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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 09/02/2014W ASH I II O i O N Kent City Council Meeting Minutes September 2, 2014 The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Cooke. Councilmembers present: Ralph, Berrios, Boyce, Fincher, Higgins, Ranniger, and Thomas. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA FROM COUNCIL, ADMINISTRATION, OR STAFF PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Cooke introduced Interim Chief Administrative Officer Ben Wolters. She noted that Chief Administrative Officer Derek Matheson's wife was in labor and having a baby. Councilmember Thomas communicated that Henrik Sortun passed away. He discussed his family and his commitment to Kent. Mayor Cooke discussed her memories of Henrik and that she appreciated his involvement in the Sister City program with Norway. Councilmember Higgins said he would miss Henrik. He noted that he will remember him with great affection. Councilmember Berrios noted that Henrik came to the U.S. at the age of 7 with a large family. He communicated that he visited him on Wednesday night and he has worked for the City for 40 years. He discussed his memories of him and said he was a great example for the kids and the community and will be missed. Council President Ralph stated that this community will miss Henrik and he spent countless hours volunteering here in Kent. She said there are a multitude of young people who will miss him. Councilmember Ranniger communicated that he will be missed. She added that he has had a huge impact on the community. A. Public Recognition -None. B. Community Events -Councilmember Ranniger communicated that there will be a celebration at Wilson Playfields on September 6 at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate the installation of the new turf. C. Proclamation of Constitution Week -Mayor Cook Week Proclamation to Tracy Harrison and proclaimed as Constitution Week in the City of Kent. Ms. Harrison and thanked the Mayor and the Council for it. e presented the Constitution September 17 to September 23 highlighted the proclamation Kent City Council Meeting Minutes September 2, 2014 D. Intergovernmental Reports - Council President Ralph stated that she didn't have a Regional Law, Safety and Justice Committee meeting in August and the next meeting is September 25. Councilmember Higgins noted that the Sound Cities Association (SCA) Ad Hoc Transportation Committee issued its final recommendations to King County Metro Transit (Metro) at their meeting last week. He announced the four categories and said that in order for SCA to endorse funding for Metro, Metro must produce the following outcomes. Metro must 1) show geographic value, social equity, and a minimum level of service 2) access to transit, 3) alternative transit service, and 4) as much service as possible provided within existing and future revenue. He noted that under each of these four items there are multiple bullet points. Councilmember Higgins explained that the Metro proposition earlier this year did not pass, so this Committee was formed to determine what the urban cities in the area saw for Metro. He said this should get back to the planners at Metro and hopefully next time there will be a better outcome. This policy, he said is moving from this ad hoc committee to the SCA Public Issues Committee (PIC). He also attended the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Ad Hoc Rail Committee meeting and they adopted twenty-one recommendations, to include the restoration of the Public Works Trust Fund so cities can construct infrastructure such as overpasses and grade separations. The recommendations also highlight the need for having safety items in place for oil train traffic, for Congress to toughen the standards for rail car construction, to perform maintenance on tracks, and for railroads to be required to provide more information to emergency planners so they can be prepared in case of emergencies. Councilmember Boyce noted that the Sound Cities Association Policy Issues Committee meeting is on September 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. PUBLIC COMMENT None. CONSENT CALENDAR Council President Ralph moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through G, seconded by Councilmember Thomas. Motion carried 6-0. A. Minutes of Previous Meetings and Workshops —Approve. The minutes of the workshop and regular Council meeting of August 19, 2014 were approved. B. Contract with Shannon &Wilson for County Road #8 Levee Proiect Authorize —The Mayor was authorized to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with Shannon &Wilson, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $21,537 to perform wetland mitigation, biological evaluation and cultural resources study for the County Road #8 2 Kent City Council Meeting Minutes September 2, 2014 Levee Project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Public Works Director, C. Puget Sound Energy Project Construction Agreement - James Street/Russell Road Levee - Authorize - The Mayor was authorized to sign the Puget Sound Energy Project Construction Agreement to relocate existing utilities for the James Street/Russell Road Realignment Project, as approved by the City Attorney and Public Works Director, and to ratify and affirm any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date of this authorization. D. Briscoe/Desimone Condemnation Ordinance -Adopt -The Mayor moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4123 providing for the acquisition of certain property rights along the Green River to complete levee improvements for the Briscoe-Desimone Levee, E. Interlocal Agreement with the City of Auburn for the 277th Corridor - Authorize - The Mayor was authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Auburn for the South 277th Street Corridor Project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Public works Director. F. 2015-2020 Capital Improvement Plan -Set Public Hearing Date. The first public hearing for the 2015-2020 Capital improvement Plan was set for September 16, 2014 at the regular City Council meeting. G. 2015-2016 Biennial Budget -Set First Public Hearing Date. The first public hearing for the 2015-2016 biennial budget was set for September 16, 2014 at the regular City Council meeting. OTHER BUSINESS None. BIDS A. Leber Homestead Soil Preparation -Award -Tim LaPorte discussed the bid award. He communicated that the property is next to Highway 167 and is a $2.3 million project on an 8.6 acre parcel which was purchased with grant funds. The project is endorsed by the Muckleshoot Indian Nation and virtually every environmental agency with an interest in the Green River, he said. He highlighted the specifics of the project and communicated that the match consists of the donation of plants from the City's nursery and City staff labor. He concluded that the project will be fully grant funded and done in phases. Councilmember Higgins moved to award the Leber Homestead Soil Preparation Project to Buckley Nursery Company in the amount of $123,277.84 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director., seconded by Council President Ralph. Motion carried [c Kent City Council Meeting Minutes September 2, 2014 REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, STAFF AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES A. Council President. Council President Ralph discussed the workshop and the presentation from Megan Pedersen, King County Deputy Director of Records and Licensing Services on the work King County and Seattle have been doing on the regulations for Transportation Network Companies (TNC), such as UberX, Lyft, and Sidecar and various taxi companies. She said Kent has an interlocal with King County for the licensing and processing of them. She said King County Council will be voting on new legislation in the coming weeks and it will be up to the Council to adopt them in the future. B. Mayor. No report. C. Administration. No report. D. Economic &Community Development Committee. No report. E. Ouerations Committee. No report. F. Parks and Human Services Committee. Councilmember Ranniger communicated that Parks and Human Services Committee is moving its meetings to the fourth Thursday of every month starting in September. This makes the next Committee meeting September 25. She added that the Committee has been working on the renaming Russell Road Park to Hogan Park at Russell Road for more than a year. She said the plan is to have an official ceremony in October 4. There will be a resolution at the September 16 Council meeting to rename the park. G. Public Safety Committee. Councilmember Berrios noted that the Public Safety Committee will be discussing fireworks and school zone safety cameras at their September 9 meeting. H. Public Works Committee. Councilmember Higgins noted that the next meeting was next Monday, September 8 at 4:00 p.m. I. Regional Fire Authority Councilmember Thomas announced that there was a Regional Fire Authority meeting on September 3 at 5:30 p.m. at Station 78. RECESS At 7:27 p.m., Mayor Cooke called for a three minute recess. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 7:30 p.m., Mayor Cooke reconvened the regular meeting and announced that the Council would recess into an Executive Session for ten minutes to discuss property acquisition as per RCW 42.30.110(1)(b). Kent City Council Meeting Minutes September 2, 2014 At 7:40 p.m., Mayor Cooke extended the Executive Session would be extended for another ten minutes. At 7:50 p.m., Mayor Cooke extended the Executive Session for another fiive minutes. At 7:54 p.m., the Executive Session concluded and Mayor Cooke reconvened the regular meeting. ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Property Acquisition, as per RCW 42.30.110(1)(bZ -Jeff Watling, Parks and Human Service Director discussed the surplusing of "Old Fire Station" located on West Hill and undeveloped 9,000 square foot parcel. The property was appraised at $72,000 and put on the market at that price. Sound Built Homes has given the City a full price offer. Councilmember Fincher moved to authorize the Mayor to sign alf necessary documents to complete the sale of the ""Old Fire Station" property located at 3536 South 252"d Street to Sound Build Northwest, LLC for $72,000 subject to the approval of the final terms and conditions by the City Attorney and the Parks and Human Services Director, seconded by Councilmember Higgins. Motion carried 6=0. Mayor Cooke clarified that there was never a physical fire station on this property. It was just what the property has been called over the years, she said. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned Ronald F. M re, City Clerk 5