Recognitions & Proclamations
At Tuesday evening's Kent City Council meeting, the council confirmed several appointments to local boards and commissions and congratulated our Employee of the Year Janene Johnstone, and Employee of the Month for March, Michael Mage!
I also had the opportunity to proclaim April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
This observance calls attention to the impact of sexual violence in communities across our state and nation, raising public awareness and helps educate communities on how to prevent it.
Working together as a community, we can alleviate the trauma of sexual violence by ensuring supportive resources are available to all survivors, while standing up to and actively disrupting harmful attitudes and behaviors that contribute to sexual violence.
I also proclaimed April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
In 2019, distracted driving claimed over 3,000 lives nationally and over 286,000 people were injured in distracted driving accidents.
Spring is a time when people begin to log more miles on the road and it is imperative to focus attention on motor vehicle injury risks and preventions, so please drive safe and be attentive to the road and your surroundings!
Small Business Ribbon Cutting
Earlier today I had the opportunity to drop by Mia & More at the Great Wall Shopping Mall for their ribbon cutting and grand opening!
It's a new family-owned business here in Kent which I am always excited about! It was so interesting to hear from the family about their sugar cane farm in Vietnam and their new restaurant.
The food is excellent and I even got to try pressing sugar cane into juice! Check out Mia & More if you're ever near the Great Wall.
KDP Cajun Food & Music Fest
The Kent Downtown Partnership is looking for artists and vendors to participate in their 2022 Cajun Food & Music Fest!
This is an exciting new community event open to all ages, inspired by one of Kent’s small businesses: Altha’s Louisiana Cajun Spices shop.
Cajun Food and Music Fest will be at downtown Kent’s Burlington Green Park on Saturday, August 20 from 3 - 8 p.m. Railroad Avenue will be closed for a pedestrian marketplace, beer garden, music stage, kids activities and artists/vendors.
The Kent Downtown Partnership is accepting applications for artists and vendors, and are looking for a variety of vendors with a variety of price points, mediums and focuses.
Kent City Council Recap
4/5/22 Kent City Council Meeting
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Public Recognition
- Recognizing 2021 Employee of the Year, March Employee of the Month, Appointments to Boards and Commissions, Proclamations.
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Parks Seasonal Staffing Update
- Information on recruitment, filling seasonal positions, temporary hiring and volunteers.
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Reports from Mayor, CAO and Council
- Details on community events, regional and local committee work, partner organizations and more.
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Public Comment Period
- Residents provided public comment on issues being discussed at the council meeting.
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Approval of Consent Calendar Items
- Meeting minutes, purchases, leases, contracts, fund allocations, updates to ordinances, interlocal agreements.
4/5/22 Kent City Council Workshop
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Low Income Housing Institute Tiny Home Presentation
- Presentation from Low Income Housing Institute on affordable housing developments.
- Information about Tiny House Villages including details on management and operations, supportive services and outcomes.
4/5/22 Operations & Public Safety Committee
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Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.38 KCC Related to Parking
- Details regarding authorization for junk vehicle removal for right-of-way. Ordinance designates Public Works Director as authority for removal of dumped vehicles.
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East Hill Police Substation Lease Extension
- Reauthorizing lease for police substation necessary for patrols and police department functions.
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End of Legislative Session Report
- Update from city contract lobbyist regarding 2022 Legislative Session and outcomes.
4/4/22 Public Works Committee
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Information on West Hill Reservoir
- Update on progress for the West Hill Reservoir construction project, preview of final design and mural.
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Information on 6MG.1 Reservoir
- Update on electrical and plumbing upgrades coming to water reservoir North of 240th St on 98th Ave S.
4/7/22 Parks & Human Services Committee
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S. 224th Phase III Project Update, Garrison Creek Park Impacts
- Widening existing street cross-section, adding shoulders, sidewalk, lighting, etc.
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Resolutions for Grant Applications
- Grant Applications for Recreation and Conservation Office for Property Acquisition and Springwood Park.
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Springwood Park Renovation
- Contact for improvements.
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Mill Creek Canyon Trail Repair
- Contract for improvements.
Volunteer Conservation Events
We've got two volunteer conservation events coming up! Join City of Kent staff and other volunteers as we come together to care for our local parks and beautiful greenery. Learn more and register at KentWA.Gov/ComeVolunteer.
🌎 EARTH DAY
📅 Saturday, April 23
⏰ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
📍 Clark Lake
🌲 ARBOR DAY
📅 Saturday, April 30
⏰ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
📍 Riverview Park
Kent Parks is Hiring!
Our Parks department is hiring and we want you to join our family here at the City of Kent! Working in Parks means that your talents are dedicated to enriching the lives our our residents.
From working with local youth to maintaining our parks and trails, we have something for you! We're offering walk-in interviews throughout the month of April for select seasonal positions.
To learn more about all available jobs or to apply today, visit MyKentParks.com/Jobs.
Kent Police is Hiring!
The Kent Police Department is looking for new officers!
Every member of our department is here to promote the safety and well-being of our Kent neighbors and to improve our quality of life in the City.
You can learn about the benefits of working for Kent PD and the community we serve on our recruitment website.
Kent Station Survey
Sound Transit is improving access to Kent Station for drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and bus riders. They're building a parking garage as well as new sidewalk, bicycle and bus enhancements.
Your feedback will help them determine the visual design of our new parking garage, which will be located just north of the station on James Street. Should it stand out or blend in? Feel modern or classic?
Sound Transit wants to hear from you! Learn more and give your input.
- Visit the online open house through April 26 (available in English, Spanish, and Russian).
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Attend the drop-in session: Thursday, April 14, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Kent Station, 301 Railroad Ave N, east platform near bus loop.
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Attend the virtual Q&A session: Monday, April 18, Noon to 1 p.m. (see link at kentstation.participate.online)
🌼 Spring Curbside Clean-Up!
Our annual curbside cleanup is in full swing through April 15! You can place extra yard debris and garbage (limit of 10 units for each) at the curb on your regular pickup day for no extra charge.
This is a great way to get rid of some of that stuff that's been piling up really easily and for free. Learn more here.
Garbage
- All extra garbage must be in bags, boxes (3'5" long, 3'5" wide and 3'5" high) or cans (32-gallon or smaller). No loose trash will be accepted.
- Each container must weigh less than 60 pounds or it will not be collected.
- No tires, scrap metal, hazardous waste appliances or furniture will be accepted.
Yard Waste
- Includes leaves, grass, brush, flowers, tree wood, and branches (less than four inches in diameter, and less than four feet in length).
- Food waste may only be included in the contractor provided cart.
- Yard clippings must be separate from garbage. Either bundle or place in cans, boxes, paper or compostable yard waste bags.
- Absolutely no plastic bags are allowed. Bags for yard waste are available at most hardware stores and garden/landscape centers.
- Each bundle, can and bag must weigh less than 60 pounds and be no more than four feet long. Branches must be no more than four inches in diameter. Bundle branches with natural fiber rope or twine.
Spring Litter Cleanup
Each spring and fall the City of Kent hosts TeamUp2CleanUp, a litter cleanup event where community members work to beautify Kent as individuals or in teams at various locations around the city.
Join us for our spring litter cleanup on the East Hill, West Hill and Downtown!
Learn more and register at KentWA.gov/TalkingTrash.
📅 Saturday, May 14
⏰ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
📍 Golden Steer, Kherson Park, West Hill Marketplace
We provide garbage bags, garbage disposal, safety vests and litter grabbers as supplies last. This is a great opportunity to earn school required community service hours!
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