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Economic Vitality Commission

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

5:30 PM
Topic tracked across meetings:
Issaquah Climate Action Plan Review 2/13
Section
1. CALL TO ORDER
1a
Commission Membership
packet pp.3
Staff report:
ECONOMIC VITALITY Staff Liaison COMMISSION Jen Davis Hayes, Economic Development Manager Email Jen Davis Hayes About Created in 2012, this commission provides Regular Members additional expertise - both to the Mayor and 2022 - Christopher Beaudoin City Council - necessary to enhance and 2022 - Jon Edwards facilitate economic development within the 2023 - Ashwin City. Muthuvenkataraman 2023 - Therese Garcia The commission also acts as a catalyst 2023 - Tom Rogers between the City Council, developers, 2024 - Thomas Brown residents and the business community to 2024 - Joan Probala expand and improve the economic climate of 2025 - Corby Casler Issaquah within the context of the City's 2025 - Kathy McCorry commitment to social and environmental objectives. Alternate Members 2022 - Anjali Remme Membership 2022 - Art Freas The Economic Vitality Commission is 2023 - Chris Reichley comprised of…
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2a
Minutes of June 16, 2021
packet pp.5–9
Staff report:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) 06-16-21 Economic Vitality Commission Minutes Page [1]
4. AGENDA ITEMS
4a
Climate Action Plan Update
Discussion · 40 min · Megan Curtis-Murphy, Senior Sustainability Coordinator · packet pp.11–32
Topics: Climate
Staff report:
Office of Sustainability 130 E Sunset Way | P.O. Box 1307 Issaquah, WA 98027 issaquahwa.gov
4b
Commission Roles Discussion
Discussion · 25 min · Kathy McCorry, Commission Chair Jon Edwards, Commission Vice Chair · packet pp.33–46
Staff report:
Issaquah is a desirable city, with proximity several themes including disparities to both urban and rural areas featuring by ethnicity, sex and income, housing many amenities. However, many who live instability, behavioral health needs in Issaquah do not work here and those and barriers to accessing services and who work here often cannot afford to live resources. During the strategic planning here. According to the US Census (2015), process, community members identified only about 1,600 residents both live and housing affordability as a major issue, as are employed in Issaquah. well as a desire for more social services.
5. REPORTS
5a
Business Openings, Closures, and Industry Trends
15 min · packet pp.47–48
Topics: Economic Development
Staff report:
Economic Development 1775 – 12th Ave NW | P.O. Box 1307 Issaquah, WA 98027 425-837-3450 issaquahwa.gov
5b
City Council Report Out
10 min · packet pp.49
Staff report:
3rd QUARTER July 21 Climate Action Plan Input (July): City’s Climate Webpage August 18 TBD Commercial Vacancies (TBD), American Rescue Plan September 15 (Date to Transit
5c
2021 Schedule
5 min
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Attendance

Council / Members (9)
Administration/Staff: Kathy McCorry
Jen Davis Hayes
Economic Ashwin Muthuvenkataraman Development Manager Art Freas
Alternate Megan Curtis-Murphy
Senior Chris Reichley
Alternate Sustainability Coordinator Anjali Remme
Alternate Benton Coblentz
Economic Development Commissioners Not Present (Excused): Coordinator/Economic Recovery Jon Edwards
Coordinator Thomas Brown Tom Rogers Therese Garcia Corby Casler Joan Probala Christopher Beaudoin