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K E N T March 7, 2006
WASHINGTON
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)
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Cub Scout Pack 459, Den 2
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
A From Council, Administration, or Staff. (CFN-198) Interim CAO Hodgson noted an
Executive Session of 5 minutes, and added a report from the Attorney on the Critical Areas
Ordinance hearing.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. King Countv Councilman Reagan Dunn. (CFN-198) Councilman Dunn spoke about
representing Kent and noted that his priorities are transportation, land use, methamphetamtnes, and
annexations.
B. Lions Club Donation. (CFN-104) Brian Ipsen, President of the Lions Club, presented the
Mayor with a check for$15,000 to be used for a portable stage.
C. El Grullo Gift Presentation. (CFN-155) Former Mayor Jim White of the Sister Cities
Association, presented Mayor Cooke with a clock from El Presidente Antonio Mendoza of El Grullo,
Jalisco, Mexico.
D Lifetime Achievement Award from Washington State Traffic Safetv Commission.
(CFN-155) It was noted that Nancy Matthews, Drinking Driver Task Force Coordinator, has
received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission.
E. Economic Development Update. (CFN-198) Economic Development Manager Torgelson
discussed economic indicators, and noted that 2005 was an incredible year.
F. Employee of the Month. (CFN-147) Ron Halverson, Control Center Technician in Water
Operations, was named Employee of the Month for March.
ADDED ITEM
G Events. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke announced that Congressman Adam Smith will hold a
meeting at City Hall on Saturday, March 18, from 10 00-11.30 and invited those interested to attend.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RANNIGER MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through J. Raplee seconded and the
motion carried.
A Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of February 21,
2006 were approved.
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B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through February 1 and paid on
February 15 after auditing by the Operations Coramittee on February 21, 2006 were approved.
Approval of checks issued for vouchers.
Date Check Numbers Amount
2/15/06 Wire Transfers 2329-2345 $1,368,306 04
2/15/06 PrePays & 589822 527,333 22
2/15/06 Regular 590416 1,877,093.53
Use Tax Payable 1,212.79
$3,773,945.58
Approval of checks issued for interim Pa ry oll.
Void Check# 287807 & 288070 ($595.01)
2/3/06 Check# 288990-288991 $595.01
Approval of checks issued for payroll for February 1 through February 15 and paid on February 17,
2006:
Date Check Numbers Amount
2/17/06 Checks 288992-289274 $ 199,352 97
2/17/06 Advices 192367-193059 1,245,908 04
Total of Regular Payroll $1,445,261.01
C. 145th Place SE Street Vacation Ordinance. (CFN-102) Ordinance No 3789 vacating a
portion of 145` Place Southeast was adopted.
D. Transfer Ownership of Artwork at Kent Meridian Pool. (CFN-118) The transfer of
ownership of the artwork at Kent Meridian Pool from the Cultural Development Authority of King
County to the City of Kent was approved The work of art is affixed to the north exterior wall of the
Kent Meridian Pool
E. Lions Club Donation for Portable Staging. (CFN-118) A $15,000.00 donation from the Kent
Lions Club to reimburse the purchase of portable staging was accepted, and expenditure of funds in
the Portable Staging budget was approved
F Riverview Park Design Consultant Agreement. (CFN-118) The Mayor was authorized to sign
the consultant agreement with JA Brennan Associates, PLLC for the Riverview Park Master Plan
G. Purchase of Ladder Truck. (CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to sign a purchase contract
for a 100' aerial ladder truck from Pierce Manufacturing
H. Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) Kit Bulk Buy Program Grant. (CFN-122)
The Mayor was authorized to accept the Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) Kit Bulk Buy
Program grant in the amount of$60,000 from King County Office of Emergency Management and to
sign the grant agreement.
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I. No Parkins and 2-Hour Parking Ordinance. (CFN-171) Ordinance No 3790 repealing and
readopting sections of the Kent City Code Sections 9 38 020, No Parking Zones, and 9 38.060, Two
(2) Hour Parking Zones was adopted Revisions to the Parking Code are necessary due to the
development of Kent Station
J. LID 360— SE 227th Place Sanitary Sewers, Resolution Setting Public Hearing Date.
(CFN-1301) Resolution No 1716 setting a public hearing date of April 4, 2006, on the formation of
a sanitary sewer LID was adopted.
OTHER BUSINESS
A. Dickerson Rezone Ordinance (Quasi-Judicial). (CFN-121) The proposed ordinance relates
to land use and zoning, specifically the rezoning of one parcel totaling 194 acres of property from
Single-Family, 4 5 units per acre to Single-Family Residential 6 units per acre The property is
located at 23507 981h Avenue South. The Kent Hearing Examiner held a Public Hearing on
February 1, 2006, and issued Findings, Conclusions, and a Recommendation for approval on
February 15, 2006.
The City Attorney explained the process and it was noted that no Councilmembers have had ex-parte
communications on this issue Matt Gilbert of Planning Services described the project.
HARMON MOVED to adopt Ordinance No 3791, which accepts the Findings, Conclusions and
Recommendation of the Hearing Examiner on the Dickerson Rezone Clark seconded and the motion
carried.
B Council Strategic Plan. (CFN-198) Council President Ranniger explained the process used to
develop their goals for the City and outlined each goal SHE THEN MOVED to adopt Resolution
No 1717 adopting the new City Council Strategic Goals in furtherance of the Council's long term
vision for the City of Kent. Clark seconded Watson offered a friendly amendment to revise Goal
No 3 to say enhance our sense of community rather than the sense of community Ranniger and
Clark accepted the amendment and the motion to amend carried. Ranniger's motion to adopt
Resolution No 1717 as amended then carried
REPORTS
Council President. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that she will discuss the Strategic Goals at the
Chamber of Commerce meeting on March 14.
Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Thomas noted that the next meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m.
on March 16
Public Works. (CFN-198) Raplee noted that the next meeting will be held on Monday, March 20 at
5.00 p.m
Plannins and Economic Development Committee. (CFN-198) Harmon noted that the next
meeting will be on March 20 at 4.00 p.m
Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the next meeting will be
held at 4.00 p in on March 16.
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Administrative Reports. (CFN-198) City Attorney Brubaker gave an update on the Critical Areas
Ordinance hearing which was held today. Hodgson reminded the Council of a five-minute Executive
Session regarding property acquisition and possibly the Critical Areas Ordinance Mayor Cooke
commended staff for their work on an arson on S. 248th, Kids Arts Day, and capturing a bank robber.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting recessed at 8 10 p.m. and reconvened at 8:20 p in. (CFN-198)
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8.20 p.m. (CFN-198)
Brenda Jacober, CMC
City Clerk
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