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February 15, 2011
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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, Raplee, and Thomas. (CFN-198)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
A. From Council, Administration, Staff. (CFN-198) No changes to the agenda
were made.
B. From the Public. (CFN-198) No changes to the agenda were made.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) Representatives of Boy Scout Troop 888, who
meet at the LDS church, were introduced.
B, Community Events. (CFN-198) Councilmembers Ranniger and Raplee
announced upcoming events throughout the city.
C. Arts Commission Community Support Recognition. (CFN-118) Cultural
Programs Manager Ronda Billerbeck introduced the 2011 funding recipients and
recognized Arts Commission members.
D. Legislative Update. (CFN-198) Community and Public Affairs Manager Michelle
Witham gave a brief report on the status of the City's top legislative issues.
E. Public Safety Report. (CFN-122) Police Chief Thomas updated monthly crime
statistics for December-January, and outlined changes being made in the department.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Perry moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through 0. Thomas seconded and
the motion carried.
A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) Minutes of the workshop and regular Council
meeting of February 1, 2011, were approved.
B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through January 15
and paid on January 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on February 1,
2011, was approved.
Checks issued for vouchers were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
1/15/11 Wire Transfers 4446-4466 $11645,986.35
1/15/11 Regular Checks 649868-650313 1,763,063.93
Void Checks 649872-649982 (7,201.57)
Use Tax Payable 1,111.92
$3,402,960.63
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Checks issued for payroll for January 1 through January 15 and paid on January 20,
2011, were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
1/20/11 Checks 321318-321514 $ 176,039.35
1/13/11 Voids & Reissues 321317 0.00
1/20/11 Advices 278036-278657 1,437,373.84
$1,613,413.19
C. Purchase of Hewlett-Packard Server Enclosure. (CFN-1155) The Mayor was
authorized to continue with Hewlett-Packard Company (HP) in an amount not to
exceed $119,176.96, inclusive of applicable state taxes, subject to review of final
terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney.
D. 2011 Budget Adiustment for Utility Tax Ordinance. (CFN-186) Ordinance
No. 3989 authorizing a budget adjustment to reduce the utility tax revenues by
$1,276,595 in three funds and to reduce the expenditures in those funds by
$1,276,595 was adopted.
E. Budget Certification for Annexation Sales Tax Credit Resolution. (CFN-104)
Resolution No. 1839 approving the certification of $4,530,373 for the Panther Lake
annexation sales tax credit for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, was
adopted.
F. Storm Flooding Reimbursement Resolution. (CFN-104) Resolution No. 1840
approving the certification of $4,530,373 for the Panther Lake annexation sales tax
credit for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, was adopted.
G. Public Display of Fireworks Ordinance. (CFN-122) Ordinance No. 3990
amending Chapter 13.05 of the Kent City Code, adding cultural events to the list of
public display of fireworks and adding a new Section 13.05.070, entitled, "Permit for
the use of firecrackers, salutes and chasers, was adopted.
H. Parking Semi-Trucks Containing Hazardous Materials During Flood,
Ordinance. (CFN-122) Ordinance No. 3991 amending Chapter 9.38 of the Kent City
Code, adding a new Section 9,38.200, entitled, "Flood Emergency Hazardous
Materials Parking Zone," was adopted.
I. GEI Consultants Contract, Briscoe & Desimone Levees Conditional Letter
of Map Revision (CLOMR) Review. (CFN-1318) The Mayor was authorized to sign
a Consultant Services Agreement with GEI Consultants for peer review of the
Conditional Letter of Map revision for the Briscoe/Desimone Levee Project, in an
amount not to exceed $19,342, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to
the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
J. GEI Consultants Contract Boeing Levee Conditional Letter of Map Revision
(CLOMR) Review. (CFN-1318) The Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant
Services Agreement with GEI Consultants for peer review of the Conditional Letter of
Map revision for the Boeing Levee Project, in an amount not to exceed $14,528,
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subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works
Director.
K. Tetra Tech Contract, Lower/Lowest Russell Road Levee Conditional Letter
of Map Revision (CLOMR) Review. (CFN-1318) The Mayor was authorized to sign
a Consultant Services Agreement with Tetra Tech for peer review of the Conditional
Letter of Map revision for the Lower/Lowest Russell Road Levee Project, in an amount
not to exceed $13,702, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and Public Works Director,
L. Tetra Tech Contract, SR 516 to S. 231" Way Levee Conditional Letter of
Map Revision (CLOMR) Review. (CFN-1318) The Mayor was authorized to sign a
Consultant Services Agreement with Tetra Tech for peer review of the Conditional
Letter of Map revision for the SR 516 to S. 2315t Way Levee Project, in an amount not
to exceed $13,702, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and Public Works Director.
M. Waste Reduction and Recycling (WRR) Grant Amendment. (CFN-904) The
Mayor was authorized to sign an Amendment to the Waste Reduction and Recycling
Grant Agreement for 2010/2011, in an amount not to exceed $11,895 and amend the
budget accordingly, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and Public Works Director.
N. Local Hazardous Waste Management Program Grant. (CFN-738) The Mayor
was authorized to accept the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program Grant for
2011 in the amount of $24,103.33 and establish a budget to receive the grant funds
and to allow expenditures for grant purposes, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
O. Tetra Tech Contract, 2011 Lakes Monitoring. (CFN-675) The Mayor was
authorized to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. in an
amount not to exceed $39,998.38 to monitor and analyze surface water quality
conditions and aquatic weeds in Lake Fenwick and Lake Meridian during 2011, subject
to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works
Director.
BIDS
A. Kent Guiberson Corrosion Control Facility. (CFN-1111) The bid opening for
this project was held on December 28, 2010, with seven bids received. The low bid
was submitted by McClure and Sons, Inc., in the amount of $937,432.79. Public
Works Director LaPorte explained the project and recommend award to the low
bidder. Raplee moved to award the Kent Guiberson Corrosion Control Facilities
contract to McClure and Sons, Inc,, in the amount of $937,432.79 and to authorize
the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. Higgins seconded and the
motion carried.
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REPORTS
A. Council President. (CFN-198) Perry noted that a vision and strategic initiatives
were developed at a recent work session.
B. Mayor. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke noted that she has been spending time with
legislators, and that she recently attended the Chinese New Year put on by the
Chinese Chamber of Commerce.
C. Administration. (CFN-198) Hodgson said there will be an executive session of
approximately 20 minutes to discuss two items of property acquisition, with action
expected on one.
D. Economic & Community Development Committee. (CFN-198) Perry noted
that this month's meeting was cancelled.
E. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
F. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
G. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
H. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Raplee noted that due to the upcoming
holiday, the date of the meeting has been changed to February 28,
I. Regional Fire Authority. (CFN-198) No report was given. j
J, South King County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd1 (CFN-198)
Thomas noted that he attended today's meeting and said Seattle and Tacoma should
work together as a regional port, since San Francisco and Los Angeles work together,
and Vancouver and Port Rupert work together. He added that after the opening of
the Panama Canal in 2014, there will be even more competition, including Charleston
and Savannah.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The regular meeting recessed to Executive Session at 7:48 p.m., and reconvened at
8:05 p.m.
ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Property Acquisition. (CFN-239) Mayor Cooke noted that the City is in the process
of certifying the Horseshoe Bend Levee, and that the proposed property is needed in
order to construct a set-back levee to back up the existing levee in the east river
bend area. Raplee moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Purchase and Sale
Agreement between the City of Kent and Lance Kyle, as well as any other documents
necessary to complete the sale for the acquisition of the property located at 8425 S.
259th Street, Kent, Washington, for the Horseshoe Bend Levee project within
established budgets, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and the Public Works Director. Harmon seconded and the motion carried.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. (CFN-198)
Brenda Jacober, C C
City Clerk
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