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KENT CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
AGENDA
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
5:00 p.m.
THIS IS A REMOTE MEETING
Due to COVID-19 and Health Safety Requirements,
and by Order of the Governor, this is a remote meeting
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Mayor Dana Ralph
Council President Toni Troutner
Councilmember Bill Boyce Councilmember Marli Larimer
Councilmember Brenda Fincher Councilmember Zandria Michaud
Councilmember Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Les Thomas
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Item Description Speaker Time
1 Communications Update Bailey Stober 30 MIN.
2 Kent Housing Options Plan Hayley Bonsteel
Kaelene Nobis
30 MIN.
3 Quarterly Sound Transit Updates:
Federal Way Link Extension and
Downtown Parking Garage
Kelly Peterson
Matt Gilbert
30 MIN.
Unless otherwise noted, Council will hold workshops to discuss pending local and regional issues at 5
p.m on each regular council meeting day, except when a regular or special council meeting occurs at
or before 5:30 p.m.
For additional information, please contact Kimberley A. Komoto, City Clerk at 253 -856-5725, or email
CityClerk@kentwa.gov
Council Workshop Workshop Regular Meeting January 19, 2021
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DATE: January 19, 2021
TO: City Council Workshop
SUBJECT: Communications Update
SUMMARY: Communications Manager, Bailey Stober will provide the Council with
an update on the Communications Department and communication projects.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Thriving City - Creating safe neighborhoods, healthy people, vibrant commercial districts, and
inviting parks and recreation.
Inclusive Community - Embracing our diversity and advancing equity through genuine community
engagement.
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DATE: January 19, 2021
TO: City Council Workshop
SUBJECT: Kent Housing Options Plan
SUMMARY: Long Range Planning Manager, Hayley Bonsteel and Planner, Kaelene
Nobis, will provide the Council with a status update on the Kent Housing Options
Plan.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Evolving Infrastructure - Connecting people and places through strategic investments in physical
and technological infrastructure.
Thriving City - Creating safe neighborhoods, healthy people, vibrant commercial district s, and
inviting parks and recreation.
Sustainable Services - Providing quality services through responsible financial management,
economic growth, and partnerships.
Inclusive Community - Embracing our diversity and advancing equity through genuine community
engagement.
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DATE: January 19, 2021
TO: City Council Workshop
SUBJECT: Quarterly Sound Transit Updates: Federal Way Link
Extension and Downtown Parking Garage
SUMMARY: Link Light Rail Liaison, Kelly Peterson and Deputy Economic and
Community Development Director, Matthew Gilbert will provide a status update on
the Federal Way Link Extension and Downtown Parking Garage.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Evolving Infrastructure - Connecting people and places through strategic investments in physical
and technological infrastructure.
Thriving City - Creating safe neighborhoods, healthy people, vibrant commercial districts, and
inviting parks and recreation.
Sustainable Services - Providing quality services through responsible financial management,
economic growth, and partnerships.
Inclusive Community - Embracing our diversity and advancing equity through genuine community
engagement.
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