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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 3/7/2017Kent City Council Workshop Minutes March 7, 2OL7 Kent, Washington Date: Time: Placer Attending: Approved March 2L,20L7 March 7, 2OL7 5 p.m. Council Chambers East/West Bill Boyce, Council President Tina Budell, Councilmember Jim Berrios, Councilmember Brenda Fincher, Councilmember Dennis Higgins, Councilmember Dana Ralph, Councilmember Les Thomas, Councilmember Council President Boyce opened the meeting at 5:04 p.m. Agenda: 1. Public Works Respect Action Plan Uodate Tim LaPorte introduced Chris Wadsworth, Engineering Technician, Wendy Wakefield, Administrative Assistant and Kristen Lykken, Financial Analyst, presented information regarding Public Works Engineering's action teams including the great work and culture changes in the Public Works Engineering P4 Action Team Projects, FRAT Action Team projects, File Repository Action Team projects, and the Healthy Communications Team projects. Josh Evans, Maintenance Worker, Joe Craft, Storm Maintenance Worker, and Spike English from Public Works Operations spoke regarding the positive responses to the work of the action teams that included the tremendous culture changes that have taken place since forming the teams. One of the main reasons is that the employees have been supported by management. Joe expressed his desire to share their successful plan with other departments and local jurisdictions. 2. Infrastructure Sustainabilitv Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director, advised the council of completed street improvement projects in 20L3 - 2OL6 that were funded by B&O and garbage tax funds. Kelly Peterson, Environmental Conservation Supervisor, presented information regarding the city's traffic signal system and street light section of the 20L7 Transportation Sustainability program that included the total replacement value, sustainable sinking fund for signals and street lights, maintenance and repair, controllers, communication, traffic cameras, traffíc loops, UPS cabinet installation, UPS cabinet life-cycle replacement, street light maintenance and replacement, Page 1 of 2 Kent City Council Workshop Minutes March 7, 2OL7 Kent, Washington Approved March 2L,2OL7 additional street lights, copper wire theft, signal pole replacement, and interurban signal replacement. Kelly provided information regarding the Residential Traffic Calming Program, ADA Transition Plan, Crosswalk Safety Improvements, Traffic Data Collection, Transportation Master Plan, and Quiet Zones. Bill Thomas, Street and Vegetation Manager with Public Works Operations, presented information regarding sidewalks, wheelchair ramp improvements, sidewalks in need of repair, missing sidewalks, downtown core sidewalk improvements, sidewalk maintenance and rehabilitation, and pedestrian barriers. Joe Araucto, Engineer III, presented information regarding pavement preservation that included a summary of the City's streets and the dedicated funding for street overlays, concrete roads, crack sealing, line striping, and thermo-plastic markings. Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director, presented information regarding signs and markings, overhead guide signs, guardrails, bridges, snow & ice, and right-of-way vegetation. Tim LaPorte provided the council with funding needs that included current annual funding, annual funding needs, unfunded annual need, funding for non-annual or one-time needs and unfunded periodic or one-time needs. The meeting concluded at 6:34 m & Kimberley City Clerk oto March 7, 2OL7 Page 2 of 2 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 7, 2OL7 Kent, Washington Date: Time: Place: Attending: Approved March 2L,2OL7 March 7, 2OL7 7 p.m. Council Chambers East/West 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 7:03 p.ffi., with Mayor Cooke presiding. 2. Roll Call All councilmembers were present 3. Chanoes to the Aqenda None 4. PublicCommunications Mayor Cooke spoke regarding the recent hate crime being investigated by the city and FBI. She conveyed that this event does not define Kent and that Kent is still a welcoming city. Chief Thomas presented a brief report regarding the investigation of the recent crime and advised that the Kent Police Department and FBI are investigating it as a hate crime. Chief Thomas advised that the investigation is a top priority, and that the city is providing all local, state, and federal resources available. Chief Thomas advised of a press conference to be held on March 9,20L7. Mayor Cooke recognized Chief Thomas, Derek Matheson, Councilmembers and Satwinder Kaur for their work on this issue. A. Public Recognition: Councilmember Thomas recognized the Kentridge High School girls' basketball team and Kentwood boys' basketball team for their recent state victories. Councilmember Ralph recognized the Kentridge High School robotics club for winning the judge's award for curriculum designed for outreach to elementary students. Page I of 6 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 7, 20L7 Kent, Washington Approved March 2L,2OL7 Mayor Cooke recognized Steve McDonald, as the City of Kent Employee of the Month for March. B. Community Events: Councilmember Boyce advised of the recent events held at the ShoWare Center and encouraged all to attend upcoming events. Councilmember Fincher provided information regarding the March 8, 2OL7, City of Kent Parks Department job fair in addition to the March LL,2Ol7, Kent Arts Day and Kids Art Walk that begins at the Centennial Center and runs March 13 & 14. Councilmember Ralph advised of the upcoming Spotlight Series events: Seattle Rock Orchestra performs Led Zeppelin I & II, March L0,20L7, at the Kentwood Performing Arts Center, and the Kahulanui performance on March t7, 2OL7, to be held at the Kent Meridian Performing Arts Center. Councilmember Higgins advised of the East Indian Connection Sikh support rally at the Kent Lutheran Church on March tO,20L7 at 11 a.m. Councilmember Berrios advised that the Kent Police Department will hold its spring police academy on Thursday nights beginning March 30th and running thru June 1st. Classes will be held at the Birch Creek Community Center. Contact John Pagel at 253-856-5884 for additional information, C. Kent Parks Foundation Donation to City of Kent for "Access for Recreation" Sandra Pedersen, Executive Director and Kevin Hasslinger, Financial Advisor and Kent Parks Foundation board member provided information regarding the fundraising efforts of the foundation for access to recreation. This award concludes the five-year fundraising effort where donors committed to donating for five years. Kevin announced an $11,000 donation to the Kent Parks Department for access to recreation. Donations can be made to the Kent Parks Foundation at KentParksFoundation.org or at GiveBIG. D. Special Women's History Month presentation by Cristi Jones and her daughter Lola Cristi Jones and her daughter Lola gave a special presentation in celebration of Women's History Month. Each day throughout the month of February, Lola dressed up as notable black woman to help celebrate Black History Month by creating iconic photos. Lola dressed as Madam C.J. Walker, a civil rights activist, philanthropist and entrepreneur during tonight's presentation, The complete project is available at Cristi Jones on Facebook. Page 2 of 6 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 7, 2Ot7 Kent, Washington Approved March 2L,20L7 E. Economic and Community Development Report Ben Wolters, Economic and Community Development Director provided an update on Blue Origin's production expansion; Meeker Square reinvestment and refresh; new downtown businesses, including Createl Project Feast is opening the Ubuntu Café on March 16th. Ben requested everyone cast a vote to have the next Dick's Drive-in be in Kent. F. Intergovernmental Reports Council President Boyce serves on the Sound Cities Association - The next meeting is scheduled for March 8, 2OL7, to discuss the PRSC. Councilmember Fincher serves on the King Conservation District Advisory Committee. The annual plant sale will take place on March tI,2OL7, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., on Grady Way in Renton. Highline Community College received a two-year grant totaling $160,000 for the South King County Urban Food Security Program that will teach people how to increase their viable food stock. Councilmember Fincher serves on the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Task Force. The recent meeting discussed reevaluating program goals and setting the budget. Councilmember Ralph serves on the Transportation Policy Board, Next meeting is scheduled for March 9,20t7, to discuss access to transit (parking). The board is also updating the Transportation 2040 plan. Councilmember Berrios serves on the Puget Sound Regional Council, Economic Development District Board. The next meeting will take place on March 8, 2Ot7, and wíll focus on finalizing their regional strategic plan. Councilmember Higgins serves on the King County Regional Transit Committee. The last meeting discussed the Metro Connects Plan 2025 - 2O4O. Lacey Jane Wolfe, Kent's Senior Transportation Planner, attended a technical advisory committee meeting and submitted Kent's comments. The next meeting is scheduled for March t5,2Ot7. Councilmember Budell serves on the Sound Cities Association Domestic Violence Initiative. The next meeting is May LB,2OI7. 5. None Public Hearing 6. Public Comment Satwinder Kaur expressed her appreciation of Lola and Cristi Jones presentation. Satwinder thanked the Chief and the Police Department for their leadership and Page 3 of 6 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 7, 2OL7 Kent, Washington Approved March 2t,2OL7 communications to the Sikh community regarding the recent hate crime. She invited the public to a community rally "Love, Not Hate," on Saturday, March 11th from 11 a.m. - 1p.m. atthe Kent Lutheran Church to celebrate diversity. Komalpreet Kaur Sahota spoke in opposition to the use of drones by the Kent Police Department. Angel Mitchell spoke in opposition to the use of drones by the Kent Police Department Councilmember Berrios advised of the recent Public Safety Committee's discussion regarding drones. Chief Administrative Officer, Derek Matheson, provided details regarding the use of school zone traffic safety camera funds that included unmanned aerial vehicles technology and their use by the Police Department, in addition to a 3D crime scene scanner for use in investigations. Councilmember Higgins suggested Derek Matheson look into a policy regarding the use of drones and requested a follow-up report. Councilmember Fincher advised that the topic of drones was recently discussed during a community police forum. 7. Consent Calendar Council President Boyce moved to approve the Consent Calendar items A through F, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. The motion passed unanimously 7-O. A. Minutes of Previous Meetings and Workshops - Approve The minutes of the strategic planning meeting of February 4,2OL7, and the workshop and regular council meeting of February 2t,2OL7 were approved. B. Traffic School Coordinator Temporary Limited Term Position - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to establish the temporary limited term position of Traffic School Coordinator to be funded out of the traffic school program budget, and adjust the budget accordingly. C. School Zone Traffic Safety Camera Program Fund Expenditures - Authorize Council authorized the expenditure of $479,200, from the school zone traffic safety camera fund to purchase various public safety products and services, amend the budget, and authorize the Mayor to sign all documents necessary to complete these projects, subject to final terms acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney. Page 4 of 6 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 7, 20t7 Kent, Washington 9 N one Approved March 2L,2OL7 D. 2016 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluat¡on Report - Approve Council approved the 2016 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and authorize the Mayor to submit the report to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. E. 2OL7 Community Development BIock Grant Annual Action PIan - Approve Council approved the proposed Community Development Block Grant 2OL7 Annual Action Plan, including funding allocations and contingency plans, and authorized the Mayor to execute the appropriate certifications and agreements. F. First Amendment to the 2O15-2019 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan - Approve Council approved the First Amendment to the 2015-2019 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development and authorized the Mayor to submit the amendment to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. 8. Other Business None. Bids 1O. Reports from Standing Committees, Council and Staff Council President - Council President Boyce provided details regarding today's two workshop topics that included the Public Works Respect Action Plans and Public Works Infrastructure Sustainability, in addition to expressing his appreciation for the public works staff participation in and implementing a respect action plan. Administration - Derek Matheson, Chief Administrative Officer conveyed that the Riverbend Gateway Project purchase and sale and development agreements will likely be ready for a public hearing in April, Derek advised that Moody's, a credit rating agency has updated the City's credit rating from an A2 to an A1 rating. Standard and Poor's credit rating agency has the City at an AA+ rating. These updates are a result as the Mayor and City Council's financial policies and budgets that have rebuilt the reserves in the general funds and other funds. Derek indicated there is an executive session today to discuss pending litigation that is expected to last 10 minutes. There will be no action after executive session. The Chief Administrative Officer report is included in today's agenda packet. Economic and Community Development - None Page 5 of 6 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 7, 2OL7 Kent, Washington Approved March 2L,2Ot7 Operations Councilmember Ralph advised that the committee will work on updating the City's investment policies. Additionally, the committee approved the ILA with King County Animal Control Services in addition to approving a preliminary agreement with Water District #tLt for a franchise agreement. The committee also recommended adoption of a parking policy for the city campus. Parks and Human Services - Councilmember Fincher advised of the upcoming city job fair and requested future job fairs be held at a time more convenient for participants. Councilmember Fincher indicated the Parks Commission is seeking board members. Councilmember Fincher provided information regarding the conversion of ball field one at Hogan field to provide for year-round sporting events. Information was presented regarding a whiffle ball field that is coming to Kent. The field will be located at Kent Memorial Park. Public Safety - Councilmember Berrios advised that next meeting is March 14, 2OI7. Councilmember Berrios thanked the Police Department and Commander O'Reilly for their work with the Sikh community during a recent community event. Public Works - Councilmember Higgins indicated the actions from the recent meeting are in the minutes. Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority - Councilmember Thomas advised that the next meeting will be held at station 74 at 5:30 p.m. on March 15th. 11. Executive Session and Action after Executive SessionA. Pending Litigation, as per RCW 42.30.110(1)(¡) At 8:19 p.m., Mayor Cooke advised that the council will convene into executive session. At B:28 p.m., Tom Brubaker, City Attorney, extended executive session for an additional 10 minutes. At 8:43 p.ffi., Mayor Cooke reconvened the meeting 12. Adiournment At B:43, Mayor Cooke adjourn the meeting. 0.. Kimberley City Clerk moto March 7, 20L7 Page 6 of 6