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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Regular Minutes - 10/18/2022Date: Time: Place: 1. 2. 3. KENT WAS M IN G 7 0 N October 18, 2022 7:01 p.m. Chambers CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE Mayor Ralph Called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL Approved Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 18, 2022 Attendee Name Dana Ralph Title Mayor Status Present Arrived Bill Boyce Council President Present Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present Marli Larimer Councilmember Present Toni Troutner Councilmember Present Les Thomas Councilmember Excused Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present AGENDA APPROVAL A. I move to approve the agenda as presented. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud 4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition 1. Proclamation for Hindu American Awareness & Appreciation Month Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for Hindu American Awareness & Appreciation Month to Rama Krishna - Longtime resident of Kent, Hindu Community Leader, Secretary of Kent Hindu Temple Board and Vamshi Reddy - Community Leader, Founder/CEO of Quadrant Resources (Cloud Services Company). Both spoke in appreciation of the proclamation. Eileen Yamada Lamphere, President of the Greater Kent Historical Society introduced Dylan High, the Executive Director of the Greater Kent Historical Society. High expressed appreciation of the opportunity to serve as the Executive Chair and invited the public to contact him to learn more about the Historical Society. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting October 18, 2022 Minutes Kent, Washington Lamphere invited the public to attend the 6th annual "We are History Keepers" workshop on October 22nd from 9:30-3:30 at the Kent Commons. B. Community Events Council President Boyce advised of upcoming events at the accesso ShoWare Center. Councilmember Fincher advised of upcoming Spotlight Series Events. Visit Kentwa.gov for event details. Councilmember Michaud invited the public to attend the upcoming Kent Parks Conservation volunteer event at Mill Creek Park on October 29th. C. Public Safety Report Chief Padilla presented the Public Safety Report. Chief Padilla presented the Chief's Award for Citizen Commendation to Security Officer Jerry Cortez. Cortez was working security at the Fred Meyer store and stepped in to assist officers with gaining control of an armed suspect. Cortez is being commended for his intervention as it was critical to getting a combative and resisting suspect quickly and safety under arrest. Chief Padilla announced that Sergeant Eric Tung was recently recognized by the International Association of Chiefs of Police as a "40 Under 40" award recipient. Padilla advised Tung was recognized as a transformational leader in the community. Chief Padilla provided an update on hiring and indicated the City has set a record in hiring 32 staff in 2022. Our of the 166 budgeted positions, 163 are filled and there are 3 unconditional offers out. Chief Padilla indicated 10 of the 32 new hires are people of color and seven are female. 5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF A. Mayor Ralph's Report Mayor Ralph serves on the Transportation Policy Board that continues to review the Regional Transportation Improvement Program, the Board received an update on the Climate Change Work Program and received information on the Regional Transportation Plan Dashboard that will track performance measures for meeting key aspects of VISION 2050 and the Regional Transportation Plan. Mayor Ralph serves on the King County Regional Policy Committee that recently received a briefing on the impact of pro sports in our communities in addition to an update regarding the Tucson Crisis Center. Page 2 of 11 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting October 18, 2022 Minutes Kent, Washington Mayor Ralph serves on SCATBD that recently received an update from the Port of Seattle's Maritime and Aviation Capital Program. Mayor Ralph expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to visit Kent Meridian High School students during lunch to discuss their post high school plans. B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report Chief Administrative Officer, Pat Fitzpatrick advised the Council and staff had a very productive budget workshop and anticipates adopting the 2023-2024 biennial budget on November 15, 2022. Fitzpatrick advised there is no executive session this evening and his written report is included in today's agenda packet. C. Councilmembers' Reports Council President Boyce advised David Hoffman was recently appointed as the Executive Director of Sound Cities Association. There was also discussion on the Behavior Health Crisis Care Center Levy, Climate Change and Comprehensive Plan, Legislation Plan, Regional Homeless 5-year Plan and Hazardous Waste Management Coordination Program. Council President Boyce serves as the chair of the Operations and Public Safety Committee and the City Council Workshop and provided an overview of today's agenda items. Councilmember Michaud serves as the chair of the Parks and Human Services Committee and provided an overview of agenda items from the October 6th meeting. Visit EngageKentParks.com for details. Councilmember Kaur serves on the Growth Management Planning Council that recently discussed Countywide Planning Policies, Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets and Affordable Housing Options. Kaur attended the K4C workshop where there was conversation around reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Councilmember Larimer serves on the King County Affordable Housing Committee that has requested an additional month to review the three jurisdictional housing options. Councilmember Troutner serves on the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Governance Board and provided an overview of the recent agenda items. Councilmember Fincher serves on the King Conservation District that Page 3 of 11 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 18, 2022 Kent, Washington received an update on the Farm Team Program in addition to working on strategic planning and equity. 6. PUBLIC HEARING A. Second Public Hearing on the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget Mayor Ralph provided an overview of the public hearing process and opened the Second Public Hearing on the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget. Finance Director, Paula Painter provided the staff report. There were no questions from the Council. There were no public comments. MOTION: I move to close the public hearing. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud B. Second Public Hearing on the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program Mayor Ralph provided an overview of the public hearing process and opened the Second Public Hearing on the 2023-2028 Capital improvement Program and opened the public hearing. Finance Director, Paula Painter provided the staff report. There were no questions from the Council. There were no public comments. MOTION: I move to close the public hearing. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud C. Public Hearing on the 2022 Tax Levy for the 2023 Budget Mayor Ralph provided an overview of the public hearing process and opened the public hearing on the 2022 tax Levy for the 2023 budget. Finance Director, Paula Painter provided the staff report. There were no questions from the Council. There were no public comments. MOTION: I move to close the public hearing. Page 4 of 11 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting October 18, 2022 Minutes Kent, Washington D. Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Incorporate School District Capital Facilities Plans into the Capital Facilities Element and Associated Impact Fees Mayor Ralph provided an overview of the public hearing process and opened the Public Hearing on the Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Incorporate School District Capital Facilities Plans into the Capital Facilities Element and Associated Impact Fees. Mayor Ralph opened the public hearing. Kristen Holdsworth, the City's Long Range Planning Manager presented the staff report. There were no questions by the Council. There were no public comments. MOTION: I move to close the public hearing. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud E. Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Incorporate Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan into the Capital Facilities Element Mayor Ralph provided an overview of the public hearing process for the Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Incorporate Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan into the Capital Facilities Element. Mayor Ralph opened the public hearing. Long Range Planning Manager, Kristen Holdsworth provided the staff report. There were no comments from the Council. There were no public comments. MOTION: I move to close the public hearing. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud 7. PUBLIC COMMENT Randall Smith, a Kent resident and Kent business owner, spoke in support of Page 5 of 11 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 18, 2022 Kent, Washington the Ordinance to Repeal and Replace Chapter 8.09 of the Kent City Code, with a new chapter entitled "Camping on Public Property." Tim Brown, a Kent resident, spoke in support of the Ordinance to Repeal and Replace Chapter 8.09 of the Kent City Code, with a new chapter entitled "Camping on Public Property." Gene Bremner, a Kent resident, spoke in support of the Ordinance to Repeal and Replace Chapter 8.09 of the Kent City Code, with a new chapter entitled "Camping on Public Property." Michael Shapsnikoff, a resident of the City of Auburn and worker in Kent, spoke in opposition the Ordinance to Repeal and Replace Chapter 8.09 of the Kent City Code, with a new chapter entitled "Camping on Public Property. Kelly Crawford, a Kent resident, spoke in support of the Ordinance to Repeal and Replace Chapter 8.09 of the Kent City Code, with a new chapter entitled "Camping on Public Property." T.J. Petersen, a Kent resident, spoke in support of the Ordinance to Repeal and Replace Chapter 8.09 of the Kent City Code, with a new chapter entitled "Camping on Public Property.": Elijah Viggans, a Kent resident, asked the council questions and Mayor Ralph indicated she would make arrangements to answer his questions outside of the public comment period. Charles Tompkins, a Kent resident, spoke in support of the Ordinance to Repeal and Replace Chapter 8.09 of the Kent City Code, with a new chapter entitled "Camping on Public Property." S. CONSENT CALENDAR I move to approve Consent items A - J. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud A. Approval of Minutes Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Oct 4, 2022 5:00 PM City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Oct 4, 2022 7:00 PM Council Workshop - Workshop Special Meeting - Oct 5, 2022 8:30 AM B. Excused Absence for Councilmember Thomas - Approve Page 6 of 11 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting October 18, 2022 Minutes Kent, Washington MOTION: I move to approve an excused absence for Councilmember Thomas for the meeting of October 18, 2022. C. Accept the Skyline Sanitary Sewer Extension Project as Complete - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept the Skyline Sanitary Sewer Extension Project as complete and release retainage to Northwest Cascade, Inc. upon receipt of standard releases from the State and the release of any liens. D. Accept the Chestnut Ridge Park Renovation Project as Complete - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept the Chestnut Ridge Park Renovation project as Complete, and release retained funds to Key Peninsula Construction upon receipt of standard releases by the State of Washington and the release of any liens. E. Accept the West Fenwick Park Renovation Project as Complete - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept the West Fenwick Park Renovation project as complete, and release retained funds to Terra Dynamics Inc. upon receipt of standard releases by the State of Washington and the release of any liens. F. Accept the Meet Me on Meeker Sidewalk/Riverbend Driving Range Improvements Project as Complete - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept the Meet Me on Meeker Sidewalk/Riverbend Driving Range Improvements Project as complete and release retainage to ICON Materials upon receipt of standard releases from the State and the release of any liens. G. Purchase of Play Equipment and Amenities for Morrill Meadows Park - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Parks Director to purchase playground equipment, matting, and site amenities from Landscape Structures Inc. through the King County Director's Association (KCDA) cooperative purchasing agreement, provided those purchases are within the City's established budgets and made during the term of the KCDA contract in effect through April 30, 2023, or any later contract extension KCDA may authorize. H. Highway Safety Improvement Grant for Canyon Drive and Weiland Street Access Control - Authorize Page 7 of 11 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 18, 2022 Kent, Washington MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to take all action and sign all documents necessary to accept grant funding from the WSDOT Highway Safety Improvement Program to design and construct safety improvements at the intersection of Canyon Drive (SR 516) and Weiland Street, amend the budget, and authorize expenditure of the funds in accordance with the grant's terms. I. Highway Safety Improvement Grant for 104th Avenue SE Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to take all action and sign all documents necessary to accept grant funding from the WSDOT Highway Safety Improvement Program to design and construct pedestrian safety improvements on 104 Avenue SE (SR 515), amend the budget, and authorize expenditure of the funds in accordance with the grant's terms. J. Contract with OMA Construction, Inc for South 224th Street Projects Wetland Mitigation and Remediation Projects - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize payment of additional costs to OMA Construction, Inc. in excess of the Mayor's authority to complete the South 224t" Street - Wetland Mitigation and Remediation projects, and ratify past actions consistent with this motion, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney. OTHER BUSINESS A. Ordinance to Repeal and Replace Chapter 8.09 of the Kent City Code, with a new chapter entitled "Camping on Public Property" - Adopt Chief Administrative Officer, Pat Fitzpatrick provided a recap of the comments received and the revisions staff made to the Ordinance to Repeal and Replace Chapter 8.09 of the Kent City Code, with a new chapter entitled "Camping on Public Property." Fitzpatrick indicated the Police Department and Human Services Division of the Parks Department will continue to go out and establish relationships, provide resources and offers shelter to the homeless. This ordinance balances the needs of individuals who are experiencing homelessness, with the requirement of the City to preserve the investments it has made to parks, streets, sidewalks, economic development resources, to ensure those investments are available to the public as intended. Page 8 of 11 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting October 18, 2022 Minutes Kent, Washington Fitzpatrick indicated, during the prior presentation during the Operations and Public Safety Committee, Sergeant Kelso indicated "they had never had a time where we were not able to shelter somebody," and "people virtually never take shelter." Fitzpatrick indicated that 100% of the people willing to accept shelter will not be prosecuted under this ordinance. Deputy City Attorney, Christina Schuck presented an update on the revisions made to the ordinance. The Ordinance continues to: • Prohibit camping in public places • Identifies "sensitive" locations • Portions of parks; critical areas • Addresses related harmful activities • Fires, littering, destroying vegetation • Camp removal and enforcement tools • Offers to connect to services Updates Since the October 4t" presentation: • Includes more detailed recitals • Streamlines and fine-tunes language • Updates to sensitive areas in .030 • Updates to enforcement and penalties Section 8.09.030 Unlawful camping on public property: • General prohibition of camping on public property • Designates Areas as Sensitive or Incompatible Uses • Portions of parks developed for specified purpose (e.g., playfields, trails) • Critical areas • City -owned buildings and parking lots; Unopened city -owned property • Streets and sidewalks • Enforcement • Suspend authority to arrest and file charges for unlawful camping when no available shelter • In Sensitive Areas • Persons shall be required to immediately remove camps upon request, regardless of available shelter • If they refuse, enforcement options are available Section 8.09.070 Unlawful camp - removal: • Immediate removal within Sensitive Areas • Parks, critical areas, sidewalks & streets, unopened city property • Removal after notice in all other areas • Opportunity given to remove property, temporarily store it Page 9 of 11 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting October 18, 2022 Minutes Kent, Washington • Information provided to connect with services Section 8.09.080 Penalties: • Fines will not be imposed as a penalty • Deferred options •City will not object to deferred prosecution or deferred sentencing when defendant qualifies • Vacating convictions • City will not object to a request to vacate a record of conviction under this chapter Councilmember Fincher indicated more affordable housing is still needed. Boyce expressed appreciation that staff listened to comments and made updates, requested a quarterly report, and indicated the City needs to take care of individuals while showing compassion. Larimer spoke in support of the Ordinance and advised the City is responsible for protecting public waterways. MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4443, repealing Chapter 8.09 of the Kent City Code and replacing it with a new chapter which prohibits camping and other activities that cause environmental damage and harm public property, and sets forth the circumstances under which unlawful camping is enforced. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud 10. BIDS A. Lindental Generator Replacement - Award Public Works Director, Chad Bieren provided an overview of the Lindental Generator Replacement Project Bid award and recommended awarding to Saratoga Craftsman, Inc. DBA Bainbridge Island Electric. MOTION: I move to award the Lindental Generator Replacement Project to Saratoga Craftsman, Inc. DBA Bainbridge Island Electric, in the amount of $241,711.34 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. Page 10 of 11 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] Brenda Fincher, Councilmember Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud October 18, 2022 Kent, Washington 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION None. 12. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting. Meeting ended at 8:45 p.m. K6*tb�Ley A. 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Council Meeting www. ken twa. gov Council Meeting October 18, 2022 General Fund Special Revenue Funds Debt Service Funds Capital Projects Funds Enterprise Funds Internal Service Funds Other Funds 2023 Proposed Expenditures 11513881650 8212361630 814671120 3513001010 12710191210 5313451240 4, 546,070 2024 Proposed Expenditures 119,1321350 80, 63 5, 340 8,0111090 34,0181600 122,9401550 54, 459, 210 4, 649, 970 Total Gross Budget 426, 302, 930 423,9847211 City-wide Expenditure Increases Salary Increases AFSCME/NR Teamsters KPOA Health Plans (self -insured) DRS Contribution Rates PERS L2PD Supplies Services Insurance Allocations Workers Compensation Liability Property 2023 4.0% 3.5% 6.0% + 0.5% 0.0% 10.39% 5.30% 2.0% 2.0% or by contract 20% 30% 20% 2024 4.0% 3.5% 4. 5% 5.0% 10.39% 5.30% 2.0% 2.0% or by contract 20% 30% 10% Council Meeting October 18, 2022 Council Meeting October 18, 2022 City Council 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 Administration 21.75 21.75 21.75 21.75 Economic Et Comm Deg 46.00 46.00 2.00 48.00 48.00 Finance 37.00 (1.00) 36.00 36.00 36.00 Human Resources 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 Information Technology 37.00 (1.00) 36.00 3.00 39.00 39.00 Law 17.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 Municipal Court 20.75 20.75 1.00 21.75 21.75 Parks, Rec Et Comm Svcs 115.13 115.13 3.50 118.63 118.63 Police 227.28 227.28 2.72 230.00 (1.00) 229.00 Public Works 199.50 199.50 (0.50) 199.00 199.00 Total FTEs by Dept 735.66 (2.00) 733.66 11.72 745.38 (1.00) 744.38 rroposea 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Positions 666.7 690.0 702.8 714.2 730.6 716.7 719.7 733.7 745A 744.4 Population * 122,900 124,500 127,100 128,900 129,800 136,588 137,700 137,900 138,900 139,900 FTEs per 1000 Pop 5.4 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.6 5.2 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.3 * 2022 Population based ❑n Office of Financial Management (OFM) estimates. 2023 and 2024 are estimates. Council Meeting Council Meeting October 18, 2022 • Required component of the Growth Management Act -passed by Washington State Legislature in 1990. • To meet this requirement, the City creates asix-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 two years of the plan (2023 and 2024) are included in the biennial budget. Council Meeting October 18, 2022 Revenues (Sources of Funds) City Resources 377087 331011 16,457 167296 161637 16,879 1361367 Utility Resources 20,023 16,795 177100 16,965 167585 16,635 104,103 Other Resources 11092 11111 370 21573 L91I: I ■•'I•1j1.� Expenditures (Projects) —Emw�w IqVwwqMMEqM"9�I- mom General Government 241405 20,724 31787 31343 1 31222 31271 58,752 Parks, Rec Et Comm Svcs 57466 41983 5,148 51222 51595 51446 311860 Transportation 81295 87415 77892 7, 731 71820 87162 48, 315 Utilities 20,036 167795 171100 16,965 16,585 16,635 104016 Council Meeting Council Meeting October 18, 2022 Assessed Valuation in thousands (A) General Levy Rate ($2.325 max) (B) Estimated Cost On: Median Home Value (C) $ 26, 997, 848 1.22979 $574 (A) 2023 per the preliminary levy limit worksheet from King County (B) 2022 Levy Rates per King County Assessor's Office $ 3119991142 (c) 2022 median home value is $467,000 per King County Assessor's Office. 1.04784 $579 $ 33, 599,100 1.01238 2023 median home values are estimated to increase by the same rate as assessed valuation, which is 18.5%. 2024 median home values are estimated to increase by 5%. 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