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May 17, 2022
Date: May 17, 2022
Time: 7:01 p.m.
Place: Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Ralph called the meeting to order.
2. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name —LTitie Status Arrived
Dana Ralph Mayor Present
Bill Boyce Council President Present
Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present
Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present
Marli Larimer Councilmember Remote
Toni Troutner Councilmember Present
Les Thomas Councilmember Present
Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
A. I move to approve the agenda.
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
i. Proclamation for National Police Week
Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for National Police Week to Chief
Rafael Padilla. Chief Padilla accepted the Proclamation and expressed words
of appreciation for law enforcement personnel.
ii. Proclamation for National Public Works Week
Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for National Public Works Week to
Public Works employees Kalyn Auelua and Etuate Lolohea.
iii. Proclamation for Women in Aerospace Day
Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for Women in Aerospace Day to
Nikki Malcom, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the NW
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Women's Alliance.
iv. Appointment to the Civil Service Commission
Mayor Ralph recognized Pauline Thomas and requested the Council confirm
Pauline Thomas to the Civil Service Commission.
B. Community Events
Council President Boyce advised of upcoming events at the accesso ShoWare
Center.
Councilmember Fincher advised of the May 20th mini recycling event at the
Kent United Methodist Church
Councilmember Kaur invited the public to attend the raising of the Pride flag
event at 2 p.m. on June 1st
C. Public Safety Report
Chief Padilla gave the Public Safety Report and advised he presented
Lifesaving awards to Sergeant Koehler and Officer Cortinas.
Chief Padilla presented Exceptional Duty awards to Sergeant Butenschoen,
Sergeant Johnson, Officer Flesher and Officer Holloman.
Chief presented a Citizen Commendation to Scott Kober, from Super Jump
for
his professionalism and genuine care for the public.
Chief Padilla provided details on the current status of hiring and recruiting.
Since 2021, the 23 officers voluntarily resigned or retired early.
Since 2021, the City has have hired 23 officers.
Chief Padilla advised he plans on focusing on recruiting and retention.
• Kent offers the best salary and benefit package in the state
• Hiring incentives
• The City has added recruiting personnel
• The Police Department has a new approach to recruiting diversity and women
candidates
• Emphasis in in-person relationship building with candidate, get candidates
and keep them connected, be everywhere in the community
• Added resources - Partnership with Communications and Multimedia
Chief invited the public to attend Coffee with the Chief on May 18th at Macrina
Bakery from 8-10 a.m.
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF
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A. Mayor Ralph's Report
Mayor Ralph attended the South King Transportation Board meeting that
received a presentation from Metro on their transition to zero emissions, and
fare enforcement/reform.
Mayor Ralph provided an update on the Regional Transportation Policy
council that is preparing for the renewal of the Veterans and Human Services
Levy.
Mayor Ralph advised the Kent Kiwanis Club received a presentation from
Judge Matthew York to discuss the implementation of community court at the
district court level.
Mayor Ralph expressed appreciation of the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board and
Public Works Transportation staff for hosting the bicycle rodeo and helmet
give-away.
B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report
Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Pat Fitzpatrick advised his report is in
today's agenda packet and there is an executive session tonight relating to
litigation, is expected to last 10 minutes with no action following the session.
C. Councilmembers' Reports
Council President Boyce provided a recap of today's Operations and Public
Safety Committee meeting agenda items.
Councilmember Michaud provided a recap of today's workshop agenda items.
Michaud serves on Kent's Human Services Commission and advised of the
agenda items that included reviewing grant applications in addition to going
through equity training with consultants. The Commission added community
members to help with evaluating applications.
Councilmember Kaur serves on K4C that recently discussed Target zero.
Heat and electric pump requirements and waste management were
discussed.
Kaur serves on the Domestic Violence Initiative Task Force that discussed
HB1901 and 1320 relating to protection orders.
Kaur serves as the Chair of the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency that recently
discussed the Strategic Plan draft. Kaur provided details on all presentations.
Councilmember Troutner serves as the Chair of the City's Economic and
Community Development Committee and provided a recap of recent agenda
items.
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Councilmember Thomas serves on the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority
Governance Board that is currently reviewing goals and objectives.
Councilmember Fincher serves as the Chair of the Public Works Committee
and provided a recap of the recent agenda items.
Fincher serves on the Kent Arts commission and provided details on the
upcoming summer concert series and also talked about the current art
contest titled "Here comes the Sun"
6. PUBLIC HEARING
I move to close the public hearing.
There were no public comments.
RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Thomas, Michaud
A. Public Hearing on the 2023-2028 Transportation Improvement
Program - Adopt
Mayor Ralph provided an overview of the public hearing process and opened
the public hearing.
Transportation Engineering Manager, Rob Brown gave the staff presentation
on the 2023-2028 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program.
Brown advised the Plan is a short range planning document that is to be
updated annually and declares list of projects, plans and programs by year.
Brown details the projects removed, projects changed and plans added.
Following the adoption of the Transportation Master Plan, the 2022-2027 TIP
was a major revision to align our short-term program with our new long-term
Program. This year's TIP update is a minor revision the City's short-term
program.
MOTION: I move to adopt Resolution No. 2044, adopting the
2023-2028 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program.
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RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember
SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Thomas, Michaud
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
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 Regular Meeting - May 3, 2022 5:00 PM
2. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - May 3, 2022 7:00
PM
B. Payment of Bills - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the payment of bills received
through 4/30/22 and paid on 4/30/22 and authorize the
checks issued for payroll 4/16/22-4/30/22 and paid on
5/5/22, all audited by the Operations and Public Safety
Committee on 5/3/22.
C. Appointment to Civil Service Commission - Confirm
MOTION: I move to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Pauline
Thomas to an initial six-year term on the Civil Service
Commission that will begin on May 1, 2022 and end on April 30,
2028.
D. Lodging Tax Grant Applications & Funding Levels as
Recommended by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee -
Approve
MOTION: I move to authorize the Council award a total of $200,000
to the 2022 Lodging Tax Advisory Grant Applicants at funding levels
identified by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.
E. Consolidating Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Adjustments
between January 1, 2022 and March 31, 2022 - Adopt
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MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4429, consolidating
budget adjustments made between January 1, 2022 and March
31, 2022, reflecting an overall budget increase of $11,636,600.
F. Consultant Services Agreement with Consor North America,
Inc. DBA Murraysmith, Inc. for the Sanitary Sewer Comp Plan -
Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with
Consor North America, Inc. DBA Murraysmith, Inc. to prepare
the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Comprehensive Plan Update in an
amount not to exceed $679,565, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works
Director.
G. Russell Road - Meeker to Hogan Complete Streets, TIB Grant
Acceptance - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept grant funds
from the Transportation Improvement Board for the Russell
Road -Meeker to Hogan Complete Streets Award, in the amount
of $750,000, amend the budget, authorize the expenditure of
the grant funds accordingly, and authorize the Mayor to sign all
necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
H. Meeker Street Multimodal, Kent Elementary School, PSRC TAP
Grant Acceptance - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize Mayor to accept federal funds in
the amount of $149,904 for the Meeker St Multimodal, Kent
Elementary School project and direct staff to establish a budget
for the funds.
I. Consultant Agreement with KBA, Inc. for the S. 212th Street
Preservation Project - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the Consultant
Agreement with KBA, Inc. in the amount of $205,032 for
contract administration, management, quality control, and
inspection of the S 212t" St Preservation (Green River Bridge to
Orillia Rd) project, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Resolution setting June 21, 2022 as the Date for the Public
Hearing on the Street Vacation at Naden Avenue Assembly -
Adopt
Public Works Director, Chad Bieren provided an overview of the street
vacation at Naden.
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MOTION: I move to adopt Resolution No. 2045, setting June 21,
2022 as the date for the public hearing on the petition for the
vacation of a portion of Naden Street.
RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember
SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Thomas, Michaud
B. Resolution Setting June 21, 2022, as the Date for the Public
Hearing on the Street Vacation of Alleyway - Adopt
Public Works Director, Chad Bieren provided an overview of the vacation of
alleyway.
MOTION: I move to adopt Resolution No. 2046, setting June 21,
2022 as the date for the public hearing on the petition for the
vacation of a portion of right-of-way between Railroad Avenue
S., and Bridges Avenue S. and E. Russell Street and E. Morton
Street.
RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember
SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Thomas, Michaud
10. BIDS
A. Salt Air Vista Park Renovation Project Bid - Award
Parks Planning and Development Manager, Terry Jungman presented details
on the Salt Air Vista Park Renovation Project and recommended awarding to
L.W. Sundstrom, Inc.
MOTION: I move to award the Salt Air Vista Park Renovation
project to L.W. Sundstrom, Inc. in the amount of $495,394.95,
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 Park Director.
RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Zandria Michaud, Councilmember
SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Thomas, Michaud
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Current or Potential Litigation, as per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
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At 8:20 p.m., the Council moved into executive session for 10 minutes.
At 8:30 p.m., executive session was extended for 5 additional minutes.
At 8:36 p.m. the Council reconvened into regular session.
12. ADJOURNMENT
With no action following executive session, Mayor Ralph adjourned the
meeting.
Meeting ended at 8:36 p.m.
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Focus on Recruiting and Retention
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