HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Agenda - 5/16/2023 (2) KENT CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
• AGENDA
KEN T Tuesday, May 16, 2023
VV A 5 H I N G T O N
5:00 p.m.
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Mayor Dana Ralph
Council President Bill Boyce
Councilmember Brenda Fincher Councilmember Zandria Michaud
Councilmember Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Toni Troutner
Councilmember Marli Larimer Councilmember Les Thomas
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Item Description Speaker Time
1 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update Kristen 90 MIN.
Holdsworth/
MIG Consulting
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W A S M I N G T O N
DATE: May 16, 2023
TO: City Council Workshop
SUBJECT: 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update
SUMMARY:
The City is required to update its Comprehensive Plan by the end of 2024. Tonight,
the project team (ECD staff and consultants form MIG) will provide an update on
recently completed deliverables, upcoming community engagement, and the project
schedule.
BACKGROUND: A Comprehensive Plan envisions a city's future and describes its
long-term vision for growth and accompanying infrastructure and services. Under
the Washington State Growth Management Act, cities are required to plan for
residential and employment growth over the next 20-years. Through 2044, Kent is
expected to accommodate 10,200 housing units and 32,000 jobs. These growth
targets were established through efforts and negotiations in previous years to
update the King County Countywide Planning Policies.
The City is required to adopt a periodic update of the Comprehensive Plan by
December 31, 2024. The process to update Kent's Comprehensive Plan will be in
four phases. Community engagement will occur throughout the entire project:
1. Launch (Q1-Q2, 2023)
a. Background research and existing conditions analysis
b. Community Kickoff and SEPA Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
Scoping - from mid-May through mid-July
2. Frame (Q3-Q4, 2023)
a. Scenarios and Land Use Planning
b. Housing Needs Analysis
3. Refine (Q1-Q2, 2024)
a. Draft Policy Framework and Elements
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b. Draft SEPA EIS
4. Adopt (Q3-Q4, 2024)
a. Final EIS
b. Final Comprehensive Plan with Implementation
UPCOMING MEETING:
At the upcoming Council Workshop, the project team will present on project
progress, including:
A regulatory audit, which identifies areas where the existing
Comprehensive Plan complies or needs to be updated for consistency with
state, regional, and county requirements for comprehensive planning;
A baseline conditions and equity analysis, which can inform decisions
for the Comprehensive Plan update related to future land use,
transportation, and other issues; and
Plans for the Community Kickoff/Project Launch, including multiple
engagement opportunities and SEPA EIS Scoping.
The project team is also seeking to gather input and direction from Council as we
prepare for the next phase of the project. We have reserved 20 minutes at the end
of the presentation for general Council discussion and feedback on the following
topics:
1. What are the biggest challenges and opportunities facing Kent in the next
20 years? How should the Comprehensive Plan address these challenges and
opportunities?
2. Are there areas you think should be a focus for growth in the future?
3. What do you think residents, businesses, and other community groups will be
most concerned about during the Comprehensive Plan update process?
4. What do you think residents, businesses, and other community groups will be
most excited about during the Comprehensive Plan update process?
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
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Innovative Government - Delivering outstanding customer service, developing leaders, and
fostering innovation.
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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