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June 19, 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
A. From Council, Administration, Staff. (CFN-198) The Council President added
Consent Calendar Item M, removed Consent Calendar Item L and sent it back to
committee, and moved Consent Calendar Item E to Other Business.
B. From the Public. (CFN-198) No changes were made by the public.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke read a letter from local business
owner Tom Barghausen commending Senior Development Engineer Ozzie Carrasquilla
for his exceptional customer service. Dave Mortenson reported on the success of the
recent International Festival, Cheryl dos Remedios presented a brief video on hunger,
Council member Perry announced an award recently presented to her husband Matt
Perry, and Council members commended various school teams and players on their
accomplishments.
B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Albertson outlined upcoming events including
the Independence Day Splash event at Lake Meridian Park, and Council President
Higgins announced upcoming events at ShoWare Center.
C. Proclamation — Juneteenth Day. (CFN-155) Mayor Cooke read a proclamation
relating to the Emancipation Proclamation, emphasized the significance of the
Juneteenth celebration in African-American history and in the heritage of the nation
and the City of Kent, and declared June 19, 2012 Juneteenth in the City of Kent.
Gwen Allen Carston, President of the Kent Black Action Commission, introduced other
members of KBAC, accepted the proclamation, and expressed her appreciation.
D. Public Safety Report. (CFN-122) Assistant Police Chief Randy Bourne gave an
update of the monthly crime statistics and spoke about the upcoming Fourth of July
events and safety issues.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. (CFN-164) Transportation
Engineering Manager Steve Mullen explained that the Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Program represents the City's proposed transportation improvement
work program for the next six years. He noted that including projects in the TIP
allows the City to begin looking for funding partners and apply for grants. He
explained the projects which were added this year and responded to questions from
Council members.
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Public Works Director LaPorte then reported on projects which have been on the TIP
for several years and for which grant funds were received.
Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing. Ella LaVoie, 25213 132nd Avenue SE,
member of Brownie Girl Scout Troop #42290, told the Council that there is no
sidewalk on one side of the street where children walk to and from the bus stop, and
that it is very unsafe and scary. Ranniger suggested doing something about this
problem right away, and LaPorte said staff will look into the matter. Perry moved to
make the letter from the Brownie Girl Scout Troop a part of the record. Thomas
seconded and the motion carried.
There were no further comments and Higgins moved to close the public hearing.
Thomas seconded and the motion carried.
Albertson moved to adopt Resolution No. 1860 approving the 2013-2018 Six-Year
Transportation Improvement Program. Higgins seconded and the motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
A. Leaislative Intern. (CFN-198) Alex Clark, Legislative Intern in King County
Council member Julia Patterson's office, introduced himself and asked the Mayor and
Council to contact him if there are any Kent issues Council member Patterson can
assist with.
B. Juneteenth. (CFN-155) Gwen Allen Carston, 24914 109th Place SE, announced a
Juneteeth family reunion picnic on June 24, 2012, and invited interested persons to
attend. Linda Sweezer, 23243 105th Avenue SE, described the celebration and asked
for help funding the dinner.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Higgins moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through M, with the exception of
Items E, which was moved to Other Business as item A, and L, which was removed
from the agenda. Thomas seconded and the motion carried.
A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) Minutes of the workshop and regular Council
meeting of June 5, 2012, and Council Retreat minutes of June 1, 2012, were
approved.
B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through May 15 and
paid on May 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on June 5, 2012, was
approved.
Checks issued for vouchers were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
5/15/12 Wire Transfers 5056-5077 $1,879,812.59
5/15/12 Regular Checks 663183-663603 1,568,613.63
Void Checks 663433 (681.16)
5/15/12 Use Tax Payable 5,461.65
$3,453,206.71
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Checks issued for payroll for May 1 through May 15 and paid on May 20, 2012, were
approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
5/20/12 Checks 327635-327846 $ 119,895.61
5/20/12 Advices 298667-299311 1,205,353.04
$1,325,248.65
Checks issued for payroll for May 16 through May 31 and paid on June 5, 2012, were
approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
6/5/12 Checks 327847-328046 $ 120,986.87
6/5/12 Advices 299312-299958 1,232,974.09
$1,353,960.96
C. 2012 Environmental Protection Agency Brownfield Grants. (CFN-825) The
Mayor was authorized to accept the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grants in
the amount of $400,000, amend the budget and authorize expenditure of the funds in
accordance with the grant terms and conditions, subject to approval of final terms
and conditions acceptable to the Economic and Community Development Director and
City Attorney.
D. Downtown Strategic Action Plan, Planning Principles. (CFN-462) The
planning principles for the update of the 2005 Downtown Strategic Action Plan, were
approved.
F. King County Animal Services Agreement. (CFN-118) The Mayor was
authorized to sign the animal services interlocal agreement with King County, subject
to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Parks Director.
G. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Grant Amendment. (CFN-122) The
Kent Police Department was authorized to accept grant funds from the Washington
Traffic Safety Commission in the amount of $6,150, and amendment of the budget
and expenditure of the funds in accordance with the grant terms and conditions were
authorized, subject to approval of final terms and conditions acceptable to the Police
Chief and City Attorney.
H. Washington State Patrol Sector Service Level Agreement. (CFN-122) The
Police Chief was authorized to sign the SECTOR Service Level Agreement with
Washington State Patrol, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Police
Chief and City Attorney.
I. Downey Farmstead Restoration Consultant Contract. (CFN-1038) The
Mayor was authorized to sign the consultant services agreement with Herrera
Environmental Consultants in an amount not to exceed $232,780, for final design of
the Downey Farmstead Restoration Project, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
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J. Cooperative Aareement with the Kina County Flood Control District for
Completion of Emeraencv Flood Protection Measures. (CFN-1038) The Mayor
was authorized to sign the cooperative agreement for completion of Emergency Flood
Protection Measures with the King County Flood Control District, subject to final terms
and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and the City Attorney.
K. Washington State Parks and Recreation Boating Safety Program Award.
(CFN-122) The grant from the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission in
the amount of $19,045 was accepted, and amendment of the budget and expenditure
of the funds in accordance with the grant terms and conditions were authorized,
subject to approval of final terms and conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and
City Attorney.
REMOVED
L. Daliit Cove Off-Site Sewer Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) This item was removed
from the Council agenda and sent to the Public Works Committee.
ADDED
M. Council Absence. (CFN-198) An excused absence from tonight's meeting for
Council member Bill Boyce was approved.
OTHER BUSINESS
A. Consolidating Budget Adiustment Ordinance. (CFN-186) Finance Director
Nachlinger explained that this ordinance consolidates all actions taken by the Council,
and that it is done every six months. He added that it results in a net reduction in the
budget of $488,000. At Ralph's request, he explained that funds which were pre-
viously set aside for street overlays and technology went to pay debt service, per the
financial policies recently adopted, since debt service is first.
Higgins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4038 approving the consolidating budget
adjustments made between July 1, 2011, and December 31, 2011, reflecting an over
budget increase of $9,968,168. Thomas seconded and the motion carried.
B. Central Avenue South Storm Water Forcemain Phase I. (CFN-117) Public
Works Director LaPorte explained that this project will help alleviate local flooding at
James Street and Central Avenue, once all phases are constructed. He noted that a
change order to Phase I was proposed at the Public Works Committee meeting last
night, to install the forecemain near the Mill Creek Middle School this summer, so as
to minimize impact to the school, the creek and the environment. He explained the
project, displayed maps and photographs, and said it could be finished before the
start of school in the fall.
Based on the public safety issues described by staff, Albertson moved to authorize the
Mayor to order construction of the Central Avenue Forcemain work as soon as
practical, by change order or otherwise, to avoid potentially damaging effects to the
public that likely will be avoided by construction earlier in the year. Ralph seconded
and the motion carried.
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BIDS
A. Green River Levee Flood Protection Larae Super Sack Removal.
(CFN-1318) Public Works Director LaPorte explained that repairs to the Howard
Hanson Dam have been completed, allowing for the removal of the giant sandbags
from levees and recreational trails in Kent. He noted that bids were opened in May,
but that errors occurred and the project was rebid and the bid opening is now
scheduled for June 25. Due to time constraints, he requested authorization for the
Mayor to sign a contract before the bid opening, noting that it will expedite the
contract process, removal of the sandbags, and reopening of the trails. Higgins
agreed that timeliness is an issue, and emphasized that the public is protected from
any excessive bids.
Albertson moved to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract up to a maximum of
$1,600,986, to remove flood protection measures related to the Howard Hanson Dam
repairs, subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and
the City Attorney. Higgins seconded and motion carried.
REPORTS
A. Council President. (CFN-198) Higgins reported on discussions held at the
workshop, noting that a recommendation on infrastructure issues is expected after
their final meeting on June 25.
B. Mayor. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke announced that she has signed a proclamation
recognizing World Refugee Day, and that the City is looking into the Lean program of
better serving the public.
C. Administration. (CFN-198) Hodgson noted a 5-minute executive session to
discuss pending litigation. The City Attorney clarified that the original hearing on the
LID 363 final assessment roll was scheduled for May 14, but was rescheduled to
July 25. He added that a motion to affirm that change will appear on the July 3
agenda.
D. Economic & Community Development Committee. (CFN-198) Perry outlined
highlights of their most recent meeting, and mentioned the opening of a new business
called Sweet Themes.
E. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
F. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the
next meeting will be on Thursday, June 21, and that they will be discussing human
services funding strategies.
G. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
H. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Albertson said the committee will not
meet on July 2, will have their regular meeting on July 16, will have a special meeting
on July 23, and will meet as a Board of Equalization for LID 363 on July 25.
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I. Regional Fire Authority. (CFN-198) Thomas noted that tomorrow's meeting
has been cancelled and that the next meeting will be on June 27 at 5:30.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 8:45 and reconvened at 8:53 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m. (CFN-198)
Brenda Jacober, CMC
City Clerk
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