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Kent City Council
City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes
July 16, 2019
Date: July 16, 2019
Time: 7:04 p.m.
Place: Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
2. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Toni Troutner Councilmember Present
Marli Larimer Councilmember Present
Bill Boyce Council President Present
Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present
Dennis Higgins Councilmember Present
Les Thomas Councilmember Present
Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present
Dana Ralph Mayor Present
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
A. Approve the agenda as amended.
Derek Matheson, Chief Administrative Officer, removed Consent Calendar 8B
- Excused Absence for Councilmember Kaur from the agenda.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Boyce, Kaur, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition
1. Lunar Rover Landmark Presentation
Michelle Wilmot, Economic Development Project Manager, provided a brief
introduction to the Lunar Roving Vehicles Kent Landmark Application
presentation.
The City has partnered with the Kent Downtown Partnership to nominate the
lunar roving vehicles as historic landmarks. The three lunar rovers remain on
the moon. The King County Landmarks Commission will hold a hearing on
July 25, 2019 at 5 p.m. in Council Chambers.
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Sara Martin, an Architectural Historian with SJM Cultural Resource Services
produced the Kent Landmark Application. Martin provided a review of the
Landmarks Ordinance. The Ordinance allows “Landmark” and “Community
Landmark” designations. The Landmarks Commission ultimately determines
which designation is appropriate.
Martin reviewed the types of eligible resources and the Kent Historic
Landmarks. The application includes two narratives and there are five
landmark designation criteria, only one needs to be met.
Martin advised that the purpose of the Lunar Roving Vehicle was to allow
astronauts to travel a greater distance to collect more lunar samples and
conduct more scientific experiments.
Martin reviewed the specifications of the LRV, Kent News Journal articles
regarding the lunar rover, and provided details on the Kent Jaycees
fundraising event selling buttons.
Martin provided a comparison of Apollo 14 (on foot) and Apollo 17 (with
rover) missions.
Wilmot spoke regarding the legacy of innovation in the Kent Valley and that
Blue Origin is currently the largest employer that is developing the next
generation of lunar rovers to go to the moon. Wilmot indicated she is hoping
to raise money to bring a lunar rover replica to downtown Kent.
2. Recognition of 47th District Legislators
Mayor Ralph expressed appreciation of Representative Debra Entenman and
Senator Mona Das for being advocates for the residents of Kent. Mayor Ralph
presented Representative Entenman and Das with a photo of the Kent Valley
3. Proclamation for Barney Wilson Day
Mayor Ralph read the proclamation for Barney Wilson Day and presented it to
Barney's son Shawn. Mayor thanked the Wilson family for sharing Barney
with the City.
Shawn expressed his and his family’s appreciation of the proclamation.
Wilson indicated his dad believed that “If they build it they will come.” Wilson
indicated that Barney built it.
Barney's vision was to build parks and facilities for families and community
members to enjoy.
Wilson indicated that Kent Parks was and is the Gold Standard.
Wilson indicated his dad’s greatest attribute was that he knew who to hire
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and always had a great staff.
Councilmember Thomas expressed his appreciation for Barney Wilson and
reminisced about Barney.
4. Proclamation for Experience Historical Kent
Mayor Ralph presented Nancy Simpson with the Proclamation for Experience
Historical Kent. Simpson provided details regarding the month-long event
that runs from July 20 - August 25. The event is all about the history of
Kent.
Simpson shared three historical events:
1. The Carnation Company started in Kent on 1st Avenue
2. The Fenwick fishing pole was developed on Lake Fenwick
3. The three lunar rovers were built in Kent
5. Proclamation for National Night Out
Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for National Night Out to Maureen
McCaughan, Community Education Coordinator with the Kent Police
Department. McCaughan provided information about National Night Out and
invited the public to register their event at KentWA.gov.
6. Appointment to the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board
Mayor Ralph recognized the members being reappointed to the Kent Bicycle
Advisory Board.
7. Appointments to the Kent Parks and Recreation Commission
Mayor Ralph recognized the members being reappointed to the Kent Parks
and Recreation Commission.
8. Reappointments to the Kent Cultural Communities Board
Mayor Ralph recognized the members being reappointed to the Kent Cultural
Communities Board.
9. Recognition of Westview Meadows and Hawkesbury II & III
Neighborhood Councils
Toni Azzola, Neighborhood Programs Coordinator, provided a review of the
Neighborhood program and introduced the members of the Westview
Meadows and Hawkesbury II and III Neighborhood Council Councils.
B. Community Events
Mayor Ralph recognized the Kent Lions Club for hosting "Lunaropia."
Council President Boyce provided details regarding upcoming events at
the accesso ShoWareCenter.
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Councilmember Fincher invited the public to participate in the Neely-
Soames Homestead Garden July 20th from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fincher advised the Evergreen stamp show will be at Kent Commons on
July 20-21.
Fincher advised the CybFest NW Transformers-related event will be at the
Kent Commons on July 27th from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Councilmember Troutner advised that the list of all Experience Historical
Kent Events can be found online at GKHS.org and that all events are free.
C. Public Safety Report
Chief Rafael Padilla provided the public safety report as follows:
Chief Padilla presented Officer Will Davis and Taylor Burns with Lifesaving
Metals. On May 4, 2019, Officers Will Davis and Taylor Burs worked
together to apply two separate tourniquets to a victim that was slipping in
and out of consciousness. Officer Davis is also being commended for his
immediate actions to stop the bleeding which allowed time for medics to
arrive and take over lifesaving measures.
Chief Padilla provided an update on the Springwood Park and Birch Creek
Apartments. On July 2nd the police department provided a preliminary
response that included short-term plans. Bike patrols were assigned to
the area, a POD camera was placed in the park, the police department
reignited extra patrols, and community outreach that included the
Neighborhood Response Team meeting with stakeholders and the
Community Education Unit.
Since that time, longer-term plans include: meeting with the King County
Housing Authority to work collaboratively towards solutions; engaging
with property managers in the Safeway complex to evaluate physical and
video security; and working with the Birch Creek Apartment management
to come up with security measures.
Parks is implementing a long-term master plan, Public Works is assessing
needs, and the Police Department is planning a community meeting to
report out a plan to the community, take additional input, keep lines of
communication open and establish a block watch program.
Chief Padilla advised that the recent shooting intensified the police
department's timeline of efforts, but the police department was already
working on issues in this area.
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Regarding the investigation, Chief Padilla indicated the detectives have
made significant progress in identifying and apprehending criminals
involved. Police have identified 7 suspects - 4 of the 7 are in custody.
Council President Boyce expressed his appreciation of the work of City
staff in addressing the issues surrounding the Springwood Park area.
Fourth of July Fireworks Update
Chief Padilla indicated this year was a much safer event. There were zero
fires and serious injuries related to fireworks. Calls for services were
down 12% from last year. Police made 266 contacts, issued 18 tickets
and made 2 arrests. Chief indicated his officers really don't like giving
tickets on the holiday. They tend to issue warnings.
Cornucopia Days and Splash Update
Chief Padilla indicated there were no reports of criminal activity, the
events were well-run, well-attended, and good family friendly events.
Chief Padilla and Mayor Ralph expressed their appreciation of the work of
the City's Parks, Public Works, and Police Departments to make these
successful events.
5. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
A. Mayor's Report
Mayor Ralph expressed her appreciation of the City's Parks Department for
their hard work putting on The Splash Event at Lake Meridian Park.
Mayor Ralph spoke regarding the reduction in fireworks throughout the City
and the enforcement of the City's fireworks ban.
Mayor Ralph provided details regarding the recently-opened WIFFCO® Field
at Kent Memorial Park.
Mayor expressed her appreciation of the Kent Lions Club for hosting
Cornucopia days. Mayor Ralph expressed her appreciation of having the
honor of crowing Roshni Sabhaya as the 2019 Miss Cornucopia.
Mayor Ralph advised that she met with the Executive Director and leadership
team of the King County Housing Authority regarding improving the safety in
and around the Birch Creek Apartments.
Mayor Ralph advised she met with the Dan Satterberg, the King County
Prosecutor regarding holding criminals accountable. Satterberg committed to
an open line of communication.
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B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report
Derek Matheson, Chief Administrative Officer, advised that there will not be a
City Council Workshop on August 6th (National Night Out), and the City
Council meeting will be held at 5 p.m.
Matheson advised his report is in today's agenda packet and there is no
executive session.
C. Councilmember's Reports
Boyce provided details regarding the three workshop presentations tonight
on RapidRide I, Rally the Valley, and the Human Services Master Plan and
CDBG Plan.
Councilmember Larimer serves on the Sound Cities Association Advisory
Council on Aging and Disability Services. The Council heard a presentation
from the President of the National Asian Pacific Center on Aging in the
workplace and preventing age discrimination from employment. A preview of
the 2020-2023 Area Action Plan that guides programming and activities in
King County for residents over 60. This Plan is a requirement of the Older
American's Act. A preview of the Plan will be presented on August 4th at 10
a.m. at the SHAG Tukwila Village.
Councilmember Kaur serves as the Chair of the Sound Cities Association
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Advisory Council. The Council recently heard a
presentation on proposed clean fuel standard rule making. The Council is
working on making rules on how to legislate for clean fuel standards and are
using California as a model for clean fuel. The goal is to reduce carbon
intensity by 2030.
Councilmember Higgins serves as the Chair of the City's Public Works
Committee and the details can be found in the meeting minutes on
KentWA.gov.
Councilmember Fincher advised of the Wednesday picnic performances at
Town Square Plaza from 11 a.m. - noon, Family Night at Kent Station on
Wednesday from 6 - 8 p.m. Fincher advised there are music performances on
Thursdays at Lake Meridian Park at 7 p.m. and lifeguards are on duty from
noon - 7 p.m.
Fincher advised there are two Saturday Farmer's Markets - Downtown Kent
and at Morrill Meadows Park.
Fincher advised of the Wiffco® Field opening along with the new play
equipment at Kent Memorial Park.
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Fincher, Higgins, and Troutner spoke to the King County Flood Control Zone
District Board of Supervisors to encourage their support for the levy work.
Councilmember Thomas chairs the City's Operations Committee and
indicated the meeting details can be found in the minutes at KentWA.gov.
Councilmember Thomas serves on the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority
Governance Board that meets on July 17th at 5:30 p.m. at Station 78 in
Covington.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
None
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Steven Thomas, Regional Manager for the King County Library System
and Jose Garcia, Library Services Manager for the Panther Lake and
Woodmont locations spoke regarding how pleased they are with the use
of the new Panther Lake Library.
The library has been open for 4 months. The initial response has been
positive. Students are using the space to study, adult programs are
working well and the children's programs are being utilized.
Their big priority was to create a safe and welcoming environment for
everyone. To make residents feel welcome and connect them to
community services.
Kent is one of the highest refugee resettlement cities in the state. The
King county hired two contractors to facilitate a Welcoming Centering.
Mayor Ralph expressed her appreciation for their commitment to Kent.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
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. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Jul 2, 2019 5:00 PM
2. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Jul 2, 2019 7:00
PM
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B. Excused Absence for Councilmember Kaur - Approve
MOTION: Approve an Excused Absence for Councilmember Kaur
for the City Council meeting of July 16, 2019.
C. Resolution Recognizing the Westview Meadows Neighborhood
Council - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No.1987, recognizing the
Westview Meadows Neighborhood Council, supporting its
community building efforts, and conferring on it all
opportunities offered by the City’s neighborhood program.
D. Resolution Recognizing the Hawkesbury II & III Neighborhood
Council - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No.1988, recognizing the
Hawkesbury II & III Neighborhood Council, supporting its
community building efforts, and conferring on it all
opportunities offered by the City’s neighborhood program.
E. Appointments to the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board - Confirm
MOTION: Confirm the appointments of Julie Dunn, Ales Koubik,
and Daren Osborn to fill three vacant positions on the Kent
Bicycle Advisory Board for additional two-year terms that will
expire on March 31, 2021.
F. Appointments to the Kent Parks and Recreation Commission -
Confirm
MOTION: Confirm appointment of Bonnie Williams and Riham
Hashi to fill two vacant positions, and Jeremy Jasman to fill one
alternate vacant position on the Kent Parks and Recreation
Commission, each to serve a three-year term.
G. Reappointments to the Kent Cultural Communities Board -
Confirm
MOTION: Confirm the reappointment of 15 members to the
Kent Cultural Communities Board for one-year terms that will
expire on July 31, 2020.
H. South 212th Street – Puget Sound Regional Council Grant -
Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign agreements with the
Washington State Department of Transportation to obligate
$1.4 million of federal grant funds for expenditure on the South
212th Street Overlay East Valley Highway to 72nd Avenue South
project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the
City Attorney and the Public Works Director.
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I. South 224th Street Phase II 2019-2021 House and Senate
Transportation Budget Grant - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept and sign agreements
with the Washington State Department of Transportation to
obligate $1.5 million of state capital funds for expenditure on
the South 224th Street Phase II Project, subject to final terms
and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public
Works Director.
J. Resolution Approving the King County 2019 Comprehensive
Solid Waste Management Plan - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1989, approving the 2019
Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan.
K. Reappointment of Lew Sellers to the Public Facilities District
Board - Confirm
MOTION: Confirm the reappointment of Lew Sellers to Position
Number 5 of the Public Facilities District Board, for a 4-year
term that will expire on August 31, 2023.
L. Ordinance Adopting the Shoreline Master Program Update -
Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4328, adopting the Shoreline
Master Program Update.
M. Ordinance Adopting Housekeeping Code Amendments - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4329, adopting 2018
Housekeeping Code Amendments as recommended by the Land
Use and Planning Board.
N. Economic Development Partnership Agreement with The Port of
Seattle - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept the Port of Seattle’s
Economic Development Partnership Program Grant in the
amount of $65,000,amend the budget, authorize expenditures
of the grant funds and any matching funds accordingly, and
authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to
final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and
Economic and Community Development Director.
O. Multi-Jurisdictional Drug-Gang Task Force Program Grant -
Authorize
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MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept the Multi-Jurisdictional
Drug-Gang Task Force Program Grant in the amount of
$114,927, amend the budget, authorize expenditure of the
grant funds and any matching funds accordingly, and authorize
the Mayor to sign all necessary documents and ratify all acts
consistent with the Grant Agreement, subject to the final terms
and conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
None
10. BIDS
A. Downey Farmstead Restoration Phase 2b Excavation Project
Bid - Award
Chad Bieren presented details on the Downey Farmstead Restoration Phase
2b Excavation Project Bid.
MOTION: Award the Downey Farmstead Restoration Phase 2b -
Excavation Project to Olson Brothers Excavating, Inc. in the
amount of $453,119.15 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: AWARD [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dennis Higgins, Councilmember
SECONDER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Boyce, Kaur, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
None
12. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting ended at 9:00 p.m.
Kimberley A. Komoto
City Clerk
Lunar Roving Vehicles
Kent Landmark Application
Applicant: Kent Downtown Partnership
Presenter: Sarah J. Martin,
SJM Cultural Resource Services
Landmarks Ordinance 10474 (KCC 20.62)
Landmark
…is an historic resource designated as a landmark pursuant
to K.C.C. 20.62.070 (designation procedure), which may not
be altered or changed without application for a Certificate
of Appropriateness.
Community Landmark
…is an historic resource which has been designated as a
community landmark pursuant to K.C.C. 20.62.040
(designation criteria), which may be altered or changed
without application for a Certificate of Appropriateness.
Landmarks Ordinance 10474 (KCC 20.62)
Types of Eligible Resources
Buildings
Sites
Objects
Structures
Historic Districts
A structure
…is a any functional construction
made usually for purposes other
than creating human shelter.
Kent Historic Landmarks
Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks (2008)
Saar Pioneer Cemetery (2010)
Mill Creek Historic District (2014)
Landmark Criteria
A1
…associated with events
that have made a significant
contribution to the broad
patterns of history.
A3
…embodies the distinctive
characteristics of a type,
period, style, or method of
design or construction.
NASA Photo AS15-85-11471
Purpose of the LRV
Travel greater distances on the Moon
Collect more lunar samples
Conduct more scientific experiments
~460 lbs.
10 ft. x 6 ft.
Aluminum frame
Wire mesh wheels
Nylon strap seats
Boeing Corporate Archive
Compact Stowage
& Simple Deployment
Boeing Photo –2A302135
Deployment Animation
Contract awarded October 1969
$19 million --> $38 million
18-month timeline Oliver C. Boileau, Boeing
Vice-president for Aerospace
Kent, WA
Boeing Photo –P-47580 Boeing Photo –V-0129
MOLAB (1965)
Boeing News, June 3, 1965
LRV (1971)
Boeing Photo 2A299784
Kent News-Journal Clippings
Apollo 15
NASA AS15-85-11471
Apollo 17
NASA AS17-146-22294
Apollo 16
NASA Video
Apollo 14
(on foot)
Apollo 17
(with rover)
Total distance traveled
on the lunar surface
Max distance traveled
from Lunar Module
Lunar samples collected
2.2 miles
0.9 miles
93 lbs.
22 miles
4.74 miles
243 lbs.
Landmark Criteria
A1
…associated with events
that have made a significant
contribution to the broad
patterns of history.
A3
…embodies the distinctive
characteristics of a type,
period, style, or method of
design or construction.
Apollo 15
NASA AS15-88-11866
Lunar Roving Vehicles
Kent Landmark Application
Applicant: Kent Downtown Partnership
Presenter: Sarah J. Martin,
SJM Cultural Resource Services
Neighborhood Council
Recognition
Presented to Kent City Council
July 16, 2019
by Toni Azzola
City of Kent
Neighborhood Program
Benefits
•Establishes communication and
relationship building
•Enhance sense of community
•A channel for neighborhood goal setting
•Two-way communication with the City
Neighborhood Councils
Neighborhood Program
253-856-5708
KentNeighborhoodProgram.com
City of Kent Police
Department
“Aggressively Fighting
Crime While Serving
With Compassion”
Lifesaving Award
Officer Will Davis
Officer Taylor Burns
4th of July Fireworks
Cornucopia Days
Questions
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Downey Farmstead Project
Council Award of Construction Contract, 7/15/19
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Downey Farmstead Restoration
Yr of Grant Funding Source Amount ($)Purpose
2013, 2015 PSAR 450,477 Util, Rest.
2015 KC CWM 106,227 Road
2015 SRFB 327,353 Road
2017 KC CWM 1,002,799 Util, Road
2017 KC Waterworks 125,000 Contam.
2018 KC CWM 780,000 Rest
2019 KCD 98,575 Rest
2019 Match to KCD grant 15,000 Rest
2021 City of Kent Match 52,946 Rest
Total to Date 2,958,377
Full Rest. Cost 6,808,000