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City Council Community Development & Neighborhoods Committee
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
July23, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall
Councilmembers: De'Sean Quinn, Chair; Kathy Hougardy, Verna Seal
Staff: David Cline, Brandon Miles, Jack Pace, Moira Bradshaw, Max Baker, Derek
Speck, Laurel Humphrey, Lillian Ferraz
Guests: Andy Gregory & Dave Kaplan, Port of Seattle; Beth Robinweiler, Puget Sound
Energy
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Port of Seattle South King County Fund
Mr. Gregory presented an overview of the Port of Seattle's South King County Fund (SKCF),
which was created in 2018 to designate $750,000 in 2019 to fund projects in airport
communities with an additional $10 million designated between 2019 and 2023. The SKCF
is intended to fund projects in South King County, factoring in community input, equity,
near -term implementation, innovation, established commitments, and matching funds.
The Port is in the formative engagement phase and providing briefings to local elected
officials in an effort to seek feedback. Fund promotion, management and distribution will
take place in Fall 2019 and beyond. Staff will prepare a comment letter with suggestions
and urge flexibility in selection criteria to address economic development impacts. Chair
Quinn stated appreciation for the Port's commitment to engagement and equity and
encouraged staff to think outside the box when proposing projects and to look for
opportunities that would benefit traditionally overlooked populations. Any future formal
application for funds will go through the normal grant review and approval process.
DISCUSSION ONLY.
B. City of Tukwila Marks & Logos
Staff updated the Committee on the use of differing City of Tukwila marks and logos. In
December 2017 the Council approved a wordmark for use in tourism promotion. While the
official City Seal is used for general city business, in some cases using the wordmark provides
benefits such as readability, usability, and the provision of a distinct voice. Staff provided an
overview of uses where the wordmark versus the City Seal would be used and proposes that
the wordmark be used for most economic development functions. Committee members
express support for staff's usage distinctions. Staff will return to Committee with further
discussion on gateway and directional signage opportunities. DISCUSSION ONLY.
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C. King County Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C)
Staff updated the Committee on the efforts of the King County Cities Climate Collaboration
(K4C), under which the City agreed to take actions to meet a 50% carbon reduction by 2030
and an 80% reduction by 2050. Staff reviewed the K4C list of near -term climate actions along
with staff recommendations. Some items can be handled by Administration and others
require policy approval by the Council. Staff will monitor and comment on Vision 2050,
review building code amendments, review PSAQ draft fuel standards, monitor grant
opportunities for electric charging facilities, and seek approval for a Draft Strategic Energy
Management Agreement with Puget Sound Energy, discussed as the next item. DISCUSSION
ONLY.
D. Puget Sound Energy Management Interlocal Agreement
Ms. Robinweiler briefed the Committee on the potential to enter into an agreement with Puget
Sound Energy to target electricity and natural gas reductions in City facilities. PSE has a
program that provides financial incentives for energy reduction, and if approved by Council, the
agreement would provide technical assistance on capital improvements and operational
measures as well as staff training on implementation. Chair Quinn expressed support for the
agreement and stated that this would be a good opportunity for the City to model responsible
energy behaviors. Councilmember Seal spoke in favor of the proposal and Councilmember
Hougardy expressed support but stressed the importance of employee comfort and
productivity related to office temperatures. RETURN TO COMMITTEE.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Discussion on King County's Draft 2019 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and
Draft 2020-2024 Consolidated Housing & Community Development Plan was postponed.
Adjourned 6:34 p.m.
Committee Chair Approval