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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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'
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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.
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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.
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