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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Regular Minutes - 10/19/2021 Approved Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 19, 2021 Date: October 19, 2021 Time: 7:00 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 Remote Les Thomas Councilmember Absent Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present 3. AGENDA APPROVAL Chief Administrative Officer Derek Matheson requested the addition of item 8.H Excused Absence for Councilmember Thomas. A. I move to approve the agenda as amended. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President SECONDER: Bill Boyce, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Michaud 4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition 1. Proclamation Declaring October Domestic Violence Awareness Month Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation Declaring October Domestic Violence Awareness Month and provided resources available. 2. Reappointments to Kent Parks and Recreation Commission Mayor Ralph recognized Scott Taylor and Christie Duggan and recommended reappointment. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 19, 2021 Kent, Washington Page 2 of 8 B. Community Events Council President Troutner advised of community events including Orca Recovery Day, the City’s ReLEAF event on October 30th at Clark Lake Park in addition to Parks Conservation Day on November 13th at Morrill Meadows Park. Troutner shared the upcoming events at the access ShoWare Center. Fincher shared upcoming Spotlight Series events. C. Public Safety Report Chief Padilla provided the October Public Safety Report. Mayor Ralph conducted the swearing-in of Officer Dawnie Fuentes. Chief Padilla provided a brief background of Officer Fuentes. Chief Padilla presented the shots fired report from King County for the first three quarters of 2021 in addition to detailing the King County Prosecutor’s report of a 5-year comparison from 2017-2021. Chief Padilla presented an update on recent homicide investigations in addition to reporting on homicides solved by detectives this year. Chief Padilla and Officer Joel Makings presented Grocery Outlet Owner James Byun with the Chief's Award of Citizen Commendation that is bestowed on community members that go above and beyond to serve and bring help to those in need in partnership with the Police Department. 5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF A. Mayor Ralph's Report Mayor Ralph serves on the Transportation Policy Board that recently received a presentation on outreach around the Regional Transportation Plan. Engagement included a public survey, follow-up interviews, outreach to individuals on the needs for those with specialized transportation needs and middle/high school online surveys. Top priorities that emerged include reliable, well-maintained facilities, pedestrian facilities, and high-speed rail. Next steps in the development of the Regional Transportation Plan include community focus groups with a wide range of residents. The Transportation Policy Board also heard a presentation on climate change and the work around emissions analysis. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 19, 2021 Kent, Washington Page 3 of 8 Mayor Ralph serves on the Puget Sound Regional Council Project Selection Task Force that is working through criteria for federal funding. The focus of the Project Selection Task Force has focused on making sure to use an equity lens when selecting projects. There was a consensus recommendation that will move forward to the Puget Sound Regional Council to direct $5M to be directed to the equity advisory committee to allocate for projects focused on equity across the region. B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report Chief Administrative Officer Derek Matheson indicated the City's website refresh project continues and is moving into the development and implementation phase. Work continues on the Equity Strategic Plan. There is a City team consisting of representatives from all departments that are steering the effort. The team is looking at five goal areas using a data-driven approach and community interviews. The next steps include sharing information with the community. The Race and Equity manager will update the Council on the process and interact with the Council on the tasks that would implement each goal, all leading toward a final strategic plan. Matheson’s written report is included in today’s agenda packet. There is no executive session tonight. C. Councilmembers' Reports Council President Troutner provided a recap of today’s Operations and Public Safety Committee meeting and the workshop presentations. Troutner is the vice chair of the Regional Transit Committee that is working on service guidelines for Metro’s master plan for next six years. Troutner serves as the Chair of the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Governance Board that recently heard a presentation on the 2022 preliminary budget. Councilmember Michaud serves on the Regional Water Quality Committee that recently discussed potential increases to sewer rates. Michaud serves as the Chair of the Parks and Human Services Committee and provided a recap of the agenda items. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 19, 2021 Kent, Washington Page 4 of 8 Councilmember Boyce serves as the vice chair of the Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee that recently discussed the legislative agenda and also heard a presentation regarding removing the law on bike helmets. Councilmember Fincher provided a review of the Arts Commission meeting agenda and expressed appreciation of outgoing Arts Commission members. Fincher serves as the chair of the Public Works Committee and provided a review of the Public Works committee agenda. Fincher serves on the King Conservation District that recently received an update on election reform and food grants. 6. PUBLIC HEARING A. Second Public Hearing on the 2022 Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment Mayor Ralph provided a review of the public hearing process. Mayor Ralph opened the second public hearing on the 2022 Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment. Finance Director Paula Painter provided the staff report. There we no speakers. I move to close the second public hearing on the 2022 Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustments. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President SECONDER: Bill Boyce, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Michaud B. Second Public Hearing on the Capital Improvement Program Mayor Ralph opened the second public hearing on the Capital Improvement Program. Finance Director Paula Painter provided the staff report. There were no questions from Council. There were no public comments. I move to close the second public hearing on the 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 19, 2021 Kent, Washington Page 5 of 8 RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President SECONDER: Bill Boyce, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Michaud C. Public Hearing on the 2021 Tax Levy for the 2022 Budget Mayor Ralph opened the public hearing on the 2021 Tax Levy for the 2022 Budget. Finance Director Paula Painter presented the staff report. There were no questions from Council. There were no public speakers. I move to close the public hearing on the 2021 Tax Levy for the 2022 Budget. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President SECONDER: Bill Boyce, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Michaud D. Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Incorporate School District Capital Facilities Plans into the Capital Facilities Element Mayor Ralph opened the public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Incorporate School District Capital Facilities Plans into the Capital Facilities Element. Long Range Planning Manager Hayley Bonsteel presented the staff report. There were no questions from Council. There were no public speakers. I move to close the public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Incorporate School District Capital Facilities Plans into the Capital Facilities Element. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 19, 2021 Kent, Washington Page 6 of 8 RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President SECONDER: Bill Boyce, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Michaud E. Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Plan Amendement to Incorporate the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority 2022- 2027 Capital Improvement Plan into the Capital Facilities Element Mayor Ralph opened the public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Incorporate the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority 2022- 2027 Capital Improvement Plan into the Capital Facilities Element. Bonsteel presented the staff report. There we no questions from Council. There were no public speakers. I move to close the public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Incorporate the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Plan into the Capital Facilities Element. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President SECONDER: Bill Boyce, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Michaud 7. PUBLIC COMMENT Chris Gilmore, a Kent resident, requested the City display American flags in a way which is consistent with state and federal law on all city property and vehicles and also suggested the City use the thin blue line display to honor police and the flag. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President SECONDER: Bill Boyce, Councilmember AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Michaud A. Approval of Minutes 1. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Oct 5, 2021 5:00 PM 2. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Oct 5, 2021 7:00 PM Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 19, 2021 Kent, Washington Page 7 of 8 B. Payment of Bills - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the payment of bills received through 9/30/21 and paid on 9/30/21 and approve the checks issued for payroll 9/16/21-9/30/21 and paid on 10/5/21, all audited by the Operations and Public Safety Committee on 10/5/21. C. Accept the South 192nd Street Sanitary Sewer Project as Complete - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept the South 192nd Street Sanitary Sewer Repair Project as complete and release retainage to Scarsella Bros., Inc. upon receipt of standard releases from the State and the release of any liens. D. 2022 South King Housing and Homelessness Partners Work Plan - Approve MOTION: I move to approve the 2022 South King Housing and Homelessness Partners Work Plan as adopted by the SKHHP Executive Board on July 23, 2021. E. 2022 South King Housing and Homelessness Partners Budget - Approve MOTION: I move to approve the 2022 South King Housing and Homelessness Partners Budget as adopted by the SKHHP Executive Board on July 23, 2021. F. Kent Police Detectives Tenant Improvement Project Bid - Award MOTION: I move to award the Kent Police Detectives Tenant Improvement Project to Christensen Inc., General Contractor in an amount not to exceed $134,211.90 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City Attorney. G. Reappointments to the Kent Parks and Recreation Commission - Confirm MOTION: I move to confirm the Mayor’s reappointment of Scott Taylor and Kristie Duggan to their second three-year terms on the Kent Parks and Recreation Commission that will begin on October 16, 2021 and end on October 15, 2024. H. Excused Absence for Councilmember Thomas - Approve MOTION: I move to approve an excused absence for Councilmember Thomas for the meeting of October 19, 2021. 9. OTHER BUSINESS Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 19, 2021 Kent, Washington Page 8 of 8 None. 10. BIDS None. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION None. 12. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting. Meeting ended at 7:58 p.m. Kimberley A. Komoto City Clerk CITY OF KENTPOLICE DEPARTMENT Aggressively Fighting Crime while Serving with Compassion Officer Dawnie FuentesSWEARING IN Shots Fired UpdateKing County Shots Fired Report Q1-Q3, 2021 10/16 Homicide Update CITIZEN COMMENDATOINGrocery Outlet Owner James Byun QUESTIONS? KENT POLICE ?oft,ce Deyartm.erlt Oatfi, of Office ?ofr,ce Offiter f, DawnniB fucntes, d'o sofemnfy swear tftat I wiff 6ear tnte, faitft antr affegiance to tfte 'l,tnited States of Amerita' tfre State of 'Wasfringtott" antr tfte City of Kent, tfiat I wiff uyftoffilfn Corutitution an"d tfre faws_ of tfre Anited States antr tfte State of ^lyasftlngtoA antr tfiat I wi"ft obey tfi.e ntfe,s an"d regufatiotu of tfre JCent ?oftre DeYartmcnt. rafacf rafr.tta" Cfrief of rofrre Subs cri6 e6 ani sw orrt to 6efor e mp tfris October 7 -D Dann City of Kent Police Department, Standard 1.1.1 service • professionalism • integrity KENTPOLICE invict a wa Presented to on behalf of the Kent Police Department Rafael Padilla, Chief of Police Click to edit Master title style 1 2022 Mid-Biennium Adjustment Kent City Council Meeting October 19, 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 10/19/2021 Click to edit Master title style 3 2022 Revenue Adjustments General Fund 3 Council Meeting 10/19/2021 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 10/19/2021 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 5 End of Presentation Click to edit Master title style 6 6 Click to edit Master title style 7 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Plan Kent City Council Meeting October 19, 2021 Click to edit Master title style 8 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. 8 Council Meeting 10/19/2021 Click to edit Master title style 9 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program (Amounts in Thousands) 9 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 10/19/2021 Click to edit Master title style 1010 End of Presentation Click to edit Master title style 1111 Click to edit Master title style 12 2022 Property Tax Levy Kent City Council Meeting October 19, 2021 Click to edit Master title style 13 Property Tax AV & Rates 13 Council Meeting 10/19/2021 City of Kent Share Only 2020 2021 2022 Est Assessed Valuation in thousands (A)22,850,453$ 24,254,588$ 26,857,762$ General Levy Rate ($2.325 max) (B)1.37812 1.32347 1.22972 Estimated Cost On: Median Home Value (C)$525 $523 $510 (C) 2020 and 2021 median home values are $381,000 and $395,000, respectively, per King County Assessor's Office. 2022 values are estimated to increase by five percent. Property Tax AV & Rates (A) 2022 per levy limit worksheet from King County (B) 2020 and 2021 Levy Rates per King County Assessor's Office Click to edit Master title style 1414 End of Presentation Sign in Sheet to Speak During the Public Hearing on the2022 Mid-Biennium Budget AdjustmentsKent City Council Meeting ofr October L9,2O2LAddress0oUTelephoneNumberNAMEPrint Leoiblv4231 Sign in Sheet to Speak During the Public Hearing on the2022-2(J27 Capital Improvement ProgramKent City Council Meeting of: October L9,2(J21-Email AddressAddressTelephoneNumberVl-/NAMEPrint Leqiblv1234 Sign in Sheet to Speak During the Public Hearing on the2021 Tax Levy for the 2022 BudgetKent City Council Meeting of: October L9,2O2LAddressTelephoneNumber€Y/NAMEPrint Leqiblv3412 Sign in Sheet to Speak During the Public Hearing on theComprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element Amendment for the Auburn, Kent andFederal Way School Districts' Capital Facilities PlansKent City Council Meeting of: October L9, 2O2LAddressTelephoneNumberNAMEPrint Leoiblv4231 Sign in Sheet to Speak During the Public Hearing on theComprehensive Plan Amendment for the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority CapitalFacilities PlanKent City Council Meeting of: October Lg,2O2LAddressoTelephoneNumberNAMEPrint Leoiblv3412 Public Comment - Sign Up SheetFor the Kent City Council Meeting of: October 19t 2O2tPlease PRINT your contact information below and when called upon, come to the podium and state your Nameand Address for the recordYou will be given THREE minutes to speakTopicEmail Address1^*sS /7 g, 76znr-b srt 7(6uT Art ?goszTelephoneNumberzs-3-rc!$?stNAMEPrint LeoiblvCh^rt Gi/noBo123456S:\PUBLIC\City Clerk's Office\City Council\City Council Meetings\TEMPLATES\S|gn In Sheet Public Comments.doc pyovrtudt lo @J4^ tolnlu b1 C'tro Gilvovu RCW 9.86.010 "Flag," etc., defined. The words flag, standard, color, ensign or shield, as used in this chapter, shall include any flag, standard, color, ensign or shield, or copy, picture or representation thereof, made of any substance or represented or produced thereon, and of any size, evidently purporting to be such flag, standard, color, ensign or shield of the United States or of this state, or a copy, picture or representation thereof. RCW 9.86.020 lmproper use of flag prohibited. (1) No person shall, in any manner, for exhibition or display: (a) Place or cause to be placed any word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawing or advertisement of any nature upon any flag, standard, color, ensign or shield of the United States or of this state, or authorized by any law of the United States or of this state; or (b) Expose to public view any such flag, standard, color, ensign or shield upon which shall have been printed, painted or otherwise produced, or to which shall have been attached, appended, affixed or annexed any such word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawing or advertisement; or (c) Expose to public view for sale, manufacture, or otherwise, or to sell, give, or have in possession for sale, for gift or for use for any purpose, any substance, being an article of merchandise, or receptacle, or thing for holding or carrying merchandise, upon orto which shall have been produced or attached any such flag, standard, color, ensign or shield, in order to advertise, call attention to, decorate, mark or distinguish such article or substance. (2) A violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor, RCW 9.86.030 Desecration of flag. (1) No person shall knowingly cast contempt upon any flag, standard, color, ensign or shield, as defined in RCW 9.86.010, by publicly mutilating, defacing, defiling, burning, or trampling upon the flag, standard, color, ensign or shield. (2) A violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor.