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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 01/17/2012 Kent City Council Meeting KENT WAShIN GTOH January 17, 2012 The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Cooke. Councilmembers present: Albertson, Higgins, Perry, Ralph, Ranniger, and Thomas. Councilmember Boyce was excused from the meeting. (CFN-198) CHANGES TO THE AGENDA I A. From Council, Administration, Staff. (CFN-198) The Amateur Softball ; Association Award was removed from the agenda and moved to the February 7 agenda. B. From the Public. (CFN-198) No changes were made. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke expressed appreciation to Dawn Barfield for representing the city in a recent tree topping situation. B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Ranniger announced upcoming community events and Perry announced events taking place at ShoWare. It was noted that Employee Services Director Sue Viseth is retiring after 28 years of service, and Council members commended her for her work and her vision over the years. C. Introduction of Appointee. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke introduced Wade Schwartz, her appointee to the Human Services Commission. Schwartz spoke briefly about his interest in serving on the commission. D. Road Conditions and Severe Weather Shelters. (CFN-198) Michelle Wilmot announced how citizens can get information on the city's snow and ice plan, traffic information and road conditions, and the location and hours of the severe weather shelter. E. Public Safety Report. (CFN-122) Police Chief Thomas commended departing Deputy Police Chief Mike Painter for his 32 years of service, and reported on crime statistics over the past five years. He also presented the following awards: • The Chief's Award, Citizen Commendation, went to Larry Peterson, a King County Metro bus driver, who saw two people standing on a railroad track when a train was coming, and got out of his bus and moved them to safety. • The Chief's Award and Life Saving Medal went to Sgt. Dave Buck and Sgt. Mike Apple, who saved a person from drowning. • The Detective Division received the Chiefs Award of Professional Excellence for their handling of the La Raza shooting which took place last summer. Mayor Cooke then administered the Oath of Office to incoming Officer Al Pindar. 1 Kent City Council Minutes January 17, 2012 PUBLIC COMMENT KentHOPE. (CFN-118) The following people spoke in support of using the former Parks Department Resource Center as a day center to serve the homeless, and responded to questions regarding issues such as finances, liability, legal and dental services, hours of operation, and safety: Davis Nichols 14411 SE 183rd Street, Renton Joshua Bassard 25914 128th Place SE, Kent Apostle Jimmie James 11406 SE 2561h Place, Kent Patricia Gray 14036 SE 2371h Place, Kent Chris Gough 1958 Union Avenue N., Renton Pastor Leslie Braxton 10212 59th Avenue South, Seattle Dwight Jackson 1229 W. Smith Street, Kent Roland Bradley 11515 80th Avenue South, Seattle Wade Schwartz 22403 129th Place SE, Kent Patricia Gray provided copies of a proposal from the Kent Homelessness Partnership Effort (KentHOPE)/Seattle's Union Gospel Mission, to operate a safe, community based, service-rich homeless center in the Kent Parks & Recreation facility located at 315 E. Meeker. Chris Gough of Seattle's Union Gospel Mission explained that the proposal is for them to completely fund operations, including utilities, and for the City to permit use of the property without assessed cost, provided that the property is used in accordance with the permitted uses. Albertson moved to make the proposal a part of the public record. Thomas seconded and the motion carried. Televised Council Meetings. (CFN-198) Carolyn Abbott, 22403 129th Place SE, commented that the quality of the audio portion of the televised Council meetings is not good. CONSENT CALENDAR Higgins moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through K, including the amend- ment to the resolution amending fees. Thomas seconded and the motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) Minutes of the workshop and regular Council meeting of January 3, 2012, were approved. B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Bills were not available for approval. C. Kent Arts Commission Amendment Ordinance. (CFN-839) Ordinance No. 4028, allowing for more than one youth representative on the City's Arts Commission and allowing for more flexible youth representative terms, was adopted. D. 2011 Citywide Large Culvert and Storm Pipe Cleaning_ (CFN-1038) The 2011 Citywide Large Culvert and Storm Pipe Cleaning Project was accepted as complete and release of retainage to Ventilation Power Cleaning, Inc., upon receipt of standard releases from the state and release of any liens was authorized. The original contract amount was $986,847.95. The final contract amount was $1,049,044.92. 2 Kent City Council Minutes January 17, 2012 E. New Solution Grant. (CFN-825) The Mayor was authorized to accept the Public Health of Seattle/King County and CPPW grant in the amount of $20,000, amend the budget, and expend funds in accordance with the grant terms acceptable to the Economic and Community Development Director and City Attorney. F. Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority Grant. (CFN-122) The Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority grant was accepted on behalf of the Preventing Auto Theft Through Regional Operational Links (Patrol) Task Force in an amount not to exceed $55,500, and amendment of the budget and the expenditure of funds was authorized in accordance with the grant terms acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney. G. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Grant. (CFN-122) The Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant in the amount of $7,500 was accepted and amend- ment of the budget and expenditure of funds was authorized in accordance with the grant terms acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney. H. Human Services Commission Appointment. (CFN-873) The Mayor's appoint- ment of Wade Schwartz to the Kent Human Services Commission to serve a two-year term was confirmed. I. Fee Resolution. (CFN-186) Resolution No. 1852, amending Resolution No. 1851 clarifying the assessment of business license fees and the amount of technology fees due for business licenses and International Fire Code reviews, including amendments unanimously recommended by the Operations Committee today, was adopted. Perry explained that the amendments are to Section 2 which relates to fees for Multi-Family Dwelling Units. It was noted that a resolution showing the changes has been provided to the Council. J. 2010 Miscellaneous Sanitary Sewer & Water Main Improvements. (CFN-1186) The 2010 Water Miscellaneous Sanitary Sewer & Water Main Improve- ments Project was accepted as complete and release of retainage to Kar-Vel Construction upon receipt of standard releases from the state and release of any liens was authorized. The original contract amount was $1,709,767.94. The final contract amount was $1,538,140. K. Excused Absence for Council Member. (CFN-198) An excused absence for Councilmember Boyce who was unable to attend the January 17, 2012, meeting was approved. REPORTS A. Council President. (CFN-198) Higgins noted the Council retreat will be held on February 10 and 11, 2012, and that work on the homeless issue will continue. B. Mayor. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke noted that the I-5/509 project now includes a connection to S. 228`h, and updated recent connections with Sister Cities. 5 C. Administration. (CFN-198) Hodgson said there will be an executive session of approximately 20 minutes relating to labor negotiations, with action expected when the meeting reconvenes. 3 Kent City Council Minutes January 17, 2012 D. Economic & Community Development Committee. (CFN-198) Perry announced that their next meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. on February 13, and asked her colleagues to review their work plans in their committee meetings prior to the Council retreat. E. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given. F. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that their next meeting will be on January 19 at 5:00 p.m., where they will begin discussions on homelessness. ! G. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given. H. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Albertson noted that special meetings will be held on January 23 and 30, at 4:00 p.m. I. Regional Fire Authority. (CFN-198) Thomas noted that Allan Barrie was recently elected Chair, and that he was elected Vice Chair. EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting recessed into executive session at 8:35 p.m. and reconvened at 9:20. Labor Negotiations. (CFN-198) Thomas moved to authorize the Mayor to sign a two-year collective bargaining agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 2617 (AFSCME) effective January 1, 2012, through December 31, 2013. Higgins seconded and the motion carried. Thomas moved to authorize the Mayor to sign a two-year collective bargaining agreement with the Teamsters Local Union 117 effective January 1, 2012, through December 31, 2013. Higgins seconded and the motion carried. Thomas moved to authorize the Mayor to sign a one-year collective bargaining agreement with the Kent Police Officer Association (KPOA) - Officers & Sergeants effective January 1, 2012, through December 31, 2012. Higgins seconded and the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m. (CFN-198) Brenda Jacober, C City Clerk 4