The agenda includes public communications such as employee recognition and a proclamation for National Emergency Management Awareness Month, along with reports from the Mayor, Chief Administrative Officer, and Councilmembers. Business items involve the adoption of an ordinance granting a 10-year franchise to Level 3 Communications, LLC, and the authorization of several project completions, including the 2025 Paint Line Striping and Raised Pavement Markings project, the 2025 Water Main Improvements, and Kent Valley Loop Trail furnishings. Additionally, the Council will address a State Auditor engagement letter for the 2025 audit and hold a closed session regarding collective bargaining.
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The City Council meeting included the recognition of the employee of the month for his work on a successful charity golf tournament and a proclamation for National Emergency Management Awareness Month. Updates were provided regarding upcoming community events. Additionally, the Council authorized the Mayor to sign a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the AFSCME Local 2617 union.
Jul 7, 2026·Board meeting
Kent City Council City Council Meeting
The council meeting included a flag salute, the nomination and recognition of an employee of the month, and a proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month. Additionally, a proclamation for National Night Out was presented, with reports on various community events scheduled at the Accesso Showare Center and updates from the Association of Washington Cities conference.
Jul 7, 2026·Board meeting
Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Regular Meeting Minutes
The meeting covered several key agenda items, including the payment of bills and a presentation on the May 2026 Monthly Financial Report, noting higher sales tax revenue and utility tax performance. The committee authorized a Memorandum of Understanding to increase hiring incentives for lateral police recruits. Additionally, the committee introduced an ordinance for a 10-year franchise with Level 3 Communications, LLC and adopted a resolution to negotiate an interlocal agreement with King County for the annexation of the Milwaukee II area. The committee also authorized a settlement agreement with Valley Apartments, LLC for flood hazard mitigation easements and approved the awarding of a construction contract for the South 251st Street flood hazard mitigation and embankment repair project. Finally, the committee reviewed upcoming Transportation Improvement Board grant applications.
