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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 09/15/2009 Kent City Council Meeting Kentnixcla September 15, 2009 '.Lns x The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Cooke. Councilmembers present: Clark, Danielson, Harmon, Ranniger, Raplee, and Thomas. (CFN-198) CHANGES TO THE AGENDA A. From Council, Administration, Staff. (CFN-198) Council President Raplee added Consent Calendar Item P, an excused absence from tonight's meeting for Council member Albertson. B. From the Public. (CFN-198) These were no changes from the public. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke noted that the Emergency Feeding Program received a proclamation at the last Council meeting, and Willa Blacknell of that organization expressed her appreciation for the proclamation and for the City's support. B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Andrea Keikkala, Executive Director of the Kent Chamber of Commerce, announced a presentation for businesses on potential flooding which will be held on September 23rd C. National Parks Lands Day at Lake Fenwick Park Proclamation. (CFN-155) Mayor Cooke explained National Public Lands Days and Parks Director Watling outlined upcoming events and accepted the proclamation. D. Public Safety Report. (CFN-122) Police Chief Strachan updated the monthly statistics for August/September, including burglary, DUI, robberies, arrests, jail bookings, assaults, domestic violence, and jail population. He also reported on the activities of the Neighborhood Response Teams and Cadets. E. Larry Blanchard Day Proclamation. (CFN-155) Mayor Cooke announced that Public Works Director Larry Blanchard will be leaving the City soon and read a proclamation outlining his many accomplishments in the City. She then declared September 25, 2009, as Larry Blanchard Day in the City of Kent. 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 September 1, 2009, were approved. B. Anoroval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through August 15 and paid on August 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on September 1, 2009, were approved. 1 Kent City Council Minutes September 15, 2009 Checks issued for vouchers were approved: Date Check Numbers Amount 8/15/09 Wire Transfers 3836-3853 $1,951,939.87 8/15/09 Regular Checks 635024-635514 1,984,270.24 Use Tax Payable 1,568.74 $3,937,778.85 Date Check Numbers Amount 8/7/09 Void 310275 ($57.94) 8/7/09 Reissue 313494 $57.94 Checks issued for payroll for August 1 through August 15 and paid on August 20, 2009, were approved: Date Check Numbers Amount 8/20/09 Checks 313495-313760 $ 231,178.15 8/20/09 Advices 253543-254322 1,604,710.15 $1,835,888.30 C. Council Representative on Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Ordinance. (CFN-1170) Ordinance No. 3930 which amends Kent City Code section 2.54.020 to provide that the Council President will appoint a member of the Operations Committee to serve and to chair the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee was adopted. D. Kentara. Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for the Kentara project for 8 water main gate valves, 2 hydrants and 1,720 linear feet of waterline; 12 sanitary sewer manholes and 1,913 linear feet of sanitary sewer line; 1,640 linear feet of new street, 687 linear feet of frontage improvements, 1 storm sewer manhole, 22 catch basins, 81,887 CF of detention pond storage, and 1,804 linear feet of storm sewer line was accepted. E. Muth Property, Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for the Muth Property project for 6 storm sewer manholes, 1,303,365 CF of detention pond storage, and 1,469 linear feet of storm sewer line was accepted. F. Landau Associates for the 72"d Avenue Extension Contract. (CFN-171) The Mayor was authorized to sign the consultant agreement with Landau Associates in an amount not to exceed $85,600, to provide geotechnical, environmental and natural resources services for the 72"d Avenue South Extension Project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. G. King Conservation District (KCD)/Downey Farmstead Restoration Project Grant. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign a grant agreement with the King Conservation District (KCD) for the City to receive a $100,000 grant award (or any adjustments to this amount made as a result of modifications by the KCD WRIA 9 Forum), subject to final grant terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney, amendment of the budget was authorized, and staff was authorized to spend the grant proceeds on the Downey Farmstead Restoration project in accordance with the grant's terms. 2 Kent City Council Minutes September 15, 2009 H. King Conservation District (KCD)/Riverview Park Restoration Project Grant. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign a grant agreement with the King Conservation District (KCD) for the City to receive a $250,000 grant award (or any adjustments to this amount made as a result of modifications by the KCD WRIA 9 Forum), subject to final grant terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney, amendment of the budget was authorized, and staff was authorized to spend the grant proceeds on the Riverview Park Restoration project in accordance with the grant's terms. I. Payment to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Final Designs for Riverview Park Restoration Project. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to make an additional payment to the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) in the amount of $201,062 to complete the final designs for the Riverview Park Restoration Project, subject to the City's receipt of grant funds from the King County Conservation District. J. Design Agreement for the Upper Russell Road Ecosystem Restoration Project with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign a Design Agreement between the City of Kent and the US Army Corps of Engineers to initiate the Upper Russell Road Levee (Lake Levee) Ecosystem Project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney, and establishment of a budget for this project was authorized. K. Washington Traffic Safety Commission-Nighttime Seat Belt-Focused Patrols. (CFN-122) The grant award from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission in the amount of $1,800 to fund officer overtime for the Night Time Seat Belt Enforcement mobilization was accepted, the Police Chief was authorized to sign the Memorandum of Understanding and amendment of the budget was authorized. L. Drug Free Communities Support Program Grant. (CFN-122) The grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) FY 2009 Drug Free Communities Support Program in the amount of $54,372 was accepted, the Mayor was authorized to sign all necessary documents, amendment of the budget was authorized , and staff was authorized to spend the grant proceeds. M. HealthForce Occupational Medicine, Inc. Professional Services Agreement. (CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to sign the professional services agreement with HealthForce Occupational Medicine, Inc. for fire fighter medical examinations. N. Resolution Renaming Arbor Village Neighborhood Council and Revising Boundary. (CFN-1304) Resolution No. 1814 changing the name of the Arbor Village Neighborhood Council to the Meridian Glen Neighborhood Council was adopted. O. Seattle Police Department Interagency Agreement. (CFN-122) The Police Chief was authorized to sign an interagency grant agreement with the Seattle Police Department regarding gang criminal activity, the funds were accepted, and amendment of the budget was authorized. P. Excused Absence. (CFN-198) An excused absence from tonight's meeting for Council member Albertson was approved. 3 Kent City Council Minutes September 15, 2009 OTHER BUSINESS A. Shoreline Master Program and Comprehensive Plan Amendment. (CFN-472/377) The proposed ordinance would adopt a new Shoreline Master Program to be approved by the Washington State Department of Ecology. The ordinance also amends the City's Comprehensive Plan to include the goals and policies of the updated Shoreline Master Program and to include other text amendments needed for consistency with the updated Shoreline Master Program. Erin George explained the changes, including the addition of new shorelines, the accommodation of levee reconstruction, dock and swim platform standards, and setbacks and impervious surface maximums. She clarified Optional C which includes revisions to the public access section. Danielson noted that she will abstain from voting since her family owns property in the area. Ranniger moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3931 adopting the Shoreline Master Program update and the corresponding Comprehensive Plan amendments. Thomas seconded and the motion carried with Danielson abstaining. B. Preemptive Emergency Regarding Diminished Reservoir Capacity of Howard Hanson Dam. (CFN-1318) The City Attorney explained that the reservoir capacity and associated flood control capabilities of the Howard Hanson Dam have been diminished until necessary repairs can be made, and that the potential for downstream flooding is increased if the area experiences heavy rains over a prolonged period. He noted that declaring preemptive emergencies would give the Mayor authority to make purchases and enter into contracts in time to prepare for the upcoming rainy season, and added that the proposed resolution would become effective immediately upon passage. Raplee moved to adopt Resolution No. 1815 proclaiming a preemptive emergency relating to the Howard Hanson Dam and potential downstream flooding. Harmon seconded and the motion carried. C. Permitting Waivers for Temporary Flood Protection Structures. (CFN-1318) The City Attorney noted that, because flood protection measures are often taken when the threat of flooding is imminent, the proposed ordinance would waive certain permitting requirements for temporary flood protection structures, so long as the structure is removed from the property by July 1, 2010. He added that if the structure is not removed by then, it will automatically be deemed a permanent flood control structure, it will be subject to all applicable regulatory and permitting require- ments, it will be deemed in violation of the Kent City Code, and it will be subject to civil and criminal penalties. Brubaker noted that the July Vtdate may be changed if conditions warrant. Raplee moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3932 temporarily waiving certain permitting requirements for certain temporary structures constructed for flood protection purposes, due to the threat posed by the diminished flood control capabilities of the Howard Hanson Dam. Harmon seconded and the motion carried. REPORTS A. Council President. (CFN-198) Raplee encouraged citizens to plan for the potential flooding. 4 Kent City Council Minutes September 15, 2009 B. Mayor. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke concurred with Raplee and encouraged business and home owners to purchase flood insurance. C. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) Clark pointed out that along with flooding comes a loss of power and reminded people to be prepared for that. D. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the next committee meeting will be at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 17. 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) Hodgson commended Council and staff for their efforts in preparing for possible flooding. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m. (CFN-198) 6renda Jacober, CMC City Clerk 5