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Kent City Council
City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes
November 19, 2019
Date: November 19, 2019
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
2. ROLL CALL
Mayor Ralph called the meeting to order.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Toni Troutner Councilmember Present
Marli Larimer Councilmember Present
Bill Boyce Council President Present
Dana Ralph Mayor Present
Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Excused
Dennis Higgins Councilmember Present
Les Thomas Councilmember Present
Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
Chief Administrative Officer, Derek Matheson added Consent Item 8.A.K - an
Excused Absence for Councilmember Kaur.
A. Move to approve the agenda as amended
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Boyce, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition
1. Appreciation of Councilmember Higgins
Mayor Ralph introduce a video in appreciation of Councilmember Higgins.
Councilmember Higgins expressed words of appreciation and indicated he is
most grateful for his family and wife Karyn.
Accomplishments he is most proud of are:
•256th Street and sidewalk project
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•B&O Tax - A success - Kent deserved and needed to implement the tax
•Bond Rating back to high level
•Levee Improvements - Higgins thanked the King County Flood Control
District
Higgins expressed regrets regarding:
•Pine Tree Park - The City should have talked with the community first.
•Sale of Par 3 - The Council should work harder to preserve Kent’s green
spaces.
The Council’s intentions may have been good, but did not engage citizens
enough. It’s important to remember that Council sometimes has to make
hard decisions.
Higgins expressed that he is saddened by the 37% turnout for the recent
election and contemplated how to we make the community feel more
connected to participate in civic life.
Higgins indicated he is committed to working with the City on equity and
outreach. Residents need to get involved and keep perspective. Small groups
can make a difference and T.J. Pedersen is helping shape policy.
Higgins indicated he has been honored and privileged to serve with his fellow
councilmembers and residents. He is blessed to live in Kent and will be
forever grateful.
Troutner expressed words of appreciation for Higgins and that he taught her
how to try and get people to understand how Council makes decisions.
Fincher expressed words of appreciation and indicated Higgins has been a
mentor, leader, humble, generous, strong, determined, focused, patient, kind
and eloquent. He is unique and one-of-a-kind.
Thomas expressed words of appreciation and indicated Higgins is a
gentleman and a man with great honor and personal integrity.
Larimer expressed words of appreciation and indicated Higgins has been an
excellent role model. Higgins is humble and makes decision through the lens
of integrity for the residents. He is brave - his is willing to call other
organizations out on their need to pay attention to Kent.
Council President Boyce indicated Higgins is a fantastic person. Boyce
congratulated his parents on raising a heck of a son that has made an impact
on residents with his compassion, trustworthiness and honesty. Boyce
recognized the family of Councilmember Higgins and expressed his
appreciation of their support.
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Mayor Ralph indicated Higgins has been committed, dedicated, educated and
she is so grateful to have had the opportunity to work alongside Higgins.
Mayor Ralph indicated that Higgins helped the Council understand the
importance of representing Kent on regional committees, so that Kent would
get its fair share.
Mayor Ralph indicated Higgins commitment to do the right thing and
willingness to stand up for his commitments is second-to-none. Higgins never
rushes to a judgment - he studies, educates and talks to people and that is
what makes for the best decisions. Higgins is brave and never waivers,
because he took the time to make the right decision. Mayor Ralph expressed
her words of appreciation of Karyn Higgins for her support.
Mayor Ralph read words of appreciation from King County Councilmembers
Reagan Dunn, Dave Upthegrove and Pete von Reichbauer, indicating Higgins
is going to be missed at the regional and county level and that Higgins has
been a great partner, regional leader and a friend to both King County and
the King County Flood Control District.
Boyce conveyed Councilmember's Kaur's message indicating Higgins has
been a role model as a public servant and she appreciates how much he
cares about his work.
2. Reappointment of Carmen Goers to the Publlic Facilities District Board
Mayor Ralph provided information on the Public Facilities District Board.
3. Reappointment of Bayard Dubois and Michael Taskey to the Kent Arts
Commission
Mayor Ralph provided information on the Arts Commission.
4. Recognition of Living at the Bridges Neighborhood Council
Neighborhood Program Coordinator, Toni Azzola provided a brief overview
of the Neighborhood Program and introduced the Living at the Bridges
Neighborhood Council.
5. City Employee's 2019 Fall giving Campaign - Award of Donation to Kent
Youth and Family Services - Homeless Prevention Program
City Employees Alyne Hansen, Ron Lashley and Margaret Bishop presented
the Fall Giving Campaign charitable contributions donation from City staff to
Kent Youth and Family Services for their Homeless Prevention Program in the
amount of $11,650.
Kent Youth and Family Services Executive Director, Mike Heinisch and staff
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expressed words of appreciation for the City Staff and their generous
contributions.
Mayor Ralph expressed her appreciation of the Charitable Giving Committee
and the city staff for their hard work and contributions.
6. Proclamation for Small Business Day
Mayor Ralph presented Gaila Gutierrez, Executive Director of the Kent
Downtown Partnership with the Proclamation for Small Business Day.
Gutierrez expressed her appreciation for the proclamation and provided
information on the 10th annual American Express Small Business Saturday
on November 30, 2019 from 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
The Kent Downtown Partnership has been activating campaigns showcasing
small businesses. There will be a booth from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the corner
of 2nd & Meeker.
Gutierrez indicated the Kent Downtown Partnership launched the Penguin
Shoppers Card that offers significant savings at downtown businesses. Visit
Downtownkentwa.com for details.
B. Community Events
Council President Boyce provided details on upcoming events at the
accesso ShoWare Center. Visit accessoshowarecenter.com for event
details.
Fincher provided details on upcoming Spotlight Series events. Visit
Kentwa.gov for event details.
Mayor Ralph invited the public to attend her Coffee and Conversation
event on December 3, 2019 from 9 - 11 a.m. at the Kent Senior Center.
Mayor Ralph recognized Civics students Nathan Gatan, Jordan Low, Maua -
taoeta Yandall and Robyn Babbitt.
C. Public Safety Report
Assistant Chief Hemmen presented the Public Safety Report for Chief Padilla.
Chief Padilla is currently at the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police
Chief’s conference and should be receiving the Police Department's
accreditation with WASPC. Kent is one of only three agencies in Washington
that are accredited for both operations and the jail.
Assistant Chief Hemmen provided a brief background on Maxwell Neumann.
Mayor Ralph performed the swearing in of Lateral Officer Maxwell Neumann.
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Assistant Chief Hemmen presented Lauren D. Kmiechick with the Chief's
Award for Citizen Commendation. On October 24, 2019, Lauren Kmiechick
came upon a collision. Kmiechick is currently employed as a nurse at Valley
Medical Center and she stopped to render aid. Lauren found that a
pedestrian attempting to cross 104th Avenue SE had been struck by a
passing vehicle. She assessed the victim's injuries and began to renter aid
until the arrival of Fire/EMS units. Lauren is being commended for her quick
actions which helped to stabilize the patient.
Assistant Chief Hemmen presented Officer Robert Curl with the Lifesaving
Medal. On September 2, 2019, Officer Curl was dispatched to a medical call
in which a male was reportedly unconscious and not breathing. Officer Curl
arrived at the location and immediately began performing lifesaving CPR. Fire
Personnel arrived shortly after and the male was stabilized. Due to Officer's
Curl's decisive actions, the male survived and ultimately recovered.
Assistant Chief Hemmen presented Officer Tom Burnside with a Letter of
Commendation for his work coaching football at Totem Middle School. The
Police Department partnered with the school to have an Officer help coach
their team of diverse athletes to connect with them on a positive level as a
role model.
Burnside expressed his appreciation of Chief Padilla providing him with the
opportunity to coach at Totem Middle School.
Officer Burnside indicated his work with the students was the best experience
he has ever had while in law enforcement. He has been able to bridge a gap
between the students and law enforcement and connected with the students
on a personal level and taught them many life lessons.
Assistant Chief Hemmen provided details on the King County EMS Project
"RAMPART." All Kent Police Department vehicles have AEDs. This year, a
grant was received and will be used to purchase supplies and batteries.
Assistant Chief Hemmen conveyed Chief Padilla authorized the officers to
wear beards for the month of November for a donation of $50 to the Seattle
Cancer Care Alliance. If officers want to continue wearing beards through
December, they can make an additional donation of $50 that will go to the
Kent Police Foundation.
5. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
A. Mayor's Report
Mayor Ralph serves as the Vice Chair on the Regional Transportation Policy
Board and indicated the board has taken the 509 project from “candidate”
status to “approved.” Construction should start soon.
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Mayor Ralph provided a recap of the Lunar Rover Unveiling and STEM festival
that was held at the accessoShoware Center that had over 1,000 attendees.
Mayor Ralph advised the City staff have started meeting with state
representatives before the legislative session. Staff is discussing the City's
legislative priorities and working on ways to support one another during the
legislative process.
B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report
Chief Administrative Officer, Derek Matheson advised that on November 26,
2019, King County will certify the General election and Zandria Michaud will
officially join the Council. On December 3, 2019, there will be a new
councilmember orientation at 5 p.m., immediately following the Committee
of the Whole.
Matheson advised that planning has started for the City Council 2020 retreat
that has tentatively been set for February 7 - 8, 2020.
Matheson indicated there is no Executive Session tonight.
C. Councilmember's Reports
Council President Boyce provide a recap of the two workshop presentations
today - The Parks Urban Forestry Program and the Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Comprehensive Recreation Program Plan Final
Presentation.
Councilmember Larimer serves on the King County Aging and Disabilities
Advisory Council that recently heard a presentation from Community Living
Connections - a county program providing support for unpaid care givers.
Visit Communitylivingconnections.org for support services. For culturally-
relevant support, visit Kccaregiver.org.
Councilmember Higgins serves on the King County Regional Transit
Committee. The Committee is set to consider approval of the Mobility
Framework document that shows great promise for Kent.
Councilmember Troutner invited the public to attend the Kent Police
Department community meeting on December 18, 2019, at 7 p.m. at the
Kent Commons. There will be a presentation on the body-worn camera
program and related staffing issues.
Troutner advised that she and Sara Wood participated in the Las Vegas
marathon for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The marathon supports St.
Jude’s and families with childhood cancer. Troutner and Wood ran in support
of the Judd Family and represented "Jack's Army." Troutner indicated a
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major corporation in Kansas pledged a total of $50,000 in support of Jack's
Army.
Councilmember Fincher advised the Arts commission will be moving their
monthly meeting to the second Wednesday and in January the meetings will
be held in Centennial Center Room 402.
Councilmember Fincher indicated the first Equity and Inclusion workshop was
a success.
Councilmember Fincher expressed her appreciation of the Parks Department
for hosting a Thanksgiving meal and for businesses that donated food for the
event on Saturday, November 16th.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Bruce and Erica Anderson, Kent residents, provided comments requesting the
City continue using the park located adjacent to the National Guard site as a
park. They expressed their support of placing the West Hill Water Tank on
the site with the highest elevation.
Nathan Gatan, a civics student, expressed his appreciation of the City and
Parks Department for continuing to provide parks programs for youth.
Jared Huyett, co-owner of Drexel Investments and Skyway Towing, a Kent
business, expressed concerns over the City’s condemnation proceedings
related to his property, within the Milwaukee Levee project.
Huyett indicated that he has tried very hard to work with the City and
promises were made by the City. This has been disruptive to him, disruptive
to his customers and employees.
Huyett indicated his tow company has been serving this City for decades.
Working with the Kent Police, his company has done over 700 Police tows for
Kent, year to date, including towing 20 junk motorhomes and trailers at his
own expense in an effort to keep the streets beautiful.
Huyett conveyed that it is not too late for the city of Kent to do what is right,
to follow its own value of integrity and make good on its promise.
T.J. Peterson expressed his appreciation of Councilmember Higgins and for
taking the time to listen to his concerns and work with him over the past few
years.
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Peterson expressed concerns over the recently-passed zoning ordinance.
Peterson also indicated there needs to be a community discussion and public
hearing regarding the five-year Human Services Master Plan.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Boyce moved to approve Consent Items A - AK.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Boyce, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher
A. Approval of Minutes
1. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Nov 5, 2019 5:00
PM
B. Payment of Bills - Approve
MOTION: Approve the payment of bills received through
10/15/19 and paid on 10/15/19 and checks issued for payroll
10/1/19-10/15/19 and audited by the Committee of the Whole
on 11/5/19, and approve the payment of bills received through
10/31/19 and paid on 10/31/19 and checks issued for payroll
10/16/19-10/31/19 and paid on 11/5/19 and audited by the
Committee of the Whole on 11/12/19.
C. Ordinance Granting Zayo Group, LLC. a Fiber Franchise - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4338, granting to Zayo Group,
LLC, a non-exclusive franchise for 10 years, to construct,
maintain, operate, replace, and repair a telecommunications
network in, across, over, along, under, though, and below
certain designated public rights-of-way of the City of Kent.
D. Resolution Recognizing Living at the Bridges Neighborhood
Council (#49) - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1998, recognizing the Living at
Bridges Neighborhood Council, supporting its community
building efforts, and conferring on it all opportunities offered
by the City’s neighborhood program.
E. Reappoint Carmen Goers to the Public Facilities District Board -
Confirm
MOTION: Confirm the reappointment of Carmen Goers to the
Public Facilities District Board for an additional four-year term
that will expire on August 31, 2023.
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F. Reappoint Michael Taskey and Bayard DuBois to the Arts
Commission - Confirm
MOTION: Confirm the Mayor’s reappointment of Bayard DuBois
and Michael Taskey to the Kent Arts Commission for additional
four-year terms that will expire October 31, 2023.
G. 2018 Asphalt Overlays Project - Accept as Complete
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept the 2018 Asphalt
Overlays Project as complete and release retainage to ICON
Materials, Inc. upon receipt of standard releases from the State
and the release of any liens.
H. Ordinance Amending KCC 15.02 and 15.04 Regarding Adult
Family Homes and Room Rentals - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4339, amending Chapters 15.02
and 15.04 of the Kent City Code relating to adult family homes
and room rentals.
I. Ordinance Amending KCC 15.02, 15.06, 6.07.020 and 6.07.050
- Sign Code - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4340, amending 15.02, 15.06,
6.07.020 and 6.07.050 of the Kent City Code relating to the
City's sign code.
J. Ordinance Amending KCC 3.16 - Sales and Use Tax for
Affordable Housing - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4341, in accordance with RCW
82.14.540, which authorizes a tax credit against state sales tax
that is already collected resulting in no additional taxes to
consumers and which provides the tax be used for affordable
and supportive housing, and authorize the Mayor to use the
funds and to pool resources with South King Housing and
Homeless Partners.
K. 2019 Annual Docket - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt the 2019 Docket as proposed by staff.
L. Department of Commerce Grant for Housing Action Plan -
Authorize
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MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept forthcoming grant
funds in the anticipated amount of $100,000 from the
Washington State Department of Commerce for a Housing
Action Plan, to take all necessary steps to finalize a grant
award agreement subject to terms and conditions acceptable to
the City Attorney, and to authorize the Mayor to direct $20,000
of those grant funds to a joint account between six South King
County cities for a Sub-Regional Collaborative Housing Action
Plan Framework, pursuant to the requirements of the existing
SKHHP interlocal agreement.
M. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Grants - Award
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to award the Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee Grants and funding levels for applications
submitted during the September cycle which meet the
qualification guidelines set forth by the State of Washington.
N. Appoint Erin McCallum to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
- Confirm
MOTION: Confirm the appointment of Erin McCallum to the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for a three-year term that will
expire on September 11, 2022.
O. Ordinance Amending Title 3 of the Kent City Code Relating to
the City's Tax Provisions - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4342, amending chapters 3.18,
3.21, 3.26, 3.28 and 3.29 of the Kent City Code to consolidate
administrative provisions for all related taxes, align the City’s
B&O tax provisions with the model ordinance, and add various
clarifications.
P. Resolution Authorizing Credit, Debit, eCheck Fees - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1999, authorizing the
assessment of service fees for processing credit card, debit
card and eCheck transactions.
Q. Third Quarter Consolidating Budget Adjustment Ordinance -
Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4343, consolidating budget
adjustments made between July 1, 2019 and September 30,
2019, reflecting an overall budget increase of $12,002,345.
R. 2019-2020 Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment – Ordinance –
Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4344, relating to the mid-
biennial review and modification of the 2019-2020 biennial
budget.
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S. 2019 Property Tax Levy Ordinance for the 2020 Budget - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4345, levying 2019 property
taxes for the 2020 biennial budget.
T. Ordinance Amending the Capital Facilities Element of the
Comprehensive Plan for the 2020-2025 Capital Improvement
Plan - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4346, amending the
Comprehensive Plan and its Capital Facilities Element to reflect
a six-year plan for capital improvement projects (2020-2025)
(CPA-2019-2).
U. Ordinance Amending the Comprehensive Plan/Capital Facilities
Element to Adopt School District Capital Facilities Plans - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4347, amending the
Comprehensive Plan and its Capital Facilities Element to include
the Capital Facilities Plans of the Kent, Federal Way, Auburn
and Highline School Districts (CPA-2019-1).
V. Ordinance Amending Kent City Code 12.13.160, School Impact
Fees - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4348, amending Section
12.13.160 of the Kent City Code to adjust the school impact fee
schedules (CPA-2019-1).
W. Resolution Amending Kent City Code Fees - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2000, amending new
development, business licensing, and other miscellaneous fees
and repealing Resolution No. 1941.
X. Resolution Amending Kent Police Department and Correctional
Fees - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2001, repealing Resolution No.
1946, and adopting and amending Kent Police Department and
Correctional Facility Fees.
Y. Consultant Services Agreement with Protingent, Inc. -
Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Consultant Services
Agreement with Protingent Inc., in an amount not to exceed
the previously established budget for all IT temporary service
contracts through December 31, 2020 of $2,499,226.49,
subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the
Information Technology Director and City Attorney.
Z. Consultant Services Agreement with Scion Staffing Inc. -
Authorize
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MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Consultant Services
Agreement with Scion Staffing Inc., in an amount that will not
exceed the previously established budget for all Information
Technology temporary service contracts through December 31,
2020 of $2,499,226.49, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the Information Technology Director and City
Attorney.
AA. Consultant Services Agreement with Viri Technology, LLC -
Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Consultant Services
Agreement with Viri Technology, LLC, in an amount that will
not exceed the previously established budget for all
information technology temporary service contracts through
December 31, 2020 of $2,499,226.49, subject to final terms
and conditions acceptable to the Information Technology
Director and City Attorney.
AB. Resolution Adopting the 2019 Water System Plan - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2002, adopting the 2019 City of
Kent Water System Plan.
AC. Goods & Services Agreement with JCI Jones Chemical, Inc. for
Water Treatment Chemical Supplies for 2020 - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign the 2020 Water
Treatment Chemical Supply Agreement with JCI Jones
Chemical, Inc. for 25% Sodium Hydroxide and Gas Chlorine, in
an amount not to exceed $101,100., subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works
Director.
AD. Transportation Master Plan Goals - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt the Transportation Master Plan Goals.
AE. WSDOT Commute Trip Reduction Grant - Authorize
MOTION: Recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign the
Transportation Demand Management Implementation
Agreement, WSDOT #PTD0124, for the term July 1, 2019
through June 30, 2023, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney.
AF. Mill Creek Reestablishment - Property Acquisition from Kent
School District - Authorize
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MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign all documents necessary
for the purchase of a portion of two parcels of land (APN
917960-1965 and 917960-2090), and a Storm Drainage
Channel and Access Easement from the Kent School District, for
the Mill Creek Reestablishment Project, in an amount not to
exceed $18,000 subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
AG. Consultant Services Agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group,
Inc. for GRNRA South Stormwater Pump Station Construction
Services - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Consultant Services
Agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., in an amount
not to exceed $65,500 to provide construction support services
for construction of the Green River Natural Resources Area
South Pump Station, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
AH. Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement with Gordon,
Thomas, Honeywell for Legislative Lobbying Services -
Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign an amendment to the
Consultant Services Agreement with Gordon, Thomas,
Honeywell Government Affairs, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the Chief Administrative Officer and
City Attorney.
AI. Milwaukee II Levee Improvement Project - Condemnation
Ordinance - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4349, authorizing the
condemnation of property rights necessary to construct the
Milwaukee II Levee Improvement Project.
AJ. Signature Pointe Levee Improvement Project - Condemnation
Ordinance - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4350, authorizing the
condemnation of property rights necessary to construct the
Signature Pointe Levee Improvement Project.
AK. Excused Absence for Councilmember Kaur - Approve
9. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Surplus of Kronisch Property – Resolution - Adopt
Public Works Director, Tim LaPorte provided a review of the surplus of the
Kronisch property and the need for additional water supply and water
pressure on the West Hill.
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Councilmember Higgins sought clarification on why the City did not select the
West Hill Park Site. LaPorte advised that site has more possibilities for
recreation. The Parks Master Plan detailed more attributes for the West Hill
Park, than the Kronisch Park.
LaPorte advised the Public Works Department is purchasing the Kronisch site
from the Parks Department and the proceeds will be used for park
improvements on west hill
LaPorte confirmed to Councilmember Troutner that there are no restrictions
on what the Kronisch property can be used for.
LaPorte confirmed to Councilmember Fincher that the elevation of the
property is a significant factor in siting the water tower and alternate sites
would require taking down businesses or multiple homes.
Boyce provided a recap of the Council's discussion on the surplus of this
property, including evaluating taking homes down or taking a park. Boyce
indicated this is the right decision, the only choice and that he will support
this motion.
Higgins concurred with Council President Boyce’s comments and requested
the Public Works Department plan 10 years in advance rather than two.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2003, transferring ownership of
the Kronisch Properties from the City’s Parks Department to
the Water Utility for use as a water storage tank site for the full
appraised value of $520,000. Proceeds from the sale will be
earmarked within the Park Capital fund and limited in use to
advance park improvements, expansions, or acquisitions on
Kent’s West Hill.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dennis Higgins, Councilmember
SECONDER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Boyce, Ralph, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher
10. BIDS
None.
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
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Councilmember Higgins adjourned the meeting.
Meeting ended at 8:43 p.m.
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Public Comment - Sign Up Sheet
For the Kent City Council Meeting of: November 19, 2O19
Please PRINT your contact information below and when called upon, come to the podium and state your Name
and Address for the record
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West Hill Water Tank
Committee of the Whole
November 12, 2019
&
Council Meeting
November 19, 2019
Fire Flow Requirements
2018
2016
2017
2017
August 29, 2017 Brush Fire
August 6, 2019 Car and Brush Fire
City of Kent
Kronisch Property
West Hill
Reservoir
Rendering
West Hill
Reservoir
Rendering