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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, and Raplee. Councilmember Thomas was excused from the meeting.
(CFN-198)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
A. From Council, Administration, Staff. (CFN-198) Public Communications
Item F and Consent Calendar Item N were added to the agenda by Administration.
B. From the Public. (CFN-198) There were no changes to the agenda from the
public.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) There were no items for public recognition.
B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Ranniger announced upcoming Spotlight Series
events, and Raplee announced upcoming events at the ShoWare Center. Division
Chief Marzano explained the Code Red Test of the community emergency notification
system which will be held at 10:00 a.m. on April 20.
C. Proclamation — Records and Information Management Month. (CFN-155)
Mayor Cooke noted that management of records and information is critical and that
the City's Records Administrator Sue Hanson processed over 1,400 requests for
public records in 2009. She read a proclamation declaring April 2010 as Records and
Information Month in the City of Kent, and presented it to Ms. Hanson with thanks
for her professionalism.
D. Proclamation — Earth Day. (CFN-155) Mayor Cooke noted that 2010 is the
40th anniversary of Earth Day and read a proclamation encouraging all residents to
reduce, reuse and recycle, and to join the environmental restoration effects at
Earthworks Park. A proclamation declaring April 17 as Earth Day in Kent was
presented to Victoria Andrews of the Parks Department.
E. Legislative Update. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke noted that the Legislature is still
in session.
ADDED ITEM
F. Proclamation — Arbor Day. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke read a proclamation
declaring April 24, 2010, as Arbor Day in the City of Kent, and Victoria Andrews
explained volunteer opportunities available that day.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council President Perry moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through N.
Ranniger seconded. After City Attorney Brubaker clarified that the ordinance in
Item C allows continuation of the existing social card game establishment in its
current location only, the motion to adopt the Consent Calendar carried.
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A. Anuroval of Minutes. (CFN-198) Minutes of the regular Council meeting of
March 16, 2010, were approved.
B. ARRroval 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 16, 2010, were approved.
Checks issued for vouchers were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
2/18/10 Wire Transfers 4064-4078 $1,355,540.89
2/18/10 Regular Checks 640712-641181 2,726,285.83
Use Tax Payable 338.85
$4,082,165.57
Checks issued for payroll for February 16 through February 28 and paid on
January 20, 2010, were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
3/5/10 Checks 316601-316823 $ 162,006.01
3/5/10 Advices 263585-264356 1,579,205.05
$1,741,211.06
C. Grandfathering of Social Card Game Establishments Ordinance.
(CFN-1309,175) City Code prohibits social card games within the city limits. Recent
legislation allows licensed house-banked social card game businesses to continue
operating in newly annexed areas without jeopardizing the city-wide prohibition of
social card games. The proposed ordinance amends the City Code to implement this
legislative option, and makes housekeeping amendments.
Prior to approval of this item on the Consent Calendar, the City Attorney explained
that the ordinance allows for continuation of the existing establishment at its current
location only, and noted that any relocation would have to be outside Kent.
The Great American Casino, which is located in the Panther Lake Annexation area, is
a gambling establishment licensed by the State Gambling Commission to operate
house-banked social card games, punchboards, and pull-tabs.
Ordinance No. 3949, which amends Chapter 3.21 of the Kent City Code to allow
"grandfathering" or continuation of state licensed house-banked social card game
establishments to continue operating in newly annexed areas, and making other
related changes to gambling tax rates and reporting requirements, was adopted.
D. United Way of King County Homelessness Coordination Grant. (CFN-118)
The Mayor was authorized to sign the United Way Grant Contract in the amount of
$15,000 to fund coordination efforts in ending homelessness in South King County,
and amendment of the budget and expenditure of funds in the Housing and Human
Services budget were authorized.
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E. Architectural Services Agreement for Centennial Building Tenant
Improvements. (CFN-118) The Mayor was authorized to enter into an agreement
with Broderick Architects for $29,800 to perform architectural services for the
Centennial Building Tenant Improvement Projects.
F. State Farm Youth Advisory Grant for Community Service Programs.
(CFN-118) The Mayor was authorized to sign the State Farm Youth Advisory Grant
Acknowledgement in the amount of $42,339.02 to fund community service
programs, and amendment of the budget and expenditure of funds in the Adopt A
Park budget were authorized.
G. Geotechnical Services Contract with GeoEngineers for Bridge.
(CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign a consultant services agreement
with GeoEngineers, Inc. in the amount of $78,685, for geotechnical exploration,
laboratory testing, and completing an engineering analysis and report for the S.
224th Street/ SR 167 Bridge.
H. Riverview Park Channel Construction Project, Partnership Agreement
with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to
sign the Project Partnership Agreement between the City of Kent and the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers for the Riverview Park Channel Restoration Project.
I. Garbage, Recycling, Yard & Food Waste Collection Negotiation Contract.
(CFN-156) The Mayor was authorized to sign consultant agreements related to the
Garbage, Recycling, Yard & Food Waste Collection contract, and increase the author-
ized amount from $75,000 to a total of $105,000 or less, subject to agreement
terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
J. Catera II, Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Catera II for 3 gate
valves, 3 hydrants, and 603 linear feet of watermain; 4 sanitary sewer manhole and
553 linear feet of sanitary sewer line; 115 linear feet of new street; 1 storm sewer
manhole, and 2 storm sewer catch basins was accepted.
K. South Seattle Auto Auction, Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for South
Seattle Auto Auction for 3 gate valves, and 6 linear feet of watermain; 1 sanitary
sewer manhole and 204 linear feet of sanitary sewer line; 655.06 linear feet of new
street; 5 catch basins and 567.41 linear feet of storm sewer line was accepted.
L. Conco Fueling Facility, Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Conco
Fueling Facility for 1 watermain gate valve and 440 linear feet of new street was
accepted.
M. Green River Levee Schedule 2A & 3A. (CFN-1318) The Green River Levee
Schedule 2A & 3A Project was accepted as complete and release of retainage to
Fardig Development, Inc., upon receipt of standard releases from the State and
release of any liens was authorized. The original contract amount was $531,159.85.
The final contract amount was $575,127.95.
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ADDED ITEM
N. Council Absence. (CFN-198) An excused absence from tonight's meeting for
Councilmember Les Thomas was approved.
OTHER BUSINESS
A. Howard Hanson Dam Federal Funding Support. (CFN-1318) Public Works
Director LaPorte noted that permanent repairs to the damaged Howard Hanson Dam
have been estimated to take six years. He explained that the proposed resolution
requests an appropriation of $44 million for interim grout work and related repairs to
the dam so that work can be completed prior to the next flood season; it also
requests sufficient funds to provide for permanent repairs to the dam and requests
that the repair work be made a priority. He noted for Perry that the temporary fix
would last until the permanent repair.
Raplee moved to adopt Resolution No. 1824 requesting the United States Congress
appropriate sufficient funds to provide for interim and permanent repairs to the
Howard Hanson Dam, and direct the Army Corps of Engineers to make the Howard
Hanson Dam permanent repair a priority project. Harmon seconded. Higgins
emphasized the importance of the cooperation of the Federal government. The
motion then carried.
REPORTS
A. Council President. (CFN-198) Perry noted that the Council will be considering
the proposed budget cuts over the next few weeks and that they can be contacted by
phone or email with comments.
B. Mayor. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke reported on the King County Regional Transit
Committee meeting she attended last week and said she will be attending a meeting
next week on the King County Public Health request for Federal funds for programs
to combat smoking and obesity.
C. Ouerations Committee. (CFN-198) Perry noted that a decision on animal
control must be made by the end of April, and that at the April 20th meeting people
can comment on the 2010 budget.
D. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the
next meeting will be at 5:00 p.m. on April 15, and that there will be a Council discus-
sion of the budget following that meeting at 6:00 p.m.
E. Economic & Community Development Committee. (CFN-198) Perry said
there will be a public hearing on annexation zoning this month, and that a fee defer-
ral ordinance will be on the agenda as well. She also announced Kent City Council
Town Hall Meetings to be held on April 21, 24 and 28 at three different locations.
F. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Harmon noted that the next meeting will
be held at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13.
G. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
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H. Administration. (CFN-198) CAO Hodgson noted that information on animal
control options will be provided to the Council as it is received. City Attorney
Brubaker noted that there will be a quasi-Judicial issue on the next agenda and
instructed Councilmembers on the matter. Hodgson then announced an Executive
Session of fifteen minutes on a matter of potential litigation, with action expected
when the meeting reconvenes.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 7:45 p.m. After extensions totaling
25 minutes, the Council reconvened at 8:25 p.m.
ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Potential Litigation. (CFN-1298) City Attorney Brubaker explained that during
the Executive Session the Council discussed the pros and cons of commencing
foreclosure proceedings on the City's interest in the Municipal Lot Block. Perry
moved to authorize the Mayor and the City Attorney to take all acts necessary to
foreclose the City's Deed of Trust in the Springboard property. Albertson seconded.
Harmon called for the question and the motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. (CFN-198)
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Brenda Jacober, C C
City Clerk
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