Kent public meetings in 2022

Human Services Commission - Human Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee recommended a grant to fund the Visit Kent tourism promotion campaign. The committee also recommended three appointments to its own membership for terms starting in January 2023.

• Recommended $133,500 in Lodging Tax Funds to Economic and Community Development for the Visit Kent tourism campaign (Unanimous)
• Recommended re-appointment of David Kwok for a 3-year term (Unanimous)
• Recommended re-appointment of Tim Higgins for a 3-year term (Unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Burl Battersby for a 3-year term (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 14, 2022 (Unanimous)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee - Lodging Tax Advisory Committee-Regular Meeting

The committee recommended a grant to support the Visit Kent tourism promotion campaign. It also recommended the appointment and reappointment of three members to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.

• Recommended $133,500 in Lodging Tax Funds to Economic and Community Development for the Visit Kent tourism campaign (Unanimous)
• Recommended reappointment of David Kwok for a 3-year term (Unanimous)
• Recommended reappointment of Tim Higgins for a 3-year term (Unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Burl Battersby for a 3-year term (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 14, 2022 (Unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission - Parks & Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission elected Kristie Duggan as Chair and Roberto Arellano, Jr as Vice-Chair for 2023. The body also approved the meeting minutes from December 15, 2022. No actions were taken regarding park concept plans or community engagement updates.

• Approved minutes dated December 15, 2022
• Elected Kristie Duggan as 2023 Chair
• Elected Roberto Arellano, Jr as 2023 Vice-Chair

Arts Commission - Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

The commission approved a new slate of officers for 2023 and voted to decommission the sculptural tile sphere portion of the 'Motion in Play' artwork due to vandalism. The commission also approved the October meeting minutes and an adjusted funding allocation for the Interurban Center for the Arts.

• Approved October minutes (unanimous)
• Approved decommissioning of 'Motion in Play' sculptural tile sphere portion (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 officers: Sandra Pearce (Chair), Countess Stekovic (Vice Chair), Ryan Olmsted (Treasurer) (unanimous)
• Approved adjusted $2,000 allocation for Interurban Center for the Arts

Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting

The meeting consisted of presentations regarding water quality and flood management. No formal decisions were made or voted upon during this workshop.

City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved a $1.9 million sidewalk improvement contract and adopted two budget adjustment ordinances. The council also authorized several consultant agreements, accepted two infrastructure projects as complete, and confirmed appointments to city boards.

• Awarded $1,943,943 sidewalk project to Active Construction Inc. (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4455 for budget increase of $12,942,540 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4453 for budget increase of $1,252,020 (Unanimous)
• Approved $2.95M Department of Commerce grant for railroad quiet zone improvements (Unanimous)
• Authorized $2.2M for IT temporary service contracts with Protingent, Inc., TEKsystems, Inc., and Affirma, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved $207,856.08 annual contract extension with Maple Valley for municipal court services (Unanimous)
• Confirmed Rickie Robinson and Connie Stolpp to the Human Services Commission (Unanimous)
• Confirmed Allison Hopstad and Tim Irwin to the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board (Unanimous)

Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting

The meeting consisted of presentations regarding water quality and flood management. No formal decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded during this workshop.

Operations and Public Safety Committee - CC Ops and PS Regular Meeting

The Operations and Public Safety Committee adopted a consolidating budget adjustment ordinance and authorized a grant for the City's Comprehensive Plan update. The committee also approved new fee rates for 2023 and housekeeping amendments to the zoning code.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 4455 for budget adjustments totaling $12,942,540 (Unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to accept $325,000 Department of Commerce grant for Comprehensive Plan update (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4456 for zoning code and development regulation housekeeping amendments (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2052 establishing 2023 fee rates (Unanimous)
• Authorized Amendment No. 4 with Robert Half International, Inc. not to exceed $740,000 (Unanimous)
• Authorized payment of bills and payroll through 12/5/22 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 15, 2022 (Unanimous)

Parks and Human Services Committee - CC Parks Regular Meeting

The Parks and Human Services Committee recommended two contracts for City Council approval. These include the purchase of a mobile stage and restoration work for the Centennial Center.

• Approved November 3, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)
• Recommended to Council $115,935 agreement with EuroStage Mobile Stages for a new mobile stage (Unanimous)
• Recommended to Council agreement with West Coast Concrete Restoration, LLC for Centennial Center work not to exceed $101,305.32 (Unanimous)

Bicycle Advisory Board - Bicycle Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The board approved the October 2022 meeting minutes. Members received updates on the 2023 budget, grant applications, and the 2024-2029 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP).

• Approved October 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

Civil Service Commission - Civil Service Commission - Regular Meeting

The board approved the minutes from the October 2022 meeting. Members received updates on the 2023 budget, grant applications, and the 2024-2029 Transportation Improvement Plan.

• Approved October 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

Human Services Commission - Human Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Human Services Commission recommended approval of the 3rd Amendment to the 2019 CDBG Annual Action Plan. The body also nominated a chair for 2023 and approved previous meeting minutes. Staff provided updates on severe weather shelter challenges and regional homelessness planning.

• Approved October 20, 2022 minutes (8-0)
• Nominated Commissioner Gwen Allen-Carston as 2023 Human Services Chair (8-0)
• Recommended approval of 3rd Amendment to the 2019 CDBG Annual Action Plan (8-0)

Civil Service Commission - Civil Service Commission - Special Meeting

The Civil Service Commission authorized a specific testing process for the rank of Sergeant. The board also approved several police and corrections officer eligibility lists and accepted personnel updates.

• Approved testing process for Sergeant rank including Written Exam (20%), Work Performance Rating (50%), and Assessment Center (30%) (3-0)
• Approved continuous testing eligibility lists for Lateral/Experienced Police Officer and Entry Level Corrections Officer (3-0)
• Accepted hire of Andrew Robinson as Probationary Police Recruit Officer (3-0)
• Accepted appointment of Cassi Fowler to regular status as Administrative Assistant II (3-0)
• Accepted resignation of Daniel Brom (3-0)
• Accepted eligibility list removals through November 9, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from October 26, 2022 meeting (2-0)

Operations and Public Safety Committee - CC Ops and PS Regular Meeting

The committee authorized several service contracts for IT staffing, correctional facility food services, and a salary survey. It also adopted an ordinance to establish an Independent Salary Commission and a resolution against hate.

• Approved $2.2M collective budget for IT temporary service contracts with Protingent Inc., TEKsystems, Inc., and Affirma, LLC (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4454 to establish an Independent Salary Commission to set salaries for the Mayor and City Council (5-2)
• Approved 5-year food services contract with Aramark American Food Services, Inc. for Kent Corrections Facility at an estimated 2023 cost of $233,688 (Unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Maple Valley for municipal court services at $207,856.08 per year (Unanimous)
• Authorized $120,000 agreement with The Segal Group, Inc. for a non-represented employee salary survey (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4453 for budget adjustments between July 1 and September 30, 2022, increasing the budget by $1,252,020 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2051 denouncing hate and encouraging reporting of discrimination and hate-based crimes (Unanimous)

Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting

Public Works Director Chad Bieren provided an update on the Meet Me On Meeker corridor implementation plan. The council expressed support for Option #2, the Meet Me On Meeker Standard, for the section in front of Kent Elementary.

• Expressed support for Option #2 (Meet Me On Meeker Standard) for the Kent Elementary segment at an estimated cost of $3.5M

City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council unanimously adopted the 2023-2024 biennial budget and established an Independent Salary Commission. The council also approved several comprehensive plan amendments, a property tax levy, and various infrastructure contracts.

• Adopted 2023-2024 biennial budget (Unanimous)
• Established Independent Salary Commission via Ordinance No. 4454 (5-2)
• Awarded $740,289.28 sewer pipe lining project to Insituform Technologies, LLC (Unanimous)
• Adopted property tax levy ordinance for 2023 budget (Unanimous)
• Approved $184,508.88 for Kent Memorial Park tennis court lighting (Unanimous)
• Authorized $217,520 for water treatment chemicals from Northstar Chemical, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2051 denouncing hate (Unanimous)
• Confirmed Bruce Weissich to Civil Service Commission and Dione Dittmar to Land Use and Planning Board (Unanimous)

Economic and Community Development Committee - CC ECDC Regular Meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the September 12, 2022 meeting. Other agenda items consisted of informational previews regarding annual housekeeping code amendments and community engagement strategies for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Approved Minutes dated September 12, 2022 (Unanimous)

Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting

The Board appointed Sandra Pereira as Co-Chair for the remainder of 2022. Members received informational presentations on proposed zoning code housekeeping amendments and the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update process.

• Approved minutes from May 23, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Sandra Pereira as Co-Chair for the remainder of 2022 (Unanimous)

Disability Retirement Board - Disability Retirement Board - Regular Meeting

The Board approved the minutes from the August 11 meeting. Members discussed a dental implant reimbursement claim and recommended the member submit it to Premera. Bill Johnson will continue as the Fire representative for 2023-2024.

• Approved August 11 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed Bill Johnson as Fire representative for 2023-2024
• Recommended dental implant claim be submitted to Premera

Arts Commission - Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arts Commission unanimously approved funding recommendations for the 2023 Community Arts Support Program. The commission also approved a $1,000 Give Me Culture grant application for UTOPIA Washington.

• Approved October minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Community Arts Support Program 2023 funding recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 Give Me Culture grant application for UTOPIA Washington (7-0-2)

Public Works Committee - CC PW Regular Meeting

The Committee authorized a water treatment chemical agreement and a watershed management grant. It also adopted a new compost procurement ordinance to comply with state law and approved additional funding for traffic calming measures.

• Approved 2023 Water Treatment Chemical Supply Agreement with Northstar Chemical, Inc. not to exceed $217,520 (Unanimous)
• Authorized King County Cooperative Watershed Management Grant Agreement for $289,941 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4452 requiring the City to plan for the use of compost in projects (Unanimous)
• Authorized additional costs for Lakeside Industries, Inc. to complete 2022 Asphalt Overlays and traffic calming (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 3, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)

Parks and Human Services Committee - CC Parks Regular Meeting

The Parks and Human Services Committee recommended two authorizations to the City Council. These include a budget for housing and homelessness partners and a contract for tennis court lighting repairs.

• Approved minutes from October 6, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Recommended to Council approval of 2023 South King Housing and Homelessness Partners Work Plan and Operating Budget (Unanimous)
• Recommended to Council authorization for Mayor to contract Musco Sports Lighting LLC for $184,508.88 for Kent Memorial Park tennis court lighting repair (Unanimous)

Operations and Public Safety Committee - CC Ops and PS Regular Meeting

The committee unanimously approved the 2023-2024 biennial budget and the 2023 property tax levy. Members also adopted several ordinances updating the Comprehensive Plan's capital improvement programs and adjusting various impact fees and tax code allocations.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 4451: 2023-2024 biennial budget (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4450: 2023 property tax levy (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4449: Tax code amendments for utility and B&O tax allocations (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4448: Updated school impact fee schedules (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4447: Kent, Auburn, and Federal Way School Districts’ 2023-2028 Capital Facilities Plans (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4446: Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority’s 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan and Fire Impact Fees (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4445: 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4444: Non-substantive language clarification for unlawful camping on public property (Unanimous)

City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council approved the 2023 state legislative agenda and several consent calendar items, including a code amendment regarding unlawful camping. The council also authorized the write-off of uncollectable accounts and the completion of an asphalt project.

• Adopted 2023 state legislative agenda (4-3)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4444 to clarify language regarding unlawful camping on public property (Unanimous)
• Authorized write-off of $116,161.00 in uncollectable accounts (Unanimous)
• Authorized acceptance of 2022 Asphalt Grinding Project as complete (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills through 9/30/22 and 10/15/22 (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda as amended (Unanimous)

Bicycle Advisory Board - Bicycle Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The committee unanimously approved the 2023-2024 biennial budget and the 2023 property tax levy. Several ordinances were adopted to update the Comprehensive Plan's capital improvement programs and adjust impact fees for fire and school districts.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 4451: 2023-2024 biennial budget (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4450: 2023 property tax levy (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4444: Technical clarification to 'Unlawful camping on public property' code (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4445: 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4446: Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority’s 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan and updated impact fees (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4447: Kent, Auburn, and Federal Way School Districts’ 2023-2028 Capital Facilities Plans (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4448: Updated school impact fee schedules (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4449: Tax code amendments for utility and B&O tax allocations (Unanimous)

Public Facilities District Board - Public Facilities District Board - Regular Meeting

The Board elected its officers for the 2023 year and approved the minutes from May 12, 2022. The meeting included financial reports for the ShoWare Center and updates on the Seattle Thunderbirds.

• Approved 2023 officer slate: Zenovia Harris (Chair), Carmen Goers (Vice Chair), Jeff Piecewicz (Secretary) (5-0)
• Approved May 12, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

Civil Service Commission - Civil Service Commission - Regular Meeting

The Civil Service Commission authorized a specific testing and weighting process for the Parking Enforcement Assistant position. The board also approved several police officer eligibility lists and personnel appointments. Meeting dates for November and December were adjusted.

• Approved testing process for Parking Enforcement Assistant (2-0)
• Approved eligibility lists for Entry Level, Lateral/Experienced Police Officers, and Commander (2-0)
• Accepted hiring of 6 Probationary Police Recruit Officers (2-0)
• Accepted promotions of Matt Stansfield (Assistant Chief), Jason Bishop (Commander), and David Kallir (Sergeant) (2-0)
• Approved minutes from September 28, 2022 meeting (2-0)
• Moved November meeting to November 16 and cancelled December meeting (2-0)

Bicycle Advisory Board - Bicycle Advisory Board - Special Meeting

The board approved the 2023 meeting calendar (7-0) and cancelled the December 2022 meeting (6-1) due to the Christmas holiday. They also approved the September 2022 minutes (7-0) and discussed subcommittee reports on bylaw updates, bike facility gaps, and event planning.

• Approved September 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Cancelled December 2022 meeting (6-1)
• Approved 2023 meeting calendar (7-0)