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Kent City Council
City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes
September 7, 2021
Date: September 7, 2021
Time: 7:02 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
Dana Ralph Mayor Present
Toni Troutner Council President Present
Bill Boyce Councilmember Present
Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present
Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present
Marli Larimer Councilmember Present
Les Thomas Councilmember Present
Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
A. I move to approve the agenda as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition
Mayor Ralph recognized Jalene Roberts for winning silver metals at the
Paralympic Games in Tokyo. Roberts is a graduate of Kent Meridian High
School and also served as a youth member on the Parks and Human Services
Commission.
1. Employee of the Month
Mayor Ralph recognized Plans Examiner Katie Ball as the September
employee of the month. Building Official Steve Wilson expressed appreciation
of Katie's work on the Blue Beam implementation project.
2. Proclamation for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Mayor Ralph presented Stacy, Jack, Cooper and Madi Judd, along with
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Stacy's mother Cheryl Nowacki with the Proclamation for Childhood Cancer
Awareness Month. Stacy’s husband Bill was not able to attend tonight’s
meeting.
Judd expressed appreciation for this proclamation and for the continued
support of the City staff in helping her and her family through the past three
years of Jack's medical treatments.
B. Community Events
Troutner advised of the Fall Winter Clean Up event that will be held on
September 18th at 9 a.m.
Troutner invited the public to attend an upcoming Spotlight series concert.
Visit Kentwa.gov for event details.
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF
A. Mayor Ralph's Report
Mayor Ralph took a personal point of privilege to wish Derek Matheson and
his wife a Happy Anniversary.
Mayor Ralph also wished her husband a Happy 30th year wedding
anniversary.
B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report
Chief Administrative Officer Derek Matheson advised of a special City Council
meeting on September 28th, followed by a special workshop to discuss the
budget.
Matheson advised his written report is in today’s agenda packet and there is
an Executive Session tonight to discuss collective bargaining that is expected
to last 30 minutes with no action following.
C. Councilmembers' Reports
Troutner provided a recap of the two workshop presentations: Internal Sewer
and Drainage Projects and Green Kent Update.
Councilmember Michaud serves on the King County Regional Water
Committee that recently received a briefing on the West Point Water
Treatment Plant and a recent spill and a briefing on the Clean Water Plan
Strategies.
Michaud indicated she attended the Kent Parks and Recreation Commission
special meeting. Previous commissioners were invited to attend to discuss
the Parks and Open Space Plan. The public can visit KentParks.com to
provide public comment on the Plan.
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Councilmember Thomas advised the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority
Governance Board will meet on September 15th at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Councilmember Fincher advised the King Conservation District’s new
Executive Director is Rosa Mendez and the board is updating financial
reporting and account policies.
Fincher invited the public to attend upcoming Spotlight Series events. Visit
Kentwa.gov/arts.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Pauly Giuglianotti, representing Next Steps Washington provided public
comment regarding a police service call in response to a suicidal subject.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud
A. Approval of Minutes
i. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Aug 17, 2021 5:00 PM
ii. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Aug 17, 2021 7:00
PM
iii. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting -
Aug 24, 2021 4:00 PM
B. Payment of Bills - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the payment of bills received
through 8/15/21 and paid on 8/15/21 and authorize the
checks issued for payroll 8/1/21-8/15/21 and paid on
8/20/21, all audited by the Committee of the Whole on
8/24/21.
C. Ordinance Amending Title 15 of the Kent City Code Consistent
with House Bill 1220 – Adopt
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MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4410, amending Title
15 of the Kent City Code to allow indoor emergency shelters,
permanent supportive housing, and transitional housing in a
greater range of zoning districts with restrictions related to
intensity of use, consistent with House Bill 1220, as
recommended by staff.
D. Accept the 2020 Asphalt Overlays Project as Complete -
Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept the 2020
Asphalt Overlays Project as complete and release retainage to
Tucci & Sons Inc. upon receipt of standard releases from the
State and the release of any liens.
E. Authorize the Use of accessoShoWare Center Operating Fund
Balance for Capital Repair and Replacement - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the use of $338,925 of the
accessoShoWare operating fund balance for the repair and
replacement of capital assets, to include the scoreboard, arc
flash test, administration carpet and transformer for fiscal year
2021.
F. First Addendum to Lease with Half Lion Public House, LLC at
the Riverbend Golf Complex - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to execute the first
addendum to the Retail Lease with Half Lion Public House, LLC
at the Riverbend Golf Complex, as presented by staff, subject to
final terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and
City Attorney.
G. Supplemental Parks Property Levy Agreement - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a supplemental
property tax levy agreement with King County, and receive
funds in the amount of $1,440,000, to help fund improvements
to the Green River Trail, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and Parks Director.
H. Contract with Chet’s Roofing & Construction, Inc to Replace
Roof of Kent Police Station – Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to enter into an
agreement with Chet’s Roofing & Construction, Inc to replace
the roof of the Kent Police Station, in an amount not to exceed
$189,922.50, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable
to the Parks Director and City Attorney.
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I. Interagency Agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety
Commission for 2021-2022 Walker/Roller Safety Program –
Pacific Highway South - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the 2021-2022
Pacific Highway South (SR Hwy 99) Walker and Roller Safety
Program grant in the amount of $117,968, amend the budget,
and authorize expenditure of the grant funds, subject to final
grant terms and conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and
City Attorney.
J. Downey Side Channel Restoration – RCO Grant Resolution –
Adopt
MOTION: I move to adopt Resolution No. 2031 in support of the
City’s application for Grant #20-1067 to the Washington
Recreation and Conservation Office to assist with funding for
completion of the Downey Side Channel Restoration Project.
K. Amendments to Consultant Services Agreements for IT
Temporary Staff - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign contract
amendments with Protingent Inc., Robert Half International,
Inc., and Viri Technology LLC to increase the available contract
funding for all IT temporary service contracts by an additional
$1,224,500.00 through December 31, 2021, subject to final
contract terms and conditions acceptable to the IT Director and
City Attorney.
L. Consultant Services Agreement with TEKsystems, Inc. for
Temporary IT Staff - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement
with TEKsystems, Inc. to provide temporary IT staff, subject to
final contract terms and conditions acceptable to the
Information Technology Director and the City Attorney.
M. First Amendment to Master License and Services Agreement for
Amanda Platform – Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a First
Amendment to the Master License and Services Agreement to
authorize the assignment and assumption of the original
agreement by Granicus, LLC, the successor to CSDC, Inc. and
Calytera US, Inc, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the IT Director and City Attorney.
N. Amanda (KIVA Replacement) Permitting System Deployment
Project – Amend Budget and Approve Contract Amendment -
Authorize
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MOTION: I move to authorize establishing a new budget for the
Amanda (KIVA Replacement) project at $2,226,483; authorize
the Mayor to sign all contract amendments, change orders, and
other documents necessary to advance the Amanda project
that cumulatively do not exceed the project budget, subject to
final terms and conditions acceptable to City Administration
and the City Attorney; provide that future change orders
beyond the project budget, but within the overall City budget,
be authorized according to their amended contract values and
in accordance with the Kent City Code; authorize the Mayor to
approve subscription or other renewals authorized through
previously approved project contracts, and ratify past actions
consistent with this motion, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the IT Director and City Attorney.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
10. BIDS
A. Skyline Sanitary Sewer Extension Project Bid - Award
Public Works Director Chad Bieren provided a recap of the Skyline Sanitary
Sewer Extension Project Bid and recommended award to Northwest Cascade,
Inc.
MOTION: I move to award the Skyline Sanitary Sewer
Extension Project to Northwest Cascade, Inc. in the amount of
$515,218.46 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: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember
SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Council President
AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:31 p.m., Council convened into Executive Session.
A. Collective Bargaining, as per RCW 42.30.140(4)(a)
12. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:04 p.m., Council reconvened into regular session.
At 8:05 p.m., Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting.
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Meeting ended at 8:05 p.m.
Kimberley A. Komoto
City Clerk
Skyline Sanitary
Sewer Extension
Award
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