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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 04/07/2009 Kent City Council Meeting KENT i. Tah April 7, 2009 `Nns h c 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) Clark added Other Business Item B, Washington State Umpires Association contract. Hodgson removed Consent Calendar Item E from the agenda. B. From the Public. (CFN-198) Matt Dekerrie of Allied Waste announced that they are having their annual clean-up between April 13-17 at no cost to citizens, as well as a contest to win a free year of service. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) No there were no items for public recognition. B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Ranniger announced the upcoming George Winston concert. Council President Raplee announced a Town Hall Meeting to be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on April 23, 2009, at the Fire Department Headquarters. C. Earthday Proclamation. (CFN-155) Mayor Cooke presented the proclamation to Victoria Andrews of the Parks Department, who explained upcoming activities at Lake Fenwick Park on April 18. D. Arbor Day Proclamation. (CFN-155) Mayor Cooke presented the proclamation to Victoria Andrews of the Parks Department, who explained upcoming activities at West Fenwick Park on April 25. E. Records and Information Management Month Proclamation. (CFN-155) This item was removed from the agenda. F. Employee of the Month. (CFN-147) Community Development Director Satterstrom announced that Permit Technician Jan Bearson has been selected as Employee of the Month, and her supervisor, Kimberly McArthur, described the many reasons Ms. Bearson deserves this award. The Employee of the Month plaque was then presented by Mayor Cooke. G. Economic Development Update. (CFN-825) Economic Development Director Wolters noted recession news involving layoffs at Boeing, the continuing strain on the financial system, and the closure of Zepher Grill. He added that good things are also going on, including a possible call center employing 60-200 employees and a proposal to create an incentive to bring quality residential and mixed use development to the downtown area. He noted that 150,000 visitors have visited the ShoWare Center since opening in January, and that the building may receive gold certification. 1 r - Kent City Council Minutes April 7, 2009 H. Legislative Report. (CFN-198) Michelle Witham noted that there has been much talk in the Legislature about tax increases and bond measures, and explained the status of issues important to Kent including funding for levees, funding for infrastructure, the prostitution impound bill, the Safe Havens visitation center, streamlined sales tax, and annexation funding. CONSENT CALENDAR Raplee moved to adopt Consent Calendar Items A through J. Clark seconded and the motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of March 17, 2009, were approved. B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through February 28 and paid on February 28 after auditing by the Operations Committee on March 17, 2009, was approved. Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 2/28/09 Wire Transfers 3620-3637 $1,709,717.14 2/28/09 Regular Checks 629744-630229 3,518,199.02 Use Tax Payable 714.85 $5,228,631.01 Checks issued for payroll for February 28 and paid on March 5, 2009, were approved: Date Check Numbers Amount 3/5/09 Checks 310377-310618 $ 167,945.60 3/5/09 Advices 244986-245757 1,557,615.53 $1,725,561.13 C. Advance Refunding of the 1999 LTGO Bond Issue Ordinance (CFN-104) Ordinance No. 3912 authorizing the refunding of the 1999 Limited Tax General Obligation bonds was adopted. This Ordinance authorizes the City to issue additional debt to defease the outstanding 1999 LTGO bonds to take advantage of the reduced interest rate and the call date on the existing debt. D. Highline School District Rental Agreement for Camp Waskowitz. (CFN-118) The Mayor was authorized to sign the rental agreement with Highline School District for the 2009 Summer Residential Camp at Camp Waskowitz. E. Amendment to Conservation Futures Interlocal Cooperation Grant Agreement with King County for Open Space Acquisition Projects. (CFN-118) The Mayor was authorized to sign the amendment to the Conservation Futures Interlocal Cooperative Grant Agreement with King County for open space acquisition projects and to amend the Land Acquisition budget accordingly. 2 e3 Kent City Council Minutes April 7, 2009 F. Residential Traffic Calming Program Resolution. (CFN-171) Resolution No. 1804, repealing Resolution No. 1546 and adopting a new Residential Traffic Calming Program was adopted, and the Public Works Director was authorized to establish and implement specific traffic calming measures to better respond to residential area traffic problems. G. Upper Meridian Valley Creek Culvert Replacement at SE 234t' Street — Release of Infrastructure Improvements and Bill of Sale to Soos Creek Water and Sewer District. (CFN-484) The release of infrastructure improvements was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to sign the Bill of Sale to Soos Creek Water and Sewer District for the Upper Meridian Valley Creek Culvert Replacement at SE 234th for 2 gate valves, 42 linear feet (LF) of service connection, 23 LF of steel casing pipe, 109 LF of 8" diameter water main, 2 manholes, 36 LF of steel casing pipe, and 106 LF of 8" diameter sanitary sewer line. H. Lake Meridian Outlet — Release of Infrastructure Improvements and Bill of Sale to Soos Creek Water and Sewer District. (CFN-484) The release of infrastructure improvements was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to sign the Bill of Sale to Soos Creek Water and Sewer District for the Lake Meridian Outlet for 45 Lineal feet (LF) of steel casing pipe and 48 LF of 8" diameter sanitary sewer line. I. Lake Meridian Outlet — Release of Infrastructure Improvements and Bill of Sale to King County Water District No. 111. (CFN-484) The release of infrastructure improvements was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to sign the Bill of Sale to King County Water District No. 111 for the Lake Meridian Outlet for 1 gate valve, 1- 4" blowoff assembly, 22 linear feet (LF) of steel casing pipe, and 63 LF of 8" diameter water main. J. Earthworks Park Dam Improvements. (CFN-119) The Earthworks Park Dam Improvements Project was accepted as complete and release of retainage to Pivetta Brothers Construction upon receipt of standard releases from the state and release of any liens was authorized. The original contract amount was $834,409.88. The final contract amount was $807,526.45. OTHER BUSINESS A. Federal Way School District Collaboration. (CFN-118) Parks and Community Services Director Jeff Watling explained that the Federal Way School District and the City of Kent own adjoining parcels of real property on the West Hill of Kent, and that the proposed resolution expresses the City's intent to continue collaboration with the Federal Way School District on the City's development of West Hill Park, and the School District's rebuilding and refurbishing efforts at Sunnycrest Elementary. He noted that as development plans begin to emerge, the City and the School District will work toward a formal agreement for Council consideration which more clearly defines each agency's role, commitment, and responsibilities. Ranniger moved to adopt Resolution No. 1805 declaring the City's intent to collaborate with the Federal Way School District regarding the refurbishing of Sunnycrest Elementary and the development of West Hill Park. Harmon seconded. 3 Kent City Council Minutes April 7, 2009 Upon a question from Councilmember Albertson, Watling noted that a potential reservoir is being included in the discussions. The motion then carried. ADDED ITEM B. Washington State Slo-Pitch Umpires Association Agreement. (CFN-118) Parks and Community Services Director Watling explained that participating teams in the City of Kent Adult Softball Program annually select their preferred umpires association to provide umpire coverage for league play, and that 82 of 114 teams have chosen Washington State Slo-Pitch Umpires Association to service their games. He said this will most likely result in the 2009 contract exceeding $25,000, and noted that participant fees cover all costs of the program. He pointed out that there is a time constraint since the season is about to start, and asked that the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement for 2009. Clark moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Washington State Slo-Pitch Umpires Association Agreement for the 2009 season. Raplee seconded and the motion carried. REPORTS A. Council President. (CFN-198) Raplee announced that Council will be holding three workshops on April 14, May 12, and June 9 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. to discuss budget priorities. She added that the Council will also be holding a Town Hall Meeting at the Fire Department Headquarters on April 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 to discuss topics of interest to residents. B. Mayor. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke updated activities in her Office regarding streamlined sales tax, annexation funds, and flood control. She announced that she has been appointed to serve on the committee to select an Interim County Executive. 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 on April 13 at 5:00 p.m., and that she will be attending the SKCATBd meeting on April 21. F. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Harmon noted that the committee will meet on April 14 at 5:00 p.m. G. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Upon Ranniger's request, Allied Waste representative Matt Dekerrie explained their contest and free pick-up service in more detail. H. Administration. (CFN-198) Hodgson reminded Councilmembers of an executive session of approximately thirty minutes to discuss two items of pending litigation, one item of property acquisition, and one item regarding a lease of city property. He noted that there will be action on one item when the meeting reconvenes. 4 } Kent City Council Minutes April 7, 2009 EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting recessed to executive session at 7:50 p.m. ACTION AFTER THE EXECUTIVE SESSION Property Acquisition. (CFN-239/118) The City Attorney described the property and its use. Ranniger moved to authorize the Mayor to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement with GMAC ResCap for property located at 26025 S.E. Kent-Kangley Road, Ravensdale, Washington, located next to Clark Springs, within the established Rock Creek mitigation fund budgets. Raplee seconded and the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. (CFN-198) cp4L,e,� CeTP�r/ Brenda Jacober, C City Clerk 5