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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Meeting - City Council Meeting - 05/07/2024 Approved Kent City Council • City Council Regular Meeting KENT Minutes WAS M IN G 7 0 N May 7, 2024 Date: May 7, 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 Chief Administrative Officer Pat Fitzpatrick added an Executive Session item 11.A Property Negotiations, as per RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) - Lease or Purchase of real estate to the agenda and advised it is expected to last 20 minutes with no action following the session. A. I move to approve the agenda as amended. 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 Chris Sprague, Police Training Administrator and Range Master, as the City's Employee of the Month for May. H. Introduction of King County Library System Executive Director Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting May 7, 2024 Minutes Kent, Washington Mayor Ralph recognized Heidi Daniel as the new Executive Director of the King County Library System. iii. Proclamation for the Kent Guild of Seattle Children's Hospital 95th Anniversary Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for the Kent Guild of the Seattle Children's Hospital 95th Anniversary to Rita Schwartling. iv. Proclamation for Bike Everywhere Month Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for Bike Everywhere Month to Wendy Graves, Chair of the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board. V. Proclamation for Jewish American Heritage Month Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for Jewish American Heritage Month to Regina Friedland, Regional Director of the American Jewish Committee of Seattle. vi. Proclamation for National Correctional Officers Week Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for National Correctional Officers Week to Commander Armstrong. vii. Proclamation for National Police Week Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for National Police Week to Chief Padilla. B. Community Events Council President Kaur announced upcoming events at the accesso ShoWare Center. Councilmember Fincher announced upcoming recycling events. Councilmember Michaud announced that May 18th is Kids to Parks Day at Van Doren's Park from 9-noon. C. Economic and Community Development Report Chief Operating Officer of the Greater Seattle Partners, Rebecca Lovell, provided an overview of the work of the Greater Seattle Partners that strengthens and unifies the region's economic development efforts by building the capacity of public-private partnerships, telling their story, and engaging the world. They are bridging the business, government, and civic sectors to welcome new investments that promote our region on the global stage. Engage the world through domestic and international business attraction and telling our region's story. They increase regional economic collaboration through training and tools to further our partners' success. ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 2 of 7 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting May 7, 2024 Minutes Kent, Washington Lovell talked about the second Select USA Spinoff - an international foreign direct investment forum that happens in Washington DC and engages companies from around the world. In 2023, GSP invited the companies to stop in Seattle region before going to DC. These companies are willing to expand into the region. The Greater Seattle Export Accelerator is specifically for small businesses to learn export training, expert mentoring. Uncommon Thinkers Welcome is an award-winning regional branding campaign that showcased 22 of their partners. GSP provides Site Visit Coaching to help attract companies to the region. Chief Economic Development Officer Bill Ellis presented the Kent Valley Economic Development Report and began by expressing appreciation for all that organized and participated in the Space for All event. Ellis announced that Top Pot manufacturing is coming to Kent. Ellis advised the Kent continues to be a preferred location for space companies to locate. 5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF A. Mayor Ralph's Report Mayor Ralph and Chief Padilla recently attended a meeting with police chiefs and mayors and discussed recruitment, retention and the Fentanyl crisis. Mayor Ralph serves on the South King Housing and Homelessness Partnership that recently met with planners from South King County. Planners are focusing on preservation. B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report Chief Administrative Officer Pat Fitzpatrick announced the City Council will hold its annual planning retreat on May 24th, starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Green River College Kent Station Campus. Fitzpatrick announced there is an executive session tonight on property negotiations, as per RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) - Site selection or lease or purchase of real estate that is expected to last 20 minutes with no action following. C. Councilmembers' Reports Council President Kaur provided an overview of the Operations items on tonight's Committee of the Whole agenda as well as the two workshop ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 3 of 7 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting May 7, 2024 Minutes Kent, Washington presentations. Councilmember Troutner serves as the Vice Chair on the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Governance board and announced the upcoming Teddy Bear Clinic at Station 74 on May 18t" from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Troutner serves on the Sound Cities Association Regional Transit Committee that recently received a briefing on transit security and safety. Councilmember Michaud serves on the Human Services Commission that is currently review grants. Michaud provided an overview of the Parks items on today's Committee of the Whole agenda. Councilmember Larimer serves on the King County Ageing and Disability Advisory Committee that received a presentation from the King County Metro Equity Cabinet member that discussed equity in the physical realm. Larimer provided a recap of the Economic and Community Development agenda item from today's Committee of the Whole agenda. Councilmember Boyce provided a recap of the Public Safety items from today's Committee of the Whole agenda Boyce announced Juneteenth will be held on June 22nd at Morrill Meadows Pa rk. Councilmember Boyd announced an upcoming Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority CPR awareness training and job fair on July 13t" Councilmember Fincher announced the Summer Art Exhibit that will be held on June 5t" from 6-7:30 p.m. at the City's Centennial Center. Fincher advised she is serving as the Chair on the King Conservation District redistricting committee. Fincher provided a recap of the Public Works agenda items from today's Committee of the Whole agenda. 6. PUBLIC HEARING None. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT Carol Barber, a Kent Resident, provided public comment on the lack of ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 4 of 7 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting May 7, 2024 Minutes Kent, Washington enforcement from the Police Department relating to fireworks violations. Jasmyne Faborito from Torklift Central, and Sandra Dusbrow from Kent United Methodist Church, announced the upcoming Torklift Central Turkey Drive. All monetary and food donations go to the Kent Food Bank. S. CONSENT CALENDAR I move to approve items A - G. SER ULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Satwinder Kaur, Council President SECONDER: Bill Boyce, Councilmember AYES: Kaur, Boyce, Boyd, Fincher, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud A. Approval of Minutes i. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Apr 16, 2024 5:15 PM ii. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Apr 16, 2024 7:00 PM B. Payment of Bills - Approve MOTION: I move to approve the payment of bills received through 3/31/24 and paid on 3/31/24 and approve the checks issued for payroll 3/16/24 - 3/31/24 and paid on 4/5/24, all audited by the Committee of the Whole on 4/16/24. C. Ordinance Amending KCC 9.36 Relating to Traffic Camera Violation Fines - Adopt MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4487 amending sections 9.36.140 and 9.36.150 of the Kent City Code to incorporate state legislative changes that take effect June 6, 2024 related to traffic safety camera violations. D. 2024 Traffic Signal Shop Lease - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a Lease agreement with Plemmons Industries, Inc., subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney. E. Reith Road Roundabouts - Additional Transportation Improvement Board Grant Funding - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept additional grant funds in the amount of $239,250 for a total grant funding amount of $1,834,250 from the Transportation Improvement Board for the Reith Road Roundabouts project, amend the budget, and authorize the expenditure of funds. ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 5 of 7 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting May 7, 2024 Minutes Kent, Washington F. Lindental Generator Replacement Project - Accept as Complete MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to accept the Lindental Generator Replacement Project as complete and release retainage to Saratoga Craftsman, Inc. DBA Bainbridge Electric upon receipt of standard releases from the State and the release of any liens. G. Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.02 of the Kent City Code - Adopt MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4488, amending Chapter 9.02 of the Kent City Code to incorporate new crimes adopted by the state during the 2024 legislative session. 9. OTHER BUSINESS None. 10. BIDS A. Kiwanis Tot Lot 4 Bid - Award Parks Capital Facilities Project Manager Kerry O'Connor, provided a recap of the Kiwanis Tot Lot #4 project and recommended awarding to L.W. Sundstrom, Inc. MOTION: I move to award the Kiwanis Tot Lot 4 Renovation Project bid to L.W. Sundstrom, Inc. and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Parks Director. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Zandria Michaud, Councilmember SECONDER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember AYES: Kaur, Boyce, Boyd, Fincher, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud B. Mill Creek Reestablishment - East Smith Street to Central Avenue North - Award Public Works Director Chad Bieren provided an overview of the 2024 Mill Creek Reestablishment project bid and recommended awarding to Strickland and Sons Excavation, LLC. MOTION: I move to Award the Mill Creek Reestablishment - East Smith Street to Central Avenue North project to Strickland and Sons Excavation, LLC, in the amount of $3,292,409.03 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 6 of 7 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting May 7, 2024 Minutes Kent, Washington RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember AYES: Kaur, Boyce, Boyd, Fincher, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud C. Safe Routes to School - School Zone Flashers - Award Bieren provided an overview of the Safe Routes to School - School Zone Flashers project bid and recommended awarding to Transportation Systems, Inc. MOTION: I move to award the Safe Routes to School - School Zone Flashers Project to Transportation Systems, Inc. in the amount of $329,554 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 A. Property Negotiations, as per RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) - Site selection or lease or purchase of real estate. At 8: 16 p.m. the Council went into Executive Session. At 8:36, Executive Session was extended for an additional 10 minutes. At 8:46, Executive Session ended and the Council reconvened into regular session. 12. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting. Meeting ended at 8:47 p.m. Ki,f e te.y A. KoTno-to- City Clerk ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 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