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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) Public Communications
Item E and Consent Calendar Item DD were added to the agenda.
B. From the Public. (CFN-198) No changes were made.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) No public recognition was given.
B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Ranniger announced upcoming community
events and Raplee announced upcoming events at ShoWare.
C. Green Kent Award. (CFN-155) Conservation Specialist Gina Hungerford
explained the Green Kent program and announced that Applus Technologies has been
named the 2011 Green Business of the Year. Mayor Cooke presented the award to
Christine Schmidt of Applus Technologies, who expressed their thanks.
D. Kent Parks Foundation Donation. (CFN-118) A check in the amount of $8,000
to be used for equipment for a music studio at the Phoenix Academy was presented
by the Kent Parks Foundation. Parks Director Watling explained that the funds were
raised through the recent "Dancing with the Stars" event.
E. Small Business Day Proclamation. (CFN-155) Barbara Smith, Executive
Director of the Kent Downtown Partnership, announced a celebration recognizing the
importance of small businesses on November 26 and invited the Mayor, Council and
general public to attend. Mayor Cooke read portions of a proclamation declaring
November 26, 2011, as Small Business Day and presented it to Ms. Smith.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 2012 Annual Budget (second hearing). (CFN-186) Finance Director
Nachlinger gave an overview of the operating budget including all funds, reductions in
positions, and major revenue and expenditure changes. Upon a question from
Harmon, Nachlinger noted that the 20.56 positions proposed for elimination are
currently vacant.
Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing. Marsha St. Louis, 22522 1131h Place SE,
asked the Council to keep the Neighborhood Council grant program in the budget.
Chad Gleason, 9831 S. 2201h Place, representing the Kent Downtown Partnership,
requested funding to assist with a Roger Brooks Opportunity Assessment project.
Nancy Simpson, representing the Greater Kent Historical Society, 20836 1015t Avenue
SE, urged the Council to continue funding for the Historical Society.
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Charmaine Pekema, 20418 123r0 Court SE, asked the Council to preserve the adaptive
recreation programs in the Parks Department budget. Glenda Line-Williams, 20506
120th Avenue SE, also requested that funding for the adaptive recreation programs be
continued. Sharona Chandra, 22518 129th Place SE, spoke in support of funding for
the Kent Arts Commission.
Orval Dealy, 25104 119th Court SE, spoke in support of funding for Parks sports
programs and the Senior Center. Ken Carlson, 21035 1015f Avenue SE, and Donna
Worden, 23104 125th Avenue SE, also asked that funding for Senior Center programs
be maintained. Randall Smith, 22027 1201h Place SE, thanked the Council for their
support of Parks programs such as the Big Blue Bus, playgrounds, day camp and teen
employment.
Jim Berrios, 9506 S. 234th Place, voiced concern that Administration has proposed
$4.9 million in property tax collection in the budget. At Harmon's request, Berrios
explained the efforts of the Kent School District and the City to work together to
expand and replace soccer fields. Parks Director Watling concurred with Berrios'
comments and said he looks forward to working together to expand fields.
Marvin Eckfeld, 11428 SE 226, requested funding for human services; Mike Heinisch
of Kent Youth and Family Services, 232 S. Second, also addressed human service
needs and requested continuing support. Manuela Ginnett of the Multi-Service
Center, 515 W. Harrison, reiterated the need for support of human services. Wade
Schwartz, 22403 129th Place SE, encouraged people to volunteer as a way of
supporting their community.
Council President Perry read into the record a letter from Monica and Mike O'Neill,
Chester and Kathleen Ekstrand, and Sally and Brian McDonough, asking the Council to
keep the $4.9 million Regional Fire Authority funds in the budget for police support,
road work, and other vital services. She moved to make the letter a part of the public
record. Raplee seconded and the motion carried.
Harmon expressed concern about certain issues relating to the budget: the proposed
utility tax increase which would include cable TV and drainage fees; an internal utility
tax on water, drainage, and sewer; and ShoWare losses. He noted that he has
presented Council with ideas to reduce spending, although he expects that they won't
be taken seriously. He said residents may not be able to attend budget meetings and
that they rely on Council members to represent them when it comes to increasing
taxes and fees. He encouraged residents and business owners to attend budget
meetings or call City Hall to give their opinions on taxes and fees. He encouraged
Council members to say no to increases, and provided copies of an article from the
Wall Street Journal entitled "Cities Hit as Funds from Bonds pay Other Bills" which he
asked that they read. Harmon and Nachlinger responded to questions from the
Council President, and Albertson stated that if she says no to taxes and fees, she
must also say no to programs and services, and pointed out that many positions have
already been reduced.
Perry moved to close the public hearing. Albertson seconded and the motion carried.
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Perry expressed appreciation for the comments from the public and encouraged her
colleagues to take them into consideration. Ranniger concurred, and urged residents
to contact their state legislators. Harmon said that although he would like to see
programs continue, savings such as salary cuts must be made at City Hall, and
suggested starting in the Administration Office. Ranniger responded that positions
have gone unfilled, programs have been cut, and furlough days have been taken over
the last two years, and that cutting hours or employees or programs translates into
cutting services to the public.
B. 2012-2017 Capital Improvement Plan (second hearing) and Compre-
hensive Plan Amendments. (CFN-775) Finance Director Nachlinger explained the
Plan, after which he and Parks Director Watling responded to questions from Council
members. Council President Perry opened the public hearing. There were no
comments from the audience and Thomas moved to close the hearing. Raplee
seconded and the motion carried.
C. Kent Comprehensive Plan and Amendments to Kent City Code
Chapter 12.13 re School Impact Fees. (CFN-775/961/1000) Planning Manager
Charlene Anderson explained the Plan and amendments and Mayor Cooke opened the
public hearing. Tanya Nescient of the Federal Way School District, 31405 18th Avenue
South, Federal Way, noted that the impact fee in their Capital Facilities Plan has not
been increased and urged the Council to adopt it. Jeffrey Grose of the Auburn School
District, 915 4th Street NE, Auburn, reviewed the update to their Capital Facilities
Plan, and asked the Council to accept their plan as part of the Comprehensive Plan.
Dr. Richard Stedry of the Kent School District, 12910 SE 240th, Kent, stated that
impact facts are not going up this year due to the economic conditions in the
community. Albertson noted receipt of a letter from the Highline School District,
received as part of the Midway Subarea Plan, asking that they be included as part of
the impact fees when that plan is approved.
There were no further comments and Perry moved to close the public hearing. Raplee
seconded and the motion carried.
D. 2011 Tax Levy for 2012 Budget. (CFN-104) Finance Director Nachlinger
explained the proposed tax levy and the estimated rate increase of approximately
$7.00 for 2012. He responded to questions from Council members Albertson and
Higgins regarding property tax assessments.
Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the audience
and Perry moved to close the public hearing. Raplee seconded and the motion
carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
A. Municipal Court Judge Appointment. (CFN-983) Glenn Phillips, Presiding
Judge with the Kent Municipal Court, 1220 Central Avenue South, Kent, and
Prosecutor Matthew York, 3237 S. 2615t Street, SeaTac, both spoke in support of the
Mayor's recommended appointment of Karli Jorgensen as a Judge in the Kent
Municipal Court.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Perry moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through DD. Raplee seconded and
the motion carried.
A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) Minutes of the workshop and regular Council
meeting of November 1, 2011, were approved.
B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through
September 30 and paid on September 30 after auditing by the Operations Committee
on November 1, 2011, were approved.
Checks issued for vouchers were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
9/30/11 Wire Transfers 4773-4791 $3,103,154.97
9/30/11 Regular Checks 657163-657512 3,736,574.98
9/30/11 Use Tax Payable 126.99
$6,839,856.94
Payment of the bills received through October 15 and paid on October 15 after
auditing by the Operations Committee on November 1, 2011, were approved.
Checks issued for vouchers, were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
10/15/11 Wire Transfers 4792-4810 $1,821,856.67
10/15/11 Regular Checks 657513-657924 2,113,778.88
10/15/11 Use Tax Payable 2,821.35
$3,938,456.90
Checks issued for payroll for September 16 through September 30 and paid on
October 5, 2011, were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
10/5/11 Checks 324949-325134 $ 174,775.51
9/21/11 Voids & Reissues 324947 0.00
9/23/11 Voids & Reissues 324948 0.00
10/5/11 Advices 288978-289625 1,222,584.09
$1,397,359.60
Checks issued for payroll for October 1 through October 15 and paid on October 20,
2011, were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
10/20/11 Checks 325135-325307 $ 123,820.53
9/6/11 Voids & Reissues 324762 0.00
10/20/11 Advices 289626-290282 1,225,963.69
$1,349,784.22
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C. Pawnbrokers Ordinance. (CFN-175) Ordinance No. 4007 amending
Chapter 5.05 of the Kent City Code entitled, "Pawnbrokers," updating provisions in
conformance with state law was adopted.
D. Bulletproof Vest Partnership Award. (CFN-122) The Kent Police Department
was authorized to accept the Fiscal Year 2011 Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof
Vest (BVP) grant in the amount of $4,832.16, amend the budget and approve
expenditure of the funds in accordance with the grant terms acceptable to the Police
Chief and City Attorney.
E. Bureau of 3ustice Assistance Grant. (CFN-122) The Kent Police Department
was authorized to accept the Fiscal Year 2011 Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant in
the amount of $9,975, amend the budget and approve expenditure of the funds in
accordance with the grant terms acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney.
F. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Grant for DUI and Seat Belt
Enforcement. (CFN-122) The Kent Police Department was authorized to accept the
Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant in an amount not to exceed $8,500,
amend the budget, and authorize the expenditure of funds in accordance with the
grant terms acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney.
G. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Grant for Traffic Safety Patrols.
(CFN-122) The Kent Police Department was authorized to accept additional grant
funds in the amount of $1,500 from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission,
amend the budget, and authorize the expenditure of funds in accordance with the
funds in accordance with the grant terms acceptable to the Police Chief and City
Attorney.
H. Public Safety Testing Agreement. (CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to
sign the Public Safety Testing Subscriber Agreement with terms and conditions
acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney.
I. Pace Engineer/640 Pressure Zone Analysis Agreement. (CFN-1310) The
Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with PACE Engineers,
Inc., to perform Hydraulic Modeling for the 640 Pressure Zone in an amount not to
exceed $14,800, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney
and Public Works Director.
J. Systems Interface/Guiberson Corrosion Control Agreement. (CFN-1111)
The Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with Systems
Interface Inc., to perform programming for the Guiberson Water Treatment Facility in
an amount not to exceed $16,350, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to
the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
K. King Conservation District Grant/Downey Farmstead Restoration.
(CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to accept the King Conservation District Grant
in the amount of $46,419 and direct staff to amend the budget, and authorize
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.
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L. Boeing Levee Project, Amendment No. 2/Tetra Tech, CLOMR Review.
(CFN-1318) The Mayor was authorized to sign Amendment No. 2 with Tetra Tech,
Inc., to perform analysis and certification of the Boeing Levee Project in an amount
not to exceed $72,284, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and Public Works Director.
M. Boeing Levee Project, Amendment/GEI, Peer Review. (CFN-1318) The
Mayor was authorized to sign an Amendment with GEI Consultants for peer review of
the Boeing Levee Project in the amount not to exceed $14,568, subject to final terms
and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
N. SR 516 & 231s' Way Levee, Amendment/GEI, FEMA Accreditation
Support. (CFN-1318) The Mayor was authorized to sign an Amendment with GEI
Consultants to perform design and technical analysis in support of FEMA Accreditation
for the SR 516 to S 231st Way Levee in an amount not to exceed $15,172, subject to
final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
O. SR 516 & 231st Way Levee, Amendment/NHC, CLOMR Review.
(CFN-1318) The Mayor was authorized to sign an Amendment with Northwest
Hydraulic Consultants to support the FEMA accreditation process for the SR 516 to
S 2315t Way Levee in an amount not to exceed $30,000, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
P. SR 516 & 2315t Way Levee, Amendment/Tetra Tech, FEMA Accreditation
and Peer Review. (CFN-1318) The Mayor was authorized to sign an Amendment
with Tetra Tech Inc., for peer review of the FEMA accreditation process for the SR 516
to S. 231st Way Levee in the amount not to exceed $6,315, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
Q. Briscoe/Desimone Levee, Amendment/Geo Engineers, Analysis &
Certification. (CFN-1318) The Mayor was authorized to sign an Amendment with
GeoEngineers, Inc., to perform analysis and certification of the Briscoe/Desimone
Levee Project in an amount not to exceed $66,145, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
R. Briscoe/Desimone Levee, Amendment/NHC, CLOMR Review. (CFN-1318)
The Mayor was authorized to sign an Amendment with Northwest Hydraulic
Consultants to support the FEMA Accreditation process for the Briscoe-Desimone
Levee in an amount not to exceed $30,000, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
S. Briscoe/Desimone Levee, Amendment/GEI, CLOMR Peer Review.
(CFN-1318) The Mayor was authorized to sign an Amendment with GEI Consultants
for peer review of the FEMA Accreditation process for the Briscoe/Desimone Levee
Project in an amount not to exceed $25,200, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
T. Horseshoe Bend Levee, Contract/NHC, CLOMR Review. (CFN-1318) The
Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with Northwest
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Hydraulic Consultants to support the FEMA accreditation process for the Horseshoe
Bend Levee in an amount not to exceed $30,000, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
U. Horseshoe Bend Levee, Contract/Tetra Tech, CLOMR Review & Stability
Analysis. (CFN-1318) The Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant Services
Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc., for peer review of the FEMA accreditation process
for the Horseshoe Bend/Foster Park Levee Project in an amount not to exceed
$18,372, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and
Public Works Director.
V. Horseshoe Bend Levee, Contract GeoEngineers Additional Geotechnical
Analysis. (CFN-1318) The Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant Services
Agreement with GeoEngineers, Inc. for the Horseshoe Bend Levee for additional
geotechnical analysis in an amount not to exceed $67,930, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
W. Lower/Lowest Russell Road Levee, Amendment/NHC, CLOMR Review
Response. (CFN-1318) The Mayor was authorized to sign an Amendment with
Northwest Hydraulic Consultants, to support the FEMA accreditation process for the
Lower/Lowest Russell Road Levee in an amount not to exceed $30,000, subject to
final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
X. Lower/Lowest Russell Road Levee, Amendment/Tetra Tech, FEMA
Accreditation & Peer Review. (CFN-1318) The Mayor was authorized to sign a
Contract Amendment with Tetra Tech, for peer review of the FEMA accreditation
process for the Russell Road Levee Project in an amount not to exceed $6,315,
subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works
Director.
Y. Hawley Road Levee, Contract/NHC, CLOMR Review. (CFN-1318) The
Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with Northwest
Hydraulic Consultants, to support the FEMA accreditation process for the Hawley Road
Levee in an amount not to exceed $15,000, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
Z. Hawley Road Levee, Contract Amendment Tetra Tech FEMA Accreditation
Peer Review. (CFN-1318) The Mayor was authorized to sign an Amendment with
Tetra Tech, for peer review of the FEMA Accreditation process for Hawley Road Levee
Project in an amount not to exceed $6,315, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
AA. Hawley Road Levee, Contract GeoEngineers Additional Geotechnical
Analysis. (CFN-1318) The Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant Services
Agreement with GeoEngineers, Inc., for additional recommendations for Design and
Construction of the Hawley Road Levee in an amount not to exceed $15,050, subject
to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works
Director.
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BB, Kent SODO Neighborhood Council Resolution. (CFN-1311) Resolution
No. 1848 amending Resolution No. 1757, renaming the "South Kent Community
Neighborhood Council" to "Kent SODO Neighborhood Council was adopted.
CC. Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. (CFN-164) December 13,
2011, was set as the Public Hearing date to consider the Modified Draft 2012-2017
Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program.
ADDED ITEM
DD. Excused Absence. (CFN-198) An excused absence for Council member
Thomas from the November 1, 2011, City Council meeting was approved.
OTHER BUSINESS
A. Municipal Court Judge. (CFN-983) Mayor Cooke recommended that the
vacancy created when Judge Robert McSeveney resigned his position as Judge of the
Kent Municipal Court be filled by Karli Jorgensen. Ms. Jorgensen outlined her
experience and qualifications and offered to meet with Council members at any time.
Council President Perry noted that confirmation of the Municipal Court Judge is
scheduled for the City Council meeting of December 13, 2011.
REPORTS
A. Council President. (CFN-198) Perry reminded Council members of a special
workshop on the budget to be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 17.
B. Mayor. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke reported on her recent meeting with the
Governor and four other mayors regarding the budget, noted that last week she
testified at the King County Flood Control District meeting in support of the budget,
and displayed a photograph of three homes recently renovated by Habitat for
Humanity.
C. Administration. (CFN-198) CAO Hodgson pointed out that there will be only one
Council meeting in December and that it will be on Tuesday, December 13. He added
that the 2012 Budget will be discussed at the Operations Committee on December 6.
D. Economic & Community Development Committee. (CFN-198) Perry noted
that the Envision Midway Plan was passed out of committee and that it will be on the
City Council agenda on December 13, and encouraged Council members to review it
before then.
E. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) Raplee noted that the next meeting will be
at 4:30 p.m, on December 6.
F. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the
next meeting will be at 5:00 p.m. on November 17, and the agenda will include the
Parks Asset Analysis Update.
G. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Harmon noted that the committee will not
meet in December.
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H. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Raplee noted that the next regular
meeting will be on November 21, that there will be a special meeting on
November 28, and that the meeting originally scheduled for December 5 has been
cancelled.
I. Regional Fire Authority. (CFN-198) Raplee noted that the budget has been
approved including an increase in the fire benefit charge, and that the next meeting is
on November 16. Thomas added that the possible merging of the Tukwila Fire
Department and the SeaTac Fire Department is still on hold.,
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. (CFN-198)
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