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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 06/20/2006 4400 Kent City Council Meeting K E N T June 20, 2006 WA5HINGTON The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7.00 p in. by Mayor Cooke. Councilmembers present Clark, Harmon, O'Brien, Thomas and Watson Councilmembers Ranniger and Raplee were excused from the meeting. (CFN-198) CHANGES TO THE AGENDA B. From the Public. (CFN-198) Other Business Items 7A and 7B were added at the request of audience members. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke commended Community Development Director Satterstrom for his reappointment to the Kent Downtown Partnership Board of Directors. The Mayor announced that Kevin Sprotbery has received the Videographer Award of Excellence for his work Michelle Witham, the Neighborhood Program Manager, was introduced. B. Community Events. (CFN-198) The Mayor noted that the Kent Downtown Partnership Installation Banquet will be held at the Kent Senior Center at 5 30 on Friday, June 23rd. Mayor Cooke noted that Lowe's Home Improvements is opening on June 28th, and pointed out that it is at the location of the former Midway Swap Meet Harmon commended the Youth Board for a great job on the recent Drinking Driver Task Force event. CONSENT CALENDAR CLARK MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through L. Harmon seconded and the motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of June 6, 2006 were approved. B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through May 15 and paid on May 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on June 6, 2006 were approved Approval of checks issued for vouchers- Date Check Numbers Amount 5/15/06 Wire Transfers 2429-2446 $1,537,003.07 5/15/06 Prepays &Regular 593352-594079 4,698,570 03 Use Tax Payable 2,04376 $6,237,616 86 1 Kent City Council Minutes June 20, 2006 Payment of the bills received through May 30 and paid on May 30 after auditing by the Operations Committee on June 6, 2006 were approved. Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 5/30/06 Wire Transfers 2447-2462 $1,295,542.66 5/30/06 Regular 594080-594778 3,513,59517 Use Tax Payable 1,81579 $4,810,953 62 Approval of checks issued for payroll for April 16 through April 30 and paid on May 5, 2006: Date Check Numbers Amount 4/25/06 Interim Check 290370 $ 10646 5/5/06 Checks 290371-290665 214,68153 5/5106 Advices 195819-196508 1,267,706 53 Total Regular Payroll $1,482,388 06 Approval of checks issued for payroll for May 1 through May 15 and paid on May 19, 2006: Date Check Numbers Amount 5/15106 Interim Check 290666 $ 164.67 5/19/06 Checks 290667-290973 210,390 81 5/19/06 Advices 196509-197202 1,279,835 69 Total Regular Payroll $1,490,226 50 Approval of checks issued for payroll for May 16 through May 31 and paid on June 5, 2006: Date Check Numbers Amount 5/22/06 Interim Check 290974 $ 32968 6/5/06 Checks 290975-291283 220,542.70 6/5/06 Advices 197203-197897 1,301,324.60 Total Regular Payroll $1,521,867.30 C. Surplus Vehicle and Equipment. (CFN-136) Staff was authorized to "trade-in"the tractor/mowers described in the Public Works Director memorandum of May 30, 2006, for new tractor/mowers purchased in the current year. D LID 329—Traffic Signal at 74th Avenue South & SR 516. (CFN-885) July 18, 2006, was set as the public hearing date on confirmation of the final assessment roll for LID 329 The City Clerk was directed to provide notice of the hearing as provided by law. 2 Kent City Council Minutes June 20, 2006 E. Ramsay Way Street Improvement Project. (CFN-1038) The Ramsay Way Street Improvement project was accepted as complete, and release of retamage in the amount of $468,129 47 to R W Scott Construction upon standard releases from the state and release of any liens was authorized. F. Flexplan Program Agreement 2006-2007. (CFN-171) The Mayor was authorized to sign the FlexPass Program Agreement for 2006-2007 between the City, King County, Sound Transit and Pierce Transit. G Washington Economic Development Finance Authority. (CFN-825) Resolution No. 1726 approving Green Garden Foods Products, Inc 's use of state Economic Development Finance Authority non-recourse revenue bonds to build and equip a new manufacturing plant adjacent to its current facility at 5851 South 194th Street was adopted. H. East Cofield Final Plat. (CFN-1272) The final plat Mylar for East Cofield Final Plat was approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign the Mylar I. 4Culture Sustained Support Funding for Arts Commission. (CFN-839) The Sustained Support grant in the amount of$12,500 from the Cultural Development Authority of King County to support 2005 Kent Arts Commission programs was accepted, the expenditure of funds in the Kent Arts Commission budget was authorized, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement. J. Excused Absence for Councilmembers Ranniger and Raplee. (CFN-198) Excused absences for Council President Ranmger and Councilmember Raplee from the June 20, 2006 City Council meeting were approved. K. Riverview Community Church Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Riverview Community Church for 364 linear feet of streets, 3 catch basins, and 218 linear feet of storm sewer was accepted This project is located at 4135 S. 216th St. L. West Valley Highway at 212th Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for West Valley at 212thfor 5 gate valves, 4 hydrants, 144 linear feet of water, 1,080 linear feet of sanitary sewer, and 6 sewer manholes was accepted This project is located at West Valley and 212th OTHER BUSINESS ADDED A Petition for Speed Bumps. (CFN-171) Jerry Johnson, 11316 SE 271st Street, voiced concern about the speed of traffic in that area, and said the City has been unresponsive. He submitted a petition demanding speed bumps on 114th Avenue SE and on SE 271st Street. Mayor Cooke agreed to talk to Mr. Johnson immediately after this meeting, and WATSON MOVED to make the petition a part of the record. Clark seconded and the motion carried. ADDED B. Education. (CFN-198) Kenny Lorezca, 12202 SE 217th Street, said he graduated from Kentridge High School last week, and commented on the importance of education to ensure that the blessings of liberty and prosperity are secured. Mayor Cooke arranged to speak with him immediately after this meeting. 3 Kent City Council Minutes June 20, 2006 BIDS A. Kent Transit Center Access Improvements. (CFN-171) The bid opening for this project was held on June 12, 2006, with two bids received The low bid was submitted by Vetch Construction LLC, in the amount of$111,722.20. The Engineer's estimate was $95,916.42. Public Works Director Blanchard explained that since the estimate was made, costs have gone up and there are fewer bidders He recommended awarding the bid to Vetch Construction LLC HARMON MOVED to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Vetch Construction LLC., for the Kent Transit Access Improvements project in the amount of$111,722.20. Clark seconded and the motion carved. REPORTS Council President. (CFN-198) Council President Pro Tern Clark announced that, due to the holiday on July 4th, the next City Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 5th He outlined other meeting changes as follows: 1) The July 3rd Public Works Committee meeting has been cancelled and a special meeting will be held at 5 00 p in. on July loth. 2) The July 5th Operations Committee meeting has been cancelled 3) The date of the Public Safety Committee meetings has been changed for the rest of the year to the second Tuesday of each month, and the next meeting will be on July 11 th. Planning and Economic Development Committee. (CFN-198) Harmon noted that the next meeting will be on July 17th, and that a public hearing on historic preservation will be held in August. ADJOURNMENT At 7.35 p.m , WATSON MOVED to adjourn. Thomas seconded and the motion carried. Brenda Jacober, CMC City Clerk 4