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Mayor Suzette Cooke
Council President Bill Boyce
Councilmembers
Jim Berrios
Tina Budell
Brenda Fincher
Dennis Higgins
Dana Ralph
Les Thomas
City of Kent
Council MeetingAgenda
July 5, 2016
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KENT CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS
July 5, 2016
Council Chambers
Mayor Suzette Cooke
Council President Bill Boyce
Councilmember Jim Berrios Councilmember Tina Budell
Councilmember Brenda Fincher Councilmember Dennis Higgins
Councilmember Dana Ralph Councilmember Les Thomas
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COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA
5 p.m.
Subject Speaker Time
Cross Connection Inspection Policy Shawn Gilbertson 30 min
Sound Transit Update Ben Wolters 40 min
Capital Investment Strategy Charlene Anderson 20 min
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
2. ROLL CALL
3. CHANGES TO AGENDA FROM COUNCIL, ADMINISTRATION, OR STAFF
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition
B. Proclamation for Diversity Employment Day
C. Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month
D. Community Events
E. Economic and Community Development Report
F. Intergovernmental Reports
5. PUBLIC HEARING
6. PUBLIC COMMENT - Please state your name and address for the record. You
will have up to three (3) minutes to provide comment. Please address all
comments to the Mayor or the Council as a whole. The Mayor and Council
may not be in a position to answer questions during the meeting. For more
details regarding the public comment process, please refer to the section
titled, “Public Comments,” on the reverse side.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes of Previous Meetings and Workshops – Approve
B. Complete Streets Code Amendment – Ordinance – Adopt
C. Crosswalk Recommendations – Set Public Hearing Date
D. Hansen Goodwin Short Plat Bill of Sale – Accept
(Continued)
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA CONTINUED
8. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Zoning Code Amendment – Medical Marijuana Patient Cooperatives –
Ordinance – Adopt
9. BIDS
10. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Property Negotiations, as per RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)
12. ADJOURNMENT
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COUNCIL WORKSHOP
1) Cross Connection Inspection Policy, Shawn Gilbertson
2) Sound Transit Update, Ben Wolters
3) Capital Investment Strategy, Charlene Anderson
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CHANGES TO THE AGENDA FROM COUNCIL, ADMINISTRATION, OR STAFF
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A) Public Recognition
B) Proclamation for Diversity Employment Day
C) Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month
D) Community Events
E) Economic and Community Development Report
F) Intergovernmental Reports
PUBLIC HEARING
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PUBLIC COMMENT
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Agenda Item: Consent Calendar 7A_
CONSENT CALENDAR
7. City Council Action:
Councilmember moves,
Councilmember
seconds to approve Consent Calendar Items A through D.
Discussion
Action
7A. Approval of Minutes.
Approval of the minutes of the workshop and regular council meeting of May 17,
2016.
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Kent City Council Workshop Minutes
May 17, 2016
The workshop meeting was called to order at 5:02 p.m. by Council President Boyce.
Councilmembers present: Berrios, Boyce, Budell, Fincher, Higgins, Ralph and Thomas.
Washington State Housing Finance Commission – Rich Zwicker, Senior Policy
Analyst with Washington State Housing Finance Commission (WSHFC) spoke about the
make-up and function of the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. It is a
state agency not under legislative or federal control that is the funding mechanism
with tax credit financing that helps affordable housing to be built. The WSHFC has
partnerships with banks, non-profits, insurance companies, law firms and cities.
Zwicker spoke about the home ownership program that may be of interest to Kent, as
well as the energy spark, farmer rancher and nonprofit facilities programs. He spoke
highly about the partnerships that the Washington State Housing Finance Commission
has made. Zwicker spoke about tax credit projects that may appeal to the City
(homeless, senior housing, veteran housing, mental illness facilities), and the
opportunity to ensure long term affordability. Lastly, Zwicker spoke about municipal
participation and highlighted some of the opportunities the City would have if they
were to get involved with the WSHFC.
Councilmember Berrios requested further discussion with members of the Economic
and Community Development Committee in the near future.
2016 Legislative Session Recap – Doug Levy provided a wrap up of the 2016
legislative sessions and spoke about Kent’s agenda. Levy spoke about the narrowly
divided government in Washington which has a dramatic impact on negotiating
budgets and views on how to shape policy. He noted that we are a few years removed
from the great recession, so revenues are beginning an upswing, but due to the severe
season of wildfires it offset the revenue. Levy spoke about the Governors push for
funding mental health and increased teacher pay. Ultimately, budgets were fine-tuned
and a lot of “punting” happened with no major changes to the budget or policies.
Issues not addressed this year, will need to be addressed in the following year. He
spoke about there being a fix to the charter school case, which was a bill that went
into law without a signature by the Governor. Legislature also came up with a game
plan for K-12 funding, and developed a task force to create recommendations for
2017. Levy also mentioned that the streamline sales tax mitigation account was left
intact, but will continue to be a challenge.
Levy stated that Kent specific items were kept to a minimum during this legislative
session. There was progress made in regards to changes to the Public Records Act,
however, the policy did not make it all the way through and continues to be a
frustrating topic.
Code Enforcement Lean Update – Matt Gilbert, the Planning Manager from
Economic and Community Development spoke about the progress of the Lean
workshops in regards to Code Enforcement. Gilbert highlighted how Lean has positively
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influenced the department. Some of the major changes were centered on making work
visible, bringing structure to the way things are done and developing meaningful ways
to assess performance. The end result has been improved time management, quality
improvements and increasing the teams capacity equivalent to approximately 1 FTE.
Gilbert discussed quality improvements in regards to Code Enforcement such as
developing a priority list based upon the needs/wants of the community and a revision
of the verbiage used in admonishment letters. He also discussed the visual
management board that is being used to track each and every code violation, who is
managing it and where it is at in the entire process. A goal of the department now is to
take a proactive approach to code violations, and focusing on high impact areas during
high impact seasons. Gilbert ended by recognizing the time commitment that Lean has
been, but spoke about how great the continuous improvement that comes along with
the changes will be.
Meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
Sue Hanson
Interim City Clerk
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The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by
Mayor Cooke.
Councilmembers present: Boyce, Berrios, Budell, Fincher, Higgins, Ralph, and Thomas.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA FROM COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION OR STAFF –
Chief Administrative Officer Derek Matheson added an item, 4I2 which is a
Proclamation for Police Memorial Week. He also made mention that item 7J, regarding
the Building and Fire Code adoption contains a revision that was sent by email last
week and hard copies were provided for Council on the dais.
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Historical Note from Kent’s 125th Anniversary – Mayor Cooke read a
congressional record insert done by Congressman David Reichert recognizing Kent as it
celebrates its 125th anniversary.
Allan Reitan, board member and treasurer of Greater Kent Historical Society presented
the history of The Robbins Company. Mayor Cooke recognized Zachary Vantassel and
team for all of their hard work in bringing our history to life, and wished Vantassel luck
in the future as his last day as the Executive Director of Greater Kent Historical Society
will be May 21st.
Sharon Bersaas discussed the Dvorak Barn on Russell Road and how it was added to
the Washington Trust’s 2016 Most Endangered Historic Properties List. A short video
was played discussing the history of this barn and the impact it had on the farming
community.
B. Public Recognition – Aaron BeMiller, City of Kent Finance Director reported on
the successful refunding of the 2008 General Obligation bond and a Public Facilities
District bond which will save Kent just under $10.7 million in 22 years.
Mayor Cooke recognized the employee of the month for the month of May, Ian
Warmington from the Kent Police Department.
C. Washington Women in Trades Job Fair Award – Marty Fisher, Human
Resources Director for the City of Kent accepted the 3rd place indoor exhibit award
from the Washington Women in Trades job fair in Seattle. He thanked his team for
their hard work and being so engaged during this job fair.
D. Appointments to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee – Mayor Cooke
recognized Brian Powell and Andrea Keikkala as they were appointed to the Lodging
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Tax Advisory Committee. Neither of them were present to speak to their
appointments.
E. Proclamation for Women’s Vascular Screening Week –Dr. Mitchell Cahn from
the vein clinic accepted the proclamation and spoke to the importance of this
screening.
F. Proclamation for Affordable Housing Week – Rich Zwicker from Washington
State Housing finance Commission received the proclamation for affordable housing
and noted the significance of affordable housing locally as well as nationally.
G. Proclamation for National Trails Day at Clark Lake Park – Mayor Cooke noted
that she has a proclamation for National Trails Day at Clark Lake Park.
H. Proclamation for Relay for Life – Natasha Daley accepted the proclamation, and
reminded residents and employees of Kent that the Relay for Life event will be held at
French Field June 3rd and 4th.
I. Community Events – Mayor Cooke mentioned the Khalsa Day event at Showare
during the upcoming weekend. She also made mention of the Kent International
Festival on June 4th.
Councilmember Higgins reminded the public about the Kiwanis Club’s annual crab feed
at the Senior Center on the 21st, as well as Public Works Day on May 19th.
Council President Boyce congratulated the Thunderbirds on their phenomenal season
they wrapped up and spoke on other upcoming events at the Shower Center.
Councilmember Thomas noted a Sister Cities fundraising event at The Golden Steer
Friday May 20th, and also spoke about the Juneteenth event on June 19th.
J. Public Safety Report – Mayor Cooke read a proclamation designating May 15th
through 21st as Police Memorial Week in Kent. Police Chief Kent Thomas accepted the
proclamation and spoke about what makes the Kent Police Department so great.
Chief Thomas handed out six lifesaving awards in regards to two separate events that
took place in the city. These awards were given to Steven Letter, a Volunteer in Police
Services, Sergeant Grove, Officer Cortinas, Officer Reed, Officer Reeves and Officer
Rios of the Kent Police Department.
K. Intergovernmental Reports – Council President Boyce spoke about ST3 being
endorsed by Public Issues Committee (PIC) meeting and will make a recommendation
to the Sound Transit Board of Directors.
Councilmember Tina Budell, member of the Domestic Violence Initiative Committee
noted that their next meeting will be June 9th at Renton City Hall.
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Councilmember Dennis Higgins, member of the King County Regional Transit
Committee noted that they meet tomorrow, May 18th and will be discussing the Access
to Transit study and Metro Connects.
Councilmember Jim Berrios, who serves on the Puget Sound Regional Council, noted
that their next meeting will be held on June 1st.
Councilmember Ralph discussed the two transportation committees that she serves on
and how their meetings were both cancelled for the month. Councilmember Ralph
discussed the WRIA 9 meeting and the awarding of grants for different habitat
restoration projects and how involved Kent is in those grants.
Councilmember Fincher, member of the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Group
will meet in the following week. She is also a member of the King Conservation
District.
PUBLIC HEARING – None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Richard Wilkenson, Kent – Wilkenson discussed fireworks in the coming years
and what it will take for the Police to manage the ban in 2017. He requested leaflets
explaining the rules, and regulations for fireworks displays. He also encouraged
everyone to attend the Financial Sustainability Task Force meeting.
2. Anita Veen, Kent – Veen spoke to the new surplus policy enacted by the City. She
believes a new policy should be crafted by the Council, based upon the lesson learned
from Pine Tree Park.
3. Sandi Lynden, Kent – Lynden spoke about her concerns about the surplus policy.
She believes this policy does not provide protection to public treasury and gives power
to only a few.
4. Kristy Herrick, Kent – Herrick spoke about the surplus policy. She urged the
council to consider the reason for the procedures, may it be legal or to protect the
rights of the owners of the city property – the residents.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council President Boyce moved to approve Consent Calendar items A through
J, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. Motion carried 7-0.
A. Minutes of Previous Meetings and Workshops – Approve. The minutes of the
regular council meeting of March 1, the workshop and regular council meeting of
March 15th and the workshop of April 5, 2016 were approved.
B. Approval of Bills – Approve. Bills received through April 15 and paid on April 15
after auditing by the Operations Committee on May 3, 2016.
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Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
4/15/2016 Wire Transfers 6626 - 6645 $2,190,184.35
4/15/2016 Regular Checks 702527 - 702917 $1,656,591.07
Void Checks ($1,644.34)
4/15/2016 Use Tax Payable $4,697.35
$3,849,828.43
Approval of checks issued for payroll for April 1 through April 15 and paid on April
20, 2016:
Date Check Numbers Amount
4/20/2016 Checks $0.00
Voids and Reissues
4/20/2016 Advices 365003 - 365877 $1,441,918.95
$1,441,918.95
C. Surplus of Utility Equipment and Materials – Set Hearing Date. Council
authorized setting June 7, 2016 as the public hearing date to consider comments on
the declaration of certain public utility equipment and materials as surplus.
D. Consultant Services Agreement with AMEC Foster Wheeler Environment &
Infrastructure, Inc. for Soils Testing at Leber Property – Authorize. The Mayor
was authorized to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with AMEC Foster Wheeler
Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $89,200.00 for
inspection and soil testing on the Leber property, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
E. Consultant Services Agreement with Landau Associates for Geotechnical &
Environmental Services During Construction of the 72nd Ave S. Extension
Project – Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant Services
Agreement with Landau Associates to provide geotechnical and environmental services
during construction of the 72nd Avenue South Extension Project in an amount not to
exceed $123,150.00, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and Public Works Director.
F. ICMA-RC Three Year Administrative Services Agreement – Authorize. The
Mayor was authorized to sign the ICMA-RC 457 Deferred Compensation three-year
Administrative Services Agreement subject to approval of final terms and conditions by
the City Attorney.
G. Bill of Sale for Stryker Business Center at Pacific Gateway – Accept. Council
accepted the Bill of Sale for Stryker Business Center at Pacific Gateway, for:
Watermains, including 12 gate valves, 4 hydrants, 720 linear feet of 12” ductile iron,
and 118 linear feet of 6” ductile iron; new streets, including; 624 linear feet of
industrial street; frontage improvements, including 624 linear feet of lights, trees and
landscaping; storm sewers, including 325 linear feet of 12” PVC sewer line and 27
linear feet of 15” PVC sewer line, along with 6 catch basins.
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H. Appointments to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee – Approve. The Mayor
was authorized to approve the appointments of Bryan Powell and Andrea Keikkala to
the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee as new members serving a new 3 year term.
I. Countywide Planning Policies, Strategies for Affordable Housing -
Resolution – Adopt. Resolution No. 1927 was adopted, ratifying an amendment to
the King County Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) to provide that jurisdictions can
consider the full range of programs that will assist in meeting their share of the
countywide need for affordable housing.
J. Building and Fire Codes Adoption and Amendments – Ordinance – Adopt.
Ordinance Nos. 4201 and 4202 were adopted, amending various sections of Chapters
13.01 and 14.01 of the Kent City Code to adopt the 2015 editions of the International
Building, Existing Building, Residential, Mechanical, Energy Conservation, Property
Maintenance and Fire Codes, and the Uniform Plumbing Code, together with the City’s
local amendments to those codes as depicted in these ordinances, to revise Section
14.08.020 to refer to changes to the adopted codes, and to make other
housekeeping amendments.
OTHER BUSINESS
A. Real Property Surplus Policy – Ordinance – Adopt. Tom Brubaker, City
Attorney for the City of Kent presented the ordinance for the real property surplus
policy. He spoke to some of the details of the policy and compared policy to those of
other cities.
Councilmember Ralph inquired about providing online, a list of properties that are
considered surpluses. Mayor Cooke will have staff review that request.
Councilmember Berrios asked about the 15 day notice requirement. Brubaker stated
that the standard notice time was between 10 and 25 days, but 15 days seemed
reasonable.
Councilmember Ralph moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4203, enacting a new
chapter 3.12 of the Kent City Code to establish a public participation process
before deciding to sell, transfer or exchange city-owned real property,
seconded by Councilmember Thomas. Motion Carried 7-0.
Councilmember Budell moved to amend section 3.12.050 subsection C to
replace “300 feet” with “1000 feet”, seconded by Councilmember Berrios.
Motion carried 7-0.
Councilmember Budell summarized her statement by stating that 300 feet would not
give potentially concerned residents enough notice about the sale of surplus property.
She would like to be more transparent, to make sure we do not encounter another
issue similar to that of Pine Tree Park.
Councilmember Berrios moved to amend section 3.12.050 subsection A to
replace “15 days” with “20 days”, seconded by Councilmember Budell.
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Councilmember Berrios spoke to his motion. He believes this additional time would
allow for more transparency and that is what the residents want.
Councilmember Thomas spoke about concerns with the 20 day notice, and the
potential for people to forget about it.
Councilmember Ralph discussed the consistency with the policy, and indicating that
the policy currently reads 15 days across the board.
Councilmember Higgins moved to amend the previous amendment, the term
“15” to “20” section 3.12.050 subsection A, B, C and D, seconded by
Councilmember Berrios. Motion carried 6-1.
Councilmember Fincher called for a point of information. She is requesting that this
notice be posted in two newspapers, but would like to come back to this option in the
future as the communications survey is currently underway. Mayor Cooke confirmed
that this can be reviewed at a later date.
BIDS
A. 2016 Crack Sealing – Award. Public Works Director, Tim LaPorte briefly
discussed the crack sealing project, previously approved on the B&O Tax list.
Councilmember Higgins moved to award the 2016 Crack Sealing Project to
BCV Inc. in the amount of $148,050 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 7-0.
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, STAFF AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
A. Council President. – President Boyce discussed the workshop involving the
Washington State Housing Finance Commission and the opportunities available to the
City. He discussed the presentation by our Lobbyist Doug Levy and the items that
came out of the recent legislative session. Finally, in workshop Council heard about the
Code Enforcement Lean update from Matt Gilbert.
B. Mayor. – No report.
C. Chief Administrative Officer. – CAO Report is in the packet, no executive
session.
D. Economic & Community Development Committee. – In the minutes.
E. Operations Committee. – Councilmember Ralph indicated that the main topic this
evening was the five year amendment to the lease agreement for the Woodmont
police substation. Operations Committee approved 10 term limited temporary
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employees in Public Works Department. Councilmember Ralph discussed the
importance of these temporary positions.
F. Parks and Human Services Committee. – Councilmember Fincher noted that
the main topic of conversation right now is the parks and open space plan update.
G. Public Safety Committee. – Councilmember Berrios indicated that the notes are
in the minutes. He did however want to note that on the 10th it was reported that car
theft numbers are increasing and wanted to remind the public to remove valuables
from vehicles. He also made mentioned that even with the school zone safety cameras
operating, the number of speeders in those areas are still high. He is concerned about
the safety of children in these areas.
H. Public Works Committee. – Councilmember Higgins wanted to bring to light the
sewer maintenance backlog and the rate structure. The committee would like a
proposal to fix the sewer system, especially the lines that are in danger of failing.
I. Regional Fire Authority. – No report.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – None.
ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
Sue Hanson
Interim City Clerk
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Agenda Item: Consent Calendar – 7B_
TO: City Council
DATE: July 5, 2016
SUBJECT: Complete Streets Code Amendment – Ordinance – Adopt
SUMMARY: The complete streets concept promotes streets that are safe and
convenient for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, freight
haulers, and motor vehicle drivers of all ages and abilities. Trends in energy and
transportation costs, air quality, public health, and economic development necessitate
a more comprehensive approach to mobility.
The City of Kent engaged residents during the Let’s Go Kent project in 2010, which
focused on improving the walking and biking network. Residents repeatedly expressed
the desire for better walking and biking options.
The Strategic Plan adopted by the City Council includes a vision of a safe, connected,
and beautiful city, culturally vibrant with richly diverse urban centers. Safety and
connectivity can only be achieved if all users’ needs are taken into account during
planning and implementation of roadway projects.
EXHIBITS: Ordinance
RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee
YEA: Ralph, Fincher, Higgins NAY:
BUDGET IMPACTS: To be determined on a project by project basis.
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. , amending Title 6 of the Kent
City Code, entitled “Public Works,” to add a new Chapter 6.14, entitled
“Complete Streets.”
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, amending Title 6 of the
Kent City Code by adopting a new chapter 6.14
pertaining to “complete streets.”
RECITALS
A. The complete streets concept promotes streets that are safe
and convenient for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit
riders, freight haulers and motor vehicle drivers of all ages and abilities.
B. Streets constitute a large portion of public space generally,
and should be corridors for all modes of transportation.
C. Streets that support and invite multiple uses are more
conducive to the public life and efficient movement of people than streets
designed primarily to move automobiles and freight.
D. Trends in energy and transportation costs, air quality, public
health and economic development necessitate a more comprehensive
approach to mobility.
E. The City of Kent engaged residents during the Let’s Go Kent
project in 2010, which focused on improving the walking and biking
network. Residents repeatedly expressed the desire for better walking and
biking options.
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F. There are practical limits to the expansion of roadways in
response to traffic congestion. Promoting pedestrian, bicycle and transit
travel as an alternative to automobile usage can reduce congestion, reduce
the negative environmental impacts of automobiles, and also reduce
transportation costs for residents and commuters.
G. A 2007 Washington State Department of Transportation
survey found that a lack of pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, such as
sidewalks and bicycle lanes, is a primary reason why Washington residents
do not walk or bicycle more frequently.
H. The United States Congress and the National Association of
Local Boards of Health specifically recommend complete streets policies as
a strategy to increase pedestrian and bicycle travel modes. Complete
streets legislation has been adopted by the United States Department of
Transportation and numerous state transportation agencies, as well as
cities such as Seattle, Kirkland, Redmond, Portland, San Francisco, San
Diego, Boulder and Chicago. The complete streets concept is also
supported by the Institute of Traffic Engineers, American Planning
Association, United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
American Public Health Association, and many other transportation,
planning and public health professionals. Washington State’s complete
streets grant program is described in RCW 47.04.320 and 47.04.325.
I. The Strategic Plan adopted by the City Council includes a
vision of a safe, connected and beautiful city, culturally vibrant with richly
diverse urban centers. Safety and connectivity can only be achieved if all
users’ needs are taken into account during planning and implementation of
roadway projects.
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J. The Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Master Plan for
the City of Kent both contain policies and goals supportive of complete
streets concepts, including: policies to promote walking and bicycling;
policies regarding level of service for pedestrians, bicycles and transit;
policies to provide non-motorized facilities; and many more.
K. Planning staff introduced a description of and the need for
complete streets at a regularly-scheduled Land Use and Planning Board
(“LUPB”) workshop on May 23, 2016, and received authorization from the
LUPB to draft a policy and ordinance to implement the complete streets
concept for new development within the City of Kent.
L. The City determined that due to the procedural nature of this
amendment (which includes no development regulations), neither
notification to the State nor State Environmental Policy Act review is
required.
M. Planning staff presented the draft ordinance and policy at a
public hearing held by the LUPB on June 13, 2016. The LUPB moved to
recommend to the City Council adoption of the ordinance and policy as
presented by staff.
N. The Public Works Committee, at its regularly-scheduled
meeting on June 20, 2016, moved to accept the recommendation of the
LUPB, and forward the matter for consideration by the full City Council.
O. The City Council, at its regularly scheduled meeting on July
19, 2016, adopted the ordinance and policy as presented by staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. – New Chapter. Title 6 of the Kent City Code is
amended by adding a new chapter 6.14, entitled “Complete Streets,” to
read as follows:
CHAPTER 6.14
COMPLETE STREETS
Sec. 6.14.010 Vision. The city endorses the concept of complete
streets, which promotes roadways that are safe, convenient and attractive
for all users regardless of age and ability, including pedestrians, bicyclists,
transit riders, freight haulers and motor vehicle drivers. The vision of
complete streets is a community in which all residents and visitors can
safely and efficiently use the public right-of-way to meet their
transportation needs regardless of their preferred mode of travel.
Sec. 6.14.020 Policy.
A. The city will plan for, design, construct, operate and maintain
an appropriate and integrated transportation system that will meet the
needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, wheelchair users, transit riders, freight
haulers, motorists, emergency responders and residents of all ages and
abilities.
B. Transportation system facilities that support the concept of
complete streets shall include, but are not limited to: pavement markings
and signs; street and sidewalk lighting; sidewalk and pedestrian safety
improvements; Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Title VI
compliance; transit accommodations; bicycle accommodations, including
signage and markings; and, as appropriate, streetscapes that appeal to
and promote all modes of travel. The system’s design will be consistent
with and supportive of local neighborhoods, recognizing that transportation
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needs vary and must be balanced in a flexible, safe and cost-effective
manner.
Sec. 6.14.030 Applicability. The city will plan for, design and
construct all new city transportation improvement projects to provide
appropriate and safe accommodation for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit
riders, freight haulers, motor vehicles and persons of all abilities. Those
involved in the planning and design of projects within the public right-of-
way will give consideration to all users and modes of travel from the start
of planning and design work consistent with approved plans.
Transportation system improvements shall be viewed as opportunities to
create safer, more accessible streets for all users. This shall apply to new
construction, reconstruction and rehabilitation. The city may create a
checklist that will assist in considering modes of travel in the planning and
design of transportation system improvements. ADA-specific projects, such
as the installation of ramps or other improvements required for improved
accessibility, are exempt from complete streets consideration, as are
ordinary maintenance activities such as mowing, sweeping, spot repair,
joint sealing, pothole filling, and installation of raised pavement markers.
Sec. 6.14.050 Plans and standards. As city plans, guidelines and
standards are updated, consideration shall be given to complete streets
concepts to ensure that new regulations and practices comply with this
chapter and the latest in applicable complete streets research and best
practices. Examples of plans and standards include, but are not limited to
the Design and Construction Standards and the Transportation Master
Plan. Resources to be referenced in developing these standards and plans
shall include, but not be limited to the latest editions of National
Association of City Transportation Officials’ Urban Street Design Guide and
the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
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Sec. 6.14.100 Exemptions.
A. The mayor, after consultation with the public works director,
the economic and community development director, and the parks and
human services director, may determine that a project is exempt from the
requirements of this chapter, based on the following circumstances:
1. The project would require the accommodation of street
uses that are prohibited by law;
2. The accommodation of a specific use is expected to
have adverse impacts on environmental resources such as streams,
wetlands or floodplains, or on historic structures or sites (eligible for listing
in national, state or local preservation registers), above and beyond the
impacts of currently existing infrastructure;
3. Topographic challenges make accommodation of a
specific use infeasible;
4. The establishment of complete streets facilities would
be contrary to public safety;
5. The cost would be excessively disproportionate to the
need or probable future use; or
6. The inclusion of complete streets facilities would create
a disconnected section (less than 300 feet) of improvements where
additional improvements at either end are unlikely to occur within ten
years.
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B. Where the above exemptions allow complete streets facilities
to be omitted from a roadway project, the city shall consider whether
bicyclists, pedestrians, transit users and persons of all abilities can be
accommodated by nearby facilities, and shall strive to provide complete
streets connections to those facilities.
Sec. 6.14.120 Intergovernmental cooperation. The city will
cooperate with other transportation agencies, including the Washington
State Department of Transportation, King County Metro and Sound Transit,
to ensure the principles and practices of complete streets are embedded
within their planning, design, construction and maintenance activities. The
city will specifically cooperate to ensure the transportation network flows
seamlessly between jurisdictions in accordance with local and regional
road, transit, bicycle and pedestrian plans.
SECTION 2. – Severability. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this
ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3. – Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon
approval of the city attorney, the city clerk and the code reviser are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the
correction of clerical errors; ordinance, section, or subsection numbering;
or references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or
regulations.
SECTION 4. – Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force 30 days from and after its passage, as provided by law.
SUZETTE COOKE, MAYOR
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ATTEST:
SUE HANSON, INTERIM CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TOM BRUBAKER, CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED: day of , 2016.
APPROVED: day of , 2016.
PUBLISHED: day of , 2016.
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No.
passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved
by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereon indicated.
(SEAL)
SUE HANSON, INTERIM CITY CLERK
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Agenda Item: Consent Calendar – 7C_
TO: City Council
DATE: July 5, 2016
SUBJECT: Crosswalk Recommendations – Set Public Hearing Date
SUMMARY: Staff will present a draft resolution that provides guidelines for installing
and maintaining marked crosswalks within the City. The guidelines are consistent with
the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), which is the national
standard approved by the Federal Highway Administration and adopted by the
Washington State Department of Transportation. Staff solicited public input through a
series of focus groups and individual outreach to residents and businesses most
impacted by the recommended changes.
Staff has compared the City’s approximately 700 existing marked crosswalks against
the proposed recommendations. While the majority of existing marked crosswalks
were found to be consistent with the guidelines, 47 marked crosswalks were identified
as candidates for removal. Two marked crosswalks require pedestrian volume studies
before a recommendation can be made. Staff has also identified 61 locations that
could be improved by adding crosswalk markings.
EXHIBITS: None
RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee
YEA: Fincher, Ralph, Higgins NAY:
BUDGET IMPACTS: None
MOTION: Recommend Council set a public hearing on July 19, 2016 to
receive public comment on the City’s proposed guidelines for installing and
maintaining marked crosswalks.
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Agenda Item: Consent Calendar – 7D_
TO: City Council
DATE: July 5, 2016
SUBJECT: Hansen Goodwin Short Plat Bill of Sale – Accept
SUMMARY: Hansen Goodwin Short Plat is located at 12013 SE 192 St., Kent, WA
EXHIBITS: Bill of Sale
RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Director
BUDGET IMPACTS: None
MOTION: Accept the Bill of Sale for Hansen Goodwin Short Plat, Permit No.
RECC-2113053, for: new streets, including 480 linear feet of curb, sidewalk,
and paving; frontage improvements, including 540 linear feet of lights,
trees, and landscaping; storm sewers, including 1,582 linear feet of 12 inch
PVC sewer line, 2 manhole,s and 16 catch basins.
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Agenda Item: Other Business – 8A_
TO: City Council
DATE: July 5, 2016
SUBJECT: Zoning Code Amendment – Medical Marijuana Patient Cooperatives –
Ordinance – Adopt
SUMMARY: Recent changes in state law will introduce a new category of medical
marijuana growing operation called a “patient cooperative,” replacing the existing
category of “medical cannabis collective garden” beginning July 1, 2016. The new
category will allow up to four qualifying patients and/or designated providers to form a
“cooperative” in which marijuana can be collectively grown for personal, medical use
of only the members of the cooperative. The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis
Board will have regulatory oversight of these cooperatives; however, the Board cannot
register a cooperative where prohibited by a local zoning provision. A patient
cooperative must be located within the domicile of one of its members; ergo,
cooperatives may only exist in residential areas. The law does not specify that the
domicile be owned by the member, meaning there is the potential for greater impacts
to rental properties.
Kent’s zoning code does not currently address this new category of patient
cooperatives. The draft ordinance attached rectifies this by repealing the regulations
related to collective gardens and adding a definition and similar zoning regulations for
patient cooperatives as the Council has previously adopted for collective gardens.
Given the potential impacts (particularly with respect to rental properties), as well as
the administrative nature of this change (repealing one type of collective medical
marijuana growing operation and replacing it with another), Planning staff
recommended that this general category of land use remain prohibited in all zoning
districts to the Land Use and Planning Board (“LUPB”), although staff did mention the
availability of other possible options, if the LUPB wished to explore those. The LUPB
declined to vote on other options, and recommended approval of staff’s
recommendation after holding a public hearing on May 23, 2016.
During the June 21, 2016, city council meeting, a motion to adopt the ordinance was
made and seconded. A motion was made to table the adoption of the ordinance to the
July 5, 2016, city council meeting.
EXHIBITS: 1) Ordinance
2) SEPA checklist
3) SEPA Decision Document
4) SEPA Determination of Nonsignificance
RECOMMENDED BY: Economic and Community Development Committee
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. , amending Title 15 of the Kent
City Code, related to medical marijuana patient cooperatives.
YEA: Boyce, Budell NAY:
BUDGET IMPACTS: None
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, amending Title 15 of the
Kent City Code by repealing all sections pertaining
to medical cannabis collective gardens, and
adopting new regulations pertaining to medical
marijuana patient cooperatives.
RECITALS
A. Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5052, known as the
“Cannabis Patient Protection Act,” was signed into law by Governor Inslee
on April 24, 2015. This Act allows qualifying patients and/or designated
providers who hold valid recognition cards to form a “cooperative” in which
marijuana can be collectively grown for personal, medical use, beginning
July 1, 2016. The Act also repeals the existing category of “collective
gardens,” as defined in RCW 69.51A.085, effective as of July 1, 2016.
B. Medical marijuana patient cooperatives are limited to four or
fewer members; must be registered with the state Liquor and Cannabis
Board; and must be located within the domicile of one of the members of
the cooperative.
C. Second Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2136, signed
by Governor Inslee on June 30, 2015, further clarified that the Liquor and
Cannabis Board must deny the registration of a proposed patient
cooperative if the location is prohibited by local zoning ordinance.
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D. Kent’s zoning code does not currently address this new
category of patient cooperatives, requiring an amendment to the city code.
E. On May 5, 2016, the City requested expedited review under
RCW 36.70A.106 from the Washington State Department of Commerce
regarding the City’s proposed code amendments. The Washington State
Department of Commerce granted the request for expedited review on May
23, 2016. No comments were received from State agencies.
F. On May 9, 2016, staff gave an overview of these proposed
amendments before the Economic and Community Development
Committee.
G. On May 9, 2016, during a workshop meeting, staff received
authorization from the Land Use and Planning Board (“LUPB”) to draft an
ordinance amending Kent’s zoning code to address collective gardens and
patient cooperatives.
H. On May 20, 2016, the City conducted and completed
environmental review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).
The City’s SEPA Responsible Official issued a Determination of
Nonsignficance for the proposed code amendments.
I. On May 23, 2016, the LUPB held a public hearing to consider
the recommendation of Planning staff. At the opening of the public
hearing, staff included additional information to the LUPB, in both the staff
report and during staff’s oral presentation, regarding the availability of
options other than total prohibition, if the LUPB wished to explore those.
The LUPB declined to vote on these other options, and at the close of the
public hearing the LUPB moved by unanimous vote to recommend to the
full City Council the adoption of the draft amendments prohibiting patient
cooperatives in all zoning districts, as recommended by staff.
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J. On June 13, 2016, the Economic and Community
Development Committee considered the ordinance repealing the sections
of city code pertaining to medical cannabis collective gardens and
addressing the new category of patient cooperatives, and recommended
approval of the ordinance, as proposed by staff and approved by the LUPB,
but directed that matter be placed under “other business” on the Council
agenda so that all Councilmembers would have a chance to discuss the
matter prior to voting on it. The matter was subsequently considered by
the full City Council at its July 5, 2016, meeting.
K. While collective marijuana growing has never been authorized
in Kent, the Kent Police Department (“KPD”) has investigated numerous
illegal marijuana grow operations in housing units all over the City. KPD
has noted that residential “grow houses” often pose multiple
environmental concerns, including, but not limited to: excessive power
consumption; increased mold and mildew; pervasive odors; and structural
damage.
L. Furthermore, these impacts are magnified by the fact that
these grow houses are often rental units that are rendered uninhabitable
after being used for the indoor growing and cultivation of marijuana.
M. The City Council recognizes that approved medical uses of
marijuana may provide relief to patients suffering from debilitating or
terminal conditions, but because of the potential secondary impacts, the
establishment of facilities for the collective growth, production, and
processing of medical marijuana in residential units is not appropriate for
any zoning district within the City.
N. The City Council further understands that while the medical
benefits of marijuana have been recognized by the state legislature,
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marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under both the
federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and the Washington State
Uniform Controlled Substances Act (Chapter 69.50 RCW), and any
possession and use of marijuana is still a violation of federal law.
O. The City Council has determined that the passage of a
permanent zoning code amendment that shall prohibit the establishment of
residential medical marijuana patient cooperatives in all zoning districts of
the City will serve the public health, safety and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. – Findings of Fact. The recitals and findings of fact set
forth above are adopted as the City Council’s findings supporting the
passage of this ordinance.
SECTION 2. - Repealer. Section 15.02.074 of the Kent City Code is
hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 3. - Repealer. Section 15.08.290 of the Kent City Code is
hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 4. - Amendment. Chapter 15.02 of the Kent City Code is
hereby amended by adding a new section 15.02.326 to read as follows:
Sec. 15.02.326 Patient cooperative, medical marijuana.
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Medical marijuana patient cooperative means a group of four or
fewer qualifying patients and/or designated providers who share
responsibility for producing and processing marijuana only for the medical
use of the members of the cooperative, pursuant to, and in accordance
with, all the terms and conditions of RCW 69.51A.250, as now enacted or
as subsequently amended.
SECTION 5. - Amendment. Chapter 15.08 of the Kent City Code is
hereby amended by adding a new section 15.08.295 to read as follows:
Sec. 15.08.295 Patient cooperatives.
A. Medical marijuana patient cooperatives, as defined in KCC
15.02.326, are prohibited in the following zoning districts:
1. All agricultural districts, including A-10 and AG;
2. All residential districts, including SR-1, SR-3, SR-4.5, SR-6,
SR-8, MR-D, MR-T12, MR-T16, MR-G, MR-M, MR-H, MHP, PUD, MTC-1,
MTC-2, and MCR;
3. All commercial districts, including NCC, CC, CC-MU, DC, DCE,
DCE-T, CM-1, CM-2, GC, and GC-MU;
4. All industrial districts, including M1, M1-C, M2, and M3; and
5. Any new district established on or after July 1, 2016.
B. Any violation of this section is declared to be a public nuisance per
se, and shall be abated by the city attorney under applicable provisions of
this code or state law, including, but not limited to, Chapter 1.04 KCC.
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C. Nothing in this section is intended to authorize, legalize or permit
the establishment or operation of a use that violates any city, county, state
or federal law or statute.
SECTION 6. – Moratorium terminated. The moratorium adopted
pursuant to Ordinance 4206 shall terminate upon the date this ordinance
goes into effect in accordance with Section 9.
SECTION 7. – Severability. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this
ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 8. – Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon
approval of the city attorney, the city clerk and the code reviser are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the
correction of clerical errors; ordinance, section, or subsection numbering;
or references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or
regulations.
SECTION 9. – Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force five days after its publication, as provided by law.
SUZETTE COOKE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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SUE HANSON, INTERIM CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TOM BRUBAKER, CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED: day of , 2016.
APPROVED: day of , 2016.
PUBLISHED: day of , 2016.
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No.
passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved
by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereon indicated.
(SEAL)
SUE HANSON, INTERIM CITY CLERK
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REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
A. Council President
B. Mayor
C. Administration
D. Economic & Community Development
E. Operations
F. Parks & Human Services
G. Public Safety
H. Public Works
I. Regional Fire Authority
J. Other
K. Other
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Derek Matheson, Chief Administrative Officer
Phone: 253-856-5700
Fax: 253-856-6700
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
DATE: 06/30/16
TO: Mayor Cooke
Councilmembers
FROM: Derek Matheson, Chief Administrative Officer
SUBJECT: CAO Report for Tuesday, July 5, 2016
The Chief Administrative Officer’s report is intended to provide Council, staff and
community an update on the activities of the City of Kent.
ADMINISTRATION
• Mayor Suzette Cooke and Chief Administrative Officer Derek Matheson are exploring
options for an interim parks & recreation director following Jeff Watling’s announcement
that he has accepted a new challenge as Issaquah’s parks & recreation director. Derek
and Human Resources Director Marty Fisher are creating processes to fill these two
vacant leadership positions.
• Derek is on vacation the week of June 27, returning to the office July 5.
• Press releases were issued on installing and maintaining crosswalks in the city, along
with a reminder for the 4th of July on Fireworks safety and which fireworks are legal and
those that are not.
• The transition in the City Clerk’s Office is going well. Sue Hanson is acting City Clerk in
the interim while the Mayor and Derek work with Human Services to fill the vacant
position.
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
• Economic Development
o Staff attended the NewSpace conference in Seattle and represented the City of
Kent—a “Low Earth Orbit sponsor”—of the event alongside Major Kent employer Blue
Origin. This was the first time the commercial space industry conference was held
outside of the Bay Area and one of many future events anticipated in the Seattle
area in years to come.
o Staff attended a WDC/King County coordinating session for “America’s Promise” - a
$6 million Department of Labor workforce training grant opportunity for H1-B Visa
occupation industries, such as advanced manufacturing. Staff attended in support of
employer partnered entities such as the Center for Advanced Manufacturing Puget
Sound and Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Council.
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o Staff helped facilitate a meeting with Human Services staff between local community
benefit organizations like Coalition for Burmese Refugees and Jewish Family Services
and CAMPS to discuss better assessment and screening tools for immigrant and
refugee populations—a prerequisite to better placing residents on manufacturing
career paths.
o Staff received a prototype, beta version of a “Made in Kent” website from Green
River College (GRC) web development students. The new website creates a business
directory showcase of manufacturers and makers in the Kent Valley. Staff is meeting
with GRC business and IT faculty to discuss carrying the project forward.
• Planning division staff is using EPA brownfields grant funding to help determine the
extent of contamination on 10 acres of vacant land at Meeker and 64th. By addressing
this uncertainty, the property will then be able to be sold and redeveloped.
• Staff hosted a special meeting for the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee on June 20 to
review submissions of the recently released RFP for tourism marketing services. The
committee selected three finalist agencies and final presentations will be on July 26.
HUMAN RESOURCES
• The Benefits division is working on policy updates and budget planning.
• Community Outreach
o Kent has been nationally recognized for our work in mentoring and providing
opportunity for the immigrants/refugees who were professionals in their home
country.
o Supported Employment is preparing to hire for maintenance positions. There will be
one in parks operations and one in street maintenance, giving the program two
different categories of work - clerical and maintenance.
• Labor, Classification and Compensation
o AFSCME negotiations start this week on the 29th and are scheduled through
September.
o Teamsters’ negotiations kickoff meeting was completed and LCC is conducting an
informational review of comparables for salary/benefits comparison. Dates are
scheduled starting in September through November.
• Recruitment
o The posting for Administrative Assistant (internal) in Police closed on Monday, June
20 - one candidate is eligible and moving forward to oral board interview in July.
o Posting for Customer Service Representative (internal) in Finance closed on
Thursday, June 23. No internal candidates applied, so the position will be advertised
externally beginning Monday, June 27.
o Interviews were held Wednesday, June 22 for Maintenance Worker I (Utilities).
o Interviews and testing were held on Thursday, June 23 for Office Technician III
(Permit Center). Currently running reference checks and second interviews were
scheduled for Monday, June 27.
o Interviews held on Thursday, June 23 for Engineering Technician III (Development
Review).
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o An offer was made to Brian Rambonga for the Project Manager/Business Analyst
(PMBAS) position. Brian will attend orientation on Friday, July 1. A second offer for
PMBA is pending salary approval.
o Interviews are scheduled for the Senior Systems Analyst on Monday and Tuesday,
June 27 and 28.
o External postings for Civil/Environmental Engineer I (ECD) and Capital Facilities
Project Manager (Parks) have been created and will be advertised beginning Monday,
June 27.
• Risk Management is presenting property insurance to the Operations Committee on
July 5.
FINANCE
• On Monday, June 27, finance received an unqualified opinion (no audit findings) on the
City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the year ending December 31,
2015. The CAFR has been printed and sent to the Government Finance Officers
Association for consideration for their Excellence in Financial Reporting award. Now that
the financial statement audit is completed, the State Auditor’s Office will commence
their work on the City’s accountability audit in earnest.
• The budget process is in full swing with meetings between finance and departments to
discuss their base budget, which have just concluded and the departmental budget
presentations to the Mayor and CAO will begin in early July.
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
• The Housing and Human Services staff attended the King County Refugee Resettlement
Community Consultation meeting hosted by local resettlement agencies. The impetus
for this meeting was a visit from HIAS, a national organization that administers
resettlement funds and monitors resettlement programs. Resettlement organizations
shared data on Refugee Arrivals Year to Date and Fiscal Year Projections and
Populations and Trends (approximately 940 refugees have settled in Kent between
October 2015 and May 2016). Additionally, challenges to local resettlement were
discussed. One of the issues that received the most attention was the scarcity of
affordable housing and rising rental costs. Jewish Family Services plans to expand to
Tacoma to increase its pool of affordable housing. The Office of Refugee an Immigrant
Assistance will host a workshop on refugee housing issues in July or August. Refugee
Resettlement Community Consultation meetings will convene on a quarterly basis and
Kent will staff these meetings.
• Recreation
o Several summer staff trainings are taking place for 25 part-time staff working in
our day camps, playgrounds and recreation outreach programs. Staff is mainly high
school and college students that will be camp counselors and playgrounds leaders
offering an array of activities from sports, arts and crafts to songs and large group
games.
o All youth/teen programs started June 22.
o Kent Parks Adult Softball League Playoffs are currently underway at Hogan Park
@Russell Road and Service Club Ballfields. A total of 84 teams and over 1,110
participants are involved.
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o Lake Meridian Lifeguard supervised beach season begins this month and runs
through September 5. The beach is supervised by Kent Parks Lifeguards 7 days a
week from 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Annually, the beach area has over 95,000
visitors and over 2,000 life vest will be loaned out at no charge to swimmers.
o The Kent Creates web platform is nearly complete and ready to launch. Cultural staff
and consultants from Empirical UX presented a demonstration at the June 21 Council
workshop. This innovative new public art project will allow people to share creative
endeavors online – music, poetry, dance, cartooning, traditional ethnic arts, and
whatever Kent creatives can dream up. Kent Creates will be a community of
imagination and inspiration for anyone creative or seeking creativity. The Kent Arts
Commission plans a soft launch over the summer and a larger promotional launch in
the fall.
o Over 200 people attended Thursday’s Music & Art Showcase at the Senior Activity
Center. Because of the inclement weather, the event was moved inside. Mitzel’s
Kitchen food truck sold lots of bargain priced meals and chocolate cheese cake,
compliments of Stafford Suites. This was also the first showing of the Center’s 30th
Anniversary video created by Multi Media.
• Park Operations
o Staff arborists conducted the annual inspection of the ash tree located behind home
plate at Kent Memorial Park. This tree is familiar to anyone who has attended a
game at Art Wright Field for many decades. At its base is the marker designating Art
Wright Field for a long-time supporter and fan of baseball at KMP. Unfortunately, the
inspection confirmed that the ash tree has continued to decline in health and will
need to be removed later this summer. Since this has been an iconic tree for many
years, Park staff will develop a replacement plan for consideration.
o The fountain at Town Square plaza was periodically down during the week prior to
the 4th of July for the installation of new spray heads and some much needed
lifecycle replacement of control components.
o Wilson playfield had the first incident of graffiti vandalism directly on the field turf.
Safe removal of graffiti is an issue of concern within the turf industry and as a result
this incident drew interest from our turf supplier. Working collaboratively with the
manufacturer and a field marking company (which also configures the field for a local
professional football stadium), a method was created that the manufacturer
determined would remove the graffiti and be safe for the structure of the field turf.
POLICE
• A final offer was extended to Marcia Street for a Records Specialist position. She will
start July 18.
• Significant crime activities/arrests/investigations
o June 18, 1:06am - Officers responded to a party complaint at Chestnut Ridge Park.
Upon arrival, officers observed several people fleeing on foot and a very significant
amount of graffiti damage to the park building. One adult male was located hiding in
the bushes, with paint on his fingers. He was taken into custody for Malicious
Mischief.
o June 20, Officers responded to a suicidal subject and threats with a weapon call
reported in the 14000 block of SE 278th St. The subject had armed himself with a
butcher knife and threatened to kill himself and officers. The officers were able to get
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the home evacuated from a safe distance. Ultimately the subject was convinced to
disarm and surrender peacefully.
o June 22 - Serious Injury car vs motorcycle at 64th and S 231st St. Rider is now in
stable condition at Harborview.
o June 25, 7:58am - Stolen vehicle recovery at 300 5th Av S, which also uncovered
identity theft, forgery, drugs and fraudulent activity. Witness accounts led to an
associated van that was parked next to the recovered stolen vehicle. The suspects
were detained and ultimately arrested on warrants and drug possession.
o June 26, 5:23pm – A felony harassment with a gun call was received in the area of
Reith Rd and Kent Des Moines RD/W Meeker. The 22 year old male suspect was
driving erratic and recklessly cut off a male and his family. At a stop light the male
who had been cut off approached the vehicle of the reckless driver, who stepped out
of his car and pulled a gun and pointed it at him. Officers were able to stop the man
with the gun, who claimed it was self-defense, however, investigation led to an
arrest and the gun was placed into evidence.
o SOU checked on a subject that is a continued problem for patrol, to get her help as a
mental health patient. She has called numerous times with delusions about people
in her attic and people starting fires in her home. She even went out and purchased
a revolver. SOU and the Kent RFA social worker made contact with her this week.
They were quickly able to develop a mental health case against her and got King
County Commitment Services on-scene. She was taken by them for a minimum 72
hour hold, and she provided us her gun. SOU officers will attend mental health court
on Monday, where we expect a minimum 14 day hold. This would make her
ineligible to possess firearms.
o June 29, 12:40am – KPD Officer witnessed a possible drug transaction between a
bicycle and a car in the middle of SE 223rd St. just west of 116th Ave SE. He
contacted the driver, who put his vehicle in gear and drove forward dragging the
officer approximately 85 feet. The officer pointed his gun at the driver who then
stopped the vehicle. The driver began to fight before fleeing on foot. K9 was
released and engaged the suspect. The suspect was arrested.
• Major emphasis patrol
o The Auto Theft Initiative continues to see good results. After four weeks the amount
of vehicle prowls and thefts is still on the decline with only 18 thefts reported last
week. Since we started on May 23, we have 33 arrests for Possession of a Stolen
Vehicle and 7 for Vehicle Prowl.
o Special Investigations Unit arrested 10 people in a ‘John’ sting.
• A Letter of Commendation was awarded to Citizen Sigfredo Gonzales for helping Officer
Partido as a suspect got into the driver’s seat of the patrol car and helped control him as
he was resisting arrest.
PUBLIC WORKS
• Street concrete crews have poured 320 feet of concrete on Reith Rd and are working on
overlays and inlays on 120th Ave SE north of 248th and on 132nd from 264th to 268th.
• The Signs and Markings crews will be replacing street signs at Hazel Ave North and
Smith St, Cedar St, SE 272nd Pl and 114th Ave SE, SE 264th St and SE 266th St, 136th
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Ave SE and SE 256th St, 137th Ave SE and SE 288th St, 100th Ave SE and SE 208th St,
71st Ave S and S 234th St.
• Vegetation crews are mowing, trimming, litter pick up at The Meadows, Kent Highlands
#2, Seven Oaks West, McHugh, Pacific Heights, Ramstad Trail (108th to Green River Rd.
south of 277th), Meadowbrook, Fairway Crest, Singh Punjab Plat, Parkside, Highland
Park, Chelmsford Tract D, Rainier View Estates #2, Weisner, Seven Oaks #3, Seven
Oaks East Division 1, Canterbury Glen, Pine Ridge, West Valley Corners from 228th to
196th Titus Parking lot, Willis Rock Wall, Willis and Railroad, LA Fitness, Big Corn, U-
Turn at West Valley and Frager, Lincoln Ave, 256th from 108th to 132nd, 64th from Meeker
to 212th, and West Valley from 180th to Meeker, 218th Hill, Benson from 240th to 196th,
196th and 108th to 124th, and 100th from 220th to 248th.
• Water Main crews are renewing four water services from West Valley Highway bridge
repair and implementing shut downs for tie-ins; Hilltop/Summit, Alvord north and south,
for the James Street water main replacement project.
• Water Hydrant crews are repairing a hydrant at 21400 Russell Road and replacing one
at 4102 Summerset Lane.
• The 2015 Water Quality Report was mailed out.
• Storm crews will be cleaning the storm system on 96th and 248th, pumping catch basins
on Smith and 2nd, Kent Kangley and 111th, performing a catch basin repair on Central
and Titus, 225th and 117th, and 248th and 107th and an asphalting spot repair at 225th
and 117th.
• Sewer crews are cleaning sewer lines on James St. to E Walnut and Scenic Way,
Kennebeck to 100th, 240th to 256th and 32nd to Kent Des Moines Road, Kent Kangley to
280th and 132nd to 135th
• Warehouse crews are conducting the annual Shops yard clean up.
• Fleet crews are repairing and servicing two vactor trucks, fourteen patrol service
vehicles, three traffic vehicles and seven mowers.
• Design
o 224th St. Phase 1 –The variance hearing for the wetland mitigation site is scheduled
on July 6. Bid date is scheduled for August 16.
o 228th/UPRR Grade Separation – Advertising the phase I project to install drilled
shafts within work window for transmission line outage. Appraisals have been
completed on three parcels. The relocation plan is approved; Working with utility
companies on relocations and with Union Pacific railroad on agreement/licenses.
o 277th St. Auburn Project – The City of Auburn plans to start construction approx. July
18. Auburn will need to obtain permits from Kent for traffic control and lane
revisions within Kent city limits.
• Land Survey
o Construction Surveying is being conducted on James St., Central Ave. and Kent
regional trails.
o Topographic Mapping is being done on downtown sidewalks and 208th St.
guardrail/road improvements.
o Right of Way: 228th/224th E. Leg, Mill Creek Rehabilitation, 228th St./UPRR, 206th St.
Water Easement
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• Construction
o Central Ave S. Pavement Preservation and Utility Improvements: Final asphalt
markings were completed on Monday, June 27 and the project has been granted
Substantial Completion and the final Walk-thru for this project has been
requested. Punch lists are due on Monday, July 11.
o James St. Pump Station: The contract’s required closure of James Street began on
the morning of Saturday, June 25 at 7:00 AM. During this closure, the contractor is
working 12-hr days with multiple crews with the expectation to have the work
completed and the road opened by 7:00 PM on Friday, July 1.
o During this closure the contractor is completing the installation of all large diameter
storm piping as structures from Woodford Ave to Clark Ave. All surface restoration
will be complete prior to the road being reopened on Friday.
o 2016 Asphalt Overlays: Paving the existing asphalt at the Lakeside neighborhood
(Lakeside Blvd & S 236th St) is taking place this week. Paving was scheduled for the
week of June 27.
o James Street Improvements – Water main and Landscaping: Water main installation
and purities between Alvord Ave N and 94th Ave S are complete. The contractor is
now working connections of the new water main to the existing system.
o Curb and driveway ramp replacements is ongoing. A 24-hr curb lane closure is being
implemented during weekdays on the North side of James Street between 98th Ave S
and Summit Ave N to accommodate this work and enhance public safety.
o Kent Regional Trails Connector: Contract work will proceed on July 5.
o 2016 Plastic Markings: Contract work is expected to begin on or after July 5.
o 2016 Paint Line Striping, RPM Replacement, and S 208th Street Permanent
Signing: Replacement of Raised Pavement Markers (RPM’s) and replacement of
permanent signing are ongoing. Striping work will proceed after July 5.
o 2016 Guardrail Repairs: Contract work began on Monday, June 20. The contractor
has one location to complete on Canyon Road which will take place after the closure
on James Street.
o Mill Creek Side Channel / Leber Homestead Property: Contaminated soil excavation
and export is complete. Clean soil export and site grading is ongoing.
o Pacific Highway Median Planting Project: Excavation and export of the exiting
planter material and installation of new topsoil is ongoing.
o 1st Avenue North Improvements – W. Smith St to W. James St: 1st Ave N will be
closed from West Smith St to W Temperance St will be closed for the duration of the
project beginning on July 11.
o West Valley Highway Bridge Repair: Bridge repairs and the replacement of the
existing water main that crosses the creek along the side of the bridge are
complete. Purity results for the replaced water main are due on Friday, July 1, and
reconnecting this new pipe will proceed on Tuesday, July 5 followed by guardrail
replacement on the bridge.
o 1st Avenue South Drainage Improvements: This contract has been awarded to
Northwest Cascade.
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• Transportation
o A flashing yellow arrow has been activated for the north and south bound
approaches at S. 259th Street and the Central Avenue. This is a part of Phase II
funded by the B & O tax.
o King County Members of the Puget Sound Regional Council’s Transportation(PSRC)
Policy Board approved the project list and funding as recommended by the King
County Project Evaluation Committee. This includes the 1.5 Million for the East
Valley Highway.
o Staff is preparing the Regional Transportation Improvement Plan application for the
East Valley Highway preservation project in preparation to receive $1.5 Million in
2018 PSRC preservation dollars.
o Staff attended the SR 167 Steering Committee meeting yesterday to review
alternatives. The SR 167 and SR 509 Executive Committee meetings will be having
a joint meeting in September to finalize alternatives.
• Environmental
o S. 208th St. Repair – Preparing storm drainage improvement design.
o S. 212th St. Erosion Repair - Received a permit exemption from the Corps.
o Clark Springs Habitat Conservation Plan - Preparing for the five-year review meeting
scheduled on July 6.
o First Ave. S. - Coordinating with PSE to complete relocations.
o 76th Ave. S. Drainage Improvements – Coordinating with Construction Engineering to
begin construction.
o Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Remapping – Preparing information
on levees for meeting on July 14.
o Downey – Coordinating with King County staff on next steps to relocate Frager Rd.
o Woodford – Developing plan sheets for storm water improvements north of James
St.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Property Negotiations, as per RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)
ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION