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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 12/13/2016 (2)Kent City Council WorkshoP Minutes Approved Ll3/2OI7 Date: December t3,20L6 Time: 5 p.m. Place: Council Chambers East/West Attending: Bill Boyce, Council President Jim Berrios, Councilmember Tina Budell, Councilmember Brenda Fincher, Councilmember Dennis Higgins, Councilmember Dana RalPh, Councilmember Les Thomas, Councilmember December t3,2OL6 Kent, Washington Absent: Agenda: None 5:O3 p,m. Bill Boyce called the meeting to order 1. Meet Me on Meeker Proiect Uodate Hayley Bonsteel, Planner and Bill Ellis, Economic and Community Development Analyst gave a presentation that included a recap of the project, the goals of the project, findings from the traffic analysis, preliminary designs, phasing, community engagement, funding and leveraging opportunities, and the urban design of the project. John Davies with KPG Consultants provided details on their work on the project that included information from neighboring cities and their experiences with redevelopment. KPG did a traffic analysis to understand what vehicle lanes are needed in addition to pedestrian and bicycle needs. Hayley reviewed the proposed elements of the plan that includes on-street parking, buffer zones, pathways, amenity zones, and walk zones. She also reported that the City was just awarded $250,000 for Complete Streets Funding. Ben Wolters, Economic and Community Development Director, provided the council with information regarding the project timeline, proposed funding options, and the City's work with affected properties. 2, Sound Transit Lioht Rail Uodate Ben Wolters, Economic and Community Development Director, provided an update on the scale of the project, and the preliminary design and EIS of the Link Light Rail Project, including what's been done, where are we now, and what's ahead. A brief history of the City's work regarding the project since 2007 was provided. Kent City Council Workshop Minutes December t3,2Ot6 Kent, Washington Approved L/3/20L7 Cathal Ridge, Project Manager for Sound Transit's Link Light Rail Project reviewed the summary of the project timeline, the preferred alternative Station concept - Kent/Des Moines Station, the SR 99 and s 236th Lane intersection, an alternative master development concept, access recommendations - Kent/Des Moines Station, station concept - S 272"d'street Station, access recommendations - 272"d Street Station, and the proposed plan to reduce the project delivery time. Ben advised the Council of the current status of the current and anticipated work by City staff and Sound Transit. Additionally, Ben conveyed the details he would like included in the development agreement with Sound Transit. Ben presented assessment of top issues regarding the High Capacity Transit requirements for a pedestrian bridge over SR 99, the requirement for retail on the first floor of garages, and the requirement for restrooms, and why a departure from the requirements might be warranted. Ben also presented information of why departu.re might be warranted from the Midway Plan regarding the 24}th overpass and 30th Street overpass. The meeting concluded at 6:39 P.m. û Kimberley A City Clerk moto December L3,20L6 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Date: Time: Place: Attending: December L3,2Ot6 Kent, Washington Approved Ll3/2OI7 December L3,2OL6 7 p.m. Council Chambers East/West Suzette Cooke, Mayor Bill Boyce, Council President Jim Berrios, Councilmember Tina Budell, Councilmember Brenda Fincher, Councilmember Dennis Higgins, Councilmember Dana Ralph, Councilmember Les Thomas, Councilmember Absent: None Agenda: 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.ffi., with Mayor Cooke presiding. 2. Roll Call All Councilmembers were present. 3. Chanoes to the Aoenda Derek Matheson, Chief Administrative Officer, removed item 7C from the Consent Agenda. 4. PublicCommunications A. Public Recognition: Councilmember Ralph recognized the Kent Lions Club for their work on the Winterfest. She also recognized the Kent Police Youth Board and their work on the 2OL6 Game of Life Conference. Councilmember Thomas congratulated the Seattle Sounders for their national championship. Councilmember Fincher congratulated the Kent Historical Society for their holiday celebration and reception. Mayor Cooke recognized the December employee of the month - Trevor Blake, a City of Kent police officer. Page 1 of L4 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December L3,20L6 Kent, Washington Approved Ll3/2OL7 Mayor Cooke introduced the new Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director, Julie Parascondola. Gina Hungerford, the City's conservation specialist, recognized the Adopt-a-Street Volunteers that included 14 dedicated groups. Gina encourages everyone to make a difference in our community in helping to "Keep Kent Beautiful." Gina Hungerford, presented the Green Business Award to Ingersoll Rand. B. Community Events Mayor Cooke advised of the Kent School district's Tech Expo that will be held January !9,2OL7, from 6 - B:30 p.m. atthe ShoWare Center, Admission isfree. Council President Boyce advised that the ShoWare Center has been recognized as a top 20 venue based on ticket revenue, among other venues of the same size. He provided details regarding recent events held at the ShoWare Center in additional to upcoming events in 2017. C. Reappointment of Tim Higgins to the Lodging Tax Committee Mayor Cooke advised that Tim is up for reappointment, but is not able to make it to tonight's meeting. D. Reappointment of Katherine Jones to Land Use and Planning Board Katherine Jones presented information as to why she is interested in continuing to serve on the Land Use and Planning Board. E. Public Safety Report Chief Ken Thomas presented an update on hiring in the Police Department, Chief Thomas also presented crime statistics in Kent and indicated that compared to neighboring jurisdictions, Kent has the lowest violent crime rate in the entire valley. Chief Thomas gave a brief recap of the recent "Shop with a Cop" program where 13 officers and their families provided to over 30 children. The event took place at the Kent Target. Chief Thomas also indicated that the Police Department, in cooperation with the Kent Sunrise Rotary Club, will provide dinner and gifts for families in need. Finally, officers in the Police Department are collecting money from staff to purchase a tree, presents, and meals to two families in need. Councilmember Higgins recognized Chief Thomas for his testimony in front of the senate committee regarding property crimes. Chief Thomas encourages anyone who feels they are being discriminated against, to report it to the police department so the allegations can be investigated. F. Intergovernmental Reports Page 2 of 14 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 13,20L6 Kent, Washington Approved L/3/20L7 Council President Boyce sits on the Public Issue Committee and indicated that the next meeting will be the third Wednesday in January. Councilmember Budell sits on the Sound Cities Association Domestic Violence Initiative. She provided a brief update from the last meeting and advised that the next meeting will be held February L6,2OL7. Councilmember Higgins sits on the Regional Transit Committee - King County. The next meeting is December L4, 2OL6, and the committee will be discussing the Metro Connects Strategic Plan, Councilmember Berrios sits on the Puget Sound Regional Council's Economic Committee that has been working on the Regional Economic Strategy. Councilmember Ralph sits on the Regional Law Safety & Justice Committee. Information presented at the final meeting last week included a presentation on the work of the City of Tukwila's liaison team and the presentation from the Seattle Police Department's work on the Code America program. Councilmember Ralph attended a meeting on behalf of the Mayor on the I-405 and SR 167 executive meeting that discussed the express toll lanes. Councilmember Ralph sits on the Transportation Policy Board that met last week and discussed the regional Transportation 2040 Plan. Councilmember Ralph sits on the Sound Cities Association Board. The recent caucuses discussed source of income discrimination and affordable housing. Councilmember Fincher serves on the King Conservation District committee. She provided details on the recent funding received from a settlement and how the funds will be spent. Councilmember Fincher also serves on the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Advisory Council and provided information regarding the recent meeting that discussed the recently passed King County budget. Mayor Cooke sits on the Executive Board for Puget Sound Regional Council. A four countywide area for land use, planning. Any transportation projects funded through the state or executive government must be approved by this board. Mayor Cooke serves on a state parks and recreation board that is helping the governor find a way to make state parks more accessible. Mayor Cooke also serves on the King County Flood Control District advisory committee and the state aerospace "Works for Washington" committee. Mayor Cooke provided comments on the recent election. 5. Public Hearing Page 3 of L4 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December L3,2Ot6 Kent, Washington Approved Ll3/20L7 A. Establ¡sh¡ng a "Residential Targeted Area" for the Multi-Family Residential Tax Exemption - Ordinance - Adopt Matt Gilbert, Planning Manager, gave the staff report on the Residential Tax Exemption program as it currently exists and the proposed expansion to apply to the Riverbend Gateway site. No public comments were received after the publication of the notice. Matt indicated the City is currently working with FNW on the proposed development of the Riverbend site. Matt also indicated that the program will be expanded to include the Colony Park Apartments. The Economic and Community Development Department and Committee recommend approval of this ordinance. Matt provided details regarding the application of the exemption to the value of the land and the value of the buildings, and that this is a multi-family tax exemption and not a commercial tax exemption. Mayor Cooke moved to open the public hearing. Council Boyce approved. Silvia Hildebrant spoke in opposition to the ordinance. Chris Rippey spoke in opposition to the ordinance. David Hoffman, a representative from the Master Builders Association spoke in support of the ordinance. Tim Petersen spoke in opposition of the ordinance. Derek Nanninga spoke in opposition of the ordinance Kristen Brown spoke in opposition of the ordinance. Council President Boyce moved to close the public hearing and Councilmember Thomas seconded. The motion passed unanimously 7-O. Council President Boyce moved to Adopt Ordinance No. 4224 establishing a Residential Targeted Area, and adopt related changes to Chapter 3.25 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Multifamily Dwelling Tax Exemptionsr" and seconded by Councilmember Budell. Council President Boyce spoke in support of the motion' Councilmember Ralph spoke in support of the motion. Councilmember Higgins spoke in support of the motion. Councilmember Fincher spoke in support of the motion. Councilmember Budell spoke in support of the motion. Councilmember Berrios spoke in support of the motion. Page 4 of L4 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December L3,2Ot6 Kent, Washington Approved Ll3/20L7 After discussion, the motion passed unanimously with a vote of 7-O, 6, Public Comment Tim Peterson spoke regarding market rate housing and Kent. David Hoffman, a representative from the Master Builders Association spoke in support of the council pulling the stormwater maintenance manual ordinance from today's agenda. David also spoke in support of the Economic and Community Development's request for an increase of permit fees. Tim Pedersen expressed his concerns of the removal of street trees. Kim Fisher requested the City pass an ordinance banning plastic bags. Abbe Gloor requested the City pass an ordinance banning plastic bags, Annie Sieger, chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission spoke expressing her concerns over the budget and índicated there is a critical need for sustainable parks funding. Kari Hendrick, expressed her desire for the City to find a sustained funding source for parks. Ty Whitfield requested more money for parks. Dan Barrett expressed the need for sustainable capital funding for parks. Randy Furakawa requested the council find a sustainable funding source for parks. Kristen Brown conveyed concerns she has with the cleanliness of the parks and presented her ideas for solving the issues in the parks. Andrea Keikkala, CEO of the Kent Chamber of Commerce, expressed her concerns over the potential expenditures of B&O tax funds and requested the council uphold the council's original intent of the use of funds. 7. Consent Calendar Council President Boyce moved to approve Consent Calendar ltems A through II, excluding ltem C, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. The motion passed unanimously 7-O. A. Minutes of Previous Meetings and Workshops - Approve Page 5 of L4 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December L3,20L6 Kent, Washington Approved Ll3/2OL7 The minutes of the special and regular workshop and council meetings of Sept. 6, Sept. 20, Sept. 27, Oct.4, Oct. 11, Oct. 18, Oct' 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15 and Nov. 29, 20L6 were apProved. B. Payment of Bills - APProve Bills received through Nov. 15 and paid on Oct. 31 and Nov. 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on Nov. 15 and Dec.6, 201,6 were approved. C. Surface Water Design Manual - Ordinance - Adopt This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar. D. Parking Revision - Ordinance - Adopt Ordinance No. 4223 was adopted, amending Kent City Code Chapter 9.38 to place parking restrictions for electric vehicle charging stations on lst Avenue North, and along 43rd Avenue South andT2nd Avenue South. E. Consultant Agreement with Gray and Osborne for 64O Pressure Zone Pump Station - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with Gray & Osborne Inc. in an amount not to exceed $24L,627 to design a pump station for the new 640 Zone Water Pressure Zone, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. F. Consultant Agreement with Gray and Osborne for Pressure Reducing Valves - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with Gray & Osborne Inc. in an amount not to exceed $55,160,00 to prepare construction documents for the installation of pressure reducing valves (PRV's) at individual water services as part of the 640 Zone Conversion Project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. G. Consultant Agreement with RH2 for Kent Springs and Pump Station No, 4 Electrical Upgrades - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with RH2 Consultants Inc. in an amount not to exceed $79,7LO to design standby generator systems and other improvements to the City's Kent Springs and #4 pump stations, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. H. Goods and Services Agreement with Environmental Coalition of South Seattle - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign a Goods and Services Agreement with Environmental Coalition of South Seattle in an amount not to exceed $124,850 for the 2OL7 2018 Recycling Program, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. I. LED Street Light Replacement - Accept as Complete Page 6 of L4 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December L3,20L6 Kent, Washington Approved Ll3/2OL7 The Mayor was authorized to accept the LED Street Light Replacement Project as complete and release retainage to the Washington Department of Enterprise Services upon receipt of standard releases from the state and the release of any liens. J. Consultant Agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. for Green River Natural Resource Area Pump Station - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. for the Green River Natural Resources Area Pump Station project not to exceed 574,3L8.28 subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. K. Consultant Agreement with Anchor QEA for General Stormwater Drainage Designs - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign to a consultant services agreement with Anchor QEA, in an amount not to exceed $249,786.00 for general stormwater drainage design services, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. L. FASTLANE Grant - Letter of Support - Authorize Council President Boyce was authorized to sign a letter of support for the Washington State Department of Transportation's Puget Sound Gateway Program application for the federal FASTLANE grant. M, Ordinance Amending Ch. 7.LZ KCC - Cable Television Communications - Adopt Ordinance No. 4224 was adopted, that repeals and replaces Chapter 7.12 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Cable Television Communications", N. Lodging Tax Committee Re-Appointment of Tim Higgins - Confirm Council approved the re-appointment of Time Higgins to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for an additional 4-year term. O, Land Use and Planning Board Re-Appointment of Katherine Jones - Confirm Council confirmed the reappointment of Katherine Jones to the Land Use & Planning Board. P. Lobbying Services Agreement with Outcomes by Levy - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign the government relations consulting services agreement with Outcomes by Levy in the amount of $69,600.00 for 20L7 and $72,000.00 for 2OL8, plus expenses, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Chief Administrative Officer and City Attorney' a. Kentview Sanitary Sewer Interceptor - Scarsella Bros., Inc. - Accept as Complete PageT of L4 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 13,20L6 Kent, Washington Approved Ll3/2OL7 The Mayor was authorized to accept the Kentview Sanitary Sewer Interceptor project as complete and release retainage to Scarsella Brothers, Inc. upon receipt of standard releases from the state and the release of any liens. R. Multi-Family Design Guidelines Ordinance - Adopt Ordinance No. 4225 was adopted, amending Title 15 of the Kent City Code and adopting the updated Multifamily Design Guidelines. S. Fourth Quarter Supplemental Budget Adjustment Ordinance - Adopt Ordinance No. 4226 was adopted, approving consolidating budget adjustments made between October L, 201-6, and November 30, 20L6, reflecting an overall budget increase of $6,089,529. T. Ordinances Amending the Comprehensive Plan/Capital Facilities Element and Updating Kent City Code Chapter L2.L3 Concerning School Impact Fees - Adopt Ordinance Nos. 4227 and 4228 were adopted, updating the Capital Facilities Element of the Kent Comprehensive Plan and Chapter 12.13 Kent City Code to incorporate the 2OL6/L7 - 2O2L/22 Capital Facilities Plans of the Kent, Federal Way, Auburn and Highline School Districts with updated School Impact Fees. U. Comprehensive PIan Amendment - 2Ot7-2O22 Capital Improvement Plan-Ordinance-AdoPt Ordinance No. 4229 was adopted, amending the Capital Facilities Element of the Kent Comprehensive Plan to reflect the20L7-2022 Capital Improvement Plan. V. Permit Fee Resolution - AdoPt Resolution No, 1939 was adopted, revising and replacing the City's permit and regulatory fee structure to provide for one hundred percent City cost reimbursement to administer permits and other applications' w. Interagency Agreement for Funding of DUI court - Approve The Mayor was authorized to sign an interagency agreement, which must also be signed and approved by the Presiding Judge, between the Washington Traffic Safety Commission and Kent Municipal Court. X. Multi-Function Device Contract for Citywide Copier FIeet Replacement - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign the Multi-Function Device (copier) purchase order contract addendum, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the IT Director and City AttorneY. Y. Emergency Management Performance Grant - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to accept and sign the Emergency Management performance Grant from the Washington Military Department/Emergency Management Division and the U.S, Department of Homeland Security, in the amouñt of $70,466, sign all necessary grant documents and authorize expenditure Page I of L4 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December L3,20t6 Kent, Washington Approved tl3/20t7 of the funds in accordance with final grant terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney. Z. Grant Agreement with Recreation and Conservation Office for Hogan Park Athletic Field #L - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign a Grant Agreement with the Recreation and Conservation Office, in the amount of $750,000, for the renovation of Hogan Park Field #1, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City Attorney. AA. Lease Agreement w¡th Perfect Drive Golf and Utility Vehicles and Riverbend Golf Complex - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign the lease agreement with Perfect Drive Golf and Utility Vehicles in the amount of $255,616.00 for the four-year lease of seventy- four golf carts and three utility carts, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City Attorney. BB. Public Works Agreement with Great Floors, LLC,' for the Senior Center Flooring Replacement Project - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to enter into an agreement with Great Floors, LLC in the amount of 9136,875.00, including Washington State Sales Tax, to perform all work necessary for the removal and replacement of the carpeting and tile at the Kent Senior Center, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director the City Attorney. CC. Agreement with Christensen, Inc., for the Centennial Center Garage Glazing Project - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to accept the bid and enter into an agreement with Christensen Inc. General Contractor in the amount of $118,506.38 including Washington State Sales Tax, to perform all work necessary for the Centennial Center -Garage Glazing Project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and the City Attorney. DD. Brenna's Vista Subdivision Final Plat - Approve Council approved the final plat maps for Brenna's Vista Final Plat and authorized the Mayor to sign the final Plat maPs. EE. Willowcrest FKA Kentridge Estates Final Plat - Approve Council approved the final plat maps for Willowcrest Final Plat and authorized the Mayor to sign the final Plat maPs' FF. Recreation and Conservation Office Grant Agreement for the Lake Meridian Floating Dock Replacement Project - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign the grant agreement with the Recreation and Conservation Office for $1,000,000.00 to fund the replacement of the Lake Meridian Floating dock, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and the City Attorney, Page 9 of L4 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December L3,2016 Kent, Washington Approved Ll3/2Ot7 GG. Arcadia Hills FKA Garrison Creek Division II Final Plat - Approve Council approved the final plat mylars for Arcadia Hills Final Plat and authorized the Mayor to sign the final mylars. HH, Group Health Cooperative 2OL7 Renewal - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign the 20L7 Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound contract subject to approval of final terms and conditions by the City Attorney. IL LifeWise Assurance Company 2OL7 Renewal Policy - Authorize The Mayor was authorized to sign the LifeWise Assurance Company 2Ot7 stop loss renewal policy subject to approval of final terms and conditions by City Attorney. 8. Other Business Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director, provided a review of the proposed budget ordinances. Aaron made a correction to the voting referenced on the blue sheet that included Yea votes for Councilmember Boyce and Ralph and a Nay vote for Councilmember Thomas. A. Budget 2Ot7 - 2018 - Ordinance - Adopt Councilmember Ralph moved to Adopt Ordinance No. 4230, approving the 2OL7 - 2018 budget, seconded by Councilmember Higgins. Councilmember Ralph moved to amend the ordinance to 1) allocate $2 million dotlars per year in B&O tax revenue to parks capital purposes with the remaining continue to be dedicated to roads and administration and direct the city attorney to prepare an ordinance for the January 3,2OL7, city council meeting to amend the Kent City Code accordingly' also to reduce the property tax levy by $2 million dollars in 2OL7, restore sales tax split between the General Fund and Capital Resources Fund to 72.5o/o and 27.5o/o, Councilmember Higgins seconded the motion. Councilmember Ralph spoke in support of the motion. Councilmember Thomas spoke in opposition to the motion Councilmember Higgins spoke in support of the motion. Councilmember Berrios spoke in opposition to the motion. Council President Boyce spoke in opposition to the motion' Councilmember Fincher spoke in opposition to the motion. Councilmember Budell spoke in opposition to the motion. After discussion, on the motion to amend the ordinance, a roll call vote was ordered, and the vote was as follows: Councilmember Berrios - Nay Council President Boyce - Nay Page 1O of L4 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December L3,2OL6 Kent, Washington Approved Ll3/2OL7 Councilmember Budell - NaY Councilmember Fincher - Nay Councilmember Higgins - Yea Councilmember Ralph - Yea Councilmember Thomas - NaY The motion failed 2-5. Councilmember Berrios moved to amend the ordinance to 1) use $2 million of General Fund balance for parks capital purposes in 2OL7 and $2 million of Capital Resources Fund balance for parks capital purposes in 2O18, and 2) reduce the proposed property tax levy by $2 million dollars in 2O17 and $2 million dollars in 2O18, seconded by Councilmember Fincher. Councilmember Berrios spoke in support of the motion. Councilmember Ralph spoke in opposition to the motion' Council President Boyce spoke in support of the motion' Councilmember Higgins spoke in support of the motion' Councilmember Fincher spoke in support of the motion. Aaron BeMiller confirmed that within the proposal to address restoring the balance in the Contingency and Strategic Opportunity Funds within the three years, that was established in 20L3-2014, that if $2 million dollars is removed from the fund, but not touched, that the three-year requirement to restore the funds does not apply. Councilmember Berrios accepted Councilmember Higgins' friendly amendment to reference that 92 million dollars will be pulled from the general fund balance and not from the Strategic and Contingency funds. Aaron clarified that for 2018, the general fund will reduce by $2 million dollars and the Capital Resource Fund expenditure budget will increase by $2 million dollars. This would be a shifting of the resources only. After discussion on the motion to amend the ordinance' a roll call vote was ordered, and the vote was as follows: Councilmember Berrios - Yea Council President Boyce - Yea Councilmember Budell - Yea Councilmember Fincher - Yea Councilmember Higgins - Yea Councilmember Ralph - Nay Councilmember Thomas - NaY The motion on the amendment carried 5-2 Page 1L of L4 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December L3,20L6 Kent, Washington APProved tl3/2OL7 The main motion to Adopt ordinance No. 4230, approving the 2oL7 - 2018 budget, including the amendment to 1) use $2 million of General Fund balance for pa.[s capital purposes in 2OL7 and i2 million of Capital Resources Fund balance for parks capital purposes in 2O18, and 2) reduce the proposed property tax levy by $2 million dollars in 2OL7 and $2 million dollars in 2O18, seconded by Councilmember Higgins' After discussion, a roll call vote was ordered and the vote was as follows: Councilmember Berrios - Yea Council President BoYce - Yea Councilmember Budell - Yea Councilmember Fincher - Yea Councilmember Higgins - Yea Councilmember RalPh - NaY Councilmember Thomas - NaY The motion passed 5'2. B. Property Tax - Substantial Need - Ordinance - Adopt Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director, provided details on the ordinance. Councilmember Ralph moved to Adopt Ordinance No. 423Lt showing the City's substantial need to levy a 1olo increase in property tax over the pr.ïiou" years' deficit for the 2OL7 budget, seconded by Councilmember Thomas, and the motion carried 7-O. C. Property Tax - Ordinance - AdoPt Aaron geN4i¡er, Finance Director provided details on the ordinance and the need to amend the ordinance to align it with the previously adopted budget ordinance' Councilmember Ralph moved to Adopt Ordinance No. 4232t approving a property tax levy for the 2OL7 budget, less the $2 million dollars initially ällocated for banked property tax, seconded by Councilmember Berrios. The motion carried 6-1. 9. Bids A. East Hill Well 1 Pump Replacement - Award Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director, presented an overview of the project' councilmember Higgins moved to award the East H¡ll well I Pump Replacement projeðt to PumpTech, Inc., in the amount ol $2L4,397.61 and author¡ze the t"tayor to sign áll necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions aóceptablè to the City Attorney and Public Works Director' seconded by Councilmembers Ralph and Budell. Motion carried 7-O' Page 7.2 of L4 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December L3,20L6 Kent, Washington Approved tl3/20t7 10. ReÞorts from stand¡ng comm¡ttees, counc¡l and staff Courrcil President Boyce presented information discussed during today's workshop that included the "Meet Me on Meeker" and Sound Transit's Link Light Rail projects. Derek Matheson, Chief Administrative Officer, indicated his written report is in the agenda packet and there will be an executive session tonight discussing property négotiations and collective bargaining and ¡t is anticipated that the executive seðs¡on will last for 20 minutes. Derek indicated he anticipates there being action taken after executive session. Councilmember Boyce indicated that information discussed during the last Economic and Community Development meeting can be found in the minutes. Councilmember Ralph indicated that information discussed during the last Operations Committee meeting can be found in the minutes. Councilmember Fincher provided a brief recap of the information and action taken place during the last Parks and Human Services Committee, including a lease that ihe committee recommended approving for new golf carts (half will be electric). Additionally, Councilmember Fincher provided information on the increases in the number of golf rounds, demo days and green fees. Public Safety Committee - no report. Councilmember Higgins indicated that information discussed during the last Public Works committee meeting can be found in the minutes. Councilmember Higgins encouraged everyone to visit the TV21 to view the last meeting that included a presentalion on the snow and ice removal plan in addition to a recap of the work done in 2016 by the Public Works Department. Regional Fire Authority - no meeting. At 1O:39 p,ffi., the council went into executive session. At 1l:OO p.fil., executive session was extended for an additional 10 minutes. At 11:O5 p.ffi,, the meeting was reconvened. 11. Executive Session ancl Action After Executive Session Collective Barqaining' as per RCW 42.3O.14O(4) A. Council president Boyce moved to approve the collective bargaining agreement that administration proposed to and was accepted by the Teamster Union, and seconded by Councilmember Budell. Page 13 of L4 Kent City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 13, 2016 Kent, Washington Approved Ll3/20L7 The motion passed 6-O, with Councilmember Ralph recusing herself from voting on this motion. B. Councilmember Ralph moved to approve the collective bargaining agreement that administration proposed to and was approved by AFSCME, and seconded by Councilmember Berrios. The motion carried 7-O. Propertv Negotiations, as per RCW 42.3O.11O(11(b) and (c) A. Councilmember Fincher moved to authorize the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to purchase the property located at 324 7z Naden Avenue in an amount not to exceed $3OOTOOO plus reasonable closing costs, together with a no-cost monthly lease back to the current owner to expire no Iater than June Lt 2OL7t subject to approval of final terms and conditions by the City Attorney, and seconded by Councilmember Budell. Chief Administrative Officer, Derek Matheson provided a brief history on the property and its relation to the Naden assemblage. Motion carried 7-O. B. Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director, provided details regarding the purchase of this propefty. Councilmember Higgins moved to authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents to complete the purchase of the Barber property Iocated at 27246 Green River Road, in an amount not to exceed $385'OOO plus reasonable closing costs, subject to approval of the final terms and conditions by the City Attorney and Public Works Director, and seconded by Councilmember Ralph. Councilmember Higgins indicated that this purchase will be paid out of the storm drainage fund. The motion carried 7-O. At 11:L2 p.m., Mayo r Coo declared the meeting adjourned. & Kimberley City Clerk moto December L3,2OL6 Page 14 of L4