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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 4/21/2020 Approved Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 21, 2020 Date: April 21, 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 Dana Ralph Mayor Present Toni Troutner Council President Present Bill Boyce Councilmember Present Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present Marli Larimer Councilmember Present Les Thomas Councilmember Present Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present 3. AGENDA APPROVAL No changes. A. Move to approve the agenda as presented. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President SECONDER: Bill Boyce, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud 4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition Mayor advised of two proclamations she issued during the past week: •National Public Safety Telecommunications Week •Bike Everywhere Month i. Councilmember Dunn's State of the County Briefing King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn presented his State of King County Update on the regional response to COVID-19. Dunn reviewed detailed statistics on related cases, deaths and outbreaks. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 21, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 2 of 7 King County is practicing social distancing, postponed property tax payments and provided emergency funding for childcare. Dunn provided statistics on the isolation/quarantine centers in King County, including the one in Kent, the assessment/recovery centers and shelter de-intensification sites throughout the County. Dunn addressed the surge in statewide unemployment. Dunn provided details on: •Project C.A.R.E (COVID-19 Action and Response Enlistment) •State Resources and Aid •Federal Response and Stimulus •Small Business Association Programs •CARES Act reimbursements •King County Budget Overview •Coronavirus Recovery Economic Task Force (CuRE), a public-private work group to find solutions for economic recovery. Mayor Ralph expressed appreciation of Councilmember Dunn's report. Mayor Ralph indicated that communications have improved with the Council regarding the isolation/quarantine facility in Kent. Security, transportation and business outreach issues were addressed. Mayor Ralph and Councilmember Dunn discussed the desire to not have the Kent facility be a permanent isolation/quarantine facility and that the facility should be in line with Kent's vision. Mayor Ralph continues to advocated for open conversations with King County. Councilmember Dunn addressed Councilmember Boyce's concerns over property taxes. Councilmember Fincher expressed appreciation of Councilmember Dunn's work supporting Kent. B. Community Events Mayor Ralph encouraged the public to stay connected via the City's social media accounts. C. Public Safety Report Police Chief, Rafael Padilla presented the Public Safety Report. Chief Padilla recognized the three new police officers that have been Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 21, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 3 of 7 sworn-in and provided brief backgrounds on: •David Castro •Douglas Hicks •Jonathan Jarman Chief Padilla recognized the promotion of Melanie Robinson to Sergeant. Chief Padilla provided updates on: •COVID-19 •Crime trends •Crime prevention for businesses •Racers •Compliance with the Governor's Stay Home Order Chief Padilla thanked the community for their support of first responders by providing food, messages, masks and supplies. 5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF A. Mayor Ralph's Report Mayor Ralph serves on the Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board that met and disbursed $500M of federal aid to transit agencies. Mayor Ralph expressed her disappointment that the 3.5 federal funding package does not include direct support to cities under 500,000. The City will continue to lobby for assistance. At the State level, the Mayor is disappointed that the Governor vetoed budget items related to streamlined sales tax and is asking the Governor to reconsider his veto. Kent, along with surrounding South County cities signed a letter to the Governor encouraging him to allow construction to move forward. Mayor is in support of the Governor allowing elective medical procedures to safely resume. Mayor Ralph provided details on COVID-19-related impacts the City's budget and potential cuts. B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report Chief Administrative Officer, Derek Matheson indicated the Mayor's Office is spending a great deal of time on COVID-19-related issues and are currently working on plans to bring City employees back into the office once the Governor's Order changes. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 21, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 4 of 7 The City's Emergency Coordination Center has been active since March and has recently shifted to recovery-mode focusing on implementing a return to work timeline, workplace health and safety and resources and support for City employees. In light of the recent workplace changes due to COVID-19, the City is currently reviewing its telecommuting policy. Matheson's written report is in the packet and there is no executive session tonight. C. Councilmember's Reports Council President Troutner provided a brief overview of the three presentations from tonight's workshop: 1. 2021-2026 Transportation Improvement Program 2. Comprehensive Storm System Update 3. HCMC (Workday) 6. PUBLIC HEARING None. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud A. Approval of Minutes 1. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Apr 7, 2020 5:00 PM 2. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Apr 7, 2020 7:00 PM 3. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - Apr 14, 2020 4:00 PM B. Payment of Bills MOTION: Approve the payment of bills received through March 31, 2020 and paid on March 31, 2020 and the checks issued for payroll for March 16, 2020 - March 31, 2020 and paid on April 3, 2020, audited by the Committee of the Whole on April 14, 2020. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 21, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 5 of 7 C. Targeted Residential Investment Program Resolution of Intent - Adopt MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2010, determining greater Downtown Kent and Midway to be urban centers and declaring the City’s intent to designate these areas as Residential Targeted Areas for purposes of ad valorem property tax exemptions pursuant to RCW 84.14. D. Set May 19, 2020 as the Date for the Public Hearing on the Ordinance Adopting the Targeted Residential Area Investment Program - Authorize MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to set May 19, 2020 as the date for the public hearing on the Ordinance Adopting the Targeted Residential Area Investment Program. E. Reappointments to the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board – Confirm MOTION: Confirm the reappointment of Aaron Dent, Andrew Sobczyk, Wendy Graves and Connie Stolpp to the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board for additional two-year terms that will expire March 31, 2022. F. Mill Creek Reestablishment Mitigation Property Purchase - Authorize MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign all documents necessary for the purchase of three parcels of land (APNs 152204-9134, 152204-9137 and 222204-9029), located on Frager Road South from Andrew J., Ruth M., and Timothy I. Matelich in an amount not to exceed $280,000., subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. G. Partnering and City Services Agreement and Task Order 1 Between Sound Transit and the City of Kent for the Operation and Maintenance Facility - Authorize MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign the Partnering and City Services Agreement and Task Order 1 between the City of Kent and Sound Transit for the Federal Way Link Extension - Operations and Maintenance Facility South, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. H. Set May 5, 2020 as the Date for the Public Hearing on the City of Kent's Proposed Ordinance Concerning the Hosting of Homeless by Religious Organizations - Authorize MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to set May 5, 2020 as the date for the public hearing on the City of Kent’s proposed ordinance concerning the hosting of homeless by religious organizations. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 21, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 6 of 7 9. OTHER BUSINESS None. 10. BIDS A. Kent Correctional Facility Plumbing Project Bid - Award Parks Facilities Capital Projects Manager, Nate Harper provided details on the Kent Correctional Facility Plumbing Project Bid and recommend awarding the bid to EMTECH, LLC. MOTION: Award the Corrections Plumbing Project bid to EMTECH, LLC in the amount of $862,733.75 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Parks Director. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Councilmember SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Council President AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud B. 2020 Plastic Markings Bid - Award Public Works Director, Tim LaPorte presented information on the 2020 Plastic Markings Bid and recommended awarding the bid to Specialized Pavement Markings, Inc. MOTION: Award the 2020 Plastic Markings Project to Specialized Pavement Marking, Inc. in the amount of $150,630 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: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION None. 12. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting. Meeting ended at 8:35 p.m. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 21, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 7 of 7 Kimberley A. Komoto City Clerk STATE OF KING COUNTY Our regional response to COVID-19 Councilmember Reagan Dunn District 9 Councilmember Reagan Dunn KING COUNTY COVID-19 CASES As of 4/20: 5,293 total cases Councilmember Reagan Dunn KING COUNTY COVID-19 DEATHS As of 4/20: 360 deaths 6.8% of total results Councilmember Reagan Dunn COVID-19 OUTBREAKS: HOW WE COMPARE Councilmember Reagan Dunn COVID-19 OUTBREAKS: HOW WE COMPARE Councilmember Reagan Dunn COVID-19 OUTBREAKS: HOW WE COMPARE Councilmember Reagan Dunn WHAT KING COUNTY IS DOING TODAY •Social distancing & local public health “stay home” order •Postponed property tax deadline •Payments delayed until June 1 •Emergency funding for childcare •$2.2 million for first responders and other essential workers struggling with childcare needs Councilmember Reagan Dunn ISOLATION/QUARANTINE CENTERS KENT UPDATE Kent Motel: 1233 Central Avenue North, Kent (79 spaces) •Current Population (April 21): 23 individuals •Type of Facility:Isolation and Quarantine Facility •Capacity:Up to 79 •Population Served:Individuals who cannot safely self-quarantine or isolate in their own home, or do not have a home •This facility will have security, a site manager and health care professionals on site 24/7 •Health and behavioral health care professionals will monitor health status and symptoms •Meals, snacks and other essentials will be provided through a “drop-and-go” protocol •All occupants have a 24/7 number to call if they need assistance or supplies •Anyone needing acute care will be transported to a licensed medical facility •Transportation will be provided to and from the site https://kingcounty.gov/depts/community-human-services/COVID/shelter-response.aspx Councilmember Reagan Dunn ISOLATION/QUARANTINE CENTERS KENT UPDATE •Mayor and City Manager Communications – •Executive Office Contact -Karan Gill •Weekly Check-In w/ Director of DCHS, Site Director, and Executive’s Council Relations Director •South King County COVID-19 Response Facilities Weekly Calls and Emails –Business owners & Chamber representatives are invited to weekly update calls (began 3/18; every Wednesday 1-1:30pm) •Chamber President Coordinating Questions and Response –Business owners are encouraged to submit their questions to the Chamber President who can work directly with the County on responses •COVID-19 response grants –Executive’s Office of Equity and Social Justice focused on areas impacted by the County’s COVID-19 Response Facilities. •Residential Mailers –sent out to all addresses within .5 miles of the facility, including information on access to translation/interpretation services •Community Group Outreach/Education Funding –Kent grantees include: Falis Community Services, Access to our Community, Living Well Kent, Community Network Council, Iraqi Community Center of WA, COVID-19 Community Response Alliance, and You Grow Girl Councilmember Reagan Dunn ISOLATION/QUARANTINE CENTERS Duration:Long-term -up to 18 months planned as of now (for facility operation, not individual stays). Occupancy:Low -Individual room-based sites. ~75 beds across all sites now, planned 200 total. Staffing:2 nurses + behavioral health specialists on-site to provide basic care and referral to emergent care if case escalates. Function: Extend the ability to stay at home to those unable to comply (person at high risk in household, etc.) or those without a home. Care Services: Basic medical (nurse-level) and behavioral health care, meals. I/Q Center Locations • Kent Motel: 1233 Central Avenue North, Kent (79 spaces) • Aurora: 1132 N. 128th Street, Seattle (23 spaces) • White Center: 206 SW 112th St., Seattle (31 spaces) • Issaquah Hotel: 1801 12th Avenue NW, Issaquah (99 spaces) • Harborview Hall: 326 Ninth Avenue, Seattle (45 spaces) Operated by Harborview Medical Center Councilmember Reagan Dunn ASSESSMENT/RECOVERY CENTERS Duration: Shorter-term (2-3 months) encompassing peak of positive cases. Occupancy: High –provide congregate care setting (200-250 beds per site). Staffing:High –Scalable from 76/45 to 184/111 (day/night) depending on number of beds occupied. Function:To relieve stress on hospitals to allow them to focus on patients with acute care needs. Care Services: Basic medical and behavioral health care, small-scale dispensary/pharmacy, and the ability to provide COVID-19 testing. As these sites reach peak capacity, the hope is to be able to provide higher-level care to further reduce strain on hospitals. A/R Center Locations • Shoreline: 19030 1st Avenue NE, Shoreline (140-150 spaces) • Eastgate: 13620 Eastgate Way, Bellevue (140-150 spaces) • Interbay: 601 Elliott Avenue West, Seattle (72 spaces) • SoDo: 1039 6th Ave S., Seattle (240 spaces) Councilmember Reagan Dunn SHELTER DE-INTENSIFICATION SITES Bellevue Shelter De-Intensification Facility Location: 625 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 Capacity: Up to 100 Population Served: Residents currently living in congregate shelter facilities in East King County Renton Shelter De-Intensification Facility Location: 1 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 Capacity: Up to 200 Population Served: Residents currently living in congregate shelter facilities in King County SeaTac Shelter De-Intensification Facility Location: 2900 S 192nd St, Seattle, WA 98188 Capacity: Up to 85 Population Served: Residents currently living in congregate church shelter facilities in South King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn PROJECT CARE Website live at: www.kingcounty.gov/CARE Councilmember Reagan Dunn STATEWIDE UNEMPLOYMENT SURGE Nearly 600,000 Washington state residents have filed unemployment claims. Councilmember Reagan Dunn STATE RESOURCES & AID •The Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grant -Funds Expended •Grants up to $10,000 for small businesses, with total available funds of $5 million. •New Employment Security Department emergency rules to relieve the burden of temporary layoffs, isolation and quarantine for workers and businesses •Expanded paid sick leave •Expanded workers’ compensation protections •Emergency order requiring Washington state health insurers to waive copays, coinsurance and deductibles for coronavirus testing. Councilmember Reagan Dunn FEDERAL RESPONSE & STIMULUS •Phase 1—The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act •$8.3 billion in emergency funding bill designed to treat and prevent the spread of COVID-19. •Phase 2—The Families First Coronavirus Response Act •$2 trillion for targeted relief for both individuals and businesses and for the expansion of COVID-19 testing •Phase 3—The CARES Act •$2.2 trillion stimulus package to help both individuals and businesses •A “Phase 3.5” aid package is being considered with possible passage this week. •About $500 billion in funding for small business, hospitals, and testing. Councilmember Reagan Dunn CARES ACT REIMBURSEMENTS •$150 billion for state and local governments for COVID relief •The US Treasury has indicated they will push out funding before the end of April •Only jurisdictions with a population of more than 500,000 are eligible to apply for direct allocations. •Funding distribution is based on population. Current allocation estimates are: •King County would receive about $260 million •Washington State would receive around $1.33 billion •This early on, it is unclear how King County and WA State will allocate their CARES funding •There is no clear guidance on how these funds should be used other than the funds are for incremental costs due to COVID-19 response and the funds are not for revenue loss. •The Executive is beginning high level talks with County leadership on developing policies on how the money will be used. •The Executive is developing a form for jurisdictions to report expenses monthly •The Executive is exploring if a portion of State allocations can be used to support local jurisdictions Councilmember Reagan Dunn SBA PROGRAMS •Paycheck protection program: up to $10 million per small business in loan forgiveness for retaining employees. Not Accepting New Applications •Economic Injury Disaster Loan Assistance: provides a loan advance of up to $10,000 to businesses that are currently experiencing temporary difficulties. This doesn’t have to be repaid.Not Accepting New Applications •Debt relief: The SBA will pay the interest, principal, and fees of current SBA microloans for six months, through September 27 of this year. •Express Bridge Loan: offers a loan of $25,000 with a short turnaround time for businesses with an urgent need for cash Councilmember Reagan Dunn KING COUNTY BUDGET OVERVIEW •$26 million in the Rainy Day Fund. •The Council approved a $28.2 million funding package for the COVID-19 response. •As of early April 21, King County has spent $25-30 million on our COVID-19 response. FEMA will reimburse many of the expenses. •In addition, King County has spent $50m on the acquisition, lease, development, and initial operational set-up of isolation/quarantine sites. •The County’s Chief Economist is predicting the General Fund will decrease between $26 million and $29 million for 2020. •The CARES Act will offer reimbursement for expenditures, but not for revenue loss. •The Office of Economic and Financial Analysis is releasing their economic forecast in late May. Councilmember Reagan Dunn CURE TASK FORCE •Pending legislation to form the Coronavirus Recovery Economic Task Force (CuRE), a public-private work group to find solutions for economic recovery. •Would include industry representatives from aerospace, hospitality, travel, construction, information technology, online sales, manufacturing, food production/distribution, and possibly others. •Would also include King County Chief Economist, representatives of local Chambers of Commerce, the Washington Department of Commerce, and the King County Coalition of Unions. •The legislation will be heard by the Committee of the Whole on April 21. Councilmember Reagan Dunn QUESTIONS? For more information: Project CARE: www.kingcounty.gov/CARE Latest updates on COVID-19 in King County: www.kingcounty.gov/covid Financial resources: www.kingcounty.gov/council/gethelp Washington State Coronavirus Response: www.coronavirus.wa.gov City of Kent Police Department “Aggressively Fighting Crime While Serving With Compassion” Newest Officers David Castro Jonathan JarmanDouglas Hicks Promotion of Melanie Robinson to Sergeant COVID-19 Update •Crime Trends •Racers •Crime prevention for businesses •Compliance with the Governor’s Stay Home Order Thank you Community for your support! •Food •Messages •Masks •Supplies Questions PROJECT AWARD2020 PLASTIC MARKINGSKENT CITY COUNCIL APRIL 21, 2020