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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Meeting - Council Workshop - Minutes - 11/17/2020 Approved City Council Workshop Workshop Regular Meeting Minutes November 17, 2020 Date: November 17, 2020 Time: 5:01 p.m. Place: THIS IS A REMOTE MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER II. PRESENTATIONS 1 Kent Design Construction Standards Mark Howlett 30 MIN. Interim Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer Mark Howlett provided an update on the Kent Design Construction Standards. Howlett briefly reviewed the history of design standards for the City of Kent and noted that the most recent update was done in 2009. Design and construction standards set standards for construction of public and private development. Howlett reviewed the layout of the manual and briefly discussed each section with Council. This manual will address new construction techniques, changes in State Law, include Comprehensive Plan updates, permitting requirements, changes in City code and industry changes. Next steps for this will be to bring the manual to the Master Builders Association, Land Use and Planning Board, SEPA, Washington State Department of Commerce and then return to Council for adoption. 2 2021 Asphalt Overlay Project Chad Bieren 30 MIN. Interim Public Works Director, Chad Bieren provided a presentation on the proposed locations for asphalt overlays for 2021. He started by reviewing the significant progress that has been made over the last few years. He then discussed pavement conditions and how they determine the locations throughout the City that are in need of asphalt overlays. Bieren reviewed the Business and Occupation Tax projects and indicated that the majority of the money will be spent on the South 212th Street project. This is a major arterial with an immense amount of truck traffic. He reviewed a few of the other 2021 asphalt overlays project. Councilmember Larimer inquired about improvements to the bike lanes for safety, specifically to Military Road. Bieren indicated that there are plans to improve the bicycle lanes on Military Road. Councilmember Fincher inquired further about a third lane on Military Road. Bieren stated that a project like that would be a complete reconstruction and would not be a part of this City Council Workshop Workshop Regular Meeting Minutes November 17, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 2 of 2 project. 3 Kent Housing Options Plan Hayley Bonsteel Kaelene Nobis 30 MIN. Economic and Community Development Long Range Planning Manager, Hayley Bonsteel provided a high level presentation regarding Kent Housing Options Plan (K-HOP). This plan will set the policy direction for housing in the City of Kent including overall supply, affordability, zoning and more. Bonsteel discussed the four part policy framework with more detail outlining the importance of each area. The four parts would be preservation/displacement prevention, growing and diversifying housing stock, proactively addressing the unique needs of Kent and also telling our story. Economic and Community Development Planner, Kaelene Nobis reviewed next steps in this process including community outreach with online surveys, MHP study, discussions with the Land Use and Planning Board and then circling back to Council with adoption in June 2021. Councilmember Kaur inquired about how we are reaching out to the diverse populations in Kent. Nobis indicated that they have been utilizing social media tools as well as translation capabilities on the City of Kent's website, they have reached out to the school district also. Councilmember Larimer noted that 50-80% AMI in Kent is not really where the lower end need is. She also inquired about workforce housing and why it is so hard to develop. Bonsteel stated that these can be a little more risky to develop so the opportunity for this type of housing is not huge. Meeting ended at 6:26 p.m. Kimberley A. Komoto City Clerk City of Kent 2021 Design and Construction Standards Update Council Workshop November 17, 2020 History of Standards -Ordinance #23 passed in 1890 Set Standards for Wooden Sidewalks -1962 –City Passed Ordinance Adopting first Manual -Periodically Updated Over the Years -Most Recently Updated 2009 Goals of Standards -Sets up Parameters for Implementing Comprehensive Plans -Sound and Efficient Development -Standardized Parts and Construction -Stormwater Management -Environmental Protection -Transportation Safety Applicability -All Public Improvements in the Right-of-Way -All Improvements from New Development within Public Right-of-Way or Easements -Improvements Intended for Maintenance by the City -Other improvements that require the approval of the City Purpose of Design and Construction Standards •Set standards for the construction of public and private development •Materials -Sections of Manual 1.General Conditions and Requirements 2.Construction Control and Inspection 3.Water System Improvements 4.Sanitary Sewer System 5.Storm Drainage System 6.Street -Meet Me on Meeker Standards -Downtown Design Guidelines -Real Estate Documents -Standard Plans Layout of Manual Section 1 -General Conditions and Requirements •Overview •Applicability •Change Procedures •Applicable Codes and other Standards •Plan Submittal Requirements •Financial Guarantees •Latecomers Agreements •Variances Section 2 -Construction Control and Inspection •Authority to Enforce Standards •Field Testing Procedures •Control of Materials •Traffic and Site Controls Section 3 -Water •Watermain Extensions •Water Services and Meters •Fire Lines and Hydrant Connections to City System •Backflow Prevention Assemblies •Cross Connection Control •Materials Specifications •Construction Procedures •City’s Comprehensive Water Plan •Department of Health •Standard Plans Section 4 –Sanitary Sewer •Sewer Main Extensions •Side Sewer Connections to City System •Lift Stations •Private Grinder Pumps •Material Specifications •Construction Procedures •City’s Comprehensive Sewer Plan •Standard Plans Section 5 –Storm Sewer •Storm Sewer Extensions •Connections to City System •Pump Stations •Private and Public Detention Ponds •Low Impact Development Procedures •Material Specifications •Construction Procedures •Kent Surface Water Design Manual •Department of Ecology General Stormwater Permit –NPDES •Standard Plans Section 6 –Street System •Right of Way Dedications •Street Types and Dimensions •Required Developer Improvements to City Streets •Street Design Standards -Meet Me on Meeker -Downtown Overlay -Other Subarea Plans •Access Management Section 6 –Street System(cont.) •Driveways, Sidewalks and Non-motorized Facilities •Intersection Design •Fire Department Access •Roadside Appurtenances-Mailboxes, Fences, Retaining Walls •Traffic Control Devices –Signs and Markings •Traffic Signal Systems •Street Lighting Systems •Material Specifications •Construction Procedures •City’s Transportation Master Plan •Standards Plans Overview of Update -Updating New Construction Techniques -New changes in State Law -Comprehensive Plan Updates -Permitting Requirements -Changes in City Code -Industry Changes Internal Coordination •Citywide effort to update document included many groups •ECD •Planning •Law Department •All Public Works Sections Next Steps •Master Builders Association •Land Use and Planning Board •SEPA •Washington State Department of Commerce •Return to Council for Adoption Questions/Comments? CO UNCIL WO RKSHO P S 252ND ST BUSINESS & OCCUPATION TAX PROJ ECTS S 212TH ST S 212TH STPUGET SOUND REGIONAL COUNCIL (PSRC) PAVEMENT PRESERVATION GRANT AMOUNT: $1.4M IN -HOUSE GRIND AND INLAY 4 TH AVE N W JAMES ST W JAMES ST S 228TH ST S 228TH ST PUBLIC WO RKS OPERATIONS STREET TEAM IN -HOUSE GRIND AND INLAY 72ND AVE S IN -HOUSE GRIND AND INLAY SHOULDER REPAIRS MILITARY RD IN -HOUSE GRIND AND INLAY 108TH AVE SE PAVEMENT REPAIRS ON EAST VALLEY HIGHWAY SOLID WASTE FUNDED PROJECTS SE 269TH ST BEFO RE AFTER ADA CURB RAMP UPGRADES CONTRACTED OVERLAY REITEN RD –E MAPLE ST –WOODLAND WAY –SE 267TH ST CONTRACTED OVERLAY 93RD AVE S –94TH AVE S – 96TH AVE S ROUTE CHIP SEAL LAKE FENWICK ROAD S ADVANTAGES O F CHIP SEAL: Cost Effective Treatment (20% -25% of traditional overlay) Good Durability (5 -7 years) Ease of Construction Improved Skid Resistance Effective moisture barrier by sealing small cracks in the pavement Protects asphalt surface from oxidation IN -HOUSE OVERLAY S 271ST PL IN -HOUSE OVERLAY 114TH AVE SE IN -HOUSE GRIND AND INLAY 124TH AVE SE POLICY FRAMEWORK AT CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP NOVEMBER 17, 2020 Shaping the Future of Home K-HOP K-HOP builds on the data collection from the SoKiHo partnership. The Plan sets the policy direction for housing in the City of Kent, including overall supply, affordability, zoning, and more. The City Council will have several opportunities to steer the policy direction of the plan. Kent Housing Options Plan –a Housing Action Plan funded by HB 1923 Shaping the Future of Home Shaping the Future of Home Recent Trends in Kent’s Housing Market Change in median home sales price From $237,750 to $447,500 88% Change in average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment From $913 to $1,440 58% Draft Policy Framework §Preservation/Displacement Prevention §Grow and Diversify Housing Stock §Proactively Address the Unique Needs of Kent §Tell Our Story Shaping the Future of Home Preservation and Displacement Prevention Why it’s important: Kent has the highest number of Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing Units (NOAH units) of any South King County City at both the 50% AMI and 80% AMI level. Shaping the Future of Home Grow and Diversify Housing Stock Shaping the Future of Home Why it’s important: Housing supply must keep pace with growth to combat demand-driven high prices. Diversity of stock = less concentration, more options Proactively Address the Unique Needs of Kent Why it’s important: Kent has the highest household size of any City, and a diverse population with specific needs such as seniors and immigrant families. With little existing guidance, further research is needed. Shaping the Future of Home Tell Our Story Why it’s important: With so many stakeholders, Kent’s unique combination of NOAH units, regionally significant employment, and owners and renters from many cultures needs to be understood for effective housing solutions to truly serve the Kent community. Shaping the Future of Home Next Steps Community outreach happening NOW ◦Friday Nov 20th at 2PM ◦Thursday Dec 10th at 6PM ◦Saturday January 23rd at 11AM ◦Online survey: https://www.kentwa.gov/doing-business/city-planning/kent-housing-options-plan/housing-options-plan-survey MHP study happening NOW ◦Stakeholder outreach contact LUPB ◦Feb-Apr 2021 City Council ◦Workshops in January, March and April ◦COW in May; Adoption in June