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Kent City Council Meeting
June 18, 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, Councilmember Albertson, Councilmember
Boyce, Councilmember Perry, Councilmember Ralph, Councilmember Ranniger and
Councilmember Les Thomas. Council President Dennis Higgins was excused from the
meeting.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
A. From Council, Administration, Staff. None.
B. From the Public. None.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition. Councilmember Thomas communicated that his seventh
grandchild was born last week and another will be born in October, a boy.
Councilmember Albertson communicated that her husband is cancer-free and
her youngest has graduated.
B. Community'Events. Mayor Cooke introduced Jeff Watling and he discussed the
kaBOOM! event at Turnkey Park. He thanked the volunteers and sponsors, to include
Disney, for their service and work on the event. He noted that the opening and
dedication will be July 19 at 4:00 p.m.
Councilmember Ralph thanked the Parks Department.
C. Kent International Festival. Mayor Cooke introduced Dave & Pam Mortensen,
Festival Coordinators and Nancy Skipton, Entertainment Coordinator. Mr. Mortensen
highlighted the World Dance and Kent International Festival. He communicated that
there would be over 200 volunteers and 33 entertainers at the event and all the
booths are culture related.
E. Intergovernmental Report. Councilmember Ralph stated she had no report. The
Regional Law Safety and Justice will meet at the end of July.
Councilmember Albertson said tolling and statewide options were the main topics at
the South County Area Transportation Board meeting. She noted that the rest of the
meeting was about their contract.
Councilmember Perry discussed the Sound Cities Association (SCA) Board of Directors
meeting and they will be supporting the Public Issues Committee (PIC) positions on
the 2013 Transportation Package. She noted that the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
will be listening to presentations with companies concerning the branding of Kent. She
added that there are positions open with the PIC next year.
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Mayor Cooke added that the SCA transportation item passed the Board of Directors by
a unanimous vote except for one city. She added that there are a lot of openings this
coming year. She noted that it would make sense for people to attend their meetings
now in order to get somewhat of a higher ranking when it is time to make choices for
members.
Councilmember Perry continued discussion concerning the SCA vacancies and noted
that Kent needs to have' someone at the table.
Mayor Cooke stated that Council President Higgins is in line to be the Sound Cities
Caucus Chair.
Councilmember Perry suggested that Deanna Dawson be invited and have council
members speak with her.
Mayor Cooke suggested Michelle Wilmot look into other appointments the City may
need to have involvement in. She added that the media presentation is located on the
SCA website. She also communicated that the Green River will have a System-wide
Improvement Framework (SWIF) study.
Councilmember Albertson communicated that she signed a letter concerning Bill 1954.
She added that other cities are jockeying for positions now on SCA.
F. Public Safety Report. Police Chief Ken Thomas communicated that he has hired
six police officers and one is from Somalia who speaks six different languages. He
communicated that four of the six hired have previous experience. He gave his report
on crime statistics and highlighted that fireworks are only allowed in Kent from
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. on July 4.
Councilmember Ralph stated that several parents she spoke with were pleased with
the traffic control at the graduation events.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 2014 - 2019 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP),
Resolution. Mayor Cooke explained that this Six-Year Transportation Improvement
Program is a planning tool that includes planning studies, street, bicycle, pedestrian,
traffic signal, and transit improvements as well as street maintenance and
preservation projects. Mayor Cooke presented Cathy Mooney, from the Public Works
Department, who stated that the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program is
updated every year by law. She added that this document allows the City to look for
funding partners and apply for grants. She highlighted the changes in the 2014 TIP.
She noted that the plan can be found online at www.kentwa.gov/transportation.
Councilmember Albertson clarified that this isn't the work plan. She stated this is the
assessment of what the City would like to have if everything could be funded. She said
this isn't an actual list of what the City is prioritizing. It is a communication tool to give
to the State and Federal delegation in order to get funding.
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Councilmember Perry said she spoke with Mr. LaPorte to come up with objective ways
to measure all necessary transportation projects in the City and the list would include
values, what money the City has, is the road well travelled, is the road in good
condition, etc. She felt that there should be a list for the Council to focus on.
Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing.
There was no public comment.
Councilmember Thomas moved to close the public hearing, seconded by
Councilmember Perry. Motion carried 6-0.
Councilmember Albertson moved to adopt Resolution No. 1876 approving the
2014-2019 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Seconded
by Councilmember Ralph.
Councilmember Albertson spoke to her motion.
A vote was taken on the motion on the table which carried 6-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT
R.C. Sample, Kent, highlighted that there will be an informational meeting concerning
the possible sale of the Riverbend Par 3 course. He noted that there has been a
significant loss of play at the course. He added that the operating loss for the cost is
less than a $1 per person. He felt that this is a small problem for the community with
the other issues going on.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Thomas moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through
O, seconded by Councilmember Perry. The motion carried and the following
items were approved:
A. Minutes of the workshops and regular Council meetings of June 4, 2013 and
May 21, 2013, were approved.
B. Approval of Bills. Payment of the bills received through May 15 and paid on
May 15, after auditing by the Operations Committee on June 4, 2013, were approved,
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
5/15/13 Wire Transfers 5467-5486 $1,915,421,24
5/15/13 Regular Checks 673018-673372 1,080,355.24
5/15/13 Use Tax Payable 2,715.34
$2,998,491.82
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Approval of checks issued for payroll for May 1 through May 15 and paid on May 20,
2013:
Date Check Numbers Amount
5/20/13 Checks 331631-331833 $ 102,834.46
5/20/13 Advices 313934-314564 1,237,241.83
$1,340,076.29
C. SE 256th St. Improvements-Puget Sound Energy Project Construction
Agreement. The Mayor was authorized to enter into a construction agreement
between the city of Kent and Puget Sound Energy for the underground conversion of
overhead utilities on the SE 256th St. Project, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
D. SE 256th St. Improvements—Joint Utility Trench Agreement with Comcast.
The Mayor was authorized to enter into a joint utility trench agreement between the
city of Kent and Comcast for the underground conversion of overhead utilities on the
SE 256th Street Project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and Public Works Director. .
E. SE 256th St. Improvements—Joint Utility Trench Agreement with
CenturvLink. The Mayor was authorized to enter into a joint utility trench agreement
between the city of Kent and Centuryl-ink for the underground conversion of overhead
utilities on the SE 256th St. Project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to
the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
F. Tacoma Water Storage Annual Release. The Mayor was authorized to approve
the annual release of one half of Kent's share of water associated with the Additional
Water Second Supply Project (AWSP), subject to final terms and conditions acceptable
to the City Attorney and the Public Works Director.
G. Contract with Sahlbera Equipment Company for Water Valve Exerciser. The
Mayor was authorized to enter into an agreement to purchase a Hurco SD800 Versatile
Valve Exerciser from Sahlberg Equipment Company in an amount not to exceed
$24,856, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and
Public Works Director.
H. Kent Valley Loop Trail Art Master Plan Contract. The Mayor was authorized to
enter into an agreement with artist Ellen Sollod in the amount of $25,000 to serve as
Artist Master Planner as part of the Kent Valley Loop Trail planning team, subject to
final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Parks Director.
I. Kent Municipal Court Project with Evergreen Technologies, Inc. The Kent
Municipal Court Project with Evergreen Technologies, Inc. was accepted as complete.
J. Hewlett Packard/Western States Contracting Alliance (HP/WSCA)
Contract. The Mayor was authorized sign a purchase order in the amount of $97,592
for the purchase of 125 HP 8300 Desktop PC's, services, and maintenance, subject to
terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Information Technology
Director.
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K. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act (STOP Act) Grant Award.
The Mayor was authorized to accept the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration grant in an amount of $48,258, the Mayor was authorized sign any
necessary documents, amend the budget and authorize expenditure of the funds in
accordance with the grant terms acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney.
L. Target Zero Teams Grant Award. The Mayor was authorized to accept the
Target Zero Teams Community Outreach grant in an amount of $8,000, the Mayor was
authorized to sign any necessary documents, amend the budget and authorize
expenditure of the funds in accordance with the grant terms acceptable to the Police
Chief and City Attorney.
M. Police Records Specialist Position. The Mayor was authorized to add a Records
Specialist position to the police department.
N. Valley Special Weapons and Tactics Team Interlocal Agreement for
Services. The Mayor was authorized to enter into an interlocal agreement for services
of the Valley Special Weapons and Tactics Team for response to serious criminal
occurrences in jurisdictions that are not participating members of VSWAT, subject to
final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Police Chief.
O. Excused Absence for Council President Higgins. An excused absence for
Council President Higgins as he was unable to attend the June 18, 2013, Council
meeting was approved.
BIDS
A. 237T" Place Watermain Materials. Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director, briefly
explained the project and noted his recommendation awarding this contract to the low
bidder, HD Supply Waterworks. He communicated the location of the project for
Councilmember Ralph.
Councilmember Albertson moved to award the 237T" Place Watermain
Materials Project contract to the lowest responsive bidder, HD Waterworks in
the amount of $51,169.05 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 Councilmember Ralph.
Motion carried 6-0.
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, STAFF AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
A. Council President. None.
B. Mayor. None.
C. Administration. Interim Chief Administrative Officer Brubaker stated he had no
report but there would be an executive meeting for 15 minutes.
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D. Economic & Community Development Committee. Councilmember Perry said
there was no report but noted that the City Center project has been started on 41h and
Smith.
E. operations Committee. None.
F. Parks and Human Services Committee. Councilmember Ranniger stated that
there will be a discussion on cost analysis at the Parks & Human Services Committee
meeting on Thursday.
G. Public Safety Committee. None.
H. Public Works Committee. Councilmember Albertson thanked the Mayor for the
reminder about the social media training being on the website. She introduced Cathy
Mooney who presented the Street Maintenance Funding binder and stated that there
was an Ad Hoc Committee started last year concerning street maintenance and
displayed a map showing what the City could do with $10 million per year. She said
this committee recommended a B&O Tax, a formation of transportation benefit district
plus a six year levy and after that there was a project list established by a Parks and
Streets Committee after generating a $1.7 million from that levy. She highlighted that
she, Council President Higgins, and Councilmember Ralph were on that Ad Hoc
Committee and hired Berk and Associates to do a study and found the City was lacking
in revenue generated from the business community. Then, the levy lid lift failed and
the Council enacted a B&O Tax hoping to generate $5 million per year, which is still
not generating enough to take care of the street problems. She highlighted the
information in the binder which showed how bad the roads were. She noted that the
Chamber thought the binder was the City's work plan, it isn't. It just identifies what
the City needs to address. She noted that the letters from the Chamber said they
wanted to support the $10 million map. She stated that also in the binder is every
project funded by an LID, how projects have been funded, and how they will be funded
in the future. She said there has been a lot of confusion and wanted to provide clarity.
She communicated that the B&O will be used to fix the road, not for overlay.
Councilmember Perry thanked Councilmember Albertson for bringing the binder. She
noted that this will help guide the City in allocating scarce resources in the future.
I. Regional Fire Authority. Councilmember Thomas communicated that the Edge
Training from June 12 was fantastic. He communicated that the facilitator was amazing
and very bright. He also discussed the dedication ceremony at Station 74.
Mr. Brubaker communicated that there should be action taken after the executive
session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:12 p.m. the Council adjourned into Executive Session.
At 8:28 p.m. meeting reconvened.
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Councilmember Thomas moved to authorize the Mayor to sign a three-year
collective bargaining agreement, consistent with the terms presented to the
Council, with the Kent Police Officers Association (KPOA) - Assistant Chiefs &
Commanders effective January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015,
seconded by Councilmember Boyce. Motion carried 6-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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