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Kent City Council Meeting Minutes
June 16, 2015
The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by
Mayor Cooke.
Councilmembers present: Ralph, Berrios, Fincher, Higgins, Ranniger, and Thomas.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA FROM COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION OR STAFF.
Chief Administrative Officer Derek Matheson removed item 7C., Excused Absence for
Councilmember Deborah Ranniger.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Historical Note from Kent's 125th Anniversary - Mayor Cooke communicated
the Historical Note from Kent's 125th Anniversary. She noted that on June 19, 1890
the first Juneteenth celebration in the Puget Sound region was held in Kent. Mayor
Cooke also stated that William and Pauline Scott were the first Black persons to live in
the City. The Scotts moved to Kent from Seattle after losing their barbershop in the
Great Seattle Fire in 1889.
B. Public Recognition - Mayor Cooke congratulated all school and college graduates.
C. Community Events - Council President Ralph announced the Allegro Performance
Arts Showcase event which takes place at the ShoWare Center from June 17 - 19. The
BeeGees tribute band will also be at the ShoWare on June 26. An event called "Bikes,
Brews, and Tattoos" will feature a free performance from Spike and the Impalers. The
Seattle Mist are coming back for another season and roller derby will also be at the
ShoWare on July 8. Additionally, she highlighted that the Scorpions will be performing
at the ShoWare Center in October.
Councilmember Fincher communicated that the Kent Black Action Committee will be
having their Juneteenth Celebration at Morrill Meadows Park on Saturday, June 20
from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Public Safety Report - Police Chief Ken Thomas read the biographies of and Mayor
Cooke swore in new Officers Brian Cortinas, John Dorff, Geoff Lai, Kyle O'Hagan,
Ritchie Plunkett, Matt Rausch, Andrew Reed, Andrea Walton-Travis, and Eric Weishaar.
Chief Thomas presented Kanwarjeet Sandhu the Chief's Award of Citizen Accomodation
for saving a person's life in February. Sandhu thanked God and his parents.
Chief Thomas presented the Kent Police Department Lifesaving Medal to Officer Matt
Stansfield for his efforts in saving the life of a woman in February with an AED unit.
Chief Thomas presented the Kent Police Chief's Award of Exceptional Duty to Officer
Chris Mills and K-9 Officer Ghost for their exemplary courage and actions in arresting a
man who was in the process of abducting a woman.
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D. Intergovernmental Reports. - Council President Ralph communicated that she
attended the Regional Transportation Policy Board meeting last Thursday and they are
attempting to align the available funds with the many transportation projects on the
wish list. She highlighted results of a travel study and that the South County Area
Transportation Board discussed proposed tolling on Interstate 405. She noted that the
tolling structure goes into place this fall and it will be similar to what currently exists
on Highway 167. A presentation was also given by Sound Transit to determine what
projects will be included in their long range plan as a part of Sound Transit III.
Councilmember Higgins noted that there is an online survey concerning Sound Transit
III and encouraged people to fill it out. He added that he will be attending the Sound
Cities Association Board of Directors meeting on June 17 and the main discussion will
concern an endorsement of the Committee to End Homelessness Strategic Plan for
2015 - 2019 which the Sound Cities is likely to approve. He added that tomorrow he
will be attending the King County Regional Transit Committee meeting.
Councilmember Ranniger noted that she is the Chair of the Sound Cities Association
Domestic Violence Initiative Task Force, which met today. She said the group is
proposing to do a domestic violence public service announcement in September. She
added that there will be a two-day symposium relating to diversity and cultural
competency on September 10 and 11.
Councilmember Fincher communicated that the food system grants are available and
applications will need to be received by the King County Conservation District by July 1
with the grants being awarded in October. She highlighted that the website is
www.kcd.org. She added that scholarships are available to all food providers in King
County.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Ken Light, Federal Way - Light communicated that he owns two properties in
Kent and he doesn't trust the information he gets from the water district, nor the
police department to protect his properties. He stated that he has put a vehicle in front
of his house with expired tabs and the vehicle was towed away. He said there have
been four burglaries this year at his properties and has pictures of the people who did
the burglary. He said he has two pages of information that he wants to talk to the City
about. He discussed his tenant eviction action and noted that he received a bill from
the water department from the previous tenant.
2. Jason Schaaf, Kent - Schaaf discussed the lack of sidewalk improvements to the
area by Clark Lake Park, in front of his house. He communicated that he felt there
should be sidewalk improvements added in the area.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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Council President Ralph moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through
L with the removal of item C, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. Motion
carried 6-0.
A. Approval of the minutes — Approve. The minutes of the workshop and regular
council meeting of June 2 2015 were approved.
B, Payment of Bills — Approve. Bills received through May 15 and paid on May 15
after auditing by the Operations Committee on June 2 2015.
C. Excused Absence for Councilmember Deborah Ranniger - Approve. This
item was removed by the Council.
D. Excused Absence for Councilmember Bill Boyce - Approve. An excused
absence for Councilmember Boyce as he is unable to attend the City Council meeting
of June 16, 2015.
E. Cheema Short Plat Sensitive Areas Release - Authorize. The Mayor was
authorized to release the Sensitive Area Easement on the Cheema short plat subject to
final terms and conditions approved by the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
F. Sunnfjord Plat Bill of Sale — Authorize. The Council was Authorized to accept
the Bill of Sale for Sunnfjord Plat, Permit No. RECC-2064714, for 14 gate valves, 6
hydrants, 2038 linear feet of waterline; 14 manholes; 1846 linear feet of sewer line;
3334 linear feet of new streets; 1134 linear feet of frontage improvements (pavement,
curb, gutter, sidewalk, planter strips); storm sewers--16 manholes and 19 catch
basins, 64,174 cubic feet of detention pond storage; 3092 linear feet of sewer line.
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G. Hyas Group Consultant Services Agreement Renewal - Authorize. The Mayor
was authorized to sign a three year Consultant Services Agreement with the Hyas
Group, LLC and perform a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a third party administrator of
the City's, deferred compensation plan with final terms and conditions acceptable to
the City Attorney.
H. Fiscal Year 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant —
Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to accept the Fiscal Year 2014 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $57,455, ratify and authorize the
Mayor's signing of all necessary documents, amend the budget, and authorize
expenditure of the funds in accordance with grant terms and conditions acceptable to
the Police Chief and City Attorney.
I. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Interlocal Agreement — Target Zero
Manager — Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to accept a grant in the amount
$124,000 from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission to fund 60% of the salary
and benefits for the City's Community Education Coordinator who serves as the Target
Zero Manager for South King County, amend the budget, authorize expenditure of the
funds in accordance with the grant's terms, and authorize the Mayor to sign all
documents with terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Police Chief.
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1. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Memorandum of Understanding -
Distracted Driving Enforcement - Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to accept
the Washington Traffic Safety Commission Grant in the amount of $3,000 for the King
County distracted driving focused patrols, authorize the Mayor to sign all documents,
amend the budget, and authorize expenditure of the funds in accordance with grant
terms and conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney.
K. Massage and Reflexology Services Ordinance - Adopt. Ordinance No. 4156
was adopted, amending Title 9 of the Kent City Code entitled "Public Safety," by
adding a new Chapter 9.04, entitled "Massage and Reflexology Services," and
amending Chapter 5.01, entitled "General Business Licenses," by adding a new section
5.01.135, entitled "Massage or reflexology businesses - Conviction for prostitution or
fraud related activity - Conviction for violation of Chapter 9.04 KCC - Denial or
revocation of business license."
L. SE 240th Slope Street Stabilization and Pavement Restoration Project -
Accept as Complete. The Mayor was authorized to accept the SE 240th Slope Street
Stabilization and Pavement Restoration Project as complete and release retainage to
Northwest Cascade, Inc. upon receipt of standard releases from the state and the
release of any liens.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
BIDS
A. Central Avenue South Pavement Preservation and Utility Improvements -
Award. Tim LaPorte highlighted the project. He noted that this is one of the City's
flagship projects and the City was successful in getting preservation grants for this. He
noted that the City received two significant grants for this and the project includes
water and sewer line upgrades. He stated that Marshbank Construction, Inc. was the
low bidder and thanked his staff for their work on this.
Councilmember Higgins thanked him and his staff for making this happen this year. He
thanked everyone in the community, including the business community, for their work
to pass the B&O tax for this.
Councilmember Higgins moved to award the Central Avenue South Pavement
Preservation and Utility Improvements Project to Marshbank Construction,
Inc. in the amount of $5,819,698.74 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 Council President
Ralph. Motion carried 6-0.
B. 2015 Asphalt Overlays - Award. Tim LaPorte recommended award of the 2015
Asphalt Overlays and communicated that since the bid was so low an additional street
would be added to the project. He noted that ICON Materials was the low bidder.
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Councilmember Thomas thanked LaPorte and his department for their work.
Councilmember Higgins moved to award the 2015 Asphalt Overlays Project to
ICON Materials in the amount of $1,066,044.05 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.
C. SR 516 to S 2315t Way Levee Improvements Project - Award. Tim LaPorte
presented the project and communicated that the bids were very good. He discussed
the location of the work and noted that final acquisiton of property rights is being
conducted.
Councilmember Higgins moved to award the SR 516 to S. 231st Way Levee
Russell Road Upper Levee — South Reach project to SCI Infrastructure in the
amount of $1,994,502.86 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary
documents, subject to acquisition of necessary property rights at Regatta at
the Lakes and final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and
Public Works Director, seconded by Council President Ralph. Motion carried 6-
0.
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, STAFF AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
A. Council President. - Council President Ralph noted that during the workshop there
was a presentation from the Finance Director concerning bond refunding. She noted
that it is an opportunity to save money on the interest related to the City's bonds. She
also noted that there was a presentation on code enforcement in the City. She
communicated that there is a process when it comes to addressing some of these
issues and that in the future there are opportunities to revise the City code to address
more of the long-standing issues the City has been having. She discussed the
background of the B&O tax, noting that it has been a recent topic of conversation with
the Council, business community, and the public, and clarified misconceptions
regarding it.
B. Mayor. - Mayor Cooke discussed ongoing conversations with the City's
representatives in Olympia. She noted concerns in the operating budget as it applies to
liquor funds and the firemen's pension fund. She highlighted that without it there will
be a financial strain on the City. She noted that the legislature is trying to fund
education and the transportation budget, along with the capital budget. She discussed
the Sound Transit Link Light Rail and asked the Councilmembers to contact their
Sound Transit resources because of opposition to the City of Kent's preferred
alignment. The opposition, to have light rail run down Highway 99 has become
vigorous, even though all the cities have agreed to have the alignment run down
Interstate 5 and have a station at Highline College.
She added that she just returned from an intercity study in Chicago and they are doing
things differently and more efficiently. One of the things she noted is that there are no
HOV lanes in Chicago because the rail system is amazing and so are their
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public/private partnerships. She communicated that the Mayor's power to request
things from companies like Microsoft is prevalent and Chicago is attempting to be a
technological innovator. She added that one of the goals of the Mayor of Chicago is to
have a park ten walking minutes from every resident. She said she met with one of
the vice presidents of Burlington Northern and informed him that the City of Kent is
attempting to have quiet zones and he responded that it takes a long time and is very
expensive. She continued and said she attended a King County Metro Service
Guidelines Task Force meeting before the Council meeting and they are working to
change the guidelines concerning how Metro provides service and have alternative
routes. She discussed the King County Head Start Levy for Better Health. She noted
that Council President Ralph is doing a ribbon cutting for Agave Mexican Cantina and
Restaurant located in Kent Station.
C. Chief Administrative Officer. - Chief Administrative Officer Matheson
communicated that there is a presentation in July concerning the Headstart for Kids
program. He added that there would be an executive session for ten minutes
concerning property negotiations and action is not expected at the end of the
executive session.
D. Economic & Community Development Committee. - No report.
E. Operations Committee. - In the minutes.
F. Parks and Human Services Committee. - In the minutes.
G. Public Safety Committee. - In the minutes.
H. Public Works Committee. - Councilmember Higgins thanked Mayor Cooke for
the quiet zone discussion and a proposal to fund the initial local improvement district
(LID) feasibility study with money left over from transportation projects. He stated
that the topic is moving ahead and quiet zone LIDs aren't as expensive. He hoped the
community will move ahead with this project.
I. Regional Fire Authority. - Councilmember Thomas announced that the next
Regional Fire Authority meeting is on June 17 at Station #74.
Chief Administrative Officer Matheson confirmed that the Sound Transit board meeting
concerning the public hearing to speak on the alignment of the Sound Transit Link
Light Rail is on June 25 at 1:30 p.m.
RECESS
At 8:17 p.m., Mayor Cooke called for a three minute recess.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:20 p.m., Mayor Cooke reconvened the meeting and announced that the
Council would recess into an Executive Session for twenty-five minutes to
discuss property negotiations, per RCW 42.30.110(i)(c).
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At 8:45 p.m., Mayor Cooke extended the Executive Session for ten minutes.
At 8:49 p.m. the Executive Session concluded and Mayor Cooke reconvened
the regular meeting.
ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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