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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 06/17/2008 Kent City Council Meeting KENT June 17 2008 'NRSHINGTON � The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Cooke. Councilmembers present: Albertson, Clark, Harmon, Ranniger, Raplee and Thomas. (CFN-198) CHANGES TO THE AGENDA A. From Council Administration, Staff. (CFN-198) Council President Raplee added Council Vacancy to the Executive Session. B. From the Public. (CFN-198) There were no comments from the audience. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke announced that Lori Flemm of the Parks Department, who was to be recognized tonight, is unable to attend tonight's meeting. B. Community Events. (CFN-118/198) Ranniger announced the opening of Town Square Plaza which will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2008. Mayor Cooke added that the Healthy Community Initiative, Kent4Health, will kick off at the same time. Ranniger also announced that lifeguards will be on duty at Lake Meridian from June 21st through September 1st. C. Kent Downtown Partnership Proclamation. (CFN-462) Mayor Cooke noted that Community Development Director Fred Satterstrom has represented the City of Kent with the Kent Downtown Partnership for sixteen years, and that he has a passion for downtown redevelopment. She proclaimed June 21, 2008, as Fred Satterstrom Downtown Day in the City of Kent, and presented the proclamation to Satterstrom. D. American Public Works Association Project of the Year Award. (CFN-155) Tina Nelson, Vice President of the American Public Works Association, presented their Project of the Year Award for Transportation to the City of Kent for their work on the S. 228th Street Extension project. E. Employee of the Month. (CFN-147) Mayor Cooke announced that Jennifer Harrell of the Environmental Engineering division has been named Employee of the Month for June. Her supervisor stated that Ms. Harrell is a specialist in horticulture and is very dedicated to her work. She was given the Employee of the Month plaque. F. Public Safety Report. (CFN-122) Chief Strachan gave a report on the recent DUI emphasis patrol, and on street racing. He presented awards to Accreditation Officers Andy Jackson and Brian Harvey, and Mayor Cooke administered the Oath of Office to new officers Jeff Kluzak, Matthew Barthelman, John Crane, Carrie Nastansky and Jason Jones. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 2008 Performance Audit on Public Records. (CFN-1266) City Records Administrator Sue Hanson explained that Initiative 900, passed in November 2005, i Kent City Council Minutes June 17, 2008 gave the State Auditor's Office authority to conduct performance audits of state and local government entities, and that the City of Kent was one of the cities recently audited. She noted that the City responded in a timely fashion to all requests and correctly provided all information requested with the exception of one request where names were initially withheld based in part on privacy issues. The City Attorney noted that this public hearing is statutorily required to close the audit process. Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the audience and Raplee moved to close the public hearing. Clark seconded and the motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR At the request of the Council President, Public Works Director Blanchard gave a brief review of the Transportation Master Plan (Consent Calendar Item J), including concur- rency, levels of service, specific projects, zoning, funding, and balancing requirements. Upon Clark's questions, Blanchard explained how a traffic model is created, how it is reflective of the community, and how school districts are accommodated. Raplee then moved to adopt Consent Calendar Items A through K. Clark seconded and the motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of May 20, 2008, and special Council meeting of May 27, 2008, were approved. B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through May 31 and paid on May 31 after auditing by the Operations Committee on June 3, 2008, were approved. Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 5/31/08 Wire Transfers 3284-3300 $1,758,026.96 5/31/08 Regular 620868-621312 3,824,660.73 Void Checks 620384 0 Use Tax Payable 4,995.28 $5,587,682.97 C. 2007 Asphalt Overlay/ICON Materials Final Pay. (CFN-103) The 2007 Asphalt Overlay Project was accepted as complete. The original contract amount was $1,720,601.01. The final contract amount was $1,157,738.88. D. Non-Represented Classification and Compensation Study 2008. (CFN-147) Expenditure of budgeted funds to implement the 2008 Classification and Compensation Study beginning July 1, 2008, was approved. The Employee Services Department conducted the 2008 Non-Represented Classification and Compensation Study for the professional, technical, and administrative support positions throughout the City. E. Valley Communications Center Interlocal Agreement First Amendment. (CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to execute the First Amendment to the Valley Communications Center Interlocal Agreement. 2 Kent City Council Minutes June 17, 2008 F. Amendment to Countywide Planning Policies Buildable Lands Report Ordinance. (CFN-961) Ordinance No. 3882 ratifying the proposed amendment to the Countywide Planning Policies approved under Growth Management Planning Council Motion No. 07-3, was adopted. This ordinance recognizes the 2007 King County Buildable Lands Report as final and complete in responding to the countywide and city evaluation requirements of RCW 36.70A.215 and recognizes its findings as the basis for any future measures that the City of Kent may need to adopt in order to comply with this section. G. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Grant for Laser Speed Measurement Unit. (CFN-122) The Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant in the amount of $3,000 to purchase one Stalker LIDAR-C (laser) speed measurement unit for the Kent Police Department's Traffic Unit was accepted. H. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Grant for Street Racing Emphasis Patrols. (CFN-122) The Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant in the amount of $7,500 for overtime costs associated with special emphasis patrols to deter street racing activities was accepted. I. Washington State Law Enforcement Boating Eguipment Grant. (CFN-122) The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission grant funds, not to exceed $42,471, was accepted and the Kent Police Department was authorized to sign the Interagency Agreement. The funds will be used to assist with the purchase of a boat and motor for use on Lake Meridian. J. Transportation Master Plan. (CFN-164) Ordinance No. 3883 which adopts the 2008 Transportation Master Plan was adopted. Public Works Director Blanchard gave a brief review of this item before the Consent Calendar was approved. K. Amendment to Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element, Transportation Master Plan. (CFN-377/164) Ordinance No. 3884 amending the Transportation Element of the Kent Comprehensive Plan and incorporating the 2008 Transportation Master Plan by reference into the Kent Comprehensive Plan was adopted. REPORTS A. Council President. (CFN-198) No report was given. B. Mayor. (CFN-198) The Mayor announced that she will be attending the Association of Washington Cities conference, and that the Suburban Cities Association is working on budget issues related to the impact of cuts at the county level on cities. Ranniger gave a brief description of the presentation on keeping children and youth safe and healthy which she gave at the Making Cities Livable conference. C. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) Clark noted that he recently attended a digital summit for government agencies, and that pointed out that the City is on the right track. D. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the next meeting will be held on Thursday, June 19, at 5:00 p.m. 3 Kent City Council Minutes June 17, 2008 E. Planning and Economic Development Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given. F. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Harmon noted that the next meeting will be held on July 8th at 5:00 p.m. G. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the next meeting will be held on Monday, July 7, at 5:00 p.m. H. Administration. (CFN-198) CAO Hodgson pointed out that Town Square Plaza is near completion and that 48 parking spots have become available temporarily. He also said that the City has notified SCORE that it will not be moving forward in partnership on their jail project, although it may come in at a different time in the future. He said a task force made up of prosecutors, Jail staff, court staff, probation, AFSCME union, Teamsters union, and two citizens will review sentencing practices as they relate to alternative sentencing, which may result in the ability to delay investing in physical structures to maintain the jail population. Hodgson stated that there is one item of property acquisition for discussion during the Executive Session, with no action anticipated afterward. EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 8:20 p.m. and reconvened at 9:18 p.m. (CFN-198) ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Council Vacancy. (CFN-198) Raplee moved to nominate the following individuals for consideration and interview for the vacant Council position: Dana Ralph, Dennis Higgins, Jamie Danielson, Jon Johnson, Michael Sealfon, Nicole Byzinker and Rashmee Sharma. Clark seconded and the motion carried. Raplee then moved that the City Council hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, for the purpose of interviewing candidates, with the intent of selecting the successful candidate at that time. Clark seconded. The City Attorney clarified that these are guidelines which the Council will use to make it's decision and the procedures can be changed or adjusted as Council sees fit. The motion then carried. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. (CFN-198) - L XB—renda4lacober, CMC City Clerk 4