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August 2, 2011
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,
and Thomas. Councilmember Raplee was excused from the meeting. Councilmember
Albertson arrived at 5:08 p.m. (CFN-198)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
A. From Council, Administration, Staff. (CFN-198) No changes were made.
B. From the Public. (CFN-198) Philip Dawdy, Washington Cannabis Association,
1608 E. Republican, Seattle, pointed out that both Ellensburg and Mukilteo enacted
regulations on collective gardens yesterday and encouraged the City of Kent to work
out similar guidelines as soon as possible. He offered to work with the committee and
Council President on this issue.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) No recognition was given.
B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that 44 teams are in Kent for the
ASA Girls Western National A16 Fastpitch Tournament.
C. Yangzhou Sister City Students. (CFN-155) John Holt introduced Tony and
Yixin, who are students from Yangzhou, China. Both students spoke of their
experiences, and Yixin presented Mayor Cooke with a scroll she made by hand.
(Councilmember Albertson arrived at this point.)
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 workshop and regular Council
meeting of July 19, 2011, were approved.
B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through June 30 and
paid on June 30 after auditing by the Operations Committee on July 19, 2011, were
approved.
Checks issued for vouchers were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
6/30/11 Wire Transfers 4662-4681 $1,730,221.99
6/30/11 Regular Checks 654480-654612 5,813,760.86
Void Checks 65449, 654597, 654608
654618, 654647 , (18,712.79)
6/30/11 Use Tax Payable 5,160,K
$7,530,430.38
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Checks issued for payroll for June 16 through June 30 and paid on July 5, 2011, were
approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
7/5/11 Checks 323727-323945 $ 157,583.23
7/5/11 Advices 285018-285678 1,262,549.37
$1,420,132.60
C. Excused Absence for Councilmember Raplee. (CFN-198) An excused absence
from the August 2, 2011, meeting for Councilmember Raplee was approved.
D. Audust 16 Council Meeting Time Change. (CFN-198) A change in the time of
the August 16, 2011, City Council meeting to 5`.00 p.m., was approved.
E. Administration of Claims Ordinance. (CFN-220) Ordinance No. 4000 revising
Section 2.97.020 of the Kent City Code entitled, "Administration of Claims," was
adopted.
F. General Business License Ordinance. (CFN-175) Ordinance No. 4001,
repealing Chapter 5.01 of the Kent City Code, and enacting a new Chapter 5.01
entitled, "General Business Licenses," was adopted.
G. Clark Springs Water Supply System/Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP)
Implementing Agreement. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign the
Implementing Agreement for the Clark Springs Water Supply System Habitat
Conservation Plan with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine
Fisheries Service, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney
and Public Works Director.
H. Interlocal Agreement for 2011 Citywide Large Culvert & Storm Pige
Cleaning. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement
between the City of Kent and Drainage District No. 1 of King County for the City to
receive a $100,000 contribution to the 2011 Citywide Large Culvert and Storm Pipe
Cleaning project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney
and Public Works Director.
I. Consultant Services Agreement for Green River Levee Certification, SR 516
to S 231s' Way Levee Projects. (CFN-1318) The Mayor was authorized to sign a
Consultant Services Agreement with Rittenhouse Consulting in the amount of $20,000
for the Green River Levee Certification of State Route 516 to S. 2315' Way Levee
project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and
Public Works Director,
OTHER BUSINESS
A. Kentara Rezone. (CFN-121) City Attorney Brubaker explained the process to be
followed in this quasi-judicial matter, and the history of the project. He determined
that there is no evidence of ex-parte contacts or objections from the audience.
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Principal Planner Matt Gilbert explained that in April the City Council approved the
Comprehensive Plan map designation which changed this site to Single Family 6 units
per acre, and said this is the companion zoning change which will make the two maps
consistent with one another. He said the proposal is consistent with the rezone criteria
established in the Zoning Code and recommended approval. Gilbert answered
questions from Councilmembers relating to procedures and the number of houses
proposed. He noted for Harmon that a neighborhood park was not designated as part
of the plat, and Harmon voiced concern about paying a fee instead of building a park.
Councilmember Thomas asked to recuse himself since he lives only three houses down
from this site. Perry moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4002 accepting the findings of the
Hearing Examiner, rezoning the property located at 10329 SE 273`d Place, and
amending the zoning map. Thomas seconded.
Albertson emphasized that the reason for paying the fee-in-lieu is because there are
no recreational facilities, and said that play space is available at a nearby school.
Thomas pointed out that there is a beautiful greenbelt in the area. Parks Director
Watling noted that changes to the policy relating to fees-in-lieu have been discussed in
the past. The motion then carried 4-1 with Harmon opposed and Thomas abstaining.
BIDS
A. Central Avenue South Sidewalk Replacement and Storm Water Forcemain.
(CFN-117) City Engineer Chad Bieren explained the project and noted that it will help
provide relief from flooding. He stated that seven bids were received, that the low bid
was submitted by Road Construction NW, Inc., and that staff recommends award to
them. Harmon moved to award the Central Avenue South Sidewalk Replacement
Storm Water Forcemain Project contract to Road Construction NW, Inc., in the amount
of $2,085,274.20, 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.
B. 132"d Avenue SE Asphalt Grinding. (CFN-171) Bieren described the project
and noted that two bids were received. He explained that the low bidder currently has
two existing contracts with the City for grinding, which resulted in a bid much lower
than the Engineer's estimate. Harmon moved to award the 132"d Avenue SE Asphalt
Grinding Project contract to Pyramid Grinding, LLC, in the amount of $17,250, 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.
REPORTS
A. Council President. (CFN-198) No report was given.
B. Mayor,. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke announced that she has declared this date as
National Night Out in the City of Kent and encouraged citizens to participate in crime
prevention efforts. She also noted receipt of a letter regarding the national flood
insurance program which stated that the City has received a Class 6 rating which
translates into a 20% premium savings for each flood insurance policy holder.
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C. Administration. (CFN-198) CAD Hodgson noted that the August 16 Council
meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m.
D. Economic & Community Development Committee. (CFN-198) Perry noted
that the August meeting has been cancelled.
E. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
F. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger asked the Parks
Director to bring the fee-in-lieu-of concerns to a future meeting.
G. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
H. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
I. Regional Fire Authority. (CFN-198) No report was given.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m. (CFN-198)
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