Kent, WA

Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting

Bicycle Advisory Board - Bicycle Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Bicycle Advisory Board will meet to review Metro service changes and receive reports from the Festival & Events and Bicycle Infrastructure sub-committees. The board will also vote on the September 2026 meeting minutes.

• Approval of September 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Metro Service Changes
• Festival & Events Sub-Committee Report
• Bicycle Infrastructure Sub-Committee Report

Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging Board - Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging Board - Reg

Civil Service Commission - Civil Service Commission - Regular Meeting

The Kent Special Events Public Facilities District Board will meet to elect officers for terms ending in 2026 and for the 2027 calendar year. The board will also receive financial and operational updates regarding the accesso ShoWare Center.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for term expiring 12/31/2026
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary for term 1/1/27-12/31/27
• Financial reports from the City of Kent and accesso ShoWare Center
• Operational updates from the General Manager and Marketing
• Update from the Seattle Thunderbirds

Public Facilities District Board - Public Facilities District Board - Regular Meeting

The Public Facilities District Board will meet to elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary for the 2027 term. The board will also discuss the resignation of the current Chair and review financial and operational reports.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the term expiring 12/31/2026
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary for the term 1/1/27-12/31/27
• Financial reports from the City of Kent and accesso ShoWare Center
• Operational updates from the General Manager and Marketing
• Update on the Seattle Thunderbirds

Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting

City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting

Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting

Arts Commission - Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

Disability Retirement Board - Disability Retirement Board - Regular Meeting

Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting

City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting

Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting

Civil Service Commission - Civil Service Commission - Special Meeting

Arts Commission - Arts Commission - Special Meeting

Human Services Commission - Human Services Commission - Regular Meeting

Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting

Civil Service Commission - Civil Service Commission - Regular Meeting

Bicycle Advisory Board - Bicycle Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting

Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting

Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting

Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting

City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting

Arts Commission - Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting

Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting

Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting

Human Services Commission - Human Services Commission - Regular Meeting

Civil Service Commission - Civil Service Commission - Regular Meeting

Parks & Recreation Commission - Parks & Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting

Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting

Bicycle Advisory Board - Bicycle Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging Board - Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging Board - Reg

Firefighters' Relief Pension Board - FRPB - Regular Meeting

Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting

Bicycle Advisory Board - Bicycle Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

Civil Service Commission - Civil Service Commission - Regular Meeting

City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2027-2028 Biennial Budget, including opioid settlement fund priorities, and the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan. Additionally, the Council will hold a hearing on the 2026 Tax Levy for the 2027 Budget and a hearing on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment.

• Second Public Hearing on the 2027-2028 Biennial Budget
• Second Public Hearing on the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan
• Public Hearing on the 2026 Tax Levy for the 2027 Budget
• Public Hearing on Comprehensive Plan Amendment regarding capital facilities plans
• Authorization of Allied Universal Security Services

Firefighters' Relief Pension Board - FRPB - Regular Meeting

The Board will meet to approve minutes from April 2026 and receive informational updates. Discussions will include an election update and financial reports for the trust fund.

• Approval of April 21, 2026 meeting minutes
• Informational update on Election Position No. 1
• Review of Firemen's Relief & Pension Trust Fund financial reports

Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is considering authorizations for several flood resilience and reduction grants. The meeting also includes a presentation of the August 2026 Monthly Financial Report.

• Department of Commerce Public Works Board December 2025 Flood Resilience Grant authorization
• King County Flood Control District Steve Bleifuhs Memorial Flood Reduction Grant authorization
• Mill Creek Reestablishment Little Property Floodplain Reconnection Change Orders with Rodarte Construction Inc.
• August 2026 Monthly Financial Report presentation

Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting

The City Council Workshop will review an update on the 2027-2028 Biennial Budget presented by Finance Director Paula Painter. Councilmembers will also provide updates regarding regional committee issues.

• 2027-2028 Biennial Budget update
• Council Regional Committee Updates

Human Services Commission - Human Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Human Services Commission will hear presentations from four local agencies and discuss feedback regarding the application process. The body will also vote on the approval of the August 20, 2026, meeting minutes.

• Agency spotlights: Lighthouse for the Blind, Kindering, Northwest Education Access, and Katherine’s & Rita’s House
• Application process debrief and feedback session
• Approval of August 20, 2026 minutes

Arts Commission - Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arts Commission will review updates on several public art projects and the portable art collection. The body is scheduled to vote on traffic signal control box art and a grant application.

• Vote on Traffic Signal Control Box Art
• Updates on public art at Springwood Park, Garrison Creek, Uplands, and East Hill North
• Discussion on downsizing the Portable Art Collection
• Vote on Give Me Culture Grant Application
• Review of CASP 2027 panel and date

Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting

The Arts Commission will meet to discuss performing and visual arts projects. The body is scheduled to take action on traffic signal control box art and a grant application.

• Decision on Traffic Signal Control Box Art
• Decision on Give Me Culture Grant Application
• Updates on public art at Springwood Park, Garrison Creek, Uplands, and East Hill North
• Discussion on Portable Art Collection downsizing
• Review of Spotlight Series 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 Artist Selection

City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting

The Kent City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7 p.m. for a regular meeting. The main item is the first public hearing on the 2027-2028 biennial budget, including priorities for opioid settlement funds and the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan. The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as minutes, payment of bills, and several agreements and project acceptances. The agenda also includes a resolution supporting a Kent School District levy and awarding the Eastridge Park Renovation bid.

• First public hearing on the 2027-2028 biennial budget, opioid settlement fund priorities, and 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan
• Consent calendar: rental housing registry fee resolution amendment and authorization to sustain program expansion
• Consent calendar: ordinance repealing and reenacting Chapter 9.01 KCC on Emergency Services
• Consent calendar: agreements for Pump Station 5 PLC upgrade and East Hill Well #2 project
• Resolution to support Kent School District 415 Proposition No. 1 levy; Eastridge Park Renovation bid award

Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting

The Kent City Council holds a workshop to discuss the 2027-2028 Biennial Budget. Finance Director Paula Painter will present details and answer Council questions, with 60 minutes allotted. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural, covering public comment submission rules and meeting access.

• 2027-2028 Biennial Budget presentation by Finance Director Paula Painter (60 min.)
• Public comment accepted in writing to City Clerk, not read aloud at the workshop
• Written comments due at least 3 hours before the workshop start
• Meeting held 5:15 p.m. in Chambers, broadcast on Kent TV21

Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting

The Kent City Council Committee of the Whole meets Oct. 6, 2026 to approve minutes, pay bills, and act on two items: authorizing a contract with Universal Protection Service, LP (dba Allied Universal Security Services), and adopting an ordinance amending Kent City Code 2.34.060 on judges pro tem and court commissioners. The agenda also includes routine procedural steps like call to order, roll call, and agenda approval.

• Authorize contract with Universal Protection Service, LP, dba Allied Universal Security Services (no dollar amount stated in agenda)
• Adopt ordinance amending KCC 2.34.060 – Judges Pro Tem – Court Commissioners
• Approve payment of bills
• Approve minutes of the Sep 15, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting

Disability Retirement Board - Disability Retirement Board - Special Meeting

The Kent Disability Retirement Board (LEOFF 1) holds a special meeting on October 1, 2026 at 3 p.m. The board will approve minutes from April 9, 2026, review its policies and procedures manual, and take up a medical claim reimbursement. It will also set the date of its next meeting. No dollar amounts or specific claim details are included in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the April 9, 2026 meeting
• Review of the board's policies and procedures manual
• Medical claim reimbursement item, no amount stated
• Setting the next board meeting date

Council Workshop - Workshop Special Meeting

The Kent City Council is holding a special workshop meeting to discuss the 2027-2028 Biennial Budget. Finance Director Paula Painter will present details on the budget to the Council. The agenda contains only this single budget discussion item, with no other business listed.

• 2027-2028 Biennial Budget presentation by Finance Director Paula Painter (75 minutes)

The Kent City Council held a workshop on September 29, 2026, where Finance Director Paula Painter presented the Mayor’s Proposed 2027-2028 Biennial Budget. The meeting consisted of presentations and discussions regarding revenues, expenditures, and staffing, with no formal votes or final decisions recorded.

• Received presentation on Mayor's Proposed 2027-2028 Biennial Budget

City Council Meeting - City Council Special Meeting

The Kent City Council is holding a special meeting where Mayor Dana Ralph will deliver her 2027-2028 biennial budget message. The agenda includes only the call to order, roll call, the budget message, and adjournment, with no other business items listed.

• Mayor Ralph's 2027-2028 biennial budget message

The Kent City Council held a special meeting where Mayor Dana Ralph presented her proposed 2027-2028 biennial budget totaling $944,215,080. The minutes record no substantive votes, decisions, approvals, or denials, as the session was dedicated to the budget presentation and adjournment.

Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting

The Kent City Council is holding a special meeting where Mayor Dana Ralph will deliver her 2027-2028 biennial budget message. The agenda includes only the call to order, roll call, the budget message, and adjournment, with no other business items listed.

• Mayor Ralph's 2027-2028 biennial budget message
• Special meeting on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM
• Live broadcast on Kent TV21 and city social media

Mayor Ralph presented a proposed biennial budget totaling $944,215,080 for 2027-2028. The proposal emphasizes a status quo budget approach, utilizing dedicated revenues and grants to fund new positions and services. No votes were recorded on the proposal during this meeting.

Bicycle Advisory Board - Bicycle Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Kent Bicycle Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to approve the minutes from July 2026 and the 2027 meeting calendar. They will also hear reports from sub-committees on festivals/events and bicycle infrastructure, and discuss the Week Without Driving campaign.

• Approval of July 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of 2027 meeting calendar
• Discussion of Week Without Driving campaign
• Reports from Festival & Events and Bicycle Infrastructure sub-committees

Civil Service Commission - Civil Service Commission - Regular Meeting

The Kent Civil Service Commission will vote on approving new eligibility lists for police and corrections officer positions, accept notices of recent hires, and consider a request to establish a testing process for a Community Education Coordinator position. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and consent items.

• Approve eligibility lists for Entry Level Corrections Officer, Entry Level Police Officer, Lateral/Experienced Corrections Officer, and Lateral/Experienced Police Officer, all established September 15, 2026
• Accept letters from Chief Padilla congratulating Kith Rattanak (Police Patrol Officer, effective 09/01/2026) and Darren Richmond (Corrections Officer, effective 09/16/2026)
• Consider memo from Chief Civil Service Examiner to reschedule the October Civil Service Commission meeting
• Consider request from Chief Padilla to test for Community Education Coordinator with written assessment (30%), oral board (70%), and pass/fail chief's interview, background, and polygraph
• Accept memo detailing eligibility list removals through September 15, 2026

Parks & Recreation Commission - Parks & Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Kent Civil Service Commission will review and vote on consent items, approve four new eligibility lists for police and corrections officer positions, and consider action items including rescheduling the October meeting and approving a testing process for a Community Education Coordinator position. The agenda is largely routine personnel and hiring matters.

• Approve eligibility lists for Entry Level Corrections Officer, Entry Level Police Officer, Lateral/Experienced Corrections Officer, and Lateral/Experienced Police Officer, all established September 15, 2026
• Accept letters hiring Kith Rattanak as Probationary Police Patrol Officer ($97,296/yr) and Darren Richmond as Probationary Corrections Officer ($78,816/yr)
• Approve testing process for Community Education Coordinator: written assessment (30%), oral board (70%), chief's interview, background, polygraph
• Request to reschedule October Civil Service Commission meeting
• Approve minutes from August 26, 2026 meeting

Human Services Commission - Human Services Commission - Regular Meeting

Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting

The Kent City Council Committee of the Whole will consider several items, including a 20-year dark fiber network agreement with Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC, a rental housing registry and inspection program fee amendment and expansion, an ordinance on emergency services, and multiple public works contracts and grants. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, bill payments, and write-offs of uncollectable accounts.

• Authorize dark fiber construction and indefeasible right to use agreement with Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC, not-to-exceed $3,888,000 over 20 years
• Adopt fee resolution amendment for Rental Housing Registry and Inspection Program
• Authorize sustain expansion of Rental Housing Registry and Inspection Program
• Adopt ordinance repealing and reenacting Chapter 9.01 KCC – Emergency Services
• Authorize 2026 Puget Sound Regional Council grant for Willis Street (SR 516) Interurban Trail Connection Project

City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting

The Kent City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent calendar covering routine approvals, including contracts for park design, substance use services, and a dark fiber agreement. The Mayor will present the proposed 2027-2028 budget at a special meeting on September 29. The agenda also includes a public hearing, public comment, and a bid award for park pedestrian improvements.

• Amendment with Berger Consulting for Garrison Creek Park Schematic Design - Authorize
• KYFS Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Services - Authorize
• Ordinance Amending Title 6 and Title 8 Relating to Mobile Food Vendors - Adopt
• Dark Fiber Construction and Indefeasible Right to Use Agreement with Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC - Authorize
• East Hill North Community Park Pedestrian Access Improvements Project - Award

The City Council unanimously approved a contract for pedestrian access improvements at East Hill North Community Park. The council also passed a series of consent calendar items, including new regulations for mobile food vendors and several project completions.

• Awarded East Hill North Community Park Pedestrian Access Improvements Project to Rodarte Construction, Inc. for $1,936,832.50 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4549 establishing regulations for mobile food vendors (Unanimous)
• Confirmed Tod Oyefeso to the Kent Special Events Public Facilities District Board (Unanimous)
• Authorized Amendment No. 7 with The Berger Partnership for Garrison Creek Park Schematic Design (Unanimous)
• Authorized Consultant Services Agreement with Kent Youth and Family Services for substance use and mental health services (Unanimous)
• Authorized acceptance of Public Assistance Grant from Washington State Military Department and FEMA (Unanimous)
• Accepted 76th Avenue South Improvements (S 220th St to S 214th St) and 2026 Crack Sealing Project as complete (Unanimous)
• Authorized Dark Fiber Construction agreement with Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC (Unanimous)

Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting

The Kent City Council will hold a workshop to receive an update on Economic and Community Development from Chief Economic Development Officer Bill Ellis. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no other business or decisions listed.

• Economic and Community Development update by Bill Ellis (40 minutes)

The City Council held a workshop featuring a presentation from Chief Economic Development Officer Bill Ellis. The session focused on economic development in the Kent Valley; no formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting

The Kent City Council Committee of the Whole will consider authorizing a 20-year dark fiber network agreement with Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC, costing up to $3,888,000, to replace the expiring Comcast franchise network. The agenda also includes items on rental housing fees, emergency services ordinance, several public works contracts, and a grant for a trail connection project.

• Dark Fiber Construction and Indefeasible Right to Use Agreement with Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC - authorize, not-to-exceed $3,888,000 over 20 years
• Rental Housing Registry and Inspection Program – Fee Resolution Amendment – adopt
• Rental Housing Registry and Inspection Program: Sustain Expansion – authorize
• Ordinance Repealing and Reenacting Chapter 9.01 KCC – Emergency Services – adopt
• 2026 Puget Sound Regional Council Grant – Willis Street (SR 516) Interurban Trail Connection Project – authorize

Arts Commission - Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting

The City Council will receive a quarterly informational update regarding the Kent Moves Program. The discussion includes progress on the Administrative Services Building and the City's long-term facilities transition efforts.

• Kent Moves Program quarterly update
• Administrative Services Building progress report
• City long-term facilities transition update

The Kent City Council held a workshop on September 1, 2026, where Tanyan Farley of the Athenian Group presented an update on Kent Moves, a multi-building municipal facilities transformation program. The presentation covered project goals, current status at 100% detailed design, and next steps including department design sessions and a concept floor program. No votes or formal decisions were recorded; Councilmember Boyce suggested naming conference rooms after Kent's history. Councilmember John Boyd was excused.

Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting

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

The Kent City Council Committee of the Whole met on September 1, 2026 and approved several items, all by unanimous votes of the six members present (Councilmember Boyd was excused). It adopted Ordinance No. 4549 regulating mobile food vendors, awarded $519,632.61 in unexpended ARPA funds to the National Council for Community Development, and authorized agreements for Garrison Creek Park design, Kent Youth and Family Services counseling, and a police officer assignment with the state training commission. It also approved prior meeting minutes and payment of bills. Two items were informational only: the Second Quarter 2026 Investment Report and a flood resilience grant application.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 4549 regulating mobile food vendors (unanimous)
• Awarded $519,632.61 in unexpended ARPA funds to the National Council for Community Development (unanimous)
• Authorized Amendment No. 7 with The Berger Partnership, PS for Garrison Creek Park schematic design (unanimous)
• Authorized a Consultant Services Agreement with Kent Youth and Family Services for substance use disorder and mental health services (unanimous)
• Authorized an interagency agreement with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission for officer salary and benefit reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills received through 8/15/26 and payroll checks for 8/1/26-8/15/26 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the August 18, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting (unanimous)
• Approved the agenda as presented (unanimous)

City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a resolution to renew a moratorium on additional or expanded jail and detention facilities. The meeting also includes the authorization of several completed infrastructure projects and budget adjustments.

• Public hearing on renewing moratorium for jail and detention facilities
• Authorization of Willis Street and 4th Avenue South Roundabout Project completion
• Authorization of 76th Avenue South – North Segment Project completion
• Adoption of consolidating budget adjustment ordinance for April 1 to June 30, 2026
• Authorization of ARPA reallocation for Commercial Affordability Project

The Kent City Council voted unanimously (6-0) to adopt Resolution No. 2110, renewing for six months a moratorium on additional or expanded jail, correctional, or other detention facilities. The council also approved its consent calendar in one unanimous vote, including a budget adjustment ordinance reflecting an overall budget increase of $7,127,730 and $519,632.61 in unexpended ARPA funds to the National Council for Community Development. Councilmember Boyd was excused. The meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2110 renewing 6-month moratorium on additional or expanded jail/correctional/detention facilities (6-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent items A-I in one vote (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4548 consolidating budget adjustments from April 1-June 30, 2026, an overall budget increase of $7,127,730
• Awarded National Council for Community Development $519,632.61 in unexpended ARPA funds
• Authorized Mayor to accept Willis Street and 4th Avenue South Roundabout Project as complete and release retainage to Active Construction Inc.
• Authorized Mayor to accept 76th Avenue South - North Segment Project as complete and release retainage to SCI Infrastructure, LLC
• Approved excused absence for Councilmember Boyd for September 1, 2026

Bicycle Advisory Board - Bicycle Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several departmental presentations and proposed authorizations. Key discussions include reallocating over $519,000 in unspent ARPA funds to commercial affordability projects and authorizing design amendments for Garrison Creek Park.

• Reallocation of $519,632.61 in unspent ARPA funds to the Commercial Affordability Project Agreement
• Amendment with Berger Consulting for Garrison Creek Park Schematic Design
• Ordinance amending Title 6 and Title 8 regarding mobile food vendors
• Authorization of KYFS Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Services
• Agreement with Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission for officer salary reimbursement

The Kent City Council Committee of the Whole met September 1, 2026 and approved its agenda and the minutes of the August 18, 2026 meeting. Members unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 4549 regulating mobile food vendors, awarded $519,632.61 in unexpended ARPA funds to the National Council for Community Development, and authorized agreements for Garrison Creek Park design, Kent Youth and Family Services counseling, and a police training reimbursement deal. All recorded motions passed unanimously; Councilmember John Boyd was excused.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0, unanimous)
• Approved Aug 18, 2026 Committee of the Whole minutes (6-0, unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills through 8/15/26 and payroll 8/1/26-8/15/26 (6-0, unanimous)
• Awarded $519,632.61 in unexpended ARPA funds to National Council for Community Development (6-0, unanimous)
• Authorized Amendment No. 7 with The Berger Partnership, PS for Garrison Creek Park schematic design (6-0, unanimous)
• Authorized consultant services agreement with Kent Youth and Family Services for substance use and mental health services (6-0, unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4549 on mobile food vendor regulations (6-0, unanimous)
• Authorized interagency agreement with Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission for officer salary/benefit reimbursement (6-0, unanimous)

Arts Commission - Arts Commission - Special Meeting

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

The Commission approved art proposals for the Traffic Signal Control Box Project and voted to deaccession 158 pieces from the portable art collection. Additionally, the board awarded $500 in funding to one 'Give Me Culture' application while denying another.

• Approved July meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Traffic Signal Control Box Project proposals (unanimous)
• Approved deaccession of 158 portable art pieces (unanimous)
• Approved $500 funding for Ambaw Desalegn Biyehe's 'Aman’s World' (unanimous)
• Denied funding for Auburn Symphony Orchestra's 'Rhythm & Rhymes' (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission - Civil Service Commission - Regular Meeting

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

The Kent Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the July 22, 2026 meeting and accepted consent items regarding employee probationary status completions and new hires. The commission also approved five eligibility lists for administrative and police or corrections positions by 3-0 votes.

• Approved July 22, 2026 regular meeting minutes (3-0)
• Accepted consent items A-H regarding probationary status and new hires (3-0)
• Approved eligibility list for Administrative Assistant II (3-0)
• Approved continuous testing eligibility list for Entry Level Corrections Officer (3-0)
• Approved continuous testing eligibility list for Entry Level Police Officer (3-0)
• Approved continuous testing eligibility list for Lateral/Experienced Corrections Officer (3-0)
• Approved continuous testing eligibility list for Lateral/Experienced Police Officer (3-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (3-0)

Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging Board - Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging Board - Reg

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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