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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 07/21/2009 Rye KENT Kent City Council Meeting W.5„,„G10„ July 21, 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, Raplee, and Thomas. Ranniger was excused from the meeting. (CFN-198) CHANGES TO THE AGENDA A. From Council, Administration, Staff. (CFN-198) Council President Raplee added Other Business Item A. B. From the Public. (CFN-198) Continued Communications Item A was added at the request of an audience member. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke announced that the City of Kent has received a Take Pride in America Award for outstanding accomplishments by volunteers. She also announced that the ShoWare Center has received LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold status, and that it is the first sports arena in North American to achieve this rating. B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Clark announced that lifeguards are now on duty at Lake Meridian, and outlined the free Summer Concert Series events throughout the city. C. National Night Out. (CFN-155) Mayor Cooke read a proclamation declaring August 4, 2009, National Night Out in the City of Kent, and presented it to Terri Morford. D. Public Safety Report. (CFN-122) Fire Chief Schneider gave a presentation on the recent fireworks and Police Chief Strachan updated his monthly statistics. He also reported on fireworks, Cornucopia Days, the Relay for Life, and graffiti removal. He then presented awards to police personnel and a citizen for their excellent work. CONSENT CALENDAR Raplee moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through S. Clark seconded and the motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) Minutes of the regular Council meeting of July 7, 2009, were approved. B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) This information was not available. C. King County Fire Protection District 37 Fire Station and Administration Building Remodel Agreement. (CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Fire Station and Administration Building Remodel Agreement with King County Fire Protection District 37 for the District to reimburse the City for its remodel expenses in an amount not to exceed $600,000, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney. 1 Kent City Council Minutes I July 21, 2009 D. CodeRED Services Agreement. (CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to sign the service agreement with CodeRED to provide emergency communication services at an annual cost of $25,000. E. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Drive Hammered — Get Nailed Grant. (CFN-122) The Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant in an amount not to exceed $3,000 was accepted, the Police Chief was authorized to sign all necessary documents, amendment of the budget was authorized, and the Police Department was authorized to spend the grant proceeds. F. Washington Traffic Safety Commission, Target Zero Grant. (CFN-122) The Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant in an amount not to exceed $93,840 for the Kent/South King County Target Zero Task Force was accepted, establishment of a budget was authorized, and the Police Department was authorized to spend the grant proceeds, and the Mayor was authorized to sign all necessary documents. G. Washington Traffic Safety Commission, Motorcycle Enforcement Patrols Grant. (CFN-122) The Washington Traffic Safety Commission, Motorcycle Enforcement Patrols grant in an amount not to exceed $3,350 was accepted, the Police Chief was authorized to sign all necessary documents, amendment of the budget was authorized, and the Police Department was authorized to spend the grant proceeds. H. Physically Disabled Parking Ordinance. (CFN-122) Ordinance No. 3924 which repeals section 9.38.090 of the Kent City Code to allow Kent Police Officers to cite violators who illegally park in spots reserved for the physically disabled under the state RCW provision, which carries a higher penalty was adopted. I. Seattle Police Department Interagency Agreement Amendment, Special Gang Enforcement Taskforce. (CFN-122) The Police Chief was authorized to sign the Seattle Police Department Interagency Agreement Amendment regarding the Special Gang Enforcement Taskforce in an amount not to exceed $10,000. J. Purchase of 61' Sky-Boom. (CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to sign the contract with Pierce Manufacturing for the purchase of a 61' Sky-Boom in an amount not to exceed $962,185, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney. K. Emergency Management Performance Grant. (CFN-122) The Emergency Management Performance Grant from the Washington State Military Department and the Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $90,079 was accepted, the Mayor was authorized to sign all necessary documents, amendment of the budget was authorized, and expenditure of the grant proceeds was authorized. L. Aon Deferred Compensation Consulting Contract. (CFN-147) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Aon Deferred Compensation Consulting Contract in an amount not to exceed $30,000, subject to finals terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney. 2 Kent City Council Minutes July 21, 2009 M. Kent Russell Road Maintenance Facility Roof and Wall Improvements. (CFN-120) The Kent Russell Road Maintenance Facility Roof and Wall Improvements were accepted as complete. N. Kent Police Firing Range Target System Improvements. (CFN-118) The Kent Police Firing Range Target System Improvements were accepted as complete. O. Fehr & Peers, Inc. Transportation Master Plan, Phase 2 Agreement Amendment. (CFN-164) The Mayor was authorized to sign Amendment One to the Consultant Services Agreement between the City and Fehr & Peers, Inc. in the amount of $116,400 for completion of work on the Transportation Master Plan Phase 2, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. P. King County Interlocal Agreement for Transfer of Multiple County-Owned Parcels. (CFN-120) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Interlocal Agreement between King County and the City relating to the transfer of multiple County-owned drainage parcels and easement rights to the City of Kent. Q. NW Hydraulic Consultants Contract to Analyze Raising S. 259th Street. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign a contract with Northwest Hydraulic Consultants, Inc. to perform technical work required to obtain a Conditional Letter of Map Revision for the South 259`h Street Raising project in an amount not to exceed $35,004.00, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. R. Excused Absence for Councilmember Deborah Ranniger. (CFN-198) An excused absence from tonight's meeting for Councilmember Ranniger was approved. S. Corrections Facility Renovation Agreement with Architects Rasmussen, Triebelhorn, AIA/PS. (CFN-122/118) The Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement with Architects Rasmussen, Triebelhorn, AIA/PS in the amount of $78,536.00 for a schematic design to renovate the Corrections Facility. OTHER BUSINESS ADDED ITEM A. State Route 509. (CFN-171) Mayor Cooke stated that the importance of having SR 509 included in the alternatives of the Puget Sound Regional Council's Transportation 2040 Environmental Impact Statement was mentioned at the South King County Area Transportation Board meeting this morning. Deputy Public Works Director Tim LaPorte explained that the State Route 509 project connects to the 2281h Corridor, and involves redoing the interchange at SR 516 and I-5, completing the missing link. He explained the benefits of the project and the current status of the project. He said adoption of the proposed resolution would signify support and underline the importance of the project to the region. LaPorte responded to questions from Harmon and Albertson, and Raplee moved to adopt Resolution No. 1811 stating the City's support for the State of Washington's improvement plans to link State Route 509 with Interstate 5. Harmon seconded and the motion carried. 3 Kent City Council Minutes July 21, 2009 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) No report was given. F. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given. G. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given. H. Administration. (CFN-198) No report was given. CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS A. Maintenance. (CFN-462) Barbara Phillips, 9623 S. 248th, said the small businesses around 1" and 2nd Avenues and Titus Street are concerned that there is a significant difference between maintenance at Kent Station down to the Historic District and around Titus. She explained that their concerns relate to trees not being trimmed, bushes not being cleared, and holes in the road not being repaired. She asked for equitable maintenance throughout the city. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. (CFN-198) c�.C'�ts-�lieia/ Brenda Jacober, C City Clerk 4