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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Regular Minutes - 08/17/2021 Approved Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 17, 2021 Date: August 17, 2021 Time: 7:05 p.m. Place: Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE Mayor Ralph called the meeting to order. 2. ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Bill Boyce Councilmember Present Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present Marli Larimer Councilmember Present Les Thomas Councilmember Present Dana Ralph Mayor Present Toni Troutner Council President Excused Zandria Michaud Councilmember Excused 3. AGENDA APPROVAL A. I move to approve the agenda as presented RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Councilmember SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thoma s 4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition 1. Appointment to the Kent Arts Commission Mayor Ralph requested the Council confirm the appointment of Robert Howell to the Kent Arts Commission. 2. Proclamation for Diaper Need Awareness Week Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for Diaper Need Awareness Week. Becky Schroeder, Director of Programs at West Side Baby and Jack Edgerton, Executive Director of East Side Baby Corner accepted the proclamation and expressed appreciation for the proclamation and for the City's acknowledgement of the diaper needs in South King County. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 17, 2021 Kent, Washington Page 2 of 7 B. Community Events Mayor Ralph invited the public to attend the “Cruizin’ Kent Car Show” at the Kent Station on August 22nd from 11-2 p.m. Proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. Councilmember Kaur announced the 2021 Summer Garden Celebration at Paradise Parking Plots Community Garden on August 18th from 5-8 p.m. i. Kent International Festival Presentation Nancy Skipton, Executive Director of the Kent International Festival on September 18th from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. outdoors at Morrill Meadows Park. The mission is “The Kent International Festival is a celebration of the cultural diversity represented in the greater Kent community. We believe that, through coming together and celebrating our various heritages with respect and understanding, we build a stronger and wider sense of community that is inclusive to all. C. Public Safety Report Police Chief Rafael Padilla presented his public safety reports as follows: Chief Padilla presented Officer Ian Lentz with the Lifesaving Award and advised Officer Lentz is being commended for his quick response to a medical emergency and his decisive actions to save a life. His actions embody the department’s values of service and professionalism. Chief Padilla presented Cindie Hollis with the Chief’s Award for Citizen Commendation and advised she is being commended for her leadership and dedication towards enhancing police/community relationships and ensuring that Kent Police Department officers are supported and cared for. Chief Padilla presented Pastor Raynard Sands and Tracy Sands with the Chief’s Award for Citizen Commendation and advised they are being commended for their leadership and dedication towards enhancing police/community relationships and ensuring that Kent Police Department officers are supported and cared for. Mayor Ralph expressed her appreciation of their leadership and support of the police department. Chief Padilla provided details on the recent “Cones with Cops” events and talked about the recent community celebration - “Bringing Ministry to the Community” hosted by the Redeemed by the Blood Church of God in Christ that was held at the Groves Apartments on August 15th. Chief Padilla indicated he has partnered with Pastor Bloes to do a series of community walks. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 17, 2021 Kent, Washington Page 3 of 7 Mayor Ralph and Chief Padilla hosted "It's the Law - Police Legislation Update" on August 16th at the Kent Senior Center where there were honest and difficult conversations and indicated it was a good opportunity to be transparent and accountable. Chief Padilla thanked everyone that organized and participated in this year’s National Night Out, including Community Education Officer Andrew Kelso and Community Education Coordinators Stacy Judd and Sara Wood. Chief Padilla invited the public to sign up and participate in the Community Police Academy that will be held in person October 6th through December 8th from 6:30 -9 p.m. Registration coming soon. 5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF A. Mayor Ralph's Report Mayor Ralph provided a recap of the recent WRIA 9 meeting that included discussion on the establishment of the Duwamish Basin Stewardship that will help with salmon recovery projects and community outreach. Mayor Ralph serves as the Vice Chair of the King County Flood Control Advisory Board that recently held their final meeting. The Board has completed their work by preparing a Letter of Recommendation and guidance to the KCFCD on the proposed budget. B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report Chief Administrative Officer, Derek Matheson advised of the current budget process. Departments have submitted their mid biennium budget requests in addition to ARPA fund requests. Department heads will present their requests during a special retreat of the Executive Leadership Team on August 18th and then the Finance Department and Mayor's Office will make decisions that will culminate in the Mayor's proposed budget that will be presented to Council in September. The Executive Leadership Team is working through performance measures and plans on presenting 30 draft measures at an upcoming City Council workshop later in September. Matheson advised his written report is in today's agenda packet and there is no executive session. C. Councilmembers' Reports Councilmember Boyce provided a review of the two workshop presentations from tonight that included a Water System Update and the Kent Senior Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 17, 2021 Kent, Washington Page 4 of 7 Activity Center Needs Assessment. Councilmember Larimer serves on the Affordable Housing Committee that met in July and received updates and briefings from staff on the workplan. The Committee also received a report from Bellwether Housing on what affordable housing developers are looking for to build in communities. Councilmember Fincher announced the Kent Creates current contest is "Free to Roam” and the deadline for submissions is the end of September. Councilmember Fincher serves on the King Conservation District Advisory Committee and announced Rosa Mendez is the new Executive Director 6. PUBLIC HEARING None. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT Karey Wise, a Kent resident provided public comment regarding the construction conditions at the Star Lake Totem construction project. Mike Scuderi, a Kent resident and President of the Cambridge Neighborhood Council expressed concerns with the reduction in width of the intersection at South 270th Street and 40th Avenue South. Mayor Ralph advised the City has required the contractor stop construction, go back for new design to address issues, once the City receives the design it will make sure the neighborhood has an opportunity to provide comments. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR I move to approve consent items A - O. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Councilmember SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas A. Payment of Bills - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the payment of bills received through 7/31/21 and paid on 7/31/21 and approve the checks issued for payroll 7/1/21-7/15/21 and paid on 7/20/21. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 17, 2021 Kent, Washington Page 5 of 7 B. Approval of Minutes 1. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Aug 3, 2021 5:00 PM 2. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - Aug 10, 2021 4:00 PM C. Excused Absence for Council President Troutner - Approve MOTION: I move to approve an excused absence for Council President Troutner for the Council meeting of August 17, 2021. D. Excused Absence for Councilmember Michaud - Approve MOTION: I move to approve an excused absence for Councilmember Michaud for the Council meeting of August 17, 2021. E. Ordinance Amending Kent City Code Chapters 6.15, 6.16, and 15.08 RE: Wireless Facilities - Adopt MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No 4409, amending chapter 6.16 of the Kent City Code to update the design standards for small wireless facilities, and to update definitions and references within Kent City Code 6.15.050 and 15.08.035 related to wireless facilities. F. Kent School District Police Services Agreements - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the Police Services Agreement and School Resource Officer Agreement between the Kent Police Department and the Kent School District for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years to provide a school safety liaison and two school resource officers, subject to final contract terms and conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney. G. Consolidating Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Adjustments between April 1, 2021 and June 30, 2021 - Adopt MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4411 consolidating budget adjustments made between April 1, 2021 and June 30, 2021, reflecting an overall budget increase of $23,845,656. H. U.S. Small Business Administration Shuttered Venue Operators Grant for ShoWare – Ratify Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 17, 2021 Kent, Washington Page 6 of 7 MOTION: I move to ratify the Mayor’s execution of the Notice of Award for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, authorize the Mayor to accept funds from the U.S. Small Business Administration in the amount of $3,050,440.65 for COVID-19 emergency assistance for the accesso ShoWare Center, and to authorize the Mayor to take all other acts necessary to allow the City to obtain the grant funds. I. Purchase Agreement with CDW Government, LLC for Technology Equipment - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the IT Director to purchase software through the cooperative purchasing agreement the state Department of Enterprise Services has with CDW Government, LLC, if those purchases are within the City’s established budgets and made during the term of the state contract, which is in effect through January 7, 2022, or any later contract extension the state may authorize, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the IT Director and City Attorney. J. Goods and Services Agreement with TriVan Truck Body, LLC for Customization of Evidence Van - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with TriVan Truck Body, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $108,553.04, to complete the upfitting of the new Kent Police Evidence Van, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and the City Attorney. K. Resolution Ratifying the WRIA 9 Salmon Habitat Plan - Adopt MOTION: I move to adopt Resolution No. 2030, ratifying the Green/Duwamish and Central Puget Sound Watershed, Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9, 2021 update to the Salmon Habitat Plan, “Making our Watershed Fit for a King”. L. Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program State Funding - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept state funds in the amount of $1,163,588 for the four rectangular rapid flashing beacons project and authorize amending the budget, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney. M. Meeker Street Bridge Deck - Accept Grant Funds - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept federal funds in the amount of $1,484,320 for the Green River Bridge Deck Repair project and authorize amending the budget. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 17, 2021 Kent, Washington Page 7 of 7 N. Meeker Street Bridge Painting - Accept Grant Funds - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept federal funds in the amount of $3,000,000 for the Green River Bridge Paint project and authorize amending the budget. O. Appointment to the Kent Arts Commission - Confirm MOTION: I move to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Robert Howell to the Kent Arts Commission to serve the term remaining term vacated by Sherelle Owens that expires on June 3, 2025. 9. OTHER BUSINESS None. 10. BIDS None. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION None. 12. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting. Meeting ended at 8:08 p.m. Kimberley A. Komoto City Clerk CITY OF KENTPOLICE DEPARTMENT Aggressively Fighting Crime while Serving with Compassion Officer Ian Lentz –Life Saving AwardLIFESAVING AWARD CITIZEN COMMENDATOINPastor Raynard & Tracy Sands and Cindie Hollis Cones with Cops Cones with Cops Community CelebrationCommunity Celebration It’s the Law National Night Out National Night Out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eZNI-dOYxs Community Academywww.kentwa.gov/police QUESTIONS? Public Comment - Sign Up SheetFor the Kent City Council Meeting of: August L7, 2O2tPlease PRINT your contact information below and when called upon, come to the podium and state your Nameand Address for the recordYou will be given THREE minutes to speak\-)SA)t\.:s).\-\JS-s'J\j\\s-.9d=\3(A-V4''*-T+]*<4tu,rhtn'l &3tr',S+a- L-h.! 4t-t< r'r ( t {r* cl\al-'-.' 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As a neighbor and citizen, we are disheartened and disillusioned by the lack of consideration being given to those of us who have to live with consequences of this demolition and construction activity, What have we had to endure, in detail? *Extreme and persistent noise (often preceding allowable start time of 7 AM). *lntense fumes from heavy equipment exhaust. *An invasion of rats since the portables went down. *Security lights shining into our yard and bedroom windows all night long. *Loss of privacy. xDust and dirt aerosol that we have to breathe, requiring increased asthma inhaler use. lt settles in and on our home and property, making it filthy. *Traffic restriction of intersection of S. 270th and 40th Ave S, impeding residential and emergency access to approximately 400 homes. *No communication with neighborhood. *Loss of over-the-air broadcast reception of the channel 9 and 13 groups. *Traffic disruptions with no notice, and dangerous, unaware flaggers. *Large (4', I think)orange diamond construction signs that are left out, blocking the sidewalk and traffic line-of-sight. *General lack of forethought and awareness by FWPS and BNB builders as to what the neighbors have to put up with. We have tried to be patient with this project, but are fed up with having to be the ones to reach out and identify the many easily foreseeable problems and issues. Our quality of life has been significantly reduced since the beginning of this activity. You, who represent us, cannot know about the problem until it is brought to your attention......so, are you listening? What remedy, and when, will be done for your citizens, taxpayers, voters? Thank you Komoto, Kim Sent: To: Cc: From: Subiect: Attachments: Michael and Shelley Scuderi <cotingal@yahoo.com> Monday, August 16,2021 9:05 PM City Council; City Clerk Holly lsaman;Jon Becker; Lanae Miller; crystal Blanco; Mayor; Bieren, Chad; Fowler, Cassi; events@wiseimages.com Public Comment for City of Kent Council Meeting - August 17,2021 Public Comment, August 17lh 2021 - Kent Clty Council Meeting.pdf Please find attached public comment for the city of Kent City Council Meeting on August 17th 2021. This public comment is being submitted by the West Hill Cambridge Neighborhood Council, and concerns the reduction in width of the intersecti on at South 270th Street and 40th Avenue South and the creation of an unsafe driving condition EXTERNAL EMAIL 1 Madame Mayor, council President Troutner, Kent city councill Members, I am here to talk about a safety issue in Cambridge Neighborhood, related to the ongoing construction of the Star Lake Elementary School. Before I get into that discussion, let me thank Councilwoman Fincher and Public Works Director Bieren for discussing this issue with me. I am representing the West Hill Cambridge Neighborhood Council, of which I am the current chairperson. The Council is commenting today, because many residents of Cambridge have raised concerns about the change in the intersection at 40th Avenue South and South 270th Street, and impacts to normal vehicle traffic, as well as impairment of access by emergency vehicles and large vehicles such as High School school buses, garbage trucks and delivery vans. There is a crosswalk at this intersection used by school children and families. Let me explain the situation. Previously, the intersection had 24 feet of width, allowing for unimpeded turning of vehicles from 40th to 270t^, and from 270th to 40th. With the school construction and placement of a new curb, the width of the streets at the intersection has inexplicably been reduced to 20 feet. This reduction of 4-feet width creates problems for vehicles turning onto either street. There is just not enough room for vehicles to turn safely without potentially hitting vehicles in the opposing lane. One resident described to me how he had to backup to allow a fire-truck access to 270th Street due to the narrower width' I myself, attempted to make the right-hand turn from northbound 40th Avenue onto eastbound 270th Street. At 5 mph, having to avoid the unmarked drainage grate and depression on the southeast corner of 40th and 27}th,l could not make the turn without going partially into the westbound lane of 27}rh.The change in street width has resulted in more than a tight squeeze, it has created an unsafe condition. The 40th Avenue route represents the main unimpaired (no speed bump) access into the east part of the Cambridge Neighborhood. The alternate access, 46th Avenue has 3 speed bumps. The Federal Highway Administration Traffic Calming ePrimer indicates that speed bumps can slow down emergency vehicles by as much as 13.8 seconds per bump. lf emergency vehicles have to use this alternate route because they cannot safely make the turn from 40th to 27}th, there is a potential increase of 4L seconds. When every second counts, this additional increase is unacceptable. please note that the intersection change was not mentioned in the final MDNS documents for the school construction (reference the Civil Works Appendix), so the community at large was unaware of this significant change in traffic flow. We are requesting that the city restore the width the of streets at the intersection to the pre- constructio n Z4-footwidth, to allow for adequate access by emergency vehicles and regular traffic. Why was this intersection singled out for this reduction of width, when the intersection and crosswalk at South 268th Street and 40th Avenue South has not been reduced in width? This second intersection is right in front Star Lake Elementary and Totem Middle School so there is just as much school traffic there. The Neighborhood Council is requesting that the council and the community at large be allowed to comment on any proposed changes, similar to what we requested in 2019 when we met onsite with city of Kent Planning staff and discussed this intersection. Thank you for you time and attention. We hope a safe resolution of this issue can be quickly achieved SUBMITTED BY: MichaelScuderi Chairperson, West Hill Cambridge Neighborhood Council 269LO Saxon Ct. Kent, WA 98032