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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Kent City Council - 09/22/2020 Approved Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes September 22, 2020 Date: September 22, 2020 Time: 4:00 p.m. Place: THIS IS A REMOTE MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL Council President Troutner called the meeting to order. 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 There were no changes to the agenda. 4. DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS A. Change Order with Canon Solutions America, Inc. - Authorize Technical Services Manager James Endicott presented details on the Change Order with Canon Solutions America, Inc., and responded to Councilmember's questions regarding the delay in obtaining Council approval and what the future contract will look like. MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign Change Order No. 5 with Canon Solutions America, Inc. to extend the City’s lease of multi-function devices through December 31, 2020; amend the budget to authorize an additional $187,415.30 for the extended lease term and an additional $207,918.92 for approved but unbudgeted contract charges under the original lease term; and ratify all acts consistent with the authority of Change Order 5 and this motion, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Information Technology Director and City Attorney. Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes September 22, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 2 of 10 RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 10/6/2020 7:00 PM B. Verizon Wireless – Federal General Services Administration (GSA) Supply Contract – Ratify and Authorize Technical Services Manager James Endicott provided specifics regarding the Verizon Wireless - Federal General Services Administration Supply Contract and responded to Councilmember's concerns regarding ensuring contracts are renewed in a timely manner. MOTION: Ratify the Mayor’s approval of a purchase order with Verizon Wireless that granted the City the ability to purchase wireless voice and data services and equipment through September 20, 2020 under a federal supply contract, and further authorize the Mayor to sign future purchase orders to continue the City’s purchase ability under that federal contract through its December 2, 2023 term, and any extended contract term that may be authorized by the U.S. government, if those purchases can be made within established City budgets. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 10/6/2020 7:00 PM C. INFO ONLY: Money Transfer Operators City Attorney Pat Fitzpatrick introduced Assistant City Attorney Bijan Hughes to present information on the Inadequate Banking Services for Money Transfer Options. The community requested Council express their support for Money Transfer Options and the communities which they service, as well as requested that the state examine and help solve some of these problems. Councilmembers spoke in support of a resolution to address the safety and equity issues that can be sent to our delegation and King County Council. They also requested that the Resolution be inclusive of all countries, not just East Africa. Chief Administrative Officer Derek Matheson clarified with Council that their wish is to move it forward to the consent calendar for the next City Council meeting on October 6, 2020. D. 2020-2021 South King Housing and Homelessness Partners Work Plan - Approve Executive Manager at South King Housing Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) Angela San Fillipo reviewed the SKHHP work plan for 2020-2021. This plan is broken down into three work areas: governance and administration, policy and planning and outreach and education. Fillipo provided a brief overview of Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes September 22, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 3 of 10 each portion of the plan. MOTION: Approve the 2020-2021 South King Housing and Homelessness Partners Work Plan as adopted by the South King Housing and Homelessness Executive Board on July 24, 2020. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 10/6/2020 7:00 PM E. 2021 South King Housing and Homeless Partners Budget - Approve San Fillipo reviewed the SKHHP budget which was adopted by the SKHHP Executive Board on July 24, 2020. MOTION: Approve the 2021 South King Housing and Homelessness Partners budget as adopted by the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners Executive Board on July 24, 2020. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 10/6/2020 7:00 PM F. INFO ONLY: HB1590 Relating to Local Sales and Use Tax for Affordable Housing Human Services Manager Merina Hanson reviewed House Bill 1590 which is a local sales and use tax to be used for affordable housing imposed by councilmanic authority. This bill was approved by the legislature in 2020 and it allows King County to impose a sales tax of 1/10th of 1%. Hanson reviewed the ways the funds (a minimum of 60%) can be used, to include construction of affordable housing, construction of mental and behavioral health facilities, funding the operations and maintenance costs of new units of affordable housing and facilities where housing-related programs are provided; or newly constructed evaluation and treatment centers. Councilmember Boyce discussed his concerns regarding raising taxes during this time. G. Kherson Park Renovation Consultant Services Agreement with J.A. Brennan Associates for Design and Construction Administration - Authorize Parks Facilities Planning and Development Coordinator Terry Jungman reviewed the consultation services agreement for the Kherson Park Renovation. Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes September 22, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 4 of 10 MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with J.A. Brennan Associates, in the amount of $197,707 for full design and construction administration at Kherson Park, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City Attorney. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 10/6/2020 7:00 PM H. West Hill Reservoir Schedule 74 Construction Agreement - Authorize Public Works Engineer Drew Holcomb reviewed the West Hill Reservoir Schedule 74 construction agreement and reiterated the importance of the water reservoir. MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign all documents necessary to complete the power undergrounding project prior to construction of the West Hill Reservoir subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 10/6/2020 7:00 PM I. West Hill Reservoir/Kronisch Property - Puget Sound Energy Easement Dedication - Authorize Public Works Engineer Drew Holcomb reviewed the West Hill Reservoir/Kronisch Property Puget Sound Energy easement dedication. MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign the easement dedication to PSE necessary to complete the power undergrounding project prior to construction of the West Hill Reservoir. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 10/6/2020 7:00 PM J. West Hill Reservoir/Kronisch Property - Ordinance to Dedicate Right-of-Way - Adopt Public Works Engineer Drew Holcomb reviewed the West Hill Reservoir/Kronisch Property Ordinance to dedicate the right-of-way. MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4369, authorizing the dedication of right-of-way on the West Hill Reservoir property necessary to complete the power undergrounding project prior to construction of the West Hill Reservoir. Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes September 22, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 5 of 10 RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 10/6/2020 7:00 PM K. King County Metro Access to Transit Agreement-Authorize Senior Transportation Planner April Delchamps discussed the non-motorized transit access improvements agreement between King County Metro Transit Department and the City of Kent. Delchamps reviewed a number of the projects happening in the City of Kent. MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a funding agreement with the King County Metro Transit Department to design five Access to Transit projects with Regional Mobility Grant program funding from King County Metro, for the amount of $285,000, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 10/6/2020 7:00 PM L. Kent/Lake Meridian Water District Service Area Boundary Adjustment Agreement - Authorize Water System Manager Sean Bauer presented on the Kent - Lake Meridian Water District water service area boundary adjustment agreement. This boundary adjustment is in response to a subdivision plat application within the corporate boundaries of the City of Kent. Three of the parcels in this subdivision are within the City's water service boundary and the fourth parcel is located within the District's water service boundary area. The District has proposed that the City be the sole provider of water for this subdivision. MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Water Service Area Boundary Adjustment Agreement between the City of Kent and Lake Meridian Water District, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 10/6/2020 7:00 PM M. INFO ONLY: King County-Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C) Update Economic and Community Development Long Range Planner Kaelene Nobis provided a brief history of the King County - Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C). The key focus areas of this committee are: climate policy, transportation and land use, clean fuels and electric vehicles, energy supply, green building and energy efficiency, consumption and materials Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes September 22, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 6 of 10 management, forests and farming, K4C member operations, climate preparedness and collaboration. N. INFO ONLY: Supportive and Transitional Housing, Emergency Housing and Shelters, and Quarantine Facility Zoning Code Amendments – Update Deputy Economic and Community Development Department Director Matt Gilbert provided an update on the Land Use and Planning Board process of amending the zoning code to address supportive and transitional housing, emergency housing and shelters, and quarantine facilities. Gilbert defined the differences between each of the different housing types being discussed. With regards to quarantine facilities, Councilmember Michaud requested verbiage regarding the agency in charge of the facility providing or arranging security. Councilmember Boyce voiced his concerns over the location of certain facilities and the impact on the community, for example the quarantine facility being in such a highly visible location. Councilmember Larimer echoed his concerns and also wanted to make sure emergency housing facilities are not clustered in any one area thus overburdening the nearby schools. O. INFO ONLY: Equity Project Update Chief Administrative Officer Derek Matheson presented the Equity Project update following Executive Leadership Team retreats, and discussions that were had between the Council, Mayor Ralph and Police Chief Rafael Padilla. Matheson walked the Council through the equity matrix. The matrix is a prioritization and sequencing of various initiatives identified by Mayor Ralph and the City's Leadership Team. This is to serve as a transitional tool that will be utilized by the future Equity Manager in the development of the Equity Strategic Plan. Comments on the matrix are as follow: •Equity and inclusion speaker series - Matheson confirmed that the City will continue with this series •“The KPD Way” web page •Equity practices annual checkup - Matheson clarified this item by stating it is an ongoing initiative and it's noted that there will be a checkup every August. •Council resolution regarding police •Police de-escalation policy •Police duty to intervene policy •Citywide training (1st round) - Matheson reviewed training that occurred last July for the Leadership Team Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes September 22, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 7 of 10 and discussed future plans for providing the same training to all levels of the organization. - Councilmember Fincher also requested that this include Cultural Communities Board and the Diversity Task Force as well as other commissions and groups dealing with equity. - Councilmember Larimer requested that Council be a part of the training as well as non-equity focused commissions or groups. •Hiring process review for systemic racism - Matheson discussed this item and defined it as a review of the hiring process (job description, testing process, requirement for any barriers to making the organization more reflective of the community. - Councilmember Fincher requested that for management positions staff should consider inviting community members to serve on the interview panels. - Councilmember Larimer requested a future presentation from Equity Manger and HR Director on this process. •Equity manager in the 2021-22 budget •“CARE” employee group - Matheson clarified this is an employee group that put together a charter to engage with other staff members on a monthly basis to discuss equity issues. •Legislative agenda 2021 •Police standardized reporting and data resources lobbying strategy •Police co-responders lobbying strategy •Police internships lobbying strategy •Translation resources lobbying strategy •Equity manager hiring process - Matheson indicated that they are currently gathering sample job descriptions and hopefully start the hiring process sooner rather than later assuming it is approved in the budget. •Procurement task force •Interdepartmental team on equity and social justice (ITESJ) - Matheson defined this as the right hand of our Equity Manager, working in tandem with "CARE" to advance and coordinate citywide equity and social justice issues. •Equity web page - Matheson described this as a webpage to tell our story and show how/what is being done with regards to equity. •Budget storytelling about investments in equity - Matheson indicated this is similar to the equity webpage, but it will help look at and describe how the City is investing in equity. •Enhanced outreach from Mayor and Police Chief - Matheson described this as making the Mayor and Police Chief more accessible to the community similar to "Coffee with the Mayor" •Regional conversation about equity •Translations of key documents Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes September 22, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 8 of 10 - Matheson stated that this is the idea to make a conscious effort to budget for translations on key documents and ensure that documents are able to be translated back to English. •Equity strategic plan - Matheson indicated that this is to create a more formal plan to guide future equity initiatives. •Equity as criterion in planning documents and capital investment priorities •Equity impact on council agenda bills •Current ordinance/resolution/policy review P. Resolution Declaring Equity a Foundational Requirement in the Provision of City Services and Requesting Administration Take Certain Actions to Ensure City Policies and Practices are Equitable and Do Not Infringe Upon the Equal Treatment and Opportunity of all Individuals - Adopt Chief Administrative Officer Derek Matheson discussed a Resolution declaring equity as a foundational requirement in the provision of City services and requesting Administration take certain actions to ensure City policies and practices are equitable and do not infringe upon the equal treatment and opportunity of all individuals. Matheson reviewed each recital in the proposed resolution and accepted input from Council making a number of updates to the document. Councilmember Larimer requested in Recital A the addition of how incredibly diverse the City is. Police Chief, Rafael Padilla reviewed the recitals in the proposed resolution as they pertain to the Kent Police Department. Councilmember Fincher requested expanding the language in Recital F with regards to a person's race or ethnicity not being a factor in an officer's determination of use of force and include all police interaction. Councilmember Larimer requested a paragraph surrounding the prohibition of racial profiling for all police interaction. Councilmember Boyce noted that this is a great first draft, and encouraged moving it forward. He also would like to revisit this resolution again in 6 months. Matheson reviewed the resolution portion of the document. Councilmember Michaud requested more explicit language in Section 2 regarding police recruiting as it pertains to diversity. Councilmember Larimer echoed this and requested that we find a way to actively seek diverse Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes September 22, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 9 of 10 candidates. Councilmember Fincher suggested forming relationships with these diverse populations. Chief Padilla confirmed that they are using various forms of media to reach out to different ethnic populations to recruit a diverse workforce. Chief Padilla continued to review the sections of the resolution that pertain to the Kent Police Department. Councilmember Larimer noted how important it is to bring a fresh mindset to the Diversity Task Force which will be renamed to "Police Race and Equity Advisory Board". Councilmember Michaud noted how important she feels it would be to have a position in the City that is centered around data analytics for the Kent Police Department to capture call response data and to identify and address racial disparity. This idea was echoed by Councilmembers Larimer, Fincher and Kaur. Council President Troutner confirmed with CAO Matheson that this item will revised and presented to Council at the October 6, 2020 Council Meeting under Other Business to allow for any further discussion. MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2017, declaring equity a foundational requirement in the provision of City services, and requesting Administration take certain actions to ensure City policies and practices are equitable and do not infringe upon the equal treatment and opportunity of all individuals who live, work, and visit Kent. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 10/6/2020 7:00 PM Q. Payment of Bills - Approve MOTION: Approve the payment of bills received through 9/15/20 and paid on 9/15/20 and approve the checks issued for payroll 9/1/20-9/15/20 and paid on 9/18/20, all audited by the Committee of the Whole on 9/22/20. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 10/6/2020 7:00 PM 5. ADJOURNMENT Council President Troutner paid tribute to former associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes September 22, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 10 of 10 Council President Troutner adjourned the meeting. Meeting ended at 7:22 p.m. Kimberley A. Komoto City Clerk Inadequate Banking Services For Money Transfer Operators Procedural Posture: •At a February 18, 2020, Council meeting some concerned constituents made a public comment regarding an ongoing issue that effects the East African immigrant community. •This issue related to remittances, specifically the inability of Money Transfer Operators (“MTOs”) to acquire adequate banking services. •The constituents provided a proposed resolution of support. Disclaimer and Citations: •This presentation relies on two primary sources with information that describes this issue: •(1) a recent nonpartisan Congressional Research Service report on Remittances (https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R43217.pdf); and •(2) a World Bank brief on De-risking in the Financial Sector (https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/financialsector/brief/de-risking-in-the-financial- sector). Issue Background: •Remittances are cross-border migrant financial transfers –primarily sending money back overseas to friends and family. •There are a variety of mechanisms that facilitate remittances, each with their own drawbacks. •The cheapest transaction costs for remittances are non-bank Money Service Businesses (“MSB”), of which Money Transfer Operators (“MTO”) are a type. -Western Union and MoneyGram are the two largest –however, they do not serve every market. -Smaller MTOs can reach under serviced areas. Issue Background: •In recent years, there has been a trend in which small MSB and MTOs have had difficulty finding banking services to facilitate their business. •This is a process called “de-risking.” •The effect is that correspondence banking (transferring between banks) has become more difficult to acquire in certain markets –including East Africa. •The World Bank’s analysis is that this is a business decision by banks, because these types of transactions are high risk and low reward, from the banks’ point of view. •The effects to service are similar to those created by redlining –where certain regions become without access to adequate services. Issue Background: •The effect on individuals can be the increase of transaction costs for remittances. Without adequate MTO services, the flow of vital support to overseas family members may be delayed or prevented entirely. •The effect on businesses, is that because MTOs are unable to transfer money through the banking system, they must instead physically deliver currency on airplanes. This entirely cash business model creates a public safety risk, in which MTOs become targets for robbery. Who’s in charge? International •At the international level, the Financial Action Task Force and Bank for International Settlements have issued guidelines for remittance providers. •Each receiving country has its own laws which effect remittances and may make local bank access more difficult for smaller MTOs. National •At the federal level there is the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act, which the USA PATRIOT ACT made applicable to MSBs (to prevent money laundering and financing terrorism). For the most part, licensed MTOs are subject to the same full range of regulatory controls as banks. Having to report transactions over $10k, maintaining records on customer identification, and reporting suspicious behavior. •Dodd Frank added some consumer protection regulations to MSB transactions, to make fees more transparent. •In recent years, legislation has been introduced to regulate MSBs at a federal level and to align state and federal consumer protection requirements. State •The states primarily regulate MSBs for consumer protections. In Washington, money transmitters require a license and are governed by RCW Chapter 19.230. What can be done? •Given that the trend of de-risking is a choice made by international private entities, it is difficult to see what could be done at the state or local level to change the root problem of inadequate access to international correspondence banking. But as noted by the Congressional Research Service’s report, there is a need for these services and if legitimate options are not present then the money will be driven underground and into informal (criminal) methods. •Potential local action that could effect the symptoms, but not the cause, is committing police resources to mitigate the vulnerabilities faced by MTOs. •Members of the community have asked that Council pass a resolution expressing support of MTOs and the communities which they serve, which also asks the state to look into the issues surrounding MTOs’ access to banks. House Bill 1590 Allowing the local sales and use tax for affordable housing to be imposed by a councilmanic authority House Bill 1590 Approved by the Washington State Legislature in 2020 and provides councilmanic authority to implement a sales tax-based affordable housing levy. The legislation provides that King County may councilmanically impose a sales tax of up to one-tenth of one percent countywide, with the authority to implement the sales tax extended to cities if the county does not take action by September 30, 2020. Options for Using the Funds A minimum of 60% of the money collected from the tax MUST be used for: construction of affordable housing; construction of mental and behavioral health facilities; funding the operations and maintenance costs of new units of affordable housing and facilities where housing-related programs are provided; or newly constructed evaluation and treatment centers. Options for Using the Funds The facilities and programs funded through the levy must serve individuals whose income is below 60% AMI of the county imposing the tax. The funds will target specific populations including: people with behavioral disabilities, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, domestic violence survivors, homeless individuals or families, or unaccompanied homeless youth or young adults. The remainder of the funds collected must be used for the operation, delivery or evaluation of mental and behavioral health treatment programs and services. Scenarios If King County does not impose the full tax rate by September 30, 2020 then any city legislative authority within King County may either: a)Submit an authorizing proposition to city voters at a special or general election and if the proposition is approved by the majority of voters, impose the whole or remainder of the sales and use tax rate. b)Impose councilmanically, without a proposition approved by a majority of voters, the whole or remainder of the sales and use tax rate. If King County does impose the full tax rate but it is after a city has imposed the tax (which they would be able to after September 30th), then the county must provide a credit against its tax for the full amount of tax imposed by a city. King County Proposal Health Through Housing House 2,000 King County residents who are experiencing or at risk of chronic homelessness by October 2022 through: •acquiring single-room settings like hotels while economic conditions are favorable; •putting them into immediate service as emergency and affordable housing; •funding operating and supportive services within housing, including behavioral health services, to keep people healthy and housed; and •converting acquired single-room settings into permanent supportive housing over time while continuing to develop additional affordable housing. Health Through Housing – Initial Plan The Executive will consult with the Affordable Housing Committee and the CEO of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority to develop the Initial Plan. •The primary goal of the County’s Initial Plan is the creation and ongoing operation of 2,000 permanently affordable homes. •The Initial Plan also includes the creation and operation of a mobile behavioral health intervention program as an alternative to the use of law enforcement. This program will connect clients to housing created or operated with Health through Housing revenues. •A portion of expenditures for 2022-2028 will also support and build the capacity of community-based organizations serving communities that are disproportionately demographically represented among persons experiencing chronic homelessness. •Specify the process to site affordable housing and behavioral health facilities funded from 2022-2028. Health Through Housing How will the County make decisions about siting housing and facilities? •Use an equity and social justice impact review process and consult with cities in which capital projects will be located. •Prioritize 2021 proceeds for sites/services within a city that submits a written statement of support. •Plan to spend at least 30% of funds collected in cities with over 60,000 residents in the community that generated those funds (consistent with RCW 82.14.530). Next Steps Early estimates indicate $2.8 million would be generated in Kent if the city was to impose the tax locally before the county imposes it countywide. •Consider options for how to proceed. •Review draft ordinance. •Engage SKHHP member cities to discuss potential pooling of funds. West Hill Reservoir Committee of the Whole September 22, 2020 PSE Undergrounding Project Fire Flow Requirements 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 Residential/Multi-Family Commercial Industrial Gallons Per Minute 1988 2018 2018 2016 2017 2017 August 29, 2017 Brush Fire August 6, 2019 Car and Brush Fire West Hill Reservoir Rendering West Hill Reservoir Rendering NON-MOTORIZED TRANSIT ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT BETWEEN KING COUNTY, METRO TRANSIT DEPARTMENT & CITY OF KENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 TIMELINE January 2020 –September 2020 Develop Access to Transit Projects October 2020 –June 2021 Design (100% King County Metro Funded) June 2021 & Beyond Develop & Submit Grant/Funding Applications for Construction 64TH AVE S AND W SMITH S: ADA CURB RAMPS W JAMES ST AT 64TH AVE : ADA CURB RAMPS & POSSIBLE WB RIGHT- TURN POCKET 64TH AVE S NORTH OF S 236TH ST: MARKED CROSSWALK, RRFB, MEDIAN REFUGE SE KENT-KANGLEY RD (SR 516), VICINITY OF 150TH AVE SE: CROSSWALK, PEDESTRIAN REFUGE ISLAND & PHB/HAWK 132ND AVE SE FROM SE 276TH ST TO SE 278TH PLACE: SIDEWALKS KENT –LAKE MERIDIAN WATER DISTRICT WATER SERVICE AREA BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT Committee of the Whole September 22, 2020 King County -Cities (K4C) Climate Collaboration Joint Commitments: 2019 Updates Committee of the Whole September 22, 2020 Kaelene Nobis Long Range Planner K4C Partners Truly transformational actions require collaboration. Ensure our individual local actions have bigger impact Benefits of K4C Collaboration ◌Collaborate on goals and measuring progress ◌Share experiences and learn from each others’ success and challenges ◌Pursue grants, funding and resources ◌Coordinate outreach and messaging ◌Raise the profile of climate work ◌Share staff training and expertise ◌Engage elected officials and other leadership ◌Speak with a collective voice for greater impact K4C Joint Commitments ◌Developed in 2014 ◌Guiding principles and actions for local government by sector ◌Not “one size fits all” ◌Letter of commitment was optional, but most K4C partners signed on ◌Refresh recommended at June 2019 K4C work session ◌Reflects updated emissions inventory and analysis and new state laws ◌Also informed by County climate change workshops Commitments: Key Focus Areas ◌Climate Policy ◌Transportation & Land Use ◌Clean Fuels & Electric Vehicles ◌Energy Supply ◌Green Building & Energy Efficiency ◌Consumption & Materials Management ◌Forests & Farming ◌K4C Member Operations ◌Climate Preparedness ◌Collaboration Changes to the Joint Commitments ◌Adds GMPC adopted GHG reduction targets; Proposes K4C partners adopt their own supportive targets ◌Reflects updated county emissions inventory ◌Reflects new analysis of pathways to reach countywide goal ◌Incorporates stronger language around equity, climate justice, and worker transition ◌Extends transportation and energy efficiency goals to 2050 ◌Adds: ◌Actions to reduce fossil fuel use in buildings ◌Description of tools to support implementation of shared commitments ◌New sections for electric vehicles, city operations and preparing for climate impacts K4C Member Action Approved: ◌Bellevue ◌Burien ◌Issaquah ◌Kenmore ◌King County ◌Kirkland ◌Lake Forest Park ◌Mercer Island ◌Redmond ◌Sammamish ◌Shoreline ◌Snoqualmie Not yet approved: ◌Kent ◌Normandy Park ◌Port of Seattle ◌Redmond ◌Renton ◌Seattle ◌Tukwila Other K4C Highlights ◌K4C Outreach Committee ◌September-Climate Action Toolkit Launch ◌October 8, 2020-Elected Officials Work Session (Summit) 3-5 pm ◌November-EV Model Ordinance Anticipated Adoption Questions? Kaelene Nobis knobis@kentwa.gov ISOLATION & QUARANTINE AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING Committee of the Whole September 22, 2020 EMERGING HOUSING NEEDS Covid-19 has highlighted demand for new types of housing. •Econolodge revealed shortcomings in City Code •Possibility of uses not specified in zoning. •Isolation and Quarantine facilities •Supportive Housing •Emergency Shelters ISOLATION AND QUARANTINE FACILITIES ISOLATION AND QUARANTINE FACILITIES •Typically associated with travelers entering the country at major ports of entry. •20 such facilities are located around the US, operated by the Centers for Disease Control. •Often located on port property, remote from populated areas KING COUNTY FACILITY •Created in March 2020 •Housed up to 26 guests •Currently no Covid-19 cases housed there. •Unlike County’s typical isolation/quarantine approach. 1233 Central Avenue N CITY CONCERNS WITH I & Q FACILITIES •Proximity to busy areas •Guests may leave and expose others •Risk of exposing first-responders •Guest services like meals, supplies, laundry and counseling •Drug activity is a concern •Long term use of the site Potential regulations would address these areas of concern. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING CURRENT CODE •Zoning code currently addresses a spectrum of housing options. •Emergency shelters (90 days) •Emergency housing (90 days) •Transitional housing (24 months) •________________________ •Group homes •Assisted living •Assisted living with health care WHAT IS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING? •Housing for the chronically homeless, disabled or others who require structured services to live in the community. •Provides services nearby: •assistance with daily living •mental health counseling, •chemical dependency services, •vocational training,. •No time limitations •Rent is subsidized by the public or non-profit group CITY CONCERNS WITH SUPPORTIVE HOUSING •Meets Comprehensive Plan goals and policies •Fits with established zoning •Real support is provided (chronically homeless) •Regional equity in providing this service (one facility in SKC) EMERGENCY HOUSING & EMERGENCY SHELTERS ADJUSTMENTS NEEDED •HB 1754 required jurisdictions to act quickly in order to regulate the location of emergency shelters and emergency housing. •Kent’s ordinance was adopted on May 5, 2020. •Concerns about requirements that may be seen as overly restrictive. •Essential public facilities •Locations allowed NEXT STEPS •September 14, 2020 LUPB •September 22, 2020 COW •October 12, 2020, Public Hearing, Land Use and Planning Board •October 13, 2020 COW •October 20, 2020 City Council