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Wps„,„a,a„ September 6, 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, Ranniger,
Raplee, and Thomas. Council President Perry was excused from the meeting.
(CFN-198)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
A. From Council, Administration, Staff. (CFN-198) No changes were made to the
agenda.
B. From the Public. (CFN-198) Public Comment Item A was added at the request
of an audience member.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) There were no comments.
B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Higgins announced a Kent Youth & Family
Services event and Raplee announced upcoming events at ShoWare Center.
C. Poetry Reading. (CFN-198) Ramsey Arteaga, a recent graduate of the TOP
Program at Kent Meridian High School, recited a poem he wrote called "Natural High".
PUBLIC COMMENT
A. Copper Ridge. (CFN-1293) John Kastien, 20609 94th Avenue South, Kent,
submitted a letter relating to the Copper Ridge Preliminary Plat, and said that
although the plat expired on May 6, 2009, the Planning Director has stated that it is
now valid again. After a brief discussion, the matter was referred to the Economic &
Community Development Committee, and Raplee moved to make Kastien's letter a
part of the record. Thomas seconded and the motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Ranniger moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through Q. Thomas seconded
and the motion carried.
A. AApnroval of Minutes. (CFN-198) Minutes of the regular Council meeting of
August 16, 2011, were approved.
B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through July 15 and
paid on July 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on August 16, 2011, was
approved.
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Checks issued for vouchers were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
7/15/11 Wire Transfers 4682-4699 $1,779,536.74
7/15/11 Regular Checks 654987-655357 1,414,875.28
Void Checks 655015 (514.00)
7/15/11 Use Tax Payable 1,281.61
$3,195,179.63
Payment of the bills received through July 31 and paid on July 31 after auditing by the
Operations Committee on August 16, 2011, was approved.
Checks issued for vouchers were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
7/31/11 Wire Transfers 4700-4717 $1,684,189.65
7/31/11 Regular Checks 655358-655784 5,150,846.89
Void Checks 655743 (121.80)
7/31/11 Use Tax Payable 2,232.87
$6,837,147.61
Checks issued for payroll for July 1 through July 15 and paid on July 20, 2011, were
approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
7/20/11 Checks 323949-324176 $ 192,737.33
Voids & Reissues 323946,323947,323948 0.00
7/20/11 Advices 285679-286339 1,286,685.80
$1,479,423.13
Checks issued for payroll for July 16 through July 31 and paid on August 5, 2011,
were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
8/5/11 Checks 324177-324372 $ 183,453.86
8/5/11 Advices 286340-287000 1,291,349.99
$1,474,803.85
C. Excused Absences for Council Members Ranniger and Raplee. (CFN-198)
Excused absences for Council Members Ranniger and Raplee from the August 16,
2011, Council meeting were approved.
D. First Public Hearing on 2012 Budget. (CFN-186) September 20, 2011, has
been set for the first public hearing of the 2012 Budget at the regular City Council
meeting.
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E. First Public Hearing on 2012-2017 Capital Improvement Plan. (CFN-775)
September 20, 2011, has been set for the first public hearing of 2012-2017 Capital
Improvement Plan at the regular City Council meeting.
F. Enhancement Proposal with Tiburon, Inc. (CFN-122) The Mayor was
authorized to sign the Tiburon Systems Enhancement Proposal and all associated
documents for the implementation of the National Incident Based Reporting System.
G. Regional Affordable Housing Program Agreement. (CFN-118) The Mayor
was authorized to sign the King County Interlocal Agreement for the Regional
Affordable Housing Program, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the
City Attorney and Parks Director.
H. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Support Services Contract.
(CFN-118) The Mayor was authorized to sign a goods & services agreement with
Siemens Business Technologies for HVAC support services, in an amount not to
exceed $50,830, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney
and Parks Director.
I. National Recreation and Park Association Grant. (CFN-118) The National
Recreation and Park Association grant in the amount of $15,000 to fund the "Take Me
Fishing" program was accepted, amendment of the budget and the expenditure of
funds in accordance with the grant terms was authorized.
J. Puget Sound Energy Easement. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign
an easement allowing Puget Sound Energy to place overhead facilities on City
property at the Briscoe Levee, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the
City Attorney and Public Works Director.
K. Central Avenue S. Sidewalk Replacement & Storm Water Forcemain
Contract. (CFN-117) The Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant Services
Contract with Jason Engineering & Consulting Business, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $66,725 for materials, testing, and inspection services related to the
construction of the Central Avenue South Sidewalk Replacement and Storm Water
Forcemain Project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and Public Works Director.
L. Commute Trip Reduction Grant Agreement. (CFN-171) The Mayor was
authorized to sign the Transportation Demand Management Implementation
Agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation #GCA6894 for
the term July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and the Public Works Director.
M. Applebee's Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for the Applebee's project
(permit #2080247) for 2 gate valves, 1 hydrant and 79.28 linear feet of watermain,
2 catch basins and 58.24 linear feet of storm sewer line was accepted.
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N. James Street UPRR Non-Motorized Improvements. (CFN-113) The James
Street at Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) Non-Motorized Improvements Project was
accepted as complete and release of retainage to Road Construction Northwest, upon
receipt of standard releases from the state and release of any liens. The original
contract amount was $196,017.75. The final contract amount was $200,119.04.
O. KaBoom Community Partner Playground Contract. (CFN-118) The Mayor
was authorized to sign the KaBOOM Community Partner Playground grant contract for
$60,000 to fund the Tudor Square Playground Project, amendment of the budget was
authorized, and the expenditure of funds in accordance with the grant terms was
approved.
P. Excused Absence for Council President Perrv. (CFN-198) An excused
absence for Council President Perry for the Council meeting of September 6, 2011,
was approved.
Q. ShoWare Marquee. (CFN-1305) The ShoWare Center Marquee project was
accepted as complete and release of retainage to The Sign Factory upon receipt of
standard release from the state and the release of any liens. The original contract
amount was not to exceed $225,000. The final contract amount was $184,505.58.
BIDS
A. Kent Municipal Court Re-roofing (CFN-120) Parks & Community Services
Director Watling explained the project and noted that, although the low bid is slightly
over the architect's estimate, staff recommends proceeding since funds are in the
budget. Ranniger moved to authorize the Mayor to award the Kent Municipal Court
Re-roofing contract to Lloyd A. Lynch Inc., in the amount of $251,672 and to sign all
necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and Parks Director. Albertson seconded and the motion carried.
B. North Park Storm Drainage Improvements, 5th Avenue North to 4th Avenue
North. (CFN-733) Public Works Director LaPorte explained the project and
recommended award to the low bidder. He noted that the project should start in 3
weeks and be completed within 60 days. Raplee moved to authorize the Mayor to
award the North Park Storm Drainage Improvements contract to King Construction in
the amount of $176,178.05 and to sign all necessary documents, subject to final
terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Public Works Director.
Harmon seconded and the motion carried.
REPORTS
A. Council President. (CFN-198) No report was given.
B. Mayor. (CFN-198) No report was given.
C. Administration. (CFN-198) Hodgson announced that next week approximately
25-30 employees will be attending four days of training provided by FEMA on recovery
after an emergency.
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D. Economic & Community Development Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger
noted that the next meeting will be on Monday, September 12.
E. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) Raplee noted that the next meeting will be
on September 20 and that budget consolidation will be discussed.
F. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
G. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Harmon noted that the next meeting will
be held on Tuesday, September 13 at 5:00 p.m.
H. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Raplee stated that, due to the recent
holiday on September 5, a special meeting will be held on Monday, September 12.
I. Regional Fire Authority. (CFN-198) Raplee announced that the 2012 budget
process has begun and the budget should be approved in October.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. (CFN-198)
Brenda Jacober, C
City Clerk
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