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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Regular Minutes - 04/06/2021 Approved Kent City Council • City Council Regular Meeting KENT Minutes WAS M IN G 7 0 N April 6, 2021 Date: April 6, 2021 Time: 7:03 p.m. Place: THIS IS A REMOTE MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ralph called the meeting to order. 2. ROLL CALL Attendee Name _JL Title Status Arrived Dana Ralph Mayor Present Toni Troutner Council President Present Bill Boyce Councilmember Present Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present Marli Larimer Councilmember Present Les Thomas Councilmember Present Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present 3. AGENDA APPROVAL A. Move to approve the agenda as presented. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud 4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition 1. Employee of the Month Mayor Ralph recognized Alex Klinger as the City of Kent's April employee of the month. 2. Employee of the Year Mayor Ralph recognized Shawn Gilbertson as the City of Kent's 2020 employee of the year. 3. Proclamation Recognizing and Elevating Valley Communications Center 911 Telecommunicators at Valley Communications Center to the Status of First Responders Who Serve our Community Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting April 6, 2021 Minutes Kent, Washington Mayor Ralph read a proclamation recognizing and elevating Valley Communications Center 911 Telecom municators at Valley Communications Center to the status of First Responders who serve our community. 4. Proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month Mayor Ralph proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. B. Community Events Council President Troutner advised of two upcoming mini-recycling events: April 9th from 1-4 p.m. at Scenic Hill Park and on April 16th from 1-4 p.m. at Hogan Park at Russell Road. There will be a Kent Parks Earth Day conservation event on April 17th from 9 a.m. -11 a.m. at Clark Lake Park. On April 18th, there will be a mask give-away event from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the accesso ShoWare Center. The Kent Police Department will host a medication take back day on April 24th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. C. Economic and Community Development Report Economic Development Officer, Bill Ellis provided Council with an update on Economic and Community Development in the City. Employment numbers and unemployment claims in King County were reviewed. Ellis noted that the despite steeper job losses than the 'Great Recession', labor market recovery is underway with vaccinations, stimulus, and phased re-openings. He also noted that the impacts were felt very uneven by race, geography and industrial sector. Ellis reviewed the business survey results and how Kent compared to other surrounding cities. Some of the metrics were around income reduction, landlord support received, or other types of assistance received such as PPP, local City grants, King County COVID Relief, Seattle Stabilization fund or county grants. He also reviewed the concerns of business owners regarding impacts of the challenges they have faced during the pandemic. Details were provided on round four of the state's Working Washington grants - applications for round 4 closes on April 91" Ellis discussed the Port Partnership application of $60,000 which is matched by $30,000 from the City of Kent. Ellis indicated there are opportunities to invest in microenterprises now and suggested taking a closer look at tenant improvements. He indicated that the escalating costs are a barrier to existing business expansion or new entrants, especially restaurants. There is a perceived gap in technical assistance: architecture and construction project ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 2 of 7 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting April 6, 2021 Minutes Kent, Washington management. Ellis discussed the plethora of business resource assistance programs that are available to local businesses for business development. Other partnership opportunities were reviewed, including the King County Food Facility, which is looking at a possible investment from American Recovery Plan. Finally, Ellis indicated the Naden property is well-positioned as an asset to advance regional economic development discussions. S. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF A. Mayor Ralph's Report Mayor Ralph recognized the second graduating class of Kent 101. Mayor Ralph testified before the legislature on the transportation budget and streamlined sales tax. Mayor just received notification that the streamlined sales tax bill has passed and that is very good news for Kent. Mayor Ralph serves as the Chair of the South King Housing and Homeless Partnership and advised that the recent meeting was a listening session regarding building the capital fund in addition to discussing expectations and how the framework will be built. Mayor Ralph attended the Puget Sound Regional Council's Operations Executive Board and committee meetings. The executive board approved the creation of the equity advisory committee to work on equity in all of the committee processes. B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report Chief Executive Officer, Derek Matheson advised that the Oakpointe communities have withdrawn their application for a Comprehensive Plan amendment in the Bridges. This item will not come back to city council in the near future. Mayor Ralph and department directors from Kent and Auburn will work on deannexation from Kent to Auburn. The City's American Rescue Plan framework committee will meet on April 7tn to come up with recommendations of a high-level framework for investment of Kent's $28.41 million in recovery funds. Matheson, Councilmember Larimer and Chief Padilla met and reviewed the three proposals received for the police data project and agreed to next have a conversation with one of the teams that submitted a proposal. ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 3 of 7 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting April 6, 2021 Minutes Kent, Washington During next week's Committee meeting, the Council will consider revisions to two of the City's goals: Inclusive community and sustainable services. Matheson expressed appreciation of the Cultural Community Board's work on revising the goals. The Committee will also receive information on the grocery hazard pay issue. Matheson's written report is in today's agenda packet and there is no executive session tonight. C. Councilmember's Reports Councilmember Troutner reviewed the two workshop presentations from this evening. Councilmember Michaud serves on Human Services Commission that heard an update on the racial equity plan and mental health funding. Michaud serves on the Regional Water Committee. During a recent workshop there was a presentation on the King County Water Plan with an overview of the plan in addition to information regarding the public's priorities. Councilmember Kaur serves on the King County Growth Management Planning Council that recently reviewed Countywide Planning Policies, in addition to the Urban Growth Capacity Report. Public comment is open until May 5th. Councilmember Larimer serves on the King County Affordable Housing Committee that met with the focus to revise and vote on 2021 Work Plan. The Committee heard a presentation on the Help for Housing Implementation Plan and also reviewed the legislative agenda. Councilmember Thomas serves on the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Board that meets tomorrow at 5:30 via Zoom. Councilmember Fincher serves on the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Advisory Council that recently received a legislative update. The Committee will be doing a survey on quality outpatient care to ensure that patients are being cared for. The Council also discussed the $160 million from the American Rescue Plan and how the funds will be distributed. Fincher serves on the Arts Commission. The theme for April is "Hope Blooms." June 30th is the deadline to submit to Kent Creates. The student art exhibit will be on Kent Creates website and the commission is soliciting art for another eight traffic signal boxes. 6. PUBLIC HEARING None. ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 4 of 7 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting April 6, 2021 Minutes Kent, Washington 7. PUBLIC COMMENT Alden Lin, resident of Federal Way and owner of World of Weed, requested the Council revisit allowing cannabis retail in Kent. Bryan Gilderoy, a grocery worker in Kent requested the Council pass a hazard pay ordinance. Jennifer Torrence, a Kent resident and grocery worker in Kent requested the Council pass a hazard pay ordinance. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Approve items A - H. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud A. Approval of Minutes 1. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Mar 16, 2021 5:00 PM 2. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Mar 16, 2021 7:00 PM 3. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - Mar 23, 2021 4:00 PM B. Payment of Bills - Authorize MOTION: Authorize the payment of bills received through 3/15/2021 and paid on 3/15/2021, and authorize the checks issued for payroll for 3/1/21-3/15/21 and paid on 3/19/21, all audited by the Committee of the Whole on 3/23/21. C. Accept the Briscoe Desimone Levee Improvements - Reach 1 River Mile 14.75 to 14.96 Mitigation Planting Project as Complete - Authorize MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept the Briscoe Desimone Levee Improvements Reach 1 RM 14.75 to 14.96 Mitigation Planting Project as complete and release retainage to Watershed Environmental Solutions, LLC upon receipt of standard releases from the State and the release of any liens. D. American Rescue Plan Framework Committee - Authorize ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 5 of 7 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting April 6, 2021 Minutes Kent, Washington MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to form an ad-hoc American Rescue Plan Framework Committee consisting of the mayor, two councilmembers, the chief administrative officer, and finance director to recommend to the city council a high-level framework for allocation of Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. E. Ordinance Establishing 40-Day Additional Notice for Termination of Month-to-Month Rental Arrangement - Adopt MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4399, adopting a new chapter 10.03 to the Kent City Code which establishes a 40-day notice requirement before a landlord issues a 20-day notice of termination of a month to month rental arrangement. F. Interlocal Agreement For the Purpose of Pooling Sales Tax Receipts with South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (""SKHHP") Cities to Administer Funds Under RCW 82.14.540 - Authorize MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to enter into an Interlocal Agreement For the Purpose of Pooling Sales Tax Receipts with South King Housing and Homelessness Partners ("SKHHP") Cities to Administer Funds Under RCW 82.14.540, and to authorize the mayor to sign the agreement subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director and City Attorney. G. Consultant Services Agreement with KBA, Inc. for the South 212th Street Preservation Project - Authorize MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with KBA, Inc. for contract administration, management, quality control, and inspection in an amount not to exceed $198,800 for the South 212t" Street Preservation Project - 72nd Avenue South to 84th Avenue South, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. H. Interlocal Agreement with FileLocal for City of Kent Business Licenses - Authorize MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement between FileLocal and the City of Kent, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Finance Director. 9. OTHER BUSINESS A. Resolution to Urge Passage of Comprehensive Transportation Package in 2021 - Adopt ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 6 of 7 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting April 6, 2021 Minutes Kent, Washington Chief Administrative Officer Derek Matheson provided a brief presentation on a resolution urging the Washington State Legislature to pass a comprehensive transportation package in 2021. AWC supports the adoption of a transportation packing and this proposed resolution supports the adoption. Matheson provided details on the House and Senate packages that were recently released. The two legislative priorities in the 2021 Legislative Agenda that are tied to a new transportation package: 1) the completion of the South 224th/228th Street Corridor and 2) intersection improvements to the Interurban Trail. MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023, urging the Washington State Legislature to pass a comprehensive transportation package in 2021. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember SECONDER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud ABSENT: Boyce 10. BIDS None. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION None. 12. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting. Meeting ended at 8:21 p.m. Ki4�ley A. 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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FCantValleyWA.eam I info�HentValleyWA.�om 1253-84fi-5454 KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Economic Update Total Non-Farm Employment Year-over-Year Change Employment grew by an annual average of 2.9%in King County from 2011 - 2019 610W V,:11v • King County has lost 6auLx) 59.9k 52.6k Pugel Sound Region 62.1 k 56.6k nearly 75.000jobs in �1k 47.9k 453 48.2k i4..k 458k 794A^;9 2020,this amounts to a2.Je 16.000 .8 ]7.2 41.1 40.8k 35k J5.5 a�.7 �k 70%of total jobs lost in 27.f 25.1k ' x,00vil I MI'k. '.J, the region. o � From 2008- 2010, King County lost a total of f20-0)M Ik}(1671� (,:.,� 79.000jobs,or nearly (163k) (21.W 73%of jobs lost in the ion Puget Sound Re ( g g (45,W duringthis period_ (uki ice• i74 7r, ie7ak] fIDD.DDQ1 i 1o6.9k] (I20.o00i 2001 2002 2003 2004 200.5 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Sources:Wosh qr"Swrt fmp7oymmStewiryDepwatent 2M,Co/nmuni,yAy7rv1 vm Inc.,2020 KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Economic Update Total Employment, 2020 UI Claims and Employment, King County, 2020 From March to April.King County saw a loss of 150.000 jabs. Leisure and Hospitality recorded the highest number of lost jobs fram February to November z,W sncnannn Since April,King County has • recovered 87.000 jobs. Leisure and HOspirality also • The Puget Sound Region has •m .rw.=�,•-»� n,.sm1 •'W recorded the highest number zom.mo seen a similar rebound. tin.rn, .r=,....aa• n.eonc rrrrrrrrl,,.sm regaining nearly=.000jobs +,�. 1ii.sla-.x000 of initial Lll Claims From March or 5496 of total jobs lost. c r�no 2020 to January 2021 with =maum Ma..�=,.. 1,,.•en x,xm 97.200. M;m ww Accommodation and food rem°r�Aso° services lost nearly 38,000 ,.ox ma "•'°`°°`• cruDm�`°W jobs from February to w'ww,y.hm. N,m) Wrap .�b Cho lfr6-D.Q uicbw n -ran) December. IAT ,wino , ,�,« ,.ae.. 1].m 1 �•'avo- [SM)rrrrrl 17" was-•k-• n.om'�u�oo ammo , , . irmp.rtdwn,feb4elN NveI AYO [,soJ u— nnaal nzux� ie�.wa laxcw lm. eomo w, fee =e .p Mf rw r .., Up oe, wer k..=...w�✓rayr..amrcrnr+a+..•,r....or.�.c...c aua ca,o,..wv.uaar.,mr.,mra Despite steeper job losses than Great Recession' labor market recovery is underway with vaccinations, stimulus, and phased re-openings Impacts were felt very uneven by race, geography, and industrial sector KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Business Survey Results 935 Responses in King County in December: Survey Results by City • 49% were woman-owned businesses city March May December Shore • 19% represented BIPOC-owned businesses Seattle 2,195 1,932 7D7 62% • 22% represented family-owned businesses Kent 3D7 137 33 6% Unincorporated KingCcunty - 61 33 1% • 31% were a sole proprietors Shoreline 87 49 25 2% Renton 139 62 2D 3% • 76%are Seattle based businesses Burien 94 46 15 2% 245 • The remainder are dispersed across King County Kirkland 154 80 1 151 12 5% Issaquah 54 2 3% primarily with much less concentration Bellevue 118 79 8 3% Tukwila 22 22 8 1% Auburn I D4 45 6 2% • 1,208 responded to the first and second rounds Maple Valley 28 8 6 1% Redmond 42 84 5 2% • 312 responded to the second and third rounds Alf Other Cities 359 174 43 7% • In total, 172 respondents completed all three rounds Total 3,694 2,948 935 of the survey KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Business Survey Results Income Reduction(March n=3,315,May n=2,011,December n=870) "How much has your income declined compared to this month last year?" Type of Assistance Received (n=727) 56% Reduction reported in December "Has your business received any financial assistance to date?- 69% Reduction reported in May PPP 237o 62%Reduction reported in March EIDL 157. Philanthropic or private sector = 4°% Landlord Support (May n=2,494,December n=785) Local city grant m 376 "What landlord support have you received since March 2020?" King County COVID Relief Fund ® 2-A 60% May 5195 57,% December Seattle Stabilization Fund 047 2'& 43% 40% 31% County grant ' 25 1% 37 25 o Other ® 5% 20% 15% 1 11% y% 0% 5;6 10% 15% 20% 25% 10% 280 0% Little orno support Deferred rent or Reduced rent Otherlarsdlord Nexftallty support KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Business Concerns (n=698) "How worried are you aboutyour business or organization survivingthis challenge?" •Asian • No non-white respondents reported that they had no worry about their business 50' surviving this challenge. ■Lah'nx • 66% of Latinx, 54%of Asian, and 44% ■American Indian s , 47% 47% Black business owners reported ■McrwaAian experiencing racial discrimination. 4 • 38% of Middle-East & North African - 355 370 ■White owned (MENA) businesses reported being 32% 32i 33% able to stay in business for 3+ months, 30 299 the lowest of any race. This was 12% 25% 25 o below the survey average of 50%_ 23% 22% 22% - 20% 21 20% 17% 13%15% 10%lT% 10% g% 7% H% 6% 6% 0% _._._.._._._..__._.._._._.__...■ Not worried,no negaM Some Impacts,but we'll make it Worried about Impacts and Very worried and don't know if Will likely go out of business impacts staying In business well make it through KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Business Survey Results Timeline "How long will you be able to stay in business, under current conditions?" City Imminent Closure 2 Weeks 1 Month 2 Months 3 Months 3 Months+ Total Seattle 58 8% 12 2% 41 6% 94 13% 165 24% 327 47% 697 Unincorporated King Counly 5 15% 0 0% 2 6% 4 12% 2 6% 20 617o 33 Kent 4 13% 0 011. 2 6% 2 6% 7 22% 17 53% 32 Shoreline 1 4% 0 0% 3 12% 3 12% 1 4% 17 68% 25 Kenmore 1 576 1 570 1 5% 2 9170 3 14% 14 647o 22 Renton 3 15% ❑ 0% 3 15% 1 5% 1 5% 12 607. 20 Burien 1 7% 0 0% 1 7% 3 21% 4 29% 5 3670 14 Kirkland 1 7% 0 0%0 2 14% 1 7% 2 14% 8 577o 14 Issaquah 1 8% 0 0% 1 8% 0 0% 1 8% 9 757. 12 Tukwila 1 13% ❑ 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 25% 5 63% 8 Bellevue 0 070 ❑ 070 2 25% 2 25% 2 25% 2 257o 8 Maple Valley 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 17% 5 B3% 6 Auburn 0 0% ❑ 0% 1 17% 0 0% 1 17% 4 67% 6 Redmond 0 070 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2070 4 8070 5 All Other0fres 1 5% 0 0% 0 0% 2 10% 6 29% 12 57% 21 Total 77 13 59 114 199 461 923 N KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Round 4 of sta te's WorkingWA Gra -��� # of applications ���Lomtfleted 1618 • Info from our "ADO" (Associate Economic 224 339 Development Organization) for King County Federal Way 201 hosted at Seattle Chamber 101 76 • Conduit to state Department of Commerce . . 148 Resources (up to $25k in grant) 108 81 • Relies heavily upon municipalities for . 772 spreading the word, communications 69 67 8500+ completed applications statewide as of April 2nd 2021 59 (N3500 of those are in King County) 43 Most applicants are: Restaurants, Hotels, Beauty Salons, Fitness Mercer Island 33 32 Closes April 9th; www.commercegrants.com 27 KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Port partnership Application • $60,000 from Port of Seattle matched by $30,000 from City of Kent • Talks with National Development Council and Community Based Organizations about leverage to existing initiatives for these funds • One-time funding with an eye towards systems change over time KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LookingCloser R 'enant Improvements Ever escalating cost — barrier for existing business expansion or new entrants (especially restaurants) - Look t r own permits past five years oaouo p pa ya Experiences of C00's commercial affordability pilot 1i Perceived gap in technical assistance: architecture and construction project management 3I 00•az - COMMUNITIES OF OPPORTUNITY N KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Port partnership Application Opportunities to invest in microenterprises now • Commercial Affordability Pilot 2020 • Lessons learned • Building up "on-call" architect hours • Small case load for 2021—aim to build sustainable program in future years • Empowerment Specialists for case management • Business surveys to help guide new service provider entrants—lack of clear data n KENT VALLEY ' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Landscape of Business Resource Assistance Ali EVERGREEN 011� U BUSINESS CAPITAL SCH001.(IF LAW E* �� �� Kq� r�►` IfT LrN IVE R51 I V or WASH I NQ 1014 Washington State wsAAA Green ❑epartment of p ■ FDDo ��►� on amerce .UNIT] Imortant Business Resources INNOVATION NETWORK REACH RISE 4Child Care Retention, COUNTY USOT RCE Retention,Expansion. Giviar every 4illdaafrentstartrt z and Collaboration Hub W oowwr CRAFT CHAMBER � ❑�� Business mpactNW AM ERICA S MERCY of Commerce *9 CQRPS S��� Lending!o people,Investing for resilience �w^��+�w�� • � -, ` NOk 1 H W EST $MALL BUSINESS FINANCIAL EMPOWENMENi • SFATTLF • p;pa SOUTHSIDE® O CHAMBER OF COMMERCE * o ventures world relief StartZone AV\/B "'= SEATTLE , y , a � �An Initiative of Hfghline College KENT VALLEY ' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Port of " �P� i, Partnershl � stindin g • Improving communications—normatively, like systemized intake of microenterprises needing help and referrals • Very fragmentary ecosystem, ad hoc. . .navigating businesses to right resource first takes a mental "landscape map"; several utilities to documenting a real map • Better penetration and awareness of resources only part of it; also need "back of house" coordination between agencies. Map of assets can aid biz dev "frontline" better make referrals immediately, and could guide philanthropic and government funders seeking to help • Economic empowerment specialists working intensively with business owners to assist their access to resources; "navigators" at CBOs KENT KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Other PartnershipOpportunities • King County Food Facility is looking at possible investment from ARP; there is a Capital Project List in Works Generated by King County for Long-Run Stimulative Jobs projects that benefit BIPOC communities. Participating in writing a scope of services to refine their planning and partnerships on food facility. . .there may be other ways to join up to support similar work into the aerospace sector, but situation remains fluid. • Speaking routinely with higher education and local non-profits about the potential utility of Naden facilities to grow their capacity,. Kent offerings • Naden is well-positioned as an asset to advance regional economic development discussions; current status is architectural drawings and site entitlement, development discovery to become more shovel-ready' KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Questionb'! W i I I i a m E I I i s, Chief Economic De velopment Officer Economic and Community Development Phone : 253-856-5707 wellis@kentwa . gov