HomeMy WebLinkAbout2043RESOLUTION NO. 2043
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, recommending naming
the Federal Way Link Extension stations within the
City of Kent "Kent Des Moines Station" and "Star
Lake Station".
RECITALS
A. The City of Kent and sound Transit, along with other local,
regional, and state entities have been working collaboratively for many years
to bring light rail to South King County.
B. Sound Transit held in-person open houses at Highline
Community College on November 13, 2OL9, and at Federal Way Performing
Arts Center on November 20, 2OL9. Concurrently, Sound Transit conducted
an online open house from November L3, 20L9 through December 13, 2OL9.
During these open houses, attendees voted on station names for the Federal
Way Link Extension ("FWLE") project.
C. For the station adjacent to 30th Avenue South, of 552 votes
cast, 390 votes preferred "Kent Des Moines Station'"
D. For the station adjacent to South 272d Street, of 678 votes
cast, 529 votes preferred "Star Lake Station."
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E. Since these open houses were held, the Sound Transit Board
approved a new Station Naming Policy ("Policy") on October 28, 2O2L, by
Resolution R2O2L-L4, In accordance with this Policy, potential station names
should be chosen in this order: 1) city; 2) neighborhood; 3) landmark; and
4) street or combination of a city or neighborhood name with a minor street
or landmark. This Policy also sets forth the criteria for evaluating and
choosing a permanent station name. These criteria include being intuitive
and easy to understand, reflecting geography, and being brief and easy to
remember.
F. Sound Transit is only considering the name "star Lake Station"
for the station adjacent to South 272d Street.
G. For the station located adjacent to 30th Avenue South, the
following four names are being considered: "Midway"; "Highline"; "Highline
College"; and "Kent Des Moines Station". The City recommends the name
"Kent Des Moines Station" because as the name of cities, it matches the first
priority of the Policy and the fourth priority-street or combination of a city
or neighborhood name. The other three names only match either priority
two for neighborhood (Midway), or priority three for landmark (Highline).
"Kent Des Moines Station" also indicates to riders of the regional light rail
system where the station is located; riders will know that the station is
located in the vicinity of both cities, where they can come to live, work and
play.
H. "Kent Des Moines Station" is also consistent with Sound Transit
Policy Section 3.2 which states: "station names should relate to the
geography of the station location and prioritize wayfinding so that
passengers may self-orient within the transit system and region." Of the
station names under consideration for this location, only "Kent Des Moines
Station" best meets the criteria set forth in the Policy.
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NOW THEREFORE, THE CIry COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
RESOLUTION
SECTION 7. - Recommendation of Federal Way Link Extension
Station Names. The City Council for the City of Kent hereby recommends
that the Sound Transit Board name the Federal Way Link Extension stations
within the City of Kent the "Kent Des Moines Station" (located adjacent to
30th Avenue South) and the "Star Lake Station" (located adjacent to South
272d Street) because these names best promote the cities of Kent and Des
Moines and meet the Sound Transit Board's naming priorities and criteria,
SECTION 2, - Severability. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this resolution is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this resolution
and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3. - Corrections by City Clerk Upon approval of the City
Attorney, the City Clerk is authorized to make necessary corrections to this
resolution, including the correction of clerical errors; resolution, section, or
subsection numbering; or references to other local, state, or federal laws,
codes, rules, or regulations.
SECTION 4, - Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect and be
in force immediately upon its passage.
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DANA RALPH,
ATTEST:
KIM A.OTO, CITY RK
APP AS TO FORM
ITE, ACTING CITY ATTORNEY
Ytay 3J022
Date Approved
May 3, 2O22
Date Adopted
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