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, ,,,� November 20, 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) No changes were made.
B. From the Public. (CFN-198) No changes were made.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) Senior Project Engineer Merrill Vesper,was
honored for his 40 years of service to the City. Mayor Cooke outlined some of
Vesper's achievements and presented him with a plaque.
B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Ralph encouraged everyone to go online to view
upcoming Spotlight Series events. It was noted that Winterfest will be held on
December lse
C. Giving Campaign. (CFN-198) City Benefits Manager Becky Fowler announced
that City employees and businesses collected $6,546 during the Giving Campaign,
and presented a check in that amount to the Kent Food Bank.
D. Kent Parks Foundation. (CFN-118) Sara Sharp presented a check in the
amount of $23,800 to Parks Director Jeff Watling from the Dancing with the Stars
2012 and Access to Recreation fundraisers.
E. Green Kent Business of the Year. (CFN-155) Gina Hungerford announced that
Torklift Central has been named Kent Green Business of the Year, and Mayor Cooke
presented the award to Matt Lynch and Katie Brown.
F. Public Safety Report. (CFN-122) Police Chief Thomas, along with Chaplain Ellis
and Jail Commander McCustion, presented Life Saving Medals to Corrections Officers
Vern Henderson and John Morasco for saving the life of an inmate who had attempted
suicide in a cell. The Chief also commended Officers Randy Brennan and David Kallir
for their efforts in using an electrical device to save the life of Mrs. Dan Kent.
Dr. Eisenberg of King County Medic One, whose idea it was to provide the device to
first responders, was in the audience. Chief Thomas then updated crime statistics
and reported on department activities.
G. Intergovernmental Reports. (CFN-198) Council members reported on regional
meetings they have recently attended.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Tya Whitfield of Kingdom Advocates expressed the desire to work with other groups
for the good of the community. Parks Director Watling agreed to follow up with her.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Higgins moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through O. Thomas seconded
and the motion carried.
A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) Minutes of the regular Council meeting of
November 6, 2012, were approved.
B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through October 15
and paid on October 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on November 6,
2012, were approved.
Checks issued for vouchers were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
10/15/12 Wire Transfers 5229-5250 $1,701,024.38
10/15/12 Regular Checks 667431-667791 1,401,769.65
10/15/12 Use Tax Payable 1,257.14
$3,104,051.17
Checks issued for payroll for October 1 through October 15 and paid on October 19,
2012, were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
10/19/12 Checks 329471-329631 $ 103,106.21
10/19/12 Advices 305101-305730 1,193,347.25
$1,296,453.46
Checks issued for payroll for October 16 through October 31 and paid on November 5,
2012, were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
11/5/12 Checks 329632-329782 $ 103,815.99
11/5/12 Advices 305731-306363 1,210,314.61
$1,314,130.60
C. 2012 Annual Docket Report. (CFN-961) The 2012 Annual Docket Report, with
no change to the 2010 Annual Docket Report, was approved.
D. East Hill Revitalization Proiect Grant. (CFN-1000) The Mayor was authorized
to accept the grant from United Way of King County's New Solutions in the amount of
$25,000, amend the budget and expend the funds in accordance with grant terms
acceptable to the Economic and Community Development Director and City Attorney.
E. 2013 Water Treatment Chemicals Contract. (CFN-675) The Mayor was
authorized to sign the 2013 Water Treatment Chemical Supply agreement with JCI
Jones Chemicals, Inc. for Gas Chlorine and 25% Sodium Hydroxide, in an amount not
to exceed $107,130, and the 2013 Water Treatment Chemical Supply agreement with
Cascade Columbia Distribution for Sodium Fluoride and Potassium Permanganate in
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an amount not to exceed $31,250, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to
the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
F. James Street Pump Station Geotechnical Services Contract.
(CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign a consultant services agreement with
GeoEngineers, Inc. to develop geotechnical engineering recommendations related to
the design and construction of the proposed James Street Pump Station in an amount
not to exceed $19,309, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and Public Works Director.
G. James Street Pump Station Contaminated Soil Cleanup Contract.
(CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign a contract with A Plus Removal and
Recycling for removal and disposal of contaminated soils for the construction of the
proposed James Street Pump Station in an amount not to exceed $16,734, subject to
final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
H. Lower Russell Road Levee Appraiser Contract. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was
authorized to sign the consultant services agreement with The Eastman Company in
an amount not to exceed $27,000 to provide property appraisal services for the
Russell Road Lower-Lowest Levee, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to
the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
I. Lower Russell Road Levee Negotiator Contract. (CFN-1038) The Mayor
was authorized to sign the consultant services agreement with Certified Land
Services Corporation in an amount not to exceed $72,708 to provide property
acquisition services for the Russell Road Lower-Lowest Levee, subject to final terms
and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
J. Milwaukee II Levee Geotechnical Engineering Services Contract.
(CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign the consultant services agreement
with GeoEngineers, Inc. to provide Geotechnical Engineering Services for the
Milwaukee II Levee Project in an amount not to exceed $52,001, subject to final
terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
K. Milwaukee II Levee Structural Design Engineering Services Contract.
(CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign the consultant services agreement
with AECOM for the structural design of the flood walls for the Milwaukee II Levee
Project in an amount not to exceed $27,188.12, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
L. Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant. (CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to
accept the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Fiscal Year 2012 grant from the Bureau of
Justice Assistance, in the amount of $5,696.32, amend the budget and authorize
expenditure of the funds in accordance with the grant terms, subject to final terms
and conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney.
M. State Criminal Alien Assistance Program Grant. (CFN-122) The Mayor was
authorized to accept the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program Fiscal Year 2012
grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $3,731, amend the
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budget and authorize expenditure of the funds in accordance with the grant terms,
subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney.
N. Department of Licensing Driver and Plate search Interagency Agreement.
(CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to enter into a driver and plate search
interagency agreement between the State of Washington Department of Licensing
and the City, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and
City Attorney.
O. school Resource Officer Agreement with Kent School District. (CFN-122)
The Mayor was authorized to enter into an agreement with the Kent School District for
a School Resource officer in the amount of $162,000, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney.
OTHER BUSINESS
A. Business and Occupation Tax. (CFN-104) City Attorney Brubaker explained
that the proposed ordinances replace recently adopted Business and Occupation Tax
Ordinance Nos. 4052 and 4053, and eliminates the registration fee, clarifies and
implements structural changes, and clarifies that the first $62,500 earned in any
quarter is exempt from the B & 0 tax. Higgins pointed out he had predicted that
adjustments would be necessary, which is what is occurring tonight.
Brubaker noted for Higgins that further adjustments could be made in December prior
to implementation, and that in the future adjustments would be calculated after the
first quarter. He noted for Albertson that the rates can be adjusted at any time, but
that the adjustments would occur on a quarterly basis. Albertson expressed concern
that removal of the $80 registration fee results in less money for transportation, and
Brubaker stated that the $4.7 million for transportation and the $300,000 for
administration of the program will not be affected by removal of the fee, and that if
start up costs are more than anticipated, they will come from the general fund.
Perry moved to repeal Ordinance Nos. 4052 and 4053, and to adopt Ordinance
Nos. 4054 and 4055, eliminating the B & 0 tax registration fee, clarifying and
implementing structural changes, and clarifying that the first $62,500 earned in any
quarter are exempt from the B & O tax. Higgins seconded. He then explained that
the changes being made tonight are technical, and that the Council did not intend to
have an $80 registration fee or to tax the first $62,500 earned in each quarter.
Albertson said the results of the BERK study show that this action will not address the
problem. Ranniger, Boyce and Ralph expressed support for the revised ordinances,
noting that it is a start, and that the effects are not really known at this time. The
motion to adopt Ordinances 4054 and 4055 then carried 5-2, with Albertson and
Thomas opposed.
REPORTS
A. Council President. (CFN-198) Higgins reported on today's workshop relating to
the ShoWare Center.
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B. Mayor. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke reported on a meeting regarding the Briscoe
Desimone levee, a meeting with a representative of the Republic of South Sudan, and
a proclamation she recently signed for Small Business Day.
C. Administration. (CFN-198) Hodgson pointed out that there will be only one City
Council meeting in December, and it will be on December 11. He also noted that
there will be an executive session of approximately 20 minutes tonight to discuss
surplus of city property.
D. Economic & Community Development Committee. (CFN-198) Perry noted
that the December meeting has been cancelled.
E. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) Thomas said the next meeting will be held
at 4:00 p.m. on December 4.
F. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the
December meeting has been cancelled.
G. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Boyce announced that the committee will
not meet in December.
H. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Albertson reported that staff is
researching the effects of uncovered railroad cars hauling coal. She said the next
meeting is on December 3.
I. Regional Fire Authority. (CFN-198) Thomas announced that the budget has
been passed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 8:35 p.m. and the regular session
reconvened at 8:55.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. (CFN-198)
r Brenda Jacober, C
City Clerk
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