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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 2/7/2017Kent City Council Workshop Minutes February 7, 20L7 Kent, Washington Approved Feb.2L,2Ot7 Date: February 7, 2OL7 Time: 5 p,m. Place: Council Chambers East/West Attending: Bill Boyce, Council President Jim Berrios, Councilmember Brenda Fincher, Councilmember Dennis Higgins, Councilmember Dana Ralph, Councilmember Les Thomas, Councilmember Agenda: 5:04 p.m. Council President Boyce called the meeting to order Chanoes to the Aoenda Item 2. Vesting of Land Use Regulations was removed from the agenda. 1. Puoet Sound Gateway Update (SR167/SR5O9ì Kelly Peterson, City of Kent Environmental Conservation Manager gave a brief overview of the project. Craig J. Stone, PE, Gateway Program Administrator, gave a presentation on the Puget Sound Gateway Program SR 167 and SR 509 completion projects, including reviewing the context for the program, providing history of SR 509/SR L67, Connecting Washington project highlights, Puget Sound Gateway Program funding, legislative direction, Puget Sound Gateway progress, program schedule to endorse construction and implementation plan, scenario refinement progress, SR 516/Veterans interchange, preliminary gateway construction staging, and detailing the Gateway phasing. Craig provided details regarding the proposed contributions from local jurisdictions and private organizations, in addition to details on proposed tolls and the required legislative action in order to implement tolls. Details regarding various federal grants that are available to help fund this project. Councilmembers expressed concern over the recent request from the legislature via Connecting Washington for local jurisdictions to commit to a local match for the project. A commitment has been requested by April, 20L7. The meetinq concluded at 5:52^o.m{,ffi,"$,; b¿u'^/Áþ City Clerk February 7, 2OL7 Page 1 of 1 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 7, 2OL7 Kent, Washington Date: Time: PIace: Attending: Approved Feb.2L,20L7 February 7, 2OL7 7 p.m. Council Chambers East/West Suzette Cooke, Mayor Bill Boyce, Council President 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 at7:02 p.ffi., with Mayor Cooke presiding. 2. Roll Call Councilmember Budell had an excused absence, all other councilmembers were present. 3. Changes to the Agenda Derek Matheson added item 4.C.2 Proclamation for African American History Month and Consent item 7.M an excused absence for Councilmember Budell. 4. PublicCommunications A. Public Recognition: Presentation of James Farrell Award of excellence to City of Kent for 124 Western National Tournament Julie Parascondola, Parks Director, introduced the James Farrell Award. She conveyed that annually, the City's Parks and Recreation Department hosts 64 softball/baseball tournaments that includes over L,220 teams, 2,235 games and thousands of families, participants and spectators enjoying the City's facilities. She personally recognized and expressed her appreciation for the Parks staff team for their hard work and dedication. Specifically, she recognized David Heldt, Program Coordinator for the Recreation Division, Brian Saw, Dwight Rodarme, Maintenance and Shane Sehlin, from Parks Operations. Julie indicated that the ASA/USA Softball selected the 124 Western National Girls Fastpitch Tournament to receive this award. Mike Rabin, Seattle Metro ASA/USA Softball Commissioner presented the award to the City. Mike indicated that one of the reasons that Kent received this award is in part due to the high quality of maintenance of the facilities, Page 1 of 1O Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 7, 20L7 Kent, Washington Approved Feb.2L,2OL7 This award helped Kent win the bid for the 2Ot7 164 US Softball National Championship. Mike indicated that this event will have a significant economic impact for Kent. Councilmember Ralph recognized the Kent Lutheran Church for opening a day center for the homeless population on February 6th. She thanked City staff for their hard work during yesterday's snow event, Councilmember Higgins recognized Martin Sortun Elementary, along with Principal Gregory Kroll, for its recent award as one of 100 national Title 1 distinguished schools in the entire country. These are schools have successfully used Title 1 federal funds to improve the education of economically disadvantaged students. B. Arts Commission - Recognition of the Community Recipients of Annual Funding Program Ronda Billerbeck, Program Manager for the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, Community Arts Support Program provided details regarding the Annual Funding Program. Ronda indicated that the Arts Commission provides financial support for arts projects in Kent and is designed to allow, encourage, develop and support cultural arts programs that benefit the general public. This program allows the City to grow the arts program in Kent. Ronda recognized the Arts Commission members for their hard work and dedication. Rainier Youth Choirs - Funds will be used for summer choir camp that will serve approximately 80 students in third through ninth grades that will ínclude a public performance. KidsQuest Children's Museum - Funds will be used for the Science of Art program. Free monthly workshops that will run for seven months will be held at the Kent Library. The Kent Senior Activity Center - Funds will be used for the Kent Music and Art Showcase to be held on June 29th. Rainier Chorale - Funds will be used to support their 2017 concert season that includes a master works concert in April and their holiday concerts in December. Kent Downtown Partnership - Funds will be used for the Art Night and Walk events held monthly on the third Thursday. The events include exhibits, music, activities and a variety of demonstrations throughout downtown Kent. C. Proclamation for Children's Dental Month Page 2 of 1O Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 7, 2OL7 Kent, Washington Approved Feb. 21, 2OL7 Wendy Dore from the University of Washington Center for Pediatric Dentistry, accepted the proclamation for Children's Dental Health in addition to providing the benefits of preventative and restorative dental health care. Bartell and the Healthy Smiles, Health Children Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, along with Oral B and Sensodyne are sponsoring full preventative care for 115 children at the University of Washington School of Pediatric Dentistry. C.2 Proclamation for African American History Month Gwen Allen-Carston, Executive Director of the Kent Black Action Commission, accepted the proclamation for African American History Month in addition to providing some history on African American History Month. D. Appointments to Arts Commission Mayor Cooke requested that the appointees to the Arts Commission speak conveying their desire to serve on the board. Colleen Maloney provided the council with reasons that she is interest in serving as a member of the Arts Commission in addition to conveying her love of both volunteering and expressing her opinion. Emily Taskey, a senior at Kent Meridian High School, provided the council with reasons that she is interest in continuing to serve as the youth member of the Arts Commission including having the opportunity to be a voice for students. E. Reappointments to Human Services Commission Mayor Cooke requested that the appointees to the Human Services Commission speak conveying their desire to serve on the board. Mike Heinisch, Executive Director of Kent Youth and Family Services, provided the council with reasons that he is interest in continuing to serve on the Human Services Commission, He expressed his respect and appreciation of the decisions made by the commission. Bill Hallerman, the Agency Director for Catholic Community Services of King County, provided the council with reasons he is interested in continuing to serve as a member of the Human Services Commission, including his desire to continue to support the work of the commission that is a vibrant part of the community, F. United Way of King County Free Tax Preparation Campaign Page 3 of 1O Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 7, 2OL7 Kent, Washington Approved Feb. 2L,2OL7 Jenny Walden, Financial Stability Program Manager at United Way of King County and Stevie Kimmet, MSW Intern at the Financial Stability Programs at United Way of King County, presented information on the free tax preparation campaign. The Kent site is located at the Kent Public Health Center, Kent Hill Plaza Shopping Center 25742104th Ave SE. G. Community Events Council President Boyce provided details on past and upcoming events at the ShoWare Center and encouraged everyone to attend and event at the ShoWare Center. Council President Boyce advised that the Kent Black Action Commission will meet on February 18, 2Ot7, from 3:00 - 5:30 p.m., and will be held at the Kent Commons. Councilmember Ralph indicated that the Kent Arts Commission Spotlight Series show on February 2!'t will be the Irish Rovers with We Banjo 3, and will be held at the Kentwood Performing Arts Center. Councilmember Fincher advised of the multiple events at the Kent Senior Center. Additionally, she encouraged everyone to visit KentCreates.com, to view the art show that runs through March 31't. H. Economic and Community Development Report Ben Wolters, Director of Economic and Community Development, provided information regarding the Sound Transit light rail extension, in addition to advising that Sound Transit will host an open house on February 8th regarding 2nd garage. Ben provided detailed information regarding the Kent valley's overall vacancy rates. Information was presented regarding the status of the Brownfield studies at the Maralco site and Cancer Care Site. Ben highlighted innovation in Kent including the work being done by Qi2. Information was presented regarding recent projects to fill vacancies in shopping centers on the East Hill, including the possibility of opening a King County library in the Panther Lake area. I. IntergovernmentalReports Council President Boyce serves on the Sound Cities Association Board and their next meeting is February 8, 2Ot7. Councilmember Higgins serves on the King County Regional Transit Board. The January meeting agenda included setting the 2017 work plan including a safety management overview for King County Metro Transit and an overview of service Page 4 of 1O Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 7,2OL7 Kent, Washington Approved Feb.2L,2OL7 change process. The board discussed Metro's parking initiatives in addition to last mile services and the potential to partner with Lyft and Uber to get people to and from transit hubs. Councilmember Berrios serves on the Puget Sound Regional Council Economic Development Committee that is currently working on the regional strategic plan. The board discussed goals and strategies and how they will benefit Kent. Another meeting is scheduled for February 8, 2OL7. Councilmember Ralph attended the regional Law, Safety and Justice committee meeting where the topic of Seattle's implementation of their gang model entitled "Seattle Link Leadership Intervention and Change." Councilmember Ralph serves on the Sound Cities Association board that participated in a training last week as a panel member. Councilmember Fincher also sits on the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Oversight Committee's name has been changed by the King County Council to the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Advisory Committee. Councilmember Fincher provided updates on recent changes to members of the committee. Councilmember Fincher sits on the King Conservation District Board. She is missing their meeting that is taking place today. 5. Public Hearino None 6, Public Comment Erik de Klerk requested the council reconsider a low frequency FM radio station and offered to partner with the city. Charmaine Kauth expressed her concerns over the condition of 111th Ave S.E. and requested the city make improvements to the storm drains and make street improvements. Jack Etheredge expressed his main concern is regarding the safety of 11lth Ave S.E. He requested the city install sidewalks and cover the ditches. Suzette Trillana expressed her concern over the new construction on 11lth Ave S.E. and the drainage problems that will affect her property. Page 5 of 1O Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 7, 2OL7 Kent, Washington Approved Feb. 21, 2Ot7 Tim Clark from the Kent Historical Museum thanked the City Council for their support and funding of an executive director for the museum. Tim gave a presentation on the history of the interurban railroad. Barbara Smith, Executive Director of the Kent Downtown Partnership, provided information regarding the penguin art in downtown. She indicated the contest to name the penguins resulted in the father penguin named Titus and the son named Hops. The penguins were created by Greg Bartol, a welding instructor with Green River College. The next project will be the creation of dragonflies that will be placed throughout Kent. David Steele, an attorney with the law firm Perkins Coie, spoke on behalf of his client Gull Industries, expressed his concern over the proposed condemnation ordinance regarding properties located along 228th Street. Mr. Steele provided the council with three drawings and requested the City consider implementing the third option that provides for and access point from the north. Tim (T.J.) Petersen expressed his concern that the City's cold weather shelter was not open. 7. Consent Calendar Council President Boyce moved to approve the Consent Calendar items A through M, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. The motion passed unanimously 6-O. A. Minutes of Previous Meetings and Workshops - Approve The minutes of the workshop and regular council meeting of January L7, 2OL7, were approved. B. Approval of Bills Bills received through Dec. 3L, 20L6 and paid on Nov. 30 and Dec. 31, 20L6 after auditing by the Operations Committee on Jan. t7, 2OL7. Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount LL/3O/20L6 Wire Transfers 6916 - 6932 #2,020,454.02 tt/3O/2OL6 Regular Checks 709515 - 7L0LL2 $3,444,885.t7 tt/3012OL6 Payment + $93,044.55 Void Checks ($0.00) LL/3O/20L6 Use Tax Payable $3.302.85 Page 6 of 1O $5,561,686.59 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Check Numbers 6933 - 6948 7t0L13 - 710585 February 7, 2OL7 Kent, Washington Amount $2,345,338.28 $3,650,384.56 $71,750.30 ($240.38) s2.966.29 Approved Feb. 21, 20L7 Approval of checks issued for payroll for Dec. 1 through Dec. 15 and paid on Dec. 20, 20L6: Date Check Numbers Amount t2/20/2OL6 Checks $0.00 Voids and Reissues I2/2O/2OL6 Advices 378876 - 379692 $1,507,507.33 $1,507,507.33 Approval of checks issued for vouchers Date L2/3L/2OL6 Wire Transfers L2/3L/2OL6 Regular Checks L2/3t/2Ot6 Payment + Void Checks [2/3L/2OL6 Use Tax Payable $6,070,199.05 Approval of checks issued for payroll for Dec. 16 through Dec. 31 and paid on Jan.5,2Ot7: Date Check Numbers Amount L/5/20L7 Checks $0.00 Voids and Reissues L/5/2OL7 Advices 370323 - 37L2t1 $1,516,111.48 $1,516,111.48 C. Appointments to Arts Commission - Confirm Council confirmed appointment of Colleen Maloney to the Kent Arts Commission for a four-year term, along with reappointment of youth representative, Emily Taskey, for an additional one-year term. D. Reappointments to Human Services Commission - Confirm Council confirmed Mayor Cooke's reappointment of Mike Heinisch, Bill Hallerman and Wade Schwartz to the Kent Human Services Commission for additional three- year terms. E. 2OL6 Fourth Quarter Fee-in-Lieu Funds - Accept Council accepted $68,887.50 of fee-in-lieu funds, amend the Community Parks Reinvestment Program budget, and authorize the future expenditure of these funds for capital improvements at Clark Lake Park, Chestnut Ridge Park and Morrill Meadows Park. Page 7 of 1O Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 7,2OL7 Kent, Washington Approved Feb. 21, 2OL7 F. Armstrong Springs Motor Control Center and Generator Upgrades - Accept as Complete The Mayor was authorized to accept the Armstrong Springs Motor Control and Generator Upgrades project as complete and release retainage to SCF General Contractors, LLC upon receipt of standard releases from the state and the release of any liens. G. ZOLG Guardrail Repairs - Accept as Complete The Mayor was authorized to accept the 2016 Guardrail Repairs project as complete and release retainage to Petersen Brothers Inc. upon receipt of standard releases from the state and the release of any liens. H. 76th Avenue S. Storm Drainage Improvements - Accept as Complete The Mayor was authorized to accept the 76th Avenue S. Storm Drainage Improvements project as complete and release retainage to Accord Contractors, upon receipt of standard releases from the state and the release of any liens. I. Soos Creek Water & Sewer District Water Service Boundary Adjustment Agreement - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign the water service area boundary adjustment agreement between the City of Kent and Soos Creek Water and Sewer District, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. J. Preserve at East Hill Final Plat - Approve Council approved the final plat maps for The Preserve at East Hill Final Plat and authorizes the Mayor to sign the final plat maps. K. Federal Grants Signing Authority Ordinance - Adopt Ordinance No. 4235 was adopted, amending Chapter 3.70 of the Kent City Code to clarify the signing authority granted to department directors and the Mayor concerning contract amendments, change orders, and grant reimbursement requests. L. 228¡h St./UPRR Grade Separation Project - Condemnation Ordinance - Adopt Ordinance No. 4236 was adopted, authorizing the condemnation of property or property rights necessary to construct the S. 228th St. Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation Project. 8. Other Business None 9. Bids A. SOth Avenue South Pavement Rehab¡litation Project - Award Page 8 of 1O Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 7, 2Ot7 Kent, Washington Approved Feb. 2t,2Ot7 Councilmember Higgins moved to award the SOth Avenue South Pavement Rehabilitation Project to TITAN Construction LLC., in the amount of ç1A32.7O4.9O, 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. Tim LaPorte made a correction indicating the contractor should be TITAN Earthwork LLC. Councilmember Higgins moved to amend his motion to award the SOth Avenue South Pavement Rehabilitation Project to TITAN Earthwork LLC., in the amount of çL,432,7O4.9O, 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 amendment passed unanimously by a vote of 6-O. The amended motion passed unanimously by a vote of 6-O. 1O. Reports from Standing Committees, Council and Staff Council President - Boyce provided a recap of today's workshop regarding the Pacific Gateway program. He also provided details on the City Council retreat that took place on February 4, 2OL7, that included discussions regarding marijuana policy, parks system sustainable funding, placemaking and housing, homeless and social services. Mayor Mayor Cooke congratulated Ken Langholz, City of Kent Engineering Supervisor on being February's employee of the month. Mayor Cooke also advised that she will be attending the Association of Washington Cities Board meeting next week and will attend legislative action days in Olympia. She also indicated that Kent's International Festival "Meet and Treat" for vendors and sponsors will be held in the next couple of weeks Administration - Derek Matheson expressed his appreciation for the effective response of city staff during the snow event and to Michelle Wilmot and the communications team for their work in getting the word out on social media. Executive session to discuss property negotiations is expected to take 45 minutes. His report is included in the packet Economic and Community Development - Council President Boyce indicated there is no report and the next meeting is scheduled for February 13th. Page 9 of 10 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 7, 2OL7 Kent, Washington Approved Feb. 2L,2OL7 Operations Councilmember Ralph provided details of today's Operations Committee including the Panther Lake Sales Tax Credit certification. Parks and Human Services Councilmember Fincher provided information regarding fee-in-lieu funds received in addition to funds received from the fourth quarter contributions in forms of cash, service, and sponsorships. The Committee also discussed youth opportunities in the City. February 27 - March 3,2OL7, the senior center will be closed for the installation of new carpets and tile. Reservations for renting parks facilities are now available. Public Safety Councilmember Berrios conveyed that the next meeting is scheduled for February L4, 2OL7. Public Works Councilmember Higgins advised that the regular meeting of February 6,2OL7, was cancelled, the next regular meeting on February 20,20t7, will be cancelled since it falls on the holiday, and a special meeting is scheduled for February L3, 20L7. Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority - Councilmember Thomas indicated he was elected as the Chairman for 2OL7. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on February 22, 20L7, to be held at fire station 78. 11. Executive Session and Action after Executive SessionA. Property Negotiations, as per RCW 42,3O.LfO(1)(b) and (c) The Council went into executive session at 9:08 p.m. At 9:54, executive session was extended an additional 15 minutes. At 10:12, executive session was extended an additional 10 minutes Council reconvened at 10:31 p.m. At 10:31 p.m., Mayor Cooke declared the meetin g adjourned Kimberley A. Komoto City Clerk û, February 7, 2Ot7 Page 1O of 1O