HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - City Council Workshop - 02/18/2025 (3) 40 KENT CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
• AGENDA
KENT Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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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 ReCode Kent: Creating Housing Option Kristen 45 MIN.
- Project Introductions Holdsworth
Unless otherwise noted, Council will hold workshops to discuss pending local and regional issues at 5:15 p.m.
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KENT
DATE: February 18, 2025
TO: City Council Workshop
SUBJECT: ReCode Kent: Creating Housing Option - Project
Introductions
SUMMARY: At the upcoming Council Workshop the Long Range Planning team will
provide an overview of the Recode Kent project, which will update Kent's housing
code, permitting processes, and development standards. The consultant team
(Framework) will be presenting alongside ECD staff.
Phase 1 of the project will focus on implementing state legislation that has a
deadline of June 30, 2025. More background information about the project can be
found here: https://engage.kentwa.gov/recodehousing.
During the workshop, the project team would like to discuss the following with
Council to receive early input.
General Questions about State Mandates:
Do City Council members have questions about any state mandates?
Are there concerns about Kent's compliance with certain laws?
Are there other Comprehensive Plan implementation priorities the City
Council would like this project to consider addressing?
Questions about Middle Housing.
1. Do City Council members have questions or concerns about middle housing
and HB 1110 (middle housing) compliance in Kent?
2. Are there areas of the city that make more sense to encourage or incentivize
middle housing?
3. Do City Council members have input on how middle housing can be
successfully integrated in Kent's neighborhoods?
4. Are there certain types of middle housing that should be emphasized in the
middle housing code?
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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