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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 06/02/2015 KENT xext`�@ Wn S++ +:or ow Kent City Council Meeting Minutes June 2, 2015 The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Cooke. Councilmembers present: Ralph, Berrios, Boyce, Fincher, Higgins, and Thomas. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA FROM COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION OR STAFF. Chief Administrative Officer Derek Matheson added that under Public Communications there will be a historical note for the City's 125th Anniversary and a Proclamation for Juneteenth. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. City of Kent 125th Anniversary Historical Note - Mayor Cooke discussed Kent's businesses in 1900s. She highlighted the growth of the City's business district in the early 1900s. She highlighted that the Board of Trade was re-instituted and reached new heights. Furthermore, she noted that an outside journalist called the City of Kent the metropolis of the White River Valley. She continued and noted the establishing of committees for new industry, transportation, legislation, public improvement, finance, publicity, entertainment, and amusement. She pointed out that no less than seven new brick buildings were built in downtown Kent prior to 1907. B. Public Recognition - Council President Ralph congratulated the City's graduates. She noted that there are several graduation ceremonies going on at the ShoWare Center in the next few weeks. Councilmember Fincher thanked the attendees and volunteers at the Kent International Festival. Mayor Cooke communicated that the event is done by volunteers and this § the first - year there were three stages. She thanked Councilmembers and businesses that supported it with sponsorships. She highlighted the food booths and that the event was a success. C. Proclamation for National Trails Day - Mayor Cooke read the National Trails Day Proclamation and presented the proclamation to Jeff Watling, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director. Watling communicated that the event will be at Clark Lake Park on Saturday, June 6. He noted that people who wish to volunteer can register on the website or call the department. D. Proclamation for Juneteenth - Mayor Cooke read the Proclamation for j Juneteenth and presented the proclamation to Gwen-Allen Carston, Executive Director of the Kent Black Action Commission. Mayor Cooke proclaimed that June 19 was I Kent City Council Meeting Minutes Juneteenth Day in the City of Kent. Allen-Carston announced the Juneteenth event on June 20 at Morrill Meadows Park. E. Community Events - Mayor Cooke communicated that the Kent Downtown Partnership event will be this Friday at the ShoWare Center. She also pointed out that Theresa Caputo, "The Long Island Medium" will be at the ShoWare Center on June 7. Additionally, Allegro Arts Academy will be having their showcase event on June 17, 18, and 19. The Bee Gees, she announced, will be at the ShoWare on June 26 and Bikes, Brews, and Tattoos will be on June 27, an event by Harley Davidson. The Beatles tribute band will be performing on June 28 and a Roller Derby Championship event is on June 20. F. Economic and Community Development Report - Economic and Community Development Director Ben Wolters communicated that the Burgeoning International Shopping Center is coming soon to Kent. It will feature an Indian grocery, Halal Meat Market, an Indian restaurant, a Mediterranean restaurant, a boutique and dress shop, a Bollywood radio station, a travel agency, language instruction, CPAs and attorney offices, and a revamped event hall. He communicated that the Pie Lab will be opening next to Trader Joe's by former Kent science teacher, Susan Ferguson. He also noted that The Habit Burger Grill and Cafe Rio Mexican Grill will also be located in the same mall with Trader Joe's and Sports Authority and scheduled to open in the fall of 2015. He announced that Wingstop and Agave will be opening this Thursday. He discussed the IT Meetups going on at the Green River College and explained that they are networking events that bring IT and web developers to Kent from neighboring towns. Wolters noted that Amazon and other companies will be present at the next Meetup event for recruiting purposes on June 11 and the one following that is on June 24. Wolters communicated that there was an article that ranked the top 99 suburban cities of the Seattle metro area for young professionals and Kent wasn't on the list. Wolters said he inquired with the magazine and they told him that Kent is not considered a suburban city, but is a principal city ranked in the top 5 in the Seattle area. He stated that Kent is the third largest city in King County and that the magazine, Niche, gave Kent a grade of "B". Councilmember Higgins thanked Wolters for the information from Niche. _Mayor Cooke verified with Wolters that the new business center would be called an international shopping center, but the specific name of the area is tentative. S e a so noted that there will be a latino radio station located in downtown Kent. Wolters noted that the Amazon facility is almost complete and they will be taking possession of the facility soon. G. Intergovernmental Reports - Council President Ralph communicated that she attended the Regional Law Safety and Justice Committee meeting and the topic was Race and Social Justice. She noted that the first speaker was the Highline School District Superintendent and they are working on eliminating out of school suspensions in the district. She added that students who were previously suspended and sent home are now receiving in-school suspensions. However, she stated that there have been 88 out of school suspensions for marijuana use and possession this year. She added that the new Director of the King County Public Defender's Office and the former director 2 Kent City Council Meeting Minutes Dave Chapman who reported on their work with the King County Executive's Office on race and equity planning for juvenile justice in King County. She added that she will be attending the Transportation Policy Board meeting next week. Councilmember Higgins communicated that the Sound Cities Association Board of Directors appointed Chad Bieren, City Engineer to the Regional Project Evaluation Committee. This committee, he said, determines how federal funds get distributed to the Puget Sound Regional Council and it is important that Kent be heard on that committee to reiterate to our regional and national partners how critical the infrastructure is here in Kent to the regional and national economies. At the King County Regional Transit Committee meeting there was discussion about the Metro's work on alternative service plans, he said, which they are doing in several cities in the County. He added that they have created a group called the Southeast King County Region to discuss the service plans in that area, but Kent isn't included in the group. He communicated that the reasoning is because they are replacing some routes in along the Maple Valley Highway and the Auburn/Enumclaw Highway that were previously cut. He noted that Monica Whitman, Transit Planner has been discussing a Kent specific alternative route plan. Finally, he noted at the Regional Transit Committee a proposed study for integration between Sound Transit with Metro service was discussed. However, he stated that in that proposed study there were several stops that were studied for consolidation. However, the new Highline Community College link light rail station wasn't included in the study and he informed them that it should be. Councilmember Fincher communicated that King Conservation District has $650,000 in grant money for the distribution of food in King County. She stated that larger food distribution strategies will be investigated and applications will be taken next Thursday. The goal is to fund projects that will aid in the distribution of nutritionally dense food. Councilmember Boyce stated that the next Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee meeting is June 10. PUBLIC HEARING __.None.._.__ PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Cooke verified that the Kent Farmers Market begins this Saturday from 9 am-12 noon at Town Square Plaza, across from the library. 1. Richard Wilkinson, Kent - Wilkinson spoke on behalf of the Neighborhood Council Program. He stated that Toni Azzola does a fantastic job and thanked her for her support. He stated that Councilmember Boyce attended and he answered some questions at their last meeting. He invited all Councilmembers to attend the neighborhood council meetings and thanked City Attorney Victoria Robbin and the City Code Enforcement Officer Doug Garrett who attended. 3 Kent City Council Meeting Minutes 2. Leslie Flamada, Kent - Hamada spoke on behalf of Kent Hope. She stated that 165 women and children have been transitioned out of homelessness. She stated that there needs to be a shelter in the City. She challenged the Council to work with Kent Hope to find a location for an all-day shelter for the men and women. CONSENT CALENDAR Council President Ralph moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through K, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. Motion carried 6-0. A. Approval of the minutes — Approve. The minutes of the workshop and regular council meeting of May 19 2015 were approved. B. Payment of Bills — Approve. Bills received through April 30 and paid on April 30 after auditing by the Operations Committee on May 19, 2015. C. Excused Absence for Councilmember Deborah Ranniger - Approve. An excused absence for Councilmember Ranniger as she is unable to attend the City Council meeting of June 2, 2015. D. Transportation Impact Fee Annual Adiustment Ordinance — Adopt. The Council was authorized to adopt Ordinance No. amending the economic index for annual adjustments to the City's transportation impact fee. E. Central Avenue South Improvements Federal Grant — Accept. The Mayor was authorized to accept a Federal Grant in the amount of $1,500,000 for the Construction Phase of the Central Avenue South Pavement Preservation Project and direct staff to establish a budget for the funds, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. F. Economic & Community Development Reorganization Ordinance and Motions — Adopt and Authorize. Adopt Ordinance No. 4154, amending Chapter 2.30 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Economic and Community Development Department" by clarifying the structure of the Economic and Community Development _Department, including the authority of the department's director, to conform with the - - - - -- - authorization and structure established by Council for other city departments. The Council recommended to adopt and establish the positions of Deputy Economic and Community Development Director, Building Services Manager, and Current Planning Manager, as described in the job descriptions created for those positions, to authorize the salary ranges recommended for those positions, and to adjust the budget accordingly. The Council was authorized to fill as soon as possible in the 2015 calendar year the positions of Planner, Administrative Secretary 1, and Office Tech 3, all of which were authorized to be filled in 2016 under the city's biennial budget, using existing 2015 budget year savings incurred from department reorganization and from savings incurred by other unfilled or under filled positions. 4 Kent City Council Meeting Minutes G. Ordinance Amending Kent City Code Chapter 1.05, Public Records — Adopt. Adopt Ordinance No. 4155, amending Chapter 1.05 of the Kent City Code regarding submittal and response to requests for public records and converting those provisions from code to policy to allow for more timely revision in response to changes in the law. H. 4Culture Sustained Support Grant Agreement for 2015 Programs — Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to accept the Sustained Support Grant from 4Culture in the amount of $17,000.00, amend the budget, sign all necessary documents, and authorize expenditure of funds in accordance with the grant agreement, subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City Attorney. I. Professional Service Agreement with ARC Architects for the City Hall Campus Space Efficiency Project — Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to sign the Professional Services Agreement with ARC Architects for $40,193.00 to complete the City Hall Campus Space Efficiency Project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City Attorney. 1. Interlocal Agreement Extension with King County for Animal Services — Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to sign the Interlocal Agreement with King County extending animal services for 2015 - 2017, subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City Attorney. K. Calvary Chapel South Bill of Sale - Accept. The Council was authorized to accept the Bill of Sale for Calvary Chapel South, Permit No. RECC-2130175, for 2 gate valves, 1 hydrant, 45 linear feet of waterline; 20 linear feet of new streets (curb, gutter, sidewalk, paving). OTHER BUSINESS None. BIDS A. .2015 Paint Line Striping - Award. Tim LaPorte highlighted the 2015 Paint Line Striping contract award and noted that the low bidder is Apply-A-Line, Inc. Councilmember Higgins moved to award the 2015 Paint Line Striping project to Apply-A-Line, Inc., in the amount of $185,771 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. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, STAFF AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES A. Council President. - Council President Ralph highlighted that the Council was briefed on the Regional Animal Services of King County agreement. She noted that the agreement has been extended for two years, through December 2017. The second discussion in the workshop was on the City's Communication Strategy. She noted that 5 I Kent City Council Meeting Minutes there are several different ways the City communicates with residents and each of them were discussed. B. Mayor. - Mayor Cooke communicated that the June employee of the month was Julie Stomes. She discussed Julie's career. Mayor Cooke thanked the employees who assisted with the Kent Relay for Life event. Specifically, she noted that Kent Relay for Life raised $66,000 and the City of Kent employees rose over $8,000. She thanked Angella Fealy for her efforts. Mayor Cooke thanked City Clerk Ronald F. Moore for his efforts in working with the Greater Kent Historical Society. She discussed the Economic Development Council meeting she attended in Kirkland and there was noted that the cloud and information technology is changing faster than our laws are. She announced that a member of the Economic Development Council met with a person in Germany who is considering moving his company to Kent and highlighted the return on investment in being a member of the group. Mayor Cooke discussed the store Constantine in Kent and that they are having an annual event called "Games People Play" on July 24 which embraces international games and what games people play around the world. She thanked Council President Ralph, Councilmembers Boyce and Thomas for working with them on the Financial Sustainability Committee applications. She communicated that there is a forum being started to work on alternative transit services for Kent businesses, specifically, for people needing services after normal business hours. She discussed the link light rail and said discussions are heating up. She noted that her business concern is that there is no value in having light rail on Highway 99 if it wipes out commercial development along that route. She noted that the City has taken a position that the route be along Interstate 5 and sweep down to reach Highline Community College. C. Chief Administrative Officer. - Chief Administrative Office Derek Matheson communicated that the CAD Report for Tuesday, June 2 is in the packet. He added that there would be no executive session. D. Economic & Community Development Committee. - Councilmember Boyce noted that he didn't have a report, but the next meeting is on June 8. E. Operations Committee. - No report. F. Parks and Human Services Committee. - Councilmember Fincher reported that there would be several clean up events in the coming weekends and they are listed on our website at KentWa.gov under Parks. G. Public Safety Committee. - Councilmember Berrios noted that illegal fireworks and compliance would be discussed at the next meeting on Tuesday June 9th. The next police community meeting including Fair and Impartial Policing will be held on Wednesday June loth at Sunnycrest Elementary School. H. Public Works Committee. - Councilmember Higgins stated that a railroad quiet zone was discussed at the last Public Works Committee meeting. He added that an LID would be needed for this and a preliminary feasibility study would need to be done at a cost of $100,000. He hopes that the funds can be received through the opportunities fund and it will be discussed at the next Public Works Committee meeting. 6 r I Kent City Council Meeting Minutes I. Regional Fire Authority. - Councilmember Thomas noted that the next meeting is at Station 78. EXECUTIVE SESSION �I None. I ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION None. 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