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KentWA averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$537,500 Typical home value $647,138 -1.3% yr/yr · +11.9% 5-yr
👤 Members & officials (174)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Arts Commission - Arts Commission - Regular Meeting
- Philpotts
- Bryan Ohno
- Allison Hopstad
- Brian Smith
- Connie Stolpp
- Erik Jacobs
- Gordon Dona
- Julie Dunn
- Maria Castro
- Prem Subedi
- Tim Irwin
- Wendy Graves
Who’s on the Bicycle Advisory Board - Bicycle Advisory Board - Regular Meeting
- Julie Dunn
- Erik Jacobs
- Maria Castro
- Wendy Graves
- Connie Stolpp
- Tim Irwin
- Prem Subedi
- Brian Smith
- Allison Hopstad
- Gordon Dona
- Baron You
- Thom Bader
- Tom Bader
- Dittmar
- Shasti
Who’s on the Bicycle Advisory Board - Bicycle Advisory Board - Special Meeting
- Connie Stolpp
- Erik Jacobs
- Julie Dunn
- Maria Castro
- Gordon Dona
- Tim Irwin
- Wendy Graves
- Brian Smith
- Prem Subedi
- Allison Hopstad
- Baron You
- Tom Bader
Who’s on the Civil Service Commission - Civil Service Commission - Regular Meeting
- Pauline Thomas — Commissioner
- Bruce Weissich — Commissioner
- Charlie Mitchell — Commissioner
- Erik Jacobs
- Julie Dunn
- Holly Harvey-Smith
- Prem Subedi
Who’s on the Civil Service Commission - Civil Service Commission - Special Meeting
- Bruce Weissich — Commissioner
- Charlie Mitchell — Commissioner
- Pauline Thomas — Commissioner
Who’s on the Disability Retirement Board - Disability Retirement Board - Regular Meeting
- Zandria Michaud — Councilmember
- Patrick Hanis- Member-at-Large
- Ana-Maria Nemes
- Ana
- Dittmar
- Kim Komoto
- Pereira Reynolds
- Sam Grubbs
Who’s on the Firefighters' Relief Pension Board - FRPB - Regular Meeting
- Zandria Michaud — Councilmember
- Dana Ralph — Mayor
- Sam Grubbs
- Kim Komoto
- Marvin Berg
Who’s on the Human Services Commission - Human Services Commission - Regular Meeting
- Brian Chandler — Commissioner
- Erika Henry — Commissioner
- Gwen Allen-Carston — Commissioner
- Zandria Michaud — Councilmember
- Satwinder Kaur — Councilmember
- Connie Stolpp
- Dee Klem
- Emy Haruo
- Rickie Robinson
- Sarah Veele
- Devan Mitchell
- Korlette Bird
- Karina Oscoy-Cazares
- Nicholas Yu
- Brian Smith
- Erik Jacobs
- Julie Dunn
- Maria Castro
- Wendy Graves
- Allison Hopstad
- Gordon Dona
- Prem Subedi
- Tim Irwin
Who’s on the Human Services Commission - Human Services Commission - Special Meeting
- Zandria Michaud — Councilmember
- Brian Chandler
- Connie Stolpp
- Dee Klem
- Emy Haruo
- Gwen Allen-Carston
- Erika Henry
- Karina Oscoy-Cazares
- Rickie Robinson
- Sarah Veele
- Devan Mitchell
- Kim Komoto
- Korlette Bird
- Sam Grubbs
Who’s on the Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting
- Brian Chandler — Commissioner
- Bruce Weissich — Commissioner
- Erika Henry — Commissioner
- Gwen Allen-Carston — Commissioner
- Zandria Michaud — Councilmember
- Charlie Mitchell — Commissioner
- Satwinder Kaur — Councilmember
- Dittmar
- Pereira Reynolds
- Amodei
- Reid
- Phelps
- Connie Stolpp
- Oyefeso
- Sarah Veele
- Dee Klem
- Devan Mitchell
- Emy Haruo
- Kesterson
- Korlette Bird
- Philpotts
- Rickie Robinson
- Bryan Ohno
- Elizabeth Carter
- Kim Komoto
- Kristie Duggan
- Matthew Morgan
- Miriam Alvarez-Pintor
- Sam Grubbs
- Scott Taylor
- Shasti
- Suzanne Smith
- Taek Kim
Who’s on the Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Special Meeting
- Bruce Weissich — Commissioner
- Charlie Mitchell — Commissioner
- Pauline Thomas — Commissioner
- Amodei
- Dittmar
- Kesterson
- Oyefeso
- Phelps
- Shasti
Who’s on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee - Lodging Tax Advisory Committee-Regular Meeting
Who’s on the Parks & Recreation Commission - Parks & Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting
- Bruce Weissich — Commissioner
- Charlie Mitchell — Commissioner
- Pauline Thomas — Commissioner
- Sarah Veele
- Scott Taylor
- Kristie Duggan
- Elizabeth Carter
- Kathleen Meehan
- Matthew Morgan
- Roberto Arellano
- Miriam Alvarez-Pintor
- Taek Kim
- Suzanne Smith
- Michael J. Javelli
- Erik Jacobs
- Julie Dunn
- Maria Castro
- Connie Stolpp
- Brian Smith
- Tim Irwin
- Wendy Graves
- Allison Hopstad
- Ahmed Abukhater
- Gordon Dona
- Prem Subedi
- Baron You
- Crystal Goodwin
- Vicki Pettigrew
Who’s on the Public Facilities District Board - Public Facilities District Board - Regular Meeting
- Erik Jacobs
- Julie Dunn
- Maria Castro
- Prem Subedi
Municipal budget
Total revenue$291.2M (FY2023)
Total spending$244.2M (FY2023)
Taxes$154.2M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$126.1M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,811 (FY2023)
Development activity
2025117 housing units ($61.8M)
🗳️ Election results (14 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
Mayor 2025-11-04
Dana Ralph ✓ 16,537 · WRITE-IN 523
City Judge 2025-11-04
Michael R. Frans ✓ 15,220 · Anthony Gipe 15,145 · WRITE-IN 380
City Council Position 6 2025-11-04
Sharn Shoker ✓ 10,379 · Andy Song 10,098 · WRITE-IN 91
City Council Position 4 2025-11-04
Toni Troutner ✓ 15,452 · WRITE-IN 269
City Council Position 2 2025-11-04
Satwinder Kaur ✓ 12,912 · Neet Grewal 7,666 · WRITE-IN 86
City Council Position 7 2023-11-07
Zandria Michaud ✓ 10,704 · Darryl Jones 4,820 · WRITE-IN 55
City Council Position 5 2023-11-07
Bill Boyce ✓ 12,458 · WRITE-IN 449
City Council Position 3 2023-11-07
John Boyd ✓ 9,274 · Kelly Wiggans-Crawford 6,504 · WRITE-IN 70
City Council Position 1 2023-11-07
Marli Larimer ✓ 12,465 · Jessie Ramsey 3,103 · WRITE-IN 57
Mayor 2021-11-02
Dana Ralph ✓ 13,696 · Dawn M. Bennett 6,237 · WRITE-IN 74
City Judge 2021-11-02
Michael R. Frans ✓ 14,419 · Anthony David Gipe 14,301 · WRITE-IN 380
City Council Position 6 2021-11-02
Brenda Fincher ✓ 14,368 · Larry Hussey 4,362 · WRITE-IN 98
Upcoming
Mon Aug 31, 2026
Bicycle Advisory Board - Bicycle Advisory Board - Regular Meeting
Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
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KENT CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
4:00 PM
Chambers
A live broadcast is available on Kent TV21,
www.facebook.com/CityofKent, and
www.youtube.com/user/KentTV21
To listen to this meeting, dial
253-215-8782 or 253-205-0468
Enter Meeting ID: 89907386590
Join the meeting
Mayor Dana Ralph
Council President Satwinder Kaur
Councilmember Bill Boyce
Councilmember Zandria Michaud
Councilmember John Boyd
Councilmember Sharn Shoker
Councilmember Marli Larimer
Councilmember Toni Troutner
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Item Description
Action Speaker
Time
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Changes from Council, Administration, or Staff.
4.
DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS
Operations–Council President Kaur, Subject Matter Chair
A. Approval of Minutes
YES
i. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting -
Aug 18, 2026 4:00 PM
B.
Payment of Bills - Approve
YES
Paula Painter
01 MIN.
C.
INFO ONLY: Second Quarter
2026 Investment Report
NO
Joe Bartlemay
10 MIN.
Economic and Community Development–Councilmember Larimer, Subject
Matter Chair
D.
ARPA Reallocation; Amendment
YES
Bill Ellis
05 MIN.
Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole -
Regular Meeting
September 1, 2026
to Commercial Affordability
Project Agreement with National
Council for Community
Develo …
Tue Sep 1, 2026
Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting
Council reallocates $519,632 in unspent ARPA funds to commercial affordability projects
The Kent City Council Committee of the Whole is reviewing several departmental items, including the approval of payment of bills and a report on the second quarter 2026 investment portfolio. The committee will vote to authorize an amendment to the Commercial Affordability Project Agreement with the National Council for Community Development, reallocating $519,632.61 in unexpended ARPA funds to cover cost increases. Additionally, the body will consider authorizing an agreement with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission and adopting an ordinance amending rules for mobile food vendors.
- Authorize $519,632.61 ARPA reallocation to National Council for Community Development for Commercial Affordability Project cost increases
- Adopt ordinance amending Title 6 and Title 8 relating to Mobile Food Vendors
- Authorize agreement with Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission for reimbursement of officer salary and benefits
- Authorize amendment with Berger Consulting for Garrison Creek Park Schematic Design
- Authorize KYFS Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Services
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Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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KENT CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
4:00 PM
Chambers
A live broadcast is available on Kent TV21,
www.facebook.com/CityofKent, and
www.youtube.com/user/KentTV21
To listen to this meeting, dial
253-215-8782 or 253-205-0468
Enter Meeting ID: 89907386590
Join the meeting
Mayor Dana Ralph
Council President Satwinder Kaur
Councilmember Bill Boyce
Councilmember Zandria Michaud
Councilmember John Boyd
Councilmember Sharn Shoker
Councilmember Marli Larimer
Councilmember Toni Troutner
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Item Description
Action Speaker
Time
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Changes from Council, Administration, or Staff.
4.
DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS
Operations–Council President Kaur, Subject Matter Chair
A. Approval of Minutes
YES
i. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting -
Aug 18, 2026 4:00 PM
B.
Payment of Bills - Approve
YES
Paula Painter
01 MIN.
C.
INFO ONLY: Second Quarter
2026 Investment Report
NO
Joe Bartlemay
10 MIN.
Economic and Community Development–Councilmember Larimer, Subject
Matter Chair
D.
ARPA Reallocation; Amendment
YES
Bill Ellis
05 MIN.
Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole -
Regular Meeting
September 1, 2026
to Commercial Affordability
Project Agreement with National
Council for Community
Develo …
Tue Sep 1, 2026
Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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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.
Public Comment may be submitted in writing to the City Clerk at the meeting, which will be distributed to
each councilmember and admitted into the record, but will not be read aloud at the meeting. In order to
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.
For additional information, please contact Kimberley A. Komoto, City Clerk at 253-856-5725, or
email CityClerk@kentwa.gov.
NOTE: A copy of the full agenda is available in the City Clerk's Office and at KentWA.gov.
Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk at 253-856-5725 in advance
of the meeting. For TDD relay service, call Washington Telecommunications Relay Services at 7-1-1.
KENT CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
AGENDA
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
5:15 p.m.
Chambers
A live broadcast is available on Kent TV21,
www.facebook.com/CityofKent, and
www.youtube.com/user/KentTV21
To listen to this meeting, dial
253-215-8782 or 253-205-0468
Enter Meeting ID: 81679931817 …
Tue Sep 1, 2026
City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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KENT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
7:00 PM
Chambers
A live broadcast is available on Kent TV21,
www.facebook.com/CityofKent, and
www.youtube.com/user/KentTV21
To listen to this meeting, dial
253-215-8782 or 253-205-0468
Enter Meeting ID: 89676017483
Join the meeting
Mayor Dana Ralph
Council President Satwinder Kaur
Councilmember Bill Boyce
Councilmember Zandria Michaud
Councilmember John Boyd
Councilmember Sharn Shoker
Councilmember Marli Larimer
Councilmember Toni Troutner
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COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA - 7 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Changes from Council, Administration, or Staff.
4.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition
i.
Employee of the Month
ii.
Proclamation for Diaper Needs Awareness Week
iii.
Proclamation for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness
Month
B. Community Events
C. PSRFA Governance Board Structure Change and Assignments
5.
REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF
A. Mayor Ralph's Report
B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report
C. Councilmembers' Reports
City Council Meeting City Council Regular Meeting
September 1, 2026
6.
PUBLIC HEARING
A. Resolution Renewing Moratorium on Additional or Expanded Jail,
Correctional, or Other Detention Facilities – Public Hearing and
Adoption
7.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The Public Comment period is your opportunity to speak to the Council and Mayor on …
Wed Sep 9, 2026
Arts Commission - Arts Commission - Regular Meeting
Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Mon Sep 14, 2026
Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Sep 15, 2026
Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Sep 15, 2026
City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Sep 15, 2026
Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Thu Sep 17, 2026
Human Services Commission - Human Services Commission - Regular Meeting
Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Wed Sep 23, 2026
Civil Service Commission - Civil Service Commission - Regular Meeting
Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Wed Sep 23, 2026
Parks & Recreation Commission - Parks & Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Mon Sep 28, 2026
Bicycle Advisory Board - Bicycle Advisory Board - Regular Meeting
Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Mon Sep 28, 2026
Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Sep 29, 2026
City Council Meeting - City Council Special Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Sep 29, 2026
Council Workshop - Workshop Special Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Oct 6, 2026
Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Oct 6, 2026
Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Oct 6, 2026
City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Mon Oct 12, 2026
Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Wed Oct 14, 2026
Arts Commission - Arts Commission - Regular Meeting
Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Thu Oct 15, 2026
Human Services Commission - Human Services Commission - Regular Meeting
Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Oct 20, 2026
City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Oct 20, 2026
Firefighters' Relief Pension Board - FRPB - Regular Meeting
Mayor's Conference Room, 220 4TH Avenue South, City Hall, 2ND Floor, Kent, WA 09032
Tue Oct 20, 2026
Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Oct 20, 2026
Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Mon Oct 26, 2026
Bicycle Advisory Board - Bicycle Advisory Board - Regular Meeting
Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Mon Oct 26, 2026
Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Oct 27, 2026
Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging Board - Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging Board - Reg
Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Wed Oct 28, 2026
Civil Service Commission - Civil Service Commission - Regular Meeting
Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Thu Oct 29, 2026
Public Facilities District Board - Public Facilities District Board - Regular Meeting
accesso ShoWare Center, 625 James Street, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Nov 3, 2026
Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Nov 3, 2026
City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Mon Nov 9, 2026
Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Wed Nov 11, 2026
Arts Commission - Arts Commission - Regular Meeting
Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Thu Nov 12, 2026
Disability Retirement Board - Disability Retirement Board - Regular Meeting
Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Nov 17, 2026
Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Nov 17, 2026
Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Nov 17, 2026
City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Thu Nov 19, 2026
Human Services Commission - Human Services Commission - Regular Meeting
Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Mon Nov 23, 2026
Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Wed Nov 25, 2026
Civil Service Commission - Civil Service Commission - Regular Meeting
Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Mon Nov 30, 2026
Bicycle Advisory Board - Bicycle Advisory Board - Regular Meeting
Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Dec 1, 2026
Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Dec 1, 2026
Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Dec 8, 2026
City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Dec 8, 2026
Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Dec 8, 2026
Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Wed Dec 9, 2026
Arts Commission - Arts Commission - Regular Meeting
Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Mon Dec 14, 2026
Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Dec 15, 2026
Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Dec 15, 2026
Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Thu Dec 17, 2026
Human Services Commission - Human Services Commission - Regular Meeting
Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Wed Dec 23, 2026
Civil Service Commission - Civil Service Commission - Regular Meeting
Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Wed Dec 23, 2026
Parks & Recreation Commission - Parks & Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Mon Dec 28, 2026
Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Mon Dec 28, 2026
Bicycle Advisory Board - Bicycle Advisory Board - Regular Meeting
Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Dec 29, 2026
Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging Board - Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging Board - Reg
Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Recent meetings
Wed Aug 26, 2026
Civil Service Commission - Civil Service Commission - Regular Meeting
Kent Civil Service Commission to certify police hiring lists and probation completions
The Kent Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes from July, accept notices of probationary employees becoming regular status, and certify several eligibility lists for police and corrections officer positions. The agenda is routine personnel administration with no action items or public hearings.
- Approve minutes from July 22, 2026 regular meeting
- Accept probation completion letters for 5 employees (Gonzales, Bartlett, Mey, Bare, Lamothe)
- Accept hiring letters for 2 new probationary officers (Fraychineaud, Perez) effective Sept 1, 2026
- Approve eligibility lists for Administrative Assistant II and 4 police/corrections officer lists
- Review eligibility list removals through Aug 17, 2026
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Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
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Civil Service Commission Agenda
Commissioners: Charlie Mitchell, Pauline Thomas, Bruce Weissich
Regular Meeting
August 26, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Centennial Center Room 105/107
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Description Action Speaker Time
Call to order Chair 1
Roll Call Chair 1
Changes to the Agenda Chair 1
Approval of the minutes from the July 22, YES Chair 1
2026 Regular Civil Service Commission
meeting.
Consent Items to Accept YES Chair 1
A. Letter dated August 5, 2026 from Chief Padilla to Administrative Assistant II
Adriana Gonzales notifying her that she successfully completed the
probationary period and is appointed to regular employment status effective
August 18, 2026.
B. Letter dated July 22, 2026 from Chief Padilla to Corrections Ofc. Daniel
Bartlett notifying him that he successfully completed the probationary period
and is appointed to regular employment status effective July 25, 2026.
Unless otherwise noted, the Civil Service Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. the 4th Wednesday
of each month at Centennial Building, Suite 105/107, 400 West Gowe St., Kent, WA 98032.
For additional information please contact Pearlina Chhaysymeexo at 253-856-5299.
Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk’s
Office at 253-856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service call Washingt …
Wed Aug 26, 2026
Arts Commission - Arts Commission - Special Meeting
Arts Commission to review traffic signal box art proposal and deaccession art pieces
The Kent Arts Commission is holding a special meeting to review and vote on several items, including a proposal for the Traffic Signal Control Box Project, deaccessioning pieces from the Portable Art Collection for auction, and approving Give Me Culture grant applications. The commission will also receive updates on public art projects at Springwood Park, Garrison Creek Park, Uplands Splash/Spray Park, and East Hill North, as well as the Spotlight Series and Summer Concert Series. The meeting is largely procedural with action items limited to minutes, the traffic box proposal, portable art deaccession, and grant applications.
- Traffic Signal Control Box Project proposal review (action)
- Portable Art Collection downsizing: deaccession pieces for auction and damage (action)
- Give Me Culture applications: Ambaw Desalegn Biyehe – Aman's World; Auburn Symphony Orchestra – Rhythm & Rhymes (action)
- Public art updates: Springwood Park, Garrison Creek Park, Uplands Splash/Spray Park, East Hill North
- July minutes approval
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Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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Arts Commission Agenda –
Special Meeting
Commissioners: Chair Kerry French, Vice Chair Ryan Olmsted, Treasurer John McLaughlin,
Suzanne Cameron, Renee Hazen, Julianna Hind, Campbell Kristenson, Linda Mackintosh, Gerard Philpotts,
Kelly Spreitzer, Countess Stekovic, Ghelettie Tran-Correa, Jen Treese, Sandi Westman (Alternate:
Abhiraami Godala)
(John Boyd, City Council Liaison)
August 26, 2026
5:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers, City Hall, 1st Floor
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Item
1.
Description
Call to order
Action
NO
Speaker
Chair French
Time
1
2.
Roll Call
NO
Chair French
1
3.
Changes to the Agenda -NONE
NO
Staff Billerbeck
1
4.
July Minutes
YES
Staff Billerbeck
1
5.
Treasurer’s Report
NO
Staff Billerbeck
1
6.
Performing Arts Committee
NO
Staff Billerbeck
1
A. Spotlight Series: 2026-2027
B. Summer Concert Series: 2026
Staff Billerbeck
5
The public may submit written public comments that relate to an agenda item by emailing:
cityclerk@kentwa.gov by 3:30 p.m. on the day of this commission meeting. After 3:30 p.m.,
written public comments may only be submitted in person by presenting them to the commission
secretary at the public meeting. Written public comments that do not relate to a committee agenda
item are not permitted. Written public comments are not read into the record.
Unless ot …
Tue Aug 25, 2026
Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging Board - Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging Board - Reg
DEIB Board discusses strategic plan and updates for the Mayor and Council
The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Board will review its Strategic Plan implementation. The board is also providing an update regarding a letter intended for the Mayor and City Council.
- Strategic Plan implementation
- Update on letter to Mayor and Council
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Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and
Belonging Board Agenda
Akmoosh Mohammed, Rand Al Hammadi, Gwen Allen-Carston,
Nawab Ameeri, Davies Chirwa, Trimarco Green, Zenovia Harris, Annah Irungu,
Candice Maldonado, Priscill Mtungwa Ndlovu, Oleg Pynda, Mizan Rahman,
Rebecca Riffle, Muhsin Shamdeen, Nancy Skipton, Dr. Dellyssa Edinboro,
August 25, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Centennial Conference Rooms
400 West Gowe Street
Kent, WA. 98031
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Conference ID: 872 698 608
Unless otherwise noted, the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Board meets at 6:30 p.m. on
Tuesday every other month in the Centennial Center Conference Rooms located at 400 West gowe Street
Kent, Washington 98031
For information, contact Uriel Varela at 253-856-6064 or email Raceandequity@kentwa.gov
Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 253-
856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service, call Washington Telecommunications Relay Service
at 7-1-1.
Item
Description
Action
Speaker
Time
-
Chair
01
-
Chair
01
-
Uriel
50
1.
Roll Call / Call to order
2.
Changes to the Agenda
3.
Strategic Plan implementation
4.
Letter to Mayor and Council -
Update
a.
Questions for leadership
-
All
30
Mon Aug 24, 2026
Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting
DEI Board to discuss strategic plan and letter to mayor
The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Board is meeting to discuss implementation of its strategic plan and an update on a letter to the Mayor and Council. The agenda includes roll call, agenda changes, and a discussion of questions for leadership. No formal decisions or public hearings are listed.
- Strategic Plan implementation discussion
- Letter to Mayor and Council update
- Questions for leadership
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Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and
Belonging Board Agenda
Akmoosh Mohammed, Rand Al Hammadi, Gwen Allen-Carston,
Nawab Ameeri, Davies Chirwa, Trimarco Green, Zenovia Harris, Annah Irungu,
Candice Maldonado, Priscill Mtungwa Ndlovu, Oleg Pynda, Mizan Rahman,
Rebecca Riffle, Muhsin Shamdeen, Nancy Skipton, Dr. Dellyssa Edinboro,
August 25, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Centennial Conference Rooms
400 West Gowe Street
Kent, WA. 98031
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Audio only 1-872-239-8456
Conference ID: 872 698 608
Unless otherwise noted, the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Board meets at 6:30 p.m. on
Tuesday every other month in the Centennial Center Conference Rooms located at 400 West gowe Street
Kent, Washington 98031
For information, contact Uriel Varela at 253-856-6064 or email Raceandequity@kentwa.gov
Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 253-
856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service, call Washington Telecommunications Relay Service
at 7-1-1.
Item
Description
Action
Speaker
Time
-
Chair
01
-
Chair
01
-
Uriel
50
1.
Roll Call / Call to order
2.
Changes to the Agenda
3.
Strategic Plan implementation
4.
Letter to Mayor and Council -
Update
a.
Questions for leadership
-
All
30
Thu Aug 20, 2026
Human Services Commission - Human Services Commission - Regular Meeting
Commission to discuss and recommend 2027-2028 human services funding
The Human Services Commission will discuss the 2027-2028 application cycle funding and make a funding recommendation. They will also approve minutes from previous meetings and receive updates. The meeting is open for public comment via email or in person.
- Discussion on 2027-2028 Application Cycle Funding
- 2027-2028 Human Services Funding Recommendation
- Approval of minutes from April 16, May 21, and June 18, 2026 meetings
- Public comments accepted via email by 1:00 p.m. on meeting day
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Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
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The public may submit written public comments that relate to a commission agenda item by emailing:
cityclerk@kentwa.gov by 1:00 p.m. on the day of this commission meeting. After 1:00 p.m., written public comments may
only be submitted in person by presenting them to the commission secretary at the public meeting. Written public
comments that do not relate to a commission agenda item are not permitted. Written public comments are not read into
the record.
Unless otherwise noted, the Human Services Commission meets at 3:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at
Centennial Building, Rooms North and South at 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA.
Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 253-856-5725 in
advance. For TDD relay service, call Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at 7-1-1.
Human Services Commission Agenda
Commissioners: Brian Chandler - Chair, Emy Haruo - Co-Chair,
Connie Stolpp, Gwen Allen-Carston, Rickie Robinson, Dee Klem,
Sarah Veele, Korlette Bird, Devan Mitchell
Council Member, Zandria Michaud
August 20, 2026
3:00 p.m.
Centennial Building, North and South, 400 West Gowe
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Passcode: 7Z48db2m
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Speaker
Time
No
Chair
1
No
Chair
5
Yes
Chair
5
No
Staff
30
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10
No
Staff/Comm …
Thu Aug 20, 2026
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee - Lodging Tax Advisory Committee-Special Meeting
Kent lodging tax committee to decide on fall 2026 grants
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will review the lodging tax fund status and decide whether to offer grants in fall 2026, delay until year-end, or wait until 2027. The fund balance is $226,934, above the $50,000 minimum, but revenues are flat and room inventory is down. The committee will also approve minutes from the April 1, 2026 meeting.
- Lodging tax fund balance: $226,934 as of June 30, 2026
- Estimated funds available for grants: ~$230,000 (assuming full 2026 budget revenues)
- Remaining 2026 grant budget ($67,112) is close to estimated obligations ($70,272)
- Decision on opening fall 2026 grant cycle or delaying to 2027
- Approval of April 1, 2026 meeting minutes
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Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
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Unless otherwise noted, the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meets in April and
October to review grant requests, and meetings are held in the Centennial Center
Conference Room, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA, 98032.
For additional information please contact City Clerk, Kim Komoto at 253-856-5725 or via
email at CityClerk@KentWA.gov.
Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk’s Office at
253-856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service call Washington Telecommunications
Relay Service at 7-1-1.
Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee
SPECIAL MEETING
Thursday, August 20, 2026
3:30 PM
City of Kent
Centennial North and South
400 West Gowe Street
Kent, WA 98032
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Chair Bill Boyce
Cynthia Boyd
Gaila Haas
Jim Moran
David Kwok
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Item Description
Action Speaker
Time
1.
Call to Order
Chair
2.
Roll Call
Chair
3.
Agenda Approval
Chair
4.
Business
Chair
Approval of Munutes
Chair
01 MIN.
1.
Approval of April 1, 2026
Minutes
YES
Chair
01 MIN.
1.
Lodging Tax Fund Status
and Performance
NO
Shane Sorenson
10 MIN.
2.
Available Reveunues and
YES
Bill Ellis
10 MIN.
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Advisory Committee-Spe …
Wed Aug 19, 2026
Parks & Recreation Commission - Parks & Recreation Commission - Special Meeting
Parks commission tours Kent park facilities at special meeting
The Parks & Recreation Commission is holding a special meeting on August 19, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. for a tour of various Kent Parks and Recreation facilities and park locations. The tour starts at the Kent Senior Center. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is for informational site visits.
- Tour of Kent Parks projects
- Meeting begins at Kent Senior Center
- Visit to various Parks and Recreation facilities and park locations
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Included in Notice, See Notice for Location, Kent, WA 98032
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CITY OF KENT PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF POSSIBLE SPECIAL QUORUM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a possible special meeting of the City of Kent Parks &
Recreation
Commission
on
August
19,
2026
at
5:30
p.m.,
at
various
City of Kent Park Locations for the following purpose:
Tour of the Kent Parks Projects
The commissioners will meet at the Kent Senior Center and be taken on a tour of
varies Parks and Recreation facilities and Park locations at 5:30 pm.
If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact Ronald Lashley, at
253-856-5101.
Ronald Lashley Jr.
Parks & Recreation Commission Secretary
Tue Aug 18, 2026
City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting
Council to adopt downtown plan, zoning map, and comprehensive plan amendments
The Kent City Council is holding its regular meeting on August 18, 2026, with a consent calendar that includes adopting the Rediscover Downtown Kent Plan, zoning map changes, and 2026 comprehensive plan amendments. The council will also confirm appointments to the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board and authorize cooperative purchase agreements with Curtis Blue Line and Galls, LLC. Public comment and a public hearing are scheduled, but no major standalone decisions are listed outside the consent calendar.
- Adopt Rediscover Downtown Kent Plan ordinance amending Comprehensive Plan
- Adopt ordinance amending zoning district designations on Official Zoning Map
- Adopt 2026 Comprehensive Plan Amendments (Docket) ordinance
- Authorize cooperative purchase agreement with Curtis Blue Line
- Authorize cooperative purchase agreement with Galls, LLC
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Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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KENT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
7:00 PM
Chambers
A live broadcast is available on Kent TV21,
www.facebook.com/CityofKent, and
www.youtube.com/user/KentTV21
To listen to this meeting, dial
253-215-8782 or 253-205-0468
Enter Meeting ID: 89676017483
Join the meeting
Mayor Dana Ralph
Council President Satwinder Kaur
Councilmember Bill Boyce
Councilmember Zandria Michaud
Councilmember John Boyd
Councilmember Sharn Shoker
Councilmember Marli Larimer
Councilmember Toni Troutner
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COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA - 7 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Changes from Council, Administration, or Staff.
4.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition
i.
Reappointments to the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board
ii.
Presentation from the Kent Library
B. Community Events
C. Public Safety Report
5.
REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF
A. Mayor Ralph's Report
B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report
C. Councilmembers' Reports
6.
PUBLIC HEARING
City Council Meeting City Council Regular Meeting
August 18, 2026
7.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The Public Comment period is your opportunity to speak to the Council and Mayor on issues
that relate to the city of Kent or to agenda items Council will consider. This is not an open
public forum and comments that do not relate to the business of the city of Kent are not
permitted. Additionally, the state of Washing …
Tue Aug 18, 2026
Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting
Council to consider budget adjustments, insurance renewals, and USGS water agreement
The Kent City Council Committee of the Whole will review and vote on several financial and operational items, including approving payments, adopting a consolidated budget adjustment ordinance, and authorizing liability insurance renewals. They will also consider a joint funding agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey for water resource investigations. The meeting includes informational reports on the June 2026 financial status and insurance renewals.
- Consolidating Budget Adjustment Ordinance for adjustments between April 1 and June 30, 2026 - Adopt
- Liability Insurance Renewals for Property, Crime and Fidelity, Drones - Info only
- U.S. Geological Survey Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resource Investigations with U.S. Department of the Interior - Authorize
- Payment of Bills - Approve
- June 2026 Monthly Financial Report - Info only
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Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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KENT CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
4:00 PM
Chambers
A live broadcast is available on Kent TV21,
www.facebook.com/CityofKent, and
www.youtube.com/user/KentTV21
To listen to this meeting, dial
253-215-8782 or 253-205-0468
Enter Meeting ID: 89907386590
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Mayor Dana Ralph
Council President Satwinder Kaur
Councilmember Bill Boyce
Councilmember Zandria Michaud
Councilmember John Boyd
Councilmember Sharn Shoker
Councilmember Marli Larimer
Councilmember Toni Troutner
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Item Description
Action Speaker
Time
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Changes from Council, Administration, or Staff.
4.
DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS
Operations–Council President Kaur, Subject Matter Chair
A. Approval of Minutes
YES
i. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting -
Aug 4, 2026 4:00 PM
B.
Payment of Bills - Approve
YES
C.
INFO ONLY: June 2026 Monthly
Financial Report
NO
Michelle Ferguson
05 MIN.
D.
Consolidating Budget Adjustment
Ordinance for Adjustments
between April 1, 2026 and June
YES
Michelle Ferguson
05 MIN.
Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole -
Regular Meeting
August 18, 2026
30, 2026 - Adopt
E.
INFO ONLY - Liability Insurance
Renewals for Property, Crime and
Fidelity, Drones
NO
Tammy White …
Tue Aug 18, 2026
Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting
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Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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Thu Aug 13, 2026
Disability Retirement Board - Disability Retirement Board - Regular Meeting
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Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
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Arts Commission - Arts Commission - Regular Meeting
Arts Commission to review traffic signal box art proposals and deaccession portable art
The Kent Arts Commission will meet to review and vote on proposals for the Traffic Signal Control Box Project, decide on deaccessioning items from the Portable Art Collection for auction, and hear updates on public art at East Hill North, Springwood, Garrison Creek, and Uplands parks. The commission will also vote on two Give Me Culture grant applications and receive a presentation from artist Vaughn Bell on the East Hill North Park public art project.
- Traffic Signal Control Box Project: proposal review and vote
- Portable Art Collection: vote to deaccession pieces for auction and due to damage
- Give Me Culture grant applications: vote on Aman's World and Auburn Symphony Orchestra's Rhythm & Rhymes
- Public art updates: Springwood Park, Garrison Creek Park, Uplands Splash/Spray Park, East Hill North
- Guest presentation: artist Vaughn Bell on East Hill North Park public art
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Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
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# Arts Commission Agenda
Commissioners: Chair Kerry French, Vice Chair Ryan Olmsted, Treasurer John McLaughlin, Suzanne Cameron, Renee Hazen, Julianna Hind, Campbell Kristenson, Linda Mackintosh, Gerard Philpotts, Kelly Spreitzer, Countess Stekovic, Ghelettie Tran-Correa, Jen Treese, Sandi Westman (Alternate: Abhiraami Godala) (John Boyd, City Council Liaison)
## August 12, 2026
**5:30 p.m.** **Centennial Building, 1** **st floor conference rooms, 400 W. Gowe Street** <u>Click here to join the meeting</u> Meeting ID: 289 746 925 92 Passcode: 2sqMC3 **Or call in (audio only)** <u>872-239-8456</u> Phone Conference ID: 488 719 426#
|Item 1.|Description Call to order|Action NO|Speaker Chair French|Time 1|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|2.|Roll Call|NO|Chair French|1|
|3.|Changes to the Agenda|NO|Staff Billerbeck|1|
|4.|Guest: Vaughn Bell, Artist, East Hill North Park, public art update|NO|Vaughn Bell|15|
|5.|July Minutes|YES|Staff Billerbeck|1|
|6.|Treasurer’s Report|NO|Staff Billerbeck|1|
|7.|Performing Arts Committee A. Spotlight Series: 2026-2027 B. Summer Concert Series: 2026|NO|Staff Billerbeck Staff Billerbeck|1 5|
The public may submit written public comments that relate to an agenda item by emailing: cityclerk@kentwa.gov by 3:30 p.m. on the day of this commission meeting. After 3:30 p.m., written public comments may only be submitted in person by presenting them to the commission secretary at the public meeting. Written public comments that do not relate to a committee agend …
Mon Aug 10, 2026
Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting
Arts Commission to review public art proposals and approve minutes
The Kent Arts Commission will discuss public art updates for East Hill North Park, review traffic signal box art proposals, and consider deaccessioning items from the Portable Art Collection. They will also vote on minutes and the treasurer's report.
- Guest presentation by artist Vaughn Bell on East Hill North Park public art update
- Review of proposals for the Traffic Signal Control Box public art project
- Deaccessioning pieces from the Portable Art Collection for auction and damage
- Approval of July meeting minutes
- Consideration of Give Me Culture applications from Ambaw Desalegn Biyehe and Auburn Symphony Orchestra
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Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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# Arts Commission Agenda
Commissioners: Chair Kerry French, Vice Chair Ryan Olmsted, Treasurer John McLaughlin, Suzanne Cameron, Renee Hazen, Julianna Hind, Campbell Kristenson, Linda Mackintosh, Gerard Philpotts, Kelly Spreitzer, Countess Stekovic, Ghelettie Tran-Correa, Jen Treese, Sandi Westman (Alternate: Abhiraami Godala) (John Boyd, City Council Liaison)
## August 12, 2026
**5:30 p.m.** **Centennial Building, 1** **st floor conference rooms, 400 W. Gowe Street** <u>Click here to join the meeting</u> Meeting ID: 289 746 925 92 Passcode: 2sqMC3 **Or call in (audio only)** <u>872-239-8456</u> Phone Conference ID: 488 719 426#
|Item 1.|Description Call to order|Action NO|Speaker Chair French|Time 1|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|2.|Roll Call|NO|Chair French|1|
|3.|Changes to the Agenda|NO|Staff Billerbeck|1|
|4.|Guest: Vaughn Bell, Artist, East Hill North Park, public art update|NO|Vaughn Bell|15|
|5.|July Minutes|YES|Staff Billerbeck|1|
|6.|Treasurer’s Report|NO|Staff Billerbeck|1|
|7.|Performing Arts Committee A. Spotlight Series: 2026-2027 B. Summer Concert Series: 2026|NO|Staff Billerbeck Staff Billerbeck|1 5|
The public may submit written public comments that relate to an agenda item by emailing: cityclerk@kentwa.gov by 3:30 p.m. on the day of this commission meeting. After 3:30 p.m., written public comments may only be submitted in person by presenting them to the commission secretary at the public meeting. Written public comments that do not relate to a committee agend …
Tue Aug 4, 2026
City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting
Kent Council to adopt Level 3 Communications franchise and close projects
The Kent City Council will meet to conduct routine business including adopting a 10-year franchise with Level 3 Communications, LLC, and accepting several completed city projects. Reports from staff and councilmembers will cover budget pressures, permitting statistics, and upcoming community events.
- Adopt ordinance granting 10-year franchise with Level 3 Communications, LLC
- Authorize acceptance of 2025 Paint Line Striping and Raised Pavement Markings Replacement Project as complete ($X)
- Authorize acceptance of 2025 Water Main Improvements Project as complete ($X)
- Authorize acceptance of Kent Valley Loop Trail Furnishings as complete ($X)
- Approve State Auditor Engagement Letter for the 2025 Audit
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✓ Decided: Council approves 3-year AFSCME union contract
The Kent City Council unanimously approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 2617, effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028, authorizing the Mayor to sign. The council also unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included adopting a 10-year fiber optic franchise with Level 3 Communications, accepting several construction projects as complete, and approving the payment of bills. No public hearings or comments were held, and no other substantive business was discussed.
- Approved 3-year AFSCME Local 2617 collective bargaining agreement (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 4544 granting 10-year fiber optic franchise to Level 3 Communications (unanimous)
- Accepted 2025 Paint Line Striping and Raised Pavement Markings Replacement Project as complete (unanimous)
- Accepted 2025 Water Main Improvements Project as complete (unanimous)
- Accepted Kent Valley Loop Trail Furnishings project as complete (unanimous)
- Authorized Mayor and Finance Director to sign State Auditor Engagement Letter for 2025 audit (unanimous)
- Approved payment of bills through 6/15/26 and payroll checks (unanimous)
- Approved excused absence for Councilmember Boyce (unanimous)
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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KENT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
5:00 PM
Chambers
A live broadcast is available on Kent TV21,
www.facebook.com/CityofKent, and
www.youtube.com/user/KentTV21
To listen to this meeting, dial
253-215-8782 or 253-205-0468
Enter Meeting ID: 89676017483
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Mayor Dana Ralph
Council President Satwinder Kaur
Councilmember Bill Boyce Councilmember Zandria Michaud
Councilmember John Boyd Councilmember Sharn Shoker
Councilmember Marli Larimer Councilmember Toni Troutner
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COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA - 5 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
2. ROLL CALL
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
Changes from Council, Administration, or Staff.
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition
i. Employee of the Month
ii. Proclamation for National Emergency Management Awareness
Month
B. Community Events
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF
A. Mayor Ralph's Report
B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report
C. Councilmembers' Reports
6. PUBLIC HEARING
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
City Council Meeting City Council Regular Meeting August 4, 2026
The Public Comment period is your opportunity to speak to the Council and Mayor on issues
that relate to the city of Kent or to agenda items Council will consider. This is not an open
public forum and comments that do not relate to the business of the city of Kent are not
permitted. Additionally, the state of Washington strictly prohibits people from using this pu …
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Approved
Kent City Council
City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes
August 4, 2026
Date:
August 4, 2026
Time:
5:00 p.m.
Place:
Chambers
1.
CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
2.
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Arrived
Dana Ralph
Mayor
Present
Satwinder Kaur
Council President
Present
Bill Boyce
Councilmember
Excused
John Boyd
Councilmember
Present
Marli Larimer
Councilmember
Present
Zandria Michaud
Councilmember
Present
Sharn Shoker
Councilmember
Present
Toni Troutner
Councilmember
Present
3.
AGENDA APPROVAL
A. I move to approve the agenda as presented.
RESULT:
MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Satwinder Kaur, Council President
SECONDER: John Boyd, Councilmember
AYES:
Kaur, Boyd, Larimer, Michaud, Shoker, Troutner
4.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition
i. Employee of the Month
Mayor Ralph recognized Police Patrol Officer, Brian Cortinas, as the August
employee of the month. Chief Padilla expressed words of appreciation for
Cortinas' work and contributions to the City of Kent Police Department.
Cortinas thanked everyone for the recognition.
ii.
Proclamation for National Emergency Management Awareness
Month
Mayor
Ralph
presented
the
Proclamation
for
National
Emergency
Management Awareness Month to Emergency Management Manager
Kimberly Behymer, Program Manager Jenny Keizer, and Emergency
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Minutes
August 4, 2026
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Tue Aug 4, 2026
Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting
Kent City Council considers downtown plan and zoning amendments
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the Rediscover Downtown Kent Plan and proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Official Zoning Map. The body is also considering purchase agreements for public safety equipment and an audit engagement letter.
- Adoption of the Rediscover Downtown Kent Plan
- Ordinance to amend Comprehensive Plan and Official Zoning Map designations
- Cooperative Purchase Agreements with Curtis Blue Line and Galls, LLC
- Authorization of a $136,000 engagement letter for the 2025 State Auditor audit
- Information item regarding South 251st Street Flood Hazard Mitigation and Washington Avenue Bridge Embankment Repair
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✓ Decided: Council adopts ReDiscover Downtown Kent Plan and zoning changes
The Kent City Council unanimously adopted three ordinances implementing the ReDiscover Downtown Kent Plan, including amending the Comprehensive Plan, rezoning properties along Central Avenue, and adopting the 2026 Comprehensive Plan amendments. The council also approved routine items such as minutes, bill payments, and audit authorization, plus two cooperative purchasing agreements for police equipment. All votes were unanimous.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 4545, amending the 2044 Comprehensive Plan to adopt the ReDiscover Downtown Kent Plan (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 4546, rezoning properties along Central Avenue to implement the plan (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 4547, amending the 2044 Comprehensive Plan with 2026 docket updates (unanimous)
- Approved payment of bills and payroll checks through 7/15/26 (unanimous)
- Authorized Mayor and Finance Director to sign State Auditor Engagement Letter for 2025 audit (unanimous)
- Authorized Police Chief to purchase equipment via Curtis Blue Line cooperative agreement (unanimous)
- Authorized Police Chief to purchase equipment via Galls, LLC cooperative agreement (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of July 7, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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KENT CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
4:00 PM
Chambers
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Mayor Dana Ralph
Council President Satwinder Kaur
Councilmember Bill Boyce Councilmember Zandria Michaud
Councilmember John Boyd Councilmember Sharn Shoker
Councilmember Marli Larimer Councilmember Toni Troutner
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Item Description Action Speaker Time
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
Changes from Council, Administration, or Staff.
4.
DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS
Operations–Council President Kaur, Subject Matter Chair
A. Approval of Minutes YES
i. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - Jul
7, 2026 4:00 PM
B. Payment of Bills - Approve YES Paula Painter 01 MIN.
C. State Auditor Engagement Letter
for the 2025 Audit – Authorize
YES Paula Painter 05 MIN.
Economic and Community Development–Councilmember Larimer, Subject
Matter Chair
D. Rediscover Downtown Kent Plan - YES Caroline Eckel 10 MIN.
Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole -
Regular Meeting
August 4, 2026
Ordinance Amending
Comprehensive Plan – Adopt
E. Ordinance Amending the Zoning
District Designations on the
Of …
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Kent City Council - Committee
of the Whole
Committee of the Whole -
Regular Meeting
Minutes
August 4, 2026
Date:
August 4, 2026
Time:
3:59 p.m.
Place:
Chambers
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Arrived
Satwinder Kaur
Council President
Present
Bill Boyce
Councilmember
Excused
John Boyd
Councilmember
Present
Marli Larimer
Councilmember
Present
Zandria Michaud
Councilmember
Present
Sharn Shoker
Councilmember
Present
Toni Troutner
Councilmember
Present
3.
AGENDA APPROVAL
A. I move to approve the agenda as presented.
RESULT:
MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Toni Troutner, Councilmember
SECONDER: John Boyd, Councilmember
AYES:
Kaur, Boyd, Larimer, Michaud, Shoker, Troutner
4.
DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS
A. Approval of Minutes
YES
i. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - Jul
7, 2026 4:00 PM
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
John Boyd, Councilmember
SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember
AYES:
Kaur, Boyd, Larimer, Michaud, Shoker, Troutner
B.
Payment of Bills - Approve
Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole
Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting
Minutes
August 4, 2026
Kent, Washington
Page 2 of 5
MOTION: I move to approve the payment of bills received
through 6/30/26 and paid on 6/30/26; approve the checks
issued for payroll 6/16/26-6/30/26; approve th …
Mon Jul 27, 2026
Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting
Board to hold hearing on ReDiscover Downtown Kent Plan
The Land Use and Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding the ReDiscover Downtown Kent Plan and related rezoning. The board will decide whether to recommend that City Council adopt the new 20-year roadmap for downtown growth.
- Public hearing and vote on the ReDiscover Downtown Kent Plan
- Public hearing on Central Ave Corridor rezonings from James Street to Titus Street
- Public hearing on 2026 Comprehensive Plan Amendments (Annual Docket)
- Proposed reclassification of Veterans Drive from a minor arterial to a principal arterial
- Proposed rezoning of most properties along Central Avenue and East Smith Street to Downtown Commercial Enterprise (DCE)
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Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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Land Use and Planning Board
Monday, July 27, 2026
6:00 PM
Chambers
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Chair Benjamin Reid
Co-Chair Adetotun Oyefeso Bryan Kesterson
Justus Phelps Sandra Pereira Reynolds
Ali Shasti Bonnie Williams
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Item Description Action Speaker Time
1. Call to Order Chair
2. Roll Call Chair 01 MIN.
3. Changes to the Agenda Chair
4. Approval of July 13, 2026
Minutes
YES Chair 01 MIN.
5. ReDiscover Downtown Kent Plan
– Hearing
YES Caroline Eckel, AICP,
Principal Planner
6. Central Ave Corridor Rezones –
Hearing
YES DeJai Mitchell, Long
Range Planner
7. 2026 Comprehensive Plan
Amendments (Docket) – Hearing
YES DeJai Mitchell, Long
Range Planner
8. Adjournment Chair
Unless otherwise noted, the Land Use and Planning Board meets at 6 p.m. on the
second and fourth Monday of each month in Kent City Hall, Council Chambers, 220
Fourth Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032.
For additional information please contact Tanya Kosen at 253-856-5461 or via
email at TKosen@kentwa.gov.
Land Use and Planning Board Land Use Regular
Meeting
July 27, 2026
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Mon Jul 27, 2026
Bicycle Advisory Board - Bicycle Advisory Board - Regular Meeting
Kent Bicycle Advisory Board to discuss Week Without Driving proclamation
The Bicycle Advisory Board will meet to approve June 2026 meeting minutes and consider a Week Without Driving proclamation. The board will also receive reports from the Festival & Events and Bicycle Infrastructure sub-committees.
- Week Without Driving Proclamation
- Commute Trip Reduction discussion
- Festival & Events Sub-Committee Report
- Bicycle Infrastructure Sub-Committee Report
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Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
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For additional information please contact Erik Preston at 253 -856-5596 or via email at
EPreston@KentWA.gov. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk's Office in
advance at 253-856-5725. For TDD relay service, call the Washington Telecommunications Relay Service 7-1-1.
Bicycle Advisory Board Agenda
Monday, July 27, 2026
5:45 PM
Centennial North & South Conference Room (105 & 107)
Centennial Center - 400 W Gowe St
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Board Members
(Daniel Schirmer)
(Maria Castro)
(Miguel Ibarra)
(Prem Subedi)
Gordon Dona
Tim Irwin
Aaron Dent
Connie Stolpp
Baron You
Wendy Graves
Thom Bader
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Item Description Action Speaker Time
1 Call to Order -- Graves 5:45
2 Roll Call -- Preston 5:46
3 Changes to the Agenda -- Graves 5:47
4 June 2026 Meeting - Minutes Approval Yes Graves 5:48
5 Week Without Driving Proclamation Yes Preston 5:49
6 Commute Trip Reduction No Borowski 5:55
7 Festival & Events Sub-Committee Report No Graves 6:15
8 Bicycle Infrastructure Sub-Committee Report No Graves 6:25
9 Communications No Preston 6:30
10 Notice of upcoming meetings No Preston 6:57
11 Items for the next meeting No Graves 6:58
12 Adjournment -- Graves 7:00
Upcoming Meeting Dates: September 28, October 26, and November 30, 2026
- August meeting is cancelled -
Wed Jul 22, 2026
Civil Service Commission - Civil Service Commission - Regular Meeting
Commission approves regular employment for several police and corrections officers
The Civil Service Commission will vote to confirm the regular employment status of multiple Corrections Officers and Police Officers who completed their probationary periods. It will also adopt the Continuous Testing Eligibility Lists for entry‑level and experienced positions in corrections and police. The meeting includes routine consent items and approval of the June 24 minutes.
- Approve regular employment for Corrections Officers Marques Santos, Charafeddine Msaad, Herman Grewal
- Approve regular employment for Police Officer Clayton Walls
- Adopt Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Corrections Officer (July 15, 2026)
- Adopt Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Entry Level Police Officer (July 15, 2026)
- Adopt Continuous Testing Eligibility List for Lateral/Experienced Corrections and Police Officers (July 15, 2026)
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Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
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KENT
WASHINGTON
Civil Service Commission Agenda
Commissioners: Charlie Mitchell, Pauline Thomas, Bruce Weissich
Regular Meeting
July 22, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Centennial Center Room 105/107
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Item Description Action Speaker Time
Li: Call to order Chair i.
Pe Roll Call Chair 1
3% Changes to the Agenda Chair 1
4. Approval of the minutes from the June 24, YES Chair 1
2026 Regular Civil Service Commission
meeting.
5. Consent Items to Accept YES Chair ib
A. Letter dated June 16, 2026 from Chief Padilla to Corrections Ofc. Marques
Santos notifying him that he successfully completed the probationary period
and is appointed to regular employment status effective June 10, 2026.
B. Letter dated June 16, 2026 from Chief Padilla to Corrections Ofc.
Charafeddine Msaad notifying him that he successfully completed the
probationary period and is appointed to regular employment status effective
June 10, 2026.
Unless otherwise noted, the Civil Service Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. the 4th Wednesday
of each month at Centennial Building, Suite 105/107, 400 West Gowe St., Kent, WA 98032.
For additional information please contact Pearlina Chhaysymeexo at 253-856-5299.
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Jul 21, 2026
City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting
Civil Service Commission to review police and corrections staffing
The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve several continuous testing eligibility lists for police and corrections officers. The body will also review personnel updates, including new hires, resignations, and officers completing probationary periods.
- Approval of Continuous Testing Eligibility Lists for Entry Level and Lateral Police and Corrections Officers
- Appointment of Corrections Officers Marques Santos, Charafeddine Msaad, and Herman Grewal to regular status
- Appointment of Officer Clayton Walls to regular status
- Hiring of Probationary Police Patrol Officers Keegan Worthington and Janelle Willit
- Resignation of Community Education Coordinator Sara Hallstead effective August 15, 2026
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Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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KENT
WASHINGTON
Civil Service Commission Agenda
Commissioners: Charlie Mitchell, Pauline Thomas, Bruce Weissich
Regular Meeting
July 22, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Centennial Center Room 105/107
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Item Description Action Speaker Time
Li: Call to order Chair i.
Pe Roll Call Chair 1
3% Changes to the Agenda Chair 1
4. Approval of the minutes from the June 24, YES Chair 1
2026 Regular Civil Service Commission
meeting.
5. Consent Items to Accept YES Chair ib
A. Letter dated June 16, 2026 from Chief Padilla to Corrections Ofc. Marques
Santos notifying him that he successfully completed the probationary period
and is appointed to regular employment status effective June 10, 2026.
B. Letter dated June 16, 2026 from Chief Padilla to Corrections Ofc.
Charafeddine Msaad notifying him that he successfully completed the
probationary period and is appointed to regular employment status effective
June 10, 2026.
Unless otherwise noted, the Civil Service Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. the 4th Wednesday
of each month at Centennial Building, Suite 105/107, 400 West Gowe St., Kent, WA 98032.
For additional information please contact Pearlina Chhaysymeexo at 253-856-5299.
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Jul 21, 2026
Firefighters' Relief Pension Board - FRPB - Regular Meeting
Mayor's Conference Room, 220 4TH Avenue South, City Hall, 2ND Floor, Kent, WA 09032
Thu Jul 16, 2026
Human Services Commission - Human Services Commission - Regular Meeting
Commission will consider the 2027‑2028 Human Services funding recommendation
The Human Services Commission will discuss the application‑cycle funding for 2027‑2028 and consider a recommendation on the overall Human Services budget for that period. Earlier agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes and updates from staff. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.
- Discussion of 2027‑2028 Application Cycle Funding (45 min)
- Recommendation on 2027‑2028 Human Services Funding (10 min)
- Approval of May 21 and June 18, 2026 minutes
- Staff presentation on equitable grantmaking and funding process
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Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
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The public may submit written public comments that relate to a commission agenda item by emailing:
cityclerk@kentwa.gov by 1:00 p.m. on the day of this commission meeting. After 1:00 p.m., written public comments may
only be submitted in person by presenting them to the commission secretary at the public meeting. Written public
comments that do not relate to a commission agenda item are not permitted. Written public comments are not read into
the record.
Unless otherwise noted, the Human Services Commission meets at 3:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at
Centennial Building, Rooms North and South at 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA.
Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 253-856-5725 in
advance. For TDD relay service, call Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at 7-1-1.
Human Services Commission Agenda
Commissioners: Brian Chandler - Chair, Emy Haruo - Co-Chair,
Connie Stolpp, Gwen Allen-Carston, Rickie Robinson, Dee Klem,
Sarah Veele, Erika Henry, Korlette Bird, Devan Mitchell
Council Member, Zandria Michaud
July 16, 2026
3:00 p.m.
Centennial Building, North and South, 400 West Gowe
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1. Call to Order No Chair 1
1Roll Call
• Ice-breaker
No Chair 5
2. Appr …
Thu Jul 16, 2026
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee - Lodging Tax Advisory Committee-Special Meeting
Centennial Center #402, City of Kent, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Mon Jul 13, 2026
Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting
Kent Land Use Board discusses downtown plan and corridor rezoning
The Land Use and Planning Board will receive briefings on the ReDiscover Downtown Plan and proposed rezoning for the Central Avenue corridor. Additionally, staff will present three amendments to the 2026 Comprehensive Plan regarding land use maps and roadway classifications.
- ReDiscover Downtown Plan briefing
- Central Avenue Corridor rezoning briefing
- 2026 Comprehensive Plan Amendments (Annual Docket) briefing
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✓ Decided: Board approves June minutes; hears briefings on downtown plan, rezoning, comp plan
The Land Use and Planning Board unanimously approved the June 22, 2026 minutes. The board received briefings on the ReDiscover Downtown Plan, Central Avenue corridor rezoning, and the 2026 Comprehensive Plan amendments, with public hearings scheduled for July 27, 2026. No substantive decisions were made on these items.
- Approved minutes of June 22, 2026 (unanimous)
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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Land Use and Planning Board
Monday, July 13, 2026
6:00 PM
Chambers
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Justus Phelps Sandra Pereira Reynolds
Ali Shasti Bonnie Williams
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Item Description Action Speaker Time
1. Call to Order Chair
2. Roll Call Chair 01 MIN.
3. Changes to the Agenda Chair
4. Approval of June 22, 2026
Minutes
YES Chair 01 MIN.
5. ReDiscover Downtown Plan –
Briefing 2
NO Caroline Eckel, AICP,
Principal Planner
45 MIN.
6. Central Avenue Corridor
Rezoning - Briefing
NO DeJai Mitchell, Long
Range Planner
15 MIN.
7. 2026 Comprehensive Plan
Amendments (Annual Docket) –
Briefing
NO DeJai Mitchell, Long
Range Planner
15 MIN.
8. Adjournment Chair
Unless otherwise noted, the Land Use and Planning Board meets at 6 p.m. on the
second and fourth Monday of each month in Kent City Hall, Council Chambers, 220
Fourth Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032.
For additional information please contact Tanya Kosen at 253-856-5461 or via
email at TKosen@kentwa.gov.
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July 13, 2026
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Approved
Land Use and Planning Board
Land Use Regular Meeting
Minutes
July 13, 2026
Date:
July 13, 2026
Time:
6:00 p.m.
Place:
Chambers
Members:
Benjamin Reid,
Adetotun Oyefeso, Co-Chair
Bryan Kesterson,
Justus Phelps,
Sandra Pereira Reynolds,
Ali Shasti,
Bonnie Williams
Agenda:
1.
Call to Order 6:00 p.m.
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Arrived
Benjamin Reid
Excused
Adetotun Oyefeso
Co-Chair
Present
Bryan Kesterson
Present
Justus Phelps
Present
Sandra Pereira Reynolds
Present
Ali Shasti
Present
Bonnie Williams
Present
3.
Changes to the Agenda
None
4.
Approval of Minutes dated June 22, 2026
MOTION: Move to approve the Minutes dated June 22, 2026
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Justus Phelps, Sandra Pereira Reynolds
AYES:
Oyefeso, Kesterson, Phelps, Pereira Reynolds, Shasti, Williams
EXCUSED:
Reid
5.
ReDiscover Downtown Plan – Briefing 2
Planning staff presented the second half of the Draft ReDiscover Downtown
Plan and general community feedback since the plan was released.
The ReDiscover Downtown Plan is a comprehensive update to the 2013
Downtown Subarea Action Plan and serves as a 20-year roadmap for guiding
growth in Downtown Kent.
Land Use and Planning Board Land Use Regular
Meeting
Minutes
July 13, 2026
Kent, Washington
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Wed Jul 8, 2026
Arts Commission - Arts Commission - Regular Meeting
Kent Arts Commission discusses performing arts, public art updates, and collections
The commission will review upcoming series for performing arts and receive updates on several public art projects. Members are also scheduled to discuss downsizing the portable art collection and reviewing Give Me Culture applications.
- Spotlight Series: 2026-2027
- Summer Concert Series: 2026
- Traffic Signal Control Box Project proposal review
- Springwood Park, Garrison Creek Park, Uplands Splash/Spray Park, and East Hill North public art updates
- Portable Art Collection deaccession for auction and damage
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Arts Commission Agenda
Commissioners: Chair Kerry French, Vice Chair Ryan Olmsted, Treasurer John McLaughlin,
Suzanne Cameron, Renee Hazen, Julianna Hind, Wendy Johnson, Campbell Kristenson, Linda Mackintosh,
Gerard Philpotts, Kelly Spreitzer, Countess Stekovic, Ghelettie Tran-Correa, Jen Treese, Sandi Westman
(Alternate: Abhiraami Godala)
(John Boyd, City Council Liaison)
July 8, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Centennial Building, 1st floor conference rooms, 400 W. Gowe Street
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1.
Description
Call to order
Action
NO
Speaker
Chair French
Time
1
2. Roll Call NO Chair French 1
3. Changes to the Agenda NO Staff Billerbeck 1
4. April Minutes YES Staff Billerbeck 1
5. Treasurer’s Report NO Chair French 1
6. Performing Arts Committee NO Staff Billerbeck 1
A. Spotlight Series: 2026-2027
B. Summer Concert Series: 2026
Staff Billerbeck 5
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written public comments may only be submitted in person by presenting them to the commission
secretary at the public meeting. Written public comments that do not relate to a committee agenda
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Arts Commission Minutes
Commissioners: Chair Kerry French, Vice Chair Ryan Olmsted, Treasurer John McLaughlin,
Suzanne Cameron, Renee Hazen, Julianna Hind, Campbell Kristenson, Linda Mackintosh, Gerard Philpotts,
Kelly Spreitzer, Countess Stekovic, Ghelettie Tran-Correa, Jen Treese, Sandi Westman (Alternate:
Abhiraami Godala)
(John Boyd, City Council Liaison)
July 8, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Centennial Building, 1st floor conference rooms, 400 W. Gowe Street
Item
1.
Description
Call to order – The meeting was called to order at 5:39 p.m.
2.
Roll Call – Excused: Tran Correa, Spreitzer, French, Cameron, Stekovic
3.
Changes to the Agenda – None
4.
April Minutes – McLaughlin made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Hind
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
5.
Treasurer’s Report – May Month End reports were distributed for review.
6.
Performing Arts Committee
A. Spotlight Series: 2026-2027 – Tickets are on sale!
B. Summer Concert Series: 2026 – Concerts kicked off today at West Fenwick Park.
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cityclerk@kentwa.gov by 3:30 p.m. on the day of this commission meeting. After 3:30 p.m.,
written public comments may only be submitted in person by presenting them to the commission
secretary at the public meeting. Written public comments that do not relate to a committee agenda
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Tue Jul 7, 2026
Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting
Council discusses investigation update and equity strategic plan
The City Council will receive an update from Commander Jason Bishop regarding the Valley Independent Investigation Team. Additionally, Race and Equity Manager Uriel Varela will present an update on the Equity Strategic Plan and LGBTQ Safe Place.
- Valley Independent Investigation Team update by Commander Jason Bishop
- Equity Strategic Plan Update/LGBTQ Safe Place presentation by Uriel Varela
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✓ Decided: Council hears updates on Safe Place, equity plan, police investigation team
The City Council workshop received presentations on the Kent Police Safe Place Program, the Equity Strategic Plan update, and the Valley Independent Investigation Team (VIIT). No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational only. The Race and Equity Manager requested that the coordinator position be made full-time and funded, but no action was taken.
- No formal decisions or votes taken during the workshop
- Presentation on Safe Place Program received
- Equity Strategic Plan update presented
- VIIT update presented
- Request to make coordinator position full-time and funded (no action taken)
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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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.
Public Comment may be submitted in writing to the City Clerk at the meeting, which will be distributed to
each councilmember and admitted into the record, but will not be read aloud at the meeting. In order to
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.
For additional information, please contact Kimberley A. Komoto, City Clerk at 253-856-5725, or
email CityClerk@kentwa.gov.
NOTE: A copy of the full agenda is available in the City Clerk's Office and at KentWA.gov.
Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk at 253-856-5725 in advance
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KENT CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
AGENDA
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
5:15 p.m.
Chambers
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Approved
City Council Workshop
Workshop Regular Meeting
Minutes
July 7, 2026
Date:
July 7, 2026
Time:
5:15 p.m.
Place:
Chambers
I.
CALL TO ORDER
Council President Pro Tem, Bill Boyce called the meeting to order.
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Arrived
Satwinder Kaur
Council President
Excused
Bill Boyce
Councilmember
Present
John Boyd
Councilmember
Present
Marli Larimer
Councilmember
Present
Zandria Michaud
Councilmember
Present
Sharn Shoker
Councilmember
Present
Toni Troutner
Councilmember
Present
II.
PRESENTATIONS
1
Safe Place Program
Uriel Varela
35 MIN.
Community Education Coordinator, Sara Hallstead presented the Safe Place
Program.
The Kent Police Department Safe Place Program partners with local
businesses and organizations and schools to offer victims of hate crimes
shelter if they are feeling unsafe. It provides places in our community where
victims can seek shelter, call 911 and wait safely until officers arrive.
The Program was created by Seattle PD in 2015.
Businesses must commit to the “safe responsibilities” of the program:
• Call 911 if a crime victim enters the premises.
• Allow victim to remain on property until police arrive.
• Re-contact 911 if the victim leaves prior to police arrival and update the
operator with the victim’s and/or suspect’s description and direction of travel.
• Once business is signed up, Kent PD will send decals and additional
information to train emp …
Tue Jul 7, 2026
Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting
Kent City Council discusses public works and police department items
The Committee of the Whole will review several departmental presentations including police recruiting incentives and a communications franchise. Public works items include an annexation resolution and flood hazard mitigation projects.
- Police Department Recruiting Incentive Program-MOU
- Ordinance No. 4544: 10-year franchise with Level 3 Communications, LLC
- Resolution for intent to annex Milwaukee II
- South 251st Street Flood Hazard Mitigation Settlement Agreement
- South 251st Street Flood Hazard Mitigation and Washington Avenue Bridge Embankment Repair Project
policezoningpublic-worksinfrastructurecommunications
✓ Decided: Council authorized flood mitigation project and police hiring incentive
The Committee of the Whole unanimously approved several actions, including authorizing the Mayor to sign a police recruiting incentive MOU increasing lateral hires' incentive from $10,000 to $25,000, adopting a resolution to begin annexation negotiations for the Milwaukee II Levee area, authorizing a settlement agreement for easements needed for flood hazard mitigation on South 251st Street, and authorizing the Mayor to award a construction contract up to $800,000 for the South 251st Street Flood Hazard Mitigation and Washington Avenue Bridge Embankment Repair Project. The committee also introduced an ordinance granting a 10-year franchise to Level 3 Communications for fiber optic network installation. No items were denied or tabled.
- Approved police recruiting incentive MOU with Teamsters Local 117, raising lateral hire bonus to $25,000 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2109 to begin annexation negotiations for Milwaukee II Levee area (unanimous)
- Authorized settlement agreement with Valley Apartments, LLC for flood mitigation easements (unanimous)
- Authorized Mayor to award South 251st Street flood mitigation and bridge embankment repair contract up to $800,000 (unanimous)
- Introduced Ordinance No. 4544 granting Level 3 Communications a 10-year fiber optic franchise (unanimous)
- Approved payment of bills (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of June 16, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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KENT CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
4:00 PM
Chambers
A live broadcast is available on Kent TV21,
www.facebook.com/CityofKent, and
www.youtube.com/user/KentTV21
To listen to this meeting, dial
253-215-8782 or 253-205-0468
Enter Meeting ID: 89907386590
Join the meeting
Mayor Dana Ralph
Council President Satwinder Kaur
Councilmember Bill Boyce Councilmember Zandria Michaud
Councilmember John Boyd Councilmember Sharn Shoker
Councilmember Marli Larimer Councilmember Toni Troutner
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Item Description Action Speaker Time
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
Changes from Council, Administration, or Staff.
4.
DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS
Operations–Council President Kaur, Subject Matter Chair
A. Approval of Minutes YES
i. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - Jun
16, 2026 4:00 PM
B. Payment of Bills - Approve YES
C. INFO ONLY: May 2026 Monthly
Financial Report
NO Michelle Ferguson 05 MIN.
D. Police Department Recruiting
Incentive Program-MOU-
Authorize
YES Kari Endicott 05 MIN.
Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole -
Regular Meeting
July 7, 2026
E. Introduction of Ordinance No.
4544 Granting a Non-Exclusive
10-year Franchise with Level 3
Communications, LLC
YES Christina Schuck 05 MIN.
Public Works–Councilmember Troutner, Subject Matte …
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Pending Approval
Kent City Council - Committee
of the Whole
Committee of the Whole -
Regular Meeting
Minutes
July 7, 2026
Date: July 7, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Place: Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER
Council President Pro Tem, Bill Boyce called the meeting to order.
2. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Satwinder Kaur Council President Excused
Bill Boyce Councilmember Present
John Boyd Councilmember Present
Marli Larimer Councilmember Present
Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present
Sharn Shoker Councilmember Present
Toni Troutner Councilmember Present
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
A. I move to approve the agenda as presented.
RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember
SECONDER: John Boyd, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Boyd, Larimer, Michaud, Shoker, Troutner
4.
DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS
1. Approval of Minutes YES
i. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - Jun
16, 2026 4:00 PM
Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole
Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting
Minutes
July 7, 2026
Kent, Washington
Page 2 of 7
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember
SECONDER: Sharn Shoker, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Boyd, Larimer, Michaud, Shoker, Troutner
2. Payment of Bills - Approve
MOTION: I move to approve the payment of bills.
RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] Next: 8/4/2026 5:00 PM
MOVER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember
SECONDER: …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A. — I move to approve the agenda as presented.
6 yea
Bill Boyce yea · John Boyd yea · Marli Larimer yea · Zandria Michaud yea · Sharn Shoker yea · Toni Troutner yea
i. — Minutes of Jun 16, 2026 4:00 PM
6 yea
Bill Boyce yea · John Boyd yea · Marli Larimer yea · Zandria Michaud yea · Sharn Shoker yea · Toni Troutner yea
Tue Jul 7, 2026
City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting
Kent City Council to consider franchise agreements and flood mitigation projects
The City Council will meet to discuss several consent calendar items, including infrastructure repairs and business franchises. The agenda also includes reports from the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer regarding city operations.
- 10-year franchise with Forged Fiber 37, LLC
- Police Department Recruiting Incentive Program-MOU
- Resolution for intent to annex Milwaukee II
- South 251st Street Flood Hazard Mitigation Settlement Agreement
- South 251st Street Flood Hazard Mitigation and Washington Avenue Bridge Embankment Repair Project
zoninginfrastructurepublic safetybusinessgovernment
✓ Decided: Council approves consent calendar, collective bargaining, and settlement agreements
The Kent City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included adopting a 10-year franchise for Forged Fiber 37, LLC, authorizing a police recruiting incentive MOU, and authorizing a flood hazard mitigation settlement. The council also unanimously approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local Union No. 117 and a $463,153 settlement with Old Republic Surety. No public hearings were held, and the council discussed but did not vote on the 2027 state legislative agenda.
- Approved consent calendar unanimously, including franchise for Forged Fiber 37, LLC
- Authorized police recruiting incentive MOU with Teamsters Local Union No. 117
- Authorized South 251st Street flood hazard mitigation project up to $800,000
- Approved three-year collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local Union No. 117 (unanimous)
- Approved $463,153 settlement with Old Republic Surety (unanimous)
- Introduced Ordinance No. 4544 for Level 3 Communications franchise
- Accepted Kent Commons Fire Alarm Replacement Project as complete
- Approved excused absence for Council President Kaur
Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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KENT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
7:00 PM
Chambers
A live broadcast is available on Kent TV21,
www.facebook.com/CityofKent, and
www.youtube.com/user/KentTV21
To listen to this meeting, dial
253-215-8782 or 253-205-0468
Enter Meeting ID: 89676017483
Join the meeting
Mayor Dana Ralph
Council President Satwinder Kaur
Councilmember Bill Boyce Councilmember Zandria Michaud
Councilmember John Boyd Councilmember Sharn Shoker
Councilmember Marli Larimer Councilmember Toni Troutner
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COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA - 7 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
2. ROLL CALL
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
Changes from Council, Administration, or Staff.
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition
i. Employee of the Month
ii. Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month
iii. Proclamation for National Night Out
B. Community Events
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF
A. Mayor Ralph's Report
B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report
C. Councilmembers' Reports
6. PUBLIC HEARING
City Council Meeting City Council Regular Meeting July 7, 2026
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
The Public Comment period is your opportunity to speak to the Council and Mayor on issues
that relate to the city of Kent or to agenda items Council will consider. This is not an open
public forum and comments that do not relate to the business of the city of Kent are not
permitted. Additionally, the state of Washington strictly prohibits people …
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Pending Approval
Kent City Council
City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes
July 7, 2026
Date: July 7, 2026
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 Title Status Arrived
Dana Ralph Mayor Present
Satwinder Kaur Council President Excused
Bill Boyce Councilmember Present
John Boyd Councilmember Present
Marli Larimer Councilmember Present
Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present
Sharn Shoker Councilmember Present
Toni Troutner Councilmember Present
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
No changes were made to the agenda.
A. I move to approve the agenda as presented.
RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Boyce, Councilmember
SECONDER: John Boyd, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Boyd, Larimer, Michaud, Shoker, Troutner
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition
i. Employee of the Month
Mayor Ralph recognized Corrections Sergeant, Chris Ward as the City's July
Employee of the Month and expressed appreciation of Ward's 30 years of
service to the City.
ii. Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month
Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month to
Parks Director Julie Parascondola.
Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes
July 7, 2026
Kent, Washington
Page 2 of 8
Parascondola expressed words of appreciation of the Proclamation and of the
work of the Parks employees supporting the parks programs.
iii. Proclamation for National N …
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A. — I move to approve the agenda as presented.
6 yea
Bill Boyce yea · John Boyd yea · Marli Larimer yea · Zandria Michaud yea · Sharn Shoker yea · Toni Troutner yea
8. — Consent Calendar
6 yea
Bill Boyce yea · John Boyd yea · Marli Larimer yea · Zandria Michaud yea · Sharn Shoker yea · Toni Troutner yea
i. — Minutes of Jun 16, 2026 5:15 PM
6 yea
Bill Boyce yea · John Boyd yea · Marli Larimer yea · Zandria Michaud yea · Sharn Shoker yea · Toni Troutner yea
ii. — Minutes of Jun 16, 2026 7:00 PM
6 yea
Bill Boyce yea · John Boyd yea · Marli Larimer yea · Zandria Michaud yea · Sharn Shoker yea · Toni Troutner yea
Mon Jun 29, 2026
Bicycle Advisory Board - Bicycle Advisory Board - Regular Meeting
Bicycle Advisory Board meeting on June 29, 2026
The Bicycle Advisory Board will meet to review the May 2026 meeting minutes and discuss various bicycle-related topics. Discussion items include bike rack locations, safety campaigns, and e-bike/e-vehicle next steps.
- Approval of May 2026 Meeting Minutes
- Discussion of Bike Rack Locations
- Discussion of Safety Campaign
- Discussion of E-bike/E-vehicle next steps
- Festival & Events Sub-Committee Report
bicyclesafetyinfrastructuretransportation
✓ Decided: Bicycle Advisory Board cancels safety campaign and tables bike rack plans
The Board decided to end efforts on the safety campaign and dropped the item regarding bike rack locations. Members agreed to meet in July to finalize a recommendation for the Mayor's 'Week Without Driving' proclamation but will cancel the August meeting.
- Approved May 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Decided to end efforts on the safety campaign
- Dropped the item regarding bike rack locations
- Decided to hold the July meeting and cancel the August meeting
Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
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For additional information please contact Erik Preston at 253 -856-5596 or via email at
EPreston@KentWA.gov. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk's Office in
advance at 253-856-5725. For TDD relay service, call the Washington Telecommunications Relay Service 7-1-1.
Bicycle Advisory Board Agenda
Monday, June 29, 2026
5:45 PM
Centennial North & South Conference Room (105 & 107)
Centennial Center - 400 W Gowe St
Join the meeting now
Or call in (audio only)
1-872-239-8456
Phone Conference ID: 152 888 050#
Board Members
(Daniel Schirmer)
(Maria Castro)
(Miguel Ibarra)
(Prem Subedi)
Gordon Dona
Tim Irwin
Aaron Dent
Connie Stolpp
Baron You
Wendy Graves
Thom Bader
() indicates board appointment pending
Item Description Action Speaker Time
1 Call to Order -- Graves 5:45
2 Roll Call -- Preston 5:46
3 Changes to the Agenda -- Graves 5:47
4 May 2026 Meeting - Minutes Approval Yes Graves 5:48
5 Summer Meeting Schedule No Graves 5:49
6 Bike Rack Locations No Graves 5:55
7 Safety Campaign Discussion No Graves 6:20
8 E-bike/E-vehicle next steps No Graves 6:35
9 Festival & Events Sub-Committee Report No Graves 6:45
10 Bicycle Infrastructure Sub-Committee Report No Graves 6:50
11 Communications No Preston 6:55
12 Notice of upcoming meetings No Preston 6:57
13 Items for the next meeting No Graves 6:58
14 Adjournment -- Graves 7:00
Upcoming Meeting Dates: July 27, August 31, and September 28, 2026
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Kent Bicycle Advisory Board Meeting June 29, 2026 1
Minutes Held In-Person 2
3
APPROVED – July 27, 2026 4
5
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: (6) Gordon Dona, Tim Irwin, Connie Stolpp, Baron You 6
(remote), Wendy Graves, Thom Bader. 7
8
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: (1) Aaron Dent. 9
10
CITY STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: (2) Erik Preston, Rob Brown. 11
12
Guests: Daniel Schirmer, Maria Castro (remote), Miguel Ibarra, Prem Subedi (remote), 13
Chad Bieren 14
15
1. Call-to-Order - Graves 16
The meeting was called to order at 5:46 pm with Chair Graves presiding. 17
18
2. Roll Call - Preston 19
6 of 7 members present, 2 staff, and 5 guests. 20
21
3. Changes to the Agenda – Graves 22
No changes to the agenda 23
24
4. May 2026 Meeting – Minutes Approval - Graves 25
Thom moves, Tim seconds. Board approved 7 – 0. 26
27
5. Summer Meeting Schedule – Graves 28
Some Boards take the summer off. Does KBAB want to hold both the July and August 29
meetings? 30
31
Discussion: 32
Connie – Is there anything pressing? 33
Wendy – There is some grant money that needs to be spent. Need to spend it by the 34
end of the summer. 35
Erik will find out how much and when it needs to be spent 36
Erik – Funds are planned for the bike racks and safety campaign. They need to be spent 37
before September. 38
Tim – Meetings also depends on when new members are appointed. They need a 39
meeting to attend. 40
Erik –Appointments should be made in July. They could be appointe …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
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Net migration-14,936 people (-$2.20B net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)8 ({"Flood": 17, "Severe Storm": 11, "Earthquake": 2, "Biologic · last Tue Apr 7, 2026)
Traffic fatalities19 (9 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments70,376 (1,305,947 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,671/mo (2,150 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy13.3% (low numeracy 19% · 2017)
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Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$291.2M
Spending$244.2M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$126.1M
Debt-to-revenue0.43×
Debt-load index35 / 100
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Outcomes — economic mobility
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