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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Regular Minutes - 2/7/2023KENT WAS M IN G 7 0 N Date: February 7, 2023 Time: 7:05 p.m. Place: Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE Mayor Ralph called the meeting to order. 2. ROLL CALL Approved Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 7, 2023 Attendee Name Dana Ral h 1Title Mayor Council President Councilmember ,_ Status Arrived Present Present Present Bill Boyce Brenda Fincher Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present Marli Larimer Councilmember Present Toni Troutner Councilmember Remote Les Thomas Councilmember Councilmember Excused Present Zandria Michaud 3. AGENDA APPROVAL Chief Administrative Officer, Pat Fitzpatrick added a Consent Item I. "Excused Absence for Councilmember Thomas." A. I move to approve the agenda as amended. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President SECONDER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud 4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition L Employee of the Year Mayor Ralph recognized Commander Josh Bava as the City's 2022 Employee of the Year. ii. Employee of the Month Mayor Ralph recognized Cheryl Lopez as the City's 2023 February Employee of the Month. iii. Proclamation for Black History Month Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation fo Allen-Carston from the Kent Black Action expressed words of appreciation. February 7, 2023 Kent, Washington r Black History Month to Gwen Commission and Allen-Carston iv. Appointments to the Land Use and Planning Board Mayor Ralph recognized Justus Phelps and Benjamin Reid as her appointments to the Land Use and Planning Board and requested Council confirm these appointments. B. Community Events Council President Boyce advised of upcoming events at the accessoShoWare Center and Councilmember Fincher advised of the upcoming spring recycling event and spotlight series events. C. Economic and Community Development Report Chief Economic Development Officer, Bill Ellis presented the Economic and Community Development Report. Ellis talked about the new King County Grant of $25M that is meant to start to address racism is a public health crisis. Ellis indicated the small business FlexFund is still open for loan applications until March 15t". The program is a simple, low and flexible loan for Kent's smallest businesses and nonprofits. Ellis conveyed the national and regional jobs reports: Hiring Amidst Reported Labor Shortages. Ellis also talked about lower unemployment rates while there are fewer businesses in King County. Small business revenue is up and entertainment and recreation has a slower recovery. Ellis provided an overview of how the industrial valley has changed over the past three years since the adoption of "Rally the Valley." Ellis indicated the former Top Food site is under new ownership, but there is no announcement on prospective tenants or opening dates. 5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF A. Mayor Ralph's Report Mayor Ralph serves on the South King Housing and Homelessness Partnership and was recently re-elected as vice chair. Mayor Ralph talked about how the group recently reviewed affordable housing units. The dashboard of information is available on the SKHHP website. Page 2 of 8 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 7, 2023 Kent, Washington Mayor Ralph talked about her recent trip to meet King County Executive Dow Constantine at Clark Lake Park. The City recently received grant funds from King County that were used to purchase the Ruth property at Clark Lake park. Mayor Ralph talked about her recent trip to the Boeing plant in Everett to witness the rolling out of the last 747. Mayor Ralph indicated she is busy in Olympia working with legislators on bills and she expressed appreciation for staff's involvement with the City's lobbyist. Mayor talked about the legislative bills related to housing issues and public safety. B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report Chief Administrative Officer, Pat Fitzpatrick indicated the City's civics classes - "Kent 101" begin on the 9t" and will be held in person. Fitzpatrick advised the City is currently recruiting for a Human Resources director. Fitzpatrick also expressed appreciation for King County's work on cleaning up the garbage along Kent-Kangley. Fitzpatrick advised there are executive sessions this evening with action afterwards. Executive session is expected to last 25 minutes. C. Councilmembers' Reports Council President Boyce serves as the chair of the Operations and Public Safety Committee and provided an overview of the agenda items from today's meeting. Council President Boyce serves as the chair of the City Council Workshop and provided a recap of the presentation from tonight's meeting regarding Accessory Dwelling Units. Councilmember Michaud serves on the Regional Law, Safety and Justice Committee that recently reviewed public safety -related bills in the legislature. Michaud serves as the chair for the Parks and Human Services Committee and provided an overview of the agenda items from the February 2nd meeting. Councilmember Kaur serves on the Growth Management Planning Council of King County that recently reviewed the workplan and schedule of meetings, Page 3 of 8 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 7, 2023 Kent, Washington in addition to reviewing the Urban Growth Extension area programs. Councilmember Fincher serves on the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Council that recently discussed grants to address increasing the workforce for BIPOC, LGBTQ and the disabled. The Council also discussed issues related to the opioid and fentanyl crisis. Fincher serves as the chair as the Public Works Committee and provided a recap of the agenda items from the Feb 6th meeting. Fincher serves on the Kent Arts Commission and provided an overview of recent art exhibits. Fincher serves on the King Conservation District and reminded the public voting ends on February 14t" 6. PUBLIC HEARING None. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT None. S. CONSENT CALENDAR I move to approve Consent Items A - I. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud A. Approval of Minutes Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Jan 17, 2023 5:00 PM City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Jan 17, 2023 7:00 PM B. Payment of Bills - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the payment of bills received through 12/15/22 and paid on 12/15/22; approve the checks issued for payroll 12/1/22-12/15/22 and paid on 12/20/22; approve the payment of bills received through 12/31/22 and paid on 12/31/22 and approve the checks issued for payroll 12/16/22-12/31/22 and paid on 1/5/23, all audited by the Operations and Public Safety Committee on 1/17/23. C. Appointments to the Land Use and Planning Board - Confirm Page 4 of 8 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 7, 2023 Kent, Washington MOTION: I move to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Justus Phelps to the Land Use and Planning Board to fill a vacancy for a term ending December 31, 2024. I also move to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Benjamin Reid to the Land Use and Planning Board for a full three-year term ending on February 7, 2026. D. Agreement with Express Employment Professionals - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor sign a Consultant Services Agreement with Express Employment Professionals, in an amount not to exceed $125,000, for staffing services to support Sound Transit's Federal Way Link Extension project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney. E. Resolution Allocating Funds to Finance Affordable Housing Projects in South King County Communities - Adopt MOTION: I move to adopt Resolution No. 2054, to authorize the allocation of $317,818.98 from the City's contribution to the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund to finance affordable housing projects in South King County communities. F. Goods and Services Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc., for City of Kent HVAC System Software - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the Goods & Services Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc, in the amount of $207,334.10, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City Attorney. G. Interlocal Agreement with the City of Federal Way for Jail Services - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a new year interlocal agreement with the City of Federal Way for jail services, subject to final contract terms and conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney. H. Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with King County to Accept Funds from King County Conservation Futures for the Ruth Property Acquisition - Authorize Motion: I move to accept grant funds in the amount of $2,000,000 from the King County Conservation Futures Fund for the Ruth Property acquisition, amend the budget, authorize expenditure of funds, and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary agreements and other documents, subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City Attorney. Page 5 of 8 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting February 7, 2023 Minutes Kent, Washington I. Excused Absence for Councilmember Thomas - Authorize MOTION: I move to approve an excused absence for Councilmember Thomas. 9. OTHER BUSINESS None. 10. BIDS A. Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Crossing Improvements Project - Award Public Works Director, Chad Bieren presented details on the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Crossing Improvements Project Bid and recommended awarding to Global Contractors, LLC. MOTION: I move to award the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Crossing Improvements Project to Global Contractors, LLC in the amount of $939,933.50 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. R S LUE T: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud B. 2023 Railroad Quiet Zone BNSF Railroad Crossing Improvements - Award Public Works Director, Chad Bieren presented details on the 2023 Railroad Quiet Zone BNSF Railroad Crossing Improvements Project bid and recommend awarding to Global Contractors, LLC. MOTION: I move to award the 2023 Railroad Quiet Zone BNSF Railroad Crossing Improvements Project to Global Contractors, LLC in the amount of $1,448,693 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. Page 6 of 8 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] Brenda Fincher, Councilmember Marli Larimer, Councilmember Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud February 7, 2023 Kent, Washington 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION At 8:00 p.m., Council went into Executive Session. At 8:25 p.m., Council reconvened into the Regular Meeting. A. Current or Potential Litigation, as per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) 1. I move to authorize the City Attorney or designee to sign all documents necessary to prosecute, resolve, or collect any claims or litigation maintained by the City against opioid producers, distributors, or other defendants and to report the status of the same to Council from time to time. RES LTU MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President SECONDER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud B. Collective Bargaining, RCW 42.30.140(4)(a) 1. I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a new three-year labor agreement with AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Local #2617, effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025, and to amend the budget as necessary to implement the agreement's terms. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember SECONDER: Bill Boyce, Council President AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud 2. I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a new three-year labor agreement with Teamsters Local #117, effective January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025, and to amend the budget as necessary to mplement the agreement's terms. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud 12. ADJOURNMENT Page 7 of 8 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting February 7, 2023 Minutes Kent, Washington Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting. Meeting ended at 8:30 p.m. Ki, lQ.y A. KoTnoto- City Clerk Page 8 of 8 0l0to] u1[= olaVI0[* KentValleyWA.eom I info@KentValleyWA.cam 1253-856-5454 KENT VALLE' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT New King County Grant $25 Million Grants to Start to Address Racism is a Public Health Crisis To our King County community: The Gathering Collaborative along wish King County government invites you, our community and business partners across the region to join us in continuing the critical work to undo the harms of system is racism, which was declared a public health crisis by Kino Cou my in 2020. Envisioned jointly by community members and King County in August 2021 and launched in March 2022, The Gatheri no Collaborative is a group of trusted community members who are involved to uplift Black and Indigenous people and their communities - those who are most directly harmed by racism. The members largely reflect these communities and have Ihred experience in these communities that they serve. The Gathering Collaborative is a space where members experience the power of older end younger generations serving together, grounded in the wisdom of the generations that have came before us and ensuring that the impacts to generations in the future are considered in the ways we think, move, and act. One of the main goals of The Gathering Collaboralive is to equitably distribute $25 million in investments to community service providers that support their growth and entrepreneurship - non-profit organizations, grassroot organizations with fiscal sponsors, and for-profrl businesses - in ways Ihat start to repair the deep harms of racism worsened by the CCV 10- 19 pandemic, and bring healing, social and emotional stability, wall -being, and restoration Racism Is A GENERAL GRANTS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS g� CAPACITY-T3UIL DING �cz�� GRANTS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS th Crisis - Million Grants SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS PHYSICAL r►I INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS Some of the themes of commercial affordability; particularly coverage of 'pre -development costs' and funding community facilities. imA simple, law interest & flexible loan for W 5„.« BUSINESS Kent's smallest businesses & nonprofits i�XFUND A simple, low interest & flexibl loan for �j S t:�J smallest busi KentValleyWA.eom I info@KentValleyWA.eom KENT VALLE' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -W National and Regional fobs Reports: Hiring Amidst Reported Labor Shortages • National figures are amazing; 515,000 jobs added (what recession?) • Boeing ramping up 737; tech companies laying off (overall metro job postings down 24%) • Locally, tourism is not all back yet, although hiring is robust in leisure and hospitality uoain i em pl- :assemble a 737 Max iet al t monlhs. rtnRissn Haf.� F PSW m pinion fad lily lure 13. 2022. ISoaimu has hired 10.000 enpineers cam ,anyW LfL..n : i•: .i nBy Mari ssa Nall - Reporter, Puget $ou nd Business Journal Jan 27, 2023 �N KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Lower Unemployment...but Fewer Businesses in King County Percent Change in Number of Small Businesses Open* in King, as of February 06 2022, the number of small businesses open decreased by 6%compared to January 202 • t�o10 � I 1 ttn � I I I I HA I s•n I I I I I I I I I I I• I I ii I 0% 11u I I I I I I I I I I I I A I I I I I I A I I I I I I I 1 1 I I I I _10% 1 I I I I I 1 I I 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i f •20�0 I I I 1: I U I I I I i � I l I I I 1�I I I I I I lil I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1�I -3095 I I I 1!P I I I I I I I I I I I I I I If li I I I I I I I I I I I I Jan115 uo Jul 1 Aug 1 Oct 1 Pec 1 Feb iApr14 .un 1 i Aug 1 Oct 1 Dec 1 Feb 1 Apr 1 ® Data Source: Womply • Challenges in seeing actual count of businesses closed (3rd party source) • Anecdotes of pandemic triggering entrepreneurial activity; -6% fewer • King County treading water' on total small businesses listed open KENT KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ...Small Business Revenue Up 300/o Percent Change in Small Business Revenue* in King, as of February 06 2022, total small business revenue increased by 30.6%compared to January 2020 *40°% I , ANN I 1 l 1 I I I f I I +2095 NNN I I i I I I I IIN 1 I I 1 I I I I � I , IIN I I [ I I I I 1 • I I I AAN 1 I ! 1 I I I 0% AIN I 1 4 .1 ....... I I IN 1 1 [ 1 1 I 1 I I AN I 1 [ 1 I I N 1 1 l 1 1 I I I N 1 I [ I I -20% I I I N I I 1 I I I 1 1 I 1 I I -40% I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I 1 I -60% Jann''l1 iyyryI�I��77 �Ju� 7 ' Aug 1 Oct 1 Pec 1 FOb Apr h 4un 1 ' Aug 1 Oct 1 Dec 1 I Apr 1 Jun 1 LzJ N� : 2eb Percent Change in Small Business Revenue O Washington visit zip Code MapG Week ending Feb 06, 2022 Q4 +30.6% King API"FA MM M! MM - -" -12 -28 -14 o h69 +12ll +180 +240 +HD0 b N Data Source: Womply KENT VALLE' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Entertainment and Recreation: Slow Recovery Percent Change in AUCon sunner spending* Ili Seattle. .-,s of January D12023. Col., . . increased by 1,7%co mpared I0 Jan uafy 2020. J2e(n111'1, .:11 Aup 1 O 11 De[ t �F l Jan 1 Aug 1 W 1 Dec 1 Fe5 1 Apr 1 Jun 1 A q l 1 Del LJ 0� a 0 1022 O J 5 El8 d Entertainment Consumer Spending is Still Down 24% Feb 5 2023 Percent Change in Job Postings* 5 ea t t I e. a5 of Ja n ua ry xi 2027, total job pusting5 de((eks dby i4%Compared toJanuary2WG- Mf eaOX � i YI � kt awl rM Ox is sax Jen'16 Ki 'J0 1 , Aug 1 od 1 ftlec 1 'A00 ,wn 1 : Aug I C c 1 Dec 1 Fee 1 Apr 1 Jun 1 Aug 1 OC 1 Fe6 y71i'1 6: in 19 n 2022 [i Cl Feb •� 7023 W-kendiny Jan 27. M23 +10.8% eels ... & Np Itslity +4.8% Manefaeterins -24% A✓ueo Ap�tlt�g-. w , e Llp tent dataso—v;A1Xnityfn4uticn+ Leisure & Hospitality Job Postings Up 10.8%; Manufacturing Up 4.8% KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Industrial Valley: 3 Years Later City Council approves six-month temporary moratorium on large warehouse, distribution facilities "As the nationwide emergence of mega warehouses becomes more prevalent, Vancouver is establishing safeguards to prevent such developments from taking root in the city. Bryan Snodgrass, Vancouver's long-range principal planner, proposed Monday that the city council approve a six-month emergency moratorium on the expansion or development of warehouses and distribution facilities totaling more than 100,000 square feet." uunng a dec- 12 Vancouver City Council meeting, council members wted [o decare a.n •�=�Lc^:Y [^ •_0 c.:r ^ ;i., morth mo'E[0^gym c'� ^cw nK1—ti I;.-ci'^u,. Vancouver, WA / December 2022 KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT New Construction Overview • 7 Major Projects • Building Square Footage: 2,476,129 • New Building Permit Fees: $8,874,026-38 • Developed Lot Acreage: 159.5 acres *Pacific Gateway Industrial Park was submitted a few months prior to RTV VJKENT KENT VALLE' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT u Before Design Standards Changed Ik.A New Construction on Highest Visibility Routes of Business District 16 n Ah r� :11[s[: f lu mm• a NO �' psi"•.�:. .r, MEN • r"I imi Ii KentValleyWA.eom I info@KentValleyWA.cam 1253-856-5454 'Iit:jdim 0r.1t•r: rr -MIN T ENANT sit. - most 701 �- -,j . k- ar:J.iur• I 7 J �ipeR! KentValleyWA.eom I info@KentValleyWA.cam 1253-856-5454 KENT VALLE' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT After (More Light; Better Worker Amenities) KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT After Changes (Under Construction or in Permitting) aw Lift Partner Proposals KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AL Research Report Industrial Statistics industrialinsight IQ42022 Kent has as Much Industrial Product as Eastside! Everett, and SoDo Combined ... but 1/3rd manufacturing' Kent Valley total Warehouse&Distribution 82,109,421-86,885 1,268,264 1.50k 5.0% 9.3% $1.01 341,651 921,018 1,842,092 Manufacturing 19,484,103-39,688 14,649 0.1D/0 1.3% 1.99/0 $1.01 0 0 0 Kent Warehouse & Distribution 43,252,627 665,119 2,224,747 5.1% 4.1% 8.8% $1.09 341,651 846,218 849,310 Manufacturing 6,151,129-39,688-35,198-0.60/0 1.60/0 2.0% $0.00 0 0 0 Overall Total i3,756 625,431 2,189,549 4.40/a 3.8% 910% $1.09i ScDo Warehouse & Distribution 4,527,454 -3,875 171,234 3.8% 2.8% 13.70/0 S1.37 0 0 332,516 Manufacturing 2,748,072 0 18,729 0.7% 1.80/0 5.4% $1.02 0 0 0 r i i 332,516 Eastside total Warehouse & Distribution 17,000,194 51,364 137,439 0.8D/o 1.3% 1.8% S1.06 D 0 13,581 Manufacturing 5,595,062 11,109 -1,370 0.0D/o 1.7% 2.3% $1.24 D 0 0 Everett Warehouse&Distribution 10,249,252 319,258 408,155 4.0D/0 1.4% 9.1% $1.03 247,170 247,170 553,978 Manufacturing 10,003,936-118,465 79,175 0.8D/o 1.7% 1.9% $1.22 0 0 0 Overall Total 20,253,188 200,793i 2.40% 1.5% S.6% $1.04 247,170 247,170 553,978 KentValleyWA.cornlnfo@KentValleyWA.com � VKENT KENT VALLE' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Kent Industrial Valley: On -Going Implementation of Plans • Remembering industrial areas are places for people, too • Gateways and wayfinding; complement private investment • On -going need for transit solutions • Outlets for employees to meet with and mix with residents Leases are still very large size, and absorption keeping up • Very little to no supply directly for smaller manufacturers with path to ownership • Rent growth continues... if slower KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Former Top Food New 7wnership • Merlone Geier Sold to Rhino Investments from Nevada • No announcements on prospective tenants or dates • Purchased with intention to revive as retail FAYL SL!!TX BILLY BLEETH NEWMAREC 205518 g5�7 2Afi 25C 3snn aml.�kc+�*.car dlN.skelAfwx�rF.mm KENT KENT VALLE' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Questions: W i I I i a m E I I is, Chief Economic De velopment Officer Economic and Community Development Phone: 253-856-5707 E-mail: wellis@ker]Lwa .gov Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacor Crossing Improvements Project Award 1 r x l' 1■ftn �i�I`�� 4' � $ J ' { gal- .w2I '�w • „� ' low _litto - - Z. 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