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June 3, 2014
Mayor Suzette Cooke
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Jim Berrios
Bill Boyce
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Deborah Ranniger
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KENT CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS
KENT June 3, 2014
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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.
Subject Speaker Time
Sound Transit Link Rail
Environmental Impact Statement Options Charlene Anderson 45 min
Parks and Police Department
Youth and Crime Prevention Programs Jeff Watling/Ken Thomas 45 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. Public Recognition
B. Community Events
C. Proclamation of Juneteenth
D. Proclamation of National Trails Day
E. 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. Payment of Bills — Approve
C. Excused Absence for Councilmember Berrios - Approve
(Continued)
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA CONTINUED
D. Parking Zone Ordinance Amendment — Approve
E. SE 256th Street Sanitary Sewer Connection Charge — Approve
F. Professional Services Agreement/Tierra Right of Way Consultants for
Property Relocation Services — Approve
G. Budget Request for B&O Tax System Analysis — Approve
H. Unpaid Holiday Resolution — Adopt
8. OTHER BUSINESS
9. BIDS
A. 2014 Asphalt Overlays - Approve
10. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Property Acquisition, as per RCW 42.30.110 (1)(b)
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.
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COUNCIL WORKSHOP
1) Sound Transit Link Rail Environmental Impact Statement
Options, Charlene Anderson
2) Parks and Police Department Youth and Crime Prevention
Programs, Jeff Watling/Ken Thomas
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CHANGES TO THE AGENDA FROM COUNCIL, ADMINISTRATION, OR STAFF
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A) Public Recognition
B) Community Events
C) Proclamation of Juneteenth
D) Proclamation of National Trails Day
E) Intergovernmental Reports
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PROCLAMATION
Whereas, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation
Proclamation on January 1, 1863, formally abolishing slavery in the
United States of America; and
Whereas, word about the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation
was delayed some two-and-one-half years, to June 19, 1865, in
reaching authorities and African-Americans in the South and
Southwestern United States; and
Whereas, Emancipation Day observations are held on different days
but are celebrated in 41 different states, including Washington; and
Whereas, June 19th has a special meaning to African-Americans, and
is called "JUNETEENTH" combining the words June and Nineteenth, and
has been celebrated by the African-American community for 148
years; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Suzette Cooke, Mayor of the City of Kent,
Washington, do hereby declare June 21, 2014, as
In the City of Kent, Washington, and urge all residents to become
more aware of the significance of this celebration in African-American
history and in the heritage of our nation and city.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal
of Kent to be affixed this 3rd day of June, 2014.
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PUBLIC HEARING
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PUBLIC COMMENT
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Agenda Item: Consent Calendar 7A — 7B
CONSENT CALENDAR
7. City Council Action:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember
seconds to approve Consent Calendar Items A through H.
Discussion
Action
7A. Approval of Minutes.
Approval of the minutes of the workshop and regular Council meeting of May 20,
2014.
7B. Approval of Bills.
Approval of payment of the bills received through April 30 and paid on April 30
after auditing by the Operations Committee on May 20, 2014.
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
4/30/14 Wire Transfers 5847 - 5859 $1,392,055.88
4/30/14 Regular Checks 682166 - 682564 $5,421,722.52
Void Checks ($48,934.21)
4/30/14 Use Tax Payable $3,111.81
$6,767,956.00
Approval of checks issued for payroll for April 16 through April 30 and paid on
May 5, 2014:
Date Check Numbers Amount
5/5/2014 Checks 335111 — 334298 $91,131.88
Voids and Reissues
5/5/2014 Advices 328446 - 329081 $1,220,178.77
$1,311,310.65
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WASH IMJ T0N Kent City Council Workshop Minutes
May 20, 2014
The workshop meeting was called to order at 5:04 p.m. by Council President Ralph.
Councilmembers present: Ralph, Boyce, Berrios, Fincher, Higgins, and Thomas.
Councilmember Higgins announced he would be leaving after the workshop to attend
a rotary function.
2015 — 2016 Budget Calendar and Revenue Forecasts - Paula Barry, Interim
Finance Director discussed the 2015-2016 Budget Calendar and Revenue Forecasts.
She handed out the budget calendar and announced that the budget kick-off meeting
is May 29. She noted that the Mayor would provide budget instructions to
departments and there would be training occurring the week of June 2. Department
presentations to Administration will occur July 14 - 31 and August will consist of
budget and capital improvement program balancing. The Finance Department
prepares the preliminary budget from September 2 through September 26 and the
Council holds their first public hearing on the budget and capital improvement plan on
September 16. The budget will be presented to the Council for final approval on
December 9
Councilmember Higgins and Councilmember Berrios inquired why the entire budget
process wasn't completed by November.
Barry stated that the calendar may be changed as the year continues and explained
the main reason why the budget is not prepared sooner is because of holidays and
getting all departments included in the entire process.
CM Thomas noted that there were holidays and other meetings that occur in October
and November, so he felt December was reasonable.
Barbara Lopez communicated that the City, by RCW, has to have the preliminary
budget prepared by October1.
Tom Brubaker, Interim Chief Administrative Officer communicated that the timeline
for the budget could change if complications arise.
Council President Ralph added that she understands that the budget will take time
and in the past the council has come in on a Saturday to finish it on time, but having
more time to ask questions would be ideal.
Brubaker reminded everyone that this is the second year of doing a biennial budget
so getting it done sooner may not be possible.
Councilmember Berrios noted that the Council has learned from last year and the
process should be easier this year.
Brubaker communicated that it's unlikely to be done before December because the
policy questions and discussions.
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Barry distributed the 2015 - 2016 Governmental Funds Revenue Projections. She
noted that these consist of the General Fund, Street Fund, Lodging Tax Fund,
Youth/Teen Fund, Capital Improvement Fund, and Criminal Justice Fund. She
communicated that these estimated actuals are as of the end of March 2014.
Council President Ralph noted that there is a 3.4% increase in sales tax in 2015 and
only 0.7% in 2016.
Councilmember Boyce discussed the 2012 and 2013 actuals and inquired if the
budgeted amount in 2012 and 2013 was close to the actual amounts shown. Barry
communicated that the actuals for 2013 came in overbudget and 2012 came in about
underbudget. Lopez communicated that the Council in 2012 requested that the staff
be very conservative. Brubaker communicated that this is an effort to show a budget
closer to actuals going forward.
Councilmember Thomas inquired about Real Estate Excise Tax and Barry
communicated that it is very volatile. She added that it is hard to count the one time
big sales in the budget. However, they will be reflected at the end of the year.
Councilmember Fincher inquired about the 1.5 percent debt increase in fines and
forfeitures and Lopez communicated that the school zone cameras is skewing the
numbers.
Councilmember Higgins verified that the 2015 projection is very similar to the 2014
budget, even with a decrease of 1 percent on utility taxes. Lopez responded that the
Council has approved a 4 percent sewer increase and a 5.4 percent increase on the
cable utility tax which will offset the loss.
Barry continued and stated that overall the City will be increasing the overall
overcast by 1.5% in 2015 and less than one percent in 2016. Lopez communicated
that the norm is 1-2% overbudget and this conservative budgeting will get the City to
this.
Council President Ralph communicated that the City is waiting to see what happens
with $8 million.
Councilmember Higgins communicated that he wants to see the debt payoff numbers
and see what the 2% utility tax is doing to the debt.
Council President Ralph communicated that that would inform the Council the full debt
total.
Brubaker communicated that it could be brought to a workshop in the future and
Council President Ralph agreed.
Barry concluded and stated that the staff will move forward and work with the Mayor.
WSDOT SR 167 Hot Lanes Continuous Access Demonstration Project - Craig
Stone, Assistant Secretary, WSDOT Toll Division presentaed a summary of the HOT
lanes. He communicated that the lanes opened May 2, 2008 and the tolls adjust
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automatically to keep HOT lane traffic flowing at 45 mph or faster. He discussed what
the current features are. He noted that the usage of the HOT lanes has tripled since
2008 and the gross toll revenue for 2013 was $1.1 million and $4.7 million since
opening. He stated that the average savings of time is 8 minutes for a $2.00 toll. He
stated that the HOT lanes have accomplished all of its goals. He noted that people are
violating the double white lane to get into the HOT lane and that is where most of the
fines have come from. He noted that the funding for improving access will include
restriping and signage changes, public information and outreach, and evaluating new
access. This will improve access for HOT lanes drivers. The lanes will be changed to a
single white line and drivers can access wherever they want.
Councilmember Ranniger arrived at 5:38 p.m.
Brubaker inquired about vehicles that move in and out of the HOT lanes and Stone
replied that WSDOT will be investigating that aspect in the future.
Council President Ralph communicated that she is pleased with these revisions and it
will allow drivers to access all of Kent.
Councilmember Higgins communicated that Sound Transit is happy about this.
Councilmember Berrios inquired if the State Patrol has tracked the number of
accidents from vehicles going in and out of the HOT lanes. Stone replied that the HOT
lanes have actually reduced accidents because there are less vehicles in traffic. He
also added that there have been positive input about the double striping from some
drivers that say they feel safe from vehicles moving faster in the HOT lane. Stone also
noted that the average collission rates have gone down and the incident response
times have also gone down.
Councilmember Boyce inquired about the possibility of raising rates and Stone replied
that the rate is measured by the number of vehicles in the lane. Thus, if the rate is
higher, there are less vehicles in the HOT lane. He also stated that the Good-to-Go is
a method of paying for your toll. There will be HOT lanes from Renton to Bellevue and
to Lynnwood on 405 next year, Stone said. He discussed options for more HOT lanes
and where they will be going in.
Stone discussed a new sign that will communicate that there would be a lane that
says "Passes Only". He noted that on 405 in the north end the signage will inform
drivers that you can only be in the HOT lane with two people or with a Good-to-Go
pass. He noted that there will be a Good-to-Go pass that if drivers are carpooling they
can activate a switch which allows their pass not to be charged.
He noted that the goal is to have all of the highways be express toll lanes.
He stated that the new Interstate 405 HOT lanes are scheduled to open in the fall of
2015.
The meeting adjourned at 5:56 p.m.
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Ronald F. Moore, MMC
City Clerk
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Kent City Council Meeting Minutes
May 20, 2014
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, Ranniger, and Thomas.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
A. From Council, Administration, Staff.
B. From the Public.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition
1. Recognition of Merrill Vesper - Mayor Cooke read the proclamation to Merrill
Vesper. She noted that Merrill has been with the City for 41 years. She noted that
Merrill was hired in 1972 when the population was 16,500. She communicated that he
was the 2008 Employee of the Month and 2009 Employee of the Year. She proclaimed
May 31, 2014 as "Merrill Vesper Day" in the City of Kent.
Tim LaPorte communicated that Merrill is a great engineer and his work has touched
almost every neighborhood in Kent.
B. Community Events. Council President Ralph communicated that the Kent
International Festival is on May 31. Councilmember Fincher stated that there will be
nine different restaurants there are several booths.
C. Introduction of Human Services Commission Appointee Andy Rosas. Mayor
Cooke communicated that Andy Rosas was unable to attend the meeting.
D. Public Safety Report. Acting Police Chief Jon Strauss gave the Public Safety
Report. He communicated that vehicle prowls have increased significantly and there
have been eight arrests last month. He noted that there has been a decline based on
the arrests. He noted that two of the arrests were tied to the increase. He noted that
there were 13 arrests in vehicle thefts. Residential burglaries continue to decline and
commercial burglaries have increased and there were a series of burglaries along
256th and had patrols which resulted in the number returning to zero. There were six
commerical burglary arrests and the detectives have solved five bank robberies. He
noted that the new computer tracking software led to these arrests.
Strauss introduced new Police Officer Anthony Gambino. He communicated that he is
from the New York Police Department and is here with his wife and three children.
Mayor Cooke swore in Officer Anthony Gambino.
Officer Gambino introduced his wife, Jessica from Tacoma and their three children.
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Strauss communicated that the Police Department sent seven officers to Gang,
Resistance Education and Training. He highlighted the Prescription Drug Take-Back
Day results and it was the most rebust day they have ever had with 300 pounds of
drugs being taken back. He noted that the bike officers are out and they are enforcing
the laws when it comes to the homeless in a fair and decent manner. He noted that
the Police have worked directly with other facilities to get people taken care of and
read a letter from the Human Services department concerning their assistance to a
homeless couple. Strauss announced that the Drugs &Alcohol 101 class is on May 22
from 6-8pm at Faith Baptist Church. He also noted that the next Kent Police
Department Community meeting is on June 5 at 7pm at Totem Junior High School.
Strauss introduced Kathy Berrens as the new Administrative Services Supervisor in the
Police Department.
Council President Ralph communicated that the Kent Youth Board filmed a public
service announcement concerning texting and driving and it is targeted to elementary
school children. She noted that they will bring a contract home to their parents to sign,
promising not to text and drive.
E. Intergovernmental Reports. Council President Ralph communicated that the
WRIA-9 Watershed Ecosystem Forum met last week and discussed grant monies for
projects. She noted that Kent has done well and will be receiving grant funds for
restoration projects along the Green River. Continuing, she noted that they discussed
their flood plain habitat goals and they will be passed King County Flood Control
District as a part of the System Wide Improvement Framework (SWIF) goals. She
stated that the South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBD) met today and the
hiring of 5,000 employees and building of 500 more locomotives this year by
Burlington Northern was discussed. SCATBD, she said expressed concerns about oil
cars and other potential issues. She communicated that the timeline for the oil trains
couldn't be discussed as it is a matter of national security. However, the railroad
informed people to call the number on the crossings when there are delays with the
crossing arms.
Councilmember Boyce communicated that the Sound City Association (SCA) met and
discussed oil trains and will be discussing greenhouse gas emissions at the next
meeting. He noted that the Kent City Council supported the Puget Sound Council Air
Agency membership increase, but SCA voted it down. He noted that Councilmember
Debbie Ranniger was unanimously approved to be on the Committee for Domestic
Violence. Governor Jay Insleee will be at the SCA Network Dinner on May 28.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Juanita Hines-McLeod, Kent - Hines-McLeod stated that she has a neighbor who
runs a business out of their house and she is afraid of them. She said that her
neighbor has many visitors and when she calls non-emergency 911 they all leave
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when the police show up. She expressed concerns with the business, which is a food
bank, and wants to be listened to. She said she has been threatened and harassed.
Mayor Cooke referred her to Ben Wolters, Economic and Community Development
about her issue.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council President Ralph moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through
P, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. Motion carried 6-0.
A. Approval of the Minutes — Approve. Approval of the minutes of the workshop
and regular Council meeting of May 6, 2014.
B. Payment of Bills — Approve. Approval of payment of the bills received through
March 31 and paid on March 31 after auditing by the Operations Committee on April
15, 2014.
C. Excused Absence — Councilmember Dennis Higgins - Approve. The Mayor
was authorized to approve an excused absence for Councilmember Higgins as he was
unable to attend the City Council meeting of May 20, 2014.
D. Appointment to Human Services Commission — Confirm. The Mayor was
authorized to confirm appointment of Andy Rosas to the Kent Human Services
Commission to fill a vacant position expiring January 1, 2015 (7 months) and for an
additional three-year term expiring January 1, 2018.
E. Telecommunications Franchise Ordinance with tw telecom of Washington
LLC - Adopt. The Mayor was authorized to Adopt Ordinance No.4112, granting tw
telecom of Washington LLC a franchise to install and maintain facilities for a
telecommunications network within the public rights-of-way of the City.
F. Washington State Department of Natural Resources Aquatic Lands
Easements for Existing Sanitary Sewer & Pedestrian Bridge Crossing -
Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to sign Aquatic Lands Easements from the
Washington Department of Natural Resources for the exiting sanitary sewer and
pedestrian bridge crossing over the Green River, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney.
G. Consultant Services Agreement with GeoEngineers, Inc. for Low Impact
Development - Authorize. The Mayor was authorized sign a Consultant Services
Agreement with GeoEngineers in an amount not to exceed $52,186.00 to provide
geotechnical engineering services for the Mill Creek Neighborhood Low Impact
Development Project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and Public Works Director.
H. Fiscal Year 2014 JAG Grant - Accept. The Mayor was authorized to accept the
Justice Assistance Grant to fund the Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team office
manager, in an amount of at least $91,842.00, authorize the Mayor to sign all
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documents, amend the budget, and authorize expenditure of the funds in accordance
with the grant terms and conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney.
I. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Amendment #1 to MOU — Authorize.
The Mayor was authorized to sign all documents amending the Memorandum of
Understanding between the Washington Traffic Safety Commission and the Kent Police
Department to increase funds for police overtime for the purpose of conducting
distracted driving, high visibility enforcement in support of Target Zero priorities, with
agreement terms and conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney, and
recommend Council ratify all acts consistent with the Memorandum of Understanding
and this motion.
J. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Amendment #1 to Interagency
Agreement for Target Zero Manager — Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to
sign all documents amending the Interagency Agreement between the Washington
Traffic Safety Commission and the Kent Police Department to extend the dates of the
South King County Target Zero Traffic Safety Task Force Project from July 1, 2014 to
June 30, 2015, and to increase funds to $122,000, with final agreement terms and
conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney.
K. Blumenthal Uniform Co., Inc., Contract — Authorize. The Mayor was
authorized to sign a Goods and Services Agreement with Blumenthal Uniform Co., Inc.,
for the purchase of police uniforms in an annual amount not to exceed $100,000,
subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney.
L. Valley Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team Interlocal Agreement
and Resolution — Adopt. The Mayor was authorized to Adopt Resolution No. 1885,
authorizing the Mayor to sign the Valley Special Weapons and Tactics Team Interlocal
Agreement that establishes and maintains a multi-jurisdictional SWAT team to
effectively respond to high risk criminal occurrences to ratify all prior acts of SWAT
consistent with the Resolution, with final agreement terms and conditions acceptable
to the Police Chief and City Attorney.
M. Recreation and Conservation Office Grant Application Resolutions — Adopt.
The Mayor was authorized to Adopt Resolution Nos. 1886. 1887, 1888, and 1889
authorizing the submittal of grant applications to the Recreation and Conservation
Office to assist in funding three top-priority projects.
N. Fee-in-lieu Funds — Accept. The Mayor was to accept $16,875.95 for first quarter
2014 fee-in-lieu funds and authorize the amendment to the community parks
reinvestment budget for future expenditures of funds in project budgets.
0. Consolidating Budget Adiustment Ordinance for Adiustments between
January 1, 2014 and March 31, 2014 — Adopt. The Mayor was authorized to adopt
Ordinance No. 4113, approving the consolidating budget adjustments made between
January 1, 2014 and March 31, 2014, reflecting an overall budget increase of
$7,286,726.
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P. Countywide Planning Policies, Resolution — Adopt. The Mayor was authorized
to Adopt Resolution No. 1890 ratifying an amendment to the Urban Growth Area map
in the 2012 King County Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) to add the Central
Issaquah Urban Core as an Urban Center as approved under Growth Management
Planning Council (GMPC) Motion No. 13-1.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
BIDS
1. 641-h Avenue South Channel Improvements - Award - Tim LaPorte, Public
Works Director discussed the project and what it entails. He noted that there were
eight bids and recommended awarding the bid to R.L. Alia Company.
Council President Ralph moved to award the 64th Avenue South Channel
Improvements Union Pacific Railroad Spur Culvert Replacement project to
R.L. Alia Company in the amount of $1,176,550.13 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 Boyce. Motion carried 6-0.
2. 2014 Thermoplastic Markings - Award - Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director
noted that this is an annual project and recommended awarding the bid to Apply-A-
Line Incorporated.
Councilmember Fincher moved to award the2014 Thermoplastic Markings
project to Apply-A-Line, Inc. in the amount of $277,695.00 and authorize the
Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to the 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 Presidnet Ralph communicated that there were two
items on the workshop agenda. The first was the 2015-2016 Budget Calendar and
Revenue Forecast. The calendar for the budget process was presented and it leads to
the adoption of the 2015-2016 Biennial Budget. She noted that the City is proceeding
on a conservative revenue forecast track which the Council and the Mayor's Office
deem to be the most prudent thing for us to do to keep us moving towards our goals
of debt repayment and keep the fund balances where they need to be. There was also
a HOT lane presentation by Washington State Department of Transportation. She
noted that there will be some restriping of the HOT lanes on Highway 167 which will
lead to more access for drivers into Kent.
B. Mayor. Mayor Cooke announced that the Khalsa Day event is taking place this
weekend and it is being done by the Sikh community. She noted that the event is
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taking place at the ShoWare Center on Saturday. There will be a sampling of food from
India and a parade which proceeds through downtown Kent.
Mayor Cooke communicated that the Public Works Week event today was very well
done. She thanked the Public Works employees for the event and all their work.
Mayor Cooke stated that she met with the Department of Ecology along with Tom
Brubaker and Kelly Peterson on the Landsburg mine and is more optimistic in the
City's ability to protect Clark Springs. She also stated that she met the new Executive
Director of the Flood Control District and will not be able to make the next meeting
due to Pete Curran's memorial service. She verified that Council President Ralph would
be the alternate to the King County Flood Control District. Mayor Cooke spoke highly of
the leadership, support and dedication Pete and Pat Curran gave the city of Kent over
the years. Mayor Cooke also wished her mother a Happy 87th Birthday.
C. Administration. Interim Chief Administrative Officer Tom Brubaker stated he had
no report, but there will be an executive session.
D. Economic & Community Development Committee. In the mintues.
E. Operations Committee. In the minutes.
F. Parks and Human Services Committee. Councilmember Ranniger echoed
Mayor Cooke's sentiments concerning the Curran Family and the memorial service is
10:30 am on Thursday at Holy Spirit Church.
G. Public Safety Committee. In the minutes.
H. Public Works Committee. Council President Ralph noted said the Public Works
Committee met yesterday and the 2015-2016 Transportation Improvement Plan was
on the agenda. She noted that the list of projects was discussed and that the plan is in
place to be able to apply for grant funding. There was a presentation from Gina
Hungerford on the TeamUp2CleanUp event, she noted, and there were 150 people who
cleaned up Kent. She added that this is Public Works Week and the Public Works
Department had their equipment on display at City Hall today.
Councilmember Fincher discussed the Public Works Week event and it was a wonderful
opportunity to see and learn about what they do.
Councilmember Berrios communicated that it was a great event and appreciated the
opportunity to meet the team that takes care of the City's infrastructure.
Mayor Cooke stated that this was the first time this type of show-n-tell has been done
and the employees have ideas to make this more available to the youth. She noted
that these types of jobs have become more attractive through advancements in
equipment. This, she said, would be an opportunity for the youth to learn about
careers in this field.
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I. Regional Fire Authority. Councilmember Thomas communicated that they will be
meeting tomorrow night at 5:30 p.m at Station 78.
Mayor Cooke asked for a briefing on the Regional Fire Authority (RFA) budget process
either at a workshop or a regular Council meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:56 p.m., Mayor Cooke announced that the Council would recess into an
Executive Session for 20 minutes to discuss the sale of property as per RCW
42.30.110(1)(b).
At 8:16 p.m., Mayor Cooke extended the Executive Session for a period of 10
minutes.
At 8:26 p.m., Mayor Cooke extended the Executive Session for a period of 25
minutes.
At 8:50 p.m., the Executive Session concluded and Mayor Cooke reconvened
the regular meeting.
ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Jeff Watling, Parks and Cultural Services Director stated that for years the City has had
in its strategic acquisition goals a desire to combine Morrill Meadows Park and East Hill
Park. He explained that this purchase is for the last two properties in order to combine
both parks and the funds for this acquisition are from acquisition funds and the King
County Levy funds.
Councilmember Ranniger moved to authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary
documents to finalize the purchase of the property located at 18020 South
248th St, Kent in the amount not to exceed $310,000.00 including earnest
money but excluding closing costs subject to the approval of final terms and
conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Parks and Cultural Services
Director, seconded by Councilmember Berrios.
Council President Ralph verified with Watling that the funds to purchase this property
are through the King County Parks Levy and can only be used for acquisition not
enhancement.
Motion carried 6-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
Ronald F. Moore, MMC
City Clerk
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KENT....,o Agenda Item: Consent Calendar - 7C
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TO: City Council
DATE: June 3, 2014
SUBJECT: Excused Absence - Councilmember Jim Berrios - Approve
MOTION: Approve an excused absence for Councilmember Berrios as he is
unable to attend the City Council meeting of June 3, 2014.
SUMMARY: Councilmember Berrios is unable to attend the City Council meeting of
June 3, 2014.
RECOMMENDED BY: Council President Ralph
YEA: N/A NAY: N/A
BUDGET IMPACTS: N/A
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KENT Agenda Item: Consent Calendar — 7D
TO: City Council
DATE: June 3, 2014
SUBJECT: Parking Zone Ordinance Amendment — Approve
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. , to amend 9.28.060 of the Kent
City Code, entitled "Two (2) hour parking zones," increasing the parking
to four (4) hour parking zones.
SUMMARY: As a collaborative effort with the Kent Downtown Partnership and City
Economic & Community Development and Police Departments, and informed by an
analysis of downtown parking through the Kent Policy Demonstration Project, the
proposal amends parking zones to better align with customer and employee parking
needs and clear enforcement parameters in downtown. The demonstration project was
under the umbrella of Metro's Right-Sized Parking Project and provides for
implementation of a parking policy change that enables priced and "right-sized"
parking in downtown Kent. The demonstration project included an inventory of
existing on-street and off-street stalls as well as consultant-recommended solutions to
identified parking challenges and barriers in the downtown. One of the recommended
solutions is to better manage parking supply to assure customers get priority to on-
street/curb access to downtown businesses.
The proposed changes to the on-street parking zones in the downtown support the
recommended solutions to parking challenges in downtown.
EXHIBITS: 1) Ordinance
2) Map
RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee
YEA: Ralph — Fincher — Higgins NAY: N/A
BUDGET IMPACTS: None.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, amending Section
9.38.060 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Two (2)
hour parking zones," increasing the parking to (4)
four hour parking zones.
RECITALS
A. Right Size Parking (RSP) is a three year grant project funded
by the Federal Highway Administration's Value Pricing Pilot Program and
managed by King County Metro. The overarching goal of the project is to
foster livable communities by optimizing the allocation of parking
resources.
B. The amount of parking is optimized, i.e., right sized, when it
strikes a balance between supply and demand, and the challenge lies in
determining the correct balance with confidence.
C. King County Metro approved the Kent Policy Demonstration
Project to provide for the implementation of a pilot project supporting
jurisdictional parking policy change that enables priced and 'right-sized'
parking in downtown Kent. The overall objective of this Project is to
1 Amend KCC 9.38
Downtown Parking
Ordinance
ensure parking is managed for livability and economic development within
the downtown area through right-sizing the parking supply.
D. With support from King County Metro and the City of Kent,
Rick Williams Consulting (RWC) conducted a comprehensive study of
parking occupancy and utilization in downtown Kent. Information derived
from this study was used to (a) develop a better understanding of the
actual use dynamics of parking within the downtown on a 'typical day,' (b)
provide a foundation of objective data upon which meaningful parking
management strategies can be established and implemented and, (c)
assist the community in taking advantage of opportunities that will
strengthen Kent's downtown and adjoining commercial areas. Strategies
developed will result in better management of on-street parking to support
smart growth for multifamily development as it is integrated into the
downtown. Right-sizing will also minimize the impact of off-street parking
on land use and support a more compact urban form that is well connected
to transit and other alternative mode systems (e.g., bike, walk, rideshare).
E. The consultant team identified challenges and barriers for
downtown parking strategies to address, including among other strategies,
consistent information of parking expectations to businesses, employees,
and customers; support of a long-term goal of assuring that customers get
priority to on-street/curb access to downtown businesses; specifically
dedicated employee parking; and focused enforcement of parking policies.
F. Recommended near-term strategies for solving the parking
challenges in downtown include creating distinct parking areas to reduce
conflicts between visitors and employees, and initiating limited parking
enforcement activities in the downtown to assure existing time zones are
honored and system utilization/turnover is operating as intended.
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Downtown Parking
Ordinance
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. -Amendment. Section 9.38 of the Kent City
Code, entitled, "Parking," is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 9.38.060. Two (2) hour parking zones.
A. Except for KCC 9.38.070 and permits issued by the city facilities
manager under KCC 9.38.170, at such times as the director of public
works or designee shall place the appropriate sign, it shall be illegal to
park any motor or other vehicle for an uninterrupted period in excess of
two (2) hours between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on either
side of, unless otherwise indicated, the following streets, public parking
lots, public parking garages, or portions thereof:
1. Centennial Parking Garage: that portion of the first floor as
posted.
2. City Hall parking lot between City Hall and the Centennial
Building: all parking stalls unless otherwise posted.
3. East Pioneer Street: from Central Avenue North easterly
approximately one hundred fifty (150) feet to the alley east of Central
Avenue North, south side only.
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Downtown Parking
Ordinance
4. First Avenue North and First Avenue South: from a point two
hundred (200) feet north of West Meeker Street to West Titus Street.
5. Railroad Avenue North and Railroad Avenue South: from East
James Street to East Plee'EeFSmith Street, east side only; and from East
,ekerSmith Street to East Gowe Street.
6. Ramsay Way: from two hundred thirty (230) feet east of 4th
Avenue North to three hundred fifty (350) feet east of 4th Avenue North.
7. Ramsay Way: from four hundred forty (440) feet east of 4th
Avenue North to five hundred twenty (520) feet east of 4th Avenue North,
south side only.
S. Ramsay Way: from four hundred eighty (480) feet east of 4th
Avenue North to five hundred twenty (520) feet east of 4th Avenue North,
north side only.
9. Ramsay Way: from thirty (30) feet north of West Temperance
Street to one hundred fifty (150) feet north of West Temperance Street.
10. Second Avenue North and Second Avenue South: from West
Harrison Street to West Titus Streetand the two (2) nqaFlEed paFlEing stalls
en the east side ef West Titus StFeet.
11. State Avenue North and State Avenue South: from East Smith
Street to East ,TeekerGowe Street.
12. West Gowe Street and East Gowe Street: from Fourth Avenue
South to Central Avenue South.
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Downtown Parking
Ordinance
13. West Meeker Street and East Meeker Street: from Fourth
Avenue to State Avenue.
14. West Harrison Street: from Fourth Avenue North to Second
Avenue North.
15. West Titus Street: from Second Avenue South to First Avenue
South, north side only.
Provided, that this section shall not apply on Sundays or holidays.
B. Penalty. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be an
infraction punishable by a monetary penalty of thirty dollars ($30).
Vehicles parked in violation of this section are subject to impoundment as
provided by law.
Sec. 9.38.065. Four (4) hour parking zones.
A. Except for KCC 9.38.070 and permits issued by the city facilities
manager under KCC 9.38.170, at such times as the director of public
works or designee shall place the appropriate sign, it shall be illegal to
park any motor or other vehicle for an uninterrupted period in excess of
four (4) hours between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on either
side of, unless otherwise indicated, the following streets, public parking
lots, public parking garages, or portions thereof:
1. Railroad Avenue North and Railroad Avenue South: from East
Smith Street to East Gowe Street.
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Downtown Parking
Ordinance
Provided, that this section shall not apply on Sundays or holidays.
B. Penalty. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be an
infraction punishable by a monetary penalty of thirty dollars ($30).
Vehicles parked in violation of this section are subiect to impoundment as
provided by law.
Sec. 9.38.070 Holiday parking — Penalty.
A. From the day after Thanksgiving until January 2nd of the following
year, all two (2) hour parking zones shall be considered three (3) hour
parking zones, and it shall be illegal to park any motor or other vehicle for
an uninterrupted period in excess of three (3) hours between the hours of
9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on the roadways designated in KCC 9.38.060 as
two (2) hour parking zones. There shall be no enforcement of limited
duration parking restrictions, in those zones designated for two (2) hour
parking, on Saturdays during the period from the day after Thanksgiving
until January 2nd of the following year.
B. A violation of this section shall be an infraction and punishable by a
monetary penalty of fifty dollars ($50). Vehicles parked in violation of this
section are subject to impoundment as provided by law.
SECTION 2, — 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;
or references to other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or
regulations.
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Downtown Parking
Ordinance
SECTION 3, — SeverabilitY. 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 that remaining portion shall maintain its full force and
effect.
SECTION 4, — 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:
ARTHUR FITZPATRICK, ACTING CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED: day of 2014.
APPROVED: day of 2014.
PUBLISHED: day of 2014.
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.
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Downtown Parking
Ordinance
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KENT
° Agenda Item: Consent Calendar — 7E
TO: City Council
DATE: June 3, 2014
SUBJECT: SE 256th Street Sanitary Sewer Connection Charge - Approve
MOTION: Authorize the Public Works Department to establish a sanitary
sewer connection charge for 10940 SE 256th Street, subject to final terms
and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
SUMMARY: SE 256th Street is currently under construction from Kent Kangley Road
to 116th Avenue SE. The road is being improved and widened. It was determined
that there were properties that did not have sewer stubs available. The stubs are
included in the project construction so that these properties will not have to trench
into the new road to hook up to the sewer at a later date. One property did not pay
the sewer connection charge up front; this property is shown on the attached map.
The sewer utility will need to recover the stub cost when the property connects to the
sanitary sewer.
Address: 10940 SE 256th Street
Tax Lot: #2022059217
Sanitary sewer connection charge: $12,190.63
EXHIBITS: Aerial Site Map
RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee
YEA: Ralph — Fincher — Higgins NAY:
BUDGET IMPACTS: At the time the property connects to the sanitary sewer, the City
will receive reimbursement for previous expenditures.
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KENT
° Agenda Item: Consent Calendar — 7F
TO: City Council
DATE: June 3, 2014
SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement/Tierra Right of Way Consultants for
Property Relocation Services - Approve
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign Aquatic Lands Easements from the
Washington Department of Natural Resources for the exiting sanitary sewer
and pedestrian bridge crossing over the Green River, subject to final terms
and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney.
SUMMARY: The King County Flood Control District recently decided to have King
County take the lead on design for the Russell Road Lower-Lowest Levee, which
extends from South 231st Way to South 212th Street. King County is currently
researching alternatives for the alignment of the new levee. Since the City was the
lead and had identified locations where property needed to be purchased in order to
construct a secondary levee, King County agreed that the City remain the lead on the
property acquisitions. The properties identified include two full property acquisitions
of residential parcels. Two other parcels were purchased last year. Offers have been
made on the remaining two parcels which will require relocation services. These
properties would need to be purchased independent of a final levee alternative due to
their proximity to the river.
This contract will also provide for a cost estimate to provide relocation for the Noble
Pacific Warehouse in order to give the City a better idea of the potential costs if a full
acquisition of the property is to be made.
EXHIBITS: 1) Consultant Services Agreement
2) Aerial Site Map
RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee
YEA: Ralph — Fincher - Higgins NAY:
BUDGET IMPACTS: There is no unbudgeted fiscal impact.
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KENT
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
between the City of Kent and
Tierra Right of Way Services, Ltd.
THIS AGREEMENT is made between the City of Kent, a Washington municipal corporation
(hereinafter the "City"), and Tierra Right of Way Services, Ltd. organized under the laws of the
State of Arizona, located and doing business at 1575 East River Road, Suite 201, Tucson, AZ
85718, Phone: (520) 319-2106/Fax (520) 323-3326, Contact: Mack Dickerson (hereinafter the
"Consultant").
I. DESCRIPTION OF WORK.
Consultant shall perform the following services for the City in accordance with the
following described plans and/or specifications:
The Consultant shall provide services for relocation planning and relocation
assistance for the Lower and Lowest Russell Road Levee Project. For a description,
see the Consultant's Scope of Work which is attached as Exhibit A and incorporated
by this reference.
Consultant further represents that the services furnished under this Agreement will be
performed in accordance with generally accepted professional practices within the Puget Sound
region in effect at the time those services are performed.
II. TIME OF COMPLETION. The parties agree that work will begin on the tasks
described in Section I above immediately upon the effective date of this Agreement. Consultant
shall complete the work described in Section I by December 31, 2014.
III. COMPENSATION.
A. The City shall pay the Consultant, based on time and materials, an amount not to
exceed Thiry Six Thousand, Four Hundred Fifty Dollars ($36,450.00), for the
services described in this Agreement. This is the maximum amount to be paid
under this Agreement for the work described in Section I above, and shall not be
exceeded without the prior written authorization of the City in the form of a
negotiated and executed amendment to this agreement. The Consultant agrees
that the hourly or flat rate charged by it for its services contracted for herein shall
remain locked at the negotiated rate(s) for a period of one (1) year from the
effective date of this Agreement. The Consultant's billing rates shall be as
delineated in Exhibit A.
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT - 1
(Over$10,000)
B. The Consultant shall submit monthly payment invoices to the City for work
performed, and a final bill upon completion of all services described in this
Agreement. The City shall provide payment within forty-five (45) days of receipt of
an invoice. If the City objects to all or any portion of an invoice, it shall notify the
Consultant and reserves the option to only pay that portion of the invoice not in
dispute. In that event, the parties will immediately make every effort to settle the
disputed portion.
IV. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. The parties intend that an Independent
Contractor-Employer Relationship will be created by this Agreement. By their execution of this
Agreement, and in accordance with Ch. 51.08 RCW, the parties make the following
representations:
A. The Consultant has the ability to control and direct the performance and
details of its work, the City being interested only in the results obtained
under this Agreement.
B. The Consultant maintains and pays for its own place of business from which
Consultant's services under this Agreement will be performed.
C. The Consultant has an established and independent business that is eligible
for a business deduction for federal income tax purposes that existed before
the City retained Consultant's services, or the Consultant is engaged in an
independently established trade, occupation, profession, or business of the
same nature as that involved under this Agreement.
D. The Consultant is responsible for filing as they become due all necessary tax
documents with appropriate federal and state agencies, including the Internal
Revenue Service and the state Department of Revenue.
E. The Consultant has registered its business and established an account with
the state Department of Revenue and other state agencies as may be
required by Consultant's business, and has obtained a Unified Business
Identifier (UBI) number from the State of Washington.
F. The Consultant maintains a set of books dedicated to the expenses and
earnings of its business.
V. TERMINATION. Either party may terminate this Agreement, with or without
cause, upon providing the other party thirty (30) days written notice at its address set forth on
the signature block of this Agreement. After termination, the City may take possession of all
records and data within the Consultant's possession pertaining to this project, which may be
used by the City without restriction. If the City's use of Consultant's records or data is not
related to this project, it shall be without liability or legal exposure to the Consultant.
VI. DISCRIMINATION. In the hiring of employees for the performance of work under
this Agreement or any subcontract, the Consultant, its subcontractors, or any person acting on
behalf of the Consultant or subcontractor shall not, by reason of race, religion, color, sex, age,
sexual orientation, national origin, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability,
discriminate against any person who is qualified and available to perform the work to which the
employment relates. Consultant shall execute the attached City of Kent Equal Employment
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT - 2
(Over$10,000)
Opportunity Policy Declaration, Comply with City Administrative Policy 1.2, and upon completion
of the contract work, file the attached Compliance Statement.
VII. INDEMNIFICATION. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its
officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, injuries,
damages, losses or suits, including all legal costs and attorney fees, arising out of or in
connection with the Consultant's performance of this Agreement, except for that portion of the
injuries and damages caused by the City's negligence.
The City's inspection or acceptance of any of Consultant's work when completed shall not
be grounds to avoid any of these covenants of indemnification.
Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Agreement is subject to RCW
4.24.115, then, in the event of liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or
damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the Consultant
and the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers, the Consultant's liability
hereunder shall be only to the extent of the Consultant's negligence.
IT IS FURTHER SPECIFICALLY AND EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD THAT THE
INDEMNIFICATION PROVIDED HEREIN CONSTITUTES THE CONSULTANT'S WAIVER OF
IMMUNITY UNDER INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE, TITLE 51 RCW, SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSES OF
THIS INDEMNIFICATION. THE PARTIES FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE MUTUALLY
NEGOTIATED THIS WAIVER.
In the event Consultant refuses tender of defense in any suit or any claim, if that tender
was made pursuant to this indemnification clause, and if that refusal is subsequently determined
by a court having jurisdiction (or other agreed tribunal) to have been a wrongful refusal on the
Consultant's part, then Consultant shall pay all the City's costs for defense, including all
reasonable expert witness fees and reasonable attorneys' fees, plus the City's legal costs and
fees incurred because there was a wrongful refusal on the Consultant's part.
The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this
Agreement.
VIII. INSURANCE. The Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the
Agreement, insurance of the types and in the amounts described in Exhibit B attached and
incorporated by this reference.
IX. EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION. The City will provide its best efforts to provide
reasonable accuracy of any information supplied by it to Consultant for the purpose of
completion of the work under this Agreement.
X. OWNERSHIP AND USE OF RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. Original documents,
drawings, designs, reports, or any other records developed or created under this Agreement
shall belong to and become the property of the City. All records submitted by the City to the
Consultant will be safeguarded by the Consultant. Consultant shall make such data, documents,
and files available to the City upon the City's request. The City's use or reuse of any of the
documents, data and files created by Consultant for this project by anyone other than
Consultant on any other project shall be without liability or legal exposure to Consultant.
XI. CITY'S RIGHT OF INSPECTION. Even though Consultant is an independent
contractor with the authority to control and direct the performance and details of the work
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT - 3
(Over$10,000)
authorized under this Agreement, the work must meet the approval of the City and shall be
subject to the City's general right of inspection to secure satisfactory completion.
XII. WORK PERFORMED AT CONSULTANT'S RISK. Consultant shall take all
necessary precautions and shall be responsible for the safety of its employees, agents, and
subcontractors in the performance of the contract work and shall utilize all protection necessary
for that purpose. All work shall be done at Consultant's own risk, and Consultant shall be
responsible for any loss of or damage to materials, tools, or other articles used or held for use in
connection with the work.
XIII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
A. Recyclable Materials. Pursuant to Chapter 3.80 of the Kent City Code, the City
requires its contractors and consultants to use recycled and recyclable products whenever
practicable. A price preference may be available for any designated recycled product.
B. Non-Waiver of Breach. The failure of the City to insist upon strict performance of
any of the covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement, or to exercise any option
conferred by this Agreement in one or more instances shall not be construed to be a waiver or
relinquishment of those covenants, agreements or options, and the same shall be and remain in
full force and effect.
C. Resolution of Disputes and Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by
and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. If the parties are unable
to settle any dispute, difference or claim arising from the parties' performance of this
Agreement, the exclusive means of resolving that dispute, difference or claim, shall only be by
filing suit exclusively under the venue, rules and jurisdiction of the King County Superior Court,
King County, Washington, unless the parties agree in writing to an alternative dispute resolution
process. In any claim or lawsuit for damages arising from the parties' performance of this
Agreement, each party shall pay all its legal costs and attorney's fees incurred in defending or
bringing such claim or lawsuit, including all appeals, in addition to any other recovery or award
provided by law; provided, however, nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the
City's right to indemnification under Section VII of this Agreement.
D. Written Notice. All communications regarding this Agreement shall be sent to the
parties at the addresses listed on the signature page of the Agreement, unless notified to the
contrary. Any written notice hereunder shall become effective three (3) business days after the
date of mailing by registered or certified mail, and shall be deemed sufficiently given if sent to
the addressee at the address stated in this Agreement or such other address as may be
hereafter specified in writing.
E. Assignment. Any assignment of this Agreement by either party without the written
consent of the non-assigning party shall be void. If the non-assigning party gives its consent to
any assignment, the terms of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect and no
further assignment shall be made without additional written consent.
F. Modification. No waiver, alteration, or modification of any of the provisions of this
Agreement shall be binding unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of
the City and Consultant.
G. Entire Agreement. The written provisions and terms of this Agreement, together
with any Exhibits attached hereto, shall supersede all prior verbal statements of any officer or
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT - 4
(Over$10,000)
other representative of the City, and such statements shall not be effective or be construed as
entering into or forming a part of or altering in any manner this Agreement. All of the above
documents are hereby made a part of this Agreement. However, should any language in any of
the Exhibits to this Agreement conflict with any language contained in this Agreement, the terms
of this Agreement shall prevail.
H. Compliance with Laws. The Consultant agrees to comply with all federal, state, and
municipal laws, rules, and regulations that are now effective or in the future become applicable
to Consultant's business, equipment, and personnel engaged in operations covered by this
Agreement or accruing out of the performance of those operations.
I. City Business License Required. Prior to commencing the tasks described in Section
I, Contractor agrees to provide proof of a current city of Kent business license pursuant to
Chapter 5.01 of the Kent City Code.
J. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall constitute an original, and all of which will together constitute this one
Agreement.
IN WITNESS, the parties below execute this Agreement, which shall become
effective on the last date entered below.
CONSULTANT: CITY OF KENT:
By: By:
(signature) (signature)
Print Name: Print Name: Suzette Cooke
Its Its Mayor
(title)
DATE: DATE:
NOTICES TO BE SENT TO: NOTICES TO BE SENT TO:
CONSULTANT: CITY OF KENT:
Mack Dickerson Timothy J. LaPorte, P.E.
Tierra Right of Way Services, Ltd. City of Kent
1575 East River Road, Suite 201 220 Fourth Avenue South
Tucson, AZ 85718 Kent, WA 98032
(520) 319-2106 (telephone) (253) 856-5500 (telephone)
(520) 323-3326 (facsimile) (253) 856-6500 (facsimile)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kent Law Department
Terre Right of Way-LL Russell Rd/WllIms-Dixon
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT 5
(Over$10,000)
DECLARATION
CITY OF KENT EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
The City of Kent is committed to conform to Federal and State laws regarding equal opportunity.
As such all contractors, subcontractors and suppliers who perform work with relation to this
Agreement shall comply with the regulations of the City's equal employment opportunity
policies.
The following questions specifically identify the requirements the City deems necessary for any
contractor, subcontractor or supplier on this specific Agreement to adhere to. An affirmative
response is required on all of the following questions for this Agreement to be valid and binding.
If any contractor, subcontractor or supplier willfully misrepresents themselves with regard to the
directives outlines, it will be considered a breach of contract and it will be at the City's sole
determination regarding suspension or termination for all or part of the Agreement;
The questions are as follows:
1. I have read the attached City of Kent administrative policy number 1.2.
2. During the time of this Agreement I will not discriminate in employment on the basis of
sex, race, color, national origin, age, or the presence of all sensory, mental or physical
disability.
3. During the time of this Agreement the prime contractor will provide a written statement to
all new employees and subcontractors indicating commitment as an equal opportunity
employer.
4. During the time of the Agreement I, the prime contractor, will actively consider hiring and
promotion of women and minorities.
5. Before acceptance of this Agreement, an adherence statement will be signed by me, the
Prime Contractor, that the Prime Contractor complied with the requirements as set forth
above.
By signing below, I agree to fulfill the five requirements referenced above.
By:
Fo r:
Title:
Date:
EEO COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTS - 1
CITY OF KENT
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY
NUMBER: 1.2 EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 1998
SUBJECT: MINORITY AND WOMEN SUPERSEDES: April 1, 1996
CONTRACTORS APPROVED BY Jim White, Mayor
POLICY:
Equal employment opportunity requirements for the City of Kent will conform to federal and
state laws. All contractors, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers of the City must guarantee
equal employment opportunity within their organization and, if holding Agreements with the City
amounting to $10,000 or more within any given year, must take the following affirmative steps:
1. Provide a written statement to all new employees and subcontractors indicating
commitment as an equal opportunity employer.
2. Actively consider for promotion and advancement available minorities and women.
Any contractor, subcontractor, consultant or supplier who willfully disregards the City's
nondiscrimination and equal opportunity requirements shall be considered in breach of contract
and subject to suspension or termination for all or part of the Agreement.
Contract Compliance Officers will be appointed by the Directors of Planning, Parks, and Public
Works Departments to assume the following duties for their respective departments.
1. Ensuring that contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers subject to these
regulations are familiar with the regulations and the City's equal employment opportunity
policy.
2. Monitoring to assure adherence to federal, state and local laws, policies and guidelines.
EEO COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTS - 2
CITY OF KENT
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This form shall be filled out AFTER COMPLETION of this project by the Contractor awarded the
Agreement.
I, the undersigned, a duly represented agent of
Company, hereby acknowledge and declare that the before-mentioned company was the prime
contractor for the Agreement known as that was entered
into on the (date), between the firm I represent and the City of
Kent.
I declare that I complied fully with all of the requirements and obligations as outlined in the City
of Kent Administrative Policy 1.2 and the Declaration City of Kent Equal Employment Opportunity
Policy that was part of the before-mentioned Agreement.
By:
Fo r:
Title:
Date:
EEO COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTS - 3
EXHIBIT A
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April 24,2014
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Ingrid Willms-Dixon,Project Analyst
City of Kent,Public Works Engineering
4o0 West Gowe Street
Kent,Washington 98032-5895
Re: Right of Way Services:Relocation Plan and Relocation Assistance
Lower and Lowest Russell Road Levee Project
Dear Nis. Wilkins-Dixon:
Thank you for the opportunity to provide the City of Kent (the City) with our estimate of costs related to
relocation planning and relocation to complete the above-referenced project. Along with our proposal, we ',.....
have included a Summary of Qualifications with the resumes of staff that ate available to complete your
project The last two pages of the proposal contain our pricing and staff availability.
Tierra Right of Way Services,Ltd. (Tierra),will comply with Washington State Department of Trausportation
(WSDOT) guidelines, including Local Agency Guidelines and Washington law as stated in Chapter 8.26
RC%K7.
It is our understanding that the City will procure the needed appraisal reports and related valuation services
from their own sources outside of this Request for Proposals (RPT). The City will complete all acquisitions
for the project in-house. It is assumed that the City will also provide the following to complete relocation
activities:
• Appraisal Reports for each parcel
• Title Reports for each parcel
Our proposed price reflecrs this understanding and these assumptions.
Tierra will deliver the Lower and Lowest Russell Road Levee Project within the budget proposed and within
your project schedule.
Our team looks forward to wonting with the City of Kent again to complete this important project to protect
the residents of the City from a 500-year flood event.
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Sincerely,
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Mack Dickerson, SR/WA,RW-RAC
Vice-President,Right of Way Operations
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Randye K. Ferrick. President & Broker
1575 East River Road, Suite 201 • Tucson, Arizona 85718 • 520.319.2106 • Pax: 520.323.3326
Right of Way m Cultural Resources w Environmental Planning
Fcderel, Sta cc, and Locaf Permitting a G15ICAD Mapping
www,tierra-row.coni
City of ITent,Washington
KFNT Lower and Lowest Russell Road levee Project
Cost F:q$YII' ate
Relocation Plan—Tierra has conferred with NKSDOT to determine the need for Relocation Planning.
According to Mr. Tom Boyd, the Local Agency Real Estate Liaison, a Relocation Plan must be prepared for
any project that will displace one or more occupants. The proposed project will displace two residential
occupants, a non-resident residential owner, and five potential businesses located within the Noble Pacific
warehouse; therefore, a Relocation Plan is requited. The Gagliardi parcel that was in Tierra's October 2012
proposal for this project has been dropped from the project and is not included within any of the costs
shown in this proposal
Tierra recommends that the City provide "Notice to Proceed" with the relocation planning at least 90 clays
prior to the anticipated start date for acquisitions so that the plan is complete before acquisition commences,
in accordance with the Uniform Act. '..
Frequently when fieldwork has commenced for relocation planning, we encounter additional occupants
within residential structures or business entities witivn commercial or residential structures that are unknown
at the project outset. Whcn this occurs,Tierra staff will complete an intervicw with the unknown displacee as
soon as possible so that the project schedule is maintained. We will then notify the City of our findings and
submit a change order for the additional displacee entitlements at the unit rates provided herein for the type
of relocation anticipated.The change order will provide for both the relocation planning and relocation of the
new displacee(s).The City's acceptance of this proposal and award of a contract acknowledges that this event
may occur,and the City will not be unreasonable in granting the change order.
Relocation Services—Tierra completed a field inspection of the project on October 17, 2012, to prepare
this proposal At the time of our field inspection, a "For Rent" sign was placed on the Torgeson property.
The City of Kent has confirmed that a tenant occupies the Torgeson property. This indicates that there will
be two relocations for this parcel: one relocation for the landlord non-resident occupant, and one relocation
for the residential tenant that leases the house on the property owned by Torgeson. Our cost estimate below
identifies separate costs for each. Until such time as the Relocation Plan is complete, Tierra has no way to
truly estimate the relocation costs that will be charged to the City. Our cost estimate therefore assumes these
are no other relocation entitlements other than what is stated herein and that the City has or will not take
protective leasing measures to prevent a new tenant in the Torgeson residence that is available for rent. The
Voss propentyis believed to be owner occupied,and the pricing below reflects this.
On 4/24/14, the City informed Tierra that the owner of the property known as Torgeson has personal
propetty on the property which will need to be moved as part of the relocation. As this is typically not
encountered in relocations with non-resident owners, an adjustment to the price for this relocation has bean
provided to cover the move of Torgeson's personal property.
Based on information provided by die City, the Noble Pacific Warehouse is occupied by the owner,who has li
it bean sprout business. It is also believed that at this site, there are four separate tenants occupying the '..
premises who legally operate four separate businesses. Until the Relocation Plan is complete,it is not known
whether these tenants actually operate businesses within the Noble Pacific Warehouse or if they store
materials at the warehouse.At the request of the. City, Tierra will only complete the relocation plan for the
Noble Pacific Warehouse.
Other Cost Assumptions—The total cost estimate for the combined Relocation Plan and relocation ',
services assumes that the City of Kent will award the entire project to one consultant only and not break up
the work and award it to two or more consultants. In the event that the City does break up the project into
two or more awards,the unit prices and totals herein are no longer valid.
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Cost Table
Item Description Units/Unit Cost Cost
Relocation Plan
2 residential properties with 3
Relocation Plan potential entitlements 3/$900.00 52,700.00 '..
(Voss,Tor eson,Kuno
Noble Pacific Warehouse with 5
Relocation Plan* 5/$1050.00 $5,250.00
potential entitlements
Total Relocation Planning Services: $7,990.00
Relocation Services
Relocation—Residential Voss parcel000620-0017 1/$11,50().0() $11,500.00
Relocation—Residential Torgeson parcel 00620-0011 (Kuno) 1/$11,500.00 $11,500.00
Relocation— $5,500.00
Landlord Non-icsident Toigeson parcel 00620-0011 1/$5,500.00
Owner
Total Relocation Services: $28,900.00
Total Relocation Plan and Relocation Services: $36,450.00
Staff Availability
Staff. Ciutent Availability Avail bility after May 15,2012 ',..
Dave Pan 30% 70%
Ted Par 50% 70%
Coley Lon 30% 40%
Macl:Dickerson 20% 40%
References
The followuig persons may be contacted to provide professional references for Tierra in relation to the
provision of relocation,acquisition,and related services.
WSDOT
Barbara Bulzotni, (206) 440-4208
Snohomish County Public Utility District
Paulo Morgan (retired), (520) 825-9753
Pierce County,Washington
Jennifer Walker(253) 798-7025
Pima County Department of Public Works
Christina Biggs (retired) (520) 730-4230
City of Tucson
Tim Murphy, (520)-837-6712
Dorothy Weideman, (520) 837-6720
City of Phoenix
Larry Long, (602)534-4971
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EXHIBIT B
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENTS
Insurance
The Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement,
insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which
may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder
by the Consultant, their agents, representatives, employees or
subcontractors.
A. Minimum Scope of Insurance
Consultant shall obtain insurance of the types described below:
1. Automobile Liability insurance covering all owned, non-owned,
hired and leased vehicles. Coverage shall be written on Insurance
Services Office (ISO) form CA 00 01 or a substitute form providing
equivalent liability coverage. If necessary, the policy shall be
endorsed to provide contractual liability coverage.
2. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written on ISO
occurrence form CG 00 01 and shall cover liability arising from
premises, operations, independent contractors, products-completed
operations, personal injury and advertising injury, and liability
assumed under an insured contract. The City shall be named as an
insured under the Consultant's Commercial General Liability
insurance policy with respect to the work performed for the City
using ISO additional insured endorsement CG 20 10 11 85 or a
substitute endorsement providing equivalent coverage.
3. Workers' Compensation coverage as required by the Industrial
Insurance laws of the State of Washington.
4. Professional Liability insurance appropriate to the Consultant's
profession.
B. Minimum Amounts of Insurance
Consultant shall maintain the following insurance limits:
1. Automobile Liability insurance with a minimum combined single
limit for bodily injury and property damage of $1,000,000 per
accident.
2. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written with limits
no less than $1,000,000 each occurrence, $2,000,000 general
aggregate and a $1,000,000 products-completed operations
aggregate limit.
EXHIBIT B (Continued)
3. Professional Liability insurance shall be written with limits no less
than $1,000,000 per claim and $1,000,000 policy aggregate limit.
C. Other Insurance Provisions
The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following
provisions for Automobile Liability and Commercial General Liability
insurance:
1. The Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as
respect the City. Any Insurance, self-insurance, or insurance pool
coverage maintained by the City shall be excess of the Consultant's
insurance and shall not contribute with it.
2. The Consultant's insurance shall be endorsed to state that coverage
shall not be cancelled by either party, except after thirty (30) days
prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has
been given to the City.
3. The City of Kent shall be named as an additional insured on all
policies (except Professional Liability) as respects work performed
by or on behalf of the Consultant and a copy of the endorsement
naming the City as additional insured shall be attached to the
Certificate of Insurance. The City reserves the right to receive a
certified copy of all required insurance policies. The Consultant's
Commercial General Liability insurance shall also contain a clause
stating that coverage shall apply separately to each insured against
whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respects to the
limits of the insurer's liability.
D. Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best rating of not
less than ANII.
E. Verification of Coverage
Consultant shall furnish the City with original certificates and a copy of the
amendatory endorsements, including but not necessarily limited to the
additional insured endorsement, evidencing the insurance requirements of
the Contractor before commencement of the work.
F. Subcontractors
Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or
shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor.
All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the same insurance
requirements as stated herein for the Consultant.
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ISZKENT Agenda Item: Consent Calendar- 7G
TO: City Council
DATE: June 3, 2014
SUBJECT: Budget Request for B&O Tax System Analysis - Approve
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to approve an amount not to exceed $25,000
for consultant services to gather requirements and evaluate options for a
B&O tax administration system to enter contracts to accomplish this
purpose, and adjust the budget accordingly.
SUMMARY: Since adoption of the Business & Occupation tax in October 2012,
Finance and IT staff have worked diligently to provide taxpayers with on-line tools to
file and pay their B&O taxes. We have made great progress in this endeavor,
streamlining the process over the past few quarters.
Now that this time-sensitive, critical task has been accomplished, we need to focus on
the backend systems and processes that are the foundation of any B&O tax program
administration, including:
• Create a consolidated taxpayer profile, linking business licensing with B&O tax
filing.
• Create an on-line mechanism for taxpayers to file an amended return and for
staff to process the related refund or assessment.
• Generate and store taxpayer correspondence, including delinquency and
collection letters.
Finance staff has begun working with IT to define the specific requirements for a B&O
tax system. The next step will be to research available options to meet those
requirements, such as an off-the-shelf software package or developing a solution in
JDE (our current financial system).
At the recommendation of Mike Carrington, IT Director, we would like to acquire the
services of a Project Manager/Business Analyst to assist us with this work. IT has
estimated this scope of work at an amount not to exceed $25,000. This request is to
obtain approval to establish a budget for the work.
EXHIBITS: Memorandum to Operations Committee
RECOMMENDED BY: Operations Committee
YEA: Ralph — Thomas — Boyce NAY:
BUDGET IMPACTS: $25,000 from available fund balance in the IT Fund.
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FINANCE
400 Paula Barry, Interim Director
Phone: 253-856-5265
KENT Fax 253-856-6255
WA s N IN G-o N Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent,WA. 98032-5895
DATE: May 20, 2014
TO: Kent City Council Operations Committee
FROM: Paula Barry, Interim Finance Director
THROUGH: Tom Brubaker, Interim Chief Administrative Officer
SUBJECT: Budget Request for B&O Tax System Analysis
MOTION: To approve an amount not to exceed $25,000 for consultant
services to gather requirements and evaluate options for a B&O tax
administration system, and adjust the budget accordingly.
SUMMARY: Since adoption of the Business & Occupation tax in October 2012,
Finance and IT staff have worked diligently to provide taxpayers with on-line tools
to file and pay their B&O taxes. We have made great progress in this endeavor,
streamlining the process over the past few quarters.
Now that this time-sensitive, critical task has been accomplished, we need to focus
on the backend systems and processes that are the foundation of any B&O tax
program administration, including:
• Create a consolidated taxpayer profile, linking business licensing with B&O
tax filing.
• Create an on-line mechanism for taxpayers to file an amended return and for
staff to process the related refund or assessment.
• Generate and store taxpayer correspondence, including delinquency and
collection letters.
Finance staff has begun working with IT to define the specific requirements for a
B&O tax system. The next step will be to research available options to meet those
requirements, such as an off-the-shelf software package or developing a solution in
JDE (our current financial system).
At the recommendation of Mike Carrington, IT Director, we would like to acquire the
services of a Project Manager/Business Analyst to assist us with this work. IT has
estimated this scope of work at an amount not to exceed $25,000. This request is
to obtain approval to establish a budget for the work.
BUDGET IMPACT: $25,000 from available fund balance in the IT Fund.
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KENT....,o Agenda Item: Consent Calendar — 7H
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TO: City Council
DATE: June 3, 2014
SUBJECT: Unpaid Holiday Resolution - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. , implementing SSB 5173 relating
to two unpaid holidays for city employees for a reason of faith or conscience
or an organized activity conducted under the auspices of a religious
denomination, church, or religious organization.
SUMMARY: On March 31, 2014, the State Legislature approved, and Washington's
Governor signed, Substitute Senate Bill 5173, which becomes effective on June 12,
2014. SSB 5173 provides that in all Washington cities, employees shall be "entitled to
two unpaid holidays per calendar year for a reason of faith or conscience or an
organized activity conducted under the auspices of a religious denomination, church,
or religious organization."
SSB 5173 further provides "the employee may select the days on which the employee
desires to take the two unpaid holidays after consultation with the employer pursuant
to guidelines to be promulgated . . . by ordinance or resolution of the legislative
authority" of the city. SSB 5173 also provides that the employer must allow the
employee to take the holidays on days specified by the employee "unless the
employee's absence would impose an undue hardship on the employer or the
employee is necessary to maintain public safety."
As required by SSB 5173, the City Council adopts this resolution implementing the
requirements of SSB 5173 as applied to employees of the city of Kent, and requests
that Administration take the steps necessary to ensure the proper implementation of
SSB 5173.
EXHIBIT: Proposed Resolution
RECOMMENDED BY: Operations Committee
YEA: Thomas — Boyce — Ralph NAY:
BUDGET IMPACTS: None.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, implementing SSB 5173
relating to two unpaid holidays for city employees
for a reason of faith or conscience or an organized
activity conducted under the auspices of a religious
denomination, church, or religious organization.
RECITALS
A. On March 31, 2014, the State Legislature approved, and
Washington's Governor signed, Substitute Senate Bill 5173, which becomes
effective on June 12, 2014. SSB 5173 provides that in all Washington
cities, employees shall be "entitled to two unpaid holidays per calendar
year for a reason of faith or conscience or an organized activity conducted
under the auspices of a religious denomination, church, or religious
organization."
B. SSB 5173 further provides "the employee may select the days
on which the employee desires to take the two unpaid holidays after
consultation with the employer pursuant to guidelines to be promulgated . .
. by ordinance or resolution of the legislative authority" of the city. SSB
5173 also provides that the employer must allow the employee to take the
holidays on days specified by the employee "unless the employee's
absence would impose an undue hardship on the employer or the
employee is necessary to maintain public safety."
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Resolution
C. As required by SSB 5173, the City Council adopts this
resolution implementing the requirements of SSB 5173 as applied to
employees of the city of Kent, and requests that Administration take the
steps necessary to ensure the proper implementation of SSB 5173.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
RESOLUTION
SECTION 1, — Adopt. By this Resolution, the City Council hereby
implements the requirements of SSB 5173 relating to the provision of city
employees of two unpaid holidays per calendar year, which unpaid holidays
may be taken for the purposes of faith or conscience or an organized
activity conducted under the auspices of a religious denomination, church,
or religious organization. Such unpaid holidays may be taken on a day
selected by the employee after consultation with the employee's managers;
provided, the unpaid holiday may not be taken on the day specified by the
employee if to do so would impose an undue hardship on the city or the
employee is necessary to maintain public safety.
SECTION 2, — Request. The City Council requests that
Administration take the steps necessary to ensure the proper
implementation of SSB 5173, such that the purpose of this resolution may
be implemented on June 12, 2014.
SECTION 3, — Severability. 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.
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SECTION 4, - Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority
and prior to the effective date of this resolution is hereby ratified and
affirmed.
SECTION S. - 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 , 2014.
CONCURRED in by the Mayor of the City of Kent this day of
2014.
SUZETTE COOKE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
RONALD F. MOORE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PAT FITZPATRICK, ACTING CITY ATTORNEY
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OTHER BUSINESS
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KENT
Agenda Item: Bids - 9A
TO: City Council
DATE: June 3, 2014
SUBJECT: 2014 Asphalt Overlays - Award
MOTION: Move to award the 2014 Asphalt Overlays to ICON Materials in the
amount of $1,606,002.50 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary
documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and Public Works Director.
SUMMARY: This project includes the overlay of Central Avenue North from Smith
Street to George Street, S. 212th Street from 84th Avenue South to the State Route
167 on ramp, and the intersection of South 212th Street and 84th Avenue South.
The project consists of installing 5,600 tons of hot mix asphalt, 22,000 square yards of
grinding of old asphalt concrete, 23,100 square yards of fabric reinforcement and the
restoration of vehicle detector loops for 5 traffic signals.
EXHIBITS: Memorandum, dated 5/27/2014
RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Director
YEA: N/A NAY: N/A
BUDGET IMPACTS: This contract will be funded out of the Business and Occupation
Funds.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Timothy ]. LaPorte, P.E.,
Public Works Director
N.147 KENT Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
bVPSAINO-0N Kent, WA. 98032-5895
Phone: 253-856-5500
Fax: 253-856-6500
DATE: May 27, 2014
TO: Mayor Cooke and Kent City Council
FROM: Timothy ]. LaPorte, P.E. Public Works Director
RE: 2014 Asphalt Overlays
Bid opening for this project was held on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 with 3 bids
received. The lowest responsible and responsive bid was submitted ICON Materials
in the amount of $1,606,002.50. The Engineer's estimate was $1,909,489.00. The
Public Works Director recommends awarding this contract to ICON Materials.
Bid Summary
01. ICON Materials $1,606,002.50
02. TITAN Earthwork, LLC $1,825,000.00
03. Miles Resources, LLC $1,950,717.90
Engineer's Estimate $1,909,489.00
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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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EXECUTIVE SESSION
A) Property Acquisition, as per RCW 42.30.110 (1)(b)
ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
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