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City of Tukwila
City Council Community Development & Neighborhoods Committee
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
October 9, 2018 5:30 p.m. Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall
Councilmembers: Kate Kruller, Chair; Kathy Hougardy
Staff: David Cline, Jack Pace, Vicky Carlsen, Jeff Friend, Stephanie Gardner, Moira
Bradshaw, Derek Speck, Brandon Miles, Laurel Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kruller called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I.PRESENTATIONS
II.BUSINESS AGENDA
A.Grant Agreement: King County Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL)
Staff is seeking Council approval to accept $77,500 in VSHSL funding from the King County
Department of Community and Human Services Division. Funds will be used to develop an Older
Adult Recreation and Services Needs Assessment and to perform minor capital improvements at
the Community Center to update or enhance accessibility. No City matching funds are required
for this award. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 15, 2018 REGULAR
CONSENT AGENDA.
B.Ordinance: Off-Street Parking Regulations
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would allow off-premises parking areas for
municipal uses and police stations as a conditional use in most zones as well as clarify standards
for locating parking areas. The new Justice Center will include public parking across the street
which is not allowed in the current code. The amendment is being handled as an emergency
because it meets the requirements of preserving the welfare of the public, supporting the
economic well-being of the city, and addressing the absence of public facilities and services. The
Planning Commission recommends approval of the amendment. Chair Kruller asked if other
potential uses, such as a farmers market, would be possible under the amendment, and staff
replied that they would. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 22, 2018
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
C.2019-2020 Biennial Budget
Staff presented proposed 2019-2020 budgets for the Lodging Tax (101 Fund). This fund includes
the 1% special excise tax revenue charged on certain overnight stays in Tukwila, and use is
limited to tourism promotion. Staff pointed out that the memo includes a typo for 2012 revenue
it should be $522,033. The Citys supply of hotel rooms continues to increase, but supply is
starting to catch up to demand. Projected revenues are $775,000 for 2019 and $800,000 for 2020.
Expenditures in 2019 and 2020 will be for the continuation and development of events, a
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wayfinding program, and possible implementation of a banner program. It also includes .5 FTE
to cover the portion of time spent by the Citys Business Relations Manager on lodging tax
activities. This will help the Mayors Office budget with the city-wide expenditure reduction
reflected in the next budget. Chair Kruller asked why banners would be successful now when
they werent a few years ago. Staff replied that there wasnt enough funding for engineering help
which is needed for the WSDOT owned property. Committee members and staff discussed the
relationship with the Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority, which used to be managed
by the City but is now independent and receives lodging tax from the City. The City has partnered
recently with the SSRTA on the drag queen bowling event and planning for a future restaurant
week. The Lodging Tax fund does not include programs at this point as the Priority Based
Budgeting effort is focused only on the General Fund for now. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 22, 2018
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
Adjourned 6:28 p.m.
Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by LH