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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Regular Minutes - 09/20/2022Date: Time: Place: 1. 2. 3. • KEN WASHING70N September 20, 2022 7:00 p.m. Chambers CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE Mayor Ralph called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL Pending Approval Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Attendee Name Dana Ral h 1Title Mayor Council President Status Arrived Present Present Present Bill Boyce Brenda Fincher Councilmember Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present Marli Larimer Councilmember Excused Toni Troutner Councilmember Present Les Thomas Councilmember Present Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present AGENDA APPROVAL Chief Administrative Officer, Pat Fitzpatrick added a Consent Item 8.3. an Excused Absence for Councilmember Larimer. A. I move to approve the agenda as amended. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] Bill Boyce, Council President Les Thomas, Councilmember Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Troutner, Thomas, Michaud 4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition 1. Proclamation for Constitution Week Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for Constitution Week to Anita Speir, Recording Secretary of the Lakota Chapter, National Society Daughter's of the American Revolution. 2. Proclamation for Diaper Need Awareness Week Mayor Ralph presented the Diaper Need Awareness Week Proclamation to Becky Schroeder, the Director of Programs at WestSide Baby, an organization that provides essential items such as diapers, clothing, and car Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Kent, Washington seats to families in need and to Jack Edgerton, Executive Director at Eastside Baby Corner whose mission is to provide children with their basic needs today so they can thrive tomorrow. 3. Proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month to Executive Director Mirya Munoz Roach of Centro Rendu. Centro Rendu exists to protect, support, and defend Latino immigrant families through education, social services, legal advocacy, and leadership development. 4. Proclamation for Childhood Cancer Awareness Week Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for Childhood Cancer Awareness Week to Ryan Williams from the See Ya Later Foundation. The Foundation operates with one mission in mind; to Inspire Youth and Encourage Families. The Foundation has three areas of focus in which provide quality and affordable camps for kids, awards scholarships to high school graduating seniors to further their education, and offer financial and emotional support to families experiencing a life -threatening medical crisis through their Seeds of Hope Program. B. Community Events Council President Boyce announced upcoming events at the accesso ShoWare Center. Councilmember Fincher advised of upcoming Spotlight Series Events. Mayor Ralph invited the public to participate in the 5K Walk for Babies event that supports Kent's Pediatric Interim Care Center. The event starts at the Kent Station on October 11t C. Public Safety Report Chief Padilla provided the Public Safety Report that started with the swearing in of new officers. Mayor Ralph performed the swearing in of officer Daniel Joss, Officer Cassandra Ward, Officer William Guyer and Corrections Officer Kevin Langlois. Chief Padilla announced the promotions of Joshua Bava to Commander and Joel Makings to Sergeant. Chief Padilla presented Lifesaving Awards to Officer Campbell and Detective Pribble. They did not hesitate to assist the male by providing Narcan and requesting aid to their location. Officer Campbell and Detective Pribble are being commended for their actions which resulted in the patient recovering from his drug overdose. They exemplify our department's mission statement Page 2 of 8 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Kent, Washington of protecting and caring for people in our community, our value of service, and our vision of improving the lives of our community members. Chief Padilla presented a Lifesaving Award to Officer Matthew Fisher. Fisher responded to a verbal domestic violence call. The argument was between a female and her adult son who was a drug addict. While speaking with the mother in the hallway outside of her apartment she started complaining of chest pain and collapsed in the hallway. Officer Fisher began CPR. After two and a half minutes of chest compressions the patient regained consciousness. Officer Fisher is being commended for his quick actions which resulted in the patient being able to survive her medical emergency that day. Officer Fisher exemplifies our department's mission statement of protecting and caring for people in our community, our value of service, and our vision of improving the lives of our community members. Chief Padilla advised there are currently 13 openings for officers. 5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF A. Mayor Rah3h's Report Mayor Ralph serves as an alternate on the Sound Cities Association Regional Policy Committee that recently heard a presentation regarding behavior health in King County. Mayor Ralph, along with Chief Padilla took a trip to Tucson to look at their crisis receiving centers. King County is in the process of standing up crisis receiving centers. As part of Mayor Ralph's duty as the Chair of the Puget Sound Regional Council Transportation Policy Board, along with Dr. Charles Patton, Program Manager - Equity Policy and Initiatives Manager at the Puget Sound Regional Council, she presented information to the Sacramento Regional Council on work that is being done in the region and in the City of Kent relating to race and equity. Mayor Ralph serves as the Vice Chair of the South King County Housing and Homeless Partnership. Mayor Ralph talked about the work being done with grant funds from the Department of Commerce to build a dashboard to measure the current state of stock of affordable housing. Mayor Ralph, along with Economic and Community Development Department Deputy Director, Matt Gilbert, she participated in a ribbon cutting for the multi -family development on Madison. The new development is the first Built Green Four Star multi -family facility in the City of Kent. Mayor Ralph serves on the South King County Transportation Policy Board Page 3 of 8 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Kent, Washington that recently heard a presentation from WSDOT about complete streets in addition to a presentation from Sound Transit regarding safety and fare enforcement. Mayor Ralph recognized the local service clubs for participating in volunteer events to paint over graffiti and litter clean up. B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report Chief Administrative Officer, Pat Fitzpatrick advised the Council and staff are working on the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget with special meetings/workshops scheduled for September 27' and October 5t", his written report is in today's agenda packet and there is no executive session tonight. Fitzpatrick noted that the Kent 101 civics classes started last week and there are many inquisitive participants. C. Councilmembers' Reports Council President Boyce serves on the Sound Cities Association and advised the Association is in the final stages of appointing a new Executive Director. Council President Boyce serves as the Chair of the Operations and Public Safety Committee and provided a recap of the agenda items from today's meeting. Councilmember Michaud serves on Kent's Human Services Commission that recently reviewed the grant funding process. The Commission discussed equity analysis for grant making and advised there will be a population specific exploration project for black and Hispanic community members. Michaud provided details on the project. Councilmember Kaur serves on the Sound Cities Association Domestic Violence Initiative Regional Task Force that recently discussed their letter to the King County Council requesting a budget for advocates for victims. Councilmember Kaur serves on the Sound Cities Association Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Advisory Council that is continuing work on the Strategic Plan. Councilmember Trounter serves as the Chair of the Economic and Community Development Committee. The Committee welcomed the City's new Long Range Planning Manager, Kristen Holdsworth. Holdsworth went on to present during her first Committee meeting the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update. The Committee also learned of permitting activities. Councilmember Fincher serves as the Chair of the Sound Cities Association King Conservation District Advisory Committee that is working on their Page 4 of 8 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting September 20, 2022 Minutes Kent, Washington Strategic Plan. Councilmember Fincher serves on Kent's Arts Commission and advised of upcoming Spotlight Series events, the art show now in the City's Centennial Center and the art for the Sound Transit Garage. Councilmember Fincher serves as the Chair of the Public Works Committee and provided a recap of the agenda items from the September 19th meeting. Councilmember Thomas serves on the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Governance Board that will meet on September 211t, at 5:30 at Station 78. Call 253-856-4300 for meeting information. 6. PUBLIC HEARING None. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR I move to approve Consent Items A - J. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Troutner, Thomas, Michaud A. Approval of Minutes Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Sep 6, 2022 5:00 PM City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Sep 6, 2022 7:00 PM B. Payment of Bills - Authorize MOTION: I move to approve the payment of bills received through 8/31/22 and paid on 08/31/22, and approve the checks issued for payroll 8/16/22-8/31/22 and paid on 9/2/22, all audited by the Operations and Public Safety Committee on 9/6/22. C. Grant Agreement with Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts for Kent Community Court - Authorize Page 5 of 8 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Kent, Washington MOTION: I move to authorize the Municipal Court Administrator to sign a grant agreement with the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts in the amount of $125,000 to benefit Kent Community Court, to amend the City budget accordingly, and to authorize expenditure of the funds consistent with the terms of the grant agreement. D. Grant Agreement with Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts for Reimbursement of Costs Associated with State v. Blake - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the signing of the Interagency Reimbursement Agreement with the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts, in the total amount of $1,074,435, to amend the budget, and to authorize expenditure of funds consistent with the terms of the agreement to reimburse costs incurred as a result of the State v. Blake decision. E. Additional Purchases under the City's Agreement with Anaconda Networks, Inc - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize staff to purchase products and services through Anaconda Networks, Inc. under the terms of the parties' existing Agreement dated September 1, 2021, if those purchases are within established budgets previously approved by Council and made during the agreement's term, and to ratify all prior acts consistent with this motion. F. 2022-2023 Walker and Roller Safety Program for Pacific Highway South - First Amendment to Grant Agreement - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign an Interagency Agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission accepting funding for the City's Pacific Highway South Walker and Roller Safety Program, amend the budget and authorize expenditure of the funds consistent with the Interagency Agreement. G. First Amendment to Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. - Authorize Page 6 of 8 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 20, 2022 Kent, Washington MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the First Amendment to the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon, to add the Officer Safety Plan 7+, premium edition; activate the records management subscription; purchase associated hardware and services; and extend the Agreement through September 30, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $4.5 million, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Police Chief. H. Consultant Services Agreement with MIG, Inc. for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with MIG, Inc, in an amount not to exceed $544,090, for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Economic and Community Development Director and City Attorney. I. Resolution Allowing Community Roots Housing to Build Middle - Income Housing within the City of Kent - Adopt MOTION: I move to adopt Resolution No. 2050, authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Seattle that allows Community Roots Housing, a Public Development Authority established by the City of Seattle, to develop affordable middle income and multifamily housing in Kent. J. Excused Absence for Councilmember Larimer - Approve MOTION: I move to approve an excused absence for Councilmember Larimer for the meeting of September 20, 2022. 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 8:07 p.m. Page 7 of 8 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes K%wi lrley A. Ko wiata City Clerk September 20, 2022 Kent, Washington Page 8 of 8