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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Meeting - City Council Meeting - 04/02/2024 (2) Approved Kent City Council • City Council Regular Meeting KENT Minutes WAS M IN G 7 0 N April 2, 2024 Date: April 2, 2024 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 AMT Status Arrived Dana Ralph mayor Present Satwinder Kaur Council President Present Bill Boyce Councilmember Present John Boyd Councilmember Present Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present Marli Larimer Councilmember Present Toni Troutner Councilmember Present Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present 3. AGENDA APPROVAL A. I move to approve the agenda as presented. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Satwinder Kaur, Council President SECONDER: Bill Boyce, Councilmember AYES: Kaur, Boyce, Boyd, Fincher, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud 4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition i. Employee of the Month Mayor Ralph recognized Heath Brackett, GIS Supervisor, as the City's April 2024 Employee of the Month. ii. Proclamation for Arbor Day Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for Arbor Day to Margaret Wagner, the City's Natural Resources Coordinator. Wagner expressed appreciation and invited the public to attend the Green Kent Arbor Day event at Riverview Park on April 6, 2024 from 9 - noon. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting April 2, 2024 Minutes Kent, Washington iii. Proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month to Kate Krug, CEO of King County Sexual Assault Resource Center. A non- profit serving cities throughout King County. Krug expressed appreciation of the Proclamation and provided details on the work of KCSARC. The 24 hour resource line is 1-888-99Voice. iv. Proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunications Week Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunications Week to Vonnie Mayer, Executive Director of Valley Communications Center. Mayer expressed appreciation of the Proclamation. B. Community Events Council President Kaur announced upcoming events at the accessoShoWare Center. Visit accessoshowarecenter.com for details on events. Councilmember Fincher announced the April 8-12 annual curbside spring clean up event and the April 19t" mini recycling event at Kent Library. Councilmember Michaud announced the return of "Green Kent" and invited the public to attend the Arbor Day event on April 6t" from 9-noon at Riverview Park in addition to the Earth Day event on April 20t" at Clark Lake Park. C. Legisative Update from Senator Kauffman State Senator Claudia Kauffman, for the 47th Legislative District presented her end of session legislative update. S. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF A. Mayor Ralph's Report Mayor Ralph serves on the Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board that recently discussed federal grants. Mayor Ralph expressed appreciation for everyone that attended her State of the City. Mayor Ralph is hosting a Coffee and Conversation event on April 3rd at Cutter's Coffee on the West Hill from 9 - 10 a.m. Mayor Ralph expressed condolences to the family of Richard Wilkenson, a long-time resident that was always involved in City government. B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 2 of 6 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting April 2, 2024 Minutes Kent, Washington Chief Administrative Officer Pat Fitzpatrick announced the City's plan review software is up and running and the backlog is cleared. Fitzpatrick advised that today, the City and Kent School District, submitted a joint request to the federal delegation for grant funds for Mill Creek and School in addition to a request for a mobile command police vehicle for the City. Fitzpatrick indicated the City Council and Kent School District Board participated in a joint meeting on March 26tn C. Councilmembers' Reports Council President Kaur advised video for today's Committee of the Whole and Workshop are available online. Kaur serves on the Growth Management Planning Council that is working on their Work Plan for 2024. The Council also received an update from the Affordable Housing Committee. Councilmember Troutner serves on the Regional Transit Committee that heard a presentation on the Rapid Ride Prioritization Plan. Troutner serves as the Vice Chair for Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Governance Board. Troutner reviewed agenda items from the recent meeting and invited the public to sign up for CPR training that will be held in July. Councilmember Michaud provided an overview of the Parks agenda items on today's Committee of the Whole. Michaud serves as the liaison on the Human Services Commission that is starting the grant process. The commission participated in the first equity grant making training session and are working with a consultant to develop guiding principles on the grant process. Michaud serves on the Washington State Tree Equity Collaborative and advised there is a plan to plant 100 trees in residential areas. The first collaborative will be held in May. Councilmember Fincher serves on the Arts Commission and announced an art show reception on June 5t" in the City's Centennial Center at 6 p.m. Fincher provided a recap of the Public Works agenda items on today's Committee of the Whole. Fincher serves on the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency council that is looking at inequities in mental health. ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 3 of 6 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting April 2, 2024 Minutes Kent, Washington 6. PUBLIC HEARING None. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT Katrina Dohn, a Tukwila resident spoke regarding a modified fireworks ban. TJ Petersen, a Kent resident, spoke on housing and tenant protections. Austin from Boy Scout Troop 406 talked about attending the council meeting to gather information on communications and citizenship by listing to both sides of any debates. S. CONSENT CALENDAR RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Satwinder Kaur, Council President SECONDER: Bill Boyce, Councilmember AYES: Kaur, Boyce, Boyd, Fincher, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud A. Approval of Minutes i. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Mar 19, 2024 7:00 PM ii. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Mar 19, 2024 5:15 PM iii. Council Workshop - Workshop Special Meeting - Mar 26, 2024 6:00 PM B. Payment of Bills - Approve MOTION: I move to approve the payment of bills received through 3/15/24 and paid on 3/15/24 and approve the checks issued for payroll 3/1/24 - 3/15/24 and paid on 3/20/24, all audited by the Committee of the Whole on 3/19/24. C. Office of the Washington State Auditor Engagement Letter for the 2023 Audit — Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor and Finance Director to sign the Engagement Letter with the Office of the Washington State Auditor for the 2023 audit, amend the budget to cover the audit costs, and authorize the expenditure of funds accordingly. D. King County Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy 2021- 2023 Extension - Authorize ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 4 of 6 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting April 2, 2024 Minutes Kent, Washington MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept grant funds from King County through the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy, amend the budget, authorize expenditure of the grant funds, and authorize the Mayor to sign all documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City Attorney. E. Chou Property Purchase Agreement - Kherson Park Expansion - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to take all action and sign all documents to purchase the Li Chou property for $347,000, plus closing costs, on final terms acceptable to the Parks Director and City Attorney and ratify all actions consistent with this motion. F. 132nd Avenue S.E. Multi-Use Path - Transportation Improvement Board Grant - Authorize MOTION: I move to accept grant funds in the amount of $500,000 from the Transportation Improvement Board for the Complete Streets Award, 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. 9. OTHER BUSINESS None. 10. BIDS A. 2024 Crack Sealing Bid - Award Public Works Director Chad Bieren provided an overview of the 2024 Crack Sealing Bid and recommended awarding to Central Paving. MOTION: I move to award the 2024 Crack Sealing Project to Central Paving in the amount of $183,421 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember AYES: Kaur, Boyce, Boyd, Fincher, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud B. Reith Road Roundabouts Project Bid - Award Bieren provided an overview of the Reith Road Roundabout project and ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 5 of 6 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting April 2, 2024 Minutes Kent, Washington recommended awarding to Northwest Cascade, Inc. MOTION: I move to award the Reith Road Roundabouts Project to Northwest Cascade, Inc. in the amount of $4,283,587.49 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember AYES: Kaur, Boyce, Boyd, Fincher, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION None. 12. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting. Meeting ended at 8:15 p.m. Ki, Ley A. 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