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.: City Council Planning & Economic Development Committee
Meeting Minutes
No vember2, 2020 - 5:30 p. m. - Electronic Meeting due to COVID-19 Emergency
CouncilmembersPresent: Thomas McLeod, Chair; Kathy Hougardy, Zak Idan
5taffPresent: David Cline, Rachel Bianchi, Derek Speck, Brandon Miles, Joseph
Todd, Laurel Humphrey
Chair McLeod called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Tourism Funding Principles
Staff is seeking Council approval of a set of guiding principles for the allocation of tourism
funds, including both lodgingtax and Tourism Promotion Area fees.
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval. Forward to November 9, 2020 Committee of the Whole.
B. Tourism Funding Six -Year Financial Plan
Staff is seeking Council approval of a Tourism Funding Six -Year Financial Plan that includes
both lodging tax and Tourism Promotion Area fees.
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval. Forward to November 9, 2020 Committee of the Whole.
C. Technology and Economic Development
Councilmembers and staff discussed the intersection of technology and economic
development, including franchise negotiations, affordability, attracting technology hubs, and
tech education.
Item(s)requiring follow-up:
• Provide residential neighborhood connectivity map.
Committee Recommendation
Discussion only. Chair McLeod will ask if there is Council consensus to bring this discussion to
the November 9, 2020 Committee of the Whole.
MISCELLANEOUS
Staff presented an overview of the Halloween events that took place over the weekend, some
of which were supported by the City of Tukwila.
The meeting adjourned at 6.•40 p. m.
Committee Chair Approval
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