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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 12/08/2015 i I I e !O O T kEN'f�P WASHINGTON Kent City Council Meeting Minutes December 8, 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 and Higgins CHANGES TO THE AGENDA FROM COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION OR STAFF. Chief Administrative Officer Derek Matheson removed item 11A, Executive Session, Property Negotiations. Councilmember Higgins added item 7X, an excused absence of Councilmember Ranniger. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Historical Note from Kent's 125th Anniversary - Zachary E. VanTassel, Executive Director of the Greater Kent Historical Society presented "Home for the Holidays: 1895 Edition." B. Public Recognition a. Deborah Ranniger - Mayor Cooke stated that this was going to be Councilmember Deborah Ranniger's final Council meeting but she was absent due to the passing of her husband last night. She added that there will be a celebration of Councilmember Ranniger and her accomplishments on the Council and in the City on January 5 at 6:30 p.m. Council President Ralph encouraged everyone to attend the January 5 Council meeting to celebrate Councilmember Ranniger. b. Dominic Marzano - Mayor Cooke and Council President Ralph thanked and recognized Dominic Marzano, Emergency Management Director who retires from the City on February 29, 2016. c. National Fastpitch Tournament Recognition - Jeff Watling, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director introduced Mike Raven, Amateur Softball Association (ASA) who presented the City the James Ferrell Award. C. Presentation to the Kent Food Bank - Jeniece Choate, Executive Director of the Kent Food Bank was present to receive a check from the City's Giving Campaign event and online food drive. D. Green Business of the Year Presentation - Gina Hungerford, Conversation Specialist announced that the Green Business of the Year Award was won by NetIG. E. Re-appointment to the Parks & Recreation Commission - Mayor Cooke noted that the Commission is meeting tonight and reappointed Randy Furukawa, Dan Kent City Council Meeting Minutes December 8, 2015 Barrett, Jaleen Roberts, and Braden Seims to the Kent Parks and Recreation Commission. F. Appointment to the Kent Arts Commission - Mayor Cooke communicated that Hal O'Brien has been appointed to the Kent Arts Commission. O'Brien discussed his arts background. G. Community Events - Mayor Cooke thanked the Lions Club for volunteering for the Christmas Parade and the City's Tree Lighting event last Saturday night. Councilmember Fincher recognized the Arts Commission for the Second City comedy event and introduced Dr. Nyla Rosen who spoke concerning "COLORSTRUCK", an event occurring on Saturday at Kent-Meridian High School at 7:30 p.m. Council President Ralph announced the upcoming events at the ShoWare Center. She noted that the Thunderbirds are playing on December 11 and 12 with the Harlem Globetrotters returning in February. H. Economic and Community Development Report - Ben Wolters, Economic and Community Development Director discussed "Meet me on Meeker." He said the project is moving into the next phase and staff is meeting with the consultant firm to analyze traffic and determine how a new design could create a sense of place along the corridor. He communicated that OMAK Training Center in Kent is expanding and presented a target group of retail companies that the City staff is targeting to recruit to move here. I. Intergovernmental Reports - Council President Ralph attended the Regional Law Safety and Justice Committee meeting and the discussion was on homelessness. She read a statement concerning the status of homelessness. Councilmember Higgins noted that the Sound Cities Association Board of Directors approved the Executive Directors "package" and thanked Deanna Dawson, the chair of the Board. He noted that the budget was also approved. He communicated that he has resigned his position on the board. Additionally, he noted that Council President Ralph has placed her name in the hat for a board position. Councilmember Higgins also added that there is no Regional Transit Committee meeting in December but a meeting in the next couple weeks with the Sound Cities Association caucus members to work on a long range plan. Councilmember Berrios stated that the Puget Sound Regional Council Economic Development District Board met and reviewed the Economic Development Priorities for 2016, scheduled to be approved in March. He highlighted that it was great to see where we are at as a region in terms of major industries. He noted that aerospace and information technology are the two leading job markets nationally. Councilmember Fincher noted that the King Conservation District has a countywide survey going on concerning agricultural products, She also noted that information concerning the upcoming native plant sale is on their website. She communicated that 2 Kent City Council Meeting Minutes December 8, 2015 there is a reception for the King Conservation District from 4 - 6 p.m. at the Sno- Valley Senior Center next Wednesday. Councilmember Boyce noted that there was no Sound Cities Association (SCA) Public Issues Committee (PIC) meeting and thanked Councilmember Higgins for his work on SCA. He stated that there is a PIC meeting tomorrow to recommend the 2016 schedule and choose a new chair and vice chair. Council President Ralph thanked the Councilmembers for their service on regional committees and boards. PUBLIC HEARING No public hearing. PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Far Ghoddoussi, Kent - Ghouddoussi thanked Mayor Cooke for her assistance in his land use issue and thanked the Council for their support. He asked the Council to consider a code amendment concerning platting. He presented his proposed code amendment to the Council. 2. Dr. Nyla Rosen, Kent - Rosen discussed the Institute for Community Leadership. She highlighted the program and mission of the organization, She encouraged the Council and community to nominate young people for scholarships to attend their training sessions. Mayor Cooke pointed out that the Cultural Community Committee is looking for two youth members. CONSENT CALENDAR Council President Ralph moved to approve Consent Calendar items A through X, seconded by Councilmember Boyce. Motion carried 5-0. A. Approval of the Minutes - Approve. The minutes of the regular council meetings of October 20, 2015 and November 3, 2015. B. Approval of Bills - Approve. Bills received through October 31 and paid on October 31 after auditing by the Operations Committee on November 17, 2015. C. Re-appointment to the Parks & Recreation Commission - Confirm. The council confirmed the reappointment of Randy Furukawa, Dan Barrett, Jaleen Roberts and Braden Seims to the Kent Parks and Recreation Commission. D. Appointment to the Kent Arts Commission - Confirm. The council confirmed the appointment of Hal O'Brien to the Kent Arts Commission to fill a vacant seat for remaining two-year term. 3 i i Kent City Council Meeting Minutes December 8, 2015 E. Excused Absence for Dennis Higgins for November 18, 2015 Meeting o Approve. The Council approved an excused absence for Councilmember Higgins as he was unable to attend the City Council meeting of November 18, 2015. F. Excused Absence for Les Thomas for the December 8, 2015 Meeting — Approve. The Council approved an excused absence for Councilmember Thomas as he is unable to attend the City Council meeting of December 8, 2015. G. North Park Pedestrian Improvements — Accept as Complete. The Mayor was authorized to accept the North Park Drainage Improvements project as complete and release retainage to Miles Resources, LLC, upon receipt of standard releases from the state and the release of any liens. H. 2016 Administrative Services Contract Renewal with Blue Cross — Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to sign the Premera Blue Cross 2016 administrative services contract renewal subject to approval of final terms and conditions by the City Attorney. I. 2016 Contract Renewal with Group Health Cooperative — Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to sign the Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound contract renewal subject to approval of final terms and conditions by the City Attorney. J. 2016 Stop Loss Renewal with LifeWise Assurance Company — Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to sign the LifeWise Assurance Company 2016 stop loss renewal subject to approval of final terms and conditions by the City Attorney. K. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Board Member Expansion Ordinance — Adopt. Ordinance No. 4176 was adopted, amending Chapter 2.54 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Lodging Tax Advisory Committee," to increase the number of committee members from seven to nine. L. Ordinance Amending the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan for the 2016 — 2021 Capital Improvement Plan — Adopt. Ordinance No. 4177 was adopted, amending the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan for the 2016-2021 Capital Improvement Plan. M. Ordinances Amending the Comprehensive Plan/Capital Facilities Element and Updating the Kent City Code Chapter 12.13 School Impact Fees — Adopt. Ordinance Nos. 4177and 4179 were adopted, updating the Capital Facilities Element of the Kent Comprehensive Plan and Chapter 12.13 Kent City Code to incorporate the 2015/16 - 2020/21 Capital Facilities Plans of the Kent, Federal Way, Auburn and Highline School Districts with updated School Impact Fees. N. Substantial Need Ordinance — Adopt. Ordinance No. 4180was adopted, adopting the substantial need ordinance for the 2016 budget. O. Property Tax Ordinance — Adopt. Ordinance No. 4181was adopted, adopting the property tax levy and ordinance for the 2016 budget. 4 Kent City Council Meeting Minutes December 8, 2015 P. 2015 — 2016 Mid-Biennium Budget Modification Ordinance — Adopt. Ordinance No. 4182 was adopted, enacting the 2015-2016 mid-biennium budget modification ordinance. Q. Ordinance Amending Kent City Code Chanter 2.34.050, Municipal Judge Salaries and Costs — Adopt. Ordinance No. 4183 was adopted, amending Section 2.34.050 of the Kent City Code regarding municipal judge salaries and costs. R. 2015-2018 Amendment to the City of Kent and the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority Interlocal Agreement — Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to enter into an amended interlocal agreement with the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Chief Administrative Officer and City Attorney. S. 2016 Legislative Agenda — Approve. The City of Kent's 2016 State Legislative Agenda was adopted. T. Cultural Communities Advisory Board Ordinance — Adopt. Ordinance No. 4184 was adopted, repealing existing Chapter 2.56 of the Kent City Code and enacting a new Chapter 2.56 to create a "Cultural Communities Board." U. 2015 Emergency Management Performance Grant — Accept. The Mayor was authorized to accept and sign the Emergency Management Performance Grant from the Washington Military Department/Emergency Management Division and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in the amount of $81,876, sign all necessary grant documents, amend the budget, and authorize expenditure of the funds in accordance with final grant terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney. V. SAMHSA Drug Free Communities Grant - Accept. The Mayor was authorized to sign the Drug Free Communities Support Program Grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in the amount of $125,000, amend the budget, and authorize expenditure of the grant funds in accordance with the grant's terms and conditions. W. Resolution — Salmon Recovery Funding Board - Adopt. Resolution No. 1918 was adopted, in support of the City's application for grant funding assistance for salmon recovery projects to the Salmon Recovery Funding Board. X. Excused Absence for Deborah Ranniner for December 8, 2015 Meeting - Approve. The Council approved an excused absence for Councilmember Ranniger as she is unable to attend the City Council meeting of December 8, 2015. OTHER BUSINESS BIDS A. Guiberson Reservoir Joint Sealing Project — Award. Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director communicated the reasoning for the project and noted that there were two 5 i Kent City Council Meeting Minutes December 8, 2015 bids received and the low bidder is a local company. He stated this work will give the City some time to complete the Guiberson Reservoir replacement. Councilmember Higgins moved to award the Guiberson Reservoir Joint Sealing Project to Northwest Linings & Geotextile Products in the amount of $124,191.07 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 5- 0. B. Armstrong Springs Motor Control Center & Generator Updates - Award. Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director highlighted the project and noted that this upgrade has been desired for a long time. Councilmember Higgins moved to award the Armstrong Springs Motor Control Center and Generator Upgrades project contract to SCF General Contractors, LLC, in the amount of $420,899.39 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director, seconded by Councilmember Fincher. Motion carried 5-0. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, STAFF AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES A. Council President. - Council President Ralph announced the 33rd Annual Christmas Rush and noted that the event will be held at Hogan Park at Russell Road this Saturday. She also noted that the Game of Life Conference is next week and is a leadership conference for the youth. Additionally, she stated that the "Shop with a Cop" event was last week and 30 children had the opportunity to shop with police officers for Christmas gifts for themselves or family members. Council President Ralph noted that Chief Administrative Officer Matheson presented the Kent Performance Project which highlighted the performance management efforts going on within the City to increase efficiency, cohesion, and improve customer service. The second presentation was on the marketing of the Riverbend Golf Course. She noted that a request for qualifications will go in for the marketing of the property for possible sale in May. She noted that it looks like a multi-family development is the best use of the property. She added that an advisory group will be established to begin discussing the project further. She noted that the final item was a presentation from Dominic Marzano on Emergency Management in the City. B. Mayor. - Mayor Cooke highlighted that Sergeant Bill Blowers is the City's December Employee of the Month. She added that Bill is responsible for all the training of the Kent Police Department. Mayor Cooke thanked Council President Ralph for their work with the Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board which led to the City being able to retain the $3 million grant for the grade separation project on 228`h 6 Kent City Council Meeting Minutes December 8, 2015 Councilmember Boyce moved to have the letter from Far Ghoudoussi a part of the record, seconded by Council President Ralph. Motion carried 5-0. C. Chief Administrative Officer. - Chief Administrative Officer Derek Matheson announced that the Newly Elected Councilmember Orientation is on December 15 at 3 p.m. and the CAO Report for December 8 is in the packet. He noted that there will be a 15 minute Executive Session for Collective Bargaining as per RCW 42.30.140(4). D. Economic & Community Development Committee. - Councilmember Boyce communicated that restaurants, J.P. Taphouse and The Habit, have both opened in the Lake Meridian area in Kent. E. Operations Committee. - No report. F. Parks and Human Services Committee. - Councilmember Fincher communicated that the Parks and Human Services Committee met last week and there was discussion about the Cultural Communities Committee. She stated that the Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission also presented what they have been working on. Finally, she stated that the Parks Open Space plan was discussed. G. Public Safety Committee. - No report. H. Public Works Committee. - In the minutes. I. Regional Fire Authority. - No report. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Collective Bargaining, as per RCW 42.30.140(4). At 8:29 p.m., Mayor Cooke announced that the Council would recess into an Executive Session for fifteen minutes to discuss collective bargaining, per RCW 42.30.140(4)(a). At 8:44 p.m., the Executive Session concluded and Mayor Cooke reconvened the regular meeting. ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m. Ronald F. Iovre, M C City Clerk 7