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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 10/20/2020 Approved Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 20, 2020 Date: October 20, 2020 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: THIS IS A REMOTE MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER 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 A. Move to approve the agenda as presented. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud 4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition 1. Introduction of Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Deputy Chief Aaron Tyerman Mayor Ralph introduced the new Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Deputy Chief, Aaron Tyerman. 2. Proclamation for Pediatric Interim Care Center Month Mayor Ralph read the proclamation for Pediatric Care Center Month. She spoke about the current opioid crisis and the extreme importance of this program, located here in the City of Kent. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 20, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 2 of 15 B. Community Events Council President Troutner invited the public to attend the upcoming free Halloween event "Haunted Boo-Levard" on October 31st from 3-6:00 PM called the Haunted Boo-levard at Accesso shoWare Center. Mayor Ralph spoke about the public meeting this Friday the 23rd of October with the Washington State Advisory Council on Historic Preservation to determine if the City will be granted a historic landmark designation for the Lunar Rover vehicles built here at the Boeing Space Center and used in the Apollo missions 15, 16 and 17. C. Public Safety Report Police Chief, Rafael Padilla provided a Public Safety Report. The Chief's report included a swearing in of Corrections Officer Michael Goodman and a lifesaving award for Office Joe Mello. Chief Padilla reviewed the public health approach to gun violence and the City's current numbers for 2020, which are trending upward. He also spoke about the demographics of victims and suspects of gun violence. Chief Padilla also provided an update on human trafficking and 2019 patronizing charges by agency and where Kent falls in comparison to neighboring cities. Councilmember Boyce inquired further about the percentage of resources in the Kent Police Department that are spent on human trafficking. Chief Padilla indicated that it is probably less than 10% of the police departments resources. 5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF A. Mayor Ralph's Report Mayor Ralph provided a brief report on a recent meeting with K4C regarding climate, air quality and the environment. Ralph spoke about a collaborative meeting she was invited to be a part of where a high-speed rail corridor from Canada clear through to Portland was discussed. There is a desire to bring people to smaller areas and provide transit options for them to get to employment opportunities in other more urban areas. Mayor Ralph discussed a South King County Area Transportation Board meeting presentation from Sound Transit and the work they are doing. They are continuing to move projects forward considering the current economic situation. B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 20, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 3 of 15 Chief Administrative Officer Derek Matheson provided a schedule update regarding the budget meetings and anticipates the Council will adopt the budget during the November 17th regular meeting. Matheson’s written report is included in today’s agenda packet and there is not executive session. C. Councilmember's Reports Council President Troutner discussed the evenings workshop that included another budget discussion. Council President Troutner recognized firefighter Aaron Boyce as the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authorities Firefighter of the year, who just so happens to be the son of Councilmember Boyce. Councilmember Michaud sits on the Human Services Commission and at the last meeting they discussed all the great work being done in the City surrounding COVID and the community stepping up to take care of one another. She also noted that the Human Services Department is going to hire a consultant to review the grant funding process to ensure that it is as equitable as possible. Councilmember Michaud also site on the Regional Water Quality Committee where they discussed nutrient management at wastewater treatment plant. Councilmember Boyce serves as Vice Chair on Public Issues Committee Sound Cities Association and at the last meeting they discussed affordable housing sales tax as well as the legislative agenda. Councilmember Fincher spoke about Arts Commission and noted the replacement flags near the KENT sign on Meeker and Kent Des Moines Road. Fincher noted that the Kent Creates theme in which they are looking for submissions on is "2020 Silver Linings" and submissions will be accepted through the end of the year. Mayor Ralph recognized Councilmember Kaur on receiving her Advanced Certification in Municipal Leadership with Association of Washington Cities. 6. PUBLIC HEARING A. Second Public Hearing on the 2021-2022 Biennial Budget Mayor Ralph opened the public hearing on the 2021-2022 biennial budget. Finance Director Paula Painter provided brief presentation on the 2021-2022 biennial budget. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 20, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 4 of 15 One public comment was submitted and requested that it be read into the record: Tim (the Trail man) Brown - A Resident of Kent I discovered the forgotten and long neglected Mill Creek Canyon Trail in 2015. In that year, I opened the fragmented trail, so it could be hiked from the trailhead in Saar’s Meadow at Earthworks, clear up to third bridge which crosses Smith Mill Creek, close to SE 264th Street, where the trail loops back down the canyon. Each year since then I have worked to fix eroded areas of the trail, to remove the smaller fallen trees that I could handsaw out of the way, to trim overgrowth back, and to widen the trail to about three-foot width. In addition, I wrote, “Mill Creek Canyon Trail History: Kent’s Most Historic Park and Its Trail” and started the “Mill Creek Canyon Trail” Facebook group. Both of these were done to share about history of the canyon and its semi-historical sites; so that Kent citizen would better enjoy this hidden gem in the heart of Kent and to encourage hiking of the trail, so they can appreciate the clean air and rugged beauty found there. Nowhere in Kent or the surrounding communities is there a trail like this. For far too long this treasure has been forgotten and neglected, and finally Mayor Ralph has boldly stepped up in her proposed 2021-2022 Biennial Budget to correct that. Her 1.5-million-dollar budget for the cleanup and revitalization of the Mill Creek Canyon is desperately needed. She proposes to remove all homeless encampments, to clean up all trash and debris which will improve conditions for the deer and other animals that live there, to repair the trails in the canyon, to add other improvements, and encourage positive use of the Mill Creek Canyon. This proposal by the Mayor is lauded by those who love Kent parks. I strongly encourage all the City Council to approve and support Mayor Ralph’s proposal and make this park what it was always intended to be since 1968. Now in the past, every time there was an economic decline, the Parks Department has taken the larger reductions. And when good economic times return, the Parks Department has been given the smaller percentage of restoration of its funds. The result of that is that right now, the Kent Parks Department is operating on a 2008 budget level, 12-years below where it should be. It wasn’t that long ago that Julie Parascondola, Parks Director, presented this information to the Mayor and City Council in a workshop. When she gave that presentation, every one of you said that it was deplorable and needed to be corrected. Well, now is the time to keep your words and take the right action. Now is the time to not slash the Parks budget, but to keep your word. Therefore, I strongly urge you to approve Mayor Ralph’s 1.5-million-dollar budget proposal for the cleanup and revitalization of the Mill Creek Canyon and to approve increased parks budget. Please don’t turn your backs on the Parks Department again. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 20, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 5 of 15 Move to close the public hearing automatically at the end of the Public Comment Period RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud B. Second Public Hearing on the 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Plan Mayor Ralph opened the public hearing on the 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Plan. Finance Director, Paula Painter provided a presentation on the 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Plan. No public comment was received, and no one was on the virtual meeting to speak. Move to close the public hearing. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud C. Public Hearing on the Property Tax Levy for the 2021 Budget Mayor Ralph opened the public hearing on the Property Tax Levy for the 2021 Budget. Finance Director, Paula Painter provided a presentation on the Property Tax Levy for the 2021 Budget. No public comment was received, and no one was on the virtual meeting to speak. Move to close the public hearing. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud D. Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Incorporate School District Capital Facilities Plans into the Capital Facilities Element Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 20, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 6 of 15 Mayor Ralph opened the public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element Amendment. Long Range Planner, Hayley Bonsteel provided a presentation on the Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element Amendment. No public comment was received, and no one was on the virtual meeting to speak. Move to close the public hearing. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud E. Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Incorporate Water System Plan into the Utilities Element Mayor Ralph opened the public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan Utilities Element Amendment. Interim Public Works Director, Chad Bieren spoke to the Comprehensive Plan Utilities Element Amendment. No public comment was received, and no one was on the virtual meeting to speak. Move to close the public hearing. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud 7. PUBLIC COMMENT Randall Smith, a resident and business owner in Kent, spoke in in support of funding for the Kent Police Department. He requested an increase in staff and the number of officers due to crime in the City and response time because of the inadequate number of officers for the population. He wants to put safety first in the City of Kent. Jenny Feng, a resident of Kent, spoke in opposition of funding for the police department. She is requesting a participatory budgeting process and additional funding for youth programs. Manuel Cadenas, a resident of Kent, spoke in opposition of funding the police Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 20, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 7 of 15 department and requested funds for overall wellness programs for youth, more counselors for youth and mental health needs. Komalpreet Kaur Sahota, a resident of Kent, requested further funding of the Black Indigenous People of Color in our community. She demanded that there be invests in youth and BIPOC and youth centered organizations. Raynard Sands, a Kent resident, spoke in support of the Kent Police Department and noted how defunding the police department would result in unsafe neighborhoods. He believes that people of color perpetrate the hate of the police in the community and that needs to change. David Wilson, a Kent resident, spoke support of increasing funding for the Kent Police Department use funds to teach and train in the areas that are of concern. Wilson requested the tools and manpower to keep the City and its residents safe. The following comments were submitted to the City Clerk and requested they be read into the record. The Clerk read the following comments into the record: The following individuals also submitted statements: Jessica Lou, Alan Sutliff, Codi Hwang, Ananias (no last name), Christina Brennan, all of whom are residents of Kent. Each of these individuals included in their statements the following list of demands of the group "Forfourtytwo" •Reallocate the funding proposed for an equity manager toward the development of a fully independent and fully funded participatory budgeting process so that we have control of how our money is spent. •Defund the Kent Police Department by $22.7 million (50%). Demilitarize Kent PD and cut ties between KPD and the Kent School District. Do not invest another $864,000 into new police vehicles. Develop a fair, public, and independent review process of police killings and police brutality. •Fund existing youth-focused organizations with $4 million in 2021 through the reallocation of police funds. Additionally, fund the development of youth community centers and a decolonized youth curriculum through the city. •Invest in an independent, BIPOC community-led research towards developing non-police emergency responses rather than funding a co- respondent (mental health provider+police officer) response. •Defund the cleaning of homeless encampments in the city, instead invest in community-based solutions to homelessness. •Invest in healing and mental health resources. Individually, they made the following statements in addition to the above list Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 20, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 8 of 15 of demands: Jessica Lou - “Over the past month we have seen you speak of supporting racial equity in the City of Kent, yet fail to address the concerns of Black, Indigenous, People of Color communities. As you discuss and decide how our money will be spent in the upcoming year, we demand that you take action towards racial equity by supporting the demands of BIPOC youth in this city. The budget proposed by the mayor fails to truly support racial equity, lacking tangible, community-based solutions to the systematic issues of racism and white supremacy.” Alan Sutliff - “I have been a resident of Kent for over 15 years. Our family moved to Kent, so our children could attend Kent schools and live in a community that was as diverse as the world itself. Both have now graduated from Kent-Meridian High School. I am reaching out to you because the youth of our community, especially the Black, Indigenous, and youth of color (BIPOC) are paying attention to our city government in a way I haven’t seen before in my lifetime.” Over the past few months, following the brutal killing of George Floyd in Minnesota that sparked an awakening, we have seen police departments and city governments try to say the right things about our BIPOC communities. We have seen the city of Kent take some small, yet promising steps, toward focusing on race in city government, but now is a time to be bold. It is time to bring in the BIPOC youth as represented by ForFortyTwo and well- established groups like the Kent Black Action Coalition to be a genuine part of the budget development. A couple weeks ago, ForFortyTwo and other folks who support these young people expressed the need to engage. Instead, the opposite happened, and decisions were made without engaging BIPOC youth in the decisions. On the surface, this likely seems like a positive turn of events, but it comes across as disrespectful to the very communities that we need to be engaging in our collective work in the city. While I personally support all of the demands that ForFortyTwo has put forward, I also understand that is probably more than the city council is willing to embrace. Therefore, I would ask the city council to prioritize the concept of a participatory budget rather than hiring one single individual as an Equity Manager. Race and equity work should be the work of the whole city and should involve the community.” Please consider and implement as many of these demands as you can in this coming year. These are solidly positive demands for the community as a whole and especially important for our BIPOC youth. PS. I am especially opposed to the purchase of more police cars that may be Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 20, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 9 of 15 allowed to be plastered with the hate symbol that was created as a direct opposition to the movement for Black lives. The blue line flag should not be displayed on any city of Kent property.” Codi Hwang’s comments contained some profanity and here is the portion that I can read: - “I am reaching out to y’all because I’m confused. Why are y’all giving the police raises when we got people starving in the streets. Also, comma, the police chief doesn’t even know what a comma is. So, why’s his account have all them commas?” Ananias (No last name)- “I was raised by honest people; seekers and speakers of truth. Although the unjustly conquered lands I was raised on are now a memory, I find myself upon new lands founded identically. City official suppression methodologies are outdated. I suggest a new tactic: be genuine, have compassion, truly empathize with those that you do not understand. Being a good leader is hard because you must actively incorporate all the feedback --positive and negative, there is some truth in everything. I am reaching out to you because racial equity starts with paying attention. It's unfortunate that that type of payment gets harder to do as personal finances stack.” Christina Brennan - “I'm also a member of the WA Poor People's Campaign - continuing the work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - who this county was renamed after. I think Kent is in a unique position to actually live out the values of Dr. King by developing a real plan for racial and economic justice. Fortunately, we have the next generation of young organizers who are doing the same work Dr. King did - but, bringing an even more intersectional approach that will benefit US ALL! I fully support the demands of ForFortyTwo.” Kenneth Gundrum - A resident of Kent “I am appalled and saddened the city even consider the depletion of the Kent Police Department. The city already has 54.4% (areavibes.com <http://areavibes.com>) less police officers than the National average. That being said kents crime rate is 89.9% higher (city-data.com <http://city- data.com>) than the National average. If anything, I think we need to add more police officers.” Tom and Julie Oresman - Kent Residents “There is a growing movement across the country demanding that the police be defunded. How will peace be maintained? Who will show up when there are situations that ordinarily require police presence? Are people taking this stance because of a few bad apples? Rather than condemn the whole system, bad cops must be disciplines, fired or arrested. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 20, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 10 of 15 Officials who promote or allow bad police practices should be removed from their jobs. Don’t paint the 800,000 plus in law enforcement with the same brush. Unfortunately, there are some policymakers picking up this cause. They might be very sympathetic to the idea, or they might be taking advantage of this movement to help themselves politically. In 2018, there were about 1.2 million violent crimes committed in the U.S. according to the FBI. So next time you need someone to come to your aid, who are you going to call? With the ever-expanding Kent population this makes no sense. Statistics from 1/2019 reported that Kent, Federal Way, Tacoma and Spokane were found to be the least safe out of 72 Washington cities. Kent crime rates as of 2019 are 91% higher than the national average. In Kent you have a 1 in 20 chance of becoming a victim of crime. We will need more police not fewer. We have to fix something in this broken culture we are now living in, and it is not defunding our police departments.” David and Debbie Herron - Kent Residents “My husband and I want to express our strong support for the Kent Police Department and share our deep concern regarding efforts to “defund” the police. Our police continually deal with unknown situations and are expected to make instant decisions in difficult, potentially life-threatening scenarios. We strongly support policies which develop new tactics, training and tools that promote effective, and evolving, police strategies. Reducing the budget for the police department is foolhardy at best. Earmarking additional funding for improvements through training and new policing strategies is the right decision. We have proudly lived in Kent for 30 years and witnessed development and simultaneously enjoyed the increasing diversity of our community. Dave started a successful, local business and I currently coach girl’s tennis at Kent Meridian High School. We strongly urge you to support our police with strong financial support.” Alan L. and Dr. Diane Williams - Kent Residents “Please be aware that our family adamantly does NOT support defunding the Kent Police Department. Kent’s crime rate is up, and we very much need an enhanced police force, not a defunded one. The concept is ill-advised at best and begs the question of who we are trying to protect: those that commit crimes or those law-abiding citizens who are preyed upon by those who thumb their noses at our laws. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 20, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 11 of 15 I am willing to pay MORE in taxes to increase our Kent Police Department. They are an extremely important part of our community. We fully support them.” Dave Freed - A Resident of Kent “I wanted to reach out to the city of Kent and let you know as a resident and home owner in Kent City limits that I fully support the local police department and in no way, should we reduce or defund the police! They are the protection and support we need for a civil and safe society. As a longtime Kent resident, I want to see this city continue to grow and be a strong and vibrant community. I have seen what has happened in Seattle and want no part of that type of situation in my home city.” Julie Miller - A Resident of Kent “I've been a resident of Kent for over 40 years, the Kent police officers maintain law and order. Police officers put their lives on the line every day for us and now we need to help them and their families. We cannot allow the "ForFourtyTwo" group create an unsafe environment for our citizens. It's prudent to spend the next five years watching Seattle work through their social experiment. Let's gather facts and data and not make emotional decisions affecting over 125,000 people, businesses and homeowners who call Kent home.” Alexander A. Brown - A resident of Auburn, A Kent Business Owner and the Current President of the Kent Sunrise Rotary Club “As a tax paying citizen of the Kent community, it deeply saddens and worries me that there are some who wish to defund out Kent PD. Our police force does an outstanding job and if anything deserves more support, not less. I've been fortunate enough to have regular communication with some of the Kent PD officers, and can safely say the department has nothing but the finest. Please do not defund the Kent Police Department!” Mark and Leslie Eskridge - Residents of Kent “Across the county there is a call for defunding the police. This is also happening in Kent. Small but organized and loud groups are attempting to push through an agenda that would cut funding to our police department. This would make every person in Kent less safe. It will not help anyone. It will hurt every group of people who live here. It is time that the quiet majority of voters who do not normally have time for anything beyond working and raising families to be heard. These small groups claim our police are racist, untrained, and target specific groups. These claims are false, but if falsehoods are repeated loud and often enough, then many residents may begin to wonder if they are true. Nothing Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 20, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 12 of 15 is further from the truth. The Kent Police Department has consistently proven to be highly trained, imminently qualified, and over-the-top compassionate. These brave people put their lives at risk for all of us every day. Our police are understaffed and work long hours. Despite this, they perform their duties with distinction and without complaint. They have an excellent reputation among other departments in neighboring cities, small and large. This great city has a world class police department and is committed to using cutting edge equipment like body cameras designed to keep themselves accountable. I have never spoken out at a council meeting before, but when good people that we depend on are under attack I have to say something. We, the majority, will not surrender our freedom to feel safe in our own city. Do not be bullied by radical, organized, aggressive, and small but loud groups bent on removing funding from our police at a time when we need them most. The hard-working but quiet majority will not continue to support members of this council or Kent government who align themselves with these groups. This department has my family’s complete support. They are doing a great job for ALL the citizens of Kent. Thank you, Kent Police!” Dave Mitchell - A Resident of Kent “I have been a resident of Kent for more than 20 years. I have been a taxpayer and active volunteer in the community. I have served on the Kent Police Department’s Diversity Task Force and contributed hundreds of volunteer hours addressing emergency food needs. I support the continued funding of the Kent Police Department. I also advocate for racial justice and equity. We all must work together for the betterment of everyone in our community.” 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Fincher indicated that she supports having affordable housing included on the legislative agenda. Council President Troutner moved to approve Consent items A - G. 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 - Oct 6, 2020 5:00 PM Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 20, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 13 of 15 2. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Oct 6, 2020 7:00 PM 3. Council Workshop - Workshop Special Meeting - Oct 10, 2020 10:00 AM 4. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - Oct 13, 2020 4:00 PM B. Payment of Bills - Authorize MOTION: Authorize the payment of bills received through 9/30/20 and paid on 9/30/20 and authorize the checks issued for payroll 9/16-9/30/20 and paid on 10/5/20, all audited by the Committee of the Whole on 10/13/20. C. 2021 State Legislative Agenda - Adopt MOTION: Move to adopt the City of Kent’s 2021 State Legislative Agenda. D. Consultant Services Agreement with GeoEngineers, Inc for the Lower Russell Levee Accreditation Study - Authorize MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with GeoEngineers, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $220,204 for engineering services on the Lower Russell Levee Setback project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. E. Ordinance Adopting Process Updates to the Kent City Code Chapters 12 and 15 - Adopt MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4372, amending sections 12.01, 12.04, 15.02, 15.04, and 15.08.035, and 15.09 of the Kent City Code to modernize processes and procedures and clean up errors. F. Ordinance – Isolation & Quarantine Facilities, Emergency Housing, Emergency Shelters - Adopt MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4373, amending Chapter 15 of the Kent City Code related to Isolation and Quarantine Facilities, Emergency Housing Facilities and Emergency Shelters as approved by the Land Use and Planning Board. G. Amend the Interagency Agreement with the Washington Department of Commerce for Coronavirus Relief Fund for Local Governments - Authorize MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign an amendment to the interagency agreement with the WA Department of Commerce to accept additional CARES Act funds in the amount of $1,947,000, and any similar agreements necessary to accept additional CARES Act funds from Commerce. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 20, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 14 of 15 9. OTHER BUSINESS None 10. BIDS A. 2020 Sanitary Sewer CIPP Lining Project - Award Interim Public Works Director, Chad Bieren provided a brief presentation on the 2020 Sanitary Sewer CIPP Lining Project. MOTION: Award the 2020 Sanitary Sewer CIPP Lining Project to Insituform Technologies, LLC in the amount of $551,632.40 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Interim Public Works Director. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Zandria Michaud, Councilmember SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud B. Clark Springs Generator and Electrical Upgrade Project - Award Interim Public Works Director, Chad Bieren provided a brief presentation on the Clark SPrings Generator and Electrical Upgrade Project. MOTION: Award the Clark Springs Generator and Electrical Upgrades Project to Colvico, Inc. in the amount of $1,008,504.20 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Interim Public Works Director. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Councilmember SECONDER: Les Thomas, 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 8:51 p.m. Kimberley A. Komoto Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 20, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 15 of 15 City Clerk CITY OF KENTPOLICE DEPARTMENT Aggressively Fighting Crime while Serving with Compassion Sw e a r i n g I n Corrections Officer Michael Goodman Li f e s a v i n g A w a r d s Officer Joe Mello Shots Fired Update Excerpts form the King Count Prosecutor’s Office Presentation to the King County Chiefs Association on October 8th, 2020 The Public Health Approach to Gun Violence Current Numbers for 2020 2020 Shooting Victim Demographics 74% of victims are people of color (non- white) 53% are Black or African American 41% of victims are under the age of 25 30% are between the ages of 18-25 Unequal Burden of Firearm Violence Number Below Poverty Line Number Without High School Diploma Geographic Distribution ●56% of total shots fired incidents and 54% of shooting victims were from agencies other than Seattle. Down from 60% and 58% respectively. ●Some of smaller agencies and KCSO down relative to last year and 3-year average. All others increased from 15%-161% for total shots fired and from 45%-118% for shooting victims. Verified Shootings *as of 10/13 2017 2018 2019 2020 * Homicide 8 6 4 2 Injury 24 23 17 26 Prop Dmg 31 29 25 24 Shots Fired 59 47 30 41 Total 122 105 76 93 Kent Specific Numbers Race if Victims by Age Group Race and Age of Suspect Shooters Where are the shootings in Kent? Human Trafficking Update QUESTIONS? Click to edit Master title style 1 2021-2022 Biennial Budget Kent City Council Meeting October 20, 2020 Click to edit Master title style 2 2021-2022 Budget Revenue Assumptions 2 General Fund Revenues 2021 2022 Property Tax 1% +$150k 1% +$150k Sales Tax -10.3%2.2% Utility Tax -8.9%0.5% B&O Tax 0%$3m Other Taxes -3.5%1.6% Licenses & Permits -11.8%8.0% State Shared/Intergovernmental -9.2%1.8% Charges for Services -9.3%9.4% Fines & Forfeitures -0.6%1.7% Miscellaneous Revenues 7.6%-1.6% Changes in 2021 are based on the 2020 budget Council Meeting 10/20/2020 Click to edit Master title style 3 2021-2022 Budget Expenditure Assumptions 3 City-wide Expenditure Increases 2021 2022 COLA/CPI AFSCME/NR/KPOA 1.0%2.5% Teamsters (COLA and range increase)2.5% + 2.5%2.5% DRS Contribution Rates PERS .11%.11% PSERS .11%.11% L2PD -- Medical 3.8%5.0% Supplies 2.0%2.0% Services 2.0% or by contract 2.0% or by contract Council Meeting 10/20/2020 2021-2022 Mayor’s Proposed Budget –page 30 Click to edit Master title style 4 2021-2022 Biennial Budget by Fund Classification 4 Council Meeting 10/20/2020 Projected Beginning Fund Balance Revenues Expenditures Projected Ending Fund Balance Change in Fund Balance General Fund $ 36,966,970 $ 217,957,920 $ 217,491,320 $ 37,433,570 $ 466,600 Special Revenue 30,292,220 96,741,010 95,194,100 31,839,130 1,546,910 Debt Service 3,005,290 15,265,740 16,204,040 2,066,990 (938,300) Capital Projects 387,510 39,208,510 38,238,820 1,357,200 969,690 Enterprise 34,336,290 222,104,450 230,650,290 25,790,450 (8,545,840) Internal Services 17,379,220 89,325,440 90,033,370 16,671,290 (707,930) Total Budget $ 122,367,500 $ 680,603,070 $ 687,811,940 $ 115,158,630 $ (7,208,870) 2021-2022 Mayor’s Proposed Budget –page 4 Click to edit Master title style 5 2021-2022 Biennial Budget Staffing 5 Council Meeting 10/20/2020 2021-2022 Mayor’s Proposed Budget –page 12 2020 Changes 2020 Total 2021 Request 2021 Proposed 2022 Request 2022 Proposed City Council 0.50 (0.25) 0.25 0.25 0.25 Administration 13.50 6.25 19.75 1.00 20.75 20.75 46.00 (2.00) 44.00 44.00 44.00 Finance 38.00 (2.00) 36.00 36.00 36.00 Human Resources 16.00 (2.00) 14.00 14.00 14.00 37.00 (4.00) 33.00 2.00 35.00 (1.00) 34.00 Law 18.80 (1.80) 17.00 17.00 17.00 Municipal Court 20.75 20.75 20.75 20.75 114.66 (3.53) 111.13 111.13 111.13 Police 229.28 (4.00) 225.28 225.28 225.28 Public Works 199.50 (4.00) 195.50 195.50 2.00 197.50 Total FTEs by Dept (17.33) 716.66 3.00 719.66 1.00 720.66 Economic & Comm Dev Parks, Rec & Comm Svcs Information Technology 2020 Adopted 733.99 Click to edit Master title style 6 2021-2022 Biennial Budget Staffing 6 Council Meeting 10/20/2020 2021-2022 Mayor’s Proposed Budget –page 10 623 642 667 690 703 714 731 717 720 721 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.6 5.5 5.5 5.4 - 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 400 500 600 700 800 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 FTE Positions FTEs Emp per 1,000 pop 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 FTE Positions 623.3 641.6 666.7 690.0 702.8 714.2 730.6 716.7 719.7 720.7 Population *120,500 121,400 122,900 124,500 127,100 128,900 129,800 130,500 131,500 132,500 FTEs per 1000 Pop 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.6 5.5 5.5 5.4 * Populations are based on state official estimates. 2021 and 2022 are estimates. Proposed Click to edit Master title style 7 7 Click to edit Master title style 8 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Plan Kent City Council Meeting October 20, 2020 Click to edit Master title style 9 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Plan •Required component of the Growth Management Act – passed by Washington State Legislature in 1990. •To meet this requirement, the City creates a six-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). •The plan states the recommended financing methods and projects to meet public facility needs in order to maintain established levels of service. •The CIP is adopted by ordinance and updates the City’s comprehensive plan. •The first two years of the plan (2021 and 2022) are included in the biennial budget. 9 Council Meeting 10/20/2020 Click to edit Master title style 10 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Program (Amounts in Thousands) 10 Revenues (Sources of Funds)2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Total City Resources 24,778 17,169 13,569 14,082 14,114 13,934 97,648 Utility Resources 15,862 24,121 21,847 15,115 15,750 20,750 113,445 Other Resources 1,504 531 370 370 370 370 3,515 Total Sources of Funds 42,144 41,821 35,786 29,567 30,234 35,054 214,608 Expenditures (Projects)2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Total General Government 8,540 4,077 2,460 2,660 2,410 2,160 22,308 Parks, Rec & Comm Svcs 9,857 6,122 4,035 4,365 4,615 4,685 33,679 Transportation 7,925 7,501 7,444 7,427 7,459 7,459 45,215 Utilities 15,822 24,121 21,847 15,115 15,750 20,750 113,405 Total Sources of Funds 42,144 41,821 35,786 29,567 30,234 35,054 214,608 Council Meeting 10/20/2020 Click to edit Master title style 1111 Click to edit Master title style 12 2021 Property Tax Levy Kent City Council Meeting October 20, 2020 Click to edit Master title style 13 Property Tax AV & Rates 13 City of Kent Share Only 2020 2021 Est 2022 Est Assessed Valuation in thousands (A)22,850,453$ 23,992,975$ 25,192,624$ General Levy Rate ($2.325 max) (B)1.37812 1.30947 1.26553 Estimated Cost On: Median Home Value (C)$525 $524 $532 (C) 2020 median home value is $381,000, per King County Assessor's Office. 2021 and 2022 are estimated to increase by 5% each year. Property Tax AV & Rates (A) Assessed valuation for 2021 and 2022 is estimated to increase by 5% each year. (B) 2020 Levy Rates per King County Assessor's Office. 2021-2022 Mayor’s Proposed Budget –pages 15-16 Council Meeting 10/20/2020 2020 Sanitary Sewer CIPP Lining Award Insituform Technologies, LLC Award Resources & Supply Water Supply Sources