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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 1/21/2020 Approved Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 21, 2020 Date: January 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 A. Approve the agenda as submitted RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Lari mer, Thomas, Michaud 4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition Councilmember Fincher thanked the YMCA and Kent Black Action Commission for hosting a Martin Luther King Day event that showed the movie "13th." Councilmember Kaur expressed appreciation for the Living Well Kent Youth Policy Board for hosting a Night of Healing at the Kent City Hall on January 20th. Kaur encouraged youth to participate in the Youth Policy Board. i. Recognition of the Adopt-a-Street and Adopt-a-Spot Groups Conservation Coordinator, Tony Donati recognized the Adopt-a-Street and Adopt-a-Spot partners. The dedicated individuals donate their time to clean up garbage and litter as a hobby throughout the City. There are individuals, Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 21, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 2 of 8 businesses, families, couples, neighborhood groups and organizations. The Adopt-a-Street program started in 2012. There are currently 27 active groups. The Adopt-a-Spot program started in June of 2018. There are currently 21 active groups In 2019 the adopters collected 750 bags of trash with a total of 1,249 volunteer hours. These volunteers help reduce litter in the community and protect wildlife. Donati recognized all the volunteers. ii. Recognition of the Kara on the Bluff Neighborhood Council (#50) Mayor Ralph recognized the Kara on the Bluff Neighborhood Council as the 50th neighborhood council. Mayor Ralph recognized former Mayor Suzette Cooke as the Mayor that started this program. iii. Proclamation for Human Trafficking Awareness Day Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for Human Trafficking Awareness Day to Mike Heinish, Executive Director of Kent Youth and Family Services. Heinish expressed his appreciation of the Proclamation and for the partnership with the Kent Police Department. Alison Forsyth, Commercially Sexually Exploited Children Case Advocate expressed appreciation of the City's support of their program and partnership. Visit Kent Youth and Family Services Facebook page and website for information. Mayor Ralph expressed her appreciation of the partnership between Kent Youth and Family Services and the Kent Police Department. B. Community Events Troutner provided details on the upcoming accesso ShoWare Center events, including Thunderbird games. Fincher advised of upcoming Spotlight Series events. C. Public Safety Report Chief Padilla presented Benjamin Aburto-Izazaga with the Citizen Commendation. Benjamin is being commended for his quick actions of infant CPR which directly saved the life of the child. Chief Padilla presented Christy Warren with the Civilian Staff Member of the Year award, Officer Sheena Chupa as the Corrections Officer of the Year award and Officer Daniel Yagi as the Officer of the Year award. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 21, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 3 of 8 Chief Padilla provided backgrounds of Officer Jace Sloan, Corrections Officer Ryan Armstrong, and Corrections Officer Natalie Zieber. Mayor Ralph performed the swearing-ins. Chief Padilla presented Officer Andrew Reed with a Lifesaving Award. Officer Reed’s efforts exemplify the Kent Police Department’s core values of Service Professionalism and Integrity. In recognition of his ability to execute technical lifesaving skills that led to saving a life, Officer Reed is being awarded the Kent Police Department’s Lifesaving Medal. Chief Padilla provided a follow-up from last council meeting regarding the problem house located on South 259th Court. Chief indicated there is currently no active activity regarding this home and that the police department has increased resources in the area. Chief advised there is a meeting scheduled on January30th. Mailers have already gone out notifying neighbors of the date, time and location of the meeting. Chief Padilla provided details on the Ring Neighbors program and advised the Police Department has partnered with ring to launch the program to promote community engagement with regards to fighting crime. Chief Padilla indicated the social platform will not be activated. Chief Padilla advised that the Police Department and Corrections have been accredited by the Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs. Kent is one of three jurisdictions in the state to receive accreditation for both law enforcement and corrections. Chief Padilla expressed his appreciation of the work of Assistant Chief Kasner, Research and Development Analyst, Sara Wood, Commander Todd Durham, and Support Services Manager, Christy Warren for their work to get Kent accredited. 5. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, COUNCIL, AND STAFF A. Mayor's Report Mayor Ralph has been elected as the President of the Sound Cities Association. Mayor Ralph serves on the Transportation Policy Board that recently heard presentations on federal safety targets, the passenger ferry system and the upcoming grant process. Kent has been competitive and successful in applying for and receiving grants from the Board. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 21, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 4 of 8 Mayor Ralph serves on the South County Area Transportation Board that met today and discussed the 518 corridor plan and issues managing the peak commute and airport traffic. The Board also received an update on I-976. As a result of I-976 passing, The Governor put all state projects on hold. The impact to Kent is the 509 project. Mayor Ralph advised she testified in front of the Senate Transportation Committee to express Kent's concerns regarding the 509 project being put on hold. Mayor Ralph testified in front of the Safety Committee in front of the House of Representatives regarding an initiative Representative Orwall is heavily involved in relating to the prevention of human trafficking. Mayor Ralph advised that she was honored to speak, along with Chief Padilla and Representative Orwall, during the Living Well Kent Martin Luther King celebration. Participants discussed and presented information on bullying. B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report Chief Administrative Officer, Derek Matheson advised the 2020 City Council retreat will be held February 7 - 8, 2020. Matheson advised there is an Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining and is expected to last five minutes with action to follow. C. Councilmember's Reports Council President Troutner provided a brief review of the two workshop topics today on the Utility Lifeline Program and Rental Housing Inspection Program. Trouter serves on the Regional Transit Committee and provided details on upcoming changes to King County Metro. The committee discussed the strategic plan that the they will be working on now through end of November. Councilmember Michaud serves on the Regional Water Quality Board that will meet on February 5th. Councilmember Larimer serves on the King County Aging and Disability Advisory Council. The Council set the 2020 advocacy priorities for the year. Affordable Housing, transit access for seniors, and an increase in funding for social safety net programs that benefit seniors. A focus will also be on the lowering of prescription costs. A report was received on the Veteran's, Seniors, and Human Services levy funding. There will be funding opportunities for kinship care support. Councilmember Larimer serves on the Affordable Housing Committee that is working to provide recommendations for the county-wide planning process. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 21, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 5 of 8 Councilmember Boyce serves as the co-chair of the Public Issues Committee and a newly-elected officials training will be held on January 30th. Councilmember Thomas serves on the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that will meet on January 22nd at station 78 in Covington at 5:30 p.m. Councilmember Fincher serves on the Arts Commission that is reviewing the final draft of the 2020-2024 City Art Plan. 6. PUBLIC HEARING None. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT Linda Wedlake, a Kent resident, expressed her concerns and frustrations with graffiti throughout the City. Mayor Ralph requested the public call 253-856-GRAF to report graffiti. Troutner indicated Wedlake is doing all of the right things and has sent information 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 i. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Jan 7, 2020 5:00 PM ii. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Jan 7, 2020 7:00 PM iii. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - Jan 14, 2020 4:00 PM B. Payment of Bills - Authorize MOTION: Approve the Payment of Bills received through 12/15/19 and paid on 12/15/19 and received through 12/31/19 and paid on 12/31/19 and approve the checks issued for payroll 12/1/19 - 12/15/19 and paid on 12/20/19 and checks issued for payroll 12/16/19-12/31/19 and paid on 1/3/2020 and audited by the Committee of the Whole on 1/14/20. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 21, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 6 of 8 C. Accept the Union Pacific Storm Water Pump Station Pump Replacement Project as Complete - Authorize MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept the Union Pacific Storm Water Pump Station - Pump Replacement Project as complete and release retainage to Pease & Sons, Inc. upon receipt of standard releases from the State and the release of any liens. D. Accept the Cambridge Reservoir Recoating and Fall Protection Improvements Project as Complete - Authorize MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept the Cambridge Reservoir Recoating and Fall Protection Improvements Project as complete and release retainage to Pease & Sons, Inc. upon receipt of standard releases from the State and the release of any liens. E. Resolution Recognizing the Kara on the Bluff Neighborhood Council (#50) - Adopt MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2005, recognizing the Kara on the Bluff Neighborhood Council, supporting its community building efforts, and conferring on it all opportunities offered by the City’s neighborhood program. F. 2020-2022 King County I-Net Contract for Network Services - Authorize MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign the 2020-2022 King County I-Net Contract for Network Services - Customer Services Contract Number 07COK19, for Internet connectivity, access to the Inter-Governmental Network agencies, Valley Communications access, and point-to-point services for remote locations for all related services and associated costs for three years at an annual cost of $91,464.00, for a total amount not to exceed $274,392.00, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Information Technology Director and City Attorney. G. Ordinance Amending Chapters 9.04 and 5.01 of the Kent City Code Related to Massage and Reflexology Services - Adopt MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2006, amending Chapters 9.04 and 5.01 of the Kent City Code related to massage and reflexology services. H. Resolution Approving the Admittance of the City of Des Moines as a Member of the Valley Special Weapons and Tactics Team - Adopt Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 21, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 7 of 8 MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2006, approving the admittance of the City of Des Moines as a member of the Valley Special Weapons and Tactics Team and authorizing the Mayor to sign Addendum 1 to the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Between Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Tukwila, and the Port of Seattle for the Creation of the Valley Special Weapons and Tactics Team. I. King County Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy Agreement - Authorize MOTION: Approve the King County Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy Agreement, and ratify the Mayor’s signing of that Agreement, to accept $510,218 in levy funds for the term 10/1/2019 through 12/31/2020; amend the 2020 budget; and authorize the expenditure of funds. J. Budget Adjustment Authorizing Four Full-Time Employees - Approve MOTION: Approve the increase in authorized budgeted FTE’s by four positions to include one supervisor position in the Finance Department, two King County levy-funded term-limited positions in the Parks Department and one term-limited position for Economic and Community Development. K. Traffic Signal Emergency Vehicle Detection System Hardware Purchase - Authorize MOTION: Authorize the purchase of traffic signal emergency vehicle detection hardware from the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services’ Master Contract for Illumination, Traffic Signal and Intelligent Transportation Systems Equipment in an amount not to exceed $125,153.62, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney. 9. OTHER BUSINESS None. 10. BIDS None. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION At 8:10 p.m. went into executive session. At 8:16 reconvened into open session. A. Collective Bargaining, RCW 42.30.140(4)(a) Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 21, 2020 Kent, Washington Page 8 of 8 i. Action Following Executive Session: Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME, Local 2617 - Authorize MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign the 2020-2022 Collective Bargaining Agreement approved and accepted by AFSCME, Local 2617 and ratify all acts consistent with the authority of the Agreement and prior to its execution. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud 12. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting. Meeting ended at 8:16 p.m. Kimberley A. Komoto City Clerk Public Comment - Sign Up Sheet For the Kent city Council Meeting of: January 21, 2o2o Please PRINT your contact information below and when called upon, come to the podium and state your Name and Address for the record You will be given THREE minutes to speak Topic -<v-^{& .l*.' -Jr[o.,o L V-41 slr[i.^^- *,AbT %z*vor Email Address ^tjp ^:ell tzh^ *Iq-e- Address 1t rr a }a-L s+ a t_tI Telephone Number C<'=\r ?1'1s3: /at ' ,t4zs NAME Print Leqiblv L:^Jn gull^kc ^t I ( 1 2 3 4 5 6 \\Cityvmplv\sdata\PUBLIC\City Clerk's Office\City Council\City Council Meetings\TEMPLATES\Sign In Sheet pubtic Comments.doc Kent City Council I'm a neighbor, Adopt a street leader and property owner at720 and722 Bridges Ave S Kent 98032. Please help us! Vehicles parked along Bridges Ave S and E Morton St and surrounding area are a huge problem. Cars have been abandoned there for months. This corner is a local school bus stop for K-6th graders and I fear for their safety. I have spoken with Sgt. Dan Butenschoen and he has been a big help with the homeless problem. Parking Enfacement Nicholas Lontz is helping with the 24hr parking enforcement issue. The neighbors living and working in this area are asking the City Council to enforce the Kent City code and help us clean this neighborhood up. ln this 3 block radius we need... - Extra police patrols to deter the drug dealing and using. -Continue d 24hr parking enforcement. -We would also ask the City to maintain the right of way in this area. Repairing the potholes and spreading new gravel to eliminate mud tracking throughout the area. -More street lights. Directty from the City of Kent web site. Our Mission The City of Kent is committed to building a safe, thriving, sustainable and inclusive community. Values lntegrity: Do the right thing. Garing: Care for those we serve Communication: Connect to understand Teamwork: Work together. lnnovation: Find a way. Achievement: Be the difference I'm asking as a City of Kent Business owner and property owner PLEASE do the right thing. The neighbors will work together to better this area. So please be the difference and find a way to enforce the transient traffic in this area for the safety of all. Kris Maudslien 206-200- 1425 720 and 722 Bridges Ave S Kent 98032