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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) No changes were made.
B. From the Public. (CFN-198) No changes were made.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) There were no items for Public Recognition.
B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Ranniger announced International Guitar Night
which is a part of the Spotlight Series, and commended all volunteers, particularly
those who recently cleaned up the Interurban Trail.
C. National Guard and Military Reservists Statement of Support. (CFN-198)
Jed Aldridge of the Human Services Department announced that the City has
approximately 20 employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserves, five of
whom are currently deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He introduced
employees Lt. Col. Ray Luevanos and Lt. Col. Martin Oliver, who are Air Force
Reservists, and acknowledged their service. Ken Shwarm, Program Support Specialist
with Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves, then explained the meaning and
importance of the Statement of Support, which Mayor Cooke then read aloud and
signed.
D. Flood Response. (CFN-198) Public Works Director Larry Blanchard thanked the
Public Works employees who were involved in the recent storms, floods, and levee
problems, as well as Parks Department staff who filled sand bags. He also explained
the work done during these events.
E. Employee of the Month. (CFN-147) Finance Director Nachlinger introduced
Employee of the Month Paula Barry. He noted that she excels in all tasks, is the
definition of teamwork, and is a great communicator. Mayor Cooke presented
Ms. Barry with the Employee of the Month plaque.
F. Introduction of Appointees. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke announced that she has
re-appointed Aleanna Kodelis to the Land Use & Planning Board, and introduced Jack
Ottini, another re-appointee to the Land Use & Planning Board and Ben Atkinson, her
appointee to the Bicycle Advisory Board. These appointments are on the agenda for
confirmation by the City Council.
G. Public Safety Report and Swearing In Ceremony. (CFN-122) Police Chief
Strachan updated his monthly Public Safety Report statistics on vehicle theft, vehicle
prowls, residential burglaries, commercial burglaries, robberies, homicides, case
reports, and the Neighborhood Response Team. He then introduced Officers Jennifer
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Prusa, Joseph Johnson, Chris Mills, and Ken Clay, and Mayor Cooke administered the
Oath of Office to them.
H. Presentation to Kent Food Bank. (CFN-198) Katcha Harmaning of the Public
Works Department explained the Virtual Food Bank which she developed to collect
quality food for the Kent Food Bank. She noted that employees gave 42% more this
year than last year, for a total of $4,715. Mayor Cooke then presented a symbolic
check to Pastor McClurg of the Kent Food Bank Board. She also presented certificates
to representatives of the City Clerk's Office, the Parks Department and the City
Attorney's Office, who won various categories within the food drive competition.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Raplee moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through P. Harmon seconded
and the motion carried.
A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) Minutes of the regular Council meeting of
January 6, 2009, were approved.
B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through
November 15 and paid on November 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee
on December 2, 2008, were approved.
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
11/15/08 Wire transfers 3487-3505 $6,264,811.00
11/15/08 Regular Checks 626542-626927 2,007,486.39
Use Tax Payable 2,138.22
$8,274,435.61
Payment of the bills received through November 30 and paid on November 30 after
auditing by the Operations Committee on January 6, 2009, were approved.
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
11/30/08 Wire transfers 3506-3522 $1,840,534.18
11/30/08 Regular Checks 626928-627443 3,509,869.55
Use Tax Payable 1,293.85
$5,351,697.58
Payment of the bills received through December 15 and paid on December 15 after
auditing by the Operations Committee on January 6, 2009, were approved.
Approved checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
12/15/08 Wire transfers 3523-3543 $7,115,437.62
12/15/08 Regular Checks 627444-627900 2,523,970.30
Void Checks -210.00
Use Tax Payable 4,207.91
$9,643,405.83
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Checks issued for payroll for November 1 through November 15 and paid on
November 20, 2008, were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
11/20/08 Checks 308607-308873 $ 201,227.17
11/20/08 Advices 239600-240364 1555,892.19
$1,757,119.36
Checks issued for payroll for November 16 through November 30 and paid on
December 5, 2008, were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
12/5/08 Checks 308874-309120 $ 213,255.85
12/5/08 Advices 240365-241129 2,013,568.83
$2,226,824.68
Checks issued for interim payroll for December 9 and paid on December 9, 2008,
were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
12/9/08 Checks 309121-309123 $ 2,438.65
12/9/08 Voids (2,352.73)
$ 85.92
Checks issued for payroll for December 1 through December 15 and paid on
December 19, 2008, were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
12/19/08 Checks 309124-309375 $ 191,103.12
12/19/08 Advices 241130-241899 1,556,739.63
$1,747,842.75
Checks issued for payroll for December 16 through December 31, 2008 and paid on
January 5, 2009, were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
1/5/09 Checks 309376-309592 $ 175,714.89
1/5/09 Advices 241900-242669 1615,957.11
$1,791,672.00
C. Scenic Hill Neighborhood Boundary Adjustment Resolution. (CFN-1304)
Resolution No. 1799 acknowledging the expanded boundary of the Scenic Hill
Neighborhood was adopted.
D. Washington Hospitality, LLC, Lease Agreement Amendment for Fire Creek
Grill. (CFN-118) The Mayor was authorized to execute the lease amendment with
Washington Hospitality, LLC for the Fire Creek Grill, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the City Attorney.
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E. SeaTac Sweeping Services Agreement for Parking Lot Services. (CFN-118)
The Mayor was authorized to execute an agreement with SeaTac Sweeping Services in
the amount of $30,005.79, for city-wide parking lot sweeping services.
F. Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada 2009 Contract. (CFN-147) The
Mayor was authorized to execute the contract with Sun Life Assurance Company of
Canada to provide stop loss coverage to the City in the amount of $430,584, and to
ratify all acts consistent with this motion.
G. South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) Agreements.
(CFN-1007) The Mayor was authorized to sign the 2009-2012 Interlocal Agreement
to continue to participate in the South County Area Transportation Board, including
identifying representatives to SCATBd for the City and providing dues, subject to final
terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Public Works Director
H. Meyer Fueling Facility Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for the Fred
Meyer #172 Fueling Facility for 345 linear feet of streets and 6 street lights was
accepted. The project is located at 10201 SE 240th Street.
I. S. 203'd Street Short Plat Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for the South
203rd Street Short Plat for 190 linear feet of streets, 335 linear feet of storm sewer
line, 1 manhole, 5 catch basins, and 17,600 cubic feet of detention pond storage was
accepted. The project is located at 20405 - 98th Place South.
J. Totem Middle School Portables Bill Of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for
the Totem Middle School Portables for 21 linear feet of watermain, 1 gate valve, 188
linear feet of streets, 39 linear feet of storm sewer line, and 1 manhole was accepted.
The project is located at 26630 - 40th Avenue South.
K. Kent South Planned Unit Development (`SPUD") Sanitary Sewers Bill of
Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for the Kent South PUD for 2,258 linear feet of
sanitary sewer, and 15 manholes was accepted. The project is located at Riverview
Boulevard south of 216ch
L. Kent South Planned Unit Development ("PUD") Watermains Bill of Sale.
(CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for the Kent South PUD for 2,906 linear feet of watermain,
19 gate vales, and 7 hydrants was accepted. The project is located at Riverview
Boulevard South of 216en
M. Upper Mill Creek Culvert Replacement at SE 264th St. (CFN-1038) The
Upper Mill Creek Culvert Replacement at SE 264th Street was accepted as complete
and release of retainage to Pivetta Brothers, upon standard releases from the state
and release of any liens, was authorized. The original contract amount was
$368,645.05. The final contract amount was $342,080,95.
N. 2009 King County Public Entity Services Contract. (CFN-122) The Mayor
was authorized to sign the 2009 King County Public Entity Services Contract, subject
to approval of final terms and conditions by the City Attorney.
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O. Appointment to Bicycle Advisory Board. (CFN-997) The Mayor's appointment
of Ben Atkinson to serve on Kent's Bicycle Advisory Board was confirmed. He will fill
a vacancy on the Board and his appointment will expire December 31, 2011.
P. Kent Land Use & Planning Board Re-appointments. (CFN-174) The Mayor's
re-appointments of Jack Ottini and Aleanna Kondelis to Kent's Land Use & Planning
Board were confirmed. Their re-appointments will expire on December 31, 2011.
OTHER BUSINESS
A. Landsburg Mine Update. (CFN-1038) The City Attorney explained that the
Landsburg Mine is located in the Ravensdale area near the City's Clark Springs water
source. He noted that prior to its closing in 1975, a considerable amount of
hazardous waste was dumped into the mine. Mike Mactutis displayed a map of the
area and outlined the history of the mine. He said the location of the hazardous
waste is unknown, but that there have not been any samples which have tested
positive for hazardous waste up to this point. He noted that City staff has been
meeting with the Department of Ecology since the 1990's. Mactutis noted that the
Department of Ecology and the potentially liable parties are developing a clean-up
action plan, and that the City is developing a strategy to ensure that its issues are
dealt with. City Attorney Brubaker emphasized that there is no imminent threat and
stated that the City may participate in litigation if it is not successful in getting its
issues resolved.
B. Mill Creek Watershed Plan and Update. (CFN-1032) Public Works Director
Blanchard explained actions which have been taken to help reduce flooding through-
out the city. Mike Mactutis then showed pictures of some of the flooding issues and
damages specifically near Mill Creek. He also outlined proposals for various projects
which would cut down on flooding in the area.
REPORTS
A. Council President. (CFN-198) No Report was given.
B. Mayor. (CFN-198) The Mayor noted that Community Services employee Frank
Nichols recently passed away.
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 their last meeting was a joint meeting with representatives from the
Des Moines Planning and Economic Development Committee, continuing to talk about
the Envision Midway project. She added that the next meeting of the committee will
be on February 9 at 5:00 p.m.
F. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Harmon noted that the next meeting will
be held at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10.
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G. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that because of the
Martin Luther King holiday on January 19, their meeting was rescheduled to
January 26 at 5:00 p.m. and that they will continue to track the Landsburg Mine
issue.
H. Administration. (CFN-198) Hodgson reminded Councilmembers of a ten-minute
Executive Session to discuss two items of property negotiations and one possible
pending litigation item. He said there will be no action after the Executive Session. It
was clarified that the Landsburg Mine could be discussed during the Executive
Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 8:30 p.m. and reconvened at 9:20 p.m.
(CFN-198)
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. (CFN-198)
Brenda Jacober, C C
City Clerk
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