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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 7/18/2017Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 18, 2OL7 Kent, Washington Date: Time: PIace: Attending: Approved August L,2OL7 July 18, 20L7 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 at7:02 p.m. with Mayor Cooke presiding, 2. Roll Call Mayor Cooke - Present Council President Boyce - Present Tina Budell, Councilmember - Present Jim Berrios, Councilmember - Present Brenda Fincher, Councilmember - Present Dennis Higgins, Councilmember - Present Dana Ralph, Councilmember - Present Les Thomas, Councilmember - Present 3. Changes to the Agenda None 4. PublicCommunications A. Public Recognition: Councilmember Fincher recognized the Institute for Community Leadership. The ICL helps build skills in youth and are currently visiting neighborhoods throughout the City encouraging civic engagement. Councilmember Thomas recognized the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority and citizens involved in lifesaving efforts at Lake Meridian Park. Councilmember Higgins recognized the Kent Sister Cities in Norway for their soccer exchange program currently underway. Mayor Cooke - Kent Lions for organizing and hosting a successful Cornucopia Days event July 14- July 16, 2OL7. B. Proclamation for National Night Out: Page 1 of 9 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 18, 2OL7 Kent, Washington Approved August L,20L7 Mayor Cooke presented John Pagel, Community Education Coordinator, with the proclamation for National Night Out. John indicated that 2017 is Kent's 29th year participating in National Night Out. There are 65 Neighborhoods registered to host events. C. Proclamation for Diversity Employment Day: Mayor Cooke presented Bruce Williams, Campus Director for the University of Phoenix for Western Washington with the proclamation. Bruce indicated that on July L9,2017, from 9:30 - 11:00 ä.ffi., they are hosting an event at the ShoWare Center. Bruce presented Mayor Cooke with the Diversity Spirit Achievement Award, recognizing her for her support of the Diversity Employment program. D. Appointments to the Land Use and Planning Board: Paul Hintz spoke to the Council conveyed his desire to serve on the Land Use and Planning Board, and expressed his compassion for planning. Shane Amodei spoke to the Council and expressed his desire to serve on the Land Use and Planning Board, and indicated he wants to give back to the community by using his skills to analyze complicated land use matters. E. Vila Real Neighborhood Council: Toni Azzola, Neighborhood Program Coordinator, introduced Vila Real Neighborhood Council as the 33'd neighborhood council in the City of Kent. Details regarding the neighborhood program can be found at KentNeighborhoodProgram.com or by calling Toni at 253-856-5708. F. Community Events: Council President Boyce advised of the Greater Kent Historical Museum at the Kent Farmer's Market held on Saturdays in downtown Kent. Visit Ke ntwa. g ov/expe rie nce h i sto rica I ke nt, or ca I I 25 3 -8 54-43 3 0. Council President Boyce encouraged everyone to visit ShoWareCenter.com for a complete listing of upcoming events at the ShoWare Center. Councilmember Ralph presented information regarding the summer concert series hosted by Kent Arts Commission and the Kent Station. Visit KentArts.com for complete details on all upcoming events. Councilmember Fincher presented information on the Dog Days of Summer event held at the Kent Senior Center August 5th from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Visit KentParks.com for details on all parks programs and events. Councilmember Fincher advised of the Lake Meridian free life jacket loaner program. Councilmember Budell advised of the Pacific Raceways NHRA nationals held August 4rh _6th. Page 2 of 9 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 18, 2OL7 Kent, Washington Approved August L,2OL7 G. Public Safety Update: Chief Ken Thomas provided a brief background of Officer Ian Kerr. Mayor Cooke performed the swearing in of Officer Ian Kerr, . Fireworks Update Chief Thomas presented a report on fireworks complaints, seizure, warnings, and fires created by fireworks. Chief Thomas conveyed that Cornucopia Days was successful and uneventful due to the outstanding and professional work of police officers. Chief Thomas provided updates on the incidents of: July 16, at the Boulevard Apartments; the July 10, incident at the Starcrest Neighborhood, and the June 24, incident at Canterbury Park. H. Intergovernmental Reports: Council President Boyce serves on the Sound Cities Association Policy Board Public Issues Committee. Mayor Cooke and Council President Boyce provided information on the Human Services Levy. Council President Boyce provided details regarding the Regional Affordable Housing Task Force was put together by King County to develop a plan to assess the current state of regional affordable housing in King County. Councilmember Budell serves on the Sound Cities Association Domestic Violence Initiative Committee. No Report, Councilmember Higgins serves on the King County Regional Transit Committee. The July 19,20L7 meeting agenda items include: (1) Transit speed and reliability, (2) In Motion - community-focused marketing program, and (3) Metro Connects. Councilmember Berrios serves on the Puget Sound Regional Council Economic Development Board. The Board continues its work on the Regional Strategy Plan. Councilmember Ralph serves on the Transportation Policy Board. The Board is working on the 2O4O update and funding strategies for projects. The Board also received an update from the WSDOT on the needs of I-5, including the replacement of bridges. Councilmember Ralph serves on the South County Area Transportation Board. The Board received an update from Sound Transit on regional growth and the projected increases in ridership. The Washington State Transportation Commission presented information on the pilot program for road usage charges. Visit WARoadUsageCharge.org to participate in the program. Page 3 of 9 Kent City Council Regular Meetíng Minutes July 18, 2OL7 Kent, Washington Approved August L,2OL7 Councilmember Fincher serves on the King Conservation District Council. Next meeting is August 24th and will discuss an urban tree canopy program and storm water projects. Councilmember Fincher serves on the King County Equity and Social Justice Committee. The committee is working to ensure that they view all programs that they support through the lens of social justice and equity. Councilmember Fincher sits on the King County Mental Illness and Drug Dependency (MIDD) Advisory Committee. The committee is discussing the loss of Medicaid dollars and options for serving as many people as possible with the available funds. Kent Youth and Family Services will lose approx. $9,000/year. 5. Public Hearing A. Riverbend Golf Complex "Marquee on Meeker" Development Agreement Mayor Cooke provided a brief summary of the Development Agreement. Ben Wolters, Economic and Community Development Director provided a recap of: the goals and objectives of the development of the golf course, including funding parks, economic development, and the City's objectives. Ben provided a recap of the activities from April 1, 2OL4 through August L5,2OL7; detailed the members of the development team; the development proposal; the project site design; and the project phasing. Tom Brubaker, City Attorney, presented information on the details of the Development Agreement, including the background on the Purchase and Sale Agreement, information regarding vested zoning, the preliminary short plat, vesting, the Transportation Impact Fee, and easements and licenses. Council President Boyce requested clarification on the storm water payment and whether it will be a one-time payment upfront. Ben Wolters indicated it would be paid up front. Tom advised that the design review will be completed prior to the April 1, 2018 closing. Tom provided information regarding how the Transportation Impact Fee is determined. Councilmember Ralph requested information regarding the reduction in the retail requirement. Ben Wolters indicated the reduction was a result of the recognition of market conditions. Ben also provided information regarding recent development in Covington compared to Kent, Page 4 of 9 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 18, 2OL7 Kent, Washington Approved August L,2OL7 Tom Brubaker and Ben Wolters provided information regarding the GC-MU designation and whether or not the City would lose revenues due to the reduction in retail square footage. Council President Boyce moved to open the public hearing seconded by Councilmember Thomas. Council President Boyce moved to include the Development Agreement and attachments to be made a part of the public hearing record, seconded by Councilmember Fincher. Mel Roberts spoke on behalf of the Bicycle Advisory Board and their request to keep the bicycle lanes on Meeker Street. Mel suggested the cycle track run from the Green River to Russell Road. John Neller expressed his concern over the bicycle track vs. replacement of the bike lanes. Joshua Douglass provided the council with the 2016 Impact, a publication of the Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters and expressed his desire to have the Council consider mandating FNW to require area standards of contractors. Richard O'Neill spoke in opposition of the project. Council President Boyce moved to close the public hearing seconded by Councilmember Fincher. Motion passed 6-0. 6. Public Comment Mel Roberts spoke regarding the 240th Street (Lakeside Boulevard and Russell Road) bid for an asphalt path. Mel requested the City reconsider awarding the bid so that they could consider the addition of a bicycle path. Richard Wilkinson requested the Mayor elect convene a committee to come up with an effective plan to enforce the fireworks ban. Mel also provided comment regarding the City's website. Gwen Allen-Carston spoke regarding public safety issues and demanded the Public Safety Committee and Police Department require body cameras and dash cameras for all police officers. Mizan Rahman, member of the Cultural Communities Board, gave a presentation on the Bengali Culture. 7. Consent Calendar Page 5 of 9 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Check Numbers 7L33-7Lst 7t4596-7t5L97 July 18, 2OL7 Kent, Washington Amount ç2,28O,684.75 $3,232,828.46 $L47,523.8L ($se0.s6) ç7,526.24 $5,667,972.88 Approved August L,2OL7 Council President Boyce moved to approve the Consent Calendar items A through G seconded by Councilmember Thomas. The motion passed with a vote of 7-O. A. Minutes of Previous Meetings and Workshops - Approve The minutes of the workshop and regular council meeting of July L8, 20L7, were approved. B. Approval of Bills - Approve Bills received through June L5,20t7, and paid on June L5,2017, afterauditing by the Operations Committee on July LB,2Ot7 were approved. Approval of checks issued for vouchers Date O6lt5/t7 Wire Transfers O6/L5/L7 Regular Checks O6/L5/17 Payment Plus Void Checks O6/L5/I7 Use Tax Payable Approval of checks issued for payroll for June 1 through June 15, 20L7, and paid on June 20, 20L7: Date Check Numbers AmountO6/2O/L7 Checks 0 $0.00 Voids and Reissues 06/20/17 Advices 389164-390028 $1.576,988.33 $1,576,999.33 C. Appoint Paul Hintz to the Land Use and Planning Board - Confirm Council confirmed the Mayor's appointment of Paul Hintz to the Land Use & Planning Board. D. Appoint Shane Amodei to the Land Use and Planning Board - Confirm Council confirmed the Mayor's appointment of Shane Amodei to the Land Use & Planning Board. E. Resolution Recognizing the Vila Real Neighborhood Council - Adopt Resolution No.1945 was adopted, recognizing the Vila Real Neighborhood Council, supporting its community building efforts, and conferring on it all opportunities offered by the City's neighborhood program. F. Sound Transit Service Agreement Project Review and Permitting Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign all documents necessary to approve the City Services Agreement and Task Order #1 pertaining to reimbursement of staff time Page 6 of 9 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 18, 2OL7 Kent, Washington Approved August L,20L7 for establishing performance requirements to be included in the Request for Proposals to design/build contractors for the Federal Way Link Extension, subject to final approval by the Chief Administrative Officer and City Attorney. G. Mill Creek Side Channel Leber Homestead Property - Accept as Complete The Mayor was authorized to accept the Mill Creek Side Channel Leber Homestead Property as complete and release retainage to Scarsella Brothers, Inc. upon receipt of standard releases from the state and the release of any liens. 8. Other Business None. 9. Bids Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director, provided a brief overview of bid items A and B A. 2OI7 Large Culvert and Channel Cleaning Project - West Meeker Street to South 240th Street - Award Councilmember Higgins moved to award the 2OA7 Large Culvert and Channel Cleaning West Meeker Street to South 240th Street Project to Ventilation Power Cleaning, Inc. in the amount of $9611649.48 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 passed 7-O. Councilmember Ralph indicated she will support the motion, but is frustrated with the process. B. 2OL7 Large Culvert and Channel Cleaning Project - 64th Avenue South - Award Councilmember Higgins moved to award the 2O17 Large Culvert & Channel Cleaning 64rh Avenue South Project to TITAN Earthwork, LLC, in the amount of $118351281.8O 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 Fincher passed 7-O. Councilmember Higgins spoke in support of the motion. C. South 2L2th Way Overlay Project - Award Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director, provided a review of the project. Tim provided Council with reasons for the low engineer's estimates and factors. PageT of9 inflation Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Public Safety complete report. July 18, 20L7 Kent, Washington Councilmember Berrios advised that Chief Thomas gave a Approved August t,2OL7 Councilmember Higgins moved to award the South 2l.2th Way Overlay Project to Tucci & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $1,1391919.50 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 passed 7-O. 1O. Reoorts from Standing Committees, Council and Staff Council President's Report Council President Boyce provided information regarding the information presented during tonight's workshop, including an update on the space planning recommendations, a solid waste update as well as an update on street/utility construction projects. Mayor Cooke - Provided information on the impact that the ongoing demand on staff to work on issues with the potential flooding of the green river had on the draining projects bids that were awarded at today's meeting. Administration - Derek Matheson, Chief Administrative Officer, indicated there is no executive session and his report is in the agenda packet. Derek advised that due to National Night Out, the next meeting is August l't at 5 p.m., with no workshop. Mayor Cooke advised that Council President Boyce will preside over the August lst meeting. Economic and Community Development - Council President Boyce indicated the report is in the minutes. Operations Councilmember Ralph advised that the committee heard a presentation on property insurance premiums include a reduction of 7o/o. The committee also heard a presentation of CAFR - annual financial report. The report is available at KentWA.gov. Parks and Human Services - Councilmember Fincher indicated there was no report. Public Works - Councilmember Higgins indicated his report is in the minutes. Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority - Councilmember Thomas advised that on July 24th there will be a meet and greet with the fire chief candidates and that the new chief will be selected July 25th. 11. Executive Session and Action after Executive Session None. 12. Adiournment Page I of 9 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes At 9:22 p.m., Mayor û Kimberley City Clerk July 18, 2OL7 July 18, 2Ot7 Kent, Washington Approved August I,2OL7 urned the meeting Page 9 of 9