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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Operations Committee - 11/15/2016 OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MINUTES November 15, 2016 Committee Members Present: Jim Berrios and Dana Ralph, Chair. 1. The meeting was called to order by Dana Ralph at 4:03 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL. Council President Bill Boyce and Councilmember Les Thomas had excused absences. 3. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA. There were no changes to the agenda. 4. APPROVAL OF THE CHECK SUMMARY REPORT DATED 10/16/2016 THRU 10/31/2016. J. Berrios moved to approve the check summary report dated 10/16/2016 thru 10/31/2016. D. Ralph seconded the motion, which passed 2-0. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2016. J. Berrios moved to approve the Operations Committee minutes dated November 1, 2016. D. Ralph seconded the motion, which passed 2-0. 6. Public Works Agreement with Christensen Inc. General Contractor for the Centennial Center Garage Glazing Project – Recommend. Facilities Superintendent Alex Ackley and Assistant Chief Derek Kammerzell made a request to add a ballistic barrier (laminated glass) that will deter an individual from shooting or throwing objects from the upper levels of the Centennial Center parking garage. The glass, on impact, will ricochet back into a shooter’s face at a high velocity causing the individual to lessen their ability to continue the attack. The cost of the needed safety improvements will be taken from the School Zone Traffic Safety Camera budget. J. Berrios moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor 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 Interim Co-directors and the City Attorney. D. Ralph seconded the motion, which passed 2-0. 7. ORDINANCE AMENDING CH. 7.12 KCC – CABLE TELEVISION COMMUNICATIONS – RECOMMEND Information Technology Director Mike Carrington asked members to move forward an ordinance amending the City’s current cable code in order to proceed with franchise negotiations. Three companies were invited to make comment to the ordinance, they are Comcast Cable Communications, LLC (Comcast), Goldfinch Communications, LLC Operations Committee Minutes November 15, 2016 Page: 2 and CenturyLink; Comcast and CenturyLink provided comment, many of which resulted in changes meeting their satisfaction. A cable franchise is a contract between the cable operator and the City that the cable operator serves. In order to provide cable services to subscribers, cable companies must locate facilities within public rights-of-way, either on utility poles or underground. In consideration for a cable operator’s right to utilize the City’s rights-of-way, the City requires the cable operator to enter into a franchise agreement. Federal law governs what issues can be addressed in that contract. There is no budget impact to amending the current city code. J. Berrios moved to recommend Council adopt an ordinance that repeals and replaces Chapter 7.12 of the Kent City Code, entitled “Cable Television Communications”. D. Ralph seconded the motion, which passed 2-0. 8. LODGING TAX COMMITTEE RE-APPOINTMENT OF TIM HIGGINS – RECOMMEND. Economic and Community Development Director Ben Wolters asked that ShoWare Center’s General Manager Tim Higgins be re-appointed for an additional four-year term, to expire September 5, 2020. The position he currently holds is to be filled by a representative whom represents activities funded by lodging tax. J. Berrios moved to recommend Council approve the re-appointment of Tim Higgins to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for an additional four-year term. D. Ralph seconded the motion, which passed 2-0. 9. LOBBYING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH OUTCOMES BY LEVY - RECOMMEND. Community and Public Affairs Manager Michelle Wilmot asked members to approve the consultant services agreement to provide legislative lobbying services by Doug Levy of Outcomes by Levy. Mr. Levy has proven himself to be a strong advocate in advancing the City’s legislative agenda. In the last biennium (2015-2017), he has brought back to the Kent and surrounding region an upward amount of $1.2 billion that includes:  Funding for the 509 Corridor - $850 million (Connecting Washington package)  Streamlined Sales Tax mitigation - $5 million  228th Grade Separation - $15 million  Lake Meridian dock replacement - $500,000  Bike lane on 228th - $500,000  Funding for the East Hill YMCA - $1 million In addition to expenses, Mr. Levy’s 2017 consulting costs will be $69,600 with a slight increase in 2018 in the amount of $72,000. J. Berrios moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign the government relations consulting services agreement with Outcomes by Levy in the amount of $69,600.00 for 2017 and $72,000.00 for 2018, plus expenses, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Chief Administrative Officer and City Attorney . D. Ralph seconded the motion, which passed 2-0. Operations Committee Minutes November 15, 2016 Page: 3 10. MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TAX EXEMPTION RESOLUTION – INFORMATION ONLY. Economic and Community Development (ECD) Planning Manager Matt Gilbert updated members on tax exemption resolution that was approved by ECD committee members at the November 14, 2016 meeting. Highlights from the resolution include:  Establishes an “urban area” under the residential multi-family tax exemption laws,  Declares the council’s intent to designate the Riverbend Gateway project area as a “residential targeted area” under those laws, which makes only that specific area eligible to receive the tax exemption, and  Sets a public hearing for December 13, 2016 to allow the public to comment on Council’s intent to designate this residential targeted area. It was noted that the existing Colony Park Apartments would not be eligible for the tax exemption unless considerable improvements were made to their current footprint. 11. DIRECTOR’S REPORT – INFORMATION ONLY. Finance Director Aaron BeMiller, PFM Group Asset Management (PFM) Director Luke Schneider and Managing Director Lauren Brant presented information to members regarding the organization including: how they benchmark results; the transaction process; their process for ensuring safety, liquidity and yield; and information about their operations. In recent months, committee members have heard about the work PFM can offer under a professional services agreement to actively manage the City’s investment portfolio. Under the advice of PFM, the City will invest $25 million taking the City from zero investment outside the LGIP to $43 million by the end of this year. The agreement will have a set fee of $25,000 annually. The meeting was adjourned at 4:53 p.m. by D. Ralph. J. Hays Jennifer Hays Operations Committee Secretary