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CITY OF KENT
Council MeetingAgenda
Mayor Suzette Cooke
Council President Bill Boyce
Councilmembers
Jim Berrios Tina Budell
Brenda Fincher Dennis Higgins
Dana Ralph Les Thomas
June 6, 2017
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KENT CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS
June 6, 2017
Council Chambers
Mayor Suzette Cooke
Council President Bill Boyce
Councilmember Jim Berrios Councilmember Tina Budell
Councilmember Brenda Fincher Councilmember Dennis Higgins
Councilmember Dana Ralph Councilmember Les Thomas
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COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA
5 p.m.
Subject Speaker Time
Puget Sound Gateway Update (SR 167/SR509) Craig Stone 30 min
Sound Transit Update Auburn/Kent Sounder Station
Access Improvement Project Sandra Fann 30 min
King County Ballot Measures Diane Carlson 30 min
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
2. ROLL CALL
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
Changes from Council, Administration, or Staff
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition
i. Recognition of Parks Department Employees - City Hall Landscape
Project
B. Proclamation for South King County Activity Center Industries and
Employment Services Month
C. Proclamation for Juneteenth day
D. Community Events
E. Economic and Community Development Update
F. Intergovernmental Reports
5. PUBLIC HEARING
A. 2018-2023 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program – Resolution -
Adopt
6. PUBLIC COMMENT - Please state your name and address for the record. You
will have up to three (3) minutes to provide comment. Please address all
comments to the Mayor or the Council as a whole. The Mayor and Council
may not be in a position to answer questions during the meeting.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes of Previous Meeting and Workshop – Approve
B. Valley View Final Plat - Approve
C. Grant Agreement with King Conservation District for the Green Kent
Partnership – Authorize
D. Morrill Meadows Property Surplus Consideration - Authorize
E. Ordinance Amending Kent City Code 4.01 in Support of Tobacco–Free
Parks – Adopt
F. Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant – Accept
G. Puget Sound Regional Council Preservation Grant for East Valley Hwy -
Accept
H. Ordinance Amending Kent City Code 6.14 “Complete Streets” – Adopt
8. OTHER BUSINESS
9. BIDS
A. Habitat Conservation Measure 6 Project – Award
B. LID 363: South 224th Street Improvements 84th Avenue South to 88th
Avenue South – Award
C. South 212th Street and 72nd Avenue South Intersection Improvements –
Award
10. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
12. ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: A copy of the full agenda is available in the City Clerk's Office and at
KentWA.gov.
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COUNCIL WORKSHOP
1) Puget Sound Gateway Update (SR 167/SR509), Craig Stone
2) Sound Transit Update Auburn/Kent Sounder Station Access
Improvement Project, Sandra Fann
3) King County Ballot Measures, Diane Carlson
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AGENDA APPROVAL
Changes from Council, Administration, or Staff
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A) Public Recognition
i. Recognition of Parks Department Employees - City Hall Landscape Project
B) Proclamation for South King County Activity Center Industries and
Employment Services Month
C) Proclamation for Juneteenth Day
D) Community Events
E) Economic and Community Development Update
F) Intergovernmental Reports
Agenda Item: Public Hearing 5A_
TO: City Council
DATE: June 6, 2017
SUBJECT: 2018 – 2023 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program – (TIP)
Resolution - Adopt
SUMMARY: This Resolution would approve the 2018-2023 Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Program (“TIP”).
The 2018-2023 Six-Year TIP represents the City’s detailed transportation
improvement program for the next six years. The total cost of the projects on the list
is $96,603,000. This is an addition of $7,464,532 from last year’s transportation
improvement program. The TIP includes street, bicycle, pedestrian, and traffic signal
improvements as well as street maintenance and preservation projects.
Including these projects in the Six-Year TIP allows the City to keep existing grant
funds, continue looking for new funding partners and apply for upcoming grants.
EXHIBITS: Resolution
RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee
YEA: Fincher, Higgins, Ralph NAY:
BUDGET IMPACTS: None
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. , that adopts the 2018-2023 Six-
Year Transportation Improvement Program.
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Transportation Improvement Program
RESOLUTION NO. ___________
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, adopting the 2018
through 2023 Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Program.
RECITALS
A. After proper notice, the City Council of the City of Kent held a
public hearing at the regular meeting of the City Council at 7:00 p.m. on
June 6, 2017, to consider public testimony on the City’s proposed 2018
through 2023 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program.
B. Having considered public testimony on the plan, the Council
would like to adopt the 2018 through 2023 Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Program.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
RESOLUTION
SECTION 1. – Adoption. The 2018 through 2023, Six-Year
Transportation Improvement Program, set forth in Exhibit “A,” which is
attached and filed with City Clerk, is hereby adopted.
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Transportation Improvement Program
SECTION 2. – Severability. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this resolution is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this
resolution and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3. – Corrections by City Clerk. Upon approval of the city
attorney, the city clerk is authorized to make necessary corrections to this
resolution, including the correction of clerical errors; resolution, section, or
subsection numbering; or references to other local, state, or federal laws,
codes, rules, or regulations.
SECTION 4. – Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect and
be in force immediately upon its passage.
PASSED at a regular open public meeting by the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, this day of , 2017.
CONCURRED in by the Mayor of the City of Kent this ______ day of
, 2017.
SUZETTE COOKE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KIMBERLEY A. KOMOTO, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTHUR “PAT” FITZPATRICK, ACTING CITY ATTORNEY
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I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Resolution No.
passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, the
day of , 2017.
KIMBERLEY A. KOMOTO, CITY CLERK
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CITY OF KENT
WASHINGTON
SIX-YEAR
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2018 – 2023
Mayor Suzette Cooke
Timothy J. LaPorte, PE,
Director of Public Works
EXHIBIT "A"
Table of Contents:
Resolution ............................................................................................ i
Introduction ........................................................................................ iii
Project List ......................................................................................... vi
2018 – 2023 Six-Year TIP Cost Estimates .............................................. viii
Map of Projects ................................................................................... ix
Project Descriptions .............................................................................. 1
Contact Information ............................................................................ 25
On the Cover: Kent-Kangley Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Introduction
Overview
The Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a short-range planning
document that is updated annually based on needs and policies identified in the
City’s adopted Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Master Plan. The TIP
represents Kent’s current list of needed projects that are anticipated to begin
preliminary engineering, right of way acquisition or construction within the next six
years. The TIP also includes ongoing citywide transportation programs. Projects and
programs included in the plan are those that are considered to be regionally
significant.
The document identifies secured or reasonably expected revenue sources for each
project or program. The TIP serves as a draft work plan for the development of the
local transportation network. Once adopted, the TIP will guide funding and
implementation priorities during the development of the transportation portion of
the Six-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The CIP shows the City-funded
portion of projects and is constrained by current budget forecasts, whereas the TIP
shows a complete project list with the variety of funding sources and partners
involved.
Historically, the largest sources of funding for TIP capital projects have been grants.
Funding for transportation projects is available from federal, state and local
resources. Each funding source has specific rules and guidelines about what types
of projects it will fund, how much of a project will be funded and timelines for
expenditure of funds. Additionally, most grant programs require a funding match,
which means that the City must also contribute funding to the cost of a project.
The City of Kent funds transportation capital projects using the General Fund,
Street Fund, Local Improvement Districts, Transportation Impact Fees, Business
and Occupation Tax, Solid Waste Utility tax, and grant revenue from local, state
and federal governments. One reason the TIP is updated annually is that many
revenue sources are closely tied to the health of the economy and can therefore be
unpredictable.
Document structure
Each project or program listed in the TIP includes an estimated cost, the amount of
funding secured or unsecured and the funding source(s). If grant funding has been
secured from a specific source, it is identified. Projects listed that are necessary to
accommodate growth and allow the City to maintain its adopted Levels of Service
may be funded in part by transportation impact fees. The costs for projects
programmed in the first three years of the TIP have been developed with a higher
level of certainty whereas those in the latter three years have been developed with
less specificity, as those projects are generally less defined.
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Requirements
State law requires that each city develop a local TIP and that it be updated annually
(RCW 35.77.010). It represents an important planning component under the State’s
Growth Management Act. The TIP may be revised at any time during the year by a
majority of the Council, after a Public Hearing.
In order to compete for transportation funding grants from Federal and State
sources, granting agencies require that projects be included in the TIP. The State’s
Safe Routes to School program, for example, requires that potential projects be
included in the TIP in order to be eligible for funding.
The Six-Year TIP is also required to be consistent with the transportation element of
the Comprehensive Plan pursuant to RCW 35.77.010.
Changes to the TIP
The City updated its Comprehensive Plan in 2015. The first six years of the
Comprehensive Plan are financially constrained, meaning that secured funding is
demonstrated within an approved budget or similarly approved funding action.
Subsequently, the 2018-2023 TIP has been revised to reflect projects that will likely
be constructed using existing funding sources as well as the City’s historical record
of average grant disbursements. Capital Streets Projects that do not have any
identified funding sources have been removed from the plan. Projects and programs
were reclassified where appropriate.
Table 1
Projects Added
PROJECT NAME
Naden Avenue and Willis Street
Intersection Improvements
Naden Local Access Road
Flashing Yellow Left Turn Arrows
South 248th Street Improvements
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Table 2
Projects Removed
PROJECT NAME COMMENTS
Kent-Kangley Pedestrian Safety
Improvements Completed
1st Avenue North Street
Improvements Completed
Traffic Control Signal System Completed
Central Avenue South Improvements Completed
80th Avenue South Improvements Project moved to
operations budget
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Project List
Project Project Name
Number Project Location and Extent
1. 72nd Avenue South Extension
South 200th Street to South 196th Street
2. Kent Regional Trails Connector
Green River Trail to Interurban Trail at S 218th Street
3. Southeast 208th Street and 108th Avenue Southeast
Intersection Improvements
Intersection Operations Enhancement
4. 132nd Avenue Pedestrian Improvements
Kent-Kangley Road to Southeast 248th Street
5. South 224th Street Extension, 84th Avenue to 88th Avenue South
6. Naden Avenue and Willis Street Intersection Improvements
Intersection Operations Enhancement
7. Naden Local Access Road
Willis Street to Naden Assembly
8. Flashing Yellow Left Turn Arrows
Northern Industrial Valley
9. South 228th Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Grade-Separated Crossing at Union Pacific Railroad
10. Transportation Master Plan
11. Meet Me on Meeker
Intersection Improvements at 4th Avenue and Midblock Crossing
12. South 224th Street Extension, 88th Avenue South to 94th Place
South
13. Railroad Quiet Zone for Downtown Urban Center
Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Union Pacific Railroads
14. Safe Routes to Schools Improvements at Meridian Elementary
Southeast 256th Street and 140th Avenue Southeast
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Project Project Name
Number Project Location and Extent
15. Willis Street and Central Avenue Intersection Improvements
Intersection Operations Enhancement
16. 76th Avenue South
22200 Block to 21700 Block
17. Southeast 248th Street Improvements
104th Avenue South to 116th Avenue South
18. Panther Lake Signal System Integration
19. Willis Street Roundabout
Willis Street at 4th Avenue South
20. South 224th Street Extension, 94th Place South to 108th Avenue
Southeast (State Route 515/Benson Highway)
ONGOING CITYWIDE PROGRAMS
21. Street and Sidewalk Preservation and Repair Program
22. Traffic Signal Management Program
23. Channelization Improvement Program
24. Guardrail and Safety Improvements Program
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CITY OF KENT
2018 - 2023 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
No. DESCRIPTION
Project Costs
Total Past Future Funded
Future
Unfunded Phases Total Preliminary
Engineering Right of Way Construction Years Total 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
1 72nd Avenue South Extension $ 3,657,000 3,652,000$ 5,000$ -$ 3,657,000$ 456,000$ 30,000$ 3,171,000$ 5,000$ 5,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
2 Kent Regional Trails Connector $ 1,905,000 1,900,000$ 5,000$ -$ 1,905,000$ 375,000$ 4,000$ 1,526,000$ 5,000$ 5,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$
3 Southeast 208th Street and 108th Avenue
Southeast Intersection Improvements $ 1,321,000 1,315,000$ 6,000$ -$ 1,321,000$ 281,000$ 21,000$ 1,019,000$ 6,000$ 6,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
4 132nd Avenue Pedestrian Improvements $ 1,680,000 1,200,000$ 480,000$ -$ 1,680,000$ 220,000$ 370,000$ 1,090,000$ 480,000$ 480,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
5 South 224th Street Extension, 84th Avenue
South to 88th Avenue South $ 14,255,000 8,000,000$ 6,255,000$ -$ 14,255,000$ 1,140,000$ 165,000$ 12,950,000$ 6,255,000$ 6,255,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
6 Naden Avenue and Willis Street Intersection
Improvements $ 750,000 -$ -$ 750,000$ 750,000$ 75,000$ 175,000$ 500,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
7 Naden Local Access Road $ 1,700,000 -$ -$ 1,700,000$ 1,700,000$ 200,000$ -$ 1,500,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
8 Flashing Yellow Left Turn Arrows $ 900,000 200,000$ 200,000$ 500,000$ 900,000$ 100,000$ 800,000$ -$ 200,000$
9 South 228th Street/Union Pacific Railroad
Grade Separation $ 25,000,000 3,860,000$ 21,140,000$ -$ 25,000,000$ 3,600,000$ 5,000,000$ 16,400,000$ 21,140,000$ 11,000,000$ 10,140,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$
10 Transportation Master Plan $ 900,000 300,000$ -$ 600,000$ 900,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
11 Meet Me on Meeker $ 400,000 -$ 250,000$ 150,000$ 400,000$ 50,000$ -$ 350,000$ 250,000$ 250,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
12 South 224th Street Extension, 88th Avenue
South to 94th Place South $ 8,285,000 2,000,000$ 6,285,000$ -$ 8,285,000$ 560,000$ 1,555,000$ 6,170,000$ 6,285,000$ 3,770,000$ 2,515,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$
13 Railroad Quiet Zone for Downtown Urban
Center $ 1,500,000 230,000$ 220,000$ 1,050,000$ 1,500,000$ 220,000$ 80,000$ 1,200,000$ 220,000$ 220,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
14 Safe Routes to Schools Improvements at
Meridian Elementary $ 500,000 -$ -$ 500,000$ 500,000$ 80,000$ -$ 340,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
15 Willis Street and Central Avenue Intersection
Improvements $ 500,000 -$ 168,000$ 332,000$ 500,000$ 44,000$ 166,000$ 290,000$ 168,000$ -$ 168,000$ -$ -$ -$
16 76th Avenue South $ 5,000,000 -$ -$ 5,000,000$ 5,000,000$ 500,000$ -$ 4,500,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
17 South 248th Street Improvements $ 10,000,000 -$ -$ 10,000,000$ 10,000,000$ 500,000$ 1,000,000$ 8,500,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
18 Panther Lake Signal System Integration $ 350,000 -$ -$ 350,000$ 350,000$ -$ -$ 350,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
19 Willis Street Roundabout $ 2,500,000 -$ -$ 2,500,000$ 2,500,000$ 350,000$ -$ 2,150,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
20 South 224th Street Extension, 94th Place
South to 108th Avenue Southeast $ 15,500,000 -$ 100,000$ 15,400,000$ 15,500,000$ 1,500,000$ 1,000,000$ 13,000,000$ 100,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 100,000$ -$
$ 96,603,000 $ 22,657,000 $ 35,114,000 $ 38,832,000 96,603,000$ 10,251,000$ 9,566,000$ 75,806,000$ 34,914,000$ 22,191,000$ 12,823,000$ -$ -$ 100,000$ -$
21 Street and Sidewalk Preservation and Repair
Program $ 93,000,000 N/A $ 47,850,000 $ 45,150,000 93,000,000$ 8,500,000$ 1,000,000$ 83,500,000$ 47,850,000$ 7,975,000$ 7,975,000$ 7,975,000$ 7,975,000$ 7,975,000$ 7,975,000$
22 Traffic Signal Management Program $ 4,200,000 N/A $ - $ 4,200,000 4,200,000$ 600,000$ -$ 3,600,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
23 Channelization Improvement Program $ 4,500,000 N/A $ 3,090,000 $ 1,410,000 4,500,000$ 300,000$ -$ 4,200,000$ 3,090,000$ 515,000$ 515,000$ 515,000$ 515,000$ 515,000$ 515,000$
24 Guardrail and Safety Improvements $ 600,000 N/A $ - $ 600,000 600,000$ 60,000$ -$ 540,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
$ 102,300,000 N/A $ 50,940,000 $ 51,360,000 102,300,000$ 9,460,000$ 1,000,000$ 91,840,000$ 50,940,000$ 8,490,000$ 8,490,000$ 8,490,000$ 8,490,000$ 8,490,000$ 8,490,000$
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2018-2023 CITY OF KENT
SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT #1: 72nd Avenue South Extension
South 200th Street to South 196th Street
YEAR: 2018 expected completion
DESCRIPTION: Complete a missing link by constructing a new three-lane
roadway from South 200th Street to South 196th Street. The
project will include the crossing of Mill Creek and construction of
full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street
lighting, storm drainage, landscaping, utilities and
appurtenances. This project is nearing completion.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ....... $456,000
Right of Way Acquisition ........ $30,000
Construction .................. $3,171,000
TOTAL .......................... $3,657,000
Secured Funding .............. $3,657,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Drainage Fund, Transportation Impact Fee) Puget
Sound Regional Fire Authority, Transportation Improvement
Board
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Continued development in the northern Kent industrial area, and
high levels of congestion along West Valley Highway between
the South 180th Street and South 196th Street corridors,
mandate additional north-south arterial capacity. This project
provides some relief for South 180th Street, South 196th Street,
and South 212th Street intersections along West Valley Highway.
It also provides improved access to the South 196th Street
corridor from industrial development along 72nd Avenue South
by constructing the missing link between South 200th Street and
South 196th Street. This roadway connection provides a direct
link from the existing Fire Station on 72nd Avenue South to the
196th Street grade separated corridor over both the BNSF and
UPRR mainline railroad tracks, dramatically improving
emergency response times to a large area of the Kent
Manufacturing/Industrial Center and warehouse land uses.
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PROJECT #2: Kent Regional Trails Connector
Green River Trail to Interurban Trail at South 218th Street
YEAR: 2018 expected completion
DESCRIPTION: Construct 4,400 foot multi-use trail connecting the Green River
and Interurban Regional Trails at a point approximately mid-way
between the South 212th Street and South 228th Street Corridors
at about South 218th Street in the heart of the Kent Valley. This
12-foot wide multi-use trail for non-motorized users will include
trail lighting, in some locations, to enhance visibility and
encourage year-round usage. Rectangular Rapid Flashing
Beacons and marked crosswalks will be installed where the new
trail crosses midblock at 64th Avenue South and 72nd Avenue
South. A traffic signal for pedestrians and bicyclists crossing
mid-block will be installed on 68th Avenue South (West Valley
HWY). A mechanism for performance monitoring (counting) will
be installed at or near the new traffic signal. The project will
install a steel pedestrian/bicycle bridge over Mill Creek between
72nd Avenue South and the Interurban Trail. The project is
nearing completion.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ....... $375,000
Right of Way Acquisition .......... $4,000
Construction .................. $1,526,000
TOTAL .......................... $1,905,000
Secured Funding .............. $1,905,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Drainage Fund, Parks Fund), Congestion Mitigation
and Air Quality Improvement Program, Washington State
Department of Transportation Local Programs
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This new trail would fill a missing east/west link in the City’s and
the region’s bicycle network. It would connect two of the most
heavily used regional trails and provide access for tens of
thousands of people to a concentrated employment center. It
would provide alternative mode access to the Kent
Manufacturing/Industrial Center’s 1,800 employers, to
recreational activities along the Green River and the Green River
Natural Resources Area and improve safety for all users crossing
three major arterial streets in an area with truck traffic.
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PROJECT #3: Southeast 208th Street and 108th Avenue Southeast (SR
515/Benson Highway) Intersection Improvements
Intersection Operations Enhancements
YEAR: 2018 expected completion
DESCRIPTION: Add a second southbound left storage lane on 108th Avenue SE,
widen the receiving lane on SE 208th St, and modify the signal
phasing.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ....... $281,000
Right of Way Acquisition ........ $21,000
Construction .................. $1,019,000
TOTAL .......................... $1,321,000
Secured Funding .............. $1,321,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Transportation Impact Fees), Washington State
Department of Transportation (Federal Highway Safety
Improvement Program)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: State Route 515, also known as The Benson Highway or 108th
Avenue SE, is the primary north/south route on the East Hill and
serves as a major transit route. With four to five lanes in its
current configuration, this roadway has been widened to its
practical limits. Improvements to intersections along the
corridor can have positive effects on corridor congestion and
improve efficiency. This project would add queuing capacity for
the southbound left turn movement while continuing to provide
two lanes of through travel.
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PROJECT #4: 132nd Avenue Pedestrian Improvements
Kent-Kangley Road to Southeast 248th Street
YEAR: 2018
DESCRIPTION: Construct an asphalt walking path along the west side of 132nd
Avenue SE where sidewalk does not currently exist. This project
includes the Transportation Improvement Board Sidewalks grant
project and will later include additional improvements within this
segment, that are yet to be determined. Although the
Transportation Master Plan calls for bicycle lanes on this
segment of 132nd Avenue South, a complete streets analysis
determined that the lanes would not be added at the same time
as this temporary asphalt path.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ...... $220,000
Right of Way Acquisition ..... $370,000
Construction ................. $1,090,000
TOTAL ........................ $1,680, 000
Secured Funding............. $1,680,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Mitigation Funds, Street Fund), Transportation
Improvement Board,
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: 132nd Avenue SE is designated as a minor arterial roadway, with
5 vehicle lanes, bicycle lanes, sidewalks and landscaping
planned at build-out. This roadway has been widened at various
locations based on development of adjacent parcels. Due to
budgetary constraints this roadway will not be completed in the
near term; however, the desire to improve pedestrian access
necessitates moving ahead with the walking path.
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PROJECT #5: South 224th Street Extension 84th Avenue to 88th Avenue
South
YEAR: 2018
DESCRIPTION: Construct a three-lane road from 84th Avenue South to 88th
Avenue South, including a new bridge over SR 167. The project
will include full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutters and
sidewalks; five foot paved shoulders; street lighting; storm
drainage; landscaping; utilities and appurtenances. Construction
will begin in 2017.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .... $1,140,000
Right of Way Acquisition ...... $165,000
Construction ................. $12,950,000
TOTAL ........................ $14,255,000
Secured Funding ............. $14,255,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Drainage Fund, Local Improvement District,
Special Assessments), Developer Mitigation, Transportation
Improvement Board
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The existing roadway system cannot accommodate the current
or forecast east-west traffic volumes between Kent’s East Hill
and the Green River Valley floor. In order to meet transportation
concurrency requirements of the Growth Management Act,
additional east-west vehicle capacity is required. Intersections
along South 208th/212th Street and James/Southeast 240th
Streets are also at or over capacity. Because of existing
development and topographic constraints, it is not feasible to
widen the James/Southeast 240th Street and South 208th/212th
Street ‘corridors’ enough to accommodate forecast traffic
volumes without additional east-west capacity.
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PROJECT #6: Naden Avenue and Willis Street Intersection
Improvements
YEAR: 2018
DESCRIPTION: Build right-in/right-out intersection on Willis Street (State Route
516) at Naden Avenue consistent with Washington State
Department of Transportation approval. Although there are no
bicycle facilities planned on Willis Street, this project must be
assessed in light of the complete streets requirements.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ......... $75,000
Right of Way Acquisition ...... $175,000
Construction ..................... $500,000
TOTAL ............................. $750,000
Secured Funding ........................... $0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Local Improvement District, Transportation Capital
Fund)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project will provide access to the City’s Naden site. The Naden
site is placed strategically at the entrance to Kent’s Downtown,
highly approachable and visible from State Route State Route 167
and State Route 516. The Kent Downtown Subarea Action Plan
describes this area as critical to projecting a good image of the city.
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PROJECT #7: Naden Local Access Road
Willis Street to Naden Assembly
YEAR: 2018
DESCRIPTION: Build local access road from Willis Street to the Naden assembly
to prepare the site for development.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ....... $200,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................ $0
Construction .................. $1,500,000
TOTAL .......................... $1,700,000
Secured Funding ........................... $0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Developer Mitigation, General Fund, Local
Improvement District, Placemaking Fund)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project will build upon the Naden Avenue and Willis Street
intersection improvements, allowing for greater development
potential for the Naden assembly. This area is adjacent to State
Route 167 and State Route 516 and serves as a gateway to visitors.
The Kent Downtown Subarea Action Plan describes this area as
critical to projecting a good image of the city. Landscaping will buffer
development from power lines. Additionally, this project will provide
on-street parking so people can access the Interurban Trail.
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PROJECT #8: Flashing Yellow Left Turn Arrows
North Industrial Valley
YEAR: 2018
DESCRIPTION: Purchase and install five traffic signal cabinets, 34 controllers
and applicable communications capable of supporting flashing
yellow left turn arrow (FYLTA) displays for permitted left turns
at 14 intersections in the north Kent Valley.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ....... $100,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................ $0
Construction ..................... $800,000
TOTAL ............................. $900,000
Secured Funding ................. $400,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax) Federal Highway
Safety Improvement Program
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project builds upon a previously Federal Highway Safety
Improvement Program funded project that included replacement
of the master signal controller unit and installation of the FYLTAs
in the downtown area. This type of signal display has been
demonstrated to be much more readily understood by motorists
and has resulted in reduced collision rates involving vehicles
turning left during permissive left turn signal phases. The
upgrade to the legacy central control system and more
advanced intersection traffic signal controllers will allow greater
operation flexibility and improved transportation system
efficiency.
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PROJECT #9: South 228th Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Grade-Separated Crossing at Union Pacific Railroad
YEAR: 2018 - 2019
DESCRIPTION: Construct grade separation of the Union Pacific Railroad
mainline tracks at South 228th Street. The project will include
the construction of a bridge; four-lane vehicle crossing; full-
width paving; concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks; bicycle
facilities; street lighting; utilities and appurtenances.
Construction is underway, utilities are being relocated. This
project has also been added to the Washington State Freight
Plan.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .... $3,600,000
Right of Way Acquisition ... $5,000,000
Construction ................. $16,400,000
TOTAL ........................ $25,000,000
Secured Funding ............. $25,000,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Drainage Fund,
Local Improvement District, Street Fund, and Water Fund),
Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor,
Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board, Port of Seattle,
Union Pacific Railroad
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The project will lead to a seamless connection between major
freight handlers and their primary destinations. It will support
freight moving through Kent to the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma,
SeaTac Airport and the freeway system. Grade separating this
arterial will increase roadway capacity, decrease congestion,
enhance safety and improve freight mobility in this corridor and
throughout the region. This project will provide regional
connections for thousands of businesses, employers, and the 40
million square feet of warehouse/industrial space in the valley.
Construction is underway.
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PROJECT #10: Transportation Master Plan
YEAR: 2018-2019
DESCRIPTION: Major update to the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) including
near-term and long range planning of the City’s transportation
system needs. Project elements will include consultant contracts
for transportation planning, concurrency management, public
involvement, travel demand and traffic operations modeling and
analysis of potential financing strategies to construct, operate
and maintain the City’s transportation network. The
transportation network includes non-motorized infrastructure
such as bicycle facilities and sidewalks. The current TMP was
completed in 2008 and needs to be revised.
PROJECT COST: Contractor ........................ $900,000
TOTAL ............................ $900,000
Secured Funding................ $300,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (General Fund)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The Kent Transportation Master Plan (TMP), as incorporated into
the City’s Comprehensive Plan, is the City’s blueprint for long-
range transportation planning in Kent. When the City’s
Comprehensive Plan was approved by the Puget Sound Regional
Council in 2015, the City deferred an update to the
Transportation Master Plan to 2017. This update will include a
multi-year transportation financing plan. The plan will also
consider subarea and functional plans adopted since 2008 and
newly-funded major corridors serving Kent:
• Midway Subarea Plan
• Downtown Subarea Action Plan
• Federal Way Link Extension
• State Route 509 extension
• State Route 167 improvements
• Let’s Go Kent
• Park & Open Space Plan 2016
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PROJECT #11: Meet Me on Meeker
Intersection Improvements at 4th Avenue and Midblock Crossing
YEAR: 2018-2019
DESCRIPTION: Install curb bulb outs at the intersection of 4th Avenue South on
the west side, as well as a midblock crossing between 64th
Avenue South and Washington Avenue North with supplemental
safety features. The curb bulb outs project has been
preliminarily assessed with respect to the complete streets
requirements. The midblock crossing must also be assessed.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ........ $50,000
Construction ..................... $350,000
TOTAL ............................ $400,000
Secured Funding................ $250,000
Future Phases ........ To be determined
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Placemaking Fund), Congestion Mitigation Air
Quality, Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act
Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside, Transportation
Improvement Board,
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is intended to make the corridor inviting and safe
for all users, specifically school children, seniors, commuters,
bicyclists, recreational users and those accessing downtown
businesses. The project supports City Council’s economic
development plan strategies to beautify Kent streetscapes and
strengthen sense of place by designating and improving key
gateways into Kent.
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PROJECT #12: South 224th Street Extension 88th Avenue South to 94th
Place South
YEAR: 2018-2019
DESCRIPTION: Construct a three-lane road from 88th Avenue South to 94th
Place South, including a new bridge over Garrison Creek. The
project will include full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutters
and sidewalks; five foot paved shoulders; street lighting; storm
drainage; landscaping; utilities and appurtenances. Construction
will begin in 2018.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ....... $560,000
Right of Way Acquisition ... $1,555,000
Construction .................. $6,170,000
TOTAL .......................... $8,285,000
Secured Funding .............. $8,285,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Drainage Fund, Local Improvement District,
Special Assessments, Transportation Impact Fee), Developer
Mitigation, Transportation Improvement Board
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The existing roadway system cannot accommodate the current
or forecast east-west traffic volumes between Kent’s East Hill
and the Green River Valley floor. In order to meet transportation
concurrency requirements of the Growth Management Act,
additional east-west vehicle capacity is required. Intersections
along South 208th/212th Street and James/Southeast 240th
Streets are also at or over capacity. Because of existing
development and topographic constraints, it is not feasible to
widen the James/Southeast 240th Street and South 208th/212th
Street ‘corridors’ enough to accommodate forecast traffic
volumes without additional east-west capacity.
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PROJECT #13: Railroad Quiet Zone for Downtown Urban Center
Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Union Pacific Railroads
YEAR: 2018 - 2022
DESCRIPTION: Establish a railroad quiet zone for the Burlington Northern Santa
Fe Railway (BNSF) tracks and the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR)
tracks through the City of Kent. The grade crossings to be
included in the quiet zone on the BNSF railroad mainline are: S
259th Street, Willis Street, Titus Street, Gowe Street, Meeker
Street, Smith Street, James Street, and S 212th Street. The
grade crossings included in the quiet zone for the UPRR mainline
tracks are: Willis Street (SR 516), W Smith Street, W Meeker
Street, W James Street and S 212th Street.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ....... $220,000
Right of Way Acquisition ........ $80,000
Construction .................. $1,200,000
TOTAL .......................... $1,500,000
Secured Funding ................. $450,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax), Washington Utilities
and Transportation Commission
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Locomotive engineers begin sounding the train-mounted horn
approximately ¼ mile from the intersection of a
highway/railroad crossing. This warning device is an effective
deterrent to accidents at grade crossings but exposes the local
community to significant noise that affects the quality of life for
those living and working closest to the railroad facilities, and can
be a barrier to attracting new businesses and residents.
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PROJECT #14: Safe Routes to Schools Improvements at Meridian Elementary
Southeast 256th Street and 140th Avenue Southeast
YEAR: 2019
DESCRIPTION: Install a traffic signal at Southeast 256th Street and 140th
Avenue Southeast and construct an asphalt pavement walkway
along Southeast 256th Street from approximately 134th Avenue
Southeast to 140th Avenue Southeast. The traffic signal includes
a traffic surveillance camera and interconnect cable to connect
this signal to the rest of the City’s traffic control system. This
project must be assessed with respect to the complete streets
requirements. The Transportation Master Plan calls for bicycle
lanes on Southeast 256th Street and shared travel lanes on 140th
Avenue Southeast.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ......... $80,000
Education/Enforcement ......... $80,000
Construction ...................... $340,000
TOTAL ............................. $500,000
Secured Funding ........................... $0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (School Zone Camera Fund), Washington State
Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to Schools Program
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Meridian Elementary School is located near the intersection of
Southeast 256th Street and 140th Avenue Southeast. The school
provides adult crossing guards to help students cross Southeast
256th Street. Traffic in that neighborhood and in the
communities to the east of the school has become especially
heavy at the afternoon bell times. Intersection control
improvements would assist pedestrians and motorists to
maneuver in an orderly way during times of heavy conflict.
Currently students must walk or bike along a wide shoulder on
Southeast 256th Street.
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PROJECT #15: Willis Street and Central Avenue Intersection Improvements
Intersection Operations Enhancement
YEAR: 2019
DESCRIPTION: Improve the intersection of Willis Street and Central Avenue to
provide a right turn lane from southbound on Central Avenue to
westbound Willis Street. Project includes sidewalk, curb and
gutter replacement and improvements to traffic signal system.
Although there are no bicycle facilities planned at the Willis
Street and Central Avenue South intersection, this project must
be assessed with respect to the complete streets requirements.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ......... $44,000
Right of Way Acquisition ...... $166,000
Construction ..................... $290,000
TOTAL ............................. $500,000
Secured Funding ................. $168,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Developer Mitigation, Transportation Impact Fee)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is a traffic mitigation requirement for additional
trips generated by the Kent Station Development. The City of
Kent will be implementing this project for which money was
contributed by the Kent Station developer. The transportation
analysis prepared for the ShoWare project assumed construction
of this project would be complete.
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PROJECT #16: 76th Avenue South
22400 block to 21700 block
YEAR: 2020
DESCRIPTION: Construct drainage and road improvements on 76th Avenue
South from the 22400 block to the 21700 block. The project will
include raising the existing road; a full width overlay, concrete
curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lighting, storm drainage, and
channelization. This project must be assessed with respect to
the complete streets requirements. The Transportation Master
Plan calls for “possible re-striping” to include bicycle lanes on
this segment of 76th Avenue South.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ...... $500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $0
Construction ................. $4,500,000
TOTAL ......................... $5,000,000
Secured Funding.......................... $0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Storm Drainage
Utility Fund), Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
Improvement Program, Developer Mitigation, Surface
Transportation Program, Transportation Improvement Board
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: 76th Avenue South floods several times per year, resulting in
road closures. The roadway is located in the heart of the City’s
Industrial zoning area and has heavy truck traffic. Large
industrial and manufacturing companies and a large solid waste
company that serves several adjacent jurisdictions are located
in the immediate vicinity of the project. Road closures
negatively impact these businesses and create congestion in
other parts of the City as a result of traffic detours around the
closure. Improving the road to current standards will also
improve traffic flow on 76th Avenue South.
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PROJECT #17: Southeast 248th Street Improvements
104th Avenue South to 116th Avenue South
YEAR: 2020
DESCRIPTION: Improvements on Southeast 248th Street between 104th Avenue
South and 116th Avenue South. This project must be assessed
with respect to the complete streets requirements. The
Transportation Master Plan calls for bicycle lanes on this
segment of Southeast 248th Street. This segment will include a
five-foot landscape buffer between each sidewalk and bicycle
lane.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ....... $500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ... $1,000,000
Construction .................. $8,500,000
TOTAL ........................ $10,000,000
Secured Funding ........................... $0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, General Fund, Local
Improvement District), Economic Incentive Grants
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: In support of future development, this area will be connected to the
bicycle and pedestrian networks. Nearby pedestrian generators
include Morrill Meadows Park, East Hill Park, and Daniel Elementary
School, and the project will include improved turning operations into
these attractors.
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PROJECT #18: Panther Lake Signal System Integration
YEAR: 2020-2022
DESCRIPTION: This project includes extension of communication fiber to traffic
signals in the Panther Lake area to allow remote monitoring,
management and coordination. The project also includes
replacement of the existing controllers to ones capable of
displaying flashing yellow left turn arrows.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................. $0
Right of Way Acquisition ................ $0
Construction ..................... $350,000
TOTAL ............................. $350,000
Secured Funding ........................... $0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The traffic signals in the Panther Lake area are not connected to
the City’s central traffic signal control system; hence, they
cannot be remotely monitored or managed from the City’s
Traffic Management Center. The existing intersection controllers
are not capable of displaying flashing yellow left turn arrows for
permissive left turn movements. It has been demonstrated that
this type of signal display is much more readily understood by
motorists and results in reduced collision rates involving vehicles
turning left during permissive left turn signal phases. The
integration of these signals into the City’s signal system will
allow operation flexibility and improved transportation system
efficiency.
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PROJECT #19: Willis Street Roundabout
Willis Street at 4th Avenue South
YEAR: 2021
DESCRIPTION: Construct a roundabout on Willis Street at 4th Avenue South.
The project will include the construction of the roundabout,
concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lighting, storm
drainage, landscaping, utilities and appurtenances. The
roundabout will accommodate bicycle riders, consistent with the
Transportation Master Plan’s call for a shared travel lane
(sharrows) on 4th Avenue. This project must be assessed with
respect to the complete streets requirements.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ...... $350,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $0
Construction ................. $2,150,000
TOTAL ......................... $2,500,000
Secured Funding.......................... $0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Transportation
Impact Fees), Congestion Mitigation Air Quality, Washington
State Department of Transportation Local Programs
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This gateway project will provide an aesthetically pleasing
welcome to commuters into the heart of Kent and provide the
typical benefits of a roundabout including: improved safety,
improved traffic flow and decreased maintenance costs over the
long run.
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PROJECT #20: South 224th Street Extension, 94th Place South to 108th
Avenue Southeast (State Route 515/Benson Highway)
YEAR: 2022-2023
DESCRIPTION: Construct a three-lane road from 94th Place South to 108th
Avenue Southeast State Route 515/Benson Highway). The
project will include full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutters
and sidewalks; five-foot paved shoulders; street lighting; storm
drainage; landscaping; utilities and appurtenances. This project
must be assessed with respect to the complete streets
requirements.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .... $1,500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ... $1,000,000
Construction ................. $13,000,000
TOTAL ........................ $15,000,000
Secured Funding ................. $100,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Drainage Fund,
Local Improvement District, Special Assessments,
Transportation Impact Fee), Developer Mitigation,
Transportation Improvement Board
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The existing roadway system cannot accommodate the current
or forecast east-west traffic volumes between Kent’s East Hill
and the Green River Valley floor. In order to meet transportation
concurrency requirements of the Growth Management Act,
additional east-west vehicle capacity is required. Intersections
along South 208th/212th Street and James/Southeast 240th
Streets are also at or over capacity. Because of existing
development and topographic constraints, it is not feasible to
widen the James/Southeast 240th Street and South 208th/212th
Street ‘corridors’ enough to accommodate forecast traffic
volumes without additional east-west capacity.
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PROJECT #21: Street and Sidewalk Preservation and Repair Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2018 - 2023
DESCRIPTION: Maintain the existing transportation system by overlaying,
rehabilitating, and reconstructing the existing asphalt and
concrete streets throughout the City. Reconstruct and repair
existing sidewalks and curb ramps consistent with the
Americans with Disabilities Act. Construct new accessible
sidewalks. Street and sidewalk preservation and repair projects
must be assessed with respect to complete streets
requirements.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .... $8,500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ... $1,000,000
Construction ................. $83,500,000
TOTAL ........................ $93,000,000
Secured Funding ............. $47,850,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Solid Waste Utility
Tax), Surface Transportation Program
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The City assessed the condition of its street network in 2016.
Many of the streets exhibit deficiencies that reflect they are
beyond their expected performance life and are in need of a
maintenance or rehabilitation overlay, or some amount of
reconstruction. This preservation work also requires curb ramps
and sidewalks be made accessible to persons with disabilities,
according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This
program constructs and repairs the City’s sidewalks and begins
to address the pedestrian improvements identified in the
Transportation Master Plan.
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PROJECT #22: Traffic Signal Management Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2018 - 2023
DESCRIPTION: Analyze intersections for potential replacement of traffic signals
or other traffic control systems to ensure safe and efficient use
of the existing and planned transportation network. Analysis of
turn movements and collision history will be used to prioritize
new traffic signal installations. This program budgets for
projects needed to meet the increasing demand for signalized
intersection control and the constant need for traffic counts to
monitor vehicle volumes and behavior. New traffic signals will
include bicycle detection.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ....... $600,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................ $0
Construction .................. $3,600,000
TOTAL .......................... $4,200,000
Secured Funding ........................... $0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This program also helps the City maintain level of service
standards necessary to maintain concurrency as required by the
Growth Management Act.
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PROJECT #23: Channelization (Street Markings) Improvement Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2018 - 2023
DESCRIPTION: Provide street marking including striping, thermoplastic
pavement marking, and raised pavement markers throughout
the City to separate and regulate conflicting movements, define
paths of travel, and facilitate safe and orderly movement on City
Streets.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ....... $300,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................ $0
Construction .................. $4,200,000
TOTAL .......................... $4,500,000
Secured Funding .............. $3,090,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This ongoing program maintains and updates the channelization
throughout the City. The City has approximately 1,648,863
linear feet (LF) of channelization striping, 445,300 raised
pavement markings, 22,012 LF of access control curb and 7,179
LF of painted access control curb. Channelization helps to limit
conflict points and directs motorists through areas of
complexity. These markings are also used to delineate left turn
storage queue areas and deceleration areas for right turning
vehicles. This project preserves the capacity and efficiency of
the existing roadway system.
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PROJECT #24: Guardrail and Safety Improvements Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2018 - 2023
DESCRIPTION: Make miscellaneous guardrail improvements each year to
enhance motorist safety. Candidate projects include Frager
Road, SE 240th/148th Avenue Southeast hillside, Lake Fenwick
Road north or S 272nd Street, S 208th/212th and 100th Avenue
Southeast. Upgrade existing guardrail end-treatments as
mandated by State and Federal regulations.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ......... $60,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................ $0
Construction ..................... $540,000
TOTAL ............................. $600,000
Secured Funding ........................... $0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax), Highway Safety
Improvement Program and Hazard Elimination Program
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is mandated for compliance with Federal and State
regulations and the requirement to mitigate potentially
hazardous roadway conditions.
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SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
2018 – 2023
For more information or additional copies of this document contact:
Lacey Jane Wolfe, AICP
Senior Transportation Planner
City of Kent, Public Works, Engineering
220 Fourth Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032-5895
253-856-5564
lwolfe@kentwa.gov
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PUBLIC COMMENT
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Agenda Item: Consent Calendar 7A_
CONSENT CALENDAR
7. City Council Action:
Councilmember moves,
Councilmember seconds
to approve Consent Calendar Items A through H.
Discussion
Action
7A. Approval of Minutes.
Approval of the minutes of the special meeting of the workshop and regular
council meeting of May 16, 2017.
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Kent City Council Workshop May 16, 2017
Minutes Kent, Washington
Pending Approval
Page 1 of 2
Date: May 16, 2017
Time: 5 p.m.
Place: Council Chambers East/West
Attending: Bill Boyce, Council President
Jim Berrios, Councilmember
Tina Budell, Councilmember
Brenda Fincher, Councilmember
Dennis Higgins, Councilmember
Dana Ralph, Councilmember
Les Thomas, Councilmember
Council President Boyce opened the meeting at 5:02 p.m.
Agenda:
1. 2016 Finance Wrap Up & 2017 1st Quarter Report
Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director, recognized Barbara Lopez, Deputy Finance
Director, Kathleen Etheridge, Senior Financial Analyst, and Michelle Ferguson,
Senior Financial Analyst, for their hard work and dedication in preparing the 2017-
2018 adopted budget book. Barbara Lopez provided information regarding the
budget overview, framework, capital program, debt management, budget by
departments, budget by fund, and appendix. The budget book is available at
KentWA.gov.
Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director provide details regarding the 2016 year-end
financial report and the 2017 1st quarter financial report. Aaron indicated the March
2017 monthly financial report has been provided for the council’s review.
Aaron BeMiller presented information regarding the fiscal cliff and the 2018 budget
process that will be discussed during the June 20, 2017, workshop. Aaron detailed
the general fund long-range outlook six-year forecast that includes the loss of
annexation sales tax, the potential loss of streamlined sales tax, the effect of
reduced state funding for LEOFF 2, and the loss of fire insurance premium tax.
Barbara Lopez provided information regarding 2016 B&O revenue collections and
expenditures, in addition to B&O statistics regarding taxpayer accounts, collections,
audit and compliance.
Mill Creek Reestablishment
Matt Knox, Environmental Ecologist, Alex Murillo, Engineering Supervisor, and Mike
Mactutis, Environmental Engineering Manager, provided the Council with the Public
Works Department’s progress on the Mill Creek reestablishment project, in addition
to the challenges they face.
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Details were provided regarding Mill Creek, Lower Mill Creek, and Upper Mill Creek.
Alex talked about Mill Creek flooding and the City’s efforts to diligently and
expeditiously work to minimize flooding.
Mike Mactutis provided information regarding the record amount of recent rainfall
and the City’s partnership with the USGA to monitor the flow of water through Mill
Creek.
Alex detailed projects to address flooding that include the James Street pump
station, the upper Mill Creek Dam, Mill Creek culvert replacements, and Mill Creek
reestablishment.
Matt Knox provided information regarding the Mill Creek Comprehensive Plan that
will reestablish Mill Creek’s conveyance capacity. Details were provided regarding
the impacts to wetlands, in addition to the acquisition of mitigation properties. Matt
indicated the department is working on required environmental documentation and
the proposed schedule of the work. Matt also advised the Council of the City’s
partnership with Drainage District #1 for their work in assisting with maintaining
the creeks. Matt indicated the next step is to enter into an Interlocal Agreement
with Drainage District #1 to solidify the details of required work.
Council President adjourned the workshop at 6:37 p.m.
Kimberley A. Komoto
City Clerk.
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Date: May 16, 2017
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: Council Chambers East/West
Attending: Suzette Cooke, Mayor
Bill Boyce, Council President
Tina Budell, Councilmember
Jim Berrios, Councilmember
Brenda Fincher, Councilmember
Dennis Higgins, Councilmember
Dana Ralph, Councilmember
Les Thomas, Councilmember
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m., with Mayor Cooke presiding.
2. Roll Call
All present.
3. Changes to the Agenda
None
Council President Boyce moved to accept the agenda as presented.
Councilmember Thomas seconded the motion.
The motion passed 7-0
4. Public Communications
A. Public Recognition:
Kent Chamber of Commerce – Government Employee of the Year:
Steve Haft, President Elect of the Kent Chamber Board of Directors, presented the
Business Leadership Award to Michelle Wilmot, City of Kent Director of Community
and Public affairs, for her willingness to navigate political waters and keep the
Chamber informed.
Thunderbirds – Cool Bird:
Mayor Cooke recognized the Thunderbirds Hockey Team for winning the 2017 WHL
Championship. Russ Farwell, Owner/Governor/General Manager, of the Seattle
Thunderbirds, provided a brief recap of the playoff series.
Colin Campbell, Vice President/Assistant General Manager of the Thunderbirds,
thanked the fans for their support and conveyed his appreciation of the fans, City,
and indicated they are happy with the ShoWare Center. Colin indicated the team
will play in the Memorial Cup tournament that will begin on May 19th, with the final
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on May 29th in Windsor, Ontario. The games will be televised on the NHL network
and potentially on KCPQ.
Cool Bird expressed his excitement with a “thumbs-up” for the Thunderbirds.
B. Proclamation for 2017 National Public Works Week:
Josh Evans and Marcus Hoff, representatives from the Public Works Department,
accepted the Proclamation for National Public Works Week. The Mayor invited the
public to attend the Public Works Week program on Thursday, May 25 2017, 9
a.m.-5:30 p.m., at the ShoWare Center. The event is free to the public.
C. Proclamation for Relay for Life – Kent Days:
Mayor Cooke presented Natasha Daily, Community Manager, and Becky Kinney,
Event Co-Leader with the American Cancer Society, Inc., with the Proclamation for
“Relay for Life – Kent Days.” The public was invited to attend the June 2nd and June
3rd, 2017, event at French Field located at Kent Meridian High School, from 6 p.m.
to 10 a.m. For more information, visit RelayforLife.org/Kentwa.
D. Proclamation for National Kids to Parks Day:
Mayor Cooke presented Julie Parascondola, Director of Parks, Recreation, and
Community Services with the Proclamation for Kids to Parks Day on May 20, 2017.
Julie provided information on how to celebrate Kids to Parks Day.
E. King Conservation District – Community Garden
Melissa Tatro, Outreach Coordinator with King Conservation District, and Tahmina
Martelly, Program Coordinator with World Relief, provided details regarding the
Hillside Community Garden and planting party and invited the public to attend. The
Hillside Church, World Relief, and Living Well Kent have partnered for this project.
The Hillside Church is located at 930 East James Street, and the event will be held
Wednesday, May 24th from 6:30 – 8 p.m.
F. Community Events:
Council President Boyce provided information on upcoming events at the ShoWare
Center. Visit ShoWareCenter.com for more information.
Councilmember Ralph invited the public to attend the Downtown Partnership Spring
2017 Wine Walk on Friday, May 18, 2017, 5:30 – 9 p.m. For information, visit
DowntownKentWA.com.
G. Public Safety Update:
Chief Ken Thomas provided information on changes to calls for service and
challenges with maintaining staffing levels. Misdemeanor crimes with no suspect
information will move to online reporting and felony crimes will be filed
electronically. A verified response program for alarm calls to commercial businesses
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will be implemented. The Chief will seek Council authorization to expend traffic
camera funds to purchase software to manage evidence more efficiently.
Chief Thomas updated the council on how the City, along with multiple jurisdictions
are working cooperatively to decrease gun-related violence.
Chief Thomas expressed his appreciation for Mayor Cooke and Derek Matheson,
Chief Administrative Officer, and their support of bringing together resources in an
effort to take a proactive approach to preventing violence.
Chief Thomas presented a brief background of Officer Shane Rose. Mayor Cooke
performed the swearing in of Officer Shane Rose.
Chief Thomas expressed his appreciation for the work being done by recruiting
officers Wayne Graff and Justin Davis.
Councilmember Ralph indicated the week of May 14-20 is National Police Week that
honors fallen officers. There will be a 5K event on August 19, 2017, in Kent to
honor fallen officers.
H. Intergovernmental Reports:
Council President Boyce serves on the Sound Cities Association Policy Board –
Public Issues Committee. During the last meeting, the committee discussed the
potential for a Veterans, Human Services, and Senior Levy. Council President
Boyce indicated there was no action taken regarding the Committee expressing
support for the Cultural Access Tax.
Councilmember Budell serves on the Sound Cities Association Domestic Violence
Initiative. No report. The next meeting is scheduled for May 18th at 9:30 a.m., at
the Dawn Center for Peaceful Communities located in Kent.
Councilmember Higgins serves on the King County Regional Transit Committee. The
next meeting is scheduled for May 17th. The Committee agenda includes: (1)
recommendations on the restructuring of regional transit fares; (2) briefing on
parking; (3) briefing on alternative services being experimented with throughout
the county.
Councilmember Berrios serves on the Puget Sound Regional Council Economic
Development Board. At the May 3rd meeting, the Board worked through the Vision
2040 Economic Strategy. It is anticipated that the Board will complete the process
and roll out the strategy in June.
Councilmember Ralph serves on the Transportation Policy Board. The Board is
currently working on the Transportation 2040 Update. The Board is focusing on
reducing greenhouse gas emissions and whether they develop the Puget Sound
Clean Air Agency goals or King County’s goals.
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Councilmember Ralph serves on the South County Area Transportation Board.
During the last meeting, King County Metro presented information on their carbon-
neutral fleet progress.
Councilmember Ralph participated in the watershed ecosystem forum that is
focused on salmon and habitat restoration for the Green River. The group
approved the capital projects for 2017, that includes a $880,000 grant for the
Downey Farmstead Project.
Councilmember Fincher serves on the King Conservation District Advisory
Committee. The next meeting is scheduled for May 17, 2017. Councilmember
Fincher invited the public to attend the planting party at the Hillside Church is
located at 930 East James Street, and the event will be held Wednesday, May 24th
from 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Councilmember Fincher serves on the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Group.
No report.
5. Public Hearing
None
6. Public Comment
Najma Abdirizak is a member of the Refugee Immigration Advisory Council that
helps the community and attended tonight’s meeting to observe. Najma is a
student at Kent Meridian High School. Mayor Cooke invited Ms. Abdirizak to
participate in the Kent Youth Group.
7. Consent Calendar
Council President Boyce moved to approve the Consent Calendar items A
through M, seconded by Councilmember Thomas.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0.
A. Minutes of Previous Meetings and Workshops – Approve
The minutes of the workshop and regular council meeting of May 2, 2017, were
approved.
B. Approval of Bills
Bills received through April 15, 2017 and paid on April 15, 2017, after auditing by
the Operations Committee on May 2, 2017 were approved.
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
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Date Check Numbers Amount
04/15/17 Wire Transfers 7068 – 7084 $2,407,553.68
04/15/17 Regular Checks 713049 – 713385 $2,034,901.21
10/15/16 Payment Plus $62,485.38
Void Checks ($709.00)
04/15/17 Use Tax Payable $4,256.35
$4,508,487.62
Approval of checks issued for payroll for April 1, 2017 – April 15, 2017, and
paid on April 20, 2017:
Date Check Numbers Amount
4/20/2017 Checks 0 $0.00
Voids and Reissues
4/20/2017 Advices 385583 - 386486 $1,579,500.86
$1,579,500.86
C. Agreements with Compulink Management Center Inc., Cities Digital,
Inc., and Microsoft through Software One – Authorize
The Mayor was authorized to sign all necessary documents to enter into
agreements with Compulink Management Center Inc., Cities Digital, Inc., and
Microsoft through SoftwareOne, to replace the existing Oracle IPM and Captivation
system with Laserfiche, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the
Information Technology Director and the City Attorney, for a total amount not to
exceed $838,100.
D. Agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation – Hyper-Converged
Infrastructure for Technical Hardware Upgrade – Authorize
The Mayor was authorized to sign a contract with Carahsoft Technology Corporation
to purchase a hyper-convergence infrastructure system at a cost not to exceed
$436,284.80, subject to final contract terms and conditions acceptable to the
Information Technology Director and City Attorney.
E. Consolidating Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Adjustments between
January 1, 2017, and March 31, 2017 - Adopt
Ordinance No. 4245 was adopted, approving the consolidating budget adjustments
made between January 1, 2017, and March 31, 2017, reflecting an overall budget
increase of $24,995,150.
F. Clear Wireless, LLC, Communication Tower Lease Agreement at Pump
Station #5 – Authorize
The Mayor was authorized to enter into a lease agreement with Clear Wireless, LLC, to
operate and maintain a wireless communication facility at the Pump Station #5 site,
subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works
Director.
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G. Clear Wireless, LLC, Communication Tower Lease Agreement at the 3.5
Million Gallon Tank Site – Authorize
The Mayor was authorized to enter into a lease agreement with Clear Wireless, LLC, to
operate and maintain a wireless communication facility at the 3.5 Million Gallon Tank
site, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public
Works Director.
H. Consultant Services Agreement with KBA, Inc. for the 80th Avenue
Pavement Rehabilitation Project – Authorize
The Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with KBA, Inc to
provide construction project management and material testing for the 80th Avenue
South Pavement Rehabilitation Project in an amount not to exceed $93,000, subject to
final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
I. Downey Farmstead Frager Road Relocation Grant – Accept
The Mayor was authorized to sign an amendment to the grant agreement with the
State of Washington Recreation and Conservation Office to cover a portion of the
additional costs for utility relocation for the Downey Farmstead project, subject to final
terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
J. 2018-2023 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program – Set Public
Hearing Date
Council set June 6, 2017, as the Public Hearing date to consider the DRAFT 2018-2023
Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program.
K. Rainier Park Plat RPP5-2163101 – Authorize
The Mayor was authorized to approve and sign the final plat plans for Rainier Park (FKA
On Rainier Pond) (FSU-2004-21 / RPP5-2163101).
L. Marbella Plat RPP5-216796 – Authorize
The Mayor was authorized to approve and sign the final plat plans for Marbella (FKA
Balmoral Heights) (FSU-2010-3 / RPP5-2163796).
M. Smith Court Condominium Project Bill of Sale – Accept
The Mayor was authorized to accept the Bill of Sale for Smith Court Condos, Permit No.
RECC-2072368, for watermains, including: 7 gate valves, 3 hydrants, 1 blow off valve,
and 633 linear feet of 8” ductal iron waterline; sanitary sewers, including: 4 manholes
and 621 linear feet of 8” PUC sewer line; and storm sewers, including 1 manhole.
8. Other Business
None.
9. Bids
A. 2017 Crack Sealing Project – Award
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Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director, gave a brief overview of the 2017 Crack Sealing
Project.
Councilmember Higgins moved to award the 2017 Crack Sealing Project to
Evergreen Asphalt & Concrete in the amount of $127,125, 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 Ralph.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0.
B. 2017 Plastic Markings – Award
Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director, gave a brief overview of the 2017 Plastic
Markings Project.
Councilmember Higgins moved to award the 2017 Plastic Markings Project
to Stanley Patrick Striping, Co., in the amount of $172,695, 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.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0.
C. 2017 Paint Line Striping & Raised Pavement Markings Replacement –
Award
Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director, gave a brief overview of the 2017 Paint Line
Striping & Raised Pavement Markings Replacement Project.
Councilmember Higgins moved to award the 2017 Paint Line Striping and
Raised Pavement Markings Replacement Project to Stripe Rite, Inc., in the
amount of $274,860, 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 Ralph.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0.
D. South 208th Street Road Repair & Guardrail Installation Project –
Award
Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director, gave a brief overview of the South 208th Street
Road Repair & Guardrail Installation Project.
Councilmember Higgins moved to award the South 208th Street Road
Repair and Guardrail Installation Project to NPM Construction, Co., in the
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amount of $303,855.50, 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.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0.
10. Reports from Standing Committees, Council and Staff
Mayor – Mayor Cooke advised that she, along with City staff, will speak in front of
the Port of Seattle Commission, regarding the third phase of the 228th Street
Corridor Project. The Commission agreed to provide $595K towards the project,
but want to have the City provide information as to whether the project is still
needed, and if the City can project what the level of future freight traffic will be.
Mayor Cooke indicated the Puget Sound Regional Council will hold its annual
assembly on May 31, 2017.
Mayor Cooke took a point of personal privilege to wish her mother a Happy
Birthday! On May 20th, she turns 90 years young.
Council President – Council President Boyce provided details regarding the two
workshop presentations today: (1) 2016 Finance wrap up and 2017 1st quarter
report that included the 2017-2018 budget book; and (2) Mill Creek
Reestablishment project.
Administration – Derek Matheson, Chief Administrative Officer, indicated his
written report is in the packet and there is an Executive Session expected to last 20
minutes, and no action will follow the session.
Economic and Community Development – Council President Boyce indicated
the report is in the minutes.
Operations – Councilmember Ralph. No report.
Parks and Human Services – Councilmember Fincher indicated the next meeting
is scheduled for May 18, 2017. Additionally, information was provided regarding
the Green Kent mulching event that will be held on May 20, 2017, from 9-noon at
Morrill Meadows park. Councilmember Fincher encouraged everyone to celebrate
“Kids to Parks Day” on May 20, 2017, by getting out and enjoying parks.
Public Safety – Councilmember Berrios indicated the Committee discussed the
importance of updating the Police Department’s service delivery model, including
effectively communicating changes to businesses that that may be affected.
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Public Works – Councilmember Ralph advised that the committee recommended
changes to the complete streets ordinance and that the Public Works staff gave a
presentation regarding city-wide cleanup efforts.
Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority – Councilmember Thomas. No report. The
next meeting is scheduled for May 17, 2017, at 5:30 p.m., and will be held at
Station 78 that is located in Covington.
At 8:32 p.m., the Council went into executive session.
11. Executive Session and Action after Executive Session
A. Property Negotiations, as per RCW 42.30.110(1)(c); to consider the
price at which real estate will be offered for sale
At 8:53 p.m., Executive Session was extended for an additional 15 minutes
At 9:10 p.m., Executive Session was extended for an additional 10 minutes
At 9:19 p.m., the Council reconvened.
12. Adjournment
At 9:20 p.m., Mayor Cooke adjourned the meeting.
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Agenda Item: Consent Calendar – 7B_
TO: City Council
DATE: June 6, 2017
SUBJECT: Valley View Final Plat – Approve
SUMMARY: On July 6, 2006, the Hearing Examiner recommended approval to
subdivide 3.9 acres into 18 single family residential lots. Valley View is currently
addressed as 20541 92nd Avenue South and is further identified by King County tax
parcel number: 0622059036. The applicant has complied with the conditions required
prior to recordation.
EXHIBITS: Map and Conditions
RECOMMENDED BY: Economic and Community Development and Public Works
Departments
YEA: N/A NAY: N/A
BUDGET IMPACTS: None
MOTION: Approve the final plat plan for Valley View and authorize the
Mayor to sign the final plans.
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Agenda Item: Consent Calendar – 7C_
TO: City Council
DATE: June 6, 2017
SUBJECT: Grant Agreement with King Conservation District for the Green Kent
Partnership – Authorize
SUMMARY: Staff applied for and received a $65,504 grant from the King
Conservation District to continue implementation of the Green Kent Partnership
for its eighth year in 2017-18. The Green Kent program involves community
volunteers to assist with environmental restoration and stewardship of the City’s
parks and open spaces by clearing invasive plant species, planting native species,
and monitoring and maintaining numerous sites identified in its 20-year
management plan, which was adopted by the City Council in 2009.
This grant will continue to fund a Green Kent Steward Lead temporary position
and a support intern, as well as program consulting and management support,
contracted crew time, materials and supplies, and offset a portion of City staff
time for program management.
EXHIBITS: King Conservation District Grant Agreement
RECOMMENDED BY: Parks and Human Services Committee
YEA: Fincher, Higgins, Budell NAY:
BUDGET IMPACTS: Revenue and expense will impact the Urban Forestry Plan
budget.
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept the Green Kent Partnership grant
from the King Conservation District for $65,504.00, amend the budget,
authorize the expenditure of funds and authorize the Mayor to sign all
necessary documents, subject to final grant terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and Parks Director.
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Agenda Item: Consent Calendar – 7D_
TO: City Council
DATE: June 6, 2017
SUBJECT: Morrill Meadows Property Surplus Consideration - Authorize
SUMMARY: In 2015, the City entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”)
with the YMCA of Greater Seattle (“YMCA”) to begin collaboration on a project that
brings high quality, indoor-outdoor recreation to Kent’s underserved community.
Construction of a new community recreational facility will include a community aquatic
center that integrates seamlessly with a newly renovated and combined Morrill
Meadows Park and East Hill Park.
The MOU identifies the YMCA’s desire to own the property underneath its facility
footprint, along with the City’s agreement to consider transferring the property. As
the surplus process moves forward as well as the development of the long-term MOU,
recommendations on how to approach the conveyance of this property to the YMCA
will be established for Council consideration.
The project has now advanced to the point where staff desires to start the surplus
process, which begins with a formal initiation by Council. The final lot configuration of
the land necessary may change as the project continues, architectural and design
plans are submitted, and plan approval and permits obtained. This current motion
and discussion is proposed only to formally request that Council initiate the surplus
process as codified in Chapter 3.12 of the Kent City Code.
EXHIBITS: Draft footprint of land to be considered for surplus, though the final lot
configuration may be subject to slight change.
RECOMMENDED BY: Parks and Human Services Committee
YEA: Fincher, Higgins, Budell NAY:
BUDGET IMPACTS: N/A
MOTION: Authorize Council to initiate the surplus process for a portion of
Morrill Meadows Park that will be necessary to construct a regional YMCA
facility that integrates with the surrounding park property, in accordance
with Kent City Code Chapter 3.12 “Surplus of Real Property.”
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Agenda Item: Consent Calendar – 7E_
TO: City Council
DATE: June 6, 2017
SUBJECT: Ordinance Amending Kent City Code 4.01 in Support of Tobacco–Free
Parks – Adopt
SUMMARY: One of the primary purposes and functions of a public park is to
provide safe, welcoming places for all to enjoy and pursue physical activity, healthy
lifestyles, and leisure experiences through nature, which contribute to a healthier
Kent community. However, smoking or the use of other tobacco products in public
parks is contrary to this fundamental purpose. Park staff, with support from the
Parks and Recreation Commission, are recommending Council adopt a new
ordinance restricting tobacco products in Kent’s parks.
This ordinance, within Chapter 4.01 of the Kent City Code, adds a definition section
to add clarity to the public on what ‘park property’ encompasses; adds a new
section that restricts smoking, vaping, or tobacco use within park property and
establishes a penalty for violations.
Staff is currently working through a full implementation plan and strategy, due to
the level of public communication that is necessary when launching this type of use
change within a public park, so while this ordinance will take effect 30 days from
passage by the Council, the ordinance will not be enforced until August 15, 2017.
EXHIBITS: Ordinance
RECOMMENDED BY: Parks and Human Services Committee
YEA: Fincher, Higgins, Budell NAY:
BUDGET IMPACTS: Expenses to establish Tobacco Free Parks signage in parks, along
with marketing collateral, will impact the Department of Parks, Recreation and
Community Services operating budgets.
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. , amending various sections
of Chapter 4.01 of the Kent City Code to prohibit smoking, vaping, or the
use of tobacco products in or on any park property or park facility, and
establishing a monetary penalty for all violations of that prohibition.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, amending various
sections of Chapter 4.01 of the Kent City Code to
prohibit smoking, vaping, or the use of tobacco
products in or on any park property or park facility,
and establishing a monetary penalty for all
violations of that prohibition.
RECITALS
A. One of the primary purposes and functions of a public park is
to provide safe, welcoming places for all to enjoy and pursue physical
activity, healthy lifestyles, and leisure experiences through nature, which
contribute to a healthier Kent community. However, smoking or the use of
other tobacco products in public parks is contrary to this fundamental
purpose.
B. While the Parks Department has an existing policy that
prohibits smoking or the use of tobacco products on or near any City
athletic field, this policy applies only while youth games or practices are in
session. This existing policy does not apply generally to all park property.
C. Several other cities in King County have made their parks
smoke and tobacco free, including the cities of Burien, SeaTac, Tukwila,
and Seattle. Kent’s Parks and Recreation Commission and the Parks and
Human Services Committee have both recommended that Council adopt an
ordinance similarly making Kent’s parks and facilities smoke and tobacco
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free. Council agrees and finds that it is appropriate to adopt a smoke and
tobacco free policy that applies in and on all park property and park
facilities. Violation of this ordinance could result in the issuance of a fine in
the amount of $50, plus statutory costs and assessments.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. – Amendment - New KCC 4.01.005. Chapter 4.01 of
the Kent City Code, entitled “Parks and Recreation,” is amended to add a
new section 4.01.005, entitled “Definitions,” as follows:
Sec. 4.01.005. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following
terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them below:
A. “Park property” or “park facility” shall mean and include all City-
owned or controlled parks, public squares, public gardens, playgrounds,
athletic complexes, community centers, museums, trails, and all drives,
parkways, bodies of water, docks, piers, moorage floats, beaches, and
parking lots or garages contained therein. “Park property” or “park
facility” shall also include all other parks and recreational areas, developed
or undeveloped, owned by the City of Kent or under the management and
control of the City of Kent for park purposes.
SECTION 2. – Amendment - New KCC 4.01.135. Chapter 4.01 of
the Kent City Code, entitled “Parks and Recreation,” is amended to add a
new section 4.01.135, entitled “Smoking, Vaping, or Tobacco Use in Parks
Prohibited” as follows:
Sec. 4.01.135. Smoking, Vaping, or Tobacco Use in Parks
Prohibited. It is unlawful for any person to smoke, vape, or use tobacco
products in or on any park property or park facility, excluding the
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Riverbend Golf Course facility. This prohibition includes both non-
combustible products, like e-cigarettes or other vaping devices that
produce smoke or vapor, and dipping tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff, or
snus; and combustible products, like paper cigarettes, cigarillos, or cigars,
pipes, and hookahs. If the product emits smoke, or vapor, or contains
tobacco, it is prohibited.
SECTION 3. – Amendment – Revise KCC 4.01.220. Section
4.01.220 of the Kent City Code, entitled “Penalties,” is amended as
follows:
Sec. 4.01.220. Penalties.
A. Civil infraction.
1. Except as provided in subsections (A)(2) and (B) of this
section, a violation of any provision of this chapter shall constitute a class
1 civil infraction in accordance with RCW 7.80.120(1)(a), as currently
enacted or hereafter amended.
2. A violation of either KCC 4.01.080(B) or KCC 4.01.135 shall
constitute a class 3 civil infraction in accordance with RCW 7.80.120(1)(c),
as currently enacted or hereafter amended.
3. Each separate day, or portion thereof, during which any
violation occurs shall constitute a separate violation.
B. Misdemeanor. Any person who violates KCC 4.01.020 or 4.01.040
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed five
thousand dollars ($5,000) or by imprisonment not to exceed one (1) year,
or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each separate day or portion
thereof during which such violation occurs shall constitute a separate
violation.
SECTION 4. – Severability. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
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decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this
ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 5. – Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon
approval of the city attorney, the city clerk and the code reviser are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the
correction of clerical errors; ordinance, section, or subsection numbering;
or references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or
regulations.
SECTION 6. – Effective Date. While this ordinance shall take effect
30 days from and after its passage as provided by law, the City will not
enforce the ordinance until August 15, 2017, to allow for public outreach
and education.
SUZETTE COOKE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KIMBERLEY A. KOMOTO, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTHUR “PAT” FITZPATRICK, ACTING CITY ATTORNEY
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Re: Tobacco Use in Parks Prohibited
PASSED: day of , 2017.
APPROVED: day of , 2017.
PUBLISHED: day of , 2017.
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No.
passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved
by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereon indicated.
(SEAL)
KIMBERLEY A. KOMOTO, CITY CLERK
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Agenda Item: Consent Calendar – 7F_
TO: City Council
DATE: June 6, 2017
SUBJECT: Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant – Accept
SUMMARY: The Washington State Department of Transportation has awarded the
City of Kent a Highway Safety Improvement Program grant in the amount of the
$869,153.51. The City of Kent applied for this grant to improve safety with the
installation of flashing yellow arrows, fiber optic communications, traffic signal
cabinets and traffic cameras in the north part of the Kent valley. This project will
include new controllers at 20 intersections, flashing yellow arrows at 14 intersections
and traffic cameras at 5 intersections.
This project will continue to improve safety through the use of an updated traffic
signal system. Similar work was partially funded by a previous Highway Safety
Improvement Program grant.
EXHIBITS: Project Summary Sheet
RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee
YEA: Fincher, Ralph NAY: N/A
BUDGET IMPACTS: Provided that funds are obligated by August 31, 2017, the grant
will fund 100% of the proposed work. If federal funds are obligated after this date,
matching funds of $86,916 will come from B&O funds identified for the flashing yellow
arrow project in the approved budget.
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign the Washington State Department of
Transportation Highway Safety Improvement Program grant in the amount
of $869,153.51, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and Public Works Director.
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Project Summary
Program: 2016 Innovative Safety Program Date: December 2016 (revised April 2017)
Agency: City of Kent Project Title: Kent Valley Signal System Upgrade
Project Number: Not yet assigned
Project Type: Increase traffic signal operations or visibility
Project Description: Design and install flashing yellow left turn arrows at multiple locations throughout the Kent Valley.
Detailed Project Description:
A. Install fiberoptic and Ethernet over copper communications equipment at the following locations, necessary to implement
flashing yellow arrows at the intersections listed in item C.
1. Along 64th Ave. S. between W Meeker St. and S. 228th St.
2. Along 212th St. between 59th and 84th Ave. S.
3. Along West Valley Highway/68th Ave. S. between James and Todd
4. At 84th Ave. S. & S. 220th St.
5. At 84th Ave. S. & S. 228th St.
6. At 62nd Ave. S. & S. 196th St. – This location will use existing copper interconnect
7. Military Rd. & Veterans Dr.
8. Interurban Trail & S. 228th St. pedestrian signal – This location will use existing copper interconnect
B. Install a new signal controller with adapter harness at the following intersections, necessary to implement flashing yellow
arrows at the intersections listed in item C.
1. West Valley Hwy & Todd Blvd.
2. West Valley Hwy & S. 190th St.
3. 68th Ave. S. & S. 199th St.
4. 68th Ave. S. & S. 208th St.
5. 68th Ave. S. & S. 212th St.
6. 84th Ave. S. & S. 212th St.
7. 84th Ave. S. & S. 216th St.
8. 84th Ave. S. & S. 220th St.
9. 84th Ave. S. & S. 228th St.
10. 62nd Ave. S. & S. 196th St.
11. 59th Ave. S. & S. 212th St.
12. 66th Ave. S. & S. 212th St.
13. 72nd Ave. S. & S. 212th St.
14. Interurban Trail & S. 212th St. pedestrian signal
15. 76th Ave. S. & S. 212th St.
16. 77th Ave. S. & S. 212th St.
17. Military Rd. & Veterans Dr.
18. Interurban Trail & S. 228th St. pedestrian signal
19. 42nd Ave. S. & S. 212th/Orillia Rd.
20. Riverview Blvd. S. & S. 212th St.
C. Convert permitted phasing to flashing yellow arrow at the following intersections. The city is following its accessible
pedestrian signal and pushbutton (APS) policy regarding APS at these locations.
1. 68th Ave. S & S 228th St. Includes a new controller with adapter harness. Fiberoptic communications equipment is
included in item A above.
a. EB
b. WB
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2. 68th Ave. S & S 204th St. Includes a new controller cabinet and a new signal controller. Fiberoptic communications
equipment is included in item A above.
a. EB
b. WB
3. 68th Ave. S & S 196th St. Includes a new controller cabinet and a new signal controller. Fiberoptic communications
equipment is included in item A above.
a. EB
b. WB
4. 84th Ave. S & S 208th St. Includes a new signal controller with adapter harness and fiberoptic communications
equipment.
a. NB
b. SB
5. 76th Ave. S & S 228th St. Includes a new signal controller with adapter harness and fiberoptic communications
equipment.
a. EB
b. WB
6. 64th Ave. S & S 228th St. Includes a new controller cabinet and a new signal controller. Fiberoptic communications
equipment is included in item A above.
a. NB
b. WB
c. SB
d. EB
7. 64th Ave. S & S 212th St. Includes a new signal controller with adapter harness. Fiberoptic communications
equipment is included in item A above.
a. NB
b. SB
8. 84th Ave. S & SR 167 NB ramp. Includes a new signal controller with adapter harness.
a. SB
9. 84th Ave. S & SR 167 SB ramp. Includes a new signal controller with adapter harness.
a. NB
10. 58th Place S & S 200th St. Includes a new signal controller with adapter harness and fiberoptic communications
equipment.
a. NB
b. WB
c. SB
d. EB
11. 72nd Ave. S & S 196th St. Includes a new controller cabinet and a new signal controller and communications
equipment.
a. NB
b. WB
c. SB
d. EB
12. 80th Ave. S & S 196th St. Includes a new signal controller with adapter harness and communications equipment.
a. EB
13. 84th Ave. S & S 196th St. Includes a new controller cabinet and a new signal controller and communications
equipment.
a. NB
b. SB
c. EB
14. 58th Ave. S & S 228th St. Includes a new signal controller with adapter harness and fiberoptic communications
equipment.
a. WB
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D. Install a traffic monitoring camera at the following intersections to monitor the flashing yellow arrows in item C. Includes
fiber optic communications to the camera (not included in above items).
1. 68th Ave. S & S 196th St.
2. 68th Ave. S & S 212th St.
3. 68th Ave. S & S 228th St.
4. 84th Ave. S & S 228th St.
5. 84th Ave. S & S 196th St.
Project Schedule (Estimated):
Project added to the local jurisdiction’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 8/2009
Project added to the Regional TIP 4/2017
Project added to the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) 4/2017
Project agreement signed 5/2017
Begin PE (PE authorized by WSDOT/FHWA) 5/2017
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) kickoff 6/2017
Environmental documents approved 9/2017
Right-of-way started NA
Right-of-way completed (certification) NA
Geometric/30% design complete 6/2017
Geometric/60% design complete 7/2017
End PE 8/2017
Contract advertised 9/2017
Contract awarded 10/2017
Open to the public (operationally complete) 4/2018
Construction complete 7/2018
Project Cost and Award Amount:
Phase Total cost 10% local
match
required
Amount funded
from previous
federal funds (Does
not count toward
the local match)
10% Match
provided (From
City of Kent
Business &
Occupation Tax
Funds)
Amount
requested
Amount
awarded
Preliminary Engineering $55,797 $5,580* $0 $5,580* $50,217* $50,217*
Right-of-Way $0 $0* $0 $0* $0* $0*
Construction $813,356 $81,336* $0 $81,336* $732,020* $732,020*
Total $869,153 $86,916 $0 $86,916 $782,237 $782,237
*Project phase must be obligated by August 31, 2017 to waive the 10% local match requirement.
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Agenda Item: Consent Calendar – 7G_
TO: City Council
DATE: June 6, 2017
SUBJECT: Puget Sound Regional Council Preservation Grant for East Valley Hwy -
Accept
SUMMARY: In 2016, the City of Kent applied to the Puget Sound Regional Council
(PSRC) for a Federal Highway Administration Preservation Grant for East Valley
Highway (S. 180th St. to S. 196th St.). The City was offered the grant through PSRC.
Sidewalk sections curb ramps and pedestrian signals will be upgraded as required to
meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.
The estimated cost of the project is $3,000,000. B&O funds are being leveraged as
matching funds to complete the project and have been approved by the City Council in
the existing budget.
EXHIBITS: Offer letter from the Puget Sound Regional Council
RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee
YEA: Fincher, Ralph NAY: N/A
BUDGET IMPACTS: No unanticipated budget impacts.
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept the Puget Sound Regional Council
Preservation Grant for East Valley Highway (South 180th Street to South
196th Street), in the amount of $1,500,000, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
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December 27, 2016
The Honorable Suzette Cooke
City of Kent
220 4th Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
Dear Mayor Cooke:
Congratulations! The Puget Sound Regional Council has approved $1,500,000 in
PSRC funding for the following project:
Project Amount
East Valley Highway Preservation (S 180th St to S 196th
St)
$1,500,000
The PSRC Executive Board voted in October to award federal funds to priority projects
that will improve local and regional mobility. Final approval by the Governor and federal
funding agencies is expected in early 2017.
PSRC awards funding to projects that meet local needs and support the region’s overall
growth strategy. It’s a transparent and merit-based process that helps achieve our
long-range transportation plan, Transportation 2040. The projects are part of a $5.6
billion Transportation Improvement Program for 2017-2020 that includes large state
highway projects funded through the Connecting Washington package, new light rail
connections, improved bus service, improvements to city streets and county roads, and
new bicycle and pedestrian connections.
While the region still has a lot of work to do to address our transportation challenges, we
have made remarkable progress in recent years thanks to actions by legislators and
voters to approve transportation measures. We’ve begun to close the enormous gap
between available funding and building the transportation investments needed to
sustain the economy and quality of life as the region grows.
Hats off to you and your staff for all you do to improve transportation for your residents.
Through our project tracking program, we will continue to work with your staff to ensure
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December 27, 2016
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these projects are delivered as quickly as possible. We’re happy to be a resource for
any questions you have.
Sincerely,
Josh Brown
Executive Director
CC: Chad Bieren, Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer
Agenda Item: Consent Calendar – 7H_
TO: City Council
DATE: June 6, 2017
SUBJECT: Ordinance Amending Kent City Code 6.14 “Complete Streets” – Adopt
SUMMARY: This Ordinance will amend Chapter 6.14 of the Kent City Code, entitled
“Complete Streets,” to include consideration of street trees and conduit needs
alongside other elements of complete streets.
The intent is to ensure that street trees are formally recognized as an integral
component to a more complete transportation system. Additionally, the City has
identified conduit as an important element to consider during transportation project
scoping. Given the potential fiscal impacts to removing and replacing sidewalks or
other infrastructure when utilities are needed, it is the desire of the City to consider
conduit needs along with other utilities as part of the assessment for complete streets.
The ordinance also makes several small “housekeeping” changes for increased clarity.
EXHIBITS: Ordinance
RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee
YEA: Fincher, Ralph NAY:
BUDGET IMPACTS: None
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. _____, amending Chapter 6.14 of the Kent
City Code, entitled “Complete Streets.”
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, amending Chapter 6.14
of the Kent City Code entitled “Complete Streets.”
RECITALS
A. The City of Kent passed complete streets legislation,
Ordinance 4207, on July 5, 2016, codifying the City’s commitment to a
transportation system that provides for all users, regardless of mode, age
or ability.
B. The City of Kent already had many standards that contribute
to safe and welcoming walking and biking environments at the time the
complete streets Ordinance 4207 was passed.
C. To implement Ordinance 4207, staff created an administrative
checklist process to ensure projects are scoped to include consideration of
all existing standards and policies that support safe walking and biking
environments, in addition to considerations that go above and beyond the
standards.
D. The City of Kent passed Ordinance 1703 in 1971, declaring
that it is a policy of the City to line its streets with trees, and regulated the
maintenance, protection, control and removal of street trees.
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E. Street trees are an important component of a safe and
welcoming pedestrian environment. Street trees can calm traffic and
reduce pedestrian fatalities. Street trees also preserve asphalt from sun
damage and raise adjacent property values. While not specifically called
out in the City’s complete streets Ordinance 4207, the City has long
understood the integral component street trees are to a functioning and
complete transportation system.
F. More recently, the City of Kent has identified conduit as an
important element to consider during transportation project scoping. Given
the potential fiscal impacts to removing and replacing sidewalks or other
infrastructure when utilities are needed, it is the desire of the City to
consider conduit needs along with other utilities as part of the assessment
for complete streets.
G. The City determined that due to the procedural nature of this
amendment (which includes no development regulations), neither
notification to the State nor State Environmental Policy Act review is
required.
H. Planning staff presented the draft ordinance at a public
hearing held by the Land Use and Planning Board (LUPB) on May 8, 2017.
The LUPB moved to recommend to the City Council adoption of the
ordinance as presented by staff.
I. The Public Works Committee, at its regularly scheduled
meeting on May 15, 2017, moved to accept the recommendation of the
LUPB, and forward the matter for consideration by the full City Council.
J. The City Council, at its regularly scheduled meeting on June
6, 2017, adopted the ordinance as presented by staff.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. - Amendment. Chapter 6.14 of the Kent City Code,
entitled “Complete Streets,” is amended as follows:
Sec. 6.14.010. Vision. The city endorses the concept of complete
streets, which promotes roadways that are safe, convenient, and attractive
for all users regardless of age and ability, including pedestrians, bicyclists,
transit riders, freight haulers, and motor vehicle drivers. The vision of
complete streets is a community in which all residents and visitors can
safely and efficiently use the public right-of-way to meet their
transportation needs regardless of their preferred mode of travel.
Sec. 6.14.020. Policy.
A. The city will plan for, design, construct, operate, and maintain an
appropriate and integrated transportation system that will meet the needs
of pedestrians, bicyclists, wheelchair users, transit riders, freight haulers,
motorists, emergency responders, and residents of all ages and abilities.
B. Transportation system facilities that support the concept of complete
streets shall include, but are not limited to: pavement markings and signs;
street and sidewalk lighting; sidewalk and pedestrian safety
improvements; Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Title VI
compliance; street trees; transit accommodations; bicycle
accommodations, including signage and markings; and, as appropriate,
streetscapes that appeal to and promote all modes of travel. The system’s
design will be consistent with and supportive of local neighborhoods,
recognizing that transportation needs vary and must be balanced in a
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flexible, safe, and cost-effective manner. Projects will therefore be
assessed holistically to include the many considerations outlined above, as
well as the future need for conduit for city-owned fiber optics
communications, given the budgetary implications for provision of
facilities.
Sec. 6.14.030. Applicability. The city will plan for, design, and
construct all new city transportation improvement projects to provide
appropriate and safe accommodation for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit
riders, freight haulers, motor vehicles, and persons of all abilities. Those
city employees involved in the planning and design of projects within the
public right-of-way will give consideration to all users and modes of travel
from the start of planning and design work consistent with approved plans
and standards. Transportation system improvements shall be viewed as
opportunities to create safer, more accessible streets for all users, and as
opportunities to improve city communication processes between relevant
personnel, such as consulting city arborists on designs including street
trees. This shall apply to new construction, reconstruction, and
rehabilitation. The city may create a checklist that will assist in considering
modes of travel in the planning and design of transportation system
improvements. ADA-specific projects, such as the installation of ramps or
other improvements required for improved accessibility, are exempt from
complete streets consideration, as are ordinary maintenance activities such
as mowing, sweeping, spot repair, joint sealing, pothole filling, and
installation of raised pavement markers.
Sec. 6.14.050. Plans and standards. As city plans, guidelines,
and standards are updated, consideration shall be given to complete
streets concepts to ensure that new regulations and practices comply with
this chapter and the latest in applicable complete streets research and best
practices. Examples of plans and standards include, but are not limited to,
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the design and construction standards and the Transportation Master Plan.
Resources to be referenced in developing these standards and plans shall
include, but not be limited to, the latest editions of National Association of
City Transportation Officials’ Urban Street Design Guide, Urban Bikeway
Design Guide, Transit Street Design Guide, and the Federal Highway
Administration’s Department of Transportation Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices.
Sec. 6.14.100. Exemptions.
A. The mayor, after consultation with the public works director, the
economic and community development director, and the parks and human
services director, may determine that a project is exempt from any or all
of the requirements of this chapter, based on the following circumstances:
1. The project would require the accommodation of street uses
that are prohibited by law;
2. The accommodation of a specific use is expected to have
adverse impacts on environmental resources such as streams, wetlands, or
floodplains, or on historic structures or sites (eligible for listing in national,
state, or local preservation registers), above and beyond the impacts of
currently existing infrastructure;
3. Topographic challenges make accommodation of a specific
use infeasible;
4. The establishment of complete streets facilities would be
contrary to public safety;
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5. The cost would be excessively disproportionate to the need or
probable future use; or
6. The inclusion of complete streets facilities would create a
disconnected section (less than 300 feet) of improvements where
additional improvements at either end are unlikely to occur within 10
years.
B. Where the above exemptions allow complete streets facilities to be
omitted from a roadway project, the city shall consider whether bicyclists,
pedestrians, transit users, and persons of all abilities can be
accommodated by nearby facilities, and shall strive to provide complete
streets connections to those facilities.
Sec. 6.14.120. Intergovernmental cooperation. The city will
cooperate with other transportation agencies, including the Washington
State Department of Transportation, King County Metro, and Sound
Transit, to ensure the principles and practices of complete streets are
embedded within their planning, design, construction, and maintenance
activities. The city will specifically cooperate to ensure the transportation
network flows seamlessly between jurisdictions in accordance with local
and regional road, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian plans.
SECTION 2. – Severability. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this
ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3. – Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon
approval of the city attorney, the city clerk and the code reviser are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the
correction of clerical errors; ordinance, section, or subsection numbering;
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or references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or
regulations.
SECTION 4. – Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force thirty days from and after its passage, as provided by law.
SUZETTE COOKE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KIMBERLEY A. KOMOTO, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTHUR “PAT” FITZPATRICK, ACTING CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED: day of , 2017.
APPROVED: day of , 2017.
PUBLISHED: day of , 2017.
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No.
passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved
by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereon indicated.
(SEAL)
KIMBERLEY A. KOMOTO, CITY CLERK
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Agenda Item: Bids – 9A_
TO: City Council
DATE: June 6, 2017
SUBJECT: Habitat Conservation Measure 6 Project – Award
SUMMARY: This project primarily consists of supplying, placing and anchoring
approximately 20 logs with root wads in Rock Creek within the City of Kent’s Clark
Springs Water Treatment Facility. This project also includes installation of
approximately 450 plants, erosion control measures, and hydro-seeding. This project
is located east of Maple Valley. The City is constructing this project to comply with the
Clark Springs Water Supply System Habitat Conservation Plan, which was enacted in
2010 to protect the City’s water supply.
The Engineers estimate for this project is $80,298.90.
EXHIBIT(S): Memo dated May 16, 2017
RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Director
BUDGET IMPACTS: The project will be paid out of the Water fund as budgeted for
the Habitat Conservation Plan implementation.
MOTION: Award the Habitat Conservation Measure 6 Project to Maroni
Construction in the amount of $96,649.30, and authorize the Mayor to sign
all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable
to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Timothy J. LaPorte, P.E.,
Public Works Director
Address: 400 West Gowe Street
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
Phone: 253-856-5500
Fax: 253-856-6500
DATE: May 16, 2017
TO: Mayor Cooke and Kent City Council
FROM: Timothy J. LaPorte, P.E. Public Works Director
RE: Habitat Conservation Measure 6 Project - Award
Bid opening for the Habitat Conservation Measure 6 Project was held on May 16, 2017
with one (1) bid received. The lowest responsible and responsive bid was submitted by
Maroni Construction, Inc. in the amount of $96,649.30. The Engineer's estimate was
$80,298.90. The Public Works Director recommends awarding this contract to Maroni
Construction, Inc.
Bid Summary
01. Maroni Construction, Inc. $96,649.30
Engineer's Estimate $80,298.90
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Agenda Item: Bids – 9B_
TO: City Council
DATE: June 6, 2017
SUBJECT: LID 363: South 224th Street Improvements 84th Avenue South to 88th
Avenue South – Award
SUMMARY: This project consists of the realignment of South 224th Street at 84th
Avenue South (East Valley Highway) for 650’ west of and 2,180’ east of 84th Avenue
South. The project also includes constructing a 430’ long, three span bridge over SR
167, 20,000 square feet of structural earth walls, installing approximately 2,450 tons
of asphalt, 6,150 tons of crushed surfacing, 16,000 cubic yards of gravel, 800 LF of
cement concrete curb and gutter, 1,000 square yards of cement concrete sidewalk,
traffic signal modifications, temporarily realigning SR 167, permanently re-
channelizing SR 167, removing 600 feet of median barrier, re-constructing 600 feet of
concrete barrier and other work.
The engineer’s estimate for this project was $14,155,307.50.
The bids were close to each other indicating good bid results. This also demonstrated
that the region is experiencing construction inflation.
EXHIBITS: Memo dated May 2, 2017
RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Director
YEA: N/A NAY: N/A
BUDGET IMPACTS: The project will be paid out of a Transportation Improvement
Board grant, Local Improvement District 363, Storm Drainage funds, Traffic Impact
Fees and City funds planned for this purpose.
MOTION: Award the LID 363 South 224th Street Improvements 84th
Avenue South to 88th Avenue South Project to SB Structures, LLC, in the
amount of $15,330,729.25; authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary
documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and Public Works Director, authorize the use of future
Transportation Impact Fees and LID 363 revenues to complete the funding
for this project; and direct staff to return to council with financing plan
backed by future LID 363 revenues.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Timothy J. LaPorte, P.E.,
Public Works Director
Address: 400 West Gowe Street
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
Phone: 253-856-5500
Fax: 253-856-6500
DATE: May 2, 2017
TO: Mayor Cooke and Kent City Council
FROM: Timothy J. LaPorte, P.E. Public Works Director
RE: LID 363: S. 224th Street Improvements from 84th Ave. S. to 88th
Ave. S. Project - Award
Bid opening for LID 363: S. 224th Street Improvements from 84th Ave. S. to 88th
Ave. S. Project was held on May 2, 2017 with six (6) bids received. The lowest
responsible and responsive bid was submitted by SB Structures, LLC, in the amount
of $15,330,729.25. The Engineer's estimate was $14,155,307.50. The Public Works
Director recommends awarding this contract to SB Structures LLC.
Bid Summary
01. SB Structures LLC $15,330,729.25
02. Graham Contracting Ltd. $15,534,262.50
03. Ceccanti, Inc. $15,653,314.00
04. Flatiron West, Inc. $15,842,575.00
05. Johansen Excavating, Inc. $16,005,105.00
06. Hamilton Construction Co. $17,026,783.75
Engineer's Estimate $14,155,307.50
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Agenda Item: Bids – 9C_
TO: City Council
DATE: June 6, 2017
SUBJECT: South 212th Street and 72nd Avenue South Intersection
Improvements - Award
SUMMARY: The project includes removing the existing failed asphalt at the
intersection of S. 212th Street and 72nd Avenue S. then replacing it with 9” depth
cement concrete pavement. Also included is the replacement of curb ramps to meet
current ADA standards and the addition of traffic signal loops to replace the existing
video detection system.
The Engineers estimate for this project was $1,234,645.00.
The three bids were all close to each other indicating good bid results, indicating that
our region is experiencing significant construction inflation.
EXHIBITS: Memo dated May 31, 2017
RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Director
YEA: N/A NAY: N/A
BUDGET IMPACTS: The project will be paid out of B & O funds.
MOTION: Award the South 212st Street and 72nd Avenue South
Intersection Improvements Project to Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. in the
amount of $1,429,710.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary
documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and Public Works Director, and authorize the Mayor to use
additional B&O funds to complete the funding for this project.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Timothy J. LaPorte, P.E.,
Public Works Director
Address: 400 West Gowe Street
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
Phone: 253-856-5500
Fax: 253-856-6500
DATE: May 31, 2017
TO: Mayor Cooke and Kent City Council
FROM: Timothy J. LaPorte, P.E. Public Works Director
RE: South 212th Street and 72nd Avenue South Intersection
Improvements Project - Award
Bid opening for the S 212th Street and 72nd Ave S Intersection Improvements Project
was held on May 30, 2017 with three (3) bids received. The lowest responsible and
responsive bid was submitted by Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. in the amount of
$1,429,710.00. The Engineer's estimate was $1,234,645.00. The Public Works Director
recommends awarding this contract to Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.
Bid Summary
01. Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. $1,429,710.00
02. Sound Pacific Construction, LLC $1,470,755.00
03. Jansen Inc. $1,483,307.00
Engineer's Estimate $1,234,645.00
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REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
A. Council President
B. Mayor
C. Administration
D. Economic & Community Development
E. Operations
F. Parks & Human Services
G. Public Safety
H. Public Works
I. Regional Fire Authority
J. Other
K. Other
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Derek Matheson, Chief Administrative Officer
Phone: 253-856-5700
Fax: 253-856-6700
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
DATE: 06/06/17
TO: Mayor Cooke
Councilmembers
FROM: Derek Matheson, Chief Administrative Officer
SUBJECT: CAO Report for Tuesday, June 06, 2017
The Chief Administrative Officer’s report is intended to provide Council, staff and
community an update on the activities of the City of Kent.
ADMINISTRATION
The CAO and performance analyst met with the Kent School District’s superintendent
and chief accountability officer on May 30 to discuss alignment between the two
organizations’ strategic plans as well as lessons learned from the district’s recent
strategic planning process. The meeting is an outcome of the city council and school
board’s joint meeting in late March.
The mayor and CAO hosted the annual “mid-managers meeting” on May 17. Topics
discussed at the well-attended meeting included the City Hall Campus and Russell Road
Shops, fiscal cliff, Wi-Fi in city parks, employee engagement survey, Meet Me on
Meeker, 224th overpass project, employee salary survey, and upcoming mayor and
council changes.
The council president and CAO have begun to discuss possible agenda items for a half-
day city council retreat this summer.
City Attorney Tom Brubaker has won the Washington State Association of Municipal
Attorneys’ Ernest H. Campbell Award for Excellence in the Practice of Municipal Law.
Congratulations, Tom!
The City Clerk’s Office held training for city department records administrators on May
23. Administrators were provided resources and form for the retention and destruction
of records.
Public Disclosure Administrator, Alyne Hansen and Administrative Assistant I, Katy
McKee attended the Washington Association of Public Records Officer’s spring training
session. Alyne and Katy received legal updates and attended breakout sessions on
issues regarding inmate requests, body-worn video, and commercial purpose requests.
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
• ECD staff convened a conversation between the Spady family (owners of the Dick’s
Drive-In chain), Sound Transit and the Muscatel family (owners of a property on Pacific
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Highway). Staff is helping to facilitate a negotiation between the private parties by
supplying information. Major challenges remain on the private side with relocation of
pre-existing tenants and their original lease rights.
• ECD staff received an update from ownership of the Maralco property and their progress
to date on removing old liens on their derelict 10 acres of industrial property. The
property has attracted interest from multiple developers, and now that the city has
helped ownership to understand clean-up costs and options through federal grant
funding. The property’s trustee owners are taking steps to remove the property from
bankruptcy and go to market. The city’s LID and other unpaid back utility funds are part
of the conversation as well.
• ECD staff conducted business outreach to the ownership of La Huerta market to learn
more about their interests and plans for neighboring properties as they deal with
negative externalities from Kent School District’s vacant parcels abutting the northern
portion of their store.
• ECD staff traveled to Seattle’s CBRE main offices to meet with brokers about
development opportunities in South Sound.
Code Enforcement
Futurewise has been selected to help the code enforcement office develop a proactive
multifamily housing inspection program. With assistance from Living Well Kent,
community outreach will take place over the summer, followed by policy development in
the fall with draft legislation expected in November.
Planning
Long-range planning staff participated in a Sound Transit workshop at Highline College
related to the future light rail station’s art and architecture. The workshop was attended
by Highline College students and staff, as well as neighboring city staff from Des
Moines. Councilmember Berrios and Mayor Cooke attended as well and participated in
the breakout sessions. The afternoon was very productive and staff is looking forward to
seeing the results of the participatory exercises in Sound Transit’s plans and designs.
Long-range planning staff, with assistance from economic development and human
services staff and support from Kent Elementary and Puget Sound Regional Council,
submitted an application for Transportation for America grant under the Cultural
Corridor Consortium program. Previous grant recipients include Nashville, Portland and
San Diego. If awarded, the grant would fund a series of workshops with the Kent
Elementary School community regarding Meet Me on Meeker and the outdoor play area
adjacent to Meeker Street on school property. The grant would run from August 1, 2017
to July 31, 2018 and would include $50,000 (budgeted for outreach, facilitation, food
and translation services), travel and accommodation for two team members to
participate in an in-person meeting, and support for photo and video documentation.
Building & Permit Center
Upcoming Projects
Kentacre Short Plat - subdivide parcel into 5 lots.
Becker Property Short Plat – 117th PL SE, pre-application meeting to determine options
for the property as a boundary line adjustment or a new submission of a preliminary
short plat.
Benson Short Plat -5 lot short plat.
Chi Kim Townhomes - 108 Ave SE, the project consists of demolition of the existing
home along with 4 trees to allow for construction of 6-plex townhomes.
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Maldonado Short Plat - SE 218th Pl, divide one parcel into two lots. There is an existing
home, which will remain. An additional lot will be created on the west side of the
property.
Kent Townhomes - 108th Ave SE, 14 unit townhome development.
Issued Projects
Pacific Gateway P-161 - Civil Construction, 62 Ave S.
Bonnie Lane - Civil Construction, 132 Ave SE.
Kent 25 - Civil Construction, 116 Ave SE.
Meadow Park View - Civil Construction, 124 Ave SE.
2017 AC Main Replacement - Civil Construction.
Petco - Major Alteration - Pacific Hwy S, Valuation - $788,250.
Inspections - 1084 Total
712 Passed
129 Failed
39 Continued
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Starbucks ICS Trainings - Held two separate two hour ICS trainings for the Starbucks
Roasting plant staff.
CERT Final –Spring CERT final was on April 29 with 26 graduates.
ICS 300 Class – Kent Emergency Management hosted an ICS 300 (Intermediate ICS for
Expanding Incidents) 21 people attended including city and fire staff, as well as staff
from other local jurisdictions.
Scenic Hill CERT - Attended a Scenic Hill CERT team meeting. We attend a quarterly
meeting with this group and discuss various topics of their choice such as personal
preparedness, neighborhood preparedness, and search and rescue.
Personal Preparedness & Fire Safety at the Fire House - This was a field trip of four
classes (all second graders) who come to the fire station to learn about disaster
preparedness and fire safety.
Citywide Wellness Fair – Participated in the city’s wellness fair, offered information
about personal preparedness and building a family emergency kit.
New Emergency Management Program Coordinator – With Brian Felczak retiring in June,
we have hired Captain Joe Root. Joe has been with Puget Sound Fire for 26 years.
Joe’s first official day was May 8, 2017.
FINANCE
Held investment meetings last week with the two firms that manage the city’s
investments. Aaron, Joe and Lavina met with Paul Jarvis of TVI Investments for our
quarterly investment meeting on Thursday. Also on Thursday was our regular quarterly
investment meeting with our Investment Committee. Luke Schneider of PFM presented
information about PFM, the investment portfolio and their strategy for the city
investments.
On the heels of completing the 2017-2018 Adopted Budget book, it is time to turn
attention to the 2018 Mid-Biennium Review. The process kicks off with staff on
Tuesday, May 23.
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Finance staff is working with US Bank to change the way payments are handled that are
rejected by our bank lockbox. Currently, rejected payments or payments missing
information necessary for processing are returned to the city. With the new product
called “Web Decisioning” we would be able to provide the missing information to the
bank electronically allowing them to complete the process.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Benefits
Health Care Board Meeting scheduled for June 21.
Finalized the Annual State Risk Manager Health and Welfare Report.
Wellness points awarded for participation in the PW Scavenger Hunt.
Kent Relay for Life - June 2 – 3, starting 6:00 pm Friday evening and ends Saturday
morning at 11:00 am. Event will be held at Kent Meridian High School French Field.
Wellness points will be awarded to those staff walking in the event.
Community Outreach
Working with King County to place four Kent School District student interns in the city of
Kent.
Coordinating staff representatives to speak at local community colleges.
Labor, Class & Compensation
Continuing non-rep salary survey meetings.
Continuing policy review and draft updates to be finalized this fall.
Updating org charts for the website.
Recruitment
Upgrading to the new version of the Online Hiring Center (OHC) in NEOGOV effective
June 1.
Promotional orientation workshop for the rank of Corrections Sergeant is June 8 at the
Corrections Annex.
Entry Level/Lateral Police Officer computer assessments will be conducted on June 7.
New hires Tessa Melville (Police Officer) and Leslie Perry (Records Specialist) will both
begin on June 1.
Conducting initial telephone screen interviews for the Project Management Office
Manager position in IT.
Risk Management
Currently reviewing best practices for proactive and efficient claims handling.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Check out the video highlights from Kent’s National Public Works Week, May 25 at
ShoWare Center. It was a fun time to learn, play and interact with the services,
equipment and people who bring our city to life. #NPWW https://vimeo.com/219157967
LAW
Law Department and Code Enforcement met with the Neighbors of West Hill on April 20
to address neighborhood issues and concerns. Law staff also participated in four code
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enforcement hearings that were all mitigated – one with a reduced fine, two with full
fines, and one was dismissed. The Law Department also reviewed 22 correction notices,
5 notices of violation, and 3 voluntary correction agreements.
Law Department members gave presentations at the Washington Association of
Municipal Attorneys (WSAMA) conference, held in Blaine. Presentations were made by
staff regarding Brady Lists (a required list for police officers who have been found to
have made false reports or testimony), homeless camp cleanups, and an introduction to
the criminal justice system for new attorneys.
Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1620 which will now allow national criminal
history checks through the FBI for employees or volunteers who will have unsupervised
access to children and vulnerable adults. Law Department members worked extensively
on this bill, drafting language and attending meetings in Olympia.
Prosecutors successfully represented the City in two marijuana-related DUI cases before
the Washington Court of Appeals. In one case, the court decided that blood collected
pursuant to consent from a DUI arrestee is not subject to suppression based upon a
failure to give the arrestee the implied consent warnings set out in RCW 46.20.308.
This victory came a little over a week after the Washington Supreme Court refused to
grant review of a Court of Appeals decision which upheld the 5ng/ml THC limit for DUI
drivers.
Law Department staff redrafted the city’s operating procedures for homeless camp
clean-ups.
Pat Fitzpatrick worked with Kent Meridian High School Criminal Justice students
conducting a three-day mock jury trial, where students played the roles of attorneys,
defendants, witnesses and jurors.
Law Department staff revised the Police Department’s process to accept weapons that
are surrendered as a result of court-issued domestic violence protection orders, and the
new “extreme risk protection orders” that are issued when a court determines a person
presents a risk of violence
MUNICIPAL COURT
Judge Jorgensen and Tami Perdue (Chief Prosecutor) went to El Paso, Texas last week
to observe an established and nationally recognized DUI Court. It was an invaluable
opportunity to see the practices and protocols of this successful therapeutic court. While
there are acknowledged statutory differences between the respective states, they are
excited about implementing many of the proven procedures in our own DUI court that is
scheduled to begin in late June.
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Recreation and Cultural Services Division
The Nighthawks, a local sports team, donated a trailer full of clothes and related items
for the teen clothing bank at the Kent Parks Community Center (KPCC). With the
assistance of Parks staff, Kent teens and families will have access to these essential and
much appreciated items.
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The Annual Fishing Experience, in partnership with Kent Rotary, gave 100+ youth the
opportunity to try fishing. Fish were slow to take the bait but the event provided a great
day for families to get outside, learn a new skill and have some fun together.
Forty athletes are scheduled to compete in cycling, swimming and track and field at the
Spring Special Olympic games. Athletes will be competing at facilities in Federal Way,
PLU Tacoma and at Joint Base Lewis-McCord the weekend of June 3-4. This program is
the culmination of months of training, coaching and competition. Many of the athletes
will bring home medals but everyone will return with a sense of pride, success and
accomplishment in having been a participant.
The Kent Firefighters Foundation sponsored, set up, served and bused dishes for the
Veterans Luncheon. One hundred-eighty seniors (Veterans and non-veterans) enjoyed
an herb baked chicken dinner. Entertainment was by Hannah Fiskum. The Kent Lions
Club put on their annual spring barbecue on Saturday, serving 125 seniors burgers, hot
dogs and baked beans. The Senior Center thanks and appreciates the many sponsors
that support seniors in our community.
Ice and snow on the artificial turf fields at Wilson Playfield necessitated canceling 160
hours of scheduled youth and adult activities between January and March. Just when it
seemed the bad weather was letting up, the rain started falling! Record rainfall between
April 1 and May 25 has created a variety of operational, scheduling, and access
challenges for parks department staff as well as the participants, spectators and park
visitors we serve. Sixteen tournaments have been cancelled along with significant
impacts to league play. During this two-month period, 6,000 players on 370 teams were
impacted by the cancellation of over 800 games. Many of those were cancellations of re-
scheduled games! A record 50% of games scheduled in the Adult Slo-pitch program
have been rescheduled to date. Due to the change in weather, games are now being
played.
Facilities
Custodial crews refinished the floor in room # 8 at the Senior Center, cleaned carpets in
the Centennial Center lobby, and cleaned carpets at the Police and the Fire Training
Center. They also assisted with a tenant improve for the Finance Department by
removing and patching carpet.
Maintenance crews installed a bottled water filling station in Police headquarters,
dismantled furniture, patched and painted walls in Finance in preparation for new
furniture installation this weekend. They cleaned sidewalks and the court around the
City Hall Campus, and continue to work on service requests.
HVAC crews repaired a major failure on the cooling tower for the Police Department; the
makeup water supply broke so new pieces were fabricated and installed to correct the
problem. Building systems were switched over to cooling for the summer season. They
replaced a motor and made refrigeration repairs on the multi-zone unit at Corrections
and performed annual maintenance on the chiller systems.
Human Services
The Youth Safety Taskforce Steering Committee convened May 23 to identify next steps
in creating an action plan to address the increase youth violence and gang activity. Staff
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from Police, Recreation, and Human Services joined the Mayor and leaders of Youthlinc,
GEM, the faith community and community advocates in this effort. Outreach to Dr.
Calvin Watts and business leaders for future meetings will continue. Next steps include
creating a complete list of summer activities, enhancing current activities at the Kent
Parks Community Center, improved distribution of information, and improved
coordination between Service Providers. Staff continues to reach out to the Federal Way
Taskforce and other efforts to learn from them and enhance our planning. The Youth
Initiative Coordinator will support this effort when he begins his work June 16.
Staff is joining the Financial Empowerment Network, the cities of Tukwila and SeaTac,
King County Housing Authority, Global to local, and Key Bank in a grant to the CFEFund
to increase financial inclusion activities in Kent/South King County. This grant will fund a
BankOn fellow to support cities in developing strategies for financial inclusion including
utilizing community reinvestment funds.
Human Services staff attended the King County Refugee Housing Summit on May 24.
The summit included a Refugee 101 Panel, Refugee Voices Panel, Best Practices in
Refugee Housing Panel, Housing Challenge Discussions and group work towards
developing a Community Strategic Plan. The lack of affordable housing has recently
become the biggest challenge facing refugees arriving in Washington State (most of who
are resettled in King County). The goal of the event was to gather a cross-section group
of organizations and begin to develop a strategic framework to collectively work towards
creating affordable housing for refugees. This topic is especially important for the City of
Kent, as our city has welcomed more refugees than any other city in King County over
the past ten years. Affordable housing, access to jobs, transportation, education and
services are critical for newly arrived refugees, making South King County and Kent
appealing locations for resettlement.
As our rental costs rise and availability becomes more scarce, more refugees are being
resettled farther south and into Pierce County. Refugees flee their home country
because of persecution based on religion, their racial or ethnic identity, their political
opinion, or being a member of a particular group. For most of the 29 million refugees in
the world, less than one percent has the option to resettle in another country and the
US only accepts the most vulnerable.
Key data facts relevant to King County and Kent included - from 2010 to 2016, the
population of the city of Kent grew by 4,781. During that same time-period, 6,252
refugees arrived in the city of Kent. Between the years 2011-2015, there was a 27.6%
growth in foreign-born persons in Kent. Over half of that growth came from refugees
from Iraq (23%), Afghanistan (13%) and Somalia (16%).
Of the 23,921 refugees resettled in King County from 2006-2016, 35% were resettled in
Kent, while 21% were resettled in Seattle. 3% were resettled in Bellevue. Each refugee
receives an average of $1,125 to start their new life. Refugees without children receive
small monthly federal payments for eight months after they arrive in the US ($332
single/$420 couple). Some resettlement agencies offer a matching grant of 4-6 months
of cash assistance and others qualify for TANF through DSHS ($613 per month for a
family of 4).
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Staff attended the May South King County Housing Action Committee meeting. Topics
included an update on Affordable Housing Week, planning for the soon to be released
Point in Time count (media preparation and community education), and a training
overview by All Home Staff on Continuum of Care. Point in Time count numbers are
expected to be released at the end of the month or in early June, and numbers are
expected to have increased. It is important to remember that the 2017 totals cannot be
easily compared to 2016 due to changes in the process and increased areas covered.
Data will be released sub regionally versus by city.
Human Services staff attended the monthly South King County Human Services
Planners meeting, which included a presentation on the Best Starts for Kids levy funding
and the logistics of the RFP’s that will continue to roll out over the summer and into fall.
City Human Services staff discussed the joint monitoring of commonly funded agencies
and how to best document and store monitoring information. Staff also discussed the
County’s 2016 Expenditures Report for Commerce and cities were asked to share capital
dollars invested by homeless/housing project.
The Human Services Manager is a current seated member on the Joint
Recommendations Committee (JRC), an inter-jurisdictional body that provides funding
recommendations and advice on guidelines and procedures for King County and its
consortia city partners on a wide range of housing and community development issues.
The JRC met in May to discuss several topics including: timely expenditure of prior year
CDBG and HOME funded projects, 2018 program planning for CDBG and Home funds,
the 2018-2020 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement, updates to the Housing Finance
Program Guidelines, and legislative agenda updates.
Park Operations
The previous week has been a great change to the weather this spring and has in turn
generated a lot of activity out in the parks - some of it expected some unexpected. In
the unexpected category, a black bear and possibly a cub were spotted by several
neighbors, park staff and police officers at Clark Lake Park. A large response involving
Kent Police, Park Operations staff, Kent School District Security and staff, King County
Sheriff Guardian One and Washington Fish and Game officers. The park was closed while
a search ensued to locate the bears however, despite the best efforts although seen
several times were never located again through the evening. Following consultation with
Fish and Game officers the park was reopened with caution signs posted at entrances to
the park. This is uncommon to the Kent Park system; the last sighting of a bear on park
property was several years ago.
Park Operations staff, Park Planning staff and Facilities staff worked diligently for the
previous week to improve the grounds around the City Hall campus. Some work remains
and will be completed in the next week.
Graffiti and vandalism are unfortunately an activity that also occurs with improving
weather and this spring has been no exception. Park facilities in the valley and on the
West Hill in particular have been hit hard with repeated tagging, graffiti and vandalism
in the last week. Several locations were hit multiple times repeatedly in the last week
alone. This places an additional strain on time and resources in what is typically heading
into the busiest time of year
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POLICE
Staff Changes - Hiring/Retirement/Recruitment/ Leaves/Promotions
Lateral Officer Alex Helms started May 16.
Entry level officer Tessa Melville starts June 1.
Records Specialist Leslie Perry starts June 1.
Significant crime activities/arrests/investigations
While being transported to another jail, an inmate attempted to escape from custody in
the parking lot. He ran north through the parking lot and across Central Ave. The
inmate was pursued on foot. KPD assisted in the search. Correction officers along, with
a SCORE officer, captured the inmate and brought him back to the facility and booked
him on the escape charge. He also lost good time for the previous charge that was
ending. All reports of the incident were sent to the court and his past cases were re-
opened for violating conditions of sentence.
Corrections Officer Ward was exiting the court when an inmate ran into him in an
attempt to escape. The inmate was tackled by KPD Sergeant Gagner and Corrections
Officer Ward and taken into custody. Kent Municipal court set his bail at $10,000 cash
only.
On May 9, we contacted a long time transient sleeping at a city park under baseball
bleachers. We spent a few minutes talking with him, and he stated he was ready for a
change in lifestyle. His concern was leaving his dog and didn’t know where to keep his
property if he went somewhere. We called United Gospel Mission and got them to accept
him into shelter with his dog and we took possession of 2 suitcases and a bike for
safekeeping. We then provided him with some bus passes to get to Seattle. We have
not seen him since and presumably still in services with UGM.
On May 10, we contacted a subject who had set-up camp along the Green River behind
the jail. He was not known to us, and had just fallen on hard times and did not know
where to go. In lieu of criminal charges, he agreed to immediately seek assistance. We
took possession of his bike, secured him a bed at UGM and provided him a bus pass. He
has not been back that we know of.
On May 11, we got stopped by another long time transient who requested assistance in
getting off the street. We contacted Catholic Community Services and secured her a bed
in their women’s shelter. We then drove her to Catholic Community Services, where she
was met with a case worker to begin enrollment.
On May 13, at 12:46 a.m., patrol was dispatched to a dispute/fight and one subject had
a gun at the AM/PM located at 10402 SE 256th St. All involved parties were gone prior
to patrol’s arrival. The clerk indicated that one subject had been shot. We were notified
of a gunshot victim that had arrived at Valley Medical Center. Investigation revealed a
fight ensued and one of the males was punched and then he pulled out a gun and shot
one time, hitting the victim in the chest. The victim’s wound was not life threatening.
On May 15, at 12:22 a.m., officers were dispatched to a priority call where the victim
was carjacked at gun point at Auto Zone at 23918 104 Ave SE. Officers responded and
spoke to the victim who said three males walked from the south side of the Auto Zone.
The male who was helping her at the front of her car pulled out a black handgun and
pointed it at her head. At 1:39 a.m., officers located the unoccupied stolen vehicle at
the intersection of 129th PL SE/SE 259th PL. The vehicle appeared to be undamaged,
but the keys were not inside.
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On May 19, at 7:52 p.m., officers were dispatched to an illegal discharge in the 21300
block of 103rd Pl SE. They were updated a few minutes later that someone had been in
a vehicle and fired at two people as they were loading items into the trunk of their car.
On May 20, at 10:56 a.m., officers were dispatched to a possible suspicious subject in
Indigo Springs. It was later determined that a male had attempted to pull a 10 year old
girl into his van. He was able to grab her left arm and pull her toward his van. The
suspect let her go only after she punched him twice and bit his arm. She ran back
toward her apartment. The suspect got back into his van and attempted to follow her,
but continued out of the complex toward the exit. Kent School District has been notified
and the case has been referred to Detectives for further investigation.
May 21 at 12:17 a.m., we attempted to stop a reckless vehicle in the 10400 block of SE
248th St. The driver, who had just run a red light, did not stop and a pursuit ensued into
the Silver Springs Apartments. Officers then attempted to P.I.T. (Pursuit Immobilization
Technique) and the suspect bailed from the vehicle on foot and ran northbound behind
the complex. Our new K-9 partner, Krieger, promptly ran the suspect down. No one was
injured and the suspect was booked for Eluding, Reckless Driving and DWLS. Congrats
to Krieger on his first capture.
On May 26, at 1:41 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Kent Library for a report of a
shooting. One male was found with a gunshot wound to his foot. It was reported that
the male suspect left the scene with 2-or-3 other males. A female witness with the
victim advised they were just walking on the path through Kaibara Park when a vehicle
pulled up and 2 males got out and robbed the victim of his phone and wallet. He was
transported to Valley Medical. No suspects were located or identified. Detectives
responded and took over the investigation.
On May 28 at 12:17 a.m., officers were dispatched to the report of a drive-by shooting
at Firestone on Pacific Hwy S. The reporting party said that the suspect vehicle had just
fired one shot at him and had then fled northbound on Pacific Hwy S. in a black Mercury
Sable. Upon arrival, officers learned that no one was injured. They also learned that the
incident resulted from a dispute about the suspect vehicle speeding through the parking
lot. As the vehicle sped away, it was believed that the suspects fired a shot at them,
although they did not see a gun or a muzzle flash. A .40 Cal casing was located and a
broken car window. The suspects are unidentified and still outstanding.
Major emphasis patrol
The Kent Traffic Unit is participating with the rest of the King County Target Zero Task
Force in the “Click it or Ticket” seatbelt education/enforcement campaign that is running
from May 22 through June 4. This is a nationwide awareness and emphasis patrol.
May 25, patrol conducted a successful “Demand” Operation at the Ramada Inn. We
arrested 11 suspects for Patronizing a Prostitute and impounded 7 vehicles with a
prostitution hold. We also investigated a suspect who contacted us about having sex
with minor girls. With SIU’s support, he was arrested for 2 counts of Commercial Sex
Abuse of a Minor.
PUBLIC WORKS
Design
S 224th St Project 84th to 88th – Apparent Low Bid by SB Structures LLC at $15,330,729.
Working toward Possession and Use agreement with Hytek lot – for buffer mitigation as
required by Army Corps of Engineer permit.
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S 224th St Project 88th to 94th – Appraisals received for all eight properties – for
Temporary Construction Easements, subterranean easements and partial acquisitions.
S 228th Union Pacific Grade Separation (and 228th Bikeway) – Notification to businesses
about upcoming work and traffic impacts to be sent early June.
Joint Trench - advertise June 20 – preparing 90% review documents. Working with
utility companies and preparing utility agreements.
Stormwater relocation to advertise June 27 – Preparing 90% review documents. Team is
work through utility conflicts.
132nd Ave. walking path - advertise June 6 – preparing final contract documents.
Temporary Construction Easements secured. Working with three owners for partial
acquisition – two are required for the project.
212th at 72nd Ave – advertised May 16. Bid opening anticipated May 31. One addendum
issued. Outreach to businesses held May 12. Construction impacts to be communicated
to broad community closer to award date and contract execution. Discussed traffic
impacts with Fire department.
Linda Heights Pump Station Replacement – preparing a preliminary stormwater
hydrology model to determine stormwater needs. Will be soliciting info from consultants
for Geotech (steep slopes) and Wetland (delineation).
6th Ave. – Smith to Meeker Sidewalk – scope settled for sidewalk repairs on south half,
walking path to the north. Designer to be assigned in June to prepare construction
documents.
Construction
72nd Ave Extension - asphalt paving will be completed this week (weather permitting).
A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for this project is in the process of being scheduled for June
28.
1st Ave North Improvements – W. Smith St to W. James St. Several sidewalk ramps will
be replaced in the following weeks in order to achieve ADA compliance.
108th Ave SE & SE 208th St Intersection Improvements - paving is complete and final
cleanup/restoration work will take place this week. Traffic loop replacement will take
place at night beginning June 5 and the final channelization (striping) will take place on
Friday and Saturday nights (June 9 & 10), weather permitting.
80th Ave S Pavement Preservation - contract work is beginning today (May 30).
Pavement removal on the East half of 80th Ave is scheduled for Thursday, June 1. Curb
replacements will take place on this half of the street beginning June 12, and concrete
paving is scheduled to begin on June 16.
WSDOT – SR 516, 102nd Pl SW to 132nd Ave SE Paving and ADA Compliance - work is
underway at night under the Noise Variance granted to WSDOT by The city of Kent for
60 non-consecutive nights. Planning and paving the existing asphalt is ongoing as
weather permits and will continue working from west to east for the following several
weeks.
2017 Asphalt Overlays - paving is complete in the Seven Oakes neighborhood. Utility
adjustments are ongoing. ADA improvements are ongoing in the Starlake Highlands
and Misty Meadows neighborhoods and paving is scheduled for the week of June
19. Storm pipe replacement is ongoing in the Misty Meadows neighborhood.
Environmental
Upper Mill Creek Dam –The Corps of Engineers permit was received and we are working
on scheduling a meeting with the Muckleshoot’s to discuss stream habitat mitigation.
S. 208th St. Improvements – Preparing Public Information Plan.
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Clark Springs/Rock Creek Habitat Conservation Measure 6 – council approval scheduled
for June 6.
Meeker St and downstream storm system cleaning – draft plans and special provisions
have been circulated for comments and are due by Friday, June 2. Scheduled to
advertise for bids on June 27 in two separate projects, north of the James Street box
culvert and from the end of the box culvert south.
Mill Creek Restoration – met with the King County Drainage District No. 1 Board on May
25 about this and other projects. Will be discussing Inter Local Agreement (ILA) with
the Drainage District for access to their property and cost sharing.
King County Flood Control District – scheduled levee tour with Executive Director
Michelle Clark on Monday, June 5.
Lake Meridian Estates – finalizing draft agreement with Lake Meridian Estates.
Green River Levee Deficiencies – discussed new list of deficiencies with King County
staff on Thursday, May 25 and agreed on a plan to move forward to correct them.
Transportation
Mayor Cooke, Councilmember Ralph and staff attended the Connecting Washington
Gateway meeting on May 30. The meeting included an update on the project, a
discussion of the proposed local match, legislative direction and funding as well as
forecasted traffic performance. Craig Stone, WSDOT Puget Sound Gateway Program
Administrator, will be presenting at the Council Workshop on June 6.
Public Works, Community and Economic Development Engineering and Parks staff are
meeting to discuss the 248th Street Corridor in preparation for the June 20 Council
Workshop.
Signal Tech crews are in the process of assembling the residential speed radar signs to
be installed over the next few months. Staff has been coordinating with the Riverview
neighborhood on the location of the signs. Final sign locations must be approved by the
Traffic Engineer.
Land Survey
Design Mapping - 2017 Water Site Potholes, Boat Launch Elevations at Van Doren’s
Park, Piezometer Elevations at Alvin’s Pond and Clark Lake Building Locations.
Construction/Staking for 108th/208th Channelization.
Right of Way - East Valley Hwy Right of Way, 228TH Grade Separation Easements, Water
Service Easement for Rainier Nursery, American Legion Water Easement and Railroad
Quiet Zone Right of Way for UPRR and BNRR.
GIS
IT requested to present GIS Sustainability presentation on June 9 from 2-3pm at City
Hall.
Sewer and Water Service Areas map has been updated.
Finance Customer Services requested multiple LID queries for locations.
Water System Plan data was requested and available data was provided to shared drive.
ECD to develop Comprehensive Plan Amendments for deadline of June 1 completed.
Several neighborhood councils’ map created.
Request from Finance Customer Services for Stormwater Manual information as they are
studying how other cities treat government owned parcels for Stormwater utility rates
and charges.
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Streets
Street maintenance crews will be doing hot patch repairs on James St. east of
Washington, 132nd south of Kent Kangley and 272nd and Star Lake Road and filling
potholes citywide. Crews will also be picking up litter, line trimming and clearing debris
on East Hill people paths, North Park alleyways, Reith Road and the shoulder from 96th
to Benson. The Sign crew will be setting out traffic control for the Saturday Market,
swapping railroad and speed limit signs on Willis and at Titus and the BNSF tracks,
Central and Titus, 72nd Ave S of 266th.
Water
East Hill Well pump and motor has been reinstalled and placed back in service. Water
main installation on 2nd Ave between James Street and Cloudy Street is complete. The
crew will spend the week installing 24 water services to the customers’ homes. Water
main installation is complete on 117th Place SE on the East Hill. Staff is working to
collect data needed by our consultant to update our water system plan. This plan will
run for a ten-year period and is a requirement of water systems by WAC 246-290.
Utilities
Sewer - crews will be preforming Victoria Ridge generator repairs. Crews will also be
cleaning and inspecting storm and existing sewer lines and the new sewer on Maple
Lane.
Storm - the project crew will be digging ditches on 111th, repairing manholes on 201st
and 204th, and plugging the line both up and downstream to inspect the pipe on 228th.
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) crews will be pumping on
Riverview and 221st, performing assessments on Maple and Woodland, 288th and 144th.
Fleet/Warehouse
The radio shop is building new vehicles and programming radios. Fleet is working on
new vehicle installs, getting parks new mower into service and preparing vehicles for
auction. The warehouse is working on small equipment repairs, routine maintenance
and processing bids for the 251st St. Shops Inc. project.
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