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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 08/05/2014 i ter/ KENT W.S."'�,o Kent City Council Meeting Minutes August 5, 2014 The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 5:02 p.m. by Mayor Cooke. Councilmembers present: Ralph, Berrios, Boyce, Fincher, Ranniger, and Thomas. Councilmember Higgins was excused from the meeting. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA A. From Council Administration and Staff. Interim Chief Administrative Officer Tom Brubaker communicated that there would not be an executive session. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition. Council President Ralph and Mayor Cooke announced that there were sister city representatives from China, Norway, and Japan in the City during the past two weeks. B. Community Events. None. C. Intergovernmental Reports. Council President Ralph attended the Regional Law Safety and Justice committee meeting last Thursday and discussed youth in King County. There was a discussion about the new Children and Family Justice Center in King County. She highlighted that there was a presentation on the Raising Our Youth As Leaders (ROYAL) program. She conveyed that 72 percent of the youth that work with the ROYAL program avoid jail as adults. She noted that the group will be doing work in Kent. She said that she went to Olympia with a delegation who met with Governor Inslee concerning streamlined sales tax (SST). She noted that SST is imperative not only to cities, but it is also important to transit authorities and counties. Councilmember Boyce noted that the Sound Cities Association (SCA) is taking a month off and there wasn't a meeting. Councilmember Ranniger communicated that the August meeting of the Domestic Violence Task Force was cancelled and they will be meeting in November. PUBLIC HEARINGS i None. PUBLIC COMMENT (, 1. Tim Hines-McLeod Kent. Hines-McLeod discussed zoning problems in his neighborhood. He noted that there is a building operating outside of the zoning code next to his house. He stated that they are violating Kent Municipal Code and announced each violation. He read from the Code and communicated that they are violating several items of the Code. He said there are items being stored outside, excessive traffic, and a structure that is sitting within the approved distance of the Kent City Council Meeting Minutes August 5, 2014 property line. He stated that there is an excessive amount of traffic. He noted that he has been told that the City is doing what they can, but doesn't think the City is. Mayor Cooke thanked Hines-McLeod for speaking and verified where this was taking place. CONSENT CALENDAR Council President Ralph moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through M, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. Consent calendar passed 6-0. A. Approval of the minutes — Approve. Approval of the minutes of the workshop and regular Council meeting of July 15, 2014. B. Payment of Bills — Approve. Approval of payment of the bills received through May 31 and June 15 and paid on May 31 and June 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on July 1, 2014. Approval of checks issued for payroll for May 16 through May 31 and paid on June 5, 2014. Approval of checks issued for payroll for June 1 through June 15 and paid on June 20, 2014. C. Excused Absence for Councilmember Higgins - Approve. The Council approved an excused absence for Councilmember Berrios as he is unable to attend the City Council meeting of August 5, 2014. D. Consultant Services Agreement with GEI for Construction Phase Engineering for Upper Russell Road Levee — Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to sign a consultant services agreement with GEI Consultants, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $41,716 for engineering services on the Russell Road Upper Levee, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. E. 64th Avenue S Channel Improvements Phase II Puget Sound Energy Facility Agreements - Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to sign the Facility Relocation Agreements with Puget Sound Energy to relocate existing electrical and gas facilities for the 641h Avenue South Channel Improvements Project Phase II, as approved by the City Attorney and Public Works Director, and ratify and affirm any act consistent with this authority and conducted prior to the effective date of the Authorization. F. WRIA 8 Interlocal Agreement Addendum - Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to sign the Addendum to the Interlocal Agreement for the Watershed Basins within Water Resource Inventory Area 8 subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. G. Cigarette Litter Reduction Grant — Accept. The Mayor was authorized to accept the Cigarette Litter Prevention Program grant from "Keep America Beautiful" in the amount of $2,000, amend the budget and authorize expenditure of funds in accordance with the grant agreement, and authorize the Mayor to sign all grant documents. i 2 i Kent City Council Meeting Minutes August 5, 2014 H. Consultant Services Agreement with GeoEngineers for SR 516 to S 2319t Way Levee Improvements Project - Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to sign a consultant services agreement with GeoEngineers in an amount no to exceed $158,236 for materials testing and inspection services related to the SR 516 to S 2315t Way Levee Improvements Project, subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. I I. 2014 Second Quarter Fee-In-Lieu Funds - Accept. The Mayor was authorized to accept $19,425 for fee-in-lieu funds and amend the Park Lifecycle Program budget for future expenditures of funds in project budgets. J. King County Directors Association Agreement for Playground Equipment Purchase - Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to sign the King County Directors Association agreement for up to $85,000, including contingencies, to furnish playground equipment at Green Tree Park, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director, K. Justice Assistance Grant Application Funding VNET - Office Manager - Accegt. The Mayor was authorized to accept the Justice Assistance Grant to fund the Valley Narcotics enforcement Team office manager, in an amount of at least $91,842, to sign all documents, to amend the budget, and to authorize expenditure of grant funds in accordance with grant terms and conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney. L. Fiscal Year 2013 Bureau Justice Assistance Grant - Accent. The Mayor was authorized to accept the Fiscal Year 2013 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $52,379, to amend the budget, to authorize expenditure of the funds in accordance with the grant terms, and to sign all necessary grant documents with final terms and conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney. M. Consultant Services Agreement with GeoEngineers for the Riverview Park Riverbank Slope Project — Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with GeoEngineers Inc., in an amount not to exceed $32,972 to provide design and construction services for bank slope restoration at Riverview Park, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. i OTHER BUSINESS A. Proposition A, Pro & Con Committee Member Appointments - Approve. Interim Chief Administrative Officer Tom Brubaker introduced the item. He communicated that the committee members are being sought to write pro and con statements for the City of Kent Proposition A, He noted that their statements will be in the voter's pamphlet to be distributed to all Kent registered voters for the November 4 election. He added that the names need to be submitted to King County Elections by Friday and there are three volunteers for the pro committee and one for the con committee. Brubaker noted that one person registered for the pro committee, but meant to volunteer for a parks and recreation committee. 3 Kent City Council Meeting Minutes August 5, 2014 Council President Ralph moved to approve the appointment of Monty Burich, Marvin Eckfeldt, and Rita Ann Schwarting to the Pro Committee and Alex Senecaut to the Con Committee for the writing of the Proposition A statements, seconded by Councilmember Boyce. Motion carried 6-0. BIDS A. Briscoe-Desimone Levee Reach 1 Sheet Piling Supply Contract Project - Award. Chad Bieren, City Engineer communicated this contract is unique because the City is moving to procure materials for a contract to construct the project at a later date, He noted that this is to have the sheets delivered prior to winter and have them installed in the November/December timeframe. Council President Ralph moved to award the Briscoe-Desimone Levee Reach 1 Sheet Piling Supply Contract Project to Corpac Steel Products Corp. in the amount of $900,484.35 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 Fincher. Motion carried 6-0. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, STAFF AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES A. Council President. Council President Ralph noted that there wasn't a workshop and the Council will be heading out to help celebrate National Night Out. She communicated that the Public Works Committee met and there was a discussion concerning the City's water and water system. She also added that there was discussion about a grant opportunity for LED lighting in the City. She noted that LED lights last for twenty years. She concluded that the committee will be meeting again in another two weeks. B. Mayor. Mayor Cooke introduced the new Finance Director, Aaron BeMiller. BeMiller communicated that he is very happy to be with the City of Kent. Mayor Cooke also introduced Tammy White, Assistant City Attorney and thanked her for serving as the City Attorney for the meeting. She also communicated that the King County Flood Control District didn't meet last week. However, she noted that they approved their budget recommendations at the meeting prior. C. Administration. Interim Chief Administrative Officer Brubaker thanked the Mayor and the Council for the opportunity of being the interim Chief Administrative Officer. I D. Economic & Community Development Committee. No report. E. Operations Committee. In the minutes. F. Parks and Human Services Committee. Councilmember Ranniger stated that there is no meeting in August, but the meetings will resume in September. 4 Kent City Council Meeting Minutes August 5, 2014 i G. Public Safety Committee. Councilmember Berrios communicated that there isn't a meeting next week and there is nothing to report. i H. Public Works Committee. No report. i I. Regional Fire Authority. Councilmember Thomas communicated that the next meeting is August 6 at 5:30 p.m. at Station #78. Mayor Cooke announced that there is a meeting on August 11 concerning the potential cuts to Metro bus service here in Kent at 10:00 a.m. at the Kent Senior Center. Council President Ralph thanked Brubaker for his assistance and tackling issues head on. Councilmember Thomas clarified with Mayor Cooke that she would take the lead and get resolution for Mr. Hines-McLeod's issue. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m. ' //0 'z „f Ronald F 'Moore, MMC City Clerk 5 PUBLIC COMMENT KE " T SIGN UP SHEET N For the Kent City Council Meeting of: 01,1 )r NAME Street Address Email Address Topic 1234 Maim Street SE Comprehensive Ex Jane Doe Kent, WA 98032 jdoe@hotmaii.com Plan 1 � ltvlAnd �V .3 1 fro 2 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 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.