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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 02/20/2007 Kent City Council Meeting K E N T February 20, 2007 WA5 HINGTON The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Cooke. Councilmembers present: Harmon, O'Brien, Ranniger, and Raplee. Councilmembers excused: Albertson, Clark, and Thomas (CFN-198) CHANGES TO AGENDA A. From Council, Administration, or Staff. (CFN-198) At the request of Councilmember O'Brien, the issue of identification was added as Other Business Item A. B Changes from the Public. (CFN-198) At the request of Russ Hanscom, the Kent Events Center was added as Continued Communications Item A. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) There were no items for Public Recognition. B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Ranniger announced the Kent Community Resource Fair to be held on March 1 st from 5 to 8 p.m. at Kent Commons, and the Aquatic/Recreation Center Project Open House to be held at Green River Community College, Kent Station, on March 1 st from 6 to 8 p.m. C. King County Council. (CFN-198) King County Council Member Reagan Dunn, representing District 9, gave an update of the projects which have been completed and which are under way at this time, with an emphasis on projects in Kent. D. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). (CFN-122) Project Manager Brian Felczak and Program Coordinator Kimberly Behymer explained the CERT program and the courses involved. E. Employee of the Year. (CFN-147) Finance Director Bob Nachlinger introduced the 2006 Employee of the Year, Financial Analyst Mariane Ely. Ely was presented with the Employee of the Year plaque by Mayor Cooke. CONSENT CALENDAR RANNIGER MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through S. Harmon seconded and the motion carried. A. Approval of Meeting. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of February 6, 2007, were approved. B Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through January 15 and paid on January 15, 2007, after auditing by the Operations Committee on February 6, 2007, were approved. 1 Kent City Council Minutes February 20, 2007 Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 1/15/07 Wire transfers 2695-2709 $1,287,462.33 1/15/07 PrePays &Regular 603426-603962 2,651,440.29 Use tax payable 1,157.43 $3,940,060.05 Payment of the bills received through January 31 and paid on January 31, 2007, after auditing by the Operations Committee on February 6, 2007, were approved Approval of checks issued for vouchers: I Date Check Numbers Amount 1/31/07 Wire transfers 2710-2728 $1,658,262 08 1/31/07 PrePays & Regular 603963-604429 2,747,943.66 Use tax payable _ 2,18649 $4,408,392 23 Checks issued for payroll for January 1 through January 15 and paid on January 19, 2007, were approved: Date Check Numbers Amount 1/19/07 Checks 295343-295622 $ 229,168.25 1/19/07 Advices 207602-208293 1,618,239 53 Total Regular Payroll $1,847,407 78 Checks issued for gayroll for January 16 through January 31 and paid on February 5, 2007, were approved: Date Check Numbers Amount 1/30/07 Void 295526 $ -69 43 1/30/07 Reissue 295623 69.43 2/5/07 Checks 295624-295901 209,887.19 2/5/07 Advices 208294-208987 1,317,180 46 Total Regular Payroll $1,527,067.65 C WebEOC Software and Related Hardware Purchase. (CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to sign all documents necessary to purchase WebEOC software and related hardware in the approximate amount of$95,300 for the Emergency Management Division. On August 15, 2006, a reimbursable grant not to exceed $95,300 from the Washington State Military Department was accepted. The grant is to be used for the purchase and implementation of WebEOC software and the necessary infrastructure to operate the system Crisis Management Consulting firm is the vendor that provides the software and training. 2 Kent City Council Minutes February 20, 2007 D. Excused Absences for Councilmembers Albertson, Clark and Thomas. (CFN-198) Excused absences for Councilmembers Albertson, Clark and Thomas were approved, as they were unable to attend tonight's meeting E Fleet Services Budget Adjustment. (CFN-186) A budget adjustment increasing the Police Department's General Fund by $28,753 to replace a wrecked police vehicle was approved F. Harbor Reach Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Harbor Reach for 9 watermain gate valves, 4 hydrants, 1,750 linear feet of watermain, 8 sanitary sewer manholes, 944 linear feet of sanitary sewer, 16 storm manholes, and 1,444 linear feet of storm sewer was accepted The project is located at 23400—59" PI S. G. Kent Station, Phase II Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Kent Station Phase II for 2 sanitary sewer manholes, 519 linear feet of sanitary sewer, and 420 linear feet of streets was accepted. The project is located at 438 Ramsay Way. H Kent School District No. 415 Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Kent School District#415 for 10 sanitary sewer manholes and 1250 linear feet of sanitary sewer was accepted. The project is located at 12037 S. 270th St. I. Millbrook Heights Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Millbrook Heights for 6 watermain gate valves, 2 hydrants, 315 linear feet of watermain, 6 sanitary sewer manholes, 790 linear feet of sanitary sewer, 310 linear feet of streets, 1 storm manhole, 17 catch basins, 26,394 cubic feet of detention pond storage, and 1,346 linear feet of storm sewer was accepted. The project is located at 26814— 120th Ave SE. J. Morgan's Place Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Morgan's Place for 9 watermain gate valves, 2 hydrant, 1,916 linear feet of watermain, 8 sanitary sewer manholes, 1,694 linear feet of sanitary sewer, 1,523 linear feet of streets, 4 storm manholes, 21 catch basins, and 1,838 linear feet of storm sewer was accepted. The project is located at S 237'PI and 97th Ave S. K. Nystrand Short Plat Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for the Nystrand Short Plat for 490 linear feet of sanitary sewer, 280 linear feet of streets, 2 storm manholes, 280 linear feet of biofiltration swale, and 200 linear feet of storm sewer was accepted The project is located at 23224— 1001h Ave SE. L. Safeguard Phase III Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Safeguard Phase II for 8 watermain gate valves, 3 hydrants, and 1,260 linear feet of watermam. The project is located at 330 Washington Ave N. M. Scarsella Short Plat Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for the Scarsella Short Plat for 5 watermain gate valves, 1 hydrants, 610 linear feet of watermain, 5 sanitary sewer manholes, 766 linear feet of sanitary sewer, 3 storm manholes, 5 catch basins, 12,616 cubic feet of detention pond storage, and 503 linear feet of storm sewer was accepted The project is located at 11330 SE 240th St. 3 Kent City Council Minutes February 20, 2007 N. Wilson Short Plat Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for the Wilson Short Plat for 150 linear feet of sanitary sewer, 650 linear feet of streets, 2 storm manholes, 6 catch basins, 120 linear feet of biofiltration swale, 4,692 cubic feet of detention pond storage, and 825 linear feet of storm sewer was accepted. The project is located at 22718—95'h Ave S. O. Malcolm Drilling Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Malcolm Drilling for 2 watermam gate valves, 1 hydrant, 134 linear feet of watermam, 2 sanitary sewer manholes, and 192 linear feet of sanitary sewer. The project is located at the Southeast corner of S. 192°d Street and East Valley Highway P. Earth Tech,Inc. Consultant Services Agreement. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign a consultant services agreement with Earth Tech, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $49,250, upon concurrence of the language there in by the City Attorney and Public Works Director, for a Project Coordinator to supply essential engineering services until a full-time person can be hired. Q. Sound Transit Transportation Amendment Re Pioneer Street. (CFN-171) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Third Amendment to the Transportation Improvement Agreement between the Central Puget Sound Transit Authority and the City of Kent in the amount of $76,063.18. R. Ambulance Services Agreements—Change Orders to Extend Term. (CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to sign Change Orders with American Medical Response and Tri-Med Ambulance, L.L C to extend the term of the original Ambulance Services Agreements for an additional three years through April 30, 2010. S. Kent Police Department Facility Needs Assessment Agreement. (CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to sign an agreement with Ambia, Inc. to prepare a facility needs assessment for the Kent Police Department in the amount of$28,435. OTHER BUSINESS ADDED ITEM A. Identification. (CFN-198) O'Brien noted that people are required to provide their name and address when speaking at a Council meeting, and expressed concern about protecting their identity After a brief discussion, it was agreed that the issue would be discussed at an Operations Committee meeting. BIDS A. LID 353, 4ih Avenue North/76`h Avenue South Sidewalk Improvements, SR-167 to S. 2241h Street. (CFN-1269) The bid opening for this project was held on February 13, 2007, with four bids received. The low bid was submitted by Rodarte Construction, Inc in the amount of $652 957 50. The Engineer's estimate was $712,740.00 The Public Works Director recommends awarding this contract to Rodarte Construction RAPLEE MOVED to award the contract for the LID 353, 4`h Avenue North/76`h Avenue South Sidewalk Improvements contract to Rodarte Construction in the amount of S652,957.50 and to authorize the Mayor to sign it. Harmon seconded and the motion carried. REPORTS Council President. (CFN-198) No report was given. 4 Kent City Council Minutes February 20, 2007 Mayor's Report. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke announced that she has been elected Vice-Chair of SCATBd, that she has been in Olympia testifying on legislation, and that the 2007 Residents Guide will appear in tomorrow's edition of the Kent Reporter. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranmger noted that the committee met last week to discuss grant proposals Planning and Economic Development Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Raplee noted that a special meeting will be held at 5:00 p in on Monday, February 261h, and that the solid waste and garbage issue will be discussed. Administration. (CFN-198) Hodgson advised that there will be no executive session, that the Mayor will present her State of the City address on March 6th, that a recommendation on the Kent Events Center will be given on March 6th, and that a report on potential annexation will be given on April 3`d CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS ADDED ITEM A Kent Events Center. (CFN-1305) Russ Hanscom, 9523 S. 237th, said he does not support nor oppose the Events Center because he feels not enough information is available to make an informed decision. He pointed out some of the views that may have been minimized in the enthusiasm over the facility, such as the lack of public support for arenas, the economic liability of such facilities, and the philosophical shift in the purpose of government He submitted a copy of the Elway Poll and RAPLEE MOVED to make it a part of the record Ranmger seconded and the motion carried. Hanscom added that he intends to submit further written comments to the Council before their meeting of March 6°i ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. (CFN- 98) ZQ 1c Cz Brenda Jacob- City Clerk 5