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Kent City Council Meeting
November 5, 2013
The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 5:01 p.m. by
Mayor Cooke.
Councilmembers present: Higgins, Albertson, Boyce, Perry, Ralph, and Thomas.
Councilmember Ranniger was absent.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
A. From Council, Administration, Staff. Tom Brubaker, Interim Chief
Administrative Officer announced there would be a brief ten minute executive session
concerning Labor Negotiations as authorized per RCW 42.30.140(4).
B. From the Public. None.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition. Mark Hendrickson, Cultural Programs Coordinator
introduced Ryan Kaufman from Sunrise Elementary School introduced the Christmas
Rush Fun Run on December 7. He noted that 192 students run the event and are
training with a "couch-to-5K" training program at the school.
Ryan Parsons, student at Sunrise Elementary School discussed the program and said
he is having fun. His mother, Samira added that she enjoys the program. Jeff Watling,
Parks and Recreation Director discussed the run and added that there are over 2,500
runners each year.
Mr. Watling continued and said he attended the Lions Club 75th Anniversary event last
Saturday night and was presented with three grant awards. The first was for $5,000
for the Kent Senior Activity Center that will be used for fitness equipment. The next
grant award was for $5,000 for the Access to Recreation Scholarship Program which
helps people with limited funds be able to afford to participate in recreation programs.
He also communicated that the final check was for $75,000 for the Parks and
Recreation programs and capital projects. He stated that the funds will be invested
wisely and it is great to have partners who want to align with the City.
Councilmember Thomas stated that he is the President of the Kiwanis Club and
thanked the Lions Club. He also announced that he is now cancer-free.
B. Community Events. None.
C. Intergovernmental Reports. Council President Higgins stated that there is a King
County Regional Transit Committee meeting on November 13. He stated that there
was a letter sent from the Council to the legislature and Governor urging them to have
a special session concerning transportation. That session, he noted, was held today by
the Governor to deal with the transportation package and the 777X airline program at
Boeing. He noted that the letter was well received. He added that the Sound Cities
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Association Public Issues Committee will be sending out recommended service
reduction guidelines to King County Metro as they move to reduce their budget by
17% in 2014. He continued and noted that the King County Regional Policy Committee
meets tomorrow, November 6th. He added that the King County Mental Illness and
Drug Dependency Oversight Board met on October 24 and heard a presentation from
the Mental Health Diversion Court and "Guided Pathways," a service provider for
families in crisis.
Councilmember Ralph communicated that the Regional Law Safety and Justice meets
tomorrow and they will discuss technology and law enforcement. She noted that the
last meeting for the year will be during the first week in December. She encouraged
people to purchase tickets to the 27th Annual Magical Strings Concert at Kent-Meridian
High School on December 8.
Councilmember Albertson noted that the King County Water Quality Committee
meeting was cancelled and the next South County Advisory Transportation Board
meeting is December 10.
Councilmember Perry stated she attended the Sound Cities Association Board meeting
a couple weeks ago. She stated that the November 20 meeting is the one for
interested councilmembers to attend to get an idea of what the organization is about if
they want to be on the board.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 2013-2014 Biennial Budget Adjustments - First Public Hearing. Robert
Nachlinger, Finance Director explained the adopted 2013-2014 Budget and the
adjustments. He noted that this public hearing is the opportunity for public input into
the creation of any changes to the previously adopted 2014 annual budget. He noted
that the gross operating budget for 2014 is $213,064,987 and reviewed proposed
adjustments, total expenditures by fund, total revenues by type, expenditures by
program, and city staffing levels.
Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing.
No one wished to speak to the item.
Council President Higgins moved to close the public hearing, seconded by
Councilmember Thomas. Motion carried 6-0.
2. 2013-2018 Capital Improvement Plan Adjustments - First Public Hearing.
Robert Nachlinger, Finance Director discussed the2013-2018 Capital Improvement
Plan Adjustments. He noted that the public hearing is designed to hear public input on
the capital plans of the City for the 2014 Annual Capital Budget. He gave a brief
presentation which included discussion on the adopted budget and anticipated
revenues.
Councilmember Thomas inquired about the slide concerning a drop in funds from 2017
- 2018 in the general governmental services category. Nachlinger responded that it
reflects the opening of the City's new correctional facility in 2017.
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Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing.
No one wished to speak to the item.
Council President Higgins moved to close the public hearing, seconded by
Councilmember Thomas. Motion carried 6-0.
Council President Higgins communicated that even though these public hearings are
closed the public can still speak to the items.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one wished to speak.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council President Higgins moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A
through N, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. The motion carried and the
following items were approved:
A. Minutes of the workshop and regular Council meeting of October 15, 2013.
B. Approval of Bills.
Payment of the bills received through September 15 and paid on September 15
after auditing by the Operations Committee on October 15, 2013.
Checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
9/15/13 Wire Transfers 5599 $1,627,529.89
9/15/13 Regular Checks 676544-676883 929,335.55
Void Checks (1,103.34)
9/15/13 Use Tax Payable 2,486.45
$2,558,248.55
Payment of the bills received through September 30 and paid on September 30
after auditing by the Operations Committee on October 15, 2013.
Checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
9/30/13 Wire Transfers 5619-5631 $1,305,099.50
9/30/13 Regular Checks 676884-677253 2,668,842.34
Void Checks ($20.65)
9/30/13 Use Tax Payable 974.86
$3,974,896.05
Checks issued for payroll for September 1 through September 15 and paid on
September 20, 2013:
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Date Check Numbers Amount
9/20/2013 Checks 332953-333107 $ 86,082.31
9/20/2013 Advices 319059-319688 1,183,163.72
$1,269,246.03
Checks issued for payroll for September 16 through September 30 and paid on
October 4, 2013:
Date Check Numbers Amount
10/4/2013 Checks 333108-333263 $ 88,204.69
10/4/2013 Advices 319689-320315 1,183,164.39
$1,271,369.08
C. Excused Absence for Councilmember Ranniger for November 5, 2013.
Councilmember Ranniger was excused for the November 5, 2013 meeting.
D. Goods and Services Agreement with Alpha Technologies Service for an
AMPS 80 UPS Unit - Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to sign a Goods and
Services Agreement with Alpha Technology Services, Inc. in the amount of $101,154
for the purchase of an Alpha Hybrid AMPS 80 uninterrupted power supply unit, subject
to terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Information Technology
Director.
E. Purchase Order with Hewlett Packard through the Western States
Contracting Alliance Contract (WSCA) — Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to
sign a Purchase Order in the amount of $143,829 for the purchase of 185 HP 8300
Desktop PCs, services, and maintenance, subject to terms and conditions acceptable
to the City Attorney and Information Technology Director.
F. 2014 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan —
Approve. The Mayor was authorized to execute the appropriate certifications and
agreements, thus approving the proposed Community Development Block Grant 2014
Action Plan, including funding allocations and contingency plans.
G. 2013 Western States Arts Federation Grant — Accept. The Mayor was
authorized to accept the 2013 Western States Arts Federation grant in the amount of
$2,500.00 amend the budget, and approve the expenditure of funds in the Kent Arts
Commission's budget, with terms acceptable to the City Attorney and Parks and
Community Services.
H. Recreation Conservation Office Grant Amendment — Accept. The Mayor was
authorized to accept the reimbursement grant from the Recreation and Conservation
Office for an amount not to exceed $834,725.00, amend the budget, authorize the
expenditure of funds, and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents,
subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Parks and
Community Services.
I. D. A. Hogan Consultant Agreement for Wilson Plavfields - Authorize. The
Mayor was authorized to sign the consultant agreement with D. A. Hogan and
Associates for $26,450.00 for the Wilson Playfields Synthetic Turf Renovation project,
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subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Parks and
Community Services Director.
J. Joint Funding Agreement for the Cooperative Data Collection Program with
the U.S. Geological Survey - Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to sign the Joint
Funding Agreement for Water Resources Investigations between the City of Kent and
the U.S. Geological Survey, subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and Public Works Director.
K. Valley Channel Reestablishment Project — Approve. The Mayor authorized
staff to explore a potential partnership with King County Drainage District #1 to
reestablish channels in the valley to reduce localized flooding and improve water
quality and habitat.
L. Washington State Department of Ecology 2013-2015 Biennial Municipal
Stormwater Capacity Grant - Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to accept a
grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology in the amount of $170,000
for activities related to Clean Water Act Permit compliance, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
M. 2013 Tax Levy for 2014 Budget — Set Hearing Date. November 19, 2013 was
set as the public hearing date on the 2013 Tax Levy for the 2014 Budget at the regular
City Council meeting.
N. Garrison Glen Final Plat - Approve. The Mayor signed and approved the final
plat mylar for Garrison Glen.
OTHER BUSINESS
A. Mill Creek Neighborhood Historic District Nomination. Resolution - Adopt.
Toni Azzoli, Neighborhood Programs Coordinator discussed the nomination. She
highlighted the boundaries and noted that this would be the first Historic District
nomination in south King County. She added that there are 77 homes participating in
the project and the area was originally platted in 1890. She displayed photos,
highlighted what types of homes they were, and discussed the original owners of the
homes.
Councilmember Perry communicated that this item was passed in the Economic and
Development Committee by a vote of 2-0 because one member wasn't at the meeting.
She stated there was no controversy, but put it on the agenda to introduce the district
to the public.
Councimember Thomas confirmed that the age of a home to be deemed historic is 40
years according to the King County Landmark Commission.
Councilmember Ralph thanked Toni and the neighborhood for their work.
Mayor Cooke inquired about the City's responsibilities if this passes through King
County and Julie replied that the City would need to decide what the regulatory body
will be when the historic designation is granted. She communicated that the
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neighborhood council wants to establish a local group for control which would need to
be adopted by the Council.
Mayor Cooke discussed curbs, gutter and sidewalks and it was clarified that the
neighborhood would need to establish their own guidelines through their committee.
Councilmember Perry moved to adopt Resolution No. 1880, approving the
nomination of the Mill Creek Historic District and authorizing the King County
Historic Preservation Officer to process the nomination application pursuant
to the Interlocal Agreement for Landmark Services to be paid for by the Mill
Creek Neighborhood Council, seconded by Councilmember Boyce. Motion
carried 6-0.
BIDS
There were no bids.
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, STAFF AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
A. Council President. Council President Higgins pointed out that the next Council
meeting is on November 19.
B. Mayor. Mayor Cooke stated that the City received a letter from the Puget Sound
Regional Council that noted the City has been awarded $221,750 in federal
transportation funding for the James Street Bicycle Corridor. She said she attended a
U.S. Immigration Services swearing in ceremony for 33 people from 19 different
countries at the Kent Library. She communicated that she also met and spoke to three
high school principals from Argentina who were interested in how the City works with
the Kent School District to promote learning. Additionally, she said Kent hosted the
Diversity Network which promotes the connection between employers and people with
different abilities and disabilities. She highlighted that 11 of the 12 homes that housed
70 sex offenders have complied with the City's ordinance and are now sex offender
free. She thanked Acting City Attorney Pat Fitzpatrick for his work on that item. Mayor
Cooke continued and said she attended a meeting of the Horseshoe Bend Solutions
Team led by the U.S. Army Corps of engineers. She noted that the team is working on
a report containing solutions to the Horseshoe Bend Levy and is comprised of
members of the Muckleshoot Tribe, Puget Sound, Department of Fish and Wildlife,
Department of Ecology, and herself. She noted that the report that comes from this
group will be a part of the system-wide framework for the entire waterway.
C. Administration. Tom Brubaker, Interim Chief Administrative Officer announced
there would be an executive session concerning Labor Negotiations as authorized per
RCW 42.30.140(4).
D. Economic & Community Development Committee. Councilmember Perry
discussed the next Economic and Community Development Committee meeting on
November 12 at 6:30 p.m. She added that there would be a public hearing on the
Downtown Subarea Action Plan.
Mayor Cooke announced City Hall closed on November 11.
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E. Operations Committee. Report is in the minutes.
F. Parks and Human Services Committee. No report.
G. Public Safety Committee. No report.
H. Public Works Committee. Councilmember Albertson said the meeting last night
concerned movement on the eastside of the 224th corridor and the letters are going
out concerning LID 363. She said the Council will need to look at it to ensure there is a
contingency plan in case the funding doesn't come through. The next meeting of the
Public Works Committee is on November 18 at 4:00 p.m. and there is an additional
meeting in December.
I. Regional Fire Authority. Councilmember Thomas stated that the Regional Fire
Authority meets tomorow at Station 78.
RECESS
At 5:51, Mayor Cooke announced a two minute break.
At 5:53, Mayor Cooke reconvened the regular meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 5:53 p.m., Mayor Cooke announced that the Council would recess into an
Executive Session for ten minutes to discuss labor negotiations, per RCW
42.30.140 (4)(a).
At 6:01 p.m., the Executive Session concluded and Mayor Cooke reconvened
the regular meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m.
Ronald F. M re, MAC
City Clerk
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City of Kent, Washington
2014 Annual Budget
First Public Hearing
Public Hearing Process
This hearing presents an opportunity for
public input into the creation of any changes
to the previously adopted 2014 annual
budget.
We will present a brief overview of the
adopted 2014 budget to frame the
discussion.
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The 2014 Adopted Budget
The gross total operating budget for 2014 is
$213,064,987.
This amount is reduced by the operations of
the internal service funds and transfers
between funds for a net total operating
budget of $ 161 ,385,335.
This net number is $2.2 million less than the
adopted 2013 operating budget.
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Proposed Adjustments to 2014
Operating Budget
Refinements to the adopted 2014 Operating
Budget total an overall reduction of
$ 1 ,091 ,055.
Departmental adjustments add $ 1 ,505,058 to
the budget as follows:
ECD - $ 123,831
HR - $ 113,806
IT - $ 314,450
Parks - $ 97,385
Police - $ 771 ,923
W - $ 83,663
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Total Expenditures Budget by Fund
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