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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 6/6/2017Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 6, 20L7 Kent, Washington Date: Time: Place: Attending: Approved June 20, 2Ot7 June 6, 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 6:07 p.ffi., with Mayor Cooke presiding. 2. Roll Call All present. 3. Changes to the Agenda Council President Boyce moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember Thomas seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-O 4. PublicCommunications A. Public Recognition: ¡. Recognition of Parks Department Employees - City Hall Landscape Renovation Project: Julie Parascondola, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director presented information regarding the recent City Hall landscape renovation project. Julie recognized in house project staff, including: Brian Levenhagen, Hope Gibson, Garin Lee, Alex Ackley, Scott Viseth, Randy Kratzer, Nancy Jennings, Zach Alvernaz, Paul Arrington, Adam Barker, Paul Davis, Brianna Hefa, Janet Henderson, Ben Levenhagen, Andy Martin, Colby Neher, and Darren Patrick. Mayor Cooke recognized Kevin Axelson, Crime Analyst, as June's Employee of the Month. Councilmember Higgins recognized Judy Huntington King County Nurses Association as its "Shining Star" for 2OL7. Judy is the Executive Director of the Washington State Nurses Association. Judy is a long-time Kent resident. Page 1 of 8 Approved June 20, 2OL7 Councilmember Fincher conveyed that long-time volunteer and employee of the Kent Parks and Recreation Department, Kathy McNeil passed away. Councilmember Thomas recognized his wife, Pauline Thomas, as a civil services commissioner for 49 years. B. Proclamation for South King County Activity Center Industries and Employment Services Month: Mayor Cooke presented Debbie Meyers with the proclamation for South King County Activity Center (*SKCAC') Industries and Employment Services month. SKCAC is celebrating its 50th year in business. Councilmembers expressed their appreciation of the work that SKCAC does. Debbie thanked the Council for the proclamation and invited everyone to attend the 8th annual fundraising breakfast scheduled for June 7,2OI7, at7 a.m., to be held at the Kent Senior Center. Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Councilmembers Ralph, Higgins, Fincher appreciation for Lacey Jane's hard work regarding crosswalks. June 6, 2Ot7 Kent, Washington Mayor Cooke expressed their dedication, including her work and and C. Proclamation for Juneteenth Day: Mayor Cooke presented Gwen Allen Carston, Executive Director, from the Kent Black Action Commission (*KBCAC') with the proclamation for Juneteenth Day. Gwen thanked the Council and the City of Kent for the proclamation. Gwen provided details regarding KBCAC. D. Community Events: Councilmember Boyce provided upcoming events at the ShoWare Center and encouraged everyone to visit ShoWareCenter.Com for a schedule of upcoming events. Councilmember Ralph invited the public to attend the Kent Summer Art Exhibit reception on June 7, 2OL7, located in Centennial Center. Councilmember Berrios invited the public to attend the John Volken Academy 5- year anniversary on June 8, 20L7 at 5 p.m., located at the PriceCo business on Central. Councilmember Berrios, Mayor Cooke and Councilmember Fincher thanked the John Volken Academy for their community service. Councilmember Fincher invited the public to attend the Kent Parks Spring Dance Recital that will be held at the Kent Meridian Performing Arts Center on June 10th from 10-2 p.m. She also invited the public to attend the Senior Center 1Oth annual music and art showcase on June 29th. 19th Annual 4th of July Splash at Lake Meridian. Registration for the Cornucopia days. E. Economic and Community Development Update: Page 2 of 8 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 6, 2OL7 Kent, Washington Approved June 20, 2OL7 Ben Wolters, Economic and Community Development Director provided updates as follows: (1) Dick's Drive-In is perusing alternative sites other than the preferred site in Kent, due to the property owners choosing not to sell; (2) the Sonic Drive-In developer has projected the opening in March 2018. Site construction is now planned for early August and will be located at 116th Avenue S.E. and Kent-Kangley Road; (3) National starts (permits) of multi-family construction vs. single family; and (4) regional population growth, job growth and housing starts increasing demand in Seattle Metro. F. Intergovernmental Reports: Council President Boyce serves on the Sound Cities Association Policy Board Public Issues Committee. No Report. Councilmember Budell serves on the Sound Cities Association Domestic Violence Initiative. The Committee met at the new DAWN facility located on Gowe. Speakers from Mother Nation, a non-profit group that serves the Native American community. Details were provided regarding firearms that have been surrendered. Councilmember Higgins serves on the King County Regional Transit Committee. Lacey Jane Wolfe attended in Councilmember Higgins absence. The Committee discussed transit parking, including increasing security at the lots. The Committee also received an update on the Alternative Services project. Councilmember Berrios serves on the Puget Sound Regional Council Economic Development Board. The Board is working on the EconomÍc Development Strategy and are close to finalizing the plan, Councilmember Ralph serves on the Law, Safety, and Justice Committee that included discussion on the surrender of firearms. Councilmember Ralph serves on the Sound Cities Association Board, that held discussions on assignments to the Regional Affordable Housing Task Force and the Regional Transportation System Initiative. Councilmember Fincher serves on the King Conservation District Advisory Committee. The community gardens at Hillside Church held a successful event. Councilmember Fincher serves on the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Group. Working on Draft Implementation and Evaluation Plan that will be submitted to the King County Council in August. 5. Public Hearino A. 2OLa-2O23 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program .Resolution - Adopt Page 3 of 8 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 6, 2OI7 Kent, Washington Approved June 20, 2OL7 Mayor Cooke provided a brief overview of the 2OLA-2O23 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program and opened the public hearing on the 2O18-2023 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. Lacey Jane Wolfe, Senior Transportation Planner, provided details regarding the State requirements of the Plan and a history of the staff that reviewed the Plan. Lacey Jane advised that Mel Roberts, Kent Bicycle Advisory Committee board member met with Lacey Jane to provide comments on the Plan, Lacey Jane indicated that four major projects that were completed have been removed from the Plan. Four projects have been added, including: (1) Naden Avenue and Willis Street intersection; (2) Naden local access street; (3) South 248th Street Improvements; and (4) flashing yellow left turn arrows. The deadline to transmit the Plan to the State is August t,2OL7. Council President Boyce moved to admit Mel Roberts, Chairman of the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board, written comments into the record. Mel Roberts spoke in support of a bicycle plan for Meeker Street and a commitment of a timeframe to complete the project. Council President Boyce moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilmember Higgins. Motion carried 7-O. Councilmember Higgins moved to adopt Resolution No. L943, that adopts the 2O18-2023 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. Seconded by Councilmember Ralph. Motion carried 7-O. 6. Public Comment Norma Maldonado provided public comment regarding access to City services, civic engagement, and education. She expressed her appreciation of the work of the Cultural Communities Board. Maureen Richter expressed her concern over the May 26,2OL7,letter sent to all business owners regarding the security alarm policy implemented by the City. Scott Freeman expressed his concern regarding the security alarm policy and made suggestions to the Council regarding possible solutions. 7. Consent Calendar Council President Boyce moved to approve the Consent Calendar items A through H, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. The motion passed with a vote ol7-O. Page 4 of I Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 6, 20L7 Kent, Washington Approved June 20, 2OL7 A. Minutes of Previous Meet¡ngs and Workshops - Approve The minutes of the workshop and regular council meeting of June 6, 2OL7, were approved. B. Valley View Final Plat - Approve Council approved the final plat plan for Valley View and authorized the Mayor to sign the final plans. C. Grant Agreement with King Conservation District for the Green Kent Partnership - Authorize The Mayor was authorized 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 was authorized to sign all necessary documents, subject to final grant terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Parks Director. D. Morrill Meadows Property Surplus Consideration - Authorize Council initiated 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.L2 "Surplus of Real Property." E. Ordinance Amending Kent City Code 4.O1 in Support of Tobacco-Free Parks - Adopt Ordinance No. 4246 was adopted, 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. F. Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant - Accept The Mayor was authorized 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. G. Puget Sound Regional Council Preservation Grant for East Valley Hwy - Accept The Mayor was authorized 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. H. Ordinance Amending Kent City Code 6.L4 "Complete Streets" - Adopt Ordinance No. 4247 was adopted, amending Chapter 6.14 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Complete Streets. " 8. Other Business Page 5 of 8 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes None. June 6, 20t7 Kent, Washington Approved June 20, 2OL7 9. Bids A. Habitat Conservation Measure 6 Project - Award Chad Bieren, Deputy Public Works Director, gave a brief overview of the Habitat Conservation Measure 6 Project. Chad provided details regarding the pre-bid requirement and the difference between the engineer's estimate and the single bid that was received. Councilmember Higgins moved to award the Habitat Conservation Measure6 Project to Maroni Construction in the amount of $961649.30, and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. Seconded by Councilmember Ralph. The motion passed with a vote ol 7-O. B, LID 363: South 224th Street Improvements 84th Avenue South to SSthAvenue South - Award Carla Maloney, Design Engineering Manager, gave an overview of LID 363: South 224th Street Improvements B4th Avenue South to S8thAvenue South. Paul Scott, Accounting Manager, provided details regarding the proposed funding of the project. Approximately 50o/o of the project costs will be covered by the LID and LOo/o through the general contributions. $5.7 million from the Transportation Improvement Board. Additional funds will come out of the drainage fun and the Transportation Improvement Program, with an additional financing plan backed by future LID 363 revenues. Councilmember Higgins moved to 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. Seconded by Councilmember Fincher. The motion passed with a vote ol7-O. C. South 2I2rh Street and 72d Avenue South Intersection Improvements - Award Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director, gave a brief overview of the South 2L2tF' Street and 72nd Avenue South Intersection Improvements Project. Page 6 of 8 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 6, 2OL7 Kent, Washington Approved June 20, 2OL7 Councilmember Higgins moved to award the South 212th Street and 72nd Avenue South Intersection Improvements Project to Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. in the amount of çLA29.71O.OO 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. Seconded by Councilmember Ralph. The motion passed with a vote ol 7-O. 1O. Reoorts from Standing Committees, Council and Staff Mayor - Mayor Cooke provided details regarding the Veterans, Human Services, and Senior Levy. Mayor Cooke also provided information regarding the ordinance Amending Kent City Code 4.01 in Support of Tobacco-Free Parks that was passed unanimously by the Council tonight. Council President - Council President Boyce provided details regarding the three workshop presentations today (1) Puget Sound Gateway Update (SR 167lSR509); (2) Sound Transit Update Auburn/Kent Sounder Station Access Improvement Project; and (3) King County Ballot Measures, Council President Boyce encouraged everyone to educate themselves regarding the ballot measures coming out of King County. He also suggested the public call King County Councilmembers to express their opinions. Administration Derek Matheson, Chief Administrative Officer, indicated his written report is in the packet, Derek advised that Council Chambers technology upgrades scheduled for July 6 - 16. No Executive Session this evening. Economic and Community Development - Council President Boyce advised the next meeting is scheduled for Jun L2, 2OL7. Operations - Councilmember Ralph provided details regarding the interfund loan policy recommended by the committee. Councilmember Ralph indicated that the bid items discussed and approved tonight have gone through extensive discussions at the committee level. Parks and Human Services - Councilmember Fincher advised that the committee recommended a $65,000 grant from a King Conservation District grant that will help with the Green Kent Steward program. The committee recommended the Council move forward on the surplus of property for the YMCA project. Page 7 of 8 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Kimberley A. Komoto City Clerk June 6, 2OL7 June 6, 2OL7 Kent, Washington Approved June 20, 2OL7 Public Safety Councilmember Berrios requested Michelle Wilmot, Communications Manager, provide details regarding the details of the communication plan regarding the prohibition of fireworks within the city of Kent. Public Works - Councilmember Higgins advised his report is in the minutes Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority - Councilmember Thomas indicated the next meeting will be held on June 17th at 5:30 p.m. at station 78, followed by a meeting on June 27th to review candidates for the new fire chief. 11. Executive Session and Action after Executive Session None. 12. Adjournment At 9:38 p.m., Mayor Cooke adjourned the meeting. /^tyû &,,,M Page 8 of 8