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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Kent City Council - 04/28/2020 (2) Approved Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes April 28, 2020 Date: April 28, 2020 Time: 4:00 p.m. Place: THIS IS A REMOTE MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER Council President Troutner called the meeting to order. 2. ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Toni Troutner Council President Present Bill Boyce Councilmember Present Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present Marli Larimer Councilmember Present Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present Les Thomas Councilmember Present Dana Ralph Mayor Present 3. AGENDA APPROVAL Items 4.C and D are being presented by Terry Jungman rather than Brian Levenhagen. Item 4.I will be presented before item 4.H. 4. DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS A. INFO ONLY: 2020 Legislative Session Recap The City’s Lobbyist, Briahna Murray from Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs provided an extensive report of the 2020 Legislative Session that included: •An overview of the 2020 Legislative Session, including the supplemental capital budget summary and development of the transportation revenue package. •Outcome of 2020 Kent State Legislative Priorities, including 2019 streamlined sales tax mitigation payments, the Governor’s veto and the request to continue and replace the payments. •Legislative Request, including capital funding for the Panther Lake Community Park and Gateway to Kent. Murray advised of advocacy efforts and her focus on requesting funds in 2021. Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes April 28, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 2 of 7 Murray indicated the Legislative request for transportation funding includes: o On-time completion of SR 509 o Complete 224th o Meet Me on Meeker o Local Transportation Funding Legislative Action: Policy Document Highlights: •Public Records Act - HB 1888 passed, exempting year of birth, photographs, and payroll deduction information of public employees and volunteers held in personal files. •Economic Development o HB 2804 died, would have provided $15 million in Local Revitalization Financing awards for cities. •Affordable Housing o HB 2907/HB 2948 died, would have imposed a payroll excise tax in King County. o HB 1590 passed, authorizing counties to councilmanically increase the sales tax .01 of 1% for affordable housing. Cities get the authority on September 30, 2020 if the county has not imposed. o $160 million in state funding allocated to housing and homelessness programs. Murray reviewed legislation regarding: •Local Control •FileLocal Deadline •State-shared Revenues •1% Property Tax Cap •Park Benefit Districts •Basic Law Enforcement Academy •Statewide Plastic Bag Ban Next Steps: •A special session is likely •The next state revenue forecast will be out in June •November 2020: All of the House of Representatives and approximately half the Senate are up for re-election •Legislature meets for pre-session committee days in September & December •2021 Legislative Session Begins January 11, 2021 B. Payment of Bills - Approve MOTION: Approve the Payment of Bills. Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes April 28, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 3 of 7 RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 5/5/2020 7:00 PM C. Fee in Lieu for the 4th Quarter 2019 and 1st Quarter 2020 - Approve Park Planning and Development Manager, Terry Jungman provided details on the fee-in-lieu for the 4th quarter 2019 and 1st quarter 2020. MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept $69,750.64 of fee-in- lieu funds, amend the Community Parks Reinvestment Program budget, and authorize the future expenditure of these funds for capital improvements at Kent Memorial Park and Chestnut Ridge Park. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 5/5/2020 7:00 PM D. 2015 Fee-in-Lieu Funds Re-allocation - Authorize Park Planning and Development Manager, Terry Jungman presented details on the reallocation of 2015 fee-in-lieu funds and responded to councilmember's questions on the use of the funds. MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to reallocate $18,600 of fee-in- lieu funds allocated to Springwood Park, amend the Community Parks Reinvestment Program budget, and authorize the future expenditure of these funds for capital improvements at Wilson Playfields. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 5/5/2020 7:00 PM E. Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network ILA and MOU - Resolution - Adopt Chief Padilla provided details on the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network Interlocal Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding. The new network replaces King County Emergency Radio Network that is outdated and will not be supported in the future. Chief Padilla advised these documents designate King County as the lead agency for the initial planning, procurement and financing and some initial operations. These documents also establish the new entity PSERN Operator - the governing entity. A Board of Directors will be established and Valley Communications will have a seat on the board. Chief Padilla responded to councilmember questions. Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes April 28, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 4 of 7 MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2011, authorizing the Mayor to sign the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network (PSERN) Operator Interlocal Agreement creating the PSERN Operator, which will undertake the ownership, operations, maintenance, management and on-going upgrading/replacing of the PSERN System, and authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the other Valley Com cities to establish the process for selecting Valley Communication’s representative on the PSERN Operator’s Board of Directors. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 5/5/2020 7:00 PM F. INFO ONLY: 2020 Department of Justice Grant for the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program Chief Padilla provided information on the 2020 Department of Justice Grant for the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program. The Department of Justice notified Kent that it has been identified as one of 36 cities in the State in need of funding to combat COVID. The grant funds are meant to assist Kent in preparing and responding to COVID. The Police Department is purchasing sanitizing equipment for vehicles and buildings, personal protective equipment and technology. Chief Padilla responded to councilmember's questions regarding other grants available and the management of grant funds. G. Interlocal Agreement with City of Tukwila for the South 200th Street Bridge Maintenance and Repair - Authorize Utility Engineer, Joe Araucto presented information on the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Tukwila for the South 200th Street Bridge Maintenance and Repair. MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Tukwila for the maintenance and repair of the South 200th Street bridge with terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 5/5/2020 7:00 PM H. INFO ONLY: King County Metro RapidRide I Update King County Metro I Line Project Manager, Greg McKnight provided details on Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes April 28, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 5 of 7 the progress on the RapidRide I Line. McKnight provided a status update on the I Line progress, reviewed the community priorities for the conceptual design and how Metro incorporates the community priorities. Details were presented on the project timeline, speed and reliability concepts, RapidRide station concepts and access to transit. Next steps include: coordinating with cities and agency partners, engaging with local communities, supporting transit connections and access improvements and design and build capital facilities dedicated right-of-way. Senior Transportation Planner, April Delchamps responded to councilmember’s questions and advised that she will return to a future meeting with an update. I. INFO ONLY: King County Metro South Base Update King County Metro Capital Projects Managing Supervisor, Jeff Arbuckle presented information on the new South King County Base. Metro anticipates a 70% service increase by 2030. Metro's growth plan includes a new Central Campus in Seattle, a South Campus in Tukwila, and a New South King County Base. Arbuckle reviewed why south King County has been selected for the new base and provided key features and reviewed the top three sites that include one in Kent and two in Auburn. Stakeholder engagement to-date was reviewed as well as the results from an awareness survey. Metro is committed to community. Next steps: 2020 - 3 to 1 selection process, initiate FTA Concurrence process and select the site. 2024 - Complete acquisition 2026 - Commence Construction 2030 - Operational Arbuckle responded to councilmember's questions regarding how many jobs will be created. Arbuckle indicated that if the site is large enough, Metro may relocate training facilities to the site. J. INFO ONLY: HB 1754 Concerning the Hosting of the Homeless by Religious Organizations – Draft Ordinance – Hearing Scheduled for May 5, 2020 Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes April 28, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 6 of 7 City Attorney, Pat Fitzpatrick provided a brief introduction as follows: Today's briefing is in response to councilmember's direction to have staff draft an ordinance relating to HB1754. HB1754 was signed into law on March 31, 2020 and becomes effective on June 11, 2020. HB1754 limits the City’s ability to regulate housing for the homeless on church property, however, the bill includes a grandfather clause allowing for local regulations if they are in effect prior to June 11, 2020. Fitzpatrick advised of the importance of adopting an ordinance and having it be effective prior to the June 11th deadline. The ordinance is being introduced today and staff is requesting comments on any adjustments that should be made prior to the public hearing that is scheduled for May 5, 2020. Fitzpatrick addressed two prior concerns brought up by councilmembers: 1. This ordinance is being fast-tracked. Fitzpatrick agreed, and reiterated the need to pass the ordinance by May 5th and indicated the ordinance can be amended at a later date if needed. 2. There is a desire to not upset what is currently occurring at churches. Fitzpatrick advised there is an exception in the ordinance carving out exemptions for current programs. Additionally, this ordinance completely exempts inclement weather shelters. Long Range Planning Manager, Hayley Bonsteel provided the overall intent of the changes, including: •A Moderate geographic expansion of where churches are permitted to host the homeless •Allowing outdoor facilities of some types - this was the focus of HB1754 •Address basic health and safety parameters - King County Public Health and building/safety codes were utilized •Administrative requirements - Used an example from the City of Bellevue Important changes: •Changed indoor facilities to Housing, and •Outdoor facilities to Shelter •Expanding in multi-family zones the hosting of homeless by religious organizations Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes April 28, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 7 of 7 Bonsteel reviewed the details of Footnote 31: •General conditions that apply to indoor and outdoor - administrative provisions •Outdoor facilities - added size of tent requirements Bonsteel reviewed the details of Footnote 35, including general conditions that were added to commercial industrial zones. Bonsteel reviewed the provision preserving existing providers and their ability to continue operating without any need to meet any new regulations. Bonsteel responded to councilmember's questions and advised she will work on making changes to the draft ordinance regarding the quantities of Naloxone and the prohibition of weapons. Fitzpatrick and Council President Troutner reminded the councilmembers that this ordinance can be amended in the future and confirmed the ordinance will be on the May 5, 2020 City Council agenda with the public hearing. 5. ADJOURNMENT Council President Troutner adjourned the meeting. Meeting ended at 6:07 p.m. Kimberley A. Komoto City Clerk BRIAHNA MURRAY GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS CITY OF KENT 2020 LEGISLATIVE SESSION PURPOSE Overview of the 2020 Legislative Session Outcome of 2020 Kent State Legislative Priorities Next steps 2 OVERVIEW OF 2020 LEGISLATIVE SESSION Second year of the two-year legislative biennium “Short” Session: lasted 60 days Democrats held majority in both House of Representatives and Senate Focused on adopting supplemental operating, capital, and transportation budgets 2019 legislation “carried over” to 2020 and was still under consideration Total of 3,773 bills considered, 386 passed the Legislature Governor vetoed several budget sections and bills in response to COVID-19 Special session to respond to COVID-19 likely 3 OVERVIEW OF 2020 LEGISLATIVE SESSION 2020 SUPPLEMENTAL OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY The state operating budget funds all state agency operations State fiscal year runs July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021 The supplemental operating budget amends the budget adopted in 2019 The final supplemental operating budget signed by the Governor authorized $726 million in new expenditures and left $3 billion in reserves •Governor vetoed $235 million in expenditures approved by the Legislature Next revenue forecast: June 2020 4 OVERVIEW OF 2020 LEGISLATIVE SESSION 2020 SUPPLEMENTAL CAPITAL BUDGET SUMMARY The state capital budget funds public and nonprofit construction projects (excluding transportation) throughout the state The supplemental capital budget amends the budget adopted in 2019 Total supplemental capital budget: $89.9 million •Average project appropriation: $217,000 5 OVERVIEW OF 2020 LEGISLATIVE SESSION 2020 SUPPLEMENTAL TRANSPORTATION BUDGET SUMMARY The supplemental transportation budget amends the budget adopted in 2019 I-976 caused a $453 million revenue shortfall in the 2019-21 Transportation Budget Prior to session, Governor paused projects to give the Legislature flexibility on how to resolve the revenue shortfall The supplemental transportation budget approved by the Legislature allowed all paused project to proceed forward on schedule Pushed out delayed projects and removed canceled projects to balance the 2019-21 budget - this created a long-term revenue shortfall with future years of Connecting Washington no longer balanced. 6 OVERVIEW OF 2020 LEGISLATIVE SESSION DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REVENUE PACKAGE The revenue shortfall caused by I-976 creates increased pressure to develop a package. There was some progress this session: •In the Senate, a draft transportation package/project list was shared in 2019; it was revised and shared a second time in 2020 •In the House, a proposal was introduced in 2020 to incrementally increase the gas tax by 9.7 cents over 10 years to fund state-owned culverts. Additionally, project applications were accepted to begin developing a project list Dozens of legislators signed a letter indicating that the Legislature would need to adopt a low carbon fuel standard before they would be willing to vote in favor of any transportation revenue package 7 OUTCOME OF KENT 2020 STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES Continue and Replace Streamlined Sales Tax Mitigation Payments Capital Funding: •The Gateway to Kent •Panther Lake Community Park Transportation Funding: •On-time Completion of SR 509 •Complete 224th •Meet Me on Meeker •Local Transportation Funding 8 LEGISLATIVE REQUEST: STREAMLINED SALES TAX (SST) In 2019, the Legislature: •Funded SST Mitigation Payments through June 30, 2021 •HB 1948/SB 5862, would have extended “warehousing and manufacturing assistance” payments for next ten years •Biggest obstacle: Senate Ways & Means Committee 2020 Request: Continue and Replace SST Mitigation Payments •Pass HB 1948/SB 5862 or •Pass SB 6474, would have provided SST cities each a sales tax diversification award which is a 10-year credit against the state sales tax for economic development 9 Legislature chose to pass HB 1948 •Senate Ways & Means Committee amended the bill to fund payments through 2026 (five years) •SST mitigation payment revenue for July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021 ($6.7 million) was transferred into the “warehousing and manufacturing assistance account” Governor vetoed HB 1948 & vetoed $6.7 million transfer Final SST mitigation payment: June 30, 2020 Request funding be restored 10 LEGISLATIVE OUTCOME: STREAMLINED SALES TAX (SST) LEGISLATIVE REQUEST: CAPITAL FUNDING Limited funding opportunities in 2020 Begin laying the groundwork for 2021 legislative session •Panther Lake Community Park $3 million funding request Develop phase 1 of the park, and provide full access to 30+ acres Panther Lake is most underserved area in Kent for parks •Gateway to Kent $3 million funding request Develop Willis Street into Gateway to Kent Welcome to downtown destinations 11 Advocacy effort: •Completed one pagers (attached w/ written materials) •Submitted funding request forms in both the House and Senate •Got feedback from legislators Ensure that Gateway to Kent is distinguished from transportation request Focus on requesting funds in 2021 12 LEGISLATIVE OUTCOME: CAPITAL FUNDING LEGISLATIVE REQUEST: TRANSPORTATION FUNDING On-time completion of SR 509 •“Paused” due to I-976 Complete 224th •Received $2 million in 2019 •$20 million in next transportation revenue package Meet Me on Meeker •$5 million in next transportation revenue package Local Transportation Funding •Joint Transportation Committee study: $900 million in unmet city transportation needs statewide •Association of Washington Cities’ legislative priority 13 LEGISLATIVE OUTCOME: TRANSPORTATION FUNDING On-time completion of SR 509 •Coalition sent a letter to transportation budget writers urging on-time delivery •Legislature authorized all paused projects to proceed forward on schedule Complete 224th •$20 million is not currently included on proposed project lists; application forms submitted Meet Me on Meeker •$5 million is not current included on proposed project lists; application forms submitted Local Transportation Funding •Public hearings held on HB 2362 & SB 6652 •Councilmanic sales tax, utility tax, and fuel tax authority for local transportation needs 14 LEGISLATIVE ACTION: POLICY DOCUMENT HIGHLIGHTS Public Records Act •HB 1888 passed, exempting year of birth, photographs, and payroll deduction information of public employees and volunteers held in personnel files from public disclosure requirements, but permits the news media to have access to full dates of birth and photographs. Economic Development •HB 2804 died, would have provided $15 million in Local Revitalization Financing awards for cities Affordable Housing •HB 2907/HB 2948 died, would have imposed a payroll excise tax in King County •HB 1590 passed, authorizing counties to councilmanically increase the sales tax .01 of 1% for affordable housing. Cities get the authority on September 30, 2020 if the county has not imposed •$160 million in state funding allocated to housing and homelessness programs 15 LEGISLATIVE ACTION: POLICY DOCUMENT HIGHLIGHTS, CONT. Local Control •Several proposals introduced that would have preempted local control on land use regulations •SB 6617 passed, which limits on-site parking requirements for ADUs within ¼ mile of a transit stop receiving service every 15 minutes. FileLocal Deadline: •Worked closely with Department of Revenue & National Federation of Independent Businesses •HB 2749 extended deadline from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021 •Did not pass, but was integrated into SB 5402, which was signed into law State-shared Revenues •Fully funded except for SST, for now 16 LEGISLATIVE ACTION: POLICY DOCUMENT HIGHLIGHTS, CONT. 1% Property Tax Cap •HB 2145 died, would have replaced the 1% cap with inflation & population growth up to 3% Park Benefit Districts •HB 2625 died, would have provided cities would councilmanic sales tax authority to fund park improvements and operations and maintenance Basic Law Enforcement Academy •Two additional Basic Law Enforcement Academy courses funded, increasing the total number of courses from 19 to 21 per fiscal year Statewide Plastic Bag Ban •SB 5323 passed, which imposes a statewide ban on plastic bags 17 NEXT STEPS Special session likely Next state revenue forecast: June November 2020: All of the House of Representatives & approximately half the Senate are up for re-election Legislature meets for pre-session committee days in September & December 2021 Legislative Session Begins: January 11, 2021 18 QUESTIONS? Briahna Murray Vice President Cell: (253) 310‐5477 E‐mail: bmurray@gth‐gov.com Shelly Helder Senior Consultant Cell: (360) 209‐3339 E‐mail: shelder@gth‐gov.com Holly Cocci Assistant Consultant Cell: (253) 509‐2403 E‐mail: hcocci@gth‐gov.com City of Tukwila City of Kent BRIDGE RUSSELL RD S – S 200 ST BRIDGE RapidRide I Line Update Kent City Council Workshop April 28, 2020 RapidRide I Line progress Advancing I Line design Speed and reliability Stations Access to transit Next steps Agenda 4 RapidRide I Line progress 6 Completed conceptual design, including station locations Letters of support from Kent, Renton, and Auburn King County Council will consider I Line route and Renton-Kent-Auburn Area Mobility Plan Ongoing coordination to ensure project complements the City’s Transportation Master Plan Goals I Progress Comfortable and safe stations. Connections to other transit options. Community priorities (conceptual design) 7 Faster, more reliable, and frequent bus service. Service to historically underserve d communitie s. Improvements to make getting to the bus station easier and safer. Transit that takes people where they want to go and when they need it. Incorporating community priorities A route that connects to community assets with more evening and weekend service. Transit goes where you need, when you need to get there. Capital improvements to help buses move through traffic with more frequent departures. Faster, more reliable, and frequent bus service. Lighting, shelters, and benches at stations. Comfortable and safe stations. A route that connects to Sounder, Link light rail, and other Metro services. Connections to other transit options. Route and station locations identified in partnership with underserved communities and organizations that serve them. Service to historically underserved communities. New crosswalks near stations, sidewalk improvements, curb ramps, pedestrian activated crossing signals, and bike lanes. Getting to the bus station easier and safer. 8 Advancing I Line design 10 Project timeline Needs assessment Start service Conceptual design Final design Construction We are here Ongoing community engagement 11 Timeline: advancing to final design Final design Spring 2020 – Summer 2021 We are here 30% design (Through fall 2020) •Confirm right of way needs •Refine station locations •Review speed and reliability projects •Review access improvements projects 60% design •Acquire right of way •Design stations •Design speed and reliability projects •Design access improvement projects 90% design •Ongoing right of way acquisition •Ongoing station design •Ongoing speed and reliability project design •Ongoing design of access improvement projects Speed and reliability 12 Bus-only lanes Bus-only shoulder lanes Shared right turn lanes Head start for buses and bus-only lanes Speed and reliability 13 Timed traffic lights Speed and reliability 14 Smart station locations RapidRide stations Comfort and convenience Shelte r Bench Bench Leaning rail Real-time arrival information RapidRide stations Safety and functionality Lightin gLightin g Electrical box Access to transit Metro is proposing projects to improve safe access for people walking, rolling, and biking to stations: New crosswalks Pedestrian crossing beacons Sidewalk improvements 17 Next steps Working together as partners 19 Engage with local communities Design and build capital facilities, dedicated right-of-way Support transit connections and access improvements Coordinate with cities and agency partners Submit Federal Transit Administration Small Starts application (August 2020) Next steps 20 Continue working with the City on station features and locations, roadway and intersection upgrades King County Council adopts the route and stations, followed by final design Strengthen relationships with community-based organizations Ongoing community engagement until RapidRide launches, including outreach to business and property owners 21 Questions? Greg McKnight I Line Project Manager (206) 477-0344 gmcknight@kingcounty.gov y.gov New South King County Base Kent City Council Briefing Jeff Arbuckle, Capital Projects Managing Supervisor King County Metro April 28, 2020 23 70% service increase by 2040 Add 2.5 million more service hours on bus routes Create more space and facilities needed to operate and maintain buses Add 625 more buses 24 Metro’s Growth Plan Central Campus (Seattle) •Enhance existing operational capacity South Campus (Tukwila) •Create interim and permanent operational capacity •Upgrade South Campus Parking Garage New South King County Base •Acquire land, design and build future new base 25 Why a new south King County base? •Provides more efficient service closer to where current and future routes start and end •Allows for meaningful contributions to the environmental and economic health of the community 26 Key features of the new base •House 250 quiet, battery- electric buses •Landscaping and other physical improvements to fit in with the neighborhood •Community amenities Design plans for a bus base and housing project in San Francisco. A new bus maintenance and operations facility in downtown Los Angeles. 27 Characteristics of an optimal site •Approximately 30 acres •Access to major freeways and arterials •Functional layout on flat land 28 Top 3 Sites Site A: Kent at 196th St.  and 68th Ave. S Site B: Auburn at 277th St.  and D St. NE Site C: Auburn at 37th St.  NW and B St. NW 29 Site A: Kent at S 196th St. and 68th Ave. S Zoning: Industrial (M1-C) Acreage: 25 - 38 acres 30 Site B: Auburn at S 277th St. and D St. NE Zoning: Commercial (C4) Acreage: 18 acres 31 Site C: Auburn at 37th St. NW and B St. NW Zoning: Industrial (M2) Acreage: 38 acres 32 Stakeholder engagement to-date Date Audience/Stakeholder Week of June 10, 2019 King County Councilmember Dunn Week of June 10, 2019 Site property owners June 10, 2019 King County Councilmember Upthegrove June 14, 2019 King County Executive Dow Constantine June 17, 2019 King County Councilmember von Reichbauer Week of June 17, 2019 City of Kent mayor and city staff June 21, 2019 City of Auburn mayor and city staff Week of June 24, 2019 Area tribes through Executive’s Office Week of June 24, 2019 State legislators who represent relevant districts: •District 30: Sen. Claire Wilson, Rep. Mike Pellicciotti, Rep. Kristine Reeves •District 33: Sen. Karen Keiser, Rep. Tina Orwall, Rep. Mia Su-Ling Gregerson •District 47: Sen. Mona Das, Rep. Debra Entenman, Rep. Pat Sullivan Week of June 24, 2019 Federal delegation: •Sen. Patty Murray •Sen. Maria Cantwell •District 8: Rep. Kim Schrier •District 9: Rep. Adam Smith 33 Public attitudes and awareness survey •188 responses, including those who live and/or work in Auburn and Kent, 65 of who identified as being from Kent •Many people (41%) knew about Metro’s plan to build a new bus base in south King County •51% of people from Kent feel positive about locating the new bus base in their community •Respondent demographics compare well to the Census demographics for the cities of Auburn and Kent 22% 13% 12% 19% 8%17% 17% 11% 42%40% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Auburn Kent Support for Bus Base in My Community  1 ‐ very positive 2 3 4 34 Our commitment to community Metro will: •Be a good neighbor and partner in the community •Create facilities that help support community goals and add value •Work with historically disadvantaged populations to help shape our policies, services and programs 35 Next Steps *Dates are tentative and subject to change  3 to 1 Selection Process Initiate FTA Concurrence Process Site Selection Acquisition Complete (Target) Construction Commencement Operational 2020 2024 2026 2030 36 For more information 025 Contact Jeff Arbuckle, Capital Projects Managing Supervisor •Email: jarbuckle@kingcounty.gov •Phone: 206-263-0820 •Website:kingcounty.gov/metro/bases Questions? 37