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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 1/3/2017 Kent City Council Workshop January 3, 2017 Minutes Kent, Washington Approved January 17, 2017 Date: January 3, 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 Absent: None Agenda: 5:02 p.m. Bill Boyce called the meeting to order Changes to the Agenda Council President Boyce rearranged the order of items to be discussed. Quiet Zones and Railroad Issues will be discussed first, the Public Works 2017 Work Plan will be discussed second, and the Federal Lobbyist Update will be discussed last. 1. _Quiet Zone & Railroad Issue Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director, gave a brief overview of both the UPRR and BNRR mainlines and spurs throughout the City. Kelly Peterson, Environmental Conservation Specialist, provided an explanation of the events in November and December that caused the BNRR crossing gates to be down for extended periods of time. Additional information was provided regarding the inadequacy of the BNRR notification system to report when the crossing gates are down for extended periods of time. The Public Works Department will be installing signs in the right-of-way that references the BNRR telephone numbers to call and report when the crossing gates are down due to a false preemption. Quiet Zone Update: Chad Bieren, Deputy Public Works Director, gave an overview of the phase I implementation of the Quiet Zones that includes fencing, pedestrian gates, and sidewalks. Idling Trains• Kelly Peterson, Environmental Conservation Specialist, provided information regarding his research of the trains idling for extended periods of time in the Page 1 of 3 Kent City Council Workshop January 3, 2017 Minutes Kent, Washington Approved January 17, 2017 North Park area. Kelly informed the Council of his interactions with a resident in the North Park neighborhood that is providing him with extensive details regarding the dates and times trains idle for extended periods of time. 2. Public Works Capital Work Plan Chad Bieren, Deputy Public Works Director, provided the Council with the 2017 Public Works Work Plan that includes the Mill Creek channel reestablishment, Green River Natural Resources Area stormwater pump station, Russell Road lower/lowest levee projects, Downey Farmstead restoration project, Milwaukee #2 levee, County Road #8 levee, Upper Mill Creek dam improvements, Lake Meridian Estates Stormwater outfall, Kent Scenic Hill drainage at Kensington, Earthworks Park sediment pond culverts, Frager Road levee, Kent Airport levee, South 208th Street roadway repair, 132nd Ave S.E., sidewalk improvements, S 228th Street UP bridge grade separation, South 224th Street Improvements, 76th Avenue culverts/sidewalks, Naden Avenue/Willis Street intersection, and the James Street pump station building. Dave Brock, Deputy Director of the Public Works Operations Manager, provided the Council with the 2017 Public Works Operations Work Plan that includes the 2017 water distribution system projects, fire hydrant upgrades and repairs, large meter maintenance and upgrades. Additionally, Dave provided information regarding utility-related projects, including pump station improvements, UP station improvements, and inspection of the infrastructure. 3. Federal Lobbyist Update Ben McMakin, from Van Ness Feldman, LLP, provided information to the Council regarding "Washington D.C. 2017 and What's Next." Ben spoke about significant and unprecedented changes, and campaign promises vs. governing regarding transportation. Mr. McMakin gave a brief overview of Kent's transportation opportunities for 2017, including SR 509/SR 167, grade separations, freight, light rail, and the railroad. Details were provided regarding what Trump's transportation program may include. Mr. McMakin advised the Council of new issues, challenges and opportunities including regulatory changes in approach, enforcement and government oversight regarding levee issues, and that trade/freight corridors like Kent, have much at stake in Trump's vows to challenge China, Mexico, Japan and other trading partners. Page 2 of 3 Kent City Council Workshop January 3, 2017 Minutes Kent, Washington Approved January 17, 2017 In response to concerns the Council expressed regarding railroad issues, Mr. McMakin suggested requesting Senator Cantwell and/or Senator Murray come to Kent for a town hall meeting to discuss railroad issues. The meeting concluded a "6.32p m. Kimberley A. Komoto City Clerk January 3, 2017 Page 3 of 3 Kent City Council Regular Meeting January 3, 2017 Minutes Kent, Washington Approved January 17, 2017 Date: January 3, 2017 Time: 7 p.m. Place: Council Chambers East/West Attending: Suzette Cooke, Mayor Bill Boyce, Council President Jim Berrios, Councilmember Tina Budell, Councilmember Brenda Fincher, Councilmember Dennis Higgins, Councilmember Dana Ralph, Councilmember Les Thomas, Councilmember Absent: None Agenda: 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m., with Mayor Cooke presiding. 2. Roll Call All Councilmembers were present. 3. Changes to the Agenda None 4. Public Communications A. Public Recognition: Mayor Cooke recognized Conner McArthur, a 15 year old Kentwood High School Sophomore that has been selected to represent the United State of America as a member of the National Football Team vs. Team Canada at AT&T stadium. Council President Boyce recognized a group of students from Kentridge High School that attended this meeting as a part of a civic engagement project. B. Torklift Central's 6th Annual Kent Turkey Challenge — Awards Presentation: Katie Brown, Sales and Marketing Director of Torklift International presented awards for the top five businesses that collected the most food items as follows: 1st Pacific Power Group, 954 items, 2nd Grass Lake Elementary School, 799 items, 3rd Kent Valley Hockey Association, 720 items, 4th Seattle/Tacoma KOA, 611 items, and 5th Plemmons Industries, 600 items. Awards were presented to the top five Page 1 of 4 Kent City Council Regular Meeting January 3, 2017 Minutes Kent, Washington Approved January 17, 2017 businesses that collected the most money as follows: 1st Ski's Painting, Inc.$10,155 collected, Eberle Vivian, $4,155 collected, Shannon and Associates, $2,585, Kent United Methodist Church, $2,506, and Pacific Power Group, $2,155. C. Community Events: Council President Boyce gave a brief recap of the 2016 events held at the ShoWare Center. He encouraged everyone to attend events in 2017 and provided details regarding upcoming events. Councilmember Ralph encouraged everyone to attend the January 27, 2017 Spotlight Series featuring the Peking Acrobats to be held at the Kentwood Performing Arts Center. Councilmember Fincher invited everyone to attend the "You, Me, We" event to be held at the ShoWare Center on January 27, 2017, the elementary youth basketball jamboree to be held at the Kent Commons on the 8th & 9th of January, and to participate in the Green Kent clean up scheduled for January 28th at Clark Lake Pa rk. Councilmember Berrios invited the public to have coffee with the Chief on January 18, 2017 at 10 a.m. at the Kent Senior Center. D. Economic and Community Development Report Ben Wolters, Economic and Community Development Director, provided the Council with an update of 2016 development activity, including a five-year history of issued permits, the valuation of both residential and commercial properties, and single- family home permits issued. Examples of recent single-family home construction projects were presented. E. Intergovernmental Reports None S. Public Hearing None 6. Public Comment Tim Proby expressed concerns over the construction on S.E. 252nd Street and 111th Ave S.E. Charmaine Kauth expressed concerns over the 111th Street road construction and the significant impacts construction on S.E. 252nd Street and 111 Ave. S.E. Putha Touch expressed concerns and the need for sidewalks for pedestrian safety related to the construction on S.E. 252nd Street and 111th Ave S.E. Page 2 of 4 Kent City Council Regular Meeting January 3, 2017 Minutes Kent, Washington Approved January 17, 2017 Annara Touch expressed her concerns for the safety of children and asked the council to consider improving road conditions related to the construction on S.E. 252nd Street and 111th Ave S.E. T.J. Petersen expressed his hope that the council will come up with a strategic plan to help the homeless population in Kent. Derek Matheson advised the public that a neighborhood meeting will be scheduled to provide the history of the plat, the reason for modification and what the can and cannot be done. There will be an opportunity for residents to have their questions answered by staff. Residents on 111th, 113th, and 114th will be notified of the meeting. 7. Consent Calendar Council President Boyce moved to approve the Consent Calendar items A through B, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. The motion passed unanimously 7-0. A. Minutes of Previous Meetings and Workshops — Approve The minutes of the workshop and regular council meeting of Dec. 13, 2016 were approved. B. Sound Transit Memorandum of Understanding Endorsement - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to endorse the Memorandum of Understanding between Sound Transit and the City of Kent. 8. Other Business 9. Bids A. Lake Meridian Dock Replacement Project — Award Julie Parascondola, Parks Director, provided the Council with details regarding the proposed work to be done replacing the existing dock at Lake Meridian. Councilmember Fincher moved to award the Lake Meridian Dock Replacement Project to Neptune Marine in the amount of $750,985.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Parks Director, seconded by Councilmember Budell. Motion carried 7-0. 10. Reports from Standing Committees, Council and Staff Council President Page 3 of 4 Kent City Council Regular Meeting January 3, 2017 Minutes Kent, Washington Approved January 17, 2017 Council President Boyce provided a brief overview of the workshop discussions on quiet zones, the 2017 Public Works Work Plan, and the information presented by Ben McMakin, the City's Federal Lobbyist. Mayor Mayor Cooke announced January's employee of the month, Lavina Brenneke, Accounting and Reporting Manager in the Finance Department. Mayor Cooke provided comments regarding the City's 2017 - 2018 biennial budget and her reasons for choosing not to sign the ordinance adopting the budget. Administration Derek Matheson, Chief Administrative Officer indicated his report is in the packet and there will be an executive session today that is expected to last 15 minutes, and no action is anticipated after executive session. Economic and Community Development - No Report Operations - No Report Parks and Human Services - No Report Public Safety - No Report Public Works - Special meeting scheduled for January 9, 2017 at 4 p.m. Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority - No Report 11. Executive Session and Action After Executive Session Property Negotiations, as per RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) At 8:18 p.m., the council went into executive session. At 8:45 p.m., the council extended executive session for an additional 5 minutes. At 8:51 p.m., the council extended executive session for an additional 5 minutes. At 8:56 p.m., the meeting was reconvened. At 8:56 p.m., Mayor Cooke declared the meeting adjourned. i Kimberley A. Komoto City Clerk January 3, 2017 Page 4 of 4