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KENT October 2, 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, Ralph, Ranniger, and
Thomas. Council member Perry 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 S.
B. From the Public. (CFN-198) The public made no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) No public recognition was given.
B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Higgins encouraged people to go to the website
to view upcoming events at the ShoWare Center. Thomas announced the Greater
Kent Historical Society dinner/auction at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 6. Ralph
announced that the Spotlight Series events kick off on October 19. Ranniger
encouraged everyone to attend Kent Dancing with the Stars on October 20.
C. Gift from Norway Sister City. (CFN-198) Florence Amundsen of the Norway
Sister City Committee described her recent trip to Sunnfjord, and presented the Mayor
and Council with a wooden plate from Kent's Sister City. Mrs. Amundsen announced
that a three-year MOU was signed during the trip, and reported that the recent soccer
exchange was a tremendous success.
D. Introduction of Appointee. (CFN-839) Mayor Cooke introduced Dan Cox, her
appointee to the Kent Arts Commission. Mr. Cox spoke about his interest and
experience in arts events.
E. Skate America Month. (CFN-155) Mayor Cooke read a proclamation declaring
October 2012 as Skate America Month in the city of Kent, and encouraged residents to
take part in celebration of the fans and athletes who will come to Kent to compete. The
proclamation was presented to Laura Lee, who showed a brief video of Skate America
and explained the event and the athletes who will participate.
F. Police Officers Swearing In. (CFN-122) Police Chief Thomas introduced Trevor
Wolcott and Eugene Shin, and Mayor Cooke administered the Oath of Office to the new
officers.
G. Intergovernmental Reports. (CFN-198) Council members reported on issues
discussed at the regional committees on which they serve.
PUBLIC COMMENT
A. Kent Historical Society. (CFN-1087) Nancy Simpson, 20836 101st Avenue SE,
President of the Kent Historical Society, thanked the City for their financial support in
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the past, and City Facilities for the work they've done on the roof. She also mentioned
help they have received from the Arts Commission and Kiwanis. Simpson distributed a
pamphlet regarding the history of Military Road and explained an upcoming celebration
of the 150t" anniversary of the Civil War.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Higgins moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through S. Thomas seconded and
the motion carried.
A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) Minutes of the workshop and regular Council
meeting of September 18, 2012, were approved.
B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payments of the bills received through August 31
and paid on August 31 after auditing by the Operations Committee on September 18,
2012, were approved.
Checks issued for vouchers were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
8/31/12 Wire Transfers 5180-5195 $1,664,691.35
8/31/12 Regular Checks 666220-666730 3,523,019.58
Void Checks 666613/666700 (542.24)
8/31/12 Use Tax Payable _ 2,920.50
$5,190,089.19
Checks issued for payroll for August 16 through August 31 and paid on September 5,
2012, were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
9/5/12 Checks 328944-329126 $ 127,111.09
9/5/12 Advices 303193-303834 1,221,347.18
$1,348,458.27
Checks issued for payroll for July 16 through July 31 and paid on August 3, 2012,
were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
8/3/12 Checks 328605-328775 $ 156,360.71
8/3/12 Advices 301-301243 1211,516.36
$1,367,877.07
C. 2013-2014 Biennial Budget. (CFN-186) October 16, 2012, was set for the
second public hearing on the 2013-2014 Biennial Budget at the regular City Council
meeting.
D. 2013-2018 Capital Improvement Plan (Second Hearing) and Compre-
hensive Plan Amendments. (CFN-775) October 16, 2012, was set for the second
public hearing on 2013-2018 Capital Improvement Plan and Comprehensive Plan
Amendments at the regular City Council meeting.
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E. Kent Comprehensive Plan and Amendments to Section 12.13, Kent City
Code, re School Impact Fees. (CFN-775/961/1000) October 16, 2012, was set as
the date for a public hearing to consider amendment_of the Capital Facilities Element of
the Kent Comprehensive Plan and amendment of Chapter 12.13, Kent City Code, to
incorporate the updated Capital Facilities Plans of the Auburn, Kent and Federal Way
School Districts, the new Capital Facilities Plan of the Highline School District, the City's
2013-2018 Capital Improvement Plan, and changes to adopted school impact fees.
F. 2012 Property Tax Levy. (CFN-104) October 16, 2012, was set as the public
hearing date on the 2012 Tax Levy for the 2013-2014 biennial budget at the regular
City Council meeting.
G. Arts Commission Appointment. (CFN-839) The Mayor's appointment of Dan Cox
to the Kent Arts Commission for a four year term, filling a vacancy on the Commission
was confirmed. Mr. Cox's term will expire on October 31, 2015.
H. Economic Development Corporation Dissolution Ordinance. (CFN-825)
Ordinance No. 4048 dissolving the Kent Economic Development Corporation was
adopted.
I. Consolidated Budget Adjustment Ordinance. (CFN-186) Ordinance No. 4049,
approving the consolidating budget adjustments made between January 1, 2012 and
June 30, 2012, reflecting an overall budget increase of $948,333 was adopted.
J. Washington State Arts Commission Grant. (CFN-839) The Washington State
Arts Commission grant in the amount of $6,000 was accepted and the expenditure of
the funds was authorized in accordance with the grant terms and conditions, subject to
the final terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City Attorney.
K. Centennial Building Boiler Purchase Agreement. (CFN-118) The Mayor was
authorized to sign the contract with Stacy Plumbing Supply Company to purchase a
boiler for the Centennial Center Building in the amount of $26,225.25, including WSST,
subject to the final terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City
Attorney.
L. Yamaha Golf Cart Lease Agreement. (CFN-118) The Mayor was authorized to
sign the equipment schedule with Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., leasing 76 golf
carts for four years, in the amount of $203,795.84, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City Attorney.
M. Guiberson Reservoir Replacement — Consultant Services Agreement with
Gray & Osborne. (CFN-1111) The Mayor was authorized to sign a consultant services
agreement with Gray & Osborne, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $259,642 to provide
Engineering services for the Guiberson Reservoir Replacement, subject to final terms
and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
N. Property Acquisition Negotiations, SE 256th, Consultant Services
Agreement with Tierra Right of Way Services LTD. (CFN-239) The Mayor was
authorized to sign a consultant services agreement with Tierra Right of Way Services
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LTD in an amount not to exceed $24,460 to provide negotiation services to acquire
property along SE 256th Street, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the
City Attorney and Public Works Director.
O. Property Acquisition Negotiations, SE 256th, Consultant Services
Agreement with Certified Land Services Corporation. (CFN-239) The Mayor
was authorized to sign a consultant services agreement with Certified Land Services
Corporation in an amount not to exceed $18,315 to provide negotiation services to
acquire property along SE 2561h Street, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable
to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
P. Lower Russell Road Levee, Consultant Services Agreement with AMEC.
(CFN-858) The Mayor was authorized to sign a consultant services agreement with
AMEC Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $24,570 to
provide Geotechnical and Levee Certification Services for the Lower Russell Road Levee,
subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works
Director.
Q. 2011 Miscellaneous Sewer Improvements. (CFN-1038) The 2011 Miscel-
laneous Sewer Improvements Project was accepted as complete and release of
retainage to Mid Mountain Contractors, Inc. upon receipt of standard releases from
the state and release of any liens was authorized. The original contract amount was
$2,363,636.01. The final contract amount was $2,969,319.82.
R. Garrison Reach II Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for the Garrison Reach
II Short Plat project, permit 2063249, for 1 hydrant, and 281 linear feet of waterline, 2
manholes, 270 linear feet of sanitary sewerline, 300 linear feet of new street, 5 catch
basins, and 300 linear feet of storm sewerline was accepted.
ADDED ITEM
S. Excused Absence. (CFN-198) An excused absence for Councilmember Perry, who
was unable to attend the October 2, 2012, meeting, was approved.
REPORTS
A. Council President. (CFN-198) Higgins reported that the preliminary budget was
presented at the workshop held earlier today, and that budget meetings will be held on
October 9, October 13, and October 23.
B. Mayor. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke reported that city employees generously donated
school supplies which were presented to Kent Meridian and Kentlake High Schools. She
also announced that she has signed a proclamation for Re-Leaf 2012 at Clark Lake
Park.
C. Administration. (CFN-198) Hodgson noted that an Executive Session will be held
to discuss labor negotiations, that no action is expected tonight, and that the session
will take approximately 20 minutes.
D. Economic & Community Development Committee. (CFN-198) No report was
given.
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E. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
F. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
G. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Boyce announced that the next meeting
will be on October 9 at 4:30 p.m.
H. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Albertson reported that she and Council
member Ralph will be taking a tour of the Howard Hanson dam and the Clark Springs
Reservoir on October 4. She said there will not be a committee meeting on October 15
and that a special meeting will be held on October 22 instead. She noted that an
update on traffic calming measures for 223rd Street SE will be given at the November 5
meeting.
I. Regional Fire Authority. (CFN-198) Thomas said the next meeting will be at
5:30 p.m. on October 3 at Station 78, and that the budget will be discussed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:43 p.m., the meeting recessed to Executive Session to discuss labor negotiations.
At 8:15 p.m., an extension of ten minutes was announced.
ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting reconvened and adjourned at 8:28 p.m. (CFN-198)
Brenda Jacober, CN1C
City Clerk
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