HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - City Council Workshop - 09/17/2024 KENT CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
• AGENDA
KEN T Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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5:15 p.m.
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Mayor Dana Ralph
Council President Satwinder Kaur
Councilmember Bill Boyce Councilmember Marli Larimer
Councilmember John Boyd Councilmember Zandria Michaud
Councilmember Brenda Fincher Councilmember Toni Troutner
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Item Description Speaker Time
1 2044 Comprehensive Plan Update: Kristen 75 MIN.
Housing Element Holdsworth
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DATE: September 17, 2024
TO: City Council Workshop
SUBJECT: 2044 Comprehensive Plan Update: Housing Element
SUMMARY: Long Range Planning Manager, Kristen Holdsworth will provide updates
on the Housing Element. Since the last periodic update, several changes have
happened to state law, the Puget Sound Regional Council Multicounty Planning
Policies (MPPs), and King County Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs). Kent was
already working to address housing affordability and options through previous
efforts, including the Kent Housing Options Plan (KHOP) and updates to the
accessory dwelling unit (ADU) development standards.
The focus of the presentation will be on:
1. How the Preferred Land Use Alternative fulfills new requirements not just for
housing capacity development over 20 years, but to also "plan for and
accommodate housing affordable to all income levels;"
2. Compliance with other new housing requirements;
3. Integration of KHOP into updated goals and policies;
4. Middle housing; and
5. Plans for implementation, including development code updates starting in
2025.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
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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1. Kent Comprehensive Plan Housing Element Goals and policies draft (PDF)
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H-1.10 Address property, structural, and energy/water conservation improvements for low-
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multifamily properties. Explore expansion of the Home Repair Program to reduce
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H-2.10 Explore alternative models of housing ownership (e.g. housing co-operatives, lease to f°
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