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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 3/19/2019 Approved Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 19, 2019 Date: March 19, 2019 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 Toni Troutner Councilmember Present Marli Larimer Councilmember Present Bill Boyce Council President Present Dana Ralph Mayor Present Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present Dennis Higgins Councilmember Present Les Thomas Councilmember Present Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present 3. AGENDA APPROVAL A. Approve the agenda as presented RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Boyce, Kaur, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher 4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Students from both Kent Meridian and Kentwood High Schools spoke to the Council regarding their civics projects. Kent Meridian High School students Daniel Drake, Miriam Roberts, and Jordan Cahoon, provided information on the Washington Global Issues Networking Conference. A. Public Recognition i. Employee of the Year 2018 Mayor Ralph recognized Prosecutor, Sara Watson as the City's 2019 Employee of the Year. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 19, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 2 of 10 Watson expressed her appreciation of the award and indicated it means a lot to be working in Kent - it's her home. Watson thanked the prosecution staff, including Julie Stormes and Tami Perdue. Watson indicated that the DUI Court was Tami Perdue's idea. This program has reduced the amount of jail time and has resulted in a cost savings to the City and offenders. Watson indicated she is proud of the program and after 1½ years, the first participants are scheduled to graduate in August. City Attorney, Pat Fitzpatrick expressed his appreciation of Watson’s work and the work of the prosecution staff. Mayor Ralph advised that the City of Kent is member of the Sound Cities Association and Watson was selected to give a presentation on the DUI Court at the April 3, 2019, networking meeting. ii. Appointments to the Rally the Valley Advisory Panel Mayor Ralph provided information on the "Rally the Valley," advisory panel. This group will help guide the Rally the Valley planning process by weighing in on key plan components and helping the project team better understand the strategic issues at play. Rally the Valley is a long-range planning effort meant to shift the focus of investment in the Kent Industrial Valley from moving goods to building a place that works for people. It’s about finding ways to make the industrial valley a better place to work and an attractive place for businesses to call home. Rally the Valley will also help to put the City on a path to fiscal sustainability in a post-SST environment; the City will consider new ways to use land in the valley for more productive activities that support community investments. The Rally the Valley advisory panel is a small group of experts in the Kent Industrial Valley, who will advise the City on strategic issues related to Rally the Valley. They will NOT be responsible for the outcomes of Rally the Valley, but they will help City staff and leadership to make sure we’re seeing the whole picture as we consider important issues. They represent companies and organizations in: o Aerospace/High-Tech Manufacturing, o Commercial/Industrial Real Estate, o General Manufacturing and Food Production, Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 19, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 3 of 10 o Global Trade and Supply Chain Management, and o Workforce Development. Mayor Ralph appointed the following people to the Rally the Valley Advisory Panel 1. Gus Miller, Government Affairs - Blue Origin 2. Shelley Cooke, Human Services - Carlisle Interconnect Technologies 3. Pete Agtuca, CEO - Laser Cutting NW (in Auburn) 4. Connor Powell, Broker - NAI Puget Sound Properties 5. Scott France, COO - Macrina Bakery 6. Steve Haft, Sr. Vice President Human Resources - Oberto 7. Dierdre Wilson, Planning Manager - NW Seaport Alliance 8. Sam Kaplan, Director - Center of Excellence Global Trade and Supply Chain Management 9. Kristina Hayek, Regional Instructional Design and Development Mgr. - Hexcel 10. Wade Westfall, Sr. Quality Manager - Starbucks Kent Plant 11. John Pietromonaco, Owner - Pietromonaco Properties 12. Denice Tokunaga, Real Estate Attorney - Summit Law Mayor Ralph expressed her appreciation of the members and the organizations they represent and their dedication of time to helping Kent and its partners create a new path forward in our Industrial Valley. B. Community Events Council President Boyce advised of past and upcoming events at the accesso ShoWare Center. The Thunderbirds are in the playoffs with the first game on March 26. Councilmember Fincher advise of upcoming Spotlight Series events. The Kent 50 Plus Program presents Elvis at the Place on March 28, 2019, at 4 p.m. at the Kent Senior Center. Fincher also invited the public to attend the Fishing Experience hosted by the Rotary Club of Kent and the City of Kent Parks Department that will be held on May 18, 2019, at the Old Fishing Hole near Riverbend Golf course. Councilmember Kaur invited the public to attend the new Kent Panther Lake Library opening on March 23, 2019, from 9:30 - 3 p.m. Councilmember Kaur invited the public to attend the Communities in Schools Kent Breakfast for the Kids 2019 on March 21, 2019, at 7 a.m. at the Kent Phoenix Academy. Nancy Simpson, from the Greater Kent Historical Society, invited the public to attend the “Gone Fishing on Lake Fenwick with our Fenwick Fishing Rods" Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 19, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 4 of 10 exhibit at the Greater Kent Historical Society that will run April 6 through June 29, 2019. C. Public Safety Report Police Chief, Rafael Padilla introduced Officer Shaun Brooks, and provided a brief background. Mayor Ralph performed the official swearing in. Chief Padilla presented former Kent employee, Matt Johnson with the Chief's Award for Distinguished Service for his work on Police Department information technology projects since 2016. Chief Padilla provided an update on the City's School Zone Traffic Safety Camera Program that includes the addition of cameras at Meadowridge and Springbrook elementary schools and advised that the warning period ends March 24, 2019. 5. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Mayor Ralph requested the video be played from her State of the City Address and expressed her appreciation of the City's Multimedia and Communications Departments. Mayor reminded the public of the opportunity to hear about what Sound Transit is planning for the Operations and Maintenance Facility South at the open house scheduled for March 20, 2019, at 6 p.m. at Highline College. Mayor Ralph advised that Kent has been asking Sound Transit to remove the location at 240th and Pacific Hwy (the Dick’s site) from list of potential sites for the Operations and Maintenance Facility South. Council President Boyce provided a recap of the Transportation Master Plan and 2020-2019 EMS Levy workshop presentations. Council President Boyce serves on the Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee. The Committee will bring back for consideration the "Challenge of Seattle" initiative. Additionally, the Parks Levy was discussed. The recent proposal increases per capita distribution formula that includes $5+ million for the Interurban Trail for Auburn, Kent and Tukwila. Boyce advised he will provide the council members with information on Initiative 976 - $30 car tab fees. Councilmember Larimer serves on the Sound Cities Association Advisory Council on Aging and Disability Services that met on March 8, 2019. The Committee heard a presentation on funding issues leading to a staffing crisis for direct support professionals. The second presentation was by the Lobbyist that met with federal representatives discussing social determinants of health. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 19, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 5 of 10 Councilmember Kaur serves on the Sound Cities Association Domestic Violence Initiative Regional Task Force. During the March 7, 2019, meeting there was a presentation from the King County Regional Domestic Violence Firearms Enforcement Unit on the unlawful possession of a firearm. The Task Force also received updates on HB1815, establishing a statewide policy supporting Washington's economy and immigrants' role in the workplace, SB5681, concerning domestic violence, and SB5745, concerning extreme risk protection orders. Councilmember Kaur serves as the chair of the Sound Cities Association Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Advisory Council. During the March 13, 2019, meeting, the Council received Legislative updates and a briefing of low income utilization of electric vehicles. The Council received funding to do a study on how to increase access for low income communities for clean transportation. Birch Creek in Kent was one of the four locations selected for the pilot program. Councilmember Higgins serves on the Sound Cities Association Regional Transit Committee that meets March 20, 2019. Councilmember Higgins traveled to Olympia to testify in favor or HB2132, concerning the valuation of motor vehicles for purposes of certain motor vehicle excise taxes to implement tolling on SR 509 to expedite construction. Kent followed through and completed their funding match and Higgins requested the State follow through doing their part to get projects done in an expedited matter. Councilmember Higgins chairs the City’s Public Works Committee. Refer to the minutes for details regarding the meeting. Higgins provided clarification that although the consultant contract approved at the March 5, 2019, City Council meeting was for the amount of $100,000, the actual cost is $15,000. Higgins expressed his appreciation of King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove for a tremendous letter he sent to fellow Sound Transit Board of Director members requesting they remove the Lowe’s/Dick’s site from further consideration for siting of the Operations and Maintenance Facility. Councilmember Troutner serves on the Sound Cities Association Regional Law, Safety and Justice Committee that will meet on March 28, 2019. Troutner serves as the chair of the City's Public Safety Committee and encouraged everyone to watch the video that is available on KentWA.gov. Troutner also advised of Kent’s new Police Department’s recruiting website at www.kentpolicerecruiting.com. The website provides an overview of the department, information for lateral officers, and job opportunities. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 19, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 6 of 10 Councilmember Thomas serves as the chair of the City’s Operations Committee that approved Information Technology contracts tonight. Councilmember Thomas serves on the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority’s Governance Board that will meet March 20, 2019, at station 78 in Covington at 5:30 p.m. Councilmember Fincher chairs the Sound Cities Association Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Oversight Committee that will meet on March 28, 2019. Councilmember Fincher serves on the Sound Cities Association King Conservation District Advisory Committee that will meet March 20, 2019. Councilmember Fincher chairs the Kent Parks, Recreation and Human Services Committee. Fincher advised of the recently held Kent Kids Arts Day event. Fincher advised the traffic signal controller box art is printed and ready to be installed. The public hearings on the CDBG grants and the 2019 Annual Action Plan are scheduled for March 26, 2019, at 6 p.m. in the Centennial Building conference rooms. Fincher advised that the Kent International Festival is scheduled for May 18, 2019. A. Chief Adminstrative Officer Report Chief Administrative Officer, Derek Matheson advised his written report is in tonight's agenda packet and there is no executive session tonight. 6. PUBLIC HEARING None 7. PUBLIC COMMENT Mark McClure, a Kent resident and business owner, provided public comments on drug problems, crime, and vandalism around his law practice off Meeker Street. Mayor Ralph advised she will provide information to McClure regarding what Kent is doing to combat homelessness. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Ralph advised that Consent Calendar item E, allowing light Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 19, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 7 of 10 manufacturing in the DCE zone has minor changes from what was presented at the Economic and Community Development Committee meeting. The ordinance underwent additional legal formatting and a few details were misplaced. The ordinance provided for adoption now is in the same form as it was presented for public hearing at the Land Use and Planning Board, and includes a 500 foot distance requirement for access to principle arterial, and a dock-high door ratio of one door per 25,000 square feet, instead of a ratio of one door per 30,000 square feet, as was presented at Economic and Community Development Committee. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Boyce, Kaur, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher A. Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of February 1, 2019 and February 2, 2019, Kent City Council 2019 Annual Strategic Planning Meeting Minutes 2. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Mar 5, 2019 5:00 PM 3. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Mar 5, 2019 7:00 PM B. Set Public Hearing Date for Adoption of a New Chapter Under Title 6 of the Kent City Code, Establishing Utility Design Standards in the Right-of-Way MOTION: Set April 2, 2019, as the public hearing date, and direct the City Clerk to give notice as the law requires, for Council to consider whether to adopt a new chapter under Title 6 of the Kent City Code that will establish utility design standards and aesthetic requirements for infrastructure located within the right-of-way, including small cell equipment, and proprietary or leased poles and equipment attached to these poles. C. Consultant Services Agreement with AECOM for Upper Mill Creek Dam Construction Support - Authorize MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with AECOM in an amount not to exceed $96,177.05, to provide engineering support services for construction of the Upper Mill Creek Dam, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 19, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 8 of 10 D. Consultant Services Agreement with JECB for Upper Mill Creek Dam - Authorize MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with JECB to provide inspection and testing services for the Upper Mill Creek Dam Project in an amount not to exceed $129,125, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. E. Ordinance Permitting Light Manufacturing in the Downtown Commercial Enterprise District - Adopt MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4316, amending sections 15.04.040 and 15.04.050 of the Kent City Code to permit light manufacturing in the Downtown Commercial Enterprise District subject to specific development conditions. F. Ordinance Revising Regulations Related to Mini-warehousing or Self-Storage Facilities in Commercial Zones - Adopt MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4317, amending Sections 15.04.040 and 15.04.050 of the Kent City Code to revise regulations related to mini-warehouses or self-storage facilities in zoning districts in the City of Kent. G. 2018 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report - Authorize MOTION: Approve the 2018 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and authorize the Mayor to submit the report Housing and Urban Development. H. Parriott Plat Bill of Sale - Authorize MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept the Bill of Sale from Parriott LLC, for public improvements made at 26120 132nd Avenue Southeast. I. Bandon East Subdivision Bill of Sale - Authorize MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept the Bill of Sale from Harbour Homes, LLC for the public improvements made at 24459 98th Avenue South. J. Verdana Phase 2 Bill of Sale - Authorize MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept the Bill of Sale from Kent 160, LLC for public improvements made as part of Verdana Phase 2. K. Verdana Phase 3 Bill of Sale - Authorize Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 19, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 9 of 10 MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept the Bill of Sale from Kent 160, LLC for public improvements made as part of Verdana Phase 3. L. Consultant Services Agreement with JayRay Ads & PR Inc. for PR and Marketing Leisure Tourism - Authorize MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with Jay Ray Ads & PR Inc in the amount of $96,500 to provide media and marketing services to promote Kent's Amenities as a leisure destination, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Economic and Community Development Director. 9. OTHER BUSINESS None 10. BIDS A. 2019 Asphalt Overlays - Award Public Works Director, Tim LaPorte provided information on the 2019 Asphalt Overlays Bid. MOTION: Award the 2019 Asphalt Overlays Project to Miles Resources, LLC, in the amount of $3,227,355 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dennis Higgins, Councilmember SECONDER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Boyce, Kaur, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher B. 2019 Sanitary Sewer CIPP Lining - Award Public Works Director, Tim LaPorte provided information on the 2019 Sanitary Sewer Cast in Place Pipe bid. MOTION: Award the 2019 Sanitary Sewer Cast in Place Pipe Liner System Project to Insituform Technologies, LLC, in the amount of $1,078,110, and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 19, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 10 of 10 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dennis Higgins, Councilmember SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Boyce, Kaur, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION None 12. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting. Meeting ended at 8:15 p.m. Kimberley A. Komoto City Clerk City of Kent Police Department Community Policing Swearing In Officer Shaun Brooks Chief’s Award for Distinguished Service Matt Johnson School Zone Camera Warning Period Questions ')ffi. 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