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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 02/07/2012 { KEN Kent City Council Meeting T February 7, 2012 W A541N TON The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Cooke. Councilmembers present: Albertson, Boyce, Higgins, Perry, Ranniger, and Thomas. Council member Ralph was excused from the meeting. (CFN-198) CHANGES TO THE AGENDA A. From Council, Administration, Staff. (CFN-198) CAO Hodgson noted that substitute contracts with JCI Jones Chemical and Cascade Columbia for water treat- ment chemicals (Consent Calendar Items G & H) have been provided, added Riverbend Golf Course Netting as Other Business Item A, and added Labor Contract to the Executive Session. (CFN-118) Hodgson also announced that a process and timeline regarding use of the former Kent Resource Center for the homeless will be presented at the Parks and Human Services Committee meeting on February 16. He noted that committee meetings are work sessions, and that the Committee Chair determines whether public input will be taken. B. From the Public. (CFN-198) Nothing was added by the public. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke and Council President Higgins commended City staff for their work during the recent snow and ice storm. B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Higgins announced events taking place at ShoWare and Ranniger announced Parks events. Mayor Cooke introduced Nancy Simpson who noted that the World's Fair in Seattle took place 50 years ago, and asked anyone who has memories or memorabilia from the Fair to contact her at the Kent Historical Society. C. Introduction of Appointees. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke introduced Jennifer Dye, her appointee to the Arts Commission, and Dye spoke about her interest in serving on the Commission. Mayor Cooke announced that Wendy Johnson, who was not in attendance, is her other appointee to the Arts Commission. D. Community Arts Support Funding Recipients. (CFN-118) Ronda Billerbeck introduced the following winners of Community Arts Support Funding, and Mayor Cooke presented each with a certificate: Rainier Youth Choir, Rainier Chorale, Kent Senior Activity Center, South King County Music Teachers Association, At the Ridge Theatre, and Icon Theatre. E. Amateur Softball Association Award. (CFN-118) Parks Director Watling introduced Parks Department tournament hosts Brian Saw and Dave Heldt. Mike Rabun of the Amateur Softball Association explained their requirements for a tournament, and commended City staff on their professionalism. He then presented the James Farrell Award to Mayor Cooke. 1 Kent City Council Minutes February 7, 2012 F. Kent Downtown Partnership Presentation. (CFN-462) Barbara Smith, Executive Director, displayed the new Kent Downtown Partnership logo and reported on recent developments, including a new website. PUBLIC COMMENT A. Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs. (CFN-825) Andrea Keikkala, Executive Director of the Kent Chamber of Commerce, gave an update on issues they have been working with legislators on, including streamlined sales tax mitigation policy and the annexation sales tax credit. B. KentHOPE. (CFN-118) Leslie K. Hamada, 28026 189`h Avenue SE, Kent, provided a proposal to operate a homelessness center in the former Kent Parks Resource Center. She acknowledged that the City will give a report at the Parks Committee meeting on February 16, and asked the Council to take action. Carol Nelson, 11441 SE 196`h Street, Kent, spoke about the benefits of meeting the marginalized. Chris Gough of the Seattle's Union Gospel Mission, 1958 Union Avenue North, Seattle, stated that the need in Kent is urgent and is greater than in other cities in the area. He said although they feel the location is good, they have not had an opportunity to get inside the building to see if it is viable. Albertson emphasized the need to act soon and upon her question, Gough said someone from the Union Gospel Mission would be available for a tour of the facility next week. Mayor Cooke said staff will work with Mr. Gough. Dave Mitchell, 14516 SE 2661h Street, Kent, said although he respects the City's process, the need is urgent and asked the Council to move quickly. Davis Nichols, 14411 SE 183rd Street, Renton, thanked the Council for listening with respect and sympathy two weeks ago, and encouraged them to move forward on this issue. CONSENT CALENDAR Higgins moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through R. Thomas seconded and the motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) Minutes of the workshop and regular Council meeting of January 17, 2012, were approved. B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through November 30 and paid on November 30, 2011 after auditing by the Operations Committee on January 17, 2012, were approved. Checks issued for vouchers were approved: Date Check Numbers Amount 11/30/11 Wire Transfers 4849-4867 $ 6,860,785.55 11/30/11 Regular Checks 658821-659082 3,844,051.10 11/30/11 Use Tax Payable 542.54 $10,705,379.19 2 Kent City Council Minutes February 7, 2012 Payment of the bills received through December 15 and paid on December 15, 2011 after auditing by the Operations Committee on January 17, 2012, were approved. Checks issued for vouchers were approved: Date Check Numbers Amount 12/15/11 Wire Transfers 4868-4887 $2,032,553.82 12/15/11 Regular Checks 659083-659608 3,886,772.00 Void Checks 659166,659429,659658 (680.27) 12/15/11 Use Tax Payable 1,521.32 $5,920,166.87 Payment of the bills received through December 31 and paid on December 31, 2011 after auditing by the Operations Committee on January 17, 2012, were approved. Checks issued for vouchers were approved: Date Check Numbers Amount 12/31/11 Wire Transfers 4888-4907 $1,419,623.40 12/31/11 Regular Checks 659609-659916 3,286,053.94 12/31/11 Use Tax Payable 3,119.68 $4,708,797.02 Checks issued for payroll for December 1 through December 15 and paid on December 20, 2011, were approved: Date Check Numbers Amount 12/20/11 Checks 325801-325974 $ 124,682.47 12/20/11 Advices 292243-292893 1,239,785.77 $1,364,468.24 Checks issued for payroll for December 16 through December 31 and paid on January 5, 2012, were approved: Date Check Numbers Amount 1/5/12 Checks 325975-326145 $ 153,987.16 1/5/12 Advices 292894-293538 1,219,272.79 $1,373,259.95 C. Excused Absence for Councilmember. (CFN-198) An excused absence for Councilmember Ralph as she was unable to attend the February 7, 2012, meeting was approved. D. Alliance One Lease Agreement. (CFN-983) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Lease Agreement with Alliance One for a pay station located at the Kent Municipal Court and all acts consistent with this motion were ratified subject to final lease terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City Attorney. 3 Kent City Council Minutes February 7, 2012 E. Annexation Sales Tax Threshold Resolution. (CFN-104) Resolution No. 1853 approving the certification of $3,452,428 for the Panther Lake annexation sales tax credit for the period of July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, was adopted. F. Human Services Commission, Amending_Ordinance. (CFN-873) Ordinance No. 4029, amending Kent City Code Chapter 2.53 increasing the terms of appoint- ment for Human Services Commission youth representatives was adopted. G. Contract with JCI Jones Chemical for Water Treatment Chemicals. (CFN-675) The Mayor was authorized to sign the 2012 Water Treatment Chemical Supply Goods and Services Agreement with JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc. for Gas Chlorine and 25% Sodium Hydroxide, in an amount not to exceed $109,450, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. The City Attorney explained that the contract provided in the agenda packet was inadver- tently done on the wrong form, but that the information is correct. He noted that the contract has been redone on the correct form and copies have been provided to Council members. H. Contract with Cascade Columbia for Water Treatment Chemicals. (CFN-675) The Mayor was authorized to sign the 2012 Water Treatment Chemical Supply Goods and Services Agreement with Cascade Columbia Distribution for Sodium Fluoride and Potassium Permanganate, in an amount not to exceed $29,028, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. The City Attorney explained that the contract provided in the agenda packet was inadvertently done on the wrong form, but that the information is correct. He noted that the contract has been redone on the correct form and copies have been provided to Council members. I. Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan. (CFN-1065) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan in the amount of $2,020,000 to fund part of Kent's share in the building of the Tacoma Partnership Second Supply Pipeline Project's new Green River Water Treatment Plant Filtration Facility, amend the budget and authorize expenditure of the funds accordingly, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. J. Seattle-King County Local Hazardous Waste Management Grant. (CFN-738) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program Grant in the amount of $31,121.55 for 2012, amend the budget and expend the funds in accordance with the grant terms was authorized, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. K. King County Waste Reduction & Recycling Grant. (CFN-904) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant in the amount of $178,020 for 2012 and 2013, amend the budget and expend the funds in accordance with the grant terms was authorized, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. 4 Kent City Council Minutes February 7, 2012 L. Department of Ecology Coordinated Prevention Grant. (CFN-904/738) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Coordinated Prevention Grant Contract in the amount of $125,491, amend the budget and expend the funds in accordance with the grant terms was authorized, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. M. Contract with Olympic Environmental Resources for Recycling. (CFN-904) The Mayor was authorized to sign a Goods and Services Agreement with Olympic Environmental Resources for waste reduction and recycling activities and programs for 2012 in the amount of $83,883.75, subject to final terms and conditions accept- able to the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. N. Stormwater Utility Property Lease. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign an agreement with Alecta Real Estate Kent Valley, LLC to lease stormwater utility property for a period of five years, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. O. Braun Final Plat. (CFN-1272) The final plat mylar for the Braun Plat was approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign the mylar. P. Kent Arts Commission Appointment. (CFN-839) The Mayor's reappointment of Wendy Johnson to the Kent Arts Commission and appointment of Jennifer Dye to the Kent Arts Commission, each for four-year terms, was confirmed. Q. Puget Sound Energy Access Easement and Agreement-Horseshoe Bend Levee. (CFN-1318) The Mayor was authorized to execute a construction agreement and an access easement with Puget Sound Energy to accommodate the construction of the Horseshoe Bend levee improvements, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. R. Puget Sound Energy Easement. (CFN-1318) The Mayor was authorized to sign a partial release of easement for Puget Sound Energy overhead facilities, with terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney. OTHER BUSINESS A. Riverbend Golf Courses Netting. (CFN-118) The City Attorney noted that during the recent ice storm, the netting on the golf course became coated with ice, which pulled the netting down. He said because time is of the essence and because of various threats to people and property, he has prepared a resolution declaring an emergency, waiving competitive bidding requirements, and authorizing the mayor to hire a contractor to put the netting up. Parks Director Watling explained that he has been in contact with the insurance adjustor and with three netting services, and said staff will get the most competitive price possible. Thomas moved to adopt Resolution No. 1854 declaring an emergency, waiving competitive bid requirements, and authorizing the mayor to award a contract to 5 Kent City Council Minutes February 7, 2012 replace netting at the Riverbend Golf Course Driving Range. Higgins seconded and the motion carried. REPORTS A. Council President. (CFN-198) Higgins reminded everyone of the annual Council retreat to be held on February 10 and 11. B. Mayor. (CFN-198) No report was given. C. Administration. (CFN-198) Hodgson noted that there will be an Executive Session of approximately 30 minutes relating to property acquisition with no action anticipated, pending litigation with possible action, and a labor contract with action expected. 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 asked about the process related to use of the former Resource Center building as a homeless center, access to the building, and associated costs. Watling pointed out that the city is not currently in negotiations with the Union Gospel Mission, but agreed to make access to the building available to them if that is Council's desire. He noted that there is no budget to make tenant improvements to the building. He added that soon many other human service agencies will be requesting funding and said that this request could be added to that process. Ranniger stated that this is an opportunity to provide for economic stimulus and transitional placement and counseling. Albertson urged quick action and requested that she and all Council members be provided with rental agreements for all city-owned property. Hodgson emphasized the importance of following a process in order to protect the city. He noted that there is no documentation relating to rent or tenant improve- ments, and pointed out that the city closed the building due to the lack of funding. Perry stated that staff can begin due diligence, develop a lease agreement, and take it to committee and on to council in a relatively short period of time. G. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Boyce noted that the next meeting will be on February 14 and that the meeting time has been changed to 4:30 p.m. H. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Albertson noted that the date for their next regular meeting (February 20) is a holiday, so that meeting has been rescheduled to February 13. I. Regional Fire Authority. (CFN-198) Thomas announced assignments recently given to the three Council representatives, and clarified issues relating to the bills recently mailed to residents. 6 Kent City Council Minutes February 7, 2012 EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 8:35 p.m. and reconvened at 9:10 p.m. Pending Litigation. (CFN-198) The City Attorney explained that the National Wildlife Federation has sued the Federal Emergency Management Agency regarding salmon protection and issuance of flood insurance. He said these issues threaten to seriously affect property in the Kent Green River valley, and asked for authority to intervene in that litigation in order to attempt to protect Kent's interests. Thomas moved to authorize the City Attorney to take all necessary action to intervene in the preliminary injunction and related proceedings in the National Wildlife Federation vs. FEMA litigation, and to ratify all acts consistent with this motion. Perry seconded and the motion carried. Labor Contract. (CFN-198) Hodgson noted that a one-year agreement has been reached with the Police Command staff. Thomas moved to authorize the Mayor to sign a one-year collective bargaining agreement with the Kent Police Officers Association (KPOA) - Assistant Chiefs & Commanders, effective January 1, 2012, through December 31, 2012, subject to final approval of terms and conditions by the City Attorney. Perry seconded and the motion carried. Mayor Cooke pointed out that all union contracts have been accepted with no cost-of- living increases, and thanked everyone involved. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. (CFN-198) rr Brenda Jacober, C City Clerk 7