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• Kent City Council Meeting
KEN T February 7, 2006
W ASH NGTON
The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Cooke.
Councilmembers present: Clark, Harmon, O'Brien, Ranmger, Raplee, Thomas and Watson
(CFN-198)
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Emplovee of the Month. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke announced that Financial Analyst Mariane
Ely has been chosen as Employee of the Month for February.
B Economic Development Report. (CFN-198) Economic Development Manager Torgelson noted
that Phase II of Kent Station, which consists of four new buildings, should be complete by fall. He
also noted a major construction project of light industrial office retail space at West Valley Highway
and S. 212th
CONSENT CALENDAR
RANNIGER MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through R. Clark seconded and the
motion carried.
A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of January 17,
2006 were approved.
B Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Approval of payment of the bills received through December 15
and paid on December 15, 2005 after auditing by the Operations Committee on January 17, 2006
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
12/15/05 Wire Transfers 2259-2276 $1,497,437 00
12/15/05 Prepays & 587057 492,929 58
12/15/05 Regular 587851 1,479,100.90
Use Tax Payable 8,242.54
$3,477,710 02
Approval of payment of the bills received through December 31 and paid on December 31, 2005
after auditing by the Operations Committee on January 17, 2006
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
12/31/05 Wire Transfers 2277-2294 $1,394.054 89
12/31/05 Prepays & 587852 3,096.770 25
12/31/05 Regular 588480 1,947,515.19
Use Tax Payable 771.76
$6,439,112 09
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Approval of payment of the bills received through January 15 and paid on January 15 after auditing
by the Operations Committee on January 17, 2006
Approval of checks issued for vouchers.
Date Check Numbers Amount
1111116 Wire Transfers 2295-2307 1 172,118.21
1/15/06 Prepays 588481 495,145.95
1/15/06 Regular 589078 1,715,506.90
Use Tax Payable 1,52629
$3,184,697 43
Approval of checks issued for Interim Payroll-
Date Check Numbers Amount
12/6/05 Check 287877 $ 69.15
12/7/05 Check 287878 $1,135 48
Approval of checks issued for payroll for December 1 through December 15 and paid on
December 20, 2005
Date Check Numbers Amount
12/20/05 Checks 287879-288141 $ 195,205.93
12/20/05 Advices 189609-190300 1,249,536 41
Total of Regular Payroll $1,444,742.34
Approval of checks issued for the payroll of December 16 through December 31, 2005 and paid on
January 5, 2006.
Date Check Numbers Amount
1/5/06 Checks 288142-288413 $ 212,187.28
1/5/06 Advices 190301-190989 1,267,955.26
Total of Regular Payroll $1,480,142.54
Approval of checks issued for Interim Pamoll
Date Check Numbers Amount
1/10/06 Check 288414 8165 67
Approval of checks issued for the payroll of January 1 through January 15 and paid on January 20,
2006.
Date Check Numbers Amount
1/20/06 Checks 288415-288702 $ 229,163.55
1/20/06 Advices 190990-191676 1,511,456 64
Total of Regular Payroll $1,740,620 19
Approval of checks issued for Interim Payroll:
Date Check Numbers Amount
1/23/06 Check 288703-288704 $48161
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C. McGrew Rezone Ordinance(Quasi-Judicial). (CFN-121) Ordinance No. 3783 rezoning
approximately 23 acres of property located on the southeast comer of 941h Avenue South and South
242"d Street, from the current zoning of from Single-Family Residential, 4.5 units per acre, to Single-
Family Residential, 8 units per acre was adopted
D. 2005 Final Budget Adjustment Ordinance. (CFN-186) Ordinance No. 3784 approving the
consolidating budget adjustments made between July 1, 2005 and December 31, 2005 totaling
$15,812,742 was adopted.
E. Lease Agreement for Wireless Communications Equipment. (CFN-1109) The Mayor was
authorized to enter into a lease agreement which includes a nonexclusive access easement,with
Clearwire, LLC to install wireless communications equipment at Wilson Playfields, to accept the
monthly lease fee of$1,350,00, and to approve the expenditure of funds in the Light Pole
Replacement budget
F. 2005 Fourth Quarter Fee-In-Lieu Funds. (CFN-118) Fee-in-lieu funds from developers in the
amount of$21,225.00 and the expenditure of funds in the East Hill Skate Park and Mill Creek
Canyon Earthworks Park budgets were authorized
G King County Parks Youth Sports Facility Grant. (CFN-118) The King County Parks Youth
Sports Facility Grant of$35,000 00 to fund the West Fenwick Park Basketball Court Project was
accepted, and the expenditure of funds in the West Fenwick Park Renovations budget was approved.
H. Town Square Plaza Carousel Sole Source Purchase. (CFN-118) The Mayor was authorized
to enter into a sole source agreement with BUMPERS INC to purchase a Bertazzon "Venetian
Carrousel" for$78,000.00, and the pledge of$48,000.00 from the Kent Parks Foundation as partial
reimbursement of the carousel was acknowledged.
I. King County Office of Emergency Management Grant. (CFN-122) A reimbursable grant
not to exceed $75,000 from the King County Office of Emergency Management to be used for
reimbursement to assist in the continued growth of Zone 3 (South King County) Emergency
Management coordination to increase responsehnteroperability capabilities among disciplines, to
minimize damages and quicken recovery from a terrorism related and "all hazards" disaster incidents
was accepted, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract to receive the funds.
J. Fire Department Replacement Vehicle Purchase. (CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to
sign a contract with BBC Dodge to purchase a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 quad cab pickup for the Fire
Department.
K Goods and Services Agreement with LiAthouse Uniform Company. (CFN-122) The Mayor
was authorized to sign a Goods & Services Agreement for the purchase of work uniforms, after final
review and approval by the Attorney's office
L. King County Public Entity Services Contract. (CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to sign
the King County public entity services contract for reimbursement of prescribed medications at the
Kent Corrections Facility.
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M. U.S. Department of Justice FY 2006 Grant. (CFN-122) The Police Department was
authorized to apply for the Bureau of Justice Assistance FY 2006 Grant The City's allocation is
$29,312 The grant funds will be used to plan for a crime analysis function with the purchase of
equipment, supplies and training.
N. Costco Wholesale Donation. (CFN-122) The donation from the Northwest Regional Office
of Costco Wholesale to the Fire Department's Fall Prevention Program was accepted
O Birdsong Meadows Improvements Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Birdsong
Meadows submitted by Moumr Touma for 4 gate valves, 2 hydrants, 565 linear feet of waterline,
5 sanitary sewer manholes,752 linear feet of PVC sewer line, 752 centerline linear feet of asphalt
roadway, 16 storm sewer catch basins, 44,500 cubic feet of detention pond storage and 1,354 linear
feet of HDPE sewer line was accepted.
P. 3rd Avenue S. Storm Extension. (CFN-1038) The 3`d Avenue South Storm Extension project
was accepted as complete and release of the retainage to Rodarte Construction upon standard releases
from the state and release of any hens was authorized.
Q. S. 228th Street Corridor—Bolger Road Grade and Fill. (CFN-1269) The S. 2281h Street
Corridor—Bolger Road Grade & Fill project was accepted as complete and release of the retainage to
Rodarte Construction upon standard releases from the state and release of any hens was authorized.
R. 132nd Avenue SE Street Vacation Ordinance. (CFN-102) Ordinance No 3785 vacating a
portion of 132" Avenue Southeast was adopted On December 13, 2005, the Council approved the
vacation with the conditions recommended by staff Those conditions have since been satisfied
OTHER BUSINESS
A. Canary Hill Rezone Ordinance (Quasi-Judicial). (CFN-121) The proposed ordinance rezones
two parcels totaling approximately 5 8 acres of property from Single-Family Residential, 4.5 units
per acre, to Single-Family Residential, 6 units per acre The Hearing Examiner held a public hearing
on December 7, 2005, and issued Findings, Conclusions, and a Recommendation of approval on
December 22, 2005. The City Attorney explained the quasi-judicial process and determined that
there has been no ex-parte communication by the Council Sharon Clamp of Planning Services then
explained the project HARMON MOVED to adopt Ordinance No 3796, which accepts the
Findings, Conclusions and Recommendation of the Hearing Examiner on the Canary Hill Rezone.
Clark seconded and the motion carried.
B. Sophia Glenn/Brenna's Vista II Rezone Ordinance (Quasi-Judicial). (CFN-121) The City
Attorney explained that the Council will consider rescinding and amending their December 13, 2005,
decision to deny adoption of an ordinance rezoning four parcels totaling 22 3 acres of property from
Single-Family Residential, 4.5 units per acres, to Single-Family Residential, 6 units per acre, on the
Sophia Glenn/Brenna's Vista I1 rezone He reminded Council of the quasi-judicial process and
determined that there have been no ex-parte communications Matthew Gilbert of Planning Services
outlined the project and answered questions from Councilmembers regarding traffic on 92nd Avenue
and nearby redevelopment. HARMON THEN MOVED to adopt Ordinance No 3787 rescinding the
December 13, 2005 motion to deny the requested Sophia Glenn/Brenna's Vista II Rezone and to
amend the earlier motion by accepting the Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations of the
Hearing Examiner on the Sophia Glenn/Brenna's Vista II Rezone. Clark seconded. Clark, Harmon
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and Watson spoke in opposition to the motion, citing public health and safety issues due to slopes,the
expense of expanding 92rid Avenue, and the lack of neighborhood compatibility O'Brien spoke in
favor, stating that property owners should be allowed to take advantage of the SR-6 Comprehensive
Plan designation Upon a roll call vote, the motion earned 4-3 with O'Brien, Ranniger, Raplee and
Thomas in favor, and Clark, Harmon and Watson opposed.
C. Morford Meadows South Rezone Ordinance (Quasi-Judicial). (CFN-121) The proposed
ordinance relates to the rezoning of four parcels totaling approximately 2 25 acres of property from
Single-Family Residence, 4.5 units per acre, to Single-Family Residential, 6 units per acre The
Hearing Examiner held a public hearing on January 4, 2006, and issued Findings, Conclusions and a
Recommendation for approval on January 18, 2006. The City Attorney explained the quasi-judicial
process Councilmembers Thomas and Harmon disclosed that they know Mr Morford, and Brubaker
determined that although other Councilmembers may know Mr Morford as well, none of the
Councilmembers had had ex-parte communication on this matter No one in the audience objected
to the disclosures, and Kurt Hanson of Planning Services explained the proposal.
HARMON MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3788 accepting the Findings, Conclusions and Recom-
mendation of the Hearing Examiner on the Morford Meadows South Rezone Clark seconded and
the motion carried
BIDS
A. LID 353— S. 228th St. Corridor Riverview Boulevard Overpass. (CFN-1269) The bid
opening for this project was held on January 19, 2006, with seven bids received The low bid was
submitted by Rodarte Construction, Inc in the amount of$1,630,023 50 The Engineer's estimate
was $1,621,504.44.
RAPLEE MOVED to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Rodarte Construction, Inc.
for the LID 353 - S 228th Street Corridor Riverview Boulevard Overpass project in the amount of
$1,630,023 50. Harmon seconded and the motion carved.
REPORTS
A. Council President. (CFN-198) Ranniger reflected on the recent Council retreat.
B. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) Clark informed Councilmembers of the Sister Cities
membership meeting on February 15
C. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Thomas noted that the next meeting will beat 5.00 p.m.
on February 16
D. Public Works. (CFN-198) Raplee noted that there will be a special meeting on February 27 at
5 00 p in , due to the holiday on February 20.
E. Planning and Economic Development Committee. (CFN-198) Hannon noted that due to the
holiday on February 20, there will be a special meeting at 4 00 p in on February 27 He added that
Futurewise has withdrawn it's appeal to the Growth Management Hearing Board, and that the City is
now eligible for grant funding and a number of sources of transportation and planning projects.
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F. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the next meeting will
be at 4:00 p.m on February 16.
G Administrative Reports. (CFN-198) City Attorney Brubaker reported that the lawsuit regarding
urban density has been withdrawn and will not be re-filed.
Mayor Cooke reported on the AWC meeting including the streamlined sales tax issue Hodgson
reported on the improvements being made to the City Hall campus. He then reminded
Councilmembers of an Executive Session of approximately 15 minutes to discuss labor negotiations,
with action to follow.
CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS
A (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke welcomed Scout Troop 888 who are working on citizenship merit
badges.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council recessed to Executive Session at 7.55 p.m and reconvened at 8:17 p in. (CFN-198)
ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Labor Negotiations. (CFN-198) CLARK MOVED that, upon final review and approval as to form
by the City Attorney's Office, the Mayor be authorized to sign a three-year collective bargaining
agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME),
Local 2617, effective January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2008. Ranniger seconded and the
motion carried
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m. (CFN-198)
eat arc-d-�ez
Brenda Jacober, CMC
City Clerk
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