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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Regular Minutes - 10/05/2021 Approved Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 5, 2021 Date: October 5, 2021 Time: 7:03 p.m. Place: Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE 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 Remote 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 Mayor Ralph provided details on the Battle of the Badges event that was held today in Auburn. Kent walked away with the trophy and Mayor Ralph expressed appreciation for the City of Auburn, Grocery Outlet, all participants and Joel Makings for his work organizing the event. A. King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn's State of the County King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn presented his State of the County that included an update on COVID-19 cases and vaccinations. Dunn touched on King County's approval of its 8th emergency COVID-19 budget, eviction prevention and rental assistance, the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, homelessness legislation, support of addiction recovery and mental health, public safety and King County's investments in Kent. B. Public Recognition I. Employee of the Month Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 5, 2021 Kent, Washington Page 2 of 7 Mayor Ralph recognized Julie Stangle as the October employee of the month. II. Proclamation for Eleventh Annual Kent Turkey Challenge Mayor Ralph presented Tyler Morrison from Torklift Northwest with the Proclamation for the Eleventh Annyual Kent Turkey Challenge. Morrison provided details regarding the upcoming event. III. Proclamation for Celebrate Community Day Mayor presented the Proclamation for Celebrate Community Day. IV. Communications Division Awards Mayor Ralph announced the following awards received by the City's Communications Division: five 3CMA Savvy awards recognizing outstanding local government achievements in communications, public-sector marketing and citizen-government relations and multiple NATOA awards recognizing excellence in broadcast, cable, multimedia and electronic programming produced by local government agencies. C. Community Events Council President Troutner advised of upcoming events at the accesso ShoWare Center and also of the "Hops & Cops" event that will be held on October 15th starting at 5:30 p.m. at Half Lion Public House. Councilmember Fincher advised of upcoming Spotlight Series events. D. Economic and Community Development Report Chief Economic Development Officer Bill Ellis presented the Council with the Economic and Community Development Report. Ellis provided details on consumer spending trends and employment rate recovery. Boeing and Sysco are testing new transport vehicles that will lower emissions and PACCAR is re-retooling for electric, automation. Ellis talked about work being done to retool workforce development and education for the next generation. 5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF A. Mayor Ralph's Report Mayor Ralph serves on the Puget Sound Regional Council Operations Committee that recently passed proposal to recognize Juneteenth. Mayor Ralph serves on the Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 5, 2021 Kent, Washington Page 3 of 7 Committee that recently discussed ARPA funding for regional transit. The equity advisory committee increased membership from 15-20 in hopes of increasing participation from the Asian Pacific Islander community. Mayor Ralph provided information on her recent tour of the Demonstrator Farm in Redmond that focuses on farming with compost. Mayor Ralph attended the Kentridge Key Club meeting and is excited over their recent letter-writing campaign to seniors. Mayor Ralph dropped the puck on Saturday at the pre-season Kraken game at the accesso ShoWare Center. B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report Chief Administrative Officer Derek Matheson advised his written report is included in today's agenda packet and there is no executive session tonight. C. Councilmembers' Reports Councilmember Troutner provided a recap of today's Operations and Public Safety Committee agenda items and today's workshop topics. Troutner serves on the Regional Law, Safety and Justice Committee that recently heard presentations on ending mass incarnation and justice for the Girl's Coalition of Washington. Councilmember Troutner serves as the Vice-Chair of the Regional Transit committee that has been discussing updating Metro's policies. Troutner serves as the Chair on WRIA 9 that improves watershed health in the Puget Sound area. The group recently toured the Downey Farmstead and Nelson side channel to see how funds are being used. Councilmember Larimer serves on the King County Affordable Housing Committee that heard a presentation from the Master Builders Association on building affordable housing. Councilmember Thomas serves on the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Governance Board that will meet on October 7th at 5:30. Call 253-856-4300 for information. Councilmember Fincher serves on the King Conservation District that has been reviewing food grants. Councilmember Fincher serves on the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Advisory Committee that recently received a presentation on peer Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 5, 2021 Kent, Washington Page 4 of 7 counseling. Fincher serves on the Kent Arts Commission that is currently holding an art contest entitled "Free to Roam." Visit KentWA.gov for details on how to submit art. Fincher chairs the Public Works Committee and provided a recap of the agenda items from the last meeting. 6. PUBLIC HEARING A. First Public Hearing on the 2022 Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustments Mayor Ralph provided an introduction of the public hearing process. Mayor Ralph opened the first public hearing on the 2022 Mid-Biennium budget adjustments. Finance Director, Paula Painter provided an overview of the 2022 mid- biennium budget adjustments, including income, expenses and provided an overview of the ARPA framework. No public comment was received. 1. I move to close the public hearing on the first public hearing on the 2022 Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustments. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud B. First Public Hearing on the 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program Mayor Ralph provided a brief introduction of the public hearing process. Mayor Ralph opened the first public hearing on the 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program. Finance Director Paula Painter provided details on the 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program and reviewed revenues and expenses for each of the six years. Public Comment: Andrew Dinsmore, a Kent resident, provided comment and requested additional allocations for sidewalk improvements at S.E. 256th Street and 132nd Avenue S.E. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 5, 2021 Kent, Washington Page 5 of 7 Don Dinsmore, a Kent resident, provided public comment and requested additional allocations for sidewalk improvements West on S.E. 256th Street and 132nd Avenue S.E. 1. I move to close the first public hearing on the 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud 7. PUBLIC COMMENT T.J. Peterson, a Kent resident, provided public comment on the Strategic Homelessness Plan of Kent and requested additional housing for the homeless community. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR I move to approve Consent items A - G. 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 - Sep 21, 2021 5:00 PM 2. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Sep 21, 2021 7:00 PM 3. City Council Meeting - City Council Special Meeting - Sep 28, 2021 4:00 PM 4. Council Workshop - Workshop Special Meeting - Sep 28, 2021 4:30 PM B. Payment of Bills - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the payment of bills received through 9/15/21 and paid on 9/15/21 and authorize the checks issued for payroll 9/1/21-9/15/21 and paid on 9/20/21, all audited by the Operations and Public Safety Committee on 9/21/21. C. Accept the 2021 Crack Sealing Project as Complete - Authorize Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 5, 2021 Kent, Washington Page 6 of 7 MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept the 2021 Crack Sealing Project as complete and release retainage to Huizenga Enterprises, LLC upon receipt of standard releases from the State and the release of any liens. D. Media Forensic Software Contract - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Gladiator Forensics, LLC to purchase software, equipment, licenses, and maintenance fees for a total cost of $139,298.52 for an initial five-year term, with options to extend the contract annually thereafter up to a maximum contract term of ten years, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney. E. Lease Agreement with T-Mobile West Tower LLC by and through CCTMO LLC - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with T-Mobile West Tower LLC, by and through CCTMO LLC to operate and maintain a wireless communication facility at Pump Station No. 5, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney. F. Termination of Drainage Easements and Sidewalk Easement on Bridge Point Kent 300 LLC Property - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign terminations of two drainage easements and a sidewalk easement on property owned by Bridge Point Kent 300, LLC subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney. G. Environmental Covenant with State of Washington, Pollution Liability Insurance Agency and G/R Meeker Street LLC - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to execute an environmental covenant with the State of Washington, Pollution Liability Insurance Agency and G/R Meeker Street LLC, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney. 9. OTHER BUSINESS None. 10. BIDS A. Kent Police Headquarters Renovation Project Bid - Award Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 5, 2021 Kent, Washington Page 7 of 7 Facilities Superintendent Will Moore presented the bid results for the Kent Police Headquarters Renovation Project and recommending awarding the bid to Christensen Inc., General Contractor. MOTION: I move to award the Kent Police Headquarters Renovation Project to Christensen Inc., General Contractor in an amount not to exceed $700,236.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City Attorney. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Councilmember SECONDER: Zandria Michaud, 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 8:34 p.m. Kimberley A. Komoto City Clerk Kent City Council October 5, 2021 State of King County King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn District 9 COVID -19 CASE UPDATE Since July, we have seen a spike in new cases and hospitalizations due to the rise of the Delta variant. Oct. 5, 2021 7-day average 14-Day Total New Cases 429 5,733 Hospitalizations 15 161 Deaths 3 26 COVID -19 CASE UPDATE The risk of infection, hospitalization, and death is much higher among the unvaccinated. •In the past 30 days: •The majority of breakthrough cases are not serious and do not cause death or require hospitalization. Vaccinated Unvaccinated Positive Cases 32%68% Hospitalizations 19%81% Deaths 22%78% •Goal:to vaccinate 70% or more of all adults across all demographics •Ages 12+ population = 1.95 million; 81.1% fully vaccinated = 1.58 million •Numbers: As of September 23rd, 3,232,274 doses of the vaccine have been administered: •1,693,129 King County residents have received one dose •1,582,926 have been fully vaccinated with two doses •60,538 have received a third mRNA dose •A third dose is recommended only for people with moderately to severe compromised immune systems. VACCINATION UPDATE VACCINATION UPDATE, cont. •In Auburn/Kent/Federal Way, 78.2% of residents age 12+ have received at least one dose. •Current Vaccination Efforts: King County is administering a two-week moving average of 32,187 vaccine doses a week •What’s Next: King County will require verification of full vaccination status or a negative test to enter outdoor public events of 500 or more people and indoor entertainment and recreational establishments and events such as live music, performing arts, gyms, restaurants, and bars. •This goes into effect on October 25. ECONOMIC RESPONSE •On July 27th, the King County Council approved its 8th emergency COVID-19 budget, totaling $389 million. •Highlights include: •Community supports (Eviction prevention, community development grants, HOME grants, immigrant community supports, civil legal aid, tiny house villages): $283.3 million •Legal System Backlog: $42.5 million •Public health response: $25.9 million •Vaccination efforts: $27.7 million •Economic recovery/workforce development: $5.6 million •$25,000 to Kentridge High School Robotics •In August, the Seattle Times reported that King County’s Eviction Prevention and Rental Assistance (EPRAP) program had only distributed $6.5 million, or 4.5%, of $145 million in available federal funding for rent assistance to tenants and landlords who need financial aid during the COVID-19 pandemic. •Legislation -In order to expedite the distribution of rent assistance, I introduced legislation requesting King County to report on the delays and make recommendations to expedite their process. •King County has simplified the application and approval process for EPRAP and incorporated several changes in response to amended guidance received from the U.S. Department of Treasury in order to expedite the aid. •As of September 24, 2021, $41.4M in rental assistance has been distributed; King County anticipates the ability to process $6 million weekly. EVICTION PREVENTION & RENTAL ASSISTANCE King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) –Established in December 2019 to unify and coordinate the homeless response system for Seattle and King County. •Scope:coordination of all outreach, diversion, shelter, rapid re-housing, transitional housing and permanent supportive housing services and most of the region’s prevention efforts. •Update: The KCRHA has hired CEO Marc Dones and other key leadership positions. Staffing plan has been approved, and they currently have roughly 10 employees. •Next steps: •Subregional planning –Alexis Mercedes Rinck was hired from the SCA to do the subregional planning work, and she has connected with over 140 organizations/individuals to help inform the subregional plan. •Taking over provider contracts –KCRHA is working on transitioning Seattle and King County’s service provider contracts by January 1, 2022. KING COUNTY REGIONAL HOMELESSNESS AUTHORITY HOMELESSNESS LEGISLATION •Repurposing City Hall Park: •After legislation to condemn City Hall Park and public outcry from Judges and employees, City Hall Park was cleared of homeless encampments. •This legislation would explore a land swap with the City of Seattle, so City Hall Park would be controlled by King County and brought into the downtown County Campus. •Status: In Committee •Creating homeless outreach teams: •Creates homeless outreach teams to connect the homeless in unincorporated King County with services and shelters. •Status: In Committee •Creating standards for clearing homeless encampments: •King County lacks guidelines for when and how to clear homeless encampments in unincorporated King County. •The goal is to create standards for how to respond to homeless encampments. •Status: In Committee •Conference on Addiction Disorders: •Hosted King County’s first conference on addiction and recovery, attended virtually by 200 people. •Protecting Virtual Recovery Meetings: •Sponsored legislation to create a civil penalty for unauthorized recording or hacking of online recovery meetings. •Funding for Recovery Café: •Delivered $500k to support Recovery Café’s services for those in recovery. SUPPORTING ADDICTION RECOVERY AND MENTAL HEALTH Violent Crime on the Rise: 2021 is on track to be a record year in gun violence and homicide. •1,025 Shots Fired in 2020 –19% increase compared to the three-year average of 870 shots fired. •580 shots fired in Q1-Q2 in 2021, up 33% from the 3-year average. •337 shooting victims –36% rise in shooting victims in from the three-year average •196 shooting victims in Q1-Q2 of 2021. •95 homicides –Homicides and murders have spiked 86% over the past three years, increasing from 51 homicides in 2018 to 70 homicides in 2019 and 95 homicides in 2020. •There have been 101 potential homicides so far in 2021. PUBLIC SAFETY 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Shots Fired Report Number of Shooting Victims Homicide Non-fatal Injury 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2018 2019 2020 Murders & Homicides at Record Levels 2,000 2,200 2,400 2,600 2,800 3,000 3,200 3,400 3,600 2018 2019 2020 Spike in other Felonies * “other felonies” include less serious violence and economic/property offenses, some burglaries and car thefts KING COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE UPDATE Appointing a New King County Sheriff •The Executive’s Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) will report recommendations to the Council on September 30th. •Once the report is submitted, the Executive will take the recommendations from the PSAC regarding what qualities the next Sheriff should have and begin a search for candidates meeting those recommendations. •The Executive will appoint a final candidate and the Council will confirm. •Officer Wellness Program: •Requests a report to the Council on the effectiveness of the KCSO wellness program after its first year and funding for a full-time program coordinator position •Goal is to highlight the importance of this program and encourage making it permanent •The program supports deputies in coping with stress, substance use recovery, and mental health in order to improve on-the-job performance •Status: Approved in June 2021 supplemental budget •KCSO Recruiter Position: •Sponsored funding for to hire a recruiter to fill vacant deputy positions •Currently, KCSO has 54 vacant positions •Status: Approved in the COVID 8 supplemental budget •Hate Crime Hotline: •Creates a workgroup to build and launch a non-police hotline and reporting system that would allow King County residents the ability to report these incidents •The proposed Stop Hate Crime Hotline received $150,000 in funding in the first omnibus supplemental budget passed by the County Council in late June. •Status: Has passed committee and will be sent to the full King County Council for a final vote PUBLIC SAFETY LEGISLATION 2021 Grants •$5,000 for Kent School District - Kentridge High School •$5,000 for Kent School District - Kentwood High School •$5,000 for Kent School District - Kentlake High School •$5,000 for City of Kent •$5,000 for Kent Little League •$5,000 for Cascade Vista Athletic Association •$2,500 for Kent Schools Foundation • $5,000 for Kent Vine Maple Place INVESTING IN KENT Let’s Connect! King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn District 9 Email: Reagan.Dunn@KingCounty.gov Twitter: @KCCReaganDunn Facebook: facebook.com/councilmemberreagandunn Sign up for email updates at kingcounty.gov/council/dunn '0l0go] u1[N0la9m[e, KentValleyWA.com I info@KentValleyWA.com 1253-846-5454 Consumer Spending Updates -MSA •Grocery and Retail are both up over 30% •Economic pain localized to leisure, hospitality, entertainment, although much better than one year previously •Disconnect from other sectors success Employment Rate Recovery Updates •Global, national, regional, and local reports of labor shortage •“Seattle” = MSA, and includes Kent •Employment participation rates below pre-Covid-19 •Supply chain shortages causing dramatic thinking on investments into automation solutions Boeing and Sysco: Testing New Vehicles Transport Vehicles Must Lower Emissions—Investments are Challenge and Opportunity for Local Manufacturers of Vehicles PACCAR: Retooling for Electric, Automation Local Impacts on Investment and Hiring in the Kent Valley Represents Widespread Belief the Number of Certified Truckers is in Irreversible Decline Convening Interested Education Partners How do we retool workforce development and education for the next generation? 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William Ellis, Chief Economic Development Officer Economic and Community Development Phone: 253-856-5707 E-mail: wellis@kentwa.gov Investment Opportunity: Treasury Guidance Becoming Clearer Click to edit Master title style 1 2022 Mid-Biennium Adjustment Kent City Council Meeting October 5, 2021 Click to edit Master title style 2 2022 Mayor’s Proposed Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment •The Mayor presented her proposed budget to Council on September 28th. •The proposed expenditure budget totals $420,359,650 and includes a $128,426,590 General Fund budget. •The proposal also includes the use of fund balance within the General Fund of $1,700,180. •This budget adjustment includes changes to operating and capital expenditures in addition to grant expenditures related to ARPA funding. 2 Council Meeting 10/5/2021 Click to edit Master title style 3 2022 Revenue Adjustments General Fund 3 Council Meeting 10/5/2021 Revenue Amount Transfers In (ARPA)$12,369,450 Taxes $3,133,350 Sewer Franchise Fees $126,000 Liquor Excise Tax $106,000 Fire Plan Review $50,000 Baseline Adjustments $24,210 Interest Income ($254,650) Total $15,554,360 Click to edit Master title style 4 2022 Expenditure Adjustments General Fund 4 Council Meeting 10/5/2021 Expenditures Amount ARPA Requests $12,369,450 Salaries & Benefits $2,598,360 Operating Additions $1,844,800 Previously Approved $1,543,770 Medical Rate Decrease ($516,390) Central Cost Allocation ($502,280) Insurance Allocations $251,830 Baseline Adjustments $81,600 Total $17,671,140 Click to edit Master title style 5 ARPA Framework 5 Council Meeting 10/5/2021 •Total ARPA grant award is $28.17m •$14.09m was received in June of 2021 •$14.85m is included in the 2022 mid-biennium budget adjustment. •$2.85m in requests will come before Council in the fall of 2021. •The remainder will come before Council at a future date. Human Services & Equity Economic Development Infrastructure Revenue Loss Framework Allocation $4,500,000 $9,000,000 $4,500,000 $10,000,000 Budgeted Expenditures $3,845,910 $8,765,010 $4,858,350 $2,655,570 Remaining $654,090 $234,990 ($358,350)$7,344,430 Click to edit Master title style 6 6 End of Presentation Click to edit Master title style 7 7 Click to edit Master title style 8 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Plan Kent City Council Meeting October 5, 2021 Click to edit Master title style 9 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Plan •Required component of the Growth Management Act – passed by Washington State Legislature in 1990. •To meet this requirement, the City creates a six-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). •The plan states the recommended financing methods and projects to meet public facility needs in order to maintain established levels of service. •The CIP is adopted by ordinance and updates the City’s comprehensive plan. •The first year of the plan (2022) is included in the mid- biennium budget adjustment. 9 Council Meeting 10/5/2021 Click to edit Master title style 10 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program (Amounts in Thousands) 10 Revenues (Sources of Funds)2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Total City Resources 22,496 14,319 14,055 14,333 14,234 14,325 93,764 Utility Resources 24,321 22,772 14,840 15,825 16,750 16,185 110,693 Other Resources 9,518 370 370 370 370 -10,998 Total Sources of Funds 56,335 37,461 29,265 30,528 31,354 30,510 215,455 Expenditures (Projects)2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Total General Government 10,854 3,010 2,433 2,809 2,510 2,510 24,127 Parks, Rec & Comm Svcs 9,452 4,235 4,565 4,685 4,885 4,315 32,137 Transportation 11,708 7,444 7,427 7,209 7,209 7,500 48,497 Utilities 24,321 22,772 14,840 15,825 16,750 16,185 110,693 Total Sources of Funds 56,335 37,461 29,265 30,528 31,354 30,510 215,455 Council Meeting 10/5/2021 Click to edit Master title style 1111 End of Presentation Click to edit Master title style 1212 Sign in Sheet to Speak During the Public Hearing on the2(J22 Mid-Biennium Budget AdjustmentsKent City Council Meeting of: October 5,2O21Email AddressAddressTelephoneNumber0pNAMEPrint Leoiblv1234 ISign in Sheet to Speak During the Public Hearing on the2fJ22-2fJ27 Capital Improvement ProgramKent City Council Meeting of: October 5,2O2Le/@-hou@tlDgtveo6Email Address2-<'"i '35 1A E:(%AAddress?tr[ Ll6-[q0TelephoneNumberI266NAMEPrint Leqiblv\ta3421 Public Comment - Sign Up SheetFor the Kent City Council Meeting of: October 5, 2O2IPlease PRINr your contact information b"elow :ll";'j;;;:i,J#jfrr, come to the podium and state your NameYou will be given THREE minutes to speakTopicsr{)?[r 6essto*"r'iJ; r ,r"fl.Email Addresssa n-LTelephoneNumbertorY'47t/'WtoNAMEPrint Leqiblvfda,5t"-123455S:\PUBLIC\City Clerk's Office\City Council\City Council Meetings\TEMPLATES\S|gn In Sheet Public Comments,doc