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February 19, 2013
The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by
Mayor Cooke.
Councilmembers present: Albertson, Boyce, Perry, Ralph, and Ranniger. Council
President Higgins and Councilmember Thomas were excused from the meeting.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
A. From Council, Administration, Staff. Councilmember Perry proposed an
excused absence for Councilmember Thomas be added under Consent Calendar
Item T. City Administrator Hodgson pointed out that the amount under Consent
Calendar Item 6K was reduced by $280.
B. From the Public. No changes were made by the public.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition. None.
B. Community Events. Councilmember Ranniger announced that "You, Me, We" is
returning to the ShoWare Center on Friday, March 1 from 6-9 p.m. Councilmember
Ralph noted that the Kent Kids Arts Day is March 2 at Kent Commons.
C. Kent Arts Commission Community Arts Program Grant Recipients. Rhonda
Billerbeck, Cultural Arts Coordinator, explained the Community Arts Support Program
and introduced the recipients.Mayor Cooke presented certificates to representatives
from the Rainier Chorale, the Kent Senior Activity Center, the Rainier Youth Choirs,
and the Athel Ridge Program.
D. Proclamation of Kiwanis Children's Cancer Month. Mayor Cooke read the
proclamation and presented it to Bob Schlosserwho accepted and thanked the Mayor
and City Council for the proclamation.
E. Leoislative Report. Communication and Public Affairs Manager Michelle Wilmot
noted that the legislative session is entering the sixth week and updated Council on
the status of concern to the City.
F. Public Safety Report. Police Chief Thomas gave his monthly update on crime j
statistics and reported on other activities in the police department. The Police Chief
presented a life-saving award to Matt Crawford for saving a person who attempted to
commit suicide.
G. Intergovernmental Reports. Acting Council President Perry discussed her
meeting with the Sound Cities Association and the "RISE" program. Councilmember
Albertson discussed the issues related to her meeting with the South King County
Area Board.
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S. PUBLIC COMMENT. None.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Acting Council President Perry moved to amend Item K, to accept the
Washington Traffic Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $7,655,
seconded by Councilmember Albertson. Motion carried 6-0.
Acting Council President Perry moved to approve the revised Consent
Calendar Items A through T, as amended. Councilmember Albertson
seconded. Motion carried 6-0 and the following items were approved:
A. Minutes of the workshop and regular Council meeting of February 5, 2013.
B. Payment of the bills received through January 15, 2013 and paid on January 15,
2013 after auditing by the Operations Committee on February 5, 2013.
Checks issued for vouchers:
Date Document Numbers Amount
1/15/13 Wire Transfers 5338-5354 $1,471,602.20
1/15/13 Regular Checks 669971-670297 950,039.42
Void Checks 0.00
1/15/13 Use Tax Payable 2,919.70
$2,424,561.32
Checks issued for payroll for January 1, 2013 through January 15, 2013 and paid on
January 18, 2013:
Date Check Numbers Amount
1/18/13 Checks 330334-330482 $ 100,485.81
Voids & Reissues
1/18/13 Advices 308891-309515 1,896,781.24
$1,497,267.05
Checks issued for payroll for January 16, 2013 through January 31, 2013 and paid on
February 5, 2013:
Date Check Numbers Amount
2/5/13 Checks 330483-330639 $ 122,624.00
Voids & Reissues
2/5/13 Advices 309516-310146 1,207,553.87
$1,330,177.87
C, Excused Absence. An excused absence for Council President Higgins, who was
unable to attend the February 19, 2013 meeting.
D. Budget Certification for Annexation Sales Tax Credit - Resolution.
Resolution No. 1871, approving the certification of $3,751,863 for the Panther Lake
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annexation sales tax credit for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, was
adopted.
E. Oakleigh Division I (aka Singh II) Final Plat. The final plat mylar for Oakleigh
Division I was approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign the mylar.
F. Oakleigh Division II (aka Singh III) Final Plat. The final plat mylar for
Oakleigh Division II was approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign the mylar.
G. King County Solid Waste Interlocal Agreement. The Mayor was authorized to
sign the Amended and Restated Solid Waste Interlocal Agreement to extend the
original Agreement between King County and the city of Kent, subject to final terms
and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
H. Routine Bacteriological Water Sample Collection Contract w/Amtest, Inc.
The Mayor was authorized to sign a goods and services agreement with AmTest, Inc.
for routine bacteriological water sample collection in an amount not to exceed
$23,865.00, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and
Public Works Director.
I. Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority Grant. The Mayor was
authorized to accept the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority Grant in an
amount of $15,500, amending the budget and expending the funds in accordance
with the grant terms acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney
J. Washinaton Transportation Safety Committee Grant for DUI Media Buys.
The Mayor was authorized to accept the Washington Traffic Safety Commission DUI
media grant in an amount of $5,000, amending the budget and expending the funds
in accordance with the grant terms acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney.
K. Washington Traffic Safety Equipment Grant. The Mayor was authorized to
accept the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Traffic Safety
Equipment Grant in an amount of $7,655, amending the budget and expending the
funds in accordance with the grant terms acceptable to the Police Chief and City
Attorney.
L. Business Licensing, Amending KCC 5.01.020. Ordinance. Ordinance
No. 4069, amending Section 5,01.020 of the Kent City Code, entitled, "Definitions," to
make the definition of "business" consistent with the definition of"rental property" in
Chapter 5.14, was adopted.
M. Safe Rental Housing, Amending KCC 5.14.040, Ordinance. Ordinance
No. 4070, amending Chapter 5.14 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Rental Housing
Safety," to simplify the STAR program, and to clarify that the business license
requirements and fees set forth in Chapter 5.01 apply to rental properties, was
adopted.
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N. Disorderly Conduct, Amending KCC 9.02.190, Ordinance. Ordinance
No. 4071, amending Section 9.01.190 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Disorderly
Conduct," was adopted
O. Public Disturbance, Amending KCC 9.02.200, Ordinance. Ordinance
No. 4072, amending Section 9.02.200 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Public
Disturbance," in light of recent case law, was adopted.
P. Inattentive Driving, Amending KCC 9.36.200, Ordinance. Ordinance
No. 4073, amending Section 9.36.020 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Inattentive
Driving," that permits citing violations occurring in areas open to the public, but which
are privately maintained in addition to increasing the penalty making it more
consistent with penalties in neighboring jurisdictions, was adopted.
Q. Countywide Planning Policies, Ratification — Resolution. Resolution
No. 1872, ratifying the King County Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) approved
under Growth Management Planning Council (GMPC) Motions No. 11-1 and 12-1
through 12-5 adopting a comprehensive update of the CPPs, policies related to school
siting and housing, and amendments to potential annexation areas and the Urban
Growth Area, was adopted.
R. Zoning Code Amendment, Landscaping — Ordinance. Ordinance No. 4074,
amending Chapter 15.07, 15.02.086, 15.02.172, and 15.02.274 Kent City Code,
related to landscaping regulations, was adopted.
S. Partner with Integra Telecom for city of Kent Telecommunication
Services. The Mayor was authorized to enter into a three-year contract with Integra
Telecommunications for telecommunication services in an amount not to exceed
$303,050.67, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney
and Information Technology Director.
ADDED ITEM
T. Excused Absence. An excused absence for Councilmember Les Thomas who was
unable to attend the February 19, 2013, meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
A. Medic One/EMS — Resolution Endorsing Levy. Chief Administrator Hodgson
noted that this item was adopted unanimously by the Public Safety Committee. He
explained the Medic One program and said the new proposed levy will start January 1,
2014 and end 2019. The committees are staffed by chiefs and chaired by South King
County Mayors who have made a recommendation to raise the levy from $0.30 to
$0.33 1/2 per thousand of assessed valuation and will be allowed to go beyond per
rationing cap and does not affect junior taxing districts. Under state law, any City that
has a population of 50,000 must approve a resolution endorsing this levy. Staff
recommends Council adopt the resolution, he said.
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Councilmember Perry moved to adopt Resolution No. 1873 supporting the
Medic One/Emergency Medical Service Levy, confirming the city of Kent's
support of the levy, seconded by Councilmember Albertson. Motion carried 5®
0.
REPORTS
A. Council President. No report was given.
B. Mayor. Mayor Cooke noted that she forwarded a letter concerning increases in
taxes. She added that she executed a letter to the legislature concerning SR 167
expansion, 405 improvements, and SR 509.
C. Administration. Chief Administration Officer John Hodgson announced that the
executive session would be fifteen minutes to discuss property negotiations with
action following.
D. Economic & Community Development Committee. No report was given.
E. Operations Committee. No report was given.
F. Parks and Human Services Committee. Councilmember Ranniger next meeting
will be February 21 in Council Chambers.
G. Public Safety Committee. No report was given.
H. Public Works Committee. Councilmember Albertson noted that the next meeting
is March 4 and March 18.
I. Regional Fire Authority. No report was given.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:40 p.m., Mayor Cooke announced that the Council would recess into an
Executive Session for twenty minutes to discuss property acquisition, per
RCW 42.30.110(1)(b).
At 8:00 p.m., the Executive Session concluded and the regular meeting
reconvened.
Chief Administrator Hodgson discussed the property and stated that is about 160
acres of park land. He noted that the City has acquired 120 of the acres and the rest
will be paid by 100% grants. There will be zero City funds utilized.
Councilmember Ranniger moved to authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary
documents to complete the purchase of park property consisting of
approximately .9 acres to be added to the Clark Lake Park from Boyd and
Linda Rockwell in an approximate amount of $190,000, subject to approval
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of final terms and conditions from the City Attorney and Parks and Human
Services Director, seconded by Councilmember Albertson. Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Ronald F foore,,,MMC
City Clerk
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