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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Economic and Community Development Committee - 07/08/2019 Page 1 of 6 Approved Economic and Community Development Committee CC ECDC Regular Meeting Minutes July 8, 2019 Date: July 8, 2019 Time: 5:00 p.m. Place: Chambers East Attending: Bill Boyce, Committee Chair Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember Marli Larimer, Councilmember Agenda: 1. Call to Order 5:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Bill Boyce Committee Chair Present Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present Marli Larimer Councilmember Present 3. Changes to the Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes dated May 13, 2019 MOTION: Move to approve the Minutes dated May 13, 2019 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Kaur, Larimer 5. Reappointment of Lew Sellers to the Public Facilities District Board - Confirm Matt Gilbert covered the Motion and Summary briefly. Bill Boyce asked whether the position had been opened up to other volunteers. Matt Gilbert stated that it had not but that there are no provisions that create term limits for this position. MOTION: Confirm the reappointment of Lew Sellers to Position Number 5 of the Public Facilities District Board, for a 4-year term that will expire on August 31, 2023. Economic and Community Development Committee CC ECDC Regular Meeting Minutes July 8, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 2 of 6 RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL [UNANIMOUS] Next: 7/16/2019 7:00 PM MOVER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember SECONDER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Kaur, Larimer 6. Economic Development Activity Update Bill Ellis gave an update regarding the Naden property. He discussed the current negotiations with a hospitality company for the South end of the Naden property. He asked an initial question of what the City thinks is a best use for the North part of the property. Bill discussed the criteria of GSA for tenanting large office space in south King County, and pointed out the requirements of walkability and restaurant amenities within a half mile as an example of how places compete for new business. The next topic Bill covered was the passage of the Light Manufacturing amendment and how it can affect change to the Railroad Avenue area. There were some questions regarding timeline of these events with Bill indicated would be moving quickly with a meeting set with the hospitality group on July 11, 2019. 7. Ordinance Adopting Housekeeping Code Amendments - Adopt Sara Ullman presented the 2018 Housekeeping Code Ordinance. She covered the 6 proposed code changes outlined in the Summary. There were questions regarding how this amendment was received at the June 24, 2019 Land Use and Planning Board public hearing. The Amendment passed unanimously with no comments. There were clarifying questions asked and answered: #2 Marli Larimer asked if the proposed radius mailing of 300 feet is typical in other jurisdictions? Sara stated that it is the typical distance for the State and other jurisdictions. #3 Bill Boyce asked, have the schools been brought in to the discussions about these changes. Sara indicated, yes, Hayley Bonsteel has been working with them. #6 Bill Boyce asked can one of these vehicles be driven around the block and re-parked, effectively starting the 30-day calendar over? Sara explained that no, these are vehicles that are not legal on roads. # 6 Marli Larimer asked if a project car can still be kept in a garage or side yard? Sara indicated that the rule is that the vehicle must be stored inside and screened from view. MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4329, adopting 2018 Housekeeping Code Amendments as recommended by the Land Use and Planning Board. Economic and Community Development Committee CC ECDC Regular Meeting Minutes July 8, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 3 of 6 RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL [UNANIMOUS] Next: 7/16/2019 7:00 PM MOVER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Kaur, Larimer 8. Rally the Valley Update Danielle Butsick presented an update on the Rally the Valley effort, a long- range planning project aimed at creating a new vision for Kent’s industrial valley. Staff has worked with the Rally the Valley advisory panel to develop a strategic framework, complete with a vision, four strategic issues (or problem statements), and four goals related to 1) diversification and optimization of financial tools, 2) improving the visual landscape, 3) encouraging a diversity of uses to complement the Valley’s strengths, and 4) investments in the public realm. The second advisory panel meeting focused on financial tools, and resulted in panel and consultant recommendations to further research Local Improvement Districts, Community Facilities Districts, and Transportation Benefit Districts to fund capital projects. The third advisory panel meeting focused on the public realm and identifying ways to increase utilization of existing assets, improve visibility and accessibility of destinations, and create multimodal connections between destinations. Panel members recommended working with developers and business owners to establish on-site recreation/open space opportunities, and to partner with private developers to build small public realm improvements. The next advisory panel meetings will focus on design, aesthetics, and diversification of uses in the Valley. 9. Economic Development Partnership Agreement with The Port of Seattle - Authorize Danielle Butsick gave a presentation on a Port of Seattle Economic Development Partnerships Program grant that has been offered to the City and where the monies will be spent. The grant is non-competitive and is based on population, capped at $65,000 for cities with greater than 65,000 residents. The grant offered to the City of Kent is for the maximum amount of $65,000 and the City has already dedicated matching funds at 50% ($32,500), placing the total amount available at $97,500. Economic and Community Development Committee CC ECDC Regular Meeting Minutes July 8, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 4 of 6 The money will go to three projects related to the broader Kent Valley repositioning initiatives Marketing and Media Messaging for the Business Recruitment Website, the Rally the Valley project Economy and Employment research, and the Regional Trails Opportunity Study. A greater share will be given to the Trails Study. City Council is being asked to authorize the mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Kent and the Port of Seattle to accept the funds and conditions. MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept the Port of Seattle’s Economic Development Partnership Program Grant in the amount of $65,000,amend the budget, authorize expenditures of the grant funds and any matching funds accordingly, and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Economic and Community Development Director. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL [UNANIMOUS] Next: 7/16/2019 7:00 PM MOVER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember SECONDER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Kaur, Larimer 10. Ordinance Adopting the Shoreline Master Program Update - Adopt Danielle Butsick presented the proposed changes to the Shoreline Master Program. The Department of Ecology has reviewed the City’s proposed amendments. The goals of the SMP are: 1. Shoreline development that make sense and emphasize water-dependent uses 2. Protect natural resources 3. Promote public access Proposed revision submitted to Ecology 4/24/2019 were: 1. Reference to the most recent critical areas regulations adopted in 2017 2. Updated definitions, thresholds, and exemption rules 3. Vegetation conservation provisions specific to potential use conflicts with regional trails 4. Remove Panther Lake PAA references 5. Fix mapping error - amend Shoreline Environment Designation for two parcels on Frager Road 6. Minor edits to improve functionality and readability (e.g. removing unused definitions, updated maps and diagrams, clarifying language) Economic and Community Development Committee CC ECDC Regular Meeting Minutes July 8, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 5 of 6 Ecology’s requested revisions per the Initial Determination received 6/25/2019 were: 1. Required - Exclude CAO provision for appeals from critical area review decisions (KCC 11.06.080.C) 2. Required - Exclude CAO provision for 300-ft. limit for increased wetland buffer (KCC 11.06.600.B) 3. Required - Exclude CAO provision for “reasonable use” wetland modification allowances in shoreline - not consistent with SMA (KCC 11.06.610) 4. Required - Remove amendment language pertaining to flexibility to allow non-native planting where necessary 5. Recommended - Clarify language on authority of Kent’s Critical Areas Regulations (CAO) relative to SMA 6. Recommended - Update CAO reference to 2017 ordinance number, and in definitions 7. Recommended - Clarifying language on applicability and presiding language in case of conflict 8. Recommended - Remove incorrect section reference to WAC 173-27-170. 9. Recommended - Update map figure, as noted (to demonstrate curving OHWM). Having received an Initial Determination of consistency from the Department of Ecology, Kent City Council may now adopt the Shoreline Master Program amendments, which will then be forwarded to the Department of Ecology for final approval. MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4328, adopting the Shoreline Master Program Update. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL [UNANIMOUS] Next: 7/16/2019 7:00 PM MOVER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Kaur, Larimer 11. Impact of Permit Center Process Matt Gilbert and Barb Napier presented information on recent permitting activity and updates on ECD’s efforts to improve customer service. In May of 2018 ECD began using a first-in, first-out prioritization scheme for permit reviews, which decreased review time. This resulted in increased demands on Permit Center staff. Beginning in May of this year the Permit Center is closed to the public on Wednesdays so permit techs can work on other duties besides counter work. This has helped to reduce the wait time for people to get notice that their permits are ready or that changes are needed. Economic and Community Development Committee CC ECDC Regular Meeting Minutes July 8, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 6 of 6 This has increased customer traffic on Thursdays, but the overall impact has been positive by reduced wait time on the back-end of the permit process. The Federal Way Link Light Rail project was discussed. There is some concern regarding hiring an engineer and planner for this project. 12. Adjournment 6:30 p.m. Rhonda Bylin Committee Secretary