled to <br />continue on May 28, 2020. Committee members discussed the possibility of extending the <br />moratorium in light of COVID-19 impacts and virtual meetings. Chair McLeod will as the <br />Council to give direction to staff at tonight's meeting. <br />The meeting adjourned of 6:53 p.m. <br />Committee Chair Approval <br />Minutes by LH <br />