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OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MINUTES
JUNE 6, 2006
Committee Members Present: Tim Clark, Chair, Ron Harmon, and Debbie Raplee.
The meeting was called to order by Tim Clark, Chair at 4:05 p.m.
One item was added to the agenda, namely the Cultural Development Authority of King County
2006 Sustained Support Grant.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DATED MAY 2, 2006
Debbie Raplee moved to approve the minutes of the May 2, 2006, Operation Committee
meeting. Ron Harmon seconded the motion, which passed 3-0.
2. APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS DATED MAY 15, 2006 AND MAY 31, 2006
Acting Finance Manager Bonnie Fell presented the vouchers for May 15, 2006, and May 31, 2006,
for approval.
Ron Harmon moved to approve the vouchers dated May 15, 2006, and May 31, 2006.
Debbie Raplee seconded the motion, which passed 3-0.
3. FLEXPASS PROGRAM AGREEMENT 2006-2007
Benefits Analyst Ellen Bradley Mak presented the FlexPass Program Agreement for 2006-2007. Ms.
Mak advised that the City contracts with King County, Sound Transit and Pierce Transit for the sale of
Flexpasses. The FlexPass Program allows for eligible Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) affected
employees to choose from a variety of non-SOV (Single Occupancy Vehicle) commute options
provided by King County Metro, Sound Transit and Pierce Transit. The value of a pass is $4.00 of
each one-way King County Metro bus, Pierce County Transit or Sounder Rail fare. The pass will also
serve as a vanpool pass up to a face value of $65.00 per month. Ms. Mak further advised that the
cost is budgeted in the CTR budget. The Committee had questions regarding the number of passes
versus the usage and the requirements of the Metro agreement.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend that the FlexPass Program Agreement be placed on
the Consent Calendar for the June 20, 2006, City Council Meeting authorizing the Mayor
to sign a one year contract with King County Metro, Sound Transit, and Pierce Transit for
the FlexPass Program. Ron Harmon seconded the motion, which passed 3-0.
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4. WASHINGTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY GREEN GARDEN
FOODS PRODUCTS, INC. LOAN APPROVAL— RESOLUTION
City Attorney Tom Brubaker presented the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority
Green Garden Foods Products, Inc. Loan Approval Resolution for recommendation. Mr. Brubaker
advised that Green Garden Food Products, Inc. plans to build and equip a new manufacturing plant
adjacent to their current facility at 5851 South 194th Street. They intend to finance this project
through the issuance of Washington Economic Development Finance Authority's (WEDFA) tax-exempt
nonrecourse economic development revenue bonds in the amount of $6,000,000 and they have
passed a resolution allowing for the financing. It is the policy of the WEDFA board only to issue
bonds in support of projects which would be welcomed by the local communities. The City of Kent
welcomes the project and has no objection to this financing proposal, then WEDFA will issue the
bonds for Green Garden Food Products, Inc. In passing this resolution there is no liability against the
City of Kent, the state, or any other political entity created by issuance of WEDFA's bonds. The
bonds will not constitute an obligation of the City and no tax funds or revenues shall be used to pay
the principal or interest. The City of Kent's approval will not waive any of the permitting
requirements applicable to the project and there is no budget impact caused by the resolution.
Ron Harmon moved to recommend/not recommend a resolution approving Green Garden
Foods Products; use of Washington Economic Development Finance Authority's tax-
exempt nonrecourse economic development revenue bonds in the approximately amount
of $6,000,000 to build and equip a new manufacturing plant adjacent to their current
facility at 5851 South 194th Street. Debbie Raplee seconded the motion, which passed 3-
0.
S. CREATE A NEIGHBORHOODS PROGRAM MANAGER POSITION - AUTHORIZE
Mayor Suzette Cooke presented the request for authorization to create a Neighborhoods Program
Manager position. Mayor Cooke advised that in the 2006 budget, funds were appropriated to
develop a neighborhood program in Kent, as well as to design and construct two neighborhood
enhancement projects and referred to the Draft Plan and responsibilities of the position. In late
2005, Planning Department staff applied for and received a grant from the Washington State
Community and Economic Development Department to study and implement a neighborhood
program. In February 2006, the Kent City Council adopted its new Strategic Goals and Targets. One
of the main targets of the Strategic Plan emphasizes various actions relating to the enhancement of
city services to Kent neighborhoods. One specific target in the plan is the implementation of a
neighborhood program. Mayor Cooke and Administrative staff have determined that to best achieve
the goals and targets relating to neighborhoods, the city needs to dedicate a regular full-time
position. This position would research successful model neighborhood programs. Using this
information, this position would work with the community and city departments to create and
implement a neighborhood program that matches the goals and targets, as outlined in the Council
Strategic Plan. Mayor Cooke is recommending the authorization of the regular full-time
Neighborhoods Program Manager position and further advised that this position is in the 2006 budget
as well as the use of the funds applied for from the CTED Grant from Washington State.
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Debbie Raplee moved to recommend Council authorize the creation of a regular fulltime
Neighborhoods Program Manager position and to move this item to the June 6, City
Council meeting. Ron Harmon seconded the motion, which passed 3-0.
6. CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT ACCEPTANCE GRANT
Cultural Programs Manager Ronda Billerbeck presented the added item on the agenda for the
acceptance of the Cultural Development Authority of King County 2006 Sustained Support Grant. Ms.
Billerbeck advised that Cultural Development of King County 4Culture, formerly known as King
County Arts Commission, has awarded the Kent Arts Commission a $12,5000.00 grant for Sustained
Support funding through a competitive grant process. The funding will support 2006 programs,
including Spotlight Series performances, Kent Kids' Arts Day, Kent Summer Concert Series and two
Missoula Children's Theatre residencies.
Ron Harmon moved to recommend accepting the Cultural Development of King County
Sustained Support grant in the amount of $12,500.00 to support 2006 Kent Arts
Commission programs, approve the expenditure of funds in the Kent Arts Commission
budget and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Debbie Raplee seconded the
motion, which passed 3-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:34 p.m.
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Renee Cameron
Operations Committee Secretary
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