HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-12-07 Planning and Economic Development MinutesCouncilmembersPresent.• Thomas McLeod, Chair; Kathy Hougardy, Zak Idan
StaffPresent.• David Cline, Brandon Miles, Derek Speck, Minnie Dhaliwal, Jack
Pace, Kari Sand
Guests: Meagan McGuire & Ashley Comar, Seattle Southside Regional
Tourism Authority; Ashley Garoutte, H2R Marketing; Leon Aliski,
Dean Runyon Associates; Mike Pruitt, Segale Properties, LLC; Nicole
Deleon, Cairncross & Hemplemann
Chair McLeod called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. BUSINESSAGENDA
A. Ordinance: Subdivision Code Amendments
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance to amend the subdivision procedures in Title
17 and Title 18 of the Municipal Code to create a process to allow for modifications of
preliminary approved plants, to modify approvals of final plants, to allow a phasing plan for
plats, and modify the expiration period for preliminary plats. Councilmembers discussed four
areas of Planning Commission recommendations and agreed with 1-3 as outlined in the
packet, but did not reach a conclusion on the matter of an extension period for phased
subdivisions.
Item(s)requiring follow-up:
Return with policy options for item #4, extension periods for phased subdivsisions.
Committee Recommendation
No recommendation. Forward to January 11, 2021 Committee of the Whole for Public Hearing.
B. Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority Return on Investment
Ms. McGuire presented the Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority estimated 2019
Return on Investment, including the categories of website, group sales, ad attributed hotel
sales, and shuttle services. The total estimated visitor spend divided by the operating
expenditures is $41.86.
Committee Recommendation
Discussion only.
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C. Experience Tukwila Performance Measures
Staff is seeking Council input into performance measures for Experience Tukwila in the
categories of digital platforms, small events and festivals, and sponsorships.
Committee Recommendation
Discussion only. Forward to December 14, 2020 Committee of the Whole.
D. COVID-19: Temporary Rules
Staff is seeking Council approval of a revised interim policy regarding outdoor seating and
temporary signage to help businesses operate under COVID-19 restrictions. Staff proposes
extended the amended policy through June 30, 2021.
Committee Recommendation
Majority approval with McLeod and Hougardy in favor, Idan abstained. Forward to December
14, 2020 Committee of the Whole.
E. Committee Work Plan
Committee members discussed the committee's work over the past year.
Committee Recommendation
Discussion only.
MISCELLANEOUS
The meeting adjourned at 6.•46 p. m.
Committee Chair Approval
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