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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Committees - Kent City Council - 04/14/2020 Approved Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes April 14, 2020 Date: April 14, 2020 Time: 4:05 p.m. Place: Chambers 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 4:07 PM Marli Larimer Councilmember Present Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present Les Thomas Councilmember Present Dana Ralph Mayor Present 3. AGENDA APPROVAL No changes. 4. DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS A. Targeted Residential Investment Program Resolution of Intent - Adopt Long Range Planning Manager, Hayley Bonsteel spoke about the Targeted Residential Investment Program Resolution of Intent. This resolution would determine the greater Downtown Kent and Midway to be urban centers and declare the City's intent to designate these areas as Residential Targeted Areas for purposes of ad valoreum property tax exemptions pursuant to RCW 84.14. This is a two-step process regarding the mapping aspect, first of which is the urban center identification which is what is currently being discussed. The second step would be to adopt and designate the areas as residential targeted areas following a public hearing scheduled for May 19, 2020. Bonsteel went into greater detail in regards to the proposal. She indicated that the major change that was being made from previous discussions and workshops was to remove the concept of a waiver for transportation Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes April 14, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 2 of 6 impact fees. She also noted that not having this program in the City will greatly reduce the City's ability to move forward in its economic development strategy. Bonsteel noted the action moving forward for next week would be to set the public hearing on the program for May 19, 2020 and to lay out the urban centers so that the Residential Targeted Areas can be designated at he same time. Councilmember Boyce stated that he is a huge advocate for this program. He also requested a pros/cons work up in comparison to how other cities have implemented this program. Council President Troutner indicated that the program being presented was something the City had utilized until the end of June 2019 and noted how important having these tools in our back pocket is. Councilmembers Fincher and Kaur requested to see some percentage of affordability included in the 8 year plan. Councilmember Larimer requested a component of local labor be included in these programs as well. MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2010, determining greater Downtown Kent and Midway to be urban centers and declaring the City’s intent to designate these areas as Residential Targeted Areas for purposes of ad valorem property tax exemptions pursuant to RCW 84.14. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 4/21/2020 7:00 PM B. INFO ONLY: HB1754 Concerning the Hosting of the Homeless by Religious Organizations Long Range Planning Manager, Hayley Bonsteel discussed House Bill 1754 concerning the hosting of homeless by religious organizations. Essentially, this bill prohibits the city from regulating indoor or outdoor homeless encampments that are hosted by church organizations except for a certain list of organizations. Bonsteel noted that if we do not have an ordinance on the books that meets the broad level of the requirements of this house bill we will be subject to many more detail leveled requirements for what we can and cannot regulate. Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes April 14, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 3 of 6 Bonsteel reviewed what the City currently does allow in regards to homeless encampments and where we would need to make adjustments in order to be in compliance with the house bill that was passed by legislature. Moving forward, May 5, 2020 would be a public hearing with the option of passing an ordinance to meet the broader requirements of the law to hopefully keep the City immune from the more detailed requirements of House Bill 1754. She also noted that the ordinance can be amended in the future. C. Payment of Bills Finance Director, Paula Painter provided Council with the payment of bills. MOTION: Approve the payment of bills received through March 31, 2020 and paid on March 31, 2020 and the checks issued for payroll for March 16, 2020 - March 31, 2020 and paid on April 3, 2020, audited by the Committee of the Whole on April 14, 2020. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 4/21/2020 7:00 PM D. INFO ONLY: Budget Update Finance Director, Paula Painter presented details on the status of the 2020 budget and the potential impacts of COVID-19. Painter discussed how revenue in the general fund is driven by taxes and there is a lag between when businesses collect taxes and when cities receive revenue. The City began seeing a dip in tax revenue during March. The State Department of Revenue provided an extension to make payments until June and cities will not receive their tax revenue until July 31. Painter reviewed General Fund historical information from 1999-2019. Painter explained the impacts of the 2008-2009 recession, sales tax reductions, reductions in utility tax, license and permits and charges for services. The current impacts are more significant that during the recession. Painter walked the Council through various revenue assumptions ranging from 25-50%. The B&O Tax General Fund revenue losses are anticipated to be between 15-45% from April through December. These assumptions are in-line with what other cities are anticipating. Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes April 14, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 4 of 6 The substantial fund balance is allowing the City to make prudent decisions for the City's long-term sustainability. Department directors have been asked to reduce budgets: •Look at things that can be stopped today and implement •Look at budget for cost savings from 5-20% of budget •Prioritize reductions •Consider if there is an associated revenue source The Executive Leadership Team will convene to discuss proposed reductions in addition to discussion capital projects. Painter advised the City will receive Streamline Sales Tax Mitigation dollars in June, and then nothing further. We are uncertain as to how long or how deep this recession will be. There is not historical data to determining the impacts on taxes. E. INFO ONLY: Parking Code Update Public Works Transportation Engineering Manager, Rob Brown provided a parking code update. Brown indicated that staff is seeking Council feedback on potential additional parking restrictions. The first item Brown discussed was a parking code update on narrow streets in various existing neighborhoods. Brown indicated that the neighborhoods are Ridge at Panther Lake, Plateau at Panther Lake, Villa Real and Midori Meadows. The second item Brown is seeking Council feedback on comes from both the Kent Police Department and the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority for a few additional no parking areas located throughout the City. The areas identified have been noted as either nuisance parking which results in an increase in crime, or parking along the streets makes it difficult for emergency services to pass through. F. INFO ONLY: 2020 Construction Update Public Works Construction Engineering Manager, Erik Conner provided an update on the progress of the 228th Grade Separation Project and potential traffic impacts due to the anticipates 76th Avenue Road Raising Project and 4th & Willis Roundabout Project. G. Mill Creek Reestablishment Mitigation Property Purchase - Authorize Property and Acquisition Analyst, Cheryl Rolcik-Wilcox presented to Council three parcels with a combined total of 488,760 square feet located on Frager Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes April 14, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 5 of 6 Road South to be purchased in the amount of $280,000 to be used as mitigation property for the Mill Creek Reestablishment Project. This purchase will be funded through the Stormwater Utility Fund. MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign all documents necessary for the purchase of three parcels of land (APNs 152204-9134, 152204-9137 and 222204-9029), located on Frager Road South from Andrew J., Ruth M., and Timothy I. Matelich in an amount not to exceed $280,000., subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 4/21/2020 7:00 PM H. Partnering and City Services Agreement and Task Order 1 Between Sound Transit and the City of Kent for the Operation and Maintenance Facility - Authorize Public Works Engineer, Mark Howlett presented two agreements to Council, the Partnering and City Services Agreement and Task Order 1 between Sound Transit and the City of Kent for the Operation and Maintenance Facility. Howlett highlighted the features of the Operation and Maintenance Facility, the three sites currently being studied by Sound Transit and specifically the Midway Landfill Site. He briefly discussed the history of the landfill site and what the future of the site could look like. MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign the Partnering and City Services Agreement and Task Order 1 between the City of Kent and Sound Transit for the Federal Way Link Extension - Operations and Maintenance Facility South, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 4/21/2020 7:00 PM I. INFO ONLY: Procurement Report Chief Administrative Officer, Derek Matheson presented the quarterly procurement report to Council. This report included one line item that would have previously required council approval, but due to the increase in the Mayor's signatory authority, council approval was no longer required. 5. ADJOURNMENT Council President Troutner adjourned the meeting. Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes April 14, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 6 of 6 Meeting ended at 6:30 p.m. Kimberley A. Komoto City Clerk Proposed Parking Code Revisions Committee of the Whole April 14, 2020 General Parking Restrictions •Parking Restrictions in State Law and City Code •In an intersection •30 feet from a stop sign •20 feet from a marked or unmarked crosswalk •15 feet from a fire hydrant •10 feet from a mailbox between 8 am and 6 pm (City) •5 feet from a driveway Narrow Public Streets •Kent Design and Construction Standards •Based on the Fire Code, KCC 13.01.060 •20 feet of “unobstructed width” required •Less than 28 feet –no parking •Between 28 feet and 32 feet –parking on one side •32 feet or more for parking on one side within 20 feet of a fire hydrant •More than 32 feet –parking on both sides Midori Meadows Midori Meadows Legend 24’, No Parking SE 218th Pl 13 2 nd Av e S E 131st Pl SE Looking South 24’ Wide 13 1 st Pl S E Villa Real, SE 200th St, and SE 204th St Villa Real, SE 200th St, and SE 204th St Legend 28’, Parking on one side 24’, No Parking SE 204th St SE 200th St 11 1 th Wa y S E SE 203rd Pl SE 201th St 10 8 th Av e S E (B e n s o n ) SE 201st St Looking East 24’ Wide 110th Ter SE Looking North 24’ Wide SE 202nd Ln Looking North 24’ Wide The Ridge at Panther Lake and The Plateau at Panther Lake The Ridge at Panther Lake and The Plateau at Panther Lake SE 192nd St The Ridge at Panther Lake The Plateau at Panther Lake SE 196th St SE 196th St 11 6 th Av e S E 11 3 th Pl S E Legend 28’, Parking on one side 28’, No Parking 24’, No Parking 113 Ave SE Looking North 24’ Wide 113 Pl SE looking north 28’ Wide 133rd Ave SE – SE 224 th St to SE 224th Pl 133rd Ave SE – SE 224 th St to SE 224th Pl Legend 28’, Parking on One Side 13 2 nd Av e S E 133rd Ave SE Looking North 28’ Wide Sunrise Elementary SE 220th St – 102 nd Pl SE to 103rd Pl SE SE 220th St – 102 nd Pl SE to 103rd Pl SE Legend 20’, No Parking SE 220th St SE 220th St Looking West 20’ Wide 10 2 nd Pl S E 10 3 rd Pl S E SE 220th St Looking West 20’ Wide S 228th St – 88 th Ave S to East End S 228th St – 88 th Ave S to East End Legend 28’, Commercial No Parking SE 224th St 88 th Av e S Be r k l e y He i g h t s Ap a r t m e n t s S 288th St Looking East 28’ Wide Sunrise Elementary S 288th St Looking West 28’ Wide S 243rd St and 93rd Ct S S 243rd St and 93rd Ct S Legend 28’, Parking on One Side S 243rd St 94 th Av e S S 243rd St Looking West 28’ Wide 93 rd Ct S 93rd Ct S Looking North 28’ Wide Nuisance Parking •Restrict parking to minimize undesirable or criminal activities 3rd Ave S – 800 Block to S 259 th St 3rd Ave S – 800 Block to S 259 th St Legend 22’ to 36’, No Parking S 259th St 1st Av e S 3rd Av e S 3rd Ave S Looking South BN S F R R 3rd Ave S Looking North 25th Ave S – S 260 th St to End of Street 25th Ave S – S 260 th St to End of Street Legend 20’, No Parking No Parking 10 pm – 6 am S 260th St 25 th Av e S 25th Ave S Looking South Public Works Projects 2020 Committee of the Whole April 14, 2020 2020 Projects and Detours  S. 228th St UPRR Grade Separation  Meet Me on Meeker Sidewalk/Riverbend Driving Range Improvements   4th & Willis Roundabout  76th Ave S. Improvements  Matelich Property Mill Creek Reestablishment Project King County Tax Parcel Nos. 152204‐9134, 152204‐ 9137 and 222204‐9029 Sound Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility South (OMFS) Partnering and City Services Agreement and Task Order #1 Committee of the Whole April 14, 2020 Federal Way Link Extension Operations and Maintenance Facility Seattle Features of OMFS •Facility to Service and Store 144 Light Rail Vehicles •Washing Facilities •Storage Tracks, Buildings, Employee Parking •Storage of Spare Parts •Administrative Facilities •Approximately 470 Full‐Time Employees •24/7, 365 Day Operation Sound Transit Studying 3 Potential Sites Legend: ‐Guideway ‐Future I‐5 Lane (SR509) N Midway Landfill Site ‐70 Acres ‐Gravel Pit 1945 to 1968 ‐Landfill 1968 to 1983 Challenges ‐Contaminated Soil ‐Settlement ‐Regulatory Coordination Partnering and City Services Agreement •Overall Framework –Roles and Responsibilities •Cooperation and Good Faith Efforts •Project Administration •Community Engagement and Communications Plan •Participation in Meetings and Public Communication •Sets up Future Task Order Procedures Task Order 1 Task Order Provides Reimbursement for: •Coordination and Communication •Attending Sound Transit Meetings •Review Draft Environmental Impact Statement •Review of Other Project Documents and Design Reviews •Preliminary Permitting Plan •Participate in Public Outreach Efforts Moving Forward •Draft EIS Fall of 2020 •Final EIS End of 2021 •FWLE On‐Line 2024 •Design and Construction of OMFS – 2021 to 2026 •TDLE On‐Line 2030 •Approximate Cost of OMFS: $800 Million to $1.3 Billion Operations and Maintenance Facility Partnering and City Services Agreement Task Order #1