HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 2023-02-23 Minutes - Bylaws Amendment / Comprehensive Plan Policy and Content AmendmentsCity of Tukwila
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epartment of Community Development - Nora Gierloff, AICP, Director
CITY OF TUKWILA
PLANNING COMMISSION (PC)
MINUTES
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Date: February 23, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Hybrid Meeting - virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams / public, in-person attendance, Council
Chambers, 6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188
Chair Sidhu called the meeting to order.
Roll Call
Present: Chair Apneet Sidhu; Vice Chair Sharon Mann, Commissioners Louise Strander, Dennis
Martinez, Alexandria Teague, and Martin Probst
Staff:
Director Nora Gierloff, American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Department of
Community Development (DCD); Long -Range Planning Manager Nancy Eklund, AICP,
DCD; Senior Planner Neil Tabor, AICP, DCD; and PC Secretary Wynetta Bivens
New PC Meeting Protocols
Staff informed PC of the new PC meeting protocols, effective immediately:
- The PC Members are no longer required to identify themselves each time prior to speaking.
- Only the PC Chair will identify himself.
- The Owl/Teams recording will capture the identity of the PC Members.
- When the PC Chair asks for Commissioners' input, he will call on them by name. A mechanism of
turning nameplates on end to indicate the desire to make a comment was offered as a way to
facilitate identifying speakers.
- When a PC member makes a motion, and the motion is seconded by another PC member, the PC
Chair will state the name of the Commissioners who made each motion.
- PC meetings are recorded and the video will be available on TukTV Video on Demand.
Adopt Minutes
Commissioner Martinez made a motion to adopt the 1/26/23 minutes and Vice Chair Mann seconded the
motion. Commissioner Probst abstained; he was not in attendance. Motion passed.
General Public Comments
No submittals.
PC Bylaws Amendment Review/Adoption
Staff noted that the majority of the revisions to the draft bylaws that the PC previously reviewed, and the
additional revisions made by staff, will be postponed at the request of City Administration. Administration
noted that all Boards and Commission bylaws had been made largely uniform in 2017 and that the PC
Bylaws changes had gotten ahead of a process to revise those bylaws. At this time Administration asks that
the only updates to be considered by the PC incorporate the following changes:
- Equity Policy Training, Resolution No. 1921 (A City Administration requirement)
- Public Statements: Public hearing comments and written general public comments (non-public
hearing comments) (In response to a new legislative requirement defined by City Administration).
Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov
PC Meeting
2/23/23
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There was extensive discussion regarding PC allowing the public the opportunity to give verbal general
public comments during all PC meetings. Chair Sidhu stated it is at the discretion of the PC Chair/PC to
allow verbal general public comments.
Motion
Commissioner Teague moved to adopt the two proposed revisions to the bylaws. Commissioner
Martinez moved to second the motion. Motion passed.
Policy and Content Amendments for Comprehensive Plan
Staff provided explanation of the purpose and intent of consolidating Plan elements and policies,
including the sub -areas for the land use element. They also noted the schedule for the upcoming
PC review of the plan. And the expectations for moving through the material if the PC is to stick
to a largely once -a -month meeting schedule.
Review of Upcoming Work Program
Staff walked through the schedule and noted the next steps. Community outreach will ramp up in the
summer.
Director's Report
- No report from staff.
- The PC raised issues and asked questions regarding various streamlining processes.
Chair Sidhu asked for a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Mann moved to adjourn and Commissioner
Martinez seconded the motion.
Adjourned: 8:32 pm
Submitted by: Wynetta Bivens
Planning Commission Secretary
Adopted; 03/23/23
Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov