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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 10/20/2015 f: ZeKEh*T W ASHINGTON Kent City Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 2015 The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Cooke. Councilmembers present: Ralph, Berrios, Boyce, Fincher, Higgins, Ranniger and Thomas. The National Anthem was sung by the Rainier Youth Choir. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA FROM COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION OR STAFF. Chief Administrative Officer Derek Matheson communicated that the Executive Session RCW for Collective Bargaining should be RCW 42.130 140, 4(a) for a period of thirty minutes. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Historical Note from Kent's 125th Anniversary - Marvin Eckfeldt, on behalf of the Greater Kent Historical Society and Museum, presented "Kent's Early Religious Communities." B. Public Recognition - None. C. Proclamation for National Arts and Humanities Month, and the Kent Arts Commission's 401h Anniversary Month - Mayor Cooke read and presented the proclamation to Ronda Billerbeck, Cultural Arts Program Coordinator. Billerbeck accepted the proclamation for the National Arts and Humanities Month and the Kent Arts Commission's 40th Anniversary. Councilmember Thomas thanked Councilmember Ranniger for her work on the City's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services program. Council President Ralph thanked the Arts Commission for their hard work over the years. D. Proclamation for Fourth Annual Green Kent Da v - Jeff Watling, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director discussed the Fourth Annual Green Kent Day event this Saturday at the Green River Natural Resources Area and Van Doren Park. Mayor Cooke presented Watling with the proclamation. Councilmember Fincher encouraged the public to attend the event. E. Proclamation for Fifth Annual Turkey Challenge - Mayor Cooke presented the proclamation to Torklift Central. The event was discussed and the goal for Thanksgiving 2015 was announced. F. Community Events - Council President Ralph highlighted the Seattle Thunderbirds' "Pink the Rink" game tomorrow at the ShoWare Center in honor of I-: Kent City Council Meeting Minutes breast cancer awareness. She highlighted several upcoming events at the ShoWare Center. Mayor Cooke communicated that the Tacoma Stars indoor soccer game is this Friday. G. Financial Sustainability Task Force Quarterly Report - Jerry Coupe, Chair of the Financial Sustainability Task Force presented their quarterly report. He noted that there are eighteen members and one member has had to resign due to medical issues. He noted when the meetings are and what has been done thus far. Coupe discussed the future of the task force and what organizations they will be meeting with. He highlighted the timeline of the task force with a final report being ready for the Council in May 2016. Councilmember Berrios thanked Coupe for the report and recommended the Task Force obtain a presentation from the Kent and Federal Way School Districts. H. Public Safety Report - Police Chief Ken Thomas highlighted the crime data. He noted that Kent is a safe community. He noted that the 2015 robbery and aggravated assault crime rate in Kent is lower than all of the local jurisdictions. The burglary rate is the second lowest and the lowest when it comes to residential burglaries. He added that the City is the lowest in violent crime and the second lowest in property crime in 2015. He discussed an incident that occurred in Fife which led to a successful arrest. Chief Thomas presented the Chief's Award of Citizen Commendation to the owner and staff of Bonaci Fine Jewelry for efforts that led to an arrest in a fraud case. I. Intergovernmental Reports - Council President Ralph stated that the Regional Transportation Policy Board discussed transit integration and system access. She noted that there was also a meeting of the Project Selection Task Force concerning their recommendation to the Puget Sound Regional Council about grant funding and specific uses. She highlighted the discussion at the South County Area Transportation Board and the topic was being stuck in traffic. She informed everyone that there is a 20 percent increase in traffic in the Seattle area. She highlighted that Kent is in the top 5 of cities in our region in population growth. Additionally, Kent is in the top 3 in job growth. Councilmember Higgins stated his regional committees meet tomorrow. Councilmember Fincher communicated that the King Conservation District has awarded eight grants in the total amount of $255,000 to assist with local food delivery systems. She also added that the urban forestry grant deadline is this month. Councilmember Boyce noted that the Sound Cities Association will have its regional appointments soon. PUBLIC HEARING A. 2016 Mid-Biennium Budget Adiustment - Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director highlighted the budget adjustment. He noted that this is the second public hearing and the first was on September 15, 2015. He highlighted the timeline and the amount of 2 Kent City Council Meeting Minutes I expenditures in the budget. He discussed the FTEs and stated that the budget funds all mandates and one time money for capital improvements. i Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing. 1. Mel Roberts, Kent - Roberts communicated that he is the Chair of the Bicycle Advisory Board and suggested utilizing the 10 percent of the funds from the school safety traffic cameras for bicycle lanes in the City. 2. Zandria Michaud, Kent - Michaud discussed the projects under the Parks budget. She noted that 41 percent of the projects on the Parks list are at or near their useful life. She stated that there is $500,000 left in the Capital Parks budget. She stated that $500,000 would fix half of Kent Memorial Park. She discussed the Lake Meridian Dock which costs $1.5 million and $500,000 would fix about one-third of the dock. She warned that the problems will continue if the parks continue to be underfunded. She compared what other departments received in the budget and noted that Parks received 9 percent of their proposed budget. She stated that the City needs to seriously look at the budget in regards to the Parks Department and fund more of the need. 3. Marshall Frillici, Kent and Mike Dunbar, Kent - Frillici discussed the project discussed in the October 9 Kent Reporter and in the proposed budget. He explained that the project is a path from 263rd Street to the Marketplace at Lake Meridian. He discussed all the new businesses that are opening in the marketplace and that the residents of the Stillwater Shadows and Stillwater Greens area would like to have that path developed as a walkway. He noted the hazards of walking the streets to the marketplace. He noted that an asphalt pathway would be great and it would increase pedestrian safety. Councilmember Boyce moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. Motion carried 7-0. B. 2016-2021 Capital Improvement Plan - Aaron BeMiller highlighted the 2016 - 2021 Capital Improvement Plan and noted that this is the second public hearing. He stated that the first public hearing was conducted on September 15, 2015, Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing. No one wished to give public comment. Councilmember Boyce moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. Motion carried 7-0. C. Comprehensive Plan/Capital Facilities Element Amendment and Update to Kent City Code Chapter 12.13 School Impact Fees - Erin George, Senior Planner discussed the item. She noted that Auburn and Highline School Districts propose to increase their fees and the Kent and Federal Way School Districts propose to decreasing their fees. 3 Kent City Council Meeting Minutes Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing. 1. Tanya Nascimento, Federal Way - Nascimento, on behalf of the Federal Way School District highlighted their school impact fee proposal. She noted that there are 2,100 children that are located in the Kent city limits in the Federal Way School District. She stated that in 2014, the Federal Way High School was built with the last impact fee adjustment. She noted that the impact fees are decreased for 2015. 2. Bob Kenworthy, auburn - Kenworthy, on behalf of the Auburn School District j communicated that the district is adding 32 portable classrooms at their elementary schools. He stated the capital facilities plan projects an additional 2,100 residential units in their district, an increase of 50 percent. He noted that a proposal has been added to purchase land build two elementary schools and a middle school in a six year timeframe. He communicated that the school board is considering how to fund the facilities and repairs. He noted that last year the impact fees were reduced last year and an increase is proposed this year. 3. Scott Hodgens, North Bend - Hodgens, on behalf of the Highline School District communicated that there is a 6 percent projected increase in the district over the next six years. He noted several legislative bills that have led to the district being 87 classrooms short in elementary schools. Thus, he noted there is an increase of the impact rates for this year. He added that the Highline School District appreciates the City of Kent's support for youth and K-12 education. Councilmember Boyce moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. Motion carried 7-0. D. 2015 Tax Levy for 2016 Budget - Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director presented the latest information from the King County Assessor's Office. He noted that the current assessed value is $14.7 billion and the maximum is just under $29 million. He noted that the City currently levies $23 million. Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing. 1. Jeff Piecewicz, Kent - Piecewicz strongly opposes the proposed increased property tax levy. He noted that the amount equates to more than what is being communicated because of the newly announced higher assessed property values. He also discussed the fire levy and the items on the ballot. Additionally, he noted the utility tax increases. He communicated that the City should look at all of the taxes when considering increases to the residents. He proposed a delay to capital improvements and suggested putting this item on the ballot like the fireworks issue was. i Councilmember Fincher moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. Motion carried 7-0. PUBLIC COMMENT 4 j Kent City Council Meeting Minutes 1. Toni Troutner, Kent - Troutner communicated that she is pleased about the City spending the B&O funds on transportation projects in the City. She communicated the specific projects that have been and are being done in 2015 and 2016. 2. Gwen Allen-Carston, Kent - Allen-Carston thanked the Police Chief and the Police Department. She noted that they find a way to respond to the residents and sincerely work to help the residents and business community. 3. David Hoffman, Bellevue - Hoffman, on behalf of the Master Builder's Association, spoke in favor of Item 73 on the consent calendar. He thanked the Council and the City for consideration on the item and being responsive to the concerns of the community. CONSENT CALENDAR Council President Ralph moved to approve Consent Calendar items A through K, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. Motion carried 7-0. A. Approval of the Minutes - Approve. The minutes of the workshop and special council meeting of September 29, 2015, and the workshop of October 6, 2015 were approved. B. Approval of Bills - Approve. Bills received through September 15 and paid on August 31 and September 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on October 6, 2015 were approved. C. 2016 Business & Occupation & Residential Street Repair Proiect Lists - Approve. The council was authorized to approve the 2016 street improvement project lists, pay for these additional project costs, except as may be supplemented by grant funds or additional Council authorization, from available Business and Occupation Tax receipts, or from available solid waste utility tax receipts, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. D. Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office Salmon Recovery Fundina Board Proiect Agreement for Mill Creek Side Channel - Leber Restoration Project - Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to sign the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office Salmon Recovery Funding Board agreement for Mill Creek Side Channel - Leber project, and establish a budget for the project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. E. King County Flood Control District Cooperative Watershed Management Grant Proiect Funding Agreement for Mill Creek Side Channel - Leber & Downey Farmstead Restoration Projects - Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to sign the King County Cooperative Watershed Management Grant in the amount of $664,227 and establish budgets for the project subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. 5 Kent City Council Meeting Minutes F. Agreement with COW Government LLC, to Purchase Technology Contract — Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to sign an agreement with CDW Government, LLC to purchase 53 Mobile Device Computers in the amount of $142,766.10, and to authorize the future purchase of additional technology products through the agreement's term if those purchases are within established budgets. G. Fifth Amendment to Corrections Facility Medical Services Agreement - Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to sign all documents related to a five year extension of the contract between the Kent Correctional Facility and Valley Medical Center/Occupational Health Services for inmate health care in the amount of $344,340 annually, plus an additional $60,000 for administrative services, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Police Chief. H. 2015 Comprehensive Plan Docket Report - Approve. The council approved the 2015 Comprehensive Plan Annual Docket Report and amended 2014 Docket Report. I. Zoning District Map Amendment — Correction Ordinance - Adopt. Ordinance No. 4171 was adopted, clarifying the zoning designation of Industrial Park/Commercial (M1-C) for two properties at the northwest corner of the intersection of S. 212th Street and 84th Avenue South, and Community Commercial (CC) for two properties at the northeast corner of the intersection of 116th Avenue SE and SE Kent Kangley Road. J. Impact Fee Deferral Ordinance — Adopt. Ordinance No. 4172 was adopted, amending Title 12 of the Kent City Code by adding a new Chapter 12.20, "Adoption and Administration of Impact Fees," establishing a process for adoption of new impact fee ordinances imposed on development activity to help finance system improvements to public facilities; requiring a public hearing prior to adoption of any ordinance establishing impact fees for a new category of public facility; adopting a system for limited deferrals of collection of impact fees imposed on single-family residential construction; and authorizing the collection of reasonable administrative fees to help fund the cost of maintaining the impact fee deferral program. K. Resolution Expressing Support for Kent Downtown Partnership Main Street Conference - Adopt. Resolution No. 1916 was adopted, expressing support of the efforts of the Kent Downtown Partnership to bring Washington State's Main Street Program "2016 RevitalizeWA Conference" to Kent. OTHER BUSINESS A. Resolution Expressing Support for King County "Best Starts for Kids" Levy — Adopt. — Tom Brubaker, City Attorney discussed the item and explained how the funds would be utilized that are collected under the levy. He added that the City needs to give fair time to people who speak for or against the levy. Councilmember Higgins moved to adopt Resolution No. 1917, expressing support for the King County "Best Starts for Kids" levy, Proposition No. 1 — 6 Kent City Council Meeting Minutes Regular Property Tax Levy for Children, Youth, Families and Communities, seconded by Councilmember Boyce. Councilmember Higgins noted that if children can be reached early in their lives funds can be saved in the long run. He noted that food, early education, and specific items related to infant and childhood are required for success in the later years. He noted that this is a countywide levy and South King County will be a net recipient when it comes to this levy. He stated that these are much needed funds and urged support of the resolution and the levy. Councilmember Boyce wholeheartedly supported the levy. Councilmember Fincher supported the measure and is in favor of doing something on the front end which is much cheaper and more beneficial to society. Councilmember Berrios also supported the measure and stated that this considers all stages of the problem. He stated that the City of Kent has some great programs concerning this and are in need of resources. This is a great way to support organizations which are doing a great job, he said. Councilmember Thomas stated that he has already voted in favor of this measure. He noted that each of the Councilmembers have voiced favorable opinions of this and is concerned that there aren't any negative comments. Public Comment in Favor of the Resolution 1. Mike Heinisch, Kent - Heinisch noted that this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the kids. He stated that the City of Kent has given $900,000 in support of children. He added that King County has given $1 million for all of King County for human services, down from $30 million in 2007. He communicated that the portion of funds derived from this levy which will come to South King County is significant. 2. Ted Schwarz, Kent - Schwarz thanked the Council for their support of the levy. He suggested reading the ballot closely and stated that this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for children. He stated he is optimistic of more opportunities for after school programs for children and strongly recommended the Council endorse the levy. Public Comment in Opposition of the Resolution No one gave public comment in opposition of the resolution. Council President Ralph noted that this is money for human infrastructure and it is very significant. She noted that kids need help and she will be voting in favor of this. A vote was taken on the motion on the table which carried 7-0. BIDS REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, STAFF AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES 7 Kent City Council Meeting Minutes A. Council President. - Council President Ralph communicated that there was discussion at the workshop on bridging the $863,000 gap in the 2016 Mid-Biennium Budget. She noted that the Finance staff presented several options to close the gap. She added that the next meeting on the budget will be on November 10. The second item, she announced, was a report on the B&O projects and the residential projects that have been done. She added that there was a menu of options for projects presented to the Council on what should be worked on next and stated that the next project recommended by the City staff is James Street from Central to 941h Avenue. She added that the information will be on the website to inform the public that the Council is spending the dollars as they said they would. B. Mayor. - Mayor Cooke communicated on a meeting of the Valley Cities and there will be an Association of Washington Cities regional meeting in Sumner concerning legislative issues. She stated that she agreed to serve on an Ad Hoc Committee concerning cities financial sustainability and the challenges cities face across the state. She stated that Kent was the highest city affected when it came to the change in sales tax allocations. She also noted that she and a few of the staff and met with Mayor Ed Murray in regards to housing affordability and the quality of the housing. She noted that the housing stock has deteriorated in Seattle and Kent with many landlords not addressing issues in their properties. She stated there will be some work done with Seattle on addressing ways to work with landlords for them to improve their properties for their tenants. She stated she met with King County Councilmembers Reagan Dunn and Dave Upthegrove regarding the Systemwide Improvement Framework (SWIF) for the Green River and the City's levee project along the Green River Natural Resource Area. She added that they are working with FEMA prior to their update of the floodplain maps. Mayor Cooke communicated that King County Regional Policy Committee met concerning the 911 centers to ensure local jurisdictions are on the same operational efficiency level and are being effective. C. Chief Administrative Officer. - Chief Administrative Officer Matheson noted that the CAO Report is in the packet and the executive session for collective bargaining is expected to last 25 minutes. D. Economic & Community Development Committee. - In the minutes. E. Operations Committee. - In the minutes. E. Parks and Human Services Committee. - Councilmember Ranniger communicated that there is a Parks and Human Services Committee meeting this Thursday at 5 p.m. G. Public Safety Committee. - Councilmember Berrios communicated that there was a Police Community meeting at Panther Lake Elementary School attended by 40 residents. He noted that the Chief presented the latest crime fighting statistics. He noted that five years ago there was a movement towards using intelligence-led policing and it is producing results. He recommended the public attend these police sessions and reminded the residents about City of Kent Proposition 1 concerning allowing fireworks activities in Kent. 8 Kent City Council Meeting Minutes H. Public Works Committee. — In the minutes. I. Regional Fire Authority. — Councilmember Thomas noted that the Regional Fire Authority is beginning the budget process. He noted that the next meeting is October 27 at Station #78. RECESS At 9:27 p.m., Mayor Cooke called for a five minute recess. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Collective Bargaining, as per RCW 42.30.140(4)(a). 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