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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 1/16/2018Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018 Kent, Washington Date: Time: Place: Attending: Approved February 6, 2018 January 16, 2018 7 p.m. Council Chambers East/West Mayor Dana Ralph Bill Boyce, Council President Tina Budell, Councilmember Brenda Fincher, Councilmember Dennis Higgins, Councilmember Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember Les Thomas, Councilmember Toni Troutner, Councilmember Agenda: 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at7:04 p.m, with Mayor Ralph presiding 2. Roll Call Mayor Ralph - Present Council President Boyce - Present Tina Budell, Councilmember - Present Brenda Fincher, Councilmember - Present Dennis Higgins, Councilmember - Present Satwinder Kaur - Councilmember - Present Les Thomas, Councilmember - Present Toni Troutner, Councilmember - Present 3. Changes to the Agenda Council President Boyce moved to approve the agenda as submitted, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of 7-O. Public Communications A. Public Recognition Councilmember Thomas, advised of former Governor Spellman's passing today in addition to Bill Stewart, the former owner of the drug store that was located in downtown Kent on Gowe and First. Mayor Ralph recognized the City's January employee of the month, Wendy Campbell, who works in the Human Resources Department. Mayor Ralph recognized Tom Brubaker, City Attorney, with a proclamation for Tom Brubaker Day. Tom expressed his appreciation for the proclamation. He indicated he is thankful for the wonderful and meaningful experience to work for the council, mayor, elected officials, and staff. Tom conveyed that he has tried to make a difference to help 4 Page I of 8 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved February 6, 2018 this community. The council conveyed their appreciation of Tom and the years of service that he has provided to the council, B Torklift Central Turkey Challenge Kerstin Stokes, Content Coordinator with Torklift Central, provided details regarding the 7th Annual Turkey Challenge. Total raised in 2017 was 528,9L7 and 11,500 pounds of food. Kerstin presented awards to: c 20t7 Top 5 businesses that collected money: l't - Ski's Painting, Inc. raised $5,500 2nd - Eberle Vivian raised $5,050 3'd - Shannon and Associates raised $3,928 4th - Kent United Methodist Church raised $2,615 5th - Express Employment Pros raised $2,262 2OL7 Top 5 businesses that collected canned food: 1't - Seattle/Tacoma KOA collected 3,02L items 2nd - Plemmons Industries collected 2,543 items 3'd - Express Employment Pros collected 1,711 items 4th - Grass Lake Elementary collected 1,500 items Kent CrossFit collected 1,485 items Proclamation for Human Trafficking Awareness Day Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for Human Trafficking Awareness Day to representatives from Kent Youth and Family Services. Kyra Doubeck, CSEC Behavioral Health Specialist with Kent Youth and Family Services expressed her appreciation for the work of Kent Youth and Family services and their partnership with the Kent Police Department. Mike Heinisch, Executive Director of Kent Youth and Family Services, expressed appreciation of proclamation and indicated he is proud of what Kent is doing. Community Events Council President Boyce advised of the upcoming Spotlight Series events. Details regarding upcoming events at the accesso ShoWare Center were also provided. Visit accesso ShoWareCenter.com for ticketing information. Public Safety Report Ken Thomas, Police Chief, recognized Detective Lovisa Dvorak for receiving an award from the Director of the U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation in appreciation of contributions to the Joint Task Force efforts regarding Human Trafficking. D E Page 2 of I Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved February 6, 2018 Chief Thomas provided background information regarding Officers Tessa Melville and Patrick Donovan. Mayor Ralph conducted the official swearing-in of Officer Tessa Melville and Officer Patrick Donovan. Chief Thomas presented Officer Richie Plunkett with the Lifesaving Award. Officer Plunkett arrived on the scene prior to the Fire Department and performed CPR. Due to the lifesaving efforts of officer Plunkett, the person survived. Chief Thomas presented Officer Corey Chapman with the DUI Enforcement Award. Officer Randy Brennan also received the DUI Enforcement Award, but was unable to attend the meeting. 5, Reoorts from Council and Staff Mayor Ralph Mayor Ralph serves on the Sound Cities Association Puget Sound Regional Council Transportation Policy Board. During the last meeting the Board discussed the Target Zero program, which implements state and federal safety standards into the City's transportation plan. Mayor Ralph serves on the South County Area Transportation Policy Board, Today's meeting included a presentation on the Gateway 509 Project. The local match was discussed using grants. Tolling on L67 was also discussed and the revenue is being used for freeway repairs. The new interchange at Highway L67 and Interstate 405 is anticipated to open in 2019. Council President Boyce Council President Boyce provided a brief recap regarding the presentation during tonight's City Council workshop from the Public Works Operations team that discussed the changes to the culture throughout the department. Public Works Operations also gave a presentation regarding transportation sustainability. Council President Boyce advised the public to call 253-856-5600 to repoft a pothole or visit KentWA.gov. Council President Boyce provided details of the upcoming City Council retreat that will be held on February 2nd and 3'd. Council President Boyce advised that Councilmember Troutner will be sworn-in on the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Board tomorrow night. Council President Boyce is the Chair of the Economic and Community Development Committee and indicated the report is in the minutes of the committee. Page 3 of I Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved February 6, 2018 Councilmember Budell Councilmember Budell serves on the Sound Cities Association Domestic Violence Initiative and indicated the 20L7 caucus that sets the meeting dates and agenda items for the year has not been scheduled. Councilmember Kaur Councilmember Kaur serves on the Sound Cities Association Growth Management Planning Council and advised that the next meeting is scheduled for February 28th. Councilmember Kaur serves on the Sound Cities Association Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Advisory Council and advised that the Council has not yet set their meeting dates. Councilmember Higgins Councilmember Higgins does not currently serve on a regional committee Councilmember Higgins is the Chair of the Public Works Committee. The Committee discussed the recently-completed project for the sidewalk on 132nd from S.E. 256th to Kent-Kangley Road. The City accepted a grant during the January 8th meeting that will allow the City to finish the sidewalk on !32"d from S.E. 256th to s.E. 24oth. Councilmember Troutner Councilmember Troutner is the alternate on the Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee that reviews and evaluates policies from the different regional committees and makes recommendations to the board, Councilmember Troutner serves on the Sound Cities Association Regional Law, Safety and Justice Committee. Next meeting is January 25,20L8. Councilmember Troutner is the chair of the Public Safety Committee and indicated that during the January 9th meeting, the committee received a report from Derek Matheson, Chief Administrative Officer regarding the Police and Criminal Justice ballot measure. The committee will hold a special meeting on January 30th to review a resolution to bring to the Council in February Councilmember Fincher Councilmember Fincher serves on the Sound Cities Association Mental Health and Drug Dependency Oversight Committee King County and advised that the committee is reviewing the integration of behavior health into the rest of the healthcare system. Full integration is anticipated in 20tg during which point funds will be made available. Councilmember Fincher advised that there are concerns over continued funding for the Crisis Solution Center. Page 4 of 8 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved February 6, 2018 Councilmember Fincher serves on the Sound Cities Association King Conservation District Advisory Committee and advised that the committee is scheduled to meet on January !7'h . Councilmember Fincher is the chair of the Parks and Human Services Committee and advised that the next meeting is scheduled for January 18th. Councilmember Fincher provided information regarding the one night homeless count and provided information on how to volunteer. Councilmember Fincher provided details regarding upcoming Kent Arts events. Visit KentWa.gov for more information. Councilmember Thomas Councilmember Thomas serves on the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Governing Board and indicated the next meeting is scheduled for January 17th at 5:30 p.m. at the fire consortium building located on 84th Avenue. Derek Matheson, Chief Administrative Officer Derek Matheson advised of the upcoming City Council retreat and indicated he is finalizing the agenda that is expected to be available next week. Derek Matheson advised that his Chief Administrative Officer report is included in today's agenda packet and that there is an executive session tonight to discuss pending litigation that is expected to last 30 minutes with no action following. Public Hearing 7. Public Comment Pauline Caldwell, a resident of Auburn, expressed her concerns over taxes and the increases that affect seniors. 8. Consent Calendar Council President Boyce moved to approve the Consent Calendar items A through lt seconded by Councilmember Thomas. The mot¡on passed unanimously with a 7-O vote. A. Minutes of January 2,2018, Workshop and Council Meetings - Approve The minutes of the January 2, 2018 Workshop and Council Meetings were approved. B. Transportation Improvement Board Grant Agreement for 132nd Avenue S.E. Walking Path from 240th to 248th Street - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to accept grant funds in the amount of $640,640 from the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board for the 132nd Avenue one 6 N Page 5 of 8 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved February 6, 2018 Pedestrian Improvement Project from South 24}th Street to South 248th Street, amend the budget, authorize expenditure of the grant funds in accordance with the Grant Agreement, and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. C. WaterWorks Grant Agreement with King County for the Lake Fenwick Aerator Upgrade Project- Authorize The Mayor was authorized to accept grant funds from King County in the amount of $89,000, to help fund an upgrade to the Lake Fenwick aeration system, amend the budget, authorize expenditure of grant funds in accordance with the Grant Agreement, and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. D. Watershed Management Grant Agreement with King County for the Downey Farmstead Restoration Project - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to accept Cooperative Watershed Management Grant funds from King County in the amount of $1,002,799, for the Downey Farmstead Restoration and Frager Road Utility Relocation projects, amend the budget, authorize expenditure of the grant funds consistent with the grant's terms, and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. E. WaterWorks Grant Agreement with King County for the Green River Watershed Center, Design and Analysis Project - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to accept WaterWorks Grant funds from King County, in the amount of $50,000, for the Green River Watershed Center Design and Analysis Project, amend the budget, authorize expenditure of the funds consistent with the grant's terms, and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. F, 2Ol7 Paint Line Striping and Raised Pavement Markers Project - Accept as Complete The Mayor was authorized to accept the 2Ot7 Paint Line Striping and Raised Pavement Markers Replacement Project as complete and to release retainage to Stripe Rite, Inc., upon receipt of standard releases from the state and the release of any liens. G. Habitat Conservation Measure 6 Project - Accept as. Complete The Mayor was authorized to accept the Habitat Conservation Measure 6 Project as complete and to release retainage to Maroni Construction, upon receipt of standard releases from the state and the release of any liens. H. Horseshoe Bend Levee Storm Outfall Pipe Slip-Lining Project - Accept as Complete Page 6 of 8 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved February 6, ZOLB The Mayor was authorized to accept the Horseshoe Bend Levee Storm Outfall Pipe Slip- Lining Project as complete, and to release retainage to NW Relining LLC., upon receipt of standard releases from the state and the release of any liens. I. South 2t,2th Street and 72"d Avenue South Intersection Improvements Project - Accept as Complete The Mayor was authorized to accept the South 2t2th Street and 72nd Avenue South Intersection Improvements Project as complete, and to release retainage to Kiewit Infrastructure West Company, upon receipt of standard releases from the state and the release of any liens. 9. Other Business None 1O. Bids A. Kent Memorial Park Play Area Renovation and Wiffle@ Ball Field Installation - Award Hope Gibson, Parks and Development Manager, provided details regarding the Kent Memorial Park Play Area Renovation and Wiffle@ Ball Field Installation. Councilmember Fincher moved to award the Kent Memorial Park Play Area Renovation and Wiffle@ Ball Field Installation project to Harkness Construction in the amount of $4121989.5O, and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director, seconded by Councilmember Kaur. The motion passed with a unanimous vote ol 7-O. B. Lake Meridian Park Bathhouse Remodel - Award Hope Gibson, Parks and Planning Manager, provided details regarding the Lake Meridian Park Bathhouse Removal project. Councilmember Fincher moved to award the Lake Meridian Park Bathhouse Remodel project to Optimus Construction and Development, Inc., in the amount ol $4O7,55O.OO, and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director, seconded by Councilmember Budell. The motion passed with a unanimous vote oi 7-O. C. 2018 Traffic Sign Replacement Project - Award Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director, provided details regarding the 2018 Traffic Sign Replacement Project. Page 7 of I Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved February 6, 2018 Councilmember Higgins moved to award the 2O18 Traffic Sign Replacement Project to Apply-A-Line LLC., in the amount of $33411OO, and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director, seconded by Councilmember Fincher. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of 7-O. D. 64O Pressure Zone PRV North Project - Award Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director provided information regarding the 640 Pressure Zone PRV North Project. Councilmember Higgins moved to award the 64O Pressure Zone PRV North Project to Northwest Cascade, Inc. in the amount of #Lþ49J74.5O and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director, seconded by Councilmember Troutner . The motion passed with a unanimous vote of 7-O. 11. Executive Session and Action after Executive Session A. Potential Litigation, as per RCW 42.30.110(1)(¡) At 8:19 p.m., the Council went into executive session At 8:53 p.m., the Council returned from executive session 12. Adiournment With no action following executive session, Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting at B:54 p.m û Kimberley City Clerk moto January L6,2OLB Page I of 8