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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 10/16/2018Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 16, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved November 6, 2018 Date: Time: Place: October 16, 2018 7 p.m. Council Chambers East/West Agenda: 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at7:O2 p.m, with Council President Boyce presiding 2. Roll Call Mayor Ralph - Absent Council President Boyce - Present Brenda Fincher, Councilmember - Present Dennis Higgins, Councilmember - Present Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember - Present Marli Larimer, Councilmember - Present Les Thomas, Councilmember - Present Toni Troutner, Councilmember - Present 3. Changes to the Agenda Derek Matheson, Chief Administrative Officer, added Executive Session item 114. "Potential Litigation, as per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) that is expected to last 20 minutes and no action is expected when Council reconvenes into open session. 4. PublicCommunications A. Public Recognition i. Proclamation for Fire Prevention Month Chief Morris expressed his appreciation of the proclamation and encouraged everyone to enter the "Look, Listen, and Learn" competition and to develop an evacuation plan for your home, practice the plan, and check your smoke detectors. il Introduction of New Parks and Recreation Commission Board Members Mayor Pro Tem, Bill Boyce introduced all the new members. B. Community Events Boyce encouraged everyone to attend an upcoming Thunderbirds game Councilmember Troutner advised that the Kent Downtown Partnership is particípating in the "Vote Your Mainstreet" competition to restore the Morrill Bank building. To vote, visit Downtownkentwa.gov, or Vote Your Mainstreet. Fincher, advised of the upcoming Spotlight Series events in addition to the upcoming Green Kent Events. Fincher advised of the upcoming holiday craft market that will be held at the Kent Senior Center on November 2, and 3, 2018. Page 1 of 7 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 16, 2018 Kent, Washington C Approved November 6, 2018 Public Safety Report Chief Padilla introduced new officers Alex Ault-Booneel and Robert Curl and Boyce performed the swearing-ins. Padilla provided details on the 20L7 Use of Force Report in addition to recent crisis interventions conducted by Kent police officers. Chief Padilla advised that the next Diversity Task Force Meeting will be held on October 17, 2OL8, at the police department. And a community meeting will be held on October 18 at Kent Elementary. There will be a discussion on homelessness and some of the things Kent is doing to combat this issue. The meeting will be streamed live. Chief Padilla advised of the upcoming holiday DUI and traffic safety emphasis. Chief Padilla advised that the Police Department will participate in the DEA Prescription Take Back Day on October 27,2Ot8 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m, Drop off unwanted and unused medication for proper disposal at the police department. 5. Reports from Council and Staff Derek Matheson, Chief Administrative Officer Matheson advised his written report is in today's agenda packet and there is an executive session for Council to discuss potential litigation that is expected to last 20 minutes. There are four public hearings this evening that relate to the budget including the School District Capital Facilities Plans. On November 6th at 4 p.m., the operations committee will hold a public hearing on Fire Impact Fees so that the ordinance can get back on track with other budget- related items that will go before the Operations Committee on November 6, 20L8, and then onto the full council on November 20,20L8. Matheson advised that staff is preparing a list legislative issues that will go to the operations committee and then onto the full council for approval, Council President Boyce Boyce advised he will attend the December 5, 2018 Sound Cities Apsociation meeting, as the City's voting member. Boyce asked councilmembers to let him know which Sound Cities Association committees they would like to serve on. Councilmember Higgins Councilmember Higgins is the Chair of the Public Works Committee and recommend everyone view the video from the October 15, 21018 meeting regarding garbage issues throughout the City. Page 2 of 7 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 16, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved November 6, 2OL8 Councilmember Troutner Councilmember Troutner is the chair of the Public Safety Committee and indicated Chief Padilla covered everything in tonight's report. Councilmember Thomas Councilmember Thomas serves on the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Board and advised he will attend tomorrow's meeting at 5:30 p.m. at station 78 in Covington. Councilmember Fincher Councilmember Fincher advised that the "You, Me, We" event has been cancelled 6. Public Hearino A. Second Public Hearing on the 2OL9-2O2O Biennial Budget Boyce opened the public hearing. BeMiller provided a brief overview of the budget process to date. BeMiller presented the high-level basic assumptions that are included in the budget, the positions summary by departments and biennial budget staffing. Public fnput T.J. Peterson, a Kent resident, expressed his support of the budget Bryce White, a Kent resident, representing Columbia Distributing, spoke in opposition to the proposed increases to B&O tax. Higgins requested Mr. White meet with Matheson in the next week to confirm the accuracy of the tax figures he quoted. Brenda Campbell, representing Poulsbo RV, spoke in opposition of the proposed increases to B&O tax. Valentia Caspoor, a Kent resident, and representative of Save-U-More, expressed his concerns over budget staffing and requested Kent go after King County to stop the release of felons. Phillip Loulier, a Kent resident and representative at Bakery Express, spoke in opposition of the proposed increase to B&O taxes. April Sta. Rosa, a Kent resident, and owner of Valley Floor Company, requested the Council find alternate funding sources and to not burden Kent businesses with increased taxes. Sta.Rosa provided proposals and reductions to council. Craig Hanela, a Kent resident, owner of BuyKen Metal Products, spoke in opposition of B&O tax increases. Page 3 of 7 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 16, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved November 6, 2018 Carey Milton, a Federal Way resident and representative of Save-U-More, spoke in opposition of B&O tax increases. Rhianna Misn, a Kent resident and representative of Save-U-More, spoke in opposition of B&O tax increases. Paulla Bowman, a Kent resident and representative of Magic Flavors Café, spoke in opposition to B&O tax increases. Jerre McCann, a Kent resident, CEO of Sonic Services in Kent, spoke in opposition of the proposed increases to B&O tax. Karin Ho, a Kent resident, spoke in opposition to tax increases. Sally Ramsden, a Kent resident, spoke in opposition of the proposed increases to B&O tax. Todd Minor, a Kent resident, encouraged business to not only advocate, but to also come up with budget solutions. Minor indicated the Mayor's community conversations should continue, and that Kent needs more police. Higgins moved to submit April Sta. Rosa's budget suggestions in to the record, seconded by Councilmember Troutner. The motion passed unanimously with a vote ol 7-O. Councilmember Thomas moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilmember Higgins. The motion passed unanimously with a vote o17- o. B. Second Public Hearing on the 2OL9-2O24 Capital fmprovement PIan Boyce opened the public hearing. BeMiller provided details regarding the 2019-2024 Capital Improvement Plan Public Input None Councilmember Thomas moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilmember Kaur. The motion passed unanimously with a vote ol 7-O. C. Public Hearing on the 2018 Property Tax Levy for the 2019 Budget Boyce opened the public hearing. BeMiller provided information on the 2018 Property Tax Levy for the 2OL9 Budget. Page 4 of 7 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 16, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved November 6, 2018 Public Input None Councilmember Thomas moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilmember Kaur. The motion passed unanimously with a vote of 7-O. D. Public Hearing on the Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element to Adopt School District Capital Facilities Plans Boyce opened the public hearing, Hayley Bonsteel, Senior Long Range Planner, provided information on the Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element to Adopt School District Capital Facilities Plans. Public Input Rod Sheffer, a representative from the Highline School District provided an update on Highline's projects from 20L7. Sally D. Mclean, a representative of the Federal Way School District, restated the district's school impact fees submitted in 2OL7 and requested the council reconsider its ordinance limiting school impact fees. Councilmember Thomas moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilmember Fincher. The motion passed unanimously with a vote ol7- o. 7. Public Comment Steven Smith, expressed his concerns over the security for the new Valley Medical Center facility opening on the West Valley Highway and spoke on the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion pre-booking program. TJ Petersen spoke regarding taxes and expressed appreciation of the upcoming police department's community meeting on homelessness. 8. Consent Calendar Councilmember Thomas moved to approve the Consent Calendar Items A through Ft seconded by Councilmember Troutner, The motion passed unanimously with a 7-O vote. A. Minutes of October 2,2018 City Council Meeting; October 6, 2018 Special Workshop; and October 9, 2018 Special Workshop - Approve Minutes of October 2, 20LB City Council Meeting; October 6, 2018 Special Workshop; and October 9, 2018 Special Workshop were approved. Page 5 of 7 B Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 9. Other Business None. 1O. Bids None Approved November 6, 2018 Payment of Bills - Approve Bills received through August 31, 2018 and paid on August 31, 2018 after auditing by the Operations Committee on October L6,2OLB were approved. October 16, 2018 Kent, Washington Amount $L,9L5,662.64 ç5,799,239.37 $94,379.82 ($32.88) $4,389.91 $7,802,637.86 Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers 0813L/L8 Wire Transfers 7627 - 7647 O9/3L/!B Regular Checks 727239 - 727943 O9/3L/!B Payment Plus 101041 - LO1O74 Void Checks O9/3L/LB Use Tax Payable c D E Approval of checks issued for payroll for August 16, 2018, and paid on August 31, 2018: Date Check Numbers Amount 8/3lt9 Checks $0.00 Voids and Reissues 8/3/L8 Advices 4L304O - 4L3917 91.858.943.88 $1,959,943,99 Set Public Hearing Date on the Development Agreement with Sound Transit - Approve Council set November 6, 2018 as the date for the public hearing on the Development Agreement with Sound Transit, Appointments to the Parks and Recreat¡on Commission - Confirm Council confirmed the Mayor's appointment of Todd Minor, Kristie Duggan, Ed Keeley, Scott R Taylor, and Tim Wilson to the Kent Parks & Recreation Commission. Downey and Naden Clearing and Grading Change Order - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign a change order in the amount of $792,369 for the Downey and Naden Clearing and Grading Project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. 2018 Annual Docket - Approve Council approved the 2018 Annual Docket Report as presented by staff, F Page 6 of 7 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Approved November 6, 2OL8 11. Executive Session and Action after Executive Session At 8:41 p.ñ., the Council convened into Executive Session At 9:O5, the Council reconvened into open session. A. Potential Litigation, as per RCW 42.3O.LLO(1)(¡) There was no action following executive session. 12. Adjournment Boyce adjo urned the meetin gat 06 pm (] Kimberley A, City Clerk moto October 16, 2018 October 16, 2018 Kent, Washington PageT of7