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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 7/17/2018Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July L7, 2018 Kent, Washington Date: Time: Place: Attendingr Approved August T, 2OLB July L7, 2OL8 7 p.m. Council Chambers East/West Mayor Dana Ralph Bill Boyce, Council President Brenda Fincher, Councilmember Dennis Higgins, Councilmember Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember Marli Larimer, Councilmember Toni Troutner, Councilmember Agenda: 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to orderat 7:01 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 - Excused Absence Toni Troutner, Councilmember - Present 3. Changes to the Agenda Derek Matheson, Chief Administrative Officer, removed item 10A - Upper Mill Creek Dam Bid Award. Council President Boyce moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Councilmember Higgins. The motion passed unanimously with a vote of 6-O. 4. PublicCommunicationsA. Public Recognition Mayor Ralph recognized the Lions Club for hosting the Kent Cornucopia Days Proclamation for National Night Out Mayor Ralph presented Stacy Judd, Community Education Coordinator, with the Proclamation for National Night Out. Stacy provided information regarding the August 7th event and advised that the public can register their neighborhood at KentWA.gov/NNO. Page I of 8 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes tv. V July L7, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved August 7, 20L8 Proclamation for National Parks and Recreation Month Julie Parascondola, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Director, provided information regarding Parks and Recreation month. Parascondola expressed appreciation for Parks and Recreation Team and encouraged everyone to get out and enjoy the parks system. Council expressed their appreciation for the entire Parks Department team. Proclamation for Diversity Employment Day Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for Diversity Employment Day to Bruce Williams, Campus Director for the University of Phoenix. Williams provided details regarding the employment fair that will be held at the accesso ShoWare Center on July 18th. Proclamation for Experience Historical Kent Mayor Ralph presented Tim Clark, President of the Greater Kent Historical Society, with the proclamation for Experience Historical Kent. Clark expressed his appreciation for the Experience Historical Kent committee members and provided details regarding the August 1lth Downtown walking tour that begins at 11 a.m. Clark indicated the public can sign up at the booth during the Kent Saturday Market. Clark expressed his appreciation for the City's support and partnership. Nancy Simpson, Historian for the City of Kent, invited the public to participate in the Experience Historical Kent events and provided details regarding the events. Reappointments to Cultural Communities Board Mayor Ralph advised that she is recommending reappointment of all Cultural Community Board members that are up for reappointment. Councilmember Higgins recognized former Kentwood High School pitcher Austin Voth for his Major League Baseball debut on Saturday with the Washington Nationals. B. Community Events Council President Boyce provided information regarding past and upcoming events at the accesso ShoWare Center. Boyce advised of the Saturday, July 21't, groundbreaking of the YMCA facility in Kent. Boyce advised of the opportunity to be Chief of Police for the Day on August 16th. Page 2 of 8 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July L7, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved August 7, 2Ot8 Boyce also provided information regarding the 'Cruisin'Kent' car show that will be held on July 2l't at the Kent Station. Any profits will be donated to the VET Fund at Green River College. C. Public Safety Report Chief Rafael Padilla and Corrections commander Diane McCuistion, presented Lifesaving awards to Sergeant Christopher Ward and Lori Horton, LPN at the correctional facility, for their lifesaving efforts on an unresponsive inmate. The quick actions of Ward and Horton, certainly saved the inmate's life. Chief Padilla presented the Fourth of July after action report that included information regarding the communications plan, calls for service, and indicated that there were no major injuries. Chief Padilla provided crime data, including property and persons crime rates compared to other jurisdictions from 2Ot4-2Ot8. Chief Padilla provided information regarding the addition of school zone cameras at Meadow Ridge and Springbrook elementaries. Chief Padilla provided information regarding the potential to explore/study traffic data regarding the feasibility of implementing red light cameras Chief Padilla provided information regarding body cameras, supported by the Mayor and Chief, to improve officer safety, accountability, reduction in complaints and assaults on officers. The camera program is a tool to be transparent. The City will move forward with a pilot program in October and will consult with experts regarding best practices for the integration of body and in-car cameras. The Chief indicated he will return to the Council later this year regarding the potential implementation date. Chief Padilla indicated that Cornucopia days went well with no major issues. 5. Reports from Council and Staff Mayor Ralph Mayor Ralph serves on the Transportation Policy Board and advised that Kent was successful in obtaining two federal grants - $4m for Veteran's Drive, the extension of 509, and $1.4m in a preservation grant for East Valley Highway (72no) & 212th Mayor Ralph serves on the South County Area Transportation Board and advised of the discussion regarding the Regional Integrated Transit Network presentation, Mayor Ralph indicated she was pleased to crown Jessica Plett, a Kentwood High School graduate as Miss Cornucopia. Derek Matheson, Chief Administrative Officer Page 3 of 8 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July L7, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved August 7, 2OL8 Matheson advised that the City has extended an offer of employment for the City Council Administrative Assistant position, and it was accepted. The assistant will begin on August 1't. Matheson's written report is in today's agenda packet and there is an executive session discussing collective bargaining and the potential acquisition of property that is expected to last 20 minutes with action expected when Council reconvenes. Council President Boyce Boyce provided a brief recap of tonight's City Council workshop with presentations from the King County Assessor, John Wilson and Port of Seattle Commissioner, Courtney Gregoire. Boyce serves on the Sound Cities Association's Public Issues Committee. No report Boyce serves on the Best Starts for Kids. No report. Councilmember Kaur Councilmember Kaur serves on the Sound Cities Association Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Advisory Council as the Chair. During the July 1lth meeting, zero emission vehicles and issues with infrastructure were discussed. The Council is working on a pilot project for the installation of charging stations. There were also presentations from staff regarding equity and environmental justice Councilmember Kaur serves on the Sound Cities Association Growth Management Planning Council. No report. Councilmember Higgins Councilmember Higgins is the Chair of the Public Works Committee. Meeting minutes are available online. Councilmember Higgins serves on the King County Regional Transit Committee. No report. Councilmember Troutner Councilmember Troutner serves on the Sound Cities Association Regional Law, Safety and Justice Committee. No report, Troutner is the chair of the Public Safety Committee. No additional information from what Chief Padilla presented tonight. Troutner serves on the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Governance Board. No report. Page 4 of I Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July L7, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved August 7, 2OL8 Councilmember Fincher Councilmember Fincher serves on the Arts Commission. Visit KentCreates.com for information on the new contest "Vacations and Summer Celebrations" that is open from July 12 - August 3lst. Fincher is the chair of the Parks and Human Services Committee and provided information regarding the Human Services grants and the amendments to the action plan. Fincher serves on the Sound Cities Association Mental Health and Drug Dependency Oversight Committee, No report. Fincher serves on the Sound Cities Association King Conservation District Advisory Committee that recently presented their program of work from 2017 to the King County Council. 6. Public Hearing None. 7. Public Comment Gina Petry, a Seattle resident, expressed her concerns over the way the police handled the June 9,ZOLB, protest and asked the Chief of Police to investigate. Patrick Burns, a Seattle resident, expressed his concerns over the way the police handled the June 9,20t8, protest and asked the police department to stop using pepper spray and require that all officer name badges are property displayed. Emma Allen, a Seattle resident, expressed her concerns over the way the police handled the June 9,20L8, protest, and asked the Kent Police Department to withdraw from the Valley Civil Disturbance Unit, stop using chemicals, establish a civilian review,board, and require that all officer name badges are properly displayed. Randy Meeker, a Tacoma resident, expressed concerns over the way the police handled the June 9,20L8, protest. Gil Veyha, a Seattle resident, expressed concerns over the way the police handled the June 9,2OLB, protest and indicated she wanted to file a complaint. Adriene Willer, a Seattle resident, expressed her concerns over the way the police handled the June 9,20L8, protest. Margaret Viggiani, a Seattle resident, expressed concerns over the June 9, 20L8, protest and wants a system in place to file a complaint and requested the City get out of the Valley Civil Disturbance Unit. Page 5 of 8 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July L7, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved August 7,2OL8 Chris Smith, a Seattle resident, expressed his concerns over the June 9,20L8, protest, wants to file a complaint. Kirk Duncan, a Seattle resident, spoke in support of Kent Business, Planned Parenthood and expressed his concerns over the way the police handled the June 9, 2Ot8, protest. TJ Petersen, a Kent resident, expressed his concerns over the way the police handled the June 9, 2Ot8, protest. Mayor Ralph indicated that the complaints have been received and will be investigated. Councilmember Higgins stated that he was not aware of these complaints or that there were concerns over how this was handled and pledged to talk with the police chief and get some answers. 8. Consent Calendar Council President Boyce moved to approve the Consent Calendar Items A through Ft seconded by Councilmember Higgins. The motion passed unanimously with a 6-O vote. A. Minutes of July 3, 2OL8, Special Council Meeting - Approve The minutes of the July 3, 2018 Special Council Meeting were approved. B. Excused Absence for Councilmember Thomas - Approve The excused absence for Councilmember Thomas was approved. C. January - April 2018 - Fee-in-Lieu Funds - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to accept ç33,225 of fee-in-lieu funds, amend the Community Parks Reinvestment Program budget, and authorize the future expenditure of these funds for capital improvements at Clark Lake Park, Chestnut Ridge Park and Morrill Meadows Park. D. Consultant Agreement with KBA for East Valley Highway Preservation Project - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with KBA, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $167,350, for contract administration, quality control and inspection services for the East Valley Highway Pavement Preservation, S 180th St to S 196th St Project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. E. Contract Amendment with American Traffic Solutions for School Zone Traffic Safety Cameras - Authorize Page 6 of I Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July t7, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved August 7, 2OL8 The Mayor was authorized to enter into a contract amendment with American Traffic Solutions for the addition of Meadow Ridge Elementary and Springbrook Elementary to the school zone traffic safety cameras, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Police Chief. F. Reappointments to the Cultural Communities Board - Confirm Council confirmed the reappointment of t2 members to the Kent Cultural Communities Board. 9. Other Business A. Ordinance Amending Kent City Code 9.38 - Parking - Adopt Rob Brown, City engineer, presented information regarding the ordinance including details on the proposed parking amendments to the Laurel Springs, Ceder Point, and Shadowbrook Ridge neighborhoods. Councilmember Higgins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 42A3 amending Chapter 9.38 of the Kent City Code, limiting parking to one side of the street in the Laurel Springs, Ceder Point and Shadowbrook Ridge neighborhoods to be consistent with adopted Kent Design and Construction Standards. Seconded by Councilmember Fincher, the motion passed with a vote of 6-O. 1O. BidsA. Upper M¡ll Creek Dam Improvements and Diversion Structure Replacement - Award - REMOVED B. Downey Farmstead and Naden Clearing and Grading Project Bid - Award Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director, provided details regarding the Downey and Naden Clearing and Grading project. Councilmember Higgins moved to award the Downey and Naden Clearing and Grading Project Alternate 2 to Scarsella Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $857t754.81 and authorized 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 Troutner, the motion passed with a vote of 6-O. At 8:56, the Council went into executive session At 922L, the Council reconvened. 11. Executive Session and Action after Executive SessionA. Collective Bargaining, as per RCW 42.3O.L4O(4) B. Property Negotiations, as per RCW 42.3O.LLO(1)(b) - Purchase of Lease Page 7 of 8 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July L7, 2018 Kent, Washington Approved August 7, 2Ot8 Councilmember Higgins moved to authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents to complete the purchase of the SUH property (vacant land) Iocated at 26OXX Russell Road South, in an amount not to exceed $55'OOO,plus reasonable closing costs, subject to approval of the final terms and conditions by the City Attorney and Public Works Director. Seconded by Councilmember Fincher, the motion passed with a unanimous vote of 6-O. Higgins provided additional information regarding the purchase of the SUH property Mayor Ralph advised that James Street will be closed for 2O days from July 21st from Central to Clark/Jason. 12. Adiournment Ma r Ralph adjourned the m ing at 9:23 pm 0 Kimberley City Clerk Komoto July L7, 2018 Page 8 of I