HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-08-07 Planning and Community Development MinutesCity of Tukwila
City Council Planning & Community Development Committee
Meeting Minutes
August 7, 2023 - 5:30 p.m. - Hybrid Meeting; Hazelnut Conference Room & MS Teams
Councilmembers Present: Kathy Hougardy, Chair; De'Sean Quinn, Thomas McLeod
Staff Present: David Cline, Derek Speck, Laurel Humphrey, Nora Gierloff, Kari Sand
Guests: Elliott Weiss, Community Attributes; Artie Nosrati, Transit Riders Union;
Chad Vaculin, Stay Housed Stay Healthy Coalition
Chair Hougardy called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Economic Development Strategy Update
Staff and Mr. Weiss presented an update, including engagement findings and the draft vision,
goals, strategies and actions.
Committee Recommendation
Discussion only.
B. Renter Protection Policy Proposals
Committee members discussed the City Attorney's recommendations on the proposals put
forward by the Transit Riders Union.
Item(s) for follow-up:
• The Committee directed staff to prepare an ordinance for full Council consideration to
include the following components:
o 120 days' notice of rent increases over 3%, 180 days if over 10%
o Move -in costs capped at 1 -month rent, right to pay installments over 6 months (or
2 months for leases shorter than 6 months)
o Cap on late fees
o Just case provision with no lease loophole
o Ability to adjust rent due date for tenants on fixed income
o No social security number required for application
o No rent increase for properties failing inspection
• Conduct public outreach on the proposals
• Provide information regarding any tenant protections enacted by the City of Renton
• Convey that the city opposes deceptive and abusive practices in any written
landlord/tenant information.
Committee Recommendation
Forward draft ordinance to Committee of the Whole.
Planning & Community Development Committee Minutes August 7, 2023
MISCELLANEOUS
The meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
ommittee Chair Approval