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April 5, 2022
Date: April 5, 2022
Time: 7:04 p.m.
Place: Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Ralph called the meeting to order.
2. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name 1Title 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
Changes from Council, Administration or Staff
Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Pat Fitzpatrick added Consent item 8.0,
an Excused Absence for Councilmember Thomas.
I move to approve the agenda as amended.
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. Employee of the Year - 2021
Mayor Ralph and Judge Gipe recognized Janene Johnstone as the City's
2021 Employee of the Year. Johnstone expressed words of appreciation
for her staff and the award.
H. Employee of the Month
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Mayor Ralph and Human Resources Director, Teri Smith recognized Michael
Mage, the City's Government and Performance Coordinator as the City's April
employee of the month. Mage expressed appreciation of the award.
iii. Appointments to the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board
Mayor recognized Connie Stolpp, Wendy Graves, Mack Middleton, Jeff Culver,
Brian Smith and Steve Bourke as her recommendations to the Kent Bicycle
Advisory Board and requested the Council confirm these appointments.
iv. Appointments to the Kent Parks and Recreation Commission
Mayor Ralph recognized Beth Carter, Michael Javelli, Taek Kim and Matthew
Morgan as her recommended appointments to the Kent Parks and Recreation
Commission and requested the Council confirm these appointments.
v. Reappointment to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
Mayor Ralph recognized Andrew Hutchison and requested the Council
confirm his reappointment to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.
vi. Proclamation for Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for Districted Driving Awareness
Month to the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Aaron Tyerman.
vii. Proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Mayor Ralph accepted the Proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
for former City Councilmember Dennis Higgins.
B. Community Events
Council President Boyce provided details on upcoming events at the
accesso ShoWare Center. Visit accessoshowarecenter.com for
information.
Councilmember Michaud advised of two upcoming conservation events:
Earth Day, April 23rd at Clark Lake Park from 9-noon, and an Arbor Day
event at Riverview Park on Saturday April 30th from 9-noon.
C. Parks Seasonal Staffing
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director, Julie Parascondola
presented the Council with an extensive report on the Parks, Recreation and
Community Services 2022 seasonal staffing efforts.
Department Staffing Needs:
• 115 Career Staff
• 250-320 temp/seasonal staff annually, depending on need
• Recreation Division is also seeking 100s of volunteers 3x a year
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Parascondola detailed the annual temporary staffing need at Riverbend and
Park Operations and Recreation.
The department is currently hiring for spring and summer programs.
Parascondola reviewed long and short-term recruiting strategies and then
detailed potential program cancellations and service adjustments if staffing
can't meet it's needed staffing minimum for program and service safety.
Council expressed appreciation of the extend of outreach Parascondola and
her team are taking to find staff.
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF
A. Mayor Ralph's Report
Mayor Ralph recently visited Ms. Maxwell's second grade classroom at
Panther Lake Elementary. Students have been doing a project studying the
City of Kent and creating advertising brochures.
Mayor Ralph recognized the Seattle Majestic football team that has their
home field at French Field at Kent Meridian High School.
Mayor Ralph serves as the chair of the Transportation Policy Board that has
been working through the Regional Transportation Plan and reviewing all the
public comments received.
Mayor Ralph was recently elected as the chair of the Flood Control Advisory
Board. The board makes recommendations to the Flood Control District
Board (King County Council) on how funding should be spent. Kent has been
a recipient of funding. The recent meeting was to discuss the budget.
B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report
Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Pat Fitzpatrick advised of the upcoming
Executive Leadership Team retreat on April 7th that will include discussions
on the 2023-2024 budget.
The City has entered into a contract with a recruiting firm to conduct the
recruitment process for a Chief Administrative Officer.
Fitzpatrick advised there is no executive session tonight, but there is a closed
session to discuss labor agreements that is expected to last for 10 minutes
with action when the Council reconvenes into regular session.
Fitzpatrick's written report is included in today's agenda packet.
C. Councilmembers' Reports
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Councilmember Boyce serves as the chair of the Operations and Public Safety
Committee and provided a recap of today's agenda items.
Councilmember Boyce serves as the chair of the City Council Workshop and
provided a recap of today's presentation on tiny homes.
Councilmember Boyce serves as the chair of the Sound Cities Association
Public Issues Committee that will discuss countywide planning policies,
climate change, and solid waste utility rates during the upcoming meeting.
Councilmember Michaud serves on Kent's Human Service Commission that is
preparing for the upcoming grant making process. There is additional
technical support that will be available during the grant process. Michaud
provided details on the recent presentations the Commission received related
to education.
Michaud serves on the Sound Cities Association Law, Safety and Justice
Committee that received an update on the Sequential Intercept Model that
details how individuals with mental and substance abuse disorders come into
contact with and move through the criminal justice system.
Councilmember Kaur serves on K4C - King County - Cities Climate
Collaboration that recently discussed recent proposed legislation and the
transportation and climate initiatives that passed.
Councilmember Larimer encouraged the public to visit the Greater Kent
Historical Museum that recently held a grand opening event.
Councilmember Troutner is vice chair of the Regional Transit Committee that
recently received a presentation on King County's Safety, Security and Fare
Enforcement (SaFE) Reform. King County Metro is looking to reform its
transit safety, security, and fare enforcement policies and practices through
the SaFE reform initiative. Metro believes SaFE reform is a necessary step on
its journey to becoming and anti-racist mobility agency, fulfilling its
commitment to the King County Executive's True North and Values, and
adhere to Metro's Mobility Framework.
Councilmember Fincher serves as the chair of the Public Works Committee
and provided a recap of the agenda items from the April 4th meeting.
Fincher serves on Kent's Arts Commission that is currently in the judging
stage for the "Inspired by Greatness" contest. Fincher advised the new Kent
Creates contest is "Here Comes the Sun" that runs through June 30th. The
call for artists for the nine new traffic box wraps is currently open until April
18th. The Kent student art walk exhibit just wrapped up.
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Fincher serves on the Sound Cities Association Mental Illness and Drug
Dependency Advisory Council that recently received a report on the
underspend recommendations relating to funds not spent during the
pandemic. The Council also received a presentation from the Somali Mental
Health Foundation.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor provided opening instructions relating to the public comment
period.
Shai Singh, a student in Kent, attended today's meeting as part of their
civics project and thanked the Mayor for today's proclamation for Sexual
Assault Awareness Month and advised they will continue to communicate
the benefits of the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center.
Kyra Griffen, a student in Kent, attended today's meeting as part of their
civics project and expressed appreciation of Mayor Ralph's proclamation
for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and will get further information
about the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center.
Ankita and Rohan Goel provided public comment in opposition to a tiny
home village in Kent.
Martin Piszkiewicz, a Kent resident spoke in support of a tiny home village
in Kent.
The Reverend Dr. Joyce Parry Moore, a Kent resident and Reverend at the
St. James church, spoke in support of a tiny home village in Kent.
SuYoung Yun, a Kent resident and Civic Engagement Program Manager at
Utopia, spoke in support of a tiny home village in Kent.
Michael Janvelli, a Kent resident spoke in support of a tiny home village in
Kent.
Peter Ostrander, an Auburn resident and Minister of Community
Engagement at St. James church, spoke in support of a tiny home village
in Kent.
Agaiotupu Viena, a Kent resident and Deputy Director at Utopia, spoke in
support of a tiny home village in Kent.
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Cliff Cawthon, a Kent resident spoke in support of a tiny home village in
Kent.
David Stoettcing, a Kent resident spoke in support of a tiny home village
in Kent.
Margaret Luke, an Auburn resident spoke in support of a tiny home
village in Kent.
Brenda Farwell, a Kent resident, past president of the Kent Community
Foundation, and host of the Kent Community Partner meetings, spoke in
support of a tiny home village in Kent.
Dave Wicklander, a Kent resident spoke in opposition of a tiny home
village in Kent.
Rebecca Rittle, a Kent resident spoke in support of a tiny home village in
Kent.
Pastor Henry Jenkins, a Tukwila resident suggested everyone love their
neighbor.
Donald Richardson, a Kent resident spoke in support of a tiny home
village in Kent.
Patrick Moore, a Kent resident, spoke in support of a tiny home village in
Kent.
Tye Whitfield, a Kent resident, spoke in support of a tiny home village in
Kent.
Sean Klos, a Kent resident, spoke in opposition of a tiny home village in
Kent.
Kimberly Watson, a Kent resident and Kent business owner, spoke in
support of a tiny home village in Kent.
Tanveer Sangha, a Kent resident, spoke in opposition of a tiny home
village in Kent.
Josh Castle, a Tukwila resident and Community Engagement Director with
the Low Income Housing Institute, spoke in support of a tiny home village
in Kent and provided a brief overview of the proposed process to get a
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tiny home village set up at the St. James church site in Kent.
Alisha Figg, a Kent resident, spoke in support of a tiny home village in
Kent.
Brian Steward, a Kent resident and City of Kent employee that works with
teens, and spoke in support of a tiny home village in Kent.
Navia Taylor, a Kent resident spoke in support of a tiny home village in
Kent.
T.J. Petersen, a Kent resident, spoke in support of a tiny home village in
Kent.
Mayor Ralph advised if the City Council decides to move forward with a
tiny home village proposal, there will be a process that is followed that
will include extensive public outreach.
A. I move to submit the written comments received into the record.
Written comments were received by:
Christopher Tran, a Kent resident.
Ankita Goel, a Kent resident.
David Wicklander, on behalf of Bandon Estates
RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President
SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud
S. CONSENT CALENDAR
I move to approve Consent items A - O.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President
SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Mar 15, 2022 5:00 PM
2. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Mar 15, 2022 7:00
PM
B. Payment of Bills - Authorize
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MOTION: I move to authorize the payment of bills received
through 2/28/22 and paid on 2/28/22 and approve the checks
issued for payroll 2/16/22-2/28/22 and paid on 3/4/22.
C. Accept the Armstrong Well #1 Rehabilitation and Component
Replacement Project as Complete - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept the
Armstrong Well #1 Rehabilitation and Component Replacement
Project as complete and release retainage to Gary Harper
Construction, Inc. upon receipt of standard releases from the
State and the release of any liens.
D. Accept the 2021 Paint Line Striping and RPM Replacement
Project as Complete - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept the 2021
Paint Line Striping and Raised Pavement Marking Replacement
Project as complete and release retainage to Specialized
Pavement Marking, Inc. upon receipt of standard releases from
the State and the release of any liens.
E. Accept the Green River Natural Resources Area South
Stormwater Pump Station Project as Complete - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept the Green
River Natural Resources Area South Stormwater Pump Station
Project as complete and release retainage to Tapani, Inc. upon
receipt of standard releases from the State and the release of
any liens.
F. Appointments to the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board - Confirm
MOTION: I move to confirm the reappointment of Connie Stolpp
and Wendy Graves to the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board for
additional three-year terms that will expire on March 31, 2025;
confirm the new appointments of Mack Middleton, Jeff Culver
and Brian Smith to the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board for three-
year terms expiring on March 31, 2025; confirm the
appointment of Steve Bourke to the Kent Bicycle Advisory
Board to fill the vacant position for the remainder of its
unexpired term that will expire on March 31, 2023.
G. Appointments to the Kent Parks and Recreation Commission -
Confirm
MOTION: I move to confirm the appointments of Beth Carter,
Michael Javelli, Taek Kim and Matthew Morgan to the Kent
Parks and Recreation Commission for three-year terms
beginning April 5, 2022 and expiring on April 4, 2025.
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H. Reappointment to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee -
Appoint
MOTION: I move to reappoint Andrew Hutchison to the Lodging
Tax Advisory Committee for a new 3-year term effective from
April 4, 2022 thru April 3, 2025.
I. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Grant to Economic and
Community Development for a Contract with JayRay for the
VisitKent Tourism Promotion Campaign - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize approve a lodging tax grant to
the Economic and Community Development Department in the
amount of $98,000 to be used for contracting with JayRay to
maintain the VisitKent tourism promotion program and
web/media presence; and authorize the Mayor to execute a
contract with JayRay, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and Economic and Community
Development Director.
J. Ordinance Amending Kent City Code 9.39 "Towing" - Adopt
MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4427, amending
Chapter 9.39 of the Kent City Code entitled 'Towing," to make
clarifying revisions to the City's local code provisions.
K. Contract with Info-Tech Research Group - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with
Info-Tech Research Group, Inc. for an initial 3-year term and
options to renew for three additional 1-year terms at a total
contract cost not to exceed $265,000.00, subject to final
contract terms acceptable to the IT Director and the City
Attorney.
L. King County WaterWorks Grant Agreement for Lake Fenwick
Alum Treatment - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the King
County WaterWorks Grant Agreement, in the amount of
$150,000, for Lake Fenwick Alum Treatment, subject to final
terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director
and City Attorney.
M. Resolution Revising the Residential Traffic Calming Program -
Adopt
MOTION: I move to adopt Resolution No. 2036 that repeals
Resolution No. 2012 and amends the Residential Traffic
Calming Program to revise voting thresholds.
N. Clark Springs Habitat Conservation Measure - Purchase and
Sale Agreement - Authorize
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MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign all documents
necessary for the City to purchase property from Clarence and
Heidi McElderry, in an amount not to exceed $985,000.00,
subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and Public Works Director.
9. BIDS
A. City of Kent Police Firing Range Ventilation Upgrade Bid -
Award
Chris Sprague, Manager of the Police Department's firing range provided
information regarding the project that involves replacing the ventilation
system. The scope of work includes removing and disposing of the existing
ballistic range ventilation system and installing a new system based on the
indoor firing range ventilation system upgrade provided by SSC Engineering,
Inc.
Sprague recommended awarding the bid to Westmark Construction, Inc.
MOTION: I move to award the City of Kent Police Firing Range
Ventilation Upgrade Project to Westmark Construction, Inc in
an amount not to exceed $448,968.19 and authorize the Mayor
to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney.
RESULT:LTU MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Zandria Michaud, Councilmember
SECONDER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud
B. Downey Side Channel Restoration Final Phase Project Bid -
Award
Public Works Director, Chad Bieren presented the bid results for the
Downey Side Channel Restoration Final Phase Project that will include the
excavation of approximately 88,000 cubic yards of soil from the project site,
installation of 44 habitat logs, connection of the side channel to the Green
River and preparation of the soil for the future planting of 30,000 native
plants.
Bieren recommended awarding the project to Olson Brothers Excavating, Inc.
MOTION: I move to award the Downey Side Channel
Restoration Final Phase Project to Olson Brothers Excavating,
Inc. in the amount of $3,129,996.84 and authorize the Mayor to
sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works
Director.
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RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember
SECONDER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud
C. 84th Avenue South (East Valley Highway) Slump Repair Project
Bid — Award
Public Works Director, Chad Bieren presented information on the 84th
Avenue South Slump Repair Project Bid that includes the repair of an
existing slump on East Valley Highway, adjacent to Les Schwab and Tacoma
Screw Products by removing the existing pavement and rebuilding the
roadway to raise the road, adjacent sidewalk and driveways to original
elevations. In addition to the roadway repair, this project will expose the
existing 16" diameter watermain to inspect it's condition, remove and replace
8" diameter water lines and associated infrastructure that serve the two
adjacent businesses, and repair a leaning luminaire.
Bieren recommended awarding the project to Active Construction, Inc.
MOTION: I move to award the 84th Avenue South (East Valley
Highway) Slump Repair Project to Active Construction, Inc. in
the amount of $466,466.00 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, Michaud
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
11. CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PURSUANT
TO RCW 42.30.140
The Council moved into the closed session at 9:35 p.m.
At 9:47 p.m., Council reconvened into regular session.
A. Action Following Closed Session - 2022-2024 KPOA Collective
Bargaining Agreement - Officers and Sergeants - Authorize
Human Resources Director, Teri Smith provided an overview of the three-
year Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Kent Police Officers
Association for Officers and Sergeants Unit.
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MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a three-year
labor agreement with the Kent Police Officers Association,
Officers and Sergeants Unit, effective January 1, 2022 through
December 31, 2024 and amend the budget as needed to
implement the agreement's terms.
RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President
SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud
B. Action Following Closed Session - 2022-2024 KPOA Collective
Bargaining Agreement - Assistant Chiefs and Commanders -
Authorize
Human Resources Director, Teri Smith provided an overview of the three-
year Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Kent Police Officers
Association for the Assistant Chiefs and Commanders Unit.
MOTION: I move authorize the Mayor to sign a three-year labor
agreement with the Kent Police Officers Association, Assistant
Chiefs and Commanders Unit, effective January 1, 2022
through December 31, 2024 and amend the budget as needed
to implement the agreement's terms.
RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President
SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting.
Meeting ended at 9:50 p.m.
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City Clerk
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• Review all temp wage scales to align with industry/market — work through during 2023-2024 budget process
• Recendymcreased Park Operations and Riverbend maintenance temp staff to market (smaller amount than Recreation)
• Wrking toward incentivizing hiring with hiring bonuses or retention escalating pay
• Launch of the Human Services Youth Employment Initiative and Program
• Wrking through cost of buying paid advertising (TV, Radio, Billboard and Metro Transit)
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• Ease of applying / interviewing — walk in interviews
• Over roadway recruitment banners SPRING & SIJM�VIER JABS
• Magnets and temp signage on City vehicles, especially Park Dept vehicles 16 YEARS OLD & UP
• Active Peach Jar with Kent School District recruitment — 2x per month to all high schools
• Now exploring other school district's, not just KSD WALKmIN
• Hiring page in current Recreation Guide
• Hiring announcements on all City reader boards INTERVIEWS
• Hiring announcements in City and Kent Parks newsletters ' ' LEADERS
5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.at Kent Parks Teen Center
• Hiring announcements on City and Kent Parks social media pages with paid ad boosting (formerly Kent Phoenix Academy)
• Hiring announcements on City website Aprilll-14 CAMP WALKAPALA DAY CAMP CO-DIRECTORS AND
• Direct contact via. CLASS Data Base..... parent focus.... `we've got great, safe, employment COUNSELORS,LIFEGUARDS AND SWIM INSTRUCTORS
opportunities for their kids, we will tram them, develop strong work ethic, self-esteem, CommonsWA
confidence, social skills, leadership, sense of responsibility and commitment, earn money."
• Direct contact to all past employees.....'come back, we need 'YOU'
• School Contacts. Direct outreach to teachers, coaches, counselors, principals, athletic director
30 SWIM INSTRUCTORS
• Kent Parks mainline — telephone on hold message April
• Focused City website hiring with special call out about Kent Parks jobs
• Seasonal Recruitment Brochures by area (more detail on `Why"and `What') Ems= 2=
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• Working with Community Based Organizations to spread the word and End applicants
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• Arbor Heights 360 PA"1W IS HIRINGV7
• Lake Meridian Park
• Senior Center-need to connect with Candy on exact placement and if there will be I or 2 (on the corner,side of building,etc...)
• Riverbend-Golf Course side
• Riverbend-Driving Range side
• Community Orden
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• Wilson Playfields • Riverbend Golf Staff
• Back of Town Square Plaza building - 18-hole&Driving Range Staff
• Kent Commons-Dave said he will work with facilities to identify good location;believe only 1 banner will be going up here • Outside Services
• West FenMck Park
• Glenn Nelson • Lifeguards
• Morrill Meadows • Camp Counselors
• Kent Memorial Park • Playground Leaders H"ve FUN
• 272nd property •Sports Officials
• Sun Meadows Work
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employment opportunities
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• After discussion with the Parks Commission, exploring additional areas as well such as (posting at
Unemployment and Labor Ready offices, Goodwill, consideration of re-entry programs (if non-vulnerable
positions), digital badges, letters of recommendations, YVCA foster programs via adults aging out, etc.)
EXAMPLE OF PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
POTENTLAL PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS AND SERMCEADJUSTMENTS
• Proms If staffing can't meet its needed staffing minimums for program and service safety, programs are at risk of cancellation. Vie will do our best to
minimize impacts, but this labor challenge will most definitely have impact in public programs and services.
• Goal will first be to reduce offerings versus cancellation. ff a class could originally accommodate 100 participants, will scale down to 50 participants.
• Program cancellation notifications will vary by core program area and individua program needs/deadlines
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Direct email to registered participant, Full refund
Kent Parks Ne wsletters
Kent Parks social media
Recreation WbTrac Software
• Adecision on the Lake Meridian Lifeguard program will be made by middle April As of now, only(2) applicants even after months of recruitment.
Need a minimum of(16) lifeguards to operate, this program is not scalable.
• Park Maintenance. Impacts to maintenance services could also occur. Park Operations are currently 40% short of it's seasonal staffing positions (10
positions) that have been unable to be filled so far. Anticipating the following impacts to services, which could extend, based on staffing:
• Restrooms normally reopened for peak season April 1 st will be delayed until at least April 16th
• Operational: Garbage management, annual spring prep, landscape maintenance, mowing routines, general response will have gaps or delays
• Annual spring prep includes deploying BBQ's and amenities that are removed for the winter cleaning/pressure washing of shelters, playgrounds, picnic
tables etc. Highly likely these tasks and services will experience delays.
• Program support for athletics, picnic shelters, stewardship events, etc, could all be impacted having a compounding impact on earned revenue.
• Note: One resource option we are not proposing to implement for now is increasing the use of overtime to provide coverage. (Too early in the season,
staff burnout and health, budgetary limitations, etc.)
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From: wicklanderl3@comcast.net
Sent: Monday, April 4, 2022 7:48 PM
To: City Clerk
Subject: FW: Tiny Home Village for Homeless at St. James Episcopal Church
Categories: City Clerk
EXTERNAL EMAIL
Please submit my written public comments into public record.
Thank You!
From: wicklanderl3@comcast.net<wicklanderl3@comcast.net>
Date: Sunday, April 3, 2022 at 4:21 PM
To: Mayor@KentWA.gov<Mayor@KentWA.gov>
Cc: CityCouncil@KentWA.gov<CityCouncil@KentWA.gov>
Subject: Tiny Home Village for Homeless at St. James Episcopal Church
Good Afternoon,
My name is David Wicklander. I own and reside in my home at 9411 S 2451h PI Kent, Wa 98030 in the Bandon Estates
community. We were just notified on 3/25/2022 by way of a member of the Kingdom Gathering Outreach program, who
placed information flyers on at least some of the homes in our community directly across the street from St James
Church, informing us of a zoom meeting on 3/31/2022 sponsored by LIHI regarding their intent and plans in partnering
with St James Church and Kingdom Gathering Outreach to construct a tiny house homeless village behind the church. I
attended the zoom meeting, but unfortunately we only had about 6 other members of our community and/or neighbors
attend. I don't know if the attendance level was so small simply because not many people were informed, or if it has
something to do with the wide diversity of people in our community and their understanding of what the flyer was really
about, and/or their ability to log on to a zoom meeting. We were also notified that there will be a vote/hearing with
the Kent City Council on 4/5/2022. While I can appreciate all the efforts of groups like LIHI, Kingdom Gathering
Outreach, St James Church, as well as others, I really don't feel like this is the right neighborhood for a tiny home village
like this as I will elaborate more on.
I, as well as most members of our community, have worked our entire lives to have the opportunity to purchase a home
in a nice, safe community where we can live and provide for our families without living in fear of negative impacts due to
changes in our neighborhood.That is why we chose to purchase a home in Bandon Estates. Allowing a tiny home village
for homeless people,to be installed across the street from our community could potentially change our entire
neighborhood in a negative way.After reviewing all the info I could find on other tiny home villages,They initially start
out ok when they first open, but the village goes bad real fast. Issues I have seen range from Excess trash in and around
the village, hoarding large quantities of junk in and around the village, increased crime impacting the homes and
businesses around the village, as well as problems resulting from village occupants consuming drugs and alcohol once
they leave the village for the day.There have also been occupants of these villages that have mental health issues
that people in the neighborhood around them have been confronted with.All of these issues could potentially destroy
the safety and integrity of our neighborhood. I also firmly believe this would lower the value of our homes, because it
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there was a homeless village at the church when I looked into buying this home, I definitely would have looked
elsewhere, and I believe most people would tell you the same thing.
Another concern that I have is that along 94th Ave, directly in front of the south end of the church property, is the
location where at least 3 school buses pickup and drop off young children every day.There are at least 2 busses that pick
up handicapped and/or special needs children, and 1 bus for elementary public school children. Depending on the
occupants of the homeless village,this could potentially create a clear and present danger for these children.
Another concern I have is that St James Church currently has a middle aged homeless man and women whom they allow
to reside outside the back of their church that have been living outside, behind the church for 2 years.The preacher of
the church told me they were paritioners of her church. But the women (and possibly the man) have some severe
mental health issues.They regularly walk up and down 94th Ave yelling and screaming at each other and creating a
public disturbance. I also have video on our community Facebook page of the women trying to break into my house last
summer. I call Kent PD and they located her in minutes. But the officer informed me that he really couldn't do anything
unless she continued to come back and try to enter my home because she didn't actually get into my home.
In closing, I would like to ask all of you,to take a minute, and think about how you would feel if a homeless village was
put in across the street from your home. I will be watching the televised hearing on Tuesday night in hopes that you all
make the best decisions for our community as well as all the other neighbors in close proximity to St James Church.
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Sincerely,
David Wicklander(And Bandon Estates
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Komoto, Kim
From: City Clerk
Sent: Tuesday, April 5, 2022 10:49 AM
To: 'Ankita'; City Clerk
Subject: RE: Objection on tiny house village in Kent (urgent)
Ankita,
I just sent you the Zoom meeting invitation for tonight's City Council meeting that begins at 7 p.m.
• You will want to join the Zoom meeting just prior to 7 p.m.
• Make sure that your name appears so that I can identify you.
• I will welcome you and do a sound check—you must join prior to 7 p.m. for me to perform this test
• When called upon, unmute your microphone, state your name and city of residence and present your testimony.
• You will have up to 3 minutes.
PUBLIC COMMENT-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 measure or candidate for office.
If you wish to provide comment to the Mayor and Council, please contact the City Clerk by 4 p.m. on the day of the
meeting at 253-856-5725 or CityClerk(@KentWA.gov. When called to speak during the meeting, please state your name
and city of residence for the record. You may have up to three minutes to provide comment. Please address all
comments to the Mayor and Council as a whole.The Mayor and Council may not be in a position to answer questions
during the meeting.Alternatively,you may email the Mayor and Council at Mayo r KenLWA. ov and
CityCouncil@KentWA.gov. Emails are not read into the record.
Thank you,
Kim Komoto, City Clerk/Public Records Officer
Office of the City Clerk i Administration
220 Fourth Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
Phone 253-856-5728 i Fax 253-856-6725
kkomotQ KentWA.gov
My work schedule is Monday-Thursday
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From:Ankita <ankitagoel6@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, April 4, 2022 7:03 PM
To: City Clerk<CityClerk@kentwa.gov>
Subject: Fwd: Objection on tiny house village in Kent (urgent)
EXTERNAL EMAIL
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Hi Kim,
Me and husband would like to attend the zoom call tomorrow at 7pm per below email. Please share the meeting details.
Thanks,
An kita
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Troutner,Toni" <TTroutner@ke_n_tw >
Date:April 3, 2022 at 8:18:20 PM PDT
To: ankitasoel6 r,_gmail.com
Subject: Re:Objection on tiny house village in Kent(urgent)
Thank you for your email. I share your concerns as well and do not support this project.
We will have a presentation on Tuesday during our workshop (5pm) on tiny homes. If you are
interested, I encourage you to come to our council meeting this Tuesday at 7pm and sign up to
speak during public comment. If you are unable to attend in person, you can contact Kim
Komoto (city clerk-cityclerk kentwa.gov) before 4pm Tuesday to participate via zoom.
Please feel free to forward this to others in your neighborhood that you think may be
interested in speaking out.
I am happy to answer any additional questions. You can email me or feel free to call 253-951-
7765.
Thank you,
Toni Troutner, Councilmember
Kent City Council
220 Fourth Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
Phone 253-951-7765 I Fax 253-856-6700
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From: City Council<CityCouncilekentwa.go >
Sent: Sunday,April 3, 2022 7:55 PM
To: Boyce, Bill <BBoyce@kentwa.gav>; Fincher, Brenda <BFincher@kentwa.�ov>;Thomas, Les
<LThomas@kentwa.i~ov>; Kaur, Satwinder<SKaur kentwa.gov>;Troutner, Toni
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Subject: FW: Objection on tiny house village in Kent(urgent)
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From: Ankita <ankitagoe16@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday,April 3, 2022 7:55:42 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US&Canada)
To: City Council
Cc: Ankita Goel
Subject: Objection on tiny house village in Kent (urgent)
EXTERNAL EMAIL
Hello Kent City Council,
I am a concerned resident of Kent right across the street from St.James Episcopal Church on 94th ave.
The whole neighborhood is highly concerned after recently learning about the church's plan to build a
tiny house village in their parking lot(where homeless, ex-convicts, drug addicts, etc. will reside) -which
I believe is under proposal/approval by you on April 5th. On behalf of my family and neighbors, I'd like to
kindly request to NOT approve this project.This will create a lot of nuisance in a peaceful residential
area. We have enough crime around us already and some homeless people walking from church and
trying to break in to our houses or theft, etc.The whole neighborhood shares the same concerns and
you may hear from other residents too in separate emails. Most of us moved here 1-2 years ago to build
a safe life, working hard to be able to afford the houses we live in. Something like tiny village right in our
neighborhood will ruin our dreams and push us to look for housing somewhere else in this hot market
where no place is affordable anymore.
One quick google search on similar projects by Low Income Housing(LIHI) built in other neighborhoods
in Seattle and other cities in WA state can show the impact and increase in criminal activity. Based on
that, we should work towards keeping our City of Kent free from such possible circumstances.
So, I beg you to consider our concerns and please reject this proposal.Something like this can be built in
outskirts of the city where public transportation is available for them,without hurting any existing
neighborhoods.
Thank you!
Ankita Goel
206-457-7796
Kent, WA resident
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Komoto, Kim
From: Christopher Tran <thechris48@hotmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 3, 2022 6:04 PM
To: Troutner, Toni; City Clerk
Subject: RE:Tiny Home Village development concerns
Attachments: TinyHomesBandonEstates.docx
Categories: City Clerk
EXTERNAL EMAIL
Thanks for your response Toni.
Kim Komoto, can you submit my written comment to public records(attached), I will do my best to try to participate via
ZOOM.
Christopher Tran
206-384-8370
Thechris43@hotmail.com
Sent from Mail for Windows
From:Troutner,Toni
Sent:Sunday, April 3, 2022 5:50 PM
To:thechris48@hotmaii.com
Subject: Re: Tiny Home Village development concerns
Thank you for your email. I share your concerns as well.
We will have a presentation on Tuesday during our workshop (5pm) on tiny homes. If you are interested, I
encourage you to come to our council meeting this Tuesday at 7pm and sign up to speak during public
comment. If you are unable to attend in person, you can contact Kim Komoto (city clerk -
cityclerk@kentwa.gov) before 4pm Tuesday to participate via zoom. You can also submit written public
comment to Kim and ask to have it submitted into public record.
Please feel free to forward this to others in your neighborhood that you think may be interested in speaking
against this issue.
I am happy to answer any additional questions. You can email me or feel free to call 253-951-7765.
Thank you,
i
Toni Troutner, Councilmember
Kent City Council
220 Fourth Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
Phone 253-951-7765 1 Fax 253-856-6700
troutner@ Ken tWa,gv
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
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From:City Council <CityCouncil@kentwa.gov>
Sent:Sunday, April 3, 2022 5:47 PM
To: Boyce, Bill <BBoyce@kentwa.gov>; Fincher, Brenda <BFincher@kentwa.gov>; Thomas, Les<LThomas@kentwa.gov>;
Kaur, Satwinder<SKaur@kentwa.gov>; Troutner,Toni<TTroutner@kentwa.gov>; Larimer, Marli
<M La rimer@ kentwa.gov>; Michaud, Zandria <ZMichaud@kentwa.gov>
Subject: FW:Tiny Home Village development concerns
From: Christopher Tran <thechris48@hotmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 3, 2022 5:47:08 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US &Canada)
To: Mayor <Mayor@kentwa.gov>; City Council <CityCouncil@kentwa.gov>
Subject: Tiny Home Village development concerns
EXTERNAL EMAIL
Hello,
My Name is Christopher Tran, and I have been living here with my new young family at 9415 S 2451h PL, Kent, WA 98030
in the Brandon Estates West Community.We were informed on 3/25/2022 by a generic flyer, with minimal information
and a notice that a tiny home community might be built directly across the street from my neighborhood. I was unable
to attend the zoom meeting that was on the flyer, because I was at work. I've worked hard to be able to finally purchase
my first home, which happens to be at the Brandon Estates in Kent. I really don't feel like this is the right location for the
tiny home village, as I already have some fears other people coming in and disrupting the peace in my neighborhood. In
the past, I have called police on numerous occasions as there have been random people attempting to break in to cars,
and houses in the neighborhood. I have personally experienced random people jumping over my fence late at night, and
even had people walk up to my driveway to look inside my car for valuables. Because I work on 2nd shift, I am a night
owl, so usually I am awake through the night, and with a new born child naturally I am able to check most of the alerts
that my ring cameras notify me with. I feel if the tiny home village is to be built at the proposed area, crime will increase,
and safety of my neighborhood will decrease. My wife will not be able to walk the dog safely, we won't be able to go
outside with our child at our community park, and I will not be able to walk casually late at night to grab the mail at the
mailbox. I already don't feel safe in my own neighborhood recently, and this proposed area will drastically change the
life of many as well. Ultimately as much as I like my first home ever bought, I may be forced to sell and move away from
Kent if my family's and my own safety is at risk. Prices are skyrocketing in the housing market, so I may have to look
further south and increase time for my commute to work. Echoing with what my fellow neighbors have said, had the
tiny homes been built before we purchased this home, we probably wouldn't have decided to start our new family here.
There is nothing wrong with tiny homes, but the issue is, there's not enough follow through to provide enough safety for
the surrounding communities and neighborhoods down the lines.Things get escalated quickly, and they are never
addressed. We as a community at Bandon Estates have band together to create a strong community to inform each
other of safety since the community has started.This area is not perfect by any means, and were working on improving
it but this additional development will definitely it nearly impossible to lower the safety concerns.
Thank you for your time.
If you have any questions or concerns,you can reach my below.
Christopher Tran
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206-384-8370
Theehris48 hotmaiLcom
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Hello,
My Name is Christopher Tran, and I have been living here with my new young family at 9415 S 245th PL,
Kent, WA 98030 in the Brandon Estates West Community. We were informed on 3/25/2022 by a generic
flyer, with minimal information and a notice that a tiny home community might be built directly across
the street from my neighborhood. I was unable to attend the zoom meeting that was on the flyer,
because I was at work. I've worked hard to be able to finally purchase my first home, which happens to
be at the Brandon Estates in Kent. I really don't feel like this is the right location for the tiny home
village, as I already have some fears other people coming in and disrupting the peace in my
neighborhood. In the past, I have called police on numerous occasions as there have been random
people attempting to break in to cars, and houses in the neighborhood. I have personally experienced
random people jumping over my fence late at night, and even had people walk up to my driveway to
look inside my car for valuables. Because I work on 2nd shift, I am a night owl, so usually I am awake
through the night, and with a new born child naturally I am able to check most of the alerts that my ring
cameras notify me with. I feel if the tiny home village is to be built at the proposed area, crime will
increase, and safety of my neighborhood will decrease. My wife will not be able to walk the dog safely,
we won't be able to go outside with our child at our community park, and I will not be able to walk
casually late at night to grab the mail at the mailbox. I already don't feel safe in my own neighborhood
recently, and this proposed area will drastically change the life of many as well. Ultimately as much as I
like my first home ever bought, I may be forced to sell and move away from Kent if my family's and my
own safety is at risk. Prices are skyrocketing in the housing market, so I may have to look further south
and increase time for my commute to work. Echoing with what my fellow neighbors have said, had the
tiny homes been built before we purchased this home, we probably wouldn't have decided to start our
new family here.There is nothing wrong with tiny homes, but the issue is, there's not enough follow
through to provide enough safety for the surrounding communities and neighborhoods down the lines.
Things get escalated quickly, and they are never addressed. We as a community at Bandon Estates have
band together to create a strong community to inform each other of safety since the community has
started.This area is not perfect by any means, and were working on improving it but this additional
development will definitely it nearly impossible to lower the safety concerns.
Thank you for your time.
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City of Kent
2021 Labor Negotiations
April 5, 2022
Presentation to: City Council, Executive Session
By: Teri Smith, Human Resources Director
Union Groups by Contract
(and non-represented employees)
Labor Group Benefited Labor Contract Term Status
Positions
KPOA 152 1 / 1 /2022 - 12/3 1 /2024 3 yrs — pending
(Officers & Sgts) Council approval
KPOA 11 1 / 1 /2022 - 12/31 /2024 3 yrs — pending
(Commanders &Asst. Council approval
Chiefs)
AFSCME 147 1 / 1 /2020 - 12/31 /2022 Negotiations to
begin this summer
Teamsters 158 1 / 1 /2020 - 12/31 /2022 Negotiations to
begin this summer
Non-Represented 256 N/A Historically follows
AFSMCE
Cost of Living Increases
Year CPI-W AFSCME Teamsters Non- KPOA KPOA
100% Reps Officers & AC's &
sgts Cmdrs
2013 +2.7% 0% 0% 0% 2.7% 2.7%
2014 + 1 .2% 1 .2% 1 .2% 1 .2% 1 .2% 1 .2%
2015 +2.2% 2.2% 2.2% 2.2% 2.2% 2.2%
2016 + 1 . 1 % 1 . 1 % 1 . 1 % 1 . 1 % 3.6% 3.6%
2017 +2.0% 3.0% 4.5% 3.0% 3.0% 3.5%
2018 +3.0% 3.5% 3.0% 3.5% 3.0% 4.0%
2019 +3.6% 2. 1 % 2. 1 % 2. 1 % 4.5% - Ofcr 4.5%
6% - Sgt
2020 + 1 .7% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 1 .7% 1 .7%
2021 + 1 .0% 1 .0% 2.5% 1 .0% 1 .0% 1 .0%
2022 +6.3% 4.0% 3.5% 4.0% 6.3%* 6.3*
(10iii21) (10iii21)
Tentative Agreement Reached
POLICE OFFICERS/SERGEANTS overview of major contract terms:
• Tentative agreement reached on 2/21/22
• Ratified by members on 3/18/22
• Contract term 3 year: January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
• COLA:
• Effective Jan. 1, 2022 - N/A (provided 16% increase 10/1/21: 6.3% CPI-W, 4.7% for 12-hr shifts, 5%
market adjustment)
• Effective Jan. 1, 2023 - 100% CPI-W; minimum 1%, maximum 6%; add'I 0.5%
• Effective Jan. 1, 2024 - 100% CPI-W; minimum 1%, maximum 6%
• 12-hour/10.5-hour shift language
• New sick leave incentive level
• Provided for equity in sick leave separation cash-out
• Increased comp time leave bank from 100 hours to 150 hours
• Included language to address legislative actions, i.e. SSB 5055
• Included 4% premium pay for officer assigned to Race, Equity and Inclusion and sergeant assigned to Co-
Responder
• Premium pay for detectives from 4% to 5%
• Education pay for AA from 3% to 4%; Bachelor's from 5% to 6%
• Instructor pay increased from $75/mo to $100/mo
• Updated multi-lingual pay to reflect proficiency level: base = $100, advanced = 3%
• 2022 budget impact: $2.8 mil; 2023 budget impact: $410k - $1.43 mil (depending on COLA);
2024 budget impact: $204k - $1.22 mil (depending on COLA)
Tentative Agreement Reached
Police Commanders/Assistant Chiefs overview of major contract terms:
Tentative agreement reached on 3/14/22
Ratified by members on 3/18/22
Contract term 3 year: January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
COLA:
Effective Jan. 1, 2022 - N/A (provided 16% increase 10/1/21: 6.3% CPI-W, 4.7% for 12-hr shifts, 5%
market adjustment)
Effective Jan. 1, 2023 - 100% CPI-W; minimum 1%, maximum 6%; add'I 0.5%
Effective Jan. 1, 2024 - 100% CPI-W; minimum 1%, maximum 6%
12-hour shift language
New sick leave incentive level
Provided for equity in sick leave separation cash-out
Included language to address legislative actions, i.e. SSB 5055
Education pay for AA from 3% to 4%; Bachelor's from 6% to 7%
Included body worn camera pay of 1%
Updated multi-lingual pay to reflect proficiency level: base = $100, advanced = 3%
Included critical incident evaluations and mental health wellness language
2022 budget impact: $incl in previous slide; 2023 budget impact: $46k - $150k (depending on
COLA); 2024 budget impact: $21k - $126k (depending on COLA)
Council Motion:
Motion # 1- I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a
three year collective bargaining agreement with the
Kent Police Officers Association ( KPOA) - Officers &
Sergeants effective January 1 , 2022 through
December 31 , 2024 .
Motion #2 - I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a
three year collective bargaining agreement with the
Kent Police Officers Association ( KPOA) -
Commanders and Assistant Chiefs effective January
1 , 2022 through December 31 , 2024 .