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Kent City Council
City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes
March 1, 2022
Date: March 1, 2022
Time: 7:10 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 Present
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: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Thomas, Michaud
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition
1. Employee of the Month
Mayor Ralph recognized Josh Bava as the City's March employee of the
month.
2. Proclamation that the City of Kent Stands with Kent's Ukrainian
Community
Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation that the City of Kent Stands with
Kent's Ukrainian Community to Kyle Lyebyedyev and Lyebyeyev expressed
appreciation of the Proclamation.
3. Reappointment to the Kent Arts Commission
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Mayor Ralph requested the Council confirm her recommendation of
appointing Sandi Westman to a second four-year term on the Kent Arts
Commission that will begin on March 20, 2022, and end on March 19, 2026.
B. Community Events
Council President Boyce advised of upcoming events at the accesso ShoWare
Center. Visit accessoshowarecenter.com for information on upcoming events.
Councilmember Fincher announced upcoming Spotlight Series events. Visit
Kentparks.com for tickets.
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF
A. Mayor Ralph's Report
Mayor Ralph explained the property tax distribution for the 2022 levy rates -
11% of property taxes come to the city of Kent. More than half of the tax bill
is for voter-approved initiatives.
Mayor expressed appreciation for those attending the recent Coffee and
Conversations with the Mayor.
Mayor expressed appreciation for Grocery Outlet for hosting the Battle of the
Badges events.
B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report
Chief Administrative Officer, Derek Matheson advised the ELT is planning a
retreat in April to discuss direction from the City Council’s April retreat in
addition to issues of citywide importance.
Matheson provided information on the current legislative session and the
upcoming changes to indoor masking requirements.
Matheson advised his written report is in today's agenda packet and there is
no executive session.
C. Councilmembers' Reports
Council President Boyce chairs the Operations and Public Safety Committee
and provided an overview from today’s meeting.
Council President Boyce chairs the City Council Workshop and provided
details on today’s agenda items.
Councilmember Michaud serves on Kent’s Human Services Commission that
recently held a public hearing on the CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance
and Evaluation. Michaud provided details on the panel's discussion regarding
what they are learning from organizations that serve Kent residents.
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Councilmember Larimer recently attended NERD party on Meeker street and
indicated it was a great event that had a wonderful turnout.
Councilmember Thomas serves on the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority
Governance Board that will meet on March 16th. Call 253-856-4300 for
information on how to participate.
Councilmember Fincher serves on the Sound Cities Association Mental Illness
and Drug Dependency Oversight Committee King County that recently
discussed the King County Department of Justice Administration on juvenile
offender filings. The committee also reviewed statistics on unlawful detainer
filings.
There is an upcoming training by the Center of Excellence relating to
systemic causes of racism in relation to health care, specifically behavior
health.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
I move to approve Consent items A - D.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Thomas, Michaud
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Council Workshop - Workshop Special Meeting - Feb 4, 2022 8:30 AM
2. Council Workshop - Workshop Special Meeting - Feb 5, 2022 8:30 AM
3. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Feb 15, 2022 5:00 PM
4. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Feb 15, 2022 7:00
PM
B. Payment of Bills - Approve
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MOTION: I move to approve the payment of bills received
through 1/31/2022 and paid on 1/31/2022 and approve the
checks issued for payroll 1/16/2022-1/31/2022 and paid on
2/4/2022, all audited by the Operations and Public Safety
Committee on February 15, 2022.
C. Reappointment to the Kent Arts Commission - Confirm
MOTION: I move to approve the reappointment of Sandi
Westman to a second four-year term on the Kent Arts
Commission that will begin on March 20, 2022, and end on
March 19, 2026.
D. Resolution Ratifying Countywide Planning Policy Amendments
and Urban Growth Capacity Report - Adopt
MOTION: I move to adopt Resolution No. 2033, ratifying an
amendment to the King County Countywide Planning Policies
and adopt the Urban Growth Capacity Report through
ordinances 19369 and 19384.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
10. BIDS
A. Paint Line Striping and Raised Pavement Marking Replacement
Bid – Award
Public Works Director, Chad Bieren presented details on the Paint Line
Striping and Raised Pavement Markings Replacement Bid and recommended
awarding to Apply-A-Line, LLC.
MOTION: I move to award the 2022 Paint Line Striping and
Raised Pavement Marking Replacement Project to Apply-A-
Line, LLC in the amount of $243,530 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: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember
SECONDER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Thomas, Michaud
B. Kent Spring Well #3 Component Replacement and Installation
Bid – Award
Public Works Director, Chad Bieren presented information on the Kent Spring
Well #3 Component Replacement & Installation Bid and recommended
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awarding to Gary Harper Construction, Inc.
MOTION: Award the Kent Springs Well #3 Component
Replacement and Installation Project to Gary Harper
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $187,368.18 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: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember
SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Thomas, 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. Komoto
City Clerk
PROPERTY TAX DISTRIBUTION –2022 LEVY RATES
WA State Schools -Regular
16%
WA State Schools -McCleary
9%
King County
6%
King County Lid Lifts
5%
King County Voted Bonds, 0.19%Port of Seattle, 1%
EMS Services
2%
KC Flood Control, 1%
Sound Transit
2%KSD Voted M&O
18%
KSD Voted Bond Levy
9%
KSD Voted Capital Levy
6%
City of Kent
11%
Fire District
8%
Hospital District
3%
Library Voted Bond, 0.31%
Library District
3%
Other
12%
Kent School District levy rate is used in this graph. The levy rates for other school districts vary, which may result in a slightly different percentage distribution for each school district.
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