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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 07/03/2012 IZ ® Kent City Council Meeting KENT W wsnirra ova July 3, 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, Ranniger, and Thomas. (CFN-198) CHANGES TO THE AGENDA A. From Council, Administration, Staff. (CFN-198) Council President Higgins added Public Communications Item D and Consent Calendar Item L. Br From the Public. (CFN-198) No changes were made by the public. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke noted that the City was successful in receiving a conditional letter of map revision from FEMA on the Horseshoe Bend Levy. Public Works Director LaPorte explained the process of this accreditation and that it is a very important step in the process. Mayor Cooke congratulated Harpreet Gill on her award from the South King County Human Services group. B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Higgins announced the upcoming events at the ShoWare Center. Ranniger announced the summer events taking place in Kent. The Mayor announced the plays at "At the Ridge Theatre" will be at Kentridge High School this summer. C. South Sudan Independence Day Proclamation. (CFN-155) Mayor Cooke read the proclamation and introduced Charles Benea and Nixon Joseph, who expressed their gratitude and accepted the proclamation. ADDED D. 40 of ]ulv Proclamation. (CFN-155) Mayor Cooke read the proclamation and introduced Don Whittington, the post commander of the Kent American Legion who accepted the proclamation on behalf of all veterans. CONSENT CALENDAR Higgins moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through L. Thomas seconded and the motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) Minutes of the workshop and regular Council meeting of June 19, 2012, were approved. B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through May 31 and paid on May 31 after auditing by the Operations Committee on June 19, 2012, were approved. 1 Kent City Council Minutes July 3, 2012 Checks issued for vouchers were approved: Date Check Numbers Amount 5/31/12 Wire Transfers 5078-5090 $1,607,121.39 5/31/12 Regular Checks 663604-664149 3,603,151.60 5/31/12 Use Tax Payable 7,371.19 $5,217,644.18 C. Fiber Community Connectivity Consortium Resolution. (CFN-1155) Resolution No. 1861, acknowledging the formation of the Community Connectivity Consortium and its charter was adopted and the Mayor was authorized to sign all necessary documents to enter into an interlocal agreement between the city of Kent and other government agencies for the construction and management of fiber optic projects, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Information Technology Director and City Attorney. D. EarthCoros Services Grant Agreement. (CFN-118) The expenditure of King Conservation District grant funds in the amount of $6,650 to contract with EarthCorps for services at Earthworks Park in accordance with the grant terms and conditions was authorized, subject to approval of final terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City Attorney. E. Lake Fenwick Project Agreement Amendment. (CFN-118) The Mayor was authorized to sign amendment number nine with Berger/ABAM in the amount of $29,989 for additional design services on the Lake Fenwick Floating Walkway Project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Parks Director. F. Wilson Playfield Project Agreement. (CFN-118) The Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement with Sports Install West for $29,689.40, plus Washington State Sales Tax, to complete maintenance repairs at Wilson Playfield, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney and the Parks Director. G. King County Flood Control District Subregional Opportunity Fund. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to accept $329,417 for the Horseshoe Bend Levee Project and $253,121 for the State Route 516 to S. 2315t Way Levee Project from the King County Flood Control District Subregional Opportunity Fund, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney. H. Bridge Inspection Agreement. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign the 10-year bridge inspection agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation for $22,277, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. I. Goods and Services Agreement for Two Generators. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign the goods and services agreement with Cummins Northwest, LLC to purchase two (2) standby generators in an amount not to exceed $37,757.79, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. 2 Kent City Council Minutes July 3, 2012 J. Materials Testing & Inspection Contract-Boeing Levee. (CFN-1318) The Mayor was authorized to sign the consultant services agreement with Jason Engineering and Consulting Business, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $17,945, for materials testing and inspection services related to the Boeing Levee, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. K. LID 363 Final Assessment Roll. (CFN-1308) The cancellation of Local Improvement District (LID) 363 Final Assessment Roll Hearing and setting the hearing date for July 25, 2012, at 1:30 p.m, in the Kent City Council Chambers was confirmed. ADDED L. King County Sheriff's Office Cost Reimbursement Agreement. (CFN-122) The Kent Police Department was authorized to accept the grant funds from the King County Sheriff's Office in an amount not to exceed $68,295.91 and the Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement, amend the budget and expend the funds in accordance with the grant terms was authorized. BIDS A. Meridian Valley Creek Enhancements. (CFN-470) Public Works Director LaPorte explained this project and recommended award to Terra Dynamics, Inc. Albertson moved to award the Meridian Valley Creek Enhancements Project to Terra Dynamics, Inc. in the amount of $243,740.16 and 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. B, Central Avenue South Storm Water Forcemain Phase II. (CFN-117) Public Works Director LaPorte explained this project and recommended award to the low bidder. Albertson moved to award the Central Avenue South Storm Water Forcemain Phase II project to Goodfellow Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $782,386.26 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and j conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. Ralph seconded and the motion carried. REPORTS A. Council President. (CFN-198) Higgins announced a special workshop will be held on Monday, July 16 at 5:00 p.m. He noted that at tonight's workshop there was also discussion on extending the workshop and changing the council meeting time. B. Mayor. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke explained the process the fireworks ordinance has taken and stressed that the public should call 911 and report anyone breaking the law. Mayor Cooke thanked council members for advance approval of the contract to remove sandbags and added that the prep work will start on Monday and removal of the sandbags on Tuesday, July 10. C. Administration. (CFN-198) Hodgson reported that due to the healthy sale of liquor stores, Kent will be receiving a one-time revenue amount of $468,000, which will offset this year's reduction by the State. He added that there will be a 10-minute 3 Kent City Council Minutes July 3, 2012 executive session to discuss property negotiations and there will be action after the meeting. D. Economic & Community Development Committee. (CFN-198) Perry noted that the next meeting will be Monday, July 9 at 5:30 p.m. E. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) No report given F. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) No report given. G. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Boyce noted that the meeting on Tuesday, July 10 has been cancelled and the next meeting will be August 14. H. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Albertson noted that the meeting for Monday, July 2 was cancelled, a special meeting will be held on July 23 at 4:00, and a regularly scheduled meeting on July 16 at 4:00. She reminded her two colleagues of the LID Hearings Board on July 2S from 1:30-6:00. I. Regional Fire Authority. (CFN-198) Thomas also noted the ordinance for fireworks and explained the importance of education, encouragement to help parents get involved and enforcement. He stressed the importance of calling 911 when you see someone using illegal fireworks. EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 7:42 and reconvened at 7:49 p.m. A. _Property Negotiations. (CFN-239) CAO Hodgson gave a summary of the property being sold. Albertson moved to authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents to complete the sale of the Ramstead Pointe properties to Curtis Laing Homes in the amount of $800,000, less closing costs and other transactional costs, subject to approval of the final terms and conditions by the City Attorney. Higgins seconded and the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. (CFN-198) Mary Simmons Deputy City Clerk 4