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KENT CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
7:00 PM
Crystal Mountain Hall at Kent
Commons
Mayor, Dana Ralph
Council President, Bill Boyce
Councilmember Brenda Fincher Councilmember Dennis Higgins
Councilmember Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Marli Larimer
Councilmember Les Thomas Councilmember Toni Troutner
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COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA - 7 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
2. ROLL CALL
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
Changes from Council, Administration, or Staff.
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition
B. Proclamation for Welcoming Week
C. Proclamation for Diaper Need Awareness Week
D. Recognition of Wildberry Neighborhood Council
E. Appointment to Bicycle Advisory Board
F. Community Events
G. Public Safety Report
5. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
A. Mayor's Report
B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report
C. Councilmember's Reports
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. First Public Hearing on the 2020 Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment
B. First Public Hearing on the 2020-2025 Capital Improvement Plan
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
City Council Meeting City Council Regular Meeting September 17, 2019
The Public Comment period is your opportunity to speak to the Council and
Mayor on issues that relate to the business of the city of Kent. Comments
that do not relate to the business of the city of Kent are not permitted.
Additionally, the state of Washington prohibits people from using this Public
Comment period to support or oppose a ballot measurement or candidate for
office. If you wish to speak to the Mayor or Council, please sign up at the
City Clerk’s table adjacent to the podium. When called to speak, please state
your name and address for the record. You will have up to three minutes to
provide comment. Please address all comments to the Mayor or the Council
as a whole. The Mayor and Council may not be in a position to answer
questions during the meeting.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Sep 3, 2019 5:00 PM
2. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Sep 3, 2019 7:00
PM
B. Resolution Recognizing the Wildberry Neighborhood Council - Adopt
C. Appoint Joe Cimaomo to the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board - Confirm
D. Excused Absence for Councilmember Larimer - Approve
9. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Resolution Repealing the Council Rules and Procedures and Adopting New
Council Bylaws, Rules, and Procedures, and Creating Committee of the
Whole - Adopt
B. Ordinance Amending KCC 2.01.020 by Eliminating Subsection D relating
to Council Workshops - Adopt
10. BIDS
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Collective Bargaining, RCW 42.30.140(4)(a)
12. ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: A copy of the full agenda is available in the City Clerk's Office and at
KentWA.gov.
Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk's
Office in advance at 253-856-5725. For TDD relay service, call the Washington
Telecommunications Relay Service 7-1-1.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAg the city of Kent's success depends on making sure that all residents
feel welcome here and can fully contribute their skills. New Kent
residents are a vital part of our community bringing fresh
perspectives and new ideas, stafting businesses and contributing to
the vibrant diversity that we all value; and
WHEREA9 this week, we honor the spirit of unity that is bringing neighbors,
colleagues and friends together across the nation. During
Welcoming Week, I invite all Kent residents to join this movement
of communities nationwide by renewing our commitment to our core
American values of inclusivity, openness and tolerance, and the
spirit of welcoming. By working together, we can achieve greater
prosperity and make our community the kind of place where diverse
people from around the world feel valued and want to put down
roots; and
WHEREASi, regardless of where we are born or what we look like, we are Kent
residents, united in our efforts to build a stronger community. By
recognizing the contributions that we all make to create a vibrant
culture, future-ready woftforces and a growing economy, we make
our community more prosperous and more inclusive to all who call
it home; and
WHEREAg let us come together to build communities where every resident can
contribute at his or her best - let us come together to create more
prosperous communities and to reaffirm that Washington State and
the city of Kent still stand as beacons of freedom, equity and
oppoftunity.
NOW, THEREFORE, l, Dana Ralph, Mayor of the city of Kent, do hereby proclaim
the week of September 13, 2019 as
Welcoming Week
in the city of Kent and call upon the people of Kent to join to build stronger
communities, workforces, and economies across our community.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the city
of Kent to be affixed this 10th day of September 20t9.
KENT
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PROCLAMATIOAI
Diaper Need, the condition of not having a sufficient supply of
clean diapers to ensure that infants and toddlers are clean,
healthy and dry, can adversely affect the health and welfare of
infants, toddlers and their families; and
national surveys repoft that one-in-three mothers experience
diaper need at some time while their children are less than three
years of age and forty-eight percent of families delay changing a
diaper to extend their supply; the average infant or toddler
requires an average of 50 diaper changes per week; and
diapers cannot be bought with food stamps or WIC vouchers,
and a monthly supply of diapers can cost as much as six percent
of a full-time minimum wage worker's salary; and
a supply of diapers is generally an eligibility requirement for
infant and toddlers to participate in childcare programs and
quality early education programs; and
Whereas,Kent is proud to be home to various community organizations
that recognize the impoftance of diapers in helping provide
economic stability for families and distribute diapers to poor
families through various channels,
NOW, Therefore, l, Dana Ralph, Mayor of the city of Kent, do hereby
proclaim the week of September 23 through September 29, 2019 as
DIAPER NEED AWARENESS WEEK
in the city of Kent and encourage all citizens to donate generously to diaper
banks, diaper drives, and those organizations that distribute diapers to
families in need to help alleviate diaper need in Kent.
Signed this 17th day of September, 20L9.
Dana Ralph
Mayor
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• We received 11 applications for our
municipal court judge position. The city
prosecutor, public defender, and court
administrator are helping narrow the field
for interviews with the Mayor and
CAO. Judge Glenn Phillips retires at year
end.
• Dana Neuts, Communications Manager,
has been working with Tony Donati and
Meaera Heubach to develop a plastic bag
ban outreach plan for residents and
businesses. Dana and lobbyist, Briahna
Murray, started the 2020 legislative session
meetings. The first meetings were held
September 11 - the others will be
September 23 and 27. Dana is also
working with a Vision Team subcommittee
on the upcoming town halls.
• Toni Azzola, Neighborhood Program
Coordinator, was pleased that Malik Ridge
has completed their matching grant
project. The installation of solar lighting
and fencing off 132nd Avenue SE has made
a big difference in the foot traffic and
visibility in the neighborhood. The
Residential Parking Zones for Mill Creek,
Glencarin Div. 1, Shadow Run and Jason
Lane neighborhoods are fully functional.
Signs are up, and residents have their
parking permits. Tuesday, September 10
was the last Kent Walk for this year in the
North Scenic Hill neighborhood.
• Uriel Varela, Community Engagement
Coordinator, announced that the city will be
hosting Governing for Regional Equity and
Inclusion (GREI) collaborative on September
20. GREI is a regional equity collaborative
led by the King County Office of Equity and
Social Justice. The collaborative convenes to
share best practices and to discuss regional
equity concerns, accomplishments and
resources. The city will also host the South
King County Census 2020 table on Monday,
September 23. The purpose of SKCRCC is to
connect neighboring cities, utilize local
knowledge, influence, and resources to
educate communities and promote the
census through locally based, targeted
outreach efforts.
Long Range Planning
• Hosted by the Aerospace Futures Alliance
and the Washington State Space Coalition,
staff participated at an industry event to
welcome the new Washington chapter of
Women in Manufacturing to our state’s
manufacturing community. This provided a
great opportunity to meet many of our
region’s employers and employees, as well
as gain additional insight to the sector’s
workforce challenges. The group is the only
national trade association dedicated to
providing year-round support to women
who have chosen careers in the
manufacturing industry.
• Applications for the City of Kent’s 2020
Business or Leisure Tourism Promotion
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
ADMINISTRATION
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Grants will be accepted online through
midnight September 30, 2019. The program
is designed to fund the marketing, operation
and promotion of activities, events or
projects that promote Kent both as a
business or leisure destination, ultimately
bringing more people to the city. Complete
program eligibility requirements and criteria
is available at KentWA.gov/LTAC.
• Save the date - November 14, 2019!
Planning is underway for the public unveiling
of an interactive Lunar Rover replica, at
accesso ShoWare Center. Currently under
construction, the play structure is part of a
capital campaign aiming to honor
Washington’s role in NASA’s Apollo
program, inspire kids to pursue careers in
aerospace, and revitalize Kherson Park.
More details will be forthcoming, but event
planners are putting together an evening
program packed with appearances by
historic and new space luminaries to mark
the occasion. Lunar themed attire will be
encouraged.
• In related news, staff have successfully
lobbied Washington State’s Landmarks
Commission to consider State Landmark
status for the 3 Lunar Rovers on the moon’s
surface. The Commission meets quarterly,
and staff hope to submit their application in
time for consideration in early 2020.
• Staff held the 5th Rally the Valley advisory
panel meeting, focused on zoning and land
use considerations for a range of industrial
uses. Staff are using feedback received from
the panel to formulate a set of zoning
alternatives for preliminary consideration by
the panel.
• Staff toured the Starbucks Kent Flexible
Plant to learn about the operational, spatial,
and employment needs of one of the city’s
largest employers. Information on Kent
Valley business operations helps inform the
development standards and design
guidelines that will ultimately emerge from
Rally the Valley efforts.
• Hosted by Kent, long-range planning staff
from several South King County cities
convened to discuss sub-regional
coordination on housing plans generally,
and an upcoming grant opportunity. There
was definite consensus on the types of
housing research that would be most
strategic to coordinate on, and staff look
forward to working through the questions
and details of implementation in the coming
weeks. The grant could provide up to
$100,000 per jurisdiction and the
application is due at the end of September.
Current Planning
• Rental Housing Inspection Program staff
continue to work with landlords and
inspectors to schedule, complete and review
apartment inspections. Ten complexes
completed inspections in August. Another
round of postcards, site visits, emails and
social media posts went out to remind those
who have not yet complied.
• As part of RHIP property research, 44
properties which have never obtained
business licenses have been identified.
Some of these have complied with the
Rental Housing Inspection Program, but
were not aware of the business license
requirement. RHIP staff have notified
landlords of this oversight and are getting
responses. Those who do not respond will
receive code enforcement notices.
Building Services/Permit Center
• Building Services welcomed 2 new
employees this past month. Jose Pacheco
and Isaia Tiangson both started as plan
reviewers. Prior to joining Kent, Jose worked
at the city of Issaquah for 18 years as a
structural plan reviewer. Jose is married
with 2 daughters and resides in Renton.
Isaia is a recent graduate of Gonzaga
University with a degree in mechanical
engineering, who previously worked for
Milgard Windows and now lives in Auburn.
• Building inspectors completed 530
inspections in the past 2 weeks and are
keeping busy with the multi-family projects
currently under construction on Meeker
Street.
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Benefits
• Benefits Renewals
• New homeownership and banking
benefit program introduction – Inside
Edge program through HomeStreet
Bank - September 17 at 12 pm
(Centennial north/south)
• LEOFF1 Board – Member at Large
Candidate Interview – September 19,
2019
• FMLA and ADA cases
• Open Enrollment preparations
• HCMA project
• Contract reviews
• RDS Application and Reconciliation
Labor, Class & Compensation
• LMM with AFSCME
• Working on new policies for the HCMA
project
• Job description(s) update
Risk Management/Policy
• Review and update drug & alcohol
policy/procedure
A/P Process and Workflow Automation -
Deliver the A/P workflow replacement and
implementation from the current imaging
system which consists of Captovation/eCapture
for scanning and imaging, and Oracle IPM for
image storage and retrieval to Transform AP.
DEV – Business License Complete System
Create a web application that provides a
complete business system for the entire
business license lifecycle.
• Number of tickets opened – 323
• Number of tickets closed – 308
Recreation and Cultural Services
• The Lea Bishop Photo Gallery Wall, featuring
photography from Lea’s world travels, was
unveiled at the Senior Center on September
3. This permanent exhibit celebrates and
honors former Senior Center Manager, Lea
Bishop’s 38 years of service.
• The Centennial Center Gallery will feature
artwork by Fiona Lau and BethAnn Lawson
from September 9 through October 28.
Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday.
• Staff attended the annual Western Arts
Alliance Booking Conference in Los Angeles
for five days of artist showcases and
meetings with agents. Ideas are being
compiled for consideration for the 20/21
performing arts season.
• The 2019-2020 Spotlight Series brochure
has been released and ticket sales have
been coming in at a steady pace. A total of
653 tickets have been sold since August 1.
• A new Kent Creates exhibit, “Look Up,” is
accepting submissions through September
30. The top five submissions will receive
featured status and a $200 honorarium
each.
Staff Changes - Hiring/Retirement/
Recruitment/ Leaves/Promotions
• Corrections Officers Derek Lind and Matt
Crawford transferred to Entry Level Police
Officers on September 1.
Significant crime activities/ arrests/
investigations
• On August 23, a subject was arrested for
violation of the Uniform Firearms Act at
Safeway 132nd & Kent-Kangley. A Kent Police
Officer observed a car parked in lot with stolen
plates -suspect was detained and had a stolen
M&P Shield handgun in his waistband. He
admitted he stole the plates because he
couldn’t pay his registration. He admitted he
had a previous DV conviction that prohibited
him from possessing a gun. He bought the gun
for protection. The gun was reported stolen
from a Tacoma burglary on August 11.
• On August 24, officers responded to a report
of 20-30 subjects fighting with guns and other
weapons. As officers arrived, all the vehicles
began leaving at high rates of speed. Officers
were able to stop two of the vehicles involved.
Nobody was injured, and several swords, bats,
golf clubs and other weapons were recovered.
HUMAN RESOURCES
PARKS, RECREATION, AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES
POLICE
Information Technology
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• On August 30, a subject with mental health
issues and history of trying to throw rocks at
Kent PD was arrested for Felony Harassment
after threatening to kill numerous employees
in the office of Washington Park Apts.
• On August 31, officers arrested a convicted
felon after reports of a suspicious vehicle at
the city parking lot as a stolen pistol was found
beneath the driver's seat.
• On September 1, there was a baseball game
involving adults at North Meridian Park,
adjacent to Meridian Middle School. After
insults were issued, a fight broke out involving
opposing sides. The main parties involved
allegedly grabbed knives from the food service
area. Witnesses provided conflicting accounts
as far as who started it. One victim sustained
stab wounds to the arm. One suspect was
booked - two of the three main combatants
each sustained a significant injury. Another
adult was arrested for a smaller scuffle on
Assault 4. The crowd calmed upon our arrival
and the gathering was terminated. There is
no indication of retaliation currently.
• On September 2, as officers were on a K9
track of a possibly armed DV order violation
suspect at the Mosaic Hills Apartments, a
group of uninvolved suspects began to follow
and taunt the officers. Despite repeated
warnings the suspects continued escalating
their threatening behavior which ultimately
hindered the K9 track and the track had to be
terminated to deal with the hostile suspects.
Officers went in to arrest the suspects and the
mob grew and continued to harass the
officers, resulting in most on-duty officers
needed to respond for crowd control. Two
subjects were arrested and booked for
obstructing. One male refused to provide his
information and was booked. During
transport to the jail, the suspect made
comments about blowing up the PD station
and killing cops.
• On September 3, Patrol responded to the
report of a transient female recently stabbed
along the river just up the trail from the
Riverfront Condos. The victim was found in a
transient camp with multiple stab wounds to
her arm and a superficial stab wound to her
chest. The suspect was later located on an
area check and identified by a witness after an
In-Field Show Up. This incident happened in
King County jurisdiction and we were
assisting.
Land Survey & GIS
• The GIS/Survey technician has been
updating water meter, water valve and
backflow assembly locations. Survey field
staff have been staking active construction
for the 224th Phase II and 228th grade
separation projects. Survey field staff will
also continue topography of the Meet Me on
Meeker Project. Land survey office staff
have been writing legal descriptions and
calculating boundaries for utility easements
for the 76th Ave culvert project. Office staff
have also provided professional reviews of
Planning/ECD submittals. GIS Supervisor
participated in the C3 GIS Committee to
help create an inventory of fiber optic cable
within the region. GIS staff continue with
transferring legacy data to layer files for
easier access on various web applications as
well as met with city clerk staff to discuss
proper Asbuilt/data retention standards.
GIS staff have been providing data for
multiple public records requests in the last
two weeks along with entering
infrastructure as-builts data. The current
GIS intern for PW signs department has
collected 8,221 signs city-wide so far, this
year and will be out this week as he is
participating in Navy Reserve Annual
Training, but collection will resume next
week.
Construction
• LID 363: S 224th St Improvements – 88th
Ave S / S 218th St Improvements – S 222nd
St to 94th Pl S (Ph 2): Pile installation for the
Garrison Creek culvert is complete. Culvert
footings are being prepped and will be
poured on Wednesday (9/11). Culvert
installation is scheduled for Tuesday,
September 24. S 218th St from 93rd to 94th
Pl closed in July and is expected to reopen
by September 30.
• 228th St. Union Pacific Railroad Grade
Separation ground improvements and
embankments (Ph 4 of 5): Water main
installation on the east side of the UPRR
tracks is ongoing. The Interurban trail is
temporarily open for use, and will remain
open for the next 2-3 months. There is no
access to either direction of S 228th St. from
PUBLIC WORKS
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the trail outside of the fenced pathway as
this is an active construction site.
• James Street pavement rehabilitation
(Central Ave. N, to Clark Ave. N.):
completion of this work will require daily
lane closures between the hours of 9 AM and
2:30 PM with possible overnight closure of
the westbound curb lane to allow for
concrete cure time.
• Upper Mill Creek Dam improvements and
diversion structure replacement: placement
of the precast concrete culvert between the
stilling basin and outlet structure was
completed last week.
• Green River Natural Resource Area (GRNRA)
storm water force main: large diameter
storm pipe installation is complete except
for the connection to the existing catch
basin on Russell Rd. This connection will
take place after successful testing of the
pipe installed in the parking lot between the
Maintenance Operations facility and Hogan
Park. Restoration of the parking lot
between Ops and Hogan Park is taking place
this week as weather permits.
• Downey Farmstead Restoration Phase 2b –
excavation: excavation and haul of soil
began last week and is expected to complete
this week (weather
permitting). Hydroseeding, cleanup and
demobilization will follow.
• Russell Road S / S 196th Street asphalt
overlay: Raising castings and valve cans to
final grade began on Monday, September 9.
Installation of final pavement markings will
proceed after the asphalt’s cure period, as
weather permits).
• King County – Lower Russell levee setback
construction, Phase 1: this is a King County
Water and Land Resources Division contract
that King County is administering and
managing. This is the first of 2 phases that
will construct a concrete flood wall and new
water main along Russell Rd between S
212th St and S 228th St (Veterans Drive).
Clearing and grubbing, in addition to
noxious weed removal, is taking place this
week and next.
Transportation
• Transportation Planning staff has been
holding public outreach events for the
Transportation Master Plan draft
goals. Locations include the Kent Library,
the Downtown Kent Farmers Market. The
next event will be the Journey to Peace event
at the Kent Senior Center on Sunday,
September 15 from 4:30pm to 8pm. We
engage residents to get input and feedback
on the draft goals for the Transportation
Master Plan update.
• Staff are reviewing applications from
residents to serve on the Transportation
Master Plan Transportation Advisory Board
(TAB). A list of interested residents will be
forwarded to the Mayor to select the
members of the board. Members will include
Kent residents, the business community,
freight and trucking, transit and Kent School
District.
• Traffic Engineering staff are working on a
Local Road Safety Plan for Kent. This plan
will focus on spot and systemic safety needs
in the city to reduce fatal and serious
crashes. A Local Road Safety Plan is
necessary for Kent to qualify for safety grant
funds next year.
• Staff supported the Mayor at the SR 167
Master Plan kickoff meeting with
WSDOT. This two-year effort will create a
long-term plan for SR 167 that will define
future corridor improvements.
• Traffic Signals, Illumination, and ITS - 17
traffic signals were impacted by the
electrical storm over the weekend of
September 7 and 8. Crews worked through
Saturday night and Sunday to restore the
traffic signals. all traffic signals were
operational by 5:00 pm Sunday
evening. The recently installed fiber optic
interconnect along Washington Ave/68th Ave
S/WVH, along S 212th St and along 64th Ave
helped minimize the extent of damages.
• Repaired School zone flasher assembly for
NB at Kent Elementary. The battery had
failed causing massive corrosion in the
flasher control box and burning through the
connector
Design
• 212th East Valley Highway to 72nd: working
with Railroads to secure necessary permits
and contract conditions to accommodate by
design and/or include in the project
provisions. 90% review expected to go out
this week.
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• 4th and Willis Roundabout and Joint Utility
Relocation projects: Submitted signal plans
and channelization plans to WSDOT for
review. WSDOT is not in favor of current
concept for signals. Team reworking plan
and coordinating with stakeholders
(emergency services) for alternatives.
Complete Streets memo review with
Planning complete – no exemption is
requested at this time until budgeting is
discussed. Preparing for Public Open House
on Nov 7.
• West Hill Reservoir: presentation to public
and council on Sept 3 regarding the
transition of the property – several
comments received not in favor of location.
Team preparing responses. Consultant
interview selection process completed,
negotiations on contract are underway.
• Meet Me on Meeker Projects: three projects
along Meeker are in design phase –
Complete Street with mid-block crossing
(TIB funded), frontage improvements at
Parks driving range, and frontage
improvements from Russell to GRE
development (PSRC funds). Project kick-off
meeting(s) held. Looking at ways to deliver
project early to meet busy season at the
Riverbend Driving Range.
• 76th Street Projects: road raising –
complete streets memo prepared and in
review within team. Working with right-of-
way team in securing temporary
construction permits for work on private
properties. Flood protection – working
through permitting process. Road
raising/flood protection – request utilities to
pothole conflict locations. Over 100
identified between the two projects on the
corridor.
• Skyline Sanitary Sewer: Kent School
District working with ECD for Sewer
connection. Design is coordinating efforts
with ECD. Executed contract with design
firm to analyze the basin.
• 2020 Overlays: working with PW operations
on locations and preparing presentation for
PW Committee for locations.
Environmental
• Clean Water Act - Staff have joined forces
with other jurisdictions to start a business
inspection group (BIG) to develop programs
that meet the requirements of the new
stormwater permit Source Control Program.
• Flood Control District – The Advisory
Committee agreed in principle on a letter to
the Board of Supervisors related to the 2020
Flood Control District budget, which includes
funding for Lower Russell, Milwaukee II and
Horseshoe Bend Levees. The Executive
Committee will review the proposed budget
next, with approval of the final budget by
the Board of Supervisors scheduled for
November. The Downey Farmstead Project
was approved for a Cooperative Watershed
Management Grant for approximately $50k
at the Board of Supervisors meeting on
August 21.
• Signature Pointe Levee – The Flood Control
District Executive Committee gave approval
to move forward with the alternative
recommended by the City. The next step is
to get funding included in the Flood Control
District’s budget for preliminary design and
property acquisition. This project is the last
unfunded levee on the right bank (looking
downstream) in Kent that will need
improvements to be able to be accredited by
FEMA.
• Landsburg Mine – Phase I of the trench
filling has been completed and will be
allowed to settle over the winter. Phase II
in 2020 will include an impervious liner
along with topsoil and grass.
• Valley Letter of Map Revision – we are
finalizing a request for proposals to prepare
the study which will be used to revise the
FEMA flood maps for the valley related to
local drainage. The work will be done in
2020.
Streets
• Street Maintenance crews are paving
asphalt inlays on 72nd Ave S and S 228th St
with the assistance of the concrete crew.
The concrete crew will also be repairing
broken handrails on S Central Ave.
• The street signs and markings team are
maintaining signs on the East Hill, while the
retro reflectivity crew are locating and
installing signs on 114th Ave SE and SE 266th
St. The solid waste crews will be removing
debris and illegal signs on Hwy 99, S 190th
St and S 216th St. They will also be installing
no trespassing signs at Naden Park and the
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Downey Farmstead site and painting the
sound wall on S 228th St.
• Vegetation crews will be performing
maintenance at Kent water sites and
drainage areas city-wide. Street vegetation
is focusing on maintenance on S 208th St
and S 256th St. Our sidearm mowers will be
working on 132nd Ave SE and adjacent
roadways in the Panther Lake area, on 42nd
Ave S and adjacent roadways in the west hill
area and on SE Kent Kangley Rd and
adjacent roadways in the east hill area.
Wetland maintenance crews will be
performing summer maintenance at various
wetland and drainage locations and wetland
mitigation crews are doing maintenance at
Oregon Ash Forest on the Green River
Natural Resource Area trails and at the Lake
Meridian outlet channel on SE Kent Kangley
Rd. Additionally, crews are running the
irrigation systems at Alvin’s Pond, Leber and
the Frager Rd Upper Mill Creek Dam as well
as monitoring the vegetation there and on
the Kent regional trails. The holding pond
crews will be working on removing trees
from the dam area for the Bridges tree
removal project and the Verdana tract C
project at 121st Pl SE. Weather depending,
the spray truck will be out on 124th Ave SE
and adjacent roadways in the East Hill area
and on SE 192nd St and adjacent roadways
in the Panther Lake area.
Water
• Water staff are working on an 8-inch water
main replacement on the West Hill around
254th Pl SE and SE 42nd Ave. 3rd Quarter
wellhead protection monitoring is also
underway for our eastern water sources at
20 remote sites. Staff continue to work
through the water system exercising fire
hydrants and are working within the
northern portion of the valley water service
area.
Storm
• Storm crews will be replacing a curb, gutter
and catch basin frame and lid at S 216th St,
they will mud catch basins at S 274th St, saw
cut at 105th Ave SE and clean lines in
advance of the TV Truck on 104th Ave SE and
on 112th Ave SE removing debris from the
pipe so that clear video can be taken of the
structure’s interior. They will be removing
trees at the Bridges pond at SE 297th St,
doing outfall inventory in the area of 144th
Ave SE and doing ditch inventory at S 270th
St. Crews will also be pumping sediment
from sumps in storm structures at 108th Ave
S and SE 276th St and then assessing at SE
128th St and Garfield Ave S for structural
and water quality integrity per the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) federal guidelines.
Sewer
• Sewer crews are cleaning the Frager sewer
basin on Veterans Dr N and various existing
sewer systems that have gone eight years
or longer since the last cleaning. They are
installing culverts at the Lindental and Linda
Heights easements and performing manhole
change outs on 104th Ave SE and SE 240th
St for issues found during prior inspections.
They are also TV inspecting the storm and
sewer systems on SE Kent Kangley Rd,
132nd Ave SE, SE 256th St, 100th Pl SE and
93rd Ct S by camera and hauling grindings
to sewer easements throughout the city to
give better access to the Vactor.
Fleet/Warehouse
• Fleet has three police vehicles and one
traffic signal truck at the body shop for
repairs, a Vactor in for repairs to the power
take-off and they are working on repairing
the Water Section’s roller. They are also
preparing vehicles for the October 12
auction and repairing seasonal equipment
such as mowers, pavers, backhoes, vactors,
trailers and dump trucks - along with normal
equipment repairs.
• Warehouse staff continue with CDL training,
fulfilling work orders, maintaining supply
levels and repairing small equipment.
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DATE: September 17, 2019
TO: Kent City Council
SUBJECT: First Public Hearing on the 2020 Mid-Biennium Budget
Adjustment
SUMMARY: This is the first public hearing on the 2020 Mid-Biennium Budget
Adjustment at the regular City Council meeting. Public input is welcome as the City
begins to prepare the 2020 Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Thriving City, Sustainable Services
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DATE: September 17, 2019
TO: Kent City Council
SUBJECT: First Public Hearing on the 2020-2025 Capital
Improvement Plan
SUMMARY: This is the first public hearing for the 2020-2025 Capital Improvement
Plan. The Capital Improvement Plan is incorporated into the Capital Facilities
Element of the Kent Comprehensive Plan. Public input is welcome as the City
begins to prepare the 2020-2025 Capital Improvement Plan.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Thriving City, Sustainable Services
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City Council Workshop
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Date: September 3, 2019
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Place: Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Dennis Higgins Councilmember Present
Les Thomas Councilmember Present
Bill Boyce Council President Present
Dana Ralph Mayor Present
Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present
Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present
Toni Troutner Councilmember Present
Marli Larimer Councilmember Present
II. PUBLIC PORTION
1. Kent Valley Marketing
Bill Ellis, Economic Development Officer and Michelle Wilmot, Economic
Development Project Manager presented the Council with a Marketing
Update.
When starting to work on marketing for the Kent Valley, Ellis and Wilmot laid
out strategies to help elevate Kent’s profile throughout the region - to
highlight what makes Kent unique and distinctive.
The City utilized the expertise of two different marketing firms. JayRay, via
funding from the Lodging Tax Committee. They’ve focused on leisure
tourism. Barokas Communications is helping to tell Kent’s story from a
business standpoint. New relationships have been established with industry
associations which has yielded high value.
Last year we heavily recruited organizations and associations to apply for
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee grants.
Leveraging the interest in the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, we’ve generated
incredible media coverage for our efforts to name the Lunar Rovers as
historic landmarks, all with the aim to surprise those who had no idea the
Rovers were built here, but the fact, the legacy built by Boeing is also
carrying forward with Blue Origin.
JayRay has designed a campaign that will shine a light on one of the benefits
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of Kent’s diversity, and that’s our great food scene. While they still promote
our events, and amenities on VisitKent.com, their 5 food trails, including a
downtown dining, farm fresh, international eats, kid friendly, and location
libations trails have achieved media coverage for our restaurants we haven’t
seen before.
KING5 TV’s New Day Northwest program featured Kent’s Food Trails. Some
of our local stars include Chef Yui Wiborg from Kent Station’s Banyan Tree,
Airways Brewing and Bistro, Wild Wheat, and Ubuntu Café.
This campaign has been a big win for us, and for Jay Ray too as they’ve won
a Communicator Award for influencer marketing. It’s a leading international
awards program recognizing big ideas in marketing and communications and
receives over 6,000 entries a year.
We are working with Barokas Communications to help with storytelling that
we couldn’t do on our own.
· Establish Kent as a hotbed for innovation in aerospace
· Position Kent as destination for aerospace and business tourism
· Drive steady drumbeat of coverage
We’ve built new partnerships with the Museum of Flight and NASA. NASA has
supported three teams from Kent Youth and Family Services to participate in
a statewide STEM competition, our efforts to landmark the Lunar Rovers, and
advertising.
We’ve joined with our neighbors to become a regional force when it comes to
business recruitment. Marketing our collective strength improves our chances
of winning new business recruitments, because our competition isn’t between
our neighbors, it’s other regions of the state, and other states in general.
Together we worked with Barokas Communications to develop our collective
key messages that we’ll use in our marketing efforts moving forward.
The goal of outlining key messaging points is to become aligned on the top
three Kent Valley value propositions, making sure that each tells a
compelling story while remaining interesting from a press perspective. Those
key themes and succinct messaging points that will appear in various forms
throughout all press-facing materials are as follows:
Kent Valley is a global leader in the aerospace and advanced manufacturing
sectors and adds a crucial “hardware” technology layer to Seattle’s
flourishing software scene.
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Kent Valley is filled with resources and opportunity, thanks to a historic local
supply chain, rich history of aerospace manufacturing, research and support
from universities, and above all else, a best-in-class labor pool with unique
skillsets.
Kent Valley is a booming jobs destination for a spectrum of roles with a
strong, specialized workforce rooted in aerospace and advanced
manufacturing.
Ellis provided a preview of the new website- KentValleyWa.com that will
launch in September.
Next steps include:
Evaluate/renew consulting contracts - Lodging tax funds
Pursue statewide landmark for Lunar Rovers - no decisions until March
2020
Find Kent Valley media spokespeople from neighboring jurisdictions
Recruit more industry events
Build regional cooperation
2. Storm Drainage Winter Preparation
Marcus Hoff, Maintenance Worker IV, provided information on work done on
catch basins. The NPDES requires Kent to inspect 95% of its catch basins.
Larson showed photos of winter storm prep.
Luke Larson, Storm Maintenance Worker III, provided information on asphalt
berm installation and removing sediment from waterways. Larson indicated
the inspection and assessment data is entered with the use of iPad in the
field.
Larson provided examples of work done on concrete storm pipe removal and
repaving. Photos were shown of the work done to remove over 100 trees at
the Bridges Dam, at the request of the Department of Ecology.
Alex Sheets, Storm Vegetation Maintenance Worker II, provided examples of
tree removal, root ball removal, work done with the riding mower, remote
control mower and line trimmers.
Jens Vincent, Sewer/Storm Drainage Manager, advised that the Park Orchard
pond project and outfall project has been done in cooperation with the Parks
Department. Phase one is done and Phase two will be completed in 2020.
Meeting ended at 6:20 p.m.
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September 3, 2019
Date: September 3, 2019
Time: 7:03 p.m.
Place: Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
2. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Toni Troutner Councilmember Present
Marli Larimer Councilmember Present
Bill Boyce Council President Present
Dana Ralph Mayor Present
Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present
Dennis Higgins Councilmember Present
Les Thomas Councilmember Present
Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
A. Approve the agenda as presented
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Boyce, Kaur, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition
1. Employee of the Month
Mayor Ralph recognized Tim McLaughlin as the City's employee of the month
for September. Tim is a Probation Officer for the Probation Division of the
Kent Municipal Court.
2. Certificate of Appreciation for the YMCA Grand Opening
Mayor Ralph presented the Certificate of Appreciation for the YMCA Grand
Opening to Kelly Guy, YMCA Kent Branch Executive. Guy invited the public to
attend the grand opening on September 14, 2019, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Guy provided details on the YMCA's features, programs and free 3-day
passes available.
3. Proclamation for Constitution Week
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4. Proclamation for Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry
5. Proclamation for National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Mayor presented the Proclamation for National Childhood Cancer Awareness
Month to Jack and Stacy Judd and Jack's Army.
6. Proclamation for National Recovery Month
Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for National Recovery Month to
Tiffanie Depew, Quality Assurance Specialist with King County Behavioral
Health. Depew expressed her appreciation of the proclamation.
B. Community Events
Boyce provided details on upcoming events at the accesso ShoWare Center.
Fincher invited the public to provide input on the Kherson Park
Renovation by completing the online survey at KentWA.gov.
Fincher advised the Fall 2019 Kent Parks Recreation Program Guide is
available online at KentWA.gov.
Fincher invited the public to attend the Kent YMCA Grand Opening on
September 14, 2019, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and the Morrill Meadows
Grand Opening on September 19, 2019, from 4 - 5 p.m.
5. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
A. Mayor's Report
Mayor Ralph provided details on the recent ground breaking ceremony for
the Lower Russell Road Levy project at Van Doren's Landing. The project is
being constructed in cooperation with the King County Flood Control District.
Mayor Ralph provided a recap of the Mayor's Coffee and Conversation event
that was held at the Panther Lake area Starbucks.
Mayor Ralph provided details on the second "Kent Walks" that was held at
the Salt Air Park neighborhood. The next Kent Walks will be held in the
Scenic Hill Neighborhood in September.
Mayor Ralph invited the public to visit the Kent Senior Center to view the Lea
Bishop art gallery. Lea served and led the senior center for 38 years. She
was an avid photographer and world traveler. Thanks to the donations from
Lea's husband, Emerson Bishop, the Kent Senior Activity Center now has a
permanent gallery.
B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report
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Chief Administrative Officer, Derek Matheson introduced the City's new
Finance Director, Paula Painter and Human Resources Director, Teri Smith.
Matheson expressed his appreciation of the interim directors work over the
past few months. Matheson advised his written report is in today's agenda
packet and there is no executive session tonight.
C. Councilmember's Reports
Council President Boyce provided a brief overview of the two workshop topics
discussed today: Kent Valley Marketing Update and Storm Drainage Winter
Preparation.
Councilmember Troutner invited the public to attend the upcoming Coffee
with the Chief event that will be held on September 5, 2019 at the
McDonald's located at 10125 S.E. 256th Street from 8-9 a.m.
Councilmember Fincher invited the public to attend the Kent FD Cares
Wellness Fair on September 19, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Kent
Senior Activity Center, the Adaptive Recreation Dance on September 27,
2019 at the Kent Commons, and the Worldwide Day of Play on September
12, 2019 at the Kent Phoenix Academy.
Fincher advised of upcoming Kent Parks Conservation event celebrating
Public Lands Day on September 28, 2019 at Lake Fenwick Park from 9 a.m. -
noon.
Fincher advised of the upcoming Spotlight Series events. Details can be
found online at KentWA.gov.
Councilmember Finchers serves on the Sound Cities Association Mental
Illness and Dependency Advisory Council. The recent meeting included
discussion regarding crisis care and the integration of behavior health and
primary care.
Fincher advised that September 30th is the deadline for the Kent Creates
contest "Look Up."
Councilmember Thomas serves on the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority
Governance Board that will meet on September 18th, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at
station 74.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Public Hearing on the Surplus and Removal of Restrictive
Covenants on the Lannoye Property – Resolution – Adopt
Mayor Ralph provided details regarding the public hearing process.
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Mayor Ralph opened the public hearing.
Brian Levenhagen, Deputy Public Works Director, provided the staff report
for the surplus and removal of restrictive covenants on the Lannoye property.
Levenhagen detailed the Morrill Meadows/YMCA site location that included
Morrill Meadows and East Hill Park. The long-term strategy for these parks
was to combine them into one large park. The YMCA project provided an
opportunity to combine these parks.
Levenhagen reviewed the restrictions imposed by Recreation Conservation
Office grant funding and the need to perform a conversion of various parcels.
Kent is required to convert for 3.42 acres of park land and replace the
recreational value lost at East Hill Park in a new non-RCO site. RCO
conversion was approved by the RCO funding board on June 27, 2019. 50%
of the Lannoye and Ransom acquisition costs were covered by King County
Conservation Futures Funding grants. The complete project, including
conversion, will result in more than double current and potential recreation
value to Kent's park system.
Levenhagen provided property details on the Lannoye parcel. The City's Park
and Open Space Plan 2016 calls for: transforming Clark Lake Park from tier 2
to tier 6; update and implement master plan/identifying phasing
opportunities; and improve opportunities for connecting with nature (plan,
education, trails and gatherings).
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Elizabeth Wagner, a Kent resident, spoke in support of the resolution.
Wagner was involved in the initial Master Plan Committee and is also a part
of the Friends of Clark Lake Park. Wagner was also a teacher at Martin
Sortun Elementary. Wagner read the vision of Clark Lake Park "Clark Lake
Park conserves the contiguous open space around Clark Lake which: (1)
sustains the natural environment; (2) enhances wildlife habitat; (3) fosters
education; and (4) provides passive recreational opportunities. This site will
serve as a regional amenity for present and future generations.
Chris Ensor, a Kent resident, spoke in support of the resolution and indicated
Clark Lake Parks needs parking and restrooms.
B. Move to admit the written comments received into the record
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Boyce, Kaur, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher
C. Move to close the public hearing
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Boyce, Kaur, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher
D. Adopt Resolution No. 1991 to surplus and transfer the “Lannoye
Property” from the City’s drainage utility fund to the Parks
department, upon the utility’s receipt of $978,000, to remove any use
restriction Council may have imposed on the Lannoye Property at the
time it was originally acquired, and to authorize the Mayor to take all
acts consistent with the Resolution.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember
SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Boyce, Kaur, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher
E. Public Hearing on the Surplus of the Kronisch Property –
Resolution – Adopt
Mayor Ralph opened the public hearing.
Drew Holcomb provided the staff report on the surplus of the Kronisch
property. An aerial photo from 1965 shows new developments of the time.
New development, such as Sound Transit light rail and re-development of
Totem Middle School and Star Lake Elementary School, requires much more
water. The majority of the water storage requirements are to meet the needs
of fireflow requirements. Holcomb indicated this new reservoir will be a catch
up to current standards. Holcomb provided examples of smoke and fires.
Holcomb provided information on the pressure zones on the west hill. This
highest pressure zone on the west hill is 587' from sea level. This is what
determines the height of the tower in order to provide adequate pressure.
The Water system plan calls out the need for a new water reservoir. This
project has been planned for decades and the Joe Jackson bridge and the
Military Rd. crossing of 516 both constructed empty water lines in
preparation for this project.
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Holcomb provided information on the City's analysis in determining where to
locate a new water reservoir. The West Hill Park was disused with the Parks
Department and they expressed concern that the water tower would disrupt
the proposed plans for this park which are identified in the City’s Parks and
Open Space Plan. The Kronisch Property is undeveloped and does not have
any plans for future development identified.
The potential location on Federal Way school district property was
considered. The district’s property is at a lower elevation and is outside of the
440’ contour so the water tower would need to be constructed taller
increasing costs. This property is sloped and will require additional cost for
geotechnical design and foundation design. This site was discussed with the
Parks Department and they expressed concern that locating a water tower
here would impact the proposed plans for the West Hill Park and would block
the view of Mt. Rainier. The city contacted the National Guard regarding the
Armory property, and they declined to discuss siting the reservoir on their
property.
In 1991, the Kronisch family deeded 3 parcels to the City. Holcomb provided
details on the property.
Holcomb reviewed the preliminary site plan for the water reservoir and
indicated the connectivity path will remain on the property. Landscaping and
screening will be planted and a mural will be painted on the reservoir.
Holcomb provided details on the construction of the foundation and indicated
the reservoir is designed to latest seismic standards and is designed to
survive a major earthquake without collapsing.
This reservoir is badly needed and there is limited space available for a
reservoir. We believe that this site will impact the West Hill the least out of
the possible locations.
Holcomb provided the Council with details on the transfer of the property
from the Parks Department to the Public Works Department and the planned
ongoing maintenance.
The funds from the transfer of this property will be reinvested in the West Hill
parks amenitites.
Holcomb provided details on the plan to replace the trees that are removed
from the property.
Dave Brock, Deputy Public Works Director, advised the Council that the
residents will not notice a difference pressure on a day-to-day basis and
during high fire flow events, the pressure should not be reduced.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
Chris Ullrich, a Kent resident, spoke in opposition of the surplus of the
Kronisch property and indicated the property should be retained as a park as
requested by the Kronisch family at the time of donating the property to the
City.
Glenn Carpenter, a Federal Way resident and Kent business owner, spoke in
opposition of the surplus of the Kronisch property and suggested the City site
the water reservoir on the West Hill park property.
Zandria Michaud, a Kent resident, spoke in support of siting a water reservoir
on either the Kronisch property or West Hill park property and further
requested the Parks Department allocate the funds received from the
transfer of the Kronisch property from the Public Works Department to future
park property on the West Hill.
Kristy Herrick, a Kent resident, spoke in opposition of the surplus of the
Kronisch property. Herrick suggested choosing the best place for the water
tower, purchase the land potentially using the City's power of eminent
domain and build the water tower on that property. Herrick also suggested
building the water tower on the East Hill of Kent and piping the water across
the valley to the West Hill.
Annie Sieger, the Vice Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission, and
expressed concerns that if the Kronisch park is lost, there will be a further
reduction in parks services available to under served populations on the West
Hill. Sieger indicated she will leave the surplus decision to the Council, but
requested the Parks Department be fairly compensated for the property.
Sieger expressed her concerns over the potential undervaluing of the
property.
Rusty Zainoulline, a Kent resident, spoke in opposition of the surplus of the
Kronisch property and requested the council continue debating this issue.
F. Move to admit the written comments received into the record
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Boyce, Kaur, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher
G. Move to close the public hearing
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Boyce, Kaur, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Valentin Caspaar, a Kent business owner, spoke concerning the City's
ordinance requiring doors and fire exits to be unlocked while occupied.
Caspaar asked the City to amend the code requiring doors and fire exits
be unlocked when occupied by customers. Mayor Ralph advised she will
have staff follow up with Mr. Caspaar.
Zenovia Harris, the Kent Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer,
expressed her concerns over the City's fire code. The Chamber requested
further conversation and review of the City's ordinance regarding the fire
code.
Zandria Michaud, a Kent resident, expressed her appreciation of the
Council putting the water tower discussion on hold. Michaud expressed
her appreciation of the Lea Bishop art gallery and encouraged the public
to visit the Kent Senior Center. Michaud also expressed her excitement
over the grand opening of the Kent YMCA and Morrill Meadows Park and
encouraged everyone to attend the upcoming events.
Todd Minor, a Kent resident, looks forward to hearing the outcome of the
City's response to Mr. Caspaar and the Chamber's concerns over the
City's fire code. Minor thanked the Mayor and Council for their work
fencing the property located at James and Central and asked the City to
continue to address other eye sores throughout the City. Minor expressed
his appreciation of the increased police presence and encouraged the
Council to look for creative measures to increase police personnel and
technology for the police.
Minor also expressed concerns over an increase of aggressive
panhandling throughout the city and requested the City take an
aggressive approach addressing this issue.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Higgins pointed out that item 8G - Consultant Services
Agreement for Clark Springs Generator and Electrical Upgrades with RH2
Engineerring, Inc, will allow the City to consider whether the fuel storage
as planned is adequate.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Boyce, Kaur, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Aug 20, 2019 5:00
PM
2. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Aug 20, 2019
7:00 PM
B. Payment of Bills
MOTION: Approve the payment of bills received through
7/15/19 and paid on 7/15/19 and bills received through
7/31/19 and paid on 7/31/19, and approve the checks issued
for payroll for 7/1/19-7/15/19 and paid on 7/19/19 and
checks issued for payroll 7/16/19-7/31/19 and paid on
8/5/19, after auditing by the Operations Committee on
8/20/19.
C. Set September 17, 2019 as the date for the First Public Hearing
on the 2020 Mid-Biennium Budget Adju
MOTION: Set September 17, 2019 as the date for the first
public hearing on the 2020 mid-biennium budget adjustment.
D. Set September 17, 2019 as the date for the first Public Hearing
on the 2020-2025 Capital Improvement Plan
MOTION: Set September 17, 2019 as the date for the first
public hearing on the 2020-2025 Capital Improvement Plan
E. Amendment No. 1 to the Garbage, Recycling, Yard & Food
Waste Collection and Disposal/Marketing Contract with Kent-
Meridian Disposal Company D/B/A Republic Services Recycling
Services for Processing Surcharge - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign an amendment to the
Garbage, Recycling, Yard & Food Waste Collection and
Disposal/Marketing Contract between the City and Republic
Services, thereby approving an adjustable increase to solid
waste rates and extending the solid waste contract to 2029,
subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and Public Works Director.
F. Republic Services Rate Increase for Disposal Fee (Tipping Fee)
Charged by Cedar Grove - Authorize
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MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to approve an increase in
residential solid waste rates with Republic Services to
compensate for the increase in tipping fees at its organics
waste processor, Cedar Grove.
G. Consultant Services Agreement for Clark Springs Generator and
Electrical Upgrades with RH2 Engineering, Inc. - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Consultant Services
Agreement with RH2 Consultants Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $117,455.28 to design a standby generator system and
electrical system upgrades, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works
Director.
H. Ordinance Granting Small Cell Franchise to Seattle SMSA, dba
Verizon Wireless - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4332 establishing a five-year
franchise agreement with Seattle SMSA Limited Partnership,
doing business as Verizon Wireless, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the City.
I. Ordinance Amending Kent City Code 2.34 - Municipal Court -
Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4333, repealing and reenacting
Chapter 2.34 of the Kent City Code relating to the
establishment and operations of the Kent Municipal Court.
J. Software Subscription Agreement with Origami Risk, LLC -
Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to enter into a three-year
agreement with Origami Risk, LLC for a cloud-based risk
management information system, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Risk Manager.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
None
10. BIDS
A. Willis Street and Fourth Avenue South Roundabout Joint Utility
Trench Project Bid - Award
Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director, provided details on the Willis Street and
Fourth Avenue South Roundabout Joint Utility Trench Project Bid and
recommended awarding the bid to Rodarte Construction, Inc.
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MOTION: Award the Willis Street and Fourth Avenue South
Roundabout Joint Utility Trench Project Bid to Rodarte
Construction, Inc., in the amount of $544,232.98 and authorize
the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final
terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public
Works Director.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dennis Higgins, Councilmember
SECONDER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Larimer, Boyce, Kaur, Higgins, Thomas, Fincher
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
None
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting.
Meeting ended at 8:48 p.m.
Kimberley A. Komoto
City Clerk
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DATE: September 17, 2019
TO: Kent City Council
SUBJECT: Resolution Recognizing the Wildberry Neighborhood
Council - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1993, recognizing the Wildberry
Neighborhood Council, supporting its community building efforts, and
conferring on it all opportunities offered by the City’s neighborhood
program.
SUMMARY: The Wildberry neighborhood consists of 33 households and is located
on Kent’s East Hill. The neighborhood has completed the process to be recognized
as a neighborhood council.
The City’s Neighborhood Program is an initiative designed to foster better
communication among residents in a geographic area and city government. The
underlying objective of the program is to provide an avenue for residents to work
together to enhance the livability of their neighborhoods.
The program encourages organization of neighborhood councils, which serve as
independent, non-profit organizations promoting resident-based efforts for
neighborhood improvements while also establishing a partnership between City
government and the neighborhoods they serve.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Inclusive Community, Innovative Government
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution Recognizing the Wilberry Neighborhood Council (PDF)
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1 Wildberry
Neighborhood Council Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. ________
A RESOLUTION of the city council of the city
of Kent, Washington, recognizing Wildberry
Neighborhood Council.
RECITALS
A. The city of Kent has developed a Neighborhood Program to
promote and sustain an environment that responds to residents by building
partnerships between the City and its residents. In addition, the city of Kent
encourages residents to work together to form geographically distinct
neighborhood councils as a means to foster communication among residents
and to enhance their sense of community.
B. The city of Kent recognizes and supports neighborhood councils
by endorsing a process to establish neighborhood boundaries, approve
neighborhood councils, and provide neighborhood grant matching program
opportunities to make improvements in defined neighborhoods.
C. The Wildberry neighborhood consists of thirty-three households.
D. The Wildberry neighborhood is located on Kent’s East Hill and is
generally situated to the east of 94th Court South, north of 233rd Place, south
of 234th Street and west of 94th Avenue South. The Neighborhood is shown on
Exhibit A, attached and incorporated by this reference.
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E. On August 26, 2019, the Wildberry neighborhood submitted an
official registration form to request that the City recognize the Wildberry
Neighborhood Council and to allow the Neighborhood to take part in the City’s
Neighborhood Program.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
RESOLUTION
SECTION 1. – Recognition of Neighborhood Council. – The City Council
for the city of Kent hereby acknowledges the effort and commitment of the
Wildberry neighborhood and all those who participated in forming the Wildberry
Neighborhood Council. The Kent City Council hereby recognizes Wildberry
Neighborhood Council as an official Neighborhood Council of the city of Kent,
supports Wildberry Neighborhood Council community building efforts, and
confers on the Wildberry Neighborhood Council all opportunities offered by the
City’s Neighborhood Program.
SECTION 2. – Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph,
sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution is declared unconstitutional or
invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this resolution.
SECTION 3. – Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and
prior to the effective date of this resolution is hereby ratified and affirmed.
SECTION 4. – Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect and be in
force immediately upon its passage.
DANA RALPH, MAYOR Date Approved
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ATTEST:
KIMBERLEY A. KOMOTO, CITY CLERK Date Adopted
Date Published
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTHUR “PAT” FITZPATRICK, CITY ATTORNEY
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DATE: September 17, 2019
TO: Kent City Council
SUBJECT: Appoint Joe Cimaomo to the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board -
Confirm
MOTION: Confirm the appointment of Joe Cimaomo to fill a vacant position
on the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board, for a two year term that will expire on
March 31, 2021.
SUMMARY: Joe Cimaomo resides in Auburn and is an avid cyclist with most of his
rides beginning and ending in Kent. Joe would like to serve on the Kent Bicycle
Advisory Board and participate in making Kent a bike friendly city and improve
safety. Joe has served on the boards of three HOA’s, Kiwanis Club and other
professional groups. He has been an active member of the Kent Police
Department’s Volunteers in Police Service for over 17 years as a trainer and
coordinator of programs (over 3,000 hours of service).
I am pleased to recommend Joe for appointment to the Kent Bicycle Advisory
Board.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Inclusive Community
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DATE: September 17, 2019
TO: Kent City Council
SUBJECT: Excused Absence for Councilmember Larimer - Approve
MOTION: Approve an excused absence for Councilmember Larimer as she
is unable to attend today's meeting.
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DATE: September 17, 2019
TO: Kent City Council
SUBJECT: Resolution Repealing the Council Rules and Procedures and
Adopting New Council Bylaws, Rules, and Procedures, and
Creating Committee of the Whole - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1994, repealing the current Kent City
Council Rules and Procedures, and adopting new Kent City Council Bylaws,
Rules and Procedures.
SUMMARY: The Kent City Council adopted its first set of rules and procedures
through Resolution 1562 on January 18, 2000. The council has amended its rules
and procedures numerous times over the past years - most recently, on February
20, 2018.
The council holds its regular council meeting on the first and third Tuesday of each
month except for December, when there is one meeting held on the second
Tuesday of the month. The current council Rules and Procedures establish standing
council committees made of up three council members. The committees include the
Operations Committee, the Parks and Human Services Committee, the Economic
and Community Development Committee, the Public Works Committee, and the
Public Safety Committee.
The council has expressed a desire to eliminate the five standing committees, and
consolidate the committees into one committee of the whole made up of all the
council members. Moving from numerous individual committees of three
councilmembers to a committee of the whole is intended to improve the flow of
information among councilmembers, and among staff and the council. It is also
intended to increase access to meetings by the public as information will be
consolidated before one committee.
The attached resolution eliminates the five three-member committees, and replaces
them with the committee of the whole. The committee of the whole will meet at 4
pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month and will be chaired by the
council president. The committee will require the attendance of at least four
councilmembers to establish a quorum.
The attached resolution includes other changes. Highlights include the following:
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• Section 4.2 clarifies that the council workshop is a committee meeting of the
council as opposed to a regular meeting of the council. There is some confusion
caused by the language contained in KCC 2.01.030 which provides that final
action may be taken by the council at a workshop. Final action should only be
taken at a council meeting chaired by the mayor; however, council workshops
have traditionally been chaired by the council president. The rules clarify that
the workshop is a committee meeting chaired by the council president. An
associated code amendment is being presented tonight to further clarify this
matter.
• Section 3.9 provides that a person speaking at a council meeting need only
provide his or her city of residence as opposed to address. This conforms to
longstanding practice.
• Section 3.16 provides that when council takes action at a regular council
meeting, that action ratifies (or excuses) any procedural issue that may have
occurred at the committee level.
• Section 3.19 is a new section clarifying that, in accordance with laws that
prohibit the use of public facilities for campaigning, council meetings may not be
used for the purposes of supporting or opposing a ballot measure or a candidate
for public office, unless otherwise allowed by law (note - it is lawful for council to
take action by resolution to support or oppose a ballot proposition if various
requirements are met).
• Section 4.5 clarifies that executive sessions may be held at committee meetings.
• Section 4.6 provides that special committee meetings may be called by the
council president.
• Section 4.7 provides that some of the rules that apply to council meetings also
apply to committee meetings.
• Section 4.9 provides that references in city code or policies to the various three-
person committees shall be considered a reference to the committee of the
whole. If this resolution is passed, staff will present an ordinance at a later
meeting to remove references to the three-person committees from the code.
All of the above changes, as well as other housekeeping changes, are shown in the
attached documents for council review, and the City Attorney and Chief
Administrative Officer will be available for questions during the meeting.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Innovative Government
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution Creating Committee of the Whole -Changes Shown (PDF)
2. Resolution Creating Committee of the Whole - Final Version - No Changes
Shown (PDF)
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, repealing resolution No.
1959 and enacting a new resolution relating to the
bylaws, rules and procedures for the city council,
council meetings, and council committee meetings.
RECITALS
A. By Resolution No. 1562, the Kent city council established its
original rules and procedures for the city council, council meetings, and
meetings of council committees.
B. From time to time, the council rules and procedures are
reviewed and amended. The council rules and procedures were last amended
on February 20, 2018 by Resolution No. 1959.
C. This resolution updates and revises the Kent city council rules
and procedures by repealing the existing rules and procedures and enacting
new revised bylaws, rules and procedures.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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RESOLUTION
SECTION 1. – Resolution No. 1959 Repealed. Resolution No. 1 959,
relating to the rules and procedures for the city council, council meetings,
and council committee meetings is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 2. – New Rules and Procedures Adopted. New Kent City
Council Bylaws, Rules and Procedures, attached as Exhibit A and
incorporated by this reference, are hereby adopted, and shall govern
the city council and all meetings of the city council and its committees.
SECTION 3. – Savings. If any section, subsection, paragraph,
sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution is declared unconstitutional or
invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this resolution.
SECTION 4. – Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and
prior to the effective date of this resolution is hereby ratified and
affirmed.
SECTION 5. – Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon
approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this resolution, including the
correction of clerical errors; references to other local, state or federal laws,
codes, rules, or regulations; or resolution numbering and
section/subsection numbering.
SECTION 6. – Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect and be
in force immediately upon its passage.
DANA RALPH, MAYOR Date Approved
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ATTEST:
KIMBERLEY A. KOMOTO, CITY CLERK Date Adopted
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTHUR “PAT” FITZPATRICK, CITY ATTORNEY
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KENT CITY COUNCIL BYLAWS, RULES AND PROCEDURES
Article I – Purpose
Section 1.1. Purpose – Suspension of Rules. The following rules and
procedures are hereby adopted and shall constitute the council’s bylaws
and shall govern the city council and all meetings of the city council and
its committees unless suspended by the city council. Failure to fully
conform to these rules and procedures will not render any action by the
city council or any of its committees invalid nor shall these rules and
procedures be deemed to provide any citizen rights that he or she does not
already have by operation of law.
Article II – Council President – Mayor Pro Tempore
Section 2.1 Election - Term. The city council shall elect from its members
a president of the council during the month of January in the even numbered
years or as soon thereafter as possible. The council president shall serve a
two-year term.
Section 2.2 Mayor Pro Tempore. The council president shall serve as
mayor pro tempore and shall preside at all meetings of the council when the
mayor is not present. Although presiding as mayor pro tempore, the council
president shall retain all powers and rights inherent to a councilmember
and to the council president, including, without limitation, voting powers.
The mayor pro tempore shall act as mayor and assume the authority and
perform the mayor’s duties whenever there is a vacancy in the Office of
the Mayor or the mayor is unable for any reason to discharge his or her
duties. The assumed duties shall include, but not be limited to, acting as
signatory to documents requiring execution by the mayor, issuing
proclamations and declarations, and extending official recognition of groups
and events.
Section 2.3 President Pro Tempore. The council president may appoint
a president pro tempore to discharge the duties of the council president
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when the council president is absent unable to discharge his or her duties.
The president pro tempore shall have the same authority and duties as
the council president. If the president pro tempore has not been appointed
or is otherwise absent or unavailable, the longest serving councilmember,
either by consecutive or non-consecutive terms, shall be deemed the
acting president pro tempore. If two or more councilmembers qualify to be
president pro tempore, then the City Clerk or her or his designee shall
select, by lottery and in the presence of two witnesses, one name from the
names of the group of eligible councilmembers, and the councilmember
whose name is selected shall fill the vacant president pro tempore position.
Section 2.4 Duties and Responsibilities. The council president shall
perform the following duties and responsibilities:
1. Administer the council budget, including oversight and
approval of expenditures;
2. Set the council’s agenda, in coordination with the mayor and
city clerk’s office;
3. Refer proposed ordinances and resolutions to the appropriate
council committee;
4. Call for a workshop, a special meeting, an emergency
meeting, or a meeting of the council committee of the whole,
as needed, or request a special or emergency meeting;
5. In cooperation with the mayor, ensure adequate council
facilities, equipment and support, with council consent;
6. Direct correspondence on behalf of the council as appropriate,
with consent of council;
7. Act as council liaison to the mayor’s office on policy issue
consideration, including elements of timing;
8. Nominate or appointAppoint the membership of each
established ad hoc committees or boards and the ad hoc
committee or board chairpersons in accordance with this
resolution and applicable ordinances;
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9. Substitute for an absent councilmember or designate another
councilmember to substitute on any of the council’s
committees or boards;
10. Coordinate and schedule annual retreats or other meetings for
review and update of council visions and goals for the city
or to address other council matters;
11. Gather information on regional issues and attend regional
meetings, as appropriate and applicable, to represent the
council’s views, or in the alternative, designate other
councilmembers to represent the city and the council on
specific regional issues or meetings;
12. Serve as a council focal point for council, mayor, and staff;
and
13. Discern councilmembers’ areas of interest and/or expertise.
Article III – COUNCIL MEETINGS
Section 3.1 Regular Meetings. The council’s regular meetings will occur
at the time, date and place established in Chapter 2.01 of the Kent City
Code.
Section 3.2 Special and Emergency Meetings. Special meetings shall
be held as provided by law at the times designated by council. If, by reason
of fire, flood, earthquake or other emergency there is a need for expedited
action of the council to meet the needs imposed by the emergency, the
mayor or council president may provide for a meeting site other than the
regular meeting site and the meeting notice requirements established by
law or in this resolution may be suspended.
Section 3.3 Presiding Officer at Meetings. The mayor shall be the
presiding officer for all meetings of the council. If the mayor is not
present, the council president shall be the presiding officer. In the absence
of the mayor and council president, the president pro tempore shall be the
presiding officer.
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Section 3.4 Forfeiture of Office. Pursuant to RCW 35A.12.060, a
councilmember’s position shall become vacant if he or she fails to attend
three consecutive regular meetings of the council without being excused
by the council.
Section 3.5 Quorum. At all meetings of the council, a majority of the full
council membership, or not less than four councilmembers, shall constitute
a quorum for the transaction of business. In the event a council member will
not be physically present at an emergency meeting of the council, the
council president may permit the attendance of the councilmember by
way of telephone or video, and the councilmember shall be considered in
attendance for the purpose of determining a quorum; provided, the
councilmember shall not be permitted to attend a public hearing by
telephone or video. The councilmember attending by telephone or video
must be able to hear the deliberations and discussions of council as well as
any public comments, must have available at the time of the telephone
or video attendance the materials which are part of and constitute the
meeting agenda packet, and must be permitted to provide input and vote
on matters as if he or she was in attendance.
Section 3.6 Majority Vote. Action by the city council requires the
affirmative vote of a majority of members attending a meeting, except
where otherwise required by law.
Section 3.7 Executive Sessions. The city council may hold executive
sessions during a regular or special meeting to consider matters as
permitted pursuant to applicable law. No official action shall be taken
during any executive session. No member of the city council, employee of
the city or any person present during an executive session shall disclose to
any other person the content or substance of discussion which took place
during the executive session, unless a majority of the council authorizes
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that disclosure. Executive sessions, to the extent permitted by law, shall
be limited to members of the city council, the mayor and staff, and
other persons that the city council invites.
Section 3.8 Agendas. Only items that have been previously discussed
considered by council committee shall be put on the agenda for a council
meeting, unless approved by the council president or president pro
tempore. Unless altered by the council president or by a majority of the
councilmembers present, the order of business of all regular
meetings of the council shall be as follows:
1. Call to Order/Flag Salute
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Public Communications
5. Reports from Council and Staff
6. Public Hearings
7. Public Comments
8. Consent Calendar
9. Other Business
10.Bids
11.Executive Session and Action After Executive Session
12.Adjournment
Section 3.9 Public Comment. No person shall address the council
without the permission of the presiding officer. Except as otherwise
permitted by the presiding officer, except during the sixth and seventh
orders of business set forth in Section 14 abovethe “public hearing” and
“public comment” agenda items are reserved for members of the public to
make a statement. When addressing the council, each person shall proceed
to the speaker’s podium unless otherwise directed by the presiding officer,
and state his or her name and address city of residence for the record;
provided, the presiding officer may waive the requirement that an
addressthe person’s city of residence be provided in individual cases. If
comment is offered under the seventh order of businesspublic comment
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period, the speaker will also state the subject of his or her comment.
Remarks will be limited to the time allocated by the presiding officer for
each speaker. All remarks shall be pertinent to the stated subject matter
and shall be addressed to the presiding officer and the council as a whole
and not to any member individually. The seventh order of businesspublic
comment period is intended to allow persons to speak on issues of concern
to that person that relate to the business of the city, but it is not an open
public forum, and is subject to restrictions imposed in this resolution, by
law, or by the city council. No questions shall be asked of a councilmember
or member of the city staff without the permission of the presiding officer.
Section 3.10 Public Demeanor. No one shall use any impertinent,
degrading or slanderous language directed to the presiding officer,
councilmembers, mayor, staff or other member of the public, and no one
shall otherwise engage in disruptive behavior. Disruptive behavior includes,
for example, addressing matters restricted from public comment, repeated
shouting and angry outbursts, cursing, direct or implied threats of violence,
etc. After receiving verbal notice from the presiding officer, the presiding
officer may direct that a speaker return to his or her seat or may remove
any person for disruptive behavior at council or council committee meetings.
Pursuant to RCW 42.30.050, in the event a meeting is interrupted by a group
of persons so as to render the orderly conduct of the meeting unfeasible,
and order cannot be restored by the removal of the individuals who are
interrupting the meeting, the council may, by majority vote, order the
meeting room cleared and continue in session or may adjourn the meeting
and reconvene at another location selected by majority vote of the council.
If the meeting room is cleared, final disposition may be taken only on
matters appearing on the agenda. Representatives of the press or other
news media, except those participating in the disturbance, shall be allowed
to attend any session held pursuant to this section.
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Section 3.11 Added Agenda Items. At a regular meeting, a member of
the council or the mayor may ask that an item be considered by the city
council, even if it is not identified on the formal agenda, by raising the
issue during changes to the agendawhen agenda approval is being
considered. That item shall then be considered with the approval of the
council. No items may be added to the agenda of a special meeting after
notice of the special meeting is issued.
Section 3.12 Mayor Participation. The mayor may address the council
on any matter or participate in the debate of any question, provided the
mayor shall first call upon the council president or any other councilmember
designated by the council president to take the chair during the mayor’s
participation.
Section 3.13 Councilmember Conduct. While the council is in session,
whether at a council or council committee meeting, all its members must
preserve order, decency and decorum at all times and no member shall,
by conversation or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings or the
peace of the meeting, nor disturb any member while speaking, or refuse
to obey the order of the presiding officer. The members of the city council
may reprimand another councilmember for disorderly conduct and, upon
written charges entered upon by motion, may expel a member from the
council meeting by a vote of a majority plus one of the membership of the
council in attendance at that meeting.
Section 3.14 Voting. Discussion by council members shall relate to the
subject matter at hand and shall be relevant and pertinent. Every
councilmember, unless disqualified by reason of a conflict of interest or as
otherwise provided by law or excused by the council, shall cast his or her
vote upon any matter put to vote by the legislative body. Any
councilmember who abstains from voting shall be deemed to have not
voted on that item. At the request of the presiding officer or of any
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member, any question shall be noted upon by a roll call and the individual
voting results shall be recorded by the city clerk in the minutes.
Section 3.15 Summoned to Meetings. Every city official or employee
who shall fail to report to the council at times and in a manner requested
by the council, shall be summoned in accordance with the direction of
the council.
Section 3.16 Ordinances, Resolutions and Contracts – Presentation.
Unless otherwise approved by the council president, no ordinance,
resolution, contract document or other matter shall be presented to the
council unless ordered by a majority of the council, referred by a council
committee, requested by the mayor, or submitted by the city attorney.
Whenever practical, ordinances, resolutions, contract documents and other
matters shall be approved as to form by the city attorney and shall be
examined and approved by the department head or his or her duly
authorized representative having jurisdiction over the subject matter of the
ordinance, resolution, contract document, or other matter. Matters
approved by the council at a regular or special meeting of the council shall
be deemed ratified notwithstanding a failure to comply with this section.
Section 3.17 Parliamentary Rules. The city attorney shall act as
parliamentarian and advise the presiding officer on inquiries concerning
parliamentary procedure. The presiding officer shall rule on issues of
parliamentary procedure, unless overruled by a majority of the
councilmembers present. Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the
deliberations of the council except when in conflict with any section
hereinprovision of these rules. A council vote or other action taken which
is not in compliance with Robert’s Rules of Order or other procedures and
to which no objection is taken shall be deemed action taken following a
suspension of the parliamentary rules even if no formal suspension of the
rules occurs first.
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Section 3.18 Suspending the Rules. When the suspension of a rulethe
rules is requested, and no objection is offered, the presiding officer shall
announce that the rules are suspended, and the council may proceed
accordingly. When there is an objection to suspending the rules, a vote of
majority plus one of the members present shall be required to suspend the
rules.
Section 3.19 Supporting or Opposing a Ballot Measure or Person for
Election to Public Office. Except as permitted by law, council meetings
shall not be used for the purpose of supporting or opposing a ballot measure
or supporting or opposing the election of any person to public office.
ARTICLE IV – COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AND COUNCIL WORKSHOPS
Section 4.1 Committees of the Whole – Purpose – Agenda – Time for
Meeting Established. The council establishes the following fiveThere shall
be a standing committees of the city council, referred to as the “committee
of the whole”, each of which shall consist of three councilmembers, one of
whom shall act as committee chairthe full membership of the council;
provided, the mayor shall be permitted to attend and participate in meetings
of the committee of the whole. The committee of the whole shall consider
matters prior to consideration at a regular or special council meeting;
provided, in accordance with Section 3.8, and with approval of the council
president, a matter may be placed directly on the agenda of a regular or
special council meeting without first being considered by the committee of
the whole. The council president, in consultation with the mayor, shall refer
matters to and set the agenda of the committee of the whole; provided, the
council shall not be denied the right to refer a matter to the committee of
the whole for consideration. Items considered by the committee of the
whole and which require action of the full council shall be placed on the
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consent calendar at a regular or special council meeting unless otherwise
directed by a majority of the members of the committee in attendance at
the meeting. The regular meetings of the committee of the whole shall be
held at 4 pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings
shall be held in Council Chambers at Kent City Hall, or at some other location
as designated by the council president.
Section 4.2 Council Workshops – Purpose – Agenda – Time for
Meetings. Council workshop meetings constitute regular meetings of a
committee of the council, the membership of which shall consist of the full
membership of the council; provided, the mayor shall be permitted to attend
and participate in workshops. Workshops are held to consider pending local
and regional issues, and receive information from staff and regional partners
on issues that impact the city. The council will hold workshops at 5 pm on
each regular council meeting day, except when a regular or special council
meeting occurs at or before 5:30 pm.
Section 4.3 Quorum. At all meetings of the committee of the whole or
workshop, a majority of the full council membership, or not less than four
councilmembers, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
Section 4.4 Chair – Presiding Officer. The council president shall serve
as the chair and presiding officer of the committee of the whole and
workshop.
Section 4.5 Executive Session. Executive sessions may be held at
meetings of the committee of the whole or workshop in accordance with RCW
42.30.110.
Section 4.6 Special Meetings. Special meetings of the committee of the
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whole and workshop may be called by the council president in accordance
with Chapter 42.30 RCW. In addition, a meeting of the committee of the
whole or workshop may be converted to a special meeting of the full council
at which final action may be taken subject to the special meeting
requirements of Chapter 42.30 RCW, and in such case, the special meeting
of the full council shall be subject to the applicable provisions of Article III
of these rules and procedures.
Section 4.7 Other Rules Applicable. Sections 3.10 Public Demeanor,
3.13 Councilmember Conduct, 3.17 Parliamentary Rules, 3.18 Suspending
the Rules, and 3.19 Supporting or Opposing Ballot Measure or Person for
Election to Public Office shall apply to meetings of the committee of the whole
and workshops.
, by the conclusion of the second regular meeting after the meeting where
he or she is elected president, shall appoint committee members and
committee chairs for approximately two-year terms, reserving the right to
remove committee members and committee chairs and to reappoint new
councilmembers to fill those positions. Subject to appropriate notice, each
committee chair, by written or verbal order, may establish or amend the
time for regular meetings of that committee
Operations Committee. The operations committee generally shall
consider all matters related to the general fiscal and financial
conditions and operations of the city. This committee shall also
consider all policy matters related to personnel, including, but not
limited to, salary ranges and step schedules, position classification,
merit system development and other items in coordination with
the human resources department and other departments as
appropriate. This is not to be construed as a limitation or
infringement upon the executive powers of the mayor.
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Parks and Human Services Committee. The parks and human
services committee generally shall consider all matters related to
planning and implementation of city facilities, parks and recreation
programs and activities in the city, and human services programs
and activities in the city, including coordination of programs and
activities with affected school districts.
Economic and Community Development Committee. The economic
and community development committee generally shall consider all
matters related to community growth and development including,
but not limited to economic development, permit issuance for land
use and construction development, and planning of the physical,
economic, aesthetic, and social development of the city.
Public Works Committee. The public works committee generally
shall consider all matters related to planning, design, construction,
improvement, extension, maintenance and operation of
transportation and street systems, transit, water, sewer, storm, solid
waste and other utilities, franchises, and other related matters.
Public Safety Committee. The public safety committee generally
shall consider all matters related to police and fire safety, including,
but not limited to, law enforcement, emergency response services,
fire inspection, fire investigation and general dispatch services.
Section 4.2 Committee of the Whole. Council workshop meetings
constitute regular meetings of the full council.
Section 5.2 Duties and Responsibilities. The council committees shall
consider all matters referred to them whether within or outside of a specific
committee’s general focus area. All proposed ordinances or resolutions and
other matters for council consideration shall first be discussed by, or
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referred to, the appropriate council committee, unless otherwise
designated by the council president; provided, however, the council shall
not be denied the right to refer the subject to a committee or workshop for
further consideration. Matters not otherwise designated shall be assigned
for consideration to a council meeting, workshop or to the appropriate
council committee by the council president, in consultation with the mayor.
Each committee chair shall report to the council the findings and/or
recommendations of the committee.
Section 5.4 Quorum. No committee shall act in the absence of a quorum. At
the request of the committee chair or the council president, any other
councilmember may sit on any committee when necessary to constitute a
quorum or to fill a vacancy.
Section 5.5 Council Consideration After Committee. Items considered by a
committee and unanimously approved for council consideration by the
committee members in attendance at the meeting shall be placed on the council
meeting consent calendar unless otherwise directed by a majority of the
members of the committee in attendance at the meeting.
Section 4.84 Committee Establishment, Termination, Reorganization. The
city council, upon a vote of the majority of its membership, may establish,
reorganize the membership of, and rearrange reassign the duties of, reassign
the membership of, and the membership of standing committees, including the
discontinuance ofterminate any standing, ad hoc, or special standing or special
committee and the reassignment of its duties and functions to another
committee or committees, together with the establishment of special, temporary
and ad hoc committees.
Section 4.9 References to Former Committees – Committee of the Whole.
Any reference to the operations committee, parks and human services committee,
economic and community development committee, public works committee, and
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public safety committee that may appear in any city code or regulation, or in the
policies, procedures and manuals of the city, a department, a board, or a
commission, shall be deemed and designated as a reference to the committee of
the whole. The committee of the whole assumes any duty or responsibility of these
former council committees without further action of the council.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1994
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, repealing resolution No.
1959 and enacting a new resolution relating to the
bylaws, rules and procedures for the city council,
council meetings, and council committee meetings.
RECITALS
A. By Resolution No. 1562, the Kent city council established its
original rules and procedures for the city council, council meetings, and
meetings of council committees.
B. From time to time, the council rules and procedures are
reviewed and amended. The council rules and procedures were last amended
on February 20, 2018 by Resolution No. 1959.
C. This resolution updates and revises the Kent city council rules
and procedures by repealing the existing rules and procedures and enacting
new revised bylaws, rules and procedures.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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RESOLUTION
SECTION 1. – Resolution No. 1959 Repealed. Resolution No. 1 959,
relating to the rules and procedures for the city council, council meetings,
and council committee meetings is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 2. – New Rules and Procedures Adopted. New Kent City
Council Bylaws, Rules and Procedures, attached as Exhibit A and
incorporated by this reference, are hereby adopted, and shall govern
the city council and all meetings of the city council and its committees.
SECTION 3. – Savings. If any section, subsection, paragraph,
sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution is declared unconstitutional or
invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this resolution.
SECTION 4. – Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and
prior to the effective date of this resolution is hereby ratified and
affirmed.
SECTION 5. – Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon
approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this resolution, including the
correction of clerical errors; references to other local, state or federal laws,
codes, rules, or regulations; or resolution numbering and
section/subsection numbering.
SECTION 6. – Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect and be
in force immediately upon its passage.
DANA RALPH, MAYOR Date Approved
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ATTEST:
KIMBERLEY A. KOMOTO, CITY CLERK Date Adopted
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTHUR “PAT” FITZPATRICK, CITY ATTORNEY
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KENT CITY COUNCIL BYLAWS, RULES AND PROCEDURES
Article I – Purpose
Section 1.1. Purpose – Suspension of Rules. The following rules and
procedures are hereby adopted and shall constitute the council’s bylaws
and shall govern the city council and all meetings of the city council and
its committees unless suspended by the city council. Failure to fully
conform to these rules and procedures will not render any action by the
city council or any of its committees invalid nor shall these rules and
procedures be deemed to provide any citizen rights that he or she does not
already have by operation of law.
Article II – Council President – Mayor Pro Tempore
Section 2.1 Election - Term. The city council shall elect from its members
a president of the council during the month of January in the even numbered
years or as soon thereafter as possible. The council president shall serve a
two-year term.
Section 2.2 Mayor Pro Tempore. The council president shall serve as
mayor pro tempore and shall preside at all meetings of the council when the
mayor is not present. Although presiding as mayor pro tempore, the council
president shall retain all powers and rights inherent to a councilmember
and to the council president, including, without limitation, voting powers.
The mayor pro tempore shall act as mayor and assume the authority and
perform the mayor’s duties whenever there is a vacancy in the Office of
the Mayor or the mayor is unable for any reason to discharge his or her
duties. The assumed duties shall include, but not be limited to, acting as
signatory to documents requiring execution by the mayor, issuing
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proclamations and declarations, and extending official recognition of groups
and events.
Section 2.3 President Pro Tempore. The council president may appoint
a president pro tempore to discharge the duties of the council president
when the council president is unable to discharge his or her duties. If the
president pro tempore has not been appointed or is otherwise absent or
unavailable, the longest serving councilmember, either by consecutive or
non-consecutive terms, shall be deemed the acting president pro tempore.
If two or more councilmembers qualify to be president pro tempore, then
the City Clerk or her or his designee shall select, by lottery and in the
presence of two witnesses, one name from the names of the group of
eligible councilmembers, and the councilmember whose name is selected
shall fill the vacant president pro tempore position.
Section 2.4 Duties and Responsibilities. The council president shall
perform the following duties and responsibilities:
1. Administer the council budget, including oversight and
approval of expenditures;
2. Set the council’s agenda, in coordination with the mayor and
city clerk’s office;
3. Refer proposed ordinances and resolutions to council
committee;
4. Call for a workshop or a meeting of the council committee of
the whole, as needed, or request a special or emergency
meeting;
5. In cooperation with the mayor, ensure adequate council
facilities, equipment and support, with council consent;
6. Direct correspondence on behalf of the council as appropriate,
with consent of council;
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7. Act as council liaison to the mayor’s office on policy issue
consideration, including elements of timing;
8. Appoint the membership of ad hoc committees or boards and
the ad hoc committee or board chairpersons in accordance with
this resolution and applicable ordinances;
9. Substitute for an absent councilmember or designate another
councilmember to substitute on any of the council’s
committees or boards;
10. Coordinate and schedule annual retreats or other meetings for
review and update of council visions and goals for the city
or to address other council matters;
11. Gather information on regional issues and attend regional
meetings, as appropriate and applicable, to represent the
council’s views, or in the alternative, designate other
councilmembers to represent the city and the council on
specific regional issues or meetings;
12. Serve as a council focal point for council, mayor, and staff;
and
13. Discern councilmembers’ areas of interest and/or expertise.
Article III – COUNCIL MEETINGS
Section 3.1 Regular Meetings. The council’s regular meetings will occur
at the time, date and place established in Chapter 2.01 of the Kent City
Code.
Section 3.2 Special and Emergency Meetings. Special meetings shall
be held as provided by law. If, by reason of fire, flood, earthquake or other
emergency there is a need for expedited action of the council to meet the
needs imposed by the emergency, the mayor or council president may
provide for a meeting site other than the regular meeting site and the
meeting notice requirements established by law or in this resolution may be
suspended.
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Section 3.3 Presiding Officer at Meetings. The mayor shall be the
presiding officer for all meetings of the council. If the mayor is not
present, the council president shall be the presiding officer. In the absence
of the mayor and council president, the president pro tempore shall be the
presiding officer.
Section 3.4 Forfeiture of Office. Pursuant to RCW 35A.12.060, a
councilmember’s position shall become vacant if he or she fails to attend
three consecutive regular meetings of the council without being excused
by the council.
Section 3.5 Quorum. At all meetings of the council, a majority of the full
council membership, or not less than four councilmembers, shall constitute
a quorum for the transaction of business. In the event a council member will
not be physically present at an emergency meeting of the council, the
council president may permit the attendance of the councilmember by
way of telephone or video, and the councilmember shall be considered in
attendance for the purpose of determining a quorum; provided, the
councilmember shall not be permitted to attend a public hearing by
telephone or video. The councilmember attending by telephone or video
must be able to hear the deliberations and discussions of council as well as
any public comments, must have available at the time of the telephone
or video attendance the materials which are part of and constitute the
meeting agenda packet, and must be permitted to provide input and vote
on matters as if he or she was in attendance.
Section 3.6 Majority Vote. Action by the city council requires the
affirmative vote of a majority of members attending a meeting, except
where otherwise required by law.
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Section 3.7 Executive Sessions. The city council may hold executive
sessions during a regular or special meeting to consider matters as
permitted pursuant to applicable law. No official action shall be taken
during any executive session. No member of the city council, employee of
the city or any person present during an executive session shall disclose to
any other person the content or substance of discussion which took place
during the executive session, unless a majority of the council authorizes
that disclosure. Executive sessions, to the extent permitted by law, shall
be limited to members of the city council, the mayor and staff, and
other persons that the city council invites.
Section 3.8 Agendas. Only items that have been previously considered
by council committee shall be put on the agenda for a council meeting,
unless approved by the council president or president pro tempore. Unless
altered by the council president or by a majority of the councilmembers
present, the order of business of all regular meetings of the council
shall be as follows:
1. Call to Order/Flag Salute
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Public Communications
5. Reports from Council and Staff
6. Public Hearings
7. Public Comments
8. Consent Calendar
9. Other Business
10.Bids
11.Executive Session and Action After Executive Session
12.Adjournment
Section 3.9 Public Comment. No person shall address the council
without the permission of the presiding officer. Except as otherwise
permitted by the presiding officer, the “public hearing” and “public comment”
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agenda items are reserved for members of the public to make a statement.
When addressing the council, each person shall proceed to the speaker’s
podium unless otherwise directed by the presiding officer, and state his
or her name and city of residence for the record; provided, the presiding
officer may waive the requirement that the person’s city of residence be
provided in individual cases. If comment is offered under the public
comment period, the speaker will also state the subject of his or her
comment. Remarks will be limited to the time allocated by the presiding
officer for each speaker. All remarks shall be pertinent to the stated
subject matter and shall be addressed to the presiding officer and the
council as a whole and not to any member individually. The public comment
period is intended to allow persons to speak on issues of concern to that
person that relate to the business of the city, but it is not an open public
forum, and is subject to restrictions imposed in this resolution, by law, or
by the city council. No questions shall be asked of a councilmember or
member of the city staff without the permission of the presiding officer.
Section 3.10 Public Demeanor. No one shall use any impertinent,
degrading or slanderous language directed to the presiding officer,
councilmembers, mayor, staff or other member of the public, and no one
shall otherwise engage in disruptive behavior. Disruptive behavior includes,
for example, addressing matters restricted from public comment, repeated
shouting and angry outbursts, cursing, direct or implied threats of violence,
etc. After receiving verbal notice from the presiding officer, the presiding
officer may direct that a speaker return to his or her seat or may remove
any person for disruptive behavior. Pursuant to RCW 42.30.050, in the event
a meeting is interrupted by a group of persons so as to render the orderly
conduct of the meeting unfeasible, and order cannot be restored by the
removal of the individuals who are interrupting the meeting, the council may,
by majority vote, order the meeting room cleared and continue in session or
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may adjourn the meeting and reconvene at another location selected by
majority vote of the council. If the meeting room is cleared, final disposition
may be taken only on matters appearing on the agenda. Representatives of
the press or other news media, except those participating in the disturbance,
shall be allowed to attend any session held pursuant to this section.
Section 3.11 Added Agenda Items. At a regular meeting, a member of
the council or the mayor may ask that an item be considered by the city
council, even if it is not identified on the formal agenda, by raising the
issue when agenda approval is being considered. That item shall then be
considered with the approval of the council. No items may be added to the
agenda of a special meeting after notice of the special meeting is issued.
Section 3.12 Mayor Participation. The mayor may address the council
on any matter or participate in the debate of any question, provided the
mayor shall first call upon the council president or any other councilmember
designated by the council president to take the chair during the mayor’s
participation.
Section 3.13 Councilmember Conduct. While the council is in session,
whether at a council or council committee meeting, all its members must
preserve order, decency and decorum at all times and no member shall,
by conversation or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings or the
peace of the meeting, nor disturb any member while speaking, or refuse
to obey the order of the presiding officer. The members of the city council
may reprimand another councilmember for disorderly conduct and, upon
written charges entered upon by motion, may expel a member from the
council meeting by a vote of a majority plus one of the membership of the
council in attendance at that meeting.
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Section 3.14 Voting. Discussion by council members shall relate to the
subject matter at hand and shall be relevant and pertinent. Every
councilmember, unless disqualified by reason of a conflict of interest or as
otherwise provided by law or excused by the council, shall cast his or her
vote upon any matter put to vote by the legislative body. Any
councilmember who abstains from voting shall be deemed to have not
voted on that item. At the request of the presiding officer or of any
member, any question shall be noted upon by a roll call and the individual
voting results shall be recorded by the city clerk in the minutes.
Section 3.15 Summoned to Meetings. Every city official or employee
who shall fail to report to the council at times and in a manner requested
by the council, shall be summoned in accordance with the direction of
the council.
Section 3.16 Ordinances, Resolutions and Contracts – Presentation.
Unless otherwise approved by the council president, no ordinance,
resolution, contract document or other matter shall be presented to the
council unless ordered by a majority of the council, referred by a council
committee, requested by the mayor, or submitted by the city attorney.
Whenever practical, ordinances, resolutions, contract documents and other
matters shall be approved as to form by the city attorney and shall be
examined and approved by the department head or his or her duly
authorized representative having jurisdiction over the subject matter of the
ordinance, resolution, contract document, or other matter. Matters
approved by the council at a regular or special meeting of the council shall
be deemed ratified notwithstanding a failure to comply with this section.
Section 3.17 Parliamentary Rules. The city attorney shall act as
parliamentarian and advise the presiding officer on inquiries concerning
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parliamentary procedure. The presiding officer shall rule on issues of
parliamentary procedure, unless overruled by a majority of the
councilmembers present. Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the
deliberations of the council except when in conflict with any provision of
these rules. A council vote or other action taken which is not in
compliance with Robert’s Rules of Order or other procedures and to which
no objection is taken shall be deemed action taken following a suspension
of the parliamentary rules even if no formal suspension of the rules occurs
first.
Section 3.18 Suspending the Rules. When the suspension of the rules
is requested, and no objection is offered, the presiding officer shall
announce that the rules are suspended, and the council may proceed
accordingly. When there is an objection to suspending the rules, a vote of
majority plus one of the members present shall be required to suspend the
rules.
Section 3.19 Supporting or Opposing a Ballot Measure or Person for
Election to Public Office. Except as permitted by law, council meetings
shall not be used for the purpose of supporting or opposing a ballot measure
or supporting or opposing the election of any person to public office.
ARTICLE IV – COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AND COUNCIL WORKSHOPS
Section 4.1 Committee of the Whole – Purpose – Agenda – Time for
Meeting. There shall be a standing committee of the city council, referred
to as the “committee of the whole”, which shall consist of the full
membership of the council; provided, the mayor shall be permitted to attend
and participate in meetings of the committee of the whole. The committee of
the whole shall consider matters prior to consideration at a regular or special
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council meeting; provided, in accordance with Section 3.8, and with approval
of the council president, a matter may be placed directly on the agenda of a
regular or special council meeting without first being considered by the
committee of the whole. The council president, in consultation with the
mayor, shall refer matters to and set the agenda of the committee of the
whole; provided, the council shall not be denied the right to refer a matter
to the committee of the whole for consideration. Items considered by the
committee of the whole and which require action of the full council shall be
placed on the consent calendar at a regular or special council meeting unless
otherwise directed by a majority of the members of the committee in
attendance at the meeting. The regular meetings of the committee of the
whole shall be held at 4 pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
Meetings shall be held in Council Chambers at Kent City Hall, or at some
other location as designated by the council president.
Section 4.2 Council Workshops – Purpose – Agenda – Time for
Meetings. Council workshop meetings constitute regular meetings of a
committee of the council, the membership of which shall consist of the full
membership of the council; provided, the mayor shall be permitted to attend
and participate in workshops. Workshops are held to consider pending local
and regional issues, and receive information from staff and regional partners
on issues that impact the city. The council will hold workshops at 5 pm on
each regular council meeting day, except when a regular or special council
meeting occurs at or before 5:30 pm.
Section 4.3 Quorum. At all meetings of the committee of the whole or
workshop, a majority of the full council membership, or not less than four
councilmembers, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
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Section 4.4 Chair – Presiding Officer. The council president shall serve
as the chair and presiding officer of the committee of the whole and
workshop.
Section 4.5 Executive Session. Executive sessions may be held at
meetings of the committee of the whole or workshop in accordance with RCW
42.30.110.
Section 4.6 Special Meetings. Special meetings of the committee of the
whole and workshop may be called by the council president in accordance
with Chapter 42.30 RCW. In addition, a meeting of the committee of the
whole or workshop may be converted to a special meeting of the full council
at which final action may be taken subject to the special meeting
requirements of Chapter 42.30 RCW, and in such case, the special meeting
of the full council shall be subject to the applicable provisions of Article III
of these rules and procedures.
Section 4.7 Other Rules Applicable. Sections 3.10 Public Demeanor,
3.13 Councilmember Conduct, 3.17 Parliamentary Rules, 3.18 Suspending
the Rules, and 3.19 Supporting or Opposing Ballot Measure or Person for
Election to Public Office shall apply to meetings of the committee of the whole
and workshops.
Section 4.8 Committee Establishment, Termination, Reorganization.
The city council, upon a vote of the majority of its membership, may
establish, reorganize the membership of, reassign the duties of, reassign
the membership of, and terminate any standing, ad hoc, or special
committee.
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Section 4.9 References to Former Committees – Committee of the
Whole. Any reference to the operations committee, parks and human
services committee, economic and community development committee,
public works committee, and public safety committee that may appear in
any city code or regulation, or in the policies, procedures and manuals of
the city, a department, a board, or a commission, shall be deemed and
designated as a reference to the committee of the whole. The committee of
the whole assumes any duty or responsibility of these former council
committees without further action of the council.
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DATE: September 17, 2019
TO: Kent City Council
SUBJECT: Ordinance Amending KCC 2.01.020 by Eliminating
Subsection D relating to Council Workshops - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4334, repealing subsection D of KCC
2.01.020 relating to council workshop meetings.
SUMMARY: On July 7, 2009, the City council passed ordinance 3923 which
established the council workshop as a regular meeting of the council. Ordinance
3923 provides that final action of the council may be taken at council workshops.
Moreover, RCW 35A.12.100 and RCW 35A.12.110 require the mayor to preside
over meetings of the city council.
Over time, there have been few, if any, instances in which final council action, such
as the passage of an ordinance or approval of a contract, has been taken at a
workshop. In addition, the council president has always presided over the council
workshops. In essence, while the code has referred to the council workshop as a
council meeting, the City has treated the council workshop as a committee meeting
of the full council.
This ordinance amends the code to remove the council workshop as a regular
meeting of the council. Contemporaneously, the council is establishing in its bylaws
that the workshop is a committee of the council made up of the full council, and
that the mayor is permitted to attend and participate in the workshop.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance Amending Kent City Code Section 2.01.020 (PDF)
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ORDINANCE NO. 4334
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, amending the Kent City
Code by removing subsection D of KCC 2.01.020
relating to council workshops.
RECITALS
A. On July 7, 2009, the City council passed ordinance 3923 which
established the council workshop as a regular meeting of the council.
B. Ordinance 3923 provides that final action of the council may be
taken at council workshops.
C. RCW 35A.12.100 and RCW 35A.12.110 require the mayor to
preside over meetings of the city council.
D. Over time, there have been few, if any, instances in which final
council action, such as the passage of an ordinance or approval of a contract,
has been taken at a workshop. In addition, the council president has always
presided over the council workshops. In essence, while the code has referred
to the council workshop as a council meeting, the City has treated the council
workshop as a committee meeting of the full council.
E. This ordinance amends the code to remove the council
workshop as a regular meeting of the council. Contemporaneously, the
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council is establishing in its bylaws that the workshop is a committee of the
council made up of the full council, and that the mayor is permitted to attend
and participate in the workshop.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. - Amendment. KCC 2.01.020 is hereby amended as
follows:
2.01.020 City council meetings.
A. Meeting location. The regular and other meetings of the city council shall
be held in the council chambers at the City Hall unless otherwise designated
by majority of the city council at a regular or special meeting.
B. Regular meeting date and time. The regular meetings shall be held on
the first and third Tuesdays of each month, except that during the month of
December of each year, there shall be only one (1) regular council meeting to
be held on the second Tuesday of said month. If a regular meeting occurs on
a legal holiday, the meeting shall be held on the next business day at the same
hour. Regular meetings shall convene at 7:00 p.m., except that the regular
meeting scheduled for the first Tuesday in August and the first Tuesday in
November shall be held at 5:00 p.m.
C. Special meetings. Special meetings shall be held as provided by law at
such times as may be designated.
D. Council workshops. Council will hold workshops to discuss pending local and
regional issues at 5:00 p.m. on each regular council meeting day, except when
a regular or special council meeting occurs at or before 5:30 p.m. Although
typically no final action is expected to occur at these workshops, they do
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constitute regular council meetings and are subject to all the rights and
limitations available to council at any regular meeting.
SECTION 2. – Severability. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance
and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3. – Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon
approval of the city attorney, the city clerk and the code reviser are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the
correction of clerical errors; ordinance, section, or subsection numbering; or
references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations.
SECTION 4. – Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be
in force 30 days from and after its passage, as provided by law.
September 17, 2019
DANA RALPH, MAYOR Date Approved
ATTEST:
September 17, 2019
KIMBERLEY A. KOMOTO, CITY CLERK Date Adopted
September 20, 2019
Date Published
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTHUR “PAT” FITZPATRICK, CITY ATTORNEY
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