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KENT WASHIXGTCN February 2, 2010
The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by
Mayor Cooke. Councilmembers present: Albertson, Harmon, Higgins, Perry,
Ranniger, Raplee, and Thomas. (CFN-198)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
A. From Council, Administration, Staff. (CFN-198) Public Communication Item C
was added to the agenda.
B. From the Public. (CFN-198) Nothing was added to the agenda by the public.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) There were no items for public recognition.
B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Ranniger announced upcoming events through
the Spotlight Series and at the ShoWare Center.
C. Legislative Update. (CFN-198) Michelle Witham, Community and Public Affairs
Manager, updated the Council on legislative issues including flooding, streamlined
sales tax, annexation sales tax credit, street utility authority, and brokered natural
gas tax.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Perry moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through L. Thomas seconded and
the motion carried.
A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) Minutes of the regular Council meeting of
January 19, 2010, were approved.
B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through
December 31 and paid on December 31, 2009, after auditing by the Operations
Committee on January 19, 2010, were approved.
Checks issued for vouchers were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
12/31/09 Wire Transfers 3991-4004 $2,023,710.84
4006-4008
12/31/09 Regular Checks 638938-639490 3/901,051.45
Void Checks 638947 ($3,000.00)
Use Tax Payable 7,484.09
$5,929,246.38
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Checks issued for payroll for December 16 through December 31, 2009, and paid on
January 5, 2010, were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
1/5/10 Checks 315687-315906 $ 152,806.89
1/5/10 Advices 260520-261282 1,613,936.66
$1,766,743.55
C. Aukeen Court Rental Agreement. (CFN-983) The Mayor was authorized to
sign the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement with King County for the Aukeen
Court Building. King County has temporarily moved the operation of the Aukeen
District Court from 1210 South Central Avenue because of the increased risk of
flooding from the Green River. The City continues to operate its municipal court in
the building and requests use of additional space while the Aukeen District Court has
relocated.
D. 2009 Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable Write-Offs. (CFN-104) Write-offs
for miscellaneous accounts receivable, utility billing, and permit charges that are over
one-year old were authorized. The write-offs total $47,342.55 for uncollectible
accounts from 2009.
E. Jail Transition Services Contract. (CFN-118) The Mayor was authorized to
sign the Contract between King County and the City of Kent for jail transition services
in the amount of $18,000.
F. Northwest Playgrounds Purchase Contract. (CFN-118) The Mayor was
authorized to sign a contract with Northwest Playgrounds to purchase play equipment
in the amount of $41,707.37, and the contract expenditure from fee-in-lieu funds was
approved, subject to approval of final terms and conditions by the City Attorney and
the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director.
G. Community Athletics Programs Sexual Non-Discrimination Ordinance.
(CFN-118) Ordinance No. 3943, which amends Chapter 4.01 of the Kent City Code to
add a new section 4.01.015, which prohibits the City or groups who use City facilities
for adult or youth community athletics programs from discriminating against
participants on the basis of sex was adopted.
H. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Agreement. (CFN-118)
The Mayor's signature on the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
Agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy for $845,400 was ratified, the grant
funds were accepted, amendment of the budget was authorized, and expenditure of
funds in the Facilities Budget was approved.
I. S. 228th St. Burlington Northern Santa Fe/Federal Highway Administration
Section 129 Grant Funds. (CFN-1269) The Mayor was authorized to accept federal
funds in the amount of $122,500 towards the S. 2281" Street Grade Separation
projects, to sign all necessary documents, and to direct staff to establish a budget for
the funds.
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J. Conveyance of Sanitary Sewer Easement to King County. (CFN-120) The
Mayor was authorized to execute the attached sanitary sewer easement to King
County, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director
and the City Attorney.
K. National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Grant Funds. (CFN-1038)
The Mayor was authorized to accept a $50,000 Stormwater Grant from the
Washington State Department of Ecology, the Public Works Director's signature of the
associated grant agreement was ratified, amendment of the budget was authorized,
and expenditure of the funds was authorized.
L. North Park Sanitary Sewer Phase II. (CFN-1004) The North Park Sanitary
Sewer Phase II Project was accepted as complete and release of retainage to Pivetta
Brothers upon receipt of standard releases from the state and release of any liens was
authorized.
REPORTS
A. Council President. (CFN-198) No report was given.
B. Mayor. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke said she has met with the King County Executive
regarding flooding issues, noted that Neighborhood Councils are meeting this month,
and encouraged people to visit the Historical Museum.
C. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
D. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the
Parks Master Plan will be presented at the Council workshop at 5:30 p.m. on
February 16.
E. Planning and Economic Development Committee. (CFN-198) Perry
announced that the committee is reviewing the cottage housing ordinance and is
working on annexation zoning.
F. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Harmon noted that the committee will
meet at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9.
G. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Raplee noted that due to the holiday on
February 15, the next committee meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. on February 22.
H. Administration. (CFN-198) Hodgson noted that the next budget relating to the
annexation will be discussed at the February 16 Operations Committee meeting. He
said there will be an executive session of approximately 40 minutes to discuss
property acquisition, lease of City property, and potential litigation, with no action
expected.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 7:23 p.m. and reconvened at 8:23 p.m.
(CFN-198)
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m. (CFN-198)
f Brenda Jacober, CM
City Clerk
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