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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 05/03/2011 Kent City Council Meeting KENT May 3, 2011 � P5 yIN.70N 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 Thomas. Councilmember Raplee was excused from the meeting. (CFN-198) CHANGES TO THE AGENDA A. From Council, Administration, Staff. (CFN-198) CAO Hodgson stated that there is no need for an Executive Session, and it was removed from the agenda. B. From the Public. (CFN-198) No changes were made PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) There was no public recognition. B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Ranniger announced the upcoming Youth Boys Baseball Jamboree, the Youth Girls Fastpitch Jamboree, and the 481h Annual Junior Olympics. CONSENT CALENDAR Perry moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through N. Thomas seconded and the motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) Minutes of the regular Council meeting of April 19, 2011, were approved. B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Bills were not available for approval. C. Excused Absence for Councilmember Raplee. (CFN-198) An excused absence from the May 3, 2011, meeting for Councilmember Raplee was approved. D. The Vineyard Final Plat. (CFN-1272) The final plat mylar for The Vineyards was approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign the mylar. E. Grant Agreement with King Conservation District, Green Kent Initiative. (CFN-118) The King Conservation District grant in the amount of $50,000 was accepted, the Mayor was authorized to sign all necessary documents, amend the Adopt-a-Park budget and expend the funds in accordance with the grant's terms. F. Grant Agreement with Department of Natural Resources, Green Kent Initiative. (CFN-118) The grant from the Washington Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $9,984 was accepted, amendment of the budget and expenditure of the funds in accordance with the grant terms was authorized. G. Sublease Agreement with Aquatic Management Group, Kent Pool. (CFN-118) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Kent Pool Sublease Agreement with Aquatic Management Group, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City Attorney. 1 Kent City Council Minutes May 3, 2011 H. Lease Extension Agreement with Kent School District, Kent Pool. (CFN-118) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Kent Pool Lease Extension Agreement with the Kent School District, pending Kent School Board approval, and subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City Attorney. I. Contract with G.B. McCaughan & Associates, Horseshoe Bend Levee. (CFN-1318) The Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with G.B. McCaughan & Associates for right-of-way acquisition for the Horseshoe Bend Levee Improvements in an amount not to exceed $18,900, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. J. Contract with Pace Engineering, Foster Park Pump Station. (CFN-1318) The Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with Pace Engineers, Inc. to provide design services for the Foster Park Pump Station in an amount not to exceed $60,378, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. K. Contract with Northwest Hydraulic Consultants, Green River Levee. (CFN-1318) The Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with Northwest Hydraulics, Inc. to provide risk based analysis of the Green River in an amount not to exceed $8,668, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. L. Contract with Northwest Hydraulic Consultants, Horseshoe Bend Levee. (CFN-1318) The Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with Northwest Hydraulics Consultants Inc., to perform an interior drainage analysis of the Horseshoe Bend Levee in an amount not to exceed $14,252, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. M. Horseshoe Bend-Foster Park Levee. (CFN-1318) The Horseshoe Bend-Foster Park Levee was accepted as complete and release of retainage to Lloyd Enterprises, Inc., upon standard releases from the state and release of any liens was authorized. The original contract award was $422,898.18. The final amount was $395,697.52. N. SE 1041h Avenue/Benson Road/SE 1O81h Avenue/SR 515 Speed Study Resolution. (CFN-171) Resolution No 1844 amending the speed limit along portions of 104th Avenue Southeast/Benson Road/S.E. 1081h Avenue/SR 515 was adopted. BIDS A. Lake Meridian Playground Safety Surface. (CFN-118) Parks Director Watling explained the project and noted that the apparent low bid was submitted by SpectraTurf. He explained the product and said it will ensure a safe landing for chil- dren playing on the equipment and will be accessible to mobility-impaired residents. He clarified that Parks staff recommends award of the bid, explained funding for the project, and said it should be complete by mid-June. Ranniger' moved to authorize the Mayor to accept the bid and enter into an agreement with SpectraTurf in the amount of $63,243.20, plus Washington State Sales Tax, to complete the Lake Meridian Playground Safety Surface project. Albertson seconded and the motion carried. 2 Kent City Council Minutes May 3, 2011 REPORTS A. Council President. (CFN-198) Perry announced that a workshop will be held on May loth, the subject of which will be the Council's 2011 Vision/Strategic Plan. B. Mayor. (CFN-198) No report was given. C. Administration. (CFN-198) Hodgson commended staff member Tammy White who was sworn in as an attorney today, and Police Chief Ken Thomas who recently completed the Vancouver B.C. Marathon in 4 hours and 10 minutes. 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 announced that the RFP for the Resource Center will be re-issued. G. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Harmon noted that the next meeting will be on May 101' at 5:00 p.m. H. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given. I. Regional Fire Authority. (CFN-198) Thomas noted that they have met with the City of Tukwila and that progress is being made. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m. (CFN-198) Brenda Jacober, C City Clerk 3