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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 08/07/2001 Kent, Washington August 7, 2001 A special meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 5 : 00 p .m. by Mayor White. Councilmembers present : Brotherton, Clark, Epperly, Orr, Woods, and Yingling. Others present Interim Chief Administrative Officer Martin, City Attorney Lubovich, Police Chief Crawford, Fire Chief Angelo, Public Works Director Wickstrom, and Finance Director Miller. Approximately 35 people were at the meeting CHANGES TO THE AGENDA There were no changes to the agenda from the Council, Administration, staff or public. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Introduction of Yangzhou, China Exchange Students Finance Director Miller introduced Kent ' s exchange students to Yangzhou, China, Blaine Bozoti and Bo Yingling. The students told of their experiences in China and thanked the City and the Sister City Association for the opportunity. Fire Chief Norm Angelo. Chief Angelo thanked the Mayor and Fire Commissioners and noted that he has always accepted his responsibility to lead. He commended the Fire Department for their service to the citizens of Kent and said he will remain committed to the citizens of Kent forever. Chief Angelo then introduced Steve Hamilton who will be the Acting Fire Chief . Greg Markley, President of Firefighters Local 1747, said Kent has the best Fire Department in the state and commended Angelo for his efforts . He presented Chief Angelo with a plaque which recognizes him for his twenty years of distinguished service to the community, the region and the fire service . Mayor White read a proclamation outlining Chief Angelo' s accomplishments and recognizing his dedication, profes- sionalism and experience . The Chief accepted the proclamation and expressed his thanks . Employee of the Month. Mayor White announced that Charlene Anderson, Senior Planner, has been chosen as Employee of the Month for August . He noted that she has great organizational skills as well as project 1 Kent City Council Minutes August 7, 2001 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS management skills, natural customer service skills, knowledge of codes and a flexible approach to problem solving. Interim Chief Administrative Officer Martin added that Anderson coordinated the completion of the Urban Separators project and voiced appreciation for her efforts . The Mayor presented Ms . Anderson with the Employee of the Month plaque. CONSENT CALENDAR ORR MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through I . Woods seconded and the motion carried. MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6A) Approval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of July 17, 2001 . PUBLIC WORKS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6D) Agricultural Lands Moratorium. SET the public hearing on the Agricultural Lands Moratorium for September 4 , 2001, pursuant to Resolution No. 1599 . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6I) So. 196th Street Bridge. ACCEPT the South 196th Street Bridge contract as complete and release retainage to Frontier-Kemper Constructors upon standard releases from the State and release of any liens, as recommended by the Public Works Director. The original contract amount was $13 , 644 , 339 . 00 . Final construction cost was $13 , 758 , 775 . 38 POLICE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6E) Neglect of A Child or Dependent Person. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3566 amending KCC 9 . 02 . 25 pertaining to negligent behavior. The revisions in the ordinance are necessary in order to criminalize neglectful supervision and lack of supervision. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6F) Hobby Canon Fuse Material . ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3567 which requires a gun store, dealer, or show doing business in the City of Kent to maintain a written 2 Kent City Council Minutes August 7, 2001 POLICE record of any sale or exchange of fuse material for the purpose of setting off hobby cannons . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6G) Firearms, Dangerous Weapons And Explosives. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3568 amending Title 9 of the Kent City Code relating to firearms, dangerous weapons, and explo- sives . The ordinance makes it a gross misdemeanor for any person to either possess, leave, or to assist some- one else in depositing any non-incendiary device in any building or any place . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6H) Towing/Impoundment. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3569 which corrects KCC 9 .39 . 030 to cite to the re-codified RCW and removes the mandatory impound period. FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6B) Approval of Bills . The Operations Committee was can- celled, and approval of payment of bills received through July 15 and paid on July 16, were approved prior to the Council meeting of July 17, 2001 . Approval of checks issued for vouchers : Date Check Numbers Amount 7/1/01 New series of checks - New system in effect for this run 7/16/01 520001-520360 $2 , 913 , 924 37 $2 , 913 , 924 . 37 Approval of checks issued for payroll for June 31 and paid on July 5, 2001; as well as checks issued for payroll of July 15 and paid on July 20 , 2001 : Date Check Numbers Amount 7/5/01 Checks 253047-253435 $ 314, 103 . 11 7/5/01 Advices 113601-114329 994 , 958 . 07 $1, 309, 061 . 18 7/20/01 Checks 253436-253811 $ 326, 168 . 73 7/20/01 Advices 114330-114992 1, 082 , 910 .49 $1, 409, 079 .22 3 Kent City Council Minutes August 7, 2001 FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6C) Capital Improvement Plan. SET the public hearing on the annual Capital Improvement Plan for August 21, 2001 COUNCIL (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 7A) Acceptance of Applications and Establishment of Process for Evaluation and Appointment to Vacant Council Position. Council President Orr noted receipt of eight resumes from individuals interested in serving the interim term for the vacant Council position. She recommended that an appointment be made from those applicants who have not filed for election to the position, and asked Mary Lou Becvar, Ron Harmon, Jon Johnson, Susie Shields, Esther Smith, Pauline Thomas and Gregory Worthing to make a three-minute presentation before the Council on August 21st . She said the Council will adjourn to executive session to consider the candidates and will then make a decision. The Council agreed to the process and requested that letters out- lining the process be sent to the applicants . REPORTS Council President. Orr thanked Chief Angelo for his years of service. Public Safety Committee. Epperly thanked Chief Angelo for his service and noted that the next committee meet- ing will be on August 14th at 5 : 00 p.m. She added that the committee will discuss the possibility of banning fireworks . Public Works Committee. Clark also expressed thanks to Chief Angelo. He noted that the next committee meeting will be on Monday, August 20, and that due to the up- coming holiday, the first meeting in September will be on the loth. Planninc Committee. Brotherton noted that the next meeting will be on September loth, due to the Labor Day holiday. He then thanked Chief Angelo for his service. Administrative Reports . Martin noted that there are two items for discussion in executive session and that 4 Kent City Council Minutes August 7, 2001 REPORTS action on one or both is expected. He estimated the time as ten to fifteen minutes . EXECUTIVE SESSION At 5 : 38 p.m. the meeting recessed into executive session. The meeting reconvened at 5 :48 . Purchase and Sale Agreements. WOODS MOVED to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement for an amount not less than $40, 000 cash from a qualified buyer for the Jean Austin property; to authorize the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to close the sale; and amend the Canterbury Park budget with the proceeds resulting from the sale . Epperly seconded and the motion carried. WOODS MOVED to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement for an amount not to exceed $175, 000 for the Geroy Property adjacent to Turnkey Park, and to authorize the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to close the purchase upon review by the City Attorney, and to appropriate $175, 000 plus closing costs from the Park Land Acquisition account, Fee-in-Lieu funds, and grant matching funds . Epperly seconded and the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT At 5 : 50 p.m. , ORR MOVED to adjourn. Woods seconded and the motion carried. Brenda Jacobe ,, CM City Clerk (3`/ 5