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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 06/21/2005 KENT Kent City Council Meeting WAf H1NOTON June 21,2005 The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor White. Councilmembers present: Clark, Harmon,Peterson, Ranniger, Raplee, Thomas and White. (CFN-198) CHANGES T4 AGENDA A From Cou"Afig&mhtration,or Staff. (CFN-198) CAO Martin noted that there will be three items of pending litigation and one property acquisition item for discussion during the Executive Session. B. From tle'rubiic. (CFN-198) Continued Communications Item A and B were added at the request of audience members. A PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Recognition ot„State Legator. (CFN-198) Mayor White commended Senator Steve Johnson for his efforts on behalf of Kent during the Legislative session. B. Certifi of A ,vegmyat fgr Excellence in Financial Reporting. (CFN-155&186) Assistant Finance Director Craig presented the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting Award to Paula Barry of the Finance Department. CONSENT CALENDAR PETERSON MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through S. Clark seconded and the motion carried. A. Amroval„'gf Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of June 7, 2005 and a correction to the"Amount" column in the Approval of Bills were approved: Date Check Numbers Amount 5/5/05 Checks 283376-283679 $ 225,643.38 515105 Advices 179311-179989 1,265,383.63 B. A pn rovalR fQ�. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through May 31 and paid on May 31 after auditing by the Operations Committee on June 7, 2005 were approved. Approval of checks issued for vouches: Date Check Numbers Amount 5/31/05 Wire Transfers 2059-2072 $1,323,508.23 5/31/05 PrePays& 578430 521,540.96 5/31/05 Regular 579086 2,136,362.34 5116105 Use Tax Payable 1,946.05 $3,983,357.58 f 1 Kent City Counpil Minutes - June 21, 2005 Apvroval of checks issued 1m vayroli for May 1 through May 15 and paid on May 20, 2005: Date 'Check Numbers Amount 5/20/05 Checks 283682-283982 $ 215,930.94 r. 5/20/05 Advices 179990-180672 1,269,184.89 $1,485,115.83 AR"r val of clg&issued for payrrll for May 16 through May 31 and paid on June 5, 2005: Date Check Numbers Amount 6/5/05 Checks 283983-284292 $ 233,766.49 6/5/05 Advices 180673-181356 1,254,846.76 $1,488,613.25 C. 2005 Inte al AgreeMat for Waterfowl Management. (CFN-118) The Mayor was authorized to sign the 2005 Interlocal Agreement for Waterfowl Management. D. bdaecESAft Facility Feasibi1l$Study Contract. (CFN-118) The Mayor was ` authorized to sign the consultant Agreement with GreenPlay, LLC to conduct a pool/recreation facility feasibility study in the amount of$67,000. F E. Local&Long Distance Teleplte Service Vendor. (CFN-1155) The Mayor was authorized to sign a one-year contract with World Communications, Inc. (WCI), for local and long distance telephone service that replaces the City's current agreement with Focal Communications, subject to City Attorney approval of contract documents. j F. 2005-2007 Microsoft Sit see Assurance Renewal. (CFN-1155) A three-year agreement to renew Microsoft Software Asm-once on Microsoft Office, Exchange, and Windows Server Products through the Washington State Microsoft Select Agreement was approved. G. US •— (CFN-104) The Mayor was authorized to execute the contract with the U S.Bank One Card Program subject to approval of the agreement by the City Attorney. This agreement will authorize small purchases through purchasing cards rather than using petty cash and purchase orders. These purchases will be in accordance with the Procurement Card Policy which sets out the authorized uses of these cards and will reduce the paper flow involved with small purchases as well as improving our business relations with suppliers by improving the timing of payments. H. The Standard Insurance Company Long Term Disability Application for 2005. (CFN-147) The Mayor was authorized to sign the The Standard Insurance Company 2005 Application for long-term disability coverage for the AFSCME, Teamster and Non-Represented employees. Standard quoted.73%of base compensation for our long-term disability coverage for an annual cost of$199,656. The long-term disability contract begins on July 1, 2005. 2 . r x Kent City Council Minutes June 21, 2005 I. Premera Blue Cross AftAII&Afte Services Contract For 2005. (CFN-147) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Premera Blue Cross 2005 Administrative Services Contract. The City is self-insured for this program. The 2005 contract reflects a 6%increase in administrative fees by Premera Blue Cross and is budgeted in the Health&Welfare fund. The annual cost is approxi- mately$551,905. The projected budget for self-funded Premera Blue Cross program claims for 2005 is$8,947,787. J. Grouv Health Cooperative 2005 Gggtract. (CFN-147) The Mayor was authorized to sign the 2005 Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound contract for the City's insured HMO plan. The 2005 contract reflects an approximate 5.8%increase in the health care premiums charged by Group Health and is budgeted in the Health and Welfare fund. K. Pacific Highway South—Fund Authorization Agreement North Phase—Kent Des Moines Road to South 252nd Street. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign a Fund Authorization Agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation for the Pacific Highway South—North Phase construction project expenses in the amount of$5,043,538 upon concurrence by the Public Works Director and the City Attorney and to establish a budget accordingly. L. Pacific Wv South-F ,{#,uthorUation Agreement South Phase—South 252nd ` Street to Sttujk4bd Street. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign a Fund Authorization Agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation for the Pacific ,- Highway South—South Phase construction project expenses in the amount of$674,726 upon F concurrence by the Public Works Director and the City Attorney and to establish a budget accordingly. M. Joint Treno AgUVgM►t with Owest. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign a Joint Trench Agreement with Qwest for work on Military Road upon concurrence by the Public Works Director and the City Attorney. E N. Joint][MIA Agreg,Me t nUg fast. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign a Joint Trench Agreement with Comcast for work on Military Road upon concurrence by the Public Works Director and the City Attorney. O. South 22M Street Extension Consultant Services Contract. CFN-1285 or ( ) The Mayor was authorized to sign consultant services agreements for the following disciplines: structural engineering for Riverview Boulevard Bridge and Military Road retaining walls; utility seismic designer;wetland mitigation inspection and wetland mitigation monitoring; inspection services for structural, geotechnical, materials testing and roadway construction;traffic signal design; and real property appraiser and property negotiation services. P. Pacific Highway UM Consultant Services Contract. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to stgii consultant services"agreements for wetland mitigation inspection and wetland - mitigation monitoring upon concurrence from the City Attorney and Public Works Director. 3 Kent City Council Minutes June 21, 2005 Q. W&H Pacific Canes a fie HiQhwav South Inseection Services. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Local Agency Standard Consultant Agreement with W&H Pacific for inspection services on the Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Project upon concurrence from the City Attorney and Public Works Director. R. Street Vgcatigu for a Portion of 36th Avenue South. (CFN-102) Resolution No. 1701 setting a public hearing date of August 2, 2005, for the street vacation located along a portion of 36`h Avenue South,between Reith Road and South 260s'Street was adopted. S. 4th Avenue North/Ramsay Way Project. (CFN-1038) The 4`h Avenue North/Ramsay Way project was accepted as complete and release of the retainage to Transtech Electric upon standard releases from the state and release of any liens was approved. OTHER BUSINESS A. FlexPass Program Agreement 2005-2006. (CFN-171) The FlexPass Agreement is a King County/Sound Transit/Pierce Transit Program, allowing all eligible employees to choose from a variety of non�kngle occupancy vehicle commute options provided by King County, Sound Transit, and Pierce Transit, CLARK MOVED to authorize the Mayor to sign the renewal of the 2005-2006 FlexPass Agreement with King County/Sound Transit/Pierce Transit Program. Peterson seconded. After Council's questions were answered by staff, the motion carried. BIDS A. LID 353: South 228th Street Corridor Military Road Widening—Phase I. (CFN-1269) The bid opening for this project was held on June 14,2005,with 6 bids received. The low bid was submitted by Pilchuck Diversified Services in the amount of$713,691.38. The Engineer's estimate was 1056,769. WHITE MOVED to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with Pilchuck Diversified Services in the amount of$713,691.38 for the LID 353: S. 228th Street Corridor Military Road Widening—Phase I project. Raplee seconded and the motion carried. REPORTS C. Public~Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that there will be a special committee meeting at 4:0,0 p.m. on Thursday,June 23rd. D. Public Wg . (CFN-198) White announced that because of the holiday on the 4th of July, there will be only one meeting that month, on the 18th. E. Planning f EgMmic Developmnt Committee. (CFN-198) Clark noted that there will be no meeting on July 4th and that the only meeting that month will be on the 18th at 5:00 p.m. I G. Administrative Reports. (CFN-198) Martin reminded Councilmembers of the four items for consideration in the Executive Session. He added that it should take about 30 minutes, and that no action afterward is expected. CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS A. Project Springboard. (CFN-198) Bob O'Brien, 1131 Seattle Street, suggested that the City swap property and build a parking garage in the area. 4 r, Kent City Council Minutes June 21, 2005 B. Eagle Creek Park, (CFN-198) Joe Rubio, 3831 S. 24W expressed concern about the Eagle Creek Park project. EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 7:48 p.m. and reconvened at 8:48 p.m. (CFN-198) ADJOURNMENT At 8:48 p.m. THOMAS MOVED to adjourn. White seconded and the motion carried. (CFN-198) Brenda Jacober, C City Clerk 5