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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 1/17/2017Kent City Council Workshop Minutes January 17, 20L7 Kent, Washington Approved Feb. 7, 2OL7 Date: January t7, 20L7 Time: 5 p.m. Place: Council Chambers East/West Attending: Tina Budell, Councilmember Brenda Fincher, Councilmember Dennis Higgins, Councilmember Dana Ralph, Councilmember Les Thomas, Councilmember Absent:Bill Boyce, Council President Jim Berrios, Councilmember Agenda: 5:03 p.m. Councilmember Ralph called the meeting to order Changes to the Agenda The Landsburg mine cleanup presentation was moved to be the first item on the agenda. 1. Landsburg Mine Cleanup Tim LaPorte introduced Robert Warren, Manager Northwest Regional Office, Toxics Cleanup Program, from the Washington State Department of Ecology, and Joanne Snarski, Manager, Site Assessments and Toxicology, Office of Environmental Public Health Systems with the Washington State Department of Health. Mr. Warren gave a PowerPoint presentation that detailed his department's work, including: contaminated site locations, and types of sites on hazardous sites list; landfills, and the Landsburg Mine and Clark Springs. He provided the council with the steps in the cleanup process, waste disposal in the mine trench, the groundwater monitoring network, upgraded monitoring and contingency plan network, the monitoring well schedule, and detections for implementing the contingency plan, anticipated schedule, and timeline of events. Joanne Sarski, gave a Powerpoint presentation regarding work in assessing the Landsburg Mine site, including site assessments, and the completion of a health consultation, conclusions, and recommendations, Page 1 of 2 Kent City Council Workshop Minutes January L7, 2Ot7 Kent, Washington Approved Feb. 7, 2OL7 2. King Countv Land Conservation and Preservation Work PIan Bob Burns and Ingrid Lundin, Natural Resource Lands Program with the Parks and Recreation Divisions of the King County Department of Natural Resource King County presented information on the initiative to protect high value lands. The PowerPoint presentation included information regarding: protecting open/green spaces. King County did an analysis of lands in unincorporated areas that included: natural lands, health forests, abundant farmland, trail networks, natural river corridors, and urban river corridors. King County identified 5,500 parcels that total 66,000 acres with an estimated cost of $1.5 to $1.8 billion. Details regarding the existing County funding sources and sources to fill the gap were discussed. The next steps include a meeting between King County and the City to identify lands Kent wants to add to the plan. Councilmember Higgins indicated that the work to prioritize and preserve the lands should be done within the next six months. After the lands have been identified, the advisory group will review and make recommendations by November/December with funding made available in 2019. The meeting concluded at 6:31 p.m. {,;-h'/,,r.û Kimberley Ä. *orn oto City Clerk January t7, 2OL7 Page 2 of 2 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January L7, 2OL7 Kent, Washington Approved Feb. 7, 2Ot7 Date: January L7, 2OL7 Time: 7 p.m. Place: Council Chambers East/West Attendingr Suzette Cooke, Mayor Tina Budell, Councilmember Brenda Fincher, Councilmember Dennis Higgins, Councilmember Dana Ralph, Councilmember Les Thomas, Councilmember Absent:Bill Boyce, Council President Jim Berrios, Councilmember Agenda: 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.ffi., with Mayor Cooke presiding. 2. Roll Call Council President Boyce and Councilmember Berrios had excused absences, all other councilmembers were present. 3. Changes to the Aqenda Item 4.A Presentation of James Farrell Award of Excellence to City of Kent for 12A Western National Tournament was removed from the agenda at the presenter's request that it be moved to a future meeting. 4. PublicCommunications A. Public Recognition: Recognition of donation of aerial photo of Kent, circa L952t donated by Don and Helen Mclver. Ronda Billerbeck, Program Manager with the City of Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department provided a brief history of the aerial photo of Kent, circa L952, for the formal dedication from Don and Helen Mclver. Ronda provided a brief history of the Mclver family and introduced their four children David, Kathleen, Doneen and Patty that still reside in the Kent area. Mayor Cooke expressed her appreciation for the donation of the photo. Don expressed that he wanted to ensure that although his parents were not ones to call attention to themselves, he wanted to ensure that this dedication was done for them. Page I of 9 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January t7,2OL7 Kent, Washington Approved Feb. 7, 2OL7 B. Community Events: Councilmember Ralph provided information regarding the Peking Acrobats performance on January 27, 20L7, to be held at the Kentwood Performing Arts Center. Councilmember Fincher provided information on the following events: You-Me-We, January 27, 20L7, a free event at the ShoWare Center; Green Kent Cleañ-up, January 28, 2OL7, Clark Lake Park. Additionally, the Boeing coin show will be held the weekend of January 21't at Kent Commons. January 28th, a ballroom dance competition will be held. Councilmember Thomas advised that there will be a Coffee with the Chief event held at the Kent Senior Center on January 18, 20L7. Mayor Cooke advised of the annual homeless count that will take place on January 27, 20t7, and those interested in volunteering should search for "One Night Count" on the internet. C. Appointments to Parks and Recreation Commission: Mayor Cooke requested that the appointees to the Kent Parks and Recreation Commission speak on behalf of their desire to serve on the board. Rick Minutola provided the council with reasons that he is interested in being a Kent Parks and Recreation Commission board member, including his interest in ensuring that the valuable parks are welcoming. Lacey Seaton provided the council with reasons that she is interested in being a Kent Parks and Recreation Commission board member including her desire to work to maintain and improve the parks. Erika Overall provided the council with reasons that she is interested in being a Kent Parks and Recreation Commission board member including her desire to make a difference in the community. Jennifer Ritchie provided the council with reasons that she is interested in being a Kent Parks and Recreation Commission board member including her desire to serve the City of Kent. D. Appointments to the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board: Mayor Cooke invited the appointees to the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board to speak on behalf of their desire to serve on the board. Page 2 of 9 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January L7,2OL7 Kent, Washington Approved Feb. 7, 20L7 Nick Swan provided the council with reasons that he is interested in being a Kent Bicycle Advisory Board member including his desire to ensure that there are safe places to bike throughout Kent. Frank Boosman provided the council with reasons that he is interested in being a Kent Bicycle Advisory Board member including his desire to research evidence- based approaches and best practices regarding cycling to help make Kent the best place to cycle in the state. Craig Fuller provided the council with reasons he is interested in being a Kent Bicycle Advisory Board member including his desire to serve the community and research integrated approaches to cycling to determine what Kent can do well for cyclists. E. Public Safety Report: Chief Thomas provided brief histories on all five officers being sworn in tonight. Mayor Cooke swore in officers Erin Bratlen, Justin Brown, James Miller, Jacob Reed, and Michael Medina. Chief's Award of Professional Excellence was present to Sergeant Matt Stansfield for his work on coordinating and completing the patrol division standard operating procedures. Chief Thomas presented Officer Matt Wheeler and Sergeant Andy Grove with the Lifesaving Medal and Award. Chief Thomas presented Sergeant Andy Grove with the Chief's Award for Exceptional Duty. Commander Durham presented Officer Matthew Mullennix with the Officer of the Year award. Commander McCuistion presented Officer Pakeke Pisia with the Corrections Officer of the Year award. Commander McCuistion presented Jill Fuller with the Civilian of the Year Award F. fntergovernmental Reports: Councilmember Ralph serves on the Sound Cities Association Board and indicated their focus for this year will be on strengthening the voice of all the cities in the association. Page 3 of 9 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January L7, 2Ot7 Kent, Washington Approved Feb. 7, 2OL7 Councilmember Ralph also serves on the Transportation Policy Board. The 509/167 Gateway project is moving forward and is somewhat accelerated from the original timeframe. Councilmember Ralph also serves on the South County Area Transportation Board and indicated that King County Metro service improvements are coming during the spring of 2OL7. The legislative agenda was discussed, including alternatives to the gas tax. Councilmember Higgins serves on the King County Regional Transit Board. The next meeting is scheduled for January 18, 20L7, and will discuss Metro parking initiatives and pilot projects for alternative services like Uber Councilmember Budell sits on the Domestic Violence Initiative Task Force that will hold a caucus in February. The 2OL7 focus will be on weapons surrender and immigrant protections when domestic violence is involved. Councilmember Fincher sits on the King Conservation District Board. The next meeting is February 7, 2OL7. Councilmember Fincher also sits on the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Advisory Council that meets the last week of January. 5. Public Hearing None 6, Public Comment Dinah Braccio spoke on behalf of the Tenant's Union in favor of the income discrimination ordinance and also provided some written materials. Carol Anne Maiers spoke in support of the income discrimination ordinance. Toya Thomas spoke in support of the income discrimination ordinance Ronald Bunn spoke in opposition of the income discrimination ordinance. Kelly Rider, Policy Director from the Housing Development Consortium spoke in support of the income discrimination ordinance. Minister Bretranp Harrell spoke in support of income discrimination ordinance. Dimitri Groce, Member Organizer of the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance, spoke in support of the income discrimination ordinance. Pauline Caldwell spoke in support of the income discrimination ordinance. Page 4 of 9 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January L7, 2OL7 Kent, Washington Approved Feb. 7, 2Ot7 David Hoffman with the Master Builders Association spoke in support of the Surface Water Design Manual, item H. on the consent calendar and offered his compliments to staff and council for their work on the manual, T,J, Petersen spoke on the homeless issue in Kent 7. Consent Calendar Councilmember Ralph moved to approve the Consent Calendar items A through N, seconded by Councilmember Budell. The motion passed unanimously 5-O. A. Minutes of Previous Meetings and Workshops - Approve The minutes of the workshop and regular council meeting of January 3,2OI7, were approved, B. Excused Absence for Council President Boyce - Approve Council approved an excused absence for Council President Boyce as he is unable to attend the City Council meeting of January t7, 20L7. C. Excused Absence for Councilmember Berrios - Approve Council approved an excused absence for Councilmember Berrios as he is unable to attend the City Council meeting of January t7, 2OL7. D. Consultant Services Agreement with KPG - Meet Me on Meeker - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign the 2017 consultant service agreement with KPG, Inc., not to exceed $99,.487.45, for initial development and design of the construction standards for the Meet Me on Meeker project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Economic and Community Development Director. E. Housing, Source of Income Discrimination Ordinance - Adopt Ordinance No.4233 was adopted; establishing a prohibition on source of income discrimination in housing based on use of income from any government subsidy program, and adopts Chapter 10.01 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Unfair Housing Practices." F, Appointments to the Kent Parks and Recreation Commission - Confirm Council confirmed the appointments of Rick Minutola, Lacey Seaton, Erika Overall, and Jennifer Ritchie to the Kent Parks and Recreation commission, for two year terms expiring on December 31, 2Ot9. G. Appointments to the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board - Confirm Page 5 of 9 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January L7, 2OL7 Kent, Washington Approved Feb.7, 2Ot7 Council confirmed the appointments of Rich Davis, Nick Swan, Karen Chandler, Craig Fuller and Frank Boosman to the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board for two year terms ending October 3L,20L9. H. Ordinance Adopting New City of Kent Surface Water Design Manual - Adopt Ordinance No. 4234 was adopted, repealing Section 2 of Ordinance No. 3602 and Kent's 2OO2 Surface Water Design Manual, and adopting Kent's new 2017 Surface Water Design Manual. I. Local Hazardous Waste Management Program Grant - Accept The Mayor was authorized to accept the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program Grant in the amount of $73,O4L.27 for 2OL7/2Ot8, establish a budget and authorize expenditure of the grant funds accordingly, and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. J. King County Solid Waste Division/Waste Reduction & Recycling Grant - Accept The Mayor was authorized to accept the Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant in the amount for 9L77,O44 for 2OI7/18, establish a budget and authorize expenditure of the grant funds accordingly, and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. K. King Conservation Futures Interlocal Agreement Amendment for Anderson Property - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign the Interlocal Agreement Amendment with King County Conservation Futures to reimburse the City up to $43,000 for purchase of the 4.09 acre Anderson property, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. L. Consultant Services Agreement with Shearer Design for Bridge Rating - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with Shearer Design, LLC, in the amount of $48,387.60, for the purpose of performing structural analysis on five city-owned bridges, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. M. Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) 132nd Ave SE Grant - Accept The Mayor was authorized to sign the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board Fuel Tax Grant Distribution Agreement and Project Funding Status Form for the 132nd Ave. Sidewalk Improvements Project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. Page 6 of 9 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January t7, 20L7 Kent, Washington Approved Feb.7, 2OL7 N. SR 516 to S 23lst Way Levee Improvements Russell Road Upper Levee South Reach James Street/Russell Road Realignment - Accept as Complete The Mayor was authorized to accept the SR 516 to S. 231st Way Levee Improvements Russell Road Upper Levee South Reach James Street/Russell Road Realignment project as complete and release retainage to SCI Infrastructure, LLC., upon receipt of standard releases from the state and the release of any liens. 8. Other Business None 9. Bids None 1O. Reoorts from Standinq Committees, Council and Staff Council President - Acting Council President Ralph provided information that was presented during tonight's City Council Workshop including the clean-up of the Landsburg Mine and the conservation of open space by King County. Mayor - Mayor Cooke is the Vice Chair of the Regional Policy Committee that discusses issues that the King County Council deals with, including Best Starts for Kids, homeless policies, garbage, and 911 services. Mayor Cooke is the Chair of the Sound Cities Association. SR 509/167 Executive Board meeting was held this week. The Economic and Community Development and Public Works staff are working with Blue Origin on legislation that would assist the City with wetland mitigation around the Blue Origin plant. Administration - Derek Matheson, Chief Administrative Officer, provided details of the February 4, 20t7, City Council retreat. Key items on the agenda include strategic planning, marijuana regulation, sustainable funding for parks, and economic development place making. The meeting is open to the public, but no public comment will be accepted. In place of Mayor Cooke, Derek will be attending the mayor's exchange in Olympia He will also be meeting with legislatures to update on the City's capital request for 76th Ave South. His written report is included in tonight's agenda packet. There will be an executive session tonight to discuss property acquisition and potential litigation that is anticipated to last 15 minutes with action after executive session. Economic and Community Development - Councilmember Budell advised that the Committee discussed and approved the contract for the consultant for the Meet Page 7 of 9 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January L7,2Ot7 Kent, Washington Approved Feb. 7, 2OL7 Me on Meeker project and Housing Source of Discrimination. The committee also discussed tiny houses and received an update on the ShoWare Center. Operations - Acting Council President Ralph indicated that liability premiums are increasing by approximately 60lo, the City is within the budget, and the committee will be reviewing the City's financial policies. Parks and Human Serv¡ces - Councilmember Fincher indicated the next meeting is scheduled for January L9, 2OL7 . Public Safety - Councilmember Thomas indicated there was no January meeting and that the next meeting is scheduled for February L4, 20t7. Public Works - Councilmember Higgins indicated a special meeting was held on January 8, 2OL7, and recommended revisions to the storm water manual that is on tonight's consent calendar. The regular meeting scheduled January L6, 2OL7, was cancelled and a special meeting will be held on January 23,2Ot7. Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority - Councilmember Thomas conveyed that as of January t, 2OL7, the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority's name was changed to the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority. The regular meeting will be held January L8, 2Ot7, at 5:30 p.m. 11. Executive Session and Action after Executive Session At B: 38 p.m., the council went into executive session. At 8:53 p.m., the council extended executive session for an additional 15 minutes. At 9:04 p.m., the meeting was reconvened. A. Property Negotiations, as per RCW 42.3fJ.110(1)(b) Councilmember Higgins moved to authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents to complete the purchase of the Gribble property located at 26204 S.E. Kent-Kangley Road, Ravensdale, in an amount not to exceed $535'OOO, plus reasonable closing costs, subject to approval of the final terms and conditions by the City Attorney and Public Works Director. Councilmember Ralph SECONDED the motion. Councilmember Higgins indicated that this property is adjacent to the south portal of the Landsburg Mine and is near the Clark Spring Water well-head. The motion passed unanimously with a vote of 5-O. B. Potential Litigation, as per RCW 42.3O.L1O(1)(¡) Page I of 9 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Approved Feb.7,20t7 No Action At 9:06 p.m., Mayor Cooke decl the meeting adjourned & Kimberley A. City Clerk moto January L7, 2OL7 January L7, 20L7 Kent, Washington Page 9 of 9