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City Council Meeting - Council - Regular Minutes - 3/21/2023
Approved Kent City Council • City Council Regular Meeting KENT Minutes WAS M IN G 7 0 N March 21, 2023 Date: March 21, 2023 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 _JL Title Status Arrived Dana Ralph Mayor Present Bill Boyce Council President Present Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present Marli Larimer Councilmember Present Toni Troutner Councilmember Present Les Thomas Councilmember Present Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present 3. AGENDA APPROVAL A. I move to approve the agenda as presented. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Thomas, Michaud 4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition L Appointments to the Parks Commission Mayor Ralph recognized Miriam Alvarez-Pintor and Suzanne Smith as her recommended appointments to the Parks Commission and requested the council confirm the appointments. ii. Appointment to the Land Use and Planning Board Mayor Ralph recognized Bryan Kesterson as her recommendation to the Land Use and Planning Board and recommended Council confirm the appointment. B. Community Events Council President Boyce provided upcoming events at the accesso ShoWare Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting March 21, 2023 Minutes Kent, Washington Center and invited the public to attend events. Councilmember Fincher invited the public to attend upcoming Spotlight Series events. C. Public Safety Report Chief Rafael Padilla presented the Public Safety Report by starting with providing backgrounds on new Kent Police Officers Uriah Daschofsky, Officer Megan Martinez, Officer Stefan Carson, and Officer James Quidachay. Mayor Ralph swore the officers in. Chief Padilla presented Commander Andy Grove with the Chief's Award for Professional Excellence for his outstanding and tireless work on the Community Immersion Law Enforcemenet Program in 2021 and 2022. This work is instrumental in improving community relations with police on an institutional level that will enable the Kent Police Department to better serve the community for decades to come. Community Educations Unit and Neighborhood /response Team to address problem of stolen vehicles. Grant funding to obtain Clubs to give away to Kent residents. 4 giveaway events giving over 500 Clubs so far. Future giveaway dates are planned. Chief Padilla announced upcoming events: April 22nd 10-2 drug take back day May loth @ 6 p.m. Community Meeting at Meridian Elementary March 291h @ 8 a.m. Coffee with the Chief at Cutter's Point Coffee S. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF A. Mayor Ralph's Report and Chief Administrative Officer's Report Mayor Ralph advised there is no executive session this evening and the Chief Administrative Officer's report is in today's agenda packet. Mayor Ralph serves on the Regional Policy Council that recently received an update on the King County Veterans, Seniors and Human Services levee that is coming up for renewal. Mayor Ralph talked about the recent Hwy 167 master planning meeting. Mayor Ralph talked about attending both the KSARC and Communities in Schools fundraising events. Mayor Ralph closed out her report by providing an update on the current Legislative Session. ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 2 of 6 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting March 21, 2023 Minutes Kent, Washington B. Councilmembers' Reports Council President Boyce serves as the chair of the Operations and Public Safety Committee and provided an overview of today's agenda items. Boyce serves as the Chair of the Public Issues Committee that recently received a presentation from Candice Bock on legislative items. Councilmember Michaud serves as the Council liaison on the Human Services Commission that recently received an overview of the King County Crisis Care levy. Additionally, the Commission received an update on the Co- responder model. Councilmember Larimer serves on the Advisory Council for Aging and Disability Services the recently received briefings on the King County Regional Homeless Authority whose mission is to reduce homelessness in all 39 cities. Larimer provided statistics on the work of the Authority. Councilmember Troutner serves on the Regional Transit Committee that received presentations on Metro Connects and Metro's support for regional planning. There was a briefing on the progress of the Rapid Ride K and R lines. Troutner discussed her testimony to the Legislature on the illegal street racing bill. Councilmember Thomas serves as the Chair of the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that is adding the City of Tukwila Fire Department to the PSRFA. Councilmember Fincher serves as the chair of the Public Works Committee and provided a recap of recent agenda items. Fincher serves on the Kent Arts Commission. Fincher provided information on the upcoming Spotlight Series events and the Summer Art Exhibits. Fincher welcomed all artists to submit art for the Downtown Mural Project. 6. PUBLIC HEARING None 7. PUBLIC COMMENT Phil Peretti, a resident of the Phoenix Court Apartments, provided public comment regarding the installation of a fence around the apartments without a gate. S. CONSENT CALENDAR ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 3 of 6 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting March 21, 2023 Minutes Kent, Washington RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Thomas, Michaud A. Approval of Minutes i. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Mar 7, 2023 5:00 PM ii. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Mar 7, 2023 7:00 PM B. Payment of Bills - Approve MOTION: I move to approve the payment of bills received through 2/28/23 and paid on 2/28/23 and approve the checks issued for payroll 2/16/23-2/28/23 and paid on 3/3/23, all audited by the Operations and Public Safety Committee on 3/7/23. C. Accept the 84th Avenue South (East Valley Highway) Slump Repair Project as Complete - Accept MOTION: I move to accept the 84th Avenue South (East Valley Highway) Slump Repair Project as complete and release retainage to Active Construction, Inc. upon receipt of standard releases from the State and the release of any liens. D. Appointments to the Parks Commission - Confirm MOTION: I move to confirm the appointment of Miriam Alvarez- Pintor and Suzanne Smith each to an initial three-year term on the Kent Parks and Recreation Commission from March 21, 2023 through March 20, 2026. E. Appointment to the Land Use and Planning Board - Confirm MOTION: I move to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Bryan Kesterson to the Land Use and Planning Board to fill a vacancy for a term ending December 31, 2024. F. Resolution - Washington State Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration Grant Application - Adopt MOTION: I move to adopt Resolution No. 2059, authorizing the submission of an application for grant funding through the Washington State Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration grant program, in the amount of $300,000, for the Lower Russell Road Levee Setback Habitat Area A Project. G. Neighborhood Parking Restrictions Ordinance - Adopt ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 4 of 6 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting March 21, 2023 Minutes Kent, Washington MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4459, amending Chapter 9.38 of the Kent City Code to add no parking zones and other parking prohibitions on various City streets. H. Consultant Services Agreement with KBA, Inc. for Railroad Quiet Zone BNSF Railroad Crossing Improvements - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the Consultant Services Agreement with KBA, Inc. in the amount of $148,153.00, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney. I. Funding Agreement with King County Metro for a Non- Motorized Access Grant - James, Smith, and Meeker Streets Sidewalks - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a funding agreement with the King County Metro Transit Department, in the amount of $175,000, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. 9. OTHER BUSINESS None. 10. BIDS A. 2023 Asphalt Overlays - Award Public Works Director, Chad Bieren provided an overview of the 2023 Asphalt Overlays project and recommended awarding ICON Materials. MOTION: I move to award the 2023 Asphalt Overlays Project to ICON Materials in the amount of $2,872,117.50 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. RES LTU : MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Thomas, Michaud 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION None. 12. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting. ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 5 of 6 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting March 21, 2023 Minutes Kent, Washington ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................._............................................................................................................................................................................................................... Meeting ended at 7:51 p.m. K6 l,ev'ley A. 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