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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Regular Minutes - 02/15/2022 Approved Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 15, 2022 Date: February 15, 2022 Time: 7:03 p.m. Place: Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE Mayor Ralph called the meeting to order. 2. ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Dana Ralph Mayor Present Bill Boyce Council President Present Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present Marli Larimer Councilmember Present Toni Troutner Councilmember Present Les Thomas Councilmember Excused Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present 3. AGENDA APPROVAL A. I move to approve the agenda as presented. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud 4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition i. Appointment to the Human Services Commission Mayor recommended Karina Oscoy Cezares, a Re-engagement Specialist with the Kent School District, for appointment to the Human Services Commission. Oscoy Cezares expressed appreciation for the appointment and looks forward to working on the Commission. ii. Proclamation for Black History Month Mayor Ralph presented Council President Boyce with the Proclamation for Black History Month. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 15, 2022 Kent, Washington Page 2 of 7 Boyce expressed appreciation for the Proclamation. B. Community Events Council President Boyce announced upcoming events at the accesso ShoWare Center. Councilmember Fincher announced upcoming Spotlight Series events. Mayor Ralph extended an invitation to attend “Coffee and Conversation with the Mayor” on February 16th at Half Lion at the Riverbend golf complex. C. Public Safety Report Chief Rafael Padilla provided the Public Safety Report that included an update on homicides through 2021. Details were provided on the 2021 Year End King County Firearm Violence Report. Visit kingcounty.gov/gunviolencedata for the complete report. Chief Padilla extended an invitation to attend the upcoming Community Police Academy April 15 - June 14th. Visit the Police Department page on Kentwa.gov for registration information. 5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF A. Mayor Ralph's Report Mayor Ralph serves on the Transportation Policy Board that recently met and discussed implementing strategies on the Regional Transportation Plan which is currently open for public comment. The Board discussed the Work Plan and implementation of Vision 2050. Mayor Ralph serves on the South King Transportation Board that recently received a report out on the Regional Transportation Plan and also received a report from King County on the Micro-Mobility. Mayor Ralph is a member of the Watershed Regional Inventory Association 9 (WRIA9) meeting and provided comment around the Downey Farmstead Project. Mayor Ralph expressed appreciation for Lowe's on Pacific Highway South for donating paint and providing volunteers, the Police Department Neighborhood Response Team and Community Education Unit for painting over graffiti throughout the City. B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report Chief Administrative Officer, Derek Matheson expressed appreciation for everyone that attended the City Council retreat that discussed the budget, Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 15, 2022 Kent, Washington Page 3 of 7 climate issues, State Legislation relating to police and housing. The Executive Leadership Team will hold a retreat to put the Council's direction into action. The City is close to launching the publicly-facing performance dashboard that will feature approximately 30 measures that track the City's progress towards the City's five adopted goals. The Council will get a preview during the April 19th meeting. The City's Race and Equity team held its second meeting with the community stakeholder group that is helping design action items for the Race and Equity Strategic Plan. The interdepartmental core team met to also work on communications. The next update to Council will be during the March 1st Operations and Public Safety Committee. Matheson advised his written report is included in today's agenda packet and there is no executive session this evening. C. Councilmembers' Reports Council President Boyce provided a recap of the agenda items from today's Operations and Public safety Committee and the two topics presented during today's workshop. Councilmember Michaud serves at the Chair of the City's Parks and Human Services Committee and provided an overview of the agenda items from the meeting on February 3rd. Councilmember Kaur serves on K4C that recently discussed the Transportation Package. Councilmember Larimer serves on the Sound Cities Association Advisory Council on Aging and Disability Services that recently received a presentation from Endoflifewa.org. Councilmember Larimer serves on the Sound Cities Association Affordable Housing Committee that recently approved the Work Plan for 2022 that includes a top priority of Countywide Planning Policies. Councilmember Troutner serves at the Chair of the Economic and Community Development committee and provided an overview of the agenda items from the February 14th meeting. Councilmember Troutner recently met with Meto's General Manager Teri White to discuss what is happening in Kent, including Rapid Ride I, Pingo and the status of Route 162. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 15, 2022 Kent, Washington Page 4 of 7 Troutner serves on the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that has been reviewing petitions and considering adjustments to the Fire Benefit Charge. Councilmember Fincher serves as the Chair of the City's Public Works Committee and provided a recap of the agenda items from the February 7th meeting. Councilmember Fincher serves on the Kent Arts Commission that recently welcomed new commissioners. Fincher advised of current Arts Commission events. Fincher serves on the Sound Cities Association King Conservation District that recently elected their new supervisor. 6. PUBLIC HEARING None. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR I move to approve Consent items A - L. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud A. Approval of Minutes i. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Feb 1, 2022 5:00 PM ii. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Feb 1, 2022 7:00 PM B. Excused Absence for Councilmember Thomas - Approve MOTION: I move to approve an excused absence for Councilmember Thomas for the Council meeting of February 15, 2022. C. Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Cisco Systems, Inc. - Authorize Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 15, 2022 Kent, Washington Page 5 of 7 MOTION: I move to authorize the IT Department to purchase data communications products and services through the cooperative purchasing agreement the state Department of Enterprise Services has with Cisco Systems, Inc., if those purchases are within the City’s established budgets and made during the term of the state contract, which is in effect through September 30, 2024, but may be extended through September 30, 2026, or later. D. East Hill Police Substation - Lease Extension – Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to enter into a lease extension agreement with Kent Hill, LLC, for an additional 5- year term to maintain a police substation on the East Hill, subject to final lease terms and conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney. E. 2021 Third and Fourth Quarter Fee-In-Lieu Funds - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the acceptance of $14,250 of fee- in-lieu funds, amend the Community Parks Reinvestment Program budget, and authorize the future expenditure of these funds for capital improvements at Garrison Creek Park. F. Fee-In-Lieu Fund Re-Allocations - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the reallocation of $49,608 of fee-in-lieu funds from the budgets from Canterbury, Service Club Ballfields, and Clark Lake Parks; amend the Community Parks Reinvestment Program budget; and authorize the future expenditure of these same funds for capital improvements at Chestnut Ridge Park. G. Contract to Provide Playground Equipment, Park Amenities, and Related Products and Services - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Parks Department to purchase playground equipment and other park amenities through the cooperative purchasing agreement established by the City of Charlotte, North Carolina with Kompan, Inc., if those purchases are within the City’s established budgets and made during the term of the cooperative contract. H. Storm and Surface Water Utility Ordinance - General Update of KCC 7.05 and 7.07 - Adopt MOTION: I move to authorize the Council adopt Ordinance No. 4425, repealing and replacing Chapter 7.05 of the Kent City Code, entitled “Storm and Surface Water Utility,” and repealing Chapter 7.07. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 15, 2022 Kent, Washington Page 6 of 7 I. Mill Creek at 76th Avenue Flood Protection Improvements - Drainage Easement, Utility Easement, and Temporary Construction Easement - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a settlement agreement along with all documents necessary for the acquisition of a Drainage Easement, Utility Easement, and a Temporary Construction Easement on portions of property owned by MIREF Mill Creek, LLC, located at 22114 76th Ave. S. (APN 775980-0150) for an amount not to exceed $155,050.00, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. J. Frager Sewer Pump Station Supply Agreement - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with JWC Environmental Inc., in the amount of $103,494, for the Frager Sewer Pump Station Project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney. K. South 212th Street Preservation Interlocal Agreement - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement for reimbursement with King County for design and construction of the South 212th Street (Green River Bridge to Orillia Road/City Limits) Pavement Preservation Project within King County’s right-of-way, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. L. Appointment to Human Services Commission- Confirm MOTION: I move to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Karina Oscoy Cazares to a four-year term on the Human Services Commission that will begin on February 15, 2022 and end on February 14, 2026. 9. OTHER BUSINESS A. Extension of Memorandum of Understanding between City of Kent and Avenue 55 LLC for the Naden Ave Assemblage - Authorize Matheson provided the staff report for the Extension of Memorandum of Understanding between City of Kent and Avenue 55 LLC for the Naden Ave Assemblage. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 15, 2022 Kent, Washington Page 7 of 7 MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign an extension with Avenue 55 LLC, to March 22, 2022, to satisfy the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Naden Avenue Assemblage that was signed by Avenue 55 and the City on February 22, 2021. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember SECONDER: Zandria Michaud, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud 10. BIDS A. Chestnut Ridge Park Renovation Bid - Award Parks Planning and Development Manager, Terry Jungman presented the Chestnut Ridge Park Renovation Project bid and recommended awarding to Key Peninsula, LLC. Visit EngageKentParks.Com to view the playground structure. MOTION: I move to Award the Chestnut Ridge Park project bid to Key Peninsula Construction LLC, in the amount of 464,622.00 (including Washington State Sales Tax) and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Parks Director. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Zandria Michaud, Councilmember SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION None. 12. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting. Meeting ended at 7:50 p.m. Kimberley A. 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