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City Council Community Development & Neighborhoods Committee
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
September24, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall
Councilmembers: De'Sean Quinn, Chair; Dennis Robertson, Verna Seal
Staff: David Cline, Minnie Dhaliwal, Derek Speck, Jack Pace, Brandon Miles, Laurel
Humphrey, Meredith Sampson
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Entry and Wayfinding Signage
Staff briefed the Committee on the creation of a Wayfinding and Gateway Signage Plan. A
2017 brand development process revealed that the City needs major improvement in this
area, and the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee has expressed a desire to create a Plan,
which would provide a framework for future installation of signage including locations,
type, construction plans, and estimated costs. Funding this Plan is estimated to cost
between $50,000- $100,000 and application will be made for lodging tax funds. Chair Quinn
will report on this topic and staff will provide the presentation material to the entire Council.
DISCUSSION ONLY.
B. Lodging Tax Six -Year Financial Model and Ending Fund Balance
Staff briefed the Committee on a Lodging Tax Financial Model and ending fund balance
goals. The goal of a financial model is to ensure lodging tax funds are used in a strategic
manner and that funds are set aside for future opportunities. The model was developed in
partnership with the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, which recommends that ending fund
balance never goes below $400K in any given year. Future projects of note include the
Tukwila Pond development, Southcenter art investments, and small event development
and support. Committee members discussed the information. DISCUSSION ONLY.
C. Grant Application: Housing Supply & Affordability
Staff is seeking Committee approval to apply for up to $100,000 in grant funding from the
Department of Commerce for the development of a Housing Action Plan focused on transit -
oriented development and Tukwila International Boulevard. This will allow the City to study
the housing supply around the TIB Station and displacement around transit centers.
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
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D. Resolution: Restating the City's Commitment to Being Diverse, Tolerant and Inclusive
The City Council expressed a desire to make a strong collective statement condemning
instances and aggressions of hate and intimidation. Staff prepared a resolution that would
update the sentiments expressed in Resolution 1900 to include stronger language in this
area. Committee members reviewed the comparison of the proposed new resolution and
Resolution 1900. Chair Quinn requested additional language describing the intent of the
Council by referencing Tukwila's historic role in being a welcoming community to residents
from all over the world. Committee members suggested inviting the Equity and Social
Justice Commission to the next Council discussion along with a few residents who have
recently spoken on these matters. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 21,
2019 REGULAR MEETING.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Chair Quinn mentioned a recent conversation with a resident who suggested the City make
more of an effort to highlight exceptional work by its employees, specially by calling them
out in a public manner so that the community is aware. He suggests a program be
developed in partnership between the Council and Administration that would highlight
exceptional public service.
Chair Quinn referenced a letter sent to the all Councilmembers expressing concern about a
Reasonable Use Exception application for a parcel on South 150t" Street. The Committee
designated Councilmember Robertson to follow up with staff on this issue.
Staff noted that the City has been asked and intends to join a multi -city amicus brief in
support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Committee members
expressed support for joining.
Adjourned 6:27 p.m.
Committee Chair Approval