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40 KENT CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS
October 6, 2015
K ... Council Chambers
Mayor Suzette Cooke
Council President Dana Ralph
Councilmember Jim Berrios Councilmember Bill Boyce
Councilmember Brenda Fincher Councilmember Dennis Higgins
Councilmember Deborah Ranniger Councilmember Les Thomas
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COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA
5 P.M.
Subiect Speaker Time
Budget Baseline Discussion Aaron BeMiller 60 min
Meet Me on Meeker Hayley Bonsteel 15 min
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
2. ROLL CALL
3. CHANGES TO AGENDA FROM COUNCIL, ADMINISTRATION, OR STAFF
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Historical Note from Kent's 125th Anniversary
B. Public Recognition
C. Proclamation for Re Leaf 2015 at Clark Lake Park
D. Proclamation for Arbor Day 2015
E. Proclamation for World Homeless Day
F. Appointment of Members to the Bicycle Advisory Board
G. Community Events
H. Economic and Community Development Report
I. Intergovernmental Reports
5. PUBLIC HEARING
6. PUBLIC COMMENT - Please state your name and address for the record. You
will have up to three (3) minutes to provide comment. Please address all
comments to the Mayor or the Council as a whole. The Mayor and Council
may not be in a position to answer questions during the meeting. For more
details regarding the public comment process, please refer to the section
titled, "Public Comments," on the reverse side.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes of Previous Meetings and Workshop — Approve
B. Excused Absence for Councilmember Berrios — Approve
(Continued)
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA CONTINUED
C. Excused Absence for Councilmember Higgins — Approve
D. 2015 Paint Line Striping — Accept as Complete
E. 2015 Vehicle Detector Loops — Accept as Complete
F. James Street Bicycle Path (Green River Trail to Interurban Trail) Grant —
Authorize
G. 2016 Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment — Set Second Public Hearing Date
H. 2016-2021 Capital Improvement Plan — Set Second Public Hearing Date
I. Comprehensive Plan/Capital Facilities Element Amendment and Update to
Kent City Code Chapter 12.13 School Impact Fees — Set Public Hearing
Date
J. 2015 Tax Levy for 2016 Budget — Set Public Hearing Date
K. Appointment of Members to the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board — Approve
L. Resolution Adopting Countywide Planning Policy Amendments, School
Siting Process — Adopt
M. Ordinance Adopting the International Property Maintenance Code — Adopt
N. Re-lamping Project at Kent Memorial Park and Hogan Fields — Accept as
Complete
8. OTHER BUSINESS
9. BIDS
10. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
12. ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: A copy of the full agenda packet is available for perusal in the City Clerk's
Office. The Agenda Summary page and complete packet are on the website at
KentWA.gov
An explanation of the agenda format is given on the back of this page.
Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk's Office
in advance at 253.856.5725. For TDD relay service, call the Washington
Telecommunications Relay Service at 1.800.833.6388.
COUNCIL WORKSHOP
1) Budget Baseline Discussion, Aaron BeMiller
2) Meet Me on Meeker, Hayley Bonsteel
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A) Historical Note from Kent's 125th Anniversary
B) Public Recognition
C) Proclamation for Releaf 2015 at Clark Lake Park
D) Proclamation for Arbor Day 2015
E) Proclamation for World Homeless Day
F) Appointment of Members to the Bicycle Advisory Board
G) Community Events
H) Economic and Community Development Report
I) Economic and Community Development Report
PUBLIC HEARING
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PUBLIC COMMENT
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Agenda Item: Consent Calendar 7A
CONSENT CALENDAR
7. City Council Action:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember
seconds to approve Consent Calendar Items A through N.
Discussion
Action
7A. Approval of Minutes.
Approval of the minutes of the workshop and council meeting of September 15,
2015.
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Kent City Council Workshop Minutes
September 15, 2015
The workshop meeting was called to order at 5:01 pm by Council President Ralph.
Councilmembers present: Ralph, Berrios, Boyce, Fincher, Higgins and Thomas.
Parks Sustainability — Jeff Watling, Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Director presented slides and provided an update of the parks and trails system in the
City of Kent. He said it continues to decline at a rate faster than the City can address.
He discussed the specific strategic outreach and planning that has gone on over the
past five years. He also highlighted and displayed photos of the eight projects that
have been completed or are underway since 2011 and reviewed the Parks Asset
Analysis. He pointed out that 32 percent of the City's assets (assets valued at over
$10,000) were at or near the end of their lifecycle in 2011. Now, he communicated in
2015, 42 percent of the City's assets are at the end of their useful life. Watling
reviewed the Parks Department budget requests noting that $5.2 million was
requested and $0.5 million was funded, thus the City is only funding 9 percent of the
need. Watling communicated that the City acquired $1.5 million in grant funds for
Morrill Meadows, Hogan, and Lake Meridian Parks ($500,000 for each).
Councilmember Boyce verified that each grant award is specified for each project and
cannot be combined and spent on just one area.
Watling continued and discussed the Lake Meridian Park dock replacement, Hogan Park
field conversion, and the Morrill Meadows/YMCA expansion projects. He stated that the
main question is whether or not the City's park and trail system is too big relative to
land use and population. He reviewed the City's annual parks capital need and
announced that the total unfunded need is $8.86 million. Watling discussed next steps
and introduced the members of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Council President Ralph thanked Watling for the presentation and the Parks staff for
doing a great job despite the need. She communicated that Victoria Andrews is doing a
great job pulling together volunteers to work on the parks and it is important to figure
out a way to take care of them.
Councilmember Boyce verified with Watling that none of the parks have been closed
outright, but some areas have been repurposed and specific amenities have been shut
down.
Councilmember Fincher said outreach is very important and communicated how a lack
of parks affects children and health. She noted that people look to put their businesses
and lives next to parks because they are amenities. She said the City needs to educate
the residents so they fully understand the losses that could occur with this issue.
Councilmember Berrios noted that this message was given to the Council four years
ago. He stated that establishing the commission was a great idea, and now it is time to
communicate to the residents the status of the parks system. He noted that if the City
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doesn't do any work on the parks system it is less likely to receive grants. He inquired
if there has ever been a local improvement district (LID) established to work on the
parks system.
Councilmember Higgins thanked Watling for the slides and stated that maintenance
and capital funding per capita would be slides that he would like to see included in this
presentation. He stated that the City needs to demonstrate the problem and
communicate to the public what actions have been taken thus far. Then, when more
funding is required, they will have a better understanding of what the City has done
already.
Councilmember Berrios suggested investigating an LID for parks and trails.
Commissioner Richard Johnson communicated that building a "buzz" needs to be done
prior to going out to vote on any LID or voter approved option. He stated that Kent
suffers from the perception that the parks are really good, and the challenge will be to
communicate what is really going on. He noted that we can assume what the
community wants to do with the parks system, but we need to find out from them
what their desired direction is.
Commissioner Randy Furukawa discussed an LID and Council President Ralph
communicated that they generally are utilized to pay for one project.
City Attorney Tom Brubaker explained that a property can only be assessed if there is
a specific community benefit. He added that if a value is realized by the residents of a
community they can have an LID assessed. He stated that it would be hard to do an
LID on a park because there wouldn't be a direct increase on the value of a home in
the LID area.
Watling confirmed for Councilmember Berrios that the Parks and Open Space Plan will
be set up to prevent the City from having to locate funds for future maintenance on
improvements done today. He noted that a lifecycle system will be set up to include
maintenance and reinvestment back into the system. Councilmember Berrios noted
that a user fee system needs to be developed to assist with providing revenues for this
in the future.
Council President Ralph summarized the discussion and challenged the Council to take
a hard look at some of the options the Council has to better improve the parks system.
Mill Creek Drainaae Update — Mike Mactuitus, Environmental Engineering Manager
presented the Kent Valley Stormwater improvement projects and gave the Council a
copy of the presentation and a map. He reviewed the reestablishment of the channel
and highlighted the depths along the creek. He discussed the issues the City is having
in attempting to do all the improvement work and noted that the Green River Natural
Resources Area (GRNRA) Regional Stormwater Facility is twenty plus years old and
needs some maintenance.
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Councilmember Higgins confirmed that the Corps won't let the City work on the areas
along James Street that have sediment because there are fish concerns. He added that
the GRNRA facility is manmade, without fish, and is designed for the sediments.
Mactuitus stated that a force main pipe needs to be installed at the GRNRA to pump
the sediment out to the Green River and reviewed the North Park Neighborhood
improvements.
Tim LaPorte discussed improvements in the Springbrook Creek area and the need to
get the water to the Black River Pump Station with the assistance of a containment
berm and the replacement of the trunk line along 84th Avenue South.
Mactuitus highlighted several other areas which have stormwater issues and noted
that they are included on the projects list.
Meeting adjourned at 6:25 pm.
Ronald F. Moore, MMC
City Clerk
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Kent City Council Meeting Minutes
September 15, 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, Boyce, Fincher, Higgins and Thomas.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA FROM COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION OR STAFF. Chief
Administrative Officer Derek Matheson recommended adding a Proclamation for
National Public Lands Day at Burlington Green Park between items 4E and 4F.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Historical Note from Kent's 125th Anniversary — Zachary VanTassal, Executive
Director of the Greater Kent Historical Museum gave a presentation concerning the
history of flooding and its prevention in the City of Kent.
B. Public Recognition — Mayor Cooke discussed the Punjabi Sports Camp and
introduced representatives from the camp. She recognized Kentlake High School
senior, Rajjat Chauhan, who participated in the United States Powerlifting Association
National Championships this past July in Las Vegas, Nevada. Chauhan won his division
at the event and set both a national and state record in the squat, and state record in
bench press, and dead lift. She also communicated that he has won the State
Championship for the past four years. Kentwood High student, Avtar Singh was also
recognized by the Mayor for his powerlifting. Another powerlifter was introduced and
he was also recognized for his achievements in being the state champion in his weight
over the past four years.
C. Proclamation for Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hunary — Mayor Cooke
introduced Wendy Gall from The Emergency Feeding Program of Seattle and King
County who accepted the proclamation. Gall communicated that Safeway, Fred Meyer,
and QFC are three locations that residents can donate food and their website
is www.emergencyfeeding.orq.
Councilmember Thomas noted that the Kent Food Bank is also another site in which
residents can donate food.
D. Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week — Mayor Cooke introduced Battalion
Chief Tom Bettenson and read the proclamation. Chief Bettenson accepted the
proclamation and announced that Fire Prevention Week is October 4 — 10. He added
that this year there will be open houses at one of the fire stations each month.
E. Proclamation for Constitution Week — Mayor Cooke introduced Tracey Harrison
from the Lakota Chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution and presented her with a
proclamation celebrating the U.S. Constitution. Harrison noted that this event is
celebrated annually from the week of September 17 — 23.
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Ea.Proclamation for National Public Lands Day at Burlington Green— Mayor
Cooke introduced Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Jeff Watling who
accepted the proclamation.
F. Community Events — Council President Ralph noted that the Kent Spotlight Series
begins on October 2 and noted some of the events that will be taking place as a part of
the series. She highlighted the events coming up at the ShoWare Center, to include
the Seattle Thunderbirds home opener, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Scorpions, the
circus, and other events.
Councilmember Fincher noted that there will be a bust revealed in the lobby of City
Hall on Sunday at 5 p.m. of Mexican independence leader Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla.
She noted that it will be a celebration of the Mexican culture.
G. Public Safety Report — Police Chief Ken Thomas began the report with the
swearing in of Kenneth Holifield. He highlighted Holifield's background and discussed
his family and career. Mayor Cooke swore in Corrections Officer Holifield.
Thomas called up Assistant Chief John Straus and Detective Hemmitt and discussed
the work the Police Department has done concerning crime. He communicated that the
robberies in the City are down 14 percent from last year and that residential burglaries
are down 18 percent this year. Robbery crime rates are one-third of what the City was
in 2006 and the same one-third less than Seattle now. He noted that the teams
assembled by Straus and Hemmitt have dealt with gangs and have led to drug busts
over the past year. Additionally, he communicated that the Police Department has
partnered with agencies in the region to form the Guns, Gangs, and Drugs Task Force
that will focus on regional issues and address those that are committing these crimes.
Councilmember Higgins thanked the Police Department for their efforts.
H. Intergovernmental Reports — Council President Ralph said she attended the
South County Area Transportation Board where WSDOT communicated on where the
funding approved in the legislature will go and that it will take time for the work to be
completed. The second presentation was from King County Metro and their long range
planning process. She communicated that there is some real work going on between
Sound Transit and Metro to determine how they both can come together and serve
King County.
Councilmember Berrios stated that on September 2 he attended the Puget Sound
Regional Council meeting where he is an alternate for the Economic Development
District Board. He added that the forecast for the next 25 years is that there will be
about a million more people moving into this area by 2040 with an additional 800,000
more jobs. He noted that the region needs to continue to plan for this growth.
Councilmember Fincher noted that the King Conservation District will meet in October
and she encouraged people to go to the website or Facebook for free services.
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Councilmember Boyce stated that at the Sound Cities Association Public Issues
Committee (PIC) meeting there was a discussion on ending homelessness. He noted
that there was a sharing of knowledge and Merina Hanson presented at the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
A. 2016 Mid-Biennium Budget Adiustment - Mayor Cooke noted that she will
be presenting her recommendations for the 2016 Mid-Biennium Budget on September
29 at 5 p.m. at a Special Meeting of the City Council.
Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director noted that the mid-biennium budget will be balanced
and presented the highlights of the adjustment. He reviewed some of the upcoming
and continuing budgetary items that the Mayor is taking into consideration.
Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing.
No one from the public wished to address this item.
Councilmember Boyce moved to close the public hearing, seconded by
Councilmember Thomas. Motion carried 6-0.
B. 2016-2021 Capital Improvement Plan - Aaron BeMiller highlighted the 2016
- 2021 Capital Improvement Plan and discussed its purpose for the City. He noted that
the City currently has $36 million in projects and funding for all of them is identified.
Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing.
No one from the public wished to address this item.
Councilmember Boyce moved to close the public hearing, seconded by
Councilmember Thomas. Motion carried 6-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Toni Troutner, Kent - Troutner communicated that the parks are not sustainable.
She stated that the Council needs to come up with ideas and develop a plan to protect
the investments in the parks. She added that the parks are important to the residents
and families.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council President Ralph moved to approve Consent Calendar items A through
I, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. Motion carried 6-0.
A. Approval of the Minutes - Approve. The minutes of the workshop and regular
council meeting of September 1, 2015 were approved.
B. Approval of Bills - Approve. Bills received through August 15 and paid on August
15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on September 1, 2015 were approved.
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C. Excused Absence for Councilmember Deborah Ranniaer — Approve. The
council was authorized to approve an excused absence for Councilmember Ranniger as
she is unable to attend the City Council meeting of September 15, 2015.
D. Consolidating Budget Adiustment Ordinance for Adiustments between
April 1, 2015, and June 30, 2015 - Adopt. Ordinance No. 4168, consolidating
budget adjustments made between April 1, 2015 and June 30, 2015, reflecting an
overall budget increase of $3,405,773 was adopted.
E. Ordinance to Repeal Independent Salary Commission — Adopt. Ordinance
No. 4169, repealing Chapter 2.58 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Independent Salary
Commission" was adopted.
F. Cumulative Grant Donations to the Auto Theft Task Force Fund — Authorize.
The Mayor was authorized to accept additional grant funds from the Washington Auto
Theft Prevention Authority in the amount of $72,332.14, amend the budget, and
authorize expenditure of the funds to reimburse members of the PATROL Task Force in
accordance with the grant terms and conditions.
G. School Zone Traffic Safety Camera Proaram Fund Expenditures - Authorize.
The Mayor was authorized to sign all documents related to the expenditure of School
Zone Traffic Safety Camera Program funds in an amount not to exceed $845,000, in
order to provide corrections facility renovations, traffic safety equipment, a use of
force training simulator, as well as pay for some police overtime, and, finally, Power
DMS (Document Management Simplified) for the years 2015 and 2016, amend the
budget, and authorize expenditures consistent with this motion.
H. Park Place Lane Final Plat (SU-2013-1/RPP5-2150547) — Approve. The
council approved the final plat mylar for Park Place Lane and the Mayor was authorized
to sign the mylar.
I. 2015 Asphalt Grindina — Accept as Complete. The Mayor was authorized to
accept the 2015 Asphalt Grinding project as complete and release retainage to Mulier
Construction upon receipt of standard releases from the state and the release of any
liens.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
BIDS
A. 76th Avenue S. Storm Drainaae Improvements Proiect — Award. Tim
LaPorte, Public Works Director discussed the bid and recommended the Council award
the bid to Accord Contractors. He verified for Mayor Cooke the precise location of this
project.
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Councilmember Higgins moved to award the 76th Ave. S. Storm Drainage
Improvements project to Accord Contractors in the amount of $79,868.00 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 noted that there is a special meeting
of the Council on September 29 at 5 p.m. concerning the Mayor's Presentation of the
2016 Mid-Biennial Budget. She noted that residents are free to communicate with the
Council and the Mayor's Office on the budget. She stated that at the workshop there
was a presentation from the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director about the
state and sustainability of the parks and trail system in Kent. She noted that this is
about taking care of the investment and the system is in need of repair. She added
that it will be up to the Council to determine how to pay for what we have. It is a lot of
work and a lot of work has been done on the transportation system, now it's time to
address parks. She noted that the second presentation was on the City's stormwater
projects.
B. Mayor. — Mayor Cooke highlighted that she attended the Master Builders
Association meeting where she was on a discussion panel. She noted that the main
concern at the event is that there isn't enough buildable land in this region. She also
added that the State Auditor's Office has completed their accountability audit and
financial audit of the City of Kent and the City had no findings and did not receive any
management letters. The City was issued a "clean" report, she said. Mayor Cooke also
noted that there is nothing to report on the Lower Russell Road Levee and Van Doren's
Landing Park issue. She stated that she is opposed to allowing the park to be moved to
make way for the levee. She continued and stated that the King County Metro Service
Guidelines Task Force meeting tomorrow may produce a recommendation as to how
King County Metro prioritizes their routes and the types of services offered. There is an
attempt to shift the paradigms that have been established in King County Metro and
allow for some alternative transportation services.
C. Chief Administrative Officer. — Chief Administrative Officer Derek Matheson
communicated that the first installment of the Equity and Social Justice training will
take place Wednesday and Friday of this week. He noted that the Chief Administrative
Officer Report is in the packet and there will be a ten minute Executive Session for
property negotiations with possible action.
D. Economic & Community Development Committee. — In the minutes.
E. Operations Committee. — No meeting and prior meeting minutes are available.
I. Parks and Human Services Committee. — Councilmember Fincher stated that
there are assets that have been shut down on parks in the City. She also highlighted
that $500,000 is available for development at Morrill Meadows for the YMCA, Hogan
Park at Russell Road Field 1, and at Lake Meridian Park. She discussed what happens
when parks are open and how it benefits communities, to include the negative side of
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parks being closed. She highlighted the comparisons between the park systems of the
local jurisdictions. She added that there is an $8.86 million unfunded balance in the
City's parks and trail system. She highlighted the upcoming events at the City's parks
and that the women's shelter will open on October 1.
G. Public Safety Committee. - Councilmember Berrios communicated that Drug
Take Back Day in the City in the Police Department is October 6 from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. He also noted that the Kent and Federal Way school districts are in session so the
school zone cameras are up and running. He warned drivers to pay attention to their
speeds.
H. Public Works Committee. - No report, and the next meeting is on September 21
in the Council Chambers.
I. Reaional Fire Authority. - Councilmember Thomas noted that there was a
discussion about oil trains and what would happen if there was a derailment. There is a
fireman's retirement luncheon and a regular meeting at Station #74 at 5:30 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Property Neaotiations, as per RCW 42.30.110(1)(c).
At 8:24 p.m., Mayor Cooke announced that the Council would enter into an
Executive Session for ten minutes to discuss property negotiations as per
RCW 42.30.110(1)(c).
At 8:34 p.m., Mayor Cooke extended the Executive Session for ten minutes.
At 8:44 p.m., Mayor Cooke extended the Executive Session for ten minutes.
At 8:52 p.m., the Executive Session concluded and Mayor Cooke reconvened
the regular meeting.
ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Cooke introduced Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Jeff Watling.
Watling communicated that as part of the City's efforts on parks sustainability the City
has been working on surplusing properties. One of those opportunities is Pine Tree
Park which has development challenges and doesn't provide immediate access to
residents. He noted that it is a ten acre parcel and an offer has been received to
purchase the property for $2 million.
Councilmember Fincher moved to authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary
documents to complete the sale of the Pine Tree Park property, King County
parcel number 322205-9116 in an amount not less than $2 million with
adjustments for reasonable closing costs, subject to the approval of the
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director and City Attorney, seconded
by Councilmember Higgins. Motion carried 6-0.
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Watling noted that this was a part of the King County Forward Thrust funds purchase
and will be used to address parks development.
City Attorney Tom Brubaker communicated that the Kent Ice Center has a 42 year
lease that is set to expire in 2040 and they want a 15 year lease and extension. They
have agreed to allow the Seattle Thunderbirds to utilize the center for practices, thus
allowing the ShoWare Center to be used to book performances.
Councilmember Thomas moved to authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary
documents to extend the Kent Ice Center lease by an additional 15 years on
the condition that the lessee enter into a binding practice ice time agreement
for the term of the lease, subject to the approval of final terms and conditions
by the City Attorney, seconded by Council President Ralph. Motion carried 6-
0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Ronald F. Moore, MMC
City Clerk
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T Agenda Item: Consent Calendar - 713
TO: City Council
DATE: October 6, 2015
SUBJECT: Excused Absence for Councilmember Jim Berrios - Approve
MOTION: Approve an excused absence for Councilmember Berrios as he is
unable to attend the City Council meeting of October 6, 2015.
SUMMARY: Councilmember Berrios is unable to attend the City Council meeting
of October 6, 2015.
RECOMMENDED BY: Council President Ralph
YEA: N/A NAY: N/A
BUDGET IMPACTS: N/A
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T Agenda Item: Consent Calendar - 7C
TO: City Council
DATE: October 6, 2015
SUBJECT: Excused Absence for Councilmember Dennis Higgins - Approve
MOTION: Approve an excused absence for Councilmember Higgins as he
was unable to attend the special meeting of September 29, 2015.
SUMMARY: Councilmember Higgins was unable to attend the special meeting of
September 29, 2015.
RECOMMENDED BY: Council President Ralph
YEA: N/A NAY: N/A
BUDGET IMPACTS: N/A
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T Agenda Item: Consent Calendar - 7D
TO: City Council
DATE: October 6, 2015
SUBJECT: 2015 Paint Line Striping - Accept as Complete
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept the 2015 Paint Line Striping
project as complete and release retainage to Apply-A-Line, Inc. upon
receipt of standard releases from the state and the release of any liens.
SUMMARY: The 2015 paint line striping project consisted of refreshing 273 miles of
lane striping and 7.5 miles of painted curbing within the right-of-ways throughout the
City of Kent. This is an annual routine maintenance activity performed in advance of
the fall season.
The awarded amount for this project was $185,771.00 the total paid to Apply-A-Line
was $199,627.45.
EXHIBITS: N/A
RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Director
YEA: N/A NAY: N/A
BUDGET IMPACTS: This project was funded out of Business & Occupation Tax funds.
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KEN T Bewt^�� Agenda Item: Consent Calendar — 7E
TO: City Council
DATE: October 6, 2015
SUBJECT: 2015 Vehicle Detector Loops — Accept as Complete
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept the 2015 Vehicle Detector Loops
project as complete and release retainage to Pioneer Cable Contractors,
Inc. upon receipt of standard releases from the state and the release of
any liens.
SUMMARY: Vehicle traffic detection loops are a critical part of the City's signal
system. They greatly improve the efficiency of the traffic flow by detecting when
vehicles are approaching or waiting at an intersection. Annually, the City has loops
that fail for a variety of reasons including age or impacts from other construction
projects.
The 2015 vehicle detector loops project replaced 68 traffic loops at various locations
scattered throughout the City that had failed and were in need of replacement.
The awarded amount for this project was $123,513.75. The total paid to Pioneer Cable
Contractors, Inc. was $88,290.72.
EXHIBITS: N/A
RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Director
YEA: N/A NAY: N/A
BUDGET IMPACTS: This project was funded out of Business & Occupation Tax funds.
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TO: City Council
DATE: October 6, 2015
SUBJECT: James Street Bicycle Path (Green River Trail to Interurban Trail) Grant
— Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Public Works Director to return to the Puget Sound
Regional Council the $221,750 grant for the James Street Bicycle Corridor
project subject.
SUMMARY: In 2012 the Public Works Department competed for a $1,197,000 design
and construction grant from the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) as part of the
2012 countywide competitive program. The project was not selected for funding.
However, it was placed on a contingency list in case additional funds were obtained by
the PSRC. In October 2013 additional funds became available and the City was
notified that, while the entire $1,197,000 was not available, the design phase of the
project could be funded in the amount of $221,750.
While this was not enough to fund the entire project, the City accepted these funds
with the plan of attempting to secure additional funds for the construction phase.
Since that time we have searched for additional funding opportunities and have not
been successful with other grants.
The PSRC has strict policies that require grant funds to be spent in a timely manner.
We have now reached the point where we recommend returning these funds to the
PSRC. PSRC funds may be returned on a voluntary basis and there is no penalty for
returning funds. This project will be eligible to re-apply for grants under future funding
cycles.
Agencies voluntarily returning funds are asked to provide PSRC with a letter or a
memorandum signed by a responsible official requesting the return.
EXHIBITS: Draft James St. Bicycle Corridor Funding letter dated September 16,
2015
RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee
YEA: Ralph, Fincher, Higgins NAY:
BUDGET IMPACTS: None. The City has not spent any City or federal funds on this
project, so no repayment to the PSRC is necessary.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Timothy J. LaPorte
Public Works Director
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h-,-,,R xj` ICENT Kent, WA 98032
w nsinnoron Fax: 253-856-6500
September 16, 2015
Josh Brown
Executive Director
Puget Sound Regional Council
1011 Western Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
Re: City of Kent - James Street Bicycle Corridor Funding
Executive Director Brown,
The City was awarded a $221,750 Surface Transportation grant for Preliminary
Engineering of the James Street Bicycle Corridor project as part of the Puget Sound
Regional Council's (PSRC) 2012 Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Countywide
program.
In the original grant application the City applied for $1,197,000 for the Preliminary
Engineering and Construction phases of this project and was not selected. However,
additional funds became available and this project was partially funded through the
contingency list. The City was awarded $221,750 only for the PE phase. At that time
the City accepted the funds with the intention of pursuing additional sources of
revenue to complete the funding package. It has become apparent that the City will
not be able to complete the funding package in a timely manner.
As a result, the City is no longer in a position to move forward with this project at this
time. It is with careful thought and deliberation that we return these funds. If our
funding situation improves in the future, the City will consider reapplying for FHWA
funds for this project. Thank you for your understanding and support.
Sincerely,
Tim LaPorte, P.E.,
Public Works Director
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\, K EN"�' �N� � Agenda Item: Consent Calendar — 7G
TO: City Council
DATE: October 6, 2015
SUBJECT: 2016 Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment — Set Second Public Hearing
Date
MOTION: (No action required)
SUMMARY: Set October 20, 2015 for the second public hearing of the 2016 mid-
biennium budget adjustment at the regular City Council meeting. Public input is
welcome.
EXHIBITS: None
RECOMMENDED BY: Finance Director
BUDGET IMPACTS: N/A
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\, K EN"�' Agenda Item: Consent Calendar — 7H
TO: City Council
DATE: October 6, 2015
SUBJECT: 2016-2021 Capital Improvement Plan — Set Second Public Hearing Date
MOTION: (No action required)
SUMMARY: Set October 20, 2015 for the second public hearing of the 2016-2021
Capital Improvement Plan at the regular City Council meeting. Public input is
welcome.
EXHIBITS: None
RECOMMENDED BY: Finance Director
BUDGET IMPACTS: N/A
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K EN*•
T Agenda Item: Consent Calendar - 7I
TO: City Council
DATE: October 6, 2015
SUBJECT: Comprehensive Plan/Capital Facilities Element Amendment and Update
to Kent City Code Chapter 12.13 School Impact Fees - Set Public
Hearing Date
MOTION: Set October 20, 2015 as the date for a public hearing to consider
amendment of the Capital Facilities Element of the Kent Comprehensive
Plan and amendment of Chapter 12.13 Kent City Code to incorporate the
updated Capital Facilities Plans of the Auburn, Federal Way, Highline and
Kent School Districts, the City's 2016-2021 Capital Improvement Plan, and
changes to adopted school impact fees.
SUMMARY: Kent City Code authorizes school impact fees on behalf of any school
district which provides to the City a capital facilities plan. The plan is adopted by
reference as part of the Capital Facilities Element of the Kent Comprehensive Plan.
The school districts are required to submit for annual Council review their updated
capital facilities plans. The City Council holds the public hearing on the school district
plans at the same time as the public hearing for the budget, i.e., October 20, 2015.
The Auburn, Federal Way, Highline and Kent School Districts have submitted updated
Capital Facilities Plans for Council review and consideration.
EXHIBITS: Staff memo dated 10/6/15
RECOMMENDED BY: Staff
BUDGET IMPACTS: N/A
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ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
Phone: 253-856-5454
KENT Fax: 253-856-6454
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
October 6, 2015
To: Mayor Suzette Cooke, Council President Dana Ralph and City Council
Members
From: Charlene Anderson, AICP, Long Range Planning Manager
Subject: Comprehensive Plan/Capital Facilities Element Amendment and Update to
Kent City Code Chapter 12.13 School Impact Fees — Set Hearing Date
MOTION: Set October 20, 2015 as the date for a public hearing to
consider amendment of the Capital Facilities Element of the Kent
Comprehensive Plan and amendment of Chapter 12.13 Kent City Code to
incorporate updated Capital Facilities Plans of the Auburn, Kent, Federal
Way and Highline School Districts, the City's 2016-2021 Capital
Improvement Plan, and changes to adopted school impact fees.
SUMMARY: Kent City Code authorizes school impact fees on behalf of any school
district which provides to the City a capital facilities plan; the plan is adopted by
reference as part of the Capital Facilities Element of the Kent Comprehensive Plan.
The school districts are required to submit for annual Council review their updated
capital facilities plans. The City Council holds the public hearing on the school
district plans at the same time as the public hearing for the budget, i.e.,
October 20, 2015. The Auburn, Kent, Federal Way and Highline School Districts
have submitted updated Capital Facilities Plans for Council review and
consideration. The City of Kent 6-year Capital Improvement Program being
considered on the same date also will update the Capital Facilities Element of the
Comprehensive Plan.
BUDGET IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND: One of the planning goals under the Growth Management Act
(RCW 36.70A.020) is to ensure that those public facilities and services necessary to
support development are adequate and timely to serve the development without
decreasing current service levels below minimum standards. The Act (RCW
36.70A.070) also requires the Capital Facilities Element of the Kent Comprehensive
Plan to inventory existing capital facilities, forecast future needs and provide for
financing of those facilities. RCW 82.02.050 authorizes cities planning under the
Growth Management Act to impose impact fees on development activity as part of
the financing for public facilities needed to serve new growth and development. As
a result, KCC 12.13.080 authorizes school impact fees on behalf of any school
district which provides to the City a capital facilities plan; the plan is adopted by
reference as part of the Capital Facilities Element of the Kent Comprehensive Plan.
The school districts are required to submit for annual Council review their updated
capital facility plans (KCC 12.13.060 & 070).
The Auburn, Kent, Federal Way and Highline School Districts propose amendment
of the Kent Comprehensive Plan and Kent City Code Chapter 12.13 to reflect
changes to impact fees resulting from new student population generated by new
single family and multifamily residential development. The plans include an
inventory of existing facilities, existing facility needs, expected future facility
requirements, and expected funding.
The Kent School District proposes to decrease their existing school impact fees for
single family units from $5,486 to $4,990 (a decrease of $496 or 9.0%) and
decrease their fees for multifamily units from $3,378 to $2,163 (a decrease of
$1,215 or 36.0%).
The Federal Way School District proposes to decrease their existing school impact
fees for single family units from $5,171 to $2,899 (a decrease of $2,272 or 43.9%)
and decrease their fees for multifamily units from $1,834 to $506 (a decrease of
$1,328 or 72.4%).
The Auburn School District proposes to increase their existing school impact fees for
single family units from $4,137.21 to $5,330.88 (an increase of $1,193.67 or
28.9%) and decrease their fees for multifamily units from $3,518.17 to $2,625.01
(a decrease of $893.16 or 25.4%). The only area in Kent where Auburn School
District's impact fees are applied is the Verdana or Bridges Planned Unit
Development on the former impoundment reservoir site.
The Highline School District proposes to increase their existing school impact fees
for single family units from $6,328 to $8,229 (an increase of $1,901 or 30.0%) and
increase their fees for multifamily units from $3,761 to $7,453 (an increase of
$3,692 or 98.2%). The Highline School District covers the northern section of the
Midway Study Area.
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\, K EN"�' �N� � Agenda Item: Consent Calendar — 73
TO: City Council
DATE: October 6, 2015
SUBJECT: 2015 Tax Levy for 2016 Budget — Set Public Hearing Date
MOTION: (No action required)
SUMMARY: Set October 20, 2015 for the public hearing on the 2015 tax levy for the
2016 budget at the regular City Council meeting. Public input is welcome.
EXHIBITS: None
RECOMMENDED BY: Finance Director
BUDGET IMPACTS: N/A
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K EN*•
T Agenda Item: Consent Calendar — 7K
TO: City Council
DATE: October 6, 2015
SUBJECT: Appointment of Members to the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board — Approve
MOTION: Confirm the Mayor's appointment of Scott Taylor, Kyle Applebury,
Andrew Sobczyk, Christopher Varo and Steven Plank to the Kent Bicycle
Advisory Board for two year terms.
SUMMARY: Confirm the appointment of Scott Taylor, Kyle Applebury, Andrew
Sobczyk, Christopher Varo and Steven Plank to the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board, each
for a two-year term ending October 31, 2017.
Scott Taylor, 30+ year resident of East Hill, is a software engineer for Tailor Made
Software. Scott is a former member of the King County Citizens Transportation
Advisory Committee; former WA State Chair of the Sierra Club; Sierra Club National
Vice President for Electoral Affairs and sat on the Finance Committee for Sierra Club
for several years.
Kyle Applebury, East Hill resident, is a structural engineer for Coughlin Porter
Lundeen. Kyle is a recreational cyclist and bike commuter. As an engineer, he would
bring his experience and technical background to assist Kent in promoting safe
interaction between all road users. Kyle holds a board seat on his homeowner's
association and is involved as a project planner with National Association for Industrial
and Office Parks (NAIOP) community enhancement project.
Andrew (Andy) Sobczyk, East Hill resident, is a software engineer for Nvidia, Inc.
Andy feels the bike paths in Kent are pathetic and stated he can either complain about
the situation or help to make it better. He chose to make the situation better and
become an advocate for bicyclists by living up to a quote from President Kennedy,
"Any man can change the world and every man should try."
Christopher (Chris) Varo, Riverview resident, is a Customer Service Lead with King
County's Department of Natural Resources. As an avid cycle commuter and weekend
bicycle recreationist, Chris is well aware of the challenges and maintenance issues of
the bike trails. Chris is Board President of The Crossings development at Riverview
and is a board member of the Riverview Master Association.
Steven (Steve) Plank, Panther Lake resident, is a happily retired engineer from
Boeing. Steve rides his bicycle for exercise, and has noticed that bike paths are a
practical means for alternate transportation. He would like to see more safe routes
through neighborhoods for people to use for health and "running" errands.
Additionally, he and his wife have used bicycle facilities to travel in Europe.
EXHIBITS: None
RECOMMENDED BY: Mayor Cooke
BUDGET IMPACTS: None
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\, K EN"�' �N� � Agenda Item: Consent Calendar — 7L
TO: City Council
DATE: October 6, 2015
SUBJECT: Resolution Adopting Countywide Planning Policy Amendments, School
Siting Process — Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. , ratifying the amendments to the
King County Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) to outline a process for
school districts and jurisdictions to work together to identify future school
sites within the Urban Growth Area.
BACKGROUND: The Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) provide a framework for
Kent and other cities in King County to conduct planning under the requirements of
the Growth Management Act (GMA). This framework ensures that city and county
comprehensive plans are consistent. The Growth Management Planning Council
("GMPC) convened the School Siting Task Force in 2011 to address the issue of
whether public schools serving primarily urban populations should be sited in rural
areas. The Task Force created a set of recommendations to address the issue, and
the CPPs contain policies pertaining to school siting. On April 22, 2015, the GMPC
adopted Motion 15-1, which recommends adding a new CPP regarding planning for
school facilities in King County. The CPPs would be amended to state that public
school facilities are essential in meeting the needs of growing communities and that
it is important to coordinate on land use and facility planning. A new policy PF-19A
would require collaborative planning between school districts and local jurisdictions
regarding school facility needs. This process would include consideration of
cooperative strategies to address any facility capacity and siting shortfalls, would
require periodic review of whether the goals of the policy are being met, and calls
for corrective actions should they be necessary.
On July 23, 2015, the King County Council adopted Ordinance 18084 which ratified
GMPC Motion 15-1. Now, the new policies are presented to jurisdictions in King
County for ratification. The CPPs become effective when ratified by ordinance or
resolution by at least 30 percent of the city and county governments representing
70 percent of the population of King County according to the established Interlocal
Agreement. A city will be deemed to have ratified the amendments to the CPPs
unless the city takes legislative action to disapprove the amendments within 90 days
of adoption by King County, which in this case is October 31, 2015.
Exhibits: Resolution
Recommended By: Economic and Community Development Committee
YEA: Berrios, Boyce, Higgins NAY:
Budget Impact: None
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, ratifying the amendment
of the King County Countywide Planning Policies
outlining a process for school districts and
jurisdictions to work together to identify future
school sites within the Urban Growth Area adopted
by the Metropolitan King County Council and
pursuant to the Growth Management Act.
RECITALS
A. The adoption of countywide planning policies is required under
the State Growth Management Act (GMA), pursuant to RCW 36.70A.210.
The Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) provide a framework for Kent and
other cities in King County to conduct planning under the requirements of
GMA. This framework ensures that city and county comprehensive plans
are consistent.
B. On July 23, 2015, the Metropolitan King County Council
approved and ratified Growth Management Planning Council (GMPC) Motion
No. 15-1, adopted by the GMPC on April 22, 2015, to add new text and a
new policy PF-19A to the existing CPPs, outlining a process for jurisdictions
working together to identify future school sites within the Urban Growth
Area.
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C. Now the amendment and new policy are presented to
jurisdictions in King County for ratification.
D. The King County Council approved and ratified the new policy
on behalf of unincorporated King County pursuant to King County
Ordinance No. 18084.
E. The Kent City Council's Economic and Community
Development Committee reviewed the text and policy amendments at its
meeting on September 14, 2015, and recommended approval to the full
City Council.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
RESOLUTION
SECTION 1, — Amendment. The City of Kent, acting pursuant to the
interlocal agreement among King County, the City of Seattle, and
incorporated suburban cities, hereby ratifies the proposed amendment to
the Countywide Planning Policies as adopted by the Metropolitan King
County Council in King County Ordinance No. 18084, attached and
incorporated hereto as Exhibit A.
SECTION 2, — Public Inspection. The amendment to the Countywide
Planning Policies adopted herein shall be filed with the City Clerk and placed
in the planning services office so they are available for inspection by the
public.
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SECTION 3, — Severabilitv. If any section, subsection, paragraph,
sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution is declared unconstitutional or
invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this resolution.
SECTION 4, — Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority
and prior to the effective date of this resolution is hereby ratified and
affirmed.
SECTION 5, — Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect
immediately upon its passage.
PASSED at a regular open public meeting by the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, this day of , 2015.
CONCURRED in by the Mayor of the City of Kent this day of
2015.
SUZETTE COOKE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
RONALD F. MOORE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TOM BRUBAKER, CITY ATTORNEY
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King County RECEIVED
AUG 03 2015
(;!—(OF KENT
�ONOICCO?+I"�fuNITY DEV_E ND
OPh.-0ENT
August 2, 2015
The Honorable.Suzette Cooke
City.of Kent
220-4th Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Dear Mayor Cooke:
We are pleased to forward for your consideration and ratification the enclosed
amendment to the King County Countywide Planning Policies (CPP):
On July 20, 2015, the Metropolitan King County Council approved and ratified the
amendment on behalf of unincorporated King County. The ordinance will
become effective Sunday, August 2, 2015. Copies of the transmittal letter, King
County Council staff report, ordinance and Growth Management Planning
Council motion are enclosed to assist you in your review of this amendment.
In accordance with the CPP, G-1, amendments become effective when ratified
by ordinance or resolution by at least 30 percent of the city and county
governments representing 70 percent of the population of King County according
to the interlocal agreement. A city will be deemed to have ratified the CPP and
amendments unless, within 90 days of adoption by King County, the city takes
'legislative action to disapprove the amendments. Please note that the 90-day
deadline for these amendments is Saturday, October 31, 2015.
If you adopt any legislation concerning this action, please send a copy of the
legislation by the close of business, Friday, October 30, 2015, to Anne Noris,
Clerk of the Council, Room 1200, King County Courthouse, 516 Third Avenue,
Seattle, WA 98104.
If you have any questions.about the amendments or ratification process, please
contact Karen Wolf, Senior Strategy and Performance Analyst, King County
EXHIBIT A
Executive's Office, at 206 263-9649, or Christine Jensen, Metropolitan King
County Council Staff, at 206 477-5702.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Larry Phillips, Chair Dow Constantine
Metropolitan King County Council King County Executive
Enclosures
Lob: King County City Planning Directors
Sound Cities Association
Lauren Smith, Director, Regional Planning
Karen Wolf, Senior Strategy and Performance Analyst
Christine Jensen, Council Staff, Transportation, Environment and Economy
Committee (TREE)
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KING COUNTY 1200 King County Courthouse
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Signature Report eatOe,WA 98104
3CmgCounRy
July 21, 2015 ,
Ordinance 18084 .
Proposed No.2015-0231.1 Sponsors Dembowski
1 AN ORDINANCE adopting and ratifying Growth
2 Management Planning Council Motion 15-1.
3 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KING COUNTY:
4 SECTION-1. Findings:
5 A. Growth Management Planning Council Motion 15-1 recommends that a new
6 policy be added to the 20.12 King,County.Countywide Planning Policies to outline a
7 process for school,districts and jurisdictions.to work together to identify future school
8 ; sites with the Urban Growth Area,
9 B. On April 22, 2015,the Growth Management Planning Council
10 overwhelmingly adopted Motion 15-1, which recommends the 2012 King County
11 Countywide Planning Policies be amended to add new text and a new policy, Policy. i 9A:.
12 SECTION 2: The amendment to the 2012 King County Countywide Planning
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Ordinance 18084
13 Policies;,as shown in Attachment A to this ordinance, is hereby adopted by King County
14 and ratified on behalf of the population of unincorporated King-County.
15
Ordinance 18084 was introduced on'6/22/2015 and passed by the Metropolitan King.
County Council on 7/20/2015, by the following vote:
Yes: 5 -Mr. Phillips, Mr. Gossett,Mr: McDermott, Mr. Dembowski
and Mr. TJpthegrove
No: 4 Mr. von Reichbauer, Ms. Hague,Ms. Lambert and Mr.Dunn
Excused: 0 .
KING COUNTY COUNCIL
KIN CO WAS TO
Phillips, it-ATTEST-
Anne Noris,Clerk of the Council
APPROVED this day of�L—� 2015:
Dow Constantine,County Executive
Attachments: A.GMPC Motion No. 15-1
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EXHIBIT A 18084
12/17/14 ATTACHMENT A "
Sponsored By; Executive Committee
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3 GMPC MOTION NO. 15-1
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5 A MOTION amending the 2012 King.County Countywide
6 Planning Policies; outlining"xprocessifor jurisdictions working
7 together to identify future school sites'within the UGA.
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9 WHEREAS the Growth Management Planning Council(GMPC) convened the
10 School-Siting`Task Force.in2011toaddress:the.issue of whether public school serving
11 primarily urban populations should be sited in rural areas and whether such facilities "
12 should be served by sewers;and
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14 WHEREAS,the Task Force completed.their.work-on March 31,2012,issuing a
15 f report and final recommendations wthe King County--Executive;and
17 WHEREAS, as a result of the work of the Task Force,two new policies were added
18 to the 2012 King County Countywide Planning Policies::(CPPs)-PF-18 and PF-19; and
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20 WHEREAS,the 2013 GMPC work program included an item to implement the
21 remainder of the Task Force recommendations;including: "The Growth Management
22 Planning Council(GMPC}should identify policies and adopt a workprogram that
23 . commits jurisdictions to working together to.identfy future school sites within the UGA.
24 These policies shall direct jurisdictions to use zoning and other land use tool's to ensure a
25 suffic ent"supply of landfor siting schools'; and
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27 WHEREAS,at the May 21,2014 GMPC meeting, staff proposed a policy to
28 directly respond to the Task Force's direction:' GMPC members reviewed the draft policy
29 and identified the need to inofe fully address the issues of breadth, coordination between
30 jurisdictions and public school districts, and the workload impacts to the respective
.31 jurisdictions and school districts. GMP.0 members also wanted to ensure that the proposed
32 policy,fully addressed the.planning needs of the jurisdictions/school districts while being
33 serisitive to the impact of siting parameters and land use regulations on curriculum needs;
34 and
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36 WHEREAS, to implement Task Force recommendation and address issues raised at
37 the May 21, 2014 GMPC meeting, a new policy,PF-19A is being proposed.
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39 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Growth Management Planning
40 Council of King County hereby recommends that the 2012 King County Countywide
41 Planning Policies be,amended to add new policy PF-19A with preceding text, as follows: .
42
43 Public school facilities to meet the needs of growing communities are an essential wart
44 of the public infrastructure Coordination between each jurisdiction's land use plan and
45 regulations and their respective school districts] facility needs are essential for public
46. school capacity needs to be met. The following policy applies countywide and requires
47 engagement between each school district and each city that is served by the school
48 district the policy also applies to King County as a jurisdiction for areas of
.49 unincorporated King County that are within school:district's service boundary. The
50 policy initiates a periodic procedure to identify if there are individual school district
51 siting-issues=and if so a process-for the school district and jurisdiction to cooperatidely
52 prepare strategies for resolving the issue.
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54 PF719A Plan through a cooperative process between iurisdictions and school
55 districts-that public school facilities are available,to meet the needs of existing and
56 projected residential development consistent with adopted comprehensive plan
57 policies and growth forecasts. .
58 C ogperatively work with each school district located within the jurisdiction's
59 boundaries to evaluate the school:district's abiljty to,site school facilities
60 necessary to meet the school district's identified student capacity needs. Use
61 school district capacity and enrollment data.and the growth forecasts and
62 development:data of each.jurisdiction:located within the school district's.
63 service boundaries.By January 2016 and every two years thereafter, determine
64 if,there is development and the supporting infrastructure to site the
-65 needed school facilities.If not. operatively prepare a strategy to address the
66 capacity shortfall.Potential strate`ieg s_may include:
67 • ' Shared public facilities such as play fields,parking areas and access
68 drives
69 • School acquisition or lease of appropriate public lands
70 • Regulatory changes such as allowing schools to locate in additional
71 zones or revised development standards
72 • :School design.standards that reduce land requirements (such as multi-
story structures or reduced footprint)while still meeting programmatic
74 needs "
75 In 2017 and every two years thereafter, King County shall report to the GMPC
76 on whether the goals of this.policy are being met. The GMPC shall identify,
77 corrective actions as necessary to implement this policy
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Dow Constantine 7.�15 JUN 10 PM 3��th.
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King County Executive
401 Fifth Avenue;suite Boo St -i^
Seattle,WA98104-1818, IJ!il�Y coociI.
206-263-9600 Fax 206-296-0194
www.kingcounty,gov
June 3, 2015
The Honorable Larry Phillips
Chair;King County Council
Room 1200 .
COURTHOUSE
Dear Councilniember Phillips:
This letter transmits an ordinance that will enable King County to amend the King County
Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs)to establish a plan for coordination between school
districts and the jurisdictions within their boundaries, as recommended by the Growth
Management Planning Council (GMPC).
This ordinance transmits GMPC Motion 154that was overwhelmingly approved by the
GMPC on April 22, 2015. The ordinance adopts and ratifies the GMPC motion on behalf of
unincorporated King County.
Motion 15-1 adds a new policy to the CPPs that is a direct response to a recommendation of the
School Siting Task Force Report, which is included as an appendix to the CPPs. The new
policy states that public schools are an essential and integral part of public infrastructure that is
needed to achieve successful growth management plans by jurisdictions in King County.
Further, this new policy sets up a plan to facilitate collaboration between the jurisdictions and
the school districts, establishes guidelines for assessing school district capacityneeds, and
identifies strategies for resolving capacity issues should they be identified.
This ordinance integrates the goals of the King County Strategic.Plan by recognizing the role
of land use planning in shaping environmentally sustainable and economically viable future for
all people in King County, The County's role in the GMPC fosters the ethic of working
together for"One King County"by actively participating in regional organizations and
defining King County's role in regional issues. .
There are no fiscal impacts to King County government as a result of adoption of this
ordinance.
King County is an Equal Opportunity/Affrtnative Action Employer
�'®"®' and complies with the Americans with Disabilitites Act
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The Honorable Larry Phillips
June 3,2015
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If you have any questions,please contact Lauren Smith, Deputy Director for Regional
Planning, Office-of Perfonnanee, Strategy and Budget,at 206-263-9606.
Sincerely,..
Dow Constantine
King County Executive
Enclosures
cc: - King County.Councilmembers
ATTN: Carolyn Busch,Chief of Staff
Anne Noris, Clerk of the Council
Carrie S. Cihak, Chief of Policy Development, King County Executive Office
Dwight Dively, Director, Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget,(PSB)
- Lauren Smith, Deputy Director, Regional Planning,PSB
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King.County
Metropolitan :King 'County Council
Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item: 10 Name: Christine Jensen
Proposed No.: 2015-0231 Date: July 7, 2015
SUBJECT
A proposed ordinance adopting and ratifying Growth Management Planning Council
Motion 15-1, which recommends adding a new Countywide Planning .Policy regarding
planning for school facilities,in King County.
SUMMARY
Proposed Ordinance 2015-0231 would amend the King County Countywide Planning
Policies,(CPPs) to state that,public.school facilities are essential in meeting the needs of
growing communities and that it• s�-Jmportant to coordinate on land use and facility
planning. A new CPP wouldr also be:added, PF-19A, which would require collaborative
planning between:school districts and local jurisdictions regarding school facility needs..
This process would include consideration of cooperative strategies to address any
facility capacity.and-siting:-shortfalls. The. policy would also: require ..periodic ;review of
whether the goals of the policy are being met, and calls for corrective actions.should
they be necessary.
If adopted, all local jurisdictions, including King County, would be required to collaborate
on land use and facility planning with the school district(s) within its boundaries. The
County would also be. required,to report back to the Growth Management.Planning
Council (GMPC) on behalf of the school districts and local jurisdictions, on the
effectiveness of the cooperative process in meeting the policy goals. According. to
Executive staff, this coordinated planning and reporting would be achieved within
existing County resources.
BACKGROUND
The GMPC is a formal body comprised of elected officials from King County,'Seattle,
Bellevue, other cities and towns in King County, and special purpose districts. The
GMPC was created in 1992 by interlocal agreement' in response to a provision in the
Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) requiring cities and counties to work
together to adopt CPPs.Z Under the GMA, the CPPs serve as the framework for each
Motion 8733
2 RCW 36.7oA.210 :.
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local jurisdiction's comprehensive plan, which ensures countywide consistency with
respect to land use planning efforts.
As provided for in the interlocal,agreement, the GMPC developed and recommended ,
the original CPPs, which were adopted by the King County CounCi13 and ratified by the
cities in '1992. Subsequent amendments-..to the CPPs follow the same adoption
process, which is now outlined in CPP G-14 and includes: recommendation by the
GMPC, adoption by the King County-'Co,uncil, and ratification by the cities.
Amendments to the CPPs become effective when ratified by ordinance or resolution by
at least 30 percent of the city and county governments representing at Ieast.70,percent
of the population of King County. A city shall be deemed to have ratified an amendment
to the CPPs unless the city'disapproves 'it by legislative 'action within 90 days of
adoption by King County.
ANALYSIS
GMPC Motion 15-1
Proposed Ordinance 2015-0231 would adopt and ratify GMPC. Motion 15-1, which
recommends adding a new CRP regarding planning for school facilities in King County.
If adopted, the CPPs would be amended to state that public school facilities are
essential in meeting the needs of growing communities and that it is important to
coordinate on land use and facility planning: . A new policy would also be added, PF-
19A; which would require collaborative "planning between "school districts and local
jurisdictions regarding school`facility need's. This process would include consideration`of
cooperative`strategies to address any facility capacity and siting shortfalls: The policy
would also require periodic review of whether the goals`of the policy are being met, and
calls for corrective actions should theybe necessary.
PF-19A is intended to facilitate implementation'of school siting•CPPs that Were adopted
in 2012,6 which were created as a result of recommendations from the'GMPC's`School
Siting Task Force.7 These 2012 policies, PF-18 and PF-19, prohibit schools serving
primarily urban populations from being located in the rural area and generally require
schools serving rural populations to be located in neighboring`cities and rural towns8
The coordination called for in`PF-19A was also recommendation from theTask'Force,
and its proposed language was drafted in-collaboration'.with `representatives'from the
school districts, cities, and county.
3 Ordinance 10450
42012 King County Countywide Planning Policies, as amended: .
http://www.kinacounty.gov/property/permits/codes/growth/GMPC/CPPs.asox
s Including: shared public facilities, school acquisition/lease of public lands, regulatory or development
standard changes, design changes:
6 Ordinance 17486
7 Created bythe GMPC in 2011 to address the issue of whether public-schools serving primarily urban
populations should be sited in rural areas and whether such facilities should be served by sewers.
Except for: community facilities and services dependent upon rural location and if their size and scale
support rural character; and sites listed in 2012 School Siting Task Force Report:
http://www.kingcounty gov/—/medialexec/constantine/documents/2012/Schoo]SitingTaskForce/FinaiDocu
ments/FinalReportAnd Recommendations
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If adopted, PF-19A would apply to the cities and school districts in King County, as well
as the County itself as a local jurisdiction. As a result, the County would be required to
coordinate land use and facility planning with the school districts that have populations
within unincorporated areas of King County. Additionally, starting in 2017 and every two .
years thereafter, the County would be required to report back to the GMPC on behalf of
the school districts and local jurisdictions on the effectiveness of the cooperative
process in meeting the policy goals. Executive staff have noted that this increased
workload for County staff would be able to be achieved within existing resources, which
is reflected in the fiscal note attached to the legislation.
GMPC action
On April 22, 2015, the GMPC adopted Motion 15-1, which is a non-binding
recommendation to the County Council to adopt PF-19A.. Consistent with CPP adoption
requirements, Proposed Ordinance 2015-0231 forwards this GMPC ,recommendation to
the County Council for consideration and possible approval. If adopted by the Council,
the ordinance would ratify the change on behalf of the population of unincorporated King
County, and would begin the ratification process by the cities.
There is no deadline for Council action on the proposed CPP amendment; however,
both the school districts and the local jurisdictions are eager to begin implementation of
the proposed policy given the time that has passed since adoption of the school siting
policies in 2012.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Ordinance 201.5-0231
2. Transmittal Letter
3. Fiscal Note
4. GMPC Staff Report dated.April 22, 2015
INVITED
1. Karen Wolf, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget
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T Agenda Item: Consent Calendar — 7M
TO: City Council
DATE: October 6, 2015
SUBJECT: Ordinance Adopting the International Property Maintenance Code —
Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. , amending title 14 of the Kent City
Code to adopt the 2012 edition of the International Property Maintenance
Code together with the City's local amendments.
BACKGROUND: When buildings are constructed or altered, the Economic and
Community Development staff reviews plans and inspects the work to ensure the
buildings are safe, sanitary and meet applicable codes. However, when an owner or
occupant fails to maintain a building, problems that impact public health, safety and
welfare can arise, and code enforcement is required. The International Property
Maintenance Code ("IPMC") is useful in resolving these problems because the code
uses very clear and direct language to address common maintenance problems. The
code does not impose significant new responsibilities on building owners, as most of
the maintenance requirements can be inferred from other adopted codes.
The IPMC is developed by the International Code Council (ICC), the same group that
develops other building-related codes which the City has adopted by reference (i.e.
International codes for building, plumbing, mechanical systems, etc.). The codes are
designed to work together to address public health, safety and welfare. Like these
other codes, the IPMC is written so as to be adopted by reference by local
jurisdictions. Local amendments are included in the attached ordinance that clarify
administrative roles, eliminate conflicts with the City's enforcement process and
eliminate references to rubbish and garbage, which are addressed elsewhere in City
code.
Exhibits: Ordinance
Recommended By: Economic and Community Development Committee
YEA: Berrios, Boyce, Higgins NAY:
Budget Impact: None
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, amending Title 14 of the
Kent City Code to adopt the 2012 edition of the
International Property Maintenance Code to
regulate and govern the conditions and
maintenance of all property, buildings, and
structures and to provide standards for utilities,
facilities, and other physical things and conditions
essential to ensure that structures are safe,
sanitary, and fit for occupation and use.
RECITALS
A. As set forth in Title 14 of the Kent City Code, the City Council
enacted Ordinance No. 4081 on May 21, 2013, which adopted the 2012
edition of the International Building Code.
B. Section 101.4.4 of the International Building Code adopts the
International Property Maintenance Code in a limited capacity, only to the
extent the International Property Maintenance Code is referenced within
the International Building Code.
C. It is necessary to adopt the International Property
Maintenance Code in its entirety, with local amendments, to ensure that all
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property, buildings and structures within the City of Kent are safe, sanitary
and fit for occupation and use.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. — Amendment. Section 14.01.010 of the Kent City
Code, entitled "Building Codes — Adopted," is amended as follows:
Sec. 14.01.010. Building Codes — Adopted. In accordance with
Chapter 19.27 RCW, the following codes (collective, the "building codes")
together with any additions, deletions, and exceptions currently enacted or
as may be amended from time to time by the state of Washington through
its Building Code Council pursuant to the Washington Administrative Code
("WAC"), and as further amended in this chapter, are adopted by
reference:
A. The International Building Code, 2012 Edition, published by the
International Code Council, Inc., as amended pursuant to Chapter 51-50
WAC.
B. The International Existing Building Code, 2012 Edition, published by
the International Code Council, Inc., but its application is limited as
provided for in Chapter 34 of the International Building Code, and as
amended pursuant to WAC 51-50-480000 through 51-50-481500.
C. The International Residential Code, 2012 Edition, published by the
International Code Council, Inc., as amended pursuant to Chapter 51-51
WAC.
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D. The International Mechanical Code, 2012 Edition, published by the
International Code Council, Inc., as amended pursuant to Chapter 51-52
WAC.
E. The Uniform Plumbing Code, 2012 Edition, published by the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, including
the Uniform Plumbing Code Standards (Appendices A, B, and I to the
Uniform Plumbing Code) as amended pursuant to Chapter 51-56 WAC.
F. The Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, published by the
International Conference of Building Officials.
G. The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997
Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials.
H. The International Energy Conservation Code, 2012 Edition,
published by the International Code Council, Inc., as amended pursuant to
Chapters 51-11C and 51-11R WAC.
I. The International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 Edition,
published by the International Code Council, Inc., including the Boarding
Standard (Appendix A to the International Property Maintenance Code).
One (1) copy of each of these codes is on file with the city's building
official.
SECTION 2. — New Section. Chapter 14.01 of the Kent City Code is
amended to add a new section 14.01.087, entitled "Amendments to the
International Property Maintenance Code," as follows:
Sec. 14.01.087. Amendments to the International Property
Maintenance Code. The following local amendments to the International
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International Property Maintenance Code:
A. All references to the "code official" in the International Property
Maintenance Code shall be substituted with the words "building official."
B. Fees. Section 103.5 of the International Property Maintenance
Code, entitled "Fees," is amended by substituting Section 103.5 with
the following:
Sec. 103.5. Fees shall be assessed as set forth in Section
14.01.090 of the Kent City Code.
C. Violations. Section 106 of the International Property Maintenance
Code, entitled "Violations," is amended by substituting Section 106 with
the following:
Sec. 106. Violations.
106.1. Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any
person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge,
alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish,
equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure
or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of
this code.
106.2. Violation penalties. Any person who violates a
provision of this code or fails to comply with any of its
requirements, or who erects, constructs, alters or
repairs a building or structure in violation of: (a) the
approved construction documents, (b) a directive of the
building official, or (c) a permit or certificate issued
under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to
penalties as set forth in Chs. 14.08 and 1.04 KCC or as
otherwise provided by law.
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D. Notices and Orders. Section 107 of the International Property
Maintenance Code, entitled "Notices and Orders," is amended by
substituting Section 107 with the following:
Sec. 107. Notices of Violation. Whenever the building official or his
designee determines that there has been a violation of this code or
has grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, the code
enforcement officer may issue a notice to any person responsible for
the violation, pursuant to Chapter 1.04 of the Kent City Code.
E. Board of appeals. Section 111 of the International Property
Maintenance Code, entitled "Means of Appeal," is amended by substituting
Section 111 with the following:
Sec. 111. Board of appeals. The City of Kent hearings
examiner is designated as the board of appeals in order to hear
and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations
made by the building official relative to the suitability of
alternate materials, design, and methods of construction and
appeals of the reasonable application and interpretation of the
building codes. Appeals shall be made as set forth in section
14.01.100 of the Kent City Code.
F. Failure to comply. Section 112.4 of the International Property
Maintenance Code, entitled "Failure to Comply," is amended by
substituting Section 112.4 with the following:
Sec. 112.4. Failure to Comply. Any failure to comply with a
stop work or stop use order shall constitute a misdemeanor,
punishable by imprisonment in jail for a maximum term fixed
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by the court of not more than ninety (90) days, or by a fine in
an amount fixed by the court of not more than one thousand
dollars ($1,000), or by both such imprisonment and fine,
pursuant to KCC 1.04.090, 1.04.100, and 1.04.110.
G. Rubbish and Garbage. Section 308 of the International
Property Maintenance Code, entitled, "Rubbish and Garbage," is
deleted in its entirety.
H. Electrical Facilities. Section 604 of the International Property
Maintenance Code, entitled "Electrical Facilities," is deleted in its
entirety.
I. Electrical Equipment. Section 605 of the International Property
Maintenance Code, entitled "Electrical Equipment," is deleted in its
entirety.
J. Elevators, Escalators and Dumbwaiters. Section 606 of the
International Property Maintenance Code, entitled "Elevators,
Escalators and Dumbwaiters," is deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 3, — Severabilitv. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, that
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this
ordinance and the same shall maintain its full force and effect.
SECTION 4, — Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon
approval of the city attorney, the city clerk and the code reviser are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the
correction of clerical errors; ordinance, section or subsection numbering;
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or references to other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or
regulations.
SECTION 5, — Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force thirty (30) days from and after its passage and publication as
provided by law.
SUZETTE COOKE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
RONALD F. MOORE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TOM BRUBAKER, CITY ATTORNEY
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PASSED: day of 2015.
APPROVED: day of 2015.
PUBLISHED: day of 2015.
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No.
passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved
by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereon indicated.
(SEAL)
RONALD F. MOORE, CITY CLERK
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\, K EN"�' Agenda Item: Consent Calendar — 7N
TO: City Council
DATE: October 6, 2015
SUBJECT: Re-lamping Project at Kent Memorial Park and Hogan Fields — Accept as
Complete
MOTION: Accept as complete, the re-lamping projects at Kent Memorial
Park and Hogan Fields with Eastside Electrical.
SUMMARY: On June 22nd thru July 3rd 2015, an agreement was awarded to Eastside
Electrical to Re-lamp a total of 224 athletic field lights at both Kent Memorial Park (52
MH 1500w LB) and Hogan Fields at Russell Road Park (172 MUSCO 1000w LB). The
contract also included cleaning and inspection of all lighting hardware and
components. The contractor supplied Kent Parks Operation an overall evaluation of
lighting system.
The project is complete and was approved by the Project Manager on July 21, 2015.
The warranty will begin on July 21't 2015, and will be effective until July 21st 2016.
The contractor is responsible for completing and submitting the final documents to the
state, as required by the contract.
EXHIBITS: Accept as Complete Letter from the Project Manager
RECOMMENDED BY: N/A
YEA: N/A NAY: N/A
BUDGET IMPACTS: None
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KENT
WASHINOTON
PARKS, RECREATION &
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Jeff Watling July 21, 2015
Director
Phone: 253-856-5100 Jim Adams
-'Fax: 253-856-6050 Eastside Electrical
zzo Fourth Ave. S. 1712 Talbot Road South
Kent,WA 98032-5895 Renton, WA 98055
RE: RELAMPING PROJECT KMP #2 #3 and RUSSELL ROAD
Name: RELAMPING KMP AND RUSSELL ROAD
This letter confirms your notification that the work described in
appendix A has been completed at Kent Memorial Park and
Russell Road. I have walked the area and check the lights and
the work has been completed to our satisfaction, Please make
sure you send all necessary paperwork to complete this project.
We thank you for your services.
If you have any questions, you can contact me at (253) 856-
[5127].
Sincerely,
Q wiewl-ttti Poi L
Quientin Poll, Project Manager
City of Kent Parks Maintenance West Operation
Copy: Garin Lee, Park Operations Superintendent
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OTHER BUSINESS
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BIDS
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REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
A. Council President
B. Mayor
C. Administration
D. Economic & Community Development
E. Operations
F. Parks & Human Services
G. Public Safety
H. Public Works
I. Regional Fire Authority
J. Other
K. Other
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
\ � Derek Matheson, Chief Administrative Officer
v Kt=NT Phone: 253-856-5700
......... Fax: 253-856-6700
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
DATE: 10/06/15
TO: Mayor Cooke
Councilmembers
FROM: Derek Matheson, Chief Administrative Officer
SUBJECT: CAO Report for Tuesday, October 06, 2015
The Chief Administrative Officer's report is intended to provide Council, staff and
community an update on the activities of the City of Kent.
ADMINISTRATION
. Mayor Suzette Cooke presented her proposed mid-biennium budget adjustment to the
City Council on Sept. 29. The council will continue its work on the budget throughout the
fall and adopt a budget ordinance on or before Dec. 8.
. The Mayor's Leadership Team will start to work in earnest on a new councilmember
orientation session now that the general election is only a month away. The orientation
will probably happen on a half-day in December and focus on everything from
departments' major projects to how to put an item on a council agenda. While geared
toward new councilmembers, the orientation will be open to the mayor and returning
councilmembers, as well.
. Chief Administrative Officer Derek Matheson and Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Director Jeff Watling met with the mayor and councilmembers in small groups the week of
Sept. 14 to brief them on the City Hall space planning effort. It appears we can
accommodate the Police Department's medium-term space needs and improve the
efficiency of other departments by reallocating space on our existing campus. Derek and
Jeff anticipate a council workshop later this year.
. Derek attended the International City/County Management Association's annual
conference, which was held in Seattle, the week of Sept. 28.
FINANCE
. Several members of the finance team attended the Washington State Finance Officers
Association annual meeting which occurred in mid-September and was held in
Tacoma. The conference includes work sessions dealing with a number of current
accounting and finance issues for government entities, i.e. implementing new GASB
(Governmental Accounting Standards Board) pronouncements, identifying and
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investigating fraud concerns, as well as best practices in budgeting and financial
reporting.
. Work continues with the Financial Sustainability Task Force. Beginning with the Task
Force meeting on October 1, department directors and staff are providing the task force
members with the services they provide, the cost of those services and what services
they are no longer able to provide due to funding constraints.
HUMAN RESOURCES
. The City is happy to welcome the September new hires:
Wolfe, Lacey Jane - PW - Engineering Special Projects, Sr. Transportation Planner
Schleicher, Richard — PW - Engineering, Engineer II
Peterson, Andrea - Finance - Customer Service, Customer Service Representative
. our Recruitment Analyst position closes this Friday and we'll be moving forward in the
hiring process
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
® Video Program Coordinator Edgar Riebe came back from the 2015 National Government
Cable and Television Conference with two video awards for the IT Multimedia team:
o First Place goes to IT Multimedia Services in the category of Instruction/Training with
"The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) animation video produced on behalf of the human
resources department for employee training. This video beat out all entrants in this
category for anyone with an Operating Budget of $50,000-$1,000,000. The video can
be viewed at https.Ilvimeo.com/103288319.
o Edgar Riebe came in Second Place for the category of Public Safety for operating
budgets from $200-$400 thousand with, "Beyond the Blue: Rifle Training". The video
was produced as a tool for the City of Kent Police Department lateral entry officer
recruitment. The video can be viewed at
https://vimeo.comlalbuml33208751videoll2O544797
LAW
. The department negotiated terms and prepared a draft of the jail medical contract for
review by Valley Medical Center.
. The closure of CMM medical marijuana dispensary on Central Avenue was negotiated.
. Staff researched and prepared a response to the letter sent by a law firm retained by the
Master Builders' Association, alleging that the City's Fire Impact Fee ordinance required
its own, separate public hearing prior to adoption.
. Our office, Domestic Abuse Women's Network (DAWN) and the Washington State
Department of Corrections assisted a victim of domestic violence to relocate to a secret
location out of state. Her abuser will serve four years in jail.
. The jury week resulted in three trials — two guilty and one not guilty plea and 17 pleas of
guilty to the offence of DUI or DUI related crimes.
. We assisted an elderly couple (81 and 84) through the criminal justice system as victims
of domestic violence from their grandson — we were able to reach a resolution that they
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complete safety planning and we were able to get their grandson the mental health
assistance he needed. Family was reunited with many services surrounding them.
MUNICIPAL COURT
. School Zone Camera Ticket Update:
o Sunrise Elementary and Neely- O'Brien Elementary started issuing tickets to speed
violators on the first day of school. As of September 29, 792 tickets have been filed with
the court.
o Millennium Elementary and Meridian Elementary will start issuing tickets on October 1,
2015.
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
. Human Services
o Merina Hanson, Human Services Manager, and Dinah Wilson, CDBG Coordinator,
received recognition plaques from South King County Pride for their work to promote
equality at the 2015 Pride Breakfast held at Down Home Catering in Kent.
o Staff convened a meeting with Childcare Resources and Centro Rendu to begin to
address child care opportunities for the multiple adult ESL classes hosted by Centro
Rendu both onsite and in Kent School District Facilities. Three opportunities were
identified and the partners will continue to explore.
o Lori Guilfoyle, Human Services Coordinator, has been meeting with Kent School District
and King County Housing Authority to identify aligned strategies to expand high quality
early learning opportunities for parents and caregivers with young children in Kent. This
work is building on KSD Kindergarten Readiness and will engage ethnic community
based organizations, private and non-profit preschools, and child care centers;
expanding existing opportunities focused on Ready by 3rd Grade.
o Staff participated in the Community Conversation sponsored by King County about
services and programs for children, youth and adults living with mental illness and
substance abuse disorders. The conversations are intended to inform King County staff
around the County's investments in mental health and substance abuse in regards to
the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency (MIDD). MIDD is a countywide 0.1% sales tax
generating approximately $53 million per year used specifically for programs and
services for people living with mental illness and chemical dependency. MIDD is set to
expire in January 2017 unless renewed.
o Merina Hanson, Human Services Manager, attended the September Pre-Public Issues
Committee (PIC) workshop along with Council Member Boyce. PIC members were asked
to share what their cities and/or others in their communities are doing to assist
residents experiencing homelessness.
o Staff attended the Joint SKC Human Services and Land Use Planners consensus building
workshop. The purpose of the meeting was to determine what actions cities collectively
want to take together to address homeless and housing issues in South King County
over the next year. Much of the discussion ultimately focused on: strategies to maintain
healthy and affordable housing, creating political support and awareness to address SKC
affordable housing/homeless needs, and increasing SKC local and regional funding for
affordable housing.
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o Staff participated in an informational meeting with Kent School District and Treehouse.
Treehouse is an organization with a goal for every child in foster care to graduate from
high school on time with a plan to go to college by 2020.
o Merina Hanson attended the Urban Consortium Joint Recommendations Committee
(JRC). Consortium members voted on the CDBG 2016 Non-Housing Capital Funds. Draft
State and Federal Legislative Priorities were also reviewed and discussed.
. Facilities Maintenance
o Finished the addition of the new office in the Permit Center.
o Repaired the brick on the north side of the Centennial Center that was creating a leak
inside of the building.
o Repaired the ADA ramp at the Green River Natural Resources building.
o Rehung the holiday lights on City Hall.
o Cleaned all the high gutters on City Hall.
o Moved the Building Inspectors from the 3rd floor of centennial to the 1st floor.
o Seal coated and restriped the parking lots at Court, Corrections, and Corrections Annex.
Repaired transmission fluid lines at station 76.
o Finished repairing damaged exterior at the Driving Range.
o Replaced exterior doors at the Green River Natural Resources building after attempted
break in.
o Started demo for new offices at the 18-hole golf course.
. HVAC
o Performed confidence testing and inspections of fire alarm panels and wet and dry
sprinkler systems in all buildings.
o Performed back flow testing and inspections of all buildings.
o Repaired and cleaned up from a broken sprinkler head at the Corrections facility.
. Recreation at Kent Commons
o Kent Parks Youth Soccer program is underway and anticipating a great season. A total
of 104 teams (1,200 participants) began practicing in late August in preparation for two
Jamborees (Pre-K and K, Elementary) hosted by the Parks Department on September
12 and 19. Kent Parks Sports fields along with 27 Elementary School fields will be filled
with soccer practices and games for the next 10 weeks through early November.
Parents appreciate the City's support in programming community based activities in
their children's neighborhood. The social and personal health benefits the program
provides the youth of our community are endless.
oThe Lake Meridian beach season officially ended on Labor Day. Following are the final
tallies for 2015 Lake Meridian Beach Season Stats:
• Attendance: 85,001
• 911 Calls: 5
• Water Rescues: 15
• Missing Persons: 4
• Heat Exhaustion/ Serious Injury: 4
• Trespass/Assault: 1
• Group Usage: 16
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• Lightning/ Thunder Weather: 1
• Life Vest Handouts: 2,375
oThe Acacia Foundation, a Turkish American cultural nonprofit organization with the
mission of cross-cultural dialogue by emphasizing universal values of Kent, held a
prayer meeting at the Kent Commons Community Center Thursday, September 24.
There were 250 people in attendance at this event. As an urban center, the Kent
Commons creates connections for people and families in our community.
. Cultural Service Programs
o Mixed media collages, paintings, and graphic works by Jesse Lloyd Proebstel and Siege
are on display in the Centennial Center Gallery. The show opened on Thursday,
September 17 with a 4-7 p.m. public reception. The reception was in conjunction with
the Kent Downtown Partnership's Third Thursdays Art Walk for September.
Approximately 50 people attended.
oThe 2015-2016 Spotlight Series season opens on Friday, October 2 with a performance
by American folk music legends, The Kingston Trio. Currently the show is more than
80% sold.
. Senior Center
Thursday, September 24, the FDCares division of the Kent Regional Fire Authority
sponsored and organized a Wellness Fair at the Kent Senior Activity Center. Thirty
vendor booths provided information on such topics as housing, home care, health,
transportation, and senior resources. A boxed lunch was provided by Farrington Court,
Aegis Living and the Weatherly Inn for the first 100 attendees. Over 200 seniors
attended the fair.
. Youth-Teen-Adaptive
o The 4th Annual World Wide Day of Play was held Saturday, September 26 at the Kent
Parks Teen Center. Kids and families from across Kent turned off their computers,
unplugged phones and digital gadgets and went outside for old fashioned games and
fun. The event featured everything from gunny sack races to basketball. Participants
enjoyed healthy snacks. A great time was had by all attendees.
o After School All Stars and After School Energy kicked off the school year on Monday,
September14. The program is hosted at 13 different elementary and middle school
sites and involves approximately 35 students on site. The program goal is to help kids
achieve the recommended one hour of high energy activity each day along with other
health and nutrition elements. Popular activities include sports, tag games, and cooking
classes.
o The need for Adaptive Recreation programming is evident in the fact that all programs
are running at capacity as the new school year begins. Programs include the popular
social program, Studio 315, Community Exploration, Trips and Tours, Health and
Fitness, Sports, Creative Arts, Cooking and Technology.
POLICE
. Staff changes - Hiring/Retirement/Recruitment/Leaves/Promotions
The Corrections Sergeants promotional assessment will be conducted on Thursday
October 01. There are seven corrections officer candidates vying for one sergeant
position.
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. Significant crime activities/arrests/investigations in September
o September 22 — Ishtar Restaurant, 421 S. Central — Second 'illegal discharge' since
August — no one was hit. Patrons were uncooperative; Special Investigations working
location.
o September 24 - Armed robbery at the Transit Center. The suspect was captured along
with the gun by responding officers.
o September 24 — Shots fired at Waterford Apts. Three subjects contacted and two
arrests were made. A stolen gun was recovered.
. Major Emphasis Patrol
o DUI Emphasis — 36 contacts, 32 tickets written, 1 DUI
o Racer Emphasis — 18 contacts, no tickets, 4 subjects arrested for trespass
PUBLIC WORKS
. Streets
o Street Maintenance
• Prep asphalt walking path on Meeker between Russell Rd and Frager Rd
• Load sander/plow for winter prep
• Asphalt repairs on Madison Ave north of Meeker st
• Remove sidewalk panels on James from Alvord Ave to Hazel Ave
• Blade areas in the Natural resource center with the Motor Grader
o Signs, Markings & Litter Removal
• Unplanned maintenance in the Valley
• Remove damaged recycling dispenser at Central Ave S, south of Willis St
• School Sign Replacement on Meeker st, 64th Ave S
• Replace damaged recycling dispenser on W Harrison St between 2nd Ave s and 4th
Ave S
• Install sign bases in the Valley and on East Hill
• Pick up litter, remove debris and remove illegal signs on West & East Hills, North
& South Valley
o Vegetation
• Water Veg: Weed eat at Clark Springs Watermain (204th Ave SE and 208th Ave
SE), Prune trees at PS#5
• Wetland Mitigation Crew: weeding, clean up, collect seeds and inventory at
GRNRA Nursery; line trim wetlands at the Lake Meridian Outlet near Kent-Kangley
and 152nd Ave SE and at the channels on 64th Ave S and S 226th St
• Sidearm Mower: 248th 116th to 132nd 132nd 280th to 287th
• Wetland maintenance crew: Mow, weed eat and pick up litter at GRNRA on 64th
and 212th; Mow and weed eat 72nd Diversion channel from 68th to 72nd
• Street Vegetation: Mow, pick up litter and line trim on West Valley corners from
228th to 196th, Mow strips on 240th from Central to 132nd
• Holding Pond Crew: Falcon Crest (10905 SE 219th PI), Easton Benson Hills (21327
109th Ave SE), Benson Place (SE 216th St and 109th Ave SE), Benson Meadows #2
(2102 109th PI SE), Cottonwood Court (11320 SE 212th St), Montera (11519 SE
219th PI), Montera Tract B (11308 219th PI SE), Carena Glen (11417 SE 215th St),
Stonepine East (10602 SE 213th Ct).
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. Water
• Source & Supply/SCADA
• Daily water treatment run
• Install repaired Well #3 motor at 212th Treatment Plant
• Seattle PRV maintenance
• Misc. Water Facility security light upgrades
• Start-up Rock Creek augmentation (normal range — 2cfs)
• Security system upgrade research for entries
• Equipment preventative maintenance work orders
• Mains & Services
• Install air-vac & vault at 923 Cherry Hill
• Shops Inc. project's area restoration
• Asphalt patches from water repairs and Shops Inc. projects
• Service requests from Customer Service
• Hydrants & Large Meters
• Utility Locates — Citywide
• Hydrant repair (24611 116th Ave)
• Replace guard posts at Hexel large meter
• Hydrant replacement at 10204 S. 240th St.
• Repair South Seattle Auto Auction meter
• Hydrant operations; Kekoa quarter section 622, Burfoot quarter section 623,
continued from last week.
. Storm
• Vactor cleaning storm system in the area of 212th and James, 200th and 100th and misc.
NPDES structures
• Prep and install drainage system on Cedar and Prospect
• Assessing Vaults city wide
. Sewer
• Storm drain install at Horseshoe pump station
• TV Existing Storm Map M (area from 259th to 240th and Washington to Central)
• Pump station maintenance at Lindental HVAC
• Man hole change outs on 124th and 196th
• System check prep on 240th
• Raise manholes on 240th
. Warehouse
•Assist Fleet Services when needed
• Haul out spoils as trucks become available
• Misc. small equipment repairs
• Work on acquiring new Best cores and keys to re-key Water Dept facilities
• Assemble and install the cantilever pipe rack in the Water yard
. Fleet/Radio Shop
o Radio Shop
• Programming Radio ID's and software update
• Prep for wave one of the Repeater install-install main frame computer system
• Misc. Electrical repairs to vehicles
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o Fleet Shop
• 12 Police vehicle preventative services and repairs, 5 detective vehicles and 3
Traffic vehicles
• Replace the starter in the F450
• Service welding on the trailer
• 3 vehicles out for body repair
• Checking sanders and plows for Winter season
• Air brake inspections
• Misc Motor pool services and repairs
. Design
o Design Engineer II position has closed with 23 applicants received. Reviewing
applications and will schedule interviews within the next 2 weeks.
o Staff is continuing to investigate options for filling the funding gap for the Kent Regional
Trails Connector project. Meeting with stakeholders to remove elements to bring costs in
alignment with funding.
o Staff has begun selection process for structural consultant for the S. 228th Street Union
Pacific Railroad Grade Separation Project. Also investigating moving federal funds from
the Construction Phase to the Right-of-Way Phase.
o Final Design review plans and specs have been distributed for the Armstrong Springs
project. Will bid project in early October.
o We are completing paperwork from the Washington State Department of Commerce for
the $500,000 from the state legislature for the S. 228th Street Bicycle facility.
o Working on permitting and design for the 72nd Avenue Improvement Project.
o Designing Pacific Highway South traffic island landscaping with bid date in early
October. Consultant finalizing irrigation system.
o Progressing with design on the 1't Avenue - Smith to James Street project. Funding in
the amount of $272,000 for this project is included in the state budget.
o Preparing final design plans and specs for Phase 1A of the S. 224th Street Improvement
Project.
o Drafting interlocal agreement with King County Flood Control District for the Milwaukee
II Levee.
o Tracing with King County for geotechnical investigations for the East Valley Highway
slump.
. Land Survey
o Central Ave. South Improvements: As-builting portions of the west side curb.
o Upper Russell Road Levee — South Reach: Staking Joint Trench vaults and storm
improvements.
o Briscoe/Desimone Reach 4: Staking wall footings and storm improvements.
o North Park Drainage Improvements: Processing as-built data.
o 262nd Right of way calculations.
o 228th UPRR Grade Separation: Calculating right of way and property boundaries for
Phase I.
o Economic Development Reviews: Professional review of submittals for adherence to
KCC, WAC and RCW as they pertain to land segregation.
. Construction
o Briscoe-Desimone Levee Improvements - Reach 1: Work on the Corps of Engineers
Project is in progress. The City of Kent is not involved with this phase of work at
Briscoe, Reach 1.
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o Central Ave S. Pavement Preservation and Utility Improvements:
• Paving along the getter line on the West side of Central Ave from SE 259th to
the Green River Bridge is complete and sidewalk replacement will proceed this
week, as weather permits.
• Overlay paving from SE 259th St to the Green River Bridge has been postponed
under the direction of the City of Kent until the completion of all other
improvements are complete. Final overlay paving from Willis St to the Green
River Bridge will take place in one mobilization.
• Sewer main and side sewer lining is ongoing and will be in progress for the next
several weeks from Willis St to the Green River Bridge. This work is
approximately 60% complete.
• Water main installation from Willis St to SE 259th will begin in mid-October.
o SR 516 to S 231't Way Levee Improvements, Russell Rd Upper Levee — South
Reach: The contractor is completing joint utility trenching and the installation of
French Drains at the toe of the levee slope in preparation of levee fill placement begin
the week of October 5, as weather permits.
0 2015 Asphalt Overlay:
• Replacement of channelization on 118th Ave SE and 109th Ave SE was cancelled at
the end of last week due to we weather and is now rescheduled for Friday,
October 2 (weather permitting).
• Replacement of speed humps and channelization on 40th Ave S (S 272nd to
Cambridge Ct) and 42nd Ave S (S261st to Reith Rd) is scheduled for Friday,
October 2 (weather permitting).
o W. Gowe St: Work is currently focused on the South side of W Gowe St. Curb & gutter
and sidewalk replacement is ongoing and will be followed by a full overlay from 4th Ave
to 6th Ave on the week of October 5, weather permitting.
o North Park Drainage Improvements: All contract work on this project is complete.
o Briscoe-Desimone Levee — Reach 4: Forming and rebar placement for the wall footing
and sheet pile installation will all take place this week. Concrete placement for the wall
footing is expected to proceed during the week of October 5. The trail closure with a
detour route is in effect until project completion.
o 76th Ave S Drainage Improvements: This project has been awarded to Accord
Contractors of Bellevue. The contract is currently with Accord for their review and
signature.
o Development Projects:
• Performance walk-thru's for Morford Meadows 2 (Paulson Plat) are due on Friday,
October 2
• Grind and overlay work on Kent-Kangley Rd between SE 256th St and SE 116th St
will be taking place at night beginning the week of October 5 as weather allows.
. Special Projects/Transportation:
oApproximately 1,100 street lights have been converted to LEDs. The contractor is
completing approximately 70 — 80 lights per day. The LED street light conversion
project has been substantially complete at the following locations:
• E. Valley Highway north of S. 208th St.
• 64th Ave S. from James Street north to S. 224th Street
• Veteran's Drive/228th Street — Military Road to 80th Ave.
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o Restored loop operation at the following locations:
• Military Rd & Reith Rd
• 42nd AV S & Reith Rd
• SR167 SB Ramp & Willis St
• 4th AV & Willis St
o Signal Techs began installation of the new Alpha Traffic Signal UPS units.
o Repair cost invoices submitted for damage to 1 traffic controller cabinet and 1 street
light pole
. Environmental
o Interviews will be held on Wed Oct 7 for the Environmental Conservation Analyst
position; five candidates.
o Environmental Engineering Tech II should be advertising soon.
o Sewer Code (KCC 7.04) currently being amended to improve Fats Oils and Grease
control and improve enforcement provisions within code. Sounds like there may be a
need to address latecomers agreements? Other revisions are being proposed by Legal.
Working with Tammy White on this and will send a draft around for review this week.
Who needs to see it?
o Surface Water Design Manual rewrite in full swing. Be ready for Shawn to invite you to
meetings, pester you for input, and ask for review of certain sections.
o North Park Drainage Improvements — Project substantially complete. Final walk through
will be requested soon. Project addresses minor nuisance flooding in a public alley way
between 2nd Ave N and 3rd Ave N and W Cloudy and W Cole Street in the North Park
neighborhood.
o Mill Creek Culvert Replacements at 76th Ave S —Richard Schleicher will be working on
this project. Some preliminary work has begun and a project kick-off meeting will soon
occur. The new Project Management Plan and Project Completion Model forms will be
used for this project.
o FEMA Annual Community Rating System Recertification — Our annual FEMA Community
Rating System Recertification has been completed and accepted by FEMA. The annual
recertification allows the Kent community to receive up to a 20 percent discount on
FEMA flood insurance premiums.
o Regional Flood Season prep meetings are coming up in the next few weeks with King
County (Oct. 5) and the Corps (Oct. 14).
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