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• City Council Regular Meeting
KENT Minutes
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December 12, 2023
Date: December 12, 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 Present
Les Thomas Councilmember Present
Zandria Michaud Councilmember Excused
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: Ralph, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Thomas
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition
i. Employee of the Month
Mayor Ralph recognized Ida Matias as the City's December Employee of the
Month. Matias is the Lead Judicial Specialist at the City of Kent Municipal
Court.
ii. Proclamation for Les Thomas Day
Mayor Ralph presented Les Thomas with the Proclamation for Les Thomas
Day and expressed her appreciation of Councilmember Thomas and his public
service.
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iii. Recognition of Outgoing Councilmember Les Thomas
Councilmember Thomas introduced his family and expressed his appreciation
of their support over the years.
Thomas talked about his family history in Kent and conveyed his pride for
Kent.
Thomas went onto express his appreciation of each councilmember and the
Mayor.
Chief Padilla presented Councilmember Thomas with the Chief's Award for
Devoted Service.
Chief Administrative Officer, Pat Fitzpatrick and Mayor Dana Ralph expressed
words of appreciation for Councilmember Thomas.
B. Community Events
Councilmember Thomas announced upcoming events at the accesso
ShoWare Center.
C. Public Safety Report
Chief Padilla presented the Public Safety Report that began with the
announcement of four new officers. Mayor Ralph conducted the swearing in
of officers Andrew Robinson, Ernesto Green, Mark Mandella and Matt Kinney.
Chief Padilla announce the Kent Police Department has been reaccredited by
WASPC. Kent is one of only 4 departments with dual accreditation for
corrections and patrol operations.
Chief Padilla talked about the recent enforcement relating to open drug use
and advised that the business community should know that the Kent Police
Department is addressing this issue by increasing resources for enforcement.
Chief Padilla talked about the recent Shop with a Cop event and expressed
appreciation of the work that Mayor Ralph did to coordinate, fundraise and
participate in this event. Chief Padilla recognized Dionne Ditmar from Airways
for fundraising, Detective Pribble for coordinating the event and for Assistant
Chief Kasner's willingness to serve as Buddy the Elf. Chief Padilla expressed
appreciation of the Kiwanis, Rotary and individual donors.
Chief Padilla provide details on the recent "Battle of the Badges" event.
Chief Padilla closed his presentation by talking about the recently completed
Community Police Academy and advised that an Advanced Academy is
coming in the spring.
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S. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF
A. Mayor Ralph's Report
Mayor Ralph provided an update on the City's Legislative Agenda.
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
None.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Robert Carlisle, a Kent resident, thanked the City Attorney's Office for their
work to address a code compliance issue with an abandon house in his
community.
Carlisle expressed appreciation of the City's Public Works Department for
installing barriers and signs around the City's pump station to deter the
dumping of garbage and abandon vehicles.
Carlisle asked for the Kent Police Department's assistance in dealing with
illegal activity at 20607 92nd Avenue South.
S. CONSENT CALENDAR
I move to approve Consent items A - P.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bill Boyce, Council President
AYES: Ralph, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Thomas
A. Approval of Minutes
i. Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Special Meeting - Nov 13, 2023
6:00 PM
ii. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Nov 21, 2023 7:00
PM
iii. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Nov 21, 2023 5:15 PM
iv. City Council Meeting - City Council Special Meeting - Nov 28, 2023 5:00
PM
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B. Payment of Bills - Approve
MOTION: I move to approve the payment of bills received
through 11/15/23 and paid on 11/15/23 and approve the
checks issued for payroll 11/1/23 - 11/15/23 and paid on
11/20/23, all audited by the Committee of the Whole on
11/21/23.
C. Excused Absence for Councilmember Michaud - Approve
MOTION: I move to approve an excused absence for
Councilmember Michaud for the meeting of December 12, 2023.
D. NeoGov Subscription Renewal - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a subscription
renewal with NeoGov in the amount of $64,637.54, subject to
final terms and conditions acceptable to the IT Director and
City Attorney; to authorize the IT Director to sign future
renewals that are within established budgets; and to ratify past
actions consistent with this motion.
E. Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.38 of the Kent City Code
Relating to Parking Restrictions in the Panther Lake Area -
Adopt
MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4480, amending
sections in Chapter 9.38 of the Kent City Code, relating to
parking restrictions in the Panther Lake area.
F. Consolidating Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Adjustments
between October 1, 2023 and November 30, 2023 - Adopt
MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4481, consolidating
budget adjustments made between October 1, 2023 and
November 30, 2023, reflecting an overall budget increase of
$30,527,040.
G. Department of Ecology 2023 - 2025 Solid Waste Management -
Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance (LSWFA) Grant
Agreement - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a Grant
Agreement with the Department of Ecology, subject to final
terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public
Works Director.
H. Contract with Dimensional Communications, Inc. for Court
Audio and Video - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with
Dimensional Communications, Inc, subject to final terms
acceptable to the IT Director and City Attorney.
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I. Agreement with RH2 Engineering for the Linda Heights Pump
Station Project - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment
No. 12 to the Consultant Services Agreement with RH2
Engineering, for the Linda Heights Pump Station project,
subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public
Works Director and City Attorney.
J. 108th Avenue SE and 264th Street Compact Roundabout -
Additional Grant Funds - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept additional
grant funds for the 108th Avenue SE and 264th Street Compact
Roundabout Project in the amount of $709,000, amend the
budget, authorize the expenditure of funds, and authorize the
Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms
and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public
Works Director.
K. South 224th Street Corridor Phase 3 - PSE Schedule 74
Agreement - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the PSE
Schedule 74 Construction Agreement for the South 224th
Street Corridor Phase 3 project, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City
Attorney.
L. South 224th Street Corridor Phase 3 - Temporary Pole
Relocation PSE Reimbursement Agreement - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a
Reimbursement Agreement with PSE for the South 224th Street
Corridor Phase 3 project, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney.
M. South 224th Sreet Corridor Phase 3 - Lumen Reimbursement
Agreement - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the
Reimbursement Agreement with Qwest Corporation, subject to
final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works
Director and City Attorney.
N. Mill Creek at 76th Avenue Souh Culvert Improvements Project -
King County Wastewater Treatment Division Reimbursement
Agreement - Authorize
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MOTION: I Move to authorize the Mayor to sign a
reimbursement agreement with the King County Wastewater
Treatment Division for the Mill Creek at 76th Avenue South
Culvert Improvements project, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works
Director.
O. Transportartion Improvement Board Grant for the 76th Avenue
South (South Phase) Project - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept grant funds
from the Transportation Improvement Board for the 76th
Avenue South (South Phase) Project, amend the budget,
authorize expenditure of the grant funds, and authorize the
Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms
and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public
Works Director.
P. Transportation Improvement Board Urban Active
Transportation Grant - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept grant funds
from the Transportation Improvement Board for RRFB
Crossings in the amount of $104,461, amend the budget,
authorize the expenditure of the grant funds accordingly, and
authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to
final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and
Public Works Director.
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 8:10 p.m.
Kt*n�ley A. Ko wwto-
City Clerk
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