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November 21, 2023
Date: November 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 itlle= 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 Remote
Les Thomas Councilmember Present
Zandria Michaud Councilmember Excused
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
Chief Administrative Officer, Pat Fitzpatrick added item 8.V "Excused Absence
for Councilmember Michaud - Approve."
A. I move to approve the agenda as amended.
RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Thomas
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition
i. Proclamation for Arbor Day
Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for Arbor Day to Margaret Wagner,
Natural Resources Coordinator with the City of Kent and Wagner expressed
appreciation of the proclamation.
ii. Proclamation for Native American Indian Heritage Month
Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for Native American Indian Heritage
Month to Micharl Evans (waq/usgidagb, Chair of the Snohomish tribe of
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Indians, Father of the Blue Heron Canoe, and Vice President of the Greater
Kent Historical Society.
iii. Proclamation for Small Business Saturday
Mayor Ralph presented the proclamation for Small Business Saturday to Gaila
Haas, Executive Director of the Kent Downtown Partnership and Haas
expressed appreciation of the proclamation.
iv. Presentation of Giving Campaign Proceeds to Children's Therapy Center
Members of the City's Charitable Giving Committee, Ronald Lashley, Jens
Vincent, Melissa McCormick and Cassi Fowler, presented $9,013 in proceeds
from the Giving Campaign to Children's Therapy Center.
Vincent talked about the services that Children's Therapy Center provides to
the children of the Kent community.
Representatives from Children's Therapy Center accepted the check and
talked about supporting families.
v. Appointments to Kent's Diversity, Eauity, Inclusion and Belonging Board
Mayor Ralph recommended Council confirm her appointments to Kent's
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Board.
B. Community Events
Council President Boyce announced upcoming events at the accesso ShoWare
Center.
Councilmember Fincher announced upcoming Spotlight Series events.
S. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF
A. Mayor Ralph's Report
Mayor Ralph serves on the Regional Policy Committee. The Committee
recently discussed the King County Council's authority to leverage 1/10th of
1% for arts and culture. The Committee discussed how funds will be
allocated and cities are advocating for the dedication of tax funds to cities
outside the City of Seattle.
Mayor Ralph serves on the Transportation Policy Board that is continuing its
work on scoring with the focus on climate safety and equity in scoring.
Mayor Ralph serves on the South King housing and Homelessness
Partnership that is making final decisions on funding with the use of HB 1406
and 1590 funds.
B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report
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Chief Administrative Officer, Pat Fitzpatrick announced the upcoming special
City Council meeting on November 28th at 5 p.m. to address the Bridges
annexation that would be effective January 1, 2024.
Fitzpatrick advised his report is in today's agenda packet.
C. Councilmembers' Reports
Boyce serves as the chair of the Operations items on the Committee of the
Whole and the City Council workshop and provided a recap of agenda items
from today's meetings.
Councilmember Kaur recently attended the National League of Cities
Conference and emailed the summary of the conference to the City Council.
Councilmember Troutner provided a recap of the special Land Use and
Planning Board and City Council special workshop that discussed the
Comprehensive Plan Update.
Troutner serves on the Regional Transit Committee that received a briefing
on Metro services and also moved forward the System Evaluation Plan.
Fincher serves as the chair of the public works items on today's Committee of
the Whole and provided a recap of agenda items.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
None
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
None
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
I move to approve Consent items A - V.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President
SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember
AYES: Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Thomas
A. Approval of Minutes
1. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Nov 7, 2023 5:00
PM
B. Payment of Bills - Approve
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MOTION: I move to approve the payment of bills received
through 10/15/23 and paid on 10/15/23; approve the checks
issued for payroll 10/1/23 - 10/15/23 and paid on 10/20/23;
approve the payment of bills received through 10/31/23 and
paid on 10/31/23; and approve the checks issued for payroll
10/15/23 - 10/31/23 and paid on 11/3/23, all audited by the
Committee of the Whole on 11/7/23.
C. Appointments to Kent's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and
Belonging Board - Appoint
MOTION: I move to appoint Pooka Kumar, Newab Ameeri,
Annah Irungu, Muhsin Shamdeen, Priscill Mtungwa, Rebecca
Riffle, Trimarco Green, Nancy Skipton, Rand Taha, Davies
Chirwa, Sara Franklin, Lelei Masina, Oleg Pynda, Gwen Allen-
Carston, Zenovia Harris, Mohammed Akmoosh, Mizan Rahman,
and Norma Maldonado to the Diversity Equity, Inclusion, and
Belonging Board for two year terms beginning on November
22, 2023 and ending on November 21, 2025.
D. Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement between the
City of Kent and Robert Half International, Inc. - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment
No. 5 to the Consultant Services Agreement with Robert Half
International, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $355,000.00 for
staffing services through December 31, 2024, subject to final
terms and conditions acceptable to the IT Director and City
Attorney.
E. Settlement Agreement with Pacific Power Group and Yaculta
Companies - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a Settlement
Agreement with Pacific Power Group, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the Human Resources Director and
City Attorney.
F. Washington State Department of Commerce East Hill North
Community Park Grant 2021 - Authorize
MOTION: I move to accept grant funds in the amount of
$1,960,000 from the Washington Department of Commerce for
East Hill North Community Park, amend the budget, authorize
expenditure of funds, and authorize the Mayor to sign all
necessary agreements and other documents, subject to terms
and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City
Attorney.
G. Washington State Department of Commerce East Hill North
Community Park Grant 2023 - Authorize
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MOTION: I move to accept grant funds in the amount of
$970,000 from the Washington Department of Commerce for
East Hill North Community Park, amend the budget, authorize
expenditure of funds, and authorize the Mayor to sign all
necessary agreements and other documents, subject to terms
and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City
Attorney.
H. Washington Recreation and Conservation Office Ruth Property
Acquisition Grant- Authorize
MOTION: I move to accept grant funds in the amount of
$3,000,000 from the Recreation and Conservation Office for the
Ruth Property acquisition, amend the budget, authorize
expenditure of funds, and authorize the Mayor to sign all
necessary agreements and other documents, subject to terms
and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City
Attorney.
I. Washington Recreation and Conservation Office Grant - Upper
Mill Creek - Mendel Acquisition - Authorize
MOTION: I move to accept grant funds in the amount of
$475,000 from the Recreation and Conservation Office for the
Mendel Property acquisition, amend the budget, authorize
expenditure of funds, and authorize the Mayor to sign all
necessary agreements and other documents, subject to terms
and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City
Attorney.
J. Washington Recreation and Conservation Office Grant -
Springwood Park - Authorize
MOTION: I move to accept grant funds in the amount of
$500,000 from the Recreation and Conservation Office for the
Springwood Park Renovation Project, amend the budget,
authorize expenditure of funds, and authorize the Mayor to sign
all necessary agreements and other documents, subject to
terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City
Attorney.
K. Goods and Services Agreement with Univar USA, Inc for Water
Treatment Chemical Supply for 2024 - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a Goods and
Services Agreement with Univar USA, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $159,588.80, for Water Treatment Chemicals for 2024,
subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and Public Works Director.
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L. Accept the South 212th Street Preservation (Green River
Bridge to Orillia Road/Kent City Limits) Project as Complete -
Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept the South
212th Street Preservation (Green River Bridge to Orillia
Road/Kent City Limits) Project as complete and release
retainage to Lakeside Industries, Inc. upon receipt of standard
releases from the State and the release of any liens.
M. Accept the 2023 Railroad Quiet Zone - BNSF Railroad Trespass
Fencing Project as Complete - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept the 2023
Railroad Quiet Zone - BNSF Railroad Trespass Fencing Project
as complete and release retainage to A-1 American Fence, Inc.
upon receipt of standard releases from the State and the
release of any liens.
N. Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.70 of the Kent City Code
Relating to Public Contracting and Procurement - Adopt
MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4474, amending
Chapter 3.70 of the Kent City Code to allow for alternative
public works procurement, to clarify ShoWare Center
purchasing authority, and to delegate limited contracting
authority related to insurance and software agreements to the
Mayor.
O. Ordinance Consolidating Budget Adjustments between July 1,
2023 and September 30, 2023 - Adopt
MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4475, consolidating
budget adjustments made between July 1, 2023 and September
30, 2023, reflecting an overall budget increase of $4,079,264.
P. 2024 Legislative Agenda - Adopt
MOTION: I move to adopt the City's 2024 state legislative
agenda.
Q. Ordinance Amending the Capital Facilities Element of the City's
Comprehensive Plan - Adopt
MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4476, amending the
Kent Comprehensive Plan and its Capital Facilities Element to
adopt the City's six-year Capital Improvement Plan, the
Regional Fire Authority's six-year Capital Improvement Plan,
and area-school districts' six-year Capital Facility Plans.
R. Ordinance Amending Kent City Code Chapters 12.13 and 12.15
relating to School and Fire Impact Fees - Adopt
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MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4477, amending
Chapters 12.13 and 12.15 of the Kent City Code to adjust the
school and fire impact fee schedules.
S. Ordinance Adopting the 2023 Tax Levy for the 2024 Budget -
Adopt
MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4478, approving the
property tax levy ordinance for the 2024 budget.
T. Ordinance Adopting the 2024 Mid Biennium Budget
Adjustments - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4479, approving the 2024 Mid-
Biennial Budget Modification Ordinance.
U. Verizon Wireless - Federal General Services Administration
(GSA) Supply Contract - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the purchase
order with Verizon Wireless under a federal supply contract; to
sign future purchase orders under this contract through June
10, 2025, and any extended contract term that may be
authorized, if those purchases fall within established budgets;
and to ratify past actions consistent with this motion.
V. Excused Absence for Councilmember Michaud - Approve
MOTION: I move to approve an excused absence for
Councilmember Michaud for the meeting of November 21,
2023.
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 7:45 p.m.
K& beAey A. Ko-wwtcr
City Clerk
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