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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Regular Minutes - 09/06/2022KENT WAS M IN G 7 0 N Date: September 6, 2022 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE Mayor Ralph called the meeting to order. 2. ROLL CALL Approved Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Attendee Name Dana Ralph 1Title Mayor Status Arrived Present Present Present Bill Boyce Council President Brenda Fincher Councilmember Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present Marli Larimer Councilmember Present Toni Troutner Councilmember Present Les Thomas Councilmember Councilmember Present Excused Zandria Michaud 3. AGENDA APPROVAL Chief Administrative Officer, Pat Fitzpatrick requested the addition of a Consent Item 8.N for an Excused Absence for Councilmember Michaud. A. I move to approve the agenda as amended RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Thomas 4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition Mayor Ralph recognized the recent changes in staff that included Pat Fitzpatrick as the Chief Administrative Officer, Tammy White as the City Attorney and Christina Schuck as the Deputy City Attorney. Mayor Ralph recognized the City's Video Program Coordinator, Alex Klinger and the entire Multimedia Department for receiving seven first place awards, four second place awards and two third place awards from the 2022 Government Programing Awards. Mayor Ralph expressed sincere appreciation for Klinger and the work he does Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting September 6, 2022 Minutes Kent, Washington in elevating the City of Kent and for his professionalism. to help elevate the City of Kent Klinger expressed his appreciation for his team, the leadership team and the hard work of all City employees. i. Employee of the Month Mayor Ralph recognized Tania Reyes-Selden, Paralegal in the City's Law Department as the City's September Employee of the Month. City Attorney, Tammy White expressed her appreciation of Reyes-Selden and of all of the hard work that she does in supporting the Law Department. ii. Proclamation for National Recovery Month Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for National Recovery Month to Kathleen Murphy, Behavior Health Specialist, from King County Behavioral Health and Murphy expressed appreciation of the proclamation. iii. Appointments to the Kent Arts Commission Mayor Ralph requested Council confirm her recommended appointments of Kelly Spreitzer and Sandra Pearce to the Kent Arts Commission. B. Community Events Council President Boyce announced upcoming events at the accesso Showare Center. Councilmember Fincher announced Team up 2 Clean Up and invited the public to visit Kentwa.gov to sign up to volunteer. 5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF A. Mayor Ralph's Report Mayor talked about her recent visit to the Howard Hanson Dam kicking off the funding for the Fish Passage Project, with Public Works Director, Chad Bieren, Congresswoman Kim Shrier and Senator Patty Murray. Mayor visited SKCAC Industries and Employment.- employment for individuals with disabilities. SCAC empowers people with disabilities by offering employment services, packaging, assembly, and fulfillment services. Mayor Ralph advised that the City of Kent employs several supported employees and is looking to grow the program. Mayor Ralph indicated that she traveled with Chief Padilla along with a South King County delegation to Tucson, Arizona to visit their Crisis Receiving Center. Mayor indicated the Center is open 24/7 - it's a stabilization center. Page 2 of 7 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Kent, Washington Crises Center staff help develop plans for connecting people with services - something that is needed in South King County. The delegation also visited Tucson's version of Valley Communications 9-1-1 center. Tucson's 9-1-1 operators recognize the need for support and do a warm hand off. The caller gets passed on to a crises responder to take the time to help stabilize the caller. Mayor advised there are multiple ordinances on tonight's Consent Agenda that will be followed up with budget requests for our municipal court to continue the Community Court to assist those with resources. B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report Chief Administrative Officer, Pat Fitzpatrick advised his written report is in today's agenda packet and there is an Executive Session regarding current litigation that is expected to last for 10 minutes. Fitzpatrick indicated budget preparation continues and there is a special workshop retreat on October 51" at the Green River College campus at the Kent Station. C. Councilmembers' Reports Council President Boyce serves as the Chair of the Operations and Public Safety Committee and provided a recap of today's agenda items. Council President Boyce serves as the Chair of the Council's Workshop and provided a recap of the three presentations from today's meeting. Councilmember Kaur serves on the Multicare Board and advised the Covington birth center is closing due to low demand. Kaur advised the Washington State Building Code Council is proposing changes to the residential energy codes and the public hearing is open now through October 14th. Councilmember Fincher serves on the Sound Cities Association King Conservation District Advisory Committee - Visit KingCD.org for free services. Councilmember Fincher serves on the Sound Cities Association Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Oversight Committee King County. Fincher expressed appreciation for Kent organizations that provide services: Kent Youth and Family Services, Peer Kent, Birds Flying Free Art Therapy, Seamar, and Valley Cities. Councilmember Fincher serves on Kent's Arts Commission and advised of the upcoming Spotlight Series events. Page 3 of 7 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Kent, Washington Fincher serves as the Chair of the Public Works Committee and advised the new West Hill water tower is being painted. Councilmember Thomas serves on the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Governance Board that will meet on September 71" at 5:30 station 78 in Covington. 6. PUBLIC HEARING None. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT Avalyn Rudolph, from Troop 8455 advised she is working on a merit badge that requires her to discuss an issue going on in the community right now. Rudolph asked about the Kent Teacher's School District strike. Eddy Walsh, from Troop 8455 was also in attendance. S. CONSENT CALENDAR Move to approve consent items A - N. Mayor expressed appreciation for the action the Council took tonight to pass the ordinances relating to public safety issues. Mayor spoke to each of the resolutions. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Thomas A. Approval of Minutes Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Aug 16, 2022 5:00 PM City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Aug 16, 2022 7:00 PM B. Payment of Bills - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the payment of bills received through 8/15/22 and paid on 8/15/22 and authorize the checks issued for payroll 8/1/22-8/15/22 and paid on 8/19/22, all audited by the Operations and Public Safety Committee on 8/16/22. C. Consolidating Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Adjustments between April 1, 2022 and June 30, 2022 - Adopt Page 4 of 7 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Kent, Washington MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4439, consolidating budget adjustments made between April 1, 2022 and June 30, 2022, reflecting an overall budget increase of $16,463,769. D. Redesignate Remaining ARPA Flex Fund Allocation for Commercial Affordability Projects: City Allocation - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the redesignation of the remaining FlexFund American Rescue Plan Act allocation in the amount of $1.1 million for commercial affordability projects and work with Community Development Financial Institution partners to support Black, Indigenous, and people of color businesses and developers in Kent. E. Ordinance Restricting the Sale of Aerosol Paint Containers - Adopt MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4440, that amends Chapter 9.02 of the Kent City Code to make housekeeping revisions to KCC 9.02.660 related to the crime of possessing graffiti tools and to enact new code sections that restrict public access to aerosol paint containers and prohibit sales of those paint containers to minors. F. Ordinance Prohibiting Solicitation of Occupants of Vehicles - Adopt MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4441 adding Section 9.02.645 to the Kent City Code that prohibits any person from entering or remaining on an arterial roadway or median with the intent to conduct a solicitation of the occupant of any vehicle traveling on or stopped on the arterial roadway. G. Ordinance Prohibiting the Unlawful Use of Dangerous Drugs in Public Places - Adopt MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4442, amending Chapter 9.12 of the Kent City Code related to dangerous drugs to prohibit the use of those drugs in public places, and to repeal or revise other code sections to ensure consistency with the state Uniform Controlled Substances Act. H. Pedestrian and Bicycle Program - Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon on 108th Avenue SE at Kent Panther Lake Library - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign all documents necessary to accept grant funding from the Washington State Department of Transportation Pedestrian and Bicycle Program and to amend the budget to authorize the expenditure of funds to design and construct a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon on 108t" Ave SE (SR 515) near the Panther Lake Library. Page 5 of 7 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting September 6, 2022 Minutes Kent, Washington I. Safe Routes to School - School Zone Flashers - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents to accept grant funding from the Washington State Department of Transportation Safe Routes to School Program and to amend the budget to authorize the expenditure of funds to design and construct School Zone Flashing Beacons in nine school zones. J. Consultant Agreement with KBA, Inc. for the 76th Avenue South - North Segment Project - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the Consultant Services Agreement with KBA, Inc. for contract administration, management, quality control, and inspection in the amount of $402,242 for the 76t" Avenue South - North Segment project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney. K. Appointment of Kelly Spreitzer to the Kent Arts Commission - Confirm MOTION: I move to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Kelly Spreitzer to fill a vacated position on the Kent Arts Commission that will expire on November 15, 2025, after which time, Spreitzer will be eligible to serve two full 4-year terms. L. Appointment of Sandra Pearce to the Kent Arts Commission - Confirm MOTION: I move to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Sandra Pearce to a four-year term as an alternate on the Kent Arts Commission. The term will begin on September 6, 2022 and expire on September 5, 2026. M. Accept the 2022 Crack Sealing Project as Complete - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept the 2022 Crack Sealing Project as complete and release retainage to Huizenga Enterprises, LLC upon receipt of standard releases from the State and the release of any liens. N. Excused Absence for Councilmember Michaud - Approve MOTION: I move to approve an excused absence for Councilmember Michaud as she is unable to attend the meeting of September 6, 2022. 9. OTHER BUSINESS None. 10. BIDS Page 6 of 7 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting September 6, 2022 Minutes Kent, Washington None. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION The council went into executive session at 7:55 p.m. for 10 minutes with no action expected when the Council reconvenes into regular session. A. Current Litigation, as per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) 12. ADJOURNMENT The Council reconvened into regular session at 8:05 p.m. With no action, Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting. Meeting ended at 8:07 p.m. K&H Ley A. Kavu)to- City Clerk Page 7 of 7 Public Comment - Sign Up Sheet For the Kent City Council Meeting of: September 6, 2022 Please PRINT your contact information below and when called upon, come to the podium and state your Name and Address for the record You will be given THREE minutes to speak NAME Print Legibly Telephone Number Email Address Topic � g SSJ �c� 1 CQQsi,(,V�J Z. 4�t wojis() i Tog 3. 4. 5. 6. S:\PUBLIC\City Clerk's Office\City Council\City Council Meetings\TEMPLATES\Sign In Sheet Public Comments.doc