HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-05-03 Planning and Community Development MinutesCounci/members Present., Kathy Hougardy, Chair; Verna Seal, Thomas McLeod
StaffPresent: Rachel Bianchi, Derek Speck, Brandon Miles, Nora Gierloff
Guest: Rich Shockley, Highline College
Chair Hougardy called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. BUSINESSAGENDA
A. COVID-19 Community Assistance: Temporary Rules
Staff is seeking Council approval to extend through January 15, 2022 the interim policy
regarding outdoor seating and temporary signage to help businesses operate under COVID-19
restrictions.
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval. Forward to May 17, 2021 Regular Consent Agenda.
B. Highline College Small Business Development Center
Mr. Shockley presented an overview of services provided by the Small Business Development
Center.
Committee Recommendation
Discussion only.
C. Economic Development Plan Budget
Staff presented a potential option to fund an Economic Development Plan for an estimated
$150,000, to include a basic plan, expanded outreach, and improved business contacts
database.
Committee Recommendation
Discussion only. Details will be included in the May 10, 2021 full Council discussion on revenue
and service restoration.
D. Development Review Permitting
Staff presented an overview of development permit volumes and how pandemic budget
reductions and other staffing issues have contributed to reduced capacity and increased
permit review times.
Committee Recommendation
Discussion only. Discussion of the frozen Associate Planner position will be included in the May
10, 2021 full Council discussion on revenue and service restoration.
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MISCELLANEOUS
The meeting adjourned at 6.•45 p. m.
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