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October 21, 2014
The workshop meeting was called to order at 5:05 p.m. by Council President Ralph.
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Councilmembers present: Ralph, Boyce, Fincher, Higgins, and Thomas.
Councilmember Berrios was excused. Councilmember Ranniger arrived at 5:09 p.m.
2015 - 2016 Departmental Budget Presentations — Council President Ralph
communicated the format of the meeting and introduced Chief Administrative Officer
Derek Matheson who reviewed the budget and upcoming workshop schedule. He
reviewed the 2015-2016 Preliminary Budget Questions/Requests document and
encouraged the Council to contact him regarding any questions that need to be added
to the list.
POLICE DEPARTMENT - Police Chief Ken Thomas presented the Police Department
budget. Thomas communicated that there were 195.75 FTEs in the department and
reviewed its makeup. He said the Police budget in 2014 consisted of $31 million from
the General Fund and $2 million from the Criminal Justice Fund for a total budget of
$33 million. He noted that there was a $300,000 appropriation in the 2015 budget
which is a carryover from 2014 for two additional patrol officers which would also be
carried into 2016. He noted that there is a $22,600 line item for vests in 2015 and
$27,873 for more vests in 2016. He discussed Taser replacement in the amount of
$36,450 for 2015 and 2016 and that there were seven taser failures last year. He
noted that $12,000 would be used for pursuit and equipment training. He stated the
total appropriation out of the General Fund for 2015 is $293,087 and $298,360 in
2016. He added that there is an appropriation out of the Criminal Justice fund, a one-
time expense, for forensics investigation hardware in the amount of $20,000. Thomas
communicated that there is a proposal to add two vehicles to the fleet from the
Criminal Justice Fund, one in 2015 at a cost of $79,000 and one in 2016 at a cost of
$59,000, Finally, the unfunded needs include remaining consistent with the Public
Safety Committee staffing plan to ramp up the department to 160 officers.
Councilmember Boyce confirmed that three officers retire each year for the next two
years and they will be replaced with new officers, but there will be a need for an
additional officer to be hired each year.
Councilmember Boyce asked about overtime and Thomas replied that illness,
significant injuries due to work, and officers being in training has led to overtime. He
noted that department is averaging between $120,000 - $160,000 per month in
overtime expenses.
Councilmember Boyce said the City isn't maintaining staffing levels and it is a great
concern to him since there is so much overtime going on. He noted that overworking
the department may lead to mistakes.
Council President Ralph agreed with Councilmember Boyce and noted that adding
officers would add savings because of the amount of overtime being paid. She also
noted that you can only have so many officers working so many hours before
something goes wrong. It is imperative that the staffing plan be looked at, she said.
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Chief Administrative Officer Derek Matheson responded to Council President Ralph and
stated that the proposed staffing numbers match what is in the budget. However, the
Mayor's budget didn't propose new officers, it proposed $300,000 in funds for the
department. The funds would be used for officers and if the Council agrees, the
budget would reflect two new officers, he explained.
Councilmember Ranniger verified that Thomas is asking for two additional officers in
2015 and four additional officers in 2016.
Chief Thomas communicated that there will be five officers added tonight and they
are lateral officers and there are six more waiting to go to the academy.
Council President Ralph pointed out that whenever the Council approves the hiring of
officers they are a year out from being on the street.
Councilmember Fincher verified that the amount of time it takes officers to get into
the Washington State Police Academy is four months. Thomas noted that they are
going to be doubling classes next year to get the wait times to one month.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT - Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director communicated the 2015-
2016 Finance Department budget. He noted that there are currently 31.66 FTEs and
the proposed amount is 36.35 for 2015 and 2016. He gave kudos to Dan Leahy and
thanked the staff of the Finance Department. He said the department budget is $5.8
million in 2015 and $5.9 in 2016. He communicated his department's funding sources
and its base operating services of internal auditing, financial planning, financial
accounting and reporting, and customer service. He noted the hiring of a Finance and
Governmental Reporting Manager and that the new department appropriations for
2015 are $451,410 and $463,980 in 2016.
BeMiller responded to Councilmember Thomas concerning the appropriation to
increase the Meter Reader position from .53 FTE to 1.0 FTE.
Barbara Lopez communicated that the Meter Reader does more than just read the
meters. She highlighted that the readers currently don't have the capacity to do
maintenance on the meters.
BeMiller communicated that there is an additional proposed appropriation of four
positions to create a Tax Division in the Finance Department, consisting of a Tax
Manager, Compliance Officer, Desk Auditor, and a Customer Service Representative,
He communicated that when the Tax Division is up and running they will be able to
audit and find at least $410,000 in unpaid B&O taxes that should have been paid that
has not been paid. The organizations that have been discovered will be added to the
tax roll and those funds will be added to the B&O tax roll every year going forward.
Council President Ralph noted that the B&O Tax Ordinance has $4.7 million going to
street improvements, $400,000 for employee costs, and any remaining revenues
going into the CIP, which BeMiller confirmed and noted that if the Tax Division is
approved the B&O Ordinance would need to be rewritten and readopted by the
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come out of B&O revenues for employee costs or the budget costs of the tax division
as approved by Council.
Councilmember Thomas verified that if the B&O Tax Ordinance isn't revised there
won't be any funds in the General Fund to pay for the proposed tax division positions.
BeMiller also discussed B&O software improvements and stated that he has had
preliminary conversations with IT about them.
Councilmember Higgins inquired if the person who handles the technology part of the
B&O system would be a term-limited position and BeMiller stated that he isn't sure
what it would look like at this time.
Councilmember Higgins expressed support and said that there should be enough
funds derived from the Tax Division to cover all four of the positions and to add funds
into the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for projects and pay down debt. He
stated that he wants to have a system that is trustworthy that instills confidence in
the City and in the business community that is paying the tax. He said the City needs
to pay for the foundation to fix this. He supports whatever plan comes out to fix this
issue.
BeMiller communicated that there were no unfunded requests from the Finance
Department. He added that the Finance Department is functioning at a very lean staff
level, However, he stated that the department is interested in upgrading and
improving reporting functions, but is limited by staff capacity.
Councilmember Thomas inquired about the additional $300,000 for the staff from the
B&O revenues and BeMiller explained that they would be used to implement the Tax
Division and bring the B&O system and audit process up to speed. He noted that the
current B&O team has audited a couple of voluntary compliance accounts that haven't
filed for all four quarters and that has brought forth an additional $280,000. He stated
that the revenue is great, but the goal is to have a tax equitable B&O system in place
to ensure that everyone who needs to pay is paying.
BeMiller pointed out that $5.2 million has been collected in 2013 and the City is on
target to collect $5 million in 2014. He stated that the City is meeting the budget
numbers but all City businesses aren't compliant.
HUMAN RESOURCES - Lorraine Patterson, Human Resources (HR) Director
communicated the department budget. She stated that there 13 FTEs in the
department. There was a LEAN done on the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and it
has led to it being easier for employees to utilize FMLA. She communicated that 100
employees have signed up for a Health Savings Account (HSA) and this is good
because having more employees using HSA means less of a Cadillac Tax the City has
to pay on the 100 percent plan when it is enacted. She noted that there has been a
reduction in the worker's compensation claims. She stated that the HR base operating
budget is made up of mainly insurance funds with liability, worker's compensation,
unemployment, and the benefits fund. She noted that the department does training
for employees through the King County Leadership Academy, RESPECT, risk
management, customer service, and computer training, The recruitment staff, she
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said, has done 57 benefited recruitments and 26 temporary recruitments year-to-
date, with another six or seven in the process. Patterson added that the labor
relations and classification group handles contract administration, negotiations,
classifications and job description analysis, and employee relations by working with
supervisors and employees on workplace problems. She continued and stated that the
benefits group administers healthcare plans, deferred compensation, the Employee
Recognition Program, and the Wellness Program, She said the department is
requesting $1,200 in 2015 to cover Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)
memberships for HR staff that have received their certifications and other needs
include Employee Engagement and Longevity funding, which consists of two parts.
The first part is having $2,600 for an annual breakfast for every Employee of the
Month to attend and for the Employee of the Year to be chosen and presented to the
rest of the City staff. This event will occur in February or March of every year and
since the Employee Recognition Program was restarted last year this is the first year
we can have an Employee of the Year. The second amount is to go to each
department to help them recognize and/or engage employees for longevity, training,
a retreat, or for other special occasions. She noted that the amount would be $25 per
employee and the department director would have the freedom to use those funds as
they see fit as long as it relates to recognition or engagement of their employee. She
discussed having two part-time non-benefited positions to implement a Supported
Employment Program and one part-time paid high school intern. Patterson also
highlighted an unfunded need for a new learning management system that will track
employee training and certifications, at an estimated cost of $17,000. She also noted
that getting people trained in this Pathlore learning management software system is
another $2,000.
Councilmember Boyce discussed SHRM certifications and Patterson confirmed that
there are five currently SHRM certified, but are not members of the association.
Patterson clarified what the learning management system training would consist of.
She noted that it would notify employees of mandatory training and which training
their employees are lacking. She noted that having a system like this would lower
liability for the City.
Councilmember Fincher communicated that she would like to see funding for citywide
race and social justice training included in the budget.
Council President Ralph reviewed the process of bringing a proposal forward for the
budget.
Councilmember Fincher stated that she would provide information to Chief
Administrative Officer Matheson concerning the training.
Matheson confirmed that the item would be added to the 2015-2016 Preliminary
Budget Questions/Requests list.
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Council President Ralph asked the Supported Employment employees and how the
total amount was $44,000 and Patterson responded that it equates to 20 hours and
all other business related costs for the two employees.
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LAW - Tom Brubaker, City Attorney communicated that his department has 15.8 FfEs
and has no needs for 2015 and 2016. He noted that the medical marijuana litigation
is a notable accomplishment and it will be argued in Supreme Court. He added that
Kent is the leader when it comes to marijuana litigation. He also noted that the
department's work on tax law has gone well with Assistant City Attorney David
Galazin leading the charge. He communicated the increase in prosecution case filings
and having less staff. He noted that one attorney was requested for 2016 due to the
increase of officers, which increases filings. He noted, however, that his greatest
concern is the indigent defense legislation because he expects to have more court
calendars and court time. He noted that there will be more time spent by the
defenders by 2016,
Council President Ralph added that the amount of cases that attorneys can handle
may be restricted and that will cause a need for another attorney. Brubaker added
that when they get 400 cases they will have to, according to the legislation, stop
taking cases. Brubaker added that it is a blind rule and it doesn't take into account
how experienced the attorneys are.
Brubaker explained why this legislation was generated and Council President Ralph
further explained that it was based on a court case in Mount Vernon. Brubaker added
that the Council will be asked to increase the public defense budget based on this
ruling.
COURT - Margaret Yetter, Court Administrator communicated that there are 20.28
FfEs at the Court. She highlighted that the Court doesn't have any fiscal needs in the
next two years. She said school zone cameras have impacted the Court and the Court
has implemented an online pay system for those ticketed. She noted that the contract
with the City of Maple Valley has been completed and that the operating budget is
just over $3 million in 2015 and 2016. The projected revenue is $2.4 million and that
has been consistent during the past years. She added that the camera revenues
aren't included in that budget.
Council President Ralph inquired about the handling of the increased tickets from the
school zone cameras and Yetter responded that there is a temporary person that is
funded by the infractions that handles the load. She added she wants to ensure that
the Court has the staff it needs to manage this program.
Councilmember Boyce confirmed that the revenues have been $482,000 for the first
six months and it is estimated to be over $700,000 for the year.
Council President Ralph communicated the upcoming budget schedule.
The meeting adjourned at 5:54 p.m.
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The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by
Mayor Cooke.
Councilmembers present: Ralph, Boyce, Fincher, Higgins, Ranniger, and Thomas.
Councilmember Berrios was excused.
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CHANGES TO THE AGENDA FROM COUNCIL, ADMINISTRATION, OR STAFF
Council President Ralph pulled Item 7A, Minutes of Previous Meetings and Workshop -
Approve from the Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition - None.
B. Community Events - Councilmember Fincher communicated that there would be
a candidate forum for the Kent Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) Monday at the Kent
School District office on October 27, 2014.
C. Proclamation for Third Annual Green Kent Da v - Mayor Cooke presented the
Green Kent Day Proclamation to Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director, Jeff
Watling. Watling highlighted the proclamation and the event on October 25 at Morrell
Meadows Park. He thanked the Mayor and the Council for the proclamation.
Mayor Cooke discussed the Green River Natural Resource Area and highlighted its
location. She stated that it is being evaluated by the King County Flood Control District
to be a floodplain. Watling also alerted the public and explained that Van Doren Park
may also be lost due to the King County proposal.
D. Proclamation for Fourth Annual Kent Turkey Challenge - Mayor Cooke
presented the Fourth Annual Kent Turkey Challenge Proclamation to Matt Lynch and
Katie Brown from TorkLift. Lynch discussed the event and thanked the Mayor for the
Proclamation.
Councilmember Higgins thanked TorkLift for all they do for the community.
E. Public Safety Report - Police Chief Ken Thomas presented a video from the
International Association of Police Chiefs who did a documentary on the Kent Police
Department for their work in intelligence-led policing. He communicated that the video
will be presented at their conference in Atlanta. Chief Thomas introduced and had
Mayor Cooke swear in Officers Andrew Grove, Eric Wesson, Eli Morris, Kevin Strong,
and Jamey Hattaway. Chief Thomas also presented Life Saving Award to Officer
Michael Schanbacher for utilizing an AED unit to save a person's life. Chief Thomas
presented the Professional Excellence Award to Detective Brendan Wales for his work
on a homicide case that led to the arrest and charging of four people for first degree
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F. Intergovernmental Reports - Council President Ralph stated that on October 9
she attended the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Transportation Policy Board
and there were several presentations given concerning transportation and funding
mechanisms. She said the Washington State Transportation Commission presented on
some of the work they are doing concerning alternative funding sources for our
transportation system and one of the alternatives is looking at using vehicle miles
traveled. She further explained that this program would function like a utility and
residents would pay a certain amount per each mile traveled with their vehicle. She
noted that there was another presentation concerning distracted driving traffic safety
called Target Zero and noted the work the City of Kent Police Department has done
with increased patrols to combat this issue. She added that fatality accidents have
reduced over the last ten years, but there has been an increase in accidents due to not
paying attention and drivers focusing on our electronic devices. She stated that she
attended the South County Area Transportation Board and heard presentations from
Senator Joe Fain and Representative Pat Sullivan concerning the future of
transportation funding. She noted that they are both hopeful that there will be a
transportation package coming out of legislature in 2015. She added that they also
discussed their legislative agenda which focuses on encouraging City of Kent
representatives and the legislature to adopt a transportation package.
Councilmember Fincher attended the King Conservation District (KCD) meeting and
noted that property tax legislation was approved with 65 letters of support from the
areas that are in the KCD. She noted that there were questions concerning what would
happen to the funds if they aren't used and whether the funds would be returned to
cities that are members. She added that the increasing demands of growers, food
waste reduction, and reducing food insecurity by 20% was discussed. She concluded
that KCD received a $25,000 USDA grant to inventory King County food supply and
storage abilities.
Councilmember Higgins noted that the Sound Cities Association Board of Directors'
meeting was last Wednesday and the discussion centered on how King County, in
recent years, has offloaded services that they have provided in the past to the cities,
especially those related to public health. He also noted that there was discussion about
overhead in the County budget, which will be followed up on. He said the group noted
that Metro seems to be very conservative in their budget and cutting too much out of
it. He added that the Regional Transit Committee will be scrutinizing Metro's budget.
He added that the overcrowding and service productivity measures were also topics
discussed at the meeting.
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Councilmember Boyce stated that the next meeting of the Sound Cities Association will
be held November 12.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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A. 2015 - 2016 Biennial Budget - Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director highlighted that
this is the second public hearing. He highlighted the expenditures and revenues for
each fund. He noted that the ShoWare Fund and the CIP Fund are showing a negative
balance. He added that the beginning balance is $47 million and the ending balance is
$42 million. He stated that the net budget is $356 million. He discussed the City FTEs
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and displayed them. BeMiller discussed the major changes in the General Fund. He
stated that the General Fund started with a deficit in both 2015 and 2016. However,
the Mayor's proposed revenues to the budget results in $3.6 million in 2015 and $5.2
in 2016. BeMiller continued and noted revenue adjustments of $850,000 and $770,000
for a subtotal of $4.4 million and expenditures of $1.1 million added in 2015 and $1.9
million in 2016. Additionally, there is a payback for utility payments and a significant
contribution to General Fund resources to go towards internal debt. He added that the
City would be using $250,000 in 2015 and $434,000 in 2016 out of the General Fund.
He displayed the $165.7 million of General Fund expenditures by classification for the
2015-2016 budget.
Mayor Cooke opened the second public hearing on the 2015 - 2016 biennial budget.
1. Mary Ann Kern, Kent - Kern spoke in support of the Neighborhood Program
budgets for 2015 - 2016. She asked that the Mayor reconsider her budget proposal for
the neighborhood program by adding $6,000 to the 2015 budget.
2. Shane Wilson, Kent - Wilson communicated that he is the Chair of the Scenic Hill
Neighborhood Council and read their mission statement. He communicated what the
neighborhood program grant funding is used for and spoke in favor of increasing the
neighborhood program grant funding.
3. Fran McNett, Kent - McNett passed out a pamphlet called, "Great Neighbors Make
Great Neighborhoods" to the Council. She added that it is passed out to everyone who
attends their events and it communicates what is available in their neighborhood.
4. Denese Bohanna, Kent - Bohanna noted that neighborhood programs bolster and
uncover the hidden talents in the neighborhoods. She hopes the Council can increase
the budget for the neighborhood program in 2015 and 2016.
5. Michael Johnson, Kent - Johnson stated that setting a budget of zero for 2015
sends out messages that the Council doesn't think the neighborhood program is
important. He asked the Council to provide funding for the neighborhood program in
2015.
Councilmember Ranniger confirmed with Ms. Kern that the $6,000 amount was based
on past Neighborhood Council histories.
Councilmember Thomas moved to close the public hearing, seconded by
Council President Ralph. Motion carried 6-0.
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B. 2015 - 2020 Capital Improvement Plan - Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director
highlighted that this is the second public hearing for this item. He explained that the
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is incorporated into the Capital Facilities Element of
the Kent Comprehensive Plan and includes all known capital needs. However, not all of
the needs are funded. The 2015 and 2016 funded portions are included in the biennial
budget as capital projects, he said. BeMiller reviewed the capital needs by category,
project requests by department, and the sources of funds.
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Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing.
Council President Ralph moved to close the public hearing, seconded by
Councilmember Thomas. Motion carried 6-0.
C. Comprehensive Plan/Capital Facilities Element Amendment and update to
Kent City Code Section 12.13, School Impact Fees - Charlene Anderson, Senior
Planning Manager presented the item. She noted that the public hearing is on the
annual update of the Comprehensive Plan (CP) to incorporate the Capital Facilities
Plans of the Kent, Auburn, Highline, and Federal Way school districts that serve the
City of Kent. The item, she said, provides inventory for existing school facilities,
estimates growth and the facilities needed to accommodate that growth, and outline
funding opportunities, such as the school impact fees which are one source of funding.
Councilmember Thomas inquired if all of the plans of the school districts are adopted
individually and Anderson confirmed that they are considered together.
Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing.
1. Rod Sheffer, Burien - Sheffer communicated that he is from Highline School
District and there has been an increase of students in the district. He added that there
have been 7 double portable classrooms added to deal with some of the growth and
are going to run a bond early in November for two new middle schools and increase
the size of the Des Moines Elementary School. He urged the Council to adopt the 2014
- 2020 Highline School District Capital Facilities Plan.
2. Bob Kenworthy, Auburn - Kenworthy communicated that the project to replace
Auburn High School is at 50 percent and their district has also been adding portables.
He noted that within four to six years they will be building a new middle school. He
stated that the impact fee has been reduced for single-family properties and increased
for multi-family properties. He urged the Council to adopt the school impact fees.
Councilmember Thomas communicated that the new Auburn High School looks great.
3. Ralph Fortunato, Kent - Fortunato communicated that impact fees in Kent have
remained the same for five years. He stated that over 20 portables were added this
year. He urged the Council to adopt the capital facilities plan and school impact fees.
4. Tanya Nascimento, Federal Way - Nascimento presented the Federal Way School
District capital facilities and impact fee information. She highlighted that the district
adopted a levy in November 2012 for rebuilding Federal Way High School to handle an
increased capacity at the high school by 200 students. Additionally, money from the
levy will increase security and upgrade playground equipment. She concluded that the
single family and multi-family impact fees have been reduced for 2015.
Mayor Cooke discussed Sunnycrest Elementary School with Nascimento and noted that
there were two new portables and five double portables added last year. She further
noted that there has been an 11 percent increase at Sunnycrest from October 2010 to
present. Mayor Cooke thanked her for her presentation.
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Councilmember Boyce moved to close the public hearing, seconded by
Councilmember Higgins. Motion carried 6-0.
D. 2014 Property Tax Levy for the 2015 Biennial Budget - Aaron BeMiller
communicated how the funds from the property tax levy are disseminated. He noted
that property taxes dropped in 2011 and dipped back down in 2014. He displayed the
assessed valuation of the City of Kent and explained the maximum levy rate the City
could levy is $28.4 million and that the proposed levy is for $20.8 million.
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Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing.
No one from the public wished to speak to this item.
Councilmember Fincher moved to close the public hearing, seconded by
Councilmember Thomas. Motion carried 6-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Kirk Nelson, Kent - Nelson discussed the proposed garbage tax increase. He
stated that Kent isn't the highest and aren't the lowest when it comes to utility taxes.
He discussed the $20 vehicle tab fee and noted that he has five cars, which would
mean $100 to register his vehicles. He also discussed an increase in garbage utility
fees.
2. Shawn Christie, Kent - Christie discussed the proposed garbage tax increase and
the vehicle tab proposals. He stated that the City should freeze hiring for the next two
years.
3. Gene Bremner, Kent - Bremner said that Kent is the greatest welfare city in
Washington. He said the ShoWare Center will never pay for itself due to competing
with the casinos and other entertainment facilities. He questioned if the budget was
based on the property tax assessment next year. He said he paid $750 for his fire tax
and there are people on fixed incomes that are being hurt.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council President Ralph moved to approve Consent Calendar Items B through
M, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. Motion carried 6-0.
B. Excused Absence for Councilmember Berrios - The Council approved an
excused absence for Councilmember Berrios as he was unable to attend the City
Council meeting of October 21, 2014.
C. Resolution Ratifying Amendments to King County Countywide Planning
Policies — Adopt - The Mayor moved to adopt Resolution No. 1900 ratifying the King
County Countywide Planning Policies adopted by the Metropolitan King County Council
and pursuant to the Growth Management Act.
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D. Interlocal Agreement with Chelan County for Housing of Inmates -
Authorize - The Mayor was authorized to sign the Interlocal Agreement for Jail
Services with Chelan County, subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the Police
Chief and City Attorney.
E. Police Services Agreement with Kent School District - Authorize - The Mayor
was authorized to sign the Police Services Agreement between the Kent Police
Department and the Kent School District for the 2014-2015 school year, with final
terms and conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney.
F. Drug Free Communities Grant - Accept - The Mayor was authorized to accept
and sign the Drug Free Communities Support Program Grant from the Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in the amount of $107,815, subject
to the grant terms and conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney.
G. Memorandum of Understanding with Washington Traffic Safety
Commission for Target Zero Enforcement - Authorize - The Mayor was
authorized to accept and sign the Target Zero law enforcement grant to fund DUI,
seatbelt, and distracted driving patrols in Kent, create the budget, and authorize
expenditure of the funds in accordance with the grant terms and conditions acceptable
to the Police Chief and City Attorney.
H. Raedeke Associates Inc. Consultant Service Agreement - Authorize - The
Mayor was authorized to sign the Consultant Services Agreement with Raedeke
Associates Inc. to provide Environmental Consulting for Development Engineering
wetland and sensitive areas project review not to exceed $40,000, subject to terms
and conditions acceptable to the Economic and Community Development Director and
City Attorney.
I. Theresa R. Dusek Consultant Service Agreement - Authorize - The Mayor was
authorized to sign the Consultant Services Agreement with Theresa R. Dusek to
provide Environmental Consulting for Development Engineering wetland and sensitive
areas project review not to exceed $40,000, subject to terms and conditions
acceptable to the Economic and Community Development Director and City Attorney.
J. Canyon Drive/Campus Park Puget Sound Energy Gas Line Easement -
Authorize - The Mayor was authorized to sign an Easement allowing Puget Sound
Energy to replace gas facilities on City-owned property adjacent to Campus Park
subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works
Director.
K. Public Works Agreement with Nature's Way Tree Services for 64th Avenue
Tree Removal - Authorize - The Mayor was authorized to sign a Public Works
Agreement with Nature's Way Tree Service LLC in an amount not to exceed $18,750
for the removal of a cottonwood tree near the 23200 block of 64th Avenue South,
subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works
Director.
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L. Upper Russell Road Right-of-Way Dedication - Approve - The Mayor was
authorized to sign a Municipal Quit Claim Deed dedicating City owned property as City
Right of Way for the Russell Road Upper Levee - James Street/Russell Road
Realignment Project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and Public Works Director.
M. United States Geological Survey (USGS) Gage Funding Agreement -
Authorize- The Mayor was authorized to sign the Joint Funding Agreement for Water
Resources Investigations between the City of Kent and the United States Geological
Survey upon concurrence of the language therein by the City Attorney and Public
Works Director.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
BIDS
None.
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, STAFF AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
A. Council President. Council President Ralph discussed the workshop and noted
that there was a discussion concerning the 2015 - 2016 Biennial Budget. She noted
that department budgets were discussed. She highlighted that everything discussed so
far has been a proposal. She highlighted the upcoming budget schedule. She
communicated that residents and business owners may contact the Council to give
their input to the budget.
B. Mayor. Mayor Cooke applauded both Concut, Inc and Global Venture for being
recognized by King County as the "Exporting Small Business of the Year" and "Minority
Small Business of the Year" respectively. She announced that the Carpinito Brothers'
property off of 277th and Central Avenue South is being proposed by some of the
System-wide Improvement Framework (SWIF) program parties as an area to run the
levees along, thus flooding the area. She also communicated that Sound Transit has
released a draft of alternate link light rail routes and the entire process will be
discussed in the coming months, with discussion on the pros and cons of each of the
routes. Mayor Cooke thanked the 60-plus applicants for the Parks and Recreation
Commission and said she will bring her commission recommendations to the Council at
the November 18 meeting for their approval.
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C. Administration. Chief Administrative Officer Matheson communicated that there
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D. Economic & Community Development Committee. In the minutes.
E. Operations Committee. In the minutes.
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F. Parks and Human Services Committee. Councilmember Ranniger said there is a
Parks and Human Services Committee meeting on November 24.
G. Public Safety Committee. Councilmember Boyce verified that the Use of Force
Task Force meeting was at the Senior Center.
H. Public Works Committee. In the minutes. j
I. Regional Fire Authority. Councilmember Thomas announced that there is a
meeting on November 19 at 5:30 p.m. at Station #78. He added that the Regional Fire
Authority budget was adopted.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:47 p.m., Mayor Cooke announced that the Council would recess into an
Executive Session for twenty minutes to discuss property negotiation as per
RCW 42.30.110(1)(b).
At 9:07 p.m., Mayor Cooke extended the Executive Session would be extended
for five minutes.
At 9:11 p.m., the Executive Session concluded and Mayor Cooke reconvened
the regular meeting.
ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Property Negotiation, as per RCW 42.30.110(1) (b).
Ben Wolters, Economic and Community Development Director recommended Mayor
Cooke execute all documents for the City to acquire the property at 918 West Meeker
Street for a proposed price of $235,000.
Councilmember Boyce moved to authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary
documents to complete the purchase of property located at 918 West Meeker
Street and owned by Melina S. Mundy, within established budget and subject
to approval of the final terms and conditions acceptable to the Economic and
Community Development Director and City Attorney, seconded by
Councilmember Higgins. Motion carried 6-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:14 p.m.
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Ronald F. oore MMC
City Clerk
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