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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 04/02/2013 10ENT `Nwsry i 1r IT Kent City Council Meeting April 2, 2013 The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Cooke. Councilmember Present: Mayor Cooke, Council President Higgins, Councilmember Albertson, Councilmember Boyce, Councilmember Ralph, Councilmember Perry, Councilmember Ranniger and Councilmember Thomas. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA A. From Council, Administration, Staff. Council President Higgins removed Item 8A. Chief Administration Officer John Hodgson added two executive sessions to the agenda. One pertained to property negotiations and another involved pending litigation. B. From the Public. None. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition. Mayor Cooke noted that Council President Dennis Higgins was named the Government Employee of the Year by the Kent Chamber of Commerce. She also noted that the Kent Little League opened last weekend. Councilmember Ralph discussed the Alpin Hong outreach performances last week and 2,500 students attended. She noted that a Kent-Meridian student played a duet with him at one of his performances. She said she highly supports the Arts Commission Concert Series. B. Community Events. None given. C. Washington Festivals and Events Association Awards. Jeff Watling, Parks and Recreation Services Director noted that the City brought home three awards at the Washington Festivals and Events Association Award event. He recognized West Coast Awards for their work. D. Legislative Report. Communication and Public Affairs Manager Michelle Wilmot updated Council on legislative issues. She stated that it is the 79th day and the session will possibly, but not likely, be over on April 28th. She noted that the budget hasn't been announced yet. E. Intergovernmental Report. Council President Higgins communicated that the Mental Health and Drug Dependency Oversight Board discussed the methodology for prioritization. He reported that at the Regional Transit Committee the alternate services plan pilot program in Snoqualmie was discussed and is all going well. He reported on the discussion held at the Regional Policy Committee regarding Kirkland's holding out to get advanced life support services hosted within their City included in the emergency levy and have not reached an agreement with the County Executive. 1 Kent City Council Minutes April 2, 2013 He stated many people within Sound Cities Association and the emergency medical community feel that Kirkland is not being cooperative at this point. He discussed how the Committee was prepared to endorse the levy renewal but at the last minute gave Kirkland and the County time to work it out. He noted that at this point, the levy renewal will have to appear on the November ballot with 60 percent to 40 percent, similar to other levy renewals. Councilmember Ralph noted her attendance at the Regional Law and Safety Committee. She stated that the Liquor Control Board discussed the marijuana initiative implementation and the challenges it presents. She also noted that a presentation was given by Kent Community presented the challenges to our youth. She discussed the Highline Forum on the Puget Sound Gateway project that was discussed at the workshop meeting. She said the project is a combined effort to connect freight corridors to the ports of Seattle, Tacoma and Kent destinations. She noted that Council executed a letter advocating for these projects. Councilmember Albertson noted that she will not be attending the Regional Quality Committee meeting but will be joining a group from the Sound Cities Association to lobby day in Olympia for "Keep King County Moving" to increase transportation dollars and will speak with three legislators tomorrow. Councilmember Perry noted her attendance at the Economic Development District Board meeting last month and no major action items were discussed. She noted several vacant positions in the Growth Planning Council and Growth Management Planning Board, and wanted to encourage Councilmembers to be a voice on these committees because it affects our growth management act and is vital to the City. She stated that at the last Public Issues Committee (PIC) meeting they endorsed the Association of Washington Cities' position on open public records legislation. She also stated that PIC did an emergency motion and sent a letter to Olympia to support extending lodging tax funds to include events within the City. These funds have a sunset clause and if they sunset, the City cannot use lodging tax funds for events. She also noted that the number of lodging tax dollars will be large this year and the City should support House Bill Tax 1253. Councilmember Ranniger stated that she attended the "Post Racial America, Are We There Yet," discussion and it was informative. She said it is a fantastic opportunity and encouraged the City to participate. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was given. City Attorney Tom Brubaker explained why the ordinance referred to in Item 7E, Consolidated LID #363, 359 and 362 Bond, is a draft and he has provided copies of the final ordinance. He noted that this is a $10.5 million consolidated bond and a number of bond experts have to monitor the ordinance, making sure the numbers are correct. He noted that the new final ordinance is slightly different from the draft in the packet. 2 Kent City Council Minutes April 2, 2013 CONSENT CALENDAR Council President Higgins moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through H, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. The motion carried 7-0 and the following items were approved: A. Minutes of the workshop and regular Council meeting of March 19, 2013. B. Payment of the bills received through February 28 and paid on February 28 after auditing by the Operations Committee on March 19, 2013. Checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 2/28/13 Wire Transfers 5389-5399 $1,229,526.00 2/28/13 Regular Checks 671162-671554 3,089,625.53 2/28/13 Use Tax Payable 3,867.10 $4,323,018.63 Checks issued for payroll for March 1 through March 15 and paid on March 20, 2013: Date Check Numbers Amount 3/20/13 Checks 330938-331095 $ 90,052.49 3/20/13 Advices 311408-312037 1,170,161.23 $1,260,213.72 C. Asphalt Material Purchase. The Mayor was authorized, through the Public Works Director, to purchase asphalt in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for work performed by city forces during the 2013 calendar year and to ratify all acts consistent with this motion. D. Clark Springs Transmission Main Easement Agreement. The Mayor was authorized to sign an easement agreement with the city of Maple Valley for the City's Clark Springs Transmission Main, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. E. Consolidated LID #363 Bonds. Ordinance No. 4077, authorizing the issuance of the Consolidated 363 LID Bonds was adopted and the Mayor was authorized to execute all documents necessary for the issuance, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Finance Director. F. Human Services Master Plan/Building a Healthy Community. The proposed 2013-2018 Human Services Master Plan/Building a Healthy Community was approved. G. Land O'Frost Donation Agreement. The $18,000 donation from Land O' Frost for the 2013 season of youth sports programs was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to sign the donation agreement, and adjust the budget accordingly, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Parks Director. 3 Kent City Council Minutes April 2, 2013 H. Washinaton State Slo-Pitch Umpires Association Agreement-The Mayor was authorized to sign the Washington State Slo-pitch Softball Umpires Association Agreement for the 2013 season. ITEM WITHDRAWN BA. Gambling Tax Rate Reduction for House Banked Social Card Room, Ordinance - Adopt. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, STAFF AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES A, Council President. Council President Higgins discussed the workshop and Council not wanting to take action on the Gambling tax. He also discussed the Puget Sound Gateway Project letter and an issue before the United States Congress, called the Marketplace Fairness Act which he said he is bringing back to the Council for a workshop in the future. B. Mayor. Mayor Cooke highlighted the WWEE breakfast and keynote speaker Anita Paige. She discussed the various meetings and events she attended. She discussed the King County Flood Control Zone District and that Reagan Dunn is now the Chair of the group. She stated that they discussed communication between the District, King County Council, and the local jurisdictions. She highlighted her service on the King County Coordinating Committee on Gangs and there is a document coming out from the committee soon. She discussed the LEAN exercise going on in the City staff. She noted that the Permit Department has gone through the process and how it worked. C. Administration. Chief Administrative Officer Hodgson echoed the Mayor's comments on the LEAN process and reducing the timeline by 50 percent. He also noted that there would be an Executive Session for 30 minutes and action following on two items. D. Economic & Community Development Committee. Councilmember Perry noted that the City did get a response about the Downtown Strategic Action Plan and it will be coming to Council. She added that they are major changes and encouraged everyone to be aware of this and asked that this item be placed on a future workshop. E. Operations Committee. None. F. Parks and Human Services Committee. Councilmember Ranniger stated that the Parks and Human Services Committee passed the Human Services Master Plan has been adopted and discussed the additions and revisions to the plan. She noted that the community has grown very diverse and the number of families that speak a language other than English is 43 percent of the Kent population. She added that under the Director's Report there was a request to rename the Senior Center after former Mayor Isabel Hogan. G. Public Safety Committee. Councilmember Boyce stated the meeting on April 9 is cancelled. 4 Kent City Council Minutes April 2, 2013 H. Public Works Committee. Councilmember Albertson stated the next meeting will be Monday, April 15 at 4:00 p,m. I. Regional Fire Authority. Councilmember Thomas discussed a workshop in Ocean Shores concerning budgeting and the next meeting will be on April 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 7:47 p.m., Mayor Cooke announced that the Council would recess into an Executive Session for forty minutes to discuss potential litigation, property acquisition, and labor negotiations, per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), RCW 42.30.110(i)(b), and RCW 42.30.140 (4)(a), respectively. At 8:29 p.m., the Executive Session concluded and the regular meeting reconvened. City Administrative Officer John Hodgson briefly discussed the three-year collective bargaining agreement and settlement with the Kent Police Officers Association (KPOA). Councilmember Thomas moved to authorize the Mayor to sign a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Kent Police Officers Association (KPOA) - Officers and Sergeants effective January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015. Councilmember Boyce seconded. Motion carried 7-0. CAO Hodgson explained the next item as the purchase of park land at Clark Lake Park. He noted that this is part of a 120 acres assemblage that Kent and King County have been working on for the last 20 years. This parcel is funded 100% by grants from King County and State of Washington. Councilmember Ranniger moved to authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents to complete the purchase of property owned by Charles Schulte and Michelle Perreira, consisting of .71 acres to be added to the Clark Lake Park assemblage, within established budgets and subject to approval of the final terms and conditions by the City Attorney and Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Director. Councilmember Perry seconded and the motion carried 7-0. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m. Ronald F. bore, MIC City Clerk 5 III