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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Meeting - City Council Meeting - 02/06/2024 (2) Approved Kent City Council • City Council Regular Meeting KENT Minutes WAS M IN G 7 0 N February 6, 2024 Date: February 6, 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 AwT Status Arrived Dana Ralph mayor Present Bill Boyce Council President Present John Boyd Councilmember Present Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present Satwinder Kaur 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: Bill Boyce, Council President SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Boyd, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud 4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Community Events Council President Boyce announced upcoming events at the accesso ShoWare Center. Councilmember Fincher announced upcoming recycling events and Spotlight Series events. B. Public Recognition i. Employee of the Month Mayor Ralph recognized Jan Hiatt as the City's February Employee of the Month. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting February 6, 2024 Minutes Kent, Washington Human Resources Director Holly Harvey-Smith expressed words of appreciation for Jan and her exemplary work. ii. Proclamation for Black History Month Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for Black History Month to Gwen Allen-Carston, Executive Director of the Kent Black Action Commission. Allen-Carston expressed words of appreciation for the Proclamation. iii. Recognition of Adopt-a-Street Participants Conservation Coordinator Toni Donati recognized all of the Adopt-a-Street, Adopt-a-Spot participants, reviewed 2023 program and celebrated those that participated in the program. To participate in the program, visit kentwa.gov/talkingtrash or call 253-856- 5589 or email tdonati@kentwa.gov. C. Council Procedures i. Oaths of Office for Recently Elected Councilmembers Mayor Ralph conducted the swearing-ins of Councilmembers Boyd, Boyce, Larimer and Michaud. ii. Election of Council President Mayor Ralph expressed words of appreciation for Councilmember Boyce serving as the Council President. MOTION: I move to elect Satwinder Kaur to serve a two-year term as Council President. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Council President SECONDER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Boyd, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud iii. Appointments to Boards and Commissions Newy-elected Council President Satwinder Kaur announced the councilmember assignments as follows: Lodging Tax Advisory Committee - Councilmember Boyce Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority - Councilmembers Troutner, Boyd and Larimer Human Services Commission - Councilmember Michaud Firefighters' Relief and Pension Board - Councilmember Michaud Arts Commission - Councilmember Fincher ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 2 of 9 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting February 6, 2024 Minutes Kent, Washington Committee of the Whole Subject Matter Chairs: Operations - Council President Kaur Economic and Community Development - Councilmember Larimer Parks - Councilmember Michaud Public Safety - Councilmember Boyce Public Works - Councilmember Fincher S. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF A. Mayor Ralph's Report Mayor Ralph provided a legislative update. B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report Chief Administrative Officer Pat Fitzpatrick advised staff are meeting with a federal consultant for federally funded projects. Staff will bring a presentation to the Council on three requests: (1) public safety technology; (2) Kent School District and local colleges; and (3) a capital program improvement involving Kent Schools. There is an executive session this evening that is expected to last 10 minutes regarding current or potential litigation. Fitzpatrick advised his written report is included in today's agenda packet. C. Councilmembers' Reports Kaur serves on K4C and advised they monitoring current legislative bills. Kaur advised K4C is receiving $85M from the Commerce Department for electric charging stations - several which will be located in Kent. Kaur serves as the chair of the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency that is monitoring current legislation. Councilmember Boyce provided a recap of the Operations items from today's Committee of the Whole and Workshop presentation regarding the Kent East Hill Operations Center. Councilmember Troutner serves as the subject matter chair for the Economic and Community Development items on the Committee of the Whole and provided a recap of the LTAC Grant recommendations. Councilmember Michaud serves on the King County Regional Law, Safety and Justice Committee that advised the closure of the juvenile detention center is being pushed to 2028. ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 3 of 9 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting February 6, 2024 Minutes Kent, Washington Michaud serves as the Council liaison on the Human Services Commission that recently appointed Gwen Allen-Carston as the Chair. The Commission heard a presentation from Eileen and Callie's Place that provides support, mentors, and relationships for girls that have aged out of the foster system. Finally, the Commission discussed the grant application process. Fincher serves as the subject matter chair for the Public Works items on the Committee of the Whole and provided a recap of today's agenda items. Fincher serves on the King Conservation District and announced the upcoming plant sale and indicated the election closes on February 131". Visit KCD.org to cast your ballot. Fincher serves on the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Council and advised the Council is reviewing how to spend underspent funds. 6. PUBLIC HEARING A. Public Hearing on an Ordinance Adopting Amendments to the Building and Fire Code Mayor Ralph provided an overview of the public hearing process and opened the public hearing on the Ordinance Adopting Amendments to the Building and Fire Code. Deputy Director of the Economic and Community Development Department Matt Gilbert gave the staff presentation on the Ordinance Adopting Amendments to the Building and Fire Code Gilbert advised the Wildland Urban Interface code is a new state building code that takes effect on March 15, 2024. The Code requires enhanced fire protection for buildings near forested areas. • Wildland areas in Kent are mostly undevelopable These requirements have very limited impact • Applies only to new construction 2,332 impacted parcels Mostly parks, wetlands and steep slopes where development is already unlikely. • Requires exterior materials to be fire resistive, which is a common practice already. There were no questions from the Council. There was no one signed up to provide public comment. There were no written comments received. I move to close the public hearing. ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 4 of 9 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting February 6, 2024 Minutes Kent, Washington RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember SECONDER: Bill Boyce, Council President AYES: Boyce, Boyd, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud 7. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember SECONDER: Bill Boyce, Council President AYES: Boyce, Boyd, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud A. Approval of Minutes i. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Jan 16, 2024 5:15 PM ii. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Jan 16, 2024 7:00 PM B. Payment of Bills - Approve MOTION: I move to approve the payment of bills received through 12/15/23 and paid on 12/15/23; approve the checks issued for payroll 12/1/23 - 12/15/23 and paid on 12/20/23; approve the payment of bills received through 12/31/23 and paid on 12/31/23; and approve the checks issued for payroll 12/16/23 - 12/31/23 and paid on 1/5/24, all audited by the Committee of the Whole on 1/16/24. C. Second Amendment to License Agreement with Thunderbird Hockey Enterprises, LLC - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the Second Amendment to the License Agreement with Thunderbird Hockey Enterprises, LLC, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney. D. Consultant Contract Amendment for 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the City's contract with MIG, Inc., subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Economic and Community Development Director and City Attorney. ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 5 of 9 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting February 6, 2024 Minutes Kent, Washington E. Grant Acceptance from King County Parks Levy Grant Program - Boeing Rock Recreation/Habitat Enhancement - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept grant funds from King County in the amount of $200,000 for the Boeing Rock Recreation and Habitat Enhancement project, amend the budget, authorize expenditure of the grant funds, and authorize the Mayor to sign the grant agreement subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Directors of Public Works and Parks. F. 3845 : Grant Acceptance from Salmon Recovery Funding Board - Boeing Rock Recreation and Habitat - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept grant funds from the Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board in the amount of $255,319, for the Boeing Rock Recreation and Habitat Enhancement project, amend the budget, authorize expenditure of the grant funds, and authorize the Mayor to sign the grant agreement, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Directors of Public Works and Parks. G. Grant Acceptance - Commute Trip Reduction Program - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept grant funds from the Washington State Department of Transportation, in the amount of $161,600, amend the budget, authorize expenditure of the grant funds, and authorize the Mayor to sign the grant agreement, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney. H. Goods & Services Agreement with Olympic Environmental Resources, Inc - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the Goods & Services Agreement with Olympic Environmental Resources, Inc., subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney. I. 3848 : Grant Acceptance - Department of Ecology NPDES Capacity - Authorize ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 6 of 9 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting February 6, 2024 Minutes Kent, Washington MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept grant funds from the Washington State Department of Ecology in the amount of $130,000 to help implement the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program, amend the budget, authorize expenditure of the grant funds, and authorize the Mayor to sign the grant agreement, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. J. 2024 Sub-Regional Opportunity Fund - Earthworks Canyon Sediment Pond Culvert Replacement - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign all documents necessary to accept funds from the King County Flood Control District Sub-Regional Opportunity Fund, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney. K. Termination of Easements and Acceptance of New Water Utility Easements - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign all documents necessary to terminate existing easements and to accept new water utility easements in exchange, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney. L. Accept the 2022 Sewer CIPP Lining Project as Complete - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept the 2022 Sanitary Sewer CIPP Lining Project as complete and release retainage to Insituform Technologies, LLC upon receipt of standard releases from the State and release of any liens. M. Accept the 2023 Plastic Markings Project as Complete - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept the 2023 Plastic Markings Project as complete and release retainage to Specialized Pavement Marking, LLC upon receipt of standard releases from the State and release of any liens. N. Cooperative Purchasing Agreements for Firearm Equipment and Supply Needs - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Police Chief to purchase firearm equipment and supplies through any of the cooperative purchasing agreements the State of Washington has entered into under Statewide Contract No. 22422, within budgets previously established and approved by Council and throughout the term of the state's contracts. ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 7 of 9 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting February 6, 2024 Minutes Kent, Washington O. Third Amendment to Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. - Authorize MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the Third Amendment to the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc., subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Police Chief. 9. OTHER BUSINESS None. 10. BIDS A. 2023 City Safety Road Diets Bid - Award Public Works Director Chad Bieren presented details on the City Safety Road Diets Bid and recommending awarding to Specialized Pavement Markings, LLC. MOTION: I move to award the 2023 City Safety Road Diets Project to Specialized Pavement Marking, LLC in the amount of $1,106,710 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: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Boyd, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud B. 2024 Chip Seal Bid - Award Public Works Director Chad Bieren provided details on the 2024 Chip Seal Bid and recommended awarding to Doolitte Construction, LLC. MOTION: I move to award the 2024 Chip Seal Project to Doolittle Construction, LLC in the amount of $797,037.50 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: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Boyd, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud C. Mill Creek/76th Avenue South Culvert Improvements Bid - Award ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 8 of 9 Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting February 6, 2024 Minutes Kent, Washington Bieren provided details on the Milll Creek/76th Avenue South Culvert Improvements Project and recommended awarding to Active Construction, Inc. MOTION: I move to award the Mill Creek/761h Avenue S. Culvert Improvement Project to Active Construction, Inc. in the amount of $13,824,824.01 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: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Boyd, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Troutner, Michaud 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Current or Potential Litigation, as per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) At 8:07 p.m. Council went convened into executive Session for an estimated 10 minutes. At 8: 17 p.m. executive session was extended for an additional 5 minutes. At 8:22 p.m. Council ended executive session and reconvened into the regular meeting. 12. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting. Meeting ended at 8:23 p.m. KbwLl�,e,rLey A. 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