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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 05/07/2013 • KENT WA5 M IN GTOM Kent City Council Meeting May 7, 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 Perry, and Councilmember Ranniger. Councilmember Boyce and Councilmember Ralph were excused from the meeting. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA A. From Council, Administration, Staff. Council President Higgins added Consent Calendar items L and M, an excused absence for Councilmember Boyce and Council- member Ralph, and removing item 8A under Other Business and item 4D under Legislative Report. Chief Administrative Officer Hodgson removed the executive session pertaining to labor negotiations. B. From the Public. None. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition. Mayor Cooke appointed City Attorney Tom Brubaker as the Interim Chief Administrative Officer through the rest of this year and until a new Chief Administrative Officer is named. Mr. Brubaker stated that he is honored to have the opportunity and said he is looking forward to serving the citizens, the Mayor, the Council, and the city staff. B. Community Events. None given. C. Proclamation. Mayor Cooke introduced Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Watling who accepted the proclamation. Mr. Watling thanked the Mayor for the National Trails Days in Kent at Lake Fenwick Park proclamation. D. Economic Development Report. Economic Development Director Ben Wolters discussed economic development in the City. He highlighted the high numbers in permits and permit revenue. He noted that there has been a 137% increase in permit revenues when comparing the 1st Quarter 2011 to 1st Quarter 2013. He added that the increase in permit fees have had no affect on developers wanting to develop in Kent. He discussed an increase in rental revenues and industrial development. He discussed IDS' purchase of 70 plus acres and that the buildings from the 60's, 70's, and 80's in the old Boeing campus are being demolished to make way for a more technologically advanced campus. Mr. Wolters stated that new residence permits have increased 18% and large home building firms that have been purchasing sites here. Kent is experiencing retail challenges in overall sales, he said, and explained that it is cities. based on mayor investments done in other local He stated that his staff will be working with the Council on the Comprehensive Plan and noted that there are hospitals inquiring about opening clinics to bring convenient health services to the community. 1 3 Kent City Council Minutes May 7, 2013 Councilmember Albertson highlighted that the raising of development fees didn't affect the City's ability to rebound. She thanked Councilmember Perry and Ranniger for standing firm in the fee increases during the budget process. Councilmember Perry inquired how the Economic Development Department staff are holding up since the layoffs and he reported that the Mayor and CAO have asked him to put together a staffing plan. I. Intergovernmental Report. Council President Higgins reported on the Regional Policy Committee meeting and said at the next meeting of the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) they will be discussing the 17% cut in Metro services and what it will look like. He noted that at the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Oversight Board meeting they discussed training professional educators on chemical dependency standards. Councilmember Albertson reported on her attendance at the King County Water Quality committee that the sewer rates will stay the same through 2014. Councilmember Perry discussed the Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee supporting the King County Metro Long Range Plan and supporting a position on a comprehensive approach to regional tolling. He also noted that a task force will be formed on tolling. She noted that the Growth Management Policy Board and WRIA-9 will be meeting next week and May 28th is the first meeting of the Women's Leadership Group for Sound Cities Association. She noted that the Lodging Tax Advisory meeting was held last week and they awarded some grants to different groups. She stated that the committee has set aside $20,000 for branding and the group wants to know what other cities have done. PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Zachary E. Vantassel, Kent, WA, discussed the Kent Historical Society and their future plans. 2. Wade Schwartz, Kent, WA, discussed parking issues by his business. He said there was an influx in downtown Kent about police enforcing the 2-hour parking. He stated that in the past two years there haven't been any tickets given. He encouraged the City to look at zoning and allowing businesses to have their customer's park on the street. Council President Higgins communicated that this will be referred to the Public Safety Committee. CONSENT CALENDAR Council President Higgins moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through M, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. The motion carried 5-0 and the following items were approved: A. Minutes of the workshop and regular Council meeting of April 16, 2013. 2 Kent City Council Minutes May 7, 2013 B. Approval of Bills. Payment of the bills received through March 31 and paid on March 31 after auditing by the Operations Committee on April 16, 2013, were approved. Checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 3/31/13 Wire Transfers 5421-5435 $1,267,547.68 3/31/13 Regular Checks 67102-672269 2,674,947.98 Void Checks (3,700.35) 3/31/13 Use Tax Payable 5,481.10 $3,944,276.41 Payment of the bills received through March 15 and paid on March 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on April 16, 2013, were approved. Checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 3/15/13 Wire Transfers 5400-5420 $1,750,165.61 3/15/13 Regular Checks 681555-671901 2,118,921.29 3/15/13 Use Tax Payable 3,283.00 $3,872,369.90 Checks issued for payroll for April 1 through April 15 and paid on April 19, 2013, were approved: Date Check Numbers Amount 4/19/2013 Checks 331265-331441 $ 93,332.56 4/19/2013 Advices 312672-313302 1,151,900.90 $1,245,233.46 Checks issued for payroll for April 16 through April 31 and paid on April 5, 2013, were approved: Date Check Numbers Amount 4/5/2013 Checks 331097-331264 $ 99,781.06 4/5/2013 Advices 312038-312671 1,183,601.85 $1,283,382.91 C. Quick Response Safety Grant for Panther Lake Signal Integration. The Mayor was authorized to execute an agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation to accept a grant in the amount of $341,957.55 for the Panther Lake Signal System Integration and adjust the budget accordingly, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney. D. King County Interlocal Maintenance Agreement for City Stormwater Ponds & Bioswales. The Mayor was authorized to sign an amendment to the City's interlocal agreement with King County to perform maintenance on the City's 3 i Kent City Council Minutes May 7, 2013 Stormwater Ponds and Bioswales, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. E. Tetra Tech, Inc. 2013 Lakes Monitoring Contract. The Mayor was authorized to sign a consultant services agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $24,053.80 to monitor and analyze surface water quality conditions and aquatic weeds in Lake Fenwick and Lake Meridian during 2013, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. F. King Conservation District Grant Agreement. The King Conservation District grant was accepted in the amount of $62,402.54, the Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement and the expenditure of funds in the Green Kent Partnership budget were approved, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks and Human Services Director and the City Attorney. G. 2013 First Quarter Fee-in-lieu Funds. The fee-in-lieu funds in the amount of $70,125 were accepted and amendment of the Community Parks Reinvestment budget was authorized for future expenditure of funds in the Springwood Park budget. H. Recreation Conservation Office Grant Amendment. The Mayor was authorized to sign the Recreation and Conservation Office grant amendment in the amount of $144,880 to reimburse the land acquisition budget for the Clark Lake Assemblage, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks and Human Services Director and the City Attorney. I. McDonald's at 256th Street Bill of Sale. The Bill of Sale for the McDonald's at 256th Street project was accepted, permit 2071812, for 3 gate valves, 1 hydrant, and 110 linear feet of waterline, 223 linear feet of new street, 217 linear feet of frontage improvements, 1 storm sewer catch basin, and 31 linear feet of storm sewer line. J. Contract for Real Estate Negotiation Services with Universal Field Services for SR 516 to S. 2315Y Way Levee/Lakes Levee Project. The Mayor was authorized to sign the Universal Field Services Inc. contract agreement for Real Estate negotiation services on State Route 516 to S. 2315Y Way Levee Project in an amount not to exceed $28,000, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. K. Central Avenue Stormwater Force Main Phase II. The Central Avenue Stormwater Force Main Phase II Project was accepted as complete and release of retamage to Goodfellow Brothers, Inc. upon receipt of standard releases from the state and the release of any liens. The original contract amount was $824,128.38. The final contract amount was $738,490.54. ADDED ITEMS L. Excused Absence. An excused absence for Councilmember Boyce, who was unable to attend the May 7, 2013, meeting, was approved. 4 Kent City Council Minutes May 7, 2013 M. Excused Absence. An excused absence for Councilmember Ralph, who was unable to attend the May 7, 2013, meeting, was approved. BIDS A. 2013 Vehicle Detector Loons. Public Works Director Tim LaPorte gave a brief review and noted that about 73 loops need to be replaced. He noted that they were very pleased with the bid received from Totem Electric. Councilmember Albertson moved to award the 2013 Vehicle Detector Loops contract to Totem Electric of Tacoma in the amount of $125,532.50 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 5-0. B. 2013 Asphalt Grinding Project. Public Works Director Tim LaPorte gave a brief review of the Asphalt Grinding Project and noted that we will be joining forces with City staff and outside contractors. He stated that in this case we will be using an outside contractor to do the grinding and was very pleased with the bids received. Councilmember Albertson moved to award the 2013 Asphalt Grinding Project contract to Pyramid Grinding, LLC in the amount of $64,375 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. Council President Higgins seconded. Motion carried 5-0. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, STAFF AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES A. Council President. Council President Higgins discussed the workshop. He thanked Andrew Cooley for his presentation on traffic safety. He noted that the presentation concerning traffic measures was informative and that there are standards for traffic safety equipment. He also noted that there was a brief discussion on the vacancy on the Public Facilities District Board and there will be a plan for a more effective way to advertise vacant positions in the future. B. Mayor. Mayor Cooke announced the appointment of Tom Brubaker as the interim Chief Administrative Officer and Pat Fitzpatrick as the City's Acting City Attorney. She congratulated the Law Enforcement Department for their efforts in the Khalsa event. She noted that there were 5,000 to 8,000 people there. C. Administration. Chief Administrative Officer Hodgson said he didn't have a report. D. Economic & Community Development Committee. Councilmember Perry noted that their next meeting is next Monday, May 13th. E. Operations Committee. None 5 Kent City Council Minutes May 7, 2013 F. Parks and Human Services Committee. Councilmember Ranniger noted that the next meeting will be next Thursday, May 16th. G. Public Safety Committee. None. H. Public Works Committee. Councilmember Albertson stated that the 256th Improvement item was removed because there was a 2 1/2 hour meeting at the last Public Works Committee meeting. She stated that Council President Higgins did more research and explained how road projects had been paid for in the past. She noted that only a small portion of residents signed a covenant which means the property owners could opt out and they did. She noted that of the $2 million for the LID, $1.5 million would have come from the five large property owners. Therefore, she explained, the remaining condo owners could finance their share at a rate of $23 more per month or about $3,000 each. She communicated that the $2 million grant represents the people utilizing the road from other cities. She stated that the area isn't safe for seniors or children to walk. She said she is interested in starting another LID and finding one large property owner who wants to support it. She added that the City needs these funds to complete the improvements and the committee voted to put this project out for bid. She said this isn't fair to the people that live there and urged the Council to make this happen. Councilmember Albertson responded to Councilmembers questions regarding B&O tax, homeowners share and educating citizens. Council President Higgins said this will be discussed in the next Public Works Committee meeting. I. Regional Fire Authority. Councilmember Les Thomas noted that the budget process has been started and the next meeting will be May 15th at Station 74. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m. Ronald F. oore, MC City Cie 6 PUBLIC COMMENT • SIGN UP SHEET KENT 'N1NI.:Gi N For the Kent City Council Meeting of: NAME Street Address Email Address Topic Ex 1234 Maiim Street SE Comprehensive Jane Doe Kent, WA 98032Y jdoe@hotmaiLcom Plan / 202.7v ! `/Z �� G �2 zac y.Q.✓gn��6SA �. Z4,'lA/, C. 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 16 1.7 18 1.9 20 Members of the public are invited to speak under "Public Comment" Agenda Item #6. 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