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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, and Thomas. Council President Raplee was excused from the meeting.
(CFN-198)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
A. From Council, Administration, Staff. (CFN-198) Council President Pro Tem
Clark added Consent Calendar Item P. Mayor Cooke announced a correction to
Consent Calendar Item M. CAO Hodgson removed Executive Session Items A and B
from the agenda.
B. From the Public. (CFN-198) There were no changes from the public.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) There were no items for public recognition.
B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Ranniger announced Kent Kids Arts Day on
March 7, the Kent Student Arts Exhibit Art Walk from March 9 through 20, and the
Opening Reception in the Centennial Center Gallery on March 13.
C. City Historian. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke gave a brief outline of City Historians
through the years, and introduced Jack Becvar. She presented Mr. Becvar with a
Certificate of Appointment as City Historian. Becvar thanked her for the honor and
said that history is being made every day, and it should be recorded for those who
follow behind us.
D. 2009 Community Arts Support Funding Recipients Presentation. (CFN-118)
Ronda Billerbeck of the City's Cultural Programs introduced representatives from
three of the six recipients of the 2009 Community Arts Support Funding: Rainier
Chorale, Rainier Youth Choirs, and Kent Adaptive Recreation Programs. The other
three recipients are Kent Meridian High School Literary Magazine, Kent Senior Activity
Center, and ICON Theater.
E. Introduction of Appointees. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke announced re-appointees
to the Drinking Driver Task Force Becky Hanks, Mary Lou Becvar and Gina Beretta,
and re-appointees to the Bicycle Advisory Board Mel Roberts, Bill Miller and
Dr. Samuel Hartt, and introduced those in attendance.
F. Employee of the Month. (CFN-147) Mayor Cooke announced that Steve Vaught
of the Information Technology Department has been selected as Employee of the
Month by his peers. IT Director Mike Carrington said that Steve is dedicated to the
City and to his Job and responsibilities in both the print shop and cable tv, that he is
very reliable, and always has a cheerful and positive attitude. He added that Steve
has accomplished a great deal in the time he has been with the City, and exemplifies
all of the City's values through his actions. Mayor Cooke then presented Vaught with
the Employee of the Month plaque.
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G. Legislative Report. (CFN-198) Michelle Witham, Public Affairs, updated the
Council on the status of various Federal, state and local issues affecting Kent,
including the street utility, Safe Havens, levee repairs, casinos, prostitution, and the
widening of East Valley Highway between SR 167 and S.E. 212th
CONSENT CALENDAR
Clark moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through P, including the correction
to Item M. Ranniger seconded and the motion carried.
A. Anuroval of Minutes. (CFN-198) Minutes of the regular Council meeting of
February 17, 2009, were approved.
B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through January 15
and paid on January 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on February 3,
2009 was approved.
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
1/15/09 Wire Transfers 3563-3584 $5,166,950.42
1/15/09 Regular Checks 628414-628926 3,241,751.08
Use Tax Payable 5,747.43
$8,414,448.93
Payment of the bills received through January 31 and paid on January 31 after
auditing by the Operations Committee on February 17, 2009, was approved.
Checks issued for vouchers were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
1/31/09 Wire Transfers 3585-3601 $ 5,456,299.05
1/31/09 Regular Checks 628927-629345 4,669,760.81
Void Checks -18,197.94
Use Tax Payable 9,867.17
$10,117,729.09
Checks issued for payroll for January 16 through January 31 and paid on February 5,
2009, were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
2/5/09 Checks 309877-310124 $ 190,209.46
2/5/09 Advices 243441-244213 1,575,423.88
$1,765,633.34
C. Chamber of Commerce Agreement. (CFN-1170) The Mayor was authorized to
sign the 2009 agreement with Kent Chamber of Commerce to highlight tourism
opportunities at Kent lodging facilities and to promote Kent as a site for corporate
meetings and events in the amount of $18,500, subject to final agreement terms and
conditions acceptable to the City Attorney.
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D. Green River Community College Small Business Assistance Center
Agreement. (CFN-825) The Mayor was authorized to sign the 2009 agreement with
Green River Community College's Small Business Assistance Program to provide Kent
residents and individuals one-on-one counseling and classes in Small Business
Management, in the amount of $21,102, subject to final agreement terms and con-
ditions acceptable to the City Attorney.
E. King County Reciprocal Permit Agreements Regarding Parking. (CFN-1305)
The Mayor was authorized to sign reciprocal parking agreements between the City
and King County for ShoWare Center and the King County James Street Park and
Ride.
F. City of Tukwila Homelessness Coordination Grant. (CFN-118) The City of
Tukwila Grant for $5,000 to continue coordination efforts in ending homelessness in
South Kin Count was accepted, and the expenditure of these funds in the Housing
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and Human Services budget was approved.
G. 2008 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER).
(CFN-118) The Mayor was authorized to submit the 2008 Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development. The report includes information on how CDBG funds were used to
further the goals and strategies of the Consolidated Plan, as well as other activities
executed by the City. The report is required by HUD annually and must be submitted
by March 31st of each year.
H. Federal Department of Justice Grant Application for Safe Havens Program.
(CFN-118) The Mayor was authorized to sign the grant application with the Federal
Department of Justice for $175,000 to support the Safe Havens Visitation and
Exchange Center.
I. Consolidated Food Services Agreement for Senior Center. (CFN-118) The
Mayor was authorized to sign the Consolidated Food Management agreement for
lunch service at the Kent Senior Activity Center.
J. Community Development Block Grant Five-Year Plan. (CFN-493) The
updated Parks Community Development Block Grant Five Year Plan was adopted. The
City's previous plan covered the years 2002-2006 and has been updated in order to
take advantage of potential economic stimulus funding if it becomes available through
the block grant program. The updated plan establishes which neighborhood parks
qualify for block grant funds and lists projects within qualifying parks that are
currently included in the capital facilities plan. Two of the projects listed in the plan
are designated economic stimulus projects.
K. Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic
Development Reimbursable Grant Agreement for Clark Lake Park. (CFN-118)
The Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development
Grant of $492,500 to support land acquisition at Clark Lake Park, and reimburse the
Land Acquisition Budget was accepted.
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L. Barghausen Branch Office Remodel Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale
for Barghausen Branch Office Remodel for 3 gate valves, 1 hydrant, and 74 linear feet
of watermains was accepted.
M. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Appointment. (CFN-1170) Re-appointment
of Jacquie Alexander to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee was confirmed. She will
continue representing persons working in activities funded by the lodging tax, and her
term will expire on December 31, 2011. Mayor Cooke had pointed out earlier in the
meeting that this appointment is not made by the Mayor, and that it has gone
through the Operations Committee.
N. Drinking Driver Task Force Appointments. (CFN-122) The Mayor's re-
appointment of Becky Hanks, Gina Beretta and Mary Lou Becvar to the Kent Drinking
Driving Task Force was confirmed. Their terms will expire January 1, 2012.
O. Bicycle Advisory Board Appointment. (CFN-997) The Mayor's re-appointment
of Mel Roberts, Bill Miller and Dr. Samuel Hartt to the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board
was confirmed. Their terms will expire on December 31, 2010.
(ADDED ITEM)
P. Excused Absence. (CFN-198) An excused absence from tonight's meeting for
Council President Raplee was approved.
BIDS
A. Pedestrian Sidewalk Improvements: Schedule A: Military Rd./S. 2681h St.
and Schedule B: SE 248th St./1015t PI. (CFN-1038) The bid opening was held on
February 24, 2009, with fifteen bids received. The low bid was submitted by Sanders
General Construction in the amount of $87,690. The Engineer's estimate was
$153,431. Public Works Director Blanchard noted that this project is grant funded
through the state, and recommended award to the low bidder. Ranniger moved to
award the contract for the Pedestrian Sidewalk Improvements Schedule A: Military
Road/S. 268th Street, and Schedule B• SE 2481h St./101" Place, to Sanders General
Construction in the amount of $87,690. Harmon seconded and the motion carried.
Clark stated that some problems are being faced due to shortfalls which occurred
because contracts on water which the city was supposed to sell to other cities fell
through, and that some maintenance projects must be done in order to retain per-
mits. Blanchard noted that this issue will be discussed with Council later this month.
REPORTS
A. Council President. (CFN-198) No report was given.
B. Mayor. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke announced that she toured the light rail line
along Highway 99 with the South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd), and
that she has been in Olympia regarding funding for levees and transportation. She
also announced that the Washington State Transportation Commission will meet in
Kent for the first time on April 21, and that there may be a tour for the commissioners
preceding their meeting on Monday afternoon, April 20.
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C. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
D. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger announced a
new volunteer event called Community Pride Day which involves cleaning up graffiti.
She noted that it will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, at Town Square
Plaza, and invited interested persons to contact a service club or the City. Danielson
added that the Human Services Commission will be meeting to review and revise
goals and funding allocations.
E. Planning and Economic Development Committee. (CFN-198) Albertson
noted that the next meeting will be held on March 9, with a report on transportation
plans from the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC). She added that the Weed and
Seed Committee is accepting applications for Board members.
F. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Harmon noted that the next meeting will
be at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10.
G. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
H. Administration. (CFN-198) Hodgson reminded Councilmembers of their retreat
on Friday and Saturday, and noted that the subject of the March 17 workshop will be
the permit process reform program.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. (CFN-198)
Brenda Jacober, C C
City Clerk
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