City of Kenmore

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City of Kenmore - 18120 68th Avenue NE - Kenmore, WA 98028

Phone: 425-398-8900 - E-mail: [email protected]

City Council Regular Meeting

ON-SITE

MONDAY, JULY 22, 2024 - 7:00 PM

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Land Acknowledgement to Honor First Peoples

We acknowledge that the City of Kenmore is situated upon the ancestral lands of the Snohomish, Snoqualmie, Sauk-Suiattle, Duwamish, Stillaguamish, Tulalip, Suquamish, Muckleshoot, and other tribes who are part of the Coast Salish Peoples. We recognize and express our deepest respect for their enduring stewardship and profound relationship with this land, which they have cherished and protected since time immemorial. We honor the First Peoples, acknowledge their vibrant cultures, and commit ourselves to learning from their wisdom in our journey to promote justice, equity, and mutual understanding. We pledge to stand alongside these communities in acknowledging past injustices and working towards a future that respects and celebrates the diverse heritage of this land.

I.

CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER - 7:00 PM

II.

ROLL CALL

III.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

IV.

FLAG SALUTE

V.

AGENDA APPROVAL

VI.

WHERE'S THE FUN?

VII.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Welcome to the Council’s meeting. Please address your comments to the Mayor and Council. You’ll have three minutes to speak. If there are more than 20 speakers, time will be reduced to two minutes per speaker. The Clerk will call your name when it’s your turn. The Presiding Officer may choose to alternate between in-person and online comments. Please state your name and city of residence and keep within the allotted time. To make every person feel welcome and safe here; please refrain from booing, clapping, heckling, yelling, or other interruptions. The meeting is recorded for transparency. Thank you for being here, and for sharing your input respectfully.

VIRTUAL PUBLIC COMMENT PRE-REGISTRATION PROCESS: To provide public comments virtually, please fill out the Virtual Public Comment Request Form in advance of the meeting. The form opens Tuesdays at 12:00 Noon and closes Mondays at 12:00 Noon. You will be confirmed by the City Clerk. If you are having difficulty, please reach out to the City Clerk at [email protected].

VIII.

CONSENT AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY (6-0) COUNCILMEMBER SREBNIK ABSTAINED

A.

Approve the City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes from June 24, 2024.

City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes from June 24, 2024

B.

Approve the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes from July 8, 2024.

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes from July 8, 2024

C.

Approve Total Check #s 54573 through 54665 totaling $719,687.66, and Total Payroll/Taxes/Flexible Spending/Retirement & Health Savings Account Electronic Deposits Dated 6/28/2024 in the amount totaling $427,777.85, and printed paycheck #10260 totaling 646.40, and EFT Payment #s 1632 through 1650 totaling $59,297.78.

Voucher Certification and Approval 6/22/2024 through 7/5/2024

D.

Adopt Ordinance No. 24-0613, Clerical Updates,  Amending Sections 2.15.010 and 2.45.010 of the Kenmore Municipal Code.

Agenda Bill - Code Cleanup KMC 2.15 and 2.45

Attachment 1- Ordinance 24-0613

Exhibit A KMC 2.15.010 City Clerk

Exhibit B KMC 2.45.010 City Council Meetings

E.

Adopt Resolution No. 24-416 to reduce the speed limit on NE 170th Street and Simonds Road NE between Juanita Drive NE and 92nd Avenue NE from 35 MPH to 30 MPH.

Agenda Bill - Proposed Resolution No. 24-416

Attachment A - Proposed Resolution No. 24-416

Attachment B - Speed Limit Reduction Map

F.

Adopt Resolution No. 24-418, Opposing the Proposed Albertson-Kroger.

Resolution No. 24-418, Opposing the Kroger Albertsons Merger (Added 7/19/2024)

G.

Accept $1.3 million of Federal Community Projects funding for the NE 192nd Culvert Replacement Project and authorize the City manager to execute the appropriate agreements with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

Agenda Bill - Funding for NE 192nd Culvert Replacement Project

H.

Authorize the City Manager to execute Contract No. 24-C3071, to provide public recreation programming at the Rhododendron Park Public Boathouse between the City and the Kenmore Community Rowing Club (KCRC), subject to minor amendments agreeable to both parties and as approved as to form by the City Attorney and execution by KCRC.

Agenda Bill - Contract No. 24-C3071 (Added 7/19/2024)

Attachment 1 - Contract No. 24-C3071 (Added 7/19/2024)

I.

Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Health Management Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $60,000 for the Human Services Strategic Plan, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

Agenda Bill - Contract with Health Management Associates, Inc. (Added 7/17/2024)

J.

Join and approve the Kroger opioid settlement and authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the Participation Form and Allocation Agreement III and take all steps necessary to implement the City's participation in the settlement.

Agenda Bill - Kroger Opioid Settlement

K.

Receive and File Camp United We Stand Report.

Agenda Bill - Camp United We Stand Report

Attachment 1 - Temporary Permit TMP23-0816

Attachment 2 - CUWS 2024 Report

L.

Cancel all August Regular Council Meetings (August 12, August 19, August 26).

IX.

PUBLIC HEARING

PUBLIC HEARING HELD

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A.

Proposed Ordinance No. 24-0611, amending the exceptional tree regulations in Section 18.57.063 of the Kenmore Municipal Code (KMC), presented by Development Services Director Samantha Loyuk and Assistant to the City Manager Garrett Oppenheim, for public hearing

Agenda Bill - Proposed Ordinance No. 24-0611

Attachment 1 - Proposed Ordinance No. 24-0611

Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to Proposed Ordinance No. 24-0611, Revisions to KMC 18.57.063

Attachment 3 - Ordinance No. 23-0593

X.

BUSINESS AGENDA

A.

Proposed Ordinance No. 24-0611, amending the exceptional tree regulations in Section 18.57.063 of the Kenmore Municipal Code (KMC), presented by Development Services Director Samantha Loyuk and Assistant to the City Manager Garrett Oppenheim, for adoption

EXECUTIVE SESSION (POTENTIAL LITIGATION) HELD (7:55-8:20PM)

MOTION TO POSTPONE DISCUSSION TO 9/9 COUNCIL MEETING PASSED

Agenda Bill - Proposed Ordinance No. 24-0611

Attachment 1 - Proposed Ordinance No. 24-0611

Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to Proposed Ordinance No. 24-0611, Revisions to KMC 18.57.063

Attachment 3 - Ordinance No. 23-0593

B.

Proposed Resolution No. 24-417, expressing support for the Northshore Fire Department Fire Levy Rate Ballot Measure, Proposition No. 1

         Public Comment Opportunity - Per RCW 42.17A.555(1), members of the public are afforded an approximately equal opportunity for the expression of an opposing view relating to the ballot measure.

         Council Discussion and Potential Action

PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY HELD

RESOLUTION ADOPTED

Agenda Bill - Proposed Resolution No. 24-417, Expressing Support for Proposition 1

Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution No. 24-417, Expressing Support for Proposition No. 1

C.

Human Services Needs Assessment Final Report and 2025-2026 Funding Rate Recommendation, presented by Housing and Human Services Manager Tambi Cork, for adoption

FINAL REPORT ADOPTED

FUNDING RATE ADOPTED

Agenda Bill - Human Services Needs Assessment Final Report (Added 7/18/2024)

Attachment 1 - Human Services Needs Assessment Final Report (Added 7/18/2024)

Presentation (Added 7/22/2024)

D.

Proposed Resolution No. 24-415, Kenmore Purchasing and Contracting Policies and Procedures, presented by Engineering Director John Vicente, for discussion

DISCUSSED

Agenda Bill - Purchasing and Contracting Policies and Procedures

Attachment A - Draft Resolution No. 24-415

Attachment B - Purchasing Policies and Procedures, Red-Lined Changes

Attachment C - Purchasing Policies and Procedures, Clean

Attachment D - Summary of Changes Made

Presentation - Purchasing Policies and Procedures Update

XI.

STAFF REPORTS

A.

Connections Health Update, presented by Deputy City Manager Stephanie Lucash

REPORTED

B.

Northshore Parks and Recreation Service Area (NPRSA) Workplan Update, presented by Recreation Program Supervisor Maurita Colburn

REPORTED

Staff Memo (Added 7/19/2024)

C.

Other - City Manager Rob Karlinsey

REPORTED

XII.

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS & COMMENTS

XIII.

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS

A.

August - City Council Recess: All regular City Council Meetings in August will be canceled

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 7:00 PM - City Council Regular Meeting

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 6:00 PM - City Council Special Meeting

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM - City Council Regular Meeting

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM - City Council Regular Meeting

NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUMS

Click here for information about Potential Quorums of the City Council. Now found on the City website under City Council Meetings.