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KENT W A541H GTcry February 3, 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) No changes were made.
B. From the Public. (CFN-198) Continued Communications Item A was added at
the request of Patrick Dzurcanin.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke introduced Sirimala Panpradith, a
student who has been Job shadowing her.
B. Community Events. (CFN-198) No community events were announced.
C. Employee of the Month. (CFN-147) Police Chief Strachan introduced the
February Employee of the Month, Marla Platt, and said she exemplifies all of the City's
values.
D. City Historian. (CFN-198) It was noted that this matter will be moved forward
to a future meeting-
E. Economic Development Report. (CFN-825) Ben Wolters reported that there
are many building projects in various stages, and that business is increasing in down-
town restaurants.
F. Legislative Report. (CFN-198) Michelle Witham gave an update on the status of
various legislative matters including levees, street utilities, prostitution, Safe Havens,
streamlined sales tax, and annexation funding.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Raplee moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through P. Clark seconded and
the motion carried.
A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) Minutes of the regular Council meeting of
January 20, 2009, were approved.
B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through
December 31 and paid on December 31, 2008, after auditing by the Operations
Committee on January 20, 2009, were approved.
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Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
12/31/08 Wire Transfers 3544-3562 $1,812,907.50
12/31/08 Regular Checks 627901-628413 4,379,885.58
Use Tax Payable 812.23
$6,193,605.31
Void and Reissue Interim Batch
1/5/09 Void Advice 241983,241994,242241 ($40,413.62)
Reissue Checks 309593,309594 & 309595 15,229.76
($25,183.86)
Checks issued for payroll for January 1 through January 15 and paid on January 20,
2009, were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
1/20/09 Checks 309596-309876 $ 218,236.60
1/20/09 Advices 242670-243440 1,918,141.85
$2,136,378.45
C. 2009 Government Relations Consulting Services Agreement with
Outcomes by Levy. (CFN-1216) The Mayor was authorized to sign an agreement
with Outcomes by Levy in the amount of $63,600 for lobbying services, and ratify all
acts consistent with the terms of the agreement.
D. Federal Lobbyist Agreement with Van Ness Feldman. (CFN-1216) The
Mayor was authorized to sign an agreement with Van Ness Feldman in the amount of
$90,000 for federal lobbying services, and ratify all acts consistent with the terms of
the agreement.
E. Kent Downtown Partnership Agreement. (CFN-462) The Mayor was
authorized to sign an agreement with the Kent Downtown Partnership for economic
development services in the amount of $33,600.
F. Conflict Public Defense Services Agreement Amendment No. One.
(CFN-234) The Mayor was authorized to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Conflict
Public Defense Services Agreement with Jordan Law Offices which extends the
contract term through December 31, 2009, and the Human Services Manager was
authorized to extend the Agreement for two additional one-year terms.
G. Public Defense Services Agreement Amendment No. Three. (CFN-234) The
Mayor was authorized to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Public Defense Services
Agreement with Stewart, Beall, MacNichols, and Harmell which extends the contract
term through December 31, 2011.
H. 2009 City Art Plan and 2009-2013 Five Year City Art Plan. (CFN-815) The
2009 City Art Plan and the Five Year City Art Plan for 2009-2013, was approved.
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I. 4Culture Landmark Heritage Grant Agreement for Earthworks Mill Creek
Park Renovation. (CFN-119/118) The 2008 Landmark Challenge Grant from
4Culture was accepted, expenditure of the necessary matching funds in the amount of
$13,875 for restoration of Earthworks Mill Creek Park was authorized, and the Mayor
was authorized to sign all necessary documents to accept the grant and spend its
proceeds.
J. Russell Road Maintenance Facility Roof and Wall Improvements Change
Order No. Four. (CFN-120) The Mayor was authorized to sign Change Order No. 4
with Werlech Construction in the amount of $179,203.63 for additional services
essential to complete the Russell Road Maintenance Facility Roof and Wall
Improvements Project.
K. Fourth Quarter Fee-In-Lieu Funds. (CFN-118) The $80,615.00 in fee-in-lieu
funds for the fourth quarter of 2008 was accepted, and the expenditure of funds in
the Morrill Meadows Park, Lake Fenwick Park, Wilson Playfields, and 272"d St. Park
budgets was amended.
L. Contractor Parking Exemption Ordinance. (CFN-171) Ordinance No. 3908
amending Section 9.38.170 of the Kent City Code to authorize temporary parking
permits for contractor use while engaging in City contract work within Residential
Parking Zones was adopted.
M. Downey Farmstead Restoration Project/Salmon Recovery Funding Board
Agreement. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Salmon Project
Agreement with the Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) in the amount of
$150,000, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney.
N. Ordinance Amending Flood Hazard Regulations. (CFN-961) Ordinance
No. 3909 amending Chapter 14.09 of the Kent City Code making floodplain manage-
ment and compliance provisions consistent with state and federal regulations was
adopted.
O. Local Hazardous Waste Management Program Contract Amendment.
(CFN-738) The Mayor was authorized to sign an amendment to the Local Hazardous
Waste Management Program (LHWMP) contract agreement for 2008/2009 in the
amount of $24,413.91, and staff was directed to accept the grant and establish a
budget for the funds to be spent within said project, subject to final agreement terms
and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Public Works Director.
P. Northwest Hydraulics Consultants Contract for Levee Study. (CFN-1038)
The Mayor was authorized to sign a contract with Northwest Hydraulic Consultants in
an amount not to exceed $49,802 to conduct analyses of levee alternatives to reduce
the negative effect of recent FEMA mapping of potential flooding in the Lower Green
River Valley, subject to final agreement terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and the Public Works Director.
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OTHER BUSINESS
A. Howard Hanson Dam Update. (CFN-1038) Deputy Public Works Director
LaPorte explained that a sinkhole has been found in the Howard Hanson Dam, and
gave an overview of the situation. Deputy Fire Chief Marzano noted that the City is
working with the Cities of Auburn, Renton, and Tukwila on emergency services, and
that they are meeting tomorrow with the Corps of Engineers and various agencies
such as the Red Cross to develop an operational action plan. He and LaPorte then
answered questions from Council members.
BIDS
A. Riverbend Golf Course Fence. (CFN-118) The bid opening was held on
January 26, 2009, with nine bids received. Parks Director Watling noted that this is
the final phase of the reconstruction of the Green River Levy Project, and recommend
awarding the bid to the low bidder, All Around Fence Company. Ranniger moved to
authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with All Around Fence Company in the
amount of $135,048, excluding Washington State Sales Tax, to complete the
Riverbend Golf Complex Fencing Project, subject to final agreement terms and
conditions acceptable to the City Attorney. Clark seconded and the motion carried.
B. Riverbend Golf Course Tree Planting. (CFN-118) The bid opening for the
Riverbend Golf Complex Tree Planting Project was held on January 26, 2009, with
thirteen bids received Parks Director Watling explained the project and recom-
mended award to the low bidder, The Brickman Group. Ranniger moved to authorize
the Mayor to enter into an agreement with The Backman Group in the amount of
$54,410, excluding Washington State Sales Tax, to complete the Riverbend Golf
Complex Tree Planting Project, subject to final agreement terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney. Clark seconded and the motion carried.
REPORTS
A. Council President. (CFN-198) No report was given.
B. Mayor. (CFN-198) No report was given.
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 will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, and
that there will be an update on the Shoreline Master Plan at that time.
F. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Harmon noted that the next meeting will
be held on Tuesday, February 10, at 5:00 p.m.
G. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
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H. Administration. (CFN-198) Hodgson reminded Councilmembers of an Executive
Session to discuss one item of property negotiation and two items of pending
litigation. He added that no action is needed when the meeting reconvenes, and
estimated the length of the Executive Session at 25 minutes.
CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS
A. Celebrity Event at ShoWare. (CFN-1305) Patrick Dzurcanin, representing the
Greg Haugen Foundation, explained that the organization fights autism and pre-
sented the City an opportunity to host a major celebrity charity event annually at the
ShoWare Center. He outlined the goals of the Foundation and explained that the
charity event would be composed of live world class boxing, legends of boxing, and a
televised broadcast.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 7:50 p.m. and reconvened at 8:50 p.m.
(CFN-198)
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. (CFN-198)
` Brenda Jacober, CM
City Clerk
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