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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 11/7/2017Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 7, 2Ot7 Kent, Washington Approved Lt/2L/t7 Date: November 7, 2OL7Time: 5 p.m. Place: Council Chambers East/West Attending: Suzette Cooke, Mayor Bill Boyce, Council President Tina Budell, Councilmember, arrived at 5:23 p.m. Jim Berrios, Councilmember Brenda Fincher, Councilmember Dennis Higgins, Councilmember Dana Ralph, Councilmember Les Thomas, Councilmember Agendal 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:03 p.m. with Mayor Cooke presiding. 2. Roll Call Mayor Cooke - Present Council President Boyce - Present Tina Budell, Councilmember - Absent during roll call, arrived at 5:23 p.m. 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 Councilmember Boyce moved to approve the agendas presented, seconded by Thomas. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of 6-O. 4. PublicCommunications A. Public Recognition Mayor Cooke recognized and observed a moment of silence for Linda Sweezer, a board member of the Kent Black Action Commission, reportedly killed inside herhome. Mayor Cooke conveyed that Linda has left a lasting legacy in this community by adding value to people's lives by helping and supporting residents. Mayor Cooke recognized Paul Scott, Accounting Manager in the Public Works Department, as November's Employee of the Month. Paul expressed his appreciation of his past and present staff. Paul indicated one of the keys to good management is the good people that work for you. Councilmember Higgins recognized the Eastern Washington University women's soccer team, that includes M'Kenna Hayes, a graduate of Kentridge High School, Page 1 of I Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 7, 2Ot7 Kent, Washington Approved LLI2L|L7 Abby Klinkenberg, a graduate of Kentridge High School, Grace Klinkenberg, a graduate of Kentridge High School, and Lexi Klinkenberg, â graduate of Kentridge High School. The team is headed to the NCAA final 16 in Orlando. B. Appointment to the Kent Human Services Commission Mayor Cooke provided a brief background of Rickie Robinson. Rickie expressed his appreciation for being appointed to the Kent Human Services Commission and is excited to be a part of shaping what human services can look like for Kent, C. Appointment to the Kent Arts Commission Mayor Cooke provided a brief background of Martha Cunningham. Martha expressed her desire to serve on the commission. She indicated she wants to be involved in bringÍng different cultures together in an inspiring way. D. Proclamation for Arbor Day Mayor Cooke presented Bryan Higgins, Parks, Planning, and Community Services Development Coordinator, with the Proclamation for Arbor Day. Mayor Cooke indicated that the City of Kent has been named Tree City USA every year since 2003. Bryan indicated they will be planting 15 large trees at Riverview Park and will also be rescuing cottonwoods on the riverbank that are engulfed in blackberries in addition to spreading mulch. Riverview Park is located off of 68th Avenue South on Hawley Road. The event will run from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, November 1Bth, 20L7. E. Proclamation for Soka Gakkai International Day Mayor Cooke presented Billynda Anderson with the Proclamation for Soka Gakkai International Day. Billynda Anderson invited the public to attend the celebration that will be held on Wednesday at 7 p.m., at the Seattle Culture Center located at 3438 South 148th Street in Seattle. F. Proclamation for Veterans' Day of Remembrance Mayor Cooke presented Marcus Shelton with the Proclamation for Veterans' Day of Remembrance. Marcus expressed his appreciation for the honor of accepting the proclamation. Council President Boyce and Thomas expressed their appreciation for all those that have and continue to serve in the armed forces. Mayor Cooke suggested Councilmember Thomas work with Marcus Shelton on a project to have a veterans'wall built in Kent. Mayor Cooke read a letter from Shinichi Taniguchi, Mayor of Tamba, Japan, a sister city of Kent, expressing his appreciation of his team's meeting with the Mayor on November 7, 2OL7. Page 2 of 8 Approved LL/ZL|L7 G. Community Events Council President Boyce provided information regarding past attendance at the accesso ShoWare Center. Additional details were provided regarding upcoming events. Visit accessoShoWare.com for event and ticket information. Councilmember Ralph invíted the public to attend the Magical Strings 31't Annual Celtic Yuletide concert that will be held at the Kent Meridian Performing Arts Center on December 3'd. Tickets are available at KentWA.gov Councilmember Fincher advised that new Kent Creates website ís open and invited the public to share holiday traditions and learn about and discuss cultural traditions at Kentcreates.com. Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Councilmember Fincher invited the Riverview Park. November 7, 2OL7 Kent, Washington public to attend the Arbor Day event at H. Economic and Community Development Update Ben Wolters, Director of Economic and Community Development, provided an update on Economic and Community Development throughout Kent. Ben advised that Michelle Wilmot, Economic and Community Development Project Manager, recently joined the department and is making great progress in marketing and promoting Kent. Ben índicated the Puget Sound Business Journal recently highlighted tremendous opportunities in Kent and South King County communities. Additionally King 5 is preparing a story regarding the growth in Kent. Interviews will take place on November Bth. Additionally, Kent submitted an advertorial to the Puget Sound Business Journal highlighting Kent's attributes. Ben indicated the soft launch is underway for the new website "VisitKent.com." Ben invited everyone to visit VisitKent.com. The new website presents Kent in a fresh, unique and authentic manner. Ben indicated Jeff Bezos has backed "Plenty," a 100 square foot indoor farm in Kent that is located close to Amazon Fresh. I. fntergovernmentalReports Council President Boyce serves on the Sound Cities Association Policy Board Public Issues Committee. No repoft. Councilmember Budell serves on the Sound Cities Association Domestic Violence Initiative Committee. No report. Page 3 of 8 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 7, 20t7 Kent, Washington Approved tL/2L/L7 Councílmember Higgins serves on the King County Regional Transit Committee. No new information since the October meeting. Councilmember Berrios serves on the Puget Sound Regional Council Economic Development Board. No new information since the last meeting. Councilmember Ralph will be attending the Watershed Ecosystem Forum meeting that will work on the Salmon Habitat Plan. Councilmember Ralph serves on the Sound Cities Association Board. No report Councilmember Ralph serves on the South County Area Transportation Policy Board. No report. Councilmember Fincher serves on the King Conservation District Advisory Committee. There are currently openings for advisors for urban and rural land owners. Visit KingCD.org for more information. Additionally, you can visit KingCD.org to file for an application to be a supervisor or to request a ballot. Councilmember Fincher serves on the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Council. The Council recently discussed pilot programs regarding treatment in correctional facilities. Mayor Cooke expressed her desire to have a councilmember serve on the Regional Transit Committee, in addition to including Uriel Varela, the City's Community Engagement Coordinator in information that the committee discusses. 5. Public Hearinq None. 6. Public Comment Megan Turner, a Kent resident requested the City repair and maintain Adams Avenue, located off of James Street. Simranjeet Sindu, a Kent resident and student at Kentwood High School, indicated she is attending tonight's meeting as a part of her civics project. Ms. Sindu expressed her interest in having recycle bins be installed in the City parks. Kirk Nelsen, a Kent resident, provided public comment regarding multiple topics, including his recent request for public records. Shana Sourish, a Kent resident and Kentwood High School student, indicated she is attending tonight's meeting as a part of her civic project and expressed her appreciation for the Green Kent events and city trees. Page 4 of I Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 7, 20L7 Kent, Washington 0e/30/L7 Amount $2,433,225.34 $4,956,072.29 $ 186,901.03 ($121,877.80) sL,649.97 $7,455,970.92 Approval of checks issued for payroll for September 16 through September 30 and paid on October 5,2Ot7: Approved tt/2L/L7 Councilmember Budell suggested the students that spoke tonight should consider applying for positions on the Parks Commission. 7. Consent Calendar Council President Boyce moved to approve the Consent Calendar items A through I seconded by Councilmember Thomas. The motion passed unanimously with a 7-O vote. A. Minutes of October L7,2OL7t Workshop and Council Meeting, and the October L9,2OL7 Workshop - Approve The minutes of October t7, 2017, Workshop and Council Meeting, and the October t9, 2Ot7, Workshop were approved. B. Payment of Bills - Approve The bills received through September 30, 20t7, and paid on September 30, 20L7. The Operations Committee audited the payment of bills on October L7, 2OL7, were approved. Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date 09/30/L7 os/30/L7 oe/30/L7 Date LOls/20L7 Wire Transfers Regular Checks Payment Plus Void Checks Use Tax Payable Check Numbers 7250-7265 7L7788- 7L8t99 AmountCheck Numbers Checks 0 Voids and Reissues Advices 395381-396268LO/s/20t7 $1,594,896.91 $1,594,896.91 C. Appointment to Kent Human Services Commission - Confirm. Council confirmed the Mayor's appointment of Rickie Robinson to the Kent Human Services Commission filling a vacancy through the remainder of a three-year term that will expire December 3t,2OL9. Page 5 of I Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 7, 2OL7 Kent, Washington Approved LtlzLlL7 D. Appoint Martha Cunningham to the Kent Arts Commission - Confirm Council confirmed the Mayor's appointment of Martha Cunningham to the Kent Arts Commission for a four-year term that will expire on October 3t, 2O2L. E. Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant - Letter of Support to Washington State Department of Transportation - Authorize The Council authorized Council President Boyce to sign a letter of support for the Washington State Department of Transportation's Puget Sound Gateway Program application for the federal Infrastructure for Rebuilding America grant. F. Quiet Zone Union Pacific Railroad Agreement - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign the Authorization for Crossing Improvements Agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. G. South King County Area Transportation Board Agreement - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign the South King County Area Transportation Board Agreement subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. H. Briscoe Desimone Levee fmprovements Reach 2 and 3 - Accept as Complete. The Mayor was authorized to accept the Briscoe Desimone Levee Improvements Reach 2 and 3 project as complete and release retainage to Tapani, Inc., upon receipt of standard releases from the state and the release of any liens. I. Port of Seattle Partnership and Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee Consultant Services Agreements - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to enter into a Partnership Agreement with the Poft of Seattle and a Consultant Services Agreement with the Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee to support establishment of a manufacturing resource center, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Economic and Community Development Director. 8. Other Business None 9. Bids None. 10. Reports from Standing Committees, Council and Staff Council President's Report - Council President Boyce - No report. Mayor Cooke - Mayor Cooke thanked Councilmember Higgins for his report to the Kent Reporter. Councilmember Higgins provided clarification regarding his comments to the recent articles. Page 6 of 8 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 7, 20t7 Kent, Washington Approved LL|ZL|t7 Mayor Cooke advised that the Council will receive a letter from the King County Flood Control District regarding Van Doren's park and lower Russell Road levee. Mayor Cooke advised that critical decisions need to be made regarding the trail. Administration - Derek Matheson, Chief Administrative Officer, indicated there are two budget workshops left in 2Ot7. There is a special workshop on November L4,2OL7, at 5 p.m., followed by a regular workshop on November 2L,2Ot7. Some of the remaining budget issues include: property tax, quiet zone funding, square footage tax for parks capital, and the police and criminal justice levee. The Operations Committee will take up the budget on December 5,20L7, and the Council will take action on December 12, 2OL7. Derek indicated the YMCA project is moving quickly, and staff is working to finalize agreements to be presented to the Operations Committee and City Council. Derek advised that there will be a brief executive session tonight to discuss collective bargaining. The session is expected to last 10 minutes with no anticipated action afterwards. Economic and Community Development - Council President Boyce advised that the next meeting ís scheduled for November 13, 2OL7. Operations Councílmember Ralph advised that during today's meeting, the committee recommended the council accept a grant for emergency management, recommended the refunding of bonds, and recommended, by a vote of 2-1, adoption of and ordinance increasing the B&O square footage tax. Parks and Human Services - Councilmember Fíncher indicated the committee heard an update on the contributions report and fee-in-lieu of funds. Public Safety - Councilmember Berrios advised the next meeting is cancelled. Public Works - Councilmember Higgins advised his report is in the minutes and also advised that the committee discussed the renaming of South 238th to "Oberto way." Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority - Councilmember Thomas indicated the next meeting will be held on December 6, 20t7, at 5:30 p.m. at station 78 in Covington. At 6:15 p.m., the Council went into Executive Session At 6:25 p.m., the Council came out of Executive Session Page 7 of I Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 12. Adjournment There being no action followin meet ing at 6:36 p.m. û. Kimberley City Clerk Komoto November 7, 20L7 November 7, 2Ot7 Kent, Washington Approved LL/2L/L7 executive session, Mayor Cooke adjourned the Page I of 8