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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Regular Minutes - 01/19/2021 Approved Kent City Council • City Council Regular Meeting KENT Minutes WAS M IN G 7 0 N January 19, 2021 Date: January 19, 2021 Time: 7:04 p.m. Place: THIS IS A REMOTE MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ralph called the meeting to order. 2. ROLL CALL Attendee Name JW Title Status Arrived Dana Ral h Ma or Present Toni Troutner Council President Present Bill Boyce Councilmember Present Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present Marli Larimer Councilmember Present Les Thomas Councilmember Present Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present 3. AGENDA APPROVAL A. Approve the agenda as presented. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud 4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition 1. Proclamation for Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Day Mayor Ralph read the proclamation for Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Day and commended the Kent Police Department's work with Kent Youth and Family Services in the efforts to end human trafficking. B. Community Events Mayor Ralph advised that the Kent Police Youth Board is hosting a free event, Mental Health for Dinner on Thursday at 6 p.m. which will include a presentation providing young adults with coping skills. C. Public Safety Report Kent Police Chief, Rafael Padilla provided Council with the Public Safety Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting January 19, 2021 Minutes Kent, Washington Report. He began by introducing the new Corrections Officer Roshani Anderson, providing a Chief's Award of Citizen Commendation to Dauntless Security Officer Jack Reale who assisted in locating a car jacking suspect using his drone. Scott Lind, Glenn Lin and Nestor Castillo-Valdez were awarded Chief's Award of Citizen Commendation following a dangerous purse snatching incident at the Great Wall Mall. Chief provided an update on the fatal collision that resulted after an armed robbery on the Kent East Hill. Chief provided Council with an update on the arson on City Hall campus and noted that there is no known motive yet and is currently still under investigation. Chief reviewed the year end statistics and discussed alarming upward spikes in crime rate from 2019 to 2020. He also noted that vehicle thefts are considered a property crime and due to COVID, there are fewer bookings into the jail for this offense. He also reviewed in detail the 2020 verified shooting statistics for 2017 through 2020. Chief also noted an upcoming race and equity discussion in light of recent events and said Council will be given an update at the January 26th Committee of the Whole meeting. The same matter will be discussed on January 27th with the Race and Equity Board. 5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF A. Mayor Ralph's Report Mayor Ralph serves as the Vice Chair for the Transportation Policy Board in which $14.4m in grant funds were awarded for the West Seattle Bridge. Mayor Ralph testified at the Senate Ways and Means and House Appropriation Committee regarding streamlined sales tax, requesting the legislature fund through the budget or discuss the bill again during this legislative session. Mayor Ralph discussed a meeting with King County Public Health and how the City is working closely with the County to make clear Kent's desire to partner with them on the upcoming need for mass vaccinations. She also noted that the City is working closely with the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority regarding their ability to stand up strike teams to go into long term care facilities and nursing homes to ensure the most vulnerable are receiving vaccinations. B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 2 of 6 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting January 19, 2021 Minutes Kent, Washington Chief Administrative Officer, Derek Matheson discussed the upcoming Council retreat on February 51h from noon to 5 p.m. He noted that this meeting will be entirely virtual and that the agenda is being compiled still. Topics to be discussed will be: Mission, Vision, Goals, Committee of the Whole format, Boards and Commissions, Rental Housing, Communications and House Bill 1590. Matheson also reviewed the legislative priorities: - Streamline sales tax - Race and Equity - 228th/224th/218th corridor - Meet Me on Meeker Project - Gateway to Kent - Willis Street greenway - Panther Lake community park Matheson noted that Race and Equity Manager, Uriel Varela will present at the Committee of the Whole providing an initial process for the strategic plan on race and equity. Matheson added that there will be an executive session to discuss current or potential litigation, anticipated time of 15 minutes with no action following the session. C. Councilmember's Reports Council President Troutner provided a recap of tonight's workshop presentations including a Communications Update, presentation on the Kent Housing Options Plan and a Sound Transit update regarding the downtown parking garage. The public can view the meeting via the meeting portal on the City's website. Councilmember Michaud serves on the Kent Human Services Commission, there is a meeting this Thursday at 3 p.m. where there will be three public hearings regarding CDBG funds. Councilmember Kaur serves as the Chair for the Puget Sound Clean Air Advisory Council in which they discussed transportation climate planning. She discussed a presentation on bills related to climate change and how the board can support them. Councilmember Kaur noted that she has been attending the King County Public Health weekly meetings on faith-based organizations and how they have been impacted and how King County can support these organizations to reduce COVID transmissions. Councilmember Boyce serves as the Vice Chair on for Public Issues Committee. The last meeting was more of an orientation where they discussed Mission, Vision, Values, Guiding Principles, Responsibility of the ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 3 of 6 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting January 19, 2021 Minutes Kent, Washington board. Boyce mentioned that Mayor Ralph is the outgoing President and talked about assuming positive intent when people are discussing topics so there are no surprises and everyone has each other's backs. Boyce said that incoming President, Ed Prince talked about continuing the racial and social justice series. Councilmember Thomas serves on the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority and noted that the meeting will be held January 20, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. at Station 78 in Covington. Councilmember Fincher serves on the Kent Arts Commission and noted that the Kent Creates art contest will run through April 30t" at KentCreates.com and the theme is "Looking Forward." Councilmember Fincher serves on the King Conservation District where they reviewed food program grants and will pass recommendations onto the supervisory board for approval. 6. PUBLIC HEARING None. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT None. S. CONSENT CALENDAR Approve Consent Items A - E. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud A. Approval of Minutes 1. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Jan 5, 2021 5:00 PM 2. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Jan 5, 2021 7:00 PM 3. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - Jan 12, 2021 4:00 PM B. Payment of Bills - Authorize ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 4 of 6 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting January 19, 2021 Minutes Kent, Washington MOTION: Authorize the payment of bills received through 11/15/20 and paid on 11/15/20, the payment of bills received through 11/30/20 and paid on 12/3/20, the payment of bills received through 12/15/20 and paid on 12/15/20, and the payment of bills received through 12/31/20 and paid on 12/31/20, and approve the checks issued for payroll 11/1/20- 11/15/20 and paid on 11/19/20, the checks issued for payroll 11/16/20 - 11/30/20 and paid on 12/4/20, the checks issued for payroll 12/1/20-12/15/20 and paid on 12/20/20, and the checks issued for payroll 12/16/20-12/31/20 and paid on 1/5/2021, all audited by the Committee of the Whole on January 12, 2021. C. Contract Amendment with Summit Food Services for Inmate Food Services at the City of Kent Correctional Facility - Authorize MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract amendment with Summit Food Services to provide inmate food services at the City of Kent Correctional Facility through December 31, 2023, and apply the terms of that amendment retroactively to January 1, 2021, subject to final contract terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Police Chief. D. Ordinance Granting a Franchise to Soos Creek Water & Sewer District - Adopt MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4388, granting a non-exclusive 10-year franchise to construct, maintain, operate, replace and repair a water and sewer system within public rights-of-way of the City of Kent. E. Accept the East Valley Highway Preservation - South 180th Street to South 196th Street Project as Complete - Authorize MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept the East Valley Highway Preservation South 180t" Street to South 196t" Street Project as complete upon receipt of standard releases from the State and the release of any liens. 9. OTHER BUSINESS None. 10. BIDS None. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION At 7:55 p.m. Council entered executive session with an anticipated time ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 5 of 6 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting January 19, 2021 Minutes Kent, Washington of 15 minutes. At 8: 10 p.m. executive session was extended for 20 more minutes. At 8:27 p.m. Council returned from executive session, no action followed. A. Current or Potential Litigation, as per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) 12. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m. Meeting ended at 8:28 p.m. Ki-4�ley A. Xam to- City Clerk ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 6 of 6 dw pot p a� 4 tKENTCITY OF KENT POLICE DEPARTMENT Aggressively Fighting Crime while Serving with Compassion 3 , � I 1 '�.. rr PDUcg : f J r s KENT POLICE �r�ti. o - - VALUES c a N �5 i KENT POLICE �A !� Scott Lind Glenn Lin Nestor Castillo-Valdez KENT POLICE �r�ti. Fatal Collision Update Arson on Campus Year to Year 2019 2020 Year End �� YTS 2019 2020 Change Crime Rate Crime Rate Change StatS per 1000 in Pop per 1000 in Pop Robbery 249 184 -26% 1 .90 1 .40 -0.50 Veh Prowl 1380 1601 +16% 10.53 12.22 +1.69 Veh Theft 949 1090 +15% 7.24 8.32 +1.08 Veh Re cove ry 687 799 +16% 5.24 6.09 +0.85 Res Burg 321 298 -7% 2.45 2.27 -0.18 Comm Burg 385 498 +29% 2.93 3.80 +0.87 Agg Assaults (Not DV) 74 103 +39% 0.56 0.78 Pr +0.22 Shootings 76 117 +54% 0.58 0.89 +0.31 ' I 2020 Verified Shootings Final 2017 2018 2019 2020 Homicide 10 6 4 4 Injury 24 23 17 33 Prop Dmg 31 29 25 32 Shots Fired 59 47 30 48 Total 124 105 76 117 r Upcoming Race & Equity discussion QUESTIONS ? -'-'c�