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KENO November 20, 2007
The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7.00 p in by Mayor Cooke.
Councilmembers present. Albertson, Clark, Harmon, O'Brien, Ranniger, Raplee and Thomas
(CFN-198)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
A From Council, Administration, Staff. (CFN-198) No changes were made by Council,
Administration or staff.
B. From the Public. (CFN-198) No changes were made by the public.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) There was no public recognition.
B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Ranniger announced the opening of the Morford Family
Carousel on December 81', and the Christmas Rush Fun Run/Walk also on December 8"' Mayor
Cooke announced the Youth Game of Life on December 4"' and 5"' and the Wmterfest activities and
tree lighting on December 1"
C. Introduction of Appointees. (CFN-873) Mayor Cooke introduced her reappointments to the
Human Services Commission.
D. Kent Green Business of the Year Award. (CFN-147) Kelly Peterson announced that the
recipient of the City's 61 annual Green Business of the Year Award is Recreational Equipment Inc.
Corporate Headquarters The Award and a Certificate from the city were presented to representatives
of REI.
E. Public Safety Report. (CFN-122) Police Chief Strachan reported that he has been appointed
to the Auto (heft Prevention Authority which was created by the Legislative to build regional
partnerships to create task forces to fight auto theft He then updated the statistics in his monthly
report and responded to a recent newspaper article regarding dangerous cities.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Ranniger moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through W Clark seconded and the motion
carried.
A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of November 2,
2007, were approved.
B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through October 15 and paid on
October 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on November 6, 2007, were approved
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Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
10/15/07 Wire Transfers 3013-3028 $1,705,291 94
10/15/07 Regular 612971-613439 6,487,09315
Void Checks 613376 (426 80)
Use Tax Payable 1,727.45
$8,193,685.74
Payment of the bills received through October 31 and paid on October 31 after auditing by the
Operations Committee on November 6, 2007, were approved
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
10/31/07 Wire Transfers 3029-3045 $1,481,352 25
10/31/07 Regular 613440-614035 4,444,993 78
Use Tax Payable 4,051 36
$5,930,397 39
Interim Payroll Check Run:
Date Check Numbers Amount
10/9/07 Vold Check 296850-296862 -$54.83
Reissued Check 300798-300799 54 83
Total Cash 0
Date Check Numbers Amount
10/23/07 Void Check 295390 -$146 20
Reissued Check 301093 14620
Total Cash 0
Date Check Numbers Amount
10/23/07 Void Check 296337,296661, -$333.86
297140 & 297430
Reissued Check 301094-301097 373.86
Total Cash 0
Checks issued for payroll for October 1 through October 15 and paid on October 19, 2007, were
approved-
Date Check Numbers Amount
10/19/07 Checks 300800-301092 $ 219,022.65
10/19/07 Advices 220353-221075 1,378,960.51
$1,597,983 16
Checks issued for payroll for October 16 through October 31 and paid on November 5, 2007, were
approved
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Date Check Numbers Amount
11/5/07 Checks 301098-301394 $ 232,573.19
11/5/07 Advices 221076-221798 1,425,512 29
$1,658,085.48
C. Human Services Commission Reappointments. (CFN-873) The Mayor's reappointments of
Jon Botten, Dini Dublos and Pastor Brett Hollis to Kent's Human Services Commission were
confirmed Mr. Botten's term will expire on January 1, 2008 and his reappointment will expire on
January 1, 2012 Ms Duclos' term will expire on January 1, 2008 and her reappointment will expire
on January 1, 2012. Pastor Hollis' term will expire on January 1, 2008 and his reappointment will
expire on January 1, 2012.
D Bill of Sale, Evans Short Plat. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Evans Short Plat for 223 linear
feet of sanitary sewer, 2 sanitary sewer manholes, 180 centerline linear feet of streets, 765 linear feet
of storm sewer line, 2 storm sewer manholes, 9 catch basins, and 6885 cubic feet of detention pond
storage was accepted This project is located at 116th Avenue S E.
E Bill of Sale, Nick Addition. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Nick Addition for 214 linear feet of
watermain, 1 gate valve, 1 hydrant, 317 linear feet of sanitary sewer, 3 sanitary sewer manholes, and
315 centerline linear feet of streets was accepted This project is located at SE 230/117`' SE
F. Bill of Sale, Mulder Plat. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Mulder Plat for 657 linear feet of
sanitary sewer, 4 sanitary sewer manholes, 926 centerline linear feet of streets, 1177 linear feet of
storm sewer line, 13 catch basins, and 35,640 cubic feet of detention pond storage was accepted.
This project is located at 26009-124th Avenue SE.
G Consultant Agreement for Analyzing the 590 Pressure Zone. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was
authorized to sign the Consultant Services Agreement with R112 Engineering Inc , for the 590
Pressure Zone Improvement Project in the amount of$66,385, upon concurrence of the language
therein by the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
H Water Resources Investigations Joint Funding Agreement. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was
authorized to sign the Joint Funding Agreement between the City of Kent and the U.S geological
Survey, upon concurrence of the language therein by the City Attorney and Public Works Director, in
the amount of$44,450, for the U.S Geological Survey to provide operations, maintenance and data
collection at the Sprmgbrook Creek, Mill Creek and Rock Creek Gaging stations and to establish a
budget for the funds to be spent for the cooperative data-collection program with the U S Geological
Survey.
I Salmon Recovery Funding Board Pro iect Agreement. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was
authorized to sign a Project Agreement with the state Salmon Recovery Funding Board in the amount
of$150,000, to accept the grant and to establish a budget for the funds to be spent for the Riverview
Park Restoration Project.
J. King County Flood Hazard Management Plan. (CFN-1038) Resolution No 1772 ratifying
the 2006 King County Flood Hazard Management Plan was adopted.
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Ratification will convey the City's support for using the goals, processes, actions, funding, manage-
ment approaches and projects included in the Plan. The plan involves implementation of flood
protection strategies and projects, improved inter-governmental coordination, securing long-term
funding sources, monitoring progress, and providing improved flood protection for the City of Kent
and King County.
K Water Use Efficiency Goals. (CFN-599) The Mayor was authorized to approve the proposed
Water Conservation Goals— Public Briefing document, combined with comment from the Public
during the Public Hearing of 11-05-2007, and submit the appropriate documentation to the
Department of Health for review and approval according to the requirements of WAC 246-290-810.
L. Utility Rate Analyst for Sewer Comprehensive Plan Consultant Contract. (CFN-598) The
Mayor was authorized to sign the FCS GROUP Consultant Services Contract Agreement for the
Utility Analysis portion of the Sewer Comprehensive Plan for $44,570, upon concurrence of the
language therein by the City Attorney and Public Works Director. The Utility Rate Specialist will
have the responsibility of reviewing the current utility rates, forecasting required revenues for a six to
ten-year period. and developing alternative rate structures for the utilities depending on staff and
citizen recommendations.
M Utility Rate Analyst for Drainage Master Plan Consultant Contract. (CFN-648) The
Mayor was authorized to sign the FCS GROUP Consultant Services Contract Agreement for the
Utility Analysis portion of the Drainage Master Plan for $46,630, upon concurrence of the language
therein by the City Attorney and Public Works Director. The Utility Rate Specialist will have the
responsibility of reviewing the current utility rates, forecasting required revenues for a six to ten-year
period. and developing alternative rate structures for the utilities depending on staff and citizen
recommendations.
N. Purchase of Apparatus Hoists. (CFN-122) The purchase of four (4) Stertil-Kom model
ST1072 hoists was authorized , and the Mayor was authorized to sign all necessary documents
O. New Connections of South King County Consultant Services Agreement, Amendment No. 5.
(CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to sign Amendment No 5 to extend the New Connections
Consultant Services Agreement with the Kent Corrections Facility through December ')], 2008 New
Connections will continue to provide Life Skills Workshops as part of the Department of Education.
Fund for the Improvement of Post Secondary Education Opening Doors Project The contract
extension is in the amount of$12,000.
P. Ordinance Revising Parking Prohibitions. (CFN-171) Ordinance No 3862, which amends
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section 9 38 020 of the Kent City Code to revise the parking prohibition to a portion of 27 Place
South was adopted.
Q. King County Housing Authority Contract for Services, Change Order. (CFN-122) The
Mayor was authorized to sign Change Order No. 1, which follows the signing of a Memorandum
of Understanding in November 2005 between twelve agencies that agreed to a common goal of
significantly reducing violent crime and narcotics activity in three federally-assisted housing
communities in the Kent area Springwood Apartments, Valli Kee Homes and Cascade Apartments.
The complexes are staffed with a uniformed Police Officer 26 hours per week and a Community
Education Specialist 20 hours per week King County Housing Authority administers the grant funds
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to all of the agencies involved on a reimbursement basis. This contract extension is effective from
April 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008.
R. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Memorandum of Understanding. (CFN-122)
The Mayor was authorized to sign the Washington Traffic Safety Commission Memorandum of
Understanding The WTSC has notified the Kent Police Department that reimbursement can be
provided for overtime for certified Drug Recognition Experts '
(ition Ex DREs
p n g P ) when they are working an
emphasis patrol, a shift extension which was begun during regular duty time, overtime callout to
perform a drug evaluation, or when a DRE is subpoenaed to testify in court as a result of any of the
above. The beginning date of the Memorandum of Understanding begins on October 1, 2007 and
ends on June 30, 2009.
S. Department of Corrections Contract, Amendment No. 2. (CI'N-122) The Police Chief was
authorized to sign Amendment No. 2 to the contract between the Department of Corrections and the
Kent Police Department. The Kent Police Department provides a Department of Corrections (DOC)
work area at the police station The DOC agrees to provide software and digital key fob for the
purpose of connecting to the DOC network via a Virtual Private Networking (VPN) session. The
City of Kent's Information Technology department agrees to provide the network infrastructure and
Internet connectivity that will allow DOC staff to establish VPN connections to the DOC network.
T. State and Local High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Task Force Agreement.
(CFN-122) The Police Chief was authorized to sign the State and Local High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Task Force Agreement The Kent Police Department will assign a
narcotics detective to work with the HIDTA Task Force and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
The agreement is from October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008.
U. Youth Service America Grant Award. (CFN-122) The Youth Service America grant in the
amount of$2,000 was accepted. The Kent Police Department will act as a Lead Agency for Youth
Service America and Global Youth Services Day on April 25-27, 2008. The grant is sponsored by
State Farm Companies Foundation Youth and adult volunteers will survey community members
about needs in predetermined areas of Kent Following the survey, the goal is to develop and
implement a youth service learning project that will involve 600 youth and adult community
members
V Occupational Health Services Contract. (CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to sign the
agreement with Valley Medical Center Occupational Heath Services. State law requires the City to
provide medical services to inmates while they are housed in Jail The Public Hospital District No. 1
of King County, doing business as Valley Medical Center Occupational Health Services, has
provided inmate medical services for the City of Kent since 1996 The agreement provides that
medical services shall be provided at an annual cost of$278,350 00 for medical staff, plus estimated
administrative expenses of$45,000, asset forth in the agreement through December 31, 2010 The
agreement may be extended if both parties agree.
W. 116th Avenue S.E. Joint Utility Trench. (CFN-1300) The 116th Avenue S.E. Joint Utility
Trench Project was accepted as complete and release of retainage to Rodarte Construction, Inc , upon
standard releases from the state and release of any liens was authorized. The original contract
amount was $671,368; the final amount was $816,846 35 or 21.67% above budget. The entire
amount of the overrun is attributable to additional trench length and depth above what was estimated
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to underground the existing overhead utility lines. By agreement, approximately 50% of these
expenses will be reimbursed by the various utility companies
OTHER BUSINESS
A Meridian Banks Rezone. (CFN-121) The Rroposed ordinance relates to the rezoning of a
6.3 acre parcel of property located at 25840 135 Lane SE from SR-4.5 to SR-6 The Hearing
Examiner held a public hearing, and issued Findings, Conclusions and a Recommendation for
approval on October 15, 2007 The City Attorney gave a history of the project, explained the quasi-
judicial process, and instructed the Council on procedures. Clark, O'Brien and Albertson disclosed
that they have spoken to proponents or opponents of the rezone, although not about this specific
issue. After questioning Albertson. Bill Williamson, attorney for the applicant,had no objection to
her participation in the decision There were no other objections to any Council member
participating in this rezone proceeding.
Lydia Moorehead of Planning Services gave a brief presentation on the project and explained the
zoning at the time of vesting Harmon moved to remand the Meridian Banks Rezone to the Hearing
Examiner for reconsideration. Albertson seconded for discussion Harmon stated that the decision
must go back to the Hearing Examiner because it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and he
objects to that consistency, and that the rezone and subsequent development is not compatible with
development in the vicinity Harmon said the Hearing Examiner did not discuss the testimony given
by neighbors in his Findings, and said the fact that the site is on Lake Meridian is an obvious
difference between this and all other sites He spoke about the significant role played by natural
features and systems in determining the overall environmental quality and livability of the com-
munity, and the need to protect and enhance the natural resources for multiple benefits including
recreation, fish and wildlife resources, flood prevention, water supply and open space O'Brien
spoke in opposition to the motion, noting that the Hearing Examiner has determined that the criteria
have been met by the applicant Thomas, Raplee and Clark spoke in support of the motion, citing
incompatibility with subsequent development and the need to protect the lake The motion to remand
carried with O'Brien opposed.
REPORTS
A. Council President. (CFN-198) Ranniger announced that she has been invited to speak at the
Livable Cities Conference in June regarding Kent's Healthy Cities Initiative.
B Mayor. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke announced that Kent's Safe Havens Program is a model
across the country and that the Department of Justice has awarded the City a $250,000 grant Parks
Director Watling announced an appropriation in the amount of$75,000 for the Safe Havens Program
from King County
C. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) Clark noted that the only meeting in December will be held
on December 4` and that the agenda includes discussion of the 2008 budget and water hookup
charges
D. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the committee will
not meet in December
E. Planning and Economic Development Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
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F. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
G Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Raplee noted that the next meeting will be held at
5.00 p in. on Monday, December 3 and that there will not be a meeting on December 17 She added
that the Transportation Master Plan will be on the December 3 agenda.
H. Administration. (CFN-198) Hodgson noted that there will be only one Council meeting in
December which will be held on Tuesday. December l 1 He also noted that there will be a special
workshop at 5 00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 4, in preparation for the Council retreat.
Hodgson noted that there will be an executive session of approximately 45 minutes to discuss
property negotiations, labor negotiations, and pending litigations. He said action is anticipated when
the regular meeting reconvenes.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 8.20 p.m. and reconvened at 8:50 p.m. (CFN-198)
ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Aquatics Center. (CFN-118) Hodgson explained that land is being purchased for a future
swimming pool and this property is part of that assemblage. Ranniger moved to approve the
Purchase and Sale agreement for the Tran property located at 310 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 Aquatic Land Acquisition account Albertson seconded and the motion carved
B Officers and Sergeant Labor Agreement. (CFN-122) Thomas moved that Council authorize
the Mayor to sign a three-year labor agreement with the Kent Police Officers Association, Officers
and Sergeants Unit, effective January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2010, and adjust the budget as needed.
Thomas seconded and the motion carried.
C. Department of Ecology Regulations Appeal. (CFN-198) The City Attorney explained that the
City is involved in litigation in a coalition with 32 other cities and counties who are appealing the
Department of Ecology's National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit requirements. He
noted that the 33 cities and counties are sharing costs, and requested an increase in funds to help pay
the costs. Raplee moved to approve designating up to $50,000 of utility funds to continue the joint
coalition appeal of the Department of Ecology's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Permit. Harmon seconded and the motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. (CFN-198)
Brenda Jacober, CMC'
City Clerk
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