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KENT March 15, 2011
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) The S. 277th ValleyCom Fiber
Optics Interconnect bid was removed from the agenda.
B. From the Public. (CFN-198) No changes were made by the public. w
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) There were no items for public recognition.
B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Ranniger and Raplee announced upcoming
events in the City.
C. Mayor's State of the City Address. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke gave her annual
State of the City Address, in which she noted that the increase in population provides
Kent with a greater influence in regional policies and funding. She outlined various
accomplishments of the city, human services provided by the city and volunteers,
storm drainage and flooding issues, transportation, and animal control services. She
spoke about the 2010-2011 budget, economic development, and the vision statement
recently developed by the City Council, among other things. She concluded by saying
that by working together, Kent will be a "safe, connected and beautiful city, culturally
vibrant with rich diverse urban centers".
CONSENT CALENDAR
Perry moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through L. Thomas seconded and
the motion carried.
A. Anuroval of Minutes. (CFN-198) Minutes of the regular Council meeting of
March 1, 2011, were approved.
B. Anoroval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through February 15
and paid on February 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on March 1,
2011, were approved.
Checks issued for vouchers were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
2/15/11 Wire Transfers 4487-4508 $1,938,035.59
2/15/11 Regular Checks 650684-650866 2,493,673.80
Use Tax Payable 1,660.58
$4,433,369.97
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Checks issued for payroll for February 1 through February 15 and paid on February 18,
2011, were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
2/18/11 Checks 321717-321909 $ 146,119.59
2/18/11 Advices 279284-279914 1,186,625.63
$1,332,745.22
C. Astral Communication Mobile Routers. (CFN-1172) The Mayor was authorized
to approve a purchase order with Astral Communications Company in an amount not
to exceed $110,858.88, inclusive of applicable state taxes. Funding for this project
was budgeted in the Information Technology Plan as adopted by City Council and will
not impact the general fund.
D. Valley Communications and Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority
Agreement. (CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement among
Valley Communications Center and Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority and
the City of Kent for fire and emergency medical dispatch services, subject to approval
of final terms and conditions by the City Attorney.
E. First Amended Interlocal Agreement for the Division of Services Resulting
from the Formation of the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority.
(CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to sign the First Amended Interlocal Agreement
for the Division of Services Resulting from the Formation of the Kent Fire Department
Regional Fire Authority.
F. Guiberson Corrosion Control Facility Right of Way Dedication. (CFN-1111)
The Mayor was authorized to sign the necessary documents to dedicate a portion of
City-owned property in connection with the Guiberson Corrosion Control Facility as
Right-of-Way, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and
Public Works Director.
G. Guiberson Corrosion Control Facility Puget Sound Energy Easement.
(CFN-1111) The Mayor was authorized to sign all necessary documents to grant Puget
Sound Energy an easement across a portion of City-owned property in connection with
the Guiberson Corrosion Control Facility, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
H. Green River Flood Protection Engineering Services Contract. (CFN-1318)
The Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with Noel, Inc. for
Engineering Services related to Green River Levee Certification and related work in an
amount not to exceed $22,100, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the
City Attorney and Public Works Director.
I. Panther Lake Elementary School Sewer Latecomers Agreement. (CFN-485)
The Mayor was authorized to sign the Sewer Latecomers Agreement with the Kent
School District for the Panther Lake Elementary School sewer extension, subject to
final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
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J. Safe Routes to School No Parking Zones on 248th, Amending Ordinance.
(CFN-171) Ordinance No. 3993 amending section 9.38.020 of the Kent City Code,
entitled "No Parking Zones," to add No Parking zones along Southeast 2481h Street and
116th Avenue South was adopted.
K. 2010 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report. (CFN-118) The
2010 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report was approved and the
Mayor was authorized to submit the report to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
L. Misty Meadows Neighborhood Council Resolution. (CFN-1304) Resolution
No. 1841 adopting the Misty Meadows Neighborhood Council, supporting its
community building efforts, and conferring on it all opportunities offered by the City's
Neighborhood Program was adopted.
OTHER BUSINESS
A. Smith & Lincoln Sidewalk Improvements Grant. (CFN-1038) Design
Engineering Manager Mark Howlett and City Engineer Chad Bieren explained the scope
of the project and how removing a traffic signal lowered the cost from $1.1 million to
$700,000, with the City's portion being $170,000. A discussion about the volume of
use of those sidewalks and the cost of repairs was held. Higgins said he feels more
diligence should be done and moved to send the issue back to the Public Works
Committee. Ranniger seconded.
Bieren and Howlett explained the consequences of delaying action on the grant until
after the March 31 deadline, and LaPorte addressed the need for asphalt overlays.
After Harmon called for the questions and withdrew it, Raplee spoke in favor of moving
forward with the project, and Higgins reiterated his desire to send it back to
committee.
Discussion of potential courses of action was then held. After clarification of the
consequences of the motion and why it cannot be withdrawn at this point, the motion
to refer the project back to the committee failed with Albertson, Perry, Raplee and
Thomas opposed, and Harmon, Higgins and Ranniger in favor.
Raplee moved to authorize the Mayor to accept the Smith & Lincoln Sidewalk
Improvements grant of federal funds up to $659,841, establish a budget for the funds,
and approve expenditure of the funds in accordance with the grant terms, subject to
final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
Perry seconded and upon a roll call vote, the motion carried 4-3 with Albertson, Perry,
Raplee and Thomas in favor and Harmon, Higgins and Ranniger opposed.
Perry then moved to send this item back to the Public Works Committee for further
consideration. Harmon seconded. ,
Upon a roll call vote the motion carried
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unanimously.
REPORTS
A. Council President. (CFN-198) No report was given.
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B. Mayor. (CFN-198) No report was given.
C. Administration. (CFN-198) No report was given.
D. Economic & Community Development Committee. (CFN-198) No report was
given.
E. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
F. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the
next meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m. on March 17.
G. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
H. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Raplee noted that the next meeting will be
held on March 21.
I. Regional Fire Authority. (CFN-198) Raplee noted that there will be a meeting
with those that filed protests on their assessments on March 16.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. (CFN-198)
Brenda Jacober C
City Clerk
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