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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 01/06/2009 ® Kent City Council Meeting KEPT Wns r.i«o­« January 6, 2009 The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 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) CAO Hodgson removed Public Communications Item C, "Employee of the Month" from the agenda. B. From the Public. (CFN-198) There were no changes from the public. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) Public Works Director Blanchard gave a report on the recent snow events and introduced the crew members who worked fifteen 12-hour days in a row to keep the roads accessible. He also gave an update on the upcoming flood event and informed the public how to contact the City with questions and concerns. B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Ranniger announced the James Cotton concert on January 23 at the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center. C. Employee of the Month. (CFN-147) This item was removed from the agenda. D. Economic Development Report and ShoWare Center Update. (CFN-1305) Economic Development Director Wolters stated that the ShoWare Center opened on January 2"d and that it was a tremendous success. He noted that approximately 10,000 people attended the grand opening, that it was covered by four television stations, and that numerous articles have been written about the Center. He outlined events leading up to the opening and noted that 6,125 people attended the Thunderbird's opening game. Each Councilmember commented on the ShoWare Center and commended everyone who was involved. CONSENT CALENDAR Raplee moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through G. Clark seconded and the motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) Minutes of the regular Council meeting of December 9, 2008, were approved. B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) This information was not available. C. Subdivision Code Amendment, Streamlining, Ordinance. (CFN-458) Ordinance No. 3906, which amends Chapter 12.04 of the Kent City Code to update the City's subdivision provisions by removing redundancy, updating application submittal requirements, and revising for consistency with State of Washington regulations was adopted. 1 Kent City Council Minutes January 6, 2009 D. Zoning Code Amendment, Hazardous Substance Land Use Facilities. Ordinance. (CFN-131) Ordinance No. 3907, which amends Sections 15.04.040 and 15.04.050 of the Kent City Code to streamline the permit process to remove duplicative regulations related to hazardous substance land use facilities was adopted. E. Surplus Vehicles. (CFN-136) The Mayor was authorized to sell or otherwise dispose of 13 surplus vehicles and miscellaneous equipment as described in the Public Works memorandum. F. 81" Avenue South Storm Revisions. (CFN-1038) The 815t Avenue South Storm Revisions Project was accepted as complete and release of retainage to Archer Construction upon standard releases from the state and release of any liens was authorized. The original contract amount was $48,777.50. The final contract amount was $40,494.68. G. South 2281h/Military Road Widening, Phase 2. (CFN-1269) The South 228th Street Military Road Widening Phase 2 Project was accepted as complete and release of retainage to Scarsella Brothers, Inc., upon standard releases from the state and release of any liens was authorized. The original contract amount was $2,993,985.25. The final contract amount was $2,823,471.75. REPORTS A. Council President. (CFN-198) Raplee announced changes to Council Committee membership as follows: Jamie Danielson will replace Ron Harmon on the Planning and Economic Development Committee; Tim Clark will replace Jamie Danielson on the Parks & Human Services Committee; and Jamie Danielson will replace Elizabeth Albertson as the Human Services Commission liaison. B. Mayor. (CFN-198) The Mayor noted that her term as Chairman of the South County Area Transportation Board is about to end and encouraged Councilmembers to attend those meetings to learn about road projects. She noted that she had met with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to discuss levees, and commended Allied Waste on their efforts during the recent snow storms. She introduced Cory Davis who is working on his Eagle Scout Merit Badge and who collected nearly 2000 cans of food for the Kent Food Bank prior to the holidays. C. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) Clark reminded Councilmembers that the Suburban Cities Association is having their annual committee reports meeting tomorrow night. D. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the Committee will resume their meetings on the third Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m. E. Planning and Economic Development Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given. 2 i Kent City Council Minutes January 6, 2009 F. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Harmon noted that the next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 13, at 5:00 p.m. G. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the next regularly scheduled meeting falls on a holiday and will therefore be rescheduled to January 26. She added that the Committee has just begun a review of the garbage and recycling contract, and would welcome public input. H. Administration. (CFN-198) Hodgson commended the Mayor, Council, Ben Wolters, Kurt Hanson, Michelle Witham and department heads for their efforts on the ShoWare Center. He noted that there will be a ten minute Executive Session to discuss two items of labor negotiations, with action expected when the regular meeting reconvenes. EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 8:05 p.m. and reconvened at 8:18 p.m. (CFN-198) ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Labor Negotiations. (CFN-198) Clark moved to authorize the Mayor to sign a one-year collective bargaining agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local 2617, effective January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009, upon final review and approval as to form by the City Attorney's Office. Raplee seconded and the motion carried. Clark moved to authorize the Mayor to sign a one-year collective bargaining agreement with the Teamsters Local Union #117, Affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, effective January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009, upon final review and approval as to form by the City Attorney's Office. Raplee seconded and the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. (CFN-198) Brenda Jacober, Cm City Clerk 3