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• City Council Regular Meeting
KENT Minutes
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November 7, 2023
Date: November 7, 2023
Time: 5:02 p.m.
Place: Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Ralph called the meeting to order.
2. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name itlle= Status Arrived
Dana Ralph Mayor Present
Bill Boyce Council President Present
Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present
Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present
Marli Larimer Councilmember Excused
Toni Troutner Councilmember Present
Les Thomas Councilmember Excused
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: Toni Troutner, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Troutner, Michaud
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition
i. Employee of the Month
Council President Boyce announced Officer Matthew Fisher as the November,
2023 employee of the month.
Deputy Chief Stansfield expressed appreciation of Officer Fisher and the
outstanding work he has done.
H. Appointment to the Kent Arts Commission
Mayor Ralph requested the Council approve of her recommended
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appointment to the Kent Arts Commission.
iii. Proclamation for Holodomor Remembrance Month
Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for Holodomor Remembrance Month
to Valeriy Goloborodko. Goloborodko expressed appreciation of the
proclamation.
B. Community Events
Council President Boyce announced upcoming events at the accessoShoWare
Center.
Councilmember Fincher announced upcoming Spotlight series events.
S. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF
A. Mayor Ralph's Report
Mayor Ralph advised she is meeting with legislators to discuss Kent's top
legislative priority regarding public safety.
B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report
Chief Administrative Officer, Pat Fitzpatrick advised his written report is
included in today's agenda packet.
C. Councilmembers' Reports
Council President Boyce provided a recap of the Operations items on today's
Committee of the Whole agenda.
Councilmember Michaud provided a recap of the Parks items on today's
Committee of the Whole agenda that included accepting over $7 million in
grant funds for parks.
Councilmember Troutner provided an overview of the Economic and
Community Development items on today's Committee of the Whole agenda
including all of the documents relating to the annexation of The Bridges to
the City of Auburn.
Troutner serves on the Regional Transit Committee that received briefings on
the Metro's K & R lines and a briefing on Zero Youth Fares.
Councilmember Fincher provided an overview of the Public Works items on
today's Committee of the Whole agenda, including the Road Safety Plan.
Fincher serves on the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Committee that
received a report on the regional crisis response.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
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None.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
S. CONSENT CALENDAR
I move to approve items A - J.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President
SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Troutner, Michaud
A. Approval of Minutes
i. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Oct 17, 2023 5:15 PM
ii. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Oct 17, 2023 7:00
PM
B. Payment of the Bills - Approve
MOTION: I move to approve the payment of bills received
through 9/30/23 and paid on 9/30/23 and approve the checks
issued for payroll 9/16/23 - 9/30/23 and paid on 10/5/23, all
audited by the Committee of the Whole on 10/16/23.
C. Excused Absence for Councilmember Thomas - Approve
MOTION: I move to approve an excused absence for
Councilmember Thomas for the meeting of November 7, 2023.
D. Excused Absence for Councilmember Larimer - Approve
MOTION: I move to approve an excused absence for
Councilmember Larimer for the meeting of November 7, 2023.
E. Appointment to the Kent Arts Commission - Appoint
MOTION: I move to appoint John McLaughlin to an initial four-
year term as an alternate on the Kent Arts Commission starting
on October 18, 2023.
F. Write-offs of Uncollectable Accounts - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to write off
uncollectable accounts owed to the City in the amount of
$62,619.98, subject to final approval of the Finance Director.
G. Ordinance Amending Chapter 7.02 of the Kent City Code related
to the City's Water Utility Billing Services - Adopt
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MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4473, amending
Chapter 7.02 of the Kent City Code relating to the City's water
utility services.
H. Grant Agreement with the Washington Department of
Commerce for the Community Immersion Law Enforcement
Program - Accept
MOTION: I move to accept $110,000 in grant funds from the
Washington Department of Commerce for the Community
Immersion Law Enforcement Program, amend the budget,
authorize expenditure of the grant funds, and authorize the
Mayor to sign all necessary documents subject to terms
acceptable to the Police Chief and City Attorney.
I. Contract Amendment with Republic Services of Kent - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment
No. 2 to the contract between the City and Republic Services of
Kent, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the
Public Works Director and City Attorney; and to approve the
Sustainability Adjustment for 2024 in accordance with
Amendment No. 2.
J. Statement of Work #6 to Contract with Rimini Street
International for JDE Managed Services - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the Statement
of Work #6 with Rimini Street, Inc. in the amount of $371,250
under the terms of the parties' existing Master Agreement,
subject to terms acceptable to the Information Technology
Director and City Attorney.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
10. BIDS
A. City of Kent Courtroom Refurbishment - Award
Facilities Superintendent, Will Moore provided an overview of the bid for the
Municipal Courtroom remodels and recommended awarding to Larson Berger
Companies Construction, LLC.
MOTION: I move to award the Courtroom Refurbishment
Project to Larson Berger Companies Construction, LLC in the
amount of $678,216.00, and authorize the Mayor to sign all
necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the Parks Director and City Attorney.
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RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Zandria Michaud, Councilmember
SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Troutner, Michaud
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting.
Meeting ended at 5:28 p.m.
Kiley A. Koivioto
City Clerk
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• New dais, jury box, spectator rails, lawyer
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• Refinished spectator benches.
• New Audio Video system to be coordinated.
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