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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 4/3/2018Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 3, 2018 Kent, Washington Date: Time: Place: Attending: Approved April t7, 2018 April 3, 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 orderat 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 - Present Toni Troutner, Councilmember - Present 3. Chanqes to the Agenda There were no changes to the agenda. Council President Boyce moved to accept the agenda as presented, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. The motion passed unanimously with a vote o17-O. 4. PublicCommunications A. Public Recognition i. Employee of the Year lor 2Ol7 Mayor Ralph recognized Paul Scott, Accounting Manager in the Public Works Department, as the 2017 City of Kent Employee of the Year. Paul expressed his sincere appreciation for this honor. Employee of the Month for April Mayor Ralph recognized Mark Pitts, Storm Maintenance Worker III, as the City of Kent's Employee of the Month for April. i¡i. Proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month Page 1 of 8 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes IV V April 3, 2018 Kent, Washington B c Approved April L7, 2018 Mayor Ralph presented Mark Lester, King County Sexual Assault Research Center (KSARC) board member, with the proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Lester provided details regarding the program and expressed his appreciation for Kent's leadership and financial contributions. Councilmember Higgins expressed his appreciation for Lester's service on the board and for the work of KCSARC. Mayor Ralph indicated that everyone can help stop sexual assault by Being Loud ! Proclamation for S¡kh Heritage Month Councilmember Kaur read the Proclamation for Sikh Heritage Month, Harpreet Kaur and Amarjit Singh expressed their appreciation of the proclamation and provided details regarding upcoming events in addition to their work on the Green Kent Clean Up events. Proclamation for Earth Day Mayor Ralph presented Bryan Higgins, Parks, Planning, and Development Coordinator, with the Proclamation for Earth Day. Higgins provided details regarding Earth Day activities throughout the City of Kent, Visit KentWA. gov/Comevol u nteer for more i nformation. Community Events Council President Boyce provided information regarding upcoming events at the accesso ShoWare Center. Visit accessoShoWareCenter,com for additional details, Economic and Community Development Update Bill Ellis, Chief Economic and Community Development Officer, presented an Economic and Community Development update including the Dick's Drive-In groundbreaking event. The Starbucks/Sonic Drive-In is set to open June 1't. The Classic Accessories is now open at their new location. Ellis reviewed Kent Valley rent growth and indicated that warehouses are now worth more than offices, thanks to Amazon. Ellis advised that Kent has a robust and diverse industrial base. Ellis indicated there is a positive jobs flow and reviewed where workers live who are employed in Kent. Ellís advised that Flow International announced that they will move their manufacturing operations to Kansas. Kent will be working with their operation folks to try to match current Flow employees with other Kent businesses. Page 2 of I Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 3, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved April L7, 2018 Ellis provided information on Opportunity Zones, how cities are responding to the region's growth by planning and realizing residential growth in their commercial areas, marketing sub-regionally, the Soundside Alliance, building a business ecosystem, Auburn's Innovation Partnership Zone, new resources for business development - working with partners, what distinguishes us, what surprises and what connects us, in addition to working with partners to promote and develop community assets, Ellis provided information regarding the Kent Downtown Partnership's June 1't annual dinner auction fundraising event at the accesso ShoWare Center. 5. Reports from Council and Staff Mayor Ralph is a member of the Puget Sound Regional Council executive board. During the recent meeting, there was a robust conversation regarding regional centers relating to whether military bases should be considered part of the regional centers. Mayor Ralph provided information regarding the first of 3 budget roadshow presentations. The next presentation will be held on April 2l't at Sunrise Elementary and the final presentation will be held on May 3'd at the Senior Center. Mayor Ralph talked about the school district budget challenges and the relationship between the city and district and conveyed that the school district's budget issues are not the same as the City's budget issues. Derek Matheson, Chief Administrative Officer, advised that his report is in the packet, there is an executive session tonight to discuss potential litigation and is expected to last 15 minutes with no action following the session. Council President Boyce President Boyce encouraged the public to attend one of the upcoming budget roadshow meetings and indicated the Mayor and Finance Director are presenting budget information to the public and are seeking input. Boyce provided a brief recap of tonight's City Council workshop topics including capital investment strategies and small cells (5G). Boyce serves on the Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee and indicated that April 1lth agenda includes the appointment to the Regional Transit committee. There will be a discussion on school siting and veterans and human services, and an update on the regional center and future levies and ballots and upcoming SCA issues. The PIC workshop agenda that begins at 6 p.m. on the 11th includes Part II strategy discussing the root costs of homelessness. Page 3 of 8 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 3, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved April t7, 2018 Boyce advised that information regarding the process to fill Councilmember's council position will be provided to the public. Councilmember Budell Councilmember Budell serves on the Sound Cities Association Domestic Violence Initiative, No report. Budell advised that she accepted a full-time position with an employer located in Chicago and indicated that, due to conflict of interest concerns, her employer advised her to resign her council position by April 13, 2018. Councilmembers expressed their appreciation for Budell's work during her term on the council. Councilmember Kaur Councilmember Kaur serves on the Sound Cities Association Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Advisory Council. Next meeting is April 1lth. Councilmember Kaur serves on the Sound Cities Association Growth Management Planning Council. Next meeting is in May. Kaur indicated that she participated in the Communities in Schools event and spoke to 6th grade students at Millennium Elementary during their career day. Kaur advised that she attended the Women's One Act at Kentridge High School. Councilmember Higgins Councilmember Higgins is the Chair of the Public Works Committee. Report in the minutes. Councilmember Troutner Councilmember Troutner serves on the Sound Cities Association Regional Law, Safety and Justice Committee. During the March 2!'r meeting, there were presentations from the Auburn Prevention Coalition, Federal Way Youth Action Team, Rainier Beach Action Team, and the Community Passageways Group. These groups partner with libraries and schools and working with at youth at risk. Councilmember Troutner is the chair of the Public Safety Committee. Next Meeting is April 10th. Troutner advised that the next Coffee with the Chief is scheduled for April 18th at the Dilettante Mocha Café in the Kent Station. Councilmember Thomas Page 4 of I Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 3, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved April L7, 2018 Councilmember Thomas serves on the Puget Sound Regional Fíre Authority Board and advised the next meeting is scheduled for April 19th at 5:30 p.m. at Station 78 in Covington. Councilmember Thomas is the chair of the Operations Committee. The report in the minutes. Councilmember Fincher Councilmember Fincher serves on the Sound Cities Association Mental Health and Drug Dependency Oversight Committee - King County. The committee is working on the integration of mental and behavior health and are on schedule for integrated health care in 2OL9. The committee is also evaluating the programs that are funded. Councilmember Fincher serves on the Sound Cities Association King Conservation District Advisory Committee. The committee is working on their change theory work. Fincher is working on the rural and urban forestry programs. Councilmember Fincher is the chair of the Parks and Human Services Committee. And advised that April 10th is the deadline for human services grants. Fincher provided additional details regarding Earth Day activities at Riverview Park. Councilmember Fincher serves on the Arts Commission. Spotlight Series is wrapped up. Fincher advised there will be dedications for the wrapped traffic signal boxes and advised that there are eight more being installed. 6. Public Hearing None 7. Public Comment Jean Bremmer, a Kent resident, expressed his concern over possible tax increases and asked the City to prioritize expenditures. Sylvia Suszka Hildebrandt, a Kent resident spoke in support of a $20 car tab fee and provided suggestions regarding the investment and expendure of funds over time, in addition to selling parking permits. 8. Consent Calendar Council President Boyce moved to approve the Consent Calendar Items A through H, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. The motion passed unanimously with a 7-O vote. A. Minutes of March zOt 2OL8' Workshop and Council Meetings - Approve Minutes of March 20, 2Ot8, Workshop and Council Meetings were approved. Page 5 of 8 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Wire Transfers Regular Checks Payment + Void Checks Use Tax Payable Check Numbers 7425 - 7439 722L39 - 722278 100781 - 100785 April 3, 2018 Kent, Washington Amount 5L,965,975.25 52,36L,467.9O ç7,49O.LL $0.00 çL,t2O.42 $4,336,053.68 Approved April L7, 2018 B. Payment of Bills - Approve Bills received through February 15, 2018, and paid on February 15, 2018 were approved, The Operations Committee audited the payment of bills on March 20, 2018. Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount2/L5/LB Wire Transfers 7408 - 7424 ç2,450,796.962/L5/L8 Regular Checks 72L6tO - 722L38 $5,322,511.592lL5/t8 Payment Plus 100753 - 100780 $114,955.93 Void Checks (ç30,478.92)2/L5/t8 Use Tax Payable $8,497.28 ç7,866,282.94 Bills received through February 28, 2018, and paid on February 28, 20IB were approved. The Operations Committee audited the payment of bills on March 20,zOtB. Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date 2/28/18 2/28/t8 2/28/L8 2/28/L8 Checks issued for payroll for February t, 2O1B through February 15, 2018 and paid on February 20,2018 were approved: Date Check Numbers Amount2/2O/20L8 Checks $0.00 Voids and Reissues 2/2O/20L8 Advices 403168 - 404046 $1.810,943.07 $1,910,943.07 Checks issued for payroll for February 16, 2018 through February 28, 20IB and paid on March 5,2018 were approved: Date Check Numbers Amount3/5/2OL8 Checks $0.00 Voids and Reissues 3/5/2018 Advices 404047 - 404906 $1.690,251.49 $L,690,25L.49 C. 2013 Fourth Quarter Fee in Lieu Funds Re-Allocation - Approve The Mayor was authorized to approve the reallocation $7,875 of fee-in-lieu funds dedicated to Garrison Creek Park, amend the Community Parks Page 6 of 8 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 3, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved April L7,2018 D. South 228th Street UPRR Grade Separation Project Reimbursement Agreement with AT&T - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign a Reimbursement Agreement with AT&T for the South 228th Street UPRR Grade Separation Project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. E. South 228th Street Grade Separation Project Joint Utility Trench Agreements with Comcast, Zayo, and Puget Sound Energy - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign Joint Utility Trench Agreements with Comcast, Zayo and Puget Sound Energy for the South 22Bth Street UPRR Grade Separation Project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. F. South 228th Street Grade Separation Project Facility Relocation Agreement with Puget Sound Energy - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign the Facility Relocation Agreement with Puget Sound Energy in the amount of $713,867.tL for the South 228th Street UPRR Grade Separation Project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. G. Consultant Services Agreement with Gray and Osborne for Construction Engineering Services for the Cambridge Reservoir Recoating and Fall Protection - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with Gray and Osborne in an amount not to exceed $135,628.00 for Engineering Services for the Cambridge Reservoir Recoating and Fall Protection Project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. H. South 2OBth Street Road Repair and Guardrail Installation - Accept as Complete The Mayor was authorized to accept the South 208th Street Road Repair and Guardrail Installation Project as complete and release retainage to NPM Construction Co., upon receipt of standard releases from the state and the release of any liens. 9. Other Business None 1O. Bids None 11. Executive Session and Action after Executive Session Council went into executive session at 8:15 p.m. Pat Fitzpatrick, City Attorney, extended executive session for 5 min Page 7 of 8 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 3, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved April 17, 2018 Pat Fitzpatrick, City Attorney, extended executive session for 10 min A. Potential Litigation, as per RCW 42.3O.LLO(1)(¡) At B:48 p.m. Council reconvened 12. Adiournment With no action following executive session, Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting at 8:48 p.m. d Kimberley A. City Clerk April 3, 2018 Page 8 of 8