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Approved Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes August 11, 2020 Date: August 11, 2020 Time: 4:02 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 No changes. 4. DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS A. INFO ONLY: Small Business Emergency Grant Update Chief Economic Development Officer, Bill Ellis provided an update on the CARES Act Funds Update regarding the Small Business Emergency Relief Grant. Ellis indicated the application intake was extended from July 27th until August 9th and award letters and direct disbursements will be made during the week of August 17th Ellis also indicated that 217 businesses will receive CARES Act funds. B. INFO ONLY: Kent Valley Branding Update Economic Development Project Manager, Michelle Wilmot briefed the Council on KentValleyWA.com which is a website designed to market the region's economic strengths collaboratively. The site is gaining traction, but it will be a continued effort to keep information current and to meet the needs of site users. C. INFO ONLY: Women in Manufacturing Virtual National Conference Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes August 11, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 2 of 8 Economic Development Project Manager, Michelle Wilmot spoke about the Women in Manufacturing Virtual National Conference that will be held in Kent on October 28th and 29th. This event will include plant tours, networking dinners, professional development workshops and a deep focus on entrepreneurship. D. INFO ONLY: Request for Qualifications – Naden Avenue North Chief Economic Development Officer, Bill Ellis spoke about the request for qualifications on the North Naden Avenue Assemblage. This is a 5.72 acre site valued at approximately $6,979,448 that is between two state highways, railroad, power substation and the City's historic commercial Main Street. This is a unique opportunity for developing an asset for the economic growth of the City. Ellis indicated that the City is looking to develop the property into something that will support jobs and activity near downtown, improve workforce development service delivery and be an asset that will support growth and recovery of industries. E. Space Command Headquarters Resolution – Adopt Chief Economic Development Officer, Bill Ellis spoke about an opportunity brought about by the Department of Commerce, nominated by Mayor Dana Ralph and Governor Jay Inslee to be the potential home for the US Space Command Headquarters. Ellis reviewed the other cities that had been nominated and requested the Council adopt a resolution in support of this. MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2016, urging the United States government to select Kent, Washington to host the permanent headquarters of the United States Space Command (USSPACECOM). RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 8/18/2020 7:00 PM F. INFO ONLY: June Financial Report Financial Planning Manager, Michelle Ferguson presented the June 2020 Monthly Financial Report. Ferguson reviewed the general fund revenues, general fund year-to-year monthly comparison, other funds revenue funds year-to-year month comparison. G. Consolidated Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Adjustments Between April 1, 2020 and June 30, 2020 – Adopt Financial Planning Manager, Michelle Ferguson requested Councils approval for consolidated budget adjustments for the time period of April 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020. Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes August 11, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 3 of 8 MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4365, approving the consolidating budget adjustments made between April 1, 2020 and June 30, 2020, reflecting an overall budget increase of $19,253,712. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 8/18/2020 7:00 PM H. Payment of Bills – Approve Payment of bills were provided to Council for review and approval at the next Council meeting. MOTION: Approve the Payment of Bills received through 7/31/20 and paid on 7/31/20 and approve the checks issued for payroll 7/16/20-7/31/20 and paid on 8/5/20, and were audited by the Committee of the Whold on 8/11/20. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 8/18/2020 7:00 PM I. Agreement for Consultant Services with N. Harris Computer Corp. for Continued Integration of Existing Point of Sale System - Authorize Technology Innovation Manager, Somen Palit briefed the Council on the Consultant Services Agreement with N. Harris Computer Corp. for continued integration support for iNova and other City business systems. Palit spoke about the capabilities of iNova for future technology innovations. MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Master Professional Services Agreement with N. Harris Computer Corporation for professional services related to continued system integration into the City’s existing point of sale system through the term of the Agreement or any negotiated extension to the extent those services can be paid for within established budgets, subject to final contract terms acceptable to the IT Director and City Attorney. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 8/18/2020 7:00 PM J. Consultant Services Agreement with Studio Meng Strazzara, Inc., P.S. for the Police Headquarters Renovation Project - Authorize Facilities Capital Project Manager, Nate Harper presented the consultant services agreement with Studio Meng Strazzara Inc. P.S. for a Police Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes August 11, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 4 of 8 Headquarters renovation. This project will be adding 500 square feet to footprint of the building to include the following: expanding the lunch room, creating outside space adjacent to the lunch room, modifying the existing locker room for training space and modifications to the second floor storage room for locker space. The timeline for completion of this project would be mid to late 2021. Harper request Council approval to move forward with the agreement. MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with Studio Meng Strazzara, Inc., P.S. in an amount not to exceed $192,974.00, for the Kent Police Headquarters Renovation Project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Parks Director. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 8/18/2020 7:00 PM K. Ordinance Updating KCC 14.09 – Flood Hazard Regulations - Adopt Floodplain Administrator, Chris Wadsworth, presented a change to Kent City Code Chapter 14.09. In July the Council adopted an ordinance repealing and replacing code chapter 14.09 to Kent City Council after the required public hearing. The next day FEMA, conveyed that they had missed a portion of our code during their initial review back in March of 2020. •The portion that they missed is KCC 14.09.150(C), and FEMA has stated that it must be removed from Kent City Code if the City is to remain in compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program. KCC 14.09.150(C) covers only a very specific type of work - It allows for a small amount of water elevation rise in floodways and only applies to fish habitat enhancement projects that contain no other aspects. FEMA conducts periodic audits known as Community Assistance Visits and due to a recent change in how they administer these audits, FEMA is already administering the National Flood Insurance Program as if this code item was not present in Kent City Code. The removal of this code item will not create any new development limitations. Locally there will be no functional difference in how Kent staff administers the code or issues permits. This code item must be removed in order for Kent to remain as a participating community in the National Flood Insurance Program, and as such Kent staff recommends removal of Kent City Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes August 11, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 5 of 8 Code item 14.09.150(C). MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4366, amending Chapter 14.09 of the Kent City Code entitled “Flood Hazard Regulations,” to strike KCC 14.09.150(C) related to projects designed for the enhancement of fish habitat within the floodway. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 8/18/2020 7:00 PM L. RCO Grant Conversion for YMCA Replacement Property – Approve Deputy Parks Director, Brian Levenhagen spoke about the next step in completing the YMCA Morrill Meadows Park project. The 3-acre Ransom Property adjacent to Mill Creek Earthworks Park was acquired to complete the RCO Conversion in 2018. Levenhagen is requesting Mayor sign an RCO Deed of Right to Use Land for Public Outdoor Recreation Purposes to be placed of the Ransom Property. MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Replacement Property Deed of Right in favor of the Washington Recreation and Conservation Office to secure the “Ransom Property” as replacement property to offset the necessary conversion that occurred to a portion of Morrill Meadows Park in support of the City’s joint development project with the YMCA, and to take all actions and sign all documents necessary to complete the conversion process, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City Attorney. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 8/18/2020 7:00 PM M. Consultant Services Agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for Washington Avenue South Stormwater Pump Station - Authorize Engineer Stephen Lincoln, spoke about the Consultant Services Agreement with Jacobs Engineering for the Washington Avenue South stormwater pump station relocation project. This agreement will cover the mechanical, electrical, architectural and structural designs. MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a consultant services agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $169,891.24 for engineering services on the Washington Avenue South Stormwater Pump Station project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes August 11, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 6 of 8 RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 8/18/2020 7:00 PM N. Transportation Master Plan Project List – Approve Senior Transportation Planner, April Delchamps provided a brief project update on the Transportation Master Plan project. She then provided the updated refined project list which includes 120 projects and 33 corridors. Downtown: 1. Sidewalks on Russell Rd 2. Buffered Bike Lane, Pedestrian Improvements & new crossings on James St 3. Shared Use Path, Road Diet, & Signal Upgrades on Meeker St 4. Shared Use Path and intersection Improvements on Willis & new Naden Rd 5. Intersection Improvements & Road Diet on 4th Ave 6. Pedestrian & Crossing Improvements on Smith Street 7. Central Ave Planning Study 8. Willis Rail-Road Grade Separation at BNSF & Union Pacific Railroads Manufacturing/Industrial Center 1. One-Way Separated Bike Facilities, Sidewalks, & Compact Roundabout on S 208th St 2. Shared Use Path & Crossing Improvements on S 212th St 3. Drainage & Roadway Improvements on 76th Ave S 4. Pedestrian Improvements & 64th Ave S Connector Trail Improvements on Veterans Drive/S 228th St/83rd Ave S 5. New Shared Use Path, Sidewalks & Crossing Improvements on S 259th St 6. Rail-Road Grade separation on S 212th St at BNSF and Union Pacific Railroads Midway 1. I-5 / S 272nd St Interchange Improvements including Roundabouts and Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities + Intersection Improvements at Star Lake Rd 2. Convert 259th/260th St from Military to SR 99 from 2 to 3 lanes with Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities + Roundabouts at Reith Rd/S 253rd St and Reith Rd/Fenwick Rd 3. Construct New Streets near the future Kent-Des Moines Link Light Rail Station 4. Convert Military Rd Road from 2 to 3 Lanes with Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities North East Hill 1. Bike Lanes, Sidewalks & Crossing Improvements on S 200th St 2. SE 240th St 3. Greenway on 100th Ave SE 4. Convert 116th Ave SE from 2 to 3 Lanes with Buffered Bike Lanes & Sidewalk Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes August 11, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 7 of 8 Improvements 5. Convert 132nd Ave SE from 2 to 3 Lanes with Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities and Intersection Improvements 6. Convert S 218th St/ 98th Ave S/S 216th St from 2 to 3 lanes with Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvements 7. Intersection Improvements on SE 192nd St South East Hill 1. Convert 132nd Ave from 2 to 3 Lanes with Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvements 2. Convert SE 248th St from 2 to 3 Lanes with a Physically Separated Bikeway & Intersection Improvements (Roundabout at 116th Ave SE) 3. Convert SE 256th St from 2 to 3 Lanes with Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvements 4. SE Hill Neighborhood Greenway Improvements & Sidewalks 5. New 108th Ave SE to SE 256th St and Bicycle, Pedestrian Crossing Improvements south of SE 274th Way 6. Bicycle, Pedestrian & Crossing Improvements on Canyon Rd/SE 156th St 7. Intersection Improvements at SE Kent-Kangley Rd/124th Ave SE 8. Convert 116th Ave SE from 2 to 3 lanes with Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvements MOTION: Move to approve the Transportation Master Plan Refined Prioritized Project List for public outreach. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 8/18/2020 7:00 PM O. 2018 Regional Mobility Grant King County Metro Transit Department Agreement - Authorize Senior Transportation Planner, April Delchamps reviewed the 2018 Regional Mobility Grant Award Agreements. This agreement is for Metro Transit to subcontract to design and build the project which will consist of the following: RapidRide shelter, sitting area, ADA landing pads, shelter/area lighting, off-board fare payment system, real-time information signs and bike parking/racks, sidewalk improvements and enhanced pedestrian crossings within 1/2 mile of any given stop/station. MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a funding agreement with the King County Metro Transit Department to design and construct RapidRide I bus stops and access to transit improvements with Regional Mobility Grant program funding, for the amount of $8,000,000 for the RapidRide I project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes August 11, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 8 of 8 RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 8/18/2020 7:00 PM P. 2018 Regional Mobility Grant WSDOT Agreement – Authorize Senior Transportation Planner, April Delchamps reviewed the 2018 Regional Mobility Grant Award Agreements. This agreement would be to accept the $8 million in grant funds for the project. MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a grant agreement with the Washington Department of Transportation to accept Regional Mobility Grant Program funds, in the amount of $8,000,000 for RapidRide I bus stops and access to transit improvements, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 8/18/2020 7:00 PM 5. ADJOURNMENT Council President adjourned the meeting. Meeting ended at 5:43 p.m. Kimberley A. Komoto City Clerk CARES Act Funds Update Small Business Emergency Relief Grant Bill Ellis, Chief Economic Development Officer August 11th, 2020 Eligibility Criteria: Relaxation of Requirements and Application Extension To be eligible, businesses must: •Be a for-profit business physically located within the Kent city limits •Be negatively impacted by COVID-19 closures and interruptions •Not received other forms of federal or state Covid-19 aid •Have no more than 15 full-time employees •Have been in business for at least three (2) two years as of June 30, 2020 •Have gross annual revenues of $1.5 million or less •Have a current City of Kent Business License and not be delinquent in payment of taxes or fees owned to the City of Kent as of December 31, 2019. (It’s not too late to get a City of Kent business license –our team can process license applications in about 24 hours.) •If closed due to government mandates, the business intends to reopen when allowed under Washington’s Safe Start plan •See KentWA.gov/BusinessGrant for full list of eligibility requirements Applications are now closed. Small Business Grants Work Stream Updating -Timeline Follow-UpOutreachApplication intake Decide grant awards Notifi- cations, forms Application materials Accounce- ment Design grant program Sign & disburse funds Late July, Early AugustEarly June Mid-July Opened July 13th Extended application intake from July 27th until August 9th October August 17th notifications are sent Disbursements made this week Competitive Evaluative Scoring -identified from historically underrepresented group priority -lower income or no other aid prioritization -level of Covid-19 impacts on operations -goal is to triage relief Applications Statistics Thanks to Community Helpers And many other helpers unaffiliated! •539 unique applications received •Nearly 100 applicants indicated they received technical assistance •Top listed sources of referrals by businesses: City of Kent, World Relief, Kent Downtown Partnership, Ismael Mohamed, Kent Reporter, Childcare Resources, Community Lab, Kent Station, Kent Chamber of Commerce, Iraqi Community Center •More numbers to report as compliance checks refine list by eligibility Thank you. WEllis@KentWA.gov | 206-573-6890 806 Critically Impacted 9,106 15% ©2020 Esri 135,113 Employee/Residential Population Ratio (per 100 44 Total Residential Population: Employeesby SIC Codes Number Percent Number PercentBusinesses 1.2%471 0.8%Construction 332 7.6%3,669 6.2% 53Agriculture & Mining 6.1%9,898 16.6%Transportation 256 5.9%3,849 6.5% 264Manufacturing 0.9%245 0.4%Utility 17 0.4%408 0.7% 39Communication 7.4%8,524 14.3%324Wholesale Trade 21.9%13,386 22.5% Home Improvement 77 1.8%1,224 2.1% 956Retail Trade Summary 0.9%674 1.1%Food Stores 109 2.5%1,932 3.2% 38General Merchandise Stores 2.7%1,020 1.7%Apparel & Accessory Stores 19 0.4%406 0.7% 117Auto Dealers, Gas Stations, Auto Aftermarket 1.8%1,068 1.8%Eating & Drinking Places 324 7.4%3,742 6.3% 80Furniture & Home Furnishings 4.4%3,320 5.6%192Miscellaneous Retail 8.0%2,886 4.8% Banks, Savings & Lending Institutions 58 1.3%491 0.8% 348Finance, Insurance, Real Estate Summary 0.7%187 0.3% Insurance Carriers & Agents 60 1.4%229 0.4% 29Securities Brokers 4.6%1,979 3.3%201Real Estate, Holding, Other Investment 33.6%15,022 25.2%Hotels & Lodging 27 0.6%302 0.5% 1,463Services Summary 3.3%1,068 1.8%Motion Pictures & Amusements 83 1.9%1,068 1.8% 142Automotive Services 4.5%1,811 3.0% Legal Services 57 1.3%317 0.5% 194Health Services 1.4%2,779 4.7% Other Services 900 20.7%7,677 12.9% 60Education Institutions & Libraries Government 64 1.5%950 1.6% Unclassified Establishments 242 5.6%209 0.4% Source: Copyright 2019 Infogroup, Inc. All rights reserved. Esri Total Residential Population forecasts for 2019.Date Note : Data on the Business Summary Esri’s Data which uses census block groups to allocate business summary data to Totals 4,358 100.0 59,517 100.0% Business Summary Page 1 of 2 March 30, 2020 Eligibility for Business Grants •Draft Eligibility Criteria (to be finalized and approved by City of Kent) •Craft3 will ensure compliance of all awardees based on the following eligibility criteria. •To be eligible for an award, a business must: •Have no more than 15 full-time employees pre-Covid-19, Jan. 1, 2020 •Have been in business for at least three years as of June 30, 2020 •Have gross revenues of $1.5 million or less per year •Experienced loss of revenue due to COVID-19 related business closures or interruptions •Have received no other COVID-19 related aid from government programs, including grants, loans, or other support, including: •Paycheck Protection Program •SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan •SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance (grant) •State of Washington Governor’s office Small Business Grant •Or any other Covid-19 related grant programs over the amount of $2,500 •Be active and licensed in the state of Washington, with a physical business address in the Kent city limits on or before March 1, 2020. Home occupation businesses operated from the owner’s primary residence may qualify if the residence is physically located in Kent city limits, and must be the primary source of income for the owner. •If business is temporarily closed due to COVID-19, the business intends to reopen as allowable by government mandates •Must be current on all city business licensing and other regulatory requirements, and not been delinquent in payment on any taxe s or fees owned to the City of Kent as of December 31, 2019. •Award Size: $2,500 per business ($3,000 if able to co-mingle Department of Commerce Funds with King County Funds) KentValleyWA.com •Funded by LTAC, Port of Seattle, Kent Valley cities •Market region’s strengths collaboratively •Includes info and tools site selectors want •Launched last fall at AFA Conference, LIFT Magazine KentValleyWA.com •Gaining traction online •Growth good, but to continue takes effort •Partner LTACs willing to invest in brand substantiating events #KentWIM2020 •Women in Manufacturing •LTAC Gold Sponsor •Value of three sponsorships in one •Highlights Kent manufacturers •Tremendous Marketing Value Thank you! Michelle Wilmot, Economic Development Manager mwilmot@KentWA.gov 253-275-7542 Request for Qualifications North Naden Avenue Assemblage Bill Ellis, Chief Economic Development Officer August 11th, 2020 Play Live Work Naden Avenue AssemblageSize and Conditions •Approximately 5.72 acres remain of 7.69 acres once excluding the hotel site on southern portion •If northern assemblage valued as same as hotel site then the price for the land would be $6,979,448. •City would vacate old Naden (but ask land be deeded back for new Naden) •Between two state highways, railroad, power substation, and the city’s historic commercial Main Street is unique opportunity for developing an asset for the economic growth of the city Economic and Real Estate Context •Seattle Metro Area lost $13.4 billion due to Covid-19 –$8.1 billion in lost wages ($26bn annualized King, Snohomish, Pierce) –14.5% unemployment rate –$900 million in lost taxable retail sales •Retail and Office Remain Depressed; Unlikely to Realize •Amazingly, Industrial Speculative Development Interest Remains Elevated due to Logistic Demands on e-Commerce •Record Levels of Federal Government Capital Available for Catalytic Economic Development Projects Approach to North Naden Avenue: Starting with Request for Qualifications •Identify and Select Development Team Partner •Joint Exploration of Program and Tenants •Creation of Public Benefit through Development as Highest Priority, e.g.: –Support Jobs and Activity Near Downtown –Improves Workforce Development Service Delivery –Assets that support Growth and Recovery of Industries, such as maker labs or research centers •Incremental Deal Making: Residual Land Valuation South Naden Avenue Hilton -Update •Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) is Not Closed •Development Agreement Negotiations •Covid-19 Interruptions –Most Difficult Period in Hospitality Industry in Living Memory •Metro occupancy rate average since March: 10% •85,000 jobs in hotel and hotel supporting industry lost •Extended Timeline for Execution of Obtained Approvals from Hilton Thank you. WEllis@KentWA.gov | 253-856-5707 US Space Command Headquarters •City of Kent nominated by Mayor Dana Ralph and Governor Jay Inslee •Other Washington cities nominated and through first round: Tacoma, Lakewood, Everett, Vancouver, Spokane; True Competition is Colorado Springs, CO and Huntsville, AL (“Rocket City” USA) and 26 other states •Joint Base Lewis-McChord is key criteria, as are community livability index score, cost of living US Space Command Top Categories of Evaluative Criteria Mission Capacity Community Costs to the Department of Defense •1,000+ federal jobs •Prestige for the region’s space cluster •Direct federal investment and indirect spending into local economy US Space Command Economic Impacts and Statistics Kent Space Valley City of Kent, WA June 2020 Monthly Financial Report Committee of the Whole August 10, 2020 Prepared by: Michelle Ferguson, Financial Planning Manager Shane Sorenson, Senior Financial Analyst General Fund : General Fund Revenues (page 2) General Fund Revenues ($ in Thousands) (page 3) General Fund Revenues ($ in Thousands) (page 4) General Fund Year-to -Year Monthly Comparison (page 7) Other Funds Revenue Funds –Year -to-Year Month Comparison (page 12) Other Funds Revenue Funds –Year -to-Year Month Comparison (page 13) Other Funds Revenue Funds –Year -to-Year Month Comparison (page 14) KENT FLOOD HAZARD CODE KCC 14.09.150(C) COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AUGUST 11, 2020 FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS •ORDINANCE APPROVED IN JULY •KENT SENT ORDINANCE TO FEMA •CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE NFIP •FEMA NOTED THAT THEY HAD MISSED A PORTION OF CODE DURING THEIR INITIAL REVIEW (MARCH, 2020) •CODE ITEM KCC 14.09.150(C) NEEDS TO BE REMOVED TO REMAIN IN COMPLIANCE KCC 14.09.150(C) •ALLOWS FOR A SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER ELEVATION RISE IN FLOODWAYS •ONLY APPLIES TO FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS •PROJECT MUST CONTAIN NO OTHER ASPECTS, SUCH AS FLOOD PROTECTION •PRIVATE DEVELOPERS ARE UNLIKELY TO DO THIS TYPE OF WORK •ONLY THE CITY OF KENT, KING COUNTY AND USACE ARE LIKELY TO DO THIS WORK IN KENT •FEMA ALREADY ADMINISTERS ITS CAV AS IF THE CODE ITEM WAS NOT PRESENT •DOES NOT CREATE NEW DEVELOPMENT LIMITATIONS •NO FUNCTIONAL DIFFERENCE LOCALLY WHEN ADMINISTERING CODE •MUST BE REMOVED IN ORDER TO REMAIN IN THE NFIP •STAFF RECOMMENDS REMOVAL OF KCC 14.09.150(C) REMOVAL OF CODE ITEM KENT FLOOD HAZARD CODE KCC 14.09.150(C) COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AUGUST 11, 2020 Morrill Meadows Park / YMCA Conversion Area Morrill Meadows Park / YMCA Conversion Area RCO Conversion Area Outlined in Red (3.42 acres) Morrill Meadows Park Conversion Area 3 Acres •The 3-acre Ransom Property adjacent to Mill Creek Earthworks Park was acquired to complete the Morrill Meadows/YMCA RCO Conversion in 2018. •Requesting Authorization for the Mayor to sign an RCO Deed of Right to Use Land for Public Outdoor Recreation Purposes to be placed over the Ransom Property Washington Ave South Stormwater Pump Station Consultant Services Agreement with Jacobs Engineering Committee of the Whole August 11, 2020 Committee of the Whole August 11, 2020 WA Ave South Stormwater Pump Station –Vicinity Map SR 516 / W WILLIS STREET WA S H I N G T O N A V E S 251ST STREET Existing WA Ave South Stormwater Pump Station WA Ave South Stormwater Pump Station –Expanded Service Area and New Station Example of New Stormwater Pump Station (James Street Pump Station) Washington Ave South Stormwater Pump Station Consultant Services Agreement with Jacobs Engineering Committee of the Whole August 11, 2020 Committee of the Whole August 11, 2020 Committee of the Whole City of Kent April Delchamps, AICP Senior Transportation Planner Fehr & Peers Emily Alice Gerhart, AICP August 11, 2020 •Project Update •Refined Project Corridor List •Public Outreach Strategy •Next Steps Outline Project Update Project Update •Updated the refined project corridors list to incorporate City Council feedback •Met with City Communications team to begin coordinating for project corridor list outreach •Developed a public outreach plan for seeking public feedback on the project corridors list •Scheduled presentations to the Land Use and Planning board, the Cultural Communities Board and the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board •Began review process for document chapters •Started Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) Comparison Refined Project Corridor List Project List Development Flowchart Public Outreach Draft Project List •120 Projects on 33* Corridors •Types of projects: •Bicycle and Pedestrian •Congestion Mitigation •Safety *3 Corridors will be split for outreach due to # of projects and length Downtown Project Corridors: 1.Sidewalks on Russell Rd 2.Buffered Bike Lane, Pedestrian Improvements & new crossings on James St 3.Shared Use Path, Road Diet, & Signal Upgrades on Meeker St 4.Shared Use Path and intersection Improvements on Willis & new Naden Rd 5.Intersection Improvements & Road Diet on 4th Ave 6.Pedestrian & Crossing Improvements on Smith Street 7.Central Ave Planning Study 8.Willis Rail-Road Grade Separation at BNSF & Union Pacific Railroads Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC) Project Corridors: 1.One-Way Separated Bike Facilities, Sidewalks, & Compact Roundabout on S 208th St 2.Shared Use Path & Crossing Improvements on S 212th St 3.Drainage & Roadway Improvements on 76th Ave S 4.Pedestrian Improvements & 64th Ave S Connector Trail Improvements on Veterans Dr/S 228th St/83rd Ave S 5.New Shared Use Path, Sidewalks & Crossing Improvements on S 259th St 6.Rail-Road Grade separation on S 212th St at BNSF and Union Pacific Railroads Midway Project Corridors: 1.I-5 / S 272nd St Interchange Improvements including Roundabouts and Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities + Intersection Improvements at Star Lake Rd 2.Convert 259th/260th St from Military to SR 99 from 2 to 3 lanes with Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities + Roundabouts at Reith Rd/S 253rd St and Reith Rd/Fenwick Rd 3.Construct New Streets near the future Kent -Des Moines Link Light Rail Station 4.Convert Military Rd Road from 2 to 3 Lanes with Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities North East Hill Project Corridors: 1.Bike Lanes, Sidewalks & Crossing Improvements on S 200th St 2.SE 240th St 3.Greenway on 100th Ave SE 4.Convert 116th Ave SE from 2 to 3 Lanes with Buffered Bike Lanes & Sidewalk Improvements 5.Convert 132nd Ave SE from 2 to 3 Lanes with Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities and Intersection Improvements 6.Convert S 218th St/ 98th Ave S/S 216th St from 2 to 3 lanes with Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvements 7.Intersection Improvements on SE 192nd St South East Hill Project Corridors: 1.Convert 132nd Ave from 2 to 3 Lanes with Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvements 2.Convert SE 248th St from 2 to 3 Lanes with a Physically Separated Bikeway & Intersection Improvements (Roundabout at 116th Ave SE) 3.Convert SE 256th St from 2 to 3 Lanes with Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvements 4.SE Hill Neighborhood Greenway Improvements & Sidewalks 5.New 108th Ave SE to SE 256th St and Bicycle, Pedestrian Crossing Improvements south of SE 274th Way 6.Bicycle, Pedestrian & Crossing Improvements on Canyon Rd/SE 156th St 7.Intersection Improvements at SE Kent-Kangley Rd/124th Ave SE 8.Convert 116th Ave SE from 2 to 3 lanes with Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvements Public Outreach Strategy Project List Development Flowchart Public Outreach Public Outreach Objective •Engage with Kent residents, especially underserved communities •Engage with Kent Business Community •Be responsive to community needs and availability to engage •Be flexible to respond to the impact of COVID-19 General Outreach Strategy •Website www.KentTMP.com •Webmap •Survey •Printed Materials (Fact Sheet, Project Corridors Packet, Common Question & Answers) •Location Strategies: •Posters in essential locations, along trails, in parks, at transit centers •Online Strategies: •Social media blasts •Explore New online tools like live open houses, Facebook live events, or group video calls •Virtual Strategies: •Attend meetings/groups./etc. •Presentations •Print Strategies: •Fact Sheet •Postcards •Business Cards •Survey Focus on Underserved Communities •Focused Outreach Strategies •Connect with groups that have already participated •Consider Facebook ads based on demographic information or location •Potential Interviews with Community Advocates •Explore Focus Groups •Explore Opportunities to distribute materials during other outreach efforts Public Outreach with City Boards & TAB •Land Use and Planning Board •Presentation on Monday, August 24th •Cultural Communities Board •Schedule Interviews •Virtual Postcard & Printed Fact Sheets to share with Community Contacts •Kent Bicycle Advisory Board •Workshop on Monday, August 31st •Virtual Postcard & Printed Fact Sheets to share with Community Contacts •Transportation Advisory Board •Continue updating via email •Potential virtual workshop •Virtual Postcard & Printed Fact Sheets to share with Community Contacts Next Steps Next Steps •Finalize Project Corridors List for public outreach •Public Outreach on the Project Corridors List •Draft Financial Plan & Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) Comparison •September 15, 2020 City Council Workshop •Public Outreach Feedback •Financial Plan with TIF Comparison •Draft TMP Project List based on feedback from public outreach & based on Financial Plan •Draft TMP report 2O18 REGIONAL MOBILITY GRANT AWARD AGREEMENTS Committee of the Whole August 11, 2020 April Delchamps, AICP Senior Transportation Planner Award for Preliminary Engineering & Construction ◦City of Kent Award ◦Subcontract with King County Metro to Design & Construct ◦Funding ◦Total Award: $8 million ◦Total King County Metro Match: $2.68 million ◦Preliminary Engineering ◦Grant Award: $1,235,955 ◦King County Metro Match: $414,045 ◦Construction ◦Grant Award: $6,764,045 ◦King County Metro Match: $2,265,955 Project Details ◦RapidRide shelter, sitting area (including trash receptacle), ADA landing pads, shelter/area lighting ◦Off-board fare payment system ◦Real-time information signs & bike parking/racks (will be provided where warranted and feasible) ◦Sidewalk Improvements & Enhanced Pedestrian Crossings within 1/2 mile of any given stop/station Agreements ◦WSDOT & City of Kent ◦City of Kent & King County Metro Transit Department