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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 04/16/2013 NT w ° Kent City Council Meeting April 16, 2013 The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Cooke. Councilmembers present: Mayor Cooke, Council President Higgins, Councilmember Albertson, Councilmember Boyce, Councilmember Ralph, Councilmember Perry, and Councilmember Ranniger. Councilmember Thomas was excused from the meeting. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA A. From Council, Administration, Staff. Council President Higgins added Consent Calendar Item L, an excused absence for Councilmember Thomas, and an item under Other Business. Chief Administrative Officer Hodgson added an executive session pertaining to pending litigation and property. B. From the Public. None. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition. Mayor Cooke asked for a moment of silence for the incident that happened at the Boston Marathon last week. B. Community Events. None given. C. Introduction of Appointees. Mayor Cooke introduced Mr. Frank Cornelius as a candidate for the Land Use & Planning Board. Mr. Cornelius introduced himself and explained why he was interested in becoming a Board member. D. Earth Day in Kent Proclamation. Mayor Cooke highlighted the proclamation and Victoria Andrews, Special Programs Manager, accepted the proclamation for Earth Day in Kent. She noted the location of both Earth Day and Arbor Day events in the city of Kent. E. Arbor Day Proclamation. Victoria Andrews also accepted the Arbor Day proclamation. F. General Federation of Women's Clubs Day Proclamation. Mayor Cooke read the proclamation. Susan Tyler, resident of Kent and President of the General Federation of Women's Clubs Day accepted the proclamation along with five members of the organization. Councilmember Albertson thanked the group for their efforts. G, Legislative Report. Communication and Public Affairs Manager Michelle Wilmot updated Council on legislative issues that impact Kent. She noted that City Attorney Brubaker assisted with HB1525 and the bill is headed for the Governor's signature. Additionally, Councilmember Perry worked on a bill to utilize lodging tax dollars to promote events and it is headed to be signed. 1 Kent City Council Minutes April 16, 2013 Councilmember Perry asked Ms. Wilmot about an amendment to the lodging tax bill and Ms. Wilmot stated she will find out and let her know the outcome. H. Public Safety Report. Police Chief Ken Thomas reported on crime statistics. He announced that the Kent Special Investigations Unit was named the "Washington State Most Wanted Investigative Unit of the Month" by Crime Stoppers and will be on an episode of Washington's Most Wanted, Councilmember Albertson communicated that the SeaTac Airport area is the highest human trafficking area in the nation. I. Intergovernmental Report. Council President Higgins reported that at the Regional Policy Committee meeting, the city of Kirkland agreed to sign the document to go ahead and put the EMS levy measure on the ballot. However, he noted that Kirkland will be conducting an independent study to determine if they need their own services. He added that at the next meeting of the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) they will be discussing a strategic plan update and will be discussing different service cutting scenarios which would impact the transit service in Kent. He noted that at the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Oversight Board meeting they accepted the prioritization protocol and forwarded it on to the Regional Policy Committee. Councilmember Albertson reported on her attendance with the Sound Cities Association contingency to Olympia advocating for a local transportation-funding package "Moving Ahead together with Local Funding Options." She is planning to meet again with state legislators who are on the fence regarding this issue. Councilmember Ralph noted there was more discussion at the SCATBd board meeting regarding King County Metro and the fact they are planning on some contingency if funding is cut on routes. Councilmember Perry noted that she presented a report at the workshop and there is a lot of work being done at the Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Cooke introduced Yetkin Ocer who stated that it is an honor to speak in front of the Council. He said he has been here for 15 days as a member of a program sponsored by the U.S. Secretary of State and the American Council. He stated that he works in Turkey in an organization like the Puget Sound Regional Council. He discussed trying to understand and observe other businesses. CONSENT CALENDAR Council President Higgins moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through L, seconded by Councilmember Perry. The motion carried 6-0 and the following items were approved: A. Minutes of the workshop and regular Council meeting of April 2, 2013. B. No bills were available for approval. 2 Kent City Council Minutes April 16, 2013 C. Meridian Firs Bill of Sale. The Bill of Sale for the Meridian Firs Stormwater System for 7 catch basins, 225 linear feet of infiltration swale or drainage ditch, 14,400 cubic feet of detention pond storage and 612 linear feet of 12-inch diameter storm sewer line was accepted, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. D. H.D. Fowler Goods & Services Agreement. The Mayor was authorized to sign the goods and services agreement with H.D Fowler Co. to supply material needed to upgrade aged water main and water service lines in an amount not to exceed $21,431.78, including sales tax, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. E. Landscape Architect Services for Briscoe Desimone Levee Contract. The Mayor was authorized to sign a consultant services contract in an amount not to exceed $25,000 for landscape architectural services for the Briscoe-Desimone Levee Improvements Project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. F. Appraiser(s) and Negotiator(s) for Briscoe Desimone Levee Contract. The Mayor was authorized to sign contracts for property appraisers and negotiators for the Briscoe/Desimone levee in an amount not to exceed $40,000, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. G. Washington State Transportation Improvement Board Agreement, SE 224th Street Improvements. The Mayor was authorized to sign an agreement with the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board for Phase 1 of the South 224th Street Improvement Project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. H. Foster Park Pump Station. The Foster Park Pump Station Project was accepted as complete and release of retainage to Road Construction Northwest, Inc. upon receipt of standard releases from the state and the release of any liens. The original contract amount was $828,849.30. The final contract amount was $797,802.63. I. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Appointment. The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee recommendation of Andrew Hutchison's re-appointment to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for a three-year term, expiring December 31, 2015, was confirmed. J. Land Use & Planning Board Appointment. The Mayor's recommendation of Frank Cornelius, Jr. for an appointment to the Land Use & Planning Board for a three- year term, expiring December 31, 2015, was confirmed. K. Washington Traffic Safety Equipment Grant. The Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority grant funding in the amount of $35,235, for the purchase of two automated license plate readers, device installation, maintenance, software upgrades, and training was accepted, amend the budget and expend the funds in accordance with the grant terms was authorized, subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney. 3 Kent City Council Minutes April 16, 2013 ADDED ITEM L. Excused Absence. Councilmember Thomas was excused from the Council meeting of April 16, 2013. OTHER BUSINESS A. Revised Ordinance for No Parking Zone. Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director, described the proposal and that this request came from Carlisle Interconnect Technologies in Kent. The proposal will still prohibit commercial vehicles over 8,000 pounds but will allow staff to park in the area. Council President Higgins verified that the police and fire department have no issue with the ordinance. Additionally, he stated that the company has been doing well and there is a need to provide more parking due to an increase in employees. Councilmember Boyce clarified that this is to make it possible for any vehicles to park there. Councilmember Ralph communicated that parking on both sides of the street will not hamper traffic and Carlisle have reached out to the neighboring businesses that are supportive of the revision. Councilmember Albertson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4078 amending the Kent City Code, to remove the parking prohibition on S. 1881h Street from 80th Avenue to a point approximately 960 feet westerly, and, 1901h Street from 80th Avenue South to west end of street at BNSF Railway Company tracks, seconded by Councilmember Ralph. Motion carried 6-0. BIDS A. East Hill Well Motor Control Center & Generator Uoarade Project. Public Works Director Tim LaPorte explained the East Hill Well Motor Control Center and Generator Upgrade Project. Councilmember Albertson moved to award the East Hill Well Motor Control Center & Generator Upgrade project contract to Gary Harper Construction, Inc. in the amount of $564,910.50 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director, seconded by Council President Higgins. Motion carried 6-0. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, STAFF AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES A. Council President. Council President Higgins discussed the workshop. He thanked Administration and the department heads for their work on the retreat items. He noted that there will be a special council meeting in August to follow-up on what has been done. He discussed the Marketplace Fairness Act letter and also the vacancy on the Public Facilities District Board that oversees the public financing of ShoWare. 4 Kent City Council Minutes April 16, 2013 B. Mayor. Mayor Cooke highlighted Yetkin Ocer, the gentleman from Turkey that shadowed her for the day, She noted that she is attending the Turkish Association event in Olympia. C. Administration. Chief Administrative Officer Hodgson said that there will be an Executive Session for 20 minutes and action following on sale and surplus of City property. D. Economic & Community Development Committee. Councilmember Perry noted that their meeting was cancelled. E. Operations Committee. Councilmember Ralph noted a report was received that 2012 finished with a fund balance growth of about 4% and a grant was received for license plate readers in police vehicles to help lower crime statistics. F. Parks and Human Services Committee. Councilmember Ranniger stated there will be a Parks meeting this Thursday, April 18. G. Public Safety Committee. Councilmember Boyce stated that his meeting was cancelled. H. Public Works Committee. Councilmember Albertson stated that there was discussion on the parking ordinance and met with the Public Works Director and determined that LID 364 will not move forward. She encouraged work continue to fix the issues on that street. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 8:05 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(i)(i), RCW 42.30.110(1)(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 sale of the Resource Center located at 201 State Avenue North to Health Point in the amount of $544,000. Council President Higgins clarified with CAO Hodgson that the city could sell the property and the funds will be utilized to lower the capital fund. Councilmember Ranniger moved to authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents to complete the sale of the Resource Center located at 201 State Avenue North, to HealthPoint, for $544,000, subject to approval of the final terms and conditions by the City Attorney and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director, seconded by Councilmember Ralph. Councilmember Albertson opposed the motion and communicated that she doesn't think this is the right opportunity for this piece of property. 5 Kent City Council Minutes April 16, 2013 A vote was taken on the motion on the table. Motion carried 5-1. Councilmember Albertson opposed. Mayor Cooke noted that this is the facility where she was first engaged with in Kent in 1975 as the Senior Center. She communicated that this is one-step closer for the building to be used. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m. Ronald IF/Moore �MMC City Cleric 6