HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 12/11/2018Kent City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes
December 11, 2018
Kent, Washington
Approved January 15, 2019
Date:
Time:
Place:
December 11, 2018
7 p.m.
Council Chambers East/West
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. with Mayor Ralph presiding.
2. Roll Call
Mayor Ralph - Present
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
Chief Administrative Officer, Derek Matheson added 9A to other business regarding
lodging tax business leisure tourism promotion grants.
Boyce moved to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Thomas. The
motion passed unanimously with a vote ol 7-O.
4. PublicCommunications
Mayor Ralph expressed her appreciation of Dick's Drive-in's donation of burgers today
to employees, Ralph is grateful for Dick's partnership with the City and indicated the
grand opening is December L2, 2018, with a ribbon cutting scheduled between 10
and 11 a.m.
Public Recognition
Mayor Ralph expressed condolences to the City of SeaTac over the loss of SeaTac
Councilmember Amina Ahmed's this past weekend as a result of the injuries she
suffered during an auto collision.
Fincher and Kaur expressed words of appreciation for Amina Ahmend.
Employee of the Month
Mayor Ralph recognized Amy Waters as the December employee of the month,
Brennan Taylor, Development Engineering Manager, recognized Amy for her
work and provided examples of how Amy exemplifies the City's core values.
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Proclamation for Lea Bishop Day
Mayor Ralph presented Emerson Bishop with the proclamation for Lea Bishop
Day. Lori Hogan, Recreation and Cultural Superintendent, expressed words of
appreciation for Lea. Lea's husband, Emerson Bishop accepted the
proclamation and spoke regarding Lea and her contributions to the City of
Kent.
Proclamation for Chief Ed Crawford Day
Mayor Ralph presented Chief Padilla with the proclamation for Chief Ed
Crawford Day. Chief Padilla expressed his appreciation of Chief Crawford and
indicated he will follow up with details on the memorial service.
Historical Society Presentation - How Electricity Came to Kent
Matheson advised that he will coordinate rescheduling this presentation to a
future meeting.
Community Events
Council President Boyce reviewed past and upcoming events at the accesso
ShoWare Center,
Troutner advised of upcoming Spotlight Series events.
Councilmember Thomas, expressed his appreciation of the councilmembers
and their support of him during his recent absence.
5. Reports from Council and Staff
Derek Matheson, Chief Administrative Officer
Matheson advised that the 20L9 City Council Strategic Planning Retreat has been
scheduled for February L,2OL9 from 1 - 5 p.m. with lunch from L2 - 1 p,m., and
February 2,20L9, from 8 a.m, - 5 p.m.The retreat will be held at the Lake Wilderness
Lodge. Jim Reed will facilitate the retreat.
Matheson advised his written report is in today's agenda packet and there is an
executive session tonight regarding potential litigation as well as collective bargaining
and expected to last 30 minutes with no action anticipated when the Council
reconvenes into open session,
Mayor Ralph
Mayor Ralph provided details regarding her recent "Coffee with the Mayor" event at
the Kent Senior Center. The next event will be held in February during the evening.
Ralph indicated she has been meeting with the legislative delegation in anticipation
of the session that begins in January. The City's top priority is getting streamline
sales tax mitigation payments reinstated.
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Ralph expressed her appreciation of the Parks Department's continued support of
putting on the Christmas Rush 5 and 10k,
Ralph provided a recap of the 5th annual Shop with a Cop event, and the Game of
Life conference.
Mayor Ralph attended the I-405/L67 elected leadership group meeting and indicated
the fly over HOV ramp at I-405 to 167 is 6 months ahead of schedule.
Council President Boyce
Boyce provided a brief review of the two presentations from tonight's workshop
regarding the Kent Geo Portal and an update on the 228th/224th Street Corridor.
Councilmember Higgins
Councilmember Higgins is the Chair of the Public Works Committee, reviewed
information regarding the 5G wireless cell franchise with Cingular (AT&T) that the
committee recommended move onto the full council.
Higgins advised the committee heard a presentation on plastic bag waste and
indicated that the committee will wait for the outcome of a bill that is currently in the
state legislature regarding plastic bags before taking action.
Councilmember Troutner
Troutner serves on the Sound Cities Association Regional Law, Safety and Justice
Committee that will meet on January 24,2OL9.
Councilmember Fincher
Fincher serves on the Arts Commission and advised that the Spotlight Series program
is now available.
Fincher serves on the Sound Cities Association King Conservation District Advisory
Committee that is working on their program of work.
Councilmember Thomas
Thomas serves on the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Governance Board that
will be working on their strategic plan.
6. Public Hearing
None.
7. Public Comment
None,
8. Consent Calendar
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Check Numbers
7687 - 7703
729094 - 729517
t0tL24 - LOLL44
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Amount
$L,776,54O.78
$4,20L,L49.27
$ 103, 105,03
$0.00
$5.201.86
$6-085-99514
Approved January L5, 2OL9
Councilmember Boyce moved to approve the Consent Calendar ltems A
through O, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. The motion passed
unanimously with a 7-O vote,
A. Minutes of November 2O, 2018, Workshop and Council Meeting -
Approve
Minutes of the November 20, 2018 workshop and Council Meeting were approved.
Payment of Bills - Approve
Bills received through October 31, 2018 and paid on October 31, 2018 were
approved. The Operations Committee audited the payment of bills on
November 2O,20t8.
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Approval of checks issued for vouchers
Date
L0/3t/L8 Wire Transfers
L0/3UL8 Regular ChecksLO/3L/18 Payment Plus
Void Checks
LO/3L/ß Use Tax Payable
Approval of checks issued for payroll for October 16 - 31,2018, and paid on
November 5, 2018:
Date Check Numbers AmountLU2/L8 Checks 0
Voids and ReissueslU2/L8 Advices 418306 - 419165 9L,785,936.L7
91.785.936.17
C. Consultant Services Agreement with Fehr and Peers, Inc. for the
Transportation Master Plan - Authorize
The Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with Fehr &
Peers, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $48,92O, to provide consultant services for
the Transportation Master Plan update, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director,
D. Consultant Services Agreement with Skillings Connolly, Inc. for the
Operations and Maintenance Facility Fuel Island Replacement Project -
Authorize
The Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with Skillings
Connolly, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $120,000,00, for the Russell Road
Operations and Maintenance Facility Fuel Island Replacement Project, subject to final
terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
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E, Downey Farmstead Contaminated Soil Removal 2O17 Waterworks Grant
Agreement - Authorize
The Mayor was authorized to sign the 2017 WaterWorks Grant Agreement with King
County to fund removal of contaminated soil at Downey Farmstead Project site,
subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works
Director.
F. Downey FarmsteadlFrager Road Quit Claim Deed for Right-of-Way
Establishment - Authorize
The Mayor was authorized to sign the quit claim deed to dedicate new right-of-way
for the proposed new Frager Road to King County, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
G. Emergency Management Performance Grant - Authorize
The Mayor was authorized to accept and sign the Emergency Management
Performance Grant from the Washington Military Department/Emergency
Management Division and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in the amount
of $7L,321, sign all necessary grant documents, amend the budget, and authorize
expenditure of the funds in accordance with final grant terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney.
H. Ordinance Adopting KCC 9.36.15O - Stoplight Traffic Safety Cameras -
Adopt
Ordinance No.4297 was adopted, amending Chapter 9.36 of the Kent City Code by
adding the new section 9.36.150 entitled, "Stoplight traffic safety cameras,"
I. Ordinance Amending KCC 9.36.140 - School Speed Zone Traffic Safety
Cameras - Adopt
Ordinance No.4298 was adopted, amending Kent City Code section 9.36.140 to
increase the base fine for an infraction committed in a school speed zone from #I24
to $136.
J. Amendment to American Traffic Solutions Contract for Stoplight Safety
Camera Program - Authorize
The Mayor was authorized to enter into a second amendment to the contract with
American Traffic Solutions to provide traffic safety camera systems and
administrative services relating to the stoplight traffic safety camera program,
contingent upon council's adoption of KCC 9.36.150, and upon terms and conditions
approved by the Police Chief and City Attorney,
K. Ordinance Granting Water System Franchise to Highline Water District
- Adopt
Ordinance No. 4299 was adopted, granting the Highline Water District a non-
exclusive 15-year franchise to construct, maintain, operate, replace and repair a
water system within public rights-of-way of the City of Kent,
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L. Ordinance Granting Sewer Franchise to Midway Sewer District - Adopt
Ordinance No, 4300 was adopted, granting Midway Sewer District a non-exclusive
15-year franchise to construct, maintain, operate, replace and repair a sewer system
within public rights-of-way of the City of Kent.
M. Consolidating Budget Adjustment Ordinance - Adopt
Ordinance No. 4301, approving the consolidating budget adjustment ordinance for
adjustments made between July 1, 2018 and November L4, 2OL8, reflecting an
overall budget increase of $22,989,456.
N, Ordinance Dedicating Public Right of Way at Morrill Meadows Park and
SE 248th Street - Adopt
Ordinance No. 4302 was adopted, that: (1) dedicates a portion of City-owned
property at Morrill Meadows Park and SE 248th Street for both right-of-way and
overflow purposes, to be available as the City may authorize for public utility, cable
and telecommunication service providers, and other franchisees and licensees; (2)
authorizes the Mayor to sign all documents necessary to finalize and define the
dedications authorized by the ordinance; and (3) directs the City Clerk to record a
certified copy of the ordinance upon its passage,
O. 132nd Avenue S.E. Pedestrian Improvements Project (North) S.E. 240th
Street to S.E. 248th Street - Accept as Complete
The Mayor was authorized to accept the 132nd Ave SE Pedestrian Improvements
(North) SE 240th to SE 248th St Project as complete and release retainage to Axum
General Construction, Inc., upon receipt of standard releases from the state and the
release of any liens.
9. Other BusinessA, Lodging Tax Business or Leisure Tourism Promotion Grants - Award
Michelle Wilmot, Economic Development Project Manager, provided a brief
presentation regarding the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee that included the
funding purpose, process, and award recommendations.
Wilmot provided next steps that includes the notification of awards, preparation
of contracts, news release, and the process for 2019 applications.
Wilmot responded to council's questions regarding the process to determine the
amount of the award.
Council President Boyce advised he is the chair of the committee and expressed
his appreciation of Wilmot's leadership to streamline the grant process.
Mayor Ralph expressed her appreciation of the LTAC committee and Wilmot and
indicated the committee's strategic decision making speaks to the work the City
is doing to promote Kent as a place of innovation, where Kent changes the world.
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Councilmember Boyce moved to award the business and leisure tourism
promotion grants as recommended by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.
Seconded by Councilmember Kaur, motion passed 7-O.
1O. Bids
A, 64O Pressure Zone Booster Station - Award
Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director, presented information regarding the 640
Pressure Zone Booster Station.
Councilmember Higgins moved to award the 64O Pressure Zone Booster
Station Project to Prospect Construction, Inc. in the amount of
+2,728,427.9O 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
7-O.
11, Executive Session and Action after Executive Session
At 8:11 p.m. the Council went into executive session.
At 8:40 p.m. Executive Session was extended for an additional 20 minutes
At 8:55 Executive Session was extended for an additional 10 minutes,
At 9:06 p,m. the Council reconvened into regular session
A. Potential Litigation, as per RC 42.30.110(1)(¡)B. Collective Bargaining, as per RCW 42.30.140(4)(a)
There was no action following executive session.
12. Adjournment
M r Ralph adjourned the ng at 9:06 pm.
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Kimberley A
City Clerk
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