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City Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 10/3/2023
Approved Kent City Council • City Council Regular Meeting KENT Minutes WAS HINGT0N October 3, 2023 Date: October 3, 2023 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE Mayor Ralph called the meeting to order. 2. ROLL CALL Attendee Name AMT Status Arrived Dana Ralph mayor Present Bill Boyce Council President Present Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present Marli Larimer Councilmember Present Toni Troutner Councilmember Present Les Thomas Councilmember Present Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present 3. AGENDA APPROVAL A. I move to approve the agenda as amended. Chief Administrative Officer, Pat Fitzpatrick added Other Business item "9.A Resolution relating to the utilization of opioid funds - adopt" RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Thomas, Michaud 4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition L Employee of the Month Mayor Ralph recognized Quentin Palmer as the City's October employee of the month. ii. Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month to Jenn Gladish, Board President at DAWN and Gladish expressed Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting October 3, 2023 Minutes Kent, Washington appreciation of the proclamation. iii. Proclamation for National Disability Employment Awareness Month Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation to Debbie Meyers, staff and supported employees from SKCAC. Meyers expressed appreciation of the proclamation and presented the Mayor with the 2023 Employer Award recognizing the City of Kent for Advancing Access & Equity through Supported Employment. iv. Proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for Breast cancer Awareness Month to Councilmember Larimer. Councilmember Larimer accepted the proclamation and asked everyone to use this month to spread awareness. V. Recognition of Teachers Trained w/Council Funding- UW Space Program Economic Development Officer, Bill Ellis recognized staff from the University of Washington, Green River College, the Kent School District, and teachers that recently completed the STEM training that was funded by the City Council. B. Community Events Council President Boyce advised of upcoming events at the accessoShoWare Center. Councilmember Fincher advised of upcoming Spotlilght Series events, the fall recycling events and fall clean up event. Councilmember Michaud advised of the ReLEAF Volunteer Conservation Event on October 7t" at Van Doren's Park and the October 14t" Orca Recovery Day - Volunteer Conservation Event at Riverview Park. C. Economic and Community Development Report Chief Economic Development Officer, Bill Ellis presented the quarterly Economic and Community Development Report. Ellis provided details on the value of aerospace business and jobs in Kent and reviewed the King County Economic Overview that details King County's $332 billion economy that is becoming increasingly concentrated in information and service-base sectors. Southern King County is a hub for manufacturing, but the sector is shifting as new space grows and traditional aerospace manufacturing declines. Ellis talked about the impact of aerospace manufacturing in King County and Kent. Manufacturing users in Kent directly generate two-thirds the amount of sales tax revenue as all of the City's retail operations, and three times as much as all of Kent's eatery/hospitality combined. In Kent's industrial area, ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 2 of 8 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting October 3, 2023 Minutes Kent, Washington manufacturing provides the highest returns per worker in B&O taxes collected. Income distribution in King County is concentrated in middle- and high- income jobs, with fewer low-income jobs. King county's aerospace sector employment reflects the economy-wide concentration in middle and high- income jobs. The report documents challenges to aerospace - "Site Readiness" and Business Readiness." Ellis provided an update on the Naden site and reviewed milestones and provided an update on industrial development. Ellis talked about the new business programs and indicated small businesses in Kent for the next three years will have access to: • Tailored Assistance • Acceleration Programs • Loan Readiness • Finance Coaching • Community • Network • Convenient, in-person and online delivery options Ellis talked about the Commercial Affordability Grants, who can apply and how to apply. Ellis provided an overview of the timeline that included community outreach, pre-application through the end of the grant cycle. S. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF A. Mayor Ralph's Report Mayor Ralph serves as the Chair of the King County Flood Control Advisory Board that recently presented their advisory letter to the Board of Supervisors. Their recommendation is to keep looking for funding to continue building out projects. Additionally, making sure the KCFCD continues to stay true to their mission as they build out their budget and fund projects. Mayor Ralph serves on the Puget Sound Regional Council's Executive Board and Operations Committee. The Exeutive Board reviewed the Regional Safety Plan and they received a presentation from the Washington State Ferry System that are facing issues with staffing. B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report Chief Administrative Officer, Pat Fitzpatrick advised his report is in today's agenda packet. C. Councilmembers' Reports ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 3 of 8 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting October 3, 2023 Minutes Kent, Washington Council President Boyce serves as the Chair of the Council Workshop and provided a recap to today's agenda item. Councilmember Michaud thanked those that participated in the recent TeamUp2CleanUp event. Michaud serves as the subject matter chair for Parks items on the Committee of the Whole agenda and provided a recap of today's agenda items. Michaud serves on the Regional Law, Safety and Justice Committee that received a presentation from the cities of Burien and Shoreline on their Co- responder programs in addition to receiving a briefing from a student at UW that assessed the youth behavior workforce in King County. Michaud serves on the Washington Community Forestry Council and has been assigned to serve on Washington's Tree Equity Collaborative. The recent meeting had discussion on goals and roles for the Tree Equity Pledge. Michaud advised the public can access the Tree Equity Score map online. Councilmember Kaur serves on the King County Growth Management Planning Board that recently voted on the Urban Growth Area Policies and the Four-to-One Program. The Board also received a presentation from the Puget Sound Regional Council for their certificcation of 2021 Countywide Planning Policies. There was also a presentation on school sitting in urban growth areas. Councilmember Troutner serves on the Regional Transit Committee that recently participated in celebrating King County Metro's 50t" birthday celebration. Councilmember Thomas serves as the Chair of the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority October 19th @ 5:30 at station 78. Councilmember Fincher serves as the subject matter chair for the Public Works items on the Committee of the Whole agenda and provided a recap of today's agenda item. Fincher serves on the King Conservation District that recently toured projects. Fincher serves on the Mental Illness and Dependency Council that received a briefing on the Crisis Care Levy. 6. PUBLIC HEARING A. First Public Hearing on the 2024 - 2029 Capital Improvement Program ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 4 of 8 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting October 3, 2023 Minutes Kent, Washington Mayor Ralph provided an overview of the public hearing process and opened the public hearing. Finance Director, Paula Painter provided an overview of the 2024 - 2029 Capital Improvement Plan. There was no discussion. There were no persons signed up to provide comment. No written public comments were received. I move to close the public hearing. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Thomas, Michaud 7. PUBLIC COMMENT Darryl Jones, a Kent resident provided public comment relating the homeless. S. CONSENT CALENDAR RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Thomas, Michaud A. Payment of the Bills - Authorize MOTION: I move to approve the payment of bills received through 8/31/23 and paid on 8/31/23 and approve the checks issued for payroll 8/16/23 - 8/31/23 and paid on 9/5/23, all audited by the Committee of the Whole on 9/19/23. B. Approval of Minutes i. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Sep 19, 2023 5:15 PM ii. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Sep 19, 2023 7:00 PM iii. City Council Meeting - City Council Special Meeting - Sep 26, 2023 5:00 PM iv. Council Workshop - Workshop Special Meeting - Sep 26, 2023 5:30 PM C. Resolution Ratifying 2021 Countywide Planning Policy Amendments - Adopt ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 5 of 8 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting October 3, 2023 Minutes Kent, Washington MOTION: I move to adopt Resolution No. 2066, ratifying an amendment to the 2021 King County Countywide Planning Policies adopted by King County. D. Interlocal Agreement for the Purpose of Pooling Capital Funds with other SKHHP Cities - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign an interlocal agreement with other "South King County Housing and Homelessness Partner" cities to pool sales and use tax receipts, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City Attorney. E. Mother Africa Building Economic Empowerment Program Agreement - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with Mother Africa for the Economic Empowerment Program, providing up to $200,000 in ARPA funds, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City Attorney. F. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Interagency Agreement for the Walker and Roller Safety Grant Program - Authorize MOTION: I move to accept grant funds in the amount of $614,000 from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission for the Walker and Roller Safety Grant Program, amend the budget, authorize expenditure of funds, and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary agreements and other documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney. G. Consultant Services Agreement with KBA, Inc. for East Valley Highway - Authorize MOTION: Move to authorize the Mayor to sign the Consultant Services Agreement with KBA, Inc. in the amount of $401,453, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney. H. Lake Fenwick Alum Treatment - Award MOTION: I move to award the Lake Fenwick Alum Treatment Project to SOLitude Lake Management in the amount of $114,255.17 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. I. 2022 Paint Line Striping and Raised Pavement Marking Project - Accept as Complete ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 6 of 8 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting October 3, 2023 Minutes Kent, Washington MOTION: I move to accept the 2022 Paint Line Striping and Raised Pavement Marking Replacement Project as complete and authorize the Mayor to release retainage to Apply-A-Line, LLC. upon receipt of standard releases from the State and the release of any liens. J. South 224th Street Improvements, Phase 2 Project - Accept as Complete MOTION: I move to accept as complete the South 224t" Street Improvements Phase 2 Project, and authorize the Mayor to release retainage upon receipt of standard releases from the State and the release of any liens. K. 2023 Asphalt Grinding Project - Accept as Complete - Authorize MOTION: I move to accept as complete, the 2023 Asphalt Grinding Project, and authorize the Mayor to release retainage to AAA Contractors, Inc. upon receipt of standard releases from the State and the release of any liens. L. Excused Absence for Councilmember Thomas - Approve MOTION: I move to approve an excused absence for Councilmember Thomas for the meeting of September 26, 2023. 9. OTHER BUSINESS A. Resolution Relating to the Utilization of Opioid Funds - Adopt City Attorney, Tammy White presented details on the Resolution relating to the utilization of opioid litigation and settlement funds. White reviewed the history of the opioid lawsuit, settlement funds, and agreements the City entered into with the state and municipalities that related to the use of funds. The funds can be used to remediate, respond, and abate the opioid crisis. However, in determining how to use opioid settlement funds, each municipality agreed to provide an opportunity for community-based input on priorities for programs and services to be funded using those funds. This resolution outlines the community input process. The draft resolution would provide that proposals related to the City's use of opioid settlement funds be evaluated during the budget or mid-biennial budget development process, and that the community be provided an opportunity to provide input and comment during the budget process on any proposed opioid remediation and abatement effort proposed to be funded. This resolution defines the process that will apply to the submission of staff proposals for use of opioid settlement funds and the community input that is ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 7 of 8 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting October 3, 2023 Minutes Kent, Washington required as part of Council's consideration of those proposals. This resolution passed unanimously out of today's Committee of the Whole meeting. MOTION: I move to adopt Resolution No. 2067 that establishes a process for the submission of community input on priorities for allocation strategies in the City's use of its opioid settlement funds. RESULT MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Les Thomas, Councilmember SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Thomas, Michaud 10. BIDS None. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION None. 12. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting. Meeting ended at 8:18 p.m. Ki-4 , Ley A. 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Page 8 of 8 - - n�+o- �_fi• _ _�;�� •�•---�` may—_ .� KENT VALLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT KentValleyWA.com I info@KentValleyWA.com 1253-846-5454 KENT VALLE' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT � Value of Aerospace Business & fobs • KC Air + Space 2030 Study • Main Kent Takeaways: • Relative industrial shrink in King County compared to whole, but • King County's Collaborative still growing (albeit differently) in of Aerospace Cities Kent Valley • Congestion' or high costs in region mean kind of aerospace is • Recommendations Released; changing ECD interested in • Remains biggest contributor of implementation steps high paying wages and taxes in P P south King County KENTVALLE' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT County Economic Overview AeroP°o eY Alliance King County's $332 billion economy is becoming increasingly concentrated in information and service-based sectors Nearly 50%of King County's GDP stems from tradable sectors.A tradable sector is one whose output can be traded regionally,nationally or internationally—i.e.,it contributes to an economy by bringing revenue into a region.Tradable sectors attract investment and talent to the county and grow the regional economy.A local sector is one that primarily serves a local economy and may include,for example,healthcare providers,real estate,and government functions. Finance and Insurance Agriculture,Mining,and 4.4% Natural Resources Manufacturing_,Ot 0.1 6.8% Wholesale and Retail Trade Professional,Scientific, 17.8% and Technical Services Tradable 8.5% Local Construction and Real Estate From 2019 to 2020,Informationsectors 12.9% sectors grew by 17%,while $331.8 g Sectors that Sectors whose Manufacturing declined by 12% Government output can be traded and Transportation and Warehousing declined by—33 GDP 7.5% predominantly serve %. regionally, nationally ' the county's or internationally Information Management,Administrative,and economy 27.6% Other Services 5.2% Utilities Health,Education,and 0.1% Social Services Transportation and Warehousing pHospitality,Leisure, 4.6% 2 f� anooServices 2.3 RELATIONSHIP TO THE AEROSPACE SECTOR Throughout this section,sectors highlighted in orange include activities directly related to the aerospace sector(e.g.,air and spacecraft manufacturing),and sectors highlighted in blue include indirectly-related activities(e.g.,research and development and satellite telecommunications),among other economic activities. Guidehouse/ Outwit Complexly Confidential information for the sole benefit and use of the King County Aerospace Alliance_ 59 Sources:Bureau of Economic Analysis,Regional Data(2019) '^\ �� KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -$14,963L,k$5,992 \ Furesd Woadinvi-Ilel .Sn±line nary!-� Bothell Median Income and Municipal -- \I Ki, joayal;., Budget in King County by City Kirkland as sao-�3 �\•:�iy L 1 `•` I i i ; Redmond 11 ; �\ 195 van ow'PoinP _ ity Area Households Median Income AMI + - 23-24 Budget P n ei►m 33,688 $90,784-W-" / $per Household Clyde Hill Bothell North 18,371 $116,578 $5,992 $375,646,646 $20,448 i Medma Shoreline North 22,510 $95,623 -$14,963 $361,175,154 $16,045 ; `; Be°evue Beau Arta Seattle West 351,650 $110,781 $195 $14,820,337,000 $42,145 $22,398 Burien West 19,364 $79,797 - 30 789 $124,838,507 $6,447 Des Moines West 12,268 $73 131 -$37,455 $164 839 728 $13 437 SeaTac West 11,170 $73,540 -$37,046 $162,303,180 $14,530 1, Newcastle Bellevue East 61,440 $144,274 $33,688 $1,663,376,000 $27,073i- Kirkland East 37,746 $130,397 $19,811 $758,770,448 $20,102 Redmond East 31,181 155 426 44 840 756 468 534 24 TulZwila 261 `•� Bnr1e" � Medianmeome � L�<g7g,g56.00 Sammamish East 22,090 $201 370 $90r 784 $192r 678 487 $8 722 r„Tandy o<_$,0g,322.00 Parks i SeaTac Issaquah East 16,361 $132,984 $22,398 $342,324,596 $20,923 1_$141,094.00 37,046 '-$186,45g.00 Kent South 46,036 $81,373 -$29,213 $852,063,480 $18,509 Renton South 41,997 $83,699 - 26 887 $581,196,428 $13,839 ;- i e N _ Federal WaySouth 35,047 $78 734 -$31 852 $341 969 388 $9 757 7,455 !n r $3 I f -,cw - 29 213 "\ r L'Ifj e� Maple' 368 -$31 218 $527,670,350 $16,575 Valley Auburn South 31,836 $79, r' t King County cities with more than 10,000 households C A Pr"\ Median King County Income in 2021=$110,586, eral w y -h slack i Budgets are Total City Expenses for 2023-2024 without carryover funds as able. J i $31,218 I o.... > �, r Sources:ACS 2021 S1903,individual City Budgets Difference between City and Area Median Inco me �> KENTVALLE' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT King County County Economic Overview AL31erospace Alliance Southern King County is a hub for Manufacturing, but the sector is shifting as new space grows and traditional aerospace manufacturing declines All four regions in King County—South,Seattle,East,and North—experienced varying degrees of Manufacturing employment decline from 2019-21.By contrast, Manufacturing GDP increased in the Seattle,East,and North regions during the same time period.Southern King County is the only region that saw declines in Manufacturing employment and GDP. Manufacturing Employment and GDP by Region,2019-21 Change in Manufacturing GDP by Region and Industry,2019-21 JEPP�"' North sxaxw.sn Top Growing Industries, r .Decliningr 0 Manufacturing Industry L 1L. manufacturing Industry ^ $18 ' \ Guided missile and space vehicle Mfg. $1,808 M*Aircraft Mfg. $(5,224)M a Seattle at ` �*sue $4.2B ` $2.4B South Heavy duty truck Mfg. $249 M Other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment mfg. $(215)M a \ • soma^a. Canned specialties $28 M Automobile Mfg. $(105)M a a Ship building and repairing $132 M*Computer storage device Mfg. $(56)M Seattle Doll,toy,and game Mfg. $104 M* Light truck and utility vehicle Mfg. $(28)M Semiconductor and related device mfg. $92 M Sheet metal work Mfg. $(27)M South Electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus Search,detection,and navigation instruments $13.6B Mfg $181 M mfg. $(33)M East Propulsion units and parts for space vehicles , $117 M ?Toilet preparation mfg. $(30)M Percent Changein Manufacturing ,U7I and guided missiles mfg. Employment(2019.21) om Mfg.(2021) '$W $13.6 B Broadcast and wireless communications 6 127 ==:a.. (Low) (High) equipment mfg. $100 M r Electronic computer Mfg. $127)M South Seattle East North Pharmaceutical preparation mfg. $81 M Sheet metal work Mfg. $(47)M Manufacturing GDP as%of Regional GDP(2021) 21.6% 2.3% 1.9% 8.5% North Small arms,ordnance,and accessories mfg. $26 M Audio and video equipment Mfg. $(14)M a Change in Manufacturing GDP(2019-21) (20.8)% 12.5% 23.4% 11.5% Search,detection,and navigation instruments Wineries $21 M Mfg. $(12)M a Change in Manufacturing Employment(2019-21) (11,420) (1,920) (1.650) (800) Sectors that capture new space activity,such as Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing,experienced GDP growth in the Southern and Eastern regions from 2019-21.At the same time,traditional aerospace sectors,such as Aircraft Manufacturing,drove Manufacturing GDP decline in the Southern region. Guidehouse^Outwit Complexity 02023 Guidehouse Inc.All rights reserved.Proprietary and competition sensitive.For internal use only. 55 Sources:King Gounty GIS Center[Map Boundaries];IMPLAN,Industry Summary Report(2019,2021)[Employment and GDP Data] >r KENTVALLE' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Irr- iact of Aerospace Manufacturing Aerospace Sector in King County Aerospace Sector in Kent Household Direct Impact to GDP : $4,072,399,000 Appliances and Other Supply Electrical Chain Industries Electronic Goods k Manufacturing �t o Kent Aerospace Jobs: 8,450 Machinery, O[he Aircraft Parts Equipment,and $1.9B 12.7K and Auxiliary Supplies14 vaiaeneaea miovm— Manufacturing Indirect Impact to GDP, $5191,299,000 Custom Computer Management of Programming Companies and Services Enterprises Indirect Effects �b • Indirect Jobs: 3 475 Owner Occupied Other Local Dwellings Ils� Industries Hospitals 2'2g 1Pl6K Other Real Estate o E[UmQad Eu paces �o C2Dp❑ $601,294,000 u. : emai.61K D ❑ 1 � Tenant-Occupied Offices of Housing Physicians o E[UmQad Tobo, 4,525 Induced Effects Manufacturing users in Kent directly generate two-thirds the amount of sales tax revenue as all of city's retail operations, and three times as much as all of Kent's eatery/hospitality combined. If Kent captured 100% of south King County's generated GDP for sales tax it would create N$47 million a year; if Kent captured 12.9% (which is same percentage as Kent workers living in Kent) would estimate $6m in sales tax revenue generated KENTVALLE' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Imoact of Aerospace Manufacturing B&O Tax Collected in Kent's Industrial Area 2018 Jobs B&O per Job Sector B&O Wholesaling $1,200,000 17,895 $67.06 Manufacturing $924,000 11,395 $81.09 1%; 1 Manufacturing]ohs Service & Other $528,000 8,982 $58.78 �G30 � � �430-1,464 Ir.. 1,4fi5-9,119 �3,18°-6,516 � Retailing $110,000 2,408 $45.68 >6,519 .m� Citywide, Kent had 76,184 workers in 2018; 14,150, or 19%, worked inIkD I'd manufacturing. In Kent's Industrial Area, manufacturing provides the highest returns per worker in B&0 taxes collected. Manufacturing Jobs,PSRC,2022 KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT kg King County County Economic Overview Aerospace Alliance Income distribution in King County is concentrated in middle- and high- income jobs, with fewer low-income jobs 550,000 high-income jobs @>$100k per year $293k Information d; 715,000 middle-income jobs co @$50-100k per year $159k Finance and Insurance N 6 E 105,000 low-income jobs $147k Professional,Scientific, y and Technical Services 'o @<$50k per year $124k Utilities Sectors that include aeros ace p $122k Wholesale and Retail Trade Ac activity offer wageshigherthan 3.s the living wage rate($73k). r $98k Government $98k Manufacturing $87k Education $87k Transportation w $85k Management, Seattle MSA Total Annual $70k Health, Services and Warehousing Wa a er E. to Y. Administrative,and g p p y $6ing,aNatuAgriculture, Education, Other Services $100,831 Q Mining,and Natural and Social Resources ---- Services $39k Hospitality_ US Total Annual Wage per Employee: $67,610 0 135,000 270,000 405,000 540,000 675,000 810,000 945,000 1,080,000 1,215,000 Cumulative number of jobs KING COUNTY'S CONCENTRATION OF MIDDLE-AND HIGH-INCOME JOBS EQUATES TO A HIGHER COST OF LIVING The average living wage in King County,or the hourly rate that an individual must earn to support his or herself and their family,is$35,or$73k annually.This is 10% higher than the average living wage of$32,or$66k annually,in Washington State.King County's relatively high cost of living may expose residents to greater economic hardship in the event of job loss. Guidehouse/ Outwit Complexity, 02023 Guidehouse Inc.All rights reserved.Proprietary and competition sensitive.For internal use only. 56 Sources:Bureau of Labor Statistics,Quarterly Census of Employmentand Wages(2021)[Income Data];MIT Living Wage Calculator[Living Wage Data] '^\ »i KENTVALLE' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT kg King County Aerospace Sector Workforce Analysis Ae;;$ 1119_e King County's aerospace sector employment reflects the economy-wide $268k concentration in middle and high-income jobs Management -24,000 high-income jobs $204kLegal @>$100k per year m o, -16,000 middle-income jobs $192kComputer E land Mathematical 09 @$50-100k per year $183k c T $146k Life, $157k Business Architecture and $115k Sales $119k Arts and Physical,and and Financial Engineering m M -600 low-income jobs $113k and Related Entertainment Social Science Operations c0> <$50k per year construction Installation, c c r� r-r $98k and Extraction Repair and �Y �f 1Vi $91kOther Production Repair °i c $80k $84k Office 3 m $67k Transportation and Admin T $46k Buildinoodg Protective and Material Support BWCEM Total An al Wage and Pie aFation Cleaning and Service Moving Salary Income p Employee: c a P Maintenance $140,3 1 c E and Serving 41 --- ------- ------ ------- ------- ---- ------ ---- ---- ----- -. rnd m CL - - - __ -Al Q King County Total United States Total Annual Wage and Salary Annual Wage and Salary Income per Employee: Income per Employee: $111,295 $73,002 0 4,100 8,200 12,300 16,400 20,500 24,600 28,700 32,800 36,900 Cumulative wa a and salary employment AEROSPACE JOBS PROVIDE A LIVING WAGE IN KING COUNTY The majority of King County's aerospace sector jobs pay above the County's living wage of$35 per hour,or$73k annually.Though the aerospace sector creates over 16,000 middle wage jobs,it is more concentrated in high wage jobs than the County as a whole.Strategies to bolster the sector should consider growing not only high-income occupations,but also middle-income occupations that pay above the living wage in order to grow the shrinking middle class. Guidehouse/ Outwit Complexity 02023 Guidehouse Inc.All rights reserved.Proprietary and competition sensitive.For internal use only. 69 Sources:IMPLAN,Industry Contribution Analysis(2016-21)[Income Data];IMPLAN,Regions Overview(2019)[Regions Annual Wage Data];MIT Living Wage Calculator(Living Wage Data],Guidehouse Analysis KentValleyWA.com I info@KentValleyWA.com 1 253-846-5454 1% �� KENTVALLE' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Aerospace Sector Workforce Analysis L9Ki ospocey A//ionce The aerospace sector in King County is dependent on a highly educated Skilling up pressures workforce exist across the board Aerospace Sector Employment by Occupation,2019 • Approximately 40,000 or 2.2%of King County's workforce work in direct Source:IMPLAN Industry Contribution Analysis(2019),Guidehouse Analysis and indirect aerospace sector employment opportunities.This estimate Other occupations Fastest growing excludes induced employment,as it is intended to capture the immediate Management 5% employment impacts of the Aircraft Manufacturing and Guided Missile and Occupations Production Occupations subsectors 8% ` 26% r like Space Vehicle Manufacturing industries and their supply chains. Computer and satellites, require most • Of the 40,000 sector employment opportunities,over 18,000(or 46%) Mathematical BWCEM has a relatively smaller Occupations proportion of Production jobs STEM skills require post-secondary education.This is slightly lower than general 10% (17%)and a relatively larger educational attainment levels within the County,with—61.4%of the 40K proportion of Computer and population holding an Associate's degree or higher. Mathematical jobs(15%)than the aerospace sector. • King County's post-secondary degree attainment is a competitive Aerospace Direct • Presence of lower and advantage for the region,as it is higher than competitor regions such as Business and and Indirect Wage 9 9 9 P 9 Financial Operations and Salary Office and mid wage work on Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim,CA and Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, Occupations11% Employment* AdministretiveSupport TX,where 42.6/o and 43.1/o of the population hold an Associate's degree occupations competitive presence or higher,respectively. 8% Transportation and at higher end of skills Educational Attainment of King County Adults 25+,2020 Material Moving Architecture and Occupations 6.7% 14.8% 17.2% 8.0% 31.7% 21.7% 4% Engineering Sales and Related High School • - Degree, Graduate Degree, Occupations • Industry growth relies Diploma,237K r• 18% Installation,Maintenance, Occupations 3°� and Repair Occupations Less than 121h Some College, Associate's 7% on in-migration— Grade,105K No Degree,274K Degree, 2 Source.-U.S.Census Bureau,Educational Attainment(2020) IN-MIGRATION IS AN ENABLER OF THE AEROSPACE SECTOR Occupondarrequcationost- reducing Cost Of IIVIng secondary education • � � • • Immigrants make up 30%of Washington's STEM workers,but;ust 15%of its pressures depend on total population.To meet aerospace sector's demand for STEM workers Occupations that generally require a Occupations that generally,at Occupations that generally do not , minimum,require a post-secondary require a post-secondary certificate, King Count will need to and retain local talent while t0 post-secondary degree to learn to cerlific ate or some college tolearn Associate,Bachelor's or professional improving local talent g y p g perform the job theskills necessary forthejob degree attract immigrants and out-of-state workers into the region. development -Note:The sector employment totals m this section dicer slightly from those in Guidehouse A Outwit Complexity 02023 Guidehouse Inc.All rights reserved.Proprietary and competition sensitive.For internal use only. the sector Overview section,as this section..its proprietor employment. 67 Though total employment is the sum of wage and salary and proprietor employment,ocoupatmnal data is only available for wage arM salary employees. /w\ _ /_•' KENTVALLE' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Communicating in Collaboration King County's existing market strengths provide a foundation for growth In King County Top Aerospace Occupations,2019 Aerospace provides numerous middle-and high-incomejobs Sustainability,Innovations In Manufacturing&MRO,and New Space Educati.red accessible to people with all levels of educational attainment. 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I OJT Technicians careersi high ----------------------------------- Bachelor' IMustrial Eng Assemblers and mb cppcnd high income e_ -® =• . •w'w� "' u 'e' x Febncalas 5 Asemiate's Miscelhneous job opportunities are - - - 2230 numerous) ® w X ers 1800 P retluclion areers boasts startingannual living wageof$s2K, :4 rw��oo, Degree GY Aerospace Engineers 1,3GO which is signih—hyhigher Man K ing County's v ages ual I ^•^^a Higher Merhamral Engln ers 95 living wage of$73K without the cost of a four-year degree.The tliversily of occupations in airantl space is always growing fora w n ro= re n Project Management and Buaineaa variety otskills antl abilities. o Commercial Space Age Opera110n65peGa11818 870 =•��w•a�an•= <n••.M••w+'�°�w•••� Is here and growing fast Aerospace Industry Threats AVAILABItlTi Or R..........BEE or=sERINGe IN KING COIIkTY: aahington'aapacelnduabyhaa mmemandoubredln testing tecilitiexlocetetl in tnisstete ® Motlerota Low Net Available NIA Pathways to an Aerospace Career to ,iinitii sa.6 bed.and has.—n 13,000J s grreg on eager sours negional covred awdv aherregionavreaentaimilaraemava=e anengma A2 MngtonS apxeemnoW Mover62—the waM1 lowercgsfs(eq,iXA4GAI,whkM1 mayleatl[o ;9wn.,ewee e.ngm lnbaareint K nt buhn Iol.rd Staff a re supporting g ett i n g Compane often tlo not take new contracts bee sethey IndurtmlValley OMerregipnsand sta[eshweins[ttuted incentives donl believe they can find employees.Baby boomer nbl tnotrornewspare rcingeounty§emngmywpele toettred busirwsceswilhin thekeyaerospece retirements coupletl with fewer entrants into etlucational • navesutrerM mpreeudrq tnepaneemic sectortrerWz(eq.Flpdtla's spacetrampodntion programshas-antl continuestoshdnk-theavailable "" texinren[ives).which ceuaMreaten rcing CounKs the report out into more workforce. aawwaoxnN c AnalySfs¢stimef¢m¢ leadershipwithinthezector. n indusb'y wfll grow by m shwztawaNszurtainability may<reateaddrtlonal Ind try exp.e.rc,n K-12,antl particularly °^°` than six times by 2045. ma andr iidton•huMIe rbwlaemspace rducctneetls to b.fld etl;antlhigher oe�¢. hence°aea,eq.mmgn to°. digestible form...working education must build excellence in spxialized wem = � n erceandlpgiatica buaineaaeaaapyan progra sneetletl by local intlustry. worponu�nai °°°�.., sing numberatlndustMlpropertiezinrcing . ® `Buntyandnrpwdpataerbapacemanufarlgrcc with partners to explain o Lgq„a�argr l �.pasdma.d RENTON 41a.mend d what was uncovered. .. � xewi KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 0 1 Report Documents Challenges to Aerospace ° Headline from September 2023 Competition for industrial space threatens King County's$19B aerospace cluster "Site Readiness" and "Business Readiness" ; ,t s not equivalent states: threats to growth in j infrastructure keeping pace (electric power w' `' • 4'' ' ��►� •1, delivery upgrades, testing facilities) and talent development (degree offerings, etc.) Fast timelines for advanced manufacturers i T3 ` INS cost pressures of previous decade are real -.. and apparent to outside stud AEe po,r ima,ese�,age, em�A. 1—paep,�n,o ob,M1Ki°s�o . ,oee58?o°0.. ar Logistics, e-commerce demand settling at SePz�zo23a" 1-11111pl-s°° °s°ess'°°°°' new level creating some openings...but still viewed as investor harbors of safety' KENTVALLE' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Naden U date ; p Review of Milestones • Surplus of Property - October 4t", 2016 AAA"MA M,--- Naden to Willis St Access Approved - May 2017 • DICE Zoning Change for manufacturing uses took effect April 2019 • Request for Qualification Selection Panel on Nov. 1st, 2020 chose Ave 55 so to position City property to gain prime industry employment in central business - � district ;a �>- MOU executed Feb 22, 2021 for one year period marketing and preliminary NADENAVENUE® design solely with Ave 55; then provided one month extension to March 22, CLASSACRE BUILD EIT OPPORTUNITY LEASE HEART OFKENT 2022 by mutual agreement to facilitate their making formal proposal to Council BUILD TO SUIT OPPORTUNITY FOR LEASE OR FOR SALE • Sought manufacturing build-to-suit and/or flex-tech business park to add employment; recognized any achievement of community maker space' would require public-private partnership and financial participation Sought to negotiate proposal for "Advanced Tech Center" proposed in March 2022; by March 2023 difficulty finding negotiation path forward with limited F financing climate (rising interest rates, cost to construct relative to rents) harming city pricing objectives. Examined alternative ways to meet the several NEWMARK AVEM II1'VE5S I;:M" ,:! city objectives early in 2023. „._.��� ® I/�� KENTVALLE' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Industrial DevelopmenJ6 Updates • Projects not already with financing e Since 2020 passage of industrial for entitlements, construction began subarea codes, more than 3 million drying up Q1 2023 for want of sf of industrial product built or commercial lender interest renovated • Kent Valley rents are still much * Nearly 1.7 million leased to elevated from years past, and advanced manufacturing and vacancy seen as still constrained primarily aerospace, or more than (although no longer as overheated) 50% of leases • Kent Valley absorption very e This is more than fivefold increase healthy. ..shift towards than historical ratio, or 8% of leases manufacturing tenancy for manufacturing KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT New Business Programs Small businesses in Kent for next three years have access to: • Tailored Assistance: Customized support for specific business needs • Acceleration Programs: Courses focused on rapid business growth • Loan Readiness: Financial literacy and access to capital • Finance Coaching: Tax and bookkeeping insights • Community Network: A network of community resources and partners • Flexible Format: Convenient in-person and online delivery options KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Specialized Business City of Kent Small Business Accelerator — Business Impact NW Business m ac= BUSINESS COACHING The City of Kent small Business Accelerator provides free one-on-one coaching to Kent businesses looking to start, grow, or fund their ventures. Sign up here and meet with one of our accredited small business coaches to learn more about our services or receive assistance in the following a reas: Business Planning Resource Navigation Loan Readiness • Guidance, training and templates to • Learn about free resources and • If you are looking to apply for funding develop your Lean Model Canvas, educational tools at Business Impact NW through Business Impact NW or another Business Model Canvas, or traditional that align with your farm business goals. institution, we offer training and Business Plan • Connect with our network of service coaching on what you need • Areas of focus include legal formation of providers and regional resources, events • (in addition to a good business plan and business, equipment requirements and and trainings. financial projections) costs, market analysis, strategic • Find answers to the questions that are planning, and financial projections. important to you such as licensing, permitting, taxes, and becoming an employer. KENTVALLE' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Sponsoring Scholarship, ReducingFees SERIES COURSES COST SHARE SERVICES Courses are Free or Scholarships are Available to Kent Businesses Services Offered at a Reduced Fee Market Ready Virtual Tax and Bookkeeping Coaching The Market Ready Program supports established entrepreneurs who currently sell or are interested in selling at markets or tabling at pop-ups.Throughout the 4 week program will teach you how to maximize Tw—OjWn 1 50-minute virtual individualized bookkeeping and tax coaching session with Lily Tran of TaxUSign.Valued 'v er rteaay your time,energy,and efficiency to be able to take advantage of and participate in market and tabling at$300 with cost share bringing it to$40 �....... opportunities.The program will be delivered in a hybrid of on-demand and live sessions.Kent businesses who complete the program will benefit by receiving a$600 cost-share in professional services to support l your business,as well as a$300 cash award to be used on tents,signage,market applications and i'YrYI inventoryl .. Content Marketing and Strategy Coaching anntent Marketing a saareay coaching Launch&Grow:Start&Grow Your Own Business © - ---- Are you ready to implement a practical marketing strategy tailored to your business?Valued at$450 with cost share bringing it to$40. Launch 8 Grow is for aspiring and early-phase small businesses owners.Through seven 3-hour sessions plus L JT eight weeks of 1-on-1 business coaching,you will learn how to manage,market,and finance your businessLawhile creating a solid business plan.This series class has a Market Value of over$1,500 and a regular Your easiness class fee of$249.Please reach out directly to learn more or request one of the scholarship seats.Limited Upcoming Opportunities:2024 number of Partial and Full scholarship available to businesses in Kent with a City of Kent Business License. / Food Business Grow and Thrive!Same great Grow and Thrive class,but revised to serve Kent Valley Businesses! Grow and Thrive:Strategic Planning&Mentorship Program Grow a Thrive is a structured mentor program with expert guidance B,advice,perfect for any business / Grow&Thrive owner who wants to take their business to the next level.Participants will develop a strategic plan with 3- 5 year objectives,working with their current financial statements,operating manuals,marketing materials,etc.The course will conclude with a networking reception and an opportunity to hone your Contact us to learn more about our specialized prograrnmino pitch.This opportunity is designed to be an immersive program and is a paid course. Business rnpac= KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 0 National Development Council Renamed ""Grow America " I Grow DevelopmentNational Formerly NDC Partners in Community Development KENT KENTVALLE' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Commercial Affordability: Grant Updates Program Goals: Award Details: - Fund pre-development costs for commercial - Grants up to $500,000 (depending on real estate projects with that provide affordable available funds, project status and type) lease or ownership opportunities - Funds can be used for pre-development/soft - Boost business stability by addressing rising costs for real estate projects (such as: design commercial real estate costs and strengthening work, feasibility studies, environmental resiliency against future disruptions reviews) and non-construction costs related - Jump-start catalytic real estate projects — such to tenant improvements (such as: soft costs, as mixed-use housing developments, projects equipment, working capital) that activate vacant properties, and provide - Excludes construction hard costs needed goods and services, such as childcare/early learning services. KENTVALLE' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT •. G row Who Can Apply? �A • 5& America Formerly NDC I Partners in Community Development - Small businesses and non-profits; developers leading mixed-use projects are also welcome to apply with support from business/non-profit tenants - Applicants must have a strong Kent connection, such as a physical address or site control within city limits. We will consider applicants without a Kent address if they have clear plans to locate in Kent and a track record of serving Kent residents or partnership with a Kent-based organization. We encourage anyone who thinks they may be eligible to fill out the pre-application or email KentCommercialAffordability@growamerica.org with any questions. KENTVALLE' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TimelineCommunity outreach Eligibility reviews and invitations to full application on a rolling basis Full application opens Project eligibility reviews and invitations to full AgNt G rowNovember ' application on a rolling basis ow, 1-on-1 application support from Grow America i America (Formerly NDC) available as needed Formerly NDC I Partners in Community Development December 2023 Full Application closes December 4t" Application reviews and interviews (as needed) Early 2024 Awards announced and contracts established with awardees Ongoing 2024 Projects executed and funds released as needed; funds must be spent by 12/31/2026 KENT VALLE' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Questions '! 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 E-mail : wellis@kentwa .gov VENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Slides from May ECD Update KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Other I Incertainties — Changes • Future of Medical Office and Telehealth • Future of Electric Freight — Heavy Trucking; Diffuse or Centralized "Recharging Stations" (Electric Power Requirements of Small Towns and Major Semiconductor Plants) • Kroger and Albertson Merger — Amazon and Indie Opening if divest other stores? • "Return" or fundamental change to the business travel trip ; cost cutting and "b-leisure," portmanteau of leisure + business KENT 2024m2O29 Council Meeting Capital Improvemen an October 3, 2023 Council Meeting 2024 - 2029 Capita [ Improvement October 3, 023 • Required component of the Growth Management Act - passed by Washington State Legislature in 1990. • To meet this requirement, the City creates a six-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) . • The plan states the recommended financing methods and projects needed to meet public facility needs in order to maintain established levels of service. • The CIP is adopted by ordinance and updates the City's comprehensive plan . • The first year of the plan (2024) is included in the mid- biennium budget adjustment. 024 2 - 2029 Capital Improvement Plan . Council Meeting • • . • October 3, 2023 -1E Revenues • - • • 1 1 • 1 - 1 1 1 • City Resources 357956 161783 16,491 167862 161969 17,223 1201284 Utility Resources 19,280 17, 100 167965 16,585 17, 135 167500 103,565 Other Resources 932 400 - - - - 11332 Total Sources of Funds Expenditures (Projects) General Government 227631 31704 31176 31082 37043 31040 38,676 Parks, Rec Et Comm Services 61041 5,237 5,084 5,710 51764 5,927 331763 Public Safety - 350 250 - - - 600 Transportation 81216 71892 77981 81070 81162 81256 48577 Utilities 191280 17, 100 167965 16,585 171135 16,500 1031565 a% N O N 1 FA N °7 L O V N a E 41 W O M = M .L EO N � L M L H V z. o L � Cl � = oQ a w w C Lmm i� > o � s a.c = - �, 0 _ L 0 ~ U ,_ •_ 'E CL E -W U z V � a 41 w� W W J s a z4a �L � a C p1 , i N M It O z C L L S O 4� R a.+ M � N c ra N E �► � M .o V O L . _ � ELn LU c a� 0 O O u fl. •• p O ? 41 C a1 c°, p1 = -aL E a� V) w 1 V 21 W in o U) C g 0 %. _ LU s � � G7 = 3 in a g U � L > E w E-co 'o .� O 3 a V V41 0 o = y_ d Z U � ~ .c c U U }� C J v LM �°, C L U. c o W _N Z Z '•' U � C � L +' a a c u � � U � J � CO 47 a a k6