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• MEETING WORKSHOP AGENDA
KENT Tuesday, October 8, 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 2025-2026 Biennial Budget Paula Painter 45 MIN.
2 2044 Comprehensive Plan Update: Kristen 30 MIN.
Climate Element Holdsworth
Unless otherwise noted, Council will hold workshops to discuss pending local and regional issues at 5:15 p.m.
on each regular council meeting day, except when a regular or special council meeting occurs at or
before 5:30 p.m.
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be admitted into the record,written comments shall be submitted not less than three hours prior to the start
of the Workshop meeting to Cityclerk@kentwa.gov, unless a person appears in-person, in which case,the
written comments will be handed to the City Clerk and will be admitted into the record of the Workshop
meeting.
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email CityClerk@kentwa.gov.
NOTE: A copy of the full agenda is available in the City Clerk's Office and at KentWA.gov.
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DATE: October 8, 2024
TO: City Council Workshop
SUBJECT: 2025-2026 Biennial Budget
SUMMARY: Finance Director, Paula Painter will present an update on the 2025-
2026 Biennial Budget.
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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DATE: October 8, 2024
TO: City Council Workshop
SUBJECT: 2044 Comprehensive Plan Update: Climate Element
SUMMARY: At the upcoming Council Workshop staff will provide an overview of the
Climate Element for the 2044 Comprehensive Plan.
The Climate Element is a new element the City is adding for this periodic update. A
new state law (HB 1181) requires cities like Kent to adopt a climate element by
June 2029. Kent is proactively adopting a climate element which will outline efforts
to date, requirements for 2029, and a strategy for going forward. The Climate
Element aims to mitigate impacts from climate change, implement adaptation
measures, and build community resiliency. The Climate Element is intended to be
updated before 2029 to fully comply with State law (RCW 36.70A.070).
Climate change is a long-term change in the average weather patterns. Global
climate is changing primarily due to human-induced activities that increase
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and
industrial processes. These activities release greenhouse gases that trap heat near
the Earth's surface. Addressing climate change requires reducing GHG emissions
(mitigation) and adapting to changes that are already occurring and anticipated to
worsen (adaptation).
In Kent, the following primary and secondary climate impacts are expected:
1. Changes in precipitation and weather
2. Rising temperatures
3. Flooding, storm surge, and sea level rise
4. Increasing wildfires
BUDGET IMPACTS: The Comprehensive Plan is part of ECD's workplan. Partial
funding has been provided through Washington State Department of Commerce
grants.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Innovative Government - Delivering outstanding customer service, developing leaders, and
fostering innovation.
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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.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Kent Comprehensive Plan Climate Element Goals and policies—Draft (PDF)
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• C-1.7: Consider climate vulnerability assessment findings and strategies into other City
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• C-1.8: Consider sea-level rise information, along with tsunami hazard mapping, to inform
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• C-2.7: Provide or support emissions-reduction educational workshops, activities, and
engagement opportunities, especially those that prioritize equity and underrepresented
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• C-2.8: Support regional efforts to improve emergency response communications,
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• C-3.6: Continue to protect and restore streams, riparian zones, wetlands, and floodplains
to achieve healthy watersheds that are resilient to climate change. This should include
actions to: Restore riparian vegetation to reduce erosion, provide shade, and support
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• C-4.6: Continue participation in King County-Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C) and
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