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Kent City Council
City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes
December 10, 2019
Date: December 10, 2019
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Place: Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
2. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Dana Ralph Mayor Present
Bill Boyce Council President Present
Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present
Marli Larimer Councilmember Excused
Les Thomas Councilmember Present
Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present
Toni Troutner Councilmember Present
Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
Chief Administrative Officer, Derek Matheson removed item 4.A.iii "Lunar
Rover."
A. Move to approve the agenda as presented
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Kaur, Thomas, Fincher, Troutner, Michaud
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition
Mayor Ralph recognized Councilmember Kaur for being awarded the AWC
Certificate of Municipal Leadership.
i. Employee of the Month
Mayor Ralph recognized Officer Samuel Steiner as the December Employee of
the Month. Chief Padilla expressed words of appreciation for Steiner.
ii. Police Chief Commendations - Josh Evans, C.J. Burleigh, George Naill
Chief Padilla awarded Josh Evans, Public Works Maintenance Worker, C.J.
(Carl) Burleigh, Public Works Maintenance Worker, and George Naill, Building
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Inspector, with Police Chief's Citizen Commendation Awards.
Chief Padilla recognized and commended these staff members for taking
action to assist a community member that was in danger.
iii. Lunar Rover
Removed
B. Community Events
Council President Boyce provided details on upcoming Thunderbird games
and upcoming events at the accesso ShoWare Center.
Councilmember Fincher detailed upcoming spotlight series events. Ticket
information is available at Kentwa.gov.
Mayor Ralph provided details on the new Kent 101 program for residents.
This program will cover the basics of city government that begins on
February 5th. To submit an application, visit KentWA.gov or call 253-856-
5510. Class size is limited.
Councilmember Kaur invited the public to attend the Greater Kent Historical
Society Christmas Open House on December 15th from 4 - 8 p.m.
5. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
A. Mayor's Report
Mayor Ralph serves on the Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board.
During the last meeting there was a briefing on the first Community Aviation
Coordination Commission tasked by the legislature to look for opportunities
for additional commercial aviation locations.
During the Sister Cities Association annual meeting, students that
participated in summer exchanges gave presentations on their trips.
Mayor Ralph advised that she was elected to serve as the Chair of the Valley
Communications Executive Board.
Mayor Ralph thanked the Kent Lions and Kent Lutheran for their work putting
on the Winterfeast Tree Lighting at Town Square Plaza.
The Mayor, Police Department personnel, and representatives from the
Human Resources Department, participated in the 6th annual Shop with a
Cop event that was sponsored by Kent Youth and Family Services and held at
Target. 60 kids shopped for gifts with Kent Police officers.
Mayor Ralph provided details on the Game of Life Conference that is put on
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by the Kent Police Youth Board. The conference is held at the Kent
Commons and all middle and high school students from Kent and Tahoma
districts participated.
B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report
Chief Administrative Officer, Derek Matheson advised his written report is in
today’s agenda packet and there is an Executive Session to discuss collective
bargaining with no action when the Council reconvenes.
C. Councilmember's Reports
Council President Boyce recapped the three presentations from tonight's
workshop.
Councilmember Kaur attended the National League of Cities in San Antonio
and will be sending her report to the council members.
Councilmember Troutner advised that she and Chief Padilla attended the
Sound Cities Association Regional Law Safety and Justice Committee that
heard a presentation on the drug courts.
Troutner invited the public to attend the Kent Police Department community
meeting on December 18 at 7 p.m. at the Kent Commons, to hear
presentations on body worn cameras and police staffing levels.
Troutner advised that during the last Sound Cities Association Regional
Transit Committee, the King County Metro Mobility Framework
Recommendation Summary and Evaluation Reports were adopted. There was
also a discussion on how Metro will communicate updates out to cities and
communities.
Councilmember Fincher serves on the Sound Cities Association King
Conservation District and advised that the rate proposal was approved by the
King County Council.
Councilmember Thomas serves on the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority
Governance Board that will meet on January 15th 5:30 p.m. Station 78.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Public Hearing – Surplus and Reallocation of Property from
GRNRA, in exchange for the Surplus and Reallocation of
property from Van Doren’s Landing Park, and to Lift Restrictive
Covenants, all in Support of Levee Improvements along the
Green River – Resolution - Adopt
Mayor Ralph provided details on the public hearing process and opened the
public hearing on the surplus and reallocation of property from the Green
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River Natural Resources Area in exchange for the surplus and reallocation of
property from Van Doren's Park and to lift restrictive covenants all in support
of levee improvements along the Green River.
Toby Hallock, Engineer III with the Public Works Department advised the
Lower Russell Road project is located along the east bank of the Green River
between South 212th Street and Veterans Drive/South 228th Street bridge.
Provided project overview that King county is working on that features:
•Flood wall
•Earthen levee for flood protection
•Relocation of Van Doren's Landing Park
•Habitat improvements
Hallock provided a recap of the public outreach, including a public open
house, council workshop and multiple Public Works Committee meetings.
Phase I is currently under construction.
Hallock provided details on the properties that will be reallocated to GRNRA
from parks, to parks from GRNA, and transfer to parks from King County.
Some parcels have covenants that need to be transferred to other properties.
Deputy Parks Director, Brian Levenhagen provided information on Van
Doren's Landing Park. He discussed the recreational impacts of the project
and detailed the new park location, amenities and the portion of Russell Road
that is closing.
Construction should start in 2020 with a two-year construction window.
Boyce moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilmember
Michaud. The motion passed unanimously 6-0.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2004 that declares property
within the Green River Natural Resources Area and Van Doren’s
Landing Park as surplus and authorizes the reallocation of
those properties between the Public Works Department and the
Parks Department as described in the Resolution and in support
of the Lower Russell Road Levee Improvement Project,
authorizes the Mayor to take all actions necessary to remove
any use restrictions from the properties as necessary to allow
the Project to be constructed as designed, and authorizes the
Mayor to take all other actions and sign all documents as may
be necessary to fully implement the provisions of the
Resolution and the authorized land reallocation.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember
SECONDER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Kaur, Thomas, Fincher, Troutner, Michaud
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Toya Thomas, a Kent resident, expressed concerns over issues she is having
with her landlord.
Anita Veen, a Kent resident, expressed concerns regarding the Gowe
Street park.
Roble Musse, advocating for immigrant-owned businesses, expressed
concerns he has over the inability for immigrant-owned businesses to
open bank accounts. Musse is seeking a letter of support from the Mayor
and councilmembers.
T.J. Peterson expressed concerns over the Committee of the Whole and
asked councilmembers to take ownership of issues they want to move
forward. Peterson thanked the Mayor for the Civics 101 program and
thanked Council President Boyce for his service. Peterson requested the
Council hold their retreats in Kent.
8. MOVE TO APPROVE CONSENT ITEMS A - O.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Kaur, Thomas, Fincher, Troutner, Michaud
A. Approval of Minutes
i. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting -
Nov 12, 2019 4:00 PM
ii. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Nov 19, 2019 5:00 PM
iii. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Nov 19, 2019 7:00
PM
B. Excused Absence for Councilmember Larimer - Approve
MOTION: Approve an excused absence for Councilmember
Larimer as she is unable to attend today's meeting.
C. Kent Springs and Pump Station #4 Electrical Upgrades Project -
Accept as Complete
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MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept the Kent Springs and
Pump Station No. 4 Electrical Upgrades Project as complete and
release retainage to Colvico, Inc. upon receipt of standard
releases from the State and the release of any liens.
D. 640 Pressure Zone - Pressure Reducing Valve Project - Accept
as Complete
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept the 640 Pressure Zone
Pressure Reducing Valves North Project as complete and
release retainage to Northwest Cascade, Inc. upon receipt of
standard releases from the State and the release of any liens.
E. Service Club Ballfields Drainage System Installation - Accept as
Complete
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept the Service Club
Ballfields Drainage System Installation project as complete
and release retainage to Greenshield Systems LLC, upon receipt
of standard releases by the State and the release of any liens.
F. Write-offs of Uncollectable Accounts - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to write-off uncollectable
accounts owed to the City in the amount of $25,764.58, subject
to final approval of the Finance Director.
G. Goods and Services Agreement with Cintas Corporation for
Linen Services - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a three year agreement
with Cintas Corporation for the purchase, rental, and
laundering of uniforms and linens in an amount not to exceed
$275,000.00, with final terms and conditions acceptable to the
Finance Director and City Attorney.
H. Fourth Quarter Consolidating Budget Adjustment Ordinance -
Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4351, approving the
consolidating budget adjustment ordinance for adjustments
made between October 1, 2019 and November 30, 2019,
reflecting an overall budget increase of $6,962,281.
I. Ordinance Amending Kent City Public Contracting and
Procurement Code - Adopt
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MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4352, amending Chapter 3.70 of
the Kent City Code to incorporate recent changes to state law
regarding bid limits for public works projects, raise the Mayor’s
contract approval authority, allow the Mayor to approve
contracts with temporary staffing firms, and permit the City
Attorney to retain specialized attorneys and expert witnesses
as needed.
J. Letter of Support for RapidRide I - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Letter of Support for
King County Metro’s RapidRide I proposal.
K. Letter of Support for the Renton/Kent/Auburn Area Mobility
Plan - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Letter of Support for
King County Metro’s proposed Renton Kent Auburn Area
Mobility Plan 2020 service change.
L. Consultant Services Agreement with Fehr & Peers, Inc. for the
Transportation Master Plan Phase 3 Contract - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Consultant Services
Agreement with Fehr & Peers for an amount not to exceed
$314,580 to provide consultant services in support of the
Transportation Master Plan Update, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works
Director.
M. Consultant Services Agreement with Northwest Hydraulic
Consultants, Inc. for Valley Creeks Conditional Letter of Map
Revision (CLOMR) to FEMA - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Consultant Services
Agreement with Northwest Hydraulic Consultants for an
amount not to exceed $242,029.67 to provide hydrologic and
hydraulic modeling of the Kent Valley Creeks necessary to
submit a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) to FEMA,
subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and Public Works Director.
N. Consultant Services Agreement with Otak, Inc. for the Summit
Landsburg Road Culvert Replacement - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Consultant Services
Agreement with Otak for an amount not to exceed $199,150 to
provide design services for the Summit Landsburg Road Culvert
Replacement, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable
to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
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O. King County Flood Control District Subregional Opportunity
Fund Grant Acceptance for the Lake Fenwick Aerator
Improvements - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to direct staff to accept the King
County Flood Control District Sub-Regional Opportunity Fund,
in the amount of $189,789, to help fund the Lake Fenwick
Aerator Improvements project.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Suspension of Council Rules and Election of Council President -
Action
B. Move to suspend the Council Bylaws, Rules and Procedures for the limited
purpose of addressing the Council's election of a Council President.
Council President Boyce provided details on why the rules are being
suspended and confirmed it is for the limited purpose of electing a Council
President.
Council President advised that he decided to move forward with electing the
Council President so their term can begin on January 1, 2020.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Kaur, Thomas, Fincher, Troutner, Michaud
C. Move to nominate and elect Councilmember Troutner as our Council
President for the Period starting January 1, 2020, and ending upon the
election of a Council President in January of 2022.
Council President Boyce conveyed that it has been an honor to serve as the
Council President for four years. Boyce detailed how the Council agenda is
compiled and the process for council members to get items added to the
agenda.
Boyce indicated Troutner will do great things and keep the Council together.
Councilmember Kaur thanked Troutner and conveyed her appreciation of her
stepping up to serve as the Council President and spoke in opposition to the
motion. Kaur indicated she had conversations with community leaders and
residents and advised that there is a desire to have a separation of power
between the Executive and Legislative bodies.
Kaur conveyed her concerns over the personal relationship between Mayor
Ralph and Troutner.
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Kaur advised of her conversations with Troutner and requested complete
transparency and to have conversations on issues, so the council can work
together.
Boyce read a statement from Councilmember Larimer:
Good evening Mayor, Councilmembers and the public, I regret not being able
to attend tonight's meeting but unfortunately, I'm on a work trip that has
taken me out of state. I did however want to make a statement on the
record regarding tonight's vote for a new City Council President.
As one of the newest members of the Kent City Council, I learned quickly
how important the role of Council President is. This person helps set the
agenda for our City, they guide and mentor new members and lead us as the
spokesperson for the Council. It is an important job and frankly a thankless
job. They go above and beyond with their research, meetings with staff and
attending community events. We owe a debt of gratitude to Council President
Boyce for being willing to do this work for us. He is a tremendous leader and
one that will have his fingerprints on good things in Kent for years to come.
I've thought long and hard about who is going to be able to build consensus
amongst us, bringing one new councilmember, along with myself, and with
five council members who are more seasoned, and I hope you will join me in
supporting Councilmember Toni Troutner for City Council President.
She's a team player who is thoughtful and forward thinking. She gets things
done.
I am pleased to elevate another highly-qualified woman who cares about our
City and residents to this role in our new woman super majority council.
Thank you for allowing my statement to be part of the record.
Marli Larimer, Councilmember
Kent City Council
Fincher expressed her appreciation of Council President Boyce and indicated
she looks forward to continuing working with him.
Troutner expressed her appreciation of Council President Boyce and advised
that she reached out to all councilmembers requesting their support.
Troutner indicated she will be transparent and open, believes the Council is a
great team that will continue to do good things. Troutner indicated she looks
forward to serving as the Council President.
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RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 2]
MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Thomas, Troutner, Michaud
NAYS: Kaur, Fincher
10. BIDS
A. Riverbend Driving Range Improvements Phase 1 Project -
Award
Parks Director, Julie Parascondola provided the Council with details on the
Riverbend Driving Range Improvements Phase 1 Project.
The expansion of the driving range is included in the 6-year business
plan.
Parascondola detailed the issue with the bids received and indicated that
due to the complexity of this project, it should not be delayed.
Parascondola recommend awarding the contract to McClung Construction.
MOTION: Award the Riverbend Driving Range Improvements
Phase 1 project to Mike McClung Construction Company in the
amount of $1,417,130.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign all
necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and Parks Director.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember
SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Kaur, Thomas, Fincher, Troutner, Michaud
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:30 p.m. the Council went into executive session.
A. Collective Bargaining as per RCW42.30.140(4)(a)
12. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:45 p.m. the Council reconvened.
With no action following Executive Session, Mayor Ralph adjourned the
meeting.
Meeting ended at 8:45 p.m.
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Kimberley A. Komoto
City Clerk
The 9th Annual
Kent Turkey
Challenge
9 Years of Community Service
Overall, the Annual Kent Turkey Challenge has raised over
$175,165
66,139 pounds of foodand
Turkey Challenge Coloring Contest
Winners!
One lucky winner was chosen from each participating school
and one non-school participant to win an electric scooter prize!
Springbrook Elementary
Congratulations
Farhiyo!
Age 11
Non-School Entries
Congratulations
Aria!
Age 9
Families received full Thanksgiving meals including turkeys, pumpkin pie, potatoes, onions, celery, oranges,
apples, milk, eggs, nuts,canned vegetables, soups and fruits
Top 5 Monetary Donators
1.Eberle Vivian
2.Pacific Power Group
3.Pegasus NW, Inc.
4.Chateau at Valley Center,
Residents and Employees
5.Kent United Methodist Church
$4,415
$3,355
$1,875
$1,775
$1,190
Top 5 Food Donators
1.Grass Lake Elementary
2.Seattle/Tacoma KOA
3.Kent CrossFit
4.Anytime Fitness
5.Blinker Tavern
1,863 Items
1,791 Items
1,172 Items
448 Items
436 Items
Thank You! In 2019…
Thank you for your help in reaching our goal that families in our community
will be able to share a Thanksgiving meal with their loved ones!
Economic Development Update
Bill Ellis, Chief Economic Development Officer
January 7th, 2020
Blue Origin Expansion
(Above Photo: Ellen M. Banner / The Seattle Times)
Blue Origin Expansion
Interior view of Blue Origin HQ (Ellen M. Banner / The Seattle Times)
Kent Valley Initiatives –Update
Kent Valley website now live; Kent Valley Trails
Opportunity Study now in final drafting; Rally the Valley
in final Drafting Stages of Standards, Design Guidelines
Downtown Kent –2020
Work Planning with Kent Downtown Partnership
Downtown Kent:
Disposable Income Comparison
Household Avg. Downtown (20 min. walk) is 1/3rd Less than City Avg.
Average: $48,991 Average: $73,493
Based on Walking Distances from 2nd & Meeker.
Naden Ave -Update
Purchase and Sale Agreement; Signature Not Closing.
New Negotiation Phase: Development Agreement
New Marketing Phase: Northern Surplus 5 Acres
Economic Development Developing a Process for future
sale or lease of Remaining Property.
Jobs, Revenue, Activity, Contribution to Downtown Urban
Design, Catalytic to Growth of Kent’s urban core
Thank you.
WEllis@KentWA.gov
253-856-5707
https://youtu.be/1DdkbSplWbA
Spending Comparison within 5-min. Car Ride:
Downtown Kent to Downtown Burien
5 minute drive-time 2nd and Meeker 5 minute drive-time Burien City Hall
Demographic Summary 2019 2024
Population 22,250 23,693
Households 8,943 9,465
Average Household Size 2.47 2.48
Families 5,181 5,513
Median Age 39.0 39.7
Median Household Income $60,222 $72,679
Average
Amount Spent
Total Percent
Total Expenditures $71,937.78 $643,339,579 100.0%
Food $8,501.10 $76,025,358 11.8%
Food at Home $4,987.75 $44,605,445 6.9%
Food Away from Home $3,513.35 $31,419,914 4.9%
Alcoholic Beverages $579.09 $5,178,771 0.8%
Housing $23,237.00 $207,808,530 32.3%
Shelter $18,697.79 $167,214,326 26.0%
Demographic Summary 2019 2024
Population 15,930 16,970
Households 6,351 6,715
Average Household Size 2.34 2.37
Families 3,278 3,497
Median Age 35.3 36.0
Median Household Income $44,807 $55,247
Average
Amount
Spent
Total Percent
Total Expenditures $57,643.07 $366,091,129 100.0%
Food $7,070.73 $44,906,178 12.3%
Food at Home $4,161.60 $26,430,315 7.2%
Food Away from Home $2,909.13 $18,475,863 5.0%
Alcoholic Beverages $451.37 $2,866,660 0.8%
Housing $18,748.40 $119,071,080 32.5%
Shelter $14,982.34 $95,152,832 26.0%
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Greater Kent Historical Society and Museum
Parade of Christmas Tiees
This yea/s holiday season began with our annual Christmas open house on Sunday, December 1. Vis-
itorc enjoyed talking with Santa and listening to some of his stories of yore while enjoying a mrietyof
refreshment Many "uhs and ahs" were expressed as guests e4plored the twelve different Christmas
trees throughout the house, even a Camation Dairytree!
One tree was unique in that it was decorated with Japanese paper cranes. Memberc of the puyallup
Valley Chapterof the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) and the White River Buddhist Temple
carefully folded and hung them to s,way in the breeze. Unlike most Christmas decoration* they will
not be put away for another year.
These cranes willjoin 125,000 cranes making theirwayto Washington D.C. in June, ZOZA.These
cranes will rcpresent the 125,000 individuals of Japanese descentwho were forced into American con-
centration camps during WWl, those detained in Department of Justice prisons, and Latin American
Japanese held for prisoner exchanges.
Tsuru means crane and the crane is a rymbol of nonviolence and love. Some of you may recall the
story of "Sadako and the Thousand Cranes." Sadako was a twetve-year-old girl and survivor of the
atomic bombing of Hiroshima. She folded a thousand cranes as a prayer for healing and peace. To-
day the crane represents the struggle against the racial and religious profiling of immigrants, especial-
ly the separation of families and indefinite detention. The crane is now a powerful symbol of hope,
lifg peace and grace. lt offers something positive in a world full of negatMty.
Eileen Yamada Lamphere
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Lastyear,theCityofKentsignedontothe(K4c).This
includes goals for reducing GHGs relative to 2007 levels by 25,soand g0% by 202o,2030 and 2050,
respectively. These ambitious goals are consistent with the goals in the paris Climate Accord.
ln December, the climate Action Plan Toolkit motion passed in King county council ! This motion directs
the county to develop a Toolkit aimed at helping tocat cities put together comprehensive climate actionplans' with the toolkit, our tocal cities won't each have to each invent a climate action plan and yet each
city can assemble a climate plan adjusted for its specific circumstances.
The recent county budget update allocated s85,000 for the Toolkit development. As the Toolkit comes
together, People for Climate Action (PCA) members will need to help cities become aware of the great
resource the Toolkit can become and encourage them to think about how to contribute to i! through
expertise, information-sha ring, and/ or modest fina ncia I contributions.
several of us from the city of Kent have joined the King counth pcA group in support of this. our first
task is to document what climate-related actions the city has already taken, or plans to take. This will be
valuable information for the county in preparing a county ptan of action.
we have created a spreadsheet with 10 categories of climate Actions. we are currently filling this in
with information obtained from the 2015 comprehensive Plan document. we would like this to be
complete by the end of January so it is available for the county consultan! who will start work in
February.
I sent this to Danielle Butsick to review yesterday. She spent a few minutes this AM to add some data
on the current state of these actions. Danielle is obviously very busy, and before asking her for more
time, we want to address this issue to the council and ask for your support.
I believe it would be most expedient if we could schedule a separate meeting with interested members
of the council and staff to discuss this issue in more detait. This is the start of a significant effort for the
city in reducing greenhouse gases. we are willing to contribute considerable time to assist in this effort.
Much of this will be educating the public on the benefits of these actions. I would appreciate your
contacting me about scheduling such a meeting sometime in the next week or two if possible.
The good news is that investing in ctean energy makes good economic sense. All the clean energy ideas
are technologies that follow exponential cost curves. We can save the planet by making smart
investment decisions now.
Dan Streiffert
dan streiffert@hotmail.com
253-796-2203
"l want you to panic. I want you to feelthe fear I feel every day. And then I want
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you to act." - Greta
Purchase and Sale Agreement
Naden Ave Site
Bill Ellis, Chief Economic Development Officer
January 7th, 2020
Naden Ave -Update
Purchase and Sale Agreement; Signature Not Closing.
New Negotiation Phase: Development Agreement
Development Agreement is a statutory process
Purchase Price: $2,634,660, depending on final survey
and lot line adjustments
Closing Date –March 25, 2021 or within 30 days of
obtaining all approvals, whichever is earlier
Deal Points
Public Benefit Consideration
•Approximately 2.24 of the 7 surplus acres
•Portion of old Naden Ave in exchange for N. Parcel
Frontage Rd. Improvements
•Portion of hotel property to be purchased by Braintree
and then deeded back to the City for new roadway
•Developer will build WSDOT approved “right-in, right-out”
from site to SR-516 as requirement
•City protections include: franchise approval, project
schedule, bonding for road improvements, review of
financing plan, and the Development Agreement
•Development Agreement will include at minimum specific
hotel and road design, construction timeline, easement to
the City for road
Thank you.
WEllis@KentWA.gov | 253-856-5707
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Naden Purchase and Sale Agreement Major Deal Points
Hotel Property and Purchase Price (Sections 2-3)
o Approximately 94,000 SF x $28 5p = $2,634,660
Old Naden Avenue (Section 6)
o Conveyed in exchange for road improvements north of the Hotel Property
Deposit (Section 4)
o $100K - refundable under numerous circumstances. Not refundable if Braintree defaults, 8.g., fails to pay permit fees,
makes false representations or assigns its rights in violation of the
Agreement (Section 16)
Timing
o Closing Date - March 25,2O2L or within 30 days after obtaining all
approvals, whichever is earlier (Section 13)
o Checkpoints before Closing Date. Hilton Franchise approval (Section 5.4)
. L2O days, with a discretionary extension. Review period - 270 days (Section 8)
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Protections
o Franchise approval - City's ability to terminate (Section 5,4)
o Project Schedule (Exhibit J). Timelines for design review, civil construction and building permits
o Bonding for road improvements (City's Design and Construction Standards)
o Additional bonding if desired (Section 8.6)
o Review of Braintree's financing plan (Section 9)
o Development Agreement (Section 7)
The Development Agreement ("DA") (Section 7)
o Part 2 of this transaction
o This is a closing condition -if not agreed to or executed; property transaction
does not close and no property rights transfer
o DA itself is a statutory process and requires a public hearing
o Will include terms re:. Specific hotel design. Specific road design. Constructiontimeline
' Easement to the City for the road
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. After closing, DA is recorded against the property - limiting what can
be built (i,e., protects city against transfer to another party who wants
to build something else)
Related Issue - Puget Sound Energy (PSE)
o PSE's involvement key to redevelopment of this entire area
' As neighboring property owner of substation and strip of adjacent -
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Resolving its interference with access rights
Updated Language in Section 5.7
5.7 Schedule for Hotel Project. The City and Braintree shall each proceed with
all necessary due diligence and in good faith in all processes involved in
seeking and obtaining the Approvals required for Braintree's intended use
and entitlement of the Hotel Property, Braintree shall meet the
development milestone schedule set forth in Exhibit J (the "Schedule"). The
City and Braintree agree to promptly and in good faith respond to all
questions and concerns raised by the City and Braintree staff, architects,
engineers and other consultants in order to ensure to the greatest extent
practical that the Hotel Project is designed and permitted on or before the
dates set forth in Exhibit J, If the City is unable to meet a deadline set forth in
Exhibit J, all of the subsequent deadlines shall be extended by a period
pnrral to the Citv's delav. If Braintree is unable to meet the develooment,''''"-'-r
milestone schedule, it may ask the City for an extension of a deadline. This
request for an extension shall be in writing and state the reasons for
seeking the extension, The City shall extend the deadline(s) if Braintree
has commenced and continues in good faith to seek to complete the
task required by a specific milestone. Except for Section 5.4-the City shall
also extend the deadline(s) if performance by a third party is delaying
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Otherwise, if Braintree is not continuing in good faith to complete the
milestone task, the City may elect to terminate this Agreement after
providing Braintree with written notice to complete the specified milestone
within 30 days. The City's election to terminate the Agreement pursuant to
this Section 5.7 will not constitute a default by the City. Further, the
Deposit will be returned to Braintree.
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ARMSTRONG SPRINGS WELL NO. 2
PUMP & MOTOR REPLACEMENT
Kent City Council
January 7, 2020
Pump BowlsWell Screen
Damaged motor
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