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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Regular Minutes - 06/01/2021 Approved Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 1, 2021 Date: June 1, 2021 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: THIS IS A REMOTE MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ralph called the meeting to order. 2. ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Dana Ralph Mayor 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. I move to 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. Employee of the Month Mayor Ralph recognized Paralegal and Policy Analyst, Kelly Finn as the June employee of the month. 2. Recognition of State Legislators Briahna Murray with Gordon Thomas Honeywell Government Affairs is the City’s contracted lobbyist. Murray provided a recap of the accomplishments from the recently completed legislative session. Senator Mona Das expressed appreciation of the collective effort to ban Styrofoam and plastics. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 1, 2021 Kent, Washington Page 2 of 8 Representative Entenman is proud of the work accomplished on the police accountability task force and sponsoring legislation that will create the independent investigative body. Senator Keiser’s favorite bill was the Health Equity Zones bill that focuses on communities of color that have disparate health outcomes. Representative Orwall is proud of HB1477 that will help support people in crisis. Representative Gregerson is proud of the budget that includes rental assistance. Senator Hasegawa is proud of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review committee and its mission to review all audits through a racial equity lens and make sure all programs have equity built into them. Representative Bergquist, through his daughter, thanked everyone for passing a really good budget that helps a lot of people. Rep Hackney is proud of the $411M investment into broadband that will make a difference bridging the digital divide. Mayor Ralph expressed her appreciation of all senators, representatives, Murray and Holly Cocci. All Councilmembers expressed their appreciation of the work done by all legislators. 3. Recognition of the Marbella Neighborhood Council Communications Engagement Coordinator, Cassie Fowler provided details on the Marbella Neighborhood Council. 4. Proclamation for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. B. Community Events Council President Troutner advised of the upcoming Summer Recycling event from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Kent Phoenix Academy on June 5th. Visit KentWA.gov/talking trash for additional details. Councilmember Fincher invited the public to attend the virtual International Festival on June 5th and the virtual Juneteenth event. Mayor Ralph advised the City will be observing Juneteenth on June 18th. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 1, 2021 Kent, Washington Page 3 of 8 5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF A. Mayor Ralph's Report Mayor Ralph serves on the Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Committee that recently discussed the Regional Aviation Baseline Study and the Regional Housing Strategy. Mayor Ralph advised that, due to difficulties recruiting lifeguards, the lifeguard program at Lake Meridian is canceled for this year. B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report Chief Administrative Officer, Derek Matheson advised that Council committees will return in September and details regarding appointments are in today’s agenda packet. All meetings will be held on Mondays at 4 p.m., with the exception of the Operations and Public Safety Committee that will meet on the first and third Tuesdays at 4 p.m. Matheson indicated the ad hoc American Rescue Plan Committee has met three times, finalized their work and will present their recommendation to the Committee of the Whole on June 8, 2021. Uri Varela is the City’s Interim Equity Manager. He recently gave a presentation on the Equity Plan to the ministerial program that has requested another update later this year. Matheson’s report is in today’s agenda packet and there is no executive session. C. Councilmembers' Reports Council President Troutner provided a recap of the Transportation Sustainability Update and the start of the review of the ordinance regarding boards and commissions. Troutner serves on the Regional Law Safety and Justice committee that discussed new legislation and their impacts on the justice system. Troutner serves on the Regional Transit Committee that discussed policy changes and updates. The interim general manager at Metro starts June 1st, and for a period of time, ORCA cards will be free to youth 16-18 years of age. Orca cards can now be reloaded with cash. Council Member Michaud held her first "Convo with the Council." Michaud and her son handed out masks at the Kent station, and she completed her Community Police Academy training. Michaud expressed appreciation of the police department staff that organize and conducted the training. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 1, 2021 Kent, Washington Page 4 of 8 Michaud serves on the Human Services Commission that heard a presentation from Orion Industries. Orion has an apprenticeship program that focuses on providing opportunities for people with disabilities. There was a presentation from World Relief Seattle on the Hilltop Garden program. The Commission is in the process of reviewing applications for round three of the CDBG Coronavirus funds. Councilmember Kaur serves on the Growth Management Planning Council that recently discussed countywide planning policies. The council discussed affordable housing and contemplated how to ensure surrounding counties provide affordable housing. Councilmember Larimer serves on the King County Affordable Housing Committee that is unveiling the new affordable housing dashboard. Visit KingCounty.gov to access the King County Affordable Housing Dashboard. Councilmember Thomas serves on the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Governance Board that will meet tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. Call 253-856-4300 for details on how to attend the meeting. Councilmember Fincher serves on the King Conservation District and advised the District is going through a reorganization. Fincher provided information on the upcoming summer concert series and encouraged everyone to participate in the Kent Creates art contest. 6. PUBLIC HEARING None. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT Ishbel Dickens, a Seattle Resident and employee of the Association of Manufactured Homeowners, expressed her appreciation of the great work done by staff, including Hayley Bonsteel, and Berk Consulting in coming up with recommendations and strategies in the Kent Housing Options Plan, Manufactured Housing community preservation. Lindsey Young, a Kent resident and Kent grocery worker requested council pass a hazard pay ordinance for grocery workers. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR I move to approve Consent items A-K. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 1, 2021 Kent, Washington Page 5 of 8 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 Special Meeting - May 7, 2021 8:30 AM 2. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - May 18, 2021 5:00 PM 3. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - May 18, 2021 7:00 PM 4. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - May 25, 2021 4:00 PM B. Payment of Bills - Authorize MOTION: Approve the payment of bills received through 5/15/21 and paid on 5/15/21 and approve the checks issued for payroll 5/1/21-5/15/21 and paid on 5/20/21, all audited by the Committee of the Whole on 5/25/21. C. U.S. Department of the Treasury Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - Authorize MOTION: Move to authorize the Mayor and/or Finance Director to sign agreements necessary to accept the American Rescue Plan Act funds from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, which will include, but is not limited to the Coronavirus Local Recovery Fund Acceptance of Award Terms for the maximum amount allocated to the City of Kent, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Finance Director and City Attorney. D. Kent Housing Options Plan - Adopt MOTION: Move to Adopt the Kent Housing Options Plan. E. Repeal Ordinance 4399/Chapter 10.03 KCC Which Established 40-Day Additional Notice for Termination of Month-to-Month Rental Agreement - Adopt MOTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 4405, repealing Chapter 10.03 of the Kent City code entitled, “Residential Landlord- Tenant Regulations.” F. Consultant Services Agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc for the Green River Natural Resources Area Stormwater Pump Station Project - Authorize Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 1, 2021 Kent, Washington Page 6 of 8 MOTION: Move to Authorize the Mayor to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. for the Green River Natural Resources Area North Stormwater Pump Station project, in an amount not to exceed $280,782.92, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. G. 2021 Street Sweeping Services Agreement with McDonough and Sons, Inc - Authorize MOTION: Move to authorize the Mayor to sign a Street Sweeping Services Contract with McDonough and Sons, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $20,250 per month, plus premium services and extra call-out charges, for Street Sweeping services, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. H. Summit Landsburg Road Puget Sound Energy Electrical Agreement - Authorize MOTION: Move to authorize the Mayor to sign an Electrical Relocation Agreement for $157,669.86 with Puget Sound Energy for the Rock Creek Culvert Replacement at Summit Landsburg Road, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. I. Summit Landsburg Road Puget Sound Energy Gas Agreement - Authorize MOTION: Move to authorize the Mayor to sign a Gas Relocation Agreement for $100,318.76 with Puget Sound Energy for the Rock Creek Culvert Replacement at Summit Landsburg Road, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. J. South 212th Street Preservation Puget Sound Regional Council Grant Acceptance - Authorize MOTION: Move to authorize the Mayor to sign agreements with the Washington State Department of Transportation to obligate $700,000 in addition to the $1.4 million of federal grant funds obligated in July of 2019 for expenditure on the South 212th Street Overlay - East Valley Highway to 72nd Avenue South project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. K. Resolution Recognizing the Marbella Neighborhood Council - Adopt Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 1, 2021 Kent, Washington Page 7 of 8 MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026, recognizing the Marbella Neighborhood Council, supporting its community building efforts, and conferring on it all opportunities offered by the City’s neighborhood program. 9. OTHER BUSINESS A. Kiewit - Mulch Donation - Authorize Public Works Director, Chad Bieren provided details on the donation of mulch from Sound Transit's contractor, Kiewit. The mulch is a result of trees in the Federal Way Link Extension project at no charge. Public Works and Parks can utilize the mulch. Depending on the amount of mulch the City accepts, the value could exceed $400K. MOTION: I Move to authorize the Mayor to take all action necessary to accept a donation of wood chip mulch from Sound Transit’s contractor, Kiewit, and sign any necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud 10. BIDS A. 2021 Crack Sealing Bid - Award Bieren provided a brief overview of the 2021 Crack Sealing Bid Award Project and recommended awarding to Huizenga Enterprises. MOTION: Award the 2021 Crack Sealing Project to Huizenga Enterprises, LLC in the amount of $147,200 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: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember SECONDER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION None. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 1, 2021 Kent, Washington Page 8 of 8 12. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting. Meeting ended at 8:12 p.m. Kimberley A. Komoto City Clerk