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Kent City Council
City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes
March 17, 2020
Date: March 17, 2020
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Ralph called the meeting to order.
2. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Toni Troutner Council President Present
Bill Boyce Councilmember Present
Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present
Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present
Marli Larimer Councilmember Present
Les Thomas Councilmember Excused
Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present
Dana Ralph Mayor Present
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
Chief Administrative Officer, Derek Matheson added an item 8.H. Excused
Absence for Councilmember Thomas and item 9.B. Motion to Allow the
Council President to Suspend the Council Rules to allow for Remote
Attendance of Councilmembers and Staff at Council Meetings and
Meetings of the Committee of the Whole.
A. Move to approve the agenda as amended
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President
SECONDER: Bill Boyce, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Michaud
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition
Mayor Ralph advised that after tonight, she will continue issuing
proclamations and will mail them rather than presenting during council
meetings.
Mayor read the Proclamation for Music4life Month and encouraged
everyone to donate instruments and funds for this program at
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www.music4life.org.
Councilmember Kaur expressed appreciation of all first responders that
have been working during this time of the COVID-19 emergency.
B. Community Events
Council President Troutner advised that the accesso ShoWare Center, Kent
Senior Center, Kent Commons and after school programs are closed. The
Spotlight Series events have been cancelled.
Councilmember Fincher advised that the Kent School District is providing
breakfast and lunches. See the Kent School District website for information.
C. Public Safety Report
Chief Rafael Padilla presented the public safety report on COVID-19.
Chief Padilla advised what the public should do if they think they have
COVID-19.
Chief Padilla advised that no Kent Police Department officers or employees
have tested positive and all essential City functions continue operating.
Kent police officers are limiting in-person contacts and are asking the public
to submit reports online or over the phone. Call 253-852-2121 for non-
emergencies.
Police and jail lobbies and all city campus buildings are closed - only essential
visitors are allowed entry.
For information from King County on COVID-19, call 206-477-3977, or visit
KingCounty.gov
Chief Padilla indicated that many restaurants are open and available for
delivery and take-out food.
Chief Padilla advised that everyone should be prepared, but don’t be a part of
the panic.
Mayor Ralph conveyed that we should not panic. There are plans in place and
the City is working to ensure residents have what they need and are kept are
safe.
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF
A. Mayor's Report
Mayor Ralph advised the City will be making frequent social media posts in
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an effort to keep the public updated. Visit KentWA.gov/COVID-19 for updates
and resources.
Mayor Ralph suggested residents support local businesses and check on their
elderly neighbors.
Mayor Ralph advised of her communications with surrounding mayors to
share best practices.
B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report
Chief Administrative Officer, Derek Matheson advised that the City is moving
quickly have employees work from home and advised of the criteria to be
able to work from home and the process to implement working from home.
The City has protocols if an employee tests positive for COV-19 or have
symptoms. The City has cleaning protocols in place.
City buildings are locked at all times and some departments are open by
appointment.
The Municipal Court is closed to public and have cancelled court calendars for
the next 2 weeks, all city-related travel has been cancelled, all
board/commission meetings have been cancelled and the City is working to
conduct future City Council and Committee of the Whole meetings virtually.
Matheson provided an update on litigation involving the King County
quarantine and isolation facility and advised the City is hoping to negotiate a
cooperative agreement that includes terms that would have been part of a
permit.
His written report is in packet and there is an executive session that is
expected to last for 15 minutes with no action following the session.
C. Councilmember's Reports
Councilmember Fincher advised that she recently went to Olympia and
testified on the statewide plastic bag ban.
Councilmember Larimer serves on the Sound Cities Association Advisory
Council on Aging and Disability Services that met by phone and received an
update from the policy analyst from the health department. The council
discussed concerns from agencies about being able to check on and provide
services for seniors living alone.
Councilmember Boyce serves on the Sound Cities Association Public Issues
Committee that recently met to discuss COVID-19.
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6. PUBLIC HEARING
None
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Jaspreet Singh, a Kent resident spoke in opposition to the King County
quarantine facility. Singh wants Kent to stay strong and he believes King
County has been acting in bad faith.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President
SECONDER: Bill Boyce, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Michaud
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Mar 3, 2020 5:00 PM
2. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Mar 3, 2020 7:00
PM
3. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting -
Mar 10, 2020 4:00 PM
B. Payment of Bills - Approve
MOTION: Approve the Payment of Bills received through
2/15/20 and paid on 2/15/20, and received through 2/29/20
and paid on 2/29/20, and approve checks issued for payroll
2/1/20-2/15/20 and paid on 2/20/20, and checks issued for
payroll 2/16/20-2/29/20 and paid on 3/5/20, and audited by
the Committee of the Whole on 3/10/20.
C. Appoint Padiet Thoa to the Kent Cultural Communities Board -
Confirm
MOTION: Confirm the appointment of Padiet Thoa to the Kent
Cultural Communities Board for a one-year term that will expire
March 17, 2021.
D. Property Transaction: Road and Right-of-Way Deed and
Easements to the City of Covington - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a warranty deed to the
City of Covington for a 4,713-foot portion of King County Tax
Parcel No. 362205-9184, along with a wall easement, an access
easement, and a temporary construction easement on the same
parcel, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the
Public Works Director and City Attorney.
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E. Grant Acceptance - Pedestrian Crossing on West James Street
at Second Avenue North - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign the System Access Fund
Project Agreement between the City of Kent and the Central
Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority for the West James
Street at Second Avenue crossing improvements, to accept the
funds and amend the budget to authorize the expenditure of
the grant funds, subject to final grant terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
F. 2020 City Art Plan and Five Year City Art Plan (2020-2024) -
Approve
MOTION: Approve the 2020 City Art Plan and Five Year City Art
Plan for 2020-2024.
G. Amendment to T-Mobile Telecom Lease Agreement for Wilson
Playfields - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to execute a second amendment
to the telecom lease agreement with T-Mobile at Wilson
Playfields, extending the lease five years with three additional
five-year extension options, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City Attorney.
H. Excused Absence for Councilmember Thomas - Approve
MOTION: Approve an excused absence for Councilmember
Thomas, as he is not able to attend this March 17, 2020 City
Council Meeting.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Resolution Discouraging Landlords and the Sheriff from
Pursuing or Enforcing Evictions Related to the Inability to Pay
Rent due to the Personal Effects of the Coronavirus
City Attorney, Pat Fitzpatrick provided information on the Resolution
Discouraging Landlords and the King County Sheriff from Pursuing or
Enforcing Evictions Related to the Inability to Pay Rent due to the
Personal Effects of the Coronavirus.
Fitzpatrick indicated this resolution would encourage landlords and the
King County Sheriff to not evict and pause on eviction proceedings.
Fitzpatrick advised that late this afternoon, the King County Sheriff
communicated they will not pursue evictions at this time.
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Councilmembers Kaur, Michaud and Fincher spoke in support of the
motion.
Mayor Ralph provided details on the powers of various government
agencies and indicated she would forward this resolution as a request to
the City's rental housing inspection participants.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2008, discouraging landlords
and the King County Sheriff from pursuing or enforcing
evictions related to the inability of a tenant to pay rent due to
the personal effects of the Coronavirus.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember
SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Michaud
B. Motion to Allow the Council President to Suspend the Council
Rules to Allow for Remote Attendance of
City Attorney, Pat Fitzpatrick provided the council with details on the
motion to allow the Council President to suspend the council rules to allow
for remote attendance of city council and council committee of the whole
meetings.
When this emergency is over, the Council President can unsuspend these
rules.
MOTION: Move to allow the Council President to suspend the
council rules to allow for remote attendance of councilmembers
and staff at future council meetings and meetings of the
committee of the whole to encourage social distancing for the
duration of the Coronavirus emergency.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Zandria Michaud, Councilmember
SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Michaud
10. BIDS
A. 2020 Asphalt Grinding Project Bid - Award
Public Works Director, Tim LaPorte provided details on the 2020 Asphalt
Grinding Project Bid and recommended Council award the bid.
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MOTION: Award the 2020 Asphalt Grinding Project to
Statewide Parking Lot Services, Inc., in the amount of $85,265
and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents,
subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and Public Works Director.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bill Boyce, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Michaud
B. 2020 Crack Sealing Project Bid - Award
LaPorte provided details on the 2020 Crack Sealing Project Bid and
recommended Council award the bid.
MOTION: Award the 2020 Crack Sealing Project to Central
Paving, LLC in the amount of $63,475 and authorize the Mayor
to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works
Director.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Boyce, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Michaud
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:51 p.m., the Council went into Executive Session
At 8:06 p.m., Executive Session was extended for an additional 5 minutes
At 8:11 p.m., Executive Session was extended for an additional 5 minutes
At 8:16 p.m., the Council reconvened into Open Session
A. Current or Potential Litigation, as per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
12. ADJOURNMENT
With no action following Executive Session, Mayor Ralph adjourned the
meeting.
Meeting ended at 8:16 p.m.
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City Clerk
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