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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 2/20/2018Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 20,20L8 Kent, Washington Date: Time: Place: Attending: Approved March 6, 2018 February 20,2OL8 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 Toni Troutner, Councilmember Agenda: 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:03 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 - Excused Toni Troutner, Councilmember - Present 3. Changes to the Aqenda None Council President Boyce moved to accept the agenda as submitted, seconded by Councilmember Budell. The motion passed unanimously with a vote of 6-O. 4. PublicCommunicationsA. Public Recognition None B. Community Events Council President Boyce provided details regarding the upcoming Spotlight Series event in addition to past and upcoming events at the accesso ShoWare Center. Visit accessoShowareCenter.com for ticketing information. C. Public Safety Report Page 1 of 7 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 20,zOtB Kent, Washington Approved March 6, 2018 Ken Thomas, Police Chief, presented a public safety update that included information on the East Hill shooting at 108th and SE 24}th Street, that included a community meeting held on February L3, 2OL8, the investigation is ongoing. Chief Thomas advised that today he attended a meeting to provide input on King County's Inquest Review Panel process. Chief Thomas provided a brief background of Louis Daniels and Joshua Haftman. Mayor Ralph performed the official swearing ins of Officer Daniels and Hartman. Chief Thomas presented the Chief's Award of Citizen Commendation to Harli Thompson for her assistance and outstanding work in assisting officers Williams and Richardson with taking suspects into custody. Chief Thomas also indicated that Patrick Helmbrect is receiving the Chief's Award of Citizen Commendation for this same incident, but Patrick was unable to attend tonight's meeting. Chief Thomas presented officers Lisa Hartley and Sean Goforth with the Lifesaving Award. The officers administered multiple doses of Narcan to a person that had overdosed. If not for the outstanding actions of officers Hartley and Goforth, the person would not have survived. 5. Reoorts from Council and Staff Mayor Ralph Mayor Ralph advised that in the past weeks, she has been meeting with staff, community members, employers, state representatives and senators. Mayor Ralph highlighted her meeting with a City of Kent Intern named Zara. Zara is a recent immigrant from Iraq where she worked to map hospitals, schools and infrastructures. Her work at the City included mapping assets of the City of Kent. Zara recently accepted a full-time job with Apple. Mayor Ralph is proud of the City for providing her with the opportunity to build her resume and gain full-time employment. Mayor Ralph also attended the South County Area Transpiration Policy Board. The board is looking into applying for grant funds. Grant funds are being sought for the 509 projects and the S 229th Street project that will go over Hwy 167. Derek Matheson, Chief Administrative Officer Derek Matheson advised that the City Council has scheduled a follow up retreat dedicated to budget issues and is scheduled for Friday, March 9th from 1:30-5:30 p.m. The location is yet to be determined. The Mayor's Leadership Team will have its own retreat on Friday, March 2nd to discuss the budget and other topics. Page 2 of 7 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 20,2OI8 Kent, Washington Approved March 6,2Ot8 The Mayor and staff have started the recruitment process for a municipal court judge, replacing Judge Jorgensen. Look for an upcoming press release seeking cover letters and resumes. The plan is to have a new judge in place in the fall. There is an executive sessíon tonight that is expected to last 25 minutes with action after the council reconvenes in open session. Council President Boyce Council President Boyce advised of the agenda items discussed during today's Operations Committee meeting. Council President Boyce advised the council that the Sound Cities Association network dinner will be held on February 28th at 5:30 at the Renton Pavilion. Mayor Durkin will be the keynote speaker. Council President Boyce attended the Best Start for Kids Children Youth Advisory Board last week. The Board is in the process of discussing a detention center for at risk youth. President Boyce provided a brief recap of tonight's City Council workshop topics including small cells (5G) and vegetation maintenance management. Councilmember Budell Councilmember Budell serves on the Sound Cities Association Domestic Violence Initiative. The first meeting is scheduled for February 22"d at 9 a.m. and the agenda includes discussion on domestic violence workplace policies, the #Metoo movement, the domestic violence firearms unit, and the opening of a children's advocacy center at the King County courthouse. Councilmember Kaur Councilmember Kaur serves on the Sound Cities Association Growth Management Planning Council. The next meeting is scheduled for February 21't. Councilmember Kaur serves on the Sound Cities Association Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Advisory Council. The first meeting is February 22"d. Councilmember Kaur attended the Public Issues Committee workshop. Councilmember Kaur attended the Neighbors of West Hill Neighborhood Council and learned about the ID program. Councilmember Higgins Councilmember Higgins is waiting on a regional committee assignment, Councilmember Higgins is the Chair of the Public Works Committee. No report. Page 3 of 7 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 20,2OL8 Kent, Washington Approved March 6, 2018 Councilmember Troutner Councilmember Troutner serves on the Sound Cities Association Regional Law, Safety and Justice Committee. The meeting on February 22nd meeting will include discussion on behavior health and the justice system. Councilmember Troutner attended the Public Issues Committee and discussion took place on topics on local hazardous waste program, King County land conservation initiative, the comprehensive solid waste management plan and whether King County should be able to make cities ban smoking in parks. Councilmember Troutner is the chair of the Public Safety Committee. The committee heard a presentation by King County Prosecutor Dan Carew on "Shots Fired." The presentation covered gun violence, victims of gun violence, and hot spots. Councilmember Troutner advised that the City's severe weather shelter was activated on Sunday night and will be extending through Thursday night. Councilmember Fincher Councilmember Fincher serves on the Sound Cities Association Mental Health and Drug Dependency Oversight Committee - King County. The next meeting is scheduled for February 22"d. Councilmember Fincher serves on the Sound Cities Association King Conservation District Advisory Committee. The next meeting is scheduled for February 21't. Councilmember Fincher is the chair of the Parks and Human Services Committee. Last week's meeting discussed Community Development Block Grant program project funding, and discussed the conflict public defense council agreement Public Hearino 7. Public Comment Nancy Simpson, representative of the Greater Kent Historical Society, extended an invitation for the public to attend "The Fair Behind Barbed Wire" on March LOth 2-4 p.m. at the Kent Lutheran Church located at 336 2nd Avenue South. Tim Petersen, a Kent resident, spoke about the Ínternment of the Japanese Americans in Kent. Tim also expressed his concerns over drug overdoses. L Consent Calendar Council President Boyce moved to approve the Consent Calendar Items A through H, seconded by Councilmember Kaur. 6 N one Page 4 of 7 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 20,2OL8 Kent, Washington Approved March 6, 2018 The motion passed unanimously with a 6-O vote. A. Minutes of February 6, 2OL8, Workshop and Council Meetings - Approve The minutes of the February 2018, Workshop and Council Meetings were approved. B. Excused Absence for Councilmember Thomas - Approve Council approved the excused absence for Councilmember Les Thomas, as he is unable to attend the City Council meeting of February 20,2018. C. Goods and Services Agreement with AMTest Inc., for Water System Bacteriological Sampling - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign a Goods and Services Agreement with AmTest, Inc., for routine bacteriological water sample collection in an amount not to exceed $53,011.00, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. D. Budget Certificat¡on for Annexat¡on Sales Tax Credit - Resolution Adopt Resolution No. 1958 was adopted, certifying the Panther Lake annexation sales tax credit of $4,977,770 for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2OL9. E. Ramstead Short Plat Bill of Sale - Accept Council accepted the Bill of Sale from Curtis Lang Custom Homes as detailed in items A, B, C, and D in the summary of this item. F. Council Rules and Procedures Resolution - Adopt Resolution 1959 was adopted, repealing Resolution No. 1895 and the current Kent city council rules and procedures, and adopting new amended rules and procedures for the council. G. Scenic Hill Neighborhood Council Repeal Resolution - Adopt Resolution No. 1960 was adopted, repealing Resolution No. L776, regarding the recognition of the Scenic Hill Neighborhood Council. H. Consultant Services Agreement with JayRay Ads & PR Inc - Marketing for VisitKent.com - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with JayRay Ads & PR, Inc., to provide marketing for VisitKent.com, in an amount not to exceed $185,803, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Economic and Community Development Director and City Attorney. 9. Other Business None 1O. Bids Page 5 of 7 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 20,2OL8 Kent, Washington Approved March 6,2OL8 A, Cambridge Reservoir Recoating and Fall Protection Improvements Rebid #2 - Award Kurt Hanson, Economic and Community Development Director gave the staff presentation regarding the Naden parcel and the City's Request for Interest that ran from December 8,2OL7 - January 22,20L8. Councilmember Higgins moved to award the Cambridge Reservoir Recoating and Fall Protection Improvements Rebid #2 Project to HCI Industrial and Marine Coatings, Inc., in the amount of $1r334r85O.OO, including sales tax, 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. Motion passed 6-O. 11. Executive Session and Action after Executive Session A. Property Negotiations, as per RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) - Purchase or lease B. Litigation, as per RCW 42.3O.LLO(1)(¡) C. Property Negotiations, as per RCW 42.3O.LLO(1)(c) - Sale or lease At7:45 p.ffi., the Council went ínto Executive Session. Executive Session was extended for an additional 5 minutes. At 8:L7 p.m., the Council reconvened into open session. Council President Boyce moved to authorize the Mayor to take all action necessary and sign all documents required to retain real estate brokerage services to assist the City in negotiating the sale of the Naden Avenue properties, subject to approval of the final terms and conditions by the City Attorney and the Economic and Community Development Director, seconded by Kaur. Motion passed 6-O. 12. Adjournment Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting at B:20 p.m. ( Kimberley City Clerk Komoto Page 6 of 7