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June 18, 2024
Date: June 18, 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. Proclamation for Juneteenth 2024
Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for Juneteenth 2024 to Gwen Allen-
Carston from the Kent Black Action Commission. Allen-Carston expressed
appreciation of the Proclamation and invited the public to attend the
Juneteenth celebration on June 22 at Morrill Meadows Park.
B. Community Events
Council President Kaur announced upcoming events at the accesso ShoWare
Center.
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Councilmember Fincher announced Kent Summer Art Series Events.
C. Public Safety Report
Chief Padilla presented the Public Safety Report.
Mayor Ralph conducted the swearing in of Police Officer Ryan Husby.
Chief Padilla recognized the Police personnel that were honored by the
Washington State Patrol for their life-saving efforts to save Washington State
Patrol Trooper Seaburg.
Chief Padilla reviewed the King County (countywide) Shots Fired Report
comparing 2023 to 2022 in addition to comparing the first quarter of 2023
with the first quarter of 2024.
Chief Padilla reviewed Kent's shots fired data comparing 2017 - 2023.
Chief Padilla provided an update on homicides year-to-date.
Crime Statistics regarding robberies, vehicle prowls, residential and
commercial burglaries, aggravated assaults and shootings were detailed.
Juvenile Crime Data was detailed and advised of the steady increase in
juveniles committing crimes.
Chief Padilla detailed the criminal justice process for juvenile offenders.
Fourth of July Fireworks - All fireworks are illegal in the City of Kent. Call the
non-emergency line at 253-852-2121 to report firework complaints unless
they are an imminent danger to public safety, then call 9-1-1.
Chief Padilla invited the public to register for National Night Out.
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF
A. Mayor Ralph's Report
Mayor Ralph serves as the Chair of the Transportation Policy Board that
recently discussed financial strategies for the Regional Transportation Plan.
There was also a presentation on the Regional Safety Plan.
Mayor Ralph serves on the Regional Policy Committee that received the final
Crisis Center Implementation Plan.
Mayor Ralph serves as the Vice Chair for SKHHP that recently received a
presentation from a consultant for low income and housing developers.
B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report
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Chief Administrative Officer Pat Fitzpatrick advised his report is in today's
agenda packet.
C. Councilmembers' Reports
Council President Kaur serves as the Chair for the City Council Workshop and
advised the meeting can be viewed online. Visit
Engage.KentWA.gov/FutureKent to provide public comment for the
Comprehensive Plan.
Kaur provided details on the Taste of Kent Culinary Tour that she participated
in.
Councilmember Troutner serves as the Vice Chair of the Puget Sound
Regional Fire Authority Governance Board, along with Councilmembers
Larimer and Boyd. Troutner invited the public to attend the CPR awareness
event and job fair on July 13th at the accesso ShoWare Center from 10-5.
Troutner serves on the Regional Transit Committee that recently toured
Metro's transit control center in South Seattle.
Councilmember Michaud serves as the Subject Matter Chair for the Parks
items on the Committee of the Whole. Michaud provided an overview of the
two items on today's agenda.
Michaud serves as the Council liaison on Human Services Commission that is
currently working through the grant selection process.
Councilmember Boyce serves on the Public Issues Committee that recently
review the Operations Police.
Councilmember Boyd advised of a workgroup start up for PSRFA operations
and a course for board members and guests.
Councilmember Fincher serves as the Subject Matter Chair for the Public
Works items on the Committee of the Whole agenda and provided an
overview of today's agenda items. Additionally, Fincher announced upcoming
recycling events.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Ralph provided guidelines on providing public comment and a
statement regarding the King County-controlled Econolodge.
Adja Phipps, a Seattle resident, provided public comment regarding
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immigration.
Peter Kuel, a Kent resident, provided public comment regarding asylum
seekers.
Mwai Nyasulu, a Kent resident, provided public comment regarding asylum
seekers.
Gwen Allen Carson, a Kent resident, provided public comment regarding the
asylum seekers.
Dr. Suzinne Pak-Gorstein, a Seattle resident provided public comment about
the asylum seekers on King County property next to the Econolodge.
Dr. Talia Himmelfarb, a Seattle resident, provided public comment about the
asylum seekers on King County property next to the Econolodge.
Alexander Jimenez, a Kent resident, provided public comment regarding
migrants.
Casimiro Pedro, a Kent resident, provided public comment regarding
migrants.
Tiffany Brinkley, a Seattle resident, provided public comment regarding
refugees/immigration.
Dombele Francisco, a Kent resident, provided public comment regarding
asylum seekers.
Jon Grant, a Seattle resident, provided public comment regarding housing
asylum seekers.
Jonata Lutumba, a Kent resident, provided public comment regarding asylum
seekers.
Jean-Jarques Kayembe, a Kent resident, provided public comment regarding
asylum seekers.
S. CONSENT CALENDAR
I move to approve consent items A - K.
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. Council Workshop - Workshop Special Meeting - May 24, 2024 8:30 AM
ii. Council Workshop - Workshop Special Meeting - May 28, 2024 6:00 PM
iii. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Jun 4, 2024 5:15 PM
iv. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Jun 4, 2024 7:00 PM
B. 2025 South King County Housing and Homelessness Partners
Work Plan and Operating Budget - Approve
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MOTION: I move to approve the 2025 South King Housing and
Homelessness Partners Work Plan and Operating Budget as
adopted by the South King Housing and Homelessness
Partnership Executive Board on April 19, 2024.
C. Ordinance Amending KCC 4.06.200 Regarding Lake Meridian
Boat Launch Fee - Adopt
MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4494, amending
Section 4.06.200 of the Kent City Code regarding payment of
boat launch fees at Lake Meridian Park.
D. Update to Fee Resolution to add Boat Launch Fee - Adopt
MOTION: I move to adopt Resolution No. 2072, authorizing fees
for the use of the boat launch at Lake Meridian Park.
E. Resolution Authorizing Grant Applications with the Recreation
and Conservation Office - Uplands Playfield, and Spray Park,
Uplands Extension Acquisition, and Garrison Creek Park - Adopt
MOTION: I move to adopt Resolution No. 2073, authorizing the
signing and submittal of grant applications to the Recreation
and Conservation Office to assist with the Uplands Playfield
and Spray Park improvements, the Uplands Extension
Acquisition, and the Garrison Creek Park Renovation Projects.
F. Consultant Services Agreement with KBA, Inc. for South 218th
Street Project - Authorize
MOTION: I Move to authorize the Mayor to sign the Consultant
Services Agreement with KBA, Inc., subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City
Attorney.
G. Flood Protection Levee Easement with King County - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the Flood
Protection Levee Easement with King County for levee repair
and maintenance, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney.
H. Easements with the City of Covington for Construction and
Maintenance of Culvert Near Jenkins Creek - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the Permanent
Easement Agreement and the Temporary Construction
Easement Agreement with the City of Covington for culvert
construction and maintenance, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City Attorney.
I. Contract for Canyon Ridge Lighting - Authorize
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MOTION: I move to authorize the Parks Department to contract
for athletic field lighting through the a Cooperative Purchasing
Agreement with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC, and authorize the
Mayor to sign all necessary documents, subject to final terms
and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City
Attorney.
J. Accept the 6MG1 Reservoir and Vent Replacement Project as
Complete - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept the Six
Million Gallon One Reservoir Recoating Project as complete and
release retainage to Long Painting Company upon receipt of
standard releases from the State and the release of any liens.
K. Accept the West Hill Reservoir Project as Complete - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept the West Hill
Reservoir Project as complete and release main project
retainage to T Bailey, Inc., and authorize the Public Works
Director to accept landscaping work as complete at a later
date, upon receipt of standard releases from the State and the
release of any liens.
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 8:21 p.m.
K�lQ.y A- K&moto-
City Clerk
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• Total Incidents = 1654 • Total Incidents = 1701 ( + 3 % )
• Total Victims = 440 • Total Victims = 476 ( + 8% )
• Nonfatal = 357 • Nonfatal = 369 + 3 % % )
• Fatal = 83 • Fatal = 107 ( + 23 % )
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• Nonfatal = 52 • Nonfatal = 73 ( + 29 % )
• Fatal = 22 • Fatal = 20 ( - 10 % )
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