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KENT WASNINGTCN November 4/ 2008
The special meeting (due to time change) of the Kent City Council was called to
order at 5:10 p.m. by Mayor Cooke. Councilmembers present: Albertson, Clark,
Danielson, Harmon, Ranniger, Raplee, and Thomas. (CFN-198)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
A. From Council, Administration. Staff. (CFN-198) There were no changes.
B. From the Public. (CFN-198) There were no changes.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) There was no public recognition.
B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Raplee invited residents to attend the Town
Hall Meeting taking place at Green River Community College from 9:00 to
11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2008.
C. Employee of the Month. (CFN-147) Community Development Director Fred
Satterstrom introduced Jamie Hanson, who has been chosen Employee of the
Month for November. He noted that Ms. Hanson is a Permit Tech at the Permit
Center, and that she is fair and honest, energetic, positive, and committed to both
customers and coworkers. Mayor Cooke presented her with the Employee of the
Month plaque.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Raplee moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through L. Clark seconded
and the motion carried.
A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) Minutes of the regular Council meeting of
October 21, 2008, were approved.
B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) There were no figures for approval.
C. Department of Social & Health Services Access and Visitation Grant
Contract. (CFN-118) The State of Washington Department of Social & Health
Services Access and Visitation Grant for $13,008 to fund Safe Havens services was
accepted, the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract amendment, and the
expenditure of funds in the Safe Havens budget was approved.
D. 2009 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and
Funding Allocations. (CFN-493) The Mayor was authorized to execute the
appropriate certifications and agreements for the proposed 2009 Community
Development Block Grant Action Plan, including funding allocations and contingency
plans.
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E. Public Art Proposal Agreement for the Maintenance/Operations Facility.
(CFN-118) The Mayor was authorized to sign an agreement with Ries Niemi in the
amount of $15,000 for the Maintenance/Operations Facility Public Art Proposal,
subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney.
F. 2008 Third Quarter Fee-In-Lieu. (CFN-118) The $88,350 for fee-in-lieu
funds received during the second and third quarters of 2008 were accepted, and
the expenditure of funds in the following budgets: Tudor Square, Town Square
Plaza, Turnkey Park, and Wilson Playfields Acquisition and Development were
approved.
G. Washington State Slow-Pitch Umpires Association Agreement.
(CFN-118) Payment of $710 to the Washington State Slo-pitch Umpires
Association for additional services incurred during the 2008 season was approved,
and all acts consistent with this motion were ratified.
H. Way Back Inn Foundation Lease Agreement. (CFN-873) The Mayor was
authorized to sign the lease agreement with the Way Back Inn Foundation to lease
the city-owned building located at 9815 South 252nd Street.
I. LID 363, S. 2241h Street Project, Resolution of Intent. (CFN-1308)
Resolution No. 1796 setting December 9, 2008, as the hearing date on the
proposed Local Improvement District (LID) 363, as recommended by the Public
Works Committee was adopted.
J. Transit Now Agreement for Route 913. (CFN-253) The Mayor was
authorized to sign the agreement between the City of Kent and King County Metro
Transit to begin a new circulating shuttle route between the Kent Transit
Center/downtown commercial center and the residential communities of The Lakes
and Riverview in the west side of the Kent Valley.
K. Watertree Place Final Plat. (CFN-1272) The final plat mylar for Watertree
Place was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to sign the mylar. The Hearing
Examiner recommended approval for Watertree Place, LLC to subdivide
approximately 8.48 acres into 42 single-family residential lots. The property is
located at 23702 64th Avenue S.
L. Chateau Meridian Final Plat. (CFN-1272) The final plat mylar for Chateau
Meridian was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to sign the mylar. The
Hearing Examiner recommended approval for Chateau Meridian LLC to subdivide
approximately 7.33 acres into 27 single-family residential lots. The property is
located at 26223 135th Avenue SE.
REPORTS
A. Council President. (CFN-198) No report was given.
B. Mayor. (CFN-198) No report was given.
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C. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
D. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
E. Planning and Economic Development Committee. (CFN-198) Albertson
noted that the next meeting is on November 10`h and that there will be discussion
on cottage housing.
F. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Harmon announced that due to the
holiday, the next meeting will be a special meeting on Wednesday, November 12th,
at 5:00 p.m.
G. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
H. Administration. (CFN-198) CAO noted that there will be a workshop at
5:30 p.m. on November 18.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m. (CFN-198)
Brenda Jacober, CM
City Clerk
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