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February 21, 2012
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, Ralph, and
Thomas. Councilmember Perry arrived at 7:08 p.m. CouncilmemberRanniger was
excused from the meeting. (CFN-198)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
A. From Council, Administration, Staff. (CFN-198) No changes were made.
B. From the Public. (CFN-198) No changes were made.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) There was no public recognition.
B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Council President Higgins announced events
taking place at ShoWare Center.
C. Introduction of Appointees. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke introduced Joy Alford,
her appointee to the Bicycle Advisory Board, who spoke about her interest in biking
and serving on the Board.
D. Rotary International Proclamation. (CFN-155) Mayor Cooke read a pro-
clamation declaring February 23, 2012, as Rotary International Day in the City of Kent
and encouraging all citizens to join her in honoring local Rotarians for their years of
service to the community. She presented the proclamation to Harry Williams, who
thanked her for recognizing Rotary International in this way.
PUBLIC COMMENT
A, KentHOPE. (CFN-118) The following people spoke in support of using the former
Resource Center as a drop in center for the homeless, and encouraged the Council to
take action soon:
Sarah Davidson 24277 1415t Place SE, Kent
Pat Gray 14036 SE 2371h Place SE, Kent
Evelyn Reymond 12919 SE 188th Street, Renton
Dave Mitchell 14516 SE 266th Street, Kent
Sally Goodgion 1140 E. Seattle, Kent
Higgins explained that a report on this issue will be given during the Reports section
of the agenda, and encouraged those interested to remain at the meeting until then.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Higgins moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through Q. Thomas seconded
and the motion carried.
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A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) Minutes of the workshop and regular Council
meeting of February 7, 2012, were approved.
B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Bills were not available for approval.
C. Excused Absence for Councilmember Ranniger. (CFN-198) An excused
absence for Councilmember Ranniger as she was unable to attend the February 21,
2012, meeting was approved.
D. Bicycle Advisory Board Appointment. (CFN-997) The Mayor's appointment of
Joy Alford to the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board for a two-year term was confirmed.
E. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Appointment. (CFN-1170) The re-
appointment of Barbara Smith to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee was confirmed.
F. Write-Offs of Uncollectible Accounts. (CFN-104) The write-off of six uncol-
lectible accounts totaling $98,141.33 was authorized.
G. Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Grant. (CFN-122) The
Mayor was authorized to accept the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police
Chiefs grant in the amount of $11,550, amend the budget and expend the funds in
accordance with the grant terms acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney.
H. Amend Kent City Code Section 9.39 - Towing Ordinance. (CFN-122)
Ordinance No. 4030, amending Chapter 9.39 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Towing,"
and updating provisions in order to be consistent with current state law and recent
Supreme Court decisions was adopted.
I. Day Wireless Systems Contract for VHF Radio Antenna System.
(CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign a consultant services agreement with
Day Wireless Systems in an amount not to exceed $22,606.82 for the replacement
and installation of radio antennas and cables on Water Tank #5 near James and 98`h
Street, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public
Works Director.
J. Geo Engineers Contract for Guiberson Reservoir. (CFN-1111) The Mayor
was authorized to sign a consultant services agreement with GeoEngineers, Inc., for
geotechnical investigations engineering services for the Guiberson reservoir replace-
ment in an amount not to exceed $17,080, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
K. JA Brennan Associates, PLLC, Contract — Levee Wall Aesthetics Design and
Irrigation Design Boeing Levee. (CFN-1318) The Mayor was authorized to sign a
consultant services contract agreement with JA Brennan Associates, for levee wall
aesthetic design and irrigation design at Three Friends Fishing Hole for the Boeing
levee project in the amount not to exceed $28,793, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
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L. GEI Contract for Briscoe Desimone. (CFN-1318) The Mayor was authorized to
sign the consultant services contract with GEI Consultants, Inc., to perform analysis
and certification of the Desimone and Briscoe Levees in an amount not to exceed
$284,883, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and
Public Works Director.
M. PACE Engineers Contract for James Street Pump Station Upgrades.
(CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign a consultant services agreement with
PACE Engineers, Inc., for civil, geotechnical, and electrical services for the James
street pump station in an amount not to exceed $58,187, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
N. AECOM Technical Services,
Inc.. Contract for Horseshoe Bend Retaining
Walls Structural Engineering, (CFN-1318) The Mayor was authorized to sign a
contract with AECOM Technical Services Inc., in an amount not to exceed $49,142.28,
for structural engineering for levee retaining walls on the Horseshoe Bend Levee,
subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works
Director.
O. Proposed Local Improvement District, SE 256th Street. (CFN-1317) The
Mayor was authorized to direct staff to proceed with the formation of Local
Improvement District #364.
P. Washington Recreation and Conservation Office Grant, Downey Farmstead
Restoration Project. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to accept the
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) grant in the amount of
$253,581, 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.
Q. Ndrth Park Storm Drainage. (CFN-733) The North Park Storm Drainage
Project was accepted as complete and release of retainage to King Construction, Inc.,
upon receipt of standard releases from the state and release of any liens was
authorized. The original contract amount was $176,178.05. The final contract
amount was $139,888.26.
BIDS
A. Horseshoe Bend and Upper Russell Road Restoration Planting. (CFN-1318)
Public Works Director LaPorte explained this project and recommended award to the
low bidder. Albertson moved to award the Horseshoe Bend and Upper Russell Road
Restoration Planting project contract to Restoration Logistics in the amount of
$87,472.62, 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.
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REPORTS
A. Council President. (CFN-198) Higgins reported on the recent Council retreat,
noting that the issues discussed included infrastructure needs and big city
responsibilities.
B. Mayor. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke noted that she had a visit from George Iwasaki,
a long-time Kent resident, who recently received the Medal of Honor for his service to
this country.
C. Administration. (CFN-198) Hodgson announced that Kent has been granted the
ability to intervene in the Federal Emergency Management Agency/National Wildlife
Federation lawsuit, and gave an update on the state budget.
D. Economic & Community Development Committee. (CFN-198) Perry noted
that the committee is developing a department work plan, and reviewing tools
provided by the Puget Sound Regional Council regarding growth management and
other planning issues.
E. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) Perry announced that a biennial budget was
approved by the committee today and that it will come to the full Council at their next
meeting.
F. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198/118) Albertson noted that
additional parties have expressed interest and concern about the possible use of the
Resource Center as a drop in center for the homeless. She explained the Parks
Committee's scoping process and said they will hold two focus group meetings which
will include people from the Chamber, Kent Downtown Partnership, neighborhood
councils, schools, and the faith community. At Thomas' suggestion, she agreed to
add someone from the Police Department and a member of the homeless community.
She explained what the focus group will look at as far as services and deliverables,
and said they will complete their work by mid-March. A proposal will then be released
the first week in April, with a due date of April 26. On June 14, a recommendation
will be made to the Parks and Human Services Committee, after which it will be
brought to the full Council.
Higgins stressed that this is not a delay tactic, and Ralph said it is important that this
be done right so that the decision can be defended.
G. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
H. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Albertson noted that the committee will
meet at 4:00 p.m. on March 5 and 19.
I. Regional Fire Authority. (CFN-198) No report was given.
J. South County Area Transportation Board. (CFN-198) Albertson said she
attended a meeting this morning during which funding and a Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
were discussed.
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K. Other. (CFN-198) Ralph reported on her attendance at the Community Anti-Drug
Coalitions of America conference in Washington D.C.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m. (CFN-198)
Brenda Jacober, CIVIC
City Clerk
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