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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 8/16/2016 .40 • KNT WASHINGTON Kent City Council Workshop Minutes August 16, 2016 The workshop meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Council President Boyce. Councilmembers present: Berrios, Boyce, Budell, Fincher, Higgins, Ralph and Thomas. 2017-2018 Budget Update - Finance Director, Aaron BeMiller spoke on the update of the biennial budget process. Earlier this year presented governmental funds, including general funds and all other funds. Previous presentations showed a property tax increase of 2.6%, the actual increase is only 1.9%. The 2016 budget of $26,170,000 and the 2017 budget of $27,890,000 is a difference of 6.6%. 2017 baseline revenue is $90,292,000 and expenditures are $90,224,000 just about balanced. Citywide Debt Profile - City has good bond rate and all internal debt is structured. 2017-2018 B&O Project List Update - Projects have been laid out, middle of October pump station on James will be pumping to the Green River, raise damn south of Home Depot. Traffic loops when asphalt fails there are 119 intersections to keep up and move traffic. Meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m. F . Sue Hanson Interim City Clerk • NT WASHINGTON Kent City Council Meeting Minutes August 16, 2016 The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Cooke. Councilmembers present: Berrios, Boyce, Budell, Fincher, Higgins, Ralph and Thomas. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA FROM COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION OR STAFF Clarification about outside storage and clarifies the consent calendar per Tom Brubaker change to 7F on the consent calendar. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition — None. B. Community Events - Last week of summer outside concerts. Reminder August 27t" 11-3 at Kent Meridian High School sponsored by the Souled Out Christian Center community event free to everyone. Mayor congratulated Tiffany Wong for her award of the Alexander Hamilton Scholarship. Theater Battery a nonprofit association will be doing a play on Aug. 25 at the Kent Station, tickets are free however; you will want to sign up for them in advance. Logan Ellis will be directing Hooded or Being Black for Dummies. This play sets a base for conversation the first show will be observed by Logan Ellis to see how the audience responds and will make adjustment to future presentations according to the audience's reaction. President Boyce wanted to share the many opportunities to attend shows at Showare, Amy Grant and Michael Smith will be doing a Christmas Tour and Disney on Ice in November will have 10 shows this year beginning on November 2nd. C. Public Safety Report — Assistant Chief Padilla awarded two officers for saving a female at the SHAG Apartments on Meeker Street. On July 11t", the woman was not able to get out of her burning apartment. Officers Joel Misterek and Diego Moreno went inside the apartment and brought the woman out not worrying about their own safety. The Chief's Award of Exceptional Duty is given to Officers Joel Misterek and Diego Moreno for their outstanding service. Last Friday and Saturday two community members were killed at a homeless camp which we were not aware existed. Police Department is asking anyone with information to contact 911 and you can remain anonymous. Aug. 2 National Night Out, 31 teams and 97 visitors had 92 participating neighborhood events and was a great success for the city. D. Intergovernmental Reports —President Boyce, Councilmember Budell, Ralph, Fincher and Berrios committees took off the month of August. Dennis Higgins sits on King County Regional Transit Committee will meet on August 17t", metro long range plan getting closer to approval date. Mayor invited Councilmember Fincher and Councilmember Ralph down to the floor for a presentation on the Association of Washington Cities Certificate of Municipal Leadership for going the extra effort, these Councilmembers now join Councilmember Higgins. PUBLIC HEARING Kent City Council Meeting Minutes August 16, 2016 A. Crosswalk Policy — Resolution — Adopt. Public hearing is open on a resolution for crosswalk markings, Alice Gardner signed up to speak, she was part of the focus group and she feels comfortable with what has been put together, saw the processes to come up with these policies. Motion made to close public hearing passed 6-0. Councilmember Higgins moved to adopt Resolution No. 1931, establishing a policy for addressing installation and maintenance of crosswalk markings throughout the City, seconded by Councilmember Ralph. Motion carried 6-0. PUBLIC COMMENT Charmain Boston voiced her disappointment in National Night Out at the Senior Center, that no one from the city showed up. She voiced her opinion on the prices of rent in Kent, and noted that there are many people out there that can't afford to stay here. Karleasa Mitchell, a resident of Kent for 10 years, and has been serving the citizens in Kent for 10 years. This is the worse she has seen we have little to no resources in Kent. Difficult for people to find a place to live that is affordable. Landlords are not accepting Section 8 or rent vouchers. David B. Blair spoke about increasing rents, they used to increase once a year, he has had two rent has increases in 10 months, would like to see a cap on rent. He stated that the next rent increase will force him to move on the streets. Anita Lane Blair has been living with David Blair for 50 years the idea of living on the streets or a home scares her. People are fragile at the SHAG Apartments and they are afraid of being on the street. Sam Pace attends High Point Church, their daughter Leslie works with homeless people. Sam introduced Dre Perez next speaker of The Lord Riders Car Show. Dre Perez from the Lord Riders Car Show sponsored a family event, no drugs, no alcohol just activities for the family and great cars. The priority is to build lives and to help those in the community by raising funds for kids to attend camp. Dre presented a certificate to the Mayor. Jacob Dreifus thanked the City Council for letting him be a part of the community and to be allowed to be a part of working with the City Council. Council President Boyce appreciated people coming to meeting to discuss homelessness and stated that the City is working on framework for tenant rights. This is being assigned to Economic and Community Development. CONSENT CALENDAR 2 Kent City Council Meeting Minutes August 16, 2016 Council President Boyce moved to approve Consent Calendar items A through F, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. Motion carried 6-0. A. Minutes of Previous Meetings and Workshops — Approve. The minutes of the regular council meeting of June 21St and the special council meeting of July 16, 2016 were approved. B. Approval of Bills. Bills received through July 15 and paid on June 30 and July 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on August 2, 2016 was approved. Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 6/30/2016 Wire Transfers 6724 - 6740 $1,669,066.02 6/30/2016 Regular Checks 704711 - 705442 $6,752,389.35 Void Checks ($0.00) 6/30/2016 Use Tax Payable $5,052.11 $8,426,507.48 Approval of checks issued for payroll for June 16 through June 30 and paid on July 5, 2016: Date Check Numbers Amount 7/5/2016 Checks $0.00 Voids and Reissues 7/5/2016 Advices 369453 - 370322 $1 513,875.77 $1,513,875.77 Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 7/15/2016 Wire Transfers 6741 - 6755 $1,872,243.43 7/15/2016 Regular Checks 705443 - 705751 $2,318,598.11 Void Checks ($42.74) 7/15/2016 Use Tax Payable $10,110.44 $4,200,909.24 Approval of checks issued for payroll for July 1 through July 15 and paid on July 20, 2016: Date Check Numbers Amount 7/20/2016 Checks $0.00 Voids and Reissues 7/20/2016 Advices 370323 - 371211 $1,532,587.72 $1,532,587.72 C. Sanitary Sewer Code Amendment — Ordinance — Adopt. Ordinance No. 4210 was adopted that repeals and readopts Chapter 7.04 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Sanitary Sewers", to establish and enhance regulatory procedures, including the 3 Kent City Council Meeting Minutes August 16, 2016 installation of removal devices and the implementation of best management practices to remove fats, oils, and grease from wastewater, and to create additional enforcement provisions that will give staff more flexibility to obtain code compliance. D. Puget Sound Energy Easement on James Street Pump Station Property - Authorize. Council authorized the Mayor to sign and grant an easement to Puget Sound Energy for installation of electrical facilities on the James Street Pump Station property, subject to final easement terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. E. Consolidating Budget Adjustment Ordinance - 2nd Quarter - Adopt. Ordinance No. 4211 was adopted, approving budget adjustments made between April 1, 2016, and June 30, 2016, reflecting an overall budget increase of $6,791,110. F. Outdoor Storage Code Amendment - Ordinance - Adopt. Ordinance No. 4212 was adopted, amending section 15.02.315 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Outside Storage," to include the term "Outdoor Storage" to provide clarity that outdoor storage and outside storage have the same meaning. OTHER BUSINESS A. Sewer and Water Rate Ordinance - Adopt. Councilmember Higgins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4213, amending the Kent City Code to reallocate internal utility taxes, to increase rates and charges for water service, and to increase sewer rates, seconded by Councilmember Fincher. Motion carried 6-0. Discussion on this ordinance from Councilmember Higgins who thanked everyone for the work done on this, and assured the residents none of it was taken lightly. It has been a two and a half year endeavor. The City has been underfunding utilities for some time and we haven't done what we needed to do. In a crisis we will have the ability to repair and maintain our systems. Kent is at the low end of rates for water and sewer compared to other cities in King County. BIDS A. South 228t" Street Grade Separation at Union Pacific Railroad - Pier 2 Bridge Shaft Construction Project - Award. Councilmember Higgins moved to award the South 228t" Street Grade Separation at Union Pacific Railroad - Pier 2 Bridge Shaft Construction Project to SB Structures in the amount of $912,323.00 and authorized 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. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, STAFF AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES 4 Kent City Council Meeting Minutes August 16, 2016 A. Council President. - Workshop was on the 2017-2018 budget update and 2017- 2018 B&O list. He noted that the debt profile is good, bond rating is good and we are paying debts on time. Council President Boyce mentioned how proud he is of the Finance Department and the great work they are doing with tax payer's funds. List of projects with B& O Taxes; James is coming along, there are less potholes throughout the city and lastly he thanked all business that contributes to the B&O. B. Mayor. - Thank you to Council for support tonight on sewer and water rates and internal utility tax. She is confident that we are staying on a sustainable path. C. Chief Administrative Officer. - Report in the packet. D. Economic & Community Development Committee. - No report. E. Operations Committee. - During budget presentation creating 4.25 full time positions for vegetation, will take some part time positions in Parks and combine with Public Works to create full time positions in Public Works, this will allow us to accomplish projects in the summer and winter months. Good example of two departments coming together to maintain projects for our citizens. Will be doing Salary Surveys for non- represented employees. F. Parks and Human Services Committee. - No report. G. Public Safety Committee. - Councilmember Berrios committee did not meet in August, will meet again in September. Thank you to Officer Padilla for attending Kent Lutheran Church homeless dinner along with three other officers to address the concerns with the homeless community. H. Public Works Committee. - In the minutes. I. Regional Fire Authority. - Resumes in September. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None. ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m. I r Sue Hanson Interim City Clerk 5