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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 9/5/2017Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 5,20t7 Kent, Washington Date: Time¡ Place: Attending: Approved 9/L9/L7 September 5,2Ot7 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 at7:O2 p.m. with Mayor Cooke presiding. 2. Roll Call Mayor Cooke - Present Council President Boyce - Present Tina Budell, Councilmember - Absent Jim Berrios, Councilmember - Present Brenda Fincher, Councilmember - Present Dennis Higgins, Councilmember - Present Dana Ralph, Councilmember - Present Les Thomas, Councilmember - Absent 3. Changes to the Agenda Chief Administrative Officer, Derek Matheson removed item 58, Resolution for Surplus of Morrill Meadows Park Property for YMCA Construction and Removal of Certain Restricted Covenants, added an item 4.E.2, Proclamation for Chief Jim Schneider Day, added items 7Q, an Excused Absence for Councilmember Tina Budell, and an Excused Absence for Councilmember Les Thomas. Councilmember Higgins moved to approve the agenda, as amended, seconded by Council President Boyce. The motion passed with a vote of 5- o. 4. PublicCommunicationsA. Public Recognition: None. B. Proclamation for Jaleen Roberts Day: Mayor Cooke presented Jaleen Roberts with the Proclamation for Jaleen Roberts Day. Jaleen spoke and expressed that she enjoys showing people that anything is possible. Page 1 of 9 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 5,20L7 Kent, Washington Approved 9/79/L7 C. Proclamation for National Recovery Month: Mayor Cooke presented the Proclamation for National Recovery Month to Susan Olson, Kristlh Mauritsen, Beverly Miller, and Lisa Floyd from King County Behavior Health supported Employment. All spoke and expressed their appreciation of the proclamation. D. Proclamation for Constitution Week: Mayor Cooke presented Linda Hanson with the Proclamation for Constitution Week. Linda spoke in appreciation of the proclamation. Daughters of the American Revolution. E. Proclamation for Mayors Day of Concern for the Hungry Mayor Cooke read the Proclamation for the Mayors Day of Concern for the Hungry 8.2 Proclamation for Chief Jim Schneider Day Mayor Cooke read the Proclamation for Chief Jim Schneider Day. Michelle Wilmot, Communications/Public Affairs Manager introduced Uriel Varela, the City's new Communications Coordinator. Uriel will be working with the neighborhood program, the City's youth coordinator, the Human Resource Department, the Public Works Department on alternatives services, and assisting the communications team. Uriel expressed his excitement to start hís work throughout the Kent community F. Community Events: Council President Boyce provided details regarding upcoming events at the ShoWare Center. Visit ShoWareCenter.com for additional details. Councilmember Ralph invited the public to attend annual Spotlight Series events that begin on October 6th. Events are coordinated through the Kent Arts Commission and are held at both the Kent Meridian and Kentwood performing afts centers. Visit KentArts.com for more information. Councilmember Fincher invited the public to attend the Best of the Best Comedy Jam at the ShoWare Center on September gth @ 8p.m. G. Economic and Community Development Update: Ben Wolters, Economic and Community Development Director, presented information on preparing the southern portion of the Naden property for marketing. Ben indicated that the bid packet is prepared for the lighting project on the west side of Meeker Street under Hwy L67. Construction should take place during October/November of 2OL7. Over $20,000 in private contributions have been received for the project. Page 2 of 9 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 5,2OL7 Kent, Washington Approved 9/L9/L7 Ben provided information regarding a partnership with the Port of Seattle to submit a grand application to support the AIAC expansion of services in South King County. H. Intergovernmental Reports: Council President Boyce serves on the Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee. No Report. Councilmember Higgins, serves on the King County Regional Transit Committee. No report. Councilmember Berrios serves on the Puget Sound Regional Council Economic Development Committee. The next meeting is scheduled for September 6th and the agenda includes finalizing the Regional Strategic Plan. Councilmember Ralph serves on the Transportation Policy Board. No report Councilmember Ralph serves on the Law Safety and Justice Committee. No report Councilmember Ralph serves on the South County Area Transportation Board. No report Councilmember Fincher serves on the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Advisory Council. The committee is trying to determine the best way to spend available funds. Councilmember Ralph serves on the King Conservation District Advisory Council. No report, Councilmember Ralph indicated that Paradise Garden at the Hillside Church will be planting on September 6, 20L7. 5. Public Hearino A. Six-Month Moratorium/Interim Official Control - Prohibiting Community Health Engagement Locations (Safe Injection Sites) Arthur "Pat" Fitzpatrick, Acting City Attorney, provided a brief introduction to the public hearing process. Pat advised that ordinance establishing the moratorium requires a public hearing. No action is anticipated tonight and there will be a staff presentation and opportunity for the public to speak. The moratorium will expire in six months unless there is a permanent code revisíon within the six month period and another public hearing is required before the adoption of the code revisions. If the moratorium is extended, another public hearing is required. Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing. Danielle Butsick, Long Range Planner with the City, presented information regarding the alternative, permanent solutions that will ultimately be considered by the City Council. The menu of options will be informed by public testimony and approaches taken by neighboring jurisdictions. Each alternative will undergo environmental and state review. Alternatives will be presented to the Land Use and Planning Board for feedback. A 2nd public hearing for public to comment on the alternatives will be held during a Land Use and Planning Board meeting. Alternatives will then be presented to the City Council through the Economic and Community Development Committee. The council may adopt, modify, or reject the alternatives. Public speakers: Page 3 of 9 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 5,2OL7 Kent, Washington Approved 9/t9/t7 Dave Mitchell, spoke regarding the Seattle Union Gospel Mission's recovery program. Mr. Mitchell spoke as a Kent resident in opposition to safe injection sites. Mr. Mitchell urged the city council to promote prevention and support treatment programs and to continue the moratorium on safe injection sites. Christian Downs spoke in opposition to safe injection sites and asked for more education around addiction rather than providing an enabling service. Frank Boosman spoke in favor of safe injection sites, Frank indicated that there is evidence, including peer reviews that prove that supervised injection facilities improve public health, save money, and reduce undesirable consequences of drug use without creating crime, without increasing drug use, and without attracting new users. Frank offered to provide peer review studies to the council. T.J. Peterson spoke in support of safe injection sites. Patricia Sully, was a member of the King County Heroine and Opiate Addiction Task Force, spoke regarding the task force's recommendations that included recommendations for prevention, treatment and expanding treatment options. Supervised consumption spaces can help people be healthier and stay alive until they are ready to take that next step. Ms. Sully indicated that research shows that safe consumption sites work, Leslie Potts spoke in support of safe consumption sites. Richard McAdams spoke in opposition of safe injection sites Council President moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilmember Ralph. The motion passed unanimously with a vote of 5-0. 6. Public Comment Amanda Nelson expressed her concerns over the lack or maintenance and repair of the Kent Meridian swimming pool. She asked for more splash parks and requested that additional resources be dedicated to parks facilities. Nathan Phillips from the YMCA indicated the volunteers are excited to return in a few weeks to speak in support of the YMCA. TJ Peterson expressed his concern for the homeless in Kent. James Brown expressed his distrust in the SHAGG facility employees. He requested someone sit down and talk to him. Kathleen Roberts, Jaleen Roberts's mother, expressed her appreciation for the City of Kent parks programs. She requested a boys and girls club for kids, in addition to mentoring programs. Page 4 of 9 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 5,2OL7 Kent, Washington Amount $t,878,274.t7 $3,645,752.76 $45,72O,O2 ($se.68) $6.587.69 Amount $1,952,049.93 $4,678,424.94 $107,501.03 ($0.00) sL,L49.47 s6,739,L25.L7 Approved 9/L9lt7 7, Consent Calendar Council President Boyce moved to approve the Consent Calendar items A through R seconded by Councilmember Ralph. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of 5-O. A. Minutes of Previous Meetings and Workshops - Approve The minutes of the regular council meeting and workshop of August L5,2Ot7, were approved. B. Payment of Bills - Approve Bills received through July 3L,20t7 and paid on July 15 and July 31, 2Ot7 after auditing by the Operations Committee on August L5,2OL7 were approved, $5,576,274.96 Approval of checks issued for payroll for July 1 through July 15 and paid on July 20,2OL7: Date Check Numbers Amount7/2O/2OL7 Checks 90.00 Voids and Reissues 7/20/2OL7 Advices 390901 - 39L797 $L,628,446.47 $L,628,446.47 Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers7/L5/2Ot7 Wire Transfers 7t6B - 7L8L7/L5/2Ot7 Regular Checks 7L567O - 7t59827/L5/2OL7 Payment + Void Checks 7/t5/20t7 Use Tax Payable Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers7/3L/2OL7 Wire Transfers 7LB2 - 7L957/3L/2Ot7 Regular Checks 715983 - 7L6433 7/3t120L7 Payment + Void Checks 7/3L/2OL7 Use Tax Payable Approval of checks issued for payroll for July 16 through July 31 and paid on August 4,2OL7: Date Check Numbers Amount8/4/20L7 Checks $0.00 Voids and Reissues Page 5 of 9 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 5,2OL7 Kent, Washington 8/4/2OL7 Approved 9/L9/L7 Advices 39L798 - 392679 $1,626.569.82 çL,626,569.82 C. Kent Corrections Facility Program/Kent Police Department Fees Resolution - Adopt Resolution No.1946 was adopted, amending the fee schedule established for the Kent Corrections Facility Programs and the fees for the Kent Police Department to add an online traffic safety school option. D. JDE Professional Services Agreements - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign all necessary documents with Denovo Ventures LLC that will allow the City to contract for professional services in support of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne related projects support subject to approval of the final terms and conditions by the Information Technology Director and the City Attorney in an amount not to exceed $160,000 including applicable Washington State taxes. E. Panther Lake Police Substation Second Amendment to Lease Agreement - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to enter into a Second Amendment to the License Agreement with PWRP - Kent LLC extending the term for the police substation in the Panther Lake Shopping Center, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and the City Attorney, and ratify all acts consistent with the terms of the Second Amendment. F. Consolidating Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Adjustments between April Lt 2OL7, and June 30,2OL7 - Adopt Ordinance No, 4251 was adopted, approving the consolidating budget adjustments made between April t, 20L7 and June 30, 20t7, reflecting an overall budget increase of $15,418,350. G. Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement with Raedeke Associates, Inc. for Environmental Consulting - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign the 2017, 4th Amendment to the Consultant Service Agreement with Raedeke Associates Inc. to continue to provide environmental review. The amount of the amendment is not to exceed $40,000 and is subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Economic and Community Development Director. H. Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement with Theresa Dusek Consulting for Environmental Consulting - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign the 2017, 3'd Amendment to the Consultant Service Agreement with Theresa Dusek Consulting to continue to provide environmental review. The amount of the amendment is not to exceed $23,000 and is subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Economic and Community Development Director. I. Hawkesbury West Final Plat - Approve Page 6 of 9 Kent City Council Regular Meeting MÍnutes September 5,2OL7 Kent, Washington Approved 9/L9/L7 Council approved the final plat mylar for Hawkesbury West and authorize the Mayor to sign the mylar. J. 2OL7 Second Quarter Fee-in-Lieu Funds - Accept Council accepted $111,150 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 and Chestnut Ridge Park, K. Senior Center Flooring Replacement Project - Accept as Complete Council accepted as complete the replacement of carpeting, floor tile and restroom partitions at the City of Kent Senior Center, upon release of all state tax and lien restriction requirements. L. Consultant Services Agreement with JECB for South 2f.2th- Way Overlay Project - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with JECB to provide services for the South 2LZth Way Overlay Project in an amount not to exceed $ 84,780.00, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. M. Transportation fmprovement Board Acceptance of Grant Funds for South 224th Street Project - Accept Council accepted the Transportation Improvement Board Grant for the South 224th' Street Project for $750,000, amend the budget, authorize the expenditure of funds and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final grant terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. N. 2018 Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment Set Date for First Public Hearing Council set September L9,2Ol7 for the first public hearing of the 2018 Mid- Biennium Budget Adjustment at the regular City Council meeting. O. 2OLA'2O23 Capital Improvement Plan Set Date for First Public Hearing Council set September L9,2077 for the first public hearing of the 2OI8-2O23 Capital Improvement Plan at the regular City Council meeting. P. Copper Ridge Bill of Sale - Accept Council accepted the Bill of Sale for Copper Ridge improvements. 8. Other Business None. 9. Bids A. Hawley Road Levee Connection to SR 167 Project - Award Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director, presented information regarding the Hawley Road Levee Connection to SR 167 Project. PageT of 9 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 5,2OL7 Kent, Washington Approved 9/79/t7 Councilmember Higgins moved to award the Hawley Road Levee Connection to SR 167 Project to SCI fnfrastructure, LLC in the amount of $881657.80 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. Motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5-O. B. Horseshoe Bend Levee Storm Outfall Pipe Slip Lining Project - Award Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director, presented information regarding the Horseshoe Bend Levee Storm Outfall Pipe Slip Lining Project, Councilmember Higgins moved to award the Horseshoe Bend Levee Storm Outfall Pipe Slip-Lining Project to NW Relining, LLC in the amount of $87r879.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. Seconded by Councilmember Ralph . Motion carried with a unanimous vote of 5-O. 1O. Reports from Standing Committees, Council and Staff Council President's Report Council President Boyce provided information regarding the information presented during tonight's workshop, including a presentation regarding the Naden Avenue property in addition to a presentation on the Riverbend Golf Complex Business Plan. Mayor Cooke - Mayor Cooke provided comments regarding recent national events and the way the world is churning under both natural and human forces. Administration - Derek Matheson, Chief Administrative Officer, indicated there is no executive session and his report is in the agenda packet. Economic and Community Development - Council President Boyce advised his report is in the minutes. Operations - Councilmember Ralph indicated the committee heard a report on the non-represented salary survey results. Parks and Human Services - Councilmember Fincher indicated the committee recommended acceptance of fee in lieu of funds, received information on contributes, and had a discussion regarding signage and cards being distributed to people in the parks regarding smoke-free parks. The committee also received a report on the golf course sustainability. Public Safety Councilmember Berrios recognized the efforts of the Police Department and Public Works departments working cooperatively on issues. Page 8 of 9 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 11. Executive Session and Action after Executive Session None. 12. Adjournment At 8:37 p.m., Mayor Cooke adjourned the meeting. Kimberley A. Komoto City Clerk September 5,20L7 September 5,20t7 Kent, Washington Approved 9lL9/L7 Public Works Councilmember Higgins indicated there is a special meeting scheduled for September 11th and the next regular meeting will be on Septembei 1gth. Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority - No Report 0 Page 9 of 9