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KENT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
7:00 PM
Chambers
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Mayor Dana Ralph
Council President Toni Troutner
Councilmember Bill Boyce Councilmember Marli Larimer
Councilmember Brenda Fincher Councilmember Zandria Michaud
Councilmember Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Les Thomas
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COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA - 7 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
2. ROLL CALL
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
Changes from Council, Administration, or Staff.
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition
1. Proclamation for National Night Out
B. Community Events
C. Public Safety Report
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF
A. Mayor Ralph's Report
B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report
C. Councilmembers' Reports
City Council Meeting City Council Regular Meeting July 20, 2021
6. PUBLIC HEARING
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
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meeting. Comments that do not relate to the business of the city of Kent are not permitted.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Jul 6, 2021 5:00 PM
2. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Jul 6, 2021 7:00
PM
3. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting -
Jul 13, 2021 4:00 PM
B. Payment of Bills - Authorize
C. Franchise Ordinance with Olympic Pipeline Company - Adopt
D. Ordinance Repealing Chapter 8.02 KCC - "Single-Use Plastic and Carryout
Bags" - Adopt
E. Resolution Ratifying Council Action Taken During COVID-19-Related
Suspension of Portions of OPMA - Adopt
9. OTHER BUSINESS
10. BIDS
A. Fourth Avenue and Willis Street Landscape Bid - Award
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
12. ADJOURNMENT
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the National Association of Town Watch is sponsoring a unique
nationwide crime and drug prevention program on August 3,2O2t
called "National Night Out"; and
WHEREAS, the city of Kent plays a vital role in assisting our Police
Depaftment through joint crime and drug prevention efforts
across the City and is supporting "National Night Out" locally; and
WHEREAS, it is important that all residents of the city of Kent know the value
of crime prevention programs and the impact that citizen
participation can have on reducing crime and creating a safe and
vibrant community;
WHEREAS, National Night Out provides an opportunity for the community to
come together as neighbors for an evening of celebration and
fun that will strengthen our bonds and unify us in our goal of
creating a strong community;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dana Ralph, Mayor of Kent, do hereby proclaim August
3,202L as
National Night Out
In Kent Washington and encourage all citizens, neighborhoods and
communities to pafticipate in the city's crime prevention effofts to more tightly
weave the fabric of the community and strengthen community spirit.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 20th day of July, 202I.
Mayor Dana lph
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Administration
• A big thank you to everyone for “return to
the office” and “return to Council
Chambers” on Tuesday, July 6. We’re
pleased the process went smoothly.
• The Kent Commons, Kent Senior Activity
Center, and ground floors of city buildings
reopen Monday, July 19.
• The accesso ShoWare Center mass
vaccination site administered its last
vaccine on Saturday, July 17.
Federal Way Link Extension
• Final permits for Star Lake garage and
Kent Des Moines station have been issued.
• Kent Des Moines garage slab on grade
pours have been completed.
• The ramp from level 1 to level 2 has been
completed and forming for level 2 has
begun.
• Additional girders have been set on
Structure B. Girders installation has
extended south of S. 240th Street to the
area behind Lowe’s.
• Clearing and grading between the Midway
Landfill and the S. 259th Place is complete
and mass excavation has begun where the
guideway will be at grade.
• Utility work in the Star Lake Station area is
ongoing; traffic impacts will occur.
• Columns for structure Z (guideway over S.
272nd St.) are complete and capitals are
currently under construction.
• Excavation of approximately 35,000 yards
of material for the Star Lake garage has
commenced. Material is being used for the
guideway embankment near the Star Lake
station.
• Staff continues to review several permit
revisions for the project which was
expected as a part of the design build
process.
Race and Equity
• The South King County DEI network held
its second meeting of the year. The goal of
this group is to partner as S King County
Cities to share best practices and resources
to help move racial equity forward.
• I am currently helping the City of Auburn
select their consulting group that will
create their DEI Strategic Plan.
• The Race & Equity Core Team will be
analyzing community listening sessions
during our August and September
meetings. The listening session analysis
will be used to create Racial Equity Toolkits
and will help inform the overall Strategic
Plan.
• The Cultural Awareness and Racial Equity
(CARE) employee resource team continues
to meet monthly. July’s meeting will focus
on bystander training. August’s meeting
will focus on gender equity. We will be
discussing voting rights for the month of
September.
Economic Development
• City of Kent staff reviewed initial public
survey results with Sound Transit and are
awaiting the full report on Kent Des Moines
TOD first round of engagement and public
outreach. Economic development staff
ADMINISTRATION
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
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hope to schedule the Sound Transit team
to update Council in either September or
October.
• Economic development staff, along with
colleagues from other south sound cities
and the staff of OneRedmond, continue to
polish the Small Business Administration
Community Navigators grant application
which is due July 23. With Seattle Chamber
of Commerce emerging as the region’s
official ADO, we are also engaging with
them and the Port of Seattle about
restructuring business development
/business retention services long-term in
light of Covid-19’s impacts. Framework and
design concepts emerging from the SBA
grant application process is informing these
discussions.
• In the coming weeks, economic
development will be meeting with the
newest City of Auburn economic developer,
Jenn Francis, to welcome her and talk
about the Kent Valley marketing efforts.
Long Range Planning
• Long-range Planning, GIS, and Public
Works Engineering are collaborating to
identify areas within the City as candidates
for Countywide Growth Center designation;
after analyzing, Midway, West Meeker, and
East Hill, it is possible that West Meeker
and East Hill will meet the thresholds.
Growth center designation would make
transportation projects within those areas
more competitive for grants; however,
signaling candidacy now for grants implies
a future commitment to city-funded
planning efforts in advance of official
designation in 2024. Kent’s Downtown is
already a Regional Growth Center; this new
type of center is an opportunity to
designate areas of growth that are
significant to the communities they serve,
and will attract both public transportation
investment, and encourage private
investment to the surrounding areas, to
achieve sustainable growth and meaningful
improvements in housing, job distribution
and recreational opportunities.
Development Engineering
• DE is working on 50+ small cell
applications from two separate
communications companies that have been
submitted to locate 5G small cell
technology in the City.
• DE is collaborating with PSE, Lumen and
Comcast to implement a blanket/annual
utility permit for maintenance work in City
of Kent right-of-way that does not involve
pavement disturbance. When fully
implemented, permit processing and
review time for what had been individual
applications, can be devoted instead to
complex projects, shortening the timelines
for higher impact development moving
through permitting.
• Staff attended the pre-application with
Avenue 55 for proposed development of
the City owned Naden property.
• In addition to permit review fees, through
June of 2021 Development Engineering
reviewed permits that generated the
following impact fees and system
development charges:
- Transportation Impact Fees: $878,895
- Water System Development Charges:
$1,608,018
- Drainage System Development
Charges: $632,012
• In November 2020, the City executed an
Emergency Management Grant (EMPG)
Agreement (E21-125) with the WA Military
Department to provide pass-through
funding in the amount of $71,193 to the
Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority (RFA).
Pursuant to federal grant requirements,
and consistent with previous annual
awards, in April 2021 the City and RFA
executed an MOU that establishes the
requirement governing the RFA’s
administration of this award, including
adherence to the terms and conditions of
the Grant Agreement and other federal
requirements. On July 12, 2021, in
accordance with federal grant requirements
and this MOU, the City executed a
consultant services agreement with S.K.
Consulting in the amount of $1,500 to
perform grant monitoring activities,
including site visits at the RFA, designed to
ensure that EMPG grant requirements are
met.
FINANCE
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• The Financial Planning Division continues to
work on the 2022 mid-biennium budget
adjustment. Currently, Finance is meeting
with departments to go over their proposed
requests. Department requests are due on
July 28th. The ELT Budget Retreat has been
rescheduled for August 18th & 19th.
Meeting requests will be sent out soon.
• On June 29, the City of Kent was officially
added to the FileLocal website allowing
businesses to apply and pay for new Kent
business licenses online. Between June 29
and July 13, Kent has received 30 new
online business license applications through
FileLocal. The implementation project
included the collaboration of multiple
departments and a heavy lift from the IT
Department including the build of a new
backend business license system to replace
the City’s business license tracking system
maintained in KIVA. Currently, we are
working through stabilization as we
streamline processes and work out issues
as they arise to ensure that 2022 business
license renewals are a success. Outreach
and messaging to the public about FileLocal
will be coordinated with the 2022 business
license renewal process.
Workday
• Started design and configuration to
streamline processes and procedures for
the temporary hiring project.
• We’ve had 170 items logged on the issue
tracker: 97 closed, 21 in progress and 52
are open
• June statistics:
o 7790 - total number of business process
events initiated during the month.
o 71 - new hires, terminations and job
changes.
o 59 - employee benefits business
processes completed (retirement
savings changes, addition of
dependents to an enrollment, new
enrollments, and changes to eligibility)
o 317 - business process events that were
initiated by a manager
Benefits
• Wellness Step Challenge is open for
registration!
Lean/Government Performance
Innovate Academy invites City staff to attend
in-person training:
• Lean Yellow Belt Certification (Aug 3–5)
4-hr sessions on Tues, Wed, Thurs (12-hrs
total).
No prerequisites, in-person class, Location
TBD.
• Lean Green Belt Certification (Oct 25–
29)
4-hr sessions on Mon through Fri (20-hrs
total).
Prerequisite: Yellow Belt, in-person class,
Location TBD.
Information Technology Projects
• Telestaff stabilization – to document known
and newly discovered system issues
identified in the production environment
and resolve through standard project rigor,
including but not limited to; requirements
gathering, configuration, architecture,
testing in a development environment,
process documentation, training and
deployment in production.
• Kiva replacement (Amanda) - to replace
the City of Kent’s outdated Kiva software
with a new and enhanced software system
(Amanda), intended to provide a stabilized
permit tracking application process and
build upon associated hardware platforms
supporting ECD’s operations. Platforms
such as, GIS integration, mobile solutions
for inspectors, inspection scheduling, web
access for citizens, service requests, code
enforcement, ad hoc query and reporting.
Information Technology operational support
for July 4, 2021 to July 13, 2021
• Number of tickets opened – 170
• Number of tickets closed – 243
Enterprise GIS
General:
• Normalizing address database for Amanda
and business license application
implementations
• New intern, Alan Foote, started and will be
working with EGIS
HR
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• Helping ECD with GIS analysis of locating
County Growth Centers
• Continued support for Parks Survey 123 to
help manage asset maintenance
• Working on rearchitected plan for GIS
system citywide
• Finalizing contract for impervious surface
data for parcel audit citywide
• Providing support for Sound to Summit
Regional GIS collaboration with other cities
Weekly Customer Service requests:
• Monthly GIS data update
• Providing customer support to help staff
connect to GIS data
• Map request for See Click Fix layer
boundaries for Public Works Operations
• Both civil attorneys and prosecutors
attended a regional meeting to address
police and prosecution issues related to
new police reform legislation, and have
been working with the Police Department
on ensuring policies and procedures
conform with new legislation.
• Attorneys assisted the Police and Parks
Departments in addressing a matter
involving an individual starting fires in Mill
Creek Canyon park
• Drafted an ordinance eliminating the City’s
bag ban ordinance in light of comparable
state legislation that preempts the City’s
ordinance.
• Drafted a resolution for Council
consideration that ratifies all actions taken
by council during the COVID-19 crisis when
in person meetings were prohibited.
• Drafted an ordinance adopted by Council
that amends the Kent City Code related to
appointive boards and commissions, and
conducted an in-depth analysis of impacts
retroactive term limits will have to
appointments.
• Assisted in drafting an ordinance amending
code provisions related to wireless facilities
and small wireless facilities. Prepared
presentation for a public hearing held on
July 12, 2021 before the LUPB.
• Prosecutors filed 67 in-custody cases and
167 out-of-custody cases during the month
of June. They also appeared at 68 court
calendars with a 20% failure to appear rate
for defendants.
• Continued to assist the Clerk’s office with
public records requests as needed, and
Public Works, ECD, IT and Parks with a
number of high priority contracts and
development projects, including property
rights and access issues involving Naden
Avenue.
• Assisted the Clerk’s Office in preparing the
agenda for the City Council meetings and
Committee of the Whole meetings.
• Assisted the HR Department in a number of
sensitive employment and labor related
matters.
• The first week of the 2021 Summer
Concert Series was a huge success.
Approximately 300 people came out to
Morrill Meadows Park for a concert for kids
by The Not-It’s! on Wednesday, July 7.
Staff received positive feedback from
audience members, performers, and
technical personnel about the location for
Wednesday concerts. Approximately 400
people enjoyed a soul/R&B concert by
Seattle-based Darrius Willrich at Lake
Meridian Park on Thursday, July 8. Overall,
audience members are thrilled to be back
in the parks, listening to live music again!
• Two new murals have been installed as
part of the Arts Commission’s new
temporary, rotating mural program. Look
for these vibrant new artworks on Meeker
and Harrison Streets!
• Artworks by Stephanie Johnson and Sara
Brogdon are on display in the Centennial
Center Gallery through August.
• The Kent Creates “Hope Blooms” exhibit
closed on June 30 with 37 submissions.
Arts Commissioners are currently voting to
choose the top five artworks. A new online
exhibit, “Free to Roam” is open and
accepting creative content in all mediums
through September 30. For this Kent
Creates exhibit, the Kent Arts Commission
encourages artists and creative minds to
be inspired by the possibilities to roam.
LAW
PARKS, RECREATION, AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES
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• The popular Cornucopia Days 5K run/walk
had a triumphant return as an in-person
event on Saturday, July 10! The event
drew 269 runners to Three Friends Fishing
Hole and staff heard many comments from
our loyal running community about how
happy they were to be back.
• Youth and Teen staff, with the support of
Kent School District grant funding, have
been busy providing a summer enrichment
program at East Hill Elementary. The
program serves children in grades K-6 with
a focus on SEL (social, emotional learning),
STEAM (science, technology, engineering,
arts and math), physical fitness and
nutrition. This unique grant opportunity
also provides transportation for students, a
much needed, but often missing
component in many youth programs.
• Adaptive recreation softball returned with
20 athletes. Due to Covid-19, athletes have
missed two seasons of softball skill
development, teamwork, social interaction,
and competition. Everyone was grateful to
be back at Service Club ballfields and a
couple athletes and parents shed happy
tears about returning to some normalcy.
• The Senior Center continues to offer both
virtual and in-person programming with
growing attendance. The Fitness Center is
now open five days a week hosting many
fitness enthusiasts. Meet up trips have also
been very successful; participants provide
their own transportation to a destination,
meeting the trip guide or host on location.
• Recreation facilities (Kent Commons and
Senior Center) are preparing to fully open
to the public on July 19.
Staff Changes - Hiring/Retirement/
Recruitment/Leaves/Promotions
• Officer’s Kiril Van Orman, Isaac Hegamin,
Dzung Lam were sworn in June 11.
• Entry Level Police Officers Alexandra
DeMarinis and Krishan Kumar started 7/1.
Significant crime activities/arrests
/investigations
• On July 2, at 9:07 pm, officers responded
to the YMCA for a report of shots fired
behind the building at the basketball
courts. Four bullet casings were recovered.
Witnesses saw two males carrying guns
and fleeing. No reported injuries at this
time. Detectives are investigating.
• On July 2, at 2:48 pm, officers were called
to a brawl between two families, threats
with a firearm and one shot was fired (no
one hit) prior to police arrival. It was a
chaotic scene. Once parties were
separated, the shooter identified herself
and said she feared for her family’s life,
however the victims reported she
threatened to shoot them all dead and then
fired off a round in the air. The female was
taken into custody without incident.
• On July 3, at 9:53 am, patrol responded to
a malicious mischief call in the area of 4th
Ave. N/W Harrison St. The subject involved
is well known to patrol due to his mental
instability and aggressiveness toward
officers and people in the community. The
subject was punching the windows of
passing vehicles and broke the reporting
parties side mirror off. When the first
officers arrived, the subject was
confrontational and removed his shirt, and
then proceeded to pull out a pocketknife
with a 3-inch blade, putting it to his neck.
4th Ave. N was completely shut down and
from that point on, officers made every
attempt to de-escalate the subject from a
distance. He remained aggressive and did
not follow any commands that were given
to him, as he continually held the knife to
his neck. After one hour of attempts to de-
escalate and negotiate, the subject made it
clear he was not going to cooperate and
wanted to end this situation by suicide by
cop. Ultimately, a noise flash distraction
device was let off behind him as a
distraction, at which point officers
converged with the shield and arrest team.
During that short period, the subject was
able to slice his neck with the knife. He was
quickly restrained, and immediate care was
given to him until Puget Sound Regional
Fire Authority took over. He was
transported to Harborview, where it was
later determined his injuries were not life
threatening.
• On July 5, at 12:43 pm, patrol responded
to the Park Place apartments, for a 10-
POLICE
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year-old male who was severely injured by
a firework, additionally it was reported that
the child’s parent fainted. Officers
contacted the child and tended to the child
until Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority
arrived. The child suffered significant
injuries to his right hand due to the
firework explosion. The injured child was
one of several children playing with
fireworks in front of the Horseshoe Acres
trailer park. The child was transported to
Harborview by Medics.
• On July 7, at 9:30 am officers were called
to a multiple vehicle prowl at Modern
Machinery. The same individuals are
suspects of several more multiple vehicle
prowls at other locations the same day. On
more than one occasion, when approached,
they pointed a gun at the reporting party.
Detectives are investigating.
• On July 8, at 1:21 am officers were called
to a vehicle prowl of at least 45 cars at the
Amazon Fulfillment Center located on
64th/212th.
• On July 9, at 3:15 pm a KPD officer
observed a car on fire at the Sweet Cheeks
espresso stand just across the city line in
Des Moines. The officer was able to get the
unconscious driver out before the car
became fully engulfed. The driver was not
injured, and Puget Sound Fire and Des
Moines PD responded.
• On July 13, at 1:11 am officers were
flagged down by a citizen at the 7-11
located at 10255 SE 240 St. The citizen
notified the officer that he observed a
couple verbally arguing. When he tried to
help break-up the argument, the male
pointed a gun at him followed by a threat.
The couple fled the area on foot. Officers
located the couple behind Planet Fitness
and the male was arrested for felony
harassment.
Survey
• Field staff provided construction support
and staking on active capital improvement
projects, including the West Hill Reservoir.
Topographic design surveys performed 76th
Ave Road raising project.
• Professional staff reviewed CIP project
plans, calculated various portions of City
right of way, and drafted a record of survey
for the recently overlayed 212th Street
project.
• PW GIS staff is following up with Cityworks
tasks. Fulfilled public records requests,
entered infrastructure utility project as-
builts and performed regular data base
maintenance tasks.
Construction
• Willis Street and 4th Ave S Roundabout:
final LED message board installation began
Thursday, July 15 and should be complete
by July 20.
• James Street and 2nd Avenue Pedestrian
Crossing: Construction of the traffic island
began on July 13. Electrical installation will
follow. Impacts to traffic between the hours
of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM can be expected
for the following few weeks.
• West Hill Reservoir: Crews continue backfill
around foundation stem walls. Storm sewer
work continues. Rolling sheet steel wall
underway. 38th Ave S is closed between S
248th St and S 247th St for the duration of
the project. Pedestrian access through this
closure will be maintained.
PUBLIC WORKS
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• S. 212th Street preservation – 72nd Ave S to
84th Ave S: HMA overlay paving (except at
the RR crossings) was completed last
week. Vehicle detection loop installation
began the week of July 12. Work within the
BNSF and UPRR Right of Way is scheduled
to begin July 19, for a projected 2-week
duration. Remaining activities will be at
night, 8 pm to 6 am. Road will be open to
one direction of travel only, traffic in
opposite direction will be detoured to 228th
and 196th.
• 2021 watermain replacement: contract is
proceeding at Veterans Drive. Titus will be
the next location beginning in early August.
• 2021 asphalt overlays: contract work
began July 6, with demolition and
replacement of curb ramps on Lake
Fenwick Rd. Work begins on Hazel Ave this
week. The contractor’s schedule shows
work progressing to SE 248th St on the
21st, and Seven Oaks on the 26th.
Environmental
• Landsburg Mine: ecology has released the
proposed amendments to the Landsburg
Mine Consent Decree & Cleanup Action Plan
to address detections of 1,4-Dioxane at the
northern portion of the site. Kent provided
comments during the public comment
period which ended July 8, 2021.
• Stormwater Code - staff is working with
Legal to finalize the amending ordinance
for the update to Kent City Code 7.05 and
7.07, the stormwater utility code chapters.
These updates are needed to support new
NPDES permit requirements as well as a
general refresh of the code to replace
outdated information and references. The
final draft will be routed for internal review
by the end of July.
Transportation
• The Signals crew recently completed the
installation of ADA-compliant accessible
pedestrian pushbuttons at the intersection
of Pacific Highway and S 240th St. Along
with the pushbutton upgrade, a leading
pedestrian interval, or LPI, was
implemented. LPI is a relatively new signal
operation that gives pedestrians between
three and seven seconds to start crossing
the street before the vehicle signal turns
green. This helps pedestrian visibility by
allowing them to start moving before
vehicles. This is the fourth intersection we
have upgraded on Pacific Highway this
year. The others are at S 272nd St, S 260th
St, and S 252nd St. These locations are part
of our plan to upgrade pedestrian
pushbuttons and implement LPI at 13
intersections this year.
• The Signals crew also finished replacing the
traffic signal controller cabinet at the
intersection of West Valley Highway (68th
Ave S or SR 181) and Todd Blvd. The
signal cabinet was hit earlier this year by a
semi truck and required a total
replacement. Our crew contracted the
concrete foundation replacement but did
the rest of the work in-house. The traffic
signal had been operating with a temporary
skid-mounted cabinet the crew built for
these situations.
Streets
• Street maintenance crews placed reader
boards on 4th Ave S and S 228th for grind
and inlay, ground and paved roadway on
4th Ave N, prep concrete panel for pour and
pour new panel at 424 E Gowe St, hot
patch repair at 11802 SE 248th Ct, and
108th Ave SE and clean traffic islands on E
Smith St, Kent Kangley Rd, and SE 260th
St.
• Signs and Markings crew set bases and
replaced signs on 93rd Ave S, S 212th St, W
Meeker St, install public notice signs on E
Tacoma St, set bases for Retro Reflectivity
in the Downtown Core and sign
maintenance on the East Hill, West Hill,
Valley North and Valley South. Solid Waste
crew removed debris on S 260th St, on and
off ramps for S 277th St and 108th Ave.
• Water Vegetation crew cleared debris at
West Hill Sites and mowed, line trimmed
and picked up litter at Scenic Hill sites, 640
zone tank, KEHOC, Clark Springs fence
line, Clark Springs cell tower access road,
212th treatment site, 208th Well, O’Brien
Well, Garrison Creek Well, Summit
Reservoir and Guiberson Corrosion facility.
Street Vegetation crews have mowed, line
trimmed and picked up litter along East Hill
people paths, 64th Ave S and S 208th St,
watered street trees, irrigation repair and
sprayed curb and crack Citywide. The
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Sidearm crew mowed on the bypass loop,
SE 248th St, 132nd Ave SE, Panther Lake
area, Reith Rd, Military Rd, Clark Springs
ditches, S 272nd St, 124th Ave SE and Lake
Fenwick Rd. The Wetland Mitigation crew
ran irrigation systems, Downey and KOA
Vegetation monitoring, Spray weeds at
mitigation sites, line trim and remove
weeds from the Lake Meridian outlet
Channel, Rock Creek site, 72nd Ave Site,
Lever and Alvin’s pond, weed and fertilize
at nursery and remove weeds from Lake
Meridian outlet channel, Downey site and
Johnson Creek. The Wetland Maintenance
crew mowed and line trimmed at Redondo
on 27th Ave S, Maplewood Grove on 108th
Ave SE, Signal Electric on 3rd Ave S, 72nd
Diversion Channel on 68th Ave S, Showare
Center on 4th Ave N, Horseshoe Bent on
80th Ave S, Summer Glen Division 2 and 3
on 124th Ave SE, Kentview on Frager Rd,
Frager Berm at Frager Rd, PNW Equipment
on 77th Ave S, 196th Corridor Wetland on
72nd Ave S and Senior Center on E Titus St.
The Holding Pond crew mowed and line
trimmed at Locust Lane on SE Kent
Kangley, Highland Park on 132nd Ave SE,
Cottonwood on SE 270th St, Millbrook
Heights on SE 270th St, Starwood East and
West on 114th Ave SE, Oakhill Tract B on
114th Ave SE, Kangley Downs on 114th Ave
SE, Lexington Square holding pond and
bioswale on 114th Ave SE, Kingstone Tract
C on 114th Ave SE, Beall Short Plat on S
234th Pl, Family Homes bioswale on SE
253rd Pl, Echo Glen Heights Tract C on SE
271st St, Willow Way on S 222nd St, Reith
Hill on Reith Rd, The Vineyard Plat on S
260th Pl, Springbrook 2 on SE 193rd St, Star
Meadows on 112th Ave SE and Woodridge
Estates on Woodland Way
Water
• Water staff are continuing to work on a
water main installation on the West Hill at
45th Ave S and replacing a large meter
vault lid at the former Flow International
facility on 64th Ave S. Water Quality staff
are collecting source water samples for
Gross Alpha, Radium and herbicide as part
of our Department of Health monitoring
schedule. Water Quality staff are also
preparing for citywide lead and copper
sampling in August. Lead and copper
sampling occur at the customers tap, so
staff coordinate with previous sample site
customers to ensure they will be able to
participate again.
Storm/Sewer
• Storm crews were performing ditch
maintenance on 3rd Ave N, S 248th St, S
270th St and 118th Pl S, storm line cleaning
on 84th Ave S and 112th Ave SE, manhole
change out on SE 208th St and S 262nd St
and replaced beehive debris rack on SE
264th St. The crew have performed
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) assessing on S 266th St
and 83rd Ave S and pumping on Carnaby
Way and 33rd Ave S.
• Sewer crews TV’d for existing Sewer and
Storm 2022 overlays, installed pump run
light at GRNRA, hillside repair on Riverview
Blvd and change outs in high traffic areas
on 72nd Ave S.
Fleet/Warehouse
• The Warehouse crew continues to maintain
the shops yard keeping it clean and picked
up and maintaining the wash rack,
assisting with CDL training, issuing
personal protection equipment (PPE’s),
issue hydrants and public notice boards to
contractors, repairing small equipment as
needed, receiving parts and inventory
orders, manually open and close broken
East Gate, completed physical inventory
counts, ordered stock to balance inventory
and prepped for a recycle event.
• Fleet crews worked on scheduled and non-
scheduled maintenance and City Space
write ups. The Radio Shop was programing
radios.
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July 6, 2021
Date: July 6, 2021
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Place: Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Toni Troutner Council President Present
Bill Boyce Councilmember Present
Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present
Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present
Marli Larimer Councilmember Present
Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present
Les Thomas Councilmember Present
Dana Ralph Mayor Present
II. PRESENTATIONS
1 Environmental Water Quality Program Laura Haren
Evan Swanson
30 MIN.
Conservation Analyst, Laura Haren presented information on the Stormwater
Management and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit.
Haren reviewed the Clean Water Act and the Phase II Municipal Stormwater
Permit. The City is required to implement several stormwater pollution
prevention programs as part of the NPDES. The NPDES Permit allows the City
to discharge water into the State's system.
Haren indicated the following programs have been added to the Municipal
NPDES Permit Programs: MS4 Mapping and Documentation, Source Control
Program for Existing Development and Comprehensive Stormwater Planning.
Haren reviewed the City's public education and outreach programs,
inspection and best management practices, monitoring and assessment.
Program requirements have increased inspections by an additional 500
inspections per year.
Haren went into the City's comprehensive stormwater planning and advised
the department is working on updates to the Kent City Code and Surface
Water Design Manual.
Haren provided a brief update on the Puget SoundKeepers Alliance appeal of
the permit stating that it is not protective enough.
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Haren indicated the new permit requirements are in place to not only
improve water quality, but to improve the awareness of pollution prevention.
The City's goals are to effect behavioral change within the Kent community to
prevent pollution and implement strategic Kent specific and regional
programs to protect and enhance water quality.
Water Quality Coordinator, Evan Swanson presented information on the
Cross Connection Control Program and wellhead projection program. The
Cross Connection Program is in place to prevent contaminated water from
back flowing and entering the public drinking water supply. Regulatory
requirements were reviewed. Backflow is the undesirable reversal of flow of
water from the consumer system into the public water supply.
Swanson provided an overview of City's Wellhead Protection Program. The
purpose of the program is to protect groundwater resources used for Kent's
drinking water supply that is required by the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act
and Washington's drinking water regulations. The program implements
strategies to reduce the risk of contaminating drinking water supplies within
the wellhead protection area.
Swanson indicated the Clark Springs Habitat Conservation Plan provides 50
years of protection for Kent to utilize the Clark Springs water source. Habitat
Conservation measures were reviewed.
Swanson provided an update on the cleanup work at the Landsburg mine and
continued monitoring.
Swanson indicated the Public Works Department is working on updating the
Wellhead Protection Plan to include a list of contaminate sources within the
Wellhead Protection Area.
2 Mill Creek System Update Mike Mactutis
Melissa Dahl
30 MIN.
Environmental Engineering Manager, Mike Mactutis provided an update on
the Mill Creek watershed.
The Mill Creek Canyon provides for a good salmon habitat. The Kent Valley is
very impervious - 60% covered by hard surfaces, making it challenging to
move water out of the valley.
Mactutis provided information on the Lower Mill Creek Watershed and
detailed the challenges with the number of impervious surfaces throughout
the watershed. This is a complex watershed.
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The Green River Natural Resource Area is a 300 acre natural wildlife refuge,
water quality treatment facility as well as a flood protection area. Mactutis
provided details on how water flows in and out of the area.
Mactutis indicated the Green River watershed is part of the larger watershed
that is dependent on the Black River pump station that pumps water into the
Green River. The King County Flood District is in the process of updating the
Black river pump station which will allow more fish coming up through the
Green River into Kent.
Mactutis reviewed the super fund cleanup process in the Duwamish river.
Environmental Engineer, Melissa Dahl discussed the natural processes of Mill
Creek that included organic and inorganic processes. The goal is to ensure
Mill Creek provides flood protection and also ensures the food web and
habitat thrive and function.
Dahl explained the inorganic process of Mill Creek that includes the impact of
sediment transfer from the top of the creek that accumulates at the bottom
of the canyon. Sediment accumulation causes flooding.
Mactutis provided an overview of the Mill Creek area, including the use of
pump stations. The GRNRA South Stormwater Pump Station is now
operational and the GRNRA North Stormwater Pump Station is yet to be
constructed that will pull water from GRNRA providing an additional 25%
water capacity in the GRNRA.
Mactutis indicated the Upper Mill Creek Dam that includes a fish ladder is
now complete. This project added 50% capacity to the dam.
Dahl advised the 76th Avenue Road Raising and Culvert Replacement project
is complete and will now reduce flooding on 76th . An additional road raising
and removing/replacing culvert crossings project that will include three
bridges is planned.
Dahl reviewed the Earthworks Canyon Sediment Detention project and Mill
Creek Canyon Culvert Cleaning projects.
The Mill Creek Reestablishment Project is designed to reduce flooding along
Mill Creek. It requires federal permitting and staff is deciding on the best
path forward to address flooding in addition to ensuring the work will get
permitted.
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Meeting ended at 6:05 p.m.
Kimberley A. Komoto
City Clerk
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July 6, 2021
Date: July 6, 2021
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER|FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Ralph called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone to the first
in-person meeting in over 15 months due to the Governor's Emergency
Proclamation.
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
No changes.
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 Eric Knight at the July employee of the month.
2. Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month
Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month to
Parks Director, Julie Parascondola. Parascondola expressed appreciation for
the proclamation and commented on the challenges the Parks Department
faced over the past year.
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Parascondola detailed what the Parks Department revised/implemented over
the past 15 months. Summer programs have launched, work is being done to
prepare the fall/winter guide and the Kent Senior Activity Center and Kent
Commons Community Center will open on July 19th.
Parascondola recommended the community get up, get out and enjoy the
sunshine and parks. Parascondola thanked the entire Parks Department staff
for all of their hard work and dedication.
Mayor expressed her appreciation for the work the Parks Department did to
keep residents connected over the past year.
3. Appointments to the Land Use and Planning Board
Mayor Ralph recognized Sally McDonough and Michael Purewall as
appointments to the Land Use and Planning Board and requested Council
approve the appointments.
B. Community Events
Council President Troutner advised of upcoming concert series events at
Morrill Meadows park and the summer concert series at Lake Meridian park.
Troutner advised of the upcoming Kent Cornucopia Days 5K that takes place
on July 10th from 9-12 a.m. at the Three Friends Fishing Hole.
Troutner invited the public to attend the upcoming Kent Station market and
the East Hill Farmer’s market.
C. Economic and Community Development Report
Chief Economic Development Officer, Bill Ellis presented the Economic
Development update.
Ellis reviewed and compared various data on employment. Employers are
having a hard time finding people to hire. There is more work now, but the
current openings tend to be in the lower wage range.
The Community Development Financial Institution has been assisting
businesses where traditional banking is unable to provide assistance. A
regional economic development resiliency strategy to assist small businesses
should be a part of the regional discussion on how to make capital available
to small businesses and how to work with the CDFI.
The National Development Council has done a lot of good work consolidating
the CDFI’s Small Business Flex Fund and are working on a single portal for
applications that will route people to appropriate CDFI funds. Ellis indicated
community navigators and outreach will be critical to the success of this plan.
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Ellis reviewed details of the Small Business Flex Fund.
Ellis provided details on the work being done to partner with neighboring
jurisdictions to coordinate applying for the federal application to the SBA for
community navigators.
Ellis provided information on the City of Eugene Community Broadband
Strategic Plan and the importance of digital literacy.
Over the past year, Ellis has been working on the Manufacturing Employers
Table (“MET”)with the Seattle Chamber and the Workforce Development
Council of Seattle King County. The MET is a business table to which other
public partners in the workforce development world can take ideas and have
them vetted in the trade industry. The launch should take place in
September/October of this year.
Ellis is initiating more survey and data work - more localized impacts of
COVID-19, launched project to build a guidebook of technical assistance
providers, supporting King County and Port of Seattle on Food Hub Facility
Study; numerous Kent community partners on advisory panel; and started a
project with the National Development Council on permit help for BIPOC brick
and mortar microenterprises.
Ellis advised that Kent may play a participatory role in the Manufacturing
Employers Table.
Economic and Community Development Director, Kurt Hanson advised the
new Saars grocery store opened last week on the east hill.
Ellis is currently waiting for a response from KMART on what they plan to do
next regarding their property.
Ellis responded to Councilmember Fincher's comment regarding the need for
childcare and confirmed it is a contributing factor for economic recovery and
advised he is working with the Human Services division of Parks.
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF
A. Mayor Ralph's Report
Mayor Ralph serves on the South King Housing and Homeless Partnership
that is currently working on standing up the capital funding. Work is being
done to stand up the board of the 501c3 in anticipation of private funding
coming in for projects. Members decided jurisdictions will have the ability to
say yes/no on projects being presented to them. The 501c3 will work on
funding coming from private partnerships and the South King Housing and
Homeless Partnership will work on funding from city partnerships.
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Mayor Ralph serves on the Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board
that received a presentation on the Regional Transportation Plan funding
strategies through 2050. The Board also discussed the Regional Economic
Strategy and challenges to fund the regional projects. The Central Puget
Sound Economic Development District Board is currently updating the
Regional Economic Strategy with the three overarching goals of:
1. Expanding economic opportunity
2. Maintaining global competitiveness
3. Sustaining quality of Live
The Strategy will need to address: Equity in education and jobs, health and
the economy, the lack of affordable childcare, job distribution post COVID,
broadband access, housing, homelessness, resilience and recovery.
Mayor Ralph advised that Chief Padilla will provide a Fourth of July recap
during an upcoming council meeting.
B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report
Chief Administrative Officer, Derek Matheson indicated today we returned to
holding City Council meetings in person and also welcomed staff back to the
office that were telecommuting.
Matheson indicated “Dining with Derek,” is an employee conversation he
hosts. On July 8th, Human Resources Director, Teri Smith will join him to
answer questions on the City’s COVID response.
On Monday, July 19th, the City will reopen ground floor, public facing
counters, Kent Commons and the Kent Senior Activity Center. Access to
upper city campus buildings will be restricted for security purposes.
The mass vaccination site at the accesso ShoWare center will provide
vaccinations for the last time on July 17th. Public Health will continue to offer
vaccinations at the clinic on the Kent east hill.
Matheson’s written report is included in today’s agenda packet and there is
no executive session tonight.
C. Councilmembers' Reports
Council President Troutner provided a review of the workshop presentations
on the Environmental Water Quality Program and Mill Creek System Update.
Troutner serves as the Vice Chair on the Sound Cities Association Regional
Transit Committee that recently discussed METRO restoring/revising bus
routes.
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Councilmember Michaud expressed appreciation of the Parks maintenance
workers and their work cleaning up fireworks debris on Monday.
Michaud serves on the Regional Water Quality Committee that received a
briefing on the King County Executive’s Clean Water Healthy Habitat Plan and
Clean Water Plan.
Michaud serves on the Kent Human Services Commission that recently held a
public hearing on round three of CDBG-COVID funds. Additionally, there was
a discussion with service providers to communicate and share resources and
also discussed how to connect residents with eviction resources.
Councilmember Kaur serves on the King County Growth Planning Council that
recently passed the 2021 Urban Growth Capacity Report and the Countywide
Planning Policies that included amendments related to housing.
Councilmember Fincher serves as the Chair of the King Conservation District
Board that is in the process of interviewing applicants for the Executive
Director.
Councilmember Fincher attended the recent Association of Washington Cities
conference and provided information on the speakers and classes.
Fincher serves on the Kent Arts Commission and provided information on
murals coming to Kent and invited the public to view the art in the
Centennial building.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
T.J Peterson, a Kent Resident provided public comment on tenant
protections.
Van Hurst provided comment requesting a proclamation to the Seattle
Thunderbirds and Western Hockey League to rebrand the Thunderbirds to the
“Kent Thunderbirds.”
No one signed up to speak remotely.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
I move to approve Consent items A-I.
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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 - Jun 15, 2021 5:00 PM
2. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Jun 15, 2021 7:00
PM
3. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting -
Jun 22, 2021 4:00 PM
B. Payment of Bills - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the payment of bills received
through 6/15/21 and paid on 6/15/21 and authorize the
checks issued for payroll 6/1/21 - 6/15/21 and paid on
6/17/21, all audited by the Committee of the Whole on
6/22/21.
C. Introduction of Franchise Ordinance with Olympic Pipeline
Company
Introduction of Franchise Ordinance with Olympic Pipeline
Company
D. Software Licensing with Vermont Systems, Inc - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a five-year
Services Agreement with Vermont Systems, Inc., through
which the City will obtain training services and access to
RecTrac, a recreation scheduling and management software, at
a total contract cost not to exceed $273,160, subject to final
terms and conditions acceptable to the Information Technology
Director and City Attorney.
E. South 218th Street/98th Avenue South from 94th Place South
to South 216th Street – PSRC Grant Acceptance – Authorize
MOTION: I move authorize the Mayor to accept federal funds in
the amount of $4,915,680 for the South 218th Street/98th
Avenue South from 94th Place South to South 216th Street
Improvements and direct staff to establish a budget for the
funds.
F. 76th Avenue South – North Segment Improvements – PSRC
Grant Acceptance - Authorize
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MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept federal funds
in the amount of $3,480,000 for the 76th Avenue South (North
Segment) Improvements and direct staff to establish a budget
for the funds.
G. Appointments to the Land Use and Planning Board - Confirm
MOTION: I move to confirm the appointments of Sally
McDonough and Michael Purewal to the Land Use and Planning
Board for three year terms that will expire December 31, 2024.
H. Accept the 2020 Sanitary Sewer Cured-in-Place Pipe Lining
Project as Complete - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept the 2020
Sanitary Sewer Cured-in-Place Pipe Lining Project as complete
and release retainage to Insituform Technologies, LLC upon
receipt of standard releases from the State and the release of
any liens.
I. Boards and Commissions Ordinance - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4406 that enacts a new chapter
in the Kent City Code to establish general terms and conditions
that apply to all appointive boards, committees, and
commissions; amends existing chapters and adopts new
chapters, all within Title 2 of the Kent City Code, that apply to
specific appointive boards, committees, and commissions to
remove duplicative provisions and allow for consistency; and
provides for the retroactive application of term limits to prior
terms served by members of all appointive boards, committees,
and commissions, from the effective date of the ordinance.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Resolution in Support of Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority
Proposition 1 - Adopt
Mayor Ralph provided instructions addressing a resolution to support the
Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Proposition 1, which the voters will be
asked to consider at the August 3, 2021, election. After the presentation, and
following Council discussion, an opportunity will be provided to the public to
provide an opposing viewpoint on this matter.
Chief Morris presented details on the resolution and Council President
Troutner spoke in support of the resolution.
There was no one signed up to present public comment in support or in
opposition of the resolution.
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MOTION: Adopt Resolution No 2028, supporting Puget Sound
Regional Fire Authority Proposition No. 1 in which voters are
asked to approve a permanent fire benefit charge.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bill Boyce, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud
10. BIDS
A. Armstrong Well #1 Rehabilitation and Component Replacement
Bid - Award
Public Works Director, Chad Bieren provided a review of the Armstrong well
#1 Rehabilitation and Component Replacement bid and recommend awarding
to Gary Harper Construction.
MOTION: I move to award the Armstrong Well #1
Rehabilitation and Component Replacement Project to Gary
Harper Construction, Inc. in the amount of $178,670.28 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: Bill Boyce, Councilmember
SECONDER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud
B. Summit Landsburg Road and Rock Creek Culvert Replacement
Project Bid - Award
Public Works Director, Chad Bieren provided a recap of the Summit
Landsburg Road and Rock Creek Culvert Replacement Project bid and
recommended awarding to Scarsella Brothers, Inc.
MOTION: I move to award the Summit Landsburg Road and
Rock Creek Culvert Replacement Project to Scarsella Bros., Inc.
in the amount of $2,288,875.34 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: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember
SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
None
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting.
Meeting ended at 8:30 p.m.
Kimberley A. Komoto
City Clerk
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Regular Meeting
Minutes
July 13, 2021
Date: July 13, 2021
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Place: Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER
Council President Troutner called the meeting to order.
2. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Toni Troutner Council President Present
Bill Boyce Councilmember Present
Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present
Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present
Marli Larimer Councilmember Present
Zandria Michaud Councilmember Excused
Les Thomas Councilmember Present
Dana Ralph Mayor Present
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
There were no changes to the agenda.
4. DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS
A. Payment of Bills - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the payment of bills.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 7/20/2021
7:00 PM
B. INFO ONLY: May Financial Report
Financial Planning Manager, Michelle Ferguson presented the May 2021
financial report as follows:
Sales Tax revenues are received two months after they are received. During
April, the City received $500K more in sales tax revenue over the April
amount. This is one of highest amount of revenue ever received.
The budget for the Utility Tax has increased since the last report. The City
Auditor’s office advised that the City can no longer receive these taxes in the
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internal services fund. The revenue will be received in the General fund and
will then be transferred into the IT fund.
Garbage and electric utility taxes are coming in higher than normal.
The General Fund revenues are showing a positive variance.
Lodging tax revenues show signs of improvement.
The Capital resources fund REET is improving. $1.65m which is 25% more
than 2020.
Streamline Sales Tax revenues will be on next months' report.
The Criminal Justice fund continues to grow. In May, School Zone Traffic
Safety Camera revenue was $250K, this is the highest ever received in one
month. Red light camera revenue was $200K, which is a 40% increase from
2020.
Ferguson explained the Councilmanic Debt service.
The expenditure variance for property insurance was due to an increase in
premiums - there was a 17% increase and another 17% increase will happen
in June of 2022.
Finance Director, Paula Painter clarified why the Council budget shows in the
negative.
C. Ordinance Repealing Chapter 8.02 KCC - "Single-Use Plastic
and Carryout Bags" - Adopt
City Attorney, Pat Fitzpatrick provided a brief recap of when the City passed
the ordinance limiting the use of single-use plastic bags and the subsequent
state action passing similar legislation.
On August 20, 2019, the Kent City Council passed Ordinance 4331. Ordinance
4331, codified at chapter 8.02 KCC, established a ban on the use of single-
use plastic bags by retail establishments.
In 2020, the Washington Legislature passed chapter 70A.530 RCW, which
establishes a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags. Chapter 70A.530 RCW
exempts those who use public assistance vouchers from payment of the
charge.
The statute was to be effective beginning January 1, 2021; however,
enforcement of the statute was suspended during the COVID-19 crisis. It will
be enforced once the COVID emergency is lifted by the Governor.
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Importantly, the statewide ban on single-use plastic bags in chapter 70A.530
RCW preempts Kent’s local ordinance. Accordingly, chapter 8.02 KCC is
being repealed.
MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4408, repealing
chapter 8.02 KCC entitled “Single-Use Plastic and Carryout
Bags” which is now preempted by chapter 70A.530 RCW.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 7/20/2021
7:00 PM
D. Resolution Ratifying Council Action Taken During COVID-19-
Related Suspension of Portions of OPMA - Adopt
City Attorney, Pat Fitzpatrick advised that Governor Jay Inslee issued a
statewide stay-at-home emergency order on March 23, 2020. The following
day, March 24, 2020, Governor Inslee issued Proclamation 20-28 which
suspended the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act requiring in-person
meetings.
The Kent City Attorney’s Office reviewed and advised the City Council and
staff regarding the appropriate implementation of Proclamation 20-28 and its
progeny, and in response, the City’s council meetings, workshops, and
meetings of the Committee of the Whole were converted to remote meetings.
On June 30, 2021, Governor Inslee’s prohibition against in-person meetings
was lifted, and meetings of the council are now available for in-person public
attendance and remote attendance.
In light of the unique nature of the emergency that Washington has endured,
the proclamations the governor has issued, and the steps the City has taken
with regard to meetings in order to comply with the governor’s orders, the
City Attorney has advised that as a measure of insurance, the council should
ratify all actions it took during the pandemic at times in which the various
provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act were suspended and in-person
public attendance at meetings was prohibited.
MOTION: I move to adopt Resolution No 2029, ratifying all
actions taken by the city council during remote meetings
scheduled and held in good faith compliance with the
governor’s various emergency orders that suspended portions
of Washington’s Open Public Meetings Act during the COVID-19
pandemic.
8.A.3
Packet Pg. 28 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jul 13, 2021 4:00 PM (Approval of Minutes)
Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole
Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting
Minutes
July 13, 2021
Kent, Washington
Page 4 of 6
RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 7/20/2021
7:00 PM
E. INFO ONLY: Equity Update
Race and Equity Manager, Uriel Varela provided the council with an update
on the Race and Equity Strategic Plan.
The City is a member of the Government Alliance on Race and Equity
("GARE"). GARE calls for normalizing, organizing and operationalizing the
work. The City is using GARE's Theory of Change as a framework for the
City's Race and Equity Plan.
City staff participated in national conference:
• Democracy for All - Governing for Racial Equity
• CARE (ERG) & CORE Team members
• The Inside-Outside Job of Organizing Sustainable DEI Efforts: Culture,
Capacity-Building, and System Change
• Elevate BIPOC Experiences with Storytelling & Decision-making
• Using GIS Technology for Equity, Healing and Justice
• Plenary: “The Sum of Us: How Government Can Advance the Solidarity
Dividend”
• Goal: Increase our presence national, local and regional networks
The City will be hosting the Government Information and Inclusion network
meeting on July 16th. This is a King County network. The topic is on policing
and community engagement and Mayor Ralph will be doing the welcoming.
Varela updated the Council on the Strategic Plan timeline and advised the
data collection survey results are expected in August. Staff will be analyzing
results from listening sessions, go back out to the community for Plan vetting
in November with hopes of finalizing the plan by January 2022.
Varela indicated AV Consulting is helping with the community engagement
process:
• Conduct 2 listening sessions with 3 Community-Based Organizations
• Conduct 2 listening sessions with multicultural community members
• Conduct interviews with Community-Based Organization Executive Directors
Current Status
• Scheduling the listening sessions
• AV consulting will complete listening sessions at the end of the month.
Race & Equity Manager
• Continue to conduct listening sessions w/community leaders who are not part
of AV listening sessions.
• Continue to update CCB and the Race & Equity Core Team.
8.A.3
Packet Pg. 29 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jul 13, 2021 4:00 PM (Approval of Minutes)
Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole
Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting
Minutes
July 13, 2021
Kent, Washington
Page 5 of 6
• ARPA funding requests
• LEP policy and Navigation tool
Council suggested casting a wide net to obtain lots of data and may be
interested in extending the timeline if needed.
Varela advised of the proposed community engagement accommodations.
The goal is to remove as many barriers to attending as possible. Varela
provided an overview of the agenda for listening sessions.
Results from the listening sessions as well as results from Varela's interviews
with local community leaders will be analyzed by the City's CORE Team. the
information and data will be used to develop an equity lens.
The Race and Equity Core team is an internal employee-led group who will
help steer the City through the process of developing and operationalizing
equity. The functions of the team are capacity building, communications,
collecting and analyzing data, championing the work and creating and
adapting tool kits for departments to implement equity into their work.
Varela reviewed the schedule for the Race and Equity Core Team.
The Racial Equity Lens is a quality improvement tool that will continuously
evolve and will help us incorporate equity into decision making, maintain
consciousness of historical and societal context and will allow the City to
critically access and reassess policies. The Racial Equity Lens will inform the
Strategic Plan and will lead to the Racial Equity Tool Kit. It will also provide
common vocabulary and protocol for evaluating decisions, policies,
processes, programs and practices for racial equity in the City.
Varela reviewed the Equity Projects that were established prior to him
assuming his current role.
Varela indicated Kent is farther along than other jurisdictions regarding work
on Race and Equity.
GARE is beginning to be used by Auburn, Tukwila, Renton, Bellevue,
Redmond, Seattle and King County.
Council expressed appreciation of Uriel's passion for his work on race and
equity.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Council President Troutner adjourned the meeting.
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Packet Pg. 30 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jul 13, 2021 4:00 PM (Approval of Minutes)
Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole
Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting
Minutes
July 13, 2021
Kent, Washington
Page 6 of 6
Meeting ended at 4:35 p.m.
Kimberley A. Komoto
City Clerk
8.A.3
Packet Pg. 31 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jul 13, 2021 4:00 PM (Approval of Minutes)
DATE: July 20, 2021
TO: Kent City Council
SUBJECT: Payment of Bills - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the payment of bills received through
6/30/21 and paid on 6/30/21 and authorize the checks issued for payroll
6/16/21-6/30/21 and paid on 7/2/21, all audited by the Committee of the
Whole on 7/13/21.
SUMMARY:
Approval of payment of the bills received through-----06/30/21
and paid 06/30/21
Approval of checks issued for Vouchers:
Date Amount
06/30/21 Wire Transfers 8798 8816 $2,917,242.60
06/30/21 Regular Checks 753943 754211 $4,001,380.31
06/30/21 Payment Plus 103328 103373 $252,053.24
Void Checks $0.00
06/30/21 Use Tax Payable $611.64
$7,171,287.79
Approval of checks issued for Payroll:6/16/21-6/30/21
and paid 7/2/2021
Date Amount
7/2/2021 Checks $1,985,047.83
Voids and Reissues
7/2/2021 Advices FR&P 463180 463188 $7,074.04
Total Payroll $1,992,121.87
Document Numbers
Document Numbers
BUDGET IMPACT: None.
07/13/21 Committee of the Whole RECOMMENDED TO
COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS
RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS
Next: 7/20/2021 7:00 PM
8.B
Packet Pg. 32
DATE: July 20, 2021
TO: Kent City Council
SUBJECT: Franchise Ordinance with Olympic Pipeline Company -
Adopt
MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4407, granting a non-exclusive
10-year franchise agreement with Olympic Pipe Line Company to construct,
operate, maintain, remove, replace, and repair their pipeline facilities.
SUMMARY: The Olympic Pipe Line Company operates a pipeline through the Kent
Valley for the transportation of petroleum products. Their pipeline facilities are
primarily on non-City owned private property. They require a franchise with the City
because they cross our right-of-way at nine locations within the City limits.
The City granted Olympic Pipe Line Company a ten-year franchise on June 7, 2011
by the adoption of Ordinance No. 3998. This franchise will expire at the end of June
2021. Olympic applied for a new franchise for continued use of the City’s right-of-
way in accordance with chapter 6.15 of the Kent City Code.
The City has the authority to grant non-exclusive franchises for the use of public
streets and other rights-of-way pursuant to RCW 35A.47.040. This franchise has a
10-year term and includes standard terms governing the construction, operation
and maintenance of Olympic’s equipment.
BUDGET IMPACT: None.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Evolving Infrastructure - Connecting people and places through strategic investments in physical
and technological infrastructure.
Thriving City - Creating safe neighborhoods, healthy people, vibrant commercial districts, and
inviting parks and recreation.
Sustainable Services - Providing quality services through responsible financial management,
economic growth, and partnerships.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Olympic Pipe Line Company Franchise Ordinance (PDF)
2. Olympic Franchise - Exhibit A Franchise Agreement (PDF)
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Olympic Pipe Line Company, LLC
ORDINANCE NO. 4407
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, granting to Olympic Pipe
Line Company, LLC an interstate pipeline
corporation incorporated in the State of Delaware, a
nonexclusive franchise to construct, operate,
maintain, remove, replace, and repair existing
pipeline facilities, together with equipment and
appurtenances thereto, for the transportation of
petroleum products within and through the franchise
area of the City of Kent.
RECITALS
A. Olympic Pipe Line Company, LLC (“Olympic”) has applied for a
nonexclusive franchise to construct, operate and maintain an existing
petroleum pipeline through certain public rights of way and property within
the City of Kent (“City”). Olympic operates a liquid gas pipeline that runs
from Ferndale, Washington to Portland, Oregon and its current franchise
with the City expires in June 2021.
B. The Federal Pipeline Safety Act, 49 U.S.C. § 60101 controls and
regulates the matters relating to the safety, design, construction,
installation, testing and inspection of Olympic’s pipeline and preempts much
of the City’s authority to control and regulate these matters.
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C. RCW 35A.47.040 authorizes the City to grant nonexclusive
franchises for the use of public streets and other public ways under
conditions set by ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. – Franchise Granted. The Franchise Agreement between
the City of Kent and Olympic Pipe Line Company, LLC, substantially in the
form attached and incorporated as Exhibit A, is hereby granted. Upon
Olympic’s acceptance of the Franchise Agreement, the Mayor is authorized
to execute the same on behalf of the City of Kent, subject to those changes
that are not material in nature and may be authorized by the City Attorney.
SECTION 2. – Mayoral Authorization. The Mayor is further
authorized to execute all documents necessary to implement the full terms
of the negotiated franchise.
SECTION 3. – City Clerk Directed to Publish. The City Clerk is
directed to publish notice of the franchise’s grant prior to its effective date,
which publication shall occur at least once in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City. The publication shall include language substantially
similar to the following, which the City Clerk is authorized to amend to
properly identify the web address where a complete copy of the Franchise
Agreement may be located:
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Kent,
Washington, was adopted on July 20, 2021, which granted Olympic
Pipe Line Company, LLC, a 10-year non-exclusive franchise
agreement; authorized the Mayor to sign all documents necessary to
implement the full terms of the negotiated agreement; and directed
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the City Clerk to publish notice of Council’s grant of this franchise. A
complete copy of the Franchise Agreement is available through the
City Clerk’s office, located at 220 Fourth Avenue South in the City of
Kent, or online at https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/Kent/.
SECTION 4. – Severability. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance
and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 5. – Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon
approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the
correction of clerical errors; ordinance, section, or subsection numbering; or
references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations.
SECTION 6. – Effective Date. This ordinance, being an exercise of a
power specifically delegated to the City’s legislative body, is not subject to
referendum. It shall be published and will take effect thirty (30) days after
its passage. The Franchise Agreement, however, shall become effective only
upon its acceptance by Olympic Pipe Line Company, LLC and execution by
the Mayor. Should Olympic fail to timely file its written acceptance of the
Franchise Agreement, Olympic will be deemed to have rejected and
repudiated the Franchise Agreement and the franchise will be voidable by
the City.
July 20, 2021
DANA RALPH, MAYOR Date Approved
ATTEST:
July 20, 2021
KIMBERLEY A. KOMOTO, CITY CLERK Date Adopted
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July 23, 2021
Date Published
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTHUR “PAT” FITZPATRICK, CITY ATTORNEY
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Franchise Agreement
Olympic Pipe Line Company LLC (“Olympic”) and City of Kent Franchise
Agreement (“Franchise”)
EXHIBIT A
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
SECTION 1. – Definitions. Where used in this Franchise, these
terms have the following meanings. Words not defined will be given their
common and ordinary meaning.
1.1. Construct or Construction means removing, replacing, and repairing
existing pipeline(s) or Facilities and may include, but is not limited to,
digging or excavating for the purposes of removing, replacing, and repairing
existing pipeline(s) or Facilities.
1.2. Effective Date means the date designated, after passage, approval
and legal publication of this Ordinance and acceptance by Olympic, upon
which the rights, duties and obligations will come in effect and the date
from which the time requirement for any notice, extension or renewal will
be measured.
1.3. Emergency means an unforeseen event or set of circumstances which
demands immediate action to preserve or protect public health, life or
property.
1.4. Emergency Management Laws mean any applicable federal, state or
local rules and regulations relating to emergency mitigation, preparedness,
response, and recovery which may include Homeland Security Presidential
Directive (HSPD) – 5 establishing the National Incident Management
System (“NIMS”), the Revised Code of Washington (“RCW”) Chapter 38.52,
and the Washington Administrative Code (“WAC”) Chapter 118-30. Also
included are chapter 118-40 WAC Hazardous Chemical Emergency
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Response Planning and Community Right to Know Reporting and chapter
70.136 RCW Hazardous Materials Incidents.
1.5. Environmental Laws mean the Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act, 42 U.S.C. § 6901 et seq.; the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq.; the Hazardous
Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. § 5101 et seq.; the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1257 et seq.; the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C.
§ 7401 et seq.; the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.;
the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, 7 U.S.C. § 136 et
seq.; the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 29 U.S.C. § 651 et seq.; the
Washington Hazardous Waste Management Act, chapter 70A.300 RCW; and
the Washington Model Toxics Control Act, chapter 70A.305 RCW all as
amended from time to time; and any other valid and applicable federal,
state, or local statute, code, or ordinance or valid and applicable federal or
state administrative rule, regulation, ordinance, order, decree, or other
valid and applicable governmental authority as now or at any time hereafter
in effect pertaining to the protection of human health or the environment.
1.6. Facilities mean Olympic’s pipeline system, lines, valves, mains, and
appurtenances used to transport or distribute Olympic’s Petroleum
Product(s), existing as of the date of this Franchise or as those components
may be modified or improved consistent with the terms of this Franchise.
1.7. Franchise means this Franchise and any amendments, exhibits, or
appendices to this Franchise.
1.8. Franchise Area means the following locations in which Facilities have
been installed:
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STREET WIDTH APPROX. DISTANCE/LOCATION
Across S. 228th St. 60 feet 1750’ E/CL 68th Ave. S.
Across S. 212th St. 60 feet 1750’ E/CL 68th Ave. S.
Across S. Smith St. 60 feet 1775’ E/CL 68th Ave. S.
Across W. Meeker St. 60 feet 1775’ E/CL 68th Ave. S.
Across W. Willis St. 60 feet 750’ W/CL 5th Ave.
Across Willis St.(SR-516)150 feet 750’ W/CL 5th Ave.
Across S. 259th St. 60 feet 1275’ W/CL 3rd Ave.
Across S. 262nd St. 60 feet 2150’ E/CL West Valley Hwy.
Across W. James St. 66 feet 1775’ E/WL Section 13, T 22 N,
R 4 E, W.M.
Franchise Area also includes any Right-of-Way, Public Way, Other Ways or
designated Public Property within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City
where the Facilities may already be located that is not listed within this
Section 1.8, including any areas annexed by the City (but excluding
properties annexed upon which Olympic holds a private easement, license,
or other property interest for its Facilities) during the term of this Franchise,
in which case the annexed area will become subject to the terms of this
Franchise.
1.9. Hazardous Substance(s) means any hazardous, toxic, or dangerous
substance, material, waste, pollutant, or contaminant, including all
substances designated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act,
42 U.S.C. § 6901 et seq.; the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq.; the Hazardous
Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. § 5101 et seq.; the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1257 et seq.; the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C.
§ 7401 et seq.; the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.;
the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, 7 U.S.C. § 136 et
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seq.; the Washington Hazardous Waste Management Act, chapter 70A.300
RCW; and the Washington Model Toxics Control Act, chapter 70A.305 RCW;
all as amended from time to time; and any other federal, state or local
statute, code or ordinance or lawful rule, regulation, order, decree or other
governmental authority as now or at any time hereafter in effect. The term
will specifically include Petroleum and Petroleum Products. The term will also
be interpreted to include any substance which, after release into the
environment, will or may reasonably be anticipated to cause death, disease,
behavior abnormalities, cancer or genetic abnormalities.
1.10. Improve or Improvements mean modifications to, but not a change
in the basic nature, size or location of, the existing pipeline(s) or Facilities,
as required or necessary for safe operation.
1.11. Laws mean any federal, state, or municipal code, statute, ordinance,
decree, executive order, guideline, regulation, regulatory program, rule,
specification, standard, Environmental Laws, Pipeline Operation and Safety
Laws, or governmental authority, as they exist, are amended, or may be
created, that relate to Petroleum, Petroleum Operations (as defined within
this Section 1), hazardous materials, maintenance or improvement of
Facilities, as they exist or may be amended.
1.12. Maintenance or Maintain means examining, testing, inspecting,
repairing, and replacing the existing pipeline(s) or Facilities or any part
thereof as required or necessary for safe operation.
1.13. Operate or Operations means the use of Olympic’s pipeline(s) or
Facilities for the transportation, distribution and handling of Petroleum or
Petroleum Products within and through the Franchise Area.
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1.14. Other Ways mean the highways, streets, alleys, utility easements or
other Rights-of-Way within the City as encompassed by RCW 47.24.020 and
47.52.090.
1.15. Petroleum or Petroleum Products mean and includes, but is not limited
to motor gasoline, diesel fuel, and aviation jet fuel, and will exclude natural
gas.
1.16. Pipeline Corridor means the pipeline pathway through the
jurisdictional boundaries of the City in which the pipeline(s) or Facilities of
Olympic are located, including any Rights-of-Way, Public Property, Public
Ways, Other Ways, or easements over and through private property.
1.17. Pipeline Operation and Safety Laws mean any valid and applicable
federal, state or local rules and regulations relating to the operations,
management, maintenance, damage prevention, public education,
emergency planning and response or other activities relating to hazardous
liquid pipelines, which includes the Federal Pipeline Safety Act, 49 U.S.C. §
60101 et seq. and the Pipeline Safety Code of Federal Regulations, 40 CFR
Parts 186-199, all as amended from time to time and any other valid and
applicable federal, state or local law.
1.18. Public Improvement is as defined within Section 12 and collectively
includes traffic conditions, public safety, dedications of new Rights-of-Way,
the establishment and improvement of new Rights-of-Way, widening or
improvement of existing Rights-of-Way or both, street vacations, freeway
construction, change or establishment of street grade, or the construction
of any public improvement, any public facilities or structure by the City or
any governmental agency acting in a governmental capacity or as otherwise
necessary for the operations of the City or other governmental entity.
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1.19. Public Way(s) mean any highway, street, alley, utility easement
(unless their use is otherwise restricted for other users), or other public
Rights-of-Way for motor vehicle or other use under the jurisdiction and
control of the City.
1.20. Public Property means the present or future property owned or leased
by the City within the present or future corporate limits, or jurisdictional
boundaries of the City.
1.21. Right(s)-of-Way means the surface and the space above and below
and appurtenant to streets, roadways, highways, avenues, courts, lanes,
alleys, sidewalks, easements, and similar Public Property, Public Ways or
Other Ways and areas located within the Franchise Area.
SECTION 2. - Franchise Granted.
2.1. Franchise Granted. Pursuant to RCW 35A.47.040, the City does
hereby grant to Olympic the right, privilege, and authority to Construct,
Operate, Maintain and Improve its existing Facilities, together with all
equipment and appurtenances as may be necessary thereto, for the
transportation and handling of any Petroleum or Petroleum Products, within
the existing Pipeline Corridor passing through the Franchise Area. This
Franchise is granted subject to the police powers, land use authority and
franchise authority of the City and is conditioned upon the terms and
conditions contained herein and Olympic’s compliance with any applicable
federal, state or local regulatory programs that currently exist or may
hereafter be enacted by any federal, state or local regulatory agencies with
jurisdiction over Olympic.
2.2. Non-exclusive Franchise. This Franchise is granted upon the express
condition that it will not in any manner prevent the City from granting other
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franchises in, under, on, across, over, through, along or below the Franchise
Area. This and other franchises will, in no way, prevent or prohibit the City
from using any of its Rights-of-Way, Public Property, Public Ways, and Other
Ways or affect its jurisdiction over them or any part of them, and the City
hereby retains full power to make all changes, relocations, repairs,
maintenance, establishments, improvements, dedications or vacations of
same as the City may seem fit, including the dedication, establishment,
maintenance and improvement of all new Rights-of-Way, streets, avenues,
thoroughfares, and Public Ways, or Other Ways.
SECTION 3. - Grant of Authority Limited.
3.1. Limited Authorization. The authority granted by this Franchise is a
limited authorization to occupy and use the Franchise Area. Olympic is
authorized to place its Facilities in the Franchise Area only consistent with
this Franchise, the City of Kent Zoning Code, the Comprehensive Plan, the
Kent Design and Construction Standards and the Kent Municipal Code
(collectively the “Codes”). Nothing within this Franchise grants or conveys
any right, title, or interest in the Franchise Area or any other Rights-of-Way
to Olympic other than for the transportation and handling of any Petroleum
or Petroleum Products, within the existing Pipeline Corridor passing through
the Franchise Area. None of the rights granted by this Franchise affects the
City’s jurisdiction over its property, streets, or Rights-of-Way.
3.2. Amendment Required. The limited rights and privileges granted
under this Franchise do not convey any right to Olympic to install any new
pipeline(s) or Facilities that change the basic nature, size, or location of the
Facilities without an amendment to this Franchise.
3.3. Acknowledgement. If Olympic becomes aware that a provision of this
Franchise may be unlawful or invalid under applicable federal or state law,
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it may not use such potential invalidity to unilaterally ignore or avoid such
provision. Instead, Olympic will promptly advise the City of the potential
invalidity or illegality, and the parties will meet within thirty (30) days and
endeavor jointly to cure the invalidity or illegality. If the parties cannot
agree, this provision does not constitute a waiver of any rights under federal
or state law, including any claim that the provision is pre-empted by
applicable federal or state law.
SECTION 4. - Franchise Term.
4.1. Term. This Franchise shall have a term of ten (10) years from its
Effective Date. Within one year of the end of the ten (10)-year term, either
party may request an extension for an additional five (5)-year term.
4.2. Year-to-Year Extension. If the parties fail to formally renew the
Franchise prior to the expiration of the term, the City may extend this
Franchise on a year-to-year basis (or such term as the parties may mutually
agree) until the City grants a renewed Franchise.
4.3. All Extensions are Discretionary. Extensions under this Section 4 will
not be automatic and must be granted in writing by the City.
SECTION 5. - Assignment and Transfer of Franchise.
5.1. City Council Approval Required. Olympic may not sell, assign,
transfer, lease, or dispose of this Franchise, either in whole or in part, and
Olympic may not pass title or permit it to vest, either legally or equitably, in
any person or entity without the passage of an ordinance or resolution. The
City’s consent will not be unreasonably withheld. Additionally, the City’s
consent does not waive any rights of the City to subsequently enforce non-
compliance issues relating to this Franchise that existed at or before the
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time of the City’s consent. This provision shall not apply to any sale or
transfer of Olympic’s stock by any of Olympic’s shareholders.
5.2. Acceptance. If the City consents, then Olympic will, within thirty (30)
days, file with the City a written instrument evidencing such sale,
assignment or transfer of ownership, whereby the assignee(s) or
transferee(s) will agree to accept and be bound by all of the provisions of
this Franchise.
SECTION 6. - Compliance with Laws and Standards. Olympic shall
comply with all valid and applicable Laws and/or standards, as they exist or
may be amended, whether or not specifically mentioned in this Franchise.
SECTION 7. - Construction on or within the Franchise Area.
7.1. Permits required. Except in the event of an Emergency, Olympic shall
first obtain all required permits from the City to perform Construction,
Improvements or Maintenance on Olympic’s Facilities within the Franchise
Area. Olympic’s permit application shall contain detailed plans and
specifications (“Plans”) showing the position, depth and location of all such
Facilities in relation to City Rights-of-Way, Public Property, Public Ways, and
Other Ways, or other City property, and specifying the class and type of
material and equipment to be used, manner of excavation, construction,
installation, backfill, erection of temporary structures and facilities, erection
of permanent structures and facilities, traffic control, traffic turnouts and
road obstructions, and all other necessary information. Such work will only
commence upon the issuance of applicable permits, and payment of the
associated fees, which permits will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed
after submission of a complete application. Once a permit is issued, except
in the event of an Emergency, Olympic will provide the City with at least
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seventy-two (72) hours written notice prior to any Construction or
Maintenance on Olympic Facilities within the Franchise Area.
7.2. Waiver of Permit for Emergency. In the event of an Emergency
requiring immediate action by Olympic for the protection of the pipeline(s)
or Facilities, or preservation or protection of Public Property, the
environment or the property, life, health or safety of any individual, Olympic
may take action immediately to correct the dangerous condition pursuant to
Section 11 without first obtaining any required permit so long as: (1)
Olympic notifies the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority of the Emergency,
including the nature, location and extent of the Emergency through the
City’s designated dispatch system (i.e., 911), including any additional
information required by the City’s or Olympic’s emergency response plans
or Emergency Management Laws; and (2) Olympic informs the City’s
designated permitting authority of the nature, location, and extent of the
Emergency, and the work to be performed, prior to commencing the work if
such notification is practical, or where such prior notification is not practical,
the next business day; and (3) such permit is obtained by Olympic as soon
as practicable.
7.3. Construction Guarantee. Upon acceptance of this Franchise by
Olympic, Olympic shall post a bond in the amount of twenty-five thousand
dollars ($25,000) that shall remain in effect for the term of this Franchise
and shall ensure the faithful performance of Olympic’s obligations under the
Franchise, including, but not limited to, payment by Olympic of any
penalties, claims, liens, or fees due to the City that arise by reason of the
operation, Construction, or Maintenance of the Facilities within the Franchise
Area (“Franchise Bond”). Olympic shall pay all premiums or other costs
associated with maintaining the Franchise Bond. Additionally, if the
Franchise Bond is determined by the City to be inadequate to ensure
Olympic’s performance or the project, Olympic shall post any additional
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bonds the City requires to guarantee performance by Olympic in accordance
with the conditions of any permits and/or the requirements of this Franchise.
7.4. Workmanship. All work performed by Olympic or upon Olympic’s
direction or on Olympic’s behalf shall be accomplished in a safe and
workmanlike manner and in accordance with the plans and approved permit.
Olympic’s activities will be conducted in such a manner as to avoid damage
or interference with other utilities, drains or other structures, and to not
unreasonably interfere with public travel, park uses or other municipal uses,
and the free use of adjoining property so as to provide safety for persons
and property. Olympic’s Construction or Maintenance will be in compliance
with all valid and applicable Laws and regulations and specifications of
governmental agencies with jurisdiction.
7.5. Line Markers. Olympic will place and Maintain line markers pursuant
to federal regulations within and along the Pipeline Corridor. Additionally,
Olympic agrees to continue its voluntary practice of placing continuous
markers underground, when and where appropriate, indicating the pipeline’s
location each time Olympic digs to the pipeline, or such other “industry best
practices” as may from time to time be developed as a method of alerting
excavators of the presence of the pipeline.
7.6. Locator Service. Olympic will remain a member of the State of
Washington One-Number locator service (Chapter 19.122 RCW), or
approved equivalent, and will comply with all such applicable rules and
regulations.
7.7. Avoiding Interference by Olympic’s Facilities.
7.7.1 Payment of Additional Costs. Should the City be able to
objectively demonstrate that it has incurred or will incur incremental costs
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in Public Improvements necessary to avoid damaging Olympic’s Facilities
when constructing streets, water and sewer lines, and other City-owned
underground utilities, Olympic shall pay to the City the full amount of such
incremental costs. The City will invoice Olympic for these costs, and Olympic
shall pay the invoice within thirty (30) days of the invoice.
7.7.2 Free Passage of Traffic. Olympic’s Facilities shall be located
and maintained within the Franchise Area to prevent interference with the
free passage of pedestrian and/or vehicle traffic, or with the reasonable
ingress or egress to the properties abutting the Franchise Area as they exist
at the time of installation, Maintenance and/or improvement of the Facilities.
7.8. Open Cut of the Right-of-Way Restrictions. If Olympic applies for a
permit within the Franchise Area, Olympic will not open cut the Right-of-
Way affected by the permit application if the City has completed an asphalt
overlay on such Right-of-Way during a five (5)-year period immediately prior
to the date of a permit application or if such Right-of-Way has a City
pavement rating of 70 or higher, unless required by an Emergency or federal
or state rule or order or otherwise approved by the City. If any such Right-
of-Way is open cut, whether in an Emergency or otherwise, Olympic will
install or cause to install a new asphalt overlay in accordance with City
Design and Construction Standards or other specifications for a minimum of
one hundred fifty (150) feet in length in both directions from the open cut
at Olympic’s sole expense. Olympic may request that the City install the new
asphalt overlay and invoice Olympic for all reasonable costs incurred by the
City, but the City is not required to do so. Olympic or its agent will obtain
any necessary permits pursuant to this Section 7 for any asphalt overlays
required by this Section.
7.9. Coordination of Work. The parties shall make reasonable efforts to
coordinate any work that either party may undertake within the Franchise
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Area to promote the orderly and expeditious performance and completion of
such work. At a minimum, such efforts shall include reasonable and diligent
efforts to keep the other party and other utilities within the Franchise Area
informed of Olympic’s intent to undertake work. The parties shall make
reasonable efforts to minimize any delay or hindrance to any Construction
work undertaken by themselves or utilities within the Franchise Area.
7.10. Inspection. Olympic shall regularly inspect the surface conditions on
or adjacent to the Pipeline Corridor, as required by applicable state and
federal regulations.
SECTION 8. – Restoration after Construction.
8.1. Repair of Damage and Restoration. Olympic shall repair any damage
to the Franchise Area, and the property of any third party, after installation,
Construction, relocation, Maintenance or repair of its Facilities or after
abandonment approved pursuant to Section 9, within thirty (30) days
following the date of any of these activities and at Olympic’s sole cost and
expense. Olympic shall restore the Franchise Area and the surface of any
Rights-of-Way to the same or better condition as it was immediately prior
to any installation, Construction, relocation, Maintenance, or repair by
Olympic. Olympic shall not be responsible for any changes to the Franchise
Area not caused by Olympic or anyone doing work for Olympic.
8.2. Completion of Restoration Work.
8.2.1 Olympic agrees to complete all restoration work to the
Franchise Area or other affected area at its sole costs and expense and
according to the time and terms specified in the construction permit issued
by the City. Olympic also agrees to repair any damage caused by work to
the Franchise Area within fourteen (14) days unless otherwise approved by
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the Director. All work by Olympic pursuant to this Franchise shall be
performed in accordance with applicable City standards and warranted for
a period of two (2) years and for undiscovered defects as is standard and
customary for this type of work.
8.2.2 If conditions (e.g., weather) make the complete restoration
required under this Section 8 impracticable, Olympic shall temporarily
restore the affected Right-of-Way or property at its sole cost and expense.
Olympic shall promptly undertake and complete the required permanent
restoration as soon as conditions no longer make such permanent
restoration impracticable.
8.3. Survey Monuments. No survey monument may be removed (or
replaced) without a professional land surveyor obtaining a permit in advance
from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and submitting
a copy of the approved permit to the City. Olympic shall restore all concrete
encased monuments that will be disturbed or displaced by such work to City
standards and specifications. The Public Works Director or designee shall
have final approval of the condition of the Rights-of-Way after repair or
restoration by Olympic.
8.4. Reimbursement of City’s Costs to Restore. If Olympic does not repair
the Franchise Area or an improvement in or to a Right-of-Way within the
time prescribed by this Section 8, the City may repair the damage and shall
be reimbursed its actual cost within sixty (60) days of submitting an
itemized invoice to Olympic. The City may also bill Olympic for any expenses
associated with the design and inspection of such restoration work.
8.5. Survival. The provisions of this Section 8 shall survive the expiration
or termination of this Franchise so long as Olympic continues to have
Facilities in the Franchise Area and has not completed all restoration to the
City’s standards.
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SECTION 9. - Abandonment or Removal of Facilities.
9.1. Notification. Olympic will notify the City of any abandoned Facilities
or permanent cessation of use of any of its Facilities within sixty (60) days
after such abandonment or cessation of use.
9.2. Removal. In the event of abandonment or Olympic’s permanent
cessation of use of its Facilities, or any portion thereof within the Franchise
Area, Olympic will, within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the
abandonment or permanent cessation of use, at Olympic’s sole cost and
expense, either remove the Facilities or alternatively, with the consent of
the City, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld, Olympic may
secure the Facilities in such a manner as to cause them to be as safe as is
reasonably possible, by removing all Petroleum Products, purging vapors,
displacing the contents of the line with an appropriate inert material and
sealing the pipe ends with a suitable end closure, all in compliance with valid
and applicable regulations, and abandon them in place provided that
portions of the Facilities which are above ground will be removed. Olympic
will obtain any necessary permits pursuant to Section 7 for any securement
or removal of Facilities under this Section.
9.3. Restoration after Removal or Securement. In the event of the
removal or securement of all or a portion of the Facilities, Olympic will
restore the Franchise Area as nearly as possible to a condition that existed
prior to removal or securement of Olympic’s Facilities. This restoration work
will be done at Olympic’s sole cost and expense and to the City’s reasonable
satisfaction. If Olympic fails to remove or secure the Facilities and fails to
restore the premises or take such other mutually agreed upon action, the
City may, after reasonable notice to Olympic, remove the Facilities, restore
the Franchise Area or take such other action as is reasonably necessary at
Olympic’s sole expense and invoice Olympic for all reasonable costs incurred
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by the City which costs shall be paid within thirty (30) days of invoice. This
remedy will not be exclusive and will not prevent the City from seeking a
judicial order directing that the Facilities be removed or properly abandoned
in place or from seeking any other appropriate remedy.
9.4. Obligations. If Olympic abandons the Facilities in place, it will retain
the obligation to remove, alter, relocate or re-secure such Facilities in the
future at Olympic’s sole expense if it is reasonably determined, in the sole
discretion of the City, that removal, alteration, relocation or re-securing the
Facilities is necessary or advisable for the health, safety, necessity or
convenience of the public. If Olympic fails to remove, alter, relocate or re-
secure such Facilities in the future, the City may, after reasonable notice to
Olympic, cause the Facilities to be removed, the premises to be restored or
take any other action as is reasonably necessary at Olympic’s sole expense
and invoice Olympic for all reasonable costs incurred by the City which costs
shall be paid within thirty (30) days of invoice. If the City causes any work
to be done at the Facilities, it will use a contractor or personnel that are
qualified under Olympic’s required Operator Qualification Program.
9.5. Survival. The provisions of this Section 9 shall survive the expiration
or termination of this Franchise so long as Olympic continues to have
Facilities in the Franchise Area and has not completed all restoration to the
City’s standards.
SECTION 10. - Excavation Management.
10.1. Compliance with Laws. Olympic and the City will comply with
applicable federal, state and local requirements regarding excavation
management, including the State of Washington One-number locater service
(chapter 19.122 RCW). Olympic will maintain a written program to prevent
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damage to its Facilities from excavation activities, as required by applicable
state and federal guidelines.
10.2. Excavator Notice to Olympic. Consistent with RCW 19.122.033,
Notice of excavation to pipeline companies, the City will use reasonable
efforts to inform all excavators that subject to a City grading or Right-of-
Way permit working within 100 feet of Olympic’s Facilities of their
responsibility to notify Olympic at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the
start of any work and to ensure compliance with the requirements of the
State of Washington one-number locator service law (chapter 19.122 RCW).
The City shall not be liable for any damage, loss or injury caused by a third
party that the City failed to notify, or a third party’s failure to notify Olympic
of any work near or affecting Olympic’s Facilities.
10.3. Inspection and Testing. Should Olympic become aware that a third
party conducts any excavation or other significant work that may affect the
Facilities, Olympic shall conduct such inspections and/or testing as required
by applicable federal or state law to determine that no damage was done to
the Facilities.
SECTION 11. – Leaks, Spills and Emergency Response.
11.1. Emergency Response Plan.
11.1.1 Olympic shall maintain and provide to the City an
Emergency Response Plan that is in compliance with the applicable federal
and state Pipeline Operation and Safety Laws and Emergency Management
Laws or state and federal agencies with jurisdiction. Upon written request
by either party, the parties agree to meet periodically to review the
Emergency Response Plan and procedures. Olympic shall make available for
inspection to the City upon request its current manual for responding to
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emergencies involving its pipeline and Facilities. The manual is based on the
Northwest Area Contingency Plan, as approved by the Washington State
department of Ecology (DOE) and the federal Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration.
11.1.2 Olympic’s Emergency Response Plan and procedures will
designate Olympic’s responsible local emergency officials and a direct 24-
hour emergency contact number for the control center operator. The parties
will cooperate throughout the term of this Franchise to keep emergency
contact information up to date and accurate. Olympic will, after being
notified of an Emergency anywhere within the City (even if the Emergency
occurs outside of the Franchise Area), cooperate with the City and make
every effort to respond as soon as possible to protect public property and
the public’s health, safety, and welfare.
11.2. Emergency Response.
11.2.1 Olympic will cooperate with the City in planning for and
responding to Emergencies involving or affecting Olympic’s Facilities
requiring protection of property, public health and safety. Olympic shall at
all times have available, within King County, sufficient emergency response
personnel, equipment and materials to immediately and fully respond to any
spill, leak, rupture or other release of Petroleum Products or Hazardous
Substances from Olympic’s pipeline(s) or Facilities or that Olympic will be
solely responsible for all reasonably necessary costs incurred by any agency
in responding appropriately to any spill, leak, rupture or other release of
Petroleum Products or Hazardous Substances from Olympic’s pipeline(s) or
Facilities, including, but not limited to, detection and removal of any
contaminants from, earth or water, all remediation costs, equipment
replacement, and staffing costs, except for any spill, leak or other release
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that results from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City or its
contractors.
11.2.2 In the event of an Emergency, Olympic will (1) notify the
Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority of the Emergency, including the nature,
location and extent of the Emergency through the City’s designated dispatch
system (i.e., 911), including any additional information required by the
City’s or Olympic’s Emergency Response Plans or Emergency Management
Laws; (2) investigate, respond to and report any leaks, spills, ruptures and
other Emergencies affecting the City as required by applicable federal or
state regulations and Emergency Response Plans; and (3) provide to the
City a copy of any reports related to the investigation and response to any
such Emergency or resulting corrective actions which are required by
applicable federal or state regulations or directed by governmental
authorities with jurisdiction. Olympic will notify the Puget Sound Regional
Fire Authority Office of Emergency Management of the Emergency at (253)
856-4440 as soon as is practicable.
11.3. Recovery of Costs. Olympic shall be solely responsible for all costs
incurred by the City in responding to any contamination, leak, rupture, or
spill from Olympic’s Facilities, including, but not limited to, detection and
removal of any contaminants from air, earth or water, and all actual
remediation costs. This Section shall not limit Olympic’s rights or causes of
action against any third party who may be responsible for a leak,
contamination, spill or other release of hazardous liquid from Olympic’s
Facilities, including third party insurers.
11.4. Investigation Required. In the event of an uncontained leak, spill or
rupture from Olympic’s Facilities affecting the Franchise Area of five (5)
gallons or more, Olympic will notify the City, and will notify the City of its
response. In the event the leak is investigated by federal or state regulators,
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Olympic will share the investigation results with the City within sixty (60)
days of the investigation’s completion.
SECTION 12. – Required Relocation of Facilities.
12.1. Relocation Requirement. Olympic agrees to protect, support,
relocate, or remove from any Rights-of-Way any of its Facilities within a
reasonable time when reasonably required by the City by reason of traffic
conditions, public safety, dedications of new Rights-of-Way, the
establishment and improvement of new Rights-of-Way, widening or
improvement of existing Rights-of-Way or both, street vacations, freeway
construction, change or establishment of street grade, or the construction
of any Public Improvement or structure by any governmental agency acting
in a governmental capacity or as otherwise necessary for the operations of
the City or other governmental entity. Collectively, such matters are referred
to within this Franchise with the term “Public Improvement.”
12.2. Notice to Relocate. The City will provide Olympic reasonable written
notice of any Public Improvement that requires changes to or the relocation
of Olympic’s Facilities. The City will endeavor, where practical, to provide
Olympic at least 365 days prior written notice, or such additional time as
may be reasonably required, of such Public Improvement. However, nothing
in this Section will be construed as to relieve Olympic of its duty and
obligation to relocate its Facilities to accommodate any Public Improvement
undertaken by the City after the City has provided written notice of the
requirement to relocate.
12.3. Locate. Upon written request of the City, or a third party performing
work in the Franchise Area, and in order to facilitate the design of City street
and Right-of-Way Improvements or other Public Improvement, Olympic
agrees, at its sole cost and expense, to locate, and if determined necessary
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by the City, to excavate and expose its Facilities for inspection so that the
Facilities’ location may be taken into account in the Public Improvement
design. The decision as to whether any Facilities need to be relocated in
order to accommodate the Public Improvement shall be made by the City
upon review of the location and Construction of Olympic’s Facilities. The City
shall provide Olympic at least thirty (30) days’ written notice prior to any
excavation or exposure of Facilities. Olympic shall be responsible for any
delays due to failure to locate its Facilities when requested, except that
Olympic shall not be responsible for delays or damages due to circumstances
beyond the control of the Olympic.
12.4. Provision of Plans by City. The City will further provide Olympic with
copies of pertinent portions of the final plans and specifications for such
Public Improvement, so that Olympic may make the required changes to or
relocate its Facilities to accommodate such Public Improvement. Olympic will
cooperate with the City, upon request, by assisting the City in locating and
marking the Facilities during the design phase, including providing the
horizontal and vertical location of Olympic’s Facilities within the Franchise
Area related to the proposed Public Improvement by field markings or
Facilities location markings on the City’s design drawings.
12.5. Consideration of Alternatives. Olympic may, after receipt of written
notice requiring changes to or relocation of its Facilities under Section 12.2,
submit to the City within ninety (90) days, written alternatives to such
relocation. The City will evaluate such alternatives and advise Olympic in
writing if one or more of the alternatives are suitable to accommodate the
Public Improvement that would otherwise necessitate changes to or
relocation of the Facilities. If so requested by the City, Olympic will submit
additional information to assist the City in making such evaluation including
actual field verification of the location(s) of Olympic’s underground Facilities
within the Public Improvement area by excavating (e.g., pot holing) and
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restoring the premises to the same condition, at no expense to the City. The
City will give each alternative proposed by Olympic full and fair consideration
but retains sole discretion to decide whether to utilize its original plan or an
alternative proposed by Olympic. If it is determined and agreed upon by the
City and Olympic that it is in the mutual best interest of both the City and
Olympic to redesign a proposed Public Improvement rather than have
Olympic relocate its Facilities, Olympic will be responsible for the reasonable
incremental costs of redesigning the Public Improvement, including, but not
limited to, the increased costs of design, construction or Right-of-Way
acquisition to avoid relocation of Olympic’s Facilities. Any agreed upon
alternative arrangements shall not unduly delay the Public Improvement.
12.6. Relocation Route. The City will work cooperatively with Olympic in
determining a viable and practical route within which Olympic may relocate
its Facilities, in order to minimize costs while meeting the City’s project
timelines and objectives. The City’s requirements with regard to the required
changes or relocation (i.e., depth of cover, distance from other utilities, etc.)
must be reasonable and consistent with applicable federal and state
requirements; however, nothing in this section will be construed as to limit
the City’s police power, land use authority, franchise authority, or the City’s
authority to regulate Olympic’s use of the Franchise Area.
12.7. Time for Completion. Olympic understands that the City desires all
relocation work to be completed prior to requesting bids for the Public
Improvement and that relocation of Olympic’s Facilities must be completed
prior to the commencement of the Public Improvement to avoid delays in
the project schedule and related cost increases. Upon receipt of the City’s
reasonable notice and plans and specifications per Sections 12.2 and 12.4,
Olympic will take all necessary, prudent and prompt measures to complete
relocation of such Facilities at least 180 days prior to the scheduled
commencement of the Public Improvement. The parties may mutually agree
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in writing to such other time for completion of the relocation if the City has
provided less than one (1) year’s notice or other unique circumstances exist
as long as it is reasonably prior to the scheduled commencement of the
Public Improvement. Olympic agrees that it will be responsible for any
additional costs from delays to the Public Improvement to the extent such
additional costs are caused by delays in Olympic’s completion of the
relocation of its Facilities, unless such delays by Olympic are beyond its
reasonable control.
12.8. Contractor Delay Claims. Provided Olympic has been provided
reasonable and timely notice as provided in Section 12.2, Olympic shall be
solely responsible for the out-of-pocket costs incurred by the City for delays
in a Public Improvement to the extent the delay is caused by or arises out
of Olympic's failure to comply with the final schedule for the relocation
(other than as a result of a Force Majeure Event or causes or conditions
caused by the acts or omissions of the City or any third party unrelated to
Olympic; Olympic vendors and contractors shall not be considered unrelated
third parties). Such out-of-pocket costs may include, but are not limited to,
payment to the City's contractors and/or consultants for increased costs and
associated court costs, interest, and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by
the City to the extent directly attributable to such Olympic’s caused delay
in the Public Improvement.
12.9. Subsequent Relocation. If the City requires Olympic to relocate any
portion of its Facilities that have already been relocated as required by the
City under this section within five (5) years of the original relocation, the
City will bear the entire cost of the subsequent relocation. However, this
Section 12.9 requirement does not apply to relocations required by the City
for emergencies or threats to public health, life, and safety.
12.10.Private Development. Olympic will not be required to relocate its
Facilities at its expense for the benefit of private developers or third-party
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projects. However, if the City reasonably determines and notifies Olympic
that the primary purpose for requiring such changes to or relocation of
Olympic’s Facilities by a third party is to cause or facilitate the construction
of a Public Improvement, or other similar plan, then Olympic will change or
otherwise relocate its Facilities in accordance with this Section 12 at
Olympic’s sole cost, expense, and risk.
12.11.Indemnification. Olympic will indemnify, hold harmless, and pay the
costs of defending the City, in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.
12.12.Survival. The provisions of this Section 12 shall survive the expiration
or termination of this Franchise during such time as Olympic continues to
have Facilities in the Rights-of-Way.
SECTION 13. – Violations, Remedies, and Termination.
13.1. Reservation of Rights. Olympic shall comply with the terms of this
Franchise at all times.
13.1.1 The City reserves the right to apply any of the following
remedies, alone or in combination, if Olympic violates any material provision
of this Franchise. The remedies provided for in this Franchise are cumulative
and not exclusive; the exercise of one remedy will not prevent the exercise
of another or any rights of the City at law or equity.
13.1.2 Either party’s failure to exercise a particular remedy at
any time shall not waive the City’s right to terminate, assess penalties, or
assert any equitable or legal remedy for any future breach or default by
Olympic.
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13.2. Termination. The City may terminate this Franchise if Olympic
materially breaches or otherwise fails to perform, comply with or otherwise
observe any of the terms of this Franchise, and fails to cure or make
reasonable effort to cure such breach within thirty (30) days of receipt of
written notice thereof, or, if not reasonably curable within thirty (30) days,
within such other reasonable period of time as the parties may agree upon.
13.3. Dispute Resolution. Either party may invoke the Dispute Resolution
clause contained in Section 14 of this Franchise as it deems necessary with
regard to termination.
13.4. Olympic’s Liability and Obligation.
13.4.1 If Olympic’s right to Operate its Facilities within the
Franchise Area is ultimately terminated, Olympic will comply with the terms
of this Franchise regarding removal or abandonment of the Facilities and
restoration of the premises, and with all directives of applicable federal,
state, or local agencies with jurisdiction.
13.4.2 Termination of this Franchise shall not release Olympic
from any liability or obligation with respect to any matter occurring prior to
such termination.
13.5. Injunctive Relief. The parties acknowledge that the covenants set
forth in this Franchise are essential and that they may not have an adequate
remedy at law if the other party violates a covenant. Therefore, in addition
to any other rights they may have, the parties shall have the right to obtain
in any court of competent jurisdiction, injunctive relief to restrain any breach
or threatened breach, or to specifically enforce any of the Franchise
covenants should the other party fail to perform them.
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SECTION 14. – Dispute Resolution.
14.1. Meeting of Representatives. In the event of a dispute between the
City and Olympic arising by reason of this Franchise, the dispute will first be
referred to the representatives designated by the City and Olympic to have
oversight over the administration of this Franchise. The representatives will
meet within thirty (30) days of either party’s request for a meeting, and the
parties will make a good faith effort to attempt to achieve a resolution of the
dispute.
14.2. Mediation. If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute under the
procedure set forth in Section 14.1, then the parties agree that the matter
will be referred to mediation. The parties will endeavor to select a mediator
acceptable to both sides. If the parties cannot reach agreement, then each
party will secure the services of a mediator at its own expense, who will in
turn work together to mutually agree upon a third mediator to assist the
parties in resolving their differences, whose expense will be shared equally
by the parties. Any other reasonable expenses incidental to mediation will
be borne equally by the parties.
14.3. Judicial Remedies. If either party is dissatisfied with the outcome of
the mediation, that party may then pursue any available judicial remedies.
Each party will be responsible for its own costs and attorneys’ fees.
14.4. Operation During Dispute Resolution. Subject to Laws, Olympic will
be permitted to continuously Operate its Facilities during dispute resolution.
SECTION 15. – Indemnification.
15.1. General Indemnification. Except for environmental matters, which
are covered by a separate indemnification in Section 15.2, Olympic will
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indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its agents, officers or
employees from any and all liability, loss, damage, cost, expense, and any
claim whatsoever, including reasonable attorneys’ and experts’ fees incurred
by the City in defense thereof, whether at law or in equity, arising out of or
related to, directly or indirectly, the construction, operation, use, location,
testing, repair, maintenance, removal, abandonment or damage to
Olympic’s Facilities, or from the existence of Olympic’s pipeline and other
appurtenant facilities, and of the products contained in, transferred through,
released or escaped from said pipeline and appurtenant facilities, from any
and all causes whatsoever, except the City’s sole negligence and except to
the extent it is caused by the City’s non-compliance with Section 10.2, (One-
number locator service requirements). If any action or proceeding is brought
against the City by reason of the pipeline or its appurtenant facilities,
Olympic will defend the City at Olympic’s complete expense, provided that,
for uninsured actions or proceedings, defense attorneys will be approved by
the City, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld. The City agrees
to fully cooperate with Olympic in providing access to witnesses, documents,
and information related to the City’s defense.
15.2. Environmental Indemnification. Olympic will indemnify, defend and
hold harmless the City, its agents, officers or employees, from and against
any and all liability, loss, damage, expense, actions and claims either at law
or in equity, including, but not limited to, costs and reasonable attorneys’
and experts’ fees incurred by the City in defense thereof, arising from (a)
Olympic’s violation of any Environmental or Hazardous Substance laws
applicable to the Facilities; or (b) from any release of a Hazardous Substance
on or from the Facilities expect to the extent it is caused by City’s
noncompliance with Section 10.2 (One-number locator service
requirements). This indemnity includes, but is not limited to, (a) liability for
a governmental agency’s costs of removal or remedial action for Hazardous
Substances; (b) damages to natural resources caused by Hazardous
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Substances, including the reasonable costs of assessing such damages; (c)
liability for any other person’s costs of responding to Hazardous Substances;
and (d) liability for any costs of investigation, abatement, correction,
cleanup, fines, penalties, or other damages arising under any Environmental
or Hazardous Substance laws; and (e) liability for personal injury, property
damage, or economic loss arising under any statutory or common-law
theory.
15.3. Procedures and Defense. If a claim or action arises, the City or any
other indemnified party shall promptly notify Olympic of such claim or action
and tender the defense of the claim or action to Olympic, which defense
shall be at Olympic’s expense. The City’s failure to so notify and request
indemnification shall not relieve Olympic of any liability that Olympic might
have, except to the extent that such failure prejudice Olympic’s ability to
defend such claim or suit. The City may participate in the defense of a claim,
but if Olympic provides a defense at Olympic’s expense then Olympic shall
not be liable for any attorneys’ fees, expenses, or other costs the City may
incur if it chooses to participate in the defense of a claim, unless and until
separate representation as described in Section 15.5 is required. In that
event, the provisions of Section 15.5 shall govern Olympic’s responsibility
for City’s attorney’s fees, expenses, or other costs. Olympic may not agree
to any settlement of claims affecting the City without the City's consent,
such consent not to be unreasonable withheld or delayed.
15.4. Avoidance. Inspection or acceptance by the City of any work
performed by Olympic at the time of completion of Construction shall not
be grounds for avoidance by Olympic of any of its obligations under this
Section 15. The fact that Olympic carries out any activities under this
Franchise through independent contractors shall not constitute an avoidance
of or defense to Olympic's duty of defense and indemnification under this
subsection.
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15.5. Expenses. If separate representation to fully protect the interests of
both parties is or becomes necessary, such as a conflict of interest between
the City and the counsel selected by Olympic to represent the City, Olympic
shall pay, from the date such separate representation is required forward,
all reasonable expenses incurred by the City in defending itself with regard
to any action, suit, or proceeding subject to indemnification by Olympic.
Provided, however, if such separate representation is or becomes
necessary, and the City desires to hire counsel or any other outside experts
or consultants and desires Olympic to pay those expenses, then the City
shall be required to obtain Olympic’s consent to the engagement of such
counsel, experts, or consultants, such consent not to be unreasonably
withheld. The City's expenses shall include all reasonable out-of-pocket
costs and expenses, such as consultants' fees and court costs, but shall not
include outside attorneys’ fees for services that are unnecessarily
duplicative of services provided the City by Olympic, except in the event of
a conflict of interest where such duplication may be required. Each party
agrees to cooperate and to cause its employees and agents to cooperate
with the other party in the defense of any claim or action.
15.6. RCW 4.24.115. The parties acknowledge that this Franchise is
subject to RCW 4.24.115. Accordingly, in the event of liability for damages
arising out of bodily injury to persons or damages to property caused by or
resulting from the concurrent negligence of Olympic and the City, its
officers, officials, employees, and volunteers, Olympic’s liability shall be only
to the extent of Olympic’s negligence. It is further specifically and expressly
understood that the indemnification provided constitutes Olympic’s waiver
of immunity under Title 51 RCW, solely for the purposes of this
indemnification. This waiver has been mutually negotiated by the parties.
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15.7. Survival. The provisions of this Section 15 shall survive the
expiration, revocation, or termination of this Franchise.
SECTION 16. – Insurance.
16.1. Insurance Requirements. Olympic will procure and maintain for the
duration of the Franchise, insurance; or upon City’s written approval based
on satisfactory evidence of financial capacity and stability, Olympic may
provide self-insurance, against all claims for injuries to persons or damages
to property, which may arise from or in connection with the exercise of the
rights, privileges and authority granted hereunder to Olympic, its agents,
representatives or employees. Olympic will provide an insurance certificate,
together with an endorsement naming the City, its officers, elected officials,
agents, employees, representatives, engineers, consultants and volunteers
as additional insureds, excluding Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s
Liability, and to the extent of Olympic’s obligations hereunder, to the City
upon Olympic’s execution of this Franchise, and such insurance certificate
will evidence the following minimum coverages. Olympic may use a
combination of primary and excess coverage to achieve the required limits:
A. Commercial general liability insurance including coverage for
premises – operations, contractual liability, explosions and collapse hazard,
underground hazard and products completed hazard, with limits not less
than $100,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate for bodily injury or
death to each person; and in the aggregate for property damage resulting
from any one accident; and in the aggregate for general liability.
B. Automobile liability for owned, non-owned and hired vehicles
with a limit of $2,000,000 for each person and $2,000,000 for each accident.
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C. If applicable, Worker’s compensation within statutory limits
and employer’s liability insurance with limits of not less than $2,000,000.
D. Environmental pollution liability with a limit not less than
$50,000,000 for each occurrence, covering liability from sudden or
accidental occurrences to the extent such coverage is reasonably available
in the marketplace, and if not, a substantially equivalent coverage for similar
occurrences.
E. Any and all above policy limits may be met through a
combination of primary, excess, or umbrella coverage at Olympic’s option.
16.2. Deductibles. Any deductibles or self-insured retention will be the sole
responsibility of Olympic. The insurance certificate required by this Section
16 will contain a clause stating that coverage will apply separately to each
insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect
to the aggregate limits of the insurer’s liability.
16.3. Primary Insurance. To the extent of Olympic’s obligations in this
Franchise, Olympic’s insurance will be primary insurance with respect to the
City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, consultants, and volunteers.
Any insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees,
consultants, agents, and volunteers will be in excess of Olympic’s insurance
and will not contribute with it.
16.4. Cancellation Requirements. In addition to the coverage requirements
set forth in this Section, the certificate of insurance will provide that:
“The above described policies will not be canceled before the
expiration date thereof, without Olympic giving thirty (30) days
written notice to the certificate holder.”
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16.5. Certificates of Insurance. Olympic will furnish the City with
certificates of insurance and original endorsements evidencing the coverage
required by this Section upon acceptance of this Franchise. The certificates
and endorsements will be signed by a person authorized by the insurer to
bind coverage on its behalf and must be received and approved by the City
prior to the commencement of any work.
16.6. Continuation of Coverage. If coverage is purchased on a “claims
made” basis, then Olympic will warrant continuation of coverage, either
through policy renewals or the purchase of an extended discovery period,
for not less than three (3) years from the date of termination of this
Franchise or conversion from a “claims made” coverage form to an
“occurrence” coverage form.
16.7. Survival. The indemnity and insurance provisions within Sections 15
and 16 will survive the termination of this Franchise and will continue for as
long as Olympic’s Facilities will remain in or on the Franchise Area or until
the parties execute a new Franchise agreement that modifies or terminates
these indemnity or insurance provisions.
SECTION 17. – Annual Franchise Fee.
17.1. Franchise Fee. The current Franchise fee shall be $28,000 per annum
for use of the Franchise Area. The Franchise fee for 2021-2022 is $28,420.00
($28,000.00 multiplied by 1 ½%), which is intended to cover the City’s
reasonable costs related to the general administration of the Franchise and
its terms and conditions.
17.2. Annual Increase. Beginning with year two of the Franchise term and
each year thereafter, the annual fee shall be increased by the most recently
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published Consumer Price Index All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the
Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton Area, or at a rate of one and one-half percent
(1 ½%), whichever is greater. Each increase will become effective on the
anniversary date of this Franchise each year.
17.3. Payment Due. Each annual payment will cover the next twelve (12)
month period and will be paid not later than the anniversary of the Effective
Date of this Franchise. Interest will accrue on any late payment at the rate
of twelve percent (12%) per annum. Such interest will be in addition to any
applicable penalties for late payment. Any partial payment will first be
applied to any penalties, then interest, then to principal.
17.4. Additional Administrative Costs. The Franchise fee set forth in Section
17.1 does not include, and Olympic agrees that it is separately responsible
for, other reasonable costs or charges customarily charged by the City to
other businesses or persons, such as customary permitting fees. The annual
Franchise fee does not include any generally applicable taxes that the City
may legally levy. Olympic shall pay the Franchise renewal application review
fee, pursuant to Kent City Code Section 6.15.070, as it exists, and as
amended, Olympic will also bear the cost of publication of this Ordinance.
SECTION 18. – Olympic Accepts Franchise Area “As Is”.
Olympic accepts the Franchise Area in an “as is” condition. Olympic agrees
that the City has never made any representations, implied or express
warranties or guarantees as to the suitability, security or safety of the
location of Olympic’s Facilities or the Facilities themselves or possible
hazards or dangers arising from other uses or users of the Franchise Area
including, the City, the general public or other utilities. As between the City
and Olympic, Olympic will remain solely and separately liable for the
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function, inspection, testing, Maintenance, replacement or repair of the
Facilities or other activities permitted under this Franchise.
SECTION 19. – Information Sharing.
19.1. Information Request. Upon request Olympic shall make available for
inspection, at no cost to the City, any information reasonably requested by
the City to coordinate its function with Olympic’s activities and fulfill any
municipal functions under state law. The required information may include,
but is not limited to, any installation inventory, maps, plans, a pipeline map
depicting the location of Olympic’s pipeline, and as-built drawings of
Olympic’s Facilities within the City. Unless otherwise specified by the City,
Olympic may satisfy this requirement by making available to the City GIS
data (including GPS coordinates) depicting the location of the Facilities
within the Franchise Area. Upon request, Olympic shall make available for
review at its offices its Damage Prevention Program and Procedures.
Olympic shall warrant the accuracy of all information provided to the City.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, and as otherwise provided herein,
the City will keep the pipeline map and GIS data confidential and protected
from public disclosure.
19.2. Field Verification. It is understood and agreed by the parties that the
precise location and depth of Olympic’s pipeline shall be field verified if exact
alignment is required for a construction project in the vicinity of the pipeline
by using the One-number location system. It is further understood that the
pipeline map and GIS data, while reasonable guides to the location of the
line, are no substitute for direct contact with an appropriate employee or
representative of Olympic whenever construction is contemplated or
planned.
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19.3. City’s Development Plans. The City’s long-range construction or
development plans are available for review on the City’s website:
www.kentwa.gov. The City shall make available upon request copies of long-
range plans to Olympic in a physical media format. Construction plans for
projects which may affect the pipeline may be submitted for review and
comment to Olympic when applicable.
19.4. Inspection Results. Olympic agrees with applicable criteria relating to
pipeline integrity management developed by relevant state or federal
regulatory authorities. Upon request, Olympic shall make available for
review at its offices a summary of necessary repairs identified as a result of
any in-line inspection of pipeline segments within the Franchise Area along
with the indicated mitigation efforts and completion date of any such
mitigation.
SECTION 20. – Notice.
20.1. Notice and Contact Information. Any notice or information required
or permitted to be given to the parties under this Franchise shall be sent to
the following addresses unless otherwise specified, by personal delivery,
overnight mail by a nationally recognized courier, or by U.S. certified mail,
return receipt requested and shall be effective upon receipt or refusal of
delivery:
City:
City of Kent
220 4th Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
Office of Emergency Management
With copy to:
City Attorney
City of Kent Law Department
220 4th Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032
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Olympic:
Olympic Pipe Line Company LLC
Attn: President & ROW Agent
2319 Lind Avenue SW
Renton, WA 98057
With copy to:
Doug Berry
Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP
Pier 70, 2801 Alaskan Way, Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98121
20.2. Representative Designated. To ensure effective cooperation, Olympic
and the City will each designate a representative responsible for day-to-day
communications between the parties.
SECTION 21. – Miscellaneous.
21.1. Olympic’s Acceptance. The City may void this Franchise Ordinance if
Olympic fails to file its unconditional written acceptance of this Franchise
within thirty (30) days from the final passage of same by the City Council.
Olympic will file its unconditional written acceptance with the City Clerk of
the City of Kent.
21.2. No Duty by City. This Franchise creates no duty by the City or any of
its officials, employees or agents and no liability will arise from any action
or failure to act by the City or any of its officials, employees or agents in the
exercise of powers reserved herein. This Franchise is not intended to
acknowledge, create, imply, or expand any duty or liability of the City with
respect to any function in the exercise of its police power or for any other
purposes. Any duty that may be deemed to be created in the City by this
Franchise shall only be a duty to the general public and not to any specific
party, group or entity.
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21.3. Acknowledgement. Olympic acknowledges that it has carefully read
and fully comprehends the terms and conditions of this Franchise and is
willing to and does accept all reasonable risks of the meaning of the
Franchise’s provisions, terms, and conditions and believes that the Franchise
is compliant with applicable Laws. If in the future Olympic becomes aware
that a provision of this Franchise may be unlawful or invalid, it will not use
such potential invalidity to unilaterally ignore or avoid such provision.
Instead, Olympic will promptly advise the City of the potential invalidity or
illegality, and the parties will meet within thirty (30) days and endeavor
jointly to cure the invalidity or illegality.
21.4. Severability. If a court or agency of competent jurisdiction declares
a material provision of this Franchise to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable,
the parties will negotiate in good faith and agree, to the maximum extent
practicable in light of such determination, to such amendments or
modifications as are appropriate actions so as to give effect to the intentions
of the parties as reflected herein. If severance from this Franchise of the
particular provisions(s) determined to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable will
fundamentally impair the value of this Franchise, either party may apply to
a court of competent jurisdiction to reform or reconstitute the Franchise so
as to recapture the original intent of the particular provision(s). All other
provisions of the Franchise will remain in effect at all times during which
negotiations or a judicial action remains pending.
21.5. Time of the Essence. Whenever this Franchise sets forth a time for
any act to be performed, such time shall be deemed to be of the essence,
and any failure to perform within the allotted time may be considered a
material violation of this Franchise.
21.6. Force Majeure. If Olympic is prevented or delayed in the performance
of any of its obligations under this Franchise by reason(s) beyond the
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reasonable control of Olympic, then Olympic’s performance will be excused
during the Force Majeure occurrence, except that it will make best efforts to
perform all its obligations under Section 11 at all times. Upon removal or
termination of the Force Majeure occurrence Olympic will promptly perform
the affected obligations in an orderly and expedited manner under this
Franchise or procure a substitute for such obligation or performance that is
satisfactory to the City. Olympic will not be excused by mere economic
hardship or by misfeasance or malfeasance of its directors, officers or
employees. The parties represent to each other that at the time of signing
this Franchise, they are able to perform as required and their performance
will not be prevented, hindered, or delayed by the current COVID-19
pandemic, any existing state or national declarations of emergency, or any
current social distancing restrictions or personal protective equipment
requirements that may be required under federal, state, or local law in
response to the current pandemic.
21.7. Section Headings. The section headings in this Franchise are for
convenience only, and do not purport to and will not be deemed to define,
limit, or extend the scope or intent of the section to which they pertain.
21.8. Third Parties. The parties do not create any obligation or liability, or
promise any performance to, any third party, nor have the parties created
any third party right to enforce this Franchise beyond what is provided for
by Laws. Third parties are any party other than the City and Olympic. This
Franchise shall not release or discharge any obligation or liability of any third
party to either party.
21.9. Successors and Assigns. This Franchise and all of the terms and
provisions will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the respective
successors and assignees of the parties.
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21.10.Authority to Sign. The City and Olympic respectively represent that
their respective signatories are duly authorized and have full right, power,
and authority to execute this Franchise on such party’s behalf.
21.11.Modification of Terms and Conditions. Notwithstanding any provisions
of this Franchise to the contrary, the parties reserve the right to alter, amend
or modify the terms and conditions of this Franchise upon written agreement
and approval of the City Council of such alteration, amendment, or
modification.
21.12.Jurisdiction and Venue. Any lawsuit or legal action brought by any
party to enforce or interpret this Franchise or any of its terms shall be in the
United States District Court for the Western District of Washington or in the
King County Superior Court for the State of Washington at the Maleng
Regional Justice Center, Kent, Washington.
DANA RALPH, MAYOR Date Approved
ATTEST:
KIMBERLEY A. KOMOTO, CITY CLERK Date Adopted
Date Published
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTHUR “PAT” FITZPATRICK, CITY ATTORNEY
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UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE BY OLYMPIC PIPE LINE COMPANY
OF ORDINANCE NO. _________
OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
The undersigned official of Olympic Pipe Line Company LLC, hereby accepts
Ordinance No. ________, which was passed by the City Council of the City
of Kent, Washington on ______________ and is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, granting Olympic Pipe Line
Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company,
a nonexclusive franchise to construct, operate,
maintain, remove, replace, and repair existing
pipeline facilities, together with equipment and
appurtenances thereto, for the transportation of
petroleum products within and through the franchise
area of the City of Kent.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF said Olympic Pipe Line Company LLC, has caused
this written Acceptance to be executed in its name by its undersigned
authorized signer, duly authorized on this ___ day of _______, 2021.
OLYMPIC PIPE LINE COMPANY LLC
By:
Print Name:
Title:
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STATE OF WASHINGTON )
) ss.
County of King )
I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that
_______________________ is the person who appeared before me, and
said person acknowledged that (he/she) signed this instrument, on oath
stated that (he/she) was authorized to execute the instrument and
acknowledged it as the _____________________of Olympic Pipe Line
Company LLC to be free and voluntary acts of such party for the uses and
purposes mentioned in the instrument.
Dated this ______ day of __________, 2021.
Notary Public in and for the
State of Washington residing at
My commission expires
Received on behalf of the City this _____ day of ____________, 2021.
By:
Name: Kimberley A. Komoto
Title: City Clerk
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Packet Pg. 78 Attachment: Olympic Franchise - Exhibit A Franchise Agreement (2773 : Franchise Ordinance with Olympic Pipeline Company - Adopt)
DATE: July 20, 2021
TO: Kent City Council
SUBJECT: Ordinance Repealing Chapter 8.02 KCC - "Single-Use
Plastic and Carryout Bags" - Adopt
MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4408, repealing chapter 8.02 KCC
entitled “Single-Use Plastic and Carryout Bags” which is now preempted by
chapter 70A.530 RCW.
SUMMARY: On August 20, 2019, the Kent City Council passed Ordinance 4331.
Ordinance 4331, codified at chapter 8.02 KCC, established a ban on the use of
single-use plastic bags by retail establishments. Kent’s ordinance prohibits retailers
from providing single-use plastic bags to customers, prohibits the use of paper or
recyclable bags unless constructed with a specified amount of recyclable content,
requires the collection of an eight-cent charge for the use of recyclable content
bags, and exempts from the charge those who use public assistance vouchers from
payment. A violation of the ordinance is a Class 1 civil infraction, carrying a
maximum $250 fine. The ordinance was to be effective beginning March 1, 2020;
however, enforcement of the ordinance was suspended during the COVID-19 crisis.
In 2020, the Washington Legislature passed chapter 70A.530 RCW, which
establishes a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags. Like Kent’s ordinance, the
state law establishes an eight-cent charge for the use of recyclable content bags.
That charge increases to twelve cents in 2026. Chapter 70A.530 RCW exempts
those who use public assistance vouchers from payment of the charge. Like Kent’s
ordinance, a violation of the state law is a Class 1 civil infraction, carrying a
maximum $250 fine.
The statute was to be effective beginning January 1, 2021; however, enforcement
of the statute was suspended during the COVID-19 crisis. It will be enforced once
the COVID emergency is lifted by the Governor. Importantly, the statewide ban on
single-use plastic bags in chapter 70A.530 RCW preempts Kent’s local ordinance.
Accordingly, chapter 8.02 KCC is being repealed.
BUDGET IMPACT: None.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
8.D
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Thriving City - Creating safe neighborhoods, healthy people, vibrant commercial districts, and
inviting parks and recreation.
Inclusive Community - Embracing our diversity and advancing equity through genuine community
engagement.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Plastic Bag Ban Repealer (PDF)
07/13/21 Committee of the Whole RECOMMENDED TO
COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS
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ORDINANCE NO. 4408
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, repealing Chapter 8.02 of
the Kent City Code entitled, “Single-Use Plastic and
Carryout Bags.”
RECITALS
A. On August 20, 2019, the Kent City Council passed Ordinance 4331.
Ordinance 4331, codified at chapter 8.02 KCC, established a ban on the use
of single-use plastic bags by retail establishments.
B. Kent’s ordinance prohibits retailers from providing single-use plastic
bags to customers, prohibits the use of paper or recyclable bags unless
constructed with a specified amount of recyclable content, requires the
collection of an eight-cent charge for the use of recyclable content bags,
and exempts from the charge those who use public assistance vouchers
from payment. A violation of the ordinance is a Class 1 civil infraction,
carrying a maximum $250 fine.
C. The ordinance was to be effective beginning March 1, 2020; however,
enforcement of the ordinance was suspended during the COVID-19 crisis.
D. In 2020, the Washington Legislature passed chapter 70A.530 RCW,
which establishes a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags.
E. Like Kent’s ordinance, the state law establishes an eight-cent charge
for the use of recyclable content bags. That charge increases to twelve
cents in 2026. Chapter 70A.530 RCW exempts those who use public
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assistance vouchers from payment of the charge. Like Kent’s ordinance, a
violation of the state law is a Class 1 civil infraction, carrying a maximum
$250 fine.
F. The statute was to be effective beginning January 1, 2021; however,
enforcement of the statute was suspended during the COVID-19 crisis. It
will be enforced once the COVID-19 emergency is lifted by the Governor.
G. Importantly, the statewide ban on single-use plastic bags in chapter
70A.530 RCW preempts Kent’s local ordinance. Accordingly, chapter 8.02
KCC is being repealed.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. – Chapter 8.02 Repealed. Chapter 8.02 of the Kent City
Code, entitled “Single-Use Plastic and Carryout Bags” is hereby repealed in
its entirety.
SECTION 2. - Severability. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance
and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3. – Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be
in force thirty days from and after its passage, as provided by law.
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July 20, 2021
DANA RALPH, MAYOR Date Approved
ATTEST:
July 20, 2021
KIMBERLEY A. KOMOTO, CITY CLERK Date Adopted
July 23, 2021
Date Published
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTHUR “PAT” FITZPATRICK, CITY ATTORNEY
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DATE: July 20, 2021
TO: Kent City Council
SUBJECT: Resolution Ratifying Council Action Taken During COVID-
19-Related Suspension of Portions of OPMA - Adopt
MOTION: I move to adopt Resolution No 2029, ratifying all actions taken
by the city council during remote meetings scheduled and held in good
faith compliance with the governor’s various emergency orders that
suspended portions of Washington’s Open Public Meetings Act during the
COVID-19 pandemic.
SUMMARY: In early 2020, the World Health Organization first publicly recognized
the appearance of a pneumonia-like virus in Wuhan, China. This virus would be
referred to as COVID-19 and would soon cause a global health emergency. The first
confirmed case relating to COVID-19 in the United States was announced by the
state of Washington on January 21, 2020, and one of the first known COVID-19
deaths in the United States occurred in Washington on February 26, 2020. Until
mid-March 2020, Washington had the highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases
and the highest number of cases per capita of any state in the country.
Governor Jay Inslee issued a statewide stay-at-home emergency order on March
23, 2020. The stay at home order was originally planned to last two weeks;
however, it lasted much longer. The following day, March 24, 2020, Governor
Inslee issued Proclamation 20-28 which suspended the provisions of the Open
Public Meetings Act requiring in-person meetings. A violation of the Proclamation
carried the potential of criminal penalties.
The Kent City Attorney’s Office reviewed and advised the City Council and staff
regarding the appropriate implementation of Proclamation 20-28 and its progeny,
and in response, the City’s council meetings, workshops, and meetings of the
Committee of the Whole were converted to remote meetings. These meetings were
held utilizing the Zoom meeting platform. The public was able to observe the
meetings on Zoom, as well as Kent’s website, Kent’s television channel, Kent’s
Facebook channel, and Kent’s YouTube channel. The public was permitted to
actively participate in the council meetings by providing written statements, many
of which were read during the council meeting by the City Clerk, and also by
providing verbal statements and testimony to the councilmembers during the
meeting by utilizing the Zoom meeting platform or by calling into the meeting by
telephone.
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As of July 7, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control has reported 596,740 deaths
caused by COVID-19 in the United States. 5,960 of those deaths occurred in
Washington. However, Washington has been a leader in the number of individuals
vaccinated, and as a result, government agencies have been provided authority to
again hold in-person meetings. On June 30, 2021, Governor Inslee’s prohibition
against in-person meetings was lifted, and meetings of the council are now
available for in-person public attendance and remote attendance.
In light of the unique nature of the emergency that Washington has endured, the
proclamations the governor has issued, and the steps the City has taken with
regard to meetings in order to comply with the governor’s orders, the City Attorney
has advised that as a measure of insurance, the council should ratify all actions it
took during the pandemic at times in which the various provisions of the Open
Public Meetings Act were suspended and in-person public attendance at meetings
was prohibited.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ratification of Action Taken During Suspension of OPMA Due to COVID (PDF)
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Resolution Ratifying Council Action
Taken During COVID-19 Pandemic
RESOLUTION NO. 2029
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, ratifying all actions it
took during remote meetings scheduled and held
in good faith compliance with the governor’s
various emergency orders that suspended portions
of Washington’s Open Public Meetings Act during
the COVID-19 pandemic.
RECITALS
A. In early 2020, the World Health Organization first publicly
recognized the appearance of a pneumonia-like virus in Wuhan, China. This
virus would be referred to as COVID-19 and would soon cause a global
health emergency.
B. The first confirmed case relating to COVID-19 in the United
States was announced by the state of Washington on January 21, 2020, and
one of the first known COVID-19 deaths in the United States occurred in
Washington on February 26, 2020.
C. Until mid-March 2020, Washington had the highest number of
confirmed COVID-19 cases and the highest number of cases per capita of
any state in the country.
D. Governor Jay Inslee issued a statewide stay-at-home
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emergency order on March 23, 2020. The stay at home order was originally
planned to last two weeks; however, it lasted much longer.
E. The following day, March 24, 2020, Governor Inslee issued
Proclamation 20-28 which suspended the provisions of the Open Public
Meetings Act requiring in-person meetings. A violation of the Proclamation
carried the potential of criminal penalties.
F. The Kent City Attorney’s Office reviewed and advised the City
Council and staff regarding the appropriate implementation of Proclamation
20-28 and its progeny, and in response, the City’s council meetings,
workshops, and meetings of the Committee of the Whole were converted to
remote meetings.
G. These meetings were held utilizing the Zoom meeting platform.
The public was able to observe the meetings on Zoom, as well as Kent’s
television channel, Kent’s Facebook channel, and Kent’s YouTube channel.
The public was permitted to actively participate in the council meetings by
providing written statements, many of which were read during the council
meeting by the City Clerk, and also by providing verbal statements and
testimony during the meeting by utilizing the Zoom meeting platform or by
calling into the meeting by telephone.
H. As of July 7, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control has
reported 596,740 deaths caused by COVID-19 in the United States. 5,960
of those deaths occurred in Washington. However, Washington has been a
leader in the number of individuals vaccinated, and as a result, government
agencies have been provided authority to again hold in-person meetings.
I. On June 30, 2021, Governor Inslee’s prohibition against in-
person meetings was lifted, and meetings of the council are now available
for in-person public attendance and remote attendance.
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Resolution Ratifying Council Action
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J. In light of the unique nature of the emergency that Washington
has endured, the proclamations the governor has issued, and the steps the
City has taken with regard to meetings in order to comply with the
governor’s orders, the City Attorney has advised that as a measure of
insurance, the Council should ratify all actions it took during the pandemic
at times in which the various provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act
were suspended and in-person public attendance at meetings was
prohibited.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
RESOLUTION
SECTION 1. – Findings Incorporated. The above recitals are hereby
incorporated by this reference as the findings of fact in support of Section 2
of this resolution.
SECTION 2. – Ratification. Through the adoption of this resolution,
the city council hereby ratifies all actions it took during remote meetings
scheduled and held in good faith compliance with the governor’s various
emergency orders that suspended portions of Washington’s Open Public
Meetings Act and prohibited in-person attendance.
SECTION 3. – Savings. If any section, subsection, paragraph,
sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution is declared unconstitutional
or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this resolution.
SECTION 4. – Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon
approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this resolution, including the
correction of clerical errors; references to other local, state or federal laws,
codes, rules, or regulations; or resolution numbering and
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section/subsection numbering.
SECTION 5. – Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect
immediately upon passage.
July 20, 2021
DANA RALPH, MAYOR Date Approved
ATTEST:
July 20, 2021
KIMBERLEY A. KOMOTO, CITY CLERK Date Adopted
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTHUR “PAT” FITZPATRICK, CITY ATTORNEY
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Packet Pg. 89 Attachment: Ratification of Action Taken During Suspension of OPMA Due to COVID (2772 : Resolution Ratifying Council Action Taken During
DATE: July 20, 2021
TO: Kent City Council
SUBJECT: Fourth Avenue and Willis Street Landscape Bid - Award
MOTION: I move to award the Fourth Avenue and Willis Street Landscape
project to OMA Construction in the amount of $1,230,999.47 (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.
SUMMARY: This project will construct a multi-use trail, node areas and pathways
on the north and south side of Willis Street (SR 516) and 4th Avenue South. The
project also includes landscaping, irrigation, illumination, stormwater improvements
and other park amenities.
A public bidding process yielded a total of three bids, with the lowest responsible
bidder being OMA Construction.
The Engineer’s estimate for this project is $950,000 to $1.2 Million.
BUDGET IMPACT: Expense impacts to the Willis Street and Fourth Avenue
Landscape project.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Evolving Infrastructure - Connecting people and places through strategic investments in physical
and technological infrastructure.
Thriving City - Creating safe neighborhoods, healthy people, vibrant commercial districts, and
inviting parks and recreation.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. EXHIBIT Fourth & Willis Landscape (PDF)
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*All bids require review by City of Kent staff. Awarded contractor will be notified by Kent Parks-Planning & Development Division.
PROJECT NAME: Willis Street and Fourth Avenue Landscape
PROJECT #: PK21-01
ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $950,000 - $1.2 Million
BID OPENING DATE: Thursday, 07/15/2021 BID OPENING TIME: 2:15 pm
BID OPENING LOCATION: City Hall, Chambers ADDENDA ISSUED: 3
BIDDER NAME SCHEDULE A
BID AMOUNT
SCHEDULE B
BID AMOUNT
SCHEDULE A & B
BID AMOUNT ADDENDA BID
BOND
OMA Construction $1,023,074.00 $95,000.00 $1,230,999.47 X X
ACI, Inc. $1,165,365.00 $200,000.00 $1,503,266.87 X X
Northwest Cascade Inc. $1,229,008.00 $172,000.00 $1,542,509.81 X X
Base Bid Schedule A *Apparent Low Bidder: OMA Construction
Alternate Schedule B *Apparent Low Bidder: OMA Construction
Schedule A
*Apparent Low Bidder: OMA Construction
Schedule A and B
*Apparent Low Bidder: OMA Construction
Kimberley A. Komoto, Kent City Clerk
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