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Kent City Council Meeting Minutes
August 2, 2016
The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 5:03 p.m. by
Mayor Cooke.
Councilmembers present: Berrios, Boyce, Budell, Fincher, Ralph and Thomas.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA FROM COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION OR STAFF
Chief Administrative Office Derek Matheson wanted to make a point of clarification on
item 7A, as it is a motion to excuse the absence of Councilmember Higgins.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition — None.
B. Community Events — Councilmember Boyce recognized Showare being
recognized in Venue Today for being the number 15 top spot for venues in the nation
of similar size. He discussed the upcoming events at Showare such as Disney on Ice,
the Thunderbirds hockey camp, and the Thunderbird preseason beginning September
16, 2016.
Councilmember Ralph made mention of the summer concert series in full swing.
Councilmember Budell spoke about the NHRA event at Pacific Raceways during the
upcoming weekend.
Mayor Cooke discussed events at the Greater Kent Historical Society. She discussed
the historic walking tour and a display that the Historical Society will have at the Kent
Farmer's Market as well as the historic cemetery bus tour.
C. Intergovernmental Reports — Council President Boyce sitting on the Public Issue
Committee has no report.
Councilmember Budell sitting on the Sound Cities Association and Domestic Violence
Initiative had no report.
Councilmember Berrios on the Puget Sound Economic Development Committee has no
report and does not meet until September.
Councilmember Ralph discussed body cameras and surveillance policies that were
presented during the Regional Law Safety and Justice Committee. There is much
concern surrounding these items in reference to transparency and privacy and public
records requests.
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Councilmember Fincher sitting on the King Conservation District and Mental Illness and
Drug Dependency Advisory Council has no report.
PUBLIC HEARING — None.
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PUBLIC COMMENT - Andrew Toeaina, a Pastor in Kent spoke about the town hall
meeting in July and what he gleaned. He listened to the concerns of the people. On
August 27th 11-3 p.m. at Kent Meridian, him and his church will host a free BBQ for the
community to bring people together.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council President Boyce moved to approve Consent Calendar items A through
E, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. Motion carried 6-0.
A. Excused Absence for Dennis Higgins - Approve. Council approved excused
absence for Councilmember Higgins as he is unable to attend the City Council meeting
of August 2, 2016.
B. Downey Farmstead Salmon Recovery Funding Board - Grant Funding
Authorization Resolution - Adopt. Resolution No. 1930 was adopted, in support of
the City's application for grant funding assistance to the Salmon Recovery Funding
Board (SRFB) for the Downey Farmstead Salmon Habitat Restoration project, subject
to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works
Director.
C. Utility Easement Revision - Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to sign all
�- documents to revise the water line utility easement on parcel 6315000381 and release
ownership of approximately 160 feet of existing, abandoned 8-inch diameter water line
to the property owner, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and Public Works Director.
D. Amendment No. 1 with Natural Systems Design for the Habitat
Conservation Plan - Authorize. The Mayor was authorized to sign a contract
amendment with Natural Systems Design in the amount of $49,434 for project design
and management of Rock Creek Fish Passage Improvements as required by the City's
Habitat Conservation Plan, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and Public Works Director.
E. 2016 First and Second Quarter Fee-in-Lieu Funds - Accept. Council accepted
$33,675 of Fee-in-Lieu funds, amended the Community Parks Reinvestment Program
budget, and authorized the future expenditure of these funds for capital improvements
at Lake Meridian Park and Service Club Ballfields.
OTHER BUSINESS - None.
BIDS - None.
A. South 212th Street Erosion Repairs - Award. Alex Murillo Environmental
Engineering Supervisor in Public Works presented this project to Mayor and Council.
He discussed the meandering of the creek nearby which has caused erosion on South
212th ultimately creating a need for these repairs.
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Councilmember Ralph, moved to award the South 212t" Street Erosion Repairs
Project to Maroni Construction Inc. in the amount of $92,606.72 and
authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, on the prior condition
that the City first obtain all property rights needed to complete the project
and also 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 had no report.
B. Mayor. - Mayor Cooke announced Wilbur Lee as the August employee of the
month.
C. Chief Administrative Officer. - Chief Administrative Officer's report is in the
packet. He also reminded the audience and staff that the Council mini-retreat will be
held at Down Home Catering at 7:00 a.m. August 13, 2016.
D. Economic & Community Development Committee. - Council President Boyce
had no report.
E. Operations Committee. - Councilmember Ralph reported positive reports from
- - the Director of Finance.
F. Parks and Human Services Committee. - Councilmember Fincher noted the
acceptance of $33,675.00 of fee-in-lieu funds.
G. Public Safety Committee. - Councilmember Berrios mentioned that the next
meeting will be held Tuesday August 9, 2016.
H. Public Works Committee. - Councilmember Ralph noted that the committee
approved the ordinance regarding water and sewer rates, discussed the quiet zone and
other positive things coming through for the City.
I. Regional Fire Authority. - Councilmember Thomas confirmed that the Regional
Fire Authority is now going to be called the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority. There
will be no meeting in August, the next one will be held in September.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - None.
ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION - None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:29 p.m.
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Sue Hanson
Interim City Clerk
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