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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 03/18/2014 T Kent City Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 2014 The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Mayor Cooke. Councilmembers present: Higgins, Berrios, Boyce, Fincher, Ralph, Ranniger, and Thomas. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA A. From Council, Administration, Staff. No changes. B. From the Public. No changes. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Danny and Julia Pierce Tribute. Council President Dana Ralph introduced Rhonda Billerbeck, Cultural Programs Program Manager who presented a tribute to Danny and Julia Pierce. She presented the artwork of Danny Pierce and noted that his wife, Julia passed at the end of February this year and Danny passed away twelve days after. She highlighted the legacy they have left with the City of Kent. Billerbeck distributed a pamphlet showing where Danny's pieces were located in Kent. Billerbeck communicated his memorial service will be on March 22. B. Public Recognition. No report. Mayor Cooke communicated that the Seattle Thunderbirds are in the playoffs and face the Everett Silvertips on Saturday, March 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the ShoWare Center. C. Community Events. Councilmember Ranniger noted that on Friday, March 21 pianist Alpin Hong will be performing at 7:00 at the Kent Meridian Performing Arts Center. She said he will be at Lakes Young Elementary with 300 students on Wednesday, at Meeker Middle School on Thursday, and Friday he will be working with the students at Cedar Heights Middle School, who will also be playing with him that evening. Mayor Cooke added that Aryis McCorder will also be playing with Alpin Hong that evening and encouraged the public to attend. 1. Adopt A-Street Program - Gina Hungerford, Environmental Conversationalist discussed the Adopt-a-Street program which started April 2012. She noted that there are 19 groups in the City which work to reduce litter and garbage and introduced those in attendance. She communicated that these people are true hometown heroes and announced that the public can get more information by visiting the City's website or contact her. D. Introduction of Civil Service Commission Appointee, Jeff Piecewicz. Mayor Cooke introduced Jeff Piecewicz and noted that he would be replacing the seat vacated by Councilmember Berrios. Piecewicz noted that he is former military and is honored to serve the community. He thanked the Mayor and Council for the opportunity. Kent City Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 2014 E. Introduction of Human service Commission Appointee, Amelia Drake. Mayor Cooke introduced Amelia Drake. Drake noted that this is a youth position on the Commission. She noted that sheds a Kent Meridian High School student and thanked the Mayor for the introduction. She said she is honored to be a member and wants to input the youth perspective on issues. Mayor Cooke had Drake introduce her family. F. Public Safety Report. Police Chief Ken Thomas communicated that there is a decline in vehicle prowls and three people were arrested. He also added that there is a downward trend in auto thefts and there were 19 people arrested in February. Thomas communicated that it is possible that some of the same people committing prowls are also committing thefts. Robberies, he noted, also decreased and there haven't been any robberies for Mhones and those types of crimes. He said residential burglaries are also trending downward with six arrests occurring in February. He added that the third canine officer is on the street and works Tuesday through Friday. He stated that commercial burglaries are flat and haven't increased or decreased. He noted that this crime is spread throughout the City. He communicated that one of the people who were arrested this month were tied to four stolen Kent vehicles. This person did a lot of his crimes along North Central and the downtown core. Another person, he stated, has been linked to three stolen vehicles in West Hill and there haven't been any vehicles stolen since he has been incarcerated. Thomas announced the background, education, and professional careers of new Kent Officer Bill Sorenson and Officer John Waldo. Mayor Cooke administered the oath of office to the two new Kent police officers. Officer Sorenson introduced his parents. Police Chief Ken Thomas presented the Life Saving Award to Corrections Officer James Chapman and Corrections Officer John Morasco. He described the event surrounding their receiving the award, Additionally, the Police Chief's Letter of Commendation was presented to Scott Lukin. Council President Ralph recognized the Police Department for their Community Meeting at Panther Lake Elementary School Councilmember Berrios thanked Police Chief Thomas for highlighting the arrests in his report. Thomas noted that Jeff Cuzack from a neighborhood response team is present and stated that people like him are the reason these arrests get made. G. Legislative Update. Mayor Cooke introduced Doug Levy, concerning the legislative session. He noted that the legislature got done on time and there was a operating budget completed. He added that there was a $400,000 grant program put in place for the South County Gang intervention and street outreach. He felt the City is well-aligned to receive some of those funds. He noted that transportation funding will again have to wait and there is a real recognition of this area when the legislature gets back to work. He added that the $600,000 funding for the linkage between 228th and 2 Kent City Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 2014 the Interurban Trail didn't get done in the capital budget. He stated that there is a new retail marijuana system going into effect in July and there were hopes that the legislature would reconcile the system since it's a big mess, but it didn't get addressed. He noted that the flood control grant program was in both the house and senate capital budget, but that also didn't happen. He thanked the Police Chief for his help with the funding for the gangs database which also wasn't in the final operating budget. He also thanked Pat Fitzpatrick on the indigent defense cost funding item that also didn't get adopted. He concluded that looking ahead the City will have to do a better job with getting funding with 228th, Union Pacific Railroad, and getting that grade separated. He also added that streamlined sales tax will be on the docket in 2105, to include the Marketplace Fairness Act. He stated this Act is going to affect the City negatively. He said the City does a great job with making a difference and thanked the Mayor, Pat, Kathy Hardy, and Tom Brubaker. Mayor Cooke thanked Levy for his work in Olympia. She thanked him for being a straight shooter and said he has an outstanding reputation with the legislators. She noted that there are some negative things that got stopped and next year is a new year. Councilmember Higgins apologized to Levy for his not being able to make it to the session. He noted that the communications from him are very well done, helpful, and concise. H. Intergovernmental Reports. Council President Ralph communicated that today was the King County Area Transportation Board meeting and there are some deep cuts coming in Metro. There will be Proposition 1 a $60 tab fee and a .1% sales tax increase to sunset after 10 years. She noted that it would be a 60/40 percent split with the 40 percent coming to Kent to help with road maintenance in the amount of $3.1 million dollars. She also noted that they discussed the increase of crude oil trains coming into Kent. She noted that right now we are seeing one of these trains every other day with an increase of up to 15 trains a day being possible. She discussed spill response and emergency management issues and added that the Council is working towards addressing traffic and the grade separation issues. Councilmember Higgins communicated that the Sound Cities Association is working on hiring a replacement for Monica Whitman who was hired by Kent, He also discussed the Puget Sound Regional Council appointments. Councilmember Boyce discussed the Sound Cities Association (SCA) meeting and stated that the King County Executive will be at the SCA networking dinner. PUBLIC HEARINGS None PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Paul Lucien, Kent - Discussed the Par 3 golf course. He stated that he sent some emails to the Councilmembers. He strongly encouraged the City to move the project 3 Kent City Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 2014 along. He added that the public chooses Riverbend and since some of the patrons have been there so long they act as if they own it, not the public. He said whether or not the Council votes to save or sell the Par 3 there doesn't need to be a management contract put into place. 2. Dave Fairbairn, Kent - Discussed the Par 3 golf course. He added that he is the Vice President of the Men's Club at the course. He said he is proud that this is the largest men's club in the northwest. He noted that he attended the presentation by Yarrow Bay and retail is good to have. He communicated that it would be wonderful if that area was redeveloped to represent what Yarrow Bay displayed. 3. Jia Su, Kent - Su communicated that she had a bad experience with a police officer who stated that she was an illegal immigrant. She noted that the event occurred on March 10 at 4:00 p.m. She said he was alone and didn't have her husband with her. Unfortunately, she said she didn't have any proof of the event. Mayor Cooke communicated that she would like to meet with her and Police Chief Thomas. 4. Bret Boyer, Kent - Discussed the Par 3 golf course and noted that the men's club has high membership and is full of innovation. He communicated that it would be a shame to dismantle this group who has a love and respect for the game. S. Kelly Sheridan, Auburn - Discussed the Par 3 golf course. He said the reason the Men's Club is big is because of the staff. He communicated about the program and stated that there is a passion for the game at the Par 3. He said he plays there every weekend. 6. Stuart Ward, Auburn - Discussed the Riverbend Golf Course and the proposed sale of the Par 3. He announced that he is a PGA Golf Professional. He said the course is always busy and has worked with management companies in the past. He noted that none of the management companies he has worked with in the past had any interest in the municipality. He gave an example of Sumner Meadows which just got sold to build warehouses on. He stated that having junior tees at Riverbend is a good idea. He added that a chipping and putting area would build up the golfing base and bring more people in. He stated that the driving range needs some help. However, he is thankful that the high schools are allowed to use the range. He added that he doesn't know where the kids will go where if the Par 3 is closed. He discussed double decker ranges and the improvements needed on the range. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Thomas moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through Q, seconded by Councilmember Higgins. A. Minutes of the workshop and regular Council meeting of March 4. 2014 - Approved. The minutes of the workshop and regular Council meetings of March 4, 2014 were approved. 4 Kent City Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 2014 B. Payment of Bills - Approve. Payment of the bills received through February 15 and paid on February 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on March 4, 2014. C. Appointment to the Kent Civil Service Commission - Confirm. The Council confirmed the Mayor appointment of Jeff Piecewicz to the Kent Civil Service Commission for the remainder of Jim Berrios' six- year term. D. Appointment to the Kent Human Services Commission - Confirm. The Council confirmed the Mayor appointment of Amelia Drake to the Kent Human Services Commission to fill the vacant youth position for a two-year term expiring January 1, 2016. E. Cumulative Contributions - Traffic School and Target Zero Teams Funds-: Accegt. The Mayor was authorized to accept current Traffic School contribution fund balance of $79,600 and the Target Zero Teams grant fund balance of $62,708, authorize amending the budget and authorize expenditure of the funds in accordance with the grant terms and conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney. F. $15,000 State Farm Grant - Citywide Illegal Street Racing Enforcement/ Education Campaign - Accept. The Mayor was authorized to accept the $15,000 grant from State Farm Insurance to implement a citywide illegal street racing campaign including enforcement and community outreach, and authorize amending the budget and expenditure of the funds in accordance with the grant terms and conditions acceptable to the police chief and city attorney. G. Ordinance Amending KCC 9.02 Correcting Code Sections for Menacing and Lewd Conduct - Adopt. The Mayor was authorized to adopt Ordinance No. 4107 amending Chapter 9.02 correcting code sections for menacing and lewd conduct. H. Ordinance Amending KCC 13.05.050 - Fireworks Penalty - Adopt. The Mayor was authorized to adopt Ordinance No.4108 amending KCC 13.05.050, entitled "Penalty," amending the penalty for the unlawful sale, possession, or discharge of fireworks from a criminal offense to a class 1 civil infraction. I. Boeing Company - Release and Cancellation of Sanitary Sewer Easement - Approve. The Mayor was authorized to approve a Release and Cancellation of the Sanitary Sewer Easement with the Boeing Company, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney. J. Boeing Company - Release and Cancellation of Public Turnaround Easement - Approve. The Mayor was authorized to approve the Release and Cancellation of the Public Turnaround Easement with the Boeing Company, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney. K. 2013 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report - Approve. The Mayor was authorized to approve the 2013 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and authorize the Mayor to submit the report to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. 5 Kent City Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 2014 L. First Amendment to the 2014 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan - Approve. The Mayor was authorized to approve the proposed First Amendment of the 2014 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan. M. First Amendment to the 2013-2017 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development — Approve. The Mayor was authorized to approve the proposed First Amendment of the 2013-2017 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development, including funding allocations. N. Goods & Services Aareement with TMG Services, Inc. for Chlorination Equipment for Kent Springs - Approve. The Mayor was authorized to approve sign a Goods and Services Agreement with TMG Services, Inc. for purchase of chlorination equipment in an amount not to exceed $22,499.00 subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director, O. Kent Regional Trails Connector Project Grant — Accept. The Mayor was authorized to accept a federal grant in the amount of $1,125,368 for the Kent Regional Trails Connector Project and direct staff to establish a budget for the funds to be spent within the Kent Regional Trails Connector Project subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. P. Consultant Services Agreement with Tetra Tech. Inc. for 2014 Lakes Water Quality Monitoring — Approve. The Mayor was authorized to sign a consultant services agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $24,432.97 to monitor and analyze surface water quality conditions and aquatic weeds in Lake Fenwick and Lake Meridian during 2014, subject to terms and final conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. Q. Panther Lake Substation License Agreement — Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to sign the First Amendment to Shopping Center License Agreement with PK I Panther Lake LLC, for the rental of space in the Panther Lake Shopping Center for a three year term to be used as a police substation, and subject to final agreement of terms and conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney. Councilmember Higgins congratulated Piecewicz and Drake for their prospective appointments. OTHER BUSINESS None. BIDS REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, STAFF AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES A. Council President. Council President Ralph discussed the Councilmember Orientation and the Branding Program that were presented at the workshop. She 6 Kent City Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 2014 noted that Arnett and Woodrow were able to nail what Kent is about and came up with a logo. She noted that the Council was unanimous in wanting this to move forward with the economic development community. Council President Ralph communicated that the Council will be having their Annual Council Retreat on Friday and Saturday. B. Mayor. Mayor Cooke thanked Council President Ralph for covering for her while she was on vacation. She also noted that the Washington State Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board will be meeting here in Kent. She said that is the group who is responsible for the grade mobility projects and highlighted where the projects were in the City. Mayor Cooke requested that the Public Works Committee address the article in the newspaper regarding funding not going to the traffic calming program. She communicated that she will be presenting a budget change order to reallocate funds to the traffic calming program at the next Public Works Committee meeting. C. Administration. Interim Chief Administrative Officer Tom Brubaker communicated that there would be an executive session concerning the purchase and sale of property. Brubaker added that the City has been going through the implementation of the new Valley Communications Center mapping software and there haven't been any issues. Mayor Cooke communicated that Valley Communications Center will be cutting edge and this system ties the police and fire departments together. She added that it also includes communicating better with local jurisdictions. This, she said, adds value to the residents when calling 911 for assistance. D. Economic & Community Development Committee. In the minutes. E. Operations Committee. In the minutes. F. Parks and Human Services Committee. Councilmember Ranniger announced that the next Parks and Human Services Committee meeting will be March 20 at 5:00 p.m. G. Public Safety Committee. Councilmember Berrios shared that there were four items from the Public Safety Committee that were adopted in the consent calendar. He stated that they have had discussions about panhandling. He also noted that the Police Chief introduced the new VIPS Coordinator Tom Caspar, who is currently attending some leadership training. On March 1, he communicated that he did a ride along with an impressive 23 year veteran, Officer Tom Rainier. During his ride along, he noted that there were hundreds of cars participating in street racing and the team broke up a race just as it was about to start. He added that Officer Rainier treated all of the people he encountered that evening with dignity and respect. He noted that there was a group broken up at Jack in the Box and Officer Rainier attempted to pull over one vehicle which led to a pursuit. He added that the vehicle was located later. He said 7 Kent City Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 2014 there was a lot of marijuana and drinking going on and is pleased about the $15,000 grant that the City received to combat this type of activity. H. Public Works Committee. Councilmember Higgins noted that there was a meeting yesterday concerning potholes and communicated that City crews are out and have filled over 700 potholes. He thanked Public Works and the street employees and said there is still work to do. I. Regional Fire Authority. Councilmember Thomas communicated that the Regional Fire Authority will meet tomorrow at Station 78. RECESS At 8.42 p.m., Mayor Cooke called for a five-minute recess. At 8:47 p.m., Mayor Cooke reconvened the regular meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 8:48 p.m., Mayor Cooke announced that the Council would recess into an Executive Session for thirty minutes to consider the acquisition or sale of real property as per RCW 42.30.110(b)&(c). At 9:18 p.m., Mayor Cooke extended the executive session for a period of fifteen minutes. At 9:33 p.m., Mayor Cooke extended the executive session for a period of fifteen minutes. At 9:48 p.m., Mayor Cooke extended the executive session for a period of fifteen minutes. At 9.56 p.m., the Executive Session concluded and Mayor Cooke reconvened the regular meeting. ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:57 p.m. Ronald F. oore;"�MMC City Clerk 8 PUBLIC COMMENT 400 SIGN UP SHEET KENT For the Kent City Council Meeting of: arv, `��// NAME Street Address Email Address Topic 1234 Maim Street SE Comprehensive Ex Jane Doe Kent, WA 98032 jdoe@hotmail.com Plan 1 (Jl'A�NiAje.7o� V-&�x T�tULL—ex-A-WA60 At3- 6pLF Roc.0 DA 6jkuim )%v- icznq m, �i 3 .SIR v 2S 0 CT SF 4 p `'k1w to- V,mr t�- J / G 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1.5 16 1.7 18 19 20 Members of the public are invited to speak under "Public Comment" Agenda Item #6. Please sign above and when asked by the Mayor, come to the podium. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.