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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 2/6/2018Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 6, 2018 Kent, Washington Date: Time: Placel Attending: Approved February 20, 2OL8 February 6, 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:O2 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 There we no changes to the agenda. Council President Boyce moved to accept the agenda seconded by Councilmember Thomas. as submitted, The motion passed unanimously with a vote ol7-O. 4. PublicCommunications A. Public Recognition Councilmember Higgins recognized former Kentridge High School Football coach Marty Osborn for being inducted into the Washington State Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Mayor Ralph recognized Etuate Lolohea, Public Works Maintenance Worker III, as the City's Employee of the Month for February. Page 1 of L2 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 6, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved February 20, 2Ot8 Etuate expressed his appreciation of the staff that he works with and for the support of his wife and five children. Council President Boyce recognized former Kent School District school board member Carolyn Tolas. B. Arts Commission's Recognition of 2018 Arts Funding Recipients Ronda Billerbeck, Cultural Programs Manager and staff liaison to the Kent Arts Commission, provided a review of Kent's Arts Commission's Community Art Support Program and recognized the members of the Kent Arts Commission. Ronda conveyed the projects that will receive funding in 2018, include: . KidsQuest Children's Museum for their Sculpting on the Road program. . Steel Magic Northwest will hold a free concert that will feature youth steel drum bands from the Kent School District. . Rainier Chorale for their Masterworks Concert. o Rainier Youth Choirs for their summer choir camp designed to introduce choral music and related activities to youth entering grades 3-9 . The Kent School District Art Docents for their Love Begins with Me program. . The Interurban Center for the Arts Art Docent Program that brings art enrichment into local elementary schools with the assistance of parent volunteers. Ronda indicated that Kent Kids Arts Day is held the second Saturday in March at the Kent Commons, and there will be a student art exhibit that will take place in March. Art will be displayed downtown at Kent businesses in addition to an evening viewing in Kent's Centennial building. Mayor Ralph expressed her appreciation of the arts programs. C. Proclamation for Children's Dental Health Month Mayor Ralph presented Wendy Dore, Outreach and Marketing Manager with the University of Washington Center for Pediatric Dentistry, with the Proclamation for Children's Dental Health Month. Wendy expressed her appreciation of the proclamation and provided details regarding the free preventative care events at area Bartell Drugs. D. Proclamation for African American History Month Mayor Ralph presented Gwen Allen-Carston with the Proclamation for African American History Month. Gwen Allen-Carston expressed her appreciation of the proclamation and provided comments regarding Black History Month. Page 2 of L2 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 6, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved February 20, 2Ot8 E. Community Events Council President Boyce advised of upcoming events at the accesso ShoWare Center. Visit accessoShoWare.com for ticket information. Councilmember Fincher advised of the We Banjo Three concert. Councilmember Fincher also advised of the Jazzercize Girl's Force Initiative at Kent Commons. Visit jazzercise.com for additional information, Councilmember Fincher indicated the Glover Empowerment Initiative is always looking for volunteers and are hosting a breakfast at Applebee's from 9-11 a.m. located on 104th Avenue S.E. Councilmember Kaur advised of a meeting to be held on Thursday, February 8th at the Kent Memorial Park building at 5:30 p.m., to provide a review of the draft policy for rental housing inspections. 5. Reoorts from Council and Staff Mayor Ralph Mayor Ralph serves on the South King County Coordinated Council on Gangs steering committee. Mayor Ralph advised that this committee works to keep kids out of gangs. Mayor Ralph attended the Association of Washington Cities Action Days and met with legislators to carry Kent's legislative agenda message to Olympia. Mayor Ralph and Councilmember Troutner recently participated in the One Night Count of homeless throughout Kent. Mayor Ralph attended the Regional Transportation System Initiative Committee meeting that included elected officials and staff members that was convened by King County Council Executive Dow Constantine, The committee looks at regional issues regarding transportation and works to plan regionally and look into funding options. Derek Matheson, Chief Administrative Officer Derek welcomed City Attorney Pat Fitzpatrick as the City's new City Attorney. Derek Matheson expressed his appreciation of the City's Geographic Information Systems Analyst III, Heath Brackett, for his analysis of the City's sewer transmission mains vs. laterals to individual customers that resulted in the City's reduced tax payment to the State in the amount of $500,000. Page 3 of 12 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 6, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved February 20, 20LB The Chief Administrative Officer's written report is included in today's agenda packet and there is an executive session to discuss pending litigation that is anticipated to last 15 minutes with no action after executive session, Council President Boyce Council President Boyce provided a brief recap regarding the City Council workshop that was held on Friday, February 2nd and 3'd that included 2OL7 accomplishments, upcoming challenges, revisit vision, mission and goals, top 2018 priorities, Mayor and councilmember expectations, financial sustainability, the city campus space study, a report from the Economic and Community Development Deputy Director, and regional committee assignments. Council President Boyce indicated the Council will participate in a half-day retreat on March 9, 2018. President Boyce provided a brief recap of tonight's City Council workshop topics including traffic sustainability and urban separators. President Boyce advised of the Sound Cities Association mandatory orientation at the Sea Tac city hall on Wednesday, February7,2O78, from 6-8 p.m. Councilmember Budell Councilmember Budell serves on the Sound Cities Association Domestic Violence Initiative. No Report. Councilmember Kaur Councilmember Kaur attended the Association of Washington Cities Action Days, Councilmember Kaur serves on the Sound Cities Association Growth Management Planning Council. No Report. Councilmember Kaur serves on the Sound Cities Association Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Advisory Council. No Report. Councilmember Higgins Councilmember Higgins does not currently serve on a regional committee. Councilmember Higgins is the Chair of the Public Works Committee. Yesterday's meeting included discussion on the State Department of Ecology's downgrading the Poverty Bay shellfish beds. A shellfish protection district must be created and managed by King County Water and Land Resources. There are basins on Kent's West hill that flow into Poverty Bay and are affected by the downgrading. Councilmember Troutner Councilmember Troutner serves on the Sound Cities Association Regional Law, Safety and Justice Committee. The first meeting was held on January 25th. The Committee heard a presentation on the body worn video program that included advantages and challenges. Page 4 of L2 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 6, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved February 20, 2OL8 Councilmember Troutner is the chair of the Public Safety Committee. There was a special meeting on January 30tn. The committee was informed regarding the police, and criminal justice ballot measure and made recommendations for the City Council to take action during tonight's meeting. Councilmember Fincher Councilmember Fincher serves on the Sound Cities Association Mental Health and Drug Dependency Oversight Committee - King County. The recent meeting discussed the integration of the behavior health into the physical health plan, Councilmember Fincher serves on the Sound Cities Association King Conservation District Advisory Committee. The committee has begun the project mapping the entire tree canopy and evaluating the data. Councilmember Fincher is the chair of the Parks and Human Services Committee. Councilmember Fincher reviewed the items that are on the February 15, 2018, agenda. Councilmember Thomas Councilmember Thomas serves on the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Governing Board. The next meeting is scheduled for February 2l't at 5:30 p.m. at station 78 in Covington. Councilmember Thomas is the chair of the Operations Committee and provided a review of the committee's discussion today regarding item 8Q on tonight's consent calendar. 6. Public Hearing None 7. Public Comment Jeremy Millard, a resident of Maple Valley and a representative from Park Preservations, LLC, a company that works to preserve and enhance mobile home parks. Mr. Millard requested modification of Ordinance 419L regarding Chapter 7.O2.3t5 Water Billing Adjustments. Kirk Nelson, a Kent resident, spoke regarding traffic ticketing on residential streets and expressed his concerns over parking at the dog park at Morrill Meadows. 8. Consent Calendar Council President Boyce moved to approve the Consent Calendar ltems A through Q, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. The motion passed unanimously with a 7-O vote. Page 5 of L2 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Date LU30/17 LLl30/L7 LLl30/L7 Date L2/t5/L7 t2/Ls/t7 t2lrs/L7 Date L2/s/2017 Wire Transfers Regular Checks Payment Plus Void Checks Use Tax Payable Wire Transfers Regular Checks Payment + Void Checks Use Tax Payable Check Numbers 73L9 - 7336 7t9434 - 720009 Check Numbers 7337 - 7355 7200L0 - 720334 February 6, 2018 Kent, Washington Amount $2,375,983.92 $5,346,454.7t $92,94O.73 $0.00 $2.184.80 $7,8L7,564.L6 Amount $2,630,806.14 $3,293,702.99 $80,573.50 $0.00 $2,659.66 ç6,007,742.29 Amount $0.00 Approved February 20, 20t8 A. Minutes of January L6,2018, Workshop and Council Meetings - Approve The minutes of the January 16, 2018, Workshop and Council Meetings were approved. B. Payment of Bills - Approve Bills received through November 30, 20L7, and paid on November 30, 20L7, audited by the Operations Committee on December 29,2OL7 were approved. Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Lt/30/L7 The bills received through December t5,2OL7, and paid on December 15, 2Ot7, audited by the Operations Committee on December 29,20t7 were approved. Aporoval of checks issued for vouchers: t2/ts/L7 The checks issued for payroll for November L6,20L7 through November 30,2OL7, and paid on December 5, 2OL7, were approved Approval of checks issued for payroll for November 16, 20L7 through November 3O,2OL7 and paid on December 5, 20L7: Check Numbers Checks Voids and Reissues Advices 398887 - 399726L2/s/20L7 $2.033,529.58 $2,033,529.58 The checks issued for payroll for December L,2OL7 through December t5,2OL7, and paid on December 20, 2017, were approved. Page 6 of L2 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Date L2/20/2OL7 Check Numbers Checks Voids and Reissues Advices 399727 - 400572 February 6, 2018 Kent, Washington Amount $0.00 Amount çr,9t7,L94.4r ç4,376,849.86 $54,O79.49 ($22,159.00) $9.438.27 $6,335,403.03 Amount $0.00 Approved February 20, 2OL8 Approval of checks issued for pau'oll for December 1, 2Ot7 through December L5,2OL7 and paid on December 20,2Ot7: L2120/20L7 $1,646.985.40 $1,646,985.40 The bills received through December 3I, 2OL7, and paid on December 31, 20L7, audited by the Operations Committee on January 16, 2018 were approved, Approval of checks issued for vouchers: t2/3L/L7 The checks issued for payroll for December t6,2OL7 through December 3L,2OL7, and paid on January 5, 2018, were approved. Approval of checks issued for payroll for December 16, 2OL7 through December 3L,2OL7 and paid on January 5, 2018: Date 12/3t/17 L2/3t/L7 L2/3L/t7 Date L/s/2OL8 Wire Transfers Regular Checks Payment Plus Void Checks Use Tax Payable Check Numbers 7356 - 7370 720335 - 720835 100698 - 100716 Check Numbers Checks Voids and Reissues Advices 400573 - 40L422tls/2or8 9t,638,Lt7.25 $1,638,1L7.25 C. Third Lease Amendment C¡ty and Valley Communications Center Cambridge Site - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign the Third Lease Amendment between the city of Kent and Valley Communications Center for the Cambridge tank site, subject to final contract terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. D. Indigo Springs Bill of Sale - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to accept the Bill of Sale from Indigo Springs Apartments for frontage improvements on the south side of SE 208th Street from the West PageT of L2 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 6,zOtB Kent, Washington Approved February 20, 2OL8 property line to +l- 45' east of the east property line, including 180 linear feet at $35 per linear foot of grind and overlay, new curb, gutter and sidewalk. E. Consultant Services Agreement with Mithun Inc., for the M¡ll Creek Canyon Earthworks Park Renovation Phase II Master Plan - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with Mithun, in the amount of $L49,426, for master planning services for Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks Park, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City Attorney. F. Consultant Services Agreement with Berger Partnership for the Springwood Park Master Plan - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign a consultant services agreement with Berger Partnership, in the amount of $89,090.00, to provide a master plan for the renovation of Springwood Park, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City Attorney, G. 2OL7 Fourth Quarter Fee-in-Lieu Funds - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to accept $39,450, of fee-in-lieu funds, amend the Community Parks Reinvestment Program budget, and authorize the future expenditure of these funds for capital improvements at Wilson Playfields and Service Club Ballfields. H. Amendment to Chapter 2.6Ot Parks and Recreation Commission Ordinance - Adopt Ordinance No. 427L was adopted, amending Chapter 2.60 of the Kent City Code to provide additional opportunities for the Parks and Recreation Commission to assist the City in its provision of parks and recreation services, and to make other housekeeping revisions. I. 2OL7 Large Storm Pipe, Culvert and Channel Cleaning Project - West Meeker Street to South 240th Street - Accept as Complete The Mayor was authorized to accept the 2OL7 Large Storm Pipe, Culvert and Channel Cleaning Project; West Meeker Street to South 24}th Street as complete and release retainage to Ventilation Power Cleaning, Inc., upon receipt of standard releases from the State and the release of any liens. J. 2OL7 Large Culvert and Channel Cleaning Project - 64th Avenue South - Accept as Complete The Mayor was authorized to accept the 20t7 Large Storm Pipe, Culvert and Channel Cleaning Project; 64th Avenue South as complete, and release retainage to TITAN Earthworks, LLC., upon receipt of standard releases from the State and the release of any liens. K. Lake Meridian Estates Storm Complete Drainage Repair Project Page I of 12 Accept as Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 6, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved February 20, 20LB The Mayor was authorized to accept the Lake Meridian Estates Storm Drainage Repair Project as complete and release retainage to Road Construction Northwest, upon receipt of standard releases from the State and the release of any liens. L. 2OI7 Plastic Markings Project - Accept as Complete The Mayor was authorized to accept the 2017 Plastic Markings Project as complete and release retainage to Stanley Patrick Striping Company, upon receipt of standard releases from the State and the release of any liens. M. Lake Meridian Dock Replacement Project - Accept as Complete The Mayor was authorized to accept the Lake Meridian Dock Replacement Project as complete, and release retainage to Neptune Marine, Inc., upon receipt of standard releases by the State and the release of any liens. N. 2017 Crack Sealing - Accept as Complete The Mayor was authorized to accept the 2017 Crack Sealing Project as complete and release retainage to Evergreen Asphalt and Concrete, Inc,, upon receipt of standard releases from the State and the release of any liens. O. Amendment to the 2OLA-2O23 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program - Set Public Hearing Date Council set March 6, 2OI8, as the date for a public hearing for the Amendment to the 2018-2023 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. P. Paulson Plat/Morford Meadows Bill of Sale - Authorize Council accepted the Bill of Sale from Morford Meadows for:o Watermains:. Including 3 gate valves at $1,050 each and t hydrant at $950.. On SE 253rd Place from 2+36 to 3+07.00, including 407 linear feet at $22.00 per linear foot of 8" ductile iron waterline.o Sanitary Sewers:. Including 3 manholes at $1,300 each. ' On SE 253rd Place from 0+00.00 to 1+92.00, including 530 linear feet at $25 per linear foot of 8' PVC sewer line.o Frontage Improvements: ' On 116th Avenue SE from 3+75.00 to 6+07.00, including 190 linear feet at $22.50 per linear foot of curb/sidewalk (7' Sidewalk width).. Storm Sewers:. Including 3 manholes at $1,300 each or total of 8 catch basins at $850.00 each and 46,000 cubic feet of detention pond storage with a total cost of $69,000.00. On SE 253rd Place from 0+00.00 to 2+7O.O0, including 914 linear feet at $15.00 per linear foot of L2' PVC sewer line. Q. Budget Adjustment, Economic and Community Development Staffing - Authorize Page 9 of L2 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 6, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved February 20, 2OL8 The Mayor was authorized to fill two new limited-term Plans Examiner positions and one new limited-term building inspector position, fund overtime and contract permit review, and increase a Planning Technician position from .75 FTE to 1.0 FTE. 9. Other Business A. Proposition A - Police and Criminal Justice Ballot Measure Calling for an Increase in Utility Tax - Resolution Derek Matheson, Chief Administrative Officer, provided a review of the proposed resolution, calling for a special election on April 24, 2OL8, on Proposition A - a ballot measure that will authorize the City to raise existing utility tax on electricity, gas, telephone and cable television by 2o/o for a total utility tax of Bolo. The purpose of the increase is to add staffing and to provide equipment for police and criminal justice services in Kent and will be exclusively used to pay for the addition of 23 commissioned officers and fund the impact of additional officers on support services, the court, jail, prosecution, and the public defender's office, The funds will be segregated from other funds of the City and accounted for separately. This resolution was recommended unanimously by the Public Safety Committee. Councilmember Troutner moved to adopt Resolution No. 1956, to submit a ballot measure to the City's voters for the April 24t 2OL8., special election, asking them to approvê ã 2o/o utility tax increase on electric, manufactured and natural gas, telephone, and cable television services, the funds from which will be used exclusively to add police officers and fund associated areas of the City's criminal justice system impacted by the addition of police officers. Seconded by Councilmember Boyce. The motion passed unanimously with a vote ol7-O. B. Proposition A - Council Endorsement of a Police and Criminal Justice Ballot Measure Calling for an Increase in Utility Tax - Resolution Derek Matheson advised that this resolution will indicate the City Council's support of Proposition A and encourage the voters to vote for the Proposition on April 24, 2018. Arthur "Pat" Fitzpatrick, City Attorney, advised that, in accordance with State law, the Council may pass a resolution supporting a ballot measure as long as three procedural requirements be met: (1) that the resolution be passed during an open meeting - today's open meeting satisfies this requirement, (2) the notice contain the title and number of the proposition - the notice for this meeting did contain this information, and (3) that members of the Council and members of the public who hold a view opposite of that expressed in the resolution being considered must be provided an approximate equal amount of time to express their opinion at the meeting which the resolution is passed. Pat advised that the Clerk keep the Page 1O of L2 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 6, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved February 20, 20L8 approximate amount of time spent by councilmembers and the public expressing their support of the resolution and the Mayor shall provide an equal amount of time for Councilmembers and the public to express their opposition of the resolution. Councilmember Troutner moved to adopt Resolution No. L957, endorsing Proposition A, a ballot measure that will increase the City's utility tax onprivate electric, natural and manufactured gâs, telephone, and cable television services by 2o/o in order to provide funds which will be used exclusively to add police officers and fund associated areas of the City's criminal justice system impacted by the addition of police officers. Seconded by Councilmember Boyce. Mayor Ralph provided an opportunity for those that wish to speak in support of Resolution No. 1957. Council President Boyce expressed his strong support of Resolution No. L957 Councilmember Troutner spoke in support of Resolution No. L957. Hira Bhullar, a Kent resident, spoke in support of Resolution No. L957 Harry Williams, a Kent resident, spoke in support of Resolution No. L957 Wayne Graff, a representative of the Kent Police Officer's Association, spoke in support of Resolution No. L957. David Malik, a Kent resident, spoke in support of Resolution No. L957 Mayor Ralph provided for councilmembers and the public to speak in opposition to the Resolution No. 1957, and there were no speakers. The motion passed unanimously with a vote ol7-O. C. Proposition A - Appointment of Pro and Con Committees - Police and Criminal Justice Ballot Measure Calling for an Increase in Utility Tax Councilmember Troutner moved to appoint Rita Ann Schwarting, Linda L. Sagare, and Bailey Stober, as the members of the pro committee to prepare arguments advocating voters' approval of Proposition A and appoint Eric Bernard, Karen Bernard, and Edward Worcester, as the members of the con committee to prepare arguments advocating voters' rejection of Proposition A. Seconded by Councilmember Boyce. There was no discussion. Page 11 of L2 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 6, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved February 20, 2OL8 The motion passed unanimously with a vote ol7-O. 1O. Bids None. 11. Executive Session and Action after Executive Session A. Potential Litigation, as per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) At 8:35 p.ffi., the Council went into Executive Session At 8:49 p.ffi., the Council reconvened. 12. Adiournment With no action following Executi Session, Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting at 8:4 p.m û Kimberley A City Clerk moto February 6,2Ot8 Page 12 of 12