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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 11/02/2010 Kent City Council Meeting KENT WAS III H TC November 2/ 2010 GH The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 5:00 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) No changes were made. B. From the Public. (CFN-198) There were no changes from the public. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) No public recognition was given. B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Ranniger announced that the annual Holiday Craft Market is being held at the Senior Center on November 5 and 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 2011 Annual Budget (2nd Hearing). (CFN-186) Mayor Cooke noted that this is the second public hearing on the 2011 Operating Budget and Finance Director Nachlinger stated that the total net cost for the operating budget is slightly over $148,000,000. He explained the various funds and the proposed new positions. The Mayor opened the public hearing and Linda Maser, 4756 35th Avenue SW, Seattle, representing the Seattle King County Coalition on Homelessness, expressed concern about homelessness throughout the county and thanked the city for not cutting services in this area. There were no further comments and Perry moved to close the public hearing. Thomas seconded and the motion carried. B. 2011-2016 Capital Improvement Plan and Comprehensive Plan Amendments (2nd Hearingl. (CFN-775) Mayor Cooke noted that this is the second public hearing on this item and Finance Director Nachlinger stated that the plan includes a total of $172,657,000 in improvements, the majority of which is for utilities. He noted that this updates the Capital Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Nachlinger explained that revenues available for capital have declined significantly and that projects appear in the plan so that they are eligible for grant money. Mayor Cooke declared the public hearing open. There were no comments from the public and Perry moved to close the public hearing. Thomas seconded and the motion carried. C. Kent Comprehensive Plan and Amendments to Kent City Code Section 12.13, School Impact Fees. (CFN-775/961/1000) Planning Manager Charlene Anderson explained that this hearing is to consider amendment of the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate the updated Capital Facilities Plans of the Kent, Federal Way and Auburn School Districts. She noted that the plans also propose to amend school impact fees as outlined in Kent City Code Chapter 12.13. 1 Kent City Council Minutes November 2, 2010 Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing. Jeffrey Grose of the Auburn School District, Tanya Nascimento of the Federal Way School District, and Gwenn Escher-Derdowski of the Kent School District each explained their plan and impact fee changes. In response to a question from Council, Escher-Derdowski explained that relocatables are being used more because of the move to full day kindergarten. There were no further comments from the audience. Perry moved to close the public hearing, Thomas seconded and the motion carried. D. 2010 Tax Levy for 2011 Budget. (CFN-104) Finance Director Nachlinger noted that the proposed levy for 2010 for the 2011 year is $16,141, 149, and explained that it is reduced from last year by $1 per $1000 of assessed value due to the levy of the Regional Fire Authority and increased by the 1% annual increase under State law. He estimated the rate to be $1.18 per $1000 of assessed value. Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing; there were no comments from the audience. Perry moved to close the public hearing. Thomas seconded and the motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR Perry moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through I. Thomas seconded and the motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) Minutes of the regular Council meeting of October 19, 2010, were approved. B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Figures were not available for approval. C. 4Culture Sustained Support Grant. (CFN-118) The Sustained Support Grant from 4Culture for 2011 Kent Arts Commission programs in the amount of $17,000 was accepted, and the Mayor was authorized to sign all necessary grant documents, amend the budget and expend the funds in accordance with the grant agreement. D. 2011 Washington State Arts Commission Organizational Support Grant. (CFN-839) The Washington State Arts Organizational Support Grant to the Kent Arts Commission in the amount of $4,380 was accepted, and the Mayor was authorized to sign all necessary grant documents, amend the budget and expend the funds in accordance with the grant agreement. E. 2011 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan. (CFN-493) The Proposed 2011 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan, including funding allocations and contingency plans was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the appropriate certifications and agreements. F. Recreation and Conservation Office Agreement Amendment for Matinjussi/Van Dyke Property Acquisitions. (CFN-118) An additional $298,127.06 in grant funds was accepted, the Mayor was authorized to sign the Recreation Conservation Office grant agreement amendment and all other related documents, subject to final terms and conditions approved by the City Attorney, amend the budget and expend the funds associated with the Panther Lake Acquisitions. 2 Kent City Council Minutes November 2, 2010 G. Consultant Agreement with Northwest Hydraulic Consultants for Foster Park and Horseshoe Bend Levee Improvements. (CFN-1318) The Mayor was authorized to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant Services Agreement between the City of Kent and Northwest Hydraulic Consultants in an amount not to exceed $14,975 for the purpose of responding to comments from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for certification of the Foster Park and Horseshoe Bend levees. H. Agreement Consultant A with GeoEn ineers for Foster Park and Horseshoe t 9 9 Bend Levee Improvements. (CFN-1318) The Mayor was authorized to sign Amendment No. 2 to the Consultant Services Agreement between the City of Kent and GeoEngineers, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $33,040 for the purpose of responding to comments from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for certification of the Foster Park and Horseshoe Bend levees. REPORTS A. Council President. (CFN-198) No report was given. B. Mayor. (CFN-198) The Mayor distributed copies of the comments she made at the King County Public Hearing on the King County Flood Control Zone District Projects and Funding, and noted that the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors is considering funding projects like the Seawall in Seattle. C. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given. D. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the next meeting will be at 5:00 p.m. on November 18. E. Economic & Community Development Committee. (CFN-198) Perry noted that the next meeting will be at 5:00 p.m. on November 8, and that Councilmember Ranniger will chair the meeting. F. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Harmon noted that the next meeting will be at 5:00 p.m. on November 9. G. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given. H. Administration. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke announced that recruitment for a Police Chief has begun. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 5:47 p.m. (CFN-198) Brenda Jacober, 9(�M City Clerk 3