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Kent City Council
City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes
February 19, 2019
Date: February 19, 2019
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Ralph called the meeting to order.
7:01 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Bill Boyce Council President Present
Dana Ralph Mayor Present
Toni Troutner Councilmember Present
Marli Larimer Councilmember Present
Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present
Dennis Higgins Councilmember Present
Les Thomas Councilmember Present
Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
A. MOTION: Approve the agenda as submitted
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Troutner, Larimer, Kaur, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition
Mayor Ralph expressed her appreciation of the City employees, residents,
and community, that came together as a team to make sure we were taking
care of neighbors during the recent snow event. Mayor Ralph thanked the
residents for their patience.
1. SKCAC Industries and Employment Services Presentation
Executive Director, Debbie Meyers and representatives from SKCAC
Industries and Employment Services expressed their appreciation of the
City's supported employment program. SKCAC is a Kent, non-profit business
that empowers people with developmental disabilities through gainful
employment and community
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Kent’s supported employment employees and their families expressed their
appreciation for Kent’s supported employment program.
SKAC honored the City of Kent for their inclusive hiring practices and for
partnering with SKCAC. Every resident deserves to be a part of this
community and to feel supported and valued.
2. Proclamation for Black History Month
Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for Black History Month to Gwen
Allen-Carston. Allen-Carston expressed her appreciation of the proclamation
and read the poem “Too Black.”
Allen-Carston invited the public to attend upcoming Kent Black Action
Commission meetings and the Juneteenth celebration on June 22, 2019 at
Morrill Meadows park.
B. Community Events
Council President Boyce advised of upcoming events at the accesso ShoWare
Center.
Councilmember Higgins wished the Kentridge Girls’ basketball team good
luck in the state tournament this weekend.
Councilmember Fincher advised of upcoming Spotlight Series Events and
the upcoming Kent Kids Arts Day at Kent Commons on March 9, 2019.
Mayor Ralph advised of the next Coffee and Conversation with the Mayor
that will be held on February 25, 2019 at 13121 Kent Kangley Road from
6-8 p.m.
C. Public Safety Report
Chief Rafael Padilla provided brief backgrounds on officers Greg Jago,
Ethan Tudor, Steve Donges, and Mark Robinson and Corrections Officer
Alicia Moses. Mayor Ralph performed the swearing ins.
Chief Padilla provided a recap of the impacts on the Police Department
from the recent snow event. Chief Padilla expressed his appreciation of
the residents and businesses.
Chief Padilla invited the public to attend the Coffee with the Chief on
February 21, 2019, 8-9 a.m. at Cravings located at 20638 84th Ave. S.
5. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
Mayor Ralph serves on the Sound Cities Association Puget Sound Regional
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Council Transportation Policy Board. During a recent meeting, the Board
heard a presentation from the Secretary of Transportation of the Washington
State Department of Transportation, Roger Millar regarding the amount of
pavement and the issue of not having enough funds to maintain those
surfaces.
Mayor Ralph indicated there was also a presentation on Washington State
ferries that included the number of passengers and the issues they are
having with the “Silver Tsumani” of retiring staff.
Mayor Ralph is the Vice President of the Sound Cities Association and
provided details regarding the recent retreat, including discussions on
regional priorities and communicating those priorities to the communities and
why we serve on these committees - if we are not out there, our voice is not
being heard. If you are not at the table then you are on the menu. Mayor
Ralph advised that at Sound Cities Association, we are setting the table.
Mayor Ralph advised of the opportunities for residents to provide public input
on the proposed locations for Sound Transit’s Operations and Maintenance
Facility. Mayor Ralph indicated the Dick’s/Lowe’s site is an important part of
the City’s vision for Midway and the transit-oriented development and that
this site should not be on the list - the Midway Landfill location is a better
suited site. In pursuit of siting the Operations and Maintenance Facility, the
scoping period is open through the end of March. One upcoming opportunity
for public input is March 20, 2019, at Highline Community College, Building 8
from 6-8 p.m.
Council President Boyce provided a recap of the two workshop presentations
from today.
Boyce advised that, along with Mayor Ralph, Chief Administrative Officer,
Derek Matheson, Councilmember Kaur, and Communications Manager Dana
Neuts, he attended meetings with state legislators regarding the City’s
legislative priorities.
Councilmember Fincher serves on the Parks and Human Services Committee
and advised that the Riverbend golf course is starting out debt-free.
Councilmember Higgins chairs the Public Works committee that will hold a
special meeting on February 25, 2019.
Councilmember Larimer serves on the Sound Cities Association Advisory
Council on Aging and Disability Services. The next meeting is scheduled for
March 8th. The Council is proceeding with Senior Lobby Day on February 8th
and will speak to representatives about issues that are important to seniors
and disabled adults. Larimer indicated there are shuttle services and that
anyone looking for more information can visit AgingKingCounty.org, or call
206-684-0660.
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Councilmember Troutner chairs the Public Safety Committee and indicated
the meeting can be viewed online at KentWA.gov.
Troutner provided details regarding the upcoming Coffee with the Chief and
the Spring Community Police Academy that begins April 3, 2019. Visit
KentWA.gov to register.
Troutner volunteers with the City’s Cold Weather Shelter and provided a
recap of the severe cold weather shelter operations during the past snow
events.
The Severe Weather Shelter closed February 18, 2019, after being open a
record number of nights - 11! We served an average of 75 people each
night. A hot meal was served each night, from lasagna, soup, spaghetti to
chili, yakisoba, macaroni and cheese, and ham. Our amazing volunteer crew
served a hot breakfast each morning, which always included some kind of
protein. Over 600 lunches were made and distributed over the one and a half
weeks.
We could not do any of this without the support of our community! The
support was overwhelming. We had individuals dropping off supplies, food,
and donating their time, as well as groups, including the Degh Tegh
Community Kitchen A Sikh Humanitarian Effort, Latter-day Saints Church
Community, Union Gospel Mission, and Dick's Drive-In. A special Thank You
to Diane N., with the help of her neighbors and LDS church members, they
made sure we had clean pillow cases and blankets every day.
The shelter will remain active through the month of March. If the weather
changes and meets the requirements for needing a shelter, we will send out
a new email. We are hoping this last bit of record snowfall and cold weather
is behind us.
Boyce expressed appreciation of the work of Troutner and the volunteers for
the incredible amount of work they put in and for Troutner’s leadership.
Councilmember Thomas chairs the Operations Committee and indicated
details regarding today’s meeting will be available at KentWA.gov in the
minutes.
Thomas serves on the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Governance
Board that will meet February 20, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. at Station 78 in
Covington.
A. Chief Administrative Officer Report
Chief Administrative Officer, Derek Matheson advised of the Comcast Cable
Franchise that is on tonight’s consent agenda and indicated the City will now
work on franchises with Puget Sound Energy for power and gas services.
There is no executive session tonight, and he will be out of the office the
remainder of this week.
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6. PUBLIC HEARING
None
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Andy Massagli, a Kent resident, expressed his frustrations with over the
City’s school zone traffic safety camera program and collection process.
Massagli asked the City to stop the camera program and to stop using
Alliance One as the collection agency.
Mark Kaelin, a resident of Kent, spoke on behalf of Kentridge neighbors
and expressed concerns over the proposed parking ordinance limiting
parking in the Kentridge area neighborhoods. Kaelin requested residents
be given permits like those being issued to the Mill Creek residents.
Woodrow Gains, a resident of Kent, spoke in favor of having permits
issued to residents in the proposed Kentridge area parking zone.
J. Guadalupe Becerra Jimenez, a resident of Kent, spoke in favor of
having permits issued to residents in the proposed Kentridge area parking
zone.
Gwen Allen-Carston, a Kent resident and business owner, expressed
concerns regarding the property located at 24512 104th Ave S.E. and
asked for the City’s Code Enforcement Department to work on cleaning up
the site. Mayor Ralph advised Allen-Carston that she will follow-up with
her.
Toddy Silkman, a Kent resident of Shadow Run, spoke regarding the
proposed parking ordinance.
Helen Owns, a Kent resident, expressed concerns and indicated residents
should be able to park in front of their own homes.
Councilmember Higgins, Chair of the Public Works Committee, indicated
that the Committee recommended this ordinance after residents asking
for something to be done regarding parking in the neighborhoods around
Kentridge High School. Although the City made a good faith effort to
reach out to neighborhoods, including inviting them to participate in the
process, Higgins moved to remove the parking ordinance item 8H from
the Consent Calendar and will bring it back through Public Works
Committee to put a permit system in place. This will give neighbors one
more opportunity to provide input.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
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Councilmember Higgins moved to remove item 8H - Ordinance Amending
Kent City Code Chapter 9.38 - Parking Restrictions from the agenda,
seconded by Fincher. The motion passed unanimously with a vote of 7-0.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Troutner, Larimer, Kaur, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher
A. Approval of Minutes
Move to approve the minutes.
1. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Feb 5, 2019 5:00 PM
2. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Feb 5, 2019 7:00
PM
B. Payment of Bills - Approve
MOTION: Move to approve the payment of bills received
through 1/15/19 and paid on 1/15/19 and approve the checks
issued for payroll 1/1/19 - 1/15/19 and paid on 1/18/19
audited by the Operations Committee on 2/5/19.
C. Agreement with Vitality Group, LLC, for City's Wellness
Program - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with The
Vitality Group, LLC, to provide a wellness platform and wellness
program for an initial term of 3 years with the option to renew
automatically for a successive period of 1 year, subject to
approval of final terms and conditions by the Human Resources
Director and the City Attorney.
D. Agreement with Barokas Communications for Public/Media
Relations and Marketing to Promote the Kent Valley - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Consultant Services
Agreement with Barokas Communications to provide
public/media relations and marketing services to promote the
Kent Valley as a business destination, subject to terms and
conditions acceptable to the Economic and Community
Development Director and City Attorney.
E. Resolution Certifying the Panther Lake Annexation Sales Tax
Credit - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1978, certifying the Panther
Lake annexation sales tax credit of $6,051,710 for the period
July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
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F. Ordinance Granting 10-Year Franchise to Comcast Cable
Communications Management, LLC - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4310, granting Comcast Cable
Communications Management, LLC, a 10-year non-exclusive
cable television franchise; authorizing the Mayor to sign all
documents necessary to implement the full terms of the
negotiated agreement, including the Cable Franchise
Agreement, the Letter Agreement, the Settlement Agreement
and the 10-year Dark Fiber Agreement, all subject to final
terms acceptable to the City Attorney; and directing the City
Clerk to publish notice of Council’s grant of this cable franchise.
G. Set a Public Hearing Date for the Surplus and Restrictive
Covenant Removal for a Portion of the Green River Natural
Resource Area in Support of the Lower Russell Road Levee
Project
MOTION: Set March 5, 2019 as the public hearing date, and
direct the City Clerk to give notice as the law requires, for
Council to consider whether to surplus and transfer a portion of
the Green River Natural Resources Area to the owners of the
KOA Campground, and to remove any restrictive covenants that
may be necessary to allow that property transfer to occur, all in
support of the Lower Russell Road Levee Improvement Project,
and conditioned upon the City’s receipt of other land that
makes the Green River Natural Resources Area whole and
fulfills conversion requirements of existing grant agreements.
H. Agreement with Puget Sound Energy for Power Services
Upgrade for 640 Pump Station - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Commercial Electric
Facilities Contract with Puget Sound Energy in an amount not
to exceed $115,243.30, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
I. Puget Sound Energy Utility Easement for 640 Pressure Zone
North Pump Station No. 1 - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign all documents necessary
for an easement to Puget Sound Energy for power service on
parcel No. 1722059184 for the 640 Pressure Zone North Pump
Station, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the
City Attorney and Public Works Director.
J. Community Services Agreement with Public Health of Seattle
and King County for a Local Hazardous Waste Management
Program Grant - Authorize
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MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept the Local Hazardous
Waste Management Program Grant in the amount of
$82,722.52, for 2019/2020, establish a budget and authorize
expenditure of the grant funds accordingly, and authorize the
Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms
and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public
Works Director.
K. Contract with Puget Sound Energy for Electrical Services for the
Upper Mill Creek Dam - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Commercial Electric
Facilities Contract with Puget Sound Energy for electrical
service for the Upper Mill Creek dam for $59,983.85, subject to
final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and
Public Works Director.
L. Consultant Services Agreement with GeoEngineers for
Geotechnical Consulting Services for the South 224th Street
Improvements Project - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Consultant Services
Agreement with GeoEngineers to provide geotechnical
consulting services for the South 224th Street Improvements
(88th Avenue South to 94th Place) Project in an amount not to
exceed $161,899.00, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
M. Bishop's Landing Bill of Sale - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize Mayor to accept the Bill of Sale from Hakam
Singh Grewal for Bishop's Landing, as detailed in the summary
below.
N. Clean Harbors Bill of Sale - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept the Bill of Sale from
Kemp Investments LLC, for the Clean Harbors Building, as
detailed in the summary below.
O. Accept the 2018 Plastic Markings Project as Complete -
Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept the 2018 Plastic
Markings Project as complete and release retainage to Stanley
Patrick Striping Co, upon receipt of standard releases from the
State and the release of any liens.
P. Accept the Kent Memorial Park Play Area Renovation and
Wiffle® Ball Field Installation Project as Complete - Authorize
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MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept the Kent Memorial Park
Play Area Renovation and Wiffle® Ball Field Installation Project
as complete and release retainage to Harkness Construction
LLC, upon receipt of standard releases by the State and the
release of any liens.
Q. Supplemental Budget Adjustment Ordinance - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4311, approving consolidating
budget adjustments made on December 31, 2018, reflecting an
overall budget increase of $110,560.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
None
10. BIDS
None
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
None
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting.
Meeting ended at 8:30 p.m.
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