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• City Council Regular Meeting
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June 20, 2023
Date: June 20, 2023
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
Council President Boyce called the meeting to order.
2. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name itlAE— Status Arrived
Bill Boyce Council President Present
Brenda Fincher Councilmember Remote
Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present
Marli Larimer Councilmember Present
Toni Troutner Councilmember Present
Les Thomas Councilmember Present
Zandria Michaud Councilmember Excused
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
A. I move to approve the agenda as presented.
ER SULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Thomas
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition
i. Proclamation for Macrina Bakery Day
Council President Boyce presented the Proclamation for Macrina Bakery Day
to Leslie Mackie, founder of Macrina Bakery. Mackie expressed appreciation
of the Proclamation.
ii. Presentation of City's Charitable Contributions Committee Donation to
Sound Generation's Meals on Wheels Program
Council President Boyce presented the City's Charitable Contribution
Committee donation to Dale Hoover from Sound Generation's Meals on
Wheels program.
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Alesha Hart, representative from the City of Kent Charitable Contributions
Committee conveyed that City of Kent employees purchased plants and
donated money to raise funds for this charity.
Hoover expressed words of appreciation for the donation.
B. Community Events
Council President Boyce announced upcoming events at the accesso ShoWare
Center.
Councilmember Fincher announced upcoming concerts and invited the public
to attend the Fourth of July Splash event at Lake Meridian park.
C. Public Safety Report
Chief Padilla presented the Public Safety Report.
Chief Padilla provided backgrounds on two new officers: David Doucett and
Brandon Lyon. Both are laterals. Council President Boyce performed the
swearing in.
Chief Padilla announced recent promotions of:
Sergeant Doug Whitley
Sergeant Corey Chapman
Chief Padilla presented Lifesaving Awards to:
Corrections Officer Scott Kulin, Corrections Officer Alicia Day and Corrections
Officer Shareka Alexander are being commended for their quick actions as it
most certainly contributed to saving the life of the inmate. These officers
embody the Kent Police Department mission 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 Officer Matthew Fisher with his second Lifesaving
Award. Officer Fisher is being commended for his extreme bravery and
selflessness while providing critical lifesaving aid. His actions along with the
actions of the three Good Samaritans directly resulted in the patient
surviving his heart attack. Officer Fisher embodies the Kent Police
Department mission of protecting and caring for people in our community,
our value of service, and our vision of improving the lives of our community
members.
Additionally, Chief Padilla awarded three Good Samaritans: Phil Zegler,
Martin Flores, and Hector Gomez, with the Chief's Award for Citizen's
Commendation for administering CPR to the driver.
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Mark & Shelly McMasters Quality Towing Company presented a $10,000
donation to the Kent Police Foundation.
Chief Padilla awarded Officer Jonathan Silas with the Chief's Award of
Exceptional Duty. Officer Silas is being commended for his courageous and
selfless actions to protect his fellow officer. Officer Silas exemplifies the Kent
Police Department vison of providing the highest level of law enforcement
service with is utmost professionalism and heroism.
Chief provided details on the recent Gun Buyback event.
Chief Padilla advised two additional intersections have Red Light Cameras
that were activated. The warning period begins June 151" and tickets will be
issued starting July 16t". The locations of the additional intersections are:
• 116th Ave SE / SE 240th Street
• 68th Ave S / S 228th Street
Chief Padilla closed his report by providing information on the Department's
past and ongoing Street Racer Emphasis.
S. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF
A. Mayor Ralph's Report
No report.
B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report
Chief Administrative Officer, Pat Fitzpatrick advised a proposal will be
brought to the Council in July regarding utilizing opioid funds recovered in its
lawsuit against opioid manufactures. The proposal will include using funds to
provide actual treatment to those that cannot afford it.
Fitzpatrick indicated his report included in today's agenda packet.
C. Councilmembers' Reports
Council President Boyce provided an update on the Operations items on
today's Committee of the Whole agenda.
Boyce serves as the chair of the City Council Workshop and provided a recap
of the two presentations from tonight's meeting.
Councilmember Troutner provided an overview of the Economic and
Community Development agenda items from tonight's Committee of the
Whole agenda.
Councilmember Fincher indicated the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency
Council and the King Conservation District are reviewing their annual reports.
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Fincher invited the public to visit the art exhibit in the City of Kent Centennial
Center.
Fincher provided an overview of the Public Works agenda items from
tonight's Committee of the Whole agenda.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Serra Angel Schmeising, a Kent resident, provided public comment relating
to the Mill Creek Middle School track and field.
Stephen Schmeising, a Kent resident, provided public comment relating to
the Mill Creek Middle School track and field.
Melinda Schmeising, a Kent resident, provided public comment relating to the
Mill Creek Middle School track and field.
Kyle Johannes, a coach at the Mill Creek Middle School and resident of the
City of Seattle, provided public comment relating to inequity in funding at
various Kent School District schools.
Molly Rutter, a Kent educator and resident of Auburn, provided public
comment on behalf of a Kent student relating to the Mill Creek Middle School
track and field.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
I move to approve consent items A - R.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Thomas
A. Approval of Minutes
Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Jun 6, 2023 5:15 PM
City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Jun 6, 2023 7:00 PM
B. Payment of Bills - Approve
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MOTION: I move to approve the payment of bills received
through 5/31/23 and paid on 5/31/23 and approve the checks
issued for payroll 5/16/23 - 5/31/23 and paid on 6/5/23, all
audited by the Committee of the Whole on 6/6/23.
C. Excused Absence for Councilmember Michaud - Approve
D. Accept the accesso ShoWare Scoreboard Replacement Project
as Complete - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept the accesso
ShoWare Scoreboard Replacement Project as complete and
release retainage to Daktronics, Inc. upon receipt of standard
releases from the State and the release of any liens.
E. Amendment to the Regional Water Supply System Repayment
Agreement to Remove Covington Water District - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the Amended
Regional Water Supply System Repayment Agreement which
removes Covington Water District, who paid off their share of
the repayment obligation during the 2023 bond refunding,
subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Finance
Director and City Attorney.
F. ARPA Reallocation; Agreements with National Development
Council - Authorize
MOTION: I move to reallocate $600,000 of ARPA funds
budgeted for expansion and start-up of businesses and non-
profit day care and early learning operators to the Commercial
Affordability Grant Program, to award to the National
Development Council $1,600,000 in ARPA funds to use to
award grants to Kent businesses, to contract with National
Development Council to establish a Commercial Affordability
Grant Program and provide technical assistance at a cost of
$100,000, and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary
documents, subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the
Economic and Community Development Director and the City
Attorney.
G. 2024 South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP)
Work Plan and Operating Budget - Approve
MOTION: I move to Approve the 2024 South King Housing and
Homelessness Partners Work Plan and Operating Budget as
adopted by the SKHHP Executive Board on May 19, 2023.
H. Agreement with Totem Logistics for On-Call Garbage Cleanup
Services - Authorize
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MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a Goods and
Services Agreement with Totem Logistics, in the amount of
$175,000 subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to
the Public Works Director and City Attorney.
I. Multi-Service Center Housing Navigation SLFRF Agreement -
Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement
with the Multi Service Center for the Housing Navigation
Program providing up to $255,847 in ARPA funds, subject to
final terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and
City Attorney.
J. Lower Russell Levee Setback - Memorandum of Agreement
with US Army Corps of Engineers and WA Historic Preservation
Officer - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the
Memorandum of Agreement between the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers and the Washington State Historic Preservation
Officer, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the
City Attorney and Parks Director.
K. Regional Agreement Re: Opioid Abatement Council - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign an interlocal
agreement that creates the King County Opioid Abatement
Council to monitor expenditure reporting of settlement funds
received through class action lawsuits related to community
impacts from opioids, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the Chief Administrative Officer and City
Attorney.
L. Purchase of Police Supplies under a Cooperative Purchasing
Agreement with the Washington State Department of
Enterprise Services - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Police Department to
purchase ammunition through the cooperative purchasing
agreement the Washington State Department of Enterprise
Services has with the San Diego Police Equipment Company, if
those purchases are within the City's established budgets and
made during the term of the state contract, including any
renewals.
M. SOAR Orders, Designated No Racing Zones - Ordinance - Adopt
MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4467, which amends
KCC 9.43.030 by designating two new areas within the City as
"No Racing Zones."
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N. Lodging Tax Grant Awards for Spring 2023 Application Cycle -
Authorize
MOTION: I move to award Spring 2023 Lodging Tax Grants to
the recipients and at the funding levels identified by the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, in the total amount of
$170,000, and authorize the Mayor to sign all grant
agreements, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to
the City Attorney.
O. 2023 State Legislative Criminal Code Amendments - Emergency
Ordinance - Adopt
MOTION: I move to recommend Council declare an emergency
and adopt Ordinance No. 4468, amending the Kent City Code to
implement state legislation that enacts new crimes, addresses
drug paraphernalia, and criminalizes the possession and public
use of drugs.
P. City Council Bylaws, Rules, and Procedures - Resolution -
Adopt
MOTION: I move to adopt Resolution No. 2062, which enacts
new bylaws, rules, and procedures of the Kent City Council and
repeals Resolution No. 2061.
Q. Land Use Implementation of SB 5536 (Blake Fix) - Ordinance -
Adopt
MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4469, amending Title
15 of the Kent City Code to implement amendments made to
the Revised Code of Washington concerning the location and
operation of opioid treatment programs, recovery residences,
and harm reduction programs.
R. Agreement with Kinetic West for STEM and Career Connected
Education Development Project - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to enter into an
agreement with Kinetic West to develop a STEM and Career
Focused set of educational resources to be utilized in the Kent
School District, in an amount not to exceed $140,000 in ARPA
funds, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the
Mayor and City Attorney.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
10. BIDS
None.
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11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Council President Boyce adjourned the meeting.
Meeting ended at 8:21 p.m.
Kbm Ley A. Kcmoto-
City Clerk
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