HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 05/04/2010 KENT Kent City Council Meeting
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The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by
Mayor Pro Tern Perry. Councilmembers present: Albertson, Harmon, Higgins, and
Ranniger. Mayor Cooke and Councilmembers Raplee and Thomas were excused from
the meeting. (CFN-198)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
A. From Council, Administration, Staff. (CFN-198) Consent Calendar Item T was
added by Council member Harmon, and CAO Hodgson added Item C to the Executive
Session.
B. From the Public. (CFN-198) Continued Communications Items A and B were
added at the request of members of the audience.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) There were no items for public recognition.
B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Ranniger announced that the 47th Annual Junior
Olympics is being held on May 8.
C. Legislative Update. (CFN-198) Senator Claudia Kauffman gave an update of
the 2010 Legislative session including issues relating to transportation, the budget,
protecting the Green River Valley, fostering the business climate, early learning, and
assisting the military and veterans.
D. Introduction of Appointees. (CFN-198) Human Services appointees Ted
Schwarz, David Watson, and Broderick Phillips were introduced and welcomed. It was
noted that Pauline Thomas has been reappointed to the Civil Service Commission by
Mayor Cooke. Mike Heinisch of the South King Council of Human Services thanked
the Council for their support of the joint online human services funding application for
2011-12, which can be submitted to any city in South King County.
E. Economic and Community Development Report. (CFN-198) Kurt Hanson of
the Economic and Community Development Department reported on the City's recent
meeting with Federal Aviation Association personnel regarding a potential location in
Kent. He described businesses which will soon move into Kent, and noted that there
have been some leads on the Post Office building.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Harmon moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through T. Ranniger seconded
and the motion carried.
A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) Minutes of the regular Council meeting of
April 20, 2010, were approved,
B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Figures were not available.
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C. Safe Havens Services Grant. (CFN-118) The King County Domestic Violence
Grant of $10,000 to fund Safe Havens services was accepted, amendment of the
budget was authorized, and expenditure of funds in the Safe Havens budget was
authorized.
D. 4Culture, Grant for Fourth of July Splash. (CFN-118) A $6,500 grant from
4Culture to restore professional performances at the 2010 "Fourth of July Splash"
event was accepted, amendment of the budget was authorized, and expenditure of
funds in the Fourth of July Splash budget was authorized.
E. Kent Station Sponsorship Agreement for Concerts. (CFN-839) The $6,000
sponsorship from Kent Station to partially fund summer concert performances was
accepted, amendment of the budget was authorized, and expenditure of funds in the
Arts Commission budget, was authorized.
F. Park and Open Space Plan Ordinance. (CFN-118) Ordinance No. 3950
regarding the Park & Open Space Plan (the "Plan") was adopted. The Plan update
process re-examined the vision for Kent Parks and prioritized next steps for the short
and long term future. The Plan analyzes the most recent census information,
provides an updated park and open space inventory, updates level of service and
goals and policies and recommends long and short term capital projects. The Plan
includes four core themes: Kent's Legacy, Athletic Fields, Green Kent and
Connectivity; and will be used to direct future development, acquisition and
renovation of parks and open spaces.
G. Capital Facilities and Park & Open Space Elements, Comprehensive Plan
Amendment, Parks Master Plan, Ordinance. (CFN-118,377,961) Ordinance
No. 3951 amending the Capital Facilities Element and the Park & Open Space Element
of the City's Comprehensive Plan to ensure consistency between the Comprehensive
Plan Elements and the Park & Open Space Plan was adopted. Pursuant to the Growth
Management Act, the Park & Open Space Plan must be incorporated into the City's
Comprehensive Plan in order for it to be used as a policy document for implementa-
tion purposes.
H. Capital Facilities Element, Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Transporta-
tion, Ordinance. (CFN-164,377) Ordinance No. 3952 amending the Capital
Facilities Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan to revise the inventory of streets
and bridges and update language to reference the 2008 Transportation Master Plan
was adopted.
I. SR 516 & 41h Avenue Improvements Consultant Agreement with Magnan
Consulting Services. (CFN-171) The Mayor was authorized to sign the consultant
services agreement with Magnan Consultant Services Inc., in the amount of
$25,147.50 for the purpose of providing materials testing and inspection services
related to the SR 516 and 4th Avenue Improvements project.
J. Tacoma Second Supply Project Hybrid Filtration and Bond Sale.
(CFN-104,1065) The Mayor was authorized to sign all documents to form and
construct the Hybrid Filtration alternative for the Tacoma Second Supply project, to
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participate with the SSP partners to select the most economically advantageous
bonds, and to issue those bonds as necessary to complete construction of the Hybrid
Filtration alternative.
K. Fairway Crest Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for the Fairway Crest
project for 6 sanitary sewer manholes, 617.3 linear feet of sanitary sewer line,
234 linear feet of new street, 3 storm sewer manholes, 6 catch basins, 8,143 cubic
feet of detention pond storage, and 686 linear feet of storm sewer line was accepted.
L. Punjab Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for the Punjab Plat for 6 gate
valves, 1 hydrant, 725 linear feet of watermain, 12 sanitary sewer man-holes,
1170 linear feet of sanitary sewer line; 450 linear feet of new street, 4 storm sewer
manholes, 4 storm sewer catch basins, 9000 cubic ft of detention pond storage, and
340 linear feet of storm sewer lines was accepted.
M. Scenic Heights (aka Scenic Hill) Sewer Extension Bill of Sale. (CFN-484)
The Bill of Sale for the Scenic Hill Sewer Extension project for 2 sanitary sewer man-
holes, and 203.5 linear feet of sanitary sewer line was accepted.
N. Kent Human Services Commission Appointments. (CFN-873) The Mayor's
appointment of Ted Schwarz, David Watson and Broderick (BJ) Phillips to the Human
Services Commission was confirmed. Mr. Schwarz's term will expire January 1, 2013,
Mr. Watson's term will expire January 1, 2011, and Mr. Phillips' term will expire on
January 1, 2011.
O. Civil Service Commission Reappointment. (CFN-122) The Mayor's reappoint-
ment of Pauline Thomas to the Kent Civil Service Commission was confirmed and
Ms. Thomas' term will expire April 30, 2016.
P. Verdana (aka Bridges) Modification to Planned Unit Development
Ordinance. (CFN-1314) Ordinance No. 3953 approving the Revised Major
Modification to the Verdana Planned Unit Development (PUD) (PUD 2004-4(R)) was
adopted. On March 15, 2010, the Hearing Examiner issued Findings, Conclusions and
a Recommendation of approval with conditions of the revised Verdana PUD Major
Modification to construct a commercial development within the future development
tracts of the original PUD. The revisions include clustering of buildings and parking to
the interior of the site, reduction of total impervious surfaces, reduction in total
number of buildings, increased open space, installation of solid screen and visual
screen landscaping, and identification of a unified design concept. Council voted on
April 20, 2010, to adopt the Hearing Examiner's recommendation with two
modifications.
Q. Development Fee Deferral, Public Hearing By Economic & Community
Development Committee. (CFN-1000) The Economic & Community Development
Committee was authorized to hold a public hearing to consider deferral of mitigation
fees that the City collects for construction of single family homes.
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R. Excused Absences for Councilmembers Raplee and Thomas. (CFN-198)
Excused absences from tonight's meeting for Councilmembers Raplee and Thomas
were approved.
S. Green River Levee Schedule 1C. (CFN-1318) The Green River Levee Schedule
1C Project was accepted as complete and release of retainage to SCI Infrastructure,
Inc., upon receipt of standard releases from the State and release of any liens was
authorized. The original contract amount was $ 266,973.32. The final contract
amount was $279,106.04.
ADDED ITEM
T. Mayor's Absence. (CFN-198) An excused absence from tonight's meeting for
Mayor Suzette Cooke was approved.
OTHER BUSINESS
A. S. 228th Street Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation Agreement.
(CFN-1269) Public Works Director LaPorte stated that there are five grade separation
projects in the Transportation Master Plan, and that commuters and businesses spend
approximately 2-1/2 hours a day waiting for trains. He pointed out that an agree-
ment is needed with either railroad to build a crossing, and that under Federal law,
railroads are required to pay 5% of eligible project costs for construction of railroad
grade separations.
LaPorte explained the agreements with the Freight Mobility Strategic Investment
Board (FMSIB) and the recommended changes to funding of projects. Harmon moved
to authorize the Mayor to enter into negotiations with the Freight Mobility Strategic
Investment Board to receive Union Pacific Railroad funds for the S. 228th Street
Railroad Grade Separation Project and to forego extension of the existing FMSIB
agreement for the Union Pacific Railroad's contribution to the S. 212th and Willis
Street Grade Separation Projects. Ranniger seconded and the motion carried.
B. Animal Control Services Agreement. (CFN-1319) King County terminated its
animal control contract with Kent and other cities in King County effective June 30,
2010, and has provided Kent with a new 2-1/2 year contract which continues animal
control services including field and sheltering beginning July 1". Parks Director
Watling noted that staff has researched options including continuing a contract with
the county, creating a sub-regional model, managing animal control independently,
and doing nothing. He outlined the contents of the proposed agreement, including
the creation of four districts in the county, identifying shelter staff, setting population
goals, and negotiating transition funding. He said the recommendation of the
Operations Committee is to proceed with the 2-1/2 year agreement, and clarified that
the facility will continue to be located in Kent. Watling noted for Perry that all cities
are making independent decisions on animal control services and forwarding them to
King County this week, and that figures may change based on those decisions. He
said the interlocal agreement with firm numbers will come to Council at a later date.
Albertson then moved to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with King
County for animal control services for the time period of July 1, 2010 to December 31,
2012, and to adjust the budget accordingly. Ranniger seconded and the motion
carried.
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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) Ranniger noted that the
committee will meet on May 13th rather than on the 20th
E. Economic & Community Development Committee. (CFN-198) Perry noted
that the Panther Lake annexation zoning will appear on the next City Council agenda.
F. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Harmon noted that the next meeting will
be held at 5:00 p.m. on May 11.
G. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
H. Administration. (CFN-198) Hodgson reminded everyone of the annexation open
house to be held on May 11, and that there are three items for discussion during the
executive session He added that there will be action after the regular meeting
reconvenes and estimated the length of the executive session at 30 minutes.
Economic and Community Development Director Ben Wolters then reported on
Mayor Cooke's activities in Washington D.C. related to flooding issues.
CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS
A. Bonel Mobile Home Park. (CFN-822) Greg Blount, Executive Director of
Manufactured Housing Community Preservationists, 9462 Rainier Avenue South,
Seattle, explained that they will be submitting an application to King County for
funding to preserve and renovate Bonel Mobile Home Park, and asked the Council to
support their application. The Council was also invited to attend a tour of the facility
on May 6. Ada Ramos, a resident of the park, spoke in favor of the request, noting
that the park provides affordable housing and security for the children who live there.
B. Rezone in Annexation Area. (CFN-121) Jim Sturgul, a resident of the Panther
Lake Annexation area, suggested rezoning a portion of 116th to provide restaurants,
deli's, cafes, and so forth, within walking distance of residences. Mayor Pro Tem
Perry suggested that Sturgul meet with Fred Satterstrom, and Ranniger pointed out
that similar suggestions have been made at the Economic and Community
Development Committee meetings.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 8:30 p.m. and reconvened at 9:04 p.m.
ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.Labor Negotiations. (CFN-198) Harmon moved that the Mayor be authorized
to sign a one-year contract extension agreement effective January 1, 2011, to
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December 31 2011 with the Kent Police Officers Association. Higgins seconded
and the motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. (CFN-198) n
` Brenda Jacober, C
City Clerk
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