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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 10/20/2009 Kent City Council Meeting KENT W A 5 n I H G T O N October 20, 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, Ranniger, Raplee, and Thomas. Councilmember Harmon was excused from the meeting. (CFN-198) CHANGES TO THE AGENDA A. From Council, Administration, Staff. (CFN-198) Council President Raplee added an excused absence for Councilmember Harmon as Consent Calendar Item G. The Executive Session was removed at the request of COA Hodgson. B. From the Public. (CFN-198) Continued Communications Item A relating to flood control structures was added at the request of an audience member. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) There were no items for public recognition. B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Ranniger announced an open house on October 27 regarding an off-lease dog park. C. Public Safety Report. (CFN-122) Police Chief Strachan updated his monthly statistics on robberies, prostitution, false alarms, graffiti and so forth. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Initiative Measure No 1033 Concerning State, County, and City Revenue. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke noted that the purpose of this hearing is to receive comments from the public before the City Council determines whether to adopt a resolution opposing Initiative Measure No. 1033 concerning state, county, and city revenue. She then opened the public hearing, and since there were no comments from the audience, closed the public hearing. The City Attorney pointed out that representatives from both the pro and the con committees on the initiative were = invited to attend this public hearing, but that no one is in attendance. It was noted that this issue went to the Operations Committee and was forwarded to the full Council without a recommendation. Finance Director Nachlinger explained that the initiative would limit the growth in revenues, take away the City's ability to manage ups and downs, be a disincentive for economic development, create an inability to deal with unanticipated issues, and build a structural deficit in the budget. He answered questions from Council members and estimated that over the next five to six years, there would be a $20,250,000 cut in property tax revenues. He emphasized that cuts would have to be made every year. After additional discussion, Clark moved to adopt Resolution No. 1816 expressing the City Council's opposition to Initiative Measure No. 1033 concerning state, county, and city revenue, which is being put before voters at the November 3, 2009, general election. Ranniger seconded. 1 Kent City Council Minutes October 20, 2009 ; Clark stressed that the decision is up to the voters, but said the initiative would be devastating to the City, and that county burdens would be handed off to cities. Thomas spoke in opposition to the motion, opining that the decision should be left to the voters. Raplee concurred with Thomas, saying that although the initiative would be devastating, it was put forth by the people and an elected representative should not take a stand against it. Ranniger, Danielson and Albertson each spoke in support of the motion, noting the impact not only to cities but to school districts, the duty of Councils to protect citizens, and the fact that it would cause more harm than good. Upon Clark's question, Mayor Cooke stated that if she were voting on this issue, she would support the resolution. She said the timing is bad in light of the potential annexation, and also voiced concern about the impact on social services. Upon a roll call vote, the motion to adopt Resolution No. 1816 opposing Initiative No. 1033 carried 4-2 with Albertson, Clark, Danielson and Ranniger in favor, and Raplee and Thomas opposed. CONSENT CALENDAR Raplee moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through G. Clark seconded and the motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) Minutes of the regular Council meeting of October 6, 2009, were approved. B. At)uroval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through September 15 and paid on September 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on October 6, 2009, were approved. Approve of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 9/15/09 Wire Transfers 3872-3891 $1,740,530.17 9/15/09 Regular Checks 635908-636261 716,390.58 Use Tax Payable 1,809.08 $2,458,729.83 Payment of the bills received through September 30 and paid on September 30 after auditing by the Operations Committee on October 6, 2009, were approved. Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 9/30/09 Wire Transfers 3892-3906 $1,567,338.91 9/30/09 Regular Checks 636262-636728 3,250,025.82 Use Tax Payable 2,971.71 $4,820,336.44 2 Kent City Council Minutes October 20, 2009 Checks issued for payroll for September 1 through September 15 and paid on September 18, 2009, were approved: Date Check Numbers Amount 9/11/09 Void Check 313966 $ -827.54 9/11/09 Reissue Check 314041 827.54 9/18/09 Checks 314042-314292 203,958.17 9/18/09 Advices 255106-255880 1,626,326.28 $1,830,284.45 Checks issued for payroll for September 16 through September 30 and paid on October 5, 2009, were approved: Date Check Numbers Amount 9/24/09 Void Check 314221 $ -331.93 9/24/09 Reissue Check 314293 331.93 10/5/09 Checks 314294-314545 265,423.95 10/5/09 Advices 255881-256657 1,640,097.95 $1,905,521.90 C. Pacific Technologies, Inc. Consultant Agreement. (CFN-818) The Mayor was authorized to execute a Consultant Services Agreement and all related documents with Pacific Technology Inc. (PTI) in an amount not to exceed $75,616. D. Traffic Calming Standards Resolution. (CFN-171) Resolution No. 1817 repealing Resolution No. 1804 and readopting the same language together with a provision that allows the Director of Public Works to exercise discretion under special circumstances to allow deviation from the adopted standards for the implementation of Phase 2 traffic calming measures was adopted. E. Sex Offender & Kidnapping Cost Reimbursement Agreement. (CFN-122) The Washington State Registered Sex and Kidnapping Offender Address and Residency Verification Program grant in an amount not to exceed $51,200.65 was accepted, the Mayor was authorized to sign all necessary documents, and establishment of the budget was authorized. F. Bulletproof Vest Grant Award. (CFN-122) The Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest grant in an amount not to exceed $29,928 was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to sign all necessary documents. ADDED ITEM G. Excused Absence. (CFN-198) An excused absence from tonight's Council meeting for Council member Harmon was approved. OTHER BUSINESS A. Green River Levee Update. (CFN-1318) Acting Public Works Director LaPorte updated the Council on activities relating to the Green River Levee, including the filling and placement of sandbags, the execution of emergency contracts, and the timeline for completion. He noted that all of the agencies they have worked with 3 Kent City Council Minutes October 20, 2009 have been very cooperative, and answered questions from Council regarding potential sewer backups. REPORTS A. Council President. (CFN-198) No report was given. B. Mayor. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke said she has met with the Region 10 Director of FEMA and the State's Emergency Management Administration to discuss the potential flooding, and noted that legislation is being prepared regarding flood insurance coverage. C. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) It was noted that there will be a budget workshop at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 22"d, in the Council Chambers. D. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given. E. Planning and Economic Development Committee. (CFN-198) Danielson said that Safe Havens is able to remain open through mid-2010 because of grant funding, and that funding partners for the remainder of the year are needed. F. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Thomas noted that the next meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m. on November loth G. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given. H. Administration. (CFN-198) CAO Hodgson noted that the November 3rd meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m. and that there will be no workshop that day. CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS ADDED ITEM A. Flood Control Structures. (CFN-1318) William Turnbull, 9722 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, owner of a business at 6324 S. 189 in Kent, expressed concern about the amended wording in Ordinance No. 3933 regarding the placement of flood control structures. He provided pictures of Boeing enclosing parking lots and voiced concern about water coming onto his property, which is next to Boeing. He urged the Council to amend the ordinance by requiring Boeing to revert to a 10' perimeter. The City Attorney pointed out that the city is dealing with an emergency, and explained that Boeing has specific restrictions placed upon it by Homeland Security and the Department of Defense. He added that Boeing is required to get a permit by July lst for a permanent structure. Mayor Cooke asked staff to investigate further. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. (CFN-198) Brenda Jacober, C City Clerk 4