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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 10/03/2006 • Kent City Council Meeting KEN T October 3, 2006 W A 5 N I N G T O N 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, Raplee, Thomas and Watson Ranniger was excused from the meeting (CFN-198) CHANGES TO AGENDA A. From Council, Administration, or Staff. (CFN-198) CAO Hodgson added Consent Calendar Item J, Mayor Cooke added Consent Calendar Item K. and CLARK MOVED to make a letter from Steve Butler, President of the Washington Chapter of the American Planning Association, regarding Initiative 933 a part of the record. Harmon seconded and the motion carried. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition. Added Item—Kherson Sister City Representatives. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke introduced Mayor Volodymyr Saldo, Councilmember Vitaly Girm and Interpreter Oleg Pynda from Kherson, Ukraine. The delegation presented the City with a book of photos of Kherson and a wooden plate from Kherson, outlined their activities, and noted that they are looking for construction companies who are interested in working in Kherson Mayor Cooke welcomed them to the city, presented them with gifts, and wished them the best Added Item—Parks Department Audit. (CFN-118) The Mayor announced that after doing an audit of the Parks Department, the Washington Cities Insurance Authority gave them an outstanding review, and commended Acting Parks Director Lori Hogan B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Raplee announced the Green River Natural Resource Area planting, which will be held on October 7 at 21621 Russell Road, the Special Recycling Collection Event which will be held on October 14 at Russell Road Park, and the ReLeaf Event on October 14 at Clark Lake Clark reminded Councilmembers of the National Parks and Recreation Event in Seattle next week Mayor Cooke announced the Lingo dance theater on October 7 at the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center, and the Kent Financial Literacy and Education Fair on October 28 at the Senior Activity Center Watson announced the Human Services Commission fundraising breakfast to benefit the Food Bank on October 13. C. Employee of the Month. (CFN-147) Mayor Cooke announced that Clara Eckhart of the Law Office has been chosen as the October Employee of the Month City Attorney Brubaker commended Eckhart for her service, and she was given the Employee of the Month plaque. D. Introduction of Appointees. (CFN-1127) Mayor Cooke introduced Joyce Drake and Alexander Ky, her appointees to the Diversity Advisory Board. The appointees then explained their reasons for serving on the Board Steve Kato was not in attendance. E Economic Development Report. (CFN-198) Economic Development Director Wolters updated the Council on new businesses in the City, and new businesses opening soon at Kent 1 Kent City Council Minutes October 3, 2006 Station. He said Project Springboard is moving forward and that college students interested in architecture will be opening a Store Front Studio to provide revitalization possibilities to the city. F. Domestic Violence Proclamation. (CFN-155) Mayor Cooke read a proclamation declaring the month of October as FamilyViolence Awareness Month in the City of Kent. The City's Y domestic violence victim's advocate, Ann Marie Tennison, accepted the proclamation and explained the domestic violence situation in Kent. CONSENT CALENDAR CLARK MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through K. Harmon seconded and the motion carried. A. Minutes of Previous Meeting. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of September 19, 2006,were approved B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Numbers were not available for approval. C. King Conservation District Grant for Clark Lake Park Forestry Plan. (CFN-118) The King Conservation District Grant of$3,360 to fund the Clark Lake Forestry Management Plan was accepted, the expenditure of funds in the Clark Lake Management Plan budget was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign all necessary documents. The King Conservation District Reimbursable Grant funds were used to hire a consultant, Sound Urban Forestry, to evaluate the Clark Lake Park urban forest and prepare a report with recommendations to protect and nurture the forest Based on this report,reforestation of the park is underway using volunteer efforts during the October planting event—ReLeaf D. King Conservation District Grant for Clark Lake Park Inlet Reforestation Proiect. (CFN-118) The King Conservation District Grant of$16,707.50 to fund Clark Lake Inlet Reforestation Project was accepted, the expenditure of funds in the Native Plants budget was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign all necessary documents The King Conservation District Reimbursable Grant funds were used to alter a man-made inlet at Clark Lake Park to make it more natural by installing large woody debris and boulders and planting along the banks This work was completed by Park staff, volunteers, and Boy Scouts completing Eagle Scout projects. E. Safeco Grant for Service Club Park Scoreboard. (CFN-118) The Safeco Insurance Company Grant of$19,542 to fund the purchase of scoreboards for Service Club Ball Park was accepted, the expenditure of funds in the Service Club Ball Park budget was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign all necessary documents F. Surplus and Disposal of Water Department Materials. (CFN-136) A public hearing was set for the October 17, 2006, Council meeting to consider comments on the declaration of certain public water utility equipment as surplus to the City's needs. 2 Kent City Council Minutes October 3, 2006 G Joint Funding Agreement With U.S. Geological Survey for the Cooperative Data- Collection Program. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Joint Funding Agreement between the City and the U.S. Geological Survey to provide operation, maintenance, and data collection at the Spnngbrook Creek, Mill Creek, and Rock Creek Gaging stations during the Federal fiscal year 2007, subject to the City Attorney and Public Works Director's concurrence of the language therein, and to establish a budget for same H Gift of Land, Quit Claim Deed. (CFN-239) The Mayor was authorized to execute a Quit Claim Deed on a gift of land by Karen Phillips, Living Trust I. Re-Appointment to Diversity Advisory Board. (CFN-1127) The Mayor's re-appointment of Ms Joyce Drake to continue serving as a member of the Kent Diversity Advisory Board was confirmed. Her new appointment will continue until 9/30/09. ADDED ITEMS J. Excused Absence. (CFN-198) An excused absence from the October 3, 2006, City Council meeting for Council President Ranniger was approved, as she was unable to attend K Diversity Advisory Board. (CFN-1127) The appointment of Alexander C Ky and the re- appointment of Steven Kato to the Kent Diversity Advisory Board were confirmed. Ky will replace Charlene Shaw, and both appointments will continue through 9/30/2009. REPORTS Mavor's Report. (CFN-198) The Mayor complimented the staff of the 911 Emergency Center on the excellent results of their State audit. She also noted that the Green River Flood Control Zone group has recommended becoming part of the King County-wide District for flood control. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Raplee noted that the next meeting will be held on October 19 at 5:00 p.m., and that the ReLeaf event will happen on October 14. Planning and Economic Development Committee. (CFN-198) Harmon noted that the next meeting will be held at 4.00 p in. on October 16 Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Harmon noted that the next meeting will be held at 5.00 p.m on October 10. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Raplee noted that the next meeting will be held at 5.00 p.m on October 16, and that the recycling event will be on October 14. Administration. (CFN-198) Hodgson noted that the dedication of the scoreboards at Service Club Ball Fields will be on November 4, and that there will be an Executive Session of approximately 20 minutes on two items of property acquisition and noted that action may be taken when the regular meeting reconvenes. Police Chief Strachan announced that extra efforts have been made in regard to prostitution issues on Pacific Highway South and that eight arrests were made in the past week 3 Kent City Council Minutes October 3, 2006 EXECUTIVESESSION The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 7:52 p in. and reconvened at 8:15 p.m. (CFN-198) Property Acquisition. (CFN-239) RAPLEE MOVED to approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Martinez property located at 108 Naden Avenue, as part of the Naden Street Assemblage, to authorize the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to close the land transaction upon review and approval by the City Attorney, and to appropriate closing costs from the Park Land Acquisition account. Watson seconded and the motion carved. HARMON MOVED to authorize the Mayor to execute all necessary documents to purchase the real property located at 407 Washington Avenue North for$825,000 plus closing costs, subject to review of the documents by the City Attorney. Thomas seconded and the motion earned. ADJOURNMENT At 8 17 p in., WATSON MOVED to adjourn. Thomas seconded and the motion carved. (CFN-198) Brenda Jacober, CMC City Clerk 4