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Kent City Council
City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes
May 19, 2020
Date: May 19, 2020
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ralph called the meeting to order.
2. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Dana Ralph Mayor Present
Toni Troutner Council President Present
Bill Boyce Councilmember Present
Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present
Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present
Marli Larimer Councilmember Present
Les Thomas Councilmember Present
Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
A. Move to approve the agenda as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition
Mayor Ralph presented the COVID-19 Hate and Bias Proclamation and
thanked Councilmember Kaur for requesting the Proclamation.
i. Appointment to the Public Facilities District Board
Mayor recommended Zenovia Harris for appointment to the Public Facilities
District Board.
B. Community Events
None
C. Public Safety Report
Chief Padilla presented the Public Safety Report that included awarding a
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second Lifesaving Medal to Officer Jason Nixon. Officer Nixon is being
commended for his compassion in taking the time to stop, even while off
duty, to help in a serious situation.
Chief Padilla awarded Lifesaving Medals to Garth Corner and Corey Eaton.
Officers Corner and Eaton are being commended for their extraordinary
actions which were instrumental in saving a victim's life.
Chief Padilla provided details on the status of recent major crimes.
Chief Padilla expressed appreciation of staff that he had to let go today and
assured residents that the Kent Police Department is capable and ready to
respond to emergency services and deliver public safety in the way the City
deserves it.
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF
A. Mayor Ralph's Report
Mayor Ralph expressed appreciation for the work of all city staff and
indicated she is sad that staff have been affected by layoffs and reductions to
working hours.
Mayor Ralph expressed appreciation of the Kent Parks Recreation Staff and
detailed the many summer events that have been cancelled.
Mayor Ralph recognized Derek Matheson for his guidance and work during
this budget reduction process.
B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report
Chief Administrative Officer, Derek Matheson advised that in addition to
evaluating operating budget reductions, staff also considered cost saving
activities for capital projects.
Matheson advised that Economic Development continues to look for new
ways to support local businesses and will evaluate the CARES Grant funding
to support job trainings and the small business community.
Matheson advised of the progress in bringing staff back into City offices.
Matheson advised his written report is in today's agenda packet and there is
no executive session tonight.
C. Councilmember's Reports
Council President Troutner provided a brief overview of the budget
presentation that was made during tonight’s workshop and expressed
appreciation of staff for their work on the budget reduction exercise.
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Councilmember Kaur serves on the Sound Cities Association Domestic
Violence Initiative Regional Task Force that met and discussed the increase in
domestic violence calls that did not always result in an arrest. Visit the King
County webstie for resources or contact the Protection Order Advocacy
Program at 206-477-3758.
Councilmember Kaur chairs the Sound Cities Association Puget Sound Clean
Air Agency Advisory Council. Kaur provided details on the air pollution and
transportation planning presentations.
Councilmember Kaur serves on the Association of Washington Cities State
and Federal Policy Committee. The committee is working on the draft
statement of policy document that serves as a framework for setting the
Annual Policy Agenda.
Councilmember Kaur requested a moment of privilege and recognized Kent
resident LeeLee Smith for her efforts to help Kent families. Visit “The Sharing
Pantry - Kent East Hill” for more information.
Councilmember Larimer serves on the Sound Cities Association Advisory
Council on Aging and Disability Services. The Council heard an update from
the Public Health Department. Larimer provided details on celebrating “Older
Americans Month” during the month of May. The theme for 2020 is “Make
your Mark,” and you can share your #OAM2020 plans and stories on social
media. Larimer suggested visiting the Kaiser Permanente website for an easy
do it yourself face mask pattern.
Councilmember Larimer serves on the Sound Cities Association Affordable
Housing Committee that recently discussed what is happening to housing due
to COVID-19 and what could be coming in the next year. Even in a recession,
housing prices increase due to people becoming less mobile. There are less
corporate incentives and less incentives for buildings. The committee will
reorient their work plan and priorities to address the new challenges.
Councilmember Boyce serves on the Sound Cities Association Public Issues
Committee. Mayor Ralph recently addressed the committee and discussed
COVID-19 issues. The COVID-19 Hate & Bias Proclamation will be before the
SCA Board. The committee also discussed not increasing the fees and rates
due to COVID-19.
Councilmeber Fincher indicated that people may feel isolated and may have a
need to reach out for help during this COVID-19 time. Contact the 24 hour
Crisis Line at 206-461-3222 for help.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Ralph provided a brief overview of tonight's public hearing process for
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the Targeted Residential Investment Program (“TRIP”).
Mayor Ralph opened the public hearing.
Long Range Planning Manager, Hayley Bonsteel gave the staff presentation
The program of requirements to qualify for MFTE program per RCW 84.14,
designed specifically to meet Kent’s housing supply needs in Downtown and
Midway. This is a tax exemption on improvements, not on land.
Bonsteel provided the details of the Midway and Downtown RTA 8 and 12-
year plans and provided key details on the importance of structured parking.
Bonsteel advised of the benefits of urban residential development, weighed
the benefits of adopting and not adopting the TRIP, detailed the housing
units affordable to different income levels chart and how the program
supports adopted policy.
Bonsteel closed her presentation by indicating the TRIP implements adopted
city policy, is a critical tool to help realize community vision and helps Kent
shape our development future.
Councilmember Fincher spoke against the program as presented and
expressed a desire to have the 30% AMI option for the 8-year plan also.
Councilmember Thomas spoke in support of the program as presented.
Larimer spoke in support of the program.
Councilmember Kaur spoke against the program as presented and expressed
a desire to have the 30% AMI option for the 8-year plan also.
Council President Troutner spoke in support of the program as presented.
Councilmember Boyce spoke in support of the program as presented.
Mayor Ralph advised four written comments were received and paraphrased
their comments that will be admitted into the record. Comments were
received by:
Eli Hanacek from CBRE, Cristina Kapela Dugoni, JD., from Davis Investors
and Management, LLC, John Hempelmann from Cairncross & Hemplemann
and Ivana Halvorsen from Barghausen Consult Engineers.
Council President Troutner moved to submit the written comments
into the records, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. The motion
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passed 6 AYES (Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Michaud, Thomas) 1 NAY
(Kaur).
Council President Troutner moved to close the public hearing,
seconded by Councilmember Thomas, the motion passed
unanimously 7-0.
A. Public Hearing on the Ordinance Adopting the Targeted
Residential Area Investment Program - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4360, designating Downtown
Kent and Midway as Targeted Residential Areas for purposes of
ad valorem property tax exemptions pursuant to RCW 84.14.
RESULT: ADOPTED [5 TO 2]
MOVER: Bill Boyce, Councilmember
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud
NAYS: Fincher, Kaur
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Move to approve consent items A - E.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - May 5, 2020 5:00 PM
2. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - May 5, 2020 7:00
PM
3. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting -
May 12, 2020 4:00 PM
B. Mill Creek at 76th Ave. Flood Protection Improvements –
Drainage Easement, Access Easement, and Temporary
Construction Easement - Authorize
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MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a settlement agreement
along with all documents necessary for the acquisition of a
Drainage Easement, an Access Easement, and a Temporary
Construction Easement on portions of property owned by Earle
M. Jorgensen Company, located at 22011 76th Avenue South
(APN 122204-9110), for an amount not to exceed $818,600.00
subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and Public Works Director.
C. Appoint Zenovia Harris to the Public Facilities District Board of
Directors - Approve
MOTION: Approve the appointment of Zenovia Harris to fill the
recently vacated Position Number 5 of the Public Facilities
District Board, for the remainder of the 4-year term that will
expire on August 31, 2023.
D. Re-allocation of Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Funds for
Business Recovery Efforts - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to reallocate $50,000 from funds
previously awarded for outside consulting to the Economic
Development team to support new business recovery
initiatives, in light of the economic crisis brought about by
Covid-19, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to
the Economic and Community Development Director and City
Attorney.
E. Consolidating Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Adjustments
between January 1, 2020 and March 31, 2020 - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance 4359 authorizing consolidating
budget adjustments made between January 1, 2020 and March
31, 2020, reflecting an overall budget increase of $9,761,225.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
10. BIDS
None.
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting.
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Meeting ended at 8:23 p.m.
Kimberley A. Komoto
City Clerk
Targeted
Residential
Investment
Program
KENT CITY COUNCIL
05/19/2020
What is it?
Program of requirements
to qualify for MFTE
program per RCW 84.14,
designed specifically to
meet Kent’s housing
supply needs in
Downtown and Midway
Details of
Proposed
Program
Tax exemption on improvements (not on
land)
Midway RTA:
•8-year exemption
•12-year exemption if 20% of units are affordable to
those making 30% AMI or below
•New projects only
Downtown RTA:
•8-year exemption
•12-year exemption if units are ownership only,
affordable to those making 100-120% AMI
•New or rehabilitation projects eligible
Details of
Proposed
Program
Minimum number of units:
4
Projects must be
completed within 3 years
Cannot be layered with
other financial incentives
Structured parking
required
The Importance of Structured
Parking
The Benefits of Urban
Residential Development
People need housing
◦Decades of supply constraint have
caused/exacerbated affordability problem
in region
◦Good economy = good jobs = people move
here
People = community
◦More people = more successful retail
Urban fabric around transit = easier
to serve
Weighing the Benefits
Adopting TRIP:
Helps the city prioritize where
growth happens
Brings long-term benefits
(discretionary income,
community building, tax
revenue)
Helps the city shape transit-
oriented urban areas
Helps ensure development
meets adopted goals related to
quality, density
Without TRIP:
Development likely to not meet
adopted goals
Density
Quality
Style
Development may be delayed
or not occur at all
Fewer long-term benefits
Program Supports Adopted
Policy
Midway:
Mixed income –preserve affordable
options for existing residents
Downtown
Support retail with discretionary
income (market-rate); encourage
ownership
Targeted
Residential
Investment
Program
Implements adopted city policy
A critical tool to help realize
community vision
Helps Kent shape our
development future
Komoto, Kim
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Kent MFTE Letter (RE: 5/1-9 Public Hearing Discussion)
Kent MFTE Letter.pdf
Good Afternoon, Ms. Kimberley Komoto -
Please find our attached letter.
This is in relation to the May 19th public hearing discussion regarding designated tax exemption areas for multifamily in
Kent.
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City of Kent City Council,
CBRE was hired in 2019 to market a site adjacent to the future Midway Link Light Rail
station. We broadly marketed the property of 12.5 acres to over 3,000 buyers, locally, regionally,
nationally and intemationally. Our marketing effort was successful and returned over 35
confidentiality agreements and ultimately 5 wriffen offers. During our discussions with
developers, one common theme surfaced for the feasibility of the project: density without
structured parking. In order for high density, elevator-served product to be developed on the
subject site, it would require surface and not structured parking due to the adverse cost impact
to the proposed project for structured parking. Structured parking can add up to $60,000 per stall
in cost and require rental rates of greater than $3.00 per square foot to meet market level
minimum investor requirements, rendering structure parking served high density product at
Midway impossible. Additionally, the ultimate bidders whom offered on our subject property
were seeking a tax exemption to create elevator-served density greater than three-story walk-up
product.
Regarding the City's intent to designate Residential Targeted Areas for multifamily tax
exemptions, we have seen tremendous support from local developers interested in the Kent
submarket. In order to make elevator served high-density development feasible in this area, atax
exemption is necessary without the requirement of structured parking. Throughout the Puget
sound region, multifamily tax exemption programs continue to contribute to vibrant high-density
redevelopment, especially surrounding light rail-served communities. The City of Kent's
Residential Targeted Areas for multifamily tax exemption will promote transit-oriented, high-
density redevelopment.
Warm Regards,
Eli Hanacek
Vice Chairman
206.292.6147
Komoto, Kim
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Residentially Targeted Areas for MFTE - Midway Subarea
Dear Kent City Council,
Thank you so much for considering adding Multi-Family Tax Exemptions for Targeted Residential area at the Midway
Subarea at the Highline Station. I feel that the MFTE's will help to dramatically increase incentives to develop in this area
- an area that has been historically challenged in terms of new development.
While, I support the MFTE, I ask that you remove the "structured parking" condition to this measure since structured
parking creates an untenable development project in this area since construction costs are so high and rents relatively
low. The combination just does not support the added cost of adding structured parking at this time and place. I assume
this MFTE is being put into place to encourage immediate redevelopment in this area and not a "wait and see" concept
years down the road. Due to Sound Transits long time-frame for development in this area, this Midway Subarea
desperately needs some incentives to transition into the Urban Village it is slated to become!
Please vote Yes to the MFTE, but remove the Structure Parking condition from the measure. Thank you very much for
you time and consideration. Sincerely, Cristina Dugoni
Davis lnvestors and Management, LLC
Cristina Kapela Dugoni, JD
6L9 732nd Ave NE #254
Kirkland, WA 98033
206-4s9-2664
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Honorable Members
Kent City Council
220FourthAve. S
Kent, WA 98032
Email : CitvCouncil@KentWA. eov
Re: TargetedResidentiallnvestmentProgram/MFTE
Dear Members,
I am writing to urge adoption, with one modification, of the City Staff-recommended
Targeted Residential Investment Program, or TRIP. The TRIP includes the Multifamily Tax
Exemption, or MFTE, authorized by RCW Chpt. 84.14.
I recommend adoption of the TRIP because it will prompt additional housing
development in the Midway Subarea and promote Transit Oriented Development, or TOD, near
the new Kent Des Moines Light Rail Station. I also recommend adoption of the TRIP because it
will have a net hscal benefit to the City. I strongly recommend that the City not require
structured parking for TRIP in the Midway Subarea because requiring structured parking is
inconsistent with good TOD and requiring structured parking would negate the incentive for use
of MFTE.
I write to you as an advocate for TOD. I am the Co-Chair of the Urban Land Institute
NW District Council Transit Oriented Development Council. I am the immediate past Chair of
the ULI national TOD Council, and I have seen TOD projects all over the country. I collaborated
with the City of Kent when I represented Dick's Drive-In Restaurants and Argus Investment
Company to protect the Midway Subarea Plan TOD potential from the Sound Transit Operations
and Maintenance Facility proposal. My Partners and I represent numerous property owners and
developers in the region who want to develop mixed use, mixed income projects around the new
light rail stations being constructed by Sound Transit. We represent a number of property owners
around the new Kent Des Moines Station.
Our developer clients have made clear many times that programs like the proposed Kent
TRIP program make a difference in development decision-making. Real estate development is an
inherently risky business so factors like MFTE moderate the risk of investments. Different
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developers at different times will take advantage of both the 8-year and l2-year MFTE programs
so the City should always include both options.
I noted above, and the City Staff Report on the TRIP confirms, that the MFTE program
generally provides net fiscal benefits to a municipality. While the City foregoes, for a limited
period, a portion of the increased property tax that a new development generates, the City still
receives immediate permit fees and construction tax revenues and then increased tax revenues
over the long term.
Requiring structured parking for use of the MFTE is very counter-productive, especially
in TOD focus areas. Many cities across the country eliminate all parking requirements for
developments within the TOD walkshed, generally a quarter to half a mile around a high
capacity transit station. Structured parking is very expensive and will usually destroy the
financial viability of new development in areas, such as the Midway Subarea, where the market
is still evolving. Moreover, the cost of including structured parking in a development, if required,
overwhelms any project benefit from the MFTE.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the TRIP proposal.
V Truly Yours,
W. Hempelmann
Cairncross & Hempelmann
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Mayor Dana Ralph (via email: Mayor@KentWA.gov)
Hayley Bonsteel (via email : hbonsteel@kentwa. gov)
William Ellis (via email: wellis@KentWa.gov)
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RE: Public Comments - Residential Target Area Tax Exemption [BCE # 21355]
21355-S-Kent-Public Comment Testimony-2020-05-19.pdf; NOTICE OF PUBUC
H EARING -tax exemption.pdf
My apologies, my last email was incomplete. Please see attached
Thonk you
lvana Halvorsen I Senior Planner
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Please accept these written comments for the public hearing today. Thank you
Thonk you.
lvana Halvorsen I Senior Planner
Office: 425-251-6222 | Direct: 425-656-7487
Barghausen Consulting Engineers, lnc.
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RE:Public CommenVTestimony
Midway Residential Targeted Area
Multifamily Tax Exemption
OurJob No.2'1355
The purpose of this letter is to submit written commenUtestimony regarding the City's intent to repeal and
replace Kent City Code Chapter 3.25. We are writing this letter on behalf of a prospective developer in the
affected areas. Please see attached concept development plan example.
o We support adding the Midway Residential Targeted Area as a residentialtargeted area per
Ordinance 4360. We disagree with the proposed change to the parking segment and
recommend the following change (underlined below):
3.25.040.F Parking. For proiects located in the Downtown Residential Taraeted Area. all
reouired residential parking shall be located in structured parking garages, under buildings, or
underground. Proiects located in the Midwav Residential Tarseted Area shall provide
structured parkina oaraqes under buildinqs or underground. thouah parkino mav also be
allowed in surtace lots.
ln the Midway ResidentialTargeted Area, we recommend that structured parking be an option
rather than a requirement for the following reasons:
Structured parking is exponentially more expensive to construct than surface parking,
making the cost of structured parking a potential inhibitor for development that cannot
outweigh the tax incentive. The costs of structured parking are typically passed onto
the tenanVbuyer, which can impact affordability and equity, placing a potentially
unnecessary burden on residents.
o Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) should be considered when
requiring and/or advocating for structured parking, particularly in the Midway
Residential Targeted Area.
Security can be problematic for structured parking facilities because they allow more
vehicles to be parked on the same amount of land. The ability to see and be seen in
one's surroundings, known as natural surveillance, is reduced in structured parking
facilities. The addition of necessary security measures (personnel, access control,
lighting, CCTV, etc.) for structured parking versus surface parking adds to the overall
cost of a project beyond what is required for the added construction costs noted above.
o Alldevelopment sites are unique; some can be designed to meet desired development
density thresholds, impervious surface limits, and provide surface parking.
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Structured parking makes sense in areas where developable land is limited or
constrained. The Midway Residential Targeted Area does not have the restrictive
geographic constraints that exists within the Downtown Residential Targeted Area.
It is unfair to the Midway Residential Targeted Area to repeal the allowance for surface
parking that was provided to the Green River Subarea (that exists in the current code
KCC 3.25.040.F).
At a minimum, we recommend a case-by-case evaluation of projects to determine if
structured parking would be a true and legitimate benefit to each project and each
project site, with an administrative decision to waive any structured parking
requirement.
Thank you for your consideration
Respectfully
lvana Halvorsen
Senior Planner
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