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Kent City Council Workshop Minutes
April 19, 2016
The workshop meeting was called to order at 5:01 p.m. by Council President Boyce.
Councilmembers present: Berrios, Boyce, Fincher, Higgins, Ralph and Thomas.
Levee Accreditation — Mike Mactuitus, Environmental Engineering Manager discussed
the twelve levees in the City of Kent. He highlighted each of them and the
accreditation process. He discussed the vegetation, erosion, and endangered species
issues in and along the Green River. He explained that Kent is the only City dependent
on the Howard Hansen Dam for all of its uses, to include flood risk reduction, the
municipal water supply, and summer flow augmentation. He noted that the dam is well
on its way to storing the amount of water needed for the municipal water supply and
flow augmentation for the Green River. He added that there is no fish passage from
above the dam to below it, as required by the City of Tacoma Habitat Conservation
Plan in order to continue to provide the water supply. He stated that the area is being
accredited because of the economy of the Green River area makes up of the fourth
largest manufacturing and distribution center in the United States and the second
largest on the west coast. He noted that the area produces 10 percent of Washington
State's gross national product.
Tim LaPorte pointed out that Horseshoe Bend is the City's only FEMA accredited levee.
Mactuitus summarized funding concerns for the Lower Russell Road and Signature
Point Levees. Additionally, LaPorte pointed out that FEMA mapping is a concern
because it needs to occur prior to accreditation and it hasn't been done.
Council President Boyce confirmed that June 2018 is the date all levees are supposed
to be accredited and LaPorte explained what the City needs to do to move to full
accreditation.
Councilmember Higgins confirmed that accreditation goes downstream and Signature
Point needs to be focused on first.
LaPorte communicated he would like to focus on Lower Russell because the City has
control on Signature Point.
Councilmember Higgins confirmed that the City can appeal the flood plain map and ask
FEMA to update their maps.
Councilmember Berrios thanked LaPorte and staff for the presentation. He stated that
he would like a one page summary of the entire presentation. He stated that funding is
a concern and he would like to know if the City is on track and if not what the Council
can do to address the issues.
LaPorte replied that the City meeting on June 18 is optimistic because of the Lower
Russell Road levee.
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Councilmember Higgins also noted that he doubts the FEMA mapping will be done prior
to the 2018 timeline.
2015 Year End Budget Wrap-up — Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director highlighted the
2015 Year End Budget Wrap-up. He noted that the comprehensive financial reports
aren't included and would be presented at an Operations Committee meeting next
month. He reviewed the cash and investments by month and type and added that in
2015 the City implemented a more robust investment strategy. The Local Government
Investment Pool (LGIP) is cyclic, he said, and the bank and other investments are
trending upward. He reviewed the general fund cash flow numbers and specifically
presented each of the City's investments included in the portfolio. He communicated
that the goal, which is being accomplished every year, is to beat the LGIP with the
City's other investments.
Councilmember Berrios stated that there needs to be a discussion concerning the
"fiscal cliff" and communicating it could help if the City is smart about it.
BeMiller communicated the general fund 2015 revenue collections. He reviewed the
general fund revenues by tax type.
Councilmember Higgins communicated that it is important to realize that the tax
collections aren't kept in the general fund and are brought into it and distributed out to
other areas of the budget.
Barbara Lopez, Assistant Finance Director highlighted the B&O collections and
reviewed the annual collections by function and quarter and the statistics. She stated
that there has been a 21 percent increase in B&O receipts each year since inception.
Councilmember Higgins verified the B&O staffing expenditures definitely brought in the
revenues. He confirmed with Lopez that the 20 or more percent increase every year
may or may not continue each year going forward.
Councilmember Berrios verified that the collections stated at the end of 2014 are
derived from the 3rd and 4t" quarter receipts.
Lopez communicated that towards the end of 2015 there were 190 accounts added
and their receipts totaled $988,000 and equate to estimated ongoing revenues of
$540,000 per year. Additionally, there were 120 delinquent accounts added which
resulted in $272,000 or an ongoing annual amount of $50,000 per year. She noted
that that equated to adding 310 B&O accounts, $1.26 million in past due funds
collected, and $590,000 in ongoing annual collections.
Council President Boyce confirmed that the staffing level is good for now but the
department is working on some better technology solutions. He also confirmed that
there were late fees and penalties included in the receipts. Lopez explained what
occurs when the department waives penalties.
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Lopez communicated that the 2015 program costs were $462,000, which is under
budget by $246,000. She added that currently the department is working on audit and
compliance, new commercial businesses, new home-based businesses, and new
outside contractors, an estimated 420 accounts, 370 being new. Lopez continued and
reviewed the B&O comparative statistics based on taxpayers, revenues, and revenue
distribution.
Councilmember Berrios highlighted the Capital Resource Fund and noted how much of
B&O funds went into that account. He inquired what the 2016 revenues would look like
and Lopez replied that revenues will be higher in 2016 as compared to 2015.
Councilmember Fincher inquired about the collections from the Compliance Officer and
asked what method led to the most collections and Lopez replied that the modes and
which led to more collections weren't separated out.
BeMiller added that the addition of new taxpayers equate to more revenues and noted
that there should be an air of conservatism with B&O collections.
Councilmember Thomas confirmed with Lopez that the entire staff pays their own
salaries in the amount of revenues that come in each year.
Councilmember Berrios communicated that he looks forward to applying the B&O
funds to roads and BeMiller noted that the $4.7 million cap goes away at the end of
2016 and then funds can be put away and applied to projects.
Councilmember Fincher verified with Lopez that the City staff has actively been looking
for and is in the process of creating a request for proposals (RFP) for a software
solution.
BeMiller continued and discussed special revenue funds. He stated for the past three
years actuals have been ahead of the budgeted amounts. Continuing, he presented the
special revenue by fund and enterprise fund revenue collections. He noted that there
was a bond refunding in 2013 which caused the increase in the actual budget. BeMiller
concluded by reviewing the general fund spending compared to budget in 2014. He
reviewed the general fund spending by classification and noted that the highest
expenditure is salaries and benefits. He reviewed the all other funds spending
compared to budget and highlighted that all of them are within their budgets in 2015.
Meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
Sue Hanson
Acting City Clerk
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The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by
Mayor Cooke.
Councilmembers present: Boyce, Berrios, Fincher, Higgins, Ralph, and Thomas.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA FROM COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION OR STAFF. Chief
Administrative Officer Derek Matheson recommended adding Item 7M, An excused
absence for Councilmember Budell, Item 11, Executive Session for Property
Negotiations, per RCW 42.30.110 (1)(b) concerning the purchase of property, and
Item 11A, Walla Property Purchase and Sale Agreement. Matheson also communicated
that on Item 8C, the M1 Park Industrial Code Amendment, the packet materials note
that Councilmember Budell voted in favor of the item in committee when she actually
voted against it and that is why it appears in Other Business instead of the Consent
Calendar. He also added that new packet material for Item 9B, Pacific Highway S.
Median Planting - Award, is on the dias for the Council as there was one number
incorrect in the motion that did not match the bid tabulation in the item.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Historical Note from Kent's 125th Anniversary - Zachary VanTassel, Executive
Director of the Greater Kent Historical Society (GKHS) introduced Allan Reitan, GKHS
Board Member who presented a brief history of the Puget Sound Electric Railway and
its Kent headquarters and depot.
B. Public Recognition - Councilmember Ralph communicated that the Kentridge
Robotics Team qualified for the world competition in St. Louis and this is the first time
any Kent team has made it this far.
Councilmember Fincher thanked the members of the Fire Department `RFD Cares"
program.
Mayor Cooke reminded the attendees and public viewing the meeting to vote.
Mayor Cooke announced that the Seattle Thunderbirds are in the Western Conference
Championships and they are playing in Kent on Tuesday and Wednesday at 7pm.
C. Appointments to the Kent Arts Commission - Mayor Cooke introduced Gerard
Philpots and recommended him to the Council for appointment to the Kent Arts
Commission. Philpots communicated why he wanted to be a member of the Arts
Commission and thanked the Mayor for the consideration.
D. Proclamation for Stand Against Racism Day - Mayor Cooke read the
proclamation, proclaiming April 29 as "Stand Against Racism Day" in the City of Kent
and presented it to Mercedes Rippel from the YWCA. Rippel thanked the City, the
Mayor, and the Council for the proclamation.
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E. Community Events — Council President Boyce communicated that the Seattle Mist
kicked off and won first game of the 2016 season. He said on May 6 the Seattle
Chamber of Commerce is having their Annual Fundraiser and President's Leadership
Awards Dinner. He noted that the Ladies Night Out concert is at the ShoWare Center
on May 28 and the 8t" Annual Kent International Festival is on June 4.
Councilmember Higgins noted that the Kiwanis Club "All You Can Eat Crab Feed" is
May 21 at the Senior Center and there will also be spaghetti, desert and soft drinks.
Councilmember Fincher communicated that the Grover Empowerment Mentorship
(GEM) Program Benefit Breakfast is at Applebee's on April 23.
F. Introduction of Talbot II Neighborhood Council — Toni Azzola, Neighborhood
Program Coordinator introduced the President of the Talbot II Neighborhood Council,
Dmitry Yusim and presented him with a Neighborhood Council Certificate.
G. Introduction of Meridian Firs I Neighborhood Council — Toni Azzola,
Neighborhood Program Coordinator introduced the President of the Meridian Firs I
Neighborhood Council, Marilyn Kennedy. Kennedy and several members accepted the
Neighborhood Council Certificate.
Council President Boyce confirmed there are 31 Neighborhood Councils in the City and
the program began in 2006.
H. Public Safety Report — Police Chief Ken Thomas highlighted that all of the police
and corrections officers attend at least eight hours of crisis intervention training and
the special operations officers (bicycle officers and SWAT) attend the forty hour crisis
intervention training class at the Washington State Police Academy. In turn, he stated,
all of the instructors get the 40-hour training class and bring the crisis intervention
training into the ongoing in-service training in the police department and jail. He
highlighted how the department addresses people with mental health and crisis issues
and noted that there is an increase in homelessness in the City and are dealing with it
respectfully and responsibly. He communicated the many ways the police work with
other agencies concerning people in crisis. Thomas communicated the backgrounds
and biographies of both the officers who were sworn in by Mayor Cooke.
Mayor Cooke communicated that there have been an increasing amount of people
sleeping in their cars and Police Chief Thomas advised residents to call 911 instead of
confronting them.
I. Intergovernmental Reports — Council President Boyce communicated that he
serves on the Sound Cities Association Public Issues Commission and they discussed
Sound Transit III (STIII), a $50 billion draft plan to improve the regional
transportation in the Puget Sound at their last meeting. He announced the specifics of
STIII and said the final draft of the plan will be on the ballot on November 16.
Councilmember Higgins reported on the Regional Transportation Committee and stated
that the Metro long range and strategic plans were reviewed. He added that at the
Public Works Committee meeting a Metro employee briefed the Committee on the long
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range plan which outlines the growth of the transit system for the next 25 years and
better east-west service that would connect the East and West Hills to our downtown,
to link light rail, and the Sounder train. The plan also calls for more Rapid Ride bus
lines through the City. He noted that he will be at next week's meeting.
Councilmember Berrios said he serves on the Economic Development District Board
and it meets next week.
Councilmember Ralph attended the Transportation Policy Board meeting and
recommended the public attend one of the Sound Transit community meetings or view
the STIII plan on the Sound Transit website (www.STIII.org). She added that there
was a presentation on the closure of the viaduct at the end of April for two weeks. She
added that the Board received funds under the "fast corridor" funding which is
determined by the federal government. She added that the freight routes that were
determined are incorrect, such as Highway 18. The determination of these freight
routes needs to be corrected so they can be properly funded, she stated. She also
attended the South County Area Transportation Board meeting and there was
discussion on STIII, the Metro plans, and alternative transit allocation methods.
Councilmember Fincher stated that the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency
Committee meets on Friday of next week and the King County Conservation District
meets tomorrow.
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Colleen Maloney, Kent - Maloney, a retired Green River employee, read a letter
she sent to the Kent Reporter concerning her employment with the Green River. She
discussed the ongoing cuts at the college.
2. Leslie Kessler, Seattle - Kessler, the Instructional Council Faculty Chair at Green
River College, discussed the issues at the college. She noted that five years ago a new
president was hired at the college and their leadership style and goals don't fit the
college. She stated that there have been two faculty votes of no confidence and one
from the board of trustees last spring. She noted that there have been two programs
cut, auto body and geographic information services (GIS). She stated there is a new
program prioritization process called "PPP" being put into place and ranks programs
into five quintiles and means that 27 of the 51 programs are in the lowest category
and four programs were singled out; early childhood education (ECE), history,
geography and earth science, which means they will probably be cut.
3. Diana Holz, Auburn - Holz is the program coordinator for the early childhood
education program at Green River College. She noted that as a part of President
Obama's "Race to the Top" program $40 million in grant funds were given to seven
educational institutions in the area to work on the areas neediest students. She added
that she is the point of contact for the program and the classes in the ECE program are
100% full and thriving. She communicated several positive aspects of the program and
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that it has been selected for elimination. She said she was told that people who
graduate from the ECE program don't make enough money.
4. Claudia Quinn, Kent - Quinn teaches in the ECE Department at Green River
College and commented that Leslie and Diana have been keeping up with the newest
trends in the field and everyone who graduates from the program is well trained in
early learning. She added that ECE and headstart are federally funded, top quality
programs which are critical.
S. Aaron Leavitt, Auburn - Leavitt teaches English to immigrants and refugees at
the Green River College. He stated that there are two programs in the ECE program
and they are always full. He confirmed that there 138 different languages spoken in
the homes in the City of Kent. He noted that he and his wife were looking for childcare
and when they found one all of the staff at that daycare had graduated from the ECE
program at Green River College.
6. Mark Thomason, Renton - Thomason teaches History at the Green River College.
He noted that one week ago the History Department was told to defend its existence
at the college. He explained that history needs to be understood to be able to move
towards a healthy future. He stated that all Washington four year universities require
the passing of a history class to graduate.
7. Keith Clay, Kent - Clay communicated that the Geology and Oceanography
program was also called in to defend its existence. He noted that the program brings
in a $200,000 yearly profit to the college and the History program brings in $500,000
per year. He stated that this has weakened the morale on campus and the community.
He noted that the college is in serious trouble and needs new management. He added
that if this continues he isn't sure the college will open in the fall.
8. Brad Johnson, Seattle - Johnson commented that the college is broken and
needs help. He stated that the students are rallying and there have been two votes of
no confidence, one in 2013 and another in 2015. He urged people to contact Congress,
the Governor, etc. He noted that there are websites to review and urged the public to
get educated on what has gone on over the past five years. He stated there is a lack of
respect and the college is not a profit center. He noted that the Auto Body program
was cut last year and lives are being affected. These programs, he said, are vital to
the students and the City doesn't want them going elsewhere. He concluded that failed
leadership is the reason there is a crisis.
9. Jamie Fitzgerald, Seattle - Fitzgerald communicated that there is a crisis in
leadership at the college. He stated that it affects the City and there has been a
systematic attempt over the past five years to strip the voice of the faculty and they
have been pushed to a point to bring the events and issues to light outside the
campus. He noted that the faculty has been ignored by the administration. Last year,
the Auto Body program was eliminated even after a new facility was built for it. He
stated that the faculty has been ignored.
10.Walter Lowe, Maple Valley - Lowe communicated that he has a history in Kent
and has been a full time faculty member for almost 20 years at Green River College.
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He added that he teaches in the English Department. He communicated the Green
River Community College budget and stated that the administration has gone on a
spending spree on capital projects and the salaries of the top four administrators have
increased.
11.Chitra Solomonson, Kent - Solomonson noted that she used to feel a great deal
of pride while working for the college. She asked that the Council help. She stated that
the Council can write the legislators and the administrators at the college. She said the
faculty is very dedicated and the problems are discussed in the school's newspaper
"The Current."
12.Antonia Bennie-George, Kent - Bennie-George communicated that she has
taught at the Green River College for 23 years and speaks on behalf of her children
who are in the middle of their degree programs which are slated to be eliminated. She
added that the college has over $20 million in surplus from its international programs
and to cut these programs isn't putting students first.
13.Diane Moreland, Kent - Moreland communicated that she owns the Thrift Store
on Meeker street and there is a parking problem. She requested that there be three 30
minute parking spots added to the street. She noted that many of the storeowners are
experiencing the same problem because Valley Cities takes up all the parking.
14.Denise Worthy, Kent - Worthy stated that there isn't any parking and the Valley
Cities employees swap parking spots all day. She asked for there to be three spots for
the business owners.
Councilmember Fincher suggested Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) look into this.
15.David Hoffman, Bellevue - Hoffman, on behalf of the Master Builders
Association, noted that the Council adopted item G on the Consent Calendar which
dealt with the validity periods on plats. He thanked the Council for their work on this.
He said there is a shortage of housing regionally due to the recession and this is a very
good way to deal with some of the housing shortage.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council President Boyce moved to approve Consent Calendar items A through
M, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. Motion carried 6-0.
A. Approval of Minutes - Approve. Minutes of the workshop of March 1, 2016 were
approved.
B. Approval of Bills - Approve. Bills received through March 15 and paid on March
15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on April 5, 2016.
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
3/15/2016 Wire Transfers 6586 - 6604 $1,982,846.46
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3/15/2016 Regular Checks 701526 - 701900 $1,556,817.51
Void Checks ($0.00)
3/15/2016 Use Tax Payable $7,163.96
$3,546,827.93
Approval of checks issued for payroll for March 1 through March 15 and paid on March
18, 2016:
Date Check Numbers Amount
3/18/2016 Checks $0.00
Voids and Reissues
3/18/2016 Advices 363313 - 364147 $1 458,043.36
$1,458,043.36
C. Appointment to Kent Arts Commission — Approve. Council approved the
Mayor's appointment of Gerard Philpotts to the Kent Arts Commission filling a vacant
position - term expiring October 31, 2019.
D. Parking of Commercial Trucks on City Streets — Ordinance — Adopt.
Ordinance No. 4192 was adopted, amending sections 9.38.120 and 9.38.130 of the
Kent City Code to increase the weight limit for parking and storing large vehicles on
City streets applying the prohibition to all vehicles, and adding limited exceptions.
E. KPG, Inc Agreement for Meet Me on Meeker — Authorize. The Mayor was
authorized to sign the 2016 Consultant Service Agreement with KPG, Inc. for "Meet me
on Meeker" Preliminary Design and Corridor Master Plan review, not to exceed
$75,000.00, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and
Economic and Community Development Director.
F. Opiate Substitution Treatment Facilities Code Amendment — Ordinance —
Adopt. Ordinance No. 4193 was adopted, amending Title 15 of the Kent City Code
related to opiate substitution treatment facilities.
G. Preliminary Plat Validity Periods Ordinance — Adopt. Ordinance No. 4194 was
adopted, amending section 12.04.221 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Subdivision
preliminary plat expiration."
H. Recognition of Talbot II Neighborhood Council — Resolution — Adopt.
Resolution No. 1924 was adopted, recognizing the Talbot II Neighborhood Council,
support its community building efforts, and confer all opportunities offered by the
City's Neighborhood Program.
I. Recognition of Meridian Firs I Neighborhood Council — Resolution — Adopt.
Resolution No. 1925 was adopted, recognizing the Meridian Firs Neighborhood Council,
supports its community building efforts, and confers all opportunities offered by the
City's Neighborhood Program.
J. Ordinance Amending Ch. 9.02 Kent City Code — "'Criminal Code" — Adopt.
Ordinance No. 4195 was adopted, amending the Criminal Code found in Chapter 9.02
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of the Kent City Code to adopt by reference new crimes enacted by the state
Legislature in 2015; to adopt other crimes that were not previously adopted by specific
reference; and to make other housekeeping revisions for clarity.
K. Ordinance Amending Ch. 9.36 Kent City Code - "'Traffic Code" - Adopt.
Ordinance No. 4196 was adopted, amending sections 9.36.010 and 9.36.015 of the
Kent City Code to adopt the current version of the Model Traffic Ordinance; to repeal
the City's separate adoption of state statutes now included in the Model Traffic
Ordinance; and to make other revisions for clarity.
L. Druci Forfeiture Funds - Amend Budget and Authorize Expenditure. The
Council amended the budget and authorized the Mayor to issue up to a total amount of
$175,000 to the Suburban King County Coordinating Council on Gangs, in support of
Youth LINC and grants to community-based organizations serving Kent youth, payable
from funds seized and forfeited under the state's drug forfeiture statutes; the Mayor
was authorized to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the Police Chief and the City Attorney.
Mayor Cooke thanked the Council for their vote on the $175,000 for Youth Link to
address the youth engaged in, or susceptible to, gang activity.
M. Excused Absence for Councilmember Budell. Councilmember Budell was
excused from the April 19, 2016 Council meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
A. Ordinance Approving 2015 Internal Financing - 72nd Avenue South
Improvements Project - Adopt. Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director highlighted the
ordinance and highlighted that this item is to execute a $1 million interfund loan from
the City sewer fund to finance 72nd Avenue South improvements project. He added
that the total amount of the project is $3.6 million with $1.2 coming from the City's
Regional Fire Authority over 10 years.
Councilmember Ralph moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4197, approving internal
financing for the 72nd Avenue South Improvements Project in an amount not
to exceed $1,000,000 and to be repaid over an eight year repayment
schedule, seconded by Councilmember Higgins. Motion carried 6-0.
B. 2016 LTGO Bond Refunding Ordinance - Adopt. Aaron BeMiller explained the
ordinance and communicated that this refunds the 2008 Limited Tax General
Obligation (LTGO) Bonds and the sales tax bonds that were sold by the City of Kent
Public Facilities District (PFD). This action fully incorporates the $53 million bond into
the City's books. This also approves the interlocal financing agreement between the
City and the PFD.
Councilmember Ralph moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4198, providing for the
issuance of one or more series of limited tax general obligation refunding
bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $80,000,000, to refund
certain outstanding city limited tax general obligation bonds, to refund
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certain outstanding sales tax bonds of the City of Kent Special Events Center
Public Facilities District, and to pay costs of issuing the bonds; providing the
form and terms of the bonds; authorizing and approving an interlocal
agreement between the City and the District and delegating the authority to
approve the final terms of the bonds, and enter into the interlocal agreement,
subject to the approval of final terms by the City's Finance Director and City
Attorney, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. Motion carried 6-0.
Councilmember Ralph noted that this item has been fully vetted by the Operations
Committee and the Council.
C. M1 Industrial Park Zoning Code Amendment - Ordinance - Adopt. Jason
Garnum, Planner with the Economic and Community Development (ECD) Department
communicated that this ordinance would expand permitted uses in the M1 Industrial
Park zoning district to include those in the M1-C zoning district. He noted that this
supports one of the key goals in the City's Economic and Community Development
Plan.
Councilmember Berrios moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4199, amending
Chapter 15.04 of the Kent City Code to expand the land uses permitted in the
M1 Industrial Park zoning district, seconded by Council President Boyce.
Motion carried 6-0.
Councilmember Berrios thanked ECD and noted that there is a lot of forward thinking
in the department.
Council President Boyce pointed out that Councilmember Budell liked the direction of
this item, but had a concern about liquor stores.
Councilmember Thomas communicated that liquor stores aren't that different from
convenience stores.
BIDS
A. Mill Creek Side Channel/Leber Homestead Property - Award. Tim LaPorte,
Public Works Director announced the Mill Creek Side Channel/Leber Homestead
Property bid award and stated that the lowest bid amount was $2,225,276.52 bid by
Scarsella Brothers, Inc., a local Kent company.
Councilmember Higgins moved to award the Mill Creek Side Channel/Leber
Homestead Property project to Scarsella Brothers, Inc. in the amount of
$2,225,276.52 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents,
subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public
Works Director, seconded by Councilmember Ralph.
Mayor Cooke noted that this will provide flood storage and it will be a rearing and
refuge habitat for juvenile salmonids. Councilmember Higgins added that the project is
almost entirely grant funded.
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A vote was taken on the motion on the table which carried 6-0.
B. Pacific Highway Median Planting - Award. Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director
announced the Pacific Highway Median Planting bid award and said the lowest bidder
was Road Construction Northwest in the amount of $1,038,920.00.
Councilmember Higgins moved to award the Pacific Highway Median Planting
to Road Construction Northwest, Inc. in the amount of $1,038,920.00 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. Motion carried 6-0.
C. 2016 Plastic Markings - Award. Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director announced
the lowest bidder for the 2016 Plastic Markings project was Specialized Pavement
Marking in the amount of $204,895.00.
Councilmember Higgins moved to award the 2016 Plastic Markings to
Specialized Pavement Marking, Inc. in the amount of $204,895.00 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 6-0.
D. 2016 Paint Line Striping, Raised Pavement Marking Replacement & S 2O8t"
Street Permanent Signing - Award. Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director announced
the 2016 Plastic Markings bid award and the low bid amount of $278,037.00 from
Stripe Rite, Inc.
Councilmember Higgins moved to award the 2016 Paint Line Striping, Raised
Pavement Marking Replacement and South 2O8t" Street Permanent Signing to
Stripe Rite, Inc. in the amount of $278,037.00 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. Motion carried 6-0.
E. 2016 Guardrail Repairs - Award. Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director announced
the low bid of $80,689.22 by Petersen Brothers for the 2016 Plastic Markings project.
Councilmember Higgins moved to award the 2016 Guardrail Repairs to
Petersen Brothers Inc., in the amount of $80,689.22 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 6-0.
F. Kent Regional Trails Connector - Award. Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director
announced that Pivetta Brothers was the low bidder for the Kent Regional Trails
Connector Project with a bid of $1,186,225.00.
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Councilmember Higgins moved to award the Kent Regional Trails Connector
Project to Pivetta Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $1,186,225.00 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. Motion carried 6-0.
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, STAFF AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
A. Council President. - Council President Boyce communicated that there were two
items in the workshop. The first presentation was on the twelve levees in the City and
that FEMA has until June 18, 2016 to complete their mapping and complete
accreditation of the City's levees. The second presentation was from Finance Director
Aaron BeMiller who informed the Council that the City investments are healthy and
departments are doing well at spending at or below their budgets.
Council President Boyce communicated that Juneteenth is coming up on June 19 at
Morrill Meadows Park.
B. Mayor. - Mayor Cooke stated that she attended the Governor's Summit on Race
and Equality on Friday and Kent School District Superintendent Dr. Calvin Watts was
one of the panelists. She noted that the conference communicated tools on how to
better manage race and equity within communities. She added that there was an
Association of Washington Cities (AWC) panel on homelessness and tips on how to
work with the legislature and organizations on obtaining grants. Also, she said there is
an AWC Mayor's Exchange meeting this week to talk about key issues and work
together on how to better each other's cities. She stated that the AWC Fiscal
Committee will also be this week and the discussion is on `home rule" concerning
some powers and authorities that cities have that haven been embraced. She
concluded that she has a meeting next Monday with Congressman Reichert.
C. Chief Administrative Officer. - Chief Administrative Officer Derek Matheson
communicated that the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Report is in the packet and
there is an executive session to discuss property acquisition for 10 minutes with action
planned after the Council reconvenes in open session.
D. Economic & Community Development Committee. - In the minutes.
E. Operations Committee. - Councilmember Ralph noted that the funding
recommendation of $175,000 was on the agenda and the committee had a list of
questions to verify where the funds were going. She stated the vote was unanimous.
There was also a position approved for a Business & Strategy Performance Analyst
position to ensure the City is reaching its goals and provide the staff with. Finally there
was also a conversation concerning the consolidating budget adjustment.
F. Parks and Human Services Committee. - Councilmember Fincher
communicated that the Committees meetings are now on the third Thursday of the
month.
G. Public Safety Committee. - In the minutes.
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H. Public Works Committee. — In the minutes.
I. Regional Fire Authority. — Councilmember Thomas announced that there is a
Regional Fire Authority meeting tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. at Station #78.
Councilmember Berrios highlighted the CAO Report and stated he would like the report
concerning what transpired on the Pine Tree Park issue provided to the Council and the
public.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 9:18 p.m., Mayor Cooke announced that the Council would recess into an
Executive Session for ten minutes to discuss property negotiations, per RCW
42.30.110(1)(b).
At 9:28 p.m., the Executive Session concluded and Mayor Cooke reconvened
the regular meeting.
ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Jeff Watling, Parks Recreation and Community Services Director highlighted the
assemblage of Clark Lake. He noted that the action is to complete the purchase of the
Walla Estate Property and that an appraisal was done and a purchase and sale
agreement was provided to the City. He noted that this property is important to the
performance of Clark Lake Park to the residents. He stated that the funding of this is
through grants.
Councilmember Fincher moved to authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary
documents to complete the purchase of the Walla Estate property, in an
amount not to exceed $1,250,000, plus necessary closing costs subject to the
approval of the final terms and conditions by the City Attorney and Parks
Director, seconded by Councilmember Higgins. Motion carried 6-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m.
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Sue Hanson
Acting City Clerk
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